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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1956
Page
1
A mixed local column blends poetry and seasonal notes. It references Wordsworth’s daffodils, Christmas gift subscriptions, a Garland Byrds card, a local businessman’s wish, weather shifts, and a death notice for Miss Susan Griffith in Macon with funeral details.
A Sunday afternoon program of voice and organ Christmas music at the Methodist church featured Wesleyan College students. Performers included Cecile Glosier Lola Harris Peggie Miller Mary Louise Rose and Becky Berryhill and were presented by Mrs. Jeanette Wallace Oliphant a former Butler resident and Wesleyan College faculty member.
The Club Women showcased a Christmas themed flower exhibition with judges Mrs. Elizabeth Proctor and Miss Elizabeth Wilson praising the displays. Grand sweepstake prize went to Mrs. Herman Amos and Mrs. L R Dean took first for best wrapped Christmas package. A Wednesday meeting featured an auction to support the Community Building with Yuletide refreshments hosted by Mrs. Lewis Benson and others.
Butler High School senior class hosts a barbecue Friday at 7 p.m. in the Butler Auditorium cafe. Proceeds support activities as Mr. and Miss BHS will be chosen after the meal. Adults pay $1.00 and children under 10 pay 75 cents.
The Herald releases its annual Christmas Greeting Edition this week featuring colorful artwork. Sponsored by Taylor County Merchants, County and City Officials, and local businessmen, the greetings reach thousands of Herald readers.
Hundreds of prominent Georgians gather at Radium Springs for a testimonial dinner honoring retiring Sen. Walter George. Senator-Elect Herman Talmadge attends, with Sen. Richard Russell delivering the principal address as guests celebrate George’s long service.
Bettie Alexander Parks 86 died at her daughter Eula Bryans Reynolds home Monday morning after a paralysis stroke. She was born June 2 1870 in Talbot county and was married to Asan Parks. Funeral at New Hope Primitive Baptist church Tuesday. Burial in New Hope cemetery. Survived by five daughters thirteen grandchildren and twenty one great grandchildren. Goddard Funeral Home Reynolds in charge.
Georgia Power officials report 1956 property tax payments totaling 4,229,026 dollars to Taylor and Crawford counties plus other counties and towns. H L Russell delivered 8,648.95 dollars to Taylor and 2,802.89 dollars to Crawford. payments also went to Butler Reynolds Roberta. Distribution includes 2,129,630 general county funds, 1,410,767 schools, 664,511 cities, 24,118 state.
Revival services begin the week of January 13 at the local Baptist church. Guest minister Rev. Rastus Salter of Second Baptist Church Warner Robins will preach and Art Gress of Calvary Baptist Columbus will lead the singing. The evangelistic team has served churches across Central Georgia. Everyone is urged to attend.
Mr Sam Moore a farmer and merchant aged 62 died Sunday at Montgomery hospital from a heart attack after a four day illness. He is survived by two brothers H S Moore and B F Moore and several nieces and nephews. Funeral held 2:30 p m Tuesday at Turners Chapel church with Rev L E Sheffield and Rev W R Lawhorn officiating. Edwards Funeral Home in charge.
Election of a Mayor and five aldermen for the City of Butler for a two year term is announced for Saturday, Jan. 12. Mayor E. L. Wilson will not seek re election. Candidates must qualify and register with the City Clerk on or before Jan. 2.
Addresses marked on gifts with a felt tip pen are colorful, clearly visible and quickly read by postal workers. The pens have long been popular with teachers artists clerks and business people for ensuring on time delivery.
County residents are reminded today is the last day to pay City County and State taxes for 1956. Taxpayers must prove ad valorem tax payment with an affidavit to purchase the 1957 auto tag. Thomas C. H. Adams, Taylor County Tax Commissioner notes ad valorem taxes include any taxes owed. This is the second year this law has been in effect.
An appeal notes one American contracts TB every five minutes and urges remittance for Christmas Seals. It states 94 percent of funds raised stay in the county to aid TB fight efforts.
The annual Christmas Lighting Service will be held at the Baptist church sanctuary next Sunday at 7 30 p m. The event features Old World Carols sung by church choirs directed by Mrs J W Edwards I and assisted by Miss Angharad Carmichael with soloists Miss Jeraldine Davis Fran Cochran and Jimmy Carmichael. The pastor Rev James M Carmichael will light the Christmas Past and Christmas Present Candles to close the service.
H A Sealy chair of Taylor County ASC announces sign-up for the 1957 ACP. Farmers can file requests at the County ASC Office in Butler from December 15, 1956 to January 31, 1957 to receive cost-sharing up to 70 percent for major practices and about 50 percent for other approved practices.
We thank Taylor County friends for kindness during my illness at Middle Georgia Hospital Macon. Cards flowers gifts visits and prayers were deeply appreciated. May God richly bless each of you. Reynolds Georgia
Mrs Laura B Jordan age about 88 died Monday after two years of declining health entering a local hospital shortly before passing at 8 30 p m The community recalls the prominent J H Bivins family long landowners and farmers residing near Flint River bridge The funeral was led by Rev Ernest Coffee with Rev E H Dunn assisting Pallbearers named C F Bennett Murray Jarrell Fred Jarrell Joe Blasche Gorman Jarrell Blanford Jarrell
Butler High school has joined the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, indicating it meets higher accreditation standards than the State Commission. Reynolds High school is beginning preliminary steps to pursue Southern accreditation.
The Rupert Home Demonstration Club will sell assorted cakes at Wilson's Self Service Store in Butler tomorrow Friday. Patronage is appreciated for the fundraiser event held at the local shop.
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