Eighteen Years Since Mass Meeting in County
Sidewalk Gleanings recalls an 18 year old mass meeting over county government reforms and a county manager proposal. Tribute is given to local leaders, including A. James, Jack Peed, W. Turner, and Eugene C. Perkins, with notes on Taylor county cattle farming, education, and heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.sames
Jack Peed
W. . Turner
E.C. Oliver
Aylor
Martt
Jnsurer
Eugene C. Perkins
Talbot County
Louise Virginia Olson
Taylor Iity
W. J. Son
Butler
J. N. Sumner
Vester
E. C. Perkins Jr
C. C. Heath
Town
H. Perkins
Howard
Irene Perkins
Muscogee County
Mbus
Ernie Perkins
Jackson
Fla
Clem Perkins
Butler News Highlights From Town and County
Two school groups return from national sights and Florida visits with praise for trips. Local industry expands sock production with 17 knitters 3 loopers and dye finishing gear, employing about 100. A Legion Auxiliary style show enchants Butler. Sheriff crash injures suspect in a hot county chase but fugitive escapes. Augusta diplomas award Harold Jarrell and others. Auditor Chagman notes Butler's strong finances with a 26000 balance. County auditors laud Clerk Anthony and Tax Commissioner Adams for efficient, neat records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Chagman
Butler
Lovick P. Anthony
Clifford Adams
Butler Girl Receives Nursing Certificate at Emory
Miss Cathryn Culverhouse of Butler was awarded a nursing certificate at Emory University commencement exercises held last week, part of the degree recipients announced by the university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Emory University
Cathryn Culverhouse
Revival set at Reynolds Church features Porter and Smith
Dr. Frederick S. Porter will lead the summer revival at Reynolds Baptist Church starting next Sunday and continuing through June 19. He previously served fourteen years as pastor of the First Baptist Church in Columbus and has held notable Southern pastorates. Harry Smith Jr. of Mercer University will lead song and music, described as a capable choir director and youth organizer. Public invited to attend both services at 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Heats
Reynolds Baptist Church
Frederick S. Porter
First Baptist Church, Columbus
South
Harry Smith Jr
Mercer University
Reynolds Baptist Pastor Named to Mercer Education Panel
In Mercer University reorganization Rev. W. B. Heats pastor of Reynolds Baptist church was chosen among four Baptist ministers to form and energize plans for the Extension Department of Christian Education for Ministers in Georgia. Also named is Rev. W. F. Self Dr. E. M. Highsmith Rev. W. W. Williams and Rev. James Burrell. Gurney Brand of Brewton Parker Baptist College will become Superintendent of Missions for the Rehoboth Association starting Sept. 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer University
W. B. Heats
Reynolds Baptist Church
Department of Christian Education
Georgia
W. F. Self
E. M. Highsmith
W. W. Williams
James
Requests Acreage Report by County PMA Committee
The County PMA Committee urges every farm owner or operator to file a crop acreage report for 1945 to 1949. Wheat acreage deadlines by June 15 are emphasized to determine 1950 allotments and notify farmers before a referendum. The committee notes farmers are busy but stresses immediate reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PMA
Sister and Brother Win Enviable Honors at Reynolds High School
Miss Sylvia Swearingen, an 8th grade pupil, won the medal for highest average in school work during the year at Reynolds High School. Robert Swearingen Jr., a sixth grade pupil, won the prize for work in the grammar school. They are children of Mr. and Mrs. R L Swearington, prominent Reynolds citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Swearingen
Robert Swearingen
Sylvia
Robert
R. L. Swearington
Prominet Reynolds
Reynolds High School Honors for 1948 49 Term
Reynolds High School lists honors for the 1948 49 term with students earning General Excellency, Best Grammar, Best Attendance, and various medals. Notable honorees include Sylvia Swearingen, Robert Swearingen, Chas Nelson, Mary Blair, Betty Nelson, Edwards Cooper, and numerous grade level recipients across grades four through eleven. The list also shows attendance awards per grade and an all grade honor roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Swearingen
Robert Swearingen
Chas. Nelson
Woodmen of the World
Mary Blair
American Education Press
Betty Nelson
Mercer
Edwards Cooper
American Legion Auxiliary
Kenneth Hartman
Wynona Hartley
Tommy Martin
Frank Eubanks
Swilling McElmurray
Mylodine Hartley
Dannie Lane
Ben Posey
Betty Childree
Geraldine McDaniel
Lillian Byrd
Shirley Hobbs
Betty Joyce McDaniel
Joyce McDaniel
Lester Slaton
Mattie Lou Eubanks
Lawrence Hartman
Paul Bartlett
Sylvia Ann Hartman
Jean Crooke
Beathalyne Byrd
Sydney Freeman
Charles Nelson
Betty Pierce
Margaret Posey
Clifford Whatley
Leonard Whatley
Geneva Cummings
Donnie Lane
Mary Ann Trussell
Birthday honors for Rev J C Adams in Franklin
Franklin Ga June 1 Rev J C Adams uncle of bank cashier L R Adams was honored on his 68th birthday by six local churches at Franklin Methodist Church. Rev W M Twiggs assisted in planning and presented a cash gift. An embossed 68 candle cake and punch were served by church women's groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
J. C. Adams
Franklin Methodist Church
W. M. Twiggs
LaGrange
The
Methodist Church
Twiggs
Adams
Brother Adams
W. M. Lipford
Woman’s Society For Christian Service
Centralhatchee
Harmony
Hillcrest
Salem
Wesley Chapel
Reynolds Youth Attends Boys State Camp
Rudolph Parks of Reynolds travels to Bar Rest Ranch Warm Springs for a one week Boys State session. He represents Reynolds and attends as a delegate funded by the Reynolds Lions Club with support from American Legion Post No 187.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Parks
R. H. Parks
Reynolds
Boys’ State
Bar, Rest Ranch
Warm Springs
Rudolph
Reynolds Lions Club
Reynolds American Legion
Revival at Butler Baptist Church Begins June 19
The annual revival at Butler Baptist Church opens Sunday evening June 19 and runs through June 26. Rev. Judson Burrell of Rose Hill Baptist Church Columbus assists Rev. Eugene Daily. John Davis of Chattanooga son-in-law of J. F. Sikes acts as song leader. Services include preaching at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler Baptist Church
Judson Burrell
Rose Hill Baptist Church of Columbus
Eugene Daily
John Davis
Chattanooga
Tenn
J. F. Sikes
Butler
Hightower to Supply Rural Church Services Next Sunday
Rev W E Hightower to occupy pulpits at Howard and Mauk churches as the regular pastor attends annual conference. Services include Sunday school at 10:30 and 11:30 worship led by Hightower with WSCS officers to be installed in the evening. Pastor J W M Stipe urges attendance at regular worship and conference sessions in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Hightower
B. S. Parker
Howard
A. Sealy
WSCS
Brother Hightower
Butler and
Mauk
Bro. Hightower
Columbus
Mt. Pisgah Weekly Service Plans
Mt. Pisgah Church invites the public to a Sunday service with Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. and preaching at 11:30 a.m. by Rev. J. H. Stanford from Romans 8:19. An evening service begins at 7:30 p.m. with a devotional, sermon at 8. Bring a friend and pray for the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carro
J. H. Stanford
Local Merchant Receives Warning Letter From Unknown Party
A Butler merchant, L. M. Doyel, received a letter of warning last Saturday. It was mailed from Columbus and handed to F B I agents for investigation. The note warned him to stay out of the country while he could sell groceries in Butler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Dr Sams Hospital in Reynolds Set to Open June 20
Reynolds prepares for the June 20 opening of Dr F H Sams Hospital a fire proof steam heated facility near the public square west of Citizens State Bank. Architect Dennis Dennis Macon and builder Vernon Allgood Butler completed the 15 bed hospital equipped with X ray operating room lab nursery private rooms and wards. Dr Sams will be joined by Dr Edward C Whatley as resident physician a World War II veteran and Emory graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
F. H. Sams
Reynolds
Citizens State Bank
Dennis & Dennis
Macon
Vernon Allgood
Butler
Sams
Edward C. Whatley
C.E. Whatley
Emory University
North Carolina Baptist Hospital
Winston- Salem
N.C
U. S. Medical Corps
Whatley
Miss Frances Oliver Becomes Taylor County Nurse
Miss Frances Oliver of Thomas ton assumed duties as Taylor County nurse on June 1. The county had been without a nurse since 1946 after Miss Sara Windham’s death. Oliver’s office is in the Home Economics room at the local school, open Wednesdays and until noon Saturdays for immunizations and health services. other days she works countywide. She resides with Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara Windham
Miss Oliver
J. R. Wilson
Outstanding Shows At The Grand Theatre Next Week
The Grand Theatre Reynolds presents two major attractions in the coming week. Next Sunday and Monday the theatre screens The Best Years of Our Lives starring Myrna Loy Frederic March Dana Andrews Teresa Wright and Virginia Mayo, at regular low admission. On Thursday June 16 Thomaston group The Georgia Wranglers perform a one and a half hour in person show at 8 30 p m with 25 and 50 cent admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Theatre of Reynolds
Grand
Myrna Loy
Frederic March
Dana Andrews
Teresa Wrightm
Virginia Mayo
The
Georgia Wranglers
Thomaston
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J. B. Fowler
Superior
Vaylor County
F'S
Baptist Tech
England
Baptist Association In America Convention
Philadelphia
Ken C. Ustick
United States
America
ABOUT
National Capitol
Florida
R. G. Culverhouse
Butler School
Kirven & Co
Lewis Benson
Upson County
Charlie Wright
Augusta
Harold Jarrell
F. C. Jarrell
H. G. Cheek
W. A. Jarrell
Han.thelmon Jarrell
Mary Luna Cheek
F. C. Jarrell Jr
Elliston
Isolee Jarrell
F. S. Porter
Reynolds Church
Reynolds Baptist
Reynolds High School
Reynolds School
Franklin, Ga
J. T. Adams
L. R. Adams
Reynolds Young Man
Boys
J. W. M. Stipe
Mt. Pisgah
Frances Oliver
Taylor County
Grand Theatre
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