Yearly Happenings in Taylor County 1939 Overview
A recap of notable deaths including Mrs. E E Jarrell and Col H P Wallace. Election results chose J T Cochran to the State Senate. Carolyn Cosey dies from burns in Macon. Samuel H Cox and Leana Shelley pass away. Fires destroy the Almgreen home. Conservation district discussions, mayoral election, and local civic notes weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E E. Jarrell
Butler
H. P. Wallace
Taylor County
J. T. Cochran
Senate
Carolyn Cosey
Gordon
F. K. Cosey
Macon
Samuel H. Cox
Earl Neisler
Fickling Mill
Mr. Cox
Talbot County
Leana Shelley
J. A. Shelley
College Students Present Religious Program Sunday
A college recognition program by local students was held at Butte Methodist Church on New Year’s Eve. The event, led by Laurette Fickling of the University of Georgia, featured talks by Georgia and Georgia-affiliated students and vocal solos by Richard Turk and Ouida Brewer. A social hour followed, then a Unification Celebration service led by Rev. F J Gilbert ending after midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte Methodist Church
Laurette Fickling
University of Georgia
Messrs
Alva Bazemore
Horace Joiner
Gray Fountain
Atlanta
Alice Guinn
Bessie Tift College
Forsyth
Virginia Perkins
LaGrange College
LaGrange
Wilma Gill
Georgia Southwestern College
Americas
Mary Hollis
G.S C. W
Milledgeville
Martha Fain
Richard Turk
Ouida Brewer
Butler
F. J. Gilbert
Death of Marion County Judge J G Butt at 66 in Buena Vista
Judge John G Butt longtime Marion county ordinary since 1905 and Buena Vista lawyer died at his home after a brief illness. Born January 21 1874 he lived his life in the area and chaired the Buena Vista Loan and Savings Bank. Funeral set at Buena Vista Baptist church with burial in Methodist cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buena Vista
John G Butt
Marion County
Judge Butt
Moore
Hattie Butt
Buena Vista Loan and Savings Bank
Rains Return After Long Dry Spell With Snow and Sleet
After a lengthy dry fall the region sees heavy rains begin days before Christmas with a light Monday snow flurry turning to sleet and rain. Cold northwest winds drop temperatures to around 26 degrees and persist, signaling ongoing unsettled weather.
Cotton Ginners Report for Taylor County 1939
Ginners report 7 837 bales of cotton ginned in Taylor county from the 1939 crop prior to December 13, compared with 6 299 bales for the 1938 crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
W. A. Walker Laid to Rest in Ellaville Funeral
The body of W A Walker former Taylor County citizen was interred beside his second wife in Ellaville’s family lot after funeral services at the Methodist church. Surviving are four daughters two sons a brother and many grandchildren. Pallbearers included Dr M C Gettys H W Hogg Will Williams Hoble Whitson J R Wall and C W Tondee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellaville
Wm. A. Walker
Walker
G. R. Morris
Leary
Mr. Walker
Schley County
Julia Hall
J. W. Hall
Butler
Hall
Carl
Robert Walker
T H. Walker
Andrew Chapel
Revenue Commissioners Set February 1 License Deadline
Atlanta January 2 The Revenue Commissioner T Grady Head announced there will be no extensions for automobile tag purchases this year. He said additional staff will work long hours to allow timely tag buys and after the February 1 deadline enforcement will shift to catch motorrists without tags. Delinquent purchasers face 20 percent penalties plus a sheriff's fee of $1. Tag prices remain at last year's levels, from 1 50 upward depending on vehicle weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia
T. Grady Head
Revenue Department
Farm for Rent Near Wesley Church and School
Wanted good man to run two plows on halves. Good land and location one half mile from Wesley church and school. See or write Grady Wilson Butler Ga R 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Church
Grady Wilson
Butler, Ga
Six Keys Found on Butler Street Needing Claim
A leather key holder containing six keys was found on Butler streets days ago. The Herald office asks the owner to identify and claim the keys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Herald Office
Delay in Opening Taylor Schools Due to Illness
All Taylor county schools delayed reopening from the Christmas holidays to next Monday because many students are ill with flu and severe colds. At holiday closure 116 pupils were out sick, and county physician Dr. R C Montgomery warned that opening could fuel the epidemic. Butler High will add two new teachers to replace resignations by Miss Carolyn Whipple and Miss Jacqueline Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
R. C. Montgomery
County Board of Education
Butler
Carolyn Whipple
Quitman
Jacqueline Evans
Atlanta
Miss Evans
Emma England dies at 71 in Howard home
Mrs. Emma Caldwell England, 71, longtime Howard resident and Horeb Baptist Church member, died at her home Wednesday night December 27 at 11 15. Funeral services were held Friday at Horeb Baptist Church conducted by Rev E H Dunn with interment in the nearby cemetery. She is survived by one sister Miss Minnie S Caldwell two nieces and four nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma England
Howard
Emma Caldwell England
P. C. Caldwell
Taylor County
England
J. B. England
Horeb Baptist Church
Sister of Butler Lady Dies in Talbotton
Funeral services were held for Mrs. R. E. Olive of Talbotton at Corinth Methodist church. She died Sunday in Macon at her daughter’s home. Born July 19, 1884, she was the daughter of Levi Smith and Nancy Burnett Smith. Survived by husband, three daughters and three sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Olive
Talbotton
M. Bazemore
Butler
Corinth Methodist Church
Macon
F. I. Ream
W. R. Smith
Levi Smith
Nancy Burnett Smith
Olive
Local Merchants Report Best Xmas Business In Many Years
Local merchants say Christmas sales topped expectations with early buying and depleted stocks. Minor accidents were rare and post office gift package mailing set a records pace, signaling strong holiday spending and broad community cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bugine
Samuel B Harp Dies in Macon County at 47
Prominent Macon County citizen Samuel B Harp died Tuesday at his home after a struggle with illness. Born in Macon County 47 years ago he led farming and civic work. Funeral at his residence Wednesday at two o clock conducted by Rev W M Whaley. Interment Reynolds cemetery. Survived by his wife Anita Mathews Harp a daughter Sammie a brother D W Harp and sisters Mrs B E Flowers Mrs S H Joiner and Mrs A Blount
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Harp
Macon County
J. W
Amanda Bentley Harp
Harp
W. M. Whaley
Oglethorpe
Reynolds Cemetery
Anita Mathews
Reynolds
Services At Methodist Church Next Sunday
The Rev. IF Gilbert of Butler Methodist will lead morning services at 11 and evening services at 7 at the local church. Sunday school is at 10 in both Methodist and Baptist churches. The B T U meets at 6 at the Baptist church and the Epworth League meets at 6 at the Methodist church. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IF. J. Gilbert
Butler Methodist Church
B T. U
Baptist
Epworth League
No Accidents In Taylor County During Holidays
Taylor and Butler county residents celebrate a quiet Christmas and New Year with no fatal or serious accidents reported. State Troopers note Butler district remains among the safest in the nation as the local hospital, police, and fire departments report a peaceful holiday season. Sheriff J. M. Bone cites historical traffic fatalities and comparisons across years, while Lon Sullivan of Public Safety provides highway injury and fatality figures for the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Taylor County
J. M. Bone
Lon Sullivan
Department of Public Safety
L. T. Peed
U. S. Highway 19
Atlanta
Florida Line
Griffin
Péed
Upson County
Schley County
Mrs. Ellen Young Dies at Reynolds Home
Mrs. Ellen Beeland Young aged 76 years lifelong Taylor county resident died Thursday morning at her Reynolds home after three months illness. She joined Crowell Methodist early and was active in church work. Services at Society Hill Church Friday at 11 with Rev. J D Smith officiating. interment in Society Hill cemetery. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers named Charlie Martin Maugham Beeland Thomas Martin Willie Beeland Lewis Byrd Johnnie Beeland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Beeland Young
Taylor County
Reynolds
Missionary Society Meeting At Mt Pisgah Church
Mt Pisgah Woman's Missionary Society will meet Wednesday afternoon January 10 at two o'clock. All ladies in the community urged to attend. Fickling Lodge to meet Thursday night January 4 at 7 30 with important business for the lodge. Brothers invited.
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Mt. Pisgah
Fickling Lodge
A. M
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