Local veterans remembered amid civic reminiscences and garden notes
A county column recalls Civil War and Spanish American War veterans, notes the passing of key locals, and salutes Miss Alice Davis Riley on her birthday. It also mentions contest participants in camelias, advice against nut grass, a V-Mail lipstick kiss controversy, and Col. Charlie Stone’s ongoing work as district supervisor of the OPA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Davis Riley
Herald
Alice
Col
Charlie
OPA
Execution date set for Rock Hooten in Taylor County
On Friday March 17 a new execution date was set for Rock Hooten a 30 year old Negro convicted of murder in Taylor County The judge also dismissed a motion for a new trial The original date was last December 3 The murder occurred near Reynolds on May 12 1943 Hooten awaits transfer to state officials in Reidsville for the execution process
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Rock Hooten
Reynolds Negro
Taylor County Superior Court
T. Hicks Fort
Columbus
Body of Lamar County Baby Girl Found With Doll
The body of 12 year old Linda Moore missing since Feb 23 was found in a rain filled ravine near her Upson county farm home. Authorities say no violence appeared likely and it may have been a drowning after an accidental fall. The discovery involved Lamar and Upson counties deputies Gordon Military College cadets and 100 volunteers. The parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Moore farmed trucks nearby and mistook the child for a servant's presence. Distressed parents are related to Mayor J R Wilson and the Wilson family in Butler.
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Barnesville
Linda Moore
Upson County
Lamar County
Walton Bankston
Sussell Compton
Yatesville
Lamar
Upson
Gordon Military College
Arthur Moore
Moores
J. R. Wilson
Wilson
Butler
Butler Merchants To Take Half Holiday Every Thursday
Local merchants from Butler agree to close stores every Thursday at 12 noon from March 9 through the first Thursday in September. Signatories include Wilson Self-Service Store Suwannee Store Mrs Bertha Bazemore The Cross Shop City Barber Shop Bazemore Dept Store Joiner Brothers Doyle Grocery Store Doyle Furniture Store W H Trussell J W McKenzie Mrs Ruth Peed Maxwell's Dime Store Bert's Beauty Shop and the Butler Herald.
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Wilson
Suwannee
Bertha Bazemore
the Cross Shop
City
Bazemore Dept
Joiner Brothers
Doyle Grocery Store
Doyle Furniture
W. H. Trussell
J. W. McKenzie
Ruth Peed
Maxwell's Dime Store
Bert's
Butler Herald
For Sale Model A Ford Sedan in Good Condition
Model A Ford sedan offered for sale in Butler Georgia. Contact R P McGuffin for details and viewing.
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R. P. McGuffin
Butler, Ga
Taylor County Goes Over Top in War Bond Drive
Judge J. R. Lunsford announced Taylor County exceeded its $62,000 bond quota in the Fourth War Bond drive, raising about $72,000 with many citizens doubling purchases during the final days. He praised the committee and local districts for strong organization and patriotism.
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Taylor County
J. R. Lunsford
Fouth
Funeral Services Held For John L. Patrick
Funeral services for 73 year old John L. Patrick were held at Mt. Olive Freewill church Friday at 4 p m with Rev. W R Lamhorn officiating. Burial followed in Mt. Olive cemetery. Patrick died at his Taylor Mill home Thursday afternoon. He was born in Whigham Georgia November 11 1870. Surviving: wife four daughters Ophelia Raymond Irene Windham Patrick Beulah Patrick Swafford Bertha Patrick Goodson and one son. Pallbearers named. Goddards Funeral Home Reynolds in charge.
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John L. Patrick
Mt. Olive Freewill Church
Mt. Olive Cemetery
W. R. Lawhorn
Patrick
Taylor Mill
Whigham
Kirkland
Taylor County
New Hope
Georgia Tax Returns Due By March Fifteenth
State Revenue Commissioner J E Cook warns that Georgia residents must file 1943 income tax returns by March 15 or face penalties. A 25 percent penalty applies for late filing, and a $5 penalty can be imposed if no tax is due but income exceeds $1000 single or $2500 married. The department will cross check with federal returns using photographs to verify compliance.
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State Revenue
J. E. Cook
State Commissioner of Revenue
State Revenue Department
Georgia
Red Cross War Fund Drive Opens In Taylor County
The Taylor County Red Cross War Fund drive begins next Monday with Hon. Thelmon Jarrell as chairman. The national quota rises 80 percent from last year, and the county quota is set at 2700 dollars, allocated by district and by race with white and colored citizens.
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Taylor County
Red Cross
Thelmon Jarrell
Jarrell
Lt Edwin P Jones Heroic Airman Here On Furlough
Lt Edwin P Jones son of Mrs Bailey P Jones Reynolds is spending a 21 day furlough with his mother. A U S Air Corps pilot assigned to P 47 Thunderbolts he has seven German planes to his credit and holds an Air Medal with ten oak leaf clusters. He arrived home after thirteen months in North Africa Sicily and Italy and earned wings at Spence Field Moultrie in September 1942.
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Edwin P. Jones
Bailey P. Jones
Reynolds
United States Air Corps
Jones
States
North Africa
Sicily
Italy
Army
Army Air Corps
United States
Spence Field
Moultrie
Reynolds Businessmen Announce Thursday Half Holiday
Reynolds merchants agree to close at 1 p m and stay shut for the rest of the Thursday afternoon each week from March 9 through Spring and Summer. Signatories include Jacob Prager G H Goddard H L Baker E T Shealy Citizens State Bank C H Trussell E H Griffith N L Halley R E Aultman Mrs W D Saunders L C Woolard R E A H C Whatley.
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Reynolds
Jacob Prager
G. H. Goddard
H. L. Baker
E. T. Shealy
Citizens State Bank
C. H. Trussell
E. H. Griffith
N. L. Halley
R. E. Aultman
Peach Crop Endangered by Cold Threat to Blooming Orchards
The county’s peach crop faces danger from a Tuesday night frost though currently safe. Commercial orchards are in full bloom and form a beautiful scene. The peach buds are protected by blossom but risk increases if a later frost arrives.
Fryers for Sale in Butler Georgia
Nice fat young fryers offered by R. L. Snyder of Butler Georgia. Local buyers may contact for purchase.
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R. L. Snyder
Butler, Ga
Two White Men to Report for Navy Service on March 14
Local draft board announces two white men who passed pre induction exam will be called into the Navy March 14. Names Fred Underwood and Leonard Blackston listed. On March 28 twelve white men will report to Ft McPherson for pre induction examination. selectees not yet named.
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Taylor County
Ft. Benning
Welcome Durham
M. Searcy
Clyde Walker
Willie James Holston Lamb Dowell
L. B. Newsome
Aaron Nappier
Arthur John Russell
Otis Little
Joe Lee Montfort
Robert Lee Persell
Floyd McCrary
Otis Lockhart
Willie W. Walker Vanderbilt
Bo Nolton
Robert Gibson Jr
Willie Green Jr
Rufus Carson Henry Louis Holston
Charlie Blake Hodo
John Willie Reynolds
Willie C, Ogburn
Blight
J. Talton
Sammy Hodo
Nelson C. Gray Frank Junior Brown
Arthur Moore
H. K. Sealy
Navy
Fred Underwood
Leonard Blackston
Ft. McPherson
Manchester Baptists Sunday Will Honor Former Butler Pastor
Butler friends of Rev. and Mrs. H. O. Fowler are invited to attend special exercises at the Manchester Baptist church on Sunday March 5 to mark the twentieth anniversary of his pastorate. Guest speaker will be Dr. James W. Merritt executive secretary treasurer of the Georgia Baptist Convention. Service at 11 a.m. Rev. Fowler previously led Butler and Reynolds churches and is highly regarded in local church and civic circles.
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Manchester
Butler and Reynolds
Fowler
New Central of Georgia Ad Campaign Highlights War Work
Central of Georgia unveils 1944 railway advertising featuring department roles and personnel. The first ad praises operating head R. R. Cummins and public cooperation in setting efficiency and volume records. Butler station agent A. F. Fain, Sr. highlighted as key liaison with the public.
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Central of Georgia
R. R. Cummins
Butler
A. F. Fain
Postwar expansion plans spur Butler development
Quietly but firmly local groups prepare for postwar growth in Butler with airport improvements and business expansions. Dr. L. R. Dean will build a brick hotel on the former Sealy site, while nearby firms add capacity and new ventures emerge. Roads and utilities will upgrade as promoters foresee jobs for returning troops.
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Butler
L. R. Dean
Macon
Public Square
L.M. Doyer
J. R. Wilson
Cooper & Childs Automobile
T. E. Stewart
Methodist Church
Guinn
E. F. Parr
Howard
Geneva
Macon-Columbus
Reynolds
State Highway Department
Farm For Rent Near Howard Georgia
One or two horse farm for rent located 3 1/2 miles northeast of Howard at the J. T. Willis place. Inquiries addressed to H. A. Sealy in Howard Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
J. T. Willis
H. A. Sealy
Howard, Ga
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U. S
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Marion West
Atheline Gill
J. S. Green
J. F. Cox
W. H. Suggs
T. L. Fountain
J. G. Hamilton
O.k
V-Mail
Way
American Red Cross
Mt. Olive Church
White
Fort Benning
Manchester Baptists
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