Hope Seen For Extension REA Allotment By Pace
A letter from Congressman Stephen Pace expresses confidence in securing more Rural Electrification Administration funds for the Taylor county project. It notes $100,000 already available and mentions potential further appropriations before current work finishes. The document includes a Washington, D C date of April 28, 1987 and is addressed to Mr. Cooper Reynolds in Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Pace
Congress
Taylor County
L. Cooper Reynolds
Georgia
Cooper
Rural Flectrification Administration
Rupert Community Extends Choir Leaders Invitation
Rupert Public Committee invites choir leaders to Rupert Sun- day afternoon singings. An all day song event is planned for next Sunday May 9 to honor coopera tors and encourage public attendance for continued winter services on the second Sunday each month.
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Rupert
Rwice
Ineligible To Cast Ballots By Failing To Pay 1936 Poll Tax
Taylor county tax commissioner estimates a portion of last election voters are ineligible to vote in the June special referendum due to unpaid 1936 poll taxes. Voters must pay by a sets closing date. registrars will meet soon to set the final qualification deadline around June 1.
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P. A. Jenkins
Taylor County
Taylor
Talmadge Urges Repeal Defeat In Address Here
Former Georgia Governor Eugene Talmadge spoke at Crowell school graduation exercises urging defeat of repeal and warned that social unrest stems from changing economic conditions. He avoided direct national administration references while criticizing state constitutional amendments backed by Gov. Ed Rivers. Audience of several hundred, clouds and wind, and interjections marked the event.
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Eugene Talmadge
Georgia
Crowell School
Talmadge
Richard B. Russell
Ed Rivers
Brother of Local Man Succumbs In Atlanta
Mr. Henry L. Brooks died at his Atlanta home on Saturday April 24. His passing shocked friends and his wife suffered a stroke and remains hospitalized. Born in Taylor county 69 years ago, he lived in North Georgia much of his life. Funeral April 27 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church near Lithonia with Rev. Luther Smith officiating. burial in Sodom cemetery. He leaves wife Sadie Brooks of Atlanta, two brothers E. L. Brooks of Butler and Leonard Brooks of Millstead, plus many nieces and nephews.
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Henry L. Brooks
Atlanta
Brooks
Taylor County
North Georgia
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church
Lithonia
Luther Smith
Sodom Cemetery
Sadie Brooks
E. L. Brooks
Butler
Leonard Brooks
Millstead
Former Ellaville Man Believed Drowned
Ray Holloway 31, once of Ellaville, missing since last Monday after leaving El Paso home for a New Mexico fishing trip. Searchers found his companion’s body in the lake but no sign of Holloway or their boat. Holloway had been Ellaville High School and Locust Grove Institute student, later manager of a Texas theatre firm before moving to Texas three years ago. An upcoming Wesley School closing exercises and operetta are announced for Friday May 7 at 7 30 p.m.
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Ellaville
Hope
Ray Holloway
el Paso
Texas
New Mexico
J. H., Holloway
Olloway
Harris Holloway, Jr
Charlotte
N. G
Holloway
FE Paso
Texas Theatre Corporation
Ellaville High School
Locust Grove Institute
Atlanta
Wesley School
Princess’ Garden
Texas Wranglers at Rupert School Auditorium
The Texas Wranglers will perform at Rupert school auditorium on Friday May 14 at 7 30 p m. Proceeds fund a new piano for the school building with admission 15 and 25 cents. Mrs A F Fain traveled to Ft Valley for the death of her aunt Mrs Mary Jane McLenden whose funeral and burial proceed today at Liberty Hill near Hampton Ga.
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Texas Wranglers
Rupert School
A. F. Fain
Ft. Valley
Mary Jane McLenden
Fred Barnett
Liberty Hill
Hampton, Ga
Thomaston Couple Lose Home in Fire
Friends of Mr and Mrs J J Eason of Thomaston sympathize with them after their six room dwelling and all contents were destroyed by fire. The loss was partially covered by insurance and no damage estimate was given.
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J. J. Eason
Thomaston
Naming of Eminent Georgians for Future Records
A state department will enroll names of Eminent Georgians to honor public service. Taylor county may place two names in the quota, chosen by a local committee from four candidates. The committee selected H. H. Riley, R. A. Hinton, J. W. Edwards, and J. T. Cochran, with the department to pick two for the state archives. The community applauds the committee’s strong selections.
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Herald
Taylor County
H. H. Riley
Board of County Commissioners
Butler
R. A. Hinton
County Board of Education
J. W. Edwards
Brother of Mrs. R. P. McGuffin Succumbs After Long Illness
A. L. Smith 49 prominent Ellaville businessman and Schley County commissioner died after a nine month illness at a U S Veterans hospital in Oteen North Carolina He was a native of Toccoa grew up in Madison South Carolina moved to Ellaville twenty five years ago and held farming and timber interests He was active in Ellaville Baptist Church and the Knights of Pythias He served on the county board for eight years He is survived by his widow Annie Mae Snider a daughter Inez four brothers J O Smith FMaville W T Smith Louisville GA George Smith Butler W H Smith Madison DC and four sisters Mrs R P McGuffin Mrs M E Smith Wathaller SC Mrs Will York Red Boiling Springs Tenn Mrs Estelle Cuff Nashvi Tenn
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Ellaville
A. L. Smith
Schley County Board of Commissioners
U. S. Veterans Hospital
Oteen
N. C
Toccoa
W. H. Smith
Madison
D. C
R. P. McGuffin
Butler
M._ E. Smith
Wathaller
S. C
Will York
Coming Attractions At Dean Theatre
Dean Theatre announces two upcoming features May 9-10 and May 13-14. A wartime France tale stars Jimmy Ellison and Terry Walker with humors of a sergeant gamble, while Bobby Breen’s Lets Sing Again headlines. Welfare Department presents Sunday shows at 2 4 and 9. Matinees Thursdays ongoing.
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Mary Rberts
Bobby Breen
Dean
Thiat
Dean Theatre
Heavy hail storm causes crop damage across county
A Wednesday morning hail storm struck the county causing inestimable damage to young crops both north and south of Butler, flattening fields and threatening yields in multiple townships. Local farmers assess losses as crews survey the impact and precision weather warnings ease.
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Butler
Taylor County Pushes Post Road Plans This Week
Taylor County leadership, led by H H Riley, seeks full participation in farm to market and post road programs. Federal funds totaling 2 200 000 will be available by July 1 and matched by state funds from the new bus and truck tax. County projects will be reviewed by the state highway department as engineers inspect multiple east and west sites. New rules count paved post roads toward pro rata funding to accelerate Taylor's allotment and meet program requirements.
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Taylor County
H. H. Riley
Board of County Commissioners
State Highway Department
Riley
Taylor
American Legion And Ladies Auxiliary Banquet Highlights
An enjoyable Tuesday evening program by the Butler Post American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary featured music and readings at the school auditorium. Commander Vic PF Folds presided with Chaplain J. Green assisting. Participants included Clyde Gray Green Leetimae Folds Gray Fountain and Oscar Adams. A basket supper with barbecued meats and Brunswick stew was prepared and served by Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Mathews.
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Butler Post American Legion and Ladies’ Auxiliary
Vic PF. Folds
J. 8. Green
L. R. Adams
Clyde Gray Green
Leetimae Folds
Gray Fountain
Oscar Adams
W. M. Mathews
Mrs. W. T. Cochran Celebrates 71st Birthday at Home
About seventy five relatives and neighbors gathered at the Cochran home near Rupert to honor Mrs. W. T. Cochran on her seventy first birthday. A barbecue dinner and religious service capped the day, marking one of Taylor county’s beloved families with gifts and affectionate tributes. Survivors include half brother I. W. Garett and sister Marion Purvis.
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W. T. Cochran
Cochran
Rupert
Taylor County
I. W. Garett
Marion Purvis
May Birthday Celebrants Highlight Local Month
May proves a busy birthday month for local citizens with many celebrants named. Among those extending cordial greetings are H. H. Riley C. F. Austin H. Perkins A. E. Guinn W. M. Brown G. H. Goddard Blanford Jarrell M. D. Parks and Lawrence Joiner.
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Messrs
H. H. Riley
C. F. Austin
H. Perkins
A. E. Guinn
W. M. Brown
G. H. Goddard
Blanford Jarrell
M. D. Parks
Lawrence Joiner
Otis McCants Jr Accepts Augusta Assistant Manager Post
Otis McCants Jr son of Mr and Mrs O G McCants leaves Butler for Augusta to begin as assistant manager at the Augusta Rogers Stores branch. He is among 48 seniors to receive diplomas at the upcoming commencement exercises.
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Rogers Stores, Inc
Otis McCants
O. G. McCants
Augusta
Jack Jarrell
Butler
McCants
Governor Rivers Radio Address Set For Saturday Night
Governor Rivers will deliver a radio address on the constitutional amendments to be voted on June 8 at 9 PM EST on WSB. The talk will be broadcast from the Ansley Hotel roof with state executive committee members and county committee members in attendance. Durwood Kesler of Griffin will sing during the Baptist church Mother’s Day program next Sunday evening, joining Mrs. R L Sutton, local church song director, in the musical service.
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Governor Rivers
Durwood Kesler
WSB
Ansley Hotel
State ‘Executive Committee
Griffin
Butler
Baptist Church
Kesler
R L. Sutton
Mr. R. E. McCants Admitted To Wesley Memorial Hospital
Mr. R. E. McCants was taken from his Butler area home to Wesley Memorial Hospital in Atlanta on Monday morning for treatment of an illness. He endured the trip well and showed great encouragement toward a likely early recovery, according to Hon. G. W. Foy who accompanied him.
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R. BE. McCanta
Butler
Wesley Memorial Hospital
Atlanta
G. W. Foy
McCants
Butler Colored School Presents Three Plays at Auditorium
Room No 2 at Butler Colored School stages three plays Tuesday at 7 30 PM. When 81 Pops the Question The Lightning Rod Agent and Playing School promise amusing entertainment. Admission 10 cents. R L McDotgald.
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Butler Colored Schools
R, L, McDotgald
Atlanta Man Injured On Route Three
R. E. House of Atlanta was injured in an automobile accident on route three south of Butler. Ambulance from Americus took him to Sumter county hospital for treatment of a broken left arm and head lacerations. Details of the wreck were not learned.
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R. E. House
Atlanta
Butler
Number Three
Americus
Mr. House
Sumter County Hospital
Pension Checks Issued to Ten Confederate Widows in Taylor County
Judge L. T. Peed issued pension checks of 30 dollars each Monday to ten Confederate widows in Taylor County. The recipients named are Mrs. Martha Amerson, Mrs. M. J. Brooks, Mrs. Macy Childree, Mrs. Julia Ingram, Mrs. Anna Jarrell, Mrs. Sallie Neisler, Mrs. Susan O Neal, Mrs. Marzile Purvis, Mrs. Missoury Simmons, and Mrs. Joey Whatley.
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L. T. Peed
Taylor County
Martha Amerson
M. J. Brooks
Macy Childree
Julia Ingram
Anna Jarrell
Sallie Neisler
Susan O’neal
Marzile Purvis
Missoury Simmons
Joey Whatley
Store Being Renovated for New Tenants at Rife Property
The building formerly occupied by Mr. Bert R. Rife is being repainted and renovated in preparation for occupancy. The new tenants have not yet been announced by the property owner.
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Bert R. Rife
Columbus Man Struck by Car Dies in Local Hospital
Benjas min Huston Garrett 88 of Columbus died from injuries after being struck Friday night near Twelfth Avenue and Talbotton Road by a car driven by Tobe Reynolds. Reynolds jailed on $1000 bond awaiting hearing. Garrett resided at 1210 Talbotton Road, survived by widow Eva Garrett, mother N. M. James, three sisters Lovie Maddox Mary Brown Eloise Thorpe, one brother Lacey James, and many relatives in Taylor County. Funeral at Riverdale Cemetery, Coca, Monday at 4:80 PM.
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Benjasmin Huston Garrett
Columbus
Garrett
Tobe Reynolds
Reynolds
Twelfth Avenue
Talbotton Road
Ben Garrett
Margaret Amerson Garrett
This County
Eva Garrett
N. M. James
Lovie Maddox
Mary Brown
Eloise Thorpe
Lacey James
Taylor County
Riverdale Cemetery
Coca
Miles Brembry Dies At Hawkinsville Home
Miles Brembry aged 54 long resident of Hawkinsville dies at his home from a stroke of paralysis just hours before death. He served in the United States mail service as a rural letter carrier for many years and was part of Hawkinsville’s old prominent family with a distant link to County Agent W F Brembry.
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Miles
Brembry
Hawkinsville
W. F. Brembry
United States Mail Service
Mrs Cox Admitted To Columbus Hospital For Treatment
Mrs C E Cox wife of C B E Cox business manager of this newspaper was admitted to City hospital at Columbus Monday for two weeks. She suffers from a long standing malady and is yielding beautifully to the treatment with hope of a permanent cure at an early date, to the gratification of many friends.
Home Coming Day at Bethel Church North of Butler
Bethel C M Church seven miles north of Butler will observe an annual home coming day on Saturday. All Christians are invited to attend and worship together with song prayer and praise. Two sermons will be given by Rev Edgar A Martin of Butler and Rev T H Tinsley of Reynolds. Pray for God's spirit to direct the service and glorify His name. B R Birdson Pastor.
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Bethel C. M
Butler
Edgar A. Martin
T. H. Tinsley
Reynolds
Butler P T A Meeting
The P F A of the Butler school will hold its regular meeting Thursday afternoon at 2 16 o clock May 13. Please be present and arrive on time. Press Agent.
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P.F. A
Butler School
Butler observes Thursday half holidays for summer
Summer begins officially in Butler as all leading business houses close at noon for a half holiday each Thursday afternoon until mid August. The Thursday half holidays followed a petition signed by merchants business and professional men of the city.
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Butler
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Reynolds, Ga
Dance
Eleanor Powell
James Stuart
Gene Autry
Little Doggie
Dick Tracy
McFarland
Crawford & Clark Gable
Ormous
Future Records
State Department
American Legion and Ladies’ Auxiliary
Otis McCants, Jr
R. E. McCants
Butler Colored School
B.H. Garrett
Miles Bembry
Hawkssville
C. E. Cox
Columbus Hospital
Bethel C. M. Church
B. R. Birdson
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