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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1932
Page
1
A large throng heard Governor Russell speak on the Butler lawn, praising national and state leaders. He urged tax cuts, school funding, road improvements, and reduced government spending while endorsing Democratic ideals and federal aid for relief.
Butler defeats Barnesville in a brisk local baseball contest on the community diamond. The Herald notes the result may interest Walter Hunter, manager of the Macon Peaches, who has debated Butler by population metrics and stakes.
The Zone meeting in Butler on Wednesday July 19 drew visitors from Talbotton Reynolds Howard Centerville Perry and Lumpkin. Key leaders Mrs Nunn Mrs Hodges and Mrs E W House helped run the day with Miss Elizabeth Goodwin. Speakers stressed Christ like service and the aim to recruit 1000 more women into South Georgia W M S this year.
Blundy County Agent notes reduced peas price this year with 86 000 pounds bought at about 3 70 per 100 pounds delivered at Butler, below market. Orders before August 5th may be expanded. late responses risk no delivery at this price. Peas shipped rail and water from Portland August 18th, due Mobile Alabama September 20th. inoculation costs 6 per 100 lbs.
The state highway board plans to award major contracts for grading and paving unfinished Route Three portions soon. A letter to James Lott confirms a contract for a substantial unpaved segment at the next setting, likely from the Schley Taylor county line to Butler, about 14 miles, with other stretches already being paved or completed.
Hon John I Kelley assistant attorney general of Georgia and gubernatorial candidate will speak to Taylor County at the Bern courthouse Friday night at 7 80 oclock. A large audience is expected as Kelley is a well known state figure with many friends in the county. He has long served in public roles and was born in Gwinnett.
A religious excerpt recounts the Exodus wandering from Egypt through the wilderness of Sin to Marah and Elim. It notes bitter water at Marah, the healing tree Moses used, and the Israelites’ murmuring while seeking food and leadership guidance from God.
Encouraging reports come from the bedside of Clifford Montgomery who underwent appendicitis surgery ten days ago at Emergency Hospital in Washington. Clifford, son of Dr and Mrs Montgomery, was returning home with a 4 H Club group when stricken, and his parents were summoned to his side. The family plans to travel home by train Sunday after his condition improves.
Rev. Bascom A. Pafford and Rev. Mack Anthony named principal preachers for the Dooly County Camp-meeting near Vienna, opening yesterday and running through Sunday. Rev. W. B. Scott of Ellaville will lead song services as attendees in Taylor County are urged to join sessions as possible.
The State Highway Board on Monday accepted the cement bridge over Cedar Cree on Route Three. Mr T. L. Scott, who made many friends here, returned to his Marietta home. The approximate cost of the bridge was $7,000.
Mr Wisham and ten negro convicts were injured in separate motor truck wrecks on Route Three near Butler Thursday morning. Both incidents were unavoidable and victims are improving. Wisham was en route to Butler for medical aid when met by the county truck carrying convicts. One convict was more seriously hurt.
Rev. M. E. Peavy of Talbotton Methodist and Rev. J. A. Cook lead a Wesley revival that drew large crowds and strong messages. The pastor announced the revival will continue through next Sunday night.
Taylor County must become self sustaining to lift spirits and restore prosperity. Farmers should plan operations to buy nothing produced on their own farms, using cash crop earnings to pay debts and invest. Diversification and prudent land use are urged as keys to independence, with emphasis on turning idle land into usable farming.
Two Taylor County Vocational Agricultural students will attend the Forestry Camp at Young Harris from July 25 to August 13. Sponsored by the State College of Agriculture, the camp rewards forestry effort and encourages further study. Harley Gaultney won a state scholarship and Cecil Parks earned a local scholarship funded by Mr. J. 8. Green and Mr. W. M. Brown.
The Third District Masonic Convention meets in Americus next Tuesday with morning sessions at First Methodist Church open to the public. Afternoon and evening events at Mitchell Masonic Hall include a luncheon and supper. The Master’s degree will be shown at night, with Grand Master Toe A. Moore among morning speakers. Fickling, Butter, and Burns Lodges of Reynolds are urged to send a full delegation.
Miss Melissa Ogburn advocates adopting the Australian ballot in Taylor County. The idea, supported by the grand jury in April and to be revisited in October, aims to replace open voting with a printed secret ballot system, arguing it brings needed modernization and aligns with other counties.
The Third Quarterly Conference of the Butler and Howard charge met last Saturday at Wesley church with a large congregation. Rev. L. Harrell of Columbus preached on The Perils of America emphasizing religious training as the era’s main peril. A bountiful church lawn dinner followed. Thelmon Jarrell was elected secretary. Reports show churches in good shape versus last year.
Judge L. T. Peed received July pension funds from the State pension commissioner. Disbursements included many checks for 80 dollars to Confederate pensioners on the Taylor county rolls, with payments issued Saturday morning.
Superintendent updates on annual teacher examinations scheduled for Saturday July 30 under county supervision. New fortification regulations take effect September 1992, with future state certificates handled by county offices thereafter.
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