Georgia News Roundup Sparks Local Reflections and Tragedy
The column blends community notes with a stirring editorial on fraternity and civic values. It reports school reopening plans, storm damage in Butler, local visits, and praise for Garland Byrd’s gubernatorial bid, interwoven with a tragic murder case in Macon involving a deaf mute and a child, dating to recent events in Washington and Bibb counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Washington County
Bibb-Houston
L. H Chapman
Parram
Youngblood
Wisconsin
Warner Robins Road
Mate
Irwinton
Sandersville
GEA District Cabinet Meeting Set for September 23
Georgia Education Association leaders wrap a three day school of instruction at the University of Georgia and receive a schedule covering meetings September 22 to 25. Randall H. Minor of Rome urges continued progress in education under strong leadership. Dr. Claude Purcell also speaks. The Third District West meeting is planned for Butler on September 23 at 4 p.m.
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Georgia Education Association
University of Georgia
GEA
University
Center For Continuing Education
Randall H. Minor
Rome
Shorter College
Claude Purcell
Butler
Masons of Third District Meet for 58th Annual Session
Masons from the Third District gathered in Buena Vista on August 14 for the 58th annual meeting. Grand Master J. C. Kaufman of Georgia urged higher standards of life, citing crime and delinquency as concerns, and praised the lodge for fostering service and selflessness. L. R. Youngblood and R. H. Webb chaired district and host lodge roles.
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Masons
Third District
Buena Vista
J. C. Kaufman
Grand Lodge ‘of
Georgia
Brunswick
Kaufman
Masonic Lodge
L. R. Youngblood
R. H. Webb
Lodge
Gentry to Receive Engineering Degree at Auburn Commencement
James Howard Gentry of Reynolds qualifies for the Bachelor of Electrical Engineering. Alabama Polytechnic Institute will award 618 degrees at the August 23 commencement in Cliff Hare Stadium at 5 30 p m. The President's reception for graduates and families follows from 2 to 4 p m in the Union Ballroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Auburn
Ala
Cliff Hare
James Howard Gentry
Reynolds
Union Ballroom
Millie's Cafe and Truck Stop Closes Its Doors
Millie's Cafe and Truck Stop announces closure after years of service. The owner says she and her husband adopted a small son requiring full time dedication, prompting the permanent shutdown and appreciation for loyal patrons.
Kiwanis Club Organized in Reynolds City
On August 11 Taylor county citizens organized the Kiwanis Club of Reynolds after dinner at Crook's Cafe and a session in the Flint Electric building. Officers named were Edward M. Goddard president and C E Waller secretary with D L Griffin treasurer. Committees cover Boys and Girls Work, Vocational Guidance, Agriculture, Public Affairs, and more. weekly meetings set for Fridays at 12 15 PM at the Reynolds Woman's Club House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Kiwanis Club
Crook’s
Flint Electric
Fred EE. Winebrenner
Kiwanis International
Kiwanis Club of
Reynolds
Edward M. Goddard
C. L
Pete) Ayers
V-Pres
Charles Elmo Waller
D. L. Griffin
R. C. Brooks
H. S. Gates
B. W. Hinton, Jr
Edward C. Whatley
S. J.tamkersley
H. C. Bond
H. L. Russell
Elmo Waller
William Parker
Roy F. Jones
Kiwanis
Julian M. Whatley
H. Thad Crawley
Pete Ayers
S. J. Tankers
First Cotton Ginned in Taylor County Reported Last Week
The first cotton ginned in Taylor County was grown by Fred Brewer of Rupert. Byrd Jarrell Warehouse reported the bale on Aug 13 weighing 485 pounds at 45 cents per pound. The two first bales for Reynolds were reported Aug 14 grown by J J Bryan and Mrs J M Hartley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Fred Brewer
Rupert
Byrd-Jarrell Warehouse
the Herald
Reynolds
J. J. Bryan
Ricks Warehouse
J. M. Hartley
Whatley
Georgia School Bus Drivers Association Meets at Jackson
The annual School Bus Drivers Convention gathered Aug. 7-9 at Jackson Lake FFA Camp. Features included three days of activities, meals, entertainment, and guest speakers such as Garland Byrd Colbert Hawkins Marvin Griffin W T Bodenhamer Roy Harris Ernest Vandiver Claude Purcell Eugene Thomas and Lee Roy Abernathy. Taylor county attendees listed include Mr and Mrs Paul Jones Mr and Mrs Arnold Griggs and daughter Mr and Mrs Joe Eubanks and daughter Mr Heaton Kirksey Mr A V Albritton Mr Billy Averett Mr R C Barfield Mr Morris Slaton Mr Herman Parks and Mr Jack Albritton.
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Jackson Lake
FFA
Garland Byrd
Colbert Hawkins
Marvin Griffin
W.T. Bodenhamer
Roy Harris
Ernest Vandiver
Claude Purcell
Eugene Thomas
Lee Roy Abernathy
Taylor County
State Wide Rally Next Monday Nite for Byrd
Supporters of Garland Byrd of Reynolds announce a statewide rally in Atlanta next Monday night. The event at Dinkler Plaza Hotel features Byrd speech telecast on seven stations, with co chairs Allen Post and Erle Cocke Jr. and 20 Byrd campaign committee members attending. The gathering aims to show Byrd has wide backing and includes a fundraising dinner starting 7 45 p m and telecast at 9 30 p m with entertainment by a Dixieland band and Bob Corley.
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Atlanta
Garland Byrd
Reynolds
Fulton County
Byrd
Georgia
Ben T.smith
Fulton County Club
Allen Post
Erle Cocke Jr
Airlines
Post
Cocke
Dinkler Plaza
Wsb-Tv
Wjbftx
Columbus
Walb-Tv
Albany
Wsav-Tv
Savannah
WMAZ
Macon
Wctv-Tv
Thomasville
Bob Corley
Taylor County
Thas
General Assembly
Appropriations Committees
Revenue Commissioner Williams Indicted for Larceny in Georgia
Atlanta Georgia Revenue Commissioner T V Williams Sr was indicted by Fulton County grand jury on larceny after trust charges alleging he diverted 162902 entrusted by state liquor dealers for his own use and fraudulently converted 46928. He denied the charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia
T. V. Williams Sr
Fulton County
Williams
Mercer University grants Master of Education degree to Peterman
Among 38 students at Mercer University summer graduation ceremonies held Saturday in Willingham Chapel John F. Peterman of Butler earned the Master of Education degree. President G B Connell presided at the 11 a m exercises on Mercer Campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer University
John F. Peterman
Butler
G. B. Connell
Willingham Chapel
Mercer
Public Service Telephone Company Presented Award
Mr. H. C. Bond of the Public Service Telephone Co Reynolds attended a luncheon by the Georgia State Chamber of Commerce at the Dempsey Hotel in Macon on August 15. The Reynolds firm received an accolade of appreciation for its economic contributions, high citizenship standards, and participation in Georgia's Progress since 1911 in the Middle Georgia District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Bond
Public Service Telephone Co
Reynolds
Georgia State Chamber of Commerce
Dempsey Hotel
Macon
Local Telephone Co
Georgia
Middle Georgia
Funeral for Infant Daughter of Gentrys Here Tuesday
The death of Betsy Gayle Gentry infant daughter of Mr and Mrs James Howard Gentry was caused by a heart condition. Burial followed at Union Cemetery near Butler with Rev E H Dunn officiating. Survivors include her parents and grandparents A J Gentry Reynolds and E G McCants Covington. Edwards Bros Funeral Home directed arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Medcal Center
Betsy Gayle Gentry
James Howard Gentry
Betsy Gayle
Union Cemetery
Butler
E. H.dunn
A. J. Gentry
Reynolds
E. G. McCants
Covington
Edwards Bros. Funeral Home
Public Relations Rally Planned for Sept 18 at Jackson
Public relations rally under Central Georgia Electric Membership Corp. is set for Sept 18 at the National Guard Armory in Jackson. Sen. Herman Talmadge will speak at 10 30 a m, with panelists Eugene Patterson W A Ott Walter Harrison and others from the coop press serving on the session panel.
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Jackson
Central Georgia Electric Membership Corp
National Guard
R. F. Armstrong
Herman Talmadge
Eugene Patterson
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
W. A. Ott
Macon Telegraph
Ott
Coop
Walter Harrison
Millen
Georgia
EMC
Sanders Camp
Monroe
Central Georgia
Walton Tribune
Tyrus Butler
Henry Grady School of Journalism
Athens
Quimby Melton Jr
Griffin Daily News
Macon Woman to Stand Trial for Poison Murders
Annette Lyles, a 32 year old Macon socialite, faces trial Oct 6 for the alleged murders of two husbands, her daughter, and mother in law. Sheriff reports she attempted to bribe a guard to smuggle poison into her cell. Security tightened as defense and prosecutors, with special prosecutors named by Gov. Griffin, finalize preparation.
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Macon
Annette Lyles
J. L. Wood
Long
Anderson
Gov
Griffin
Wm. M. West
Butler Plans Big Day in City Monday Sept 1
Butler County gears up for a countywide B-Day celebration on September 1 with a speech by Lt Governor candidate Garland T Byrd. A motorcade, Butler Band music, a Baby Contest, an auction led by Col Johnny George, and an old fashioned barbecue will fill the court house lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland T. Byrd
Butler Band
Johnny George
Macon
Court House
Wilson Jarrell
Eva Halley
Jim Gibson
Bernard Walker
Frank Gray
Jimmy Smith
Julian Edwards II
Mac Marchman
Atholene Gill
E. H. Bazemore
Murray Walker
Charlie Wright
Gene Bone
George Hammack
Quarterly Conference at Wesley Church Sunday Night
The Howard Methodist charge announces its first Quarterly Conference to be held at Wesley Methodist church on the Wire Road next Sunday evening. Rev. Jas R Webb Jr now Superintendent for the Columbus District will preach and preside. His first official visit to the church and community is welcomed. Supper is omitted and service starts at 8:00 p m. All members and friends urged to attend.
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Howard Methodist Charge J
Jas. R. Webb, Jr
Columbus
Wesley Methodist
Wire Road
Open Letter of Thanks to Butler Community
Mrs. W. T. Frankling expresses heartfelt gratitude to the Butler community for its kindness during her husband’s illness and death. She notes the comfort and support from relatives and friends, and extends deep appreciation from her family for the communal care shown in their time of bereavement. May heavenly benedictions bless all.
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Graham
N. C
Butler & Community
Mrs. W. T. Frankling
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Earth
Divine
Promised Land
Wallace Monk
Woodbury
Monk
Ted Griner
Messrs
Frank Riley
Wanza Hartman
Herald
Ft. Valley Leader Tribune
Stewart Webster Journal
H. J. Peagler
Lumpkin, Ga
Peagler
Peaglers
Millie's
City of
Ed M. Goddard
Reynolds Woman’s Club
Georgia School Bus Drivers Association
Dinkler Plaza Hotel
Revenue
T. V. Williams
John Peterman
Public Service Telephone Company
Sen. Talmadge
Wesley Church
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