Chicago Gangland Shooting Shocks Phenix City Couple
Sheriff reports Hoyt Shepherd cafe operator and a woman companion shot while driving on Phenix City Station highway. Shepherd in serious condition with three to four wounds, companion wounded once. Details remain unclear as they were brought to Columbus for treatment. Local authorities said the incident followed a gang style ambush late Tuesday night.
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Columbus
Gene Lowe
Lee County
Ala
Hoyt Shepherd
Phenix City
Phenix
Lowe
Ralph Mathews
Russell County
Shepherd
Sheriff Lowe
Worship Services at Butler Methodist Church Announced
Sunday schedule announced for Butler Methodist Church with 10 A M church school led by youth, 11 A M morning worship by Rev J W M Stipe, and 8 P M evening service led by Caravaners. Youth group meets earlier. public invited to evening service. Church plans fund drive for a new annex and school facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler Methodist Church
J. W. M. Stipe
Herald
Let Supreme Court Settle Negro Vote Case
Gov. Thompson urged the U S Supreme Court to resolve the Negro voting issue before the 1948 primaries. He commented after learning a Federal Court ruling allowed Negroes to vote in a South Carolina test case, warning the decision could affect Georgia. Thompson spoke in Salt Lake City at the Governors Conference.
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Supreme Court
Gov. Thompson
Salt Lake City
Utah
South Carolina
Georgia
Thompson
U. S. Supreme Court
Eugene Talmadge
United States Supreme Court
Texas
Governors’ Conference
Postmasters Schedule Georgia Convention in Atlanta
The Georgia Branch National League of District Postmasters plans its yearly convention July 23-24 at the Henry Grady Hotel in Atlanta. More than 900 postmasters receive mailed programs listing speakers including Gov. M. E. Thompson and Deputy Postmaster General Roy North. The event includes a Governors Mansion visit and a banquet, with expected high attendance.
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Georgia
National League of District Postmasters
Henry Grady
Atlanta
Annie C. Hayes
Mansfield
Post Office
M. E. Thompson
Roy North
E. B. Jackson
Harry B. Mitchell
Civil Service Commission
E. A. Meeks
Washington
League
O. E. Myers
Civil Service
Pastor Proclaims Flying Saucers Signal End Times
Columbus July 14 Rev L O Peck told a Beallwood Church of God congregation that flying saucers seen nationwide mark the end of the current age. He cited Acts 2 19 and Joel to forecast a coming world war and a Battle of Armageddon involving Russians Germans Americans and the British ensuring the Lord protects Palestine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
L. O. Peck
Beallwood Church of God
Quitman County Sheriff Injured in Fatal Gun Battle
Georgeton Georgia July 14 Sheriff H F Herrington 64 said he killed Ball Smith 65 after Smith cursed him and threatened to block the arrest of his son T D Smith 17 during a gun battle with a group of Negroes who fired on the sheriff escaping after beating him and injuring a rib. The sheriff was slightly wounded when his gun was knocked from his hand and a bullet grazed his head.
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Georgeton
H. F. Herrington
Herrington
Ball Smith
T. D. Smith
Revival Services Begin at Antioch Church Sunday
Revival services at Antioch Baptist church start Sunday morning and run through Friday evening July 25. Rev. J. H. Stanford will teach at 11:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. daily. Morning topics include How to Find God and paths to God from Nature Bible Christian Christ Suffering. Evenings feature evangelistic topics such as The Prodigal Son Is There a Hell How Shall We Escape. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antioch Baptist Church
J. H. Stanford
Stanford
Prodigal Son
Jesus
Reynolds Citizens Form Committees For Ten Point Development Plan
Following a Community Day Rally Reynolds forms a Development Program with committees for Education Municipal Development Health and Sanitation Recreation Business Industry Publicity Civic Improvement Transportation and Agriculture. Each panel lists local leaders including E H Joiner R L Swearingen Florine English W Park Smith H C Bond and F M Carson among others.
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Reynolds
E. H. Joiner
A. L. James
R. H. Parks
C. E. Whatley
Bernice Hill
Ed Swearingen
J. A. Pendergrast
R. L. Swearingen
L. W. Cook
E. T. Shealy
James E. Ricks
Jack Payne
C. H. Neisler
Park Smith
Melissa Ogburn
E. W. Cook
Fa.Sams
Civic Improvement
H. C. Bond
B. W. Hinton
Howard Neisler
R. L. Bell
Walter Riley
Ed Goddard
W. E. ,Mullins
H. C. Whatley
Dixie Harrel
Billy Neisler
Hoot Russell
D. W. Payne
Thomas Byrd
Ed Swearinges
J. H. Brewer
John Man
Youth Caravan at Methodist Church Next Week
The Butler Methodist Youth Fellowship invites district youths and their guardians to a Youth Caravan at the local Methodist church July 1926. The schedule includes Church School worship, age specific classes, worship, prayer sessions, workshops on outreach and community activities, fellowship supper, forums, and recreation through the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Butler Methodist Youth Fellowship
Death of W C C Joiner Former Butler Citizen
Mr. W. C. C. Joiner aged 78 a former Butler citizen dies at his Florida home in Marianna following a brief illness. Last rites were held July 9 with services at Shipley and Collins Chapel after a death July 8. Interment in Collins church cemetery. Survived by widow two daughters and five sons and a sister. He was a prominent builder who retired four years ago.
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W. C. C. Joiner
Marianna
Fla
Shipley
Collins Chapel
Malone
Collins Church
Mr. Johnson
Chipley Baptist Church
D. C. Whitsett
First Methodist Church
Gertrude Joiner
Chipley
Etta Joiner
Mobile
Ala
M. P. Eason
T. B
D. T
C. C. Joiner
A. Myoiner
Devonport
New York
J P. Joiner
Pensacola
Tommie Thompson
Butler
Joiner
Florida
Butler Ball Club Plans Big Game For Next Sunday
The Butler Baseball Club defeated Concord Sunday. Next Sunday at 3 p.m. they host the Peerless Mill Team from Thomaston on the local diamond. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Butler Ball Club
Butler
Concord
Peerless Mill
Thomaston
Union Cemetery Cleaning Day Urgently Called
Union cemetery will be cleaned on Wednesday July 23. Relatives are urged to attend and help with the work. If unable to attend, donations can be sent to Harold Jarrell, chairman of the cemetery committee.
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Union Cemetery
Harold Jarrell
Veterans Service opens new office at local court house
Mrs. Ruth Clark becomes full time secretary for the State Department Veterans Service in the court house office formerly used by the draft board. The office hours are 8 30 a m to 4 30 p m weekdays and 12 noon Saturdays. World War II veterans should file for Terminal Leave Bonds before Sept 1 and those with service connected disabilities are urged to file claims promptly.
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C. Arthur Cheatham
State Department Veterans Service
Ruth Clark
Veterans Service Administration
Georgia Legislators Protest U S Court Ruling on White Primary
Three University of Georgia Law School students from Georgia sign a statement urging South Carolina to persist with legal challenges to the U S Court ruling nullifying the white primary. They argue for continued opposition to FEPC anti-lynch and interracial education and push for re-registration laws and segregation. The statement is signed by J Julian Bennett Barrow Garland T Byrd Taylor and J E Briscoe Jr Walton.
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Athens
Georgia
Herman Talmadge
U. S. Court
South Carolina
University of Georgia Law School
J. J. Bennett
Barrow County
Garland T. Byrd
Taylor
J. E. Briscoe Jr
Walton County
East
FEPC
South
Thompson
Lumber Harvester Service Promises Quick Log Prep
Wallace Bros Timber Service in Butler promises prompt log preparation for farmers. The firm offers ready-to-collect timber services within the next week and emphasizes efficient promptness for the harvest season.
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Wallace Bros. Timber Service
Butler, Gav
Mrs Anna Wilchar Dies Here After Long Illness
Mrs Anna E Wilchar 96 of Butler died Friday July 11 after years of illness. Born January 19 1861 in Taylor County she was married to Frank Wilbar who died 44 years ago. She held long memberships in Butler Methodist church and Eastern Star. Funeral Saturday at four with burial in Corbitt Cemetery. Survivors: two sons H L Wilchar Butler and B S Wilchar Manchester two daughters many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Anna E. Wilchar
Butler
Wilchar
Taylor County
Septimus L
Amanda Bell Brewer
Frank Wilbar
Butler Methodist Church
Eastern Star
Wilschar
W. E. Hightower
J. W. M. Stipe
Messrs
H. L. Wilchar
B. S. Wilchar
Manchester
H. W. Cox
Allen Payne
O.L. Scott
Amanda Wilbar
W. S. Nelson
Reynolds
G. M. Daniel
Atlanta
Death of Archie A Shelly in Fickling mill community
Archie Artemus Shelly age 54 died at his home after a four week illness in the Fickling mill area. He was born February 3, 1893 in Taylor county and lived his life locally as a farmer. Survived by wife Jewel Emerson and six children, funeral held at Turners Chapel with interment in Turners Chapel cemetery. arrangements by Edwards Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Artemus Shelly
Fickling Mill
Mr. Shelly
Taylor County
Jewel Emerson
Turners Chapel
W. R. Lawhorn
E. H. Dunn
Turners Chapel Cemetery
Charles, Homer
Johnnie Shelly
Roy Emerson
Clyde Jackson
Marion Suddeth
Selly
Charles Homer
J. W. Edwards II
Edwards Funeral Home
Thomaston Man Plans To Open Flight Training Course
An article notes a Thomaston man intends to offer a flight training course at the local airport. The course aims to serve veterans with GI Bill expense coverage. For details, visit Flying Service in Thomaston, Georgia or write for information.
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Thomaston Man
The
Herald
G. I. Bill
Thomaston
Worship Schedule at Crowell Church Next Sunday
Crowell Methodist church announces Sunday worship schedule. Sunday School at 10 30 a m Preaching at 11 a m and 8 30 p m Young People's service at 7 30 p m Rev W Park Smith pastor will lead all services Public invited to attend.
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Crowell Methodist Church
W. Park Smith
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Chicago
Methodist
Pastor
Postmasters Plan
Quitman County
Antioch Church
John H. Stanford
Citizens of
S. H. Bryan
B W. Hinton
B. W. Hinton Jr
J.waters
J. R. Lunsford
A. C. Boyeton
F. A. Ricks
J H. Neisler
E. W. Hodges Sr
David Montfort Sr
George Brady
Jimmie Joiner
C. S. Sawyer
Blanche Brunson
R. L. Moody
Woodrow Wilson
Marianna, Fla
Dept. Veteran Service
Taylor Co. Representative
U. S
J. Julian Bennett—Barrow
Garland T. Byrd—Taylor
J. E. Briscoe, Jr—Walton
Lumber Harvester Service
Anna Wilchar
Corbett’s Cemetery
Archie A. Shelly
Crowell Church
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