Presentments By Taylor County Grand Jury July 1946
Taylor Superior Court grand jury reports on courthouse roof repairs and jail care plus recommendations. They appoint M R Williamson to the Board of Education and Dr R C Montgomery to the County Board of Health. They urge funding for the health board and publication of the presentments in the Butler Herald with $15 for the notice.
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Georgia
Taylor County
Taylor Superior Court
T. Hicks Fort
Ed Wohlwender, Jr
James G. Windham
Court House
Grand Jury
M. R&. Williamson
Taylor County Board of Education
C. C. Stone
R. C. Montgomery
County Board of Health
Butler Herald
Sugar Spare No 10 Valid For Five Pounds Sugar
The district office of Price Administration announced Spare Stamp No 10 in War Ration Book 4 is now valid for five pounds of canning sugar. Spare Stamp 9 was previously validated for five pounds of home canning sugar. No 10 and 9 remain valid through October 31, and Spare 49 covers five pounds of table sugar. The sugar rationing and meat slaughter programs continue as usual.
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Price Administration
Dr Alexander Gibson Dies in Pittsburgh After Surgery
Dr Alexander Gibson of Pittsburgh Pa died early Tuesday morning from a heart attack after an operation. He was pastor of a Presbyterian church in Pittsburgh and was father of Jim Gibson of Butler. Mrs Jim Gibson left Butler to join him in Pittsburgh.
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Alexander Gibson
Pittsburgh
Jim Gibson
Butler
Gibson
Midway and Horeb Churchs Weekend Services Announced
The pastor of Midway Church invites members to a Saturday conference at 11 30 a m and Sunday worship at 11 30 a m with a Bible study on Matthew 11 8 9. An upcoming revival will be announced. Horeb Baptist Church also schedules Sunday services at 3 30 p m inviting all citizens to attend.
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Midway Baptist Church
John
Horeb Baptist Church
Three Gubernatorial Candidates Speak at Buena Vista Rally
A six county political rally is set for Buena Vista today with speakers James V. Carmichael E. D. Rivers and Eugene Talmade. A noon barbecue dinner follows, two baseball games are planned in the afternoon and a dance closes the day. All Taylor county citizens are invited.
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Buena Vista
James V. Carmichael
E. D. Rivers
Eugene Talmade
Taylor County
One Day Left For Registration
Voters in Georgia face a Friday deadline to register for the July 17 primary. Courthouses close Thursday, urging citizens to hurry to ensure eligibility and participation in the ballot.
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Georgia
Cemetery Clean-Up Date for Bethel Primitive Baptist Cemetery
Cemetery notice designates Tuesday July as a clean-to lay day at Bethel Primitive Baptist Cemetery. Cemetery Committee urges all church members to attend or send assistance for the task.
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Bethel Primitive Bapti T Couvent
Persoon
Jay
Aunt Kitty Giles Dies At Home In Butler
Mrs Frances Christine Giles known as Aunt Kitty dies at home at age 84 from paralysis likely after two weeks of illness. Born Sept 11 1862 in Taylor County she lived in the county all her life and was a longtime member of Butler Methodist Church. Funeral held at Bethel Primitive Baptist Church with burial in Bethel Cemetery. Survivors include two sons H Tom Giles and J Carl Giles one daughter Mrs J T Children a brother and sister and 18 grandchildren and 1 2 great grandchildren. Edwards Brothers Funeral Home in charge.
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Frances Christine Giles
Kitty
Giles
Taylor County
Tom Jefferson Farmer
Butler Methodist Church
James Henry Giles
Bethel Primitive Baptist Church
M. A. Hall
C. L. Glenn
Bethel Cemetery
Ben ‘Giles
Tom Giles Jr
John Giles
J. C. Giles Jr
Thomasville VA Hospital Dedication Set for July 10
Thomasville will dedicate its 450 bed Veterans Administration hospital on July 10 with a two to six pm program including an facility inspection. Attending will be John M. Slaton Jr and Dr Frank Brewer who will speak briefly. First patients are planned for July 15 with gradual admission to reach 450 beds. The staff includes Lt Col Herbert Johnson and Dr Frederick Cheney among others. initial bed mix comprises 256 white tuberculosis beds, 25 white female general medical, 150 white male general medical, and 25 colored male general beds.
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Thomasville
Veterans Administration Hospital
Army
G. L.johnson
John M. Slaton Jr
Atlanta
Veterans Administration
Frank Brewer
Johnson
Johnston
Herbert ‘Johnson
Willacoochee
Frederick Cheney
Indianapolis
John McHugh
Oteen
N. C
Jefferson Pafford
Montgomery Medical Center
John Thurston
Thomaston
Veterans Hospital
Navy
Bilbo Leads in Mississippi Primary Returns
Jackson Mississippi July 2 Senator Theo G Bilbo builds a strong lead over four opponents in Mississippi first statewide Democratic primary where African American voters were permitted to participate.
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Jackson
Miss
Theo G. Bilbo
Mississippi
Butler Buena Vista Road Project to Begin Soon
A $175 000 grading and drainage project on the Butler Buena Vista highway will be awarded July 26 pending Federal Bureau of Public Roads approval. Highway Director Geo T McDonald announced the plan, noting federal funds will match state funds for almost ten miles of grading. Georgia accelerates postwar road building with cash basis funding and debt free finances to maximize federal matches.
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Taylor Co
Butler-Buena Vista
Federal Bureau of Public Roads
Geo. T. McDonald
Highway Department
Georgia
Arnall
McDonald
Carmichael to Address Voters in Thomaston Rally
Hon James V Carmichael Georgia gubernatorial candidate will address voters in Thomaston on Saturday July 13 at 430 p m The event is sponsored by the Upson County Carmichael for Governor Club and invites voters from Taylor and neighboring counties to attend.
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Carmichael
Thomaston
James V. Carmichael
Georgia
Upson County
Taylor
Farm Bureau Meeting Endorses Pace Bill In Americus
About 200 members of the Third Congressional District Farm Bureau met in Sumter county court house to hear Congressman Steve Pace and others. The group unanimously endorsed the Pace Bill currently in Congress to lift acreage controls on cotton and peanuts and sent telegrams to Senators George and Russell urging favorable Senate action.
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Americus
Third Congressional District
Farm Bureau
Sumter County Court House
Steve Pace
Congress
George and
Russell
Washington
Senate
Reynolds Lions Club Dance Tonight At 9 O'clock
The Reynolds Lions Club sponsors a dance at the Taylor County Motor Company building in Reynolds starting at 9 tonight. The Newsom orchestra provides the music and proceeds benefit civic improvements by the club.
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The
Reynolds Lions Club
Taylor County Motor Company
Reynolds
Famous
Newsom Orchestra
Taylor County Superior Court Adjourns After Busy Term
The Taylor County Superior Court closed yesterday after sessions from Monday. Judge T Hicks Fort presided with Court Reporter R O Perkins and Solicitor General Ed Wohlwender among participants. Many civil cases and a heavy criminal docket were heard, including a murder verdict. Leon Peebles was found guilty and sentenced to life in prison. Judge Fort will return to Butler to hear civil cases without a jury.
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Taylor County
T. Hicks Fort
Columbus
R. O. Perkins
Ed Wohlwender
Jdr
Herman Vanlandingham
C. Fred Austin
Gordy Harmon Dies Suddenly In Car Accident
Mr Gordy Harmon a native of Taylor County died of a heart attack Sunday afternoon June 30 at 2 30 while riding with his wife about six miles from Butler He had been to Montgomery Hospital in Butler and was returning home to Thomaston when stricken The funeral was July 1 at Mt Nebo Church officiated by Rev W R Lawhorn He is survived by his wife Juanita Peterman Harmon and two daughters Mrs Guy Hill of Butler and Miss Betty Peterman of Thomaston Funeral arrangements were by Edwards Bros Funeral Homes Butler Georgia
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Gordy Harmon
Taylor County
Vo' Yeaye
Montgomery Hospital
Butler
Thomaston
Mt. Nebo Church
W. R. Lawhorn
Harmon
Juanita Peterman Harmon
Guy Hill
Betty Peterman
Edwards Bros Funeral Homes
Georgia
Butler Boys Shine at Georgia Boys State in College Park
Butler was represented at Georgia Boys State held in College Park by Lorenzo Doyel and Elton Wright. Wright, sponsored by the American Legion Post, became mayor of Harrison City and earned a rifle marksmanship medal. Doyel, sponsored by Fickling Masonic Lodge, was elected chief of police of Washington City and named state superintendent of schools.
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Butler
Georgia Boys’ State
College Park
Lorenzo Doyel
Elton Wright
Doyle
Fickling Masonic Lodge
Wright
American Legion Post
Harrison City
Doyer
Washington City
Atlanta
Arnall
Grant’s Park
the Herald
Spon
Lost keys on ring sought by owner in Butler
A ring of keys is missing containing multiple items. The owner W A Payne of Butler Georgia asks the finder to return them to his address in Butler.
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W. A. Payne
Butler, Ga
Taylor County Camp Meeting Begins Today
The annual ten day camp meeting at Taylor County Holiness Camp Ground opens today and runs through July 14 with Dr John Paul of Asbury College and Dr Harry Blackburn of Parkersburg leading preaching. Rev John M Cox directs the young people's work and Joe T Darity will direct song services. Dormitories have been enlarged for expected large attendance.
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Taylor County Holiness Camp Ground
John Paul
Asbury College
Kentucky
Harry Blackburn
Parkersburg
W. Va
John M. Cox
Joe T. Darity
Columbus
M. J. Wood
Camp Meeting Association
Taylor
Butler Post Office Reports 4.5 Percent Increase in June Receipts
Local postmaster reports Butler postal receipts for the June quarter show a 4.5 percent rise over the same period last year. The gain comes despite reduced overseas mail and reflects strong community business as returning veterans settle and find work. Housing shortages remain the main hindrance to progress, though the town is thriving with new enterprises.
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Post Office Department
Washington
Butler Post Office
Butler
Annual Three Day July Meeting at Bethel Church
Bethel Primitive Baptist Church hosts a three day July meeting starting Friday July 12 with services each day including evenings. Elder M A Hall will be assisted by visiting ministers. the public is invited to all services.
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Bethel Church
Bethel Primitive Baptist Church
M. A. Hall
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Pittsburg
R. Gibson
Midway Church
Kitty Giles
H Thomasville
VA Hospital
Bilbo
Butler Buena Vista Road
Pace
Udge T. Hicks Fort
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