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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1930
Page
1
Fragmented notes report a rain delay near Lake and July events. A depot and mill project by Buller is mentioned along with a church grounds cleanup day led by Edith Newsom and S. Specie’s upcoming wedding at Reynolds with cemetery service at Crowell’s next Tuesday afternoon.
The Reunion of a royal pair at the Wilson Hearsoley home stands as a memorable occasion. The county commissioners with the convict gain are building a major road from Butler to the Marion county line. The 4-H Club boys of Taylor county enjoy a camp at Parke Pond with about forty boys under County Agent Lundy and Prof. Cowart. Rev WC Geitlix serves revival farewells. Buller Methodist Church holds its third summer conference with a strong sermon. Mr Mody Rogers develops a new industry in Charing producing domestic fabrics for market.
Daisy Goins reported that while three men including Swain visited the Hugene home near Thomaston they drank heavily and demanded she ride with them. When she refused Swain allegedly cursed her and she fired once, killing him in the porch area. The other two men were not at home during the shooting. A Justice of the Peace held a hearing to address responsibility for the death.
Greenville Georgia July 5 Friends of Wayne Thomas Reece and John Reece died searching for two drowning brothers in the Altamaha River after they disappeared during a Friday swim. Six family members live in Appling County.
Three sisters Hazel Chance and Thelma 16 reportedly drowned at a Fourth of July picnic near Toombs County after a river outing along the Ohoopee River in Georgia. The incident occurred as families gathered for a holiday celebration.
Members from across Georgia converge on Athens for the annual Women’s Club Institute at the University of Georgia summer school. The program runs Wednesday to Friday with talks by Mrs. Wm. N. Harder and other leaders on world issues, propaganda, and American women’s concerns.
Ellaville Georgia July 2 a child breaks a leg after a tree incident and a chain of injuries follows across town. Miss Souter will use crutches for some time and four year old Miles breaks an elbow while walking near a yard. Juxton Stevens Jr sustains leg wounds from a pony fall while Dorothy Lowry recovers from a broken arm after swinging from a pecan limb. All victims are recovering and doctors warn against further accidents.
Grace Pittman of Americus won a Wesleyan Conservatory scholarship after a four week contest among six finalists. Judges praised Mabel Conner Vernon as runner up and Dorothy Ware of Washington in third. voice scholarship was not awarded for not meeting standards. The honor covers full tuition and board for 1930-31.
Volunteers are invited to meet at Bethel church for an all day cleaning of the church and cemetery grounds on Tuesday July 15. Local residents and church members encouraged to participate in the cleanup drive.
Mrs Well’s health has greatly improved after weeks of illness and Mr U Trussell has resumed selling Watkins products in the county. He will likely visit homes soon with a full line of his wares.
G T Woodall of Columbus died in a collision with a Central of Georgia train at Elm street crossing. His wife and three children were badly hurt, and a four month old baby died at the hospital. The crash occurred after a Fourth of July visit. details of fault remain unclear.
The Rev. J. L. Marlow a well known evangelist assists Rev. J. T. Adams in a revival at Lebanon Baptist church a few miles south of Butler on Highway Three. Large crowds are expected and the public is invited. Services begin tonight and continue for several days. Your presence and sympathy are prayerfully solicited.
Mrs Jewell Jinks Hamilton of Howard died after a several months illness despite medical care. She was the wife of Gurr Hamilton and daughter of Willis and Mrs Jinks. Survived by husband and several relatives. Funeral services planned for this afternoon at 8:00 conducted by Rev. J T Adams.
Macon on Mulberry street mourns the closing of Loh's Cafe and Bar, once a South regional landmark dating to 1892. Owner Tod Loh laments the defeat of modern times, noting the business produced nearly $200 000 yearly and timing just before his 65th birthday.
Columbia South Carolina July 7 Mrs W T Anderson of Macon and Mrs Augustus Hayden Sr of Columbia were seriously injured when a car driven by Mrs P J Anderson Sr overturned after a rear tire blew out. Lamar South Carolina about 15 miles from Darlington. Mrs Anderson Sr unharmed. W T Anderson and Hayden suffered broken arms and head injuries.
Fort Valley July 5. H. A. Hunt, principal of Ft. Valley High and Industrial School, is awarded the Spingarn Medal by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People for his work in educating rural Black youths.
Homer Howell Jolly a prominent Macon county resident and brother of Sheriff J O L Jolly was mortally wounded by a shotgun blast from Berrien Masses at the Jolly home in the Miona Springs area. Amputation of the right arm and multiple wounds led to his death about 11 o clock Saturday. Masses was jailed at Oglethorpe to await grand jury action. Funeral services were held Sunday at Pleasant Grove cemetery with a large crowd attending.
Public notice urges Hutier water users to reduce consumption during a temporary shortage caused by supply difficulties. It emphasizes water for domestic use is essential and asks patrons to exercise rigid economy while efforts continue to restore adequate service.
Prof. W. M. Cowart and Mrs. Cowart return from a short trip to Athens. They plan to establish a future home in Butler and will have apartments with Dr. and Mrs. H. J. Porter.
In Swainsboro Georgia on July 4 Mrs J R Pound and her sons John Heath and Bob bought the Swainsboro creamery from F W Alspaugh of Covena. The sale follows years of Pound dairy ownership with Mrs Pound, a Wesley community native, continuing to operate after her husband’s death two years ago.
Butler’s Fourth of July celebration drew a large crowd with a well planned program. Speakers including Homer C. Parker and J. T. Childs entertained while a baby and a boys and girls contest attracted much local attention despite a cancelled airplane stunt by Mr. Taylor of Macon.
Captain J. F. Helms, Warden, hosted a Fourth of July barbecue for 36 inmates at Taylor County jail. The group included 12 white and 24 black prisoners, a long standing county tradition providing a dinner to the unfortunates on the holiday.
Farm notice offers a good sound car corn toy sale at a rural location. L Fountain from Butler Georgia signs the ad.
Mrs J Al Turner aged 63 died suddenly at Ellaville Georgia last week while at home after dinner. She was reared in Taylor county and lived much of her life in Scaley county near Murray’s Crossroads. Survived by seven children and husband, funeral held at Mt Vernon cemetery with Rev D Carter officiating. Pallbearers named J E Wall J M Oliver J Oliver Welton Tondee W H Oliver and Karl Terry.
A Tuesday wind hail and rain storm caused slight damage to crops roofs and shade trees in Butler. The Masonic Building tim roof was rolled back several feet. Ten acres owned by H. W. Cox may be a total loss. Measured rainfall around one degree.
A training class led by State Worker Mrs. O. M. Jerald at the Junction City Baptist church drew splendid attendance last week. She reorganized eleven rooms and the basement, formed several classes, secured teachers, and took a town census. The following Sunday more teachers were present and attendance increased.
C A Bonner of Canton Georgia attempted to rob Forsyth Citizens Bank at noon yesterday. After cashier Roland Anderson refused a check, Bonner fired several shots, fled to the sidewalk, and then shot himself fatally in the head. A crowd gathered as blood pooled on the concrete.
Cordial greetings were extended to Rev. H. C. Hughes during his pleasant visit to Butler on Tuesday. A popular local pastor, he served the Butler Baptist church for years and has spent the last three years at Oxark Alabama with Mrs Hughes and the children in good health.
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