Federal agents find body of Florida youth
Federal agents recovered the $10,000 ransom and found the body of James Bailey Cash Jr. near Princeton after a several day search. J Edgar Hoover identified suspect Franklin Pierce McCall 21 of Princeton who allegedly confessed to writing ransom notes. Police questioned 25 to 80 people as the manhunt extended across Cape Sable and surrounding islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P
James Bailey Cash, Jr
Princeton
J. Edgar Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Franklin Pierce McCall
McCall
Cash
Bailey Cash
James B. Cash
W. J. Butler
Pebble
Butlers Princeton
Fla
Tan
Jimmy Crash
Gemun
Bazemore Admitted To Honorary Society At Southwestern
Alva Bazemore of Americus Georgia Southwestern College is named one of three new members of the Sigma Lambda honorary society for top scholastic averages. Also honored are Hugh Carter and Marie Giles. Elamande Walker is elected editor in chief of the Zephyr library quarterly for 1988 39, succeeding Dorothy Jones. Staff includes Frances Mitchell Cynthia Allen Alva Bazemore Lora Mangham Mary Dundon Lois Sikes and Anita Cosper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva Bazemore
C. W. Bazemore
Georgia Southwestern College
Americus
Sigma Lambda Society
Hugh Carter
Marie Giles
Elamande Walker
New Zephyr Library Quarterly
Dorothy Jones
Butler
Frances Mitchell
Cynthia Allen
Lora Mangham
Mary Dundon
Lois Sikes
Anita Cosper
Georgia students win European exchange fellowships
Four University of Georgia students were awarded European exchange fellowships for next year, announced by R P Stephens. Edith Hodgson of Atlanta will study at Marburg Germany, Dorothy Jarnagin of Athens will attend Freiburg, Barbara Jenkins of Athens will study in Rome, and Hilda McCurdy of Maysville will study at a French university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
University of Georgia
R. P. Stephens
Nounced
Edith Hodgson
Atlanta
Marburg
Germany
Dorothy Jarnagin
University of Freiburg
Barbara Jenkins
Rome
Italy
Hilda McCurdy
Maysville
Reynolds High Graduation Honors General Asa Singleton
Reynolds High graduates heard Brigadier General Asa Singleton deliver a stirring address on patriotism and national service at Tuesday’s commencement. The speaker urged balanced military training, discussed capital and labor, praised rural teachers, and closed with nostalgia for Georgia’s hills. The baccalaureate sermon on Sunday by Rev H F Jelks stressed that success requires both vision and work, followed by award of the General Excellency Medal to Virginia Hodges and the year’s honor roll listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds High School
Asa Singleton
Singleton
Prof. Mangham
Georgia
Reynolds Baptist Church
H. F. Jelks
Jelks
Virginia Hodges
Hermysraes
Columbus Insurance Man Killed in Georgia Train Crash
Roy C. Sasser fifty seven? forty seven? the text states forty seven years old a leading Columbus insurance man died when his car at Combs Crossing near McDonough Ga was struck by a passenger train. The car was carried about fifty feet before the train stopped. An overhead bridge construction may have obstructed his vision. Sasser was district manager of Sun Life Assurance Co of Canada at Columbus for fifteen years and active in church and fraternal groups. He was born in Madison Mississippi and had over 25 years in business. He served as court reporter on occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonough
Roy C. Sasser
Columbus
Sasser
Combs Crossing
Sun Life Assurance Co
of Canada
Madison
Mla
Rose Hill Baptist Church
Masonic
Odd Fellows
Georgia Editors Attend Georgia Press Association Session
Georgia editors and guests travel to Swainsboro for the fifty second annual Georgia Press Association meeting. J C Seymour, the new field manager in Atlanta, outlines a development plan for newspapers while Gov Rivers and Dr Chas Herty speak. A Florida judging committee report, memorial services, and election of new officers are planned amid Swainsboro events and prison visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Benns
Butler Herald
Rs. Farley Reeves
Swainsboro
Georgia Press Association
Association
J. C. Seymour
Atlanta
Seymour
Georgia
Gov. Rivers
Lon Sullivan
Safety Education
Chas, Herty
Savannah
Ike Hay
U.S
Hay
J. R. Davis
Lake Cit Fla
Florida
Davis
Reidsville
District Press Association
Savannah Beach
Herald States Regrets Of Reduction In Size For This Week's Issue
The Herald announces a four page edition due to mechanical department issues caused by new equipment. Readers are asked to overlook the shortcoming this week and expect a return to normal size next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
the Herald
Cairo Youth Shot by Friend in Apparent Accident
Cairo Georgia June 7 W C Billy McManeus Jr 17 son of Grady County official found dead of a gunshot wound along the Ochlocknee River twelve miles south of Cairo. Sheriff says fatal shot fired by Roderick Hester in party camping incident but coroner will investigate. Hester is a 1938 Cairo graduate and son of Henry Hester bank president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
W. C
Billy) McManeus, Jr
W. C. McManeus
Grady County
Ochlocknee
Odus Alligood
Roderick Hester
P. H. Blackman
McManeus
J. R. Ingletary
Young Hester
Henry Hester
Singing Convention At Rupert School On Sunday
The monthly singing will be held at the Rupert school auditorium next Sunday afternoon June 12 at the regular hour. The prospect is for an unusually fine service and all singers and the public are invited to attend. Bring books if you have them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rupert School
Hugh Howell Visits Butler Friday Morning Campaign Stop
Popular gubernatorial candidate Hugh Howell spoke in Butler during a Friday morning visit on the way to South Georgia. He addressed local concerns including tax relief, local self government, and consolidation of boards to reduce salaries. Howell pledged to oppose new taxes and praised local workers while noting strong support in Taylor County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Howell
Georgia
WSB
Atlanta
Butler
South Georgia
Howell
Taylor County
Robert Cochran
Ed Goble
Oglethorpe
Shows for Week at Dean Theatre
Sunday to Tuesday: In Old Chicago with Alice Faye Tyrone Powers and Don Ameche. Thursday and Friday: Submarine D-1 with Pat O’Brien George Brent and Wayne Morris. Saturday: Call of the Rockies with Charles Starrett and Iris Meredith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Charles Starrett
Iris Meredith
Taylor Registration Shows 516 Fewer Voters Since 1936
Hon P A Jenkins Taylor County Tax Commissioner reports 1988 registration in Taylor County is 516 fewer than 1936. The 1938 list shows 1280 qualified voters versus 1796 in 1936, indicating a steady decline in eligible voters over the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Jenkins
Taylor County
Leonard Foy dies after long illness at 81
W L Foy known as Leonard Foy, 81, died at his adopted daughter’s home June 4 after years of illness. Burial followed June 5 at Baptist cemetery with Rev E A Martin and Rev M T Gaultney officiating. Survived by brothers R L Foy of Talbot and Clarence Foy of Thomaston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Foy
Leonard Foy
M. T. Gaultney, Jr
Mr. Foy
William Foy
Lizzie Gaultney Toy
Talbot County
Congregational Church
Foy
Baptist Cemetery
E. A. Martin
Butler Methodist Church
M. T. Gaultney
Eli Garrett
L. T. Peed
Eli Gaultney
Douglas Cooke
W. G. Hill
C. B. Benns
R. L. Foy
Clarence Foy
Thomaston
Officers Chosen By Legion Auxiliary Friday Afternoon
Butler Unit No. 124 American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. R. D. Waller’s home in Mark on Friday June 8 at 8 pm with eighteen members. Officers elected per by laws to serve until after the state convention set for June 2022. Elected: Mrs. W. M. MathewsPresident, Mrs. A. W. GuinnVice President, Mrs. J. S. GreenSecretaryTreasurer, Mrs. W. H. TrussellSergeantatArms, Mrs. B. H. PerkinsChaplain, Mrs. H. C. WalkerHistorian. A musical program followed and refreshments were served. Next meeting planned at Mrs. Hugh Perkins’ home in Howard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
American Legion Auxiliary
R. D. Waller
Mark
Auxiliary
W. M.mathews
A. W. Guinn
I Green
W. H. Trussll
B. H. Perkins
H. C. Walker
Mra
J. H. Amos
Alicenel
Kathryn Amos
Alice Guinn
Clyde Aifay Green
Carol Jane
Robert Waller
Hugh Perkins
Howard
Dr. Smith Named New Dean at Georgia Southwestern College
Americus Ga June 7 Dr T E Smith named new dean of Georgia Southwestern College by President Peyton Jacob. He succeeds Dr W O Hampton who moves to North Georgia College Dahlonega. Smith has served as registrar for four years. Roy McGehee moves from social science to assistant professor of education and director of a new laboratory school with six trained critic teachers, many funded by Rosenwald scholarships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
T. E. Smith
Georgia Southwestern College
Peyton Jacob
Smith
W. O. Hampton
North Georgia College
Dahlonega
Southwestern
Jacob W. Roy McGehee
Rosenwald Fund
Edward Lawhorn Joins Butler Drug Co
Edward Lawhorn of Rupert and a Butler High School graduate accepted a position with Butler Drug Co this week. He succeeds Eddie Pennington who resigned from the local firm several days ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Lawhorn
Rupert
Butler High School
Butler Drug Co
Lawhorn
Eddie Pennington
Births of Walter Joseph Pye and Carell Harris
Mr and Mrs Gardner Pye announce the birth of a nine pound son named Walter Joseph born Sunday June 5. Mr and Mrs Paul Harris, formerly of this city and now in Louisville Kentucky, announce the birth of a little daughter named Carell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner Pye
Walter Joseph
Paul Harris
This City
Louisville, Ky
Carell
Diplomas Awarded to 36 Butler High Seniors Monday Night
The Butler high school closing exercises honored 36 graduates with diplomas. Hon. Milton L. Fleetwood praised Georgia’s resources and possibilities. Eleanor Booth topped averages, Lucy Belle Booth was salutatorian, Margery Walker earned a music certificate, and special honors were given to outstanding seniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton L. Fleetwood
Cartersville Tribune-News
The
Georgia Press Association
Butler High School
Meetwood
Georgia
W. P. Folds
Eleanor Booth
Lucy Belle Booth
Margery Walker
J. W. Edwards
R. L. Sutton
Jer
Mirs
Opperman
Mercer University
Georgia Southwestern College
G. EB. Rosser
Wesleyan College
Brother of Butler Citizen Will Head Marine Hospital
Dr. Ralph E. Porter, brother of Dr. H. J. Porter, is assigned as head of the U.S. Marine Hospital at Savannah and will take charge around June 20. He was born in Scottsboro, Alabama, and is a University of Alabama graduate. He has served in the Public Health Service and at Ft. Stanton, New Mexico. Dr. Joseph S. Bolton will move to Washington. Dr. Porter expresses pleasure at the Savannah assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph E. Porter
H. J. Porter
U. S. Marine Hospital
Savannah
Porter
Joseph S. Bolton
Marine Hospital
St. Stanton
New Mexico
Bolton
Washington
Savannah Hospital
Scottsboro
Ala
University of Alabama
United States Public Health Service
Europe
Ft. Stanton
American Legion Post Elect New Officers At Regular Meeting
The Butler Post American Legion No. 124 re-elected J. 5. Green as commander for the coming year at their regular meeting Monday night June 6. Other officers elected include Hamp Riley as vice commander W. H. Trussell as finance officer H. H. Gee as service officer W. M. Mathews as adjutant E. B. Wilson as chairman of the committee H. C. Walker as athletics chairman W. P. Folds as Americanism chairman E. A. Martin as community service chairman C. C. Keen as publicity chairman and A. E. Guinn Jr as alternate to convention with H. H. Gee and Hamp Riley also as alternates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler Post American Legion No. 124
J. 5. Green
Hamp Riley
W. H. Trussell
H. H. Gee
W. M. Mathews
E. B. Wilson
H. C. Walker
W. P. Folds
E. A. Martin
C. C. Keen
A. E. Guinn, Jr. Amos
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Cozens
Noarest
Jimmy
Hoover
Cape Sable
Here
Justice Department
Miami
M. F. Broxton
James
FBI
Bazemore
Press Association
Dean Theatre
Taylor
Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Post
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