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Butler Herald

Location

Butler, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1940

Page

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Montezuma High School Senior Dies in Collision

Juanita Peters 16 died at Montezuma hospital after a Friday night auto crash that injured four fellow seniors and Mr Howard Mette of Butler who was driving the other car. Other injured were Marie Garner Julia Smith Billy Coates Clifton Athon and Mr McCants son of local residents and traveling representative of Cosby Hodges Milling Co Columbus.

Ie Juanita Peters Montezuma High School Montezuma Montezuma School Howard Mette Butler McCants E. McCants Cosby Hodges Milling Co Columbus

Clyde Afay Green Piano Recital Delayed Tuesday Night

ClydeAfay Green presents a Junior Pianoforte recital next Tuesday at eight with Leeti ae Folds Reader and St. Cefs chorus. The program features Bach Arioso Beethoven Pathetique movements Liszt Libestraum No.3 Debussy Clair de Lune and MacDowell Polonaise in B Minor. ushers include Oscar Adams and Dan Callahan.

Sparks Claud Debussy Barlow Brown St. Cecilians Mrederichafin Edward MacDowell Oscar Adams Dan Callahan

North Georgia citizen and legislator visits Haralson

Prominent North Georgia citizen and legislator Mr Haralson from Blairsville spent Tuesday and Wednesday in the city. He is noted as a longtime holder of the local post office building title and was reportedly involved in a sale to a well known citizen. Haralson, a banker and longtime Georgia legislator, has served multiple terms in both House and Senate.

Haralson Blairsville Wwe North Georgia Banker Georgia House Senate

MLANG TUNING oo W ex ley an Have your piano tuned

Piano tuning services advertised for immediate call in SMI ton area. Includes used pianos and repairs. Listing notes contact details at Gordon street in Thomas.

Exley An Eas Pian HCW SMI Ton Gordon Thomas

Forgive Me Mother for My Youthful Debts and Errors

A speaker pleads for forgiveness from his mother for past hurts and neglects. The text lists sins of anger deceit and ingratitude, seeking pardon and recognizing a mother’s enduring love. The prayer ends with a blessing of peace and joy.

Ge Dillon

Green to preside over Georgia Forestry Assn session

Mr. D. S. Green vice president and general manager of the Butler Naval Stores will preside over the Friday morning session of the Georgia Forestry Association meeting in Atlanta May 16 and 17. The 19th annual session should attract about 100 attendees with notable forestry officials including Capt. I. F. Eldredge of the Southern Forest Experiment Station and Dr. J. Phil Campbell of the Soil Conservation Service.

D. S. Green Butler Naval Stores Georgia Forestry Association Atlanta Green Georgia Forestry Service I. F. Eldredge Southern Forest Experiment Station U. S. Forestry Service New Orleans L. F. Livingston J. Phil Campbell Soil Conservation Service Washington, D. C

Highway 19 Re-Surfacing Underway in Taylor County

A state highway crew arrived in Butler to re surface Highway 19 from the Taylor Upson line to the Taylor Schley line. G M Heath says priming tar and slagging will take several weeks as ice damage from last winter is repaired.

Highway 19 Taylor Co Butler Highway No. 19 Taylor-Upson Taylor-Schley G. M. Heath State Highway Department Taylor County

Residence for Sale in Butler Georgia

Notice offers a 12 room residence with two baths sun parlor garage and out-buildings plus a vacant building lot suitable for residence or business. Contact Mrs Mamie Adams Butler Ga at once.

Butler Mamie Adams

Funeral Services Held For Mr R E Cole Sr At Surrency

Funeral services for 73 year old R E Cole Sr of Surrency were held Monday after he died Sunday at a Waycross hospital following major surgery. He was a native of South Carolina who came to Surrency in 1890 to run a retail store with his brother Charles Cole. Survivors include his widow Mrs C S Cole two sons John and R E Cole Jr a daughter Mrs Tracy Mayers and two brothers in South Carolina.

R. E. Cole Sr C. S. Cole South Carolina John R. E. Cole Jr Tracy Mayers Brunswick

Reynolds U. D. C. Sponsors Show at Dean Theatre

The Gordon Carson Chapter J. D. C. of Reynolds will sponsor Barri cade starring Alice Fay and Warner Baxter at the Dean Theatre in Butler next Wednesday and Thursday. The public is cordially invited to attend.

Gordon-Carson Reynolds Barricade Alice Fay Warner Baxter Dean Theatre Butler Publi

Public Invited to Inspect Libraries Next Week

County Agent W. F. Bembry announces government surplus cotton is available free to farm families for mattress making. Eligibility requires 1939 gross income under 400 dollars and agreement to process the material into a mattress per Extension Service directions. Applicants should contact local community committeemen to file an application and receive the cotton and ticking.

W. F. Bembry South Extension Service Mr. Bembry Murray Jarrell H. A. Sealy Dave Harbuck S. E. Waller R. McCorkle A. B. Shehee H. B. Parks D. B. Posey G. Z. Young Grady Wilson

Reverend Jason Shirah to Preach at Crowell Church

Rev Jason Shirah a Byromville based superannuated preacher of the South Georgia Conference will preach at Crowell Methodist church Sunday morning May 19 according to Rev J D Smith. Born in Taylor county near Reynolds he joined the Methodist conference at age 21 and later served Reynolds Crowell Porterville and Garden Valley churches. He looks forward to reconnecting with Taylor county friends during the visit. Sunday evening services will be conducted by the pastor.

Jason Shirah Byromville South Georgia Crowell Methodist Church J. D. Smith Shirah Taylor County Reynolds Methodist Conference Reynolds ‘Methodist Church Crowell Potterville Garden Valley

Senior Class Play at Butler High Friday Night

The Butler High senior class presents Safety First at the school auditorium Friday evening May 17 at eight o clock. A young husband tries to bar his cousin Elmer from marrying a Turkish fortune teller. the tale ends with both jailed for 30 days. Tickets from senior class members cost 10 and 25 cents.

Butler High School High School Elmer

Two Hundred and Two New Books Added by WPA Library

WPA library updates at Butler High School and Reynolds Chub House announce 202 new books in transit and plans for more titles once funding allows. A May 24 meeting at Butler school auditorium invites county citizens to discuss expanding library service for white families, with no refreshments or contributions expected.

WPA Butler High School Chub House Reynolds Butler School

P Y Luther to Speak at Butler High Seniors Day

Mr P Y Luther of Griffin will be principal speaker at the Butler Methodist church Senior Class Day on Sunday May 19 at 10 o clock. The event attracts interest and enjoys strong reception last year and is open to all residents of Butler and Taylor county.

P. Y. Luther Butler High Griffin Butler Methodist Church Luther Butler Taylor County

Achievement Week Designated Nationwide May 20 25

May 20 25 will be observed as Achievement Week throughout the nation Visit your county WPA projects during this week and see that this work pays your community In Taylor county WPA projects in operation include Warm-to-Market Road Work Adult Educational Work Lunch Room Sewing Room Library and NYA Work for Boys and Girls The Butler Herald April 25 article How WPA Funds Have Been Spent reveals benefits this county has and is receiving Watch the Herald for further information regarding Achievement Week

Taylor County Butler Herald The Herald

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