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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1962
Page
1
Marvin Griffin, candidate for governor, will address a gathering at 2:00 p.m. Saturday on the courthouse square. Supporters expect a large turnout with emphasis on transportation for those unable to attend. The Griffin for Governor Club urges a warm welcome and timely discussion of campaign issues.
Butler Chapter Fu ture Business Leaders of America won a Gold Seal Award at the FBLA National Convention in Cincinnati Ohio. The chapter represented Georgia in parliamentary procedure while Katrina Cheek Ellen Guinn Barbara Mashburn Roger Ann Streetman Mitzi Towson Mrs Hugh Cheek and Mrs Edyth Guy attended. The group traveled from Atlanta to Cincinnati by chartered bus joining other Georgia FBLA members.
Mrs. Grace Whitley of Mauk, representative for an international firm, received the Golden Crown Award of Achievement. H. F. Taylor announced from the firm’s offices that the pin signifies honor in 50 states and 21 foreign countries. Mrs. Whitley, wife of Raymond Whitley, has four children and attends Mauk Baptist Church.
Several county churches have not yet submitted details for the upcoming Church Directory page. The Herald urges pastors and church officials to provide church name, pastor, worship days and hours, and other public interest activities to publish in next week’s issue, aided by underwriters covering running costs.
Marvin Griffin, candidate for Georgia governor, outlines campaign issues at a Saturday event at the local court house square at 2 00 p m. The invitation asks attendees to bring friends and participate in the discussion.
Wm Green Culverhouse 31 died at home on June 13 from heart condition. Born Jan 2 1881, he was son of G C and Frances S Culverhouse, lifelong Taylor County resident. Funeral at Howard Methodist Church June 15 with Rev Bill Adams. Interment in Howard cemetery. Survived by four sisters Mae Culverhouse Whatley Byrd Green and two brothers Rome and John, plus nieces and nephews. Edwards Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Mrs. Lula Wilson, head of Taylor County Public Welfare, will attend a three day workshop at the University of Georgia Athens June 25 to 27. Attendees include Mrs. Mildred Joiner and Mrs. Mary Anthony with sessions on administration services for exploited children aging mental health and staff training.
The Butler Vocational Canning Plant will open June 21 and operate every Tuesday and Thursday until further notice. H. B. Parks of Reynolds will again run the cannery this season. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with patrons urged to bring foods requiring long processing such as corn by 2 p.m. The plant has been repaired and rearranged to improve service.
Oglethorpe Ga The Macon County Board of Commissioners announced higher assessed values for land at one dollar per acre for all county land and fifty dollars for residences in Oglethorpe Montezuma Marshallville and Ideal after budget discussions and expected tax income changes.
Former Atlanta Constitution farm editor Jack Gilchrist spoke at Reynolds Kiwanis lunch recounting his Russian trip behind the Iron Curtain. He showed slides including a TU-104 jet, contrasted with U S models and noted dress in Poland, limited middle class, and lack of incentive under Communism. Also observed English-speaking teens and broad cultural training among visitors. attendees included Robert Swearingen Jr. and Billy Pennington.
The ASCS County Office urges farmers seeking a 1963 wheat allotment on lands with no wheat history to file formal written applications by July 2. H A Sealy, chairman, notes the 1962 deadline is extended to Monday July 2 due to July 1 falling on Sunday.
Revival begins June 30 at New Life Freewill Baptist Church near Mauk with evening services and continues through the following week. An all day singing is set for Sunday July 1 with lunch on church grounds. public invitation extended by Pastor J. B. Lumpkin.
A gospel singing event is planned for June 23 at the Buena Vista High School auditorium starting at 8 00 p m Local groups attending include the Singing Fosters of Griffin the Spiritualists Quartet Roswell the Songmasters Quartet of Atlanta and the Gospel Tones of Atlanta The Boy Scouts sponsor the occasion.
Mrs Earl Wright formerly of Butler died in a Macon hospital after a short illness. Funeral was at Vineville Baptist Church with Dr Walter L Moore officiating. Interment at Riverside Cemetery. She was born in Union City Tennessee daughter of Wm H Vaughn and Sally L. Vaughn and had lived in Macon 36 years. Survivors include her husband daughter sister and three grandchildren.
Mrs. Mary Allen mother of Mrs. Eppie Arnold died June 16 after a four year illness at Peach County Hospital Ft Valley. Funeral Monday at 3 p m Ft Valley Baptist Church with the pastor officiating. Survived by husband R A Allen five daughters Mrs Eppie Arnold Butler Mrs W H Slappey and Mrs J W Clark Ft Valley Mrs Wendell Schultz Griffin Mrs H L Wilder Indiantown Fla and one son Aubrey Allen Ft Valley.
Four day 4-H Club Council session at Rock Eagle 4 H Club Center Putnam County near Eatonton features election of new state officers and speakers from General Motors Cooperative Extension Service and Freedoms Foundation. Taylor County sends Vernon Reddish as County Agent with two boys and two girls attending.
Reynolds defeats Taylor Mill 13 to 5 in Peach Belt Amateur League action at Taylor Mill. Sandy Harris took the loss for Taylor Mill, relieved by Claude Granger in the seventh. Gene Slaton pitched all for Reynolds. Ro bert a and Barnesville game was rained out.
Schedule lists trips from 8 30 to 9 at Yanceys Store on Roberta Road 9 30 to 10 at Central Community Partains Home 10 15 to 11 at Crowell Community Peacocks Store 11 15 to 12 at Potterville McInivale Store No 2 1 45 to 2 30 Potterville School building
Postmaster General J E Day announces plans for a new federal post office in Butler to be located south of the courthouse square on the former I F Peebles site. The 3009 square foot facility will sit on 110 138 square foot site under a lease construction program with private ownership and long term lease to the government.
Mr and Mrs Martin A Chapman celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with a vacation to Jekyll Island. They wed June 18 1912 at the bride's Wellston home. Now longtime Butler residents they raised a family active in the local Baptist church where Mr Chapman serves as deacon. He later opened the Chapman Insurance Agency in Butler after years at Robins Air Force Base.
Annual July Fourth Bar-Be-Que staged at the Howard Community House with serving from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Plate price set at 1.25 dollars, Brunswick Stew 1.00 per quart, Bar-B-Que 1.50 per pound. Proceeds or further details not listed.
Funeral services for two year old Philip David Smith were held at the local Baptist Church after an accidental death Friday afternoon. Rev. Walter R. Evans officiated with Rev. Walter McCloskey assisting. Interment followed in City Cemetery. He was born December 26, 1959, and survived by his parents, a sister Edith, four brothers, and multiple grandparents and relatives.
A group of six Florida State University students visiting the eastern United States during a 15 day vacation stopped in town. Three hold doctorates in chemistry, the others pursue degrees. The group included Miss Sarla Merchant of Bombay and Dr K C Tewari of Allahabad along with Mr S Ghosh of Bengal and Dr N Viswanathan and Dr and Mrs Rajappa of Madras.
Mr J O Albritton displays the season s first cotton bloom brought to the office and notes his Turner place Red Level farm south of town. Mr Solon Callahan shows his first bloom in town from the Rupert community.
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