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Newspaper

Butler Herald

Location

Butler, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1944

Page

7

Peanuts Second To None As Food Crop Says Cong Pace

Americus, Ga. Aug. 5 Representative Steve Pace of the Third Georgia District touts peanuts as a premier food crop. He notes Georgia and nearby areas produced half of the nation’s 4,169,000 tons and explains planting, harvesting, and marketing practices. Pace warns that foreign peanut production could undercut domestic markets.

Americus Georgia Maine Lumberpack Steve Pace Washington G. I United States Alabama Florida Afrika Korps Reich Normandy Mr. Pace Philippines India China Africa Pace

Boy Scout Troop Enjoys Five Day Annual Camp

The Taylor County Scouts held a five day summer camp July 24 28 at Mr J R Wilsons lake north of Butler on the Atlanta road. Attending were numerous troops with leaders and a theatre party and chicken supper marked the event.

Boy Scouts of Taylor County J. R. Wilson Butler Atlanta Bob Brunson Jimmie Childress Jerry James Tommy Joiner Jackie Payne Hugh Sawyer Sonny Shealy Terrell Waters Clifford Whatley Troy Whatley Roy Jones Billy Neisler Reynolds Taylor Mill Hubert Arnold Charles Moore James Parks Edwin Allen Ernest Blackwell Billie Childres Leroy Gee J. S. Green Jr Harold Heath H. G. Pye Jr Loyce Sanders Ronnie Sawyer Bobby Sutton Frank Winrham Elton Elmo Wright R. L. Burns J. W. Dupree Jack Peavy Mrs. Boggs Talbotton Camp L. L. Stanley Columbus Stanley L. K. Dean E. T. Shealy A. S. James C. E. Whatley C. S. Sawyer Billie Neisler H. E. Allen Emily Gene R. L. Sutton Hugh Gee E. G. Blackwell J. 8. Green C. T. Wright H. G. Pye Bill Childres G. A. Heath W. H. Trussell Bobbie Elsie Hill

For Sale Two milk-goat wethers in Butler Ga

Two milk-goat wethers about six months old offered for sale. Suitable as pets or wagon goats. Contact Co L Glenn Butler Georgia.

Co. L. Glenn Butler, Ga

Twelve Taylor County Men To Enter Army Next Week

Twelve Taylor county white men will leave Wednesday August 16 for Ft. McPherson for induction into the Army. Those who passed pre induction physical examination will be accepted immediately. Names on the draft board selection include Durward Thomas Theus Ernest James Parker Fletcher Edward Standridge Jesse Shirdon Parker Edgar McGee Donald Franklin Parks Freeny Edgar Posey J C Suddeth Luther Street J T Parker Carson Clinton Harris Thomas Edward Caldwell.

Taylor County Ft. McPherson Durward Thomas Theus Ernest James Parker Fletcher Edward Standridge Jesse Shirdon Parker Edgar McGee Donald Franklin Parks Freeny Edgar Posey J. C. Suddeth Luther Street J. T. Parker Carson Clinton Harris Thomas Edward Caldwell

Revival Services Begin At Mauk Methodist Church

Revival services at the Mauk Methodist Church begin Sunday and run through next week. Rev. C. L. Glenn will lead each day with morning worship at 10 oclock and evening times to be announced. The public is invited to attend.

Mauk Methodist Church Mauk ‘Methodist Church C. L. Glenn

Records Review for High School Students

Local school superintendent J J Greene and Mr Mack T Turner will review high school records at the building office on August 15 and 17 from 9 to 12 a m and 1 to 4 p m. Students should bring report cards or any high school work records. The notice targets high school pupils only and urges attendance to clarify incomplete records.

Mack T. Turner J. J. Greene

McCall Purchases Reynolds Dry Cleaning Plant

Mr J H McCall buys No Way Dry Cleaners from Rev E H Dunn who ran the Reynolds firm for years. McCall names Elma Gay as manager and reports much equipment has been replaced with modern machines. The rest of the gear is in first class condition to provide prompt service to patrons.

J. H. McCall Reynolds _ business E. H. Dunn Rev. Dunn McCall Elma Gay

Two Faculty Vacancies Open at Local High School

Superintendent J J Greene announced the resignation of Mrs Agnes Fund er burk Smith from the local high school faculty creating a second vacancy to be filled before the fall term begins September 4.

J. J. Greene Agnes Funderburk Smith

Death of Col. Douglas McNair in Guam action announced

Washington reports the War Department announced Col. Douglas McNair 37 youngest son of the late Lt. Gen. Lesley J. McNair died in Guam. He served under Maj. Gen. A. D. Bruce with the 77th division and previously helped organize the tank destroyer center at Camp Hood Texas. He leaves widow Mrs. Freda McNair and infant Benny Clare of Santa Barbara and his Washington, D.C. mother.

Washington Guam Douglas McNair Lesley J. McNair War Department A. D. Bruce 77Th McNair Army Ground Forces St. Lo Normandy Bruce Tank Destroyer Center Camp Hood Texas Young McNair Freda McNair Benny Clare Santa Barbara Calif Washington, D.C Army Killeen Tex Temple Weapons Department Tank Destroyer School Col. McNair 77Th Division

Local Rationing Board Advises Coal Dealers to Obtain Price From Them

The Local War Price and Rationing Board urges coal sellers to file ceilings before selling and warns buyers to avoid overcharges. With coal shortages, the board reminds residents to verify ceilings and calls Butler County residents to call for price ceilings.

Local Butler

Special Services at Trinity Free-will Church Next Sunday

Special services will be held at Trinity Free-will Baptist church Sunday at 3 p m with guest preachers Rev A L Oswalt from Columbus and Rev C A Huckaby of Phoenix City Rev Gill pastor will speak at Spring Hill church Saturday night and Sunday morning The public is invited and welcomed

Trinity Free-will Baptist Church B.T. Gill A. L. Oswalt Columbus C. A. Huckaby Phoenix City Ala Gill Spring Hill Church

For Rent Brick Store in Butler Business District

Brick store building in the business section of Butler is for rent. Contact Mrs. W. H. Wright at 194 English Ave Macon Georgia for details.

Butler W. H. Wright English Ave Macon

Woolard resigns as Reynolds SUPT. Woolard to Florida job

IL C Woolard resigns as Superintendent of Flint Electric Membership Corporation Reynolds effective August 1 to become salesman for Locke Insulator Corp based in St. Petersburg Florida. He arrived in Reynolds in 1941 and led civic efforts while his wife and son plan move. B W Hinton Jr will serve as acting Superintendent, bringing engineering background from McLean and earlier work with Florida firm.

L. C Red) Woolard Flint Electric Woolard Hinton McLean Engineering Company of Moultries

Butler Student Receives Gridiron Honor Bid At UGA

James Minor, son of local residents, is one of ten University of Georgia students bid to Gridiron a national secret honorary fraternity. Initiation set for Tuesday evening August 15 at 7 with banquet at the Georgia Hotel. Minor is a B S chemistry student and Phi Delta Theta member.

James Minor L. L. Minor University of Georgia John Goulding Georgia Minor Phi Delta Theta Wm.w. Weir Athens Web Crawford Co Sigmund Cohn The University Berry Sellers Macon Telegraph Wm. Y. Atkinson Atlanta Georgia Supreme Court Eugene Cook Revenue Tom Asbury Mallory Atkinson Macon Bibb County

Sonny Edwards Struck By Auto. Little Hurt Not Serious

Six year old Sonny Edwards was struck by a Model A Ford driven by John Thomas Edwards near Reynolds Street in Reynolds. He received first aid at the local hospital and was returned home. no charges were filed. Also notice seeks a reliable person to take over slab wood business at Beechwood farm two miles from Reynolds.

Sonny Edwards J. W. Edwards R. L. Sutton Reynolds Street Lolcal Hospital John Thomas Edwards Beechwood Farm Reynolds W. G. Wallace

Plump Fat Fryers Mentioned in Ga Notice

Plump fat fryers noted in a brief local notice listing Mrs. T. E. Tante of Butler, Georgia.

T. E. Tante Butler, Ga

Funeral Rites For F W Gorman Held Here

Funeral services for Fred W. Gorman of Middletown Ohio were conducted at Butler Methodist church with Rev J H Stanford and others officiating. Interment followed in Butler Cemetery. Gorman, a former Cincinnati resident, died from internal injuries after a July 29 automobile crash near his home. He leaves a wife Janie Thompson Gorman and a son Lt Fred W Gorman Jr. among others. The Middletown Journal paid tribute to his resourcefulness and generosity as a businessman and entertainer.

Fred W. Gorman Middletown Ohio O. D. Gorman Gorman Butler Methodist J. H. Stanford Antioch Baptist Church Stanford Anthony Hearn Thomasville C. L. Glenn Butler Middletown Journal Cincinnati Mr. Gorman Lenox Taylor County Middletown Post American Legion Middletown Shriners Antioch Shrine Temple Methodist Church Messrs G. W. Huggins Allen Payne H. B Walker T. B. Joiner H. H. Riley H. L. Riley Janie Thompson Gorman Fred W.gorman Jr U. S. Army H. L. Riley I Pine Mountain Valley Birmingham Ala Harry Gorman R. L. Gorman R. L. Gorman Jr Leon Gorman G Spence Geo. W. Higgins Leon Smith Lofton Smith Atlanta George Gorman U.S. A Fr. Benning Cr. L. Alexander L. H. Thompson O. W. Kitchens W. B. Thompson J. A. Thompson Byromville W. C. Kitchens W. Thompson F. S. Thompson Charles M. ‘Gorman Huff General Motors Company Harry Brown

Glasses Found Near Wilson's Pond by Scouts

One pair of men's bifocal glasses was found by Boy Scouts at a camp near Wilson's pond north of town. Owner may recover by calling the Herald office and paying for this advertisement.

Wilson's Pond Herald Office

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Violet Moore Atlanta Journal BOY Scout Wilson’s Fish Pond Scout Masters Troop Burns and Dupree Draft Board Reynolds Dry Cleaner Plant Ison Col Trinity Free-will Church IL. C. Woolard Supt. Reynolds Fla B. W. Hinton JR F. W. Gorman
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