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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1949
Page
1
Sidewalk notes mark 19 years since Dr. L G Hardman and Charles H Neisler were honored in Georgia politics. Neisler, longtime Taylor County legislator and peach grower, chaired multiple committees and toured the state. The piece also honors Thomas E Watson on a national holiday and mentions Pvt. William R. Wainwright serving in Japan after Taylor County roots.
Readers note improved courthouse appearances after painting and enjoy outdoor gatherings in pleasant lawns. With school out, boys head to fishing holes and pools, while Fountain's Lake near town could become a show place for meetings and reunions. Members recall a prominent visit by Mrs. Frances Woodall Miller and praise Georgia horse show participation and blue ribbon wins.
Hon Eugene Cook warns Georgia's school system faces collapse in September without $20,000,000 in funding. He cites tax revision, economy, or federal aid as sources, urges investment in education via Christian home and government, and emphasizes education as a path to a productive life. The address underscores homes as the bedrock of civilization and connects education to national progress.
Schedule of Worship at Local Methodist Church invites all ages for Sunday School Worship and Youth Fellowship. This is the last preaching appointment before Annual Conference at St. Luke Church Columbus June 8 to June 12. The conference aims to inspire and finish the year well.
Taylor County peach growers anticipate a busy season with Capt Walter J Butler and John David Duke shipping the first carload to Eastern markets. Butler’s shed will handle crops from Campbell Jones M R Williamson J L Fountain and Edwards Bros, totaling about 50 cars. Walter Wainright expects 50 to 75 cars from his Panhandle orchards and Reynolds contracts, shipping directly to northern markets to save commissions.
Midway Baptist Church holds a Saturday 11 30 a m conference with Sunday School at 10 30 am and preaching at 11 30 am by the pastor Read I Samuel 8 19 20 verses about dependence on God and invite all to attend Bring a friend and pray for a great service Also preaching at Horeb Church Sunday at 3 30 pm Pastor J H Stanford invites community members to join in worship
James Harmon son of Mr and Mrs J Polk Harmon of this county will receive his law degree from the Atlanta Law School at commencement exercises today. The event is set for Tower Theater Atlanta at 8 30 this evening.
Funeral services were held Sunday at four o clock at the old Hayes church for Mrs. Marcella Ann Thompson 86 of this county. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Tom Joiner native of Taylor county. She died Friday night at the home of her daughter Mrs Free man Culverhouse after nine weeks illness. She was preceded in death by husband Henry Thomas Thompson. Surviving are daughter and son Eugene Thompson with several grandchildren. A member of the Thomaston Methodist Church the deceased was active in the community. The service was led by Rev. Lancaster assisted by Rev. J W M Stipe. Pallbearers were James Snoot Jim Culverhouse John Parker Carl Giles Mathew Thompson and Cecil Thompson with J W Edwards II of Edwards Funeral Home in charge.
Mrs. Jewell Bullock Warren of Atlanta died last Friday from a heart attack while visiting her daughter in Madison Wisconsin. She was a Taylor county native and member of Electa Chapter No 6 Eastern Star and Backiti Court 25 Oriental Shrine. Survivors include husband Nevin Warren Atlanta son C A Tidwell Atlanta brother Ralph Bullock and sister Mrs D P McArthur both of Miami.
The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors a fashion show by J. A. Kirven’s of Columbus on Tuesday June 7 at 8 30 in Butler High School auditorium. Admission by donation supports beautification of the Legion Home. Fifteen local models will display fashion for all ages and sizes with music, cake walks and auctions.
Thomaston Ga May 26 Two brothers killed in an accident near Barnesville Tuesday night were buried in Upson county after funeral services at Antioch church.
Rev. David Lastinger addressed Reynolds high school graduates at the Methodist church. He preached Esther 4 14 and 16 urging courage to step into duty, intercede for others, and accept responsibility when opportunity knocks.
Funeral services for Sgt. Aaron Dreizin are set for 4 p.m. Sunday at Hart's Funeral Home in Macon. Dreizin, born in Butler in 1922, enlisted in 1942, served overseas six months, and was killed over German territory on January 20, 1944 as a U. S. Air Corps sergeant awarded for bravery on five bomber missions. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Dreizin, formerly of Butler, now reside in Macon.
Revival starts at Bethel C M Church on Sunday June 12 with Bro A A Williamson from Wedo Wee Ala to preach. He is described as a splendid preacher who loves God and sinners but hates sin. The pastor O B Sheets invites all in reach to attend and asks for prayers for the old time power.
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