Taylor County Happenings in 1940 October 3 to December 24
Highlights from Taylor County in 1940 include a $37,000 appropriation for Butler airport construction by the Civil Aeronautics Authority, politics at the Democratic State Convention in Macon where Gene Talmadge was nominated governor, a new Taylor superior court term with Judge George Palmer, and progress on post road paving. Local deaths, fairs, draft board activity, and the Centennial of the Butler Methodist church are noted along with community awards and public notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Civil Aeronautics Authorities
Macon
Gene Talmadge
Georgia
Taylor Superior Court
George C. Palmer
Gov. Rivers
Chattahoochee
C. Frank McLaughlin
Rivers
Middle Georgia
Cliff Hatcher
Highlights From President's Inaugural Address
Highlights from President Roosevelt's third term address state that democracy endures through will to live and unity. The speech contrasts Lincoln era choices with present duties to protect institutions from disruption from without and poverty from within. It emphasizes action, resilience, and national defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Washington
Miss Louise Ogburn Named to Sports Club at G S W C Valdosta
Reynolds freshman Miss Louise Ogburn of Georgia State Innornate College of Valdosta earns a spot in the Sports Club Freshman Hall of Fame for outstanding fistball in the Fall quarter. Lambda and Kappa teams sponsor intramural play while basketball and volleyball gain focus this quarter with other sports encouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Ogburn
Reynolds
Georgia State Innornate College of Valdosta
Ogburn
Lambda
Kappa
Funeral Services Held In Macon For Mrs. Henry A Parker
Mrs. Henry A Parker 44 died at her Macon home after weeks of illness. Formerly Ouida Jone Casey born Reynolds December 5 1896 daughter of Will C Cosey and Tone Dixon Cosey resided in Macon 18 years. Survived by husband a daughter Virginia Christine Parker her parents two brothers and many relatives. Services at Hart's Mortuary 3 pm Monday officiated by Elder Yancey Hicks. Burial Macon Memorial Park. Pallbearers listed. attendees from Taylor and Butler counties noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Parker
Macon
Reynolds
Willie Bob Cosey
Dixon Cosey
Philadelphia
Hart
Yancey Hicks
Macon Memorial Park
Henry Souther
Ralph Evans
Albert Jackson
T. M. Punderburk
W. C. Hattaway
Charles Haygood
Taylor County Friends Of B S Miller Gratified By His Appointment
Letter from B S Miller on Jan 9 1941 suspended anticipated Public Welfare increases. State director confirms funds and allocations remain on existing basis at 75 percent budget self check. Marie A Vattigan and Butler Herald note public welfare changes with disapointments for old people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County Friends of
B. S. Miller
Butler Herald
Butler
State Department of Public Welfare
Atlanta
Marie A. Vattigan
State Departayee. of Public Welfare
Department of Public Welfare
B.S Miller
Try Our 5 Cent Sandwiches at Palace Market
Butler, Georgia offers 5¢ sandwiches at Palace Market, a local eatery promoting value meals and quick bites for residents and visitors seeking inexpensive lunch options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Market
Butler
First Quarterly Conference Set for Butler Church
Rev F J Gilbert announced the first quarterly conference will be held at Butler church next Tuesday. Rev G N Rainey District Superintendent will deliver the sermon at 11 am and lead the business session in the afternoon. A basket dinner will be served on the church lawn at noon by local ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Gilbert
Butler-Howard
Butler Church
G. N. Rainey
Columbus
Negro Arrested In Detroit Brought Back For Trial
Detroit officers delayed by a preliminary murder trial. Robert McCullum, alias Tommie Williams, held for extradition. Local officials plan to bring him to Butler for the April Taylor Superior Court term to face charges in the Bedgie Hill killing near Butler on March 4 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Detroit
J. M. Bone
J. D. Cook
Aaron Dreizin
Butler
Mich
Robert Macullum
McCullum
Bedgie Hill
Tommie Williams
Marshal Cook
Sheriff Bone
Mr. Dreizin
Auto
Taylor Superior Court
Taylor County Schools Reopen After Flu Interruption
The Butler High School and several junior highs in Taylor County reopened after closures last week due to flu cases. Attendance improved over the closure period though some students remained ill. Reynolds High School stayed open. Superintendent E. H. Joiner said few students were out, while flu appeared more common among adults. Countywide reports indicate the epidemic is nearly over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler High School
Reynolds High School
E. H. Joiner
Reynolds
Rev Paul Saunders Appointed Pastor at Talbotton M E Church
From the Talbotton New Era the district superintendent notified W K Couch that Rev Paul Saunders has been appointed by Bishop Moore as pastor of Talbotton Methodist Church. Saunders arrives from Emory University and is completing studies at Candler School of Theology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbotton
G. N. Rainey
W. K. Couch
Paul Saunders
Talbot
Emory
Candler School of Theology
Reynolds Woman Dies of Pneumonia
Mrs Alice Long Griffith of Reynolds dies after pneumonia on January 15 at the family home. Born July 29, 1859, she was a lifelong Reynolds resident and Methodist church member. Funeral at Reynolds Methodist Church January 16 conducted by Rev J D Smith and Rev J N Shell. Interment Hill Crest Cemetery. Survived by four daughters and two sons. Funeral arrangements by Goddard Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Long Griffith
Reynolds
Griffith
Henry Holcomb Long
J. D. Smith
J. N. Shell
Columbus
Hill Crest Cemetery
J. C. Newsome
C. P. Seay
J. H. Brewer KR
R. Brewer
Butler Population Rises 25 Percent in New Georgia Census
Georgia state census figures show Butler at 1,098 residents, up about 25 percent since 1930. The bulletin lists populations for nearby towns and counties, notes Georgia’s 1940 total 3,123,723 with urban 1,078,808 and rural 2,049,915, and reports a 7.4 percent state population gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Census
State of Georgia
Butler
Americus
Dawson
Ft. Valley
Sumter
Crisp
Dooly
Dougherty
Lee
Macon
Marion
Schley
Stewart
Taylor
Terrell
Webster
Georgia
Atlanta
Savannah
Augusta
Columbus
Rome
la Grange
Athens
Albany
Waycross
Stump Lightwood for Sale and Reconditioned Tires Offered
Stump lightwood available in rounds or cut ready for grate with delivery to home or farm near town. Childs Service Station advertises splendid reconditioned tires in 16 to 21 inch sizes at reasonable prices.
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Childs
Tabor Elected President of Local R E A
Seven hundred twenty members attended the Taylor County Electric Membership Corporation annual meeting at Reynolds Methodist church. The group voted to rename the co op Flint Electric Membership Corporation and elected a new board for 1941 with F H Tabor named president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County Electric Membership Corporation
Reynolds Methodist Church
Flint Electric Membership Corporation
Taylor
H. W. Sappington
Cusetta
B. L. McDaniel
Tazewell
Thurman Whatley
Reynolds
Charlie McKenzie
Montezuma
W. W. Gray
Perry
G. W. Garrett
Musella
Tabor
E. F. Parr
Panhandle
Taylor County
Parr
Col
J. R. Lunsford
Reynolda
Col. Lunsford
Col. C. K. Marshall
Marshall
United States
Crawford
Peach
Houston
Macon
Marion
Chattahoochee
Talbot
Muscogee
Bibb
Stewart Counties
Cochran Appointed Lieut Colonel on Governor's Staff
Hon J T Cochran former 23rd district senator attended the Presidential Inauguration in Washington with Governor Talmadge. He rode the Inaugural Special from Atlanta and supported Talmadge during the Georgia governor race, drawing praise from friends statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Cochran
J.T. Cochran
Talmadge
Washington
Cochran
Atlanta
Govenor
Georgia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Larry Conner
American Legion Auxiliary
Jack McCrary
Mattie Russell Weaver
Central Community
Crowell Community
Mauk
Taylor Couny Bar Association
C. McLaughlin
A. C. McGlamey
Charing
Butler Methodist Church
B. A. Pafford
Draft Board
T. Whatley
W. F. Gay Sr
Jerry Lee Gibson
Geo. W. Brady
Butler and
Jack Payne
Earl Wright
W. M. Hollis
L. T. Peed
State Patrol
A. EB. Guinn
Peach Valley Egg Farm
University of Georgia
James H. Fort
Leesburg
Stephen Pace
Fort
Sims Garrett Jr
Pace
Republic
America
G.S.W.C. Valdosta
Parker
Robert McCullum
Talbotton M. E
Walter J. Griffith
Gov
J. A. Payne
Butler, Ga
F. H. Tabor
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