Taylor County Camp Meeting Opens July 5 At Taylor Camp Ground
The 24th Annual Taylor County Camp Meeting runs July 5 to 15 at Taylor Camp Ground seven miles north of Butler off State Highway 19. Evangelists include Rev. Gilbert Williams Dr. B C Gamble and local leaders with daily prayer, Bible study, preaching and children's programs. Missionary Day is July 12 featuring Eva Gilger of World Gospel Mission.
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Taylor County Camp Ground
Gilbert Williams
Haddonfield
N. J
B. C. Gamble
Atlanta
Donald Rollings
Wilmore
World Gospel Mission
Eva Gilger
Taylor
Butler
Missionary Eva Gilger to speak at Taylor County Camp Meeting
Miss Eva Gilger a Kenya missionary will address Taylor County Camp Meeting on July 12 at 3 p m and 7 45 p m. Her World Gospel Mission work in Africa includes directing Kipsigis schools near Tenwek and leading the first secondary school for Kipsigis youth.
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Eva Gilger
Kenya
Africa
Taylor County
Miss Gilger
World Gospel Mission
Marion
Ind
Hhus
Tenwek
United States
Reynolds Church Pastor Delivers Kiwanis Talk
Rev. J. R. Whiddon, pastor of Reynolds Baptist Church, spoke at the Kiwanis Club luncheon about his recent trip to the West Coast. He attended the Southern Baptist Convention in San Francisco and the Kiwanis Convention in Denver. Guests introduced by Julian Whatley were James Halligan, Al pany, Max Dixon, Ed Gillespie, and Tom Giles. The next meeting was announced for July 4 by President Roy Jones.
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Verna Griggs
J.R. Whiddon
Reynolds Baptist Church
Kiwanis Club
Rev. Whiddon
West Coast
Southern Baptist Convention
San Francisco
Cal
Kiwanis Convention
Denver
Kiwanis
Julian Whatley
James Halligan
Alpany
Max Dixon
Americus
Ed Gillespie
McRae
Tom Giles
Roy Jones
Griffin for Governor Rally Motorcade Plans Stated
The Taylor County Griffin for Governor Club met to outline county motorcades to attend a state rally in Macon next Saturday. Units will assemble at Reynolds City Hall 1 15 PM and Butler City Hall 1 30 PM, then meet at Rupert for a third section. Governor Griffin’s speech at 3 30 PM will be followed by a free barbecue lunch.
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Taylor County
Griffin For Governor
Court House
Macon
Reynolds
City Hall
Butler
Rupert
Taylor County Griffin
Americas
Griffin
Fickling Heads Group for Byrd Birthday Dinner
Macon realtor Wm. A. Fickling Sr. named chairman of a state finance and advisory committee for a joint birthday party and appreciation dinner in honor of Lt. Gov. Garland Byrd. The Aug. 9 event at Byrd's Reynolds home aids Byrd as he recovers from a heart attack that delayed his governor’s race withdrawal. Proceeds from the $10 plate dinner go to Byrd.
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Macon
Wm. A. Fickling Sr
Garland Byrd
Byrd
Reynolds
Fickling
Georgia Wins AAMVA Driver Licensing Award
The Georgia Department of Public Safety earned the AAMVA annual driver licensing performance award for the third straight year scoring 88. Georgia was one of 21 states and the District of Columbia to qualify with 85 or better for 1955. Certificates will be presented at the AAMVA conference in Las Vegas from October 1 to 5.
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Atlanta
Ga. Department of Public Safety
American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators
Georgia
District of Columbia
AAMVA
Association
Las Vegas
Nev
Heart Fund Drive Far Exceeds Goal
The 1962 Heart Fund drive surpassed its $525,000 goal, raising $527,087 in February as announced by Cam Mitchell of Hampton and L F Gordon Jr of Atlanta state co chairmen. The total shows an $53,229, or over 11 percent, increase over 1961.
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Cam Mitchell
Hampton
L. F. Gordon, Jr
Atlanta
Heart Association
Rev W J Erwin To Preach At Local Church Sunday
The Rev W J Erwin District Superintendent of the Columbus District will preach at the local Methodist church on Sunday.
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W. J. Erwin
Sun
Columbus
Lebanon Church Revival Plans July 15 20
Lebanon Baptist Church invites all to a revival July 15 to 20 led by Rev. Jack Neill of Benevolence Baptist Ft Valley. Services are at 11 A M and 8 P M with song leader Rev. Cham White of Blue Springs and pianist Larry Collins of Macon.
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Jack Neill
Ft. Valley
Lebanon
Walter Suddeth Dies After Long Illness at Home
Walter Edward Suddeth 54 died at his home in the county at 10 15 am June 21 from a heart ailment. Born June 2 1908 he was a Turners Chapel Freewill Baptists member. Funeral at Turners Chapel Church June 22 conducted by Rev W J Owens and Rev Charles Gilbert. Interment in church cemetery. Survivors include wife Eva Lee Suddeth daughter Reba Mitchell two grandchildren and four sisters. Edwards Funeral Home handled arrangements.
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Walter Edward Suddeth
Mr. Suddeth
Charles T
Della R. Suddeth
Turners Chapel Freewill Baptists Church
Turners Chapel
W. J. Owens
Charles Gilbert
Arthur
John Suddeth
Robert
Eli Robinson
Felton Posey
Clyde Hicks
Eva Lee Suddeth
Reba Mitchell
Barnesville
Eva Crook
Viola Turner
Annie Bell Lawhorn
Columbus
Minnie Lou Lawhorn
Reynolds
Edwards Funeral Home
Golf Tournament At Reynolds Course With Barbecue Dinner
Reynolds Golf Club hosts a July Fourth tournament drawing golfers from Middle Georgia along with a chicken barbecue. Entries close after July 1 with early registration urged by the tournament committee. Curt Hammond runs the club. Kiwanis of Reynolds organized the course in 1958.
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Reynolds Golf Club
Middle Georgia
Kiwanis Club of
Reynolds
Curt Hammond
Reynolds Kiwanis Club
Notice to Prospective Voc Typing Students
Due to too few students showing interest the Vocational Typing course at Butler High School this summer will be abandoned for now. W H Elliston superintendent Taylor County Schools.
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Voc
Butler High School
W. H. Elliston
Taylor County Schools
Taylor County Court Session Closes After One Day
Taylor Superior Court met for a single day with Judge J Alvan Davis presiding. Only one civil case and a few criminal matters were tried, no jury cases. The Grand Jury heard Davis charge urging a patriotic, God fearing spirit and defense of constitutional freedoms.
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Taylor Superior Court
J. Alvan Davis
Columbus
John Land
Thomas W. Hughey
Taylor County
Davis
Grand Jury
Supreme Court
Peopll
Congress
Grand Jury Presentments for July Term Court
The Grand Jury for the July 1962 Taylor County Superior Court convened July 2 1962 at 9 a.m. Foreman L W Cook and Clerk Emory Harris were elected. The jury commends Judge Davis and Sol Gen Land for service and fixes juror per diems at 4.00 for the year. They recommend Butler Herald be paid 20.00 for publishing these presentments.
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J. Alvan Davis
Chattahoochee
Taylor County
L. W. Cook
Emory Harris
Davis
Sol. Gen
County Forestry Department
Butler Herald
Death of Mrs. Camilla Cotney in Taylor Mill
Mrs. Camilla Windham Cotney widow of David Cotney died at her Taylor Mill home June 27 after a five week illness. Born February 3, 1879 in the county, she spent her life there. Funeral at Mt Olive Freewill Baptist Church June 28 at 10 a.m. with Rev. Frank Willis officiating. Interment in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were great nephews Allen Windham Felton Windham Ennis Childree Arthur Childree Morris Morrell Sid Crook Goddard Funeral Home handled arrangements.
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Camilla Windham Cotney
David Cotney
Taylor Mill
Cotney
Jerry
Ann Windham
Mt. Olive Freewill Baptist Church
Frank Willis
Allen Windham
Felton Windham
Ennis Childree
Arthur Childree
Morris Morrell
Sid Crook
Goddard Funeral Home
Six Die In Georgia Road Mishaps Last Weekend
Six people died in Georgia traffic crashes over the weekend. An elderly couple was struck near Tifton. Ray Sutton, 20, of Forest Park, died after a collision in Atlanta. Jerry Huddleston, 21, of Carrollton, died from injuries from a Saturday crash near Carrollton. Robert Swann Carlton, 90, and Betty Carlton, 87, were struck near Tifton. Cecil Hartman, 30, of St Elmo Tennessee, died after running off a Walker county road. Donald Hartline, 25, of Chattanooga, was hospitalized with head injuries. Stanley Cansler, 24, of Carrollton died in a Mt. Zion Road overturning near Carrollton.
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Macon
Georgia
Tifton
Ray Sutton
Forest Park
Atlanta
South East
Jerry Huddleston
Carrollton
Mt. Zion Road
State Patrol
Robert Swann Carlton
Betty
Cecil Hartman
St. Elmo
Tenn
Walker County
Donald Hartline
Chattanooga
Stanley Cansler
Banks to Close Two Days This Week
The Citizens State Banks of Butler and Reynolds will close Wednesday and Thursday July 4 and 5. A majority of business places in Butler and Reynolds will be closed for the day Wednesday July 4.
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Citizens State
Butler and Reynolds
Fourth of July Bar-B-Que at Howard Community House
The annual July Fourth Bar-Be-Que will be held at the Howard Community House. Serving runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Plates cost 1.25 dollars.
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Bar-B-Que
Howard
Talmadge Attacks Court Over Prayer Ruling
Georgia Senator Herman Talmadge strong-criticizes the U S Supreme Court for ruling daily prayers in public schools unconstitutional. He argues the decision distorts the First Amendment and endangers faith, urging action by elected representatives to curb judicial encroachment. He cites religious freedom and cites Billy Graham on government and religion.
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Atlanta
U. S. Supreme Court
Georgia
Herman Talmadge
Talmadge
Hampton Baptist Church
Senate
High Court
Supreme Court
United States
Congress
Billy Graham
God
Sen. Talmadge
Supreme Court of the
U.S.A
Rabies Clinic Set for July 14 in Taylor and Reynolds
Taylor County Rabies Clinic will be held at the local courthouse at 10 30 a m and Reynolds clinic at 11 45 a m on the south side of the street from Goddard's Store. The cost is $1 50 per dog and the clinics will use the year vaccine.
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Taylor County
Reynolds
Goddard's
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Ga. Patrol
Walter Suddeth
Reynolds Course
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Camilla Cotney i
High Court For Prayer
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