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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1955
Page
2
Observations on outdoor living spaces and growing parking needs frame a snapshot of Butler in 1935. Vacation Bible School sessions unfold at the Church of the Nazarene while local churches sponsor studies and play sessions.
The Finance Committee of the State Board of Education aims for a minimum raise of 200 to 300 dollars per year for teachers as part of the 1955 1956 education budget. Gov. Marvin Griffin announced 12,280,000 dollars in new taxes for public schools and a plan to use the funds for teacher hires and salary raises under the Minimum Foundation Program.
Georgia Postmasters re elected Albany postmaster Hon. Dan Gibson as president of the state group. J. M. Stubbs was named first vice president, Estelle Jacques re elected secretary treasurer, and several others took posts. They urged Congress to restore 70 pound parcel post limits and endorsed higher postal rates.
The revival begins Monday evening at 8 o'clock in Mauk community at Mauk Baptist Church. Services include worship twice daily at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. The pastor J. H. Stanford invites citizens and others to attend with plain gospel preaching and good singing.
Hundreds of rural carriers prepare to attend the 1955 Georgia Rural Letter Carriers Association convention at Epworth By the Sea on St Simons Island, opening June 26. Tay lor county attendees include W M Mathews Butler J M Rustin Sr Charing E H Perkins Howard C B Rustin Mauk Chas S Sawyer Reynolds W C Windham Reynolds R M Turner Rupert.
Russell C. Davison Jr., solicitor general of the six county Chattahoochee Circuit, was found dead at his Columbus home Friday night from self inflicted wounds. Coroners said his throat was cut with a razor. he had been emotionally upset for about a week. Funeral services for Davison were held Sunday at Parkhill Cemetery in Columbus.
Buena Vista resident Mrs. A C Duncan died June 22 at Pineworth hospital in Macon after a long illness. Born March 19, 1884 in Dawson Terrell County she moved to Buena Vista in 1888 and studied at Wesleyan College and National Park Seminary. She married A C Duncan in 1911 and is survived by her husband a daughter a son a sister and four grandchildren.
Announcement of a series of revival services at Lebanon Baptist Church south of town starting Monday July 4 and continuing through the week. Services are at 7 45 p m daily with a warm welcome extended to all. Pastor Rev Cross is assisted by Rev Harris Lewis of Warner Robins.
Columbus attorney John Land was appointed by Gov Griffin and sworn in as solicitor general to serve the remainder of the term ending December 31 1956. Land, 37 and a Georgia Law School graduate, thanked the governor and pledged open access and courtesy to all individuals in the office.
Buena Vista notes the death of W. H. Lowe, Sr., 77, longtime Marion County treasurer and Red Cross official. Born in Stewart County, he lived most of his life in Buena Vista and died June 22 in Americus Sumter County Hospital after an extended illness. He celebrated 50 years of marriage on June 7. Funeral was Sunday at Buena Vista Methodist Church with two pastors officiating. interment followed at the family cemetery. Survivors include his wife, two daughters Cornelia Lowe and Mrs. Jack Forrester, a son Maj. W. H. Lowe Jr., three grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Potterville residents anticipate a revival at Mt Olive Freewill Baptist Church beginning next Monday and running through the next Sunday. Pastor G T Holliman teams with Evangelist Chester A Huckaby for daily 11 am and 7 pm services. Home Coming Day with dinner on the grounds is Sunday July 10.
Reynolds High School announces students with conditions to be removed must enroll with the American School of Correspondence or report for work on Monday July 11 at 8 a.m. Principal E. H. Joiner signs the notice.
The Tay lor County Superior Court will start its July term Tuesday at 9 am with Hon T Hicks Fort presiding. Judge John Land will represent the State after being appointed to fill the vacancy from Russell C Davison Jr’s death. Court officials and R O Perkins will attend. Civil matters open the session with a larger than usual criminal docket planned for the latter days.
Funeral services for Mrs. Della Ray Gassett were held at Mt. Nebo Church near Charing with Rev. B. T. Gill and Rev. J. C. Bradshaw officiating. Interment followed at Bloodworth cemetery. She died at her grandson’s home in Thomaston after months of declining health. She was a native of the county and longtime Thomaston resident, survived by daughter Bertha Duncan of Columbus, six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
The Howard Community Club hosts a barbecue dinner at Carl Brown's Lake near Howard on Monday July 4. Serving begins at 12 noon with plates at 1.00 including barbecue Brunswick stew pickle slaw and drink. Extra drinks pie cake available and fishing privileges sold for 50 cents.
At the Butler Church of the Nazarene the Vacation Bible School closes Friday evening from 6 to 8 with a 8 to 9 program reviewing the week’s activities. Average attendance reached seventy as parents and friends are urged to attend. J. C. Whitener, Pastor.
Midway Baptist Church invites all to Sunday School at 10 30 a m Supt James Spillers preaches at 11 30 a m Pastor leads and reads Genesis chapter 35 verse 3 welcoming members and guests to join in worship with preaching and praise at 8 p m and to bring friends to all services
Taylor County Camp Ground hosts a series of religious services from July 7 to July 17 with daily sessions at 11 am 3 pm and 8 pm. Noted guests include Rev J M Hames J Byron Crouse Rev Marvin Sheffield Rev and Mrs R E Maner and Missionaries Rev Leroy Little from Urand Africa. Hotel rooms are available at reasonable rates for attendees.
Dr Wm W Carson a Reynolds native died Sunday at Ft Valley Hospital after a brief illness He was 71 and had spent 25 years in Jacksonville Fla The body was interred Tuesday in Jacksonville with funeral services held at Ft Valley Baptist Church The survivor list includes wife Janet Watson three daughters a son two sisters a brother and several grandchildren.
The Reynolds Methodist Youth Fellowship joined Butler MYF for a Sunday night fellowship supper. Rev. Carl Marx led songs and installed new officers by candlelight with music by Eve Adams. New officers were Harris Hartman president Ann Griggs vice president Carlotta Pye secretary Johnnie Hardwick treasurer Elizabeth Mathews reporter.
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