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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1957
Page
1
A lively Butler column recalls Mother's and Father's Days, church improvement plans, and weather-related flood memories from Mobile. It lists Reynolds Methodist Church upgrades and a 10 000 dollar project, plus Senior Class rosters for Butler and Reynold high schools and best wishes to graduates.
Lenora Cooper sustained a fractured ankle after a fall at her Rupert home Monday morning. Friends express hope she will be released from the hospital soon and have a speedy recovery.
Stella Butler Chapter No. 322 of the Order of the Eastern Star installed 1957-58 officers at the local Masonic Hall at 3 p m on Sunday April 21. The hall featured azaleas and flowers with attendees from Albany Americus Atlanta Columbus Elaville Griffin Richland and Thomaston.
Ishmael P. Cox donated four Duroc hogs and a boar to the Butler FFA Chapter to start a pig chain similar to a Sears Roebuck program. Cox, a longtime county native, and his wife Sammie Harp Cox operate farming interests in Garden Valley. E. G. McCants, Voc Ag Inst.
Mr. W Luke Tante Sr died at Emory hospital Atlanta after a yearlong cancer illness. He was born August 3 1913 in Milledgeville grew up in Manchester where he ran a cafe. He was a Mason Shriner and member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Survived by wife four sons mother sister and brother and several relatives. Funeral held at 2:30 p m Sunday conducted by Rev Coppage with Rev Turner assisting.
Butler Baptist Girls Auxiliary announces Focus Week May 12 to 18 featuring the Mae Ingram group in charge of Sunday School Assembly and a Coronation Service. Activities include visiting circles, visiting the sick, a skit The Remedy, VBS planning, a community missions project and social events. Family Night closes the week with Forward Steps study and an open invitation to the public.
Mr. John Peterman, principal, invites parents to bring their preschool children who will enroll in September to the school gym on May 16 at 9 30 a m. He would like children to attend the entire day if possible.
Mrs Lewis Ruffin will present her senior students in a piano and voice recital at the local high school cafeteria. The event begins at 8 o clock on Thursday evening May 16th and the public is invited to attend.
Mr. Robert Roy Brewer died Monday morning at 10 45 after a long illness. Born March 17 1888 in Taylor County he was a rear farmer and business man. Funeral was held at Reynolds Methodist Church with interment in Bethel Cemetery. Survived by wife Virginia H Brewer daughter Patricia Hill three grandchildren a brother and seven sisters. Goddard Funeral Home Reynolds handled arrangements.
Reynolds Methodist Church begins remodeling its Sunday School area to add two classrooms and enlarge the kitchen and social spaces. The project exceeds 10000 dollars, with a campaign raising over 16000 in cash and pledges, including a 12222 dollar night at a banquet led by Rev. Tom A. Whiting.
Two Thomaston shops suffered heavy damage when a blaze discovered at 5 21 p m confined to the McClellan's Pharmacy rear. Smoke damaged Gladden's Ladies Shop contents with a firewall stopping spread to the adjoining store.
Heavy rainfall in Taylor County drenched crops and caused extensive damage to roads and bridges. An estimated 50,000 dollars is needed to repair washes and culverts, with seven pond dams breached and washouts up to six to ten feet deep. County crews began repairs and expect passable routes within days.
Mr. Austin Guinn, Taylor County Forest Ranger, received a plaque at the Georgia Forestry Association Banquet in Atlanta for Taylor County and the Third Districts outstanding Forestry program. The Third District won top honors with Crisp County also among the past first place winners. Local attendees included Ranger Guinn and several area citizens.
Mr and Mrs M A Chapman travel to Valdosta for the State Grand Commandry of the Knights Templar. Mr Chapman recently elected Eminent Commander of Ivanhoe Commandry No 10 in Ft Valley. After the convention they will visit Jacksonville Florida with Mrs Chapmans niece Mrs Wilbur Forschler and Mr Forschler.
Marine Recruiting Sergeant R. M. Turner will visit Butler on May 7 and May 21 from 9 to 10 a.m. at the post office to interview young men about joining the Marine Corps. Open to ages 17 to 28 for 2 3 or 4 year enlistments. If unavailable, write to Marine Recruiting Station Columbus for details.
The annual Spring Flower Show opens today at the Community House from 4 to 7 p.m. with Corsages for Mother's Day as a main feature and a top horticultural specimen award. Judges are state accredited. entries accepted until noon.
The Marion County School Band under Mr B G Moores of Buena Vista will play Friday at 10 o'clock in the school gym. The writer urges Butler citizens to attend and support local band efforts to build a countywide ensemble, noting about 16000 invested by parents for instruments salaries and larger gear.
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