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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1957
Page
1
Observers note crop-dusting planes busy over cotton fields on Monday, hinting at a strong harvest. The town reports new paint for the L. L. Minor building, ongoing housing in a new subdivision, and seasonal Dog Days heat affecting temperaments. Public notices urge timely news submissions.
Mrs. Chas. S. Reid, 55, widow of a former Georgia Supreme Court chief justice, died in a two car collision on a rain slick curve near Brunswick. The crash in Glynn County also injured Mrs. Hugh Dobbs and two others in the other car. Mrs. Reid was of Atlanta and rode in Mrs. Dobbs’s car.
Mr. Will Goodwin born December 21 1902 died suddenly of a heart attack at a Savannah hospital Monday afternoon. He lived in Columbus previously and worked as a Standard Oil contractor. Surviving are his wife Thelma, two daughters Wynelle Jones and Lem Sawyer Jr., two grandchildren, brothers Joe Goodwin and Paul Goodwin, and sister Mrs. Paul Montgomery. Funeral arrangements are incomplete pending a daughter's arrival from England.
The Butler Assembly of God Church hosts a revival led by Evangelist H. C. Wilson of Thomaston as guest minister. Evening services begin 7 45 and a homecoming is set for next Sunday at Lake Butler with Dinner Sunday at 1 30 p.m. Pastor J B Weldon extends the invitation.
Gov Griffin named principal speaker at Thomaston barbecue welcome ceremony for the Third Division of the State Highway Department. L A Mallory Jr chairs the program and will introduce Griffin. C B Short will introduce the master of ceremonies. Program starts at 1 p.m. Wednesday.
Gail Cothran, nine, of Montezuma, after a long battle with acute leukemia since last November, died Sunday. A local fund drive organized by Montezuma and Macon county citizens raised support, with collection points at stores in Montezuma, Oglethorpe, Ideal, and Marshallville. The child moved from Plant City, Florida four weeks ago and had been hospitalized several times since January.
The first Sunday in August brings Home Coming Day at New Prospect Freewill Baptist Church with an all day singing. Everyone is invited to attend and a basket dinner will be served at the moon hour.
Revival services start at Midway Baptist church this Sunday with two daily services through Friday August 9. Plan and pray for a fruitful revival and attend every service to receive the full blessing of fellowship and worship.
Former U S Senator Walter George, Eisenhower’s NATO ambassador, lay gravely ill with a heart condition in Vienna. Doctors reported his condition worsening though brief improvements and moments of cheerful conversation were noted as specialists arrived to treat him.
The local ASC Office says payments for cotton in the Acreage Reserve Program should finish this week after delays from inspection reports. Roy F. Jones reports 203 farmers in the county received 100 740.50 dollars for 1 8072 acres, representing 26 percent of local cotton allotment under the Soil Bank.
The annual all day singing at Mauk is announced for Sunday August 4 at the Mauk school building. Singing begins 10 30 a m and a basket lunch will be served at noon. Everyone is invited to attend an entire day of gospel singing and to make plans to be there.
Mrs. Sara Theresa Harp Joiner wife of Prof. E H Joiner Reynolds high school principal died at home Sunday night after about two months illness She was born February 20 1889 in Macon county and lived in Reynolds all her life Survived by husband two children Lt Tommy Joiner James W Joiner two sisters and four grandchildren Funeral services were held Tuesday at 3 p m in Reynolds Methodist church with Rev Charles Hillis and Eld John Mangham officiating Interment in Hill Crest cemetery Goddard Funeral Home handled arrangements
Hon Garland Byrd spoke at the Sylvester Kiwanis Club stressing pride in Senators Russell and Talmadge and urging calm lawful action for state rights. Byrd, a lawyer, businessman and farmer, former Taylor County legislator and Young Democrats of Georgia president, lives in Reynolds and serves as United American Life Insurance VP.
Georgia packers near season end report an unpredictable peach shipping year. Early varieties suffered from a mild winter disrupting dormancy, while later varieties were hoped to meet expectations. Total shipments are expected to fall several hundred cars short of last year’s 2 700 car level according to the USDA.
Samuel Paul Edwards a retired U S Army man died July 24 after a weeklong illness. Born May 22 1887 in Jasper County he was the son of Samuel B Edwards and Daylean Edwards. He was husband of Lena V Edwards who preceded him in death. He was a Master Mason of Fickling Lodge 129. Funeral services were conducted with Rev Jack Ayers and Rev Grier officiating. Survivors include one daughter Mrs R L Barnes Jr and four sons S B Edwards James Edwards William T Edwards and Johnny M Edwards and one sister in Texas. Funeral arrangements were by Edwards Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Ira Eugene Rodgers were held Friday at Turners Chapel Freewill Baptist church near town. Rodgers died at his Columbus home July 24 after a two month illness. He was born May 20, 1899 in Muskogee County, worked as a carpenter and later a Columbus cabinet maker, and was survived by his wife Lula, son Floyd, three brothers Paul J B R C Rodgers and R C, and sister Mrs C G Wainwright.
The Byrd-Jarrell Gin at Butler is undergoing a overhaul by Lumus Gin Manufacturing. A new Lumus Lint Comber will improve cotton sampling and reduce lint loss. Mr. Wilson Jarrell oversees the ginnery with Mr. Crum Shehee joining as supervisor for the upcoming fall season.
James Thomas Mathews dies at home in Butler after long illness. Born July 19 1872 in Crawford County he served as Sunday School superintendent and secretary treasurer for over 50 years at the local Methodist church. Funeral held at the Butler Methodist with multiple pastors assisting and burial in the local cemetery. Survived by wife Eula Windham Mathews two sons Dr. Robert M. Mathews Knoxville and W W M Mathews Sr Butler, daughter Mrs W F Gray Sr Butler, seven grandchildren and three sisters. Gardner Watson Funeral Home of Montezuma in charge.
Revival services begin Monday at Charing Methodist Church with Rev. Tegler Greer leading two daily services at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. through Friday. Sunday preaching remains at 11:30 a.m. with the pastor in the pulpit.
A group of female students from Nazarene College Nashville Tenn will visit the local Church of the Nazarene on Thursday August eight at eight oclock for a special service. They will perform a musical program and share information about their denominational college. All are invited to attend.
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