Wesleyan Honors Mrs. Jeanette Wallace Oliphant at 1952 yearbook dedication
The Wesleyan College Senior Class dedicated the 1952 Veteriroot to Mrs. Jeanette Wallace Oliphant, praising her as a friend and mother to the students. The piece notes Miss Mary Britt of Thomaston as Wesleyan Conservatory Freshman president and recalls figures from Butler and Taylor county, including Dr. J. Milton Richardson and local families, with graduation news from Georgia State College for Women highlighting Gloria Bazemore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan College
Macon
Butter
Jeanette Wallace Oliphant
Henry P. Wallace
Mamie Frierson Wallace
Oliphant
Wesleyan
Col
W. M. Cheney
Jim John Cheney
Macon Telegraph
Gloria Bazemore
EF. H. Bazemore
Georgia State College For Women
Milledgeville
Miss Bazemore
GSCW
Psychology Club
Wesley Foundation Council
Butler
Beginning of Conference Year at Butler Methodist Church
Sunday marks the start of a new conference year at Butler Methodist Church. The pastor leads morning worship with Exodus 14 15 as the text and the evening service asks What Must I Do To Be Saved. Carl C Hobbs oversees Sunday School at 10 a m with classes for all ages and a well staffed nursery for worshipers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler Methodist Church
Carl C. Hobbs
God
Four Prizes Offered Taylor Farmers in Cotton Contest
Taylor County farmers are invited to enter a five acre cotton contest with a first prize of 100 dollars. Second prize 50, third prize 25, and fourth prize 15. District and State prizes also available. apply by June 15. Prizes funded by local banks, warehousemen, ginners, fertilizer and insecticide dealers. Vernon Riddish, Co. Agt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Vernon Riddish, Co
Agt
Trial of Dooly County Sheriff in Federal Case Opens
The trial of Dooly County Sheriff John Byron Fokes and two co defendants begins in federal court in Americas. They face charges of violating constitutional rights and holding two Black men in peonage. Defendants include Frank Bivins Calhoun and Edward T Chancey, both 39.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Dooly County
John Byron Fokes
Jas. H. Fort
Frank Bivins Calhoun
Calhoun
Edward T. Chancey
Vacation Bible School Starts at Butler Methodist Church
Vacation Bible School begins Monday at Butler Methodist Church with daily sessions 4 to 6 pm. Programs cover worship, study, recreation, songs, construction, and refreshments for children through age 15, with separate groups directed by local teachers and themed lessons on God’s promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Butler Methodist Church
H. E. Allen
O. C. Keen Jr
God
George Hammock
Arnold Griggs
Harold Lovvorn
M. E. Burdshaw
M. G. Allman
Archie Barfield
Gordon Wallace
Mercer Smith
Fred Coward
C. W. Hancock
Booklet on Food Guide for Older Folks Ready for Distribution
A news note announces the United States Department of Agriculture has issued a booklet titled Food Guide for Older Folks. Comdr E L Forrester urges readers to request a copy via the New House Office Building Washington, confirming distribution through Members of Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third District
E. L. Forrester
Herald
United States Department of Agriculture
Congress
New House
Washington
Butler Reynolds Methodist Pastors Return in Georgia Appointments
The South Georgia Methodist Conference announced next year’s pastoral appointments led by Bishop Arthur Moore in Albany. Roy McTier becomes district superintendent of Columbus. Leland Moore moves to East Highlands Columbus. Olin C. Cooper assumes Thomasville First Church. Henry S. Brooks transfers to Epworth Savannah. Ver nad Robertson replaces Brooks at Swainsboro. Additional shifts include J. N. Shell to Macon Centennary and J. F. Wilson to Statesboro. numerous district posts across Columbus, Savannah, and Macon districts.
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Thomasville
South Georgia Methodist Conference
Albany
Arthur Moore
Roy McTier
Columbus
J. Ed Fain
Wynnton
McTier
Dublin
East Highlands
J Alton Davis
First Methodist
Jesup
C. R. McKibben
Conference Board of Education
Olin C. Cooper
Epworth Church
Savannah
Leland Moore
Thomasville First Church
Henry S. Brooks
Swainsboro
Cooper
Epworth
Vernard Robertson
Brooks
Shannon Hollo Way
Pelham
Robert Claxton
J. N. Shell
Trinity Church
Waycross
Centennary Church
Macon
David Cripps
Ft. Valley
John S. Lough
Statesboro
J. F. Wilson
Tenni
St. Mark
W. C. Bryant
St. Paul
H. T. Freeman
W. C. Carruth
Cusseta
J. O. Taylor
Cuthbert
Albert Hall
Dawson
W. B. Cheshire
Ft. Gaines
R. O. Edenfield
Geneva
T. D. Ryan
Graves Wm. L. Peed
Georgetown
C. P
Death of Mrs Harris Ends Great Suffering After Long Illness
Funeral services for Mrs Johnnie Mae Harris were held at Lebanon Baptist Church with Rev J W Adair presiding and interment in Bloodworth cemetery. Born April 3 1922 in Taylor county she was the daughter of E Farmer and William Duncan. Survived by husband Zebie Dee Harris two daughters Ldna and Linda two sons W E Harris a sister Mrs Frank Cook of Macon and pallbearers Samuel Harris Albert Harris Ambry Albritton Arthur Green George Hurt Clabourn Hurt. Edwards Funeral Home in charge.
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J. W. Adair
Johnnie Mae Harris
Lebanon Baptist Church
Bloodworth Comery
Harris
Taylor County
E. Farmer
William Duncan
Zebie Dee Harris
Ldna
Linda Harris
W. E. Harris
Frank Cook
Macon
Samuel Harris
Albert Harris
Ambry Albritton
Arthur Green
George Hurt
Clabourn Hurt
Edwards Funeral Home
Taylor Citizens Tour Purina Mills in Missouri Visit
Livestock and poultry feeders from Taylor, including Thomas and Mathews, J A Carpenter, Frank M Riley, L A Adams, Jack Peed, Marvin Peed, W C Shehee, R F Carter and E G McCants, toured the Ralston Purina Research Farm at Gray Summit, Missouri. They observed hog farrowing and fattening, dairy cattle, broiler installation, laying flocks and fur bearing animals. The group later visited Purina offices in St Louis and viewed research labs and chows manufacturing at the St Louis Purina Mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas &. Mathews
J. A. Carpenter
Frank M. Riley
L. A. Adams
Jack Peed
Marvin Peed
W. C. Shehee
R. F. Carter
E. G. McCants
Ralston Putina Research Farm
Gray Summit
Ralston Purina Co
St. Louis
Annual Revival Begins Sunday at Bethel Church
Bethel C. M. Church starts its summer revival Sunday at 8 p m led by Rev W M Black of Dearing Ga The Sunday morning worship is suspended for Rock Springs Church centennial service The revival runs through Friday June 20 with a welcoming appeal to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Church
Black
Bethel C. M
W. M. Black
Dearing Ga
Rock Springs
Mrs. Lewis Watson Jr Flies to Germany for 90 Days Visit
Mrs. Lewis Watson Jr leaves Atlanta by plane for Frankfurt to visit her husband Sergeant Lewis Watson Jr with the 315th Signal Construction Battalion in Worms Germany. They plan sightseeing and she expects to return by September 12. She is accompanied by Mrs. Joe Brown and others.
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Lewis Watson Jr
Germany
Husband
Atlanta
Frankfort
Sgt
315Th Signal Construction Battalion
Worms
Man Kills Brother Then Self After Arranging Dog’s Care
In Fort Worth Texas on a Sunday, 39 year old Boyd S. Coffin shot and killed his brother then died by suicide after making careful plans for the dog’s care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dog
Man
Ft. Worth
Texas
Boyd S. Coffin
Reynolds Baptist Revival Set To Start Monday
Reynolds Baptist church will begin revival services Monday and run through Friday next week. Dr. C. DeWitt Matthews of Macon will preach and Rev. Harold Withers of Reidsville will lead singing. Worship is twice daily at 10 am and 8 30 pm. Dr. Matthews, Vineville Baptist minister, is known to many locals.
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the Reynolds Baptist Church
C. DeWitt Matthews
Macon
Harold Withers
Reidsville
Matthews
Vineville Baptist Church
Reverend Withers Leads Revivals and Choir Activities
The Macon Telegraph notes Rev. Withers of Reidsville Baptist church, a frequent writer for Down This Road, has a Doctor of Theology from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He recently led singing at revivals in Ellaville and Fort Valley and earned a BA at Mercer this month while directing music at Calvary Baptist Church. You are invited to attend services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Baptist Convention
Macon Telegraph
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville
Withers
Reidsville Baptist Church
Ellaville
Fort Valley
Mercer
Calvary Baptist Church
Antioch Baptist Church Invites for Father’s Day Service
Antioch Baptist Church invites all to Sunday School at 10 30 a m supervised by Phillip Jarrell with classes for all ages. Sermon at 11 30 a m from Genesis 19 verse on Abraham as a godly father. Evening service at 8 o clock. Pray for pastor and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milledgeville
Butler
J. Milton Rchardson
St. Luke Episcopal Church
Atlanta
Richardson
Dr. J. Milton
Peachtree Circle
Supt. Richardson
Phillip Jarrell
Abraham
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E. W. Winslett
Panama City
Fla
A. L. Moore
Sasakwa
Okla
Taylor Farmers In Cotton
Payne Motor’ Company
Butler High School
Legion
H. H. Payne
Payne Motor Co
Milton Edmonson
W. H. Hornsby
Butler-Reynolds Methodist
Taylor
Purina Mills
DeWitt Matthews
DR. Dewitt Matthews
Antioch Baptist Church
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