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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1936
Page
5
Tornadic winds ripped through Macon and surrounding counties causing extensive damage to peach orchards and homes. Fatalities were reported near Massey Lane as the storm tracked across the Marshallville Ft Valley corridor. Officials note widespread crop and property loss with peaches most affected.
Holliness camp meeting at Floville near Indian Springs runs August 6 for ten days. Evangelists named include Dr. H. Morrison Dr. Charles W Butler and Rev. C M Dunaway. Homer Jenkins to lead music. Two tabernacles enable simultaneous services. Lodging provided. reservations through Mrs A F Nunn and Mrs T H Clarke by July 15.
A tornado cut a six to ten mile path through Macon Peach and Houston counties damaging several farms. Houses at the Jack Wright place fell, sheds at Maseys Lane and on Strother farm were blown down, and farms of Murrh Murph Virden Cooper Clarke and Scabie Hickson faced direct impact. A veteran peach grower downplayed orchard losses saying the storm thinned fruit. Unconfirmed reports said Hickson packing house burned after being leveled by the wind.
Athens hosts the American Legion state convention June 20 matching veterans and leaders. D. Weaver Bridges C R Hammond C Ben McCullar Eddie O Connor J K Overstreet contest for commandership as Stanley Jones and Ben T Watkins arrive with department records. Brigadier General Lorenzo D Gasser to speak Thursday night. Frank E Samuel and J T McMullen also on program.
Thomas A. Furlong of Savannah won the commandership of the Georgia department of disabled veterans of the World War at the close of the regional convention in Atlanta on Saturday.
The Atlanta YWCA Camp Highland invites girls aged 9 to 18 for a summer program from June 18 to July 31. Older girls and businesswomen may attend August 1 to 17. Located 12 miles north of Avanta in the Blue Ridge foothills, the camp offers sports, discussions, hobby groups, and structured supervision with counselors, a nurse, and college student helpers.
M. E. Coyle, Chevrolet president, says 1936 sales surpass 1929 records as three months March April May exceed that year. He projects 610000 retail sales by end of July versus 540000 in 1929.
At the Americus district conference of the M. E. Church South a resolution mourned the death of Bishop W. D. Johnson of the A. M. E. church. It praised his religious leadership and expressed deep sympathy for his family and church, hoping his mantle will be carried forward. Signed by C. M. Ledbetter H. S. Brooks T. J. Sappington H. T. Freeman and C. B Chester.
In Cuthbert Georgia on June 20 reports indicate blackberries in Randolph County may cease being treated as waste. Garrett & Co Inc wine makers sent a representative to arrange purchase of all blackberries for sale in the area.
The document lists 14 exhibit classes for county, district, and state fairs. It details requirements for jars and cans for items like tomatoes, beans, peppers, peaches, pears, figs, grapes, berries, pickles, relishes, fruit juices, and preserves, including open to members criteria and specific packaging sizes. It emphasizes uniform jar sizes and club records for many classes.
The Cross Roads W H D Club met at the schoolhouse Friday June 19 at 2 30 pm. The president led Bible reading and group prayer. Minutes were read and adopted. Discussion covered building a club house and a camping house at Parks pond. the latter was tabled. Miss Leggitt gave a canning eggs in water glass demonstration and members expressed sympathy for her sister's appendicitis operation in Macom hospital.
In loving memory of Joe L. Watsom who died May 10 1936 at one year old. The family recalls his smile and places him in their hearts forever. Though others may forget the wound remains, deep memories cling around his name. A tender message to the Lord asks for shelter and peace as the family remembers him always.
In loving memory of Rev John Locke who departed this life seven months ago. His wife Mrs Annie Locke writes of grief and hope, recalling a sad day and the promise of meeting in a better land on the golden streets.
The Pine Mountain Progress credited with a national record for its fast launch after its camp was established. The editorial staff organized, and the first issue printed in less than a month, marking a swift start for the publication.
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