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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1935
Page
2
The White House signaled continued support for spending 19 million dollars on Georgia roads under federal supervision. Eight Georgia congressmen had appealed against the plan, but President Roosevelt intends to press ahead with the Bureau of Roads program.
Atlanta July 28 federal bureau of public roads rejected all but one bid from Georgia highway projects and accepted only three miles of paving in DeKalb County. Gov Eugene Talmadge praised eight Georgia congressmen for asking Roosevelt to delay Ball's Ferry bridge condition until federal funds are released. The eight signers were Cox Tarver Owens Brown Castellon Peterson Deen and Welch. Vinson and Ramspeck did not sign.
Dr W F Dove director of screw worm control explains in correspondence with T L Ruffin Taylor County screw worm control supervisor that each wound infested by screw worms can become a natural trap. Wounds act as bottle mouths and breathing benzol fumes from moistened cotton stoppers kill larvae. Man made fly traps miss true screw worm flies. The living trap nature provides must be closed with benzol saturated cotton.
A July barbecue at Cross Roads school was hosted by the Woman's Home Demonstration Club. The president opened with a meeting, prayer, and remarks from Rev. M. T. Gaultney. Prof. W. P. Folds and Leila Mae ils of Butler spoke on club work and school. John M. Cox sang, then attendees enjoyed hearty barbecue, Brunswick stew, pickles, salad and iced tea. It was a memorable day for the Cross Roads community.
Legion Auxiliary officers to be elected for the coming year at 5 PM at the president’s home. Nominations will be accepted for positions including Publicity Officer. Members urged to attend and participate in the selection and recording of votes.
A local writer praises a gardener’s tomato crop. The Herald notes tomatoes from the fine garden were a choice variety and large in size, highlighting the gardener’s skill and harvest quality in a concise community notice tone.
Harry L. Brown, director of the Extension Department of the State Agricultural College, told Cook county farmers at Adel’s Tobacco Festival that the Roosevelt administration’s AAA offers the only planned farming program. He cited Cook’s 997 of 1,035 votes in favor of control and noted local benefits in 1934. He urged continued farmer support to shape a workable farm plan and credited farmers for understanding legislation affecting their business.
A. J. Little, 47, a former prominent Columbus oil manager, was found shot to death in a Ft. Worth workshop bathroom. An inquest indicated despondency over finances and two self-inflicted shots from an .88 caliber pistol. Little had moved from Valdosta, Georgia, with family to Texas a week earlier to work in oil retail.
The third quarterly conference for the Butler charge will be held at Howard with the church as host. Rev. J M Butler presiding elder of the Columbus district will preach at 11 o'clock this morning followed by a conference business session this afternoon.
Fine specimen cotton from R. L. Brown claims better prospect this season than in years past. Open balls of large, fine staple sent to the office. John Anthony, a prominent young farmer, also submits an open ball from his promising cotton farm.
The officials and membership of the local Baptist church are commended for civic spirit shown in improving church property. The grounds were identified and beautified and building repairs are currently underway.
The Marion County Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will unveil a granite shaft in the courthouse square in Buena Vista on July 18 at 8:00 PM to memorialize Thaddeus Oliver author of All Quiet Along the Potomac Tonight. The event features Col. Hom A. W. Cozart of Columbus delivering the main address as locals recall Oliver’s Civil War service and Georgia roots.
Mrs. I R Kelley, wife of Rev. I R Kelly, died at her son’s home in Valdosta on July 12. A former Geneva resident, she is survived by her husband two daughters and two sons. Interment was at McRae cemetery.
Commissioners with Mr J F Helms supervising are elevating the grounds around the beautiful court house this week preparing for reseeding and early planting of choice shrubbery. Improvement of grounds adds grace and beauty to work already accomplished.
Mrs. Harry C. Brown of Miami and her chaffer were seriously injured in an automobile collision five miles south of Ashburn on July 8. She was taken to the Ashburn Hotel for treatment, then returned home to Gorman's Mill Saturday, resting comfortably under care of her sister and brother, Col. and Mrs. G Spence of Atlanta.
A federal re-employment office has been set up with Mr. B. H. Greer named registrar. The office is located at Mrs. Lula Wall's premises where the federal administrator for Taylor County will operate.
Mrs Lola Guy died at Manchester from a heart attack aged 76 after living in Manchester since 1913. She belonged to First Methodist Church and was known for Christian character. Funeral services were at the Methodist church with Rev H C Holland presiding. Pallbearers included Everett Montgomery Jim Montgomery Harmon Montgomery Harold Guy Albert Guy and M B Guy Jr. She is survived by five sisters Agnes Wall Ellaville Anna Chapman Buena Vista Sally Bough Columbus and Alice McKay Ben Hill and five children J H Montgomery J M Guy Mrs M B Guy of Manchester V H Guy Monham Texas and Thelma Kelley Miami Florida.
"Black-Eyed Susan" will be staged at the Butler school auditorium Friday evening starting at eight. Sponsored by Butler Methodist youth with Miss Gladys Aycock as coach, admission 15 cents for children 25 cents for adults, proceeds to benefit the local church. Cast includes Susan Van Cart Ouida Brewer Phil Langdon Letty Penny Feather Ophelia Hortman and others with Laurette Fickling as pianist.
A planned joint meeting of Peach and Taylor county citizens to discuss a new Flint River bridge on the John B Gordon farm near Reynolds did not occur. Fort Valley guests were invited and greeted by local organizers, but the event did not take place for unexplained reasons.
Mr. C. R. Gates of New Port Tennessee and his daughter Pauline Gates, along with two others, were principals in a truck train collision about ten years ago. Gates, badly injured with a broken cell chest and severe wounds, is improving and may be sent home this week. Other party members sustained minor injuries and the truck was demolished.
A large turnout attended the funeral for Alec I. Davis who died of pneumonia. Services were held at Butler Baptist Church with Rev. W E Hightower officiating, Edwards Bros. in charge. Pallbearers included Clifford Irby and Bryant Ingram among others. interment followed at the city cemetery. Davis, born September 18, 1887, in Taylor County, was a Butler merchant and farmer popular in the region. He is survived by his wife Rochelle Hinton Davis, two brothers, a sister, and children Ernest, Edward, Wanza, and Harold. Out-of-town mourners came from Louisville, Ovila, Jesup, Columbus, Macon, Thomaston, and other locales.
Mr. Hoke Parks 27 died after two weeks illness at a Jacksonville hospital. His remains were brought to Reynolds for burial in New Hope cemetery Sunday at 3 pm. Rev. John Woodward led the service with G H Goddard Funeral Director arranging. Survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. A I Parks and several siblings and many relatives and friends. He had lived in Waldo, Florida, where he was well regarded in business after leaving Reynolds.
Public is cordially invited to Turners Chapel church for Home-Coming Day on Sunday July 28. Event welcomes all to attend and join in the local observance.
A liberal reward is offered for information leading to the whereabouts of a male red hound with a white breast white ring partly around the neck and white feet last seen July 10 notify Ralph McCants Butler Ga come Friday night to see Black Eyed Susan
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