Hard Hit Farmers of Macon County Take on New Hope
Marshallville Georgia July 27 The Macon County farm outlook brightened by recent rains and relief efforts. Rehabilitation by farm and home supervisors county agent and welfare workers aided recovery from drought damage. Farmers plan to plant salt crops late tomato crops fall truck and town gardens. Corn is good and prospects for cotton and gins look positive. Peach season was strong with Elberta peaches sold to northern buyers and high prices. Many plan new peach orchards this fall. Hogs and pork profits spur plans for more porkers next year with a cooperative hog sale reopening in September led by County Agent Oakley.
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Marshallville
Macon County
Oakley
Taylor County Candidacy Announcement by L M Doyel
L M Doyel announces his candidacy for Representative of Taylor County subject to the Democratic election on Sept 9. He asks the voters for support and influence at the polls.
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Taylor County
L. M. Doyel
Ninety-year-old Civil War survivor celebrates birthday
Buena Vista Ga July 29 Joe Duke Marion county's only survivor of the War Between the States has observed his 90th birthday.
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Buena Vista
Joe Duke
Marion County
Four Central of Georgia trains crash kills four men
A head on collision near Ogeechee Georgia between Central of Georgia trains No. 1 and No. 6 killed four trainmen and seriously injured four others with nine more passengers hurt. Savannah engineers R F Starr Hamilton Ha Hoopes Joe Wright died in the wreck. Cause traced to a misunderstood order as trains met near Rocky Ford four miles from Ogeechee.
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Ogeechee
Dwo Central of Georgia
Syre
R. F. Starr
Hamilton H.a
Berry Joinson
Joe Wright
Savannah
Central of Georgia
Rocky Ford
Atlanta
Starr
Johnson
Hoopes
Wright
Augusta
Path
Millen
Craon
Redwine to Speak in Taylor County Tomorrow
Senator Charles D. Redwine, a Governor candidate, plans two speeches tomorrow in Ellaville at 11 a.m. and Talbotton at 8:30 p.m., with a possible stop in Butler around 2 p.m. en route. He is well regarded for his Senate leadership and impartial rulings, drawing wide support across the state.
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Taylor County
Charles D. Redwine
Ellaville
Talbotton
State Senate
Butler
Redwine
Court House
Local Talent Presents 3-Act Play At Crowell Next Tuesday
A three act comedy Aaron Slick From Punkin Crick will be staged by local talent at Crowells school house Tuesday evening Aug 4 at eight. The show is set in a farm home in Punkin Crick and centers on Slick and Sis Riggs outwitting city dudes. Admission 10 and 2.
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Crowell
Taylor and
Adjoining Counties
Aaron Slick
Punkin Crick
Crowells School House
Slick
Sis Riggs
Judge E. J. Hart Dies At Ellaville
Ellaville Ga July 29 Judge E J Hart of Ellaville died today after several months illness Survivors include son James Hart Ellaville postmaster Funeral services to be held at Ellaville Baptist church this afternoon at 3 o clock
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Ellaville
E. J. Hart
James Hart
Hart
Ellaville Baptist Church
Births in Macon and at Bone home
Mr and Mrs 8 T Borum of Macon announce a son born July 26 who will be christened William Robert Borum Mrs Borum before marriage Miss Mildred Garrett daughter of Dr and Mrs Eli Garrett of this city Walter Bone named son arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs John M Bone July 24
Nine patients admitted for tonsil operations at local clinic
Nine persons were admitted Monday at the local clinic for tonsil operations. A similar number of physicians from the county participated. Each patient is reported to be doing well. An advertisement invites buyers of a piano to call phone number 41, with price described as reasonable.
Hero Medal Sought For Tech Boy Who Took 8 From Lake
Columbus, Ga July 24 Parents of two young boys among eight rescued by Robert Levin Miami Eagle Scout and Georgia Tech student seek Carnegie Medal. Levin used a canoe to save three couples and two boys from a capsized boat on Lake Juniper on July 12, keeping others calm with jokes as he paddled to shore.
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Columbus
Robert Levin
Miami
Georgia Tech
Lake Juniper
Levin
Broadening Interest as Senator Russell Rally Set at Ft Valley
A five county Democratic rally for Senator Russell is planned at Ft Valley with Russell as principal speaker. EF Hodges of Reynolds will introduce him, and twenty Taylor county men will join peers from Crawford, Houston, Peach and Macon counties. The Russell broadcast will be at 11 a m EST via WSB followed by a free barbecue. The crowd is expected to be among the largest in the state this campaign season.
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Rd BR
Russell
Sundor
EF. P. Hodges
Reynolds
Taylor County
Crawford
Houston
Peach
Macon
WSB
Friends
Talmadge
Mr Hailey Announces Latest Radio Device On Philco Sets
Local Philco dealer N Hailey of Reynolds and Butler unveils the foreign station demonstrator a portable aerial aiding home demonstrations of the 1987 Philco models. The device lets buyers judge reception on all bands within minutes, promising more in home demonstrations across Taylor County.
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N. Hailey
Philco
Reynolds and Butler
Philcos
Halley
Reynolds
Butler
Taylor County
Revival Services Held at Mt Pisgah Church
A series of revival services took place at Mt. Pisgah church last week led by Rev. J. L. Whitley with Rev. Chas. D. Stewart of Columbus preaching. Stewart delivered deep gospel messages in a simple manner and several additions to the church were reported.
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Mt. Pisgah Church
J. L. Whitley
Chas. D. Stewart
Columbus
Mr. Stewart
Revival Meeting at Union Church DelightsLarge Crowds
Revival services are held this week at Union Methodist church with Rev Alton Davis from Leslie Methodist preaching to growing congregations daily Pastor W E Hightower notes the union effort boosts attendance The mercantile business of 1 W McKenzie moved from the east side of the square to the Bee Building on the south side to expand stock and floor space.
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Union Methodist Church
Alton Davis
Leslie Methodist Church
W. E. Hightower
W. McKenzie
Beelind Bulliding
McKenzie
Preesent
Saw Mill for Sale at 838 Second Avenue Columbus Ga
Newly rebuilt saw mill for sale cash or credit. M Barksdale 838 Second Avenue Columbus Georgia. The Brooks Peed families annual reunion was held Sunday at McCunts Mill with a large turnout, a delightful occasion.
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McCunts’ Mill
Fourth dividend announced by First Nat Bank Reynolds
Announcement details a fourth and final dividend of 11.7 percent for depositors of The First National Bank of Reynolds, which suspended operations October 17, 1982. Receivers J. K. Downs and previously N. M. Dudley note total paid to date at about 60.7 percent. Depositors may call at Viuxens State Bank with credentials or request forwarding by mail.
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Reynolds
Gupvs
To.s
J. K. Downs
Cueanay Tram Iar
Dowie
Wich
Otippoites
Viuxens State Bank
Weir Cerumata
Mr. Downs
N. M. Dudley
First National Bank
Downs
Dudley
Discontinuance of R F D Route Three Deferred to October First
Washington orders delayed the discontinuance of rural route three from the Butler post office to October 1. The plan to divide routes one two and three among Mathews and Austin has been retained temporarily while pressure builds to rescind the order. Patrons praise current arrangements and await possible permanent carrier appointment to replace the late F A Peed.
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Washington
Butler Post Office
A. E. Locke
W.M. Mathews
J. M. Austin
Locke
F. A. Peed
Mauk Constructs New School House for Taylor County
Construction of a new school building at Mauk has begun, marking the fourth rural project in Taylor County this year. The estimated cost is about $6,200 and the project continues as a WPA effort in the county’s education program.
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Mauk
Taylor County
Revival at Crowell led by Rev Harris at Crowelle church
Revival services began Sunday evening at Crowelle Methodist Church with Rev R L Harris pastor of Morven charge preaching. Services held twice daily at 11 am and 730 pm through Sunday night with singing and gospel. Also an invitation to see Smoky Mountain Hillbillies at Cross Roads schoolhouse Friday night August 7 by J N Shell pastor.
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Crowelle Methodist Church
R. L. Harris
Morven
Smoky Mountain Hillbillies
Cross Roads Schoolhouse
Howard Church Remodels Before Quarterly Conference
The Howard Church at Howard, Mexico district, completed repairs, repainting, and grounds improvements attracting strong praise at the Third Quarterly Conference. Members and neighboring denominations aided the work, leading to the largest attendance in years and a generous community reception. Rev. J. M. Outlier delivered a stirring sermon. Reports showed marked progress, nearly doubling last year’s figures, and the conference unanimously invited Wesley Church to host the fourth quarterly session.
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Howard Mexio Diet Church
Butler
Howard
J. M. Outlier
Columbus
Wesley Church
Mrs J W Hall Attends Everett Barbecue in Lorane
Butler friends of Mr and Mrs M E Everett of Macon noted a Sunday evening barbecue at their country home near Lorane to celebrate the arrival of their son Edwin Everett. The event featured 6 20 p m service on long garden tables, lawn games, and tours of the house. Mrs J W Hull of Butler, sister of Mrs Everett, plans a visit this week. Guests included Miss Jane Everett and Sterley LeBey of Savannah plus several local young women assisting in serving.
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Butler
M. E. Everett
Macon
Everett
Edwin Everett
Lorane
J. W. Hull
Hall
Myman House
Jane Everett
Sterley LeBey
Savannah
Rose Ann
Neil Chepan
Adeline Lane
Jennie Dempsey
Edith Turpin
Blanche Neel
Correction of Date for Masonic Convention
The Herald corrects the date of the Third Congressional District Masonic Convention to Tuesday, August 4, not July 28. All Masons in the area should note the new schedule and attend, with sessions opening Tuesday morning and continuing through the night in Americus.
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Americus
Butler Methodist Church Sunday services and invitation
Butler Methodist Church schedules Sunday school at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m. League service at 7 p m with preaching at 7 45 p m. Public invited to worship.
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W. E. Hightower
Legion to Meet Monday Night in Butler Court House
A regular meeting of the local American Legion Post will be held at the court house in Butler Monday evening, August 1st, at 7:30 o'clock. Important business including election of officers and other matters will be discussed, necessitating the attendance of every Legionnaire.
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American Legion
Court House
Butler
Legionaial
Mt Pisgah Church Hosts Monthly Singing
The regular afternoon singing at Mt Pisgah church occurs on the first Sunday of each month. It will meet Sunday afternoon next and the public is cordially invited to attend.
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Mt. Pisgah Church
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