Cotton gins in Taylor county harvest first bales as season opens
The county reports rapid gin activity with first bales from Simmons Reynolds H. McCarty at 482 pounds earning 45 cents per pound, J T Cochran Butler bales for H A Locke Sr, and Ricks Reynolds 538 pounds. Payne Butler opens new plant for W C Shehee at 505 pounds earning 45 cents. Whatley Reynolds improving. industry signals national cotton textile rebound amid hot weather boosting ice cream and soft drink sales.
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Taylor County
Georgia
Simmons
Reynolds
Harrold McCarty
McCarty
J. T. Cochran
Butler
H. A. Locke Sr
Ricks
J. E. Ricks
Payne
W. C. Shehee
Shehee
Three State Officers Face Federal Charges in Beating Case
A Marion county sheriff, his son, and a Georgia State Patrol sergeant are indicted on federal counts accusing them of jailing and beating a Black couple in Buena Vista. They allegedly struck Alvertis Davis and Margaret Hollowman with a rubber hose after a complaint, Davis hospitalized. each misdemeanor carries up to one year and $1,000 fine per count.
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Macon
Georgia State Patrol
W. E. Henson
Marion County
Clyde C.henson
Brown Jordan
the Americas Station
State Patrol
U. S. District Court
Columbus
Henson
Sgt
Jordan
Alvertis Davis
Buena Vista
Margaret Holloman
Davis
Georgia
Americus
Ellaville Mayor Fights Week of Bombs On His Lawn
In Ellaville Georgia Mayor C C Williamson reports three aerial flash bomb blasts on his lawn after a string of nighttime explosions. Four teens confessed to the acts and promised not to repeat them, then were released. Police search continues as residents react with fear and curiosity.
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Ellaville
Georgia
C. C. Williamson
Sidney Theus
Back to School Health Checkups for Local Children
A reminiscence on school days and chores ends with a call to families to have children examined by local physicians or the County Health nurse before school starts. The note urges proactive health care to prevent minor illnesses becoming larger bills and to improve the next year's performance.
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Nic
Deaths in Taylor County Mark Week of Losses
Obituaries report the deaths of Wm D Beeland of Reynolds and Henry Clem Adams, noted local farmer and public servant. Beeland died after a short illness at home. funeral held at Crowell Methodist with interment in Shines cemetery. Adams died after six days of paralysis at Macon hospital. funeral at Antioch Baptist Church with Edwards Bros. Funeral Home in charge. Surviving relatives include Beeland’s wife and three daughters, and Adams’s children and extended kin across Taylor, Macon, Butler, and surrounding areas.
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Taylor County
Reynolds
A. J. Fountain
Childs
Turner
Edwards
Childres
Adams
Fountain
Bone
Butler
Wm. D. Beeland
Beeland
Julian
Sophie Nelson Beeland
Eva Mae Barfield
Clopus Montgomery
Alton Sams
Macon
Clifford Montgomery
E. Paul Beeland
Thomaston
J. M. Beeland
Ora Collins
Martha Collins Seneca
Susie Jones
Nellie Beeland
Crowell Methodist Church
C. E. Smith
Reynolds-Crowell Methodist Church
Shines Cemetery
Henry Clem Adams
Clifford Adams
John Clem
Mary Gholson Adams
Harley Gaultney
George Adams
A. Clem
M. L
Norman
J. Henry
Alvah
Bernard Adams
M. E. Haywood
M. I. Gresham
A. W. Adams
This County
A. C. Adams
Frank Parker
Howard
Annie Saunders
November 4 Ballot Details Show 46 Constitutional Amendments
The Herald reports the official November 4 general election ballot arrival with 46 constitutional amendments spanning statewide and local issues. It notes amendments on county unit system, highway revenue allocation, ad valorem tax rate reduction, rural medical scholarships, and changes to voting thresholds for county commissions and five man bodies. A record 1,307,045 Georgians will be eligible to vote.
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Lunsford
Herald
Butler
Taylor County
State Highway Department
University of Georgia Medical
General Assembly
Funeral for Mrs Sims Garrett Draws Wide Attendance
One of the largest attendances marked the funeral for Mrs. Sims Garrett Sr at Butler Methodist Church. The service was followed by burial in Bloodworth cemetery at Charing, with pallbearers named and Goddard Funeral Home handling arrangements. Mrs. Garrett died Monday at Montgomery hospital after illness.
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State Capitol
Atlanta
Sims Garrett Sr
Butler Methodist Church
Bloodworth Cemetery
Charing
Butler
Garrett
Goddard
Reynolls
Lovick Anthony
Willis Garrett
Ellis Garrett
James Garrett
Mac Lucas
Nat Lucas
Lurther Fountain
Carl Hobbs
Mrs. Garrett of Taylor County Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Garrett a lifelong Taylor County resident born January 29 1888 was fondly remembered by devout friends in Georgia. She was daughter of C M Lucas and Martha Dugger Lucas and widow of Sims Garrett Sr with two sons Sims Garrett Jr and Charles C Stowe and three grandchildren. A longtime Methodist, she belonged to Stella Butler Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star and the Garden Club. She rests with the Saints in Glory after enduring much suffering.
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Garrett
Taylor County
C. M. Lucas
Martha Dugger Lucas
Middle Georgia
Sims Garrett Sr
Adel Lucas
Gwynne Garrett
Celia Lucas
Macon
C. D. Lucas
Reynolds
The
Methodist Church
Stella Butler
Order of Eastern Star No
Garden Club
Saints
E H McMichael Marion County Leader Dies at Buena Vista
Ed Howard McMichael a Buena Vista resident died of a heart attack at his home. A University of Georgia Law graduate he led Marion county schools, served as Georgia Turkey Growers president and Norman Monroe Post 171 commander. Funeral at Buena Vista Methodist Church followed by burial at Taze Well family lot. Survivors include wife Myr tis, son Mulkey W. McMichael, sister in Memphis, brother in Quitman.
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Buena Vista
Ed Howard McMichael
McMichael
University of Georgia School of Law
Marion County
Georgia Turkey Growers Association
Norman Monroe
American Legion
Buena Vista Methodist Church
Tazewell
Myrtis McMichael
Mulkey W. McMichael
Harris Schmeisser
Memphis
W.S. McMichael
Quitman
Macon
W. H. McMichael
Tom Ross
Carey Pickard
Taylor County Public Schools Set to Open Sept 1 1952
Taylor County public schools announce the 1952 53 term starts Monday September 1 with teacher pre planning August 25. Several staffing vacancies exist in athletics and science due to resignations, and multiple grade and school posts list pending appointments.
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Taylor County
Rupert Girl Wins Gas Range in Local Opening Draw
Miss Naomi Moulton of Rupert was announced as the winner of a gas range and gas cylinders in a drawing conducted by the Economy Gas and Appliance Company during its two day opening. Bobby Clayton of Butler drew the winning name from the box at the close of the event in Butler. The local office is managed by Fred Shepard with assistant Dugger Cosey.
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Naomi Moulton
Rupert
Economy Gas and Appliance Company
Bobby Clayton
Butler
Economy Gas and Appliance Co
Fred Shepard
Dugger Cosey
Bowen to Aid Soil Conservation in Taylor County
Mr W R Bowen transferred from Webster County after ten years as soil technician to assist M P Dean in Taylor County soil conservation work. The move expands local soil conservation service and places Bowen in a key support role with the Taylor County team.
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W.R. Bowen
W. R. Bowen
Taylor County
M. P. Dean
Bowen
Webster County
Soil Conservation Service
Butler High School Announces 1952 53 Faculty Lineup
Butler High School lists new faculty by grade and subject for the 1952 53 term. Principal H B Brown and Dwight Compton lead staff including teachers in English science social studies math homemaking and vocational agriculture with lunchroom supervisor Lucille Oliver and lunches set at 25 cents due to rising food costs and government lunch subsidies.
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Butler High School
Mary E. McCorvey
Winnie G. Breastealle
Reba Low Turner
Atheline Saylor
Butler
Guest Minister C G Haughabook Jr At Reynolds Church
Reynolds Methodist Church announces C G Haughabook Jr as guest minister for Sunday. Sunday services include Sunday school at 10 a m Morning worship at 11 a m Youth Fellowship at 7 p m and evening worship at 8 15 p m The pastor reports he is completing a B D degree at Emory University and intends to enter active pastorate.
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Reynolds Methodist Church
South Georgia
Emory University
C. G. Haugabook
Montezuma
C. E. Smith, Jr
Revival Services Begin Sunday at Wesley Methodist Church
Revival services start Sunday at the Wesley Methodist Church and run each day through Friday. Pastor Rev. C. W. Hancock preaches with two services daily at 10 a.m. and 8 15 p.m. The public is invited to attend for blessing, decision for Christ, or deeper spiritual renewal. The event aims to fortify the church and benefit the community.
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Wesley Methodist Church
C. W. Hancock
Christ
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Chesterfield
Yesteryears
E. H. Joiner
Williamson
W. D. Beeland
H. C. Adams
Mrs. Sims
Garrett, Sr
William D. Beeland
Mrs. Sims Garrett
E. H. McMichael
Well
Marion
Rupert Girl Happy
New Firm
Dwight 5
Compton
G. Haughabook, Jr
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