Rev B A Pafford Died At Waycross After Illness
Renowned South Georgia Methodist Conference minister Rev Bascom Anthony Pafford died at his Waycross home on April 29. He served as Conference Missionary Secretary and held many pastorates across Brunswick Savannah Bainbridge Dublin and more. He was known for his deep spirituality family devotion and lifelong ministry to the needy.
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Bascom Anthony Pafford
South Georgia Methodist Conference
Waycross
Bainbridge
Brunswick
Woodland
Butler
Fort Gaines
Savannah
McRae
Columbus
Dublin
Fitzgerald
Montezuma
Washington
D. C
Jesus
Georgia postmasters to meet at Albany convention
Mrs Rosa Lindsey will preside at the Georgia Chapter of the National Association of Postmasters annual meeting in Albany May 18 20 with more than 100 members invited and over 400 attendees expected National and state post executives including Walter Myers Roy North J F Conrad and Arthur Allbright will attend also J H Cox of the Florida Chapter.
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Albany
Rosa Lindsey
Irwinton
Georgia
National Association of Postmasters
Dan L. Gibson
Mary Martin
Helena
National Post
Walter Myers
United States
Roy North
J. F. Conrad
National Association
Arthur Allbright
J. H. Cox
Florida
Services to be Held At Mt. Pisgah Church Next Sunday
Mt. Pisgah Baptist church hosts Sunday School at 10:30 with classes for all ages. Rev. W. E. Hightower preaches at 11:30, followed by an 8 p.m. service emphasizing youth development led by the pastor’s daughter Lula Stanford. The pastor J. H. Stanford invites all community youth and adults to attend and pray for good services.
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Mt. Pisgah Church
Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church
W. E. Hightower
Butler Methodist Church
Lula Stanford
J. H. Stanford
Airport Changes in Muscogee County Agreed At Meet
Columbus May 1 The county engineer said expanded facilities in the Muskogee County Airport administration building could be ready by July 1 when Delta Air Lines will begin service. The commission pledged extra facilities after a meeting with four Delta officials who cited necessary changes following the April 22 collision that killed seven Delta executives and a Columbus pilot.
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Columbus
William Long
Muscogee County
Delta Air Lines
Delta
Lindley Camp
Typhoid Clinic Schedule For May Across Local Sites
Typhoid clinics will be held at Reynolds School on Thursdays May 8 15 and 22 from 9 30 to 11 00 a m Reynolds Colored School same days 12 00 to 1 00 p m Butler Courthouse Fridays May 9 16 and 23 from 9 00 to 11 00 a m colored and 11 00 to 12 00 p m K H Dunn C S 8
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Reynolds School
Reynolds Colored School
Butler Courthouse
Special Services For Mothers Day At Butler Baptist Church
Mother's Day services will be held at the Butler Baptist church Sunday at 11 am. The oldest and youngest mother present will be recognized. Families should sit in groups. the senior class of the local high school will be honor guests. National Music Week ends, with emphasis on the musical program and all singers to fill choir roles.
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Butler Baptist Church
W. B
Special Services Sunday at Mauk and Howard Churches
Mothers will be remembered at services Sunday at Mauk and Howard Methodist Churches. Mauk Methodist Church holds Holy Communion at 10 a.m. with Church School at 10:15. Howard Church School starts 10:30 a.m. Worships follow at 11:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. led by Rev. J. W. M. Stipe.
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Mauk and
Howard Methodist Churches
Mauk Methodist Church
R. M. Jinks
Helen Clark Named Associate Editor of The Campus Quill
Mrs Helen Clark daughter of Mr and Mrs B H Bazemore and a junior at Bessie Tift College Forsyth has been selected Associate Editor of the college paper The Campus Quill for 1947 48 Clark is active in clubs including International Relations Club Pierian Club Glee Club and Sigma Zeta Phi
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Helen Clark
Bessie Tift
B. H. Bazemore
Bessie Tift Colege
Forsyth
Clark
International Relations Club
Pierian Club
Glee Club
Sigma Zeta Phi
Pace Urges 300 Million Federal School Aid Bill
Congressman Pace appeals to the House educational committee for a bill authorizing 300 million dollars for state school systems. The plan would set a minimum 40 dollars per pupil per year from federal and local sources, with funding managed by states and requires maintaining 1946 school taxes for eligibility. Pace warns ignorance endangers society and notes Georgia’s low teacher pay in 1944 45 compared with the national average, affecting student preparation.
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Washington
Pace
Dem. Ga
House Educational Committee
Georgia
Barbecue Night at Home Room Sponsored by PTA
The Butler P T A sponsors a barbecue at the Home E l room on Thursday night May 15 from 7 to 9. Plates cost 75 cents. There will be homemade pies a cake walk and special band music.
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The
Butler P. T. A
Lois Hammonds dies at Lizella after illness
Former Butler resident Mrs Lois Williamson Hammonds died April 29 at her Lizella home. She was wife of John S Hammonds and mother of J B Hammonds of Lizella and H R Hammonds of Macon. Funeral held at Bethel cemetery with Hart's Mortuary in charge.
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Lizella
Lois Williamson Hammonds
John S. Hammonds
Taylor County
G. W. Williamson
Talbot Gill
E. L. Harris
E. L. Wilson
Army Recruiting Unit Visits Butler May 8 and 9
The U S Army Mobile Recruiting Unit led by 1st Sgt William G Newbold will be at the North entrance to the Court house in Butler on Thursday May 8 and Friday May 9. Enlistment and reenlistment information available. Opportunities in the Regular Army promote future security.
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U. S. Army Mobile
Butler
William G. Newbold
Revival Services Continue At Reynolds Methodist Church
Revival services at Reynolds Methodist Church continue through next Sunday. Services occur twice daily at 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. Rev. Charles A. Britton Jr. of Camilla assists Rev. Park Smith. The public is invited to each service.
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Reynolds Methodist Church
Charles A. Britton Jr
Camilla
Park Smith
Local Legion Post Elect Officers At May Meeting
Butler Legion Post No. 124 calls all members to a regular meeting on Tuesday night May 13 at 8 o clock to elect officers. Plans for building a Legion Home will also be discussed at this gathering.
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Butler Legion Post No. 124
Legion Home
Annual Home Coming at Bethel Church May 10
The Annual Home Coming at Bethel C. M. Church will be held Saturday, May 10. This church has observed these gatherings for many years. Come enjoy the day with us and worship the Lord together led by Pastor O. S Sheets.
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Bethel C. M
O. S Sheets
Dean Hotel Opens with Formal Ceremony Friday
The Dean Hotel in Butler Taylor county prepares for a formal opening on Friday May 16 with a noon to midnight dinner at the Coffee Shop. Dr and Mrs L R Dean owners invite the public to inspect the brick hotel of 38 rooms with private baths steam heat and fire safety measures. Reservations are being accepted for the special dinner by phone or letter indicating party size and preferred serving hour.
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Dean Hotel
L. R. Dean
Butler
Taylor County
Sunday School Dept to Assist in Prayer Services
The children of our Church School are to be at our mid week services Wednesday night and show those present some of their efficient training by singing a number of their songs. You may show appreciation by helping them equip their department with some necessary improvements and come prepared to make your offering for this worthy cause.
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Church School
Mrs. W. D. Sears Dies at Ellaville GA
Mrs. W D Sears 85 lifelong Baptist leader from Ellaville died at home after a two week illness of a heart ailment. A Schley County native and former Miss Emma Battle she married 1882 to Dr W D Sears who died two years ago near their 63rd wedding anniversary. She formed the church Mite Society 62 years ago which became the Woman's Missionary Society and taught Sunday school for many years.
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Ellaville
W D. Sears
Baptist
W. D. Sears
Paving Work Starts on Butler Buena Vista Highway
Paving of the Butler Buena Vista Highway is in progress this week. Construction managers request public cooperation to stay off the road while paving sets. Detour routes are marked and motorists should avoid travel until completion.
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Butler-Buena Vista
Lost Dog Pup With Collar in Herald Area
One male wire hair terrier pup white with black eye spot and three black back spots. Bobtail. Wearing collar. Notify Chas Benns Js at Herald Office with any information.
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Chas. Benns Js
Herald Office
One Man Killed In Car Truck Crash Near Here
Albany businessman Joe W. Russell, connected with Russell Motor Co., died in a head on collision two miles north of Butler on Highway No. Three while driving a new Oldsmobile from Atlanta to Albany. Truck driver Earl Ridgeway of New Orleans sustained minor injuries. charge not filed. Russell buried in Atlanta. wife living there.
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Joe W. Russell
Albany
Butler
Russell
Russell Motor Company
Atlanta
Earl Ridgeway
New Orleans
Dixon- Conner Produce Company
City Cafe to Close 8 to 10 Tonight for Junior Chamber Dinner
City Cafe will close from 8 to 10 tonight to serve a dinner to members of the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Owner Johnnie Caldwell asks regular patrons to call before eight o clock for their meals and apologizes for the temporary closure due to limited seating.
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City Cafe
Junior C. of C
Johnnie Caldwell
Montfort Promoted to Sergeant in Japan
Charles T. Montfort, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Montfort of Reynolds, has been promoted to sergeant at Yokota Air Base with the Fifth Air Force in Japan. The force, under Maj. Gen. K. B. Wolfe, serves in Japan and Korea. A Reynolds High School graduate and former Emory University student, he works at the Base Dispensary.
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Fifth Air Force
Nagoya
Japan
Charles T. Montfort
D. T. Montfort
Reynolds
Yokota
K. B. Wolfe
Korea
Reynolds High School
Sgt. Montfort
Emory University
Atlanta
E. K. Johnson 62 Dies at Montgomery Hospital
Funeral services were held Friday at Mt Olive church for E. K. Johnson 62 who died at Montgomery hospital in Butler Thursday after a short illness. He is survived by his wife the former Correnne Tucker one son his mother Mrs M L Also brooks Mt Vernon a sister Mrs C A Palmer Mt Vernon two brothers J L Johnson Sai Cal and M J Johnson Char ton S C and an uncle Jaso Shirah of Byromville.
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Mt. Olive Church
E. K. Johnson
Montgomery Hospital
Butler
Correnne Tucker
M. L. Alsobrooks
Mt. Vernon
C. A Palmer
J. L. Johnson
Sai Cal
M. J. Johnson
Charton
S.C
Jaso Shirah
Byromville
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Butler High School
Howard
H. Sealy
J. W. M. Stipe
Congressman Pace
J.W. Hammond
Lois Williamson
Geo. W. Williamson
Army
Legion
Bethel Church
NEW Dean Hotel
Local Methodist Church
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J. W. Russell
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