Civic Interests Panacea to Ills of Human Flesh
For two months Brown Marshall has been away on a rest cure from his office in Butter. He used the time to work on a recreation center, repairing the golf course, planting flowers, building two tennis courts, and beautifying grounds. The Reynolds community supported this project, creating an attractive golf course, a concrete swimming pool, and well used courts for visitors and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown Marshall
Reynolds
Progress In Diphtheria Control Immunization Claimed
Taylor county holds two immunization clinics to protect children ages six months to eight years from diphtheria. The first clinic runs June 24 from 8 to 11 o'clock at Butler in the nurse Sara Windham’s office, the second June 25 from 8 to 11 o'clock at Reynolds school. Attendance is urged and the service is free of charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Butler
Reynolds School
Sara Windham
Jurors Excused From Service Here Next Week
Taylor County Bar Association announces no trial court on Monday June 17 due to courthouse completion delays. Judge C Frank McCaughlin may attend and reschedule the adjourned term once facilities are ready. E Steed, president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County ‘S Association
Taylor Superior
C. Frank Mc“‘auchlin
Miss Whitehead Demonstration At Club Meeting June 20
Miss Sara Whitehead of the Georgia Power Company will demonstrate home lighting at the Woman's Home Demonstration Club meeting in the Butler Club room on Thursday June 20. Some electrical appliances will be given as door prizes to attendees. Refreshments will be served. Willie Leggitt H D A
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Whitehead
Woman's Home Dem“tration Club
Butler Club
Sara Whitehead
Georgia Power Company
Willie Leggitt
Georgia Public Service orders lower long distance tolls
Atlanta June 11 The Georgia Public Service Commission ordered reduced long distance rates for Southern Bell. The measure abolishes the set station-to-station rate, shifts the low toll period earlier, and sets new tariffs effective July 1. Three rates remain: person-to-person, day station-to-station 4 30 am to 7 pm, and night station-to-station 7 pm to 4 80 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company
Georgia
State Public Service Commission
Montgomery Dies at Home in Taylor County After Illness
James Iverson Montgomery, a native of the county and longtime Crowell Methodist Church member, died June 5 near Reynolds after five years of declining health. He would have turned 70 on June 26. Survived by wife Susie Byrd Montgomery, six sons, one daughter and several grandchildren. Funeral at Crowell Church and Cemetery June 6 with Rev. J. N. Shell and G. H. Goddard directing. Pallbearers named A D Byrd W D Beeland J M Beeland G F Byrd T O Jones Hoke Byrd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Iverson Montgomery
Reynolds
Montgomery
Crowell Methodist Church
William
Sara Jane Brannon Montgomery
Susie Byrd Montgomery
Crowell Church
J. N. Shell
G. H. Goddard
Messrs
A.D. Byrd
W. D. Beeland
J. M. Beeland
G. F. Byrd
T. O. Jones
Hoke Byrd
Co operation urged in controlling contagious diseases
A Taylor county child hygiene nurse reports May visits to ninety seven homes for health and sanitation instruction. Eight hundred people were immunized against typhoid last month and June plans aim to immunize all children six months to eight years against diphtheria. The nurse requests public cooperation to locate any homes not yet reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Your County
Sara Windham
Death of 18 month old daughter of Mr and Mrs I M Byrd
Relatives and friends of Mr and Mrs I M Byrd of Macon mourn the death of their 18 month old daughter Dorline. The child was laid to rest in Midway cemetery Thursday afternoon.
State Paper Faces Action by Department
The U S post office department warned that the Georgia State Market Bulletin may lose its second class mailing rights if it does not conform to postal rules. Commissioner Tom Linder counters that the bulletin informs Georgia farmers and will continue delivery, while alleging federal political influence on agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Post Office Department
Washington
Georgia State Market Bulletin
Tom Linder
Roosevelt
C. B. Eilenberger
Lon Livingston
Linder
Georgia
AAA
Eilenberger
Market Bulletin
Rented Acres to Be Measured During July Month
Statement from G V Cunningham chair of State Allotment Board says rented acres will be measured this year. Farmers should mark rented acreage, avoid including waste land, and ensure tillable cotton land. Posts at corners will speed checks. selling crops on rented land cancels contracts. Measuring to start after July 1. possible adjustments to allotment and plowing up excess cotton advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. V. Cunningham
State Allotment Board
Daniel
Youth Drowns in Flint River Body Recovered Near Montezuma
The 19 year old CCC youth Robert Williams was swept under Wednesday and recovered Friday morning near the river crossing. He swam to assist Mrs Ed Goble who had fallen in and sank before aid could reach him. Williams, married recently to Lena Theus, was from Fort Valley and buried after funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Williams
CCC
Flint
Montezuma
Americus Undertaking Company
Fort Valley
Andersonville
Young Williams
Ft. Benning
Ed Goble
Oglethorpe
Robert Newton Williams
W. A. Aldridge
Lena Theus
Butler
Non Jury Sessions Set As Courthouse Work Delays
Judge C Frank McLaughlin extends adjourned Taylor and Talbot counties terms due to courthouse renovations. Farmers busy in season, court to resume when building is complete. jurors are not to appear until further notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Frank McLaughlin
Talbot County
Talbotton
Butler
Taylor Superior Court
McLaughlin
Board of County Commissioners
Peach County Man Ordered to Move Or Face Prison
Fort Valley judge sentenced R. B. Burden a Peach County resident to move at least 75 miles away or face a prison term after pleading guilty to liquor possession. He must relocate by June 20 to settle affairs in Fort Valley, as June Peach Superior Court term is canceled due to early peach shipping season. next term set for September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Valley
R. B. Burden
Burden
Peach Superior Court
County Loses By Death One of Oldest Pensioners
At the home of her daughter three miles southeast of Butler Mrs. Mattie Suddeth Peterman widow of Confederate soldier J B Peterman died about 1 30 yesterday afternoon. She was in her 90th year and had enjoyed good health until about six weeks ago. Survived by four sons J T C J L E and R E Peterman and three daughters Laura Emerson Mattie Ellington and I C Cox. Funeral services and interment will be at 3 o clock this afternoon at Midway cemetery conducted by Rev M T Gaultney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. O. Cox
Butler
Mattie Suddeth Peterman
J. B. Peterman
Messrs
J.T
R. E. Peterman
Laura Emerson
Mattie Ellington
I. C. Cox
Midway Cemetery
M.T. Gaultney
Spectacular Automobile Demonstration Planned in Reynolds
Colonel Ray Hensel known for death defying motor feats will perform Saturday at 8 PM in Reynolds. Sponsored by Taylor County Motor Company and Reynolds Chevrolet dealers, the show includes a stock Chevrolet leap on one and two wheels and a high speed street display. The free demonstration draws crowds from nearby towns and will be roped off by local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Hensel
Motor World
Reynolds
R. L. Swearingen
Taylor County Motor Company
Hensel
Reynolds Chevrolet
Henge
Chevrolet
Colonel Hensel
Swearingen
Thomaston
Marion U D C to Honor Hero Thaddeus Oliver
The Marion county chapter of the U D C will unveil a granite shaft in the courthouse square at Buena Vista on July 18 to honor Thaddeus Oliver a poet orator and Confederate soldier born December 26 1826 in Twiggs county. Oliver practiced law in Buena Vista and served as solicitor general before joining the Confederate army. his life is celebrated for his scholarship and eloquence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thaddeus Oliver
Buena Vista
Marion J County
Chattahoochee Valley
Old South
Oliver
Twiggs County
Middle Georgia
Marion
Buena Vista Academy
Thomas Peter Ashmore
Ark H. Blanford
Alfred Iverson
Chattahoochee
Miss Butler Beauty Pageant Aims At Legion Convention
The Butler Post of the American Legion announces a beauty pageant to select a Miss Butler who will represent the post at the state convention in Macon August 22 28 and 24 She could become Miss American Legion of Georgia and win a free trip to St Louis for the national convention The event also features a children’s pageant and local hostess Miss Grace Belmont will greet the queens in Macon The local contest at Butler High School auditorium is set for Tuesday June 18 at 8 p m with Mrs J S Green as chairwoman and out of town judges invited
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler Post
American Legion
Legion
Macon
American Legion” of
Georgia
St. Louis
Miss Bauer
Grace Belmont
Butler
Butler High School
J. 5S. Green
J. S. Green
Methodist Conference Opens for Columbus District in Cuthbert Today
Rev W E Hightower leads a Butler Circuit delegation to a two day Columbus district conference in Cuthbert with 200 delegates. Rev John M Cutter presides. lectures and sermons scheduled. licenses for local preachers to be renewed. Also job ad for route experienced man in Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Conference
Columbus
Cuthbert
W. E. Hightower
Butler
Methodist Church
John M. Cutler
J. Lytle Jones
Dawson
Norman ‘Ovem
O. F. Cook
Also Mentioned on This Page
Col
C. B. Marshall
Golf
E. Steed
Taylor County Bar Assn
J. I. Montgomery
Peach Countian
Roy Hensel
Taylor County Motor Co
Post American Legion
Cas
Wall
Dept
Tenn
J. Cc. Bulice
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!