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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1937
Page
1
Atlanta July 9 The state welfare department announced it expects to start old age pensions and other social security payments by July 20 at the latest. Director Lamar Murdaugh ordered county welfare boards to submit local beneficiary lists to his office by July 15, with checks mailed promptly after verification.
Local archival notes list 19th century county officials for Butler and Taylor including mayor James D. Russ and sheriff J. A. Green, with clerks, tax collectors, and justices named. The period shows a vibrant Farmers Alliance presence. July 1888 reports Henry gatherings, delegates to the State Alliance, and strong local participation amid political contests and community events.
The third quarterly session of the Butler Methodist circuit met at Mauk with Rev. J. M. Butler presiding. Reports showed active church work and higher membership versus a year ago. A proposal to offer the Mauk parsonage to the South Georgia Conference as a home for superannuated preachers was considered. The next session will be held at the Howard church.
Correspondence from Washington dated July 12 reports REA authorit ies have authorized work on Georgia 66 Taylor and Georgia 66 B Taylor with funds to be allotted this year. Construction will begin on the Reynolds to Panhandle and Carsonville districts as sponsors are kept advised and the project progresses in Taylor County.
Mrs Sims Garrett recalls a 1927 to 1982 era drive from Washington to New York noting Baltimore’s cleanliness and the Holland Tunnel. The party crossed the Susquehanna and Delaware rivers by ferry, passed New Brunswick Newark and Jersey City, and toured New York via Royal Blue Line Bus seeing Grand Central and the Empire State Building.
Americus Georgia July 18 Congress man Stephen Pace hurried home to see his son Stephen Jr who has set aside his crutches after months with an injured hip from football practice The boy's examination showed the injury fully healed though he must resume walking gradually He will walk only a few minutes daily until muscles readapt Mrs Pace and two children Stephen Jr and Martha had returned to Americus for the summer segment.
Washington July 14 Senate Majority Leader Joseph T. Robinson died alone in his apartment near the Capitol at age 64. His body was found in his pajamas and pronounced dead at 8 15 a.m. by Dr. Warren Fletcher. Robinson served 84 years in public life and was chosen for the Supreme Court vacancy created by Justice Willis Van Devanter's retirement, a step seen as Roosevelt’s reward for his loyalty.
Mrs Walter Atwater and Mrs Farley Reeves hosted a bridge party at Mrs Worthy Wheeless home on North Center street. Phcady gladioli colored decorations and seven tables set the scene. Prizes included Dresden doll vases, linen handkerchiefs, aprons, and a novelty bell.
Edgar A Martin announces revival services at Union Church starting next Monday night inviting all to join in prayer for a time of refreshing from the Lord with the preacher leading the meeting.
Columbus Ga July 13 Judge Frank McLaughlin of the Chatta hoochee circuit superior courts charges Harris county grand jury that the state prison commission misjudges its duties and interferes with the penal system He warns they act as a court of review while noting public talk of stricter vagrancy law enforcement as a positive sign.
A recount in Macon first ward renominated Henry Harris as alderman from the third ward. The mayoral race remained unchanged with Charles L. Bowden as nominee, defeating G. Glenloole by 871 votes. Unofficial tallies shifted Boyce Miller to alderman from Harris, with Harris at 2600 and Miller 2490.
Local women are urged to join Farm and Home Week in Athens August 9 to 13. The trip from Butler costs about 9 dollars, with one-fourth car expenses paid by participants. Meals and room total around five dollars for the week, promising sight seeing, education, and enjoyment.
In this issue of the Herald the banks of Taylor county publish their semi annual financial statements as made to the state banking department. Depositors and stockholders will have just cause to be proud of the officers directing these institutions. Deposits have increased and are revealed as healthy. It is gratifying to know that Taylor county is on the way to greater prosperity and that local people and their banks are working together.
Everett family hosted about three hundred guests at Ce dar Crest near Macon Michigan for a Sunday barbecue. Mrs Malcolm Everett and son Edwin Everett hosted with Mrs. Nettie Ward, the former Miss Ward, in attendance. The event doubled as an annual gathering and celebration of their 25th wedding anniversary with long tables on the lawn, white cloths, green and white decor, and urns of orange gladioli inside the home.
Mr W C Peterman died after a lengthy illness, resided in Dooly County in recent years, a Baptist church member and farmer. Funeral services were held Sunday at Dooling Baptist Church with Rev J A Ivey and Rev G B Hooks officiating. He leaves a wife Mamie Ozio, seven children, six grandchildren, and several siblings including Mrs S E B Cox of Butler and A P Peterman of Thomaston.
Congressman Stephen Pace told Hawkinsville business leaders that America is at a crossroads as he arrived from Washington to discuss post office policy. He warned of perilous times and urged adaptation to new wages, unemployment figures, and crime concerns highlighted by Edgar Hoover's Justice Department estimates. He framed the South as a stage for major change and called for table discussions on anti lynching and minimum wage bills.
J T Cochran operates a top gin system and orders new machinery while crews remodel and enlarge his facilities and warehouse to handle a bumper cotton crop. Boll weevil damage is slight. farmers report excellent weather and top fertilization for record yields across cotton and corn in the county.
The Dixie Dime Store announces it will not open in Butler as planned. The Dixie Bargain House at Thomaston will continue operating at its current location and invites patrons from Butler and Taylor County to keep buying. Trade-money day is Saturday July 17.
The Herald received a Friday honor through a call from Dr. and Mrs. Bush of Barnesville. Dr. Bush is the State Drug Inspector and Mrs. Bush is the daughter of the late Mr. PB. B. Griffith and Mrs. Griffith.
From Eatonton Messenger the Butler Herald reports Edward Tante, known as Doc, now directs the large Putnam establishment. He has long supported the class of 27 reunion, marking its tenth anniversary with Mrs. Robert Rainey and L. T. Hagood backing the plans, as two doctors and other business people are hoped to join.
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