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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1950
Page
1
The four day term closed with adjournment due to illness of a key witness in the murder case of Orin Scott over the April 17 1949 shooting of Mrs Bessie Adams. Civil business dominated the early days with five divorces and eleven major matters. several burglarys and robberies led to prison terms and probation for defendants.
At Butler Methodist Church the Sunday School reports two consecutive weeks of high turnout and aims for 150 attendees next Sunday. General superintendent T E Tante invites all to 10 a m sessions followed by worship at 11 a m and 8 pm led by Pastor C W Hancock with support from the Board of Stewards chaired by Wanza Hartman.
In Pearson Georgia Gov. Herman Talmadge and former acting Gov. M M Thompson each received the same vote total in Atkinson County yielding one of the county's two unit votes. Official returns show Talmadge with 1026 votes and Thompson with 6 plus minor tallies for Baker Jenkins and Avery.
Taylor County Georgia July Term 1950 grand jury presents its findings on prison camp county jail and courthouse conditions recommends publishing presentments in the Butler Herald with a $15 appropriation. It commends fire protection forestry board and forest rangers for forest fire prevention and resource care.
The Georgia Press Association plans its annual convention in Atlanta August 10 and 11 with more than 200 editors expected. After the session, a post-convention trip to New Orleans August 12–15 will tour Evangeline Parish led by the Louisiana Press Association.
Funeral services were held for S. E. Waller on Sunday and for M. B. Pittman Sr. yesterday. Local obituaries report both men departed after weekend incidents in the county.
Stephen Eldridge Waller died at his Charing home shortly after midnight on Friday after a three month illness due to heart ailment. Born March 5, 1894 in Taylor county, he spent his life as a farmer and businessman, survived by wife Katye Kncrease Waller and son Benny L. Waller, with a large county funeral at Mt. Nebo Primitive Baptist Church officiated by Elder M. A. Hall and interment at Blodworth cemetery.
Malcolm B Pittman Sr a longtime Taylor county resident and former railroad telegraph operator died at his Mark home after a four month illness He was 79 born March 14 1871 in Quitman county He was a devout Baptist and active Mason and leaves sons Malcolm Jr John W and daughters Mustelle Pittman Conant Brown Waller and Pruitt plus sisters in Florida and Alabama Rev J W M Stipe conducted the Mauk funeral with burial at Bloodworth cemetery Butler arranged by Waller Brown Conant Pruitt and others
The annual Taylor County Camp meeting starts with record attendance and widespread religious revival. Rev. J. M. Hames of Greer and Rev. S. F. Andrews of Macon lead sermons while Mr. and Mrs. Rollins from Louisville provide music and youth outreach. People from several counties and states attend as plans invite all to join weekend services and dining facilities on the camp ground.
Washington July 10 The defense department issued the first call for 20 000 army draftees at the earliest possible date. Maj Gen Lewis B Hershey director of selective service said 25 year olds will be called first and delivery to start in about 60 days. He added the agency could supply up to 300 000 men within 90 days if needed.
Georgia will supply about two and a half percent of the 20,000 draftees called by the Defense Department, or around 500 men. Col. James Skelton, deputy director of the state selective service, said pre-induction examinations will be arranged at Fort McPherson for roughly three times the number required when Washington issues orders.
Beulah Freewill church presents the play The Path Across the Hill Friday at 8 30 p m in the Rupert school building. Proceeds fund church repairs with admission 15 or 25 cents. Family entertainment for all. Homecoming observed at Beulah church next Sunday.
Antioch Baptist Church begins revival next Sunday at 11 30 a m continuing through Friday July 21 with two daily services at 11 30 a m and 8 p m Pastor J H Stanford invites all to attend and bring friends to hear sermons on topics such as Are We Getting Ready for War and The Day of All Days with prayers for guidance and cooperation.
Washington July 7 highlights of the draft law which President Truman put into operation Friday. Any male reaching 19 but under 26 may be ordered into uniform and kept for 21 months. National Guard and reserves can be called for 21 months. Exemptions include ministers, certain aliens, unfit persons, judges, legislators, conscientious objectors, sole surviving sons, and some war veterans. Local boards may grant or revoke deferments for dependents or essential work.
A 38-year-old Atlanta businessman died attempting to rescue his six year old son at Lake Burton near a fishing resort in Toccoa Georgia. The boy Anthony also drowned and an unidentified six year old boy in the motorboat with them summoned help after Anthony fell overboard.
After two and a half years as pastor Rev Eugene Dailey delivers a farewell at the Butler Baptist Church heartily thanking the congregation and community. He resigns to pursue a post graduate course at the Baptist Seminary in Louisville Kentucky and asks the church to support his successor Brother Hunter as he leads the church toward future growth.
Eldridge Bryant 40 of Roberta died Saturday at Montgomery Hospital after months of illness. The funeral was held Monday at Providence Primitive Baptist Church in Roberta, with Elder Cecil Darity of Macon and Rev. J. W. Hunsucker officiating. Survivors include his wife Evelyn Montgomery a daughter Elaine his mother Mrs. J. E. Bryant a sister Mrs. W. T. Fontenot of Roberta and a brother Wilson Bryant of Fort Valley.
A series of revival services at Lebanon Baptist Church will start Sunday at 11 a.m. and run daily through Friday July 21 with services at 11 a.m. and 8 30 p.m. Rev J W Adair pastor will lead all gatherings and members and friends are urged to attend and cooperate for a successful meeting.
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