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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1948
Page
3
Voters absent on election day may cast an absentee ballot by notifying registrars 10 to 60 days before the September 8 primary, then applying by registered mail with 23 cents in stamps. They follow a step by step process with the postmaster, marking the ballot in his presence, and sending the sealed ballot and signed coupon back to registrars.
Mrs Georgia Barfield Childs died Saturday morning at her home in Ideal after a long illness. Born February 26 1874 in Taylor county she was daughter of Owen Barfield and Amanda Barfield Taunton. Survived by siblings Buc ky Barfield Mrs Fred Bone Mrs Moody Barfield W O Childs and daughters M B Guy Mrs H D Murray and Mrs Edwards plus twelve grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral at Sanford Edwards home Coun ty Line conducted by Rev E E Jenkins with Smith Tindal Funeral Home Montezuma in charge.
The first bale of the 1948 Taylor county crop was ginned at Ficklings Mill weighing 535 pounds. It was grown by Bo Jones in Delta District and bought by W. T. Dixie Harrell of the Farmers Market Co-Op Reynolds for 40 cents per pound. Harrell aims to help farmers earn more, with a photo planned for the Herald's next issue.
Alfred L. Hinton age 63 of Butler died Sunday night at 10:30 at his home after a prolonged illness. He was a farmer, survived by wife Bertha Joiner and two daughters Odessa Wainwright and two sons Carson and Preston Hinton. Born in the county, son of the late Christoper C. and Ellen Posey Hinton, he attended Turners Chapel Free Will Baptist Church. Funeral services conducted by Rev. John M. Cox were held Monday at Bethlehem church at 4 o'clock with pallbearers Asa Joiner, Stanley Joiner, David Peterman, Noel Cotney, Clifford Kirksey, Bernard Joiner. arrangements by Edwards Funeral Home.
Pearline Coston a 35 year old Negro woman is jailed in Butler by Sheriff J M Bone on murder charges after Gustava Hiel delburg a nine year old Negro girl was shot in the chest by a stray 38 pistol round. Eyewitnesses say the shot was fired by Coston intended for Jubilee makers near the Negro quarter. The child died en route to hospital. Willie Mae Williams is the mother and Fred OD Williams the stepfather.
Mr and Mrs Joe Willis invite the public to inspect Willis Super Market located near the Dean Theater. The store features frigidaire cabinets for fresh meats seafood fruits and vegetables and offers attractive prices expected to attract Butler shoppers.
Rev W B Heats, pastor, announces that Sunday evening worship will begin at 8 o clock for fall and winter, instead of 8 30. Wednesday service will keep 8 30 for a short time longer, and all church-going people are invited to attend.
The Herald prints the third in a weekly series “Citizens of Tomorrow” from Waltz Studios Des Moines. Photos on display at the Herald Office may be purchased for 50 cents each with or without a new one year subscription. Reprints appear after original prints are published.
Dr H J Porter prescriptionist observed his thirty fifth anniversary in the drug business on August 10 in Butler. A Scottsboro Alabama native and son of the late D L Porter and wife, he studied at Alabama State Normal College and Atlanta College of Pharmacy. He began as a prescription clerk in 1911 with Horton and Chapman before starting his own business. He married Kate Cameron in 1912. A Baptist church member, he has taught Bible classes for 25 years and contributed Sunday School lessons to this newspaper for much of that time.
Rev J W M Stipe leads Morning Worship at 11 a m and Sunday School at 10 a m with Jas A Gibson as superintendent. MYF meets at 7 p m with Billy Childres as president and Mr and Mrs Frank Riley as counselors. Evening worship at 8 p m led by the youth.
The Herald reports plans for a concrete bridge over the Flint River with a contract letting set for September 3. The span will connect Butler Reynolds and Fort Valley, shortening travel between Butler Macon and Perry Hawkinsville, boosting regional ties.
The Herald will suspend weekly publication next week for its summer vacation. A miniature edition will run to fulfill legal advertising requirements, while job printing and the back shop remain active and the office stays open. Readers, advertisers, and the public are asked to bear with this temporary break.
Miss Marion Jossey resigns as Marion County Tax Commissioner effective immediately. Hon. Joseph M. Rogers appoints W. H. Stewart to fill the office until December 21, with an election to determine the successor later. Jossey had served since H. T. Chapman’s death and was elected twice.
Local Masons traveled to Preston Georgia for the Third District Annual Convention. Dr Lewis Beason was elected Worshipful Master for 1948 49 with Fickling Lodge No 129 in Butler hosting next year. Date to be announced.
Taylor County prepares to start the 1948-49 term on Monday September 6 with most schools in operation. Superintendent E H Dunn reports vacancies will be filled soon and teachers will report a week early to prepare courses. Faculty listings exist for Butler School and several others including principals and grade assignments, with several positions still to be filled.
Revival services to be held at the Butler court house from August 19 to August 29. Non-denominational program uses all local talent for preaching and singing. Hours not yet announced, public urged to watch for notices and come praying for a gracious blessing.
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