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Newspaper

Butler Herald

Location

Butler, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1937

Page

9

Public Assistance Guidelines for Aged and Dependent Children

Public welfare notice details aid categories including dependent children and old age assistance. It explains eligibility focused on need, parental loss or incapacity, and requires applications through county public welfare offices. It references residency rules and directs readers to continue on page 8 for further eligibility criteria.

Lula Wall Taylor County Weire Public Welfare Ther

Reynolds Young Man To Get Degrees From Emory

Reynolds native Car Ii Tinsley will receive the Bachelor of Arts degree at Emory University’s June 7 commencement. A journalism student, he served on the Emory Wheel staff, led in student news, and held Emory Christian Association office. He played football, basketball, tennis, and earned a spring track letter. Tinsley belongs to the Bagies Club and the leadership society.

the Herald Car Ii Tinsley Reynolds Emory University Young Tinsley T. H. Tinsy Tinsley Mory Emory Wheel Stud Ent We Emory Christian Association Bagies Club Honor: Leadership Society

Sumter County School Honored in Annual Meeting

Sumter county teachers gathered for their annual meeting in Americus. Notable education leaders addressed attendees and announced new officers headlined by F Mack Turner, principal of Andersonville School, reappointed president of the association for another year. Turner, a longtime local educator, previously led several top schools in Taylor County.

Sumter County Americus Georgia F. Mack Turner Andersville School Ag Ocitaion Mer Ylor County

Lats Versus Leans Here Next Thursday

An interesting baseball game is set for Thursday afternoon on the Butler diamond as the Lats oppose the Leans. The Circle No llies Missionary Society of Butler Church sponsors admission of 20 cents. The lineup includes Pats, Newton, T. E. Tante, Bankston, G. D. Locke, J. F. s, Q. H. Brown, V. P. Folds, W. Yabry, W. M. Mathews, Robert and Chas, C. Stone, John Anthony, W. J. L. M. Doyle, Julian Edwards, st Wilson, Hulon Chapman, Jim, Tom Fountain, L. A., and H. H. Riley.

Butler Diamond Circle Nollies Missionary Society Butler Oiistchurch Pats Newton T. E. Tante I Bankston G. D. Locke Q. H. Brown V. P. Folds W. Yabry W. M.mathews Robert and Chas C. Stone Leans Eee John Anthony W. J

Fishermen urged to buy licenses this season

In season opening guidance, licenses may be purchased from Amos at Butler or E. G. Han at Reynolds, with J H Hardison serving as the game warden.

Ek Amos Butler E. G Hanst Reynolds JH. Hardison

Mrs Laura Mauk of Schley Buried

Ellaville Ga May 31 Funeral services held at Ellaville for Mrs Laura Mauk 85 prominent Schley county resident who died Sunday She was visiting a cousin site Mauk at Reidsville when she died Rev W P Cheshire and Rev L T Rogers conducted services Pallbearers listed Burial in local cemetery Survived by two sons Griff Mauk Reidsville Burt Mauk Orlando Fla a brother Donnie Wall a sister Mrs Emma Parent three grandchildren Walter Charles and Frances Mauk

Ellaville Laura Mauk Schley County Mauk Reidsville W. P. Cheshire L. T. Rogers Ellaville Methodist Church

Prof Jarrells Washington New York Tour Planned

Prof A P Jarrell superintendent of Cusseta high school and son of local residents finalized plans for his annual senior class tour. About 20 students will travel by a specially built school bus with chaperones including Mr and Mrs Jarrell and several local participants joining en route through Butler.

A. P. Jarrell Cusseta, Ga F. C. Jarrell New York City Trof

Death Makes Inroad Prominent Colored Citizens

Two large funeral services were held in Butler for Albert Searcy Jr. 30, who died in Atlanta from pneumonia after living there ten years. A second service honored Lucile Suggs Thomas, about 29, who died of a heart attack. She was the daughter of the late E C Suggs. Surviving are three sisters and four brothers.

Butler Albert Searcy, Jr Atlanta Butler Beng Lucile Suggs Thomas E. C. Suggs

Dean Theatre slate of films and roping exhibition schedule

Beginning Thursday Dean Theatre in Butler will show Sing Me a Love Song with James Melton and a comic cast. Saturday adds Chief Blackhawk in a roping and shooting act with showings at 2 15, 4, 7 and 9. Sunday and Monday feature Shirley Temple in Stoaway with showings at 2 15, 4 and 9 plus a 3 o'clock children’s matinee Monday. Tuesday brings Bill Gatin’s WSB crowd with Captain Calamity color feature at 3. Wednesday bargains offer You Can't Buy Luck with 3 o'clock matinee at 10c and night shows at 15c.

James Melton Screen Comics Dean Theatre Butler Chief Blackhawk Shirley Temle Stoaway Bill Gatin WSB Captain Calamity

State to Pave Taylor County Gap in Highway

The state plans paving to close the last unpaved stretch between Columbus and Macon. Completion will create an all paved route through Taylor County from Columbus to Savannah via Macon. Contracts cover a 12.4 mile Talbotton to Macon segment and a 6,287 mile section with bids due June 18 in Atlanta.

Taylor County Columbus Macon Coos Savannah State Highway Department Talbotton Geneva Talbot County Highway Department Atlanta State

Mr R L Fountain Dies in Florida Home

Robert Lee Fountain died Tuesday night at his Monticello Florida home after a long illness. He lived in Florida for several years, leaving a wife Mary Lizzie Garrett and four sons Luther Jack Robert and Hoke Smith Fountain. Surviving siblings include G C Smith T J Fountain E A Hollis and J Fountain. Funeral at Bloodworth cemetery near Caring this afternoon. Butler grammar school earns A No 1 accreditation for next year.

Taylor County Robert Lee Fountain Monticello Fla Fountain Tate A. J. Fountain Butler Florida City Mr. Fountain Mary Lizzie Garrett This County Messrs Luther Jack Robert Hoke Smith Fountain Ohio G. C. Smith T. J. Fountain Reynolds E. A. Hollis J. ©. Fountain Milledgeville Bloodworth Caaring

Brilliant Exercises Close Reynolds High School Term

The baccalaureate address by Dr. J. E. Sammons and diploma awards marked a standout commencement at Reynolds High School in Macon. Festivities began May 21 with a Hodges piano recital and continued through May 31 with Pageant, Senior Class Day, and Exhibit Night. Diplomas were awarded to Thomas Byrd, Nora Coolik, Marie Freeman, Sara Goodwin, Rubye Griffith, Minnie Hartman, Ola Mae Hobbs, Edwin Jones, James Wright Joiner, Betty Neisler, Henry Posey, Virginia Saunders, Louise Waters, Josephine Weaver, Loach Windham, and Virginia Young.

J. E. Sammons Vineville Baptist Church Macon Reynolds High School E. P. Hodges Reynolds Methodist Church T. H. Tinsley Supt E. H. Joiner Thomas Byrd Nora Coolik Marie Freeman Sara Goodwin Rubye Griffith Minnie Hartman Ola Mae Hobbs Edwin Jones James Wright Joiner Betty Neisler Henry Posey Virginia Saunders Louise Waters Josephine Weaver Loach Windham Virginia Young

To The Graduates From Butler and Reynolds High Schools

A 1987 commencement tribute urging Butler High and Reynolds High graduates to embrace responsibility and persevere. The message cites Roger Babson on opportunities in the south and stresses preparedness, focused training, and steadfast duty to society and self for future success.

Butler High School Reynolds Reynolds High Roger Babson Taylor County

Legion To Meet At Albany June 24 26

Albany Ga June 29 A letter to the Herald from Hon Zach Arnold vice chair of the state Democratic Executive Committee urges Taylor County voters to support constitutional amendments in the June 8 general election He says the party aims to ratify amendments endorsed by the Macon convention The American Legion plans its tenth annual Albany convention June 24 26 with Senator Walter F George as a highlight over 1500 legionnaires and auxiliary members are expected including a grande promenade de la 40 et 8 and a parade at 2 30 pm and a wreck at the city auditorium A dance and banquet outline the first day with Ed F O Connor Savannah department commander presiding

The Herald Zach Arnold State Democratic Executive Committee Taylor County Georgia Arnold Macon Albany U. S Walter F. George American Legion Annie Pared City Auditorium Elks’ Club Ed. F. O’connor Savannah R. F. Armstrong Delacy Allen Post J. W. Oglesby Quitman Scott Candler Decatur George

Zeek and Ebb Radio Comedy at Crowes School

Crowes school building hosts Zeek and Ebb radio comedy Saturday night June 5. The act promises light entertainment for local residents with a planned lively performance and audience participation.

Butler High school marks largest class graduation to date

The largest Butler High School class, 42 members, received diplomas. The commencement sermon was by Rev. B. D. Ragsdale of Mercer University Macon with an invocation by Rev. R. C. Howard and prayer by Rev. E. A. Martin. Diploma day featured valedictory by Martha Fain and a class mascot, Martha Sue Fain.

Butler High School Claude M. Haynes First Methodist Church Covington, Ga E. A. Martin Butler Methodist Church V. P. Folds Alva Bazemore Rheba Stalnaker Luther Trussell Thomas Turner Susie Wade Carolyn Wall Benny Waller Ivogene Waller Lara Welch Pershing Whittington Myrtice Wisham Ruby Wisham B. D. Ragsdale Mercer University Macon R. C. Howard Baptist Church Methodist Church J. W. Edwards Butler Reynolds Supt W. T Austin County Board of Education Hazel Parks Kathryn Amos Carolyn Bazemore Edwards

Americus College Commencement Starts June 6

Dr. Peyton Jacob of Georgia Southwestern College announces the annual commencement program to climax June 10 with 100 graduates. Dr. C. G. Landrum of Tatnall Square Presbyterian Church will preach the sermon at First Methodist on Sunday morning June 6 at 11 o'clock daylight saving time. One hundred students will receive junior college and normal diplomas.

Americus Peyton Jacob Georgia Southwestern College CG. L. Landrum Tatnall Square

Father of Former Reynolds Minister Dies at Vienna

Friends of Rev. M N Shell, former Reynolds Methodist pastor now at Lumpkin, mourn the death of his father in Vienna. It is reported the deceased’s wife will reside with the Shell family in Lumpkin.

Reynolds Vienna M N. Shell Reynolds Methodist Church Lumpkin Shell

Tonsil Clinic In Butler Weekly Starting June 16

A four week series begins June 16 at Montgomery hospital Butler offering tonsil removal. Registration via county seats with instructions. Each candidate must have a full physical by their family physician before operation. Cost is 16 dollars covering twenty four hours. Sara Windham RN County Health Nurse.

Montgomery Hospital Butler Sara Windham R. N

Taylor County Plans Book Buyback For Schools

Taylor County will purchase usable school books from patrons through June 15. The superintendent will pay 50 percent of wholesale price for two years use and 25 percent for one year. Return books at the Superintendent W. T. Austin office. a 50 cent book is valued at 26 cents for two years or 12 and a half cents for one year.

W. T. Austin

Mrs Peed Improves After Acute Appendicitis Operation

Mrs Ruth Peed wife of Mr Fred A Peed of this city underwent an operation for acute appendicitis at Cuthbent Ga hospital Friday. She is improving nicely and hopes to be returned home soon.

Ruth Peed Fred A. Peed Cuthbent

Fort Valley Orator to Speak at Butler Favor of Prohibition

Edgar A. Martin urges Ft. Valley resident Col. C. L. Shepherd to speak for prohibition at Butler next Saturday at 3 o clock. He appeals to hear the gifted man of God and to retain the prohibition law on June 8th.

Fort Valley Butler Col. C. L. Shepherd Ft. Valley

Free books return urged. buy secondhand grammar school cookbooks

W T Rustin announces that parties who failed to return free text books issued last fall should do so and that the state will list acceptable secondhand grammar school cookbooks for purchase. He cautions that buys end June 16 unless extended by the State.

W. T.rustin

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ublic Sumter Laura Mauk of Schley Prof. Jarrell New York Dean R. L. Fountain Florida Butler Grammar School Legion Taylor Co Texas Wranglers Crowell School Americus College Dr. Sanford Mrs. Peed Edgar A. Martin
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