Taunton nominated in state Senate race in 28th district
1938 summary notes Col Dudley Taunton placed as the Democratic nominee for the State Senate from the 28th district at a convention in Butler. The report covers Butler High School events, court actions, local elections, and community notices including fires, accidents, and church conventions in Taylor County from October through November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Dudley
Taunton
Butler, High School
Taylor Superior
O. Fi “McLaughlin
Asan G. Singleton
Benning
James
Public Hanging Ordered for Jessie Cook in 1886 Taylor County
The Taylor Superior Court ordered Jessie Cook to be hanged in public on September 17, 1886. The case, prosecuted after his 1885 murder conviction, upheld by the Georgia Supreme Court, moved from the bar to the common jail for safety before the gallows near the Taylor county courthouse.
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Taylor County
Jessie Cook
Cook
Taylor Superior Court
S. T. Foy
J.T. Layfield
W. S. Kilby
W. H. Jordan
W. W. Foy
Cada Pierce
P. Jones
Col. W. S. Wallace
Bafety
Kentucky Derby Inspired Drama At Dean Theatre
Week at Dean Theatre features Kentucky a romantic drama with Loretta Young Richard Green Walter Brennan and technicolor splendor. Also Always in Trouble with Jane Withers and supporting cast and a Friday Saturday double feature Time Out for Murder and Phantom Gold with Gloria Stuart and Michael Whalen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Blue Grass Country
Loretta Young
Richard Green
Walter Brennan
Jane Withers
Miss Withers
Withers
Jean Rogers
Eddie Collind
Nana Bryant
Gloria Stuart
Michael Whalen
Bill Phiott
Roosevelt Ball Draws Large Crowd at Persons Lake
A big turnout from Taylor and nearby counties filled Persons Lake Saturday night January 28 for the Roosevelt Ball. Sponsored by Col. G C Stone of the Taylor County Infantile Paralysis Committee, the event raised funds to help crippled children walk and regain health. Music was by Sam Pear's Orchestra of Macon. Attendees reported an enjoyable evening and Col. Stone said no other benefit entertainment would be held locally this year.
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Col. Stone
Parent Teacher Radio Plan for February Schedule
The Parent Teacher Radio program will air each Wednesday from 8 30 to 9 p m on NBC blues network. February segments include No More Movies This Month February 1 What No Night Work February 8 Places to Learn Outside for School February 15 and Learning to Read February 16.
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NBC Blues
Reverend Martin to Preach at Rupert Sunday
Rev. E. A. Martin of Butler Methodist will conduct services at Rupert church next Sunday afternoon at three o'clock. All citizens are cordially invited to hear Rev. Martin at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Martin
Butler Methodist Church
Rupert Church
Rev. Martin
Woman's Auxiliary Meeting Friday Afternoon
The Woman's Auxiliary of Batten Post American Legion No. 124 will meet at Mrs. L. R. Adams's home Friday at 3 o'clock. All members are urged to be present.
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Woman's Auxiliary of the Batten Post American Legion No. 124
L. R. Adams
Porch Swing for Sale at Herald Office
Porch swing in good condition with attached chains is for sale. Apply at the Herald Office for details and pricing.
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Herald Office
Co operation of Farmers Urged By Representative Pace
Congressman Stephen Pace urges Taylor and Third District farmers to file AAA payment applications promptly so certification and checks can begin. Athens office indicates they will start certifying late this week and aim to send funds to several counties early February. Delays by farmers delay payments for the entire county.
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Pace
Taylor
Third Congressional District
Stephen Pace
AAA
Athens
Washington
Rainey to Preach at Butler Methodist Church Next Sunday
Rev G N Rainey presiding elder of the Columbus district will lead Sunday morning services at Butler Methodist Church. Rev E A Martin says the day will include College Day observance and invites the public to attend and participate.
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G. N. Rainey
Columbus
Butler Methodist Church
E. A. Martin
Martin
Rev. Rainey
Afternoon Singing at Mt Pisgah Sunday
Neighborhood singers gathered from area communities queue to perform at Mt Pisgah Baptist Church. The regular first Sunday service invites all to attend the two o clock event and join in the singing.
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Mt. Pisgah
Mt. Pisgah Baptist ‘Church
Deadline Extended Ten Days For Georgia Auto Tags
Governor Rivera extended the 1939 Georgia auto license tag deadline by ten days. Purchases may be made until midnight February 10 without the $1.26 penalty, a decision announced from Atlanta.
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Atlanta
Rivera
Rivers
Butler City Receives Federal Grant for Beautification
Mayor J R Wilson announced a $28 052 federal grant made available to Butler in December 1988. The funds will fund a beautification project likely to begin March first, with citizen and alderman cooperation urged for the best use of the money. The grant came through Congressman Stephen Pace and former Mayor O D Gorman and city Aldermen.
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J. R. Wilson
Butler
Wilson
Stephen Pace
0. D. Gorman
Missionary Meeting Set at Buena Vista Church
The Columbus District Missionary Evangelistic Institute meets at Buena Vista Methodist Church on Friday February 8 with a large district delegation expected. The program starts at 10 a m with devotional and talks by Rev. W B Cheshire Rev G N Rainey Dr C F Cook Mrs C Sapp Roy McTier Leland Moore and Dr S C Kimbrough. Dinner at thirty five cents. evening program at St Luke in Columbus focuses on The Youths Crusade with Bishop J L Decell and Dr Samuel L Senter.
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Columbus District
Buena Vista Methodist Church
Our Christian Missionary Program
C. Sapp
Albany
Columbus District ‘Missionary Program
Roy McTier
Columbus
Buena Vistae
St. Luke Methodist Church
J. L. Decell
Samuel L. Senter
Rosser to Preach at Reynolds Methodist Church
Rev T H Tinsley announces that Dr T E Rosser, Bible instructor at Wesleyan College Macon, will have charge of the preaching service next Sunday morning. He invites all to hear him, predicting a greatly enjoyed message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Tinsley
Reynolds, Methodist Church
T. E. ‘Rosser
American Legion Meeting Set at Court House
The Butler Port 124 American Legion will hold its regular meeting next Monday night at the courthouse here. All members are urged to attend this session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler Port
Americans Legion
Mrs. J Brooks 86 Dies at Home in Butler Tuesday
Mrs Jennie Brooks aged 86 died at her son H J Brooks home in Butler Tuesday night after a year of illness. She was lifelong Taylor County resident, widow of Martin Brooks, and a longtime Camp Ground Methodist member. Funeral held at Camp Ground church with Rev E A Martin. interment in Camp Ground cemetery. Survived by two sons J H Brooks Butler and J F Brooks Ellaville. six daughters J G McCants West Palm Beach Fla, Florence Duke Buena Vista, Bac Duke Mauk, AL Peed, L Peed, Nellie Brooks Butler. two brothers MioFsol McCrary and O McCrary. one sister D W Shealy Ovalla Fla.
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J.R. Gray
Butler
S. H. Bryan
Reynolds
Taylor County
Americas
Sarah Baker
D. C. Abbott
Mauk
Reynolds Baptist Church
Rehoboth Baptist Association
Taylor-Talbot Zone
Howard Methodist Church
Taylor County Superior Court
Melvin’ Handley
Macon
Handley
Jack Windham
C. F. McLaughlin
Council
W. C. Heath
C. C. Heath
Wesley Community
J. S. Montgomery
Panhandle
Southeastern Tair
Atlanta
Howard
Butter and Pilaville
Hall
Ellaville
W. R. Anglin
Mauk Methodist
Tather
Celetta Clark
Marshallville
Payne Motor Co
W. A. Payne
Muscogee County
Columbus
A. E. Guinn
Peach Valley
Farm
Jennie Brooks
H. J. Brooks
Brooks
Gillie ‘McCrary
Martin Brooks
Taylor
Camp, Ground Methodist Church
Bip
Duke
Bloody
Albert
Jack
J.F. Brooks
Eilaville
J. G. McCants
West Palit Beach
Flay
Florence Duke
Buena’ Vista
Bac Ge Duke
L,-T
Nellie Brooks
MiioFsol
McCrary
D, W, Shealy
Ovalla
Fla
Services At Norwich Methodist Church Next Sunday
Norwich Methodist Protestant Church announces regular preaching services this Sunday and February 19. A quartet from Gospel Tabernacle Thomaston will sing next Sunday. The church notes rapid growth, an active pastor, recent building repairs, and plans to affiliate with a major Methodist body by April 30 as unification progresses.
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Norwich Methodist Protesant
Gospel Tabernacle of
Thomaston
Norwich M. P
Methodism
Bniopr
Two Meetings Urgently Invited in Columbus and Buena Vista
Readers are urged to attend two important events tomorrow. A Missionary Rally at Buena Vista on Friday evening and a Young People's Rally at St. Tyne’s in Columbus Friday night at eight. Community members are encouraged to participate and support these gatherings.
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Matting
Buena Vista
Columbus
Edgan
Ay Martie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Emma .Crawford
W.W. Goodman
Red Parker
Roberta
Butler, Methodist Church
T. He Tinsley
Richards Brothers Construction Co
Georgia
Jones and Bloodworth
Dean Theatre
Johnson Co
A. B. Guinn
EB. F.parr
Neighboring County
Johnson County
Maggie Bethea
Rupert
Woman’s Auxiliary
YO Mees
Methodist Church
W.B Cheshire
Gaines
Christian ‘Missions
C. F. Cook
Methodist Union and the Missionary Outlook
Leland Moore
Cairo
Methodist Missions and
S. C. Kimbrough
Anniston, Ala
T. E. Rosser
American Legion
Mr. J. Brooks
Norwich Methodist Church
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