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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1944
Page
3
1Lt. James E. Wicker, nephew of Mrs. James Maxey of Montezuma, reported missing on D-Day over France, writes his family that he is a prisoner of war in Germany and is receiving good treatment.
Churches worldwide invite Christians to gather for the Lord's Supper on the first Sunday in October. The observance emphasizes unity despite global conflict and calls for local participation with times and locations to be submitted by pastors for publication.
Columbus on September 26 43 year old John W Morrison a Columbus textile worker died after taking a dose of roach powder he mistook for medicine. Family said death came before medical help could reach him.
Brig. Gen. Clark Howell resigns as Adjutant General of Georgia in Atlanta with Gov. Ellis Arnall announcing Lt. Col. Marvin Griffin to succeed him. Howell cites veteran service as reason for replacement by a Georgian who has wartime combat experience. Griffin, a Bainbridge native and publisher of the Bainbridge Post-Searchlight, served 26 months overseas in New Guinea against Japan.
Dawson Georgia September 23. Two clocks in Terrell county courthouse have kept perfect time since 1876. One sits in Ordinary J. H. Fletcher’s office and the other in Homer Collier’s court clerk office. Both clocks bear calendars showing day, date, and month.
Ellaville Georgia September 23 Pvt Dennis Ralph Lee 18 son of Mr and Mrs S S Lee Schley County was killed in action in France the War Department notified his father Lee entered service last November trained at Camp Wheeler went overseas last spring reached France soon after D-Day He was a member of County Line a Methodist church Surviving are his parents a sister Doris a brother Sammy and his grandmother Mrs J M McLendon of Schley County.
Deputy Sheriff Jack McArthur reported two African American youths about 14 years old were detained in Americus on a burglary charge tied to a ten day old robbery at a Negro merchant store. They allegedly rifled a safe containing 2200 dollars owned by William Cross and said they spent most of the money on fine clothes and a trip to Washington, D C.
Ellaville Gazette reports Capt. Minnie Persons, Army nurse in Italy, had an audience with Pope Pius at the Vatican in Rome. In a letter to her mother, she called the audience unforgettable and described Rome’s cleanliness, fashion, trees, and fountains. She noted visits to St Peter's Cathedral and praised the Rome hotel maid service and comforts.
London September 26 government aim to build about 4 000 000 permanent houses in bomb damaged England within 12 years after construction resumes Thomas Johnston secretary of state for Scotland announced applications for over 221 000 temporary houses also approved three emergency types prefabricated concrete units light steel frame with asbestos cement walls and prefabricated wood covered with asbestos sheeting lasting at least 10 years
Mr Charlie Jones of Macon spent last Monday with Mr and Mrs Roy Peacock and family. Several visitors including Miss Louise Kite of Macon and Lt and Mrs Marvin Poole from San Francisco attended events. Church and club notices urge Woman’s Club meeting Friday and prayer meeting Friday, with new residents welcomed to the village.
Lt. Marvin Poole and his wife returned home for the first time in thirteen years at a family reunion hosted by Clovis Poole near Ideal. Poole, a 22 year Navy veteran and Pearl Harbor survivor, recently served in the South Pacific and will be stationed in Norfolk, Virginia. Thirty five Poole family members attended along with visitors from Oglethorpe and Ideal and a noon barbecue.
Taylor Mill residents welcomed Supt Harold Gates and his family from Porterdale with a community celebration. The Gates family moved in amid busy mill shifts and received warm support from neighbors. Lib Loquitta Gates and Vandy Gates joined local youths, while Mrs Gates impressed with a bright smile and kindness. The community noted Porter dale's loss as Taylor Mill's gain.
Mr and Mrs Ethridge and children of Macon visited Mrs J E Brown. James Butler and Frank Pickard families visited relatives. Misses Betty Sue and James Butler stayed with Vivian Cosbyear Howard. Sam Edwards residence sold to McCoy Williams who plans to move soon. Carl Brown family and Will Braddy group visited relatives. Luther Wilson and Herman of Wesley also visited. Willie Martin of Macon visited aunt Mrs Lee Watson. R O Cannon of Americus and Arlene Cannon of Atlanta spent the weekend with relatives. Marion Felts of East Point visited Mrs Lee Watson.
Mail service allows registered letters to servicemen and APO addresses outside the continental United States. Major R H McCormack announced that articles must weigh eight ounces or less and be requested by the address. The program targets items like watches glasses and pens and relies on direct requests to manage overseas volume.
Savannah on September 25 announces a $150000 contract to Espy Paving and Construction Co for manufacturing concrete practice bombs. The bombs carry spotting charges to emit black smoke for guidance without any explosive content. Company plans to produce 30000 units.
Following Sunday school a church service featured Rev. John M. Cox’s inspiring message on The Forgiving Christ. A grand basket dinner and barbecue fed many, with afterward an afternoon singing and thanks to Supt Gates and Gen Sup Allen Dennis and guests from Macon and nearby towns.
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