Local Notes Highlight Social Visits and Travel
A long list of visits and travels fills Butler and nearby towns. Mrs. Warren Childs returns from the hospital, several families visit Atlanta Norcross and Columbus, and many relatives from Brooklyn Miami Macon and Hartfort stay with or host family members. A 4 H camp trip departs Rock Eagle led by Vernon Reddish. A Montgomery Ala couple plan a new home and reestablish law practice in Butler.
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Charle Stone
Montgomery
Ala
Butler
Frank Riley
Stone
Legion Auxiliary To Meet Friday
All members of the American Legion Auxiliary are urged to attend a regular meeting at the home of Mrs. Edwin Allen Friday at 3 30 p m.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Edwin Allen
Births of Gregory Allen Locke Jr. and Marsha Lynn Peterman
Mr and Mrs H A Locke Jr announce the birth of a son Gregory Allen at Montgomery hospital on July 27. Mr and Mrs Sam P Peterman announce the birth of a daughter Marsha Lynn at Montgomery hospital on July 31. Grandparents are Prather Hammock of Butler and L E Peterman of Cordele.
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Carl Giles
Frances Hartley
Paula
Laura Hartley
Albany
Tallahassee
Carl Jr
H. A. Locke Jr
Gregory Allen
Montgomery Hospital
Sam P. Peterman
Marsha Lynn
Prather Hammock
Butler
L. E. Peterman
Cordele
Gassett Family Reunion Draws Wide Attendance
July 23 marked a grand Gassett family reunion with Mr. and Mrs. Grady Gassett hosting. All children attended for the first time in 14 years along with 11 of 14 grandchildren. attendees included Murray Gassett and family from Rochester plus relatives from Valdosta Howard Quitman Butler and Atlanta.
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William H. Gassett
Rochester
N. Y
Grady Gassett
Valdosta
Waycross
Murray Gassett
Masters Cary
Tommy Gassett
Glenda Gassett
Howard
Louise Allgood
Elaine Allgood
W. H
Wainwright Settle Wed in Butler Ceremony
Miss Florence Wainwright of Butler and Mr Stephen R. Settle of Macon united in marriage July 23 at 4 p.m. in the bride’s sister's home. Rev W R Lawhorne officiated before an arrangement of white glass and mums. The couple left for a honeymoon and will reside at 9100 Hawkinsville Rd Macon.
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Florence Wainwright
Butler
Stephen R. Settle
Macon
Alfonso McCrary
McCrary
W. R. Lawhorne
Hawkinsville Rd
228 Billion Lost in Savings in Inflation Era
A report by the Economists' National Committee on Monetary Policy finds savers lost about 228 billion dollars in purchasing power from 1939 to 1959 due to inflation and dollar depreciation. Six categories are cited: U.S. Savings Bonds, bank time deposits, savings in savings and loan associations, life insurance in force, annuities, and social security funds. The impact falls hardest on those on fixed incomes and people with modest means. The piece questions national resolve to preserve remaining value.
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Economists
National Committee On Monetary Policy
U.S
Talmadge Scores Quickly on Plea Peanut Growers
Georgia Senator Talmadge urged Secretary Freeman to add peanuts to the P.L. 480 surplus list. The agriculture secretary signed an order effective July 25, including peanuts and peanut products for overseas sale.
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Atlanta
Georgia
U.S
Sen
Talmadge
Sen. Talmadge
O. L. Freeman
Secretary of Agriculture
Home Coming at Prospect Church
Prospect Free Will Baptist Church will observe Homecoming Day on August 6. The event invites the public to attend and enjoy the celebration. The notice also praises advertising as valuable for businesspeople who know its truth.
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Prospect Church
New Prospect Free Will Baptist Church
Navy to Replace Steeple at Gainesville Church
Gainesville pastor Reverend Truman Thomas fought for 17 years over a Navy requirement to remove the steeple at the Gainesville Methodist Church for radar and navigation reasons. In 1944 the Navy set up an air base and demanded the steeple be removed, with promise to rebuild later. A 1944 church record confirmed the plan and a $3,500 check was to be delivered on July 29, ending the stalemate as Cmdr Rechsteiner left Gainesville.
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Gainesville
Truman Thomas
Gainesville Methodist Church
Cain
Navy
Naval
Cmdr. Rechsteiner
Deadline Set On Correction Of Discharges
Georgia veterans with discharges other than honorable may apply for correction of error or injustice. Applications must be filed by October 25, 1961 or within three years of the alleged error, whichever is later. Submit discharge, a sworn statement, and supporting statements if possible. VA offices provide details.
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Atlanta
Veterans Service
Pete Wheeler
Wheeler
Army
Navy
Air Force
Treasury
ASC Committees to Make Nominations
Taylor ASC County Committees will meet to complete the slate of nominees for committee men to take office September 1. Nominations may be made by petition signed by ten or more farmers and filed at the ASC Office. Ballots will be mailed before August 15 and must be returned by August 25. Farmers vote for five nominees. the top three become regular Community Committee members. The Secretary of Agriculture expands duties for ASC County and Community Committees. farmers should vote.
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Taylor Asc
Monnay
ASC
Secretary of Agriculture
Card of Thanks for W C Edmondson
The Edmondson family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness and sympathy after the death of husband and father W C Edmondson. They pray God will bless each person who offered comfort.
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W. C. Edmondson
Cemetery Work Day At Wesley Methodist Church
A Saturday clean up will be conducted at Wesley Methodist Church and cemetery. Those unable to work may send contributions to Mrs. W. S. Maxwell to help finance the effort.
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Wesley Methodist Church
W. S. Maxwell
Turner's Chapel Calendar Plans Homecoming Revival and Bible School
Homecoming will be observed on the Fourth Sunday at Turner's Chapel with special singing by the Journeyman's Quartet. A revival runs nightly for a week at 8 o'clock. Vacation Bible School starts July 31 at 1 30 to 4 30 p m and continues through August 4.
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Turner’s Chapel
Vacation Bible School
Taylor County Commissioners Postpone Meeting to August 8
The Board of Commissioners of Taylor County reschedules their meeting to Tuesday August 8 due to the first Tuesday falling on the month’s first day. Officials say the agenda remains to be determined and will be released closer to the date.
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Board of Commissioners of
Taylor County
A Fascist? A Gliberal Target for Treason Comments
A Memphis Commercial Appeal line questions whether accusing a fascist label applies to any liberal disliked for treason. The brief reflects editorial tone on political labels and loyalty debates.
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Memphis Commercial Appeal
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Cecil Griggs
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Brooklyn N. Y
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Little Emmett
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Donald Pitt
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Miami
W. F. Gray, Sr
J. F. Sikes
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Rock Eagle
Hugh Booth
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Jack Burton
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Charles F. Ricks
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D. M. Harris
J. J. Milton
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Legion Auxiliary
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Butler, Georgia
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Gassett
Wainwright
Settle
Gainesville Church
Dean Theatre
Trapp Family
Ruth Leuwerik
Hans Holt
Maria Holst
Kl Meinrad
Morgan, the
Steve Reeves
Willard Parker
Allison Hayes
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Butler Fickling Mill Hwy
Alex Lawson
East Main St
Webb Eye Clinic
Fort Valley
Willis L. Webb
Thomas L. Webb
Optician
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Butler School
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