Sidewalk Gleanings by Old Timer News Briefs
City Clerk and Treasurer James H. Harmon appointed, succeeding J F Cox who resigned. Morgan revival attracts strong attendance with sermons by Rev. W Edwin Dennis and choir led by Ralph Cox. Mothers Day noted May 14 with candy and flowers. Local notes include odd anecdotes, humor, and a 100th anniversary plan for Fickling Lodge. Central School barbecue May 18 featured by Central Community Club.
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Jas. H. Harmon
J. F. Cox
W. Edwin Dennis
Ralph Cox
W.R. Lawhorn
Herald Office
Martin Chapman
Butler
Martin
Herald
J. D. Cook
M._ P. Dean
Fickling Lodge
Central School Entertainment Committee
Central Community Club
thirteen year old admits setting Illinois school fire
A 13 year old who admitted setting fire to a high school building was sentenced to the state reformatory. The case involved burglaries and the juvenile appeared in Lin County court in May.
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Lin
Iblin
Highly Entertaining Program May 9 At Methodist Church
Richard Maxwell a renowned radio singer and actor will appear in person at Butler Methodist Church next Tuesday at 8 p m The program will also feature Ivy and Al Walsh known from ABC Studebaker broadcasts They perform solos and duets with Ivy playing Frontalini accordion The event promises wholesome entertaining content from familiar radio stars
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Richard Maxwell
Butler Methodist Church
Maxwell
NBG
John
Seth Parker
CBS
Mutual
Mr. Maxwell
Ivy
al Walsh
ABC
Studebaker
Frontalini
Survey Your Defense Theme at Midway Baptist Church
The church invites members and the public to a Saturday 11 30 a m conference at Midway Baptist with a sermon on the 12th and 13th verses of Psalm 48. The pastor preaches Sunday at 11 30 a m and asks readers to read Psalm 48 12 13, stressing defense against enemies and inviting friends to Sunday School at 10 30 a m.
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Midway Baptist Church
End of Sale of Beer and Wine in Marion Sought
Buena Vista Ga April 29 Marion county grand jury urges immediate stopping of wine and beer sales and license revocation. They call for strict Sunday closing enforcement with limited exceptions and parking restrictions around the courthouse square. C E Perry reappointed to five year term on the Board of Education.
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Marion
Buena Vista
Marion County
C. E. Perry
Board of Education
Week-end Worship at Oak Grove Church Begins May 12
Special services at Oak Grove Church run from Friday May 12 at 8 p m through Sunday May 14 with Rev W L Wade delivering most sermons and inviting all members and friends to attend. A notable occasion occurs on Sunday.
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Oak Grove Church
W. L. Wade
Singing at Mauk Sunday at the School
Regular singing at Mauk school building begins Sunday afternoon at 2 30 oclock. Everyone cordially invited to attend.
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Mauk
Thompson outlines pivotal plank campaign for Georgia governor
Former Gov. M. E. Thompson opens comeback campaign in Tifton with a 40 million dollar general sales tax proposal to fund schools roads and public services while calling for repeal of 28.5 million in current taxes and vetoing any tax without repeal. He attacks the Talmadge administration as selfish and calls for restoring honest elections.
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Tifton
M. E. Thompson
Talmadge
Thompson
Herman Talmadge
Constitutional Highway Board
Ku Klux Klan
GBI
Georgia
Revival Services At Methodist Church Well Attended
Revival series at the local Methodist church has drawn strong crowds since the opening Wednesday evening. Congregations filled capacity, with Brothe Ralph Cox leading the choir and Rev. W. Edwin Dennis delivering timely messages inspiring daily practice of Christian principles. Attendees praised the fellowship and urged continued participation through the final Friday worship.
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Ralph Cox
W. Edwin Dennis
Middle Georgia College honors two top students with Gamma Beta Phi awards
Reynolds resident Jerry James and Pelham student Martha Dale Campbell won Gamma Beta Phi scholarships at Middle Georgia College Cochran. Campbell holds 886 scholastic average with campus roles. James posts 93 average, leads Student Council, and writes for the college paper while pursuing engineering.
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Jerry James
Reynolds
Middle Georgia College
Lloyd A. Moll
Cochran
Martha Dale Campbell
Pelham
Campbell
Gamma Beta Phi
Kernel
Glee Club
A. S
Sid) James
Bank of Reynolds Publishes Cotton Bulletin for County Farmers
The Citizens State Bank of Reynolds funds 400 copies of Profitable Cotton Production to aid local cotton farmers. It urges good management this year to ensure profit and notes Tom Hawkins as the county agent coordinating the effort.
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Bank of Reynolds
Farmers of County
Citizens State Bank of Reynolds
Change of Date for Local Spring Flower Show
The Butler Garden Club sponsored show at the Community House has moved from May 30 to Thursday May 11. Entries are welcome with exhibits due by 12 noon. For awards and classifications call Dean Hotel.
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The
Butler Garden Club
Dean Hotel
Duncan 81 Taylor Mill resident claimed by death
Mr J L Duncan aged 81 died at his Reynolds area home after an illness that began June 2 1949 He was born January 11 1869 in Langdale Ala and lived much of his life in Taylor county Funeral services were held at Little Bethel Freewill Church with Rev W J Childree presiding Pallbearers were Dave Youngblood Jack Payne Eldridge Payne Eligh Payne W H Palmer and Harold Taunton Edwards Funeral Home of Butler handled arrangements He is survived by his wife Martha C Duncan a daughter Mrs H B Theus and four sons Lee Lewis A George W and John H Duncan.
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John L. Duncan
Reynolds
Mr. Duncan
Langdale
Ala
Lewis Duncan
Taylor County
Little Bethel
Duncan
W. J. Childree
Dave Youngblood
Jack Payne
Eldridge Payne
Eligh Payne
W. H. Palmer
Harold Taunton
Edwards’ Funeral Home
Butler
Martha C. Duncan
H. B. Theus
Lee Lewis A
George W
John H. Duncan
Forestry Thinning Demonstration At Gholson Farm
A thinning and post peeler demonstration at the E. C. Gholson farm showed farmers can make cheap lasting fence posts from slash pines. J R Wilson peeled posts with a self built machine capable of 1 000 per day and treated them for future use.
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E. C. Gholson Farm
Gnolson
J. R. Wilson
Wilson
Taylor County
Gholson
Annual Home Coming At Bethel Methodist Church Lat May 13
The Bethel Congregational Methodist church six miles north of town invites all to its annual homecoming on Saturday May 13. Worship will be held throughout the day with a noon lunch for attendees. Pastor O 5 Sheets asks for prayers that God’s name be glorified and all receive blessings.
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Bethel Congregational Methodist Church
Special Service Sunday At the Methodist Church
Next Sunday at 11 o'clock the Methodist Church hosts a special service with Mrs. J. D. Lester of Byromville as speaker for Senior Class Day at Butler High School. She serves as Methodist Conference Secretary of Student Work and will address the seniors alongside the class.
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Butler High School
J. D. Lester
Byromville
Methodist Conference
Death of J. Morgan McCants prompts town mourn
Friends and relatives mourn the sudden Friday passing of J. Morgan McCants a longtime Taylor County farmer mill operator and public figure. He served in World War I and was active in the American Legion and Masonic lodge. Funeral with Masonic honors followed at Union Methodist Church. Surviving family includes widow daughter siblings and many out of town mourners attended.
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J. Morgan McCants
McCants
Taylor County
Jackson J. McCants
Jenny McCants
Union Cemetery
J. W. M. Stipe
W. E. Hightower
Union Methodist Church
American Legion «Post
Fickling Lodge
Julian Edwards II
Edwards Funeral Home
Effie McClellan
Elnora Griffin
Juanita Steward
Hallie B. Bell
Hal Bell
W. C. Drinnon
Nell
Dorothy
Martha Drinnon
James R. Drinnon
C. Fred Austin
Macon
G McCants Sr
O. G. McCants ,Jr
Mildred White
Monroe Franklin
Gordon Hart
George Booth
Calvin
Jack Booth
Columbus
J. J. Shealy
Henry Shealy
Shellman
Herbert L Booth
Jesup
Buford Greer
Atlanta
Jack Jarrell
Kay
Nancy Jarrell
Augusta
Saturday Last Chance for Voter Registration in Georgia
The article states May 6 is the final deadline to register to vote under Georgia law. Registration must be completed at least six months before the general election, which this year is set for November 7, the Tuesday after the first Monday.
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Georgia
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