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Newspaper

Butler Herald

Location

Butler, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1961

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Perry Federal Plans Fort Valley Office in Georgia

Perry Federal Savings and Loan Association, based in Perry, announces plans to open an office in Fort Valley pending approval from the Federal Home Loan Bank Board. S. A. Nunn chairs the board with a Fort Valley advisory group including Robert E. Lanyon and others, aiming for a January 1962 opening while continuing to serve from Perry.

Fort Valley Perry Federal Savings and Loar Association S. A. Numn Federal Home Loar Bank Board Washington Perry Federal Robert E. Lanyon A. L. Luce, Jr Henry Association S. A. Nunn J. Meade Tolleson Marion L. Brown Malcolm Reese G. Francis Nunn A. W. Pratt Claude E. Andrew K. W. Whipple Mayo Davis Federal Home Loan Bank Board Perry

Howell Jr. Named to State Veterans Board

Hugh H. Howell Jr. of Atlanta was appointed Friday by Gov. Vandiver to fill the unexpired term of the late Judge A. L. Henson on the State Board of Veterans Service. A University of Georgia and Emory alumnus with law degrees from John Marshall, Howell teaches at John Marshall and is married to Doris Callahan of Rupert. the board oversees the veterans department and the Vets Service Director Pete Wheeler.

Hugh H. Howell Jr Atlanta State Board of Veterans Service Vandiver Howell A. L. Henson University of Ga Emory Law School John Marshall Law School Doris Callahan Rupert Veterans Service Board Veterans Department of State Pete Wheeler

Prisoner Bound Over in Razor Attack on Guard

A 56-year-old Columbus detainee Alton Dawson tied over for Superior Court on a charge of assault to murder after attacking guard W A Bell with a razor during a stockade digging project. Bell suffered a left cheek chest and back gash requiring thirty stitches. Dawson already faced a 60 day loitering sentence from a recorder's court.

Columbus Alton Dawson Recorder's Court W. A. Bell Dawson Bell

Owens Heads Circuit Bar Association In Georgia

J Walter Owens local attorney has been elected president of the Chattahoochee Circuit Bar Association. He succeeds Roy Moultrie of Hamilton. Other officers elected at the annual meeting include E Mullins Whisnant of Hamilton state senator from Harris County as vice president and Homer Suggs chief deputy of Muscogee Superior Court reelected secretary.

Colum J. Walter Owens Chattahoochee Circuit Bar Association Owens Roy Moultrie Hamilton E. Mullins Whisnant Harris County Homer Suggs Muscogee

Macon Firm Named Low Bidder for GSCW Building

Macon, Georgia contractor Chris R. Sheridan and Co. was named the apparent low bidder for the new home economics building at Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville. The bid totals 465,900 with completion in about 310 calendar days and occupancy expected by September 1962. W. P. Thompson Jr. of Macon is the architect.

Macon Chris R. Sheridan and Co Georgia State College For Women Milledgeville Atlanta University System Building Authority Sheridan W. P. Thompson Jr

Infant dies in Sunday Macon fire

A five month old named Sam Taylor Jr. died when a mattress fire in Macon, Georgia, destroyed the infant's sleep space. Parents are being held for investigation as Georgia's weekend death toll rises to five.

Macon Sam Taylor Jr Georgia

Five Georgians Die In Head-on Crash Near Crystal River

Five people from Columbus and Marietta Georgia died and six were injured in a head-on collision five miles north of Crystal River Florida. Deputy Williams and a highway patrolman described bodies and survivors scattered along the road with four children found nearby. Names identified include Margaret Yauncey Littleton, 37, and Etta Mae Yauncey, 62, of Columbus.

Crystal River Fla Columbus Marietta Herbert Williams Margaret Yauncey Littleton Etta Mae Yauncey 27Th St Columbus, Ga

Swimming lessons for beginners and intermediates offered

Mrs N K Carter Jr announces swimming lessons at Butler Pool with registration on Friday or Saturday June 9 or 10. Classes begin Monday June 12. Interested individuals may call Union 2 3066 for details.

Butler Swimming Pool Phone Union

Taylor County Welcomes Two New Methodist Ministers

Taylor County receives pastor changes as Rev Walter McClesky arrives to lead Butler Methodist Church and Rev Bill Adams begins service at Howard Charge. The July term court draws grand and traverse jurors, while Virgil Culpepper is retained. Griner and Greer move to new charges in the conference turnover.

Taylor County Walter McClesky Bill Adams Ted Griner Butler Methodist Church Cochteed Tegler Greer Howard Walden Dublin Virgil Culpepper Reynolds-Crowell Wrens Butler McClesky Emily Woodall Woodland Walter Jr Cathryn Margaret Emory University Adams South Georgia Columbus Americus W. E. Scott Abbeville Jack Bentley Amerilus Lee Street John N. Shell Ashburn W. E. Dennis Byromville Cephas Williamson Cochran Cordele T. M Jack) Key Pea Brewton Curtis Cribbs Coleman Don Jordan Davisboro W. E. Berry, Sr Dexter W. E. Allem Centenary-Evergreen Hoke Hatcher Gethsemane East Dublin Guy Partrish Girard J. LeRoy Hendrix John Wesley Memorial Fred Foster Lothair Rockledge John M. Clements Louisville Emory C. Gilbert Millen Fred McLendon Mitchell J. O. Akin Swainsboro Calvary James A Nord Uvalda G. Reid Smith Wrems Max Hill Grand and Traverse Taylor County Superior Court

Favorite Melody Group To Appear At Mt Olive Revival

The Favorite Melody Quartet of Macon will perform at Mt. Olive Free Will Baptist Church Potterville Ga July 1 at 8 PM. Three members use rolling chairs two sisters and a brother. Admission is free. July 3 revival begins with Rev D E Bias of Jacksonville Fla with services nightly at 8 PM.

Mt. Olive Macon Mt. Olive Free Will Baptist Church Potterville D. E. Bias Jacksonville Fla Frank Willis Reynolds

Bethel C M Church Home Coming Day Revival Set

Bethel Congregational Methodist church announces Home Coming Day this Sunday inaugurating a week long revival led by Rev. Wugh Pore of Greenville South Carolina. Morning services for youth at 11 a m and daily 8 p m services. Dinner follows noon service and all are welcome.

Bethel Congregational Methodist Church Wugh Pore Greenville S. C Bethel

Ordination Service Planned for Three Deacons

Antioch Baptist church will ordain three deacons next Sunday at 4 30 p m. Blanford Jarrell Cecil Kendrick and Felion Gaultney were elected by the church membership. Rev Whiddon Reynolds Baptist Church will preach the ordination sermon and Rev Walter Doggrell Butler Baptist Church will deliver the charge to the church and candidates. Assistants include other ministers and laymen from nearby churches.

Antioch Baptist Church Blanford Jarrell Cecil Kendrick Felion Gaultney Whiddon Reynolds Baptist Church Walter Doggrell Baptist Church Butler

Homecoming June 18 At Bethel Church Revival Begins

The Bethel Congregational Methodist Church hosts Home Coming Day Sunday with revival starting June 18 and running through the 23rd. Evangelist Rev. Hugh C. Pope of First Congregational Methodist Church Greenville S C will lead services.

Bethel Church Bethel Congregational Methodist Church Hugh C. Pope First Congregational Methodist Church Greenville S. C

Taylor Co Holiness Camp Meet Planned July 6 16

The Taylor County Holiness Camp Meeting runs July 6 through 16 headed by evangelists Rev. James Crispell and Rev. Morton Dorsey. Don and Jean Rollings return to assist with youth programs as daily schedule lists prayer, Bible study, preaching and youth services. Meals and lodging cost 2.00 per day with reduced rates for children under 12. contact William Neisler at Butler for details.

Taylor County James Crispell Hastings Mich Morton Dorsey Columbus Ohio Christian Fellowship Don and Jean Rollings Singer Youth Workers Wilmore World Gospel Mission Johnnie and Paige Miller American Field M. J. Wood Alma A. L. Luce Jr Ft. Valley W. H. Neisler Butler Franklin McCants W. S. Oliver Americus William Neisler

Byrd Reviews 2000 National Guards at Fort Stewart

Lt Gov Garland Byrd, a Guardsman, reviewed 2000 Georgia Army National Guardmen of the 108th Brigade at Fort Stewart marking end of the first week of a two week active duty stretch. Maj Gen George J Hearn led ceremonies with awards including the Governor's Trophy to Winder's HQ Battery 108th Artillery, Eisenhower Trophy to Battery C 1st Gun Battalion 214th Artillery Thomson, and Distinctive Service Medal to Col William A Cauthen for meritorious service as Senior Army Advisor.

Fort Stewart Garland Byrd National Guardsmanetree Georgia Ernest Vandiver Honolulu Byrd Winder 108Th Artillery William T. Esco 214Th Artillery Thomson Thomas McNeil William A. Cauthen Hearn

Savannah Youth Fatally Shot Playing Russian Roulette

Solomon Gamble, 13, was shot in the head and killed during a bedroom Russian roulette game with his brother. Richard Henry Gamble, 16, confessed to playing with a .22 revolver, stating the gun discharged on the third trigger pull. Police hold him on related charges.

Savannah Solomon Gamble Richard Henry Gamble

Also Mentioned on This Page

Perry Federice Archives General Library Howell Jr Hugh Howell, JR Gscw Building N. K. Carter, Jr South Georgia Conference Ben F. Williams Jr S. Carter Berkeley Mack Anthony Byron Claude L. Campbell Jeff Bloomfield E. Tom Stroud Cherokee Heights Donald Hughes East Macon W. L. Peed Ebenezer A. C. McLendon First Street L. M. Spivey Glenwood Street A. W. Ray Shurlington Paul Harwell Swift Creek William T. Haseldon Powersville Wesley James Langston Sandersville Ernest L. Veal Tennille W. L. Daughtery Washington County S. H. Gordon Sec. of Missions T. J. McCullough Paul Harwell Jr Erick Bullington Frank L J. Gaston Pollock Baconton Putney Earl E. Hart Brinson John Hayes Dixie Ozello-Pidcock K. E. Clayton Faceville W. W. Jackson Meigs Ochlocknee C. S. Easom Newton Fred Glover Pelham Ernest M. Phillips Sale City O. H. Rhodes Thomasville First Burns Willis Whigham Climax J. Allen Brooks W. E. McTier Valdosta Bernard L. Brown Alapaha J. D. Corbitt Chula James Hill Clyattville L. A. Lemons J. Chester Gilbert Pearson Floyd Berger Bay City Bobby Eugene Davis Salem R. V. Williams Sparks Burton Homerville J. Paul Barrett Jesup W. H. Ansley Kingsland Sam _ Rogers Lr. Nahunta H. C. Overton Odum Piney Grove Ira Dent St. Simons Oscar Bell Waresboro Carroll Tin Isley Waycross Minona Park W. H. Dupree West Green Harvey Strickland Archie B. Sealy Carl H, Neisler J. W. Suggs William Maxwell O. P. Montgomery G. G. McCrary Thomas Massey L. T. Peed C. E, Marshall Kenneth Barrow H. T. Giles Austin Guinn E, J. Stinson Mack Miller B. Kendrick Harvey Callahan Herman W. Bickley W. R. Casey Thomas Mathews Trave Masley Childres J.P. Harmon Blanford Jarrell H. B. Parks Dorothy B. Brunson D. T. Montfort, Jr James Saunders Coleman Hinton Jeff Golson J, H. Turner Clarence Barfield H. C. Bond Murray Walker Willie F. Brunson Jack Peed W. E. Jarrell Arlie Bazemore Tom Bone Harold Lovvyorn T. C. Harris Andrew C, Rober W. T. Harrell E. E. Bone H. G. Pye Ben Frank Euba1 J. C. Haywood Ralph Ingle William Bartlet William King Clem Adams Jim Hortman T. J. Hortman Dan Barnes Robert Griggs James Bazemore Joe Pyron Wm. F. Gray, Jr Hubert Kendrick Thomas Perkins Forest Brown Ennis Childree Clay Smith Woodrow Amos James Ricks Jack Woodall E. M. Ivey Thomas Montgomery Woodrow Melton Gordon Jinks E. T. Eubanks, Jr Grover Mott W. O. Whitley Wanza Hartman Clopus Montgomery J. B. Bartlett Grover Garrett Merlin Kirksey Clay Griggs J. W. Waters J Vann L. Wilson William P. Pool Re. H, Dunn Taylor Co Jas. Crispell Ft. Stewart Savannah Youth
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