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J»AGE SIX The butler herald, butler, Georgia, july 17, 1947. Seven Convicts Death Victims at Glynn Prison Camp Brunswick, Ga., July 11—Five Ne gro convicts were shot to death with shotguns and rifles and eight others wounded, two critically, Fri day when they made an attempt to scale a 12-foot wire fence enclosing their prison camp near Brunswick. A Negro convict told a coroner’s jury that Warden W. G. Worthy opened fire with a pistol and yelled to guards ‘‘let ’em have it” as 27 prisoners raced for a high wire fence in an attempt to escape. Another convict testified the warden was “half drunk” and •‘wanted to kill me.” Five convicts in the all-Negro state highway road camp near Brunswick died instantly in the blast of pistol and shotgun fire. Two others died later in a hospital. Six were wounded. Warden Worthy and County Chief of Police Russell B. Hender son both denied the warden had been drinking and Worthy testi fied: “I did not say ‘let ’em have it.’ When they ran (the guards) Knew to let ’em have it. Those|are my orders.” The investigation, conducted at the prison camp by 80-year-old Coroner J. D. Baldwin and attend ed by five Negro members of the local chapter of the National As sociation for the Advancement of Colored People, adjourned without a verdict. Baldwin said it would be with held until after the Glynn Superior Court grand jury meets to investi gate the shooting. While H. Bell, described by War den Worthy as the ringleader of the massed break, testified the warden asked him to step away from the group of convicts lined up in the prison yard. He said he refused “Because I knew he wanted to kill me." Bell also said Warden Worthy was “half drunk ” The warden said he shot Bell in the leg when the convict charged him and tried to take his pistol. Charles Veal, an Atlanta convict also said the warden was drinking and declared he heard the warden say to Willie Bell. “Come out Peewee, I want to kill you.” Howard Adams, an Atlanta‘con vict, told the jury the warden be gan shooting with his pistol, and yelled to the other guards “Let ’em have it.” U. S. Court Rules White Primary Law in S. C. Is Illegal Charleston, S. C., July 12—South Carolina Democrats must admit Ne gro voters to their hitherto all- white prmiary elections, U. S. Dis trict Judge J. Waites Waring ruled Saturday. His ruling granted the appeal of Geo. Elmore, Columbia Negro, for a judgment ordering to party to stop barring Negroes from primaries. [ Thus the so-called white primary —hot political issue in the South in recent years—is apparently again headed f or the U. S. Supreme Court. The high tribunal already has thrown out such primaries in Georgia and Texas. Judge Waring flatly overruled the party’s contention that since it has no legal status, that it is a private club, its membership can be restricted to white people only. The party was converted to aclub by the legislature in a sweeping erasure of all primary laws from state books. ! “Racial distinction cannot be al lowed to exist in the machinery which selects the law-makers and , the officers of the United States,” the ruling said. Federal repressen- tatives and senators are selected in the primary. “I am of the opinion,” Judge Waring said, "that the present Democratic party is acting for and on behalf of the people of South Carolina and the primary is the only practical place where one can express a choice.” The Georgia legislature last January adopted a “White Pri mary” Act like South Carolina’s, but Gov. Thompson vetoed it.Last year about 100,000 Negroes voted in the Georgia primary, for the first time, under the federal court decision. The late Eugene Tal- madge won the governorship main ly on the issue that Negroes should not vote with white people. IF TOES ITCH Shift Cracks, Gets Red, Sums HERE IS A SOOTniNG AND EFFECTIVE TREATMENT FOR 1—Neurahalm acts promptly to relieve ex cruciating pain . . . Itching. J»—It kills all FIVE of the Fungi which usually cou.u Ath lete’s Foot on contact. J—It dir elves t.’iu hot, excessive perspiration or. which Ath lete’s Foot Fungs grow and Ihii- . 4—If pro motes healing of raw, crack , peeling or soggy skirt between toes and cthe feet. The reason N'eu-ra-balm is •> eflectite in relieving Athlete's Foot is r . it pets at the scat of the trouble by kitt. Ml FlVfc of the common fungi mi coni.. These highly infectious plant molds at parasites grow and thrive on hot. perspi:i> c fee:. So here, too, Neurahalm is tjfectiu in helping keep down excessive perspiration. Further, its soothing, analgesic ingredi. ...s work I AST to relieve pain and itching. 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James Peters of Manchester, who is head of the state Democratic committee set up under the late Eugene Talmatige, echoed Mr. Har ris’ belief and said that the White Primary bill had been written ex actly by the terms of the Primus King opinion. Speaker of the House Fred Hand of Pelham, declared that, if the South Carolina opinion should he upheld by the Appellate courts, Georgia would have to have legis lation raising the educational qualifications for voters. Hove by Rep. Cox Will Give Fmney Hospital Chance Washington, July 13—Though President Truman has declined to intervene in the Vets Administra tion plans to close Finney Hospital at Thomasville, the site has a chance to be held open. ■ The Senate Appropriations Com mittee, in reporting out the Inde pendent Officers Appropriations Bill, upheld the clause written in the bill by the House, directing the withholding of funds for a perma nent 'Veterans’ hospital at Talla hassee, Fla., until the House Ap propriations Committee has made an investigation and approves the hopital. Rep. E. E. Cox, of the Second Georgia District, put forward this amendment to force further con sideration of the Finney Hospital as a permanent installation. It was approved after he berated the VA for closing a 1,700-bed hospital and building a 250-bed hospital not more than 40 miles away, in an other state. The Independent Offices Sub committee of the House Appropria tions Committee has a report of an investigator who recently spent a week in Thomasville surveying the hospital to determine its value as a permanent site. The report still is being with held by the Subcommittee chair man, Rep. Richard Wigglesworth, (R.-Mass.) but it is understood by some Georgians that a report is favorable to Finney. Thomasville sources reported to Washington that the investigator appeared “friendly” throughout his visit. Book of Poems By 0. J. Heffner Offered to Public Do you like to read books? One of the best books of tomor row is now ready for your pleasure in reading. I have a collection of more than three score poems by O. J. Heffner; many in a senti mental vein; some humorous, some poignant. The poet treats the ups and downs and common places of life with an approach that is appeal ingly down to earth and rich with a strong undertone of optimism. | The range of subjects is wide as indicated by such titles as “The Old Lunch Box,” “Tonight with Mom,” “Good Neighbors,” “Vacation Days,” “Just a Plain Shack” and “The Coal Miner.” The collection includes a few verses touching on various sides of the recent war. This book is 6x9-inches and contains 65 pages; price $1.00. And while the supply lasts I will send 'free with each order a book about I German war prison camps made by the French people; the only book of its kind brought back to this country; its free with each order for the Book of Poems. Place a dollar bill in an en velope, print your name and ad dress plainly, and mail to HENRY C. PARKS, % J. W. Sawyer, Butler, Ga., Route 1. SNAKE BITE. STING, TWO FLATS HIT HARDLUCKER REPORT OF CONDITION OF The Citizens State Bank Of Butler in the State of Georgia At the Close of Business on June 30, 1947 ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, including reserve balances,, and cash items in process of col- lection - - $396,832.25 U. S. Government obligations, direct & guaranteed 711,233.96 Obligations of States and political subdivisions 27,980.55 Loans and discounts - — 120,981.50 Furniture and fixtures — — • Real estate owned other than bank premises 1-00 Other assets 8,077.57 $1,265,607.83 TOTAL ASSETS - - - - L I A B I L I TI E S Demand deposits of individuals, partnerships, and * corporations $1,126,590.77 Deposits of States and political subdivisions 82,055.58 Other deposits (certified & officers’ checks, etc.) .... 331.19 TOTAL DEPOSITS - $1,208,977.54 TOTAL LIABILITIES (not including subordi nated obligations shown below) $1,208,977.54 CAPITAL ACCOUNTS Capital* — - Surplus Undivided profits ATHLETES FOOT GERM HOW TO KILL IT, IN ONE HOUR. IF NOT PLEASED, your 35c back Ask any druggist for this STRONG fungicide, TE-OL. Made with 90 percent alcohol, it PENETRATES. Reaches and kills MORE germs faster. Today at Porters Pharmacy, Butler, Ga. (7’3’3m) Moultrie, Ga., July 15—Speaking of troubles—Don Nathan, Colquitt county farmer, was bitten on the hand by a green snake while he was clipping melons for the mar ket. Enroute home to get an an tiseptic to apply to the wound, Na than was stung by a bumble bee, he said. He then headed for Moul trie to get professional medical at tention. On the way he had two punctures with no shade in | sight. “I am a man who has working knowledge of hard . luck” I Nathan said. TOTAL CAPITAL ACCOUNTS 15.000. 00 30.000. 00 11.630.29 56.630.29 TOTAL LIABILITIES & CAPITAL ACCTS. $1,265,607.83 *This bank’s capital consists of: Common stock with total par value of $15,000.00 MEMORANDA Assets pledged or assigned to secure liabilities and for other purposes 25,000.00 I, L. R. Adams, Cashier, of the above-named bank, do solemnly affirm that the above statement is true, and that it fully and correctly represents the true state of the several mat ters herein contained and set forth, to the best of my knowledge and belief. L. R. ADAMS. Correct—Attest: J. W. EDWARDS, J. T. COCHRAN. Directors. State of Georgia, County of Taylor, ss: Sworn to and subscribed before me this 8th day of July, 1947, and I hereby certify that I am not an officer or director of this bank. My commission expires Feb. 8, 1950 O. E. COX, Notary Public. DAMAGE IN MONTGOMERY FJRE ESTIMATED AT >250.000 Montgomery, Ala-, July 13—A fire in downtown Montgomery late Sunday,* resulted in damages esti mated to reach at least $250,000, was brought under control approxi mately two hours after the blaze was discovered. JILTED NEGRESS LEADS OFFICERS TO MURDERER Moultrie, July 12—R. J. Kearson, Negro, made a mistake when he “changed girl friends” As a result he has been arrest ed on a charge of murder in con nection with the killing of a Negro in Camilla 13 years ago, Deputy Sheriff Grover Jones said. The jilt ed woman told where the man, for whom a warrant had so long been outstanding, could be found. tfotrf LIFE INSURANCE EXPERTS PROVE THAT Advertisement , \ From where I sit... J// Joe Marsh Want to Run a 'Collective" Farm? Was reading the other day about the “collective” farms they have in certain countries. It seems the folks who run them have plenty of help ... good hours . . . and the best equipment. Sounds pretty nice — till you learn that the “fanner” doesn’t own his land, or even farm it, in our sense. He takes orders from the state; produces whatever they want him to produce, at prices they set. Even his off-hours are spent according to state regulations. No, that would never go here. We’re willing to work hard, but we like to farm the land our own way, put our own value on the crops, and relax as we like—if only with a temperate, companionable glass of beer. From where I sit, collective farming may produce results. But the American way — freedom to work and relax as we see fit—is what makes this country a great place to live. So let’s not change it! Copyright, 1947, United States Brewers Foundation pOR THE first time in history, scientific metiiods used by life insurance com panies in computing rates have been put r»> work in figuring out life-expectancy tables for Ford Trucks. 4,967,000 Trucks Studied , , , Wolfe, Corcoran and Linder, leading New York life insurance actuaries, assembled the records of all trucks of the five sales leaders registered from 1933 through 1941 . . , 4,967,000 trucks in all. Then they prepared truck life-expectancy tables exactly the same way they prepare human life-expectancy tables for life insurance companies; Ford Trucks On Top! The result? Ford Trucks Last Longer! Up to 19.6% longer than the other 4 sales leaders! Why is this true? Because Ford Trucks are built stronger. They’re built to last longer! That extra life that’s put into Ford Trucks comes from Ford experience in building more trucks than any other manufacturer. Ford knows how to build trucks that last longer! See us today. See the life-expectancy chans. You’ll see why it’ll pay you to place your order for a Ford ... the truck that last« Innoprl What Longer Truck Life Means to You. • • Why It Pays to Walt for a New Ford Truck! It stands to reason the longer you use a truck, the less it costs to own. That’s why longer-lived Ford Trucks are the top truck value. And, logically, Ford longevity means lower maintenance costs . . . less time in the shop. It means more unused miles when you’re ready to trade, and a better trade-in. Yes, any way you look at it, you’ll get more truck fot your money with • Ford Truck ;;; because Ford Trucks last longer! rho life-oxpoctancy of a ford Truck its 13.1% longw than that of truck "B” 3.2% longer tnan that of truck "C” 7.6% longw than thot of truck "D" 19.6% longw than that of truck "E” OFFICIAL ACTUARIAL CERTIFICATE Based on the application of sound a.-.d accepted actuarial methods to the actual experience as measured bjr truck registrations, we herebv ,n our °P , ‘I lon - the accompanying ?ffth«^ck, p i"voM^ reU, ” e .WOLFE, CORCORAN AND UNDER Ufa Inswonce Actuaries, New York, N. V. Payne Motor Company Butler, Georgia