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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1949
Page
1
Old Timer urges shop early to ease crowds and to keep Christmastide generous. He cites the Empty Stocking Fund for Taylor County, praises simple gifts over excess, and notes merchants’ festive windows while radiograming Santa for youths’ wishes to publish next week.
Rep D E Byrd appeals to county residents for suggestions on a proposed change to the election and appointment of the County School Board and County School Superintendent. The grand jury supports a change and Byrd welcomes input from individuals or groups, stating no personal interest beyond the people's wishes.
The local Veterans Service office has relocated to the upstairs area of the courthouse indicating a minor upgrade in accessibility and space for veterans.
The Butler PTA reports unanimous county board approval to call a bond election funding a new Taylor County High School with home economics ag sciences library gym and more. A county wide drive urges voters to back better educational facilities and opportunities for every child.
The Butler P T A will sponsor a Christmas Choral group Friday evening December 23 inviting all children and youths to participate under PTA supervision led by Mrs. Marjorie Mitchell Mrs. E G McCants Mrs Julian Edwards II and Mrs C B Burgess with assistance from Mrs J W Edwards I. Call Mrs Bruce Burgess to participate and help sing for the town holiday celebration.
Cecil Eason 46 a native of Schley county was seriously injured early December 6 when struck by a car while crossing a Mulberry Florida street. Relatives including his mother Belle Eason and brothers Johnny Compton W T and Jess Eason and Mrs P T Streetman were en route to his bedside.
Graduation exercises are scheduled for Saturday evening December 17 at 8 o clock in Blakemore Methodist church Nashville. Mr Edwards and his parents Mr and Mrs J W Edwards II expect many relatives and friends to attend. After January 1 he will join Roesch Funeral Directors in Nashville.
A Thursday night ceremony on December 1 saw Reynolds Lodge No 695 F. and A. M. receive its charter after consecration and installation of officers. Grand Lodge officers attended led by Most Worshipful G M J Everett Thrift and Deputy Grand Master Marvin G Pound. A basket supper preceded the meeting.
Ernest T Woodruff federal income tax agent in the district mourns the death of his father T G Woodruff at Dooly hospital in Vienna after a brief illness. He was 57, a Dooly county native, deacon of Vienna Baptist church and a Mason. He worked many years with Owens Grocery Co of Tifton as traveling salesman and is survived by his wife and two sons.
Homer Cox aged 86 died Monday afternoon at 3 30 at his home near Butler after a lengthy decline in health He was born August 10 1874 in the Bateman mill area south of Butler survived by wife Pearl Mackey Cox two daughters Mrs Benjamin Kirksey and Mrs Dennis Peterman three sons Wesley Cox Marvin Cox and Dorsey Cox Funeral services were held Tuesday at Bethel church cemetery with Rev W J Childree officiating and interment followed Edwards Funeral Home in charge
Miss Naomi Ruth Jones 33 of Mauk died after a brief illness at a Montgomery hospital. Funeral Thursday at Five Points Baptist Church with Rev. F H Johnson presiding. Burial followed in County Line cemetery. She is survived by four brothers O R Jones Ellaville R F Jones Mauk W P Jones Phenix City Ala J A Jones Phenix City Ala a sister Mrs W H Millirons Mauk and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were her nephews Royce Millirons Leroy Stringfield T H Brown James Anthony Alva Phillips and Harold Whitney.
Sunday School at 10 30 a m with Phillip Jarrell superintendent. Sermon at 11 30 by the pastor on Matthew 2 verse. Evening service at 7 30 with song prayer and praise. Join us for community worship and last preaching service of the year.
Members of Fickling Masonic Lodge 129 will elect officers for another year at tonight's regular communication. The gathering centers on choosing leadership and conducting lodge business.
Taylor County Superior Court selects Grand and Traverse jurors for the January term drawn July 7 1949. Names include M Gaultney W A Seagraves George Trussell D R Theus F A Ricks D C Abbott C R Simmons J W Suggs W F Gray W T Austin and many others listed as Traverse Jurors and alternates. The roster features numerous local residents from across the county. The document reflects mid winter court preparations and juror panels for the term.
Columbus attorney Wm A Fort chairman of the 1950 polio drive for the 24 counties in Georgia says the fight reaches 135 of 159 counties with medical care today. He cites a near quarter million dollar cost this year and states the polio war chest is empty. The Georgia Chapter has spent 180000 in nine months and drew 900 patients’ needs from national headquarters for 900 patients. Fort urges increased fundraising in 1950.
Walter J. Riley Jr. of this city will finish University of Georgia requirements this month for a bachelor of science degree in agriculture. He majored in agronomy and was a member of Blue Key Alpha Zeta and Phi Kappa Phi. Mrs. Riley, Dorothy Hinton, has worked as bookkeeper in the graduate school office.
Mrs. Jessie Holsey Foy, wife of Col. Robert S. Foy, died at 9:30 PM Sunday in Butler after months of illness. Born July 26, 1871 in Butler, she lived with her husband in Sylvester and Butler, and was a devoted wife, mother, and church member. Survived by two sons Holsey and William, a daughter Mrs. W L Cannon, a brother Lee Holsey of Corsicana, and three grandchildren. Funeral held at Hayes Campground cemetery with Rev. J W M Stipe officiating.
Sunday services include Sunday school at 10 a m supervised by Jas A Gibson and church worship at 11 a m and 7 30 p m. Youth Fellowship meets at 6 30 p m led by Theresa Wallace with Frank and Mrs Riley as counselors. The notice urges devotion, mentions a Holy Family Incident Commemoration and a superannuate endowment drive for retired ministers, asking higher attendance by Christmas Sunday.
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