Butler Mourns Rev J W M Stipes Service and Scout Eagles
Obituary notes honor Rev J W M Stipes former Butler pastor from 1946 to 1950 and his family. Highlights include Ensign Thomas J Summerour in U S Navy and recently announced church improvements led by Rev C W Hancock including a Hammond organ gift and carpeting. Also mentions Eagle Scouts from Thomaston and the death of Little Willie Leonard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Butler Methodist Church
J. W. M. Stipes
South Georgia
Soperton
Dublin
Stipes
Rev
C. W.hancock
Sims. Garrett
Charles Stowe
Sims Garrett Jr
Garrett
Adel Lucas Garrett
Eli Garrett
Local Farmers Boost Coastal Bermuda and Pensacola Bahia Pastures
M P Dean notes rising interest in permanent pastures among Taylor county farmers. About 250 acres of Coastal Bermuda planted by roughly 40 farmers and 175 acres of Pensacola Bahia across 15 farms show strong drought resilience and deep rooting, prompting wider adoption next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P. Dean
Taylor County
Bermuda
Pensacola
Calvin Jarrell
Eli ‘Garrett
Jack Peed
Hubert Payne
W. S. Payne
E. G. Elder
Campbell ‘Jones
Homer Chapman
Dr. Sams
Phil Kibler
J. R. Cooper
C. E. Purvis
Emory Harris
Walter Wainwright
Andy Morrow
Ernest Childres
A. S. James
William and Walton Neisler
Henry Carrington
Ben Neisler
Brown Sealy
Roscoe Albritton
John Montgomery
John McRee
Robert Wilson
Murray Gassett
William Gray
George Youngblood
Willie D. Goodwin
Andrew Whitley
Pensacola Bahia
W. J. Butler
T. B. Joiner
Wilbur Green
W. M. Davis
Hugh Bone
Earl Bone
Bahia
Columbus Man Is Released On Bond In Son's Death
Roy Trimnell, charged with first degree manslaughter in the death of his 12 year old son Byron, was released on a $5,000 bond. He says a 12 gauge shotgun accidently fired when he breeched the gun. The shooting occurred about 10 30 a m Thursday three miles east of Pearce Crossroads at Ft. Mitchell.
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Columbus
Roy Trimnell
Byron L. Trimnell
Pearce Crossroads
Ft. Mitchell
Russell County
Albert Fuller
Ellaville Baptists Open Modern Sunday School Annex
Ellaville December 1 Ellaville Baptist church occupies an $18 000 annex to its educational building. The celebration included special services and Sunday School Superintendent G G Siniard reported record attendance. Rev W A Anderson of Atlanta affiliated with the state Baptist Sunday school department spoke at 11 a m. Rev John M Carpenter led an engaging program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellaville
Elaville
Macon Firm Robbed by Lone Bandit of 1800 Dollars
Macon detectives hunted a poorly dressed African American man who robbed the Pig N Whistle Sandwich Shop night manager and his wife of more than 1800 dollars in Saturday receipts. The thief, armed with a .22 pistol and wearing a rubber mask, forced entry after threatening to kill. Receipts from the Pig N Whistle and Varsity Drive-In were secured in the same safe by the two establishments operating under the same company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
W. E. Fordham
Fordham
H. L.gram
Varsity Drive-In
Highway Crash Kills Two After Georgia Tech Game
A Saturday night wreck near Gray Georgia killed two men and injured two others as a car load of football fans returning from Athens collided with a truck. M. C. Owen of Ft. Valley the driver died. William Fletcher of Sumner also perished. Injured were Marvin Hobbs 19 Ashburn and J. L. Branch 33 Sumner. Funeral for Owen held Monday at Ft. Valley Baptist Church. survivors include wife Irene Hardy, a daughter, a son, three brothers and three sisters plus grandchildren and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Georgia Tech
Athens
Gray
M. C. Owen
Ft. Valley
William Fletcher
Sumner
Jones County
Hawkins
Marvin Hobbs
Ashburn
J. L. Branch
Owen
Ft. Valley Baptist Church
R. L. Harvey
Owens
Veterans Agricultural Program
Baptist Church
Irene Hardy
J. C. Rushton
Anderson, S. C
Gerald Owen
M. Owen
Atlanta
Sumter Co Woman Treasurer to Retire After Thirty Years
Americus reports Mrs. Erin W. Stewart will retire as Sumter County treasurer effective Jan 1 after three decades of service. She succeeded her late father H. D. Watts who previously held the office and supported him as his eyesight during his later years. A widow with two sons she began her tenure following his death.
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Americus
Erin W. Stewart
Sumter County
Stewart
H. D. Watts
Boy Scout Troop Organization Planned In Butler
The American Legion Post No. 124 sponsors a Boy Scout troop in Butler. Rev. Frank Bohler of the Nazarene church will be Scout Master. Interested boys should meet at the Legion Home in Butler on Monday at 7 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Post No. 124
Butler
Frank Bohler
Nazarene Church
Legion 1
Midway Baptist Church Seeks Full Attendance Next Sunday
Midway Baptist Church urges all members and community to attend Sunday services. Sunday School at 10 30 a m, preaching 11 30 a m by Pastor J H Stanford. Read James 4 14 as text and pray for the pastor and upcoming services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midway
God
J. H. Stanford
Giant Warehouses Soon to Be Erected At Warner Robins
Maj. Gen. K. E. Tibbetts announced two new giant warehouses at Robins Air Force Base. The $5,056,663 contract was awarded to R. P. Fransworth & Co. Inc. of New Orleans. Construction begins this week with completion not before mid 1954.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Robins Air Force Base
K. E. Tibbetts
Warner Robins
R. P. Fransworth & Co., Inc
New Orleans
E. E. Wilhout Jr
U. S. Corps of Engineers
Savannah
Macon to Host Claire Coci Organ Concert December 14
Miss Claire Coci, renowned concert organist, will perform at 3 30 p m on Sunday December 14 in Macon City Auditorium. She will be joined by the Birmingham Symphony Orchestra string quartet, under Chambers Piano Exchange sponsorship, with free admission. The event honors music staff at Wesleyan College and Mercer University as Middle Georgia musicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Claire Coci
Macon City Auditorium
Coci
Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Chambers Piano Exchange
Neal Davies
Chambers Exchange
Wesleyan College
Mercer University
Middle Georgia
Honors captured by Ga youths at 4-H Congress
Chicago honors captured by Ga youths at 4 H Congress. Wm A Davis Jr 18 Valdosta named national 4 H Club champion in leadership Edna A Short 18 Chipley declared national winner in citizenship for the livestock exposition event.
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Congress
Chicago
Georgia Farm
Wm. A. Davis, Jr
Valdosta
Edna A. Short
Chipley
Fort Valley Methodists plan $50,000 church expansion
Fort Valley businessman E. M. Whiting was named general chairman of a fund drive to add a modern building to the Fort Valley Methodist church. A Monday night meeting launched the campaign with a goal of $50,000 for a meeting room with a stage, class and dressing rooms, and a kitchen. Pastor Rev. G N. Rainey aids the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.t Valley
Tribune
E. M. Whiting
Fort Valley
Fort Valley Methodist Church
G N. Rainey
Byrd Pontiac Company Plans Saturday Official Opening
The Byrd Pontiac Company of Butler will hold its official opening Saturday to unveil their new modern building and display the 1953 Dual Streak Pontiac. The event invites the public to inspect the showroom, parts department, and service bays. Owners Thomas and Garland Byrd announce they have secured the G M C pickup and truck agency for Taylor County, expanding to G M C Trucks and Pontiacs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrd Pontiac Company
Butler
Byrd Pontiac Co
Messrs
Thomas
Garland Byrd
Taylor County
Pontiac Automobiles
Columbus Beauty Reigns in Fitzgerald Keep Green Pageant
Sara Bolin of Columbus crowned Miss Turpentine at the Keep Ben Hill County Green festival in Fitzgerald Georgia. The 1949 Jordan High graduate and Georgia State College senior led a week long event climaxed by a parade and a Griffin speech with a Fitzgerald vs Tifton football game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Sara Bolin
Marvin Griffin
School Building Funds Awarded to Upson and Crisp Counties
The Georgia State School Building Authority approved new public school construction in 13 counties and three cities for 23.3 million dollars. The state would fund 16.28 million and local districts 7.02 million, lifting total approved school construction to 105.45 million. Major program in Richmond County totals 5.7 million, with 2.3 million state and 3.4 million local. Other approved projects include Upson, Crisp, Harris, Bulloch, Colquitt, Madison counties and Cordele, Valdosta, Quitman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia
Richmond County
Roy Harris
Richmond
Upson
Crisp
Harris
Bulloch
Colquitt
Madison
City of Cordelo
City of
Valdosta
Quitman
Gun Battle in Atlanta Kills Officer and Injures Three
A December gun battle near the Georgia Tech campus left Patrolman W M Richards dead after a house entry to investigate a hit and run. Sgt Glenn Collins was wounded, and Homer Spruill age 50 was seriously injured as police fired tear gas and moved to end the standoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia Tech
W. M. Richards
Glenn Collins
Richards
Homer Marvin Spurill
Grady Hospital
O’keefee High School
Taylor County Peach Growers to Attend Macon Meeting
All Taylor County peach growers are urged to attend the annual meeting in Macon on December 9 in the civic room of the Macon City Auditorium. The program covers growing marketing diseases insect control and peach outlook with a panel on phony control peach varieties understock and tree borer. Vernon Reddish Co. Agt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Maconm
Macon City
Vernon Reddish, Co. Agt
County 5 Acre Cotton Contest Winners to Be Awarded
Farmers faced drought and low entries but most plots yielded well thanks to good fertilizer practices. Approximately 20 4-H Club members will receive awards on Saturday during 4-H Club Achievement Day.
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Vernon Reddish, Co. Agt
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Sam
Thomas J. Summerout
Medical Corps
U. S. Navy
U.S. S. Haven
San Francisco
California
Young Summerour
West Coast
Korea
Atlanta Journal
Thomaston
Thomaston Methodist Church
Billy Singer
A. L. Singer
Neil Bonds
Lucy Bonds
Jack Reeves
Farley Reeves
Willie Leonard
Ngryes
Bond
Baptists
Lone Bandit
C. Owen
Sumter Co
Midway Baptist Church
Fitzgerald
Tech
C. R. .Feming
Fleming
Adams
Herbert Jenkins
Spruill
R F. Jordan
L. O. Davis
Davis
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