Wreck on Atlanta Line Injures Twelve People
Twelve persons including railroad president and coal manager were injured when a South Western Railway passenger train derailed on a trestle near Ellenwood Georgia. E. E. Norris of Washington D C suffered a broken leg and lacerations in his private car. General Mann Keisler of Knoxville had a broken arm. Norris urged rescuers to leave him as others were treated. Three sleeping cars and a diner derailed. several officials and five passengers were listed in serious condition. Passengers and porters from Atlanta and nearby towns received medical care at area hospitals.
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Southjlway
de Leon
Atlanta
E.E. Norris
Washingto
Mann.b. Keisler
Knoxville
Tenna
Jroad
Ellenwood
Pailans
Norris
S. Allwine
Washington, D.C
W. Cle
W.F. Cooper
Atlanta Hospital
R. Hale
Western Union
Ian Wilson
Baltimore
Nancy Starling
Y . Keely
Keely Construction Co
Life of Christ shown at Butler High School auditorium
A full length feature titled Life of Christ will be shown at Butler High School auditorium Thursday night December 19 at 7 o clock. The event is sponsored by the Young Adult Sunday School of the local Methodist church. Admission is 10 and 20 cents.
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Butler High School
Methodist
Appreciation Service Held In Reynolds For Pastor Rev J D Smith
The Reynolds community held a special appreciation service for Pastor Rev J D Smith with Prof E H Joiner in charge. Officials from the church Sunday School League and Woman's Improvement Club, plus the mayor and public school staff, expressed gratitude as the parsonage is updated and a grocery shower and hog killing noted.
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Reynolds
J.D. Smith
Webster
Reynolds-Crowell
Smiths
E. H. Joiner
League
Woman‘s Improvement Club
The
Baptist Church
Lady of the Parsonage
Reynolds Parsonage
South Georgia
Officers Elected For Fickling Lodge At Meeting Thursday Night
At Fickling Lodge No. 129 1941 officers were chosen including W M E H Bazemore S W H C Bond Jr J W Y B Joiner secretary Ed Locke treasurer Ernest Davis Tyler J R Lunsford chaplain C B Bankston senior deacon Julian Edwards II junior deacon Ray Lucas senior steward Murray Walker junior steward The lodge closed a strong year financially and in membership and a resolution to invite the Third District Masonic Convention to Butler was suggested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fickling Lodge
T. BE. Tante
W. M. E. H. Bazemore
S. W. H. C. Bond Jr
J. W.Y. B. Joiner
Ed Locke
Ernest Davis
Tyler J. R. Lunsford
C. B. Bankston
Julian Edwards II
Ray Lucas
Murray Walker
Third District
Masonic Convention
Butler
Shows at Dean Theatre Weekly Lineup
Sunday and Monday feature Return of Frank James with Henry Fonda praised for action and photography. Wednesday and Thursday present The Lady in Question a French family comedy with Brien Ahern and Rita Hayworth in supporting roles. Friday and Saturday offer Passport to Alcatraz and a sequel to Frank James with Holt in a lively, entertaining pairing.
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Henry Fonda
Frank James
Ames
Jesse James
Jesse
Brien Ahern
Rita Hayworth
Irene Rich
Alcatraz
McCoy
Jesse J Good
Jobs Offered To Boys And Girls At Ft Benning
Nearly 400 youths aged 16 to 24 in the Ft. Benning area may gain work experience at the Army post through NYA and the War Department. Positions include clerical tasks for girls and clerical to skilled trades for boys, with transportation provided and a monthly wage of 14.40 dollars. Eligible youths must be out of school and unemployed. applications run through NYA director Byron Mathews Jr. in Ft. Valley or Taylor County schools superintendent W T Austin.
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Ft. Benning
National Youth Administration
War Department
NYA
Army
Courtney H. Hodges
Byron Mathews Jr
Court House
Ft. Valley
W. T. Austin
Taylor County
Hon E C Perkins Celebrates Ninetieth Birthday
Hon E C Perkins a prosperous farmer living seven miles north of Butler celebrated his ninetieth birthday at his country home on December 3. Born on a Talbot county farm, he moved to Taylor county at twenty one and has lived at his present location sixty nine years. A birthday dinner was served at noon, hosted by his children, with many relatives and friends in attendance including Dr and Mrs R C Montgomery of Butler and Miss Frances Sealy of Howard.
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E. C. Perkins
Butler
Mr. Perkins
Talbot County
Taylor County
J. N. Sumner
Sylvester
W. P. Booth
W. J. Gilson
Berta Perkins
Irene Perkins
Columbus
E. H. Perkins
Howard
Jack Pp. Sumner
Helen
Martha Perkins
R. C. Montgomery
Frances Sealy
Lions to Host One Day Charity Theatre Event
Butler Lions Club plans a Friday December 20 benefit at the Dean Theatre for county residents in need. Donations of any kind will be accepted all day, with a matinee 2 to 4 pm and evening shows at 7 and 9 pm. Proceeds support two local missionary societies. Boy Scouts will assist with donations and distribution.
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Butler Lions Club
Dean Theatre
Butler
Lions Club
Lion
J. S. Green
E. E. Jarrell
J. T. Cochran
E. H. Bazemore
L M Doyel
T E. Tante
Prof
W. P. Folds
G. Wallace
W. F. Bembry
L. L. Minor Sr
L. R. Dean
M P. Dean J W. Ray
Marchman McKenney
Chas Benns Jr
Blanford Jarrell
H. P. Prescott
95 Georgia Farmers Finish Tractor Course
In Tifton on December 9, about 95 Georgia farmers received certificates from Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College for completing the first tractor farming course in the state. Some attendees represented farms under 50 acres while others managed more than 2,000 acres, with 130 farmers from across Georgia in attendance.
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Georgia Farmers
Tifton
Georgia
Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College
Rooms for Rent in Desirable City Section
Several room apartment available in a desirable residential area. If interested, please visit at Mrs Mae Riley's residence in Butler Georgia.
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Mae Riley
Butler
Mrs. Marion Purvis Dies at Her Charing Home
Mrs. Marion Purvis 86 died at her Charing home last Friday morning after a short illness. Born April 11, 1868 in Taylor county, daughter of John and (late) Garrett, she married Marion Purvis who preceded her in death. Funeral at Mt. Nebo Primitive Baptist Church on Saturday at 2 p.m. Interment Mt. Nebo cemetery. Pallbearers were her grandsons F L Purvis William Monroe Leonard James Purvis and Lewis Watson. Survived by two sons Walter Purvis of Charing and L L Purvis of Columbus and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Marzelie Garrett Purvis
Charing
Purvis
Taylor County
John Garrett
Marion Purvis
Mt. Nebo Primitive Baptist Church
S. H. Mc Corkle
M. A.hall
Arabi
Mt. Nebo Cemetery
F. L
William, Monroe
Leonard
James Purvis
Lewis Watson
Walter Purvis
L. L. Purvis
Columbus
Masonic Day Observed At Methodist Church
Fickling Lodge No. 129 F. and A. M. sponsors Masonic Day at Butler Methodist Church. Luther delivers principal message with a program including song, prayer, vocal duet, and benediction. Services start 9:45 a m with broad invitation to all community members.
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Fickling Lodge No
Butler Methodist Church
Luther
F. J. Gilbert
Ouida Brewer
Evelyn Hartman
Fickling Lodge
Farmers of Taylor County Vote Saturday On Cotton Quotas
Unofficial returns show 410 votes in favor and 48 against the Taylor county marketing quota referendum for 1941. The favorable ratio is 89 percent as polls were held in every precinct and farmers urged to vote.
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Taylor County
Pageant at Central School Auditorium December 19
Christmas Pageant presented by pupils and teachers at Central School auditorium Thursday evening December 19. Public invited to attend.
Cotton Ginned in Taylor County This Year Compared to Last
Ginners report shows 6 888 bales ginned prior to Dec 1 1940 in Taylor County vs 7 816 bales on the same date last year. Includes a seasonal greeting and notes J T Mathews of Butler Ga as a supplier of metal roofing and nursery stock.
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Taylor County
J. T. Mathews
Butler, Ga
Job Opening for Film Operators and Managers
Classified notice seeking male applicants for movie operators and managers positions at the Mev Loew's Grand Building in Atlanta Georgia. Includes circuit work at 415 District and related duties.
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Mev Loew's
Atlanta, Ga
Man Wanted for 800 Family Rawleigh Route
Help wanted ad seeks a hustler to cover an 800 family Rawleigh route across Stewart Talbot Chattahoochee and Muscogee counties. Permanent position offered if you are a hustler. Send applications to Rawleigh's Dept GAL-42 123F Memphis Tennessee or see J. C. Fuller Reynolds Georgia.
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Rawleigh
Stewart
Talbot, Chattahoochee
Muscogee
Memphis
Tenn
J. C. Fuller
Reynolds
One Lady Killed In Auto Train Wreck Here Fri
Mrs. Ned Jenkins 45 of Columbus Ohio is injured after a 1940 Pontiac stalled on tracks at a grade crossing in Butler. Her companion Mrs. Frank Reynolds 46 of Newark Ohio was instantly killed. The crash damaged the locomotive and tracks and followed a prior similar accident nearby.
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Frank Reynolds
Ned Jenkins
Columbus
Ohio
Central of Georgia Railroad
Montgomery Hospital
Jenkins
Newark
St. Petersburg
Fla
Albany
Butler
Edwards Brothers
Florida
Wynona Reynolds
Fred Jenkins
Mary Sams
Upson
School Music Dept Presents Semi annual Recitals
The local school Music Department will present its semi annual recital Tuesday evening December 17 at 7 30 oclock. Earlier that afternoon the younger students perform at 2 30. Patrons and friends are invited to attend both programs.
Holiday Shopping Urged Before Last Minute Rush
Read The Herald ads to spot deals and visit local merchants for Christmas purchases before the busy period. Save time and money by shopping early and supporting nearby businesses this season.
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the Herald
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Christ
Wty
Frender
J. D. Smith
Lions
Begi
Charing Frid
Mt. Nebo
Methodist Church
Ginners Report
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