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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1934
Page
1
Taylor County is allotted a sizable share of Western cattle as drought devastates the region. The government will purchase and loan dairy cows and yearlings to citizens of nearby states, with an option to buy later on favorable terms. The county may receive over 500 cows.
Taylor County Home Demonstration Council schedules a county wide 4 H Rally at Butler School on June 30. Features include girls and women style shows, a boys demonstration team contest, and a barbecue lunch. Committees cover pork, bread, ice and tea, and tableware. All Taylor county residents invited to attend the community event.
Mt Pisgah Baptist Church changes its preaching date to the first Sunday each month to secure the Butler Pastor Rev J E Hite conducted services on the last Sunday with Mr Pate unanimously chosen as pastor for the coming year. The third Sunday sermon by Rev H G Hobbs of Danville will be at 11 o clock. Rev Pate begins pastorate on the first Sunday in July.
church announces Sunday schedule. Lay school begins at 9 45 a m led by Green Suther. sermon at 11 a m by the pastor titled Life. Evening 7 00 p m Young Peoples and Juniors meetings led by Mrs Sarah and Miss Ber Jo Gray. Monthly prayer hour 8 00 p m. Church to meet Monday 8 00 p m. Camp meeting Sunday morning at 9 00 o clock led by J E Pate Pastor.
The Cross Roads Woman's Home Demonstration Club will host The Maid's Convention at the school in Pulling In community on Friday evening June 8. The rally begins at clock time. The public is invited. Admission ten cents.
Waynesboro Georgia reports an eight year old girl was abducted from her bed during a rain storm at 1 20 a m. The suspect, described as a short stocky youth with a hat, fled after attempting assault in a vacant garage. Authorities questioned more than a dozen suspects but the victim could not identify them. The child is said to be unharmed and recovering from the fright.
In Vicksburg Mississippi on June 4 1984 a report details Camp MP-4 near Ohio Circle by the Missouri Monument within a historic site. The piece highlights trenches Grant's Headquarters and Ewing's approach as part of a rising shrine to the old South with reflections from Courageous Cajuns and a note about Precious Doll Baby Hill.
Nan Lawson a 25 year old Black resident known in the community died Monday from a stab wound to the left side suffered May 12 during a card game near Butler city limits. A 6 inch eight cornered file used by turpentine workers was the weapon. Clinton Burke was arrested and jailed on the stabbing charge. Lawson belonged to a prominent local family.
Mrs Lula R Mize of the Home Demonstration Staff of the Agricultural Extension Service will lead a canning institute at the Taylor County courthouse on Tuesday June 12 for all interested in learning the newest and best methods of home canning. The public is cordially invited to attend Miss Leonora Anderson Home Demonstration Act.
Grieg Clyde Afay Green and A L Brown prepare for the spring season in a local pageant. The article lists participants and clan ties with brief notes on roles and affiliations.
The July 1 dedication of the new Methodist church here features Bishop Warren A. Candler as principal speaker. Former pastors will attend along with families returning for home coming. The event marks final payment of church debts exceeding $22,000 and notes will be destroyed. An elaborate program is planned with repairs and repainting underway to beautify the property before dedication day.
Funeral services were held here for Mrs Olivia Montfort Pope widow of the late W H Pope. Interment followed in the family lot after a service attended by many relatives and friends from Butler Taylor county and beyond. She died Monday night in Macon after months of illness. Surviving are three daughters Mrs Lee M Happ of Macon Mrs J R B Branch of Shanghai China and Mrs Mattibell Mitchell and son Dr Edgar M Pope of New York.
The Taylor County Forestry Association lost an observation tower west of Butler when a lightning strike during a thunderstorm caused it to burn to the ground around five in the afternoon. A heavy rain fell as onlookers gathered, and officials expect rebuilding to begin shortly.
Taylor county teachers received payments for April and May from state and federal relief funds. Superintendent W. T. Austin said the payrolls were met with relief money after county officials faced funding gaps. The funds, matched by the state, were distributed mainly to rural schools across the state.
Reliable man with car to service established Watkins customers in Taylor County. Good opportunity for an ambitious man between 25 and 45. See or write G D Halstead The Watkins Man Ellaville Ga.
Graduation season is three weeks later due to a late start and measles. A June 8 recital opens the program with Gypsy Life piano pieces, a travelogue in national costumes, and varied acts. June 12 features MacDowell Club members Clyde Afay Green and Marjorie Walker.
The Butler High senior class presents a romantic farce Eternally Yours in the school auditorium Thursday at 8 PM. The cast includes June Dodge Kathleen Anthony Roy Whitney Samuel Liggin and others with Laurette Fickling as Mrs Dodge. The play promises clever comedy and lively intrigue.
Friends of Mr W H Cochran mourn his death after a period of illness at his home near Rupert He was about 78 and a well known county citizen He is survived by Mrs C C Cooper of Butler and sons W H Jr Ernest and Luther Cochran of Taylor County and sister Mrs Lizzie Eubanks Funeral and interment are set for Bloodworth cemetery this morning.
Mrs. Rebecca Harriet Paris widow of R. C. Paris of Reynolds died after a pneumonia illness of about two weeks. A New Jersey native born March 8, 1844 she lived in Reynolds for 53 years and is survived by her sister Mrs. Mary H. Robb of Philadelphia and other relatives. Funeral services were held at Hill Crem cemetery Reynolds yesterday afternoon.
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