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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1935
Page
2
The story from The Macon Telegraph highlights Carrollton's beloved widow and mother of seven who, despite being widowed at 22 with seven children, demonstrates steadfast faith and perseverance to develop a hotel business. Her resilience is tied to the belief that persistency in one's endeavors brings reward and that faith supports achievement.
A Georgia family story follows seven siblings raised by a single mother after a Civil War era reversal left them poor. Ray, the son, earns a university degree and starts a newspaper career while supporting his mother. the daughters learn responsibility and work ethic, proving resilience and independence in challenging times. The piece highlights Ida Upshaw Todd’s Crepe Myrtle Hotel in Carrollton and her children's commitment to family duty.
Georgia Southwestern College conducts a student body survey for 1934-35 to assess return intentions, courses desired, and credit transfer prospects. Dr. T. E. Smith oversees mailing first year cards and 1935 graduates, with later community visits planned to find prospective students and estimate attendance.
Atlanta dispatch reports Georgia counties towns and school districts can issue general obligation bonds as security for PWA loans. Bonding power capped at seven percent of assessed values, not expected to hinder the program. 217 application forms sent after 18 requests, with first grant for Gainesville courthouse additions and repairs totaling 81404 dollars. Some grants may pair with 4 percent loans for balance.
Hamilton GA July 2 The first six houses at Pine Mountain federal rural project near Warm Springs will be occupied July 4. A barbecue and entertainment will celebrate completion six miles away. Families will visit Pine Mountain Valley for the day, as heads of households move onto the 11 000 acre tract to cultivate the land and raise crops. The project plans housing for 300 families with 51 more homes under construction.
Washington July 2 Speculation grows that President Roosevelt may reject plans to route Georgia’s 19 million federal road funds directly to counties, bypassing the state highway board. A delay or rejection could stall funds until the Georgia board meets efficiency criteria set by Wallace. Georgia Senator George and Representative Cox led objections to handling money outside the highway board.
Hawkinsville Georgia June 29 Miss Mattie Claud Lanscaster a member of a family well known in the county has been chosen to represent the United States at the International Folk Dance Festival in London England in July More than 20 nations will be represented and Miss Lanscaster will be the official US representative The appointment was made by Secretary of State Cordell Hull with the approval of President Roosevelt She will attend a reception by King George and Queen Mary and will be hosted by the London Folk Dance Society She is professionally known as Jacqueline Dorminy head of the Dorming Studio of Dance and Drama in Winston Salem North Carolina and serves as president of the Dancing Masters of North Carolina and a member of the National Dance Masters She was born and raised in Pulaski County and will sail July 5 aboard the Berengaria to study in London Paris and Moscow.
Byron King of Fort Gaines Georgia will leave for Annapolis after being appointed from the Third Congressional District by Congressman B T Castellon. He recently graduated from Young Harris College with first honor and was admitted to the academy without examination. He is the second son of Senator E R King of the Eleventh Senatorial District.
In Georgia, drouth measures crop damage in places like Macon and Thomas County while overall cotton prospects vary. Tobacco remains in good condition with curing underway. Albany and Columbus report strong cotton potential though rain is still needed in several regions. Dublin and Hazlehurst saw modest weekend rain, yet much of the state remains dry.
H D A members outline required supplies for girls and women attending the July 22 to 27 outing at Juniper. lists include food, bedding, utensils, clothing, and craft items. notices schedule departure July 22 at 9 am from the office and asks parents to confirm attendance for transportation and sleeping arrangements.
Sunday school at 10 a m Young people's league service 7 15 p m Preaching 11 a m and 8 p m Sub t for next Sunday morning The Modern Dance Subject for Sunday evening What the Church Has to Offer to the Individual We extend to everyone a cordial invitation to join us in worship Revival services start at Mauk church Monday evening July 8 8 p m Public invited W E Hightower Pastor
The Central of Georgia railroad will add two deluxe lounge buffet cars on daytime trains linking Savannah Macon Columbus and Birmingham within 40 days. Air conditioned aluminum cars with interior modernized for light lunches bridge games and radio will replace older cars and boost travel comfort on the Macon Atlanta run.
Butler merchants close for July 4 observance per petition filed by local business leaders. Signed by Jarrells Dept Store J R Wilson Joiner Brothers W H Trussell Oscar Dreizin Cash Grocery Co G D Locke Mrs Bertha Bazemore E H Bazemore E Le Harria Citizens State Bank A D Chapman City Barber Shop M R Williamson C B Bankston H B Walker s Barber Shop Butler Variety Works Engineers note drugstores will observe Sunday hours.
Friends of Miss Bessie Emerson learn she is doing better after a major operation at a local hospital. She was removed to the home of her parents Mr and Mrs W H Emerson near Butler several days ago for recovery.
Pension checks for Confederate veterans and widows in Taylor county are mailed this week by Judge L. T. Peed. The payments cover May and June from the state, and the beneficiaries are described as deserving and patient while awaiting their small stipends.
A tonsil clinic will be held at the Butler Masonic building on Monday July 8 Wednesday July 10 and Friday July 12. People seeking tonsil removal must be registered and examined by their family physician by Friday July 6. Registered patients will receive cards with their operation date for next week.
Montezuma Georgia July 1 John B Guerry Jr son of Judge and Mrs John B Guerry has left for Annapolis to join the Naval Academy after two years at Georgia Tech. He becomes one of the region’s young men pursuing military education and Service careers.
Atlanta July 2 The state highway board aims to award contracts on July 19 for about $1,000,000 in projects. Federal approval blocks may delay federal aid contracts, so the board will advertise these as both federal and state aid projects. If not approved, the state will proceed with state funds using NRA wage scales.
Jere T Davis died Tuesday at his daughter's home in Manchester Georgia after months of decline. Funeral services were held at Union Cemetery yesterday at 3 pm. A longtime resident of Taylor County he was about 60 years old and a respected mason and member of Fickling lodge. He previously worked for Bibb Manufacturing Company at Potterville and is survived by several children and grandchildren.
Reliable report states N M Dudley resigns as receiver for The First National Bank of Reynolds after its collapse. He is replaced by J B Downs of Dawson. The change mirrors actions at the closed Fourth National Bank in Macon. Dudley plans to move his family from Macon to Chicago soon.
Mr W F Gray issues a formal notice banning fishing in McCants Lake and contributing streams without written consent. He cautions that the head of the pond is controlled as the lake and promises vigorous prosecution for continued violations.
Rome Ga June 29 W E Queener of Montezuma Ga has been elected superintendent of the Cave Springs schools succeeding J D Fleming who resigned to become superintendent of Lindale public schools He has served as superintendent of the Montezuma schools for several years Queener holds an M A degree from the University of Georgia studied at Oberlin University and University of Tennessee and has been connected with schools at Hazlehurst and Cartersville.
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