Miss Missionary Institute At Columbus Tuesday
The session of the Miss Missionary Institute gathered in Columbus Tuesday at 10 o'clock with Rev. L. A. Harrell presiding. About 28 churches in the district were represented and a noon luncheon was served by St. Luke’s ladies. Speakers included G L Morelock of Nashville Tenn general secretary and others from the Methodist church.
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L. A. Harrell
Fancheon
Ladies of St
G L. Morelock
Nashle
Tenn
Secreta
Poultry Car Planned Through Rupert Early January
A poultry car is scheduled to pass the 1B Ry line around January 2nd, stopping at Rupert. Prices are rising and advance advisories will note exact dates and prices. Watch handbills for updates.
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Rupert
Ison County Clerk Reaches 44th Year of Service
Thomaston Ga Jan 10 The Upson county commissioners retained the same personnel for 1931 with J W Daniel the oldest county official entering his 44th year of service and reelected chairman M H Sandwich reappointed clerk continuity since Jan 1 1888 with no opposition.
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Thomaston
Iet
Rapa
Upson Coin Commissioners
J. W. MrDanieling
Iria
Pama
M. H. Sandwich
Ir. Sandwich
Plon County
Nathan Straus Dies Poor After Lifelong Philanthropy
Funeral services were held in New York for Nathan Straus the merchant prince whose vast benefactions over many years reportedly exhausted his fortune his son said he practiced what he etched and died with limited means.
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Nathan Straus
Merchant Prince
Philansist
New York
Butler Georgia Debt Free City Records Surplus Funds
Butler Georgia reports a debt free status with over 500 dollars in surplus as taxes for 1930 remain unpaid. The city has no bond debt and attributes its finances to Mayor H H Riley and Aldermen J H West J W Edwards Emmett Wilson Haywood Allen and E H Bazemore. The recent election yielded a record vote in support of the incumbents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Butler
Srene
H. H. Riley
J. H. West
J. W. Edwards
Emmett Wilson
Haywood Allen
E. H. Bazemore
Joiner Brothers Open New Store In Butler
Joiner Brothers T B and J G open a new mercantile firm in Butler in the former post office building. They boast years of mercantile experience and stock a wide line of fancy and staple groceries. The brothers are praised for honesty and courteous service and seek a liberal local trade.
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Joiner Brothers
Butler
T. B
J. G. Joiner
Butler Post Office
Reynolds Butler Road Being Greatly Improved
The county should focus road work on the Reynolds to Butler route and the main east west road touching Howard Butler Beyiss, Columbus, and Macon. Two fills with culverts near Butler and Reynoldslis have helped traffic in wet weather, with more sites planned before grading and surfacing.
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Butler
Reynolds
Howard
Beyiss
Columbus
Macon
Reynolis
Banks of Taylor County Show Strong Finances in Digest
Five Taylor County banks including The First National Reynolds and Citizens State Reynolds along with Farmers and Merchants Charing and Citizens State Butler report excellent financial condition. State Banking Department digest notes smooth operation and healthy earnings. Masonic Lodge meeting tonight with regular communication and urging member attendance.
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Taylor County
First National
Citizens
Reynolds
Butler
Charing
Department of Banking of
Beloved Woman Isa Belle Layfield Fowler Dies
Mrs Isa Belle Layfield Fowler widow of Nathan S Fowler died Sunday at 2 20 am in Butler at age 75 William Layfield descendant of pioneer Taylor county families and devout Primitive Baptist joined family in mourning Her funeral at her residence Monday 10 am conducted by Rev J T Adams interment Oak Lawn cemetery Survived by daughters Mrs Jack Bridges Mrs A Smith Mrs Florence Gordy and son R Fowler seven grandchildren and several nephews and nieces
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Butler
Isabella Layfield Fowler
Nathan 'S
Mrs.Jowler
Taylor County
George Layfield
Winnie Martin Layfield
Fowler
J. T. Adams
FH. H. Dunn
Ooak Lawn Cemetery
City
J.T. Kirkley
J. H. Amos
J. Ho West
JR. Gray
W. A. Childs
Mis Garrett
Julian Edwards
Jack Bridges
Unadilla
A. Smith
Tarbotton
Florence Gordy
R. §. Fowler
Macon
Mrs W E Smith Dies in Atlanta After Long Illness
Mrs Georgia Brewer Smith, aged 88, died at her Atlanta home after a long period of frail health. A Butler native, she lived with her children in Atlanta since her husband’s death. She is survived by three children and several brothers and sisters including J B Brewer W B Wilson Mary Jinks Anna Wilbhar J W Brewer B H Brewer and Mrs J W Hobbs.
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Butler
Georgia Brewer Smith
Atlanta
Dairy Specialists to Talk to Local Dairymen
Professors Fitch and Marlatt, dairy extension specialists of the State College of Agriculture, will speak to local dairymen at Central School House Friday at 7 p.m. The meeting, open to the public, will cover market conditions and include remarks by the professors.
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Fitch
Marlatt
Central School House
State College of Agriculture
Bivins Bend
Studebaker In Dual Wrecks On Route Three
A Studebaker driven by a tourist was struck twice within moments on Route Three at the Rigsby bridge five miles south of Butler. A cross ties truck collided head on with the Studebaker, then Col Homer Beeland in a Chevrolet coupe crashed into the Studebaker. Beeland suffered a fractured rib and Howard Haywood, a scalp wound, as the two accidents occurred on the narrow Rigsby hill curve.
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Studebaker
Rigsby Bridge
Butler
Route Three
John Shelly
Col
Homer Beeland
Rigsby Hill
Beeland
Mr. Beeland
Howard Haywood
Haywood
First Hog Sale of Year Next Saturday at Butler
A small co operative hog sale will be held Saturday the 17th in Butler with about 60 head engaged and room for 16 or 2 more. Prices are expected to fall to 6 1 2 or 7 cents per pound though government forecasts predict a rise by April. Buyers are asked to bid on 80 grade Angus letters to be sold at the same time.
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Butler
Criie
Leta
Fort Benning
Prominent Local Women Named to State Committees
The State president U. D. C. names Butler and Reynolds women to key state committees. Mrs. H. P. Wallace heads Southern Literature No. 6, Mrs. J. T. Cochran leads Jefferson Davis Highway No. 7, Mrs. Sara Fickling directs Extension No. 10, Mrs. H. H. Jackson oversees Marking Historic Georgia No. 20, Miss Elda Blackmon handles Text Books No. 87, and Miss Loach Bryan takes Matthew Fountain Maury Scholarship No. 26.
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Butler and
Reynolds
Home and Foreign Library
H. P. Wallace
Jefferson Davis Highway
J.T. Cochran
Sara Fickling
Georgia
H. H. Jackson
Matthew Fountain Maury
Elda Blackmon
Loach Bryan
New Route Three Through Butler Accepted
An agreement settled Friday fixes Highway No. 8 through Butler with minor curve adjustments near the Baptist church and the Old Butler Banking corner. Officials from the Federal and State Highway departments were present as the survey was accepted, suggesting Route Three will be paved before year’s end and February contract lettings may include Route Three projects.
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Butler
Central of Georgia Railroad
Resent
Baptist
Highway Department
Methodist Morning Worship Reform Adopts Combined Service
The Methodist church under Rev. J. A. Gook introduces a new morning service combining Sunday school with the 11 o'clock sermon. The second Sunday each month marks an innovation aiming to engage children and youth while keeping services under one hour forty five minutes. Elderly members may still attend the preaching service on time and participate in the song service. The pastor requests public cooperation to support the change.
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Methodist Church
J. A. Gook
Miss Frances Owens to perform on WSB broadcasts
Butler friends in Macon will hear Frances Owens on air in several vocal selections over station WSB at 5:30 PM each Monday afternoon.
Trend Toward Return of Normalcy Urged by City Official
An editorial reproduces Mayor Dimond of Columbus urging unity and practical steps toward economic recovery. He warns against doom, calls for work creation, farm labor emphasis, and coordinated leadership to restore stability as industries expand and the nation moves toward normalcy.
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Missionary Institute
Ison County
Masonic Lodge
Taylor
County Cotton Committee
W. E. Smith
Alean Yi Pea Watt
America
Dimond
Mopes de
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