New Citizens State Bank Opens In September 1926
The Citizens State Bank opened its doors on a Saturday with deposits exceeding expectations. Located south of the public square in Taylor County, the renovated building features a fresh paint job and neat surroundings. Officers are C H Neisler president J H Neisler vice president L R Adams cashier and H E Childres assistant cashier.
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NEW Bank
Herald Files
Citizens State Bank
Taylor County
C. H. Neisler
J. H. Neisler
L. R. Adams
H. E. Childres
Ok Bank
Taylor County Float Aims for Peach Blossom Festival Prize
The Reynolds Exchange Club reviews a proposal to submit a Taylor county float to the Peach Blossom Festival at Ft. Valley. The float would celebrate a Flint River bridge linking Taylor and Peach counties and promote a Columbus to Macon highway via Junction City. Citizens of Butler Howard Reynolds and Pt Valley rally behind the project to boost regional development.
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Taylor County
Ft. Valley
Reynolds Exchange Club
Exchange Club
J. M. Weaver
Flint River
Taylor
Peach Counties
Butler
Howard
Columbus
Macon
Junction City
Reynolds
Pt. Valley
Tayor County
Butler High School Play An Old Fashioned Mother Cast
Butler High School presents an Old Fashioned Mother by the senior class with Deborah Underhill Alma Williams Ruth Austin Isabell Simpscott Alice Peterman Glorian Perkins Sukey Pinkle Mildred Garrett John Underhill Charley Underhill Roy Montgomery Puarkenbush James Searcy Linwood McGee Dudley Taunton Quintus Todd and James Searcy in a two hour fifteen minute performance.
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Mildred Garrett
John Underhill
Gervis Locke
Charley Underhill
Roy Montgomery
Bro
Puarkenbush
James Searcy
Jeremiah Gosling
Linwood McGee
Enoch Roye
Dudley Taunton
Quintus Todd
Tooks
James
Mothers Day Program At Local Churches
A special Mothers Day program was presented during Sunday School exercises at the Baptist and Methodist churches. Each program featured readings and musical numbers, with sermons at 11 o clock by Rev Hobbs at the Baptist church and Rev Rogers at the Methodist church.
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Herald Files
Hobbs
Rogers i
Georgia Governor Hopeful Huey Backs Hugh Howell
Dr. Horace Huey of Homerville announced in Atlanta on April 29 that he supports Hugh Howell of Atlanta for governor. Gov. E. D. Rivers said he would reveal his political plans a few days before entries close.
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Atlanta
Horace Huey
Homerville
Georgia
Hugh Howell
E. D. Rivers
Georgia governor bid and tax reform pledges spark health note
June 1 statement shows Dr. Huey endorsing Hugh Howell for governor with a tax cut plank and opposition to new taxes. Huey cites health advice and contemplates future candidacy, while Howell argues Georgia needs reduced government expenses and broader employment opportunities.
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Walter F. George
Huey
Hugh Howell
Georgia
Howell
Mrs. Fidel Hester Ill at Home in Atlanta
Friends and relatives gather as Mrs. Fidel Hester, daughter of the late Rev and Mrs. John Locke, lies gravely ill at her Atlanta home. Attending at the bedside today are Ed Locke J B Z T Locke and G D Locke as well wishers and the Herald joins in hoping for a swift recovery.
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Fidel Hester
John’ Locke
Atlanta
Messrs Ed
G. D. Locke
the Herald
Pipe Wells Put In at Durham Theus Butler Ga
Pipe wells installed or repaired by J. G. W. Williams and grandson in Durham Theus Butler. Contact for service and reliable work.
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J. G. W. Williams
Durham
Theus
Butler
Auto Accident Near Butler Injures Two Ladies
Mrs Barnum Hawkes of Thomaston and Mrs I Royett of Cartersville were hospitalized after a Sunday afternoon crash on Highway 3 north of Butler. Sheriff J M Bone said the other driver, W M McMichael of Talbotton, entered the highway from a side road and struck their car. he was arrested briefly and released on bond. Both women suffered painful but not serious injuries.
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Barnum Hawkes
Ms. Hawkes
Thomaston Baptist Church
Boyett
Open House at Taylor County Motor Company Saturday
Taylor County Motor Company invites the public to an open house on Saturday May 7 at 7 30 p m at the Grand Theatre Reynolds Ga Two hours of free entertainment feature Mystini a famed magician once associated with Houdini who will escape from a steel vault after being handcuffed and placed in a locked bag Reynolds police will supervise the act Children may attend if with parents.
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Grand Theatre
Reynolis
Mystini
Houdini
Reynolds
R. L. Swearingen
Taylor County Motor Co
General Singleton to Speak at Reynolds June 7
Brig. Gen. Asa G. Singleton of Fort Benning has accepted an invitation to deliver the Reynolds High School baccalaureate address. Supt. EB Joiner will present diplomas to 27 seniors after the sermon by Rev. H F Jelks. Commencement exercises are set for Tuesday evening June 7 with additional remarks by Hon. M L Fleetwood at Butler High on June 6.
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Asa G. Singleton
Fort Benning
Columbus
United States
Reynolds High School
EB. H. Joiner
Singleton
Taylor County
F. P. Singleton
Joiner
Didiplomas
H. F. Jelks
Reynolds Baptist Church
Reynolds Baptist
M. L. Fleetwood
Butler High School
Ash Singleton
Reynolds
Hortman Escapes Homicide Ruling In Self-Defense
Coroner's jury finds justified homicide in the death of Otis Daviston colored. Hortman testified Daviston approached with a hammer during a Sunday night argument over an account. He claimed he warned him to drop the hammer and acted in self-defense when pursued.
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T. C. Hortman
Otis Daviston
Hortman
Daviston
Shows for Week at Dean Theatre and paving near Reynolds
A busy Dean Theatre week in Reynolds features Goldwyn Follies with a star-studded cast and Fight for Your Lady with John Boles Ida Lupino and others. Also paving resumes on highways 96 north of Reynolds and 128 south of town with priming completed and asphalt due in about two weeks.
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Dean Theatre
Reynolds
Kenny Baker
Edgar Bergin
Charlie McCarthy
Lady
John Boles
Ida Lupino
Jack Oakie
Margot Graham
William Boyd
Frank Narien
Cassidy
Interstate Highway Construction Company
Ocala
Fla
R. L. Sutton
Song Leaders Gather at Rupert Next Sunday
The Sunday afternoon song service will be in the Rupert school auditorium next Sunday May 1st. Monthly singings draw top choir leaders from the region and attract large crowds. Song leaders and the public are invited to attend.
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Rupert
Rupert School
May nth Last Day to Qualify for Voting This Year
The note warns that Saturday May nth is the final date to qualify for voting this year, urging readers to ensure their registration and required eligibility are met before the cutoff.
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Maynth
Typhoid Clinic Planned by County Nurse in Butler
County Nurse Sara Windham announces a three day Typhoid immunization clinic at the Butler courthouse on May 6 18 and 20 from 830 am to 12 pm each day. The 75 cent fee covers all three treatments with proceeds to local doctors. Diphtheria toxoid will be offered for children.
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Butler
Sara Windham
R. N
Taylor Co
Mrs Sams Returns Home After Hospital Stay
Mrs F H Sams wife of Dr Sams returns to her Reynolds home Monday after several weeks in the local hospital. Her condition is reported much improved and brings relief to many friends in town and Reynolds.
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F. H. Sams
Butler High senior play delights crowd at auditorium
A large Tuesday night audience praised Butler High School’s senior play Look Who’s Here a three act farce directed by Miss Sarah Martin. Delia Gaultney as Aunt Alice and Otis Hill as Lyman Winchell drew cheers amid comic complications. Ed Lawhorn Margery Walker Evelyn Hartman and others delivered strong supporting roles. The show netted $32.50 for graduating expenses.
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Sarah Redfearn
Butler High School
Butler School
Charles George
Sarah Martin
Delia Gaultney
Otis Hill
Lyman Winchell
Delia
Alice
Dorothy Brown
Pstelle Winchell
Lyman
Fevelyn Hartman
Irene Andrews
R Jillouise
Windham
Margery Walker
Ed Lawhorn
John Pennington
Jimmie
Ruth Bazemore
Jennie
Martin
Baptismal Service At Butler Baptist Church May 8
Sunday evening at 7:80 oclock May 8 at the Butler Baptist Church the Rev R C Howard will conduct a baptismal service for four new members joining the church Mrs Connie Brooks Mrs C G Smith Miss Frankes Cooke and Miss Eliza Stephens will be baptized following profession of faith
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Butler Baptist Church
R. C. Howard
Willl
Connie Brooks
C. G. Smith
Frankes Cooke
Eliza Stephens
Revival Series Opened Sunday at Ellaville
Ellaville May 2 Revival services began Sunday at the Ellaville Baptist church with Rev R C Howard pastor assisted by Rev W A Keel of Macon head of Mercers Christianity department and pastor of Bellevue Baptist. Services are at 10 am and 730 pm with Mrs Bessie Lou Lightner as pianist aided by Baptist and Methodist choir members.
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Ellaville
Ellaville Baptist Church
R. C. Howard
W. A. Keel
Macon
Keel
Mercer University
Bellvue Baptist Church
Bessie Lou Lightner
Lightner
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Friday at Mathews Home
Butler Unit 124 holds its regular meeting at 2 30 p m Friday May 6 at the home of Auxiliary President Mrs W M Mathews All members urged to attend Publicity Officer announces plans and discussion topics for the group
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Butler Unit 124
W. M. Mathews
Velvet beans for sale by J Harris Butler route 1
Three tons of velvet beans offered for sale at prevailing market price. Buyer may purchase all or part. Contact J H Harris at Butler Route 1 at earliest convenience. Also note the coming date to qualify to vote this year.
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J. H. Harris
Butler
Rte. 1
Turner Dies in Tampa Saturday Afternoon
Mr John Amos Turner age 47 died Saturday afternoon in a Tampa hospital after several weeks illness. He was born in Taylor County and long worked as a bookkeeper for the Payne Lumber Co. He lived in Tampa since moving from Butler about fourteen years ago and was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Funeral services were held at the home of his sister in Butler then interred at Bethel cemetery with Rev R C Howard officiating. He is survived by his wife Mrs Mattie M Turner three sons Jack Bobbie and Norman all of Tampa three brothers R A Turner of Thomaston M T Turner of Andersonville and B B Turner of Butler and two sisters Mrs J B Wilson and Miss Nellie Turner of Butler.
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John Amos Turner
Lamipa
Wla
Lurnher
Jonh ‘Turner
Mittie ‘Nompson 'Durner
Waylor County
Payhe Lumberlo
Butler
Tampa
Turner
Methodist Episcopal Church
Georgia
Florida
E. B. Wilson
Bethel Cemetery
R. C. Howard
Butler Baptist Church
W. A. Childs
W. A. Payne
T. B. Joiner
J. H. Brewer
J. Ty Childres
Carl Rigsby
Mattie M. Turner
Messrs
Jack, Bobbie
Norman Turner
R. A. Turner
Thomaston
M. T. Turner
Andersonville
B. B. Turner
J. B. Wilson
Nellie Turner
Death claim of Mr James Walden at Augusta home
Augusta friends mourn Mr James Walden who died Saturday at his Augusta residence. A former Butler resident, he had lived in Augusta for years. He leaves his mother Elizabeth J Walden, three brothers C M G I Walden and Ralph all of Augusta and West Palm Beach Fla, and two sisters Milo Curl and Jas L Hull of Augusta.
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ThemMive
Tater County
J. L. Wilden
Auusta
Walden
Butler
Augusta
Elizabeth J. Walden
C.M
G. I. Walden
Ralph Walden
West Palm Beach
Fla
Milo Curl
Mre
Jas, L. Hull
Civil Service Examinations Announced by Commission
The U S Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive exam for a student nurse at the training school for nurses, St Elizabeths Hospital Washington D C. Applicants must graduate from a standard four year high school with required units and be 18 to 80 years old. Applications from seniors allowed pending graduation proof.
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U. S. Civil Service Commission
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Washington, D. C
U. S. Civil Service Board of Examiners
Washton
D. C
Homecoming at Bethel C. M. Church Saturday
Next Saturday May 7 Bethel Christian Methodist church north of town holds its annual homecoming service. Pastor B R Birdsong invites the public to join in worship and pray for God's guidance and glory.
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Bethel C. M
God
B. R. Birdsong
Mr Blanford Jarrell Returns Home After Hospital Stay
Friends learn Mr Blanford Jarrell has returned to his home near town after several weeks in a Macon hospital following an automobile accident near Macon on Friday April first. He is reported to be recovering rapidly and expected to be out again soon.
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Blanford Jarrell
Town
Macon
Macons
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Butler Sun
Taylor County Motor Company
Gen. Singleton
Hendley Jelks
Mr. T. C. Hortman
The
Baptist Church Sun
J. A. Turner
James Walden
Civil Service Examinations
Commission
Bethel C. M. Church
MR. Blanford Jarrell
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