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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1958
Page
1
A collage of poems and notes from Marion County and nearby areas. Quips about advertising, court houses, and a 1926 dress trend sit alongside remarks on pensions for former presidents and a Georgia Camp Meeting description.
Mrs Essie Cooper Thomson of Thomaston Ga dies from injuries after a August 3 auto crash in Tulsa Okla Funeral services were held August 7 at Mt Nebo church with Rev Tegler Greer officiating Burial was in Bloodworth cemetery She is survived by her husband Bryant Cooper and four sisters with pallbearers listed Edwards Funeral Home arranged services
Funeral services for 86 year old Wm Allen Taunton were held Sunday at 3 p.m. at Mt. Pisgah Baptist church near Butler with Elder John Mangham officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Taunton died Friday at his Reynolds home after a lingering illness. Surviving are a daughter Margaret Helms Reynolds two brothers A J Taunton Miami and G M Taunton Butler two sisters Mrs J E Cox LaGrange and Mrs Lee Jenkins Reidsville and two grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at Eatonton Methodist Church for Dr Eugene F Griffith 69 a Reynolds native who died after a long illness. He practiced in Eatonton since 1913 with WWI service in the Medical Corps. Survived by wife Leila Turner three children and siblings. He held state offices and was active in Kiwanis, Masonry, Woodmen of the World and the Methodist church.
Antioch Baptist Church announces revival services starting Sunday with Rev. B. E. Donehoo returning to preach. Two daily services, 11 a.m. and 8 p.m., through Friday, including Sunday night. The church has served the community since 1829 under Pastor E. H. Dunn.
Roy F. Jones the County Office Manager says 1958 peanut marketing cards will be mailed to farm operators this year. Cards will be mailed Aug 25 but farmers needing a card earlier may obtain one at the ASC office. Operators with excess planted acreage must sign an agreement not to harvest more than the allotment before a card is issued.
Band Director Basil Rigney began preparations with the first rehearsal of the season at 8 p m in the Legion Hall. Practices run Mondays and Thursdays through B Day, with strong turnout despite weather, as Butler and Reynolds High schools’ bands aim for their best year yet.
Lewis Towns a 76 year old Black man was struck by a trailer truck Saturday on a highway between Butler and Reynolds near Lee Childre's home. He and Bill Hawkins walked toward Butler when the truck neared. in fleeing they collided, the truck hit Towns and he died. The truck was from North Carolina. no charges were filed against the Negro driver.
Butler High School will begin the 1958-59 term on September 1 with all teaching vacancies filled except two. Pre-planning week starts August 25, lunch served in the cafeteria, and Mr H D Jordan is principal. The listed faculty includes Mrs Winnie Breazeale and many others, with music instructors Mrs Bonnie Ruffin and Mrs Ann Marshall.
James M Purvis 55 a Phenix City grocer died Wednesday morning of last week. Born August 25 1902 in Howard Ga he lived in Phenix City 49 years. Survived by son Ben A Purvis Columbus daughter Mrs Frank Jones Jr Columbus brother E M Purvis Clarksdale Miss two sisters Mrs C C Colbert Mrs W W Clark Columbus one grandchild and several nieces and nephews among others. Funeral Thursday afternoon at Morgan cemetery with Rev Charles Barker officiating pallbearers listed.
Jessie James 61 of Americus died at Sumter County Hospital after a brief illness. Born October 25 1896 in Stewart County he owned James Chevrolet Co in Americus after 31 years in the auto trade. Survived by mother Mrs J R James four brothers a sister a nephew and other relatives. Funeral Sunday 2 p m at Americus Funeral Home Baptist pastor C L Leopard officiating, burial in Butler Cemetery.
The Rural Roads Program final tally shows Taylor County with seven projects totaling 26.6 miles funded by 547 560 dollars in bonds. Nationwide 1197 Georgia projects across 159 counties total 4509 miles and over 100 million dollars. State Highway Chairman Roy Chalker credits county rights of way clearance for distribution, denying favoritism.
Donald E. Bond 23 of Reynolds was commissioned second lieutenant in the Signal Corps after six weeks of ROTC training at Ft. Gordon. A 1953 Reynolds High School graduate, he studied at Georgia Tech and is a member of Lambda Chi Alpha.
Buena Vista Georgia three Marion County 4-H club members earned top honors at the Southwest District gathering in Americus. Arthur Boyette III took first in Forestry senior boys, Kenneth Davis placed third in Forestry junior boys, and Larry Henson received an award of merit in Livestock Conservation junior boys.
The Garland Byrd Dinner at the Community House Saturday afternoon, sponsored by the Veterans of the county, raised funds to aid Mr. Byrd's campaign for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia. Unofficial reports show 700 to 1000 dollars profit presented to Mr. Byrd.
Mr William Thomas Franklin aged 59 died Saturday afternoon at Montgomery Hospital Butler following a heart attack while traveling by automobile a few miles north of Butler Thursday night He was en route to Durham North Carolina from New Orleans on business for his company Survived by his wife three sons and twelve grandchildren Mrs Franklin thanks Butler citizens for kindness shown during the family’s sorrow.
Dr. A P Jarrell director of Vocational Rehabilitation reports 5518 handicapped persons placed in employment in the fiscal year ending June 30 an increase of 192 from the prior year. Among rehabilitated are 319 blind workers. Georgia led the nation in this field for three consecutive years and will again rank near the top.
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