03 Dec 1936
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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1936
Page
1
A column reflects on Rev W E Hightower's move to Attapulgus and praises local couples and businesses. It honors funeral directors Edwards Brothers, notes Thanksgiving memories, moral concerns about debt, and community holiday plans. RoutineTaylor county board of commissioners covered December items.
The principal of the Butler colored public school announces a Citizens Welfare League meeting at the school on Wednesday night at 7 o clock. League president urges all parents to attend with 100 percent attendance expected. L. R. Sparks, President. T. T. Alexander, Principal.
Judge C F McLaughlin appoints mayor J M Jinks and council members J Wilder J H Turner R D Waller and H W Wood as receivers of Mauk to run town affairs under court supervision. Bondholders seek to recover 2000 fallen to interest 7 percent on bonds issued 1915 for waterworks. Receivers to levy taxes to pay debts. dissolution after debts are settled.
A subscriber appeal asks readers to check their paper label for expiration dates and send remittance promptly to meet annual obligations. The notice expresses disappointment at past response and urges payment to support operations.
Mr. S. I. Swearingen, a 58 year old railroad depot employee in Charing, was attacked about 7 30 PM Tuesday on his way home. He was struck with an axe handle, robbed of cash, and left unconscious. Police arrested June Green, a 20 year old Black man, who confessed. Swearingen was taken to his home then to Columbus hospital for observation. sheriff guards the jail as grand jury weighs action in April.
The Columbus post office lists approximate mailing dates for articles sent abroad and to U S possessions for Christmas. Pacific coast dispatches close December 5 for China and Japan, December 8 for New Zealand, December 14 for Hawaii. From New York, Canal Zone December 18, Suba December 21, England France Scotland Germany December 16, Greece December 12, Ireland Italy December 16, Panama December 18.
Merchants in Butler plan a brighter Christmas season with an expanded line of goods to entice local shoppers. Streets to glow with colored lights and stores decorated, while Santa arrives early to visit the business district. Mrs Jennie Brooks and family welcomed back to their Butler home after moving from Thomaston to the former residence.
The Butler Unit 124 regular meeting will be held at the courthouse Friday afternoon December 4 at 2:30. Members are urged to attend and bring at least one new member.
Ellaville Georgia November 26 The Rev R C Howard of Macon will become pastor of the Ellaville Baptist church December 1. He also serves the Butler Baptist church and will assume duties in Ellaville alongside his Butler appointment.
Auction style classified notice selling a combination business in Upson County including cafe fixtures building filling station and taxi service asking 1500 dollars will sacrifice for best offer respond Box 43 Thomaston Ga or call 444 for details
Notice seeking the party who unintentionally swapped overcoats with the underaligned at Walker's Barber Shop last Saturday morning. Please contact Mac Porter, Butler, GE.
Judge L. T. Peed, Taylor county ordinary, urges voters to cast ballots for Justices of the Peace and Constables in nine precincts. Elections occur Saturday, using the registration list from the Nov. 3 general election.
Reynolds merchant C B Hicks invites shoppers to inquire prices on glass putty electrical fixtures bulbs batteries gutters piping pipe fittings heater grates fireplace grates stove pipes dollars elbows shovels tongs barbed wire fence wire roofing cement brick sewing machine needles bobbins bands shuttles and other staple items. Your patronage appreciated.
Junction City Ga Nov 26 funeral services for Mrs Win Hamilton Barnes a Talbot county pioneer were held at her daughter’s home then at Junction City Baptist church aged 88 born Jan 21 1854 She was survived by seven daughters one son twenty grandchildren and four great grandchildren Her life centered in Mt Zion Baptist church and the old ancestral Talbot county plantation with a long record of service and devotion to peace and community.
News reaches the county of Marvin Brewer's death at 8 p.m. in St. Petersburg Florida City Hospital after a two week illness from apoplexy. He was a 12 year resident, former state highway employee, son of the late J B Brewer. Survived by wife five children and eight grandchildren. Funeral and interment will be in St Petersburg.
Rev. E. A. Martin arrived with his family from Pinehurst to lead the Butler circuit. He spoke at 11 o clock with special music by Mrs L R Adams. A pantry shower and dinner were planned by the Missionary Society in his honor as he succeeds Rev W T Hightower who was reassigned after four successful years.
Alfred T. McChargue, 36, native of Fulton County, died of pneumonia after a week-long illness at his Reynolds home. He worked in a local saw mill, leaves wife Evelym Perry McChargue and a family. Funeral and interment were at Pleasant Grove Garden Valley on November 20, with EB L Jenking officiating. Pallbearers included L L Minor and James Emmett. G H L Goddard in charge of arrangements.
Harriett Munro two years old is convalescing at Columbus hospital after a critical pneumonia episode Monday night. Also improving are Miss Hazel Hartman and Mrs W M Hollis who were stricken with pneumonia last week.
The Smokey Mountain Hillbillies from WMAZ Macon will entertain at the Charing Methodist church Friday night of this week December 4. Sponsored by the Charing H D Club, the event promises good music and clean entertainment with a cordial invitation to the public.
Red and Raymond and Their Boye From Old Kentuck will perform at Cross Roads school building Friday night December 1 with doors at 7:80 o clock. Admission 16 and 25 cents. Proceeds go to benefit the school as Red and Raymond depart for Kentucky for Christmas.
The Talbot ton Lions Club presents a Black Face Minstrel in three acts at the Butler High School auditorium this Thursday evening at 7:30. Clean songs and dances, popular and classical music, and spirituals. Butler Junior Music Clubs sponsor the show with admission 15e and 2he.
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