Reynolds Plant to Revolutionize Rural Eating Habits
Reynolds Georgia plans a deep freeze cold storage and locker plant to aid Taylor Macon and Crawford counties farmers. The Lions Club origin, corporate leadership, and a 328 salt-bin salt curing room with 60 rented lockers mark the project. Manager Waters oversees the freezing operations as the facility nears completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violet Moore
Atlanta Journal
Reynolds, Ga
Reynolds Businessmen
Taylor
Macon
Crawford Counties
Reynolds Busiess
J. W. Waters
Reynolds
Lions Club
L. C. Wollard
REA
Wollard
Woolard
R. H. Parks
Ben Hinton
R. L. Swearingen
D. E. Byrd
T. Whatley
D. W. Harp
Parks and Hinton
Waters
SGT CHAS D SMITH AMONG FIRST TO LAND IN FRANCE
Reynolds Georgia native Staff Sgt. Chas D Smith served as a crew chief on D Day with the Ninth Troop Carrier Command in the European Theater. He described the missions as highly successful, with one mission quiet and the next hampered by bad weather yet completed safely. His mother Mrs J D Smith now resides in Covington Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sgt
Chas. D. Smith
France
Ninth Air Force
Chas .D. Smith
Reynolds
Army
U. S
Allied Expeditionary Air Force
Thomaston Soldier Joseph Whittle Killed in Action in France
Private Joseph H. Whittle, 19, of Thomaston, son of Mr and Mrs John B Whittle, was killed July 17 in action in France. He served in Infantry Company N after schooling at R E Lee and training at Ft McPherson, Camp Hale, and Ft Jackson. He spent 15 days at home before shipping out, survived by his parents and brother Corporal Donald Whittle in the South Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Jackson
S. C
England
Cpl
Donald Whittle
South Pacific
Pvt Hughland Chapman Returns Home After 17 Months Overseas
Pvt Hughland Chapman arrived in Butler for a brief furlough with his wife and mother Mrs Theo Chapman after seventeen months in the Mediterranean theatre. He is in the Infantry and, despite hard fighting, is in good health and keeps a broad smile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Hughlan Chapman
Butler
Theo Chapman
Chapman
United States
Three Children Treated For Ptomaine Poisoning
Sam 7, Elizabeth 5, and Nadine 2 Peterman children received emergency care at the local hospital in the early hours after reportedly eating tomatoes from an improperly sealed can. All cases responded well and were listed as favorable this morning. estimated exposure occurred yesterday at their country home six miles north of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Jerry
Elizabeth
Nadine
L. E. Peterman
Taylor County Leads War Bond Drive in Fifth District
In the Fifth War Bond drive Taylor county led in E Bond sales with 161.1 percent and ranked fifth overall at 186.7. County Chairman J. R. Lunsford praises the record as 13 Taylor county draftees head to Ft McPherson for induction, with 13 colored men to Ft Benning for pre induction exams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Benning
Taylor County
J. R. Lunsford
Georgia
Ft. McPherson
Army
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 Charlie Henry Wilson
George Hicks
Trusty Collins
J. B. Butts
Curtis Peebles
Solomon Saunders
John Hart Hallie Arnett Gray James Lee Sherton
Gene Howard Warren
Walter Stubbs
Wilbert Sparks
R. B. Laster
A. C. Monford
Taylor
Crawford
Jones
Monroe
Pike
Butts
Jasper
Lamar
Bible
Putnam
Upson A
Spalding
Upson
E Bonds
Our Town
Ellaville Soldier James W. Carswell Killed in France
Mr and Mrs Bob Carswell of Ellaville learn from the War Department that their son James Willard Carswell was killed in action in France on July 12. A 23 year old Army veteran, he had served since January 1941 and went overseas about a year ago. He married Hazel Hart of Atlanta four years ago. the family now resides in Americus with their young daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellaville
Bob Carswell
War Department
James Willard
France
James
Schley Countian
Hazel Hart
Atlanta
Funeral Services Held At Montezuma Friday For Dr. S. B. Liggin
Dr. Samuel B. Liggin 68 died at his Montezuma residence after months of illness. A Georgia lifelong resident, he practiced medicine in Montezuma for eight years before retiring. Born in Crisp county in 1875, he was survived by wife Emmie Chamber Liggin and two sons Sam and Ed. Services were at the Montezuma Funeral Home with Rev. B A Pafford. interment in Felton's cemetery. pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montezuma
Samuel B. Liggin
Liggin
Georgia
Crisp County
Henry Liggin
Elizabeth Whitsett Liggin
Emmie
Edgar Walker
Will Pate
Otto Liggin
E. K. Montfort
Special Services Planned By Pastor Antioch Church
Antioch Baptist Church invites members and friends to a Sunday morning service at 41-30. The pastor J. H. Stanford presents an old fashioned message titled An Old-Fashioned Truth for a New Fashioned World. All are urged to attend and invite others and to pray for God's Spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antioch Church
Antioch Baptist Church
For Sale Plump Fat Fryers in Butler Georgia
Mrs. T. E. Tante of Butler Georgia advertises for sale several plump fat fryers described as heavy type.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Tante
Butler, Ga
Ten Pullman Coaches Derail Near Americus. No Injuries
Ten Pullman cars derailed on the Cincinnati to Miami southbound train near Americus early Monday after an unscheduled stop. The engine and nine cars were undamaged, the tenth car’s generator pulley caused the derailment. No injuries, passengers shifted to another train after about five hours. Wrecking crews from Albany and Macon assisted the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Central of Georgia Railway
Cincinnati-Miami
Americus Station
Spring Street
The
Central
Albany
Macon
Southland
McWilliams
Bell
Rev James W Lilley Dies at Cairo Sunday
Cairo Georgia August 14 Rev James Wiley Lilley 73 superannuated minister of the South Georgia Methodist Conference died at his home after a short illness He served as pastor at Macon Columbus Ft Gaines Davisboro Buena Vista Boston Pelham and retired last fall Funeral services are set for Tuesday afternoon at the First Methodist Church Surviving are his wife Mamie Connell one son J W Lilley of Los Angeles three sisters and one brother
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
James Wiley Lilley
South Georgia Methodist Conference
Georgia
Macon
Columbus
Ft. Gaines
Davisboro
Buena Vista
Boston
Pelham
First Methodist Church
Mamie Connell
J. W Lilley
Los Angeles
Donie Sexton
Jamesville
N. C
R. B. Brown
Gussie Ward
Wendell, N. C
W. J. Lilley
Columbus Baptist Assn Plans Sunday School Convention
The Columbus Baptist Association including Butler Baptist will hold a Sunday school convention at Benning Park Baptist in Baker Village Sunday August 27 at 3:00 p m. Each church reports on Vacation Bible School and Teachers Training. Rev F G Lavendar leads devotional services before Rev A B Cash delivers a sermon on Gods Word in a War-torn World Beginning at Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Baptist Association
Butler Baptist Church
Benning Park
Baker Village
F. G. Lavendar
A. B. Cash
Columbus
Special election canceled in Marion County
Buena Vista Aug. 15 no election for county school superintendent will be held on Aug. 17 as candidate Arthur S. Boyett has withdrawn from opposition to T. B. Rainey, ending the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buena Vista
Arthur S. Boyett
T. B. Rainey
Parker Dies Suddenly in Reynolds Area
William M Parker a noted Georgia farmer of Reynolds died at Montezuma hospital after sudden illness suffered at home He was born Feb 3 1862 and lived in Be with family for about a year Funeral services were held at Reynolds Methodist Church with Rev Leon Edwards and Rev W B Heats officiating Interment was in Hicks Cemetery He is survived by two daughters Elizabeth and Julia Parker a son William Parker and two sisters Mrs Frank Shumate of Atlanta and Mrs Ella Parker Leonard of Talbotton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Parker
Taylor
Macon
Georgia
Reynolds
Butler
Reynolds Methodist Church
Leon Edwards
W. B. Heats
Reynolds Baptist Church
Hicks Cemetery
Derrick
Ben Neal
G. T. Mason
Montezuma
Albert Parks
Ideal
Thurman Whatley
F. M. Carson
D. W. Harp
Ed Swearingen
Elizabeth
Julia Parker
William Parker
Frank Shumate
Atlanta
Ella Parker Leonard
Talbotton
Goddard
Mr. Ed A. Hollis Struck by Motorcycle at Wheeler
Reynolds citizen Mr. Ed A. Hollis and his daughter in law Mrs. Paul Hollis were hit by a motorcycle while crossing a street at Camp Wheeler on Saturday. Hollis suffered a broken leg and bruises while Mrs. Hollis was injured. both were taken to the Government hospital at Camp Wheeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed A. Hollis
Wheeler
Taylor County
E. A. Hollis
Reynolds
Camp Wheeler
Hollis
Paul Hollis
Funeral Sunday For Mrs. Dora Williams
Mrs. Dora Williams 88 died near Bradenton Florida where a niece lives. Funeral services were held in Americus. Born Buena Vista August 9 1856 she moved to Americus in 1863 and lived there most of her life. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews including Mrs. King Brandon Miss Orale Williams Bennett Williams Americus Brooks Williams Taunton Mass H B Williams Dwyer Plattsmouth Neb L M Williams Jackson Miss Lucile Dvorshak Tampa E M Williams Cleveland Mrs Jane Gambriel Birmingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. T. Lockwood
F. E. Calhoun
Butler
Dora Williams
R. G. King
Bradenton
Fla
Americus
Enoch
Susan James Williams
Buena Vista
King
Brandon
Orale Williams
Bennett Williams
Brooks Williams
Taunton
Mass
H. B. Williams
W. L. Dwyer
Plattsmouth
L. M. Williams
Jackson
Lucile Dvorshak
Tampa
E. M. Williams
Cleveland
Jane Gambriel
Birmingham
Two milk-goat weathers for pets or wagon work
Two milk-goat weathers suitable for pets or wagon work. They are about six months old and from Co. L. Glenn, Butler, Georgia.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joseph H. Whittle
Hughland Chapman
Taylor Cole Dist
E” Bonds
James W. Carswell
S. B. Liggin
J. H. Stanford
James W. Lilley
Columbus Baptist Assn
S.S. Convention
Marion County
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