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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1947
Page
1
A severe hail storm sweeping the Panhandle between Reynolds and Flint River yesterday caused heavy crop losses, including cotton, peaches, watermelons, and garden produce, with damages estimated around fifty thousand dollars. Farmers shift to late maturing crops and expand pasturage for hogs and cattle while timber suffered only minor harm.
Widow of John H. Adams and former Taylor County citizen, Mrs. Nettie Adams died at her Thomaston home on Sunday June 22 from a heart attack. Born in Talbot County in 1874 to Charles and Margarete Willis Smith, she lived with her son after her husband’s death. Funeral at Shiloh Church with Elders Walker Hall and McCorkle officiating. burial in Shiloh Cemetery. Survived by two daughters and three sons including Luke Adams Butler Sam Walker Jr Waycross Grady Adams Macon Bentley Adams Thomaston Guy Adams Eau Gallie Fla.
A nine year old Columbus visitor Lonnie Virginia Pritchett lost her left arm near Adel when she stepped into a car door in a highway mishap. The driver Henrietta Ann Tarver of Albany was reported as the other party.
The House approved a bill to allow veterans to cash terminal leave pay bonds after September 1. The vote was 386 to 0 and leaders hoped for quick Senate approval and White House sending by Saturday. About $1.8 billion in bonds are outstanding, rising toward $2.5 billion.
Americus reports WDEC, a new station owned by Americus Broadcasting Company Incorporated, formed in March 1946 by three local businessmen. James R. Blair H. Phil Jones and James W. Lott serve as officers and stockholders. The FCC permit, filed in March 1946, set WDEC to operate on 1230 kilocycles after WRBL vacates the frequency, with WRBL moving to 1420 kilocycles and increasing power to 5,000 watts. Delays in equipment delayed opening until last week.
Manchester Georgia invites a distinguished list of speakers and visitors for an Aug 16 birthday party marking the 1909 founding. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce the event promises a historical pageant parade public speaking and other activities attracting visitors to the gateway to Roosevelt State Park and nearby attractions.
Miss Ina Pearl Adams died at her Thomaston home on Sunday night June 29 after a long illness. Funeral services were held June 30 at Pasley Funeral Chapel with Rev. Richard Simpson and Rev. James Windham officiating. burial followed in Glenwood cemetery. She co owned Band Box with sister Nanely Adams and retired from business four years ago due to ill health. Survivors include three sisters in Macon and Thomaston and brothers listed in Thomaston Butler and Howard.
Mr John T Davis died at the local hospital Monday morning at 8 oclock from pneumonia after a brief illness. Born October 10 1870 in Taylor County he was blind from birth yet known as a leading Bible scholar and faithful Sunday School attendee. He lived with his sister Mrs Alice Riley in Butler for 17 years and was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. Funeral was at Antioch with Rev J H Stanford and Rev W B Heats officiating. burial in Prattsburg Cemetery. Surviving are three sisters Mrs Alice Riley Mrs Ruth Jarrell of Butler and Mrs Clyde Boggs of Prattsburg and three brothers A W Davis Albert Davis of Columbus and C E Davis of Butler.
Francis M Garner age 89 longtime Upson County public official and former sheriff died at his Thomaston residence on July 3 Funeral services were held at the Methodist church with Rev Arthur Gilmore and Rev J M Windham and interment followed at Glenwood cemetery Pallbearers were members of his Masonic lodge He was born in Mississippi and came to Thomaston over 50 years ago Survived by daughters Addie Dallas and Odessa Garner and son Dr J E Garner
Oak Grove Baptist church begins revival services next Sunday July 13 with Rev W L Wade of Thomaston preaching. The Welch quartet of Thomaston provides music. Sunday School at 10 am with preaching at 11 am and 8 pm. Pray for these services, committee reports.
War veterans are urged to attend the Veterans' Farm Program meeting at the local court house Friday night at 8 30. E H Dunn superintendent of schools notes to tell friends and companions to be on time.
Reynolds High School will open for its summer session next Monday July 14. Only pupils recommended for summer work will be admitted. E. H. Joiner Superintendent.
Kenneth Douglas Marshall 31 died Monday when struck by lightning at his father in law Gordon Harris home in Garden Valley He was born July 15 1915 a World War II veteran and former First Lieutenant in the Amphibian Division Funeral held at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Garden Valley with Rev Carl Ayers officiating Pallbearers were G B Goldman Cleveland Harp Lawrence Simmons J E Hancock John Simmons and P L Bray He survived by his wife Mildred Ruth Harris and a six month old baby plus five brothers and two sisters Goddard Funeral Home of Reynolds in charge
Funeral services conducted at Mt Paron Primitive Baptist church Kingsboro Ga for 68 year old Robert Jesse Pate Sr Harris county merchant and former Butler Candy Co operator. He died June 28 after a short illness. Interment in family plot. Survived by wife Myrtice Phillips Pate two daughters Mrs C W Pittman Pensacola and Miss Myranell Pate Kingsboro a son R J Pate Jr Kingsboro two sisters Mrs B S Robinson Omega and Mrs W F Parker Geneva two brothers J D Pate Moultrie and C T Pate Omega and two grandchildren Cecilia and Kathleen Pittman Pensacola.
Mt Pisgah church announces Sunday school at 10 30 for all ages and preaching at 11 30 by the pastor J H Stanford. Read Luke 19 8 19 verses with the topic Curists Method of Saving a Soul. A second sermon at 8 p m. Public invited. Pray for the pastor and ministry.
Taylor Superior Court adjourned after a two day session. Grand Jury foreman H S Gates and Clerk C F Austin recommended extensive repairs to the jail and courthouse facilities. They urged reestablishing Tax Collector and Tax Receiver offices on a commission basis and publishing the Presentments in The Butler Herald. Criminal cases included burglary, robbery, and assault with intent to murder with sentences from ten to twenty years.
Taylor Mill beat Butler 10 to 3 in game one as Whatley scattered eight hits. Taylor Mill then defeated Payne Mill 6 to 2 behind Radcliffe’s eight strikeouts and two for four batting by Rogers. Payne Mill showed sportsmanship and a return date is hoped.
A cleaning session is set for Wednesday July 16 at Howard Cemetery. All interested persons are asked to come and assist in the work.
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