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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1952
Page
1
Citizens honor the county and city centennial with notes on past house and senate members. The list recalls representatives and senators from 1853 through 1927, detailing names, counties, and years of service across multiple generations.
Mrs Jennie Lee Shine died Sunday at 5 15 p m following six years of heart trouble She was born April 13 1867 in Taylor County and survived by three sons Charles Shine Clarence D Shine and the late Tom Shine one sister Mrs Dora Helms seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren Funeral services were held Monday at Midway Baptist Church with Rev J H Stanford officiating and burial at the nearby cemetery Edwards Funeral Home Butler directed pallbearers named Walter Wainwright Paul Montgomery Willie Z Goodwin Hubert Mosley Harvey Booth and Willie Rob Cosey
City officials announce two miles of paving scheduled to begin within Butler city limits. Work starts soon and runs until finished, benefiting most areas including new subdivisions south of the high school. Churches Baptist Methodist and Nazarene will receive a share of the paving.
L M Deyel receives rewards from three appliance firms for untiring service after a ten day western states trip. He plans a week of fishing at St Mark Florida, a trip won with expenses paid by General Electric. He is told he will receive $200 as extra spending money from a separate laundry equipment contest.
Succession records show S M Mathews Chas Neisler and Taylor County officials serving 1931 1954. Names include Walter D Aultman Crawford County 1933 1934 Wm F Andrews Crawford County 1935 1936 James Pope Duncan Houston County 1937 1938 Dudley Taunton 1939 died before serving J T Cochran Taylor County 1939 1940 E S Harrison Crawford County 1941 1942 John Wm Bloodworth Houston County 1943 1944 Alonzo C Riley Peach County 1945 1946 L R Adams Taylor County 1947 1948 John S Harris Crawford County 1949 1950 Wm J Wilson Peach County 1951 1952 Hugh G Cheek Taylor County elected 1953 1954
Delegates numbering about 30,000 assembled in Chicago to open the Republican National Convention. The event aims to adopt a platform and nominate the party’s presidential and vice presidential candidates amid a Taft Eisenhower split. Historically, Chicago hosted 13 GOP conventions since 1860 with several nominees later becoming president. the outcome this year hinges on whether a united front can be formed after talks and rivalry between Taft and Eisenhower.
The Reynolds Golf Course hosted a large July Fourth event organized by the Reynolds Lions Club and the Woman's Improvement Club. Hon. Marvin Griffin delivered the address, with performances by local and regional acts and a barbecue luncheon. Prizes were awarded in the bathing beauty contests and many local businesses contributed donations.
Taft supporters claim their candidate can win while noting the stage is set for a major Republican convention. The uncertain outcome reflects a pivotal GOP contest and strategic positioning before the party meeting.
The Taylor County Grand Jury reports on jail and court house conditions, recommends concrete steps and better sanitation, refrigeration, water supply, restroom upgrades, and nighttime locking. They urge measures against gambling, raise juror pay, and designate officials. requests publication in the Butler Herald with $15 for printing.
The July semi annual term of Taylor Superior Court was convened Monday morning by Judge T Hicks Fort. Grand Jury members were seated after a charge and returned three felony and twenty eight misdemeanor indictments. Bernard Gordy was found guilty of unlawful shooting and sentenced to four years in the state penitentiary. The Herald reports presentments filed and court attendance by local lawyers and out of state counsel.
The Midway and Antioch Baptist churches plan a joint revival starting Sunday July 20. Morning worship at Antioch at 11 30 a m. Then moves to Central School building for 8 p m. Sunday night. revival continues daily with 11 30 a m. and 6 p m. services. Pastor J H Stanford.
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