Revival services at local Baptist church continue weekly
Revival services are in progress at the local Baptist church led by Rev. Eugene Daily with Rev. A. J. Burnell and John R. Davis assisting. The history of the church from 1875 through successive pastors and clerks is recounted, noting growing membership and a Sunday school started in 1875 with 14 officers and 34 pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Daily
A. J. Burnell
Rose Hill Baptist Church
Columbus
John R. Davis
J. F. Sikes
John S. Searcy
A. L. Montcrief
Mosley
A. J. Montcrief
A. L. Monterief
Chamblee
H. O. Hughes
H. G. Hobbs
H. M. Wolf
E. H. Dunn
H. G. Howard
Hugh Dozier
W. B. Hoats
E. B. Waters
M. T. Chapman
Ira Chambers
J. R. Wilson
A. L. Waters
E. E. Jarrell
T. L. Waters
Eli Garrett
Mercer Smith
J. L. Burch
Thomas Harris
Mary E. Walker
James Mitchell
Mary Waters
Irene Ogburn
Carrie Colbert
M. L. Stephens
W. S._ Sistrunk
L. T. Mitchell
Orrie Colbert
O. N. Colbert
Mary Hicks
Dora Rinehart
Anna Rice
Jessie Waters
Alice White
Irene J. Rucker
Gussie Ogburn
Pearl Stephens
Genie Redfern
Richmond Withrow
Eula B. Stewart
Mary Bivins
Mary S. Parks
Susie Waters
Maude Hines
Willie Aldwell
Mamie Sistrunk
Irene Waters
Susie Scandrett
Johnnie
Jimmie Rice
Tere
Yen
Els Secant
Butler Journal looks back at town life and notable locals
About Town notes from Butler describe city efforts to curb mosquitoes and malaria, peach season returns with inspector Paul Brown, postmaster Blanche Marshall, Harold Bazemore joining Porter Drug Store, and reflections on old social customs and local figures like Jim Gibson and Tack Collins.
Talbotton And LeVert College Memorial Tale
In Round the Circle column Eugene Ander on recalls the Straus family impact on Talbotton and notes LeVert College became Straus Levert Memorial Hall. The Woman's Club of Talbotton owns the hall and funds changes turning the college into a community house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Straus
Talbotton
Eugene Anderon
Macon Telegraph
Lynda Lee Bryant
LeVert College
Old College
Strausses
New York
Macon
Russell B. Conwell
Wesleyan Conservatory
Telegraph
Atlanta
Joe Steed
Talbot County
the Telegraph
Philip Steed
North Carolina
Hiring of Detective Criticized by Thomaston Citizens
A group of Upson County residents opposes hiring a county detective arguing it could endanger the State Patrol barracks in Thomaston. Spokesman C. R. Short, representing over 50 leading citizens, says the county already has more than 23 law enforcement officers and questions the need for extra hires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomaston
Upson County
C. R. Short
Jurymen Drawn for Taylor County July Term Court
Grand and traverse jurors selected at the January 5 1994 Taylor County Superior Court term to serve the July term. List includes Fred Jarrell J E Locke W J Butler Hubert Payne B M Montgomery J C Fuller T Whatley and many others. Travers jurors feature Julian H Mott Homer Cox T Kirkley and dozens more named jurors and alternates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand and Traverse
Taylor County Superior Court
Superior Court
Fred Jarrell
J. E. Locke
W. J. Butler
Hubert Payne
B. M. Montgomery
J. C. Fuller
T. Whatley
J. W. Woodall
J. C. Newsom
J. P. Harmon
John Mangham
Wi. Gray, Jr
Frank M., Riley Terrell Smith
W.G
Cheek Pontiac Company Opens Showrooms for New Models
The Cheek Pontiac Company led by general manager H G Cheek invites the public to inspect the latest Pontiac models now on display in the J T Cochran building south of the public square. The firm reports favorable early reactions from visitors and potential buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Cochran
Cheek Pontiac Company
H. G. Cheek
Butler Canning Plant Opens Weekly for Tuesday Canning
The Vocational Agriculture class announces the Butler Canning Plant will be open each Tuesday for canning. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. the plant may receive produce and, as quantities require, operate additional days. Watch the Herald for more canning dates announced. E. G. McCants, Voc. Ag. Teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vocational Agriculture Canning Plant
Herald
G. McCants
Voc. Ag
Drivers Licenses Issued Here Wednesday June 29
Taylor County Sheriff Charlie J. Wright urges all motorists to secure licenses for the coming year. Patrolmen will be in Butler Wednesday June 29 from to 5 p m to issue drivers licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Charlie J. Wright
Butler
Great Fourth of July events at Reynolds Golf Course
Reynolds Lions Club and American Legion Post announce July Fourth activities at Reynolds Golf Course in Tay lor County. Gates open at 9 a.m. and close when participants leave. Admission to grounds 25 cents per person. County firms sponsor swimming diving and beauty contests with valuable prizes. Contests start at 6 p.m. barbecue dinner and dancing to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Reynolds Lions Club
American Legion Post
Reynolds Golf Course
Chest X Ray Clinic Planned for Taylor County
Health Department schedules a chest X ray clinic on August 3 at the Taylor County Health Center in the high school building. Residents must complete a history form with Miss Oliver, county health nurse, before X rays. those with TB contacts or TB symptoms are urged to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Health Department
Taylor County Health Center
Miss Oliver
Butler
Mt. Pisgah Pastor Sets Next Sunday Text
Mt. Pisgah invites the community to Sunday services with Sunday School at 10 30 a m and preaching at 11 30 a m on Acts 18 verse and again at 8 p m. J H Stanford serves as pastor. Bring someone to hear the message and pray for the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pisgah
Carroll Peacock
J. H. Stanford
Preaching at Trinity Free Will Baptist Church Weekends
Rev. W. J. Childree extends a cordial invitation to attend preaching at Trinity Free-Will Baptist Church Saturday evening at eight and Sunday morning at eleven thirty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Free-Will Baptist Church
W. J. Childree
Taylor County Camp Meeting Opens July 7
The Taylor County Camp Meeting begins Thursday evening July 7 at the campground near Butler and runs through Sunday July 17 with services at 11 am 3 pm and 8 pm daily Evangelists include Rev. Harry Blackburn of Parkersburg WV and Rev. S F Andrews of Macon Music director Don Rollings of Louisville KY with Mrs Rollings Young People worker and Miss Jewel Roberts Miss Abbie West directing children's services Cars access via Highway 19 and Butler area transit Rooms and meals priced at 1.50 per day Trailer space free Reservations via Mrs J W Lancaster Fort Valley GA 824.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
S. F. Andrews
Macon
Don Rollings
Louisville
Rollings
Jewel Roberts
Abbie West
Butler
Thomaston
Central of Georgia
J. W. Lancaster
St. Ft. Valley
M. J. Wood
Grove Ave
Waycross
Methodist Pastor and Family Thank Church for Pantry Shower
The pastor J. W. M. Stipe and his family express heartfelt thanks to members of the local Methodist church for the pantry shower and picnic in their honor upon returning for another conference year. They credit the acts to love and Christian spirit and wish for advancement of Christ's cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
J. W. M. Stipe
Attractive New Filling Station By Mr Elzie Swain
Mr Elzie Swain completed a new Shell gasoline filling station in Butler in the residential area south of the public square on highway 19. The modern station features all new equipment and will serve local citizens and travelers with Shell Oil Company products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elzie Swain
Butler
Highway 19
Swain
Shell Gas
Shell Oil Company
Pictures Wanted For Better Home Town Contest
Mr. Jim Gibson, chairman of the Better Home Town Committee, requests all Butler residents to have pictures taken of their property before improvements. He seeks photos of both residences and business houses to be used in the contest, and thanks readers for their cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Gibson
Better Home Town Committee
Butler
Better Home Town
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ABOUT
J. D. Cooke
Paul Brown
W. F. Brunson
Blanche Marshall
Reynolds
Lunsford
Porter Drug Store
Harold Bazemore
B. H
Bonard Bazemore
Jim
the Herald
Mr. Collins
Tack
Point
Tennessee
Jacksonville
Fla
Todd
W. H. Collins
M. P. Dean
Talbotton and LeVert College
Eugene Anderson
E. T. Eubanks, Jr
Willie D.goodwin
C .C. Heath Moody Peed
A. C. Adams
T. B. Joiner
J. T. Mathews Harold Posey
David Posey
Jno,W.o’neal Jr. Dugger Cosey
W. J. James
Cliff Rhodes
G. B. Jarrell
W. R. Lawhorn
J. A. Stevens
C.g.bloodworth
M. E. Haywood
H. L. Baker Wanza- Davis
Byrd Posey
G. L. Cooper
Clifford Moore
Walter Wainwright
Dughland Chapman
Mr. Cheek
Butler Canning Plant
Lions Club and
Trinity
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