Observations and Local Notes on Butler Georgia
Local notices report cotton progressing to gins for good yields as harvest begins. Community greetings include Congressman Bill Forrester's visit and high regard for Taylor county friends. Rev. T O Lambert delivered uplifting sermons at the Methodist church and is noted for ministerial and agricultural success. A new brick building rises in place of the old frame structure, reflecting growth along with memories of A D Chapman and builder Hamp Mathis. Chapman, born 1856, died 1935, long served Butler mercantile business and local church leadership.
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T. O. Lambert
South Georgia
Lambert
Waverly Hall
Gene Bone
A. D. Chapman
Dean Theater
Bone
Chapman
Hamp Mathis
McCants Mill
M. T. Chapman
Taylor County
Butler
Electrification Clinic Set for August on Farm Near Mauk
A rural electrification clinic for farmers and vocational agricultural teachers is set for August 21-22 at the Butler Vocational Agricultural Department and the Hinton Woodall farm near Mauk. Georgia Power Co and Flint Electric will assist, with a focus on wiring requirements and hands on rewiring of the Woodall farmstead. The event is organized by the District Vocational Ag Department at Tifton and aims to reduce fire hazards from outdated systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler Vocational Agricultural Department
Hinton Woodall
Mauk
District Vocational Ag. Department
Tifton
Georgia Power Co
Flint Electric
Boys Estate Georgia Promotes Youth Civic Program
Ardell Nation of Boys Estate announces that Bob Ellison will visit Butler during the week of Aug 20 to appeal to locals for support of Boys Estate. The Georgia town 13 miles north of Brunswick showcases a self run city for youths with a teen mayor and council, post office, farms, and municipal buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardell Nation
Boys Estate
Georgia
Bob Ellison
Butler
Ellison
Brunswick
U. S
Boys of Boys Estate
Special Chest X-Ray Clinic Announced for Aug 22
The State and County Health Departments announce a special Chest X-Ray Clinic in Butler at the courthouse square on August 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Space is limited to about 400 people. Priority is given to those with chronic chest symptoms, TB exposure, unexplained illness, positive TB tests, or advised by health officials. The clinic aims to detect lung or heart disease and guide treatment.
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State Health Department
County Health Department
Butler
Courthouse Square
Revival Services At Butler Nazarene Church Begin Monday
Revival services at the Butler Church of the Nazarene begin Monday and run through Sunday August 26 with one service nightly at 8 o clock. Evangelist Ralph C Gray of Madison Tennessee will lead the meetings along with his wife Mrs Gray a pianist and singer and the local pastor J C Whitener invites all to attend.
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Nazarene Church
Butler Church of the Nazarene
Ralph C. Gray
Madison, Tenn
Mr. Gray
Kingdom
Bro. Gray
Church of the Nazarene
Grays
Nazarene Colleges
Olivet Nazarene College
Mrs. Gray
Pasadena College
Prominent Methodist Layman Will Occupy Local Pulpit Sunday Morning
Mr. Bob Snead of Ellerslie Methodist church will be guest speaker at the local Methodist Church on Sunday at 11 o clock. He is a steward and Sunday School teacher and noted layman. No mid week service on Aug 22. Rev H C Marx on vacation visiting son in Lake Charles La.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Snead
Ellerslie Methodist Church
Snead
Frank Riley
Church of the Nazarene
H. C., Marx
Lake Charles
Former Talbot Sheriff J H Ferguson Dies at 69
J H Ferguson 69 longtime Talbot County sheriff died Monday morning at St Francis hospital Columbus. He served 39 years as sheriff, retired last May, and had been elected to a new 4 year term starting 1957. He belonged to Talbotton Methodist Church and was World War I veteran. Survived by wife Elizabeth, daughter Mrs Tom Connell Denton Texas, and son Jimmy Ferguson Talbotton.
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Talbotton
Jim H. Ferguson
Talbot County
St. Francis Hospital
Columbus
Ferguson
County Schools Begin 1956-57 Term in September
Taylor county notes that fall term starts September 3 with August 27 as teacher start. Superintendent W H Elliston and Reynolds principal E H Joiner attend Mercer University course in Human Relations, ending Friday. Graduates include Imogene D Garrett and Kitty E McCants at GSCW Milledgeville August 25. Pauline Bembry and Reba Lou Turner receive degrees at University of Georgia and Fine Arts building August 16.
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Taylor County
W. H. Elliston
E. H. Joiner
Reynolds School
Mercer University
Imogene D. Garrett
Kitty E. McCants
GSCW
Milledgeville
Russell
Pauline Bembry
Reba Lou Turner
University of Georgia
Bembry
Turner
the Herald
Wesley Revival and Bible School Set to Open Monday
Wesley Methodist church announces a weeklong revival starting Monday at 8 p.m. with Rev. Ernest Coffee preaching each night and daily 2:30 p.m. Bible school for children and young people. All are urged to attend and pray.
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Wesley Revival and Bible School
Wesley Methodistechurchue
Ernest Coffee
Local Baptist Church Observing Spiritual Emphasis Week
The revival continues at 8 p.m. each evening with preaching by Pastor Jas. M. Carmichael. Music by Alvis Crump of Second Baptist Church, Macon. Youth choirs sing at 7 30 p.m. nightly. Bring neighbors and friends to attend before the event ends tomorrow night.
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Alvis Crump
Second Baptist Church
Macon
Jas. M. Carmichael
Eddie Lee Fish Markets County's First Bale of Cotton
The first bale of cotton from the 1956 crop in Taylor County was ginned Aug. 9 on the E. B Crook farm near Reynolds. Eddie Lee Fish grew the cotton and C. R. Simmons gin of Reynolds ginned it. The bale weighed 516 pounds and Sinclair gin paid a 40 cent per pound premium.
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Eddie Lee Fish
Taylor County
E. B Crook
Reynolds
C. R. Simmons
Simmons
Antioch Baptist Church Revival Brings Six Additions
Bible School at 10 30 a m led by Supt Howard Kendrick Morning Worship at 11 30. Song and worship at 8 00 p m. Six members joined the church in revival. three by letter and three by baptism. Baptismal service for those baptized to meet pool at 10 a m. Pastor E H Dunn extends invitation to all services this Sunday.
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Bible School
Howard Kendrick
E. H. Dunn
Former Butler Man Honored by Columbus Daily
Theo J. McGee resigns as county attorney after a 1953 start, praised by the County Commission for legal guidance and cooperation. He plans a two month world tour in the fall and will return to full time practice of law. He handled rights of way and Warm Springs Road expressway matters during his tenure.
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The
Columbus Enquirer
Theo J. McGee
McGee
Warm Springs
County Commission
Columbus
Enquirer
Theo McGee
Smith's Pharmacy Building Gets Remodel and Air Conditioning
Smith's Pharmacy, owned by Mr. James T. Smith, has been remodeled and air-conditioned. Dr. Smith, a registered Pharmacist, is on duty at all times to serve the public. The public is invited to visit and enjoy the comforts of the latest improvements.
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Smith’s Pharmacy
James T. Smith
Windham Assumes New Duties At Parris Island
First Lt. Aden D. Windham takes over as Assistant Motor Transport Officer at MCRD Parris Island following his July 10 reporting. Enlisted 1945, commissioned 1954, he previously served as First Sgt. of Headquarters Squadron with the First Marine Aircraft Wing in Korea earning a Navy Letter of Commendation. Born in Taylor County, he is married to Marie Conway of Morehead City, N C, and the Windhams reside on Harbor Island with four children aged 9, 6, 5, and 3.
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Parris Island
S. C
Aden D. Wainwright
MCRD
Windham
Marine Corps
Headquarters Sqdn
First Marine Aircraft Wing
Korea
Navy
Taylor County
Marie Conway
Morehead City
N. C
Windhams
Harbor Island
Chicago Democratic Convention Opens Amid Bitter Plank Fight
The Chicago gathering opens with civil rights planks triggering conflicts between Adiel Stevenson and Averell Harriman factions. Georgia names Gov Griffin as chairman while Gov Frank Clements of Tennessee delivers the keynote. Rumors swirl that Sen Russell could rise in influence and Georgia may back former Gov Talmadge as favorite son.
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Ews
Chicago
Adiel E. Stevenson
Averell Harriman
Georgia
Gov. Grffin
Frank Clements
Tennessee
Sen. Russell
Herman Talmadge
Taylor's Cotton Production for 1956 Expected to be Low
Middle Georgia county agents report 1956 cotton yields down in seven of 13 key area counties due to acreage cuts and weather. Some counties rise, others fall. heat and prior freeze affect boll opening and picking ahead of schedule with threats to knotty cotton. Georgia and national figures show lower expected production.
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Middle Georgia
Telegraph and News
Macon
Bleckley
Washington
Turner
Crisp
Dooly
Taylor
Houston
Crawford
Twiggs
DeWitt Harrell
Georgia
W. A. Jones
Vienna
Bibb
D.F. Bruce
Agriculture Department
State Crop Reporting Service
First Bale of 1956 Cotton Ginned at Butler
The first bale of the 1956 cotton season was grown on the farm of Mr. H. L. Wilchar and ginned at Payne's Warehouse and Gin in Butler. The bale was produced on Mr. Wilchar's farm and ginned Tuesday.
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Butler
H. L. Wilchar
Payne’s Warehouse
Payne's
Maurice Fulford
Schley County
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William Wadsworth
Twilight
Court House
Bill Forrester
A. B. Duncan
Dawson News
Charlie Rountree
Carl
Taylor County Health Department
Ralph Gray
J. H. Ferguson
Talbot
Antioch Baptist Church
Columbus Daily
Smith's Pharmacy
Rst
Aden Windham
S.C
Taylor’s
Vernon Reddish
Toombs
Eugene Brogdon
Goodwin Nix
Gilbert Brand
Wm. H. Pool
Sanders Mercer
W. E. Hunter
C. T. Beckum
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