Cotton conditions tied to drought reported by farmer
Observations from R L Garrett of Charing show withered blooms and bolls indicating drought impact on county cotton. The report notes transfer of citizenship to a larger city and celebrates Mr A T Jarrell launching a shoe retail business in Americus. Also includes quotes on liberty and thanks to local editors and notable visitors to Butler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Garrett
A. T. Jarrell
Jarrell
Americus
General Presentments by Grand Jury in Semi Annual Session
The July 1954 Taylor County Superior Court Grand Jury presents findings from inspection of county buildings and records. It recommends building a jail room for women prisoners and reappointing Rufus C. Kirksey as Ex-Officio J. P. for the Porterville District. Publication requested in the Butler Herald with $15 for the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County Superior Court
Georgia
Taylor County
A. S. James
Ben Hinton
Gorman Jarrell
Frank Riley
Charles Benns
Walter Suggs
Rufus C. Kirksey
J. P
Potterville
Butler Herald
Chattahoochee
Mrs. Sara Della Woodall Dies at 85 in Mauk
Mrs. Sara Della Woodall widow of W. A. Woodall died at her Mauk home after a brief illness due to paralysis. About 85 years old, born Oct. 6, 1869 in Talbot County, she lived in Mauk 31 years and was active in religious work. Funeral at Mauk Baptist Church conducted by Rev. J. H. Stanford on June 30 at 3 p.m. Burial in Mauk Cemetery. Pallbearers named. She leaves stepchildren Hinton Woodall Gula Woodall R. W. Woodall Mrs. Hilda Newby and Mrs. Lizzie Maude Pierce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Sara Della Woodall
W. A. Woodall
Mauk
Talbot County
Gula Woodall
Warner Robins
R. W. Woodall
Jacksonville
Fla
Hilda Newby
Lizzie Maude Pierce
Heavy Crop Damage Reported in Schley County After July Storm
Ellaville reports a July 5 storm causing extensive damage in Schley County. A wind and hail storm damaged crops, unroofed several tenant houses, and uprooted numerous trees along a one mile by five mile path in the southeast.
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Schley County
Ellaville
Fine Tribute Paid Taylor County By Columbus Visitors
A Columbus Phenix City Hi Neighbor tour highlighted Taylor County's peach growth with over 100 carloads shipped. Visitors toured sand pits, Flint Electric Cooperative in Reynolds, Crowell farm area, Butler High School Gym financed by 76 000 local bonds, and enjoyed a park in Reynolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Taylor County
Walter Wainwright
Packer
Georgia
Wainwright
Flint Electric
Reynolds
Crowell
Champion Farm
Chattahoochee Valley
Ledger-Enquirer
Howard
Howard Methodist Church
Hugh Perkins
R. L. Brown
Brown Brothers
Butler High School
W. H. Elliston
Butler
Mr. McCollum
Felix Jenkins
Chattahoochee Valley Exposition
Mr. Tucker
M. W. Flanders
Crowell and Reynolds
R. L .Swearingen
Taylor Co Superior Court Adjudicates Murder and Burglaries
The Taylor County Superior Court held a July term in Butler from Monday to Tuesday. It disposed of 17 criminal cases including C D Simmons convicted of assault with intent to murder and given four years. James Booker convicted of rape and burglary with penitentiary terms. The grand jury returned 28 true bills and general presentments appear elsewhere. Judge T Hicks Fort presided with officials including Russell C Davison and T Jarrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Clyde Adams
Franklin
Heard County
North Georgia Methodist Conference
J. T. O. Baird
Milwaukee
Wisc
Mattie Lou Adams
J. T. Adams
L. R. Adams
Columbus Daily
Albert Hicks
Reynolds
Cantey
Sarasota
Fla
T. Hicks Fort
Taylor Superior Court
Warner Wells
Ft. Valley
Paul McLarty
New York City
Eli Garrett
National Life Insurance
Florida
McLarty
Garrett
R. O. Perkins
Russell C. Davison
T. Jarrell
Charlie Wright
J. R. Lunsford
C. D. Simmons
James Booker
Death of W. J. O. Barfield Retired Taylor County Farmer
W. J. O Barfield a longtime Taylor County resident died at his home on Saturday afternoon at age 81. He was born December 12 1872 to Owen and Armanda Barfield and spent his life farming here. Survived by his wife a sister Mrs Fred Bone and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Friday at 4 p m conducted by Rev Oscar White Bethlehem Church with interment in the nearby cemetery. Edwards Funeral Home in charge.
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Lhis Home
W. J. O. Barfield
Owen
Armanda_ T. Barfield
Barfield
Fred Bone
Oscar White
Bethlehem Church
Edwards Funeral Home
Hi Neighbor visit tours Reynolds area and Flint Electric
H Joiner superintendent Reynolds schools and S J Tankers ley Flint Electric manager led a delegation touring the Flint Electric Corp headquarters serving ten counties. Amelia Fletcher electrical adviser hosted in an air conditioned building. The group visited peach packing shed run by Wainwright who distributed baskets of peaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Joiner
Reynolds
S. J. Tankersley
Flint Electric Membership Corporation
Flint Electric Corp
Taylor, Talbot
Marion
Bibb
Muscogee
Peach
Macon
Crawford
Schley
Houston
Amelia Fletcher
Wainwright
Crowell
Mr. Wainwright
Clifford Adams
R. L. Swearingen
Herman Elliston
Charles Benns
Vernon Reddish
M. P. Dean
Revival to Begin Sunday at Howard Methodist Church
The summer revival at Howard Methodist Church starts Sunday morning and runs to Friday July 16 with two services daily at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. The morning message opens the series, and Rev J Kell Hinson of Lakeland Methodist will lead as guest minister for the remainder. Everyone urged to attend and bring a friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Methodist Church
J. Kell Hinson
Lakeland Methodist Church
Financial Aid for Farmers Sought by Hon. Garland Byrd
Garland Byrd, candidate for Georgia agriculture commissioner, urges emergency state aid to avert disaster in farming. He proposes an emergency fund aligned with Mills Lane’s irrigation financing plan and including state down payment support or guarantees for farmers with solid credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland T. Byrd
Georgia
Garland Byrd
South
Georgia General Assembly
Citizens
Southern Bank
Mills B. Lane
4-H Cub Members Attend Florida Camp This July
Four H club members aged 14 and older will attend a Florida camp from July 19 to 23. The senior members will tour points of interest including Silver Springs. A chartered bus will transport them and deposits of 10 dollars should be sent to the County Agent’s office as spaces are limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Camp
Silver Springs
Mauk Methodist Announces Second Sunday Service
The Mauk Methodist Church schedules the usual second Sunday service at 11 a m. The pastor will deliver the message with the topic A God Who Cares. Everyone is invited to attend and take part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mauk Methodist
July 4th Celebration At Reynolds Pool Draws Huge Crowd
Macon Telegraph reports Reynolds Independence Day events led by Roberta beauty queen crowning Havalyn Hicks. Judge A M Anderson warned against apathy and foreign policy flaws amid crowd of locals from Reynolds Butler Roberta Montezuma Ft. Valley Oglethorpe. Co chairs Woodfin Hinton and Edward Whatley. Water carnival featured Red Cross safety demos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Landry
Macon Telegraph
Reynolds
Middle Georgia
Fea
America
Roberta Brunette
Superior Court
A. M. Anderson
Macon Judicial Circuit
Perry
Anderso
Anderson
Garland Byrd
Byrd
Taylor County
Havalyn Hicks
Roberta
Nellie Hart
Charlotte
Montezuma
Peggy Henderson
Charlotte Moore
Oglethorpe
Martha Ann Guest
Ft. Valley
Thelma Bozeman
Woodfin Winton
Edward Whatley
Babs Bond
Red Cross
Richard Parks
Anne Marshall
R. H. Parks Sr
Earl Wright
C. W. Duncan
Buena Vista
Marion County Commission
Hugh Harris
Covington
Macon
Antioch Baptist Church Revival Service Notice
Antioch Baptist Church invites all citizens to Sunday services with Sunday School at 10 30 a m and preaching at 11 30 by Pastor J H Stanford. Read Psalm 85 and study verse 6 as revival services continue this month. Bring a friend and join in worship and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Kendrick
J. H. Stanford
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jefferson
Washington
Liberty Bell
Milton
W. C. Tucker
Columbus Enquirer- Sun
Charlie Benns
Taylor
Cecil Garrett
Merchants Association
Taylor Co
W. J
Hoke Hatcher
Mauk Methodist Church
Reynolds Pool
Judge Anderson
Antioch Baptist Church
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