Gilliam and Pittman Oppose G Talmadge for Governorship
Atlanta May 5 Governor Eugene Talmadge the militant Georgia chief executive fronts national clashes and militia aid in ousting the highway board faces a three way race for a second term Alder man Ed A Gilliam joins the ticket along with Judge Claude Pittman Pittman plans to attack Talmadge on the ouster of the highway board and public service commission while Gilliam touts repeal of prohibition and campaign on a straight forward issue Gilliam says he will consult with party leaders and aims to split the Talmadge opposition
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Eugene ‘Talmadge
Georgia
National
Safe Highway ‘Board
Ed. A. Gilliam
Eugene Talmadge
Superior Court
Claude Pittman
Cartersville
Talmadge
Pittman
Highway Board
National Guard
Public Service Commission
Gillam
Gillsap Pid Beece
Hote
Time Extended To Make Crop Loan Applications
The emergency crop loan application period is extended from April 30 to May 15 1934. County agent G C Daniel and regional management confirm the extension and state that applications with postmarks before midnight May 15 will be honored. If corrections or additional information are needed, returned applications will still receive due consideration upon resubmission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Daniel
Daniel Read
Methodists trim 4 year budget for benevolence
Jackson Miss May 7 The Liberal Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South set the annual benevolence and connectional claims budget at 2 000 000 a year for the next quadrennium a reduction of 1 240 000 from the prior period and approved plans to unify or cooperate with other American Methodism groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
South Monday
General Church
Mbers
Commission Comunition
W. G. Gram
Heat
Board of Missions
Nashville
D. Ellis
General Board of Church
Louisville
William Mian
Board of Mont
Nashvile
G. L.evelock
L. E. Todd
Sec- Sp
Iinance
Iy Ui
Clar
B.C. Watson
Clarks Y Dene
Harve Ypellman
Birmingham
Pittman
Corpus Christi
Tex
Rick Stokes
Weddell
St. Louis
Inference City
Charleston
Americus Attorney Enters Congressional Race in Georgia
Americus attorney Stephen Pace, 42, announced his candidacy for Congress from Georgia’s Third District. A longtime lawyer in Americus and former state senator, Pace pledged loyalty to the president and Democratic principles. Pace, born in Terrell County, had represented Sumter County and later served as senator for the 18th district, chairing the Senate rules committee. He authored a state auditing law and the blue sky law, and supported consolidating county tax collector and receiver offices. He married Grace Ragan in 1916.
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Americus
Stephen Pace
Congress
Georgia
Pace
Democratic Party
Americas
Terrell County
Sumter County
Senate
Mr. Pace
Grace Ragan
T. B. Ragan
Hawkinsville
Pulaski County
Woodpeckers and Camp 1430 News from Butler Georgia
Military unit notes announce Captain Meyer’s transfer to Albany and Lt. Rohrer and Lt. Reid’s arrivals. Fiddling winner Juggle Head Killen claims third at a contest. Woodpeckers sweep Bible Mfg. Co. and Taylor County All Stars despite rain. Rumors swirl about Moonbeam and Bennet, with local poetry and quips threading through Camp 1430 life in Butler Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Killen
Woodpeckers
Bible Mfg. Co
Columbus
Lankey
Bible Boys
Hussey
Thornton
Bryan
Taylor County
Taylor Winners Chosen In Semi Final Bee Conducted Tuesday
Taylor county semi finals of the Chattahoochee Valley Spelling Bee sponsored by Columbus newspapers selected winners from Butler High School and Central School. Winners proceed to Columbus for the final at the Springer Opera House tonight at 8 oclock.
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Taylor
Butler
Mary Booth
Butler High School
Samuel Coolik
Reynods High School
Edna Booth
Central School
Ray Taunton
Butler School
Taylor County
Chattahoochee Valley
Columbus
Springer Opera House
Court House
W. T. Austin
Bishop Ainsworth Assigned to Georgia Conference
Bishop W. N. Ainsworth was assigned to preside over the South Georgia Conference of the Methodist Church. The announcement, made at the Jackson Mississippi general conference, places his territory over North and South Georgia Holston Tennessee and Cuba Conferences for four years. Home base listed as Macon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Ainsworth
South Georgia
The
Methodist Church
Jackson
Miss
Ainsworth
North
Holston
Tenn
Cuba
Macon
John M. Moore
Georgia
Pesca
Missouri
St. Louis
North Arkansas
Little Rock
Bishop Cannon
Arizona
Pacific
California
Oriental Mission
Carrolton Editor Honored On Eighty-Third Birthday
James Jefferson Thomasson, longtime Carroll County Times editor, celebrated his 83rd birthday in Carrollton. A pioneer Southern journalist born in 1851, he began his career 50 years ago and later practiced law in Arkansas. Relatives and friends joined an open house as dignitaries sent congratulations from Georgia and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carollton
James Jefferson Thomasson
Thomasson
Carroll County
Liberty Hill
Heard County
Thomas Jefferson Thomasson
Carrollton
Arkansas
Georgina
United States
Carrolton Man Killed In Auto Crash Near Macon
In Macon Georgia on the Dixie highway a produce truck and a car collided while the auto tried to pass. Claude Kaylor a 50 year old man from Carrolton died at the scene. Roy C Payton also of Carrolton was found unconscious nearby and transported to the city. Fred Johnson the truck driver from Knoxville and L L Chandler from Knoxville were injured Chandler with facial wounds. Police expect Payton to recover.
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Macon
Claude Kaylor
Carrolton
Dixie Highway
Here
Kaylor
Roy C. Payton
Fred Johnson
L. L. Chandler
Knoxville
Tenn
Chandler
Johnson
Will H Britt Ends Life at Fort Valley Home
Fort Valley residents report the death of Will H Britt by self harm at his Fort Valley home. The funeral and burial occurred in Fort Valley, with authorities confirming no outside involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will H. Britt
Fort Valley
Plong
Aevd
Butler Friends Mourn Rev H C Brewton Death
Atlanta May 2 Rev H C Brewton a long serving Methodist circuit riding preacher died last week at Emory university hospital Born May 23 1852 in Bulloch county he would have turned 82 He served 42 years in the South Georgia Methodist conference was superannuated in 1928 and lived with family in Florida and College Park He married Martha Jane Culpepper in Blakely Ga in 1882 and later Minnie Blanton Davis in 1906 He is survived by three daughters Mabel Dame Albert Lewis and Lucy Jackson and three sons A O Brewton W W Brewton and J D Brewton Funeral services were held in Ft Valley.
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Atlanta
H. C. Brewton
Methodist Church
Emory University Hospital
Bulloch County
Brewton
South Georgia Methodist Conference
Florida
College Park
Blakely
Martha Jane Culpepper
John B. Culpepper
Monroe
Minnie Blanton Davis
Mabel Dame
Homerville
Albert M. Lewis
Panama City
Fla
Lucy B. Jackson
Ae Point
N. C
A. O. Brewton
W. W. Brewton
J. D. Brewton
Ulfiport
Miss
Ft. Valley
Anniversary of Methodism Commemorated In Exercise
A Sunday program at Butler Methodist Church marked the 150th anniversary of American Methodism. Highlights included readings by Mrs Mae Riley, Robert Matthews, and Miss Ruth Neisler, musical selections by Miss Laurette Fickling, and a discussion by Rev W E Hightower on the development of Southern Methodist Sunday Schools. The event aimed to deepen appreciation of Methodist heritage and boost local church school involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler Methodist Church
Mra Mae. Riley
Robert Mathews
Charles Fickling
Ruth Neisler
Fanny Crosby
Luke
W. E. Hightower
Southern Methodist
Laurette Fickling
Mae Riley
Card From a Past Herald Writer Estella Reaches Butler
Pelham Alabama May 3 1984 Dear friends correspondents and editor of the Butler Herald I am a voice from the past and I do exist The gate of memory opens to my old friends in Taylor Talbot and Marion counties Georgia and the Butler Herald correspondents After a West trip and visit to my daughter in Los Angeles I would like to meet this summer at Butler Your old friend Estella
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Pelham
Ala
Butler Herald
Taylor
Talbot
Marion Counties
Georgia
West
Los Angeles
Calif
Butler
Dr Henry Brooks to Stay in Buena Vista County
Buena Vista residents celebrate that Dr Henry Brooks chooses to remain in the county. The Patriot notes he had considered a hospital placement in Milwaukee Wisconsin last week, but he returned Saturday confirming his continuation in Buena Vista.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Brooks
Buena Vista
Dr. Brooks
Patriot
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Brooks
Marion County Patriot
Wanted to Buy Cypress Water Tank and Galvanized Pipe
A buyer seeks a second hand cypress water tank and a one inch galvanized pipe in good condition and cheap for cash. Contact D Byrd Route 1 Reynolds GA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cypress
Byrd
Reynolds
Birthday of Mrs J W Garrett Honored By Relatives and Friends
A large gathering celebrated Mrs. Garretts seventy sixth birthday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. I W Garrett with relatives arriving from several towns. The day featured a noon meal under shade trees, songs and prayers recalling childhood memories, and expressions of good wishes for many more birthdays. Attending relatives included EF Garrett, J M Garrett, Ernest Hogg’s party from Cuthbert, Clarence Stewart of Hampton, and Aunt Marzella Purvis among others.
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I. W. Garrett
Billie
Lura
Mrs. Garrett
EF. C. Garrett
Guy Garrett
J. M. Garrett
Ernest Hogg
Cuthbert
Clarence Stewart
Hampton
Charlie Garret
Cliff Garrett
Ruth Artland
Forsyth
Eli Garrett
L. W. Garrett
Flem Garrett
Thomaston
Marzella Purvis
Mr. Garrett
Lnna
Family Reunion Honors Mr J B Montgomery Birthday
A large community gathering celebrated Mr J B Montgomery of Charing turning 66 with a barbecue at his home on April 21. Attendees included Mrs W M Brown and family, Mrs Alice Montgomery and son, Mr and Mrs Jason Montgomery of Manchester, Pershing and Dorothy Whittington, Bill Montgomery, and many others from Butler Thomaston and Charing. The event featured a white cake with sixty six pink candles and pink and white rosebud decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Montgomery
Charing
Ntgomery
W. M. Brown
W. M. Brown, Jr
W. H. Martin
Sallie Averett
Howard
Alice Montgomery
Thomaston
Jason Montgomery
Manchester
E. L. Whittington
Pershing Whittington
Dorothy Parker
Mauk
Joe Bradley
Bill Montgomery
Butler
E. L. Wall
J. W. Montgomery
Old Maid's Convention At Mauk Tomorrow Night
The Woman's Home Demonstration Club of Mauk hosts the Old Maid's Convention at Mauk school house on Friday May 11 at 8 p m Admission is 10 and 20 cents with proceeds aiding the school and community kitchen equipment.
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Mauk
The
Woman’s Home Demonstration Club of
Mauk School House
Hay for Sale In Reynolds Ga from A Eubanks
Baleing hay for sale at 20.00 per ton delivered to Butler or nearby areas. Also 18.00 per ton for unbaled hay at Pebble Seeme. Address Reynolds Ga. A Eubanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler Orne
Pebble Seeme
A. Eubanks
Reynolds, Ga
McGee Announces for Representative in Muscogee Co
Columbus attorney Theo J. McGee announces his candidacy for Muscogee County representative in the Georgia legislature subject to the September Democratic primary. He aims to advance local measures, support city charter changes, seek prompt county matters, and push for fair highway funding while representing Georgia to the best of his ability. McGee, an UGA honor graduate, has practiced law in Columbus since 1922 and served on the training school board for girls prior to the state board of regents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Wheo J. McGee
A. J. McGee
Butler
Muscogee County
Georgia
Theo J. McGee
West Georgia
Tsle of Georgia
University of Georgia
Training School For Girls
Georgia Board of Regents
W. Ceril Neil
House
Senate
Revival Services Begin Next Sunday at Butler Baptist Church
Revival services start Sunday at Butler Baptist Church with a 9:45 a.m. Sunday school led by J Green, followed by an 11 a.m. sermon on Ideal Motherhood. The day ends with the Lord's Supper and 6:45 p.m. B Y P U meetings led by Mrs. Sara Cross and Miss Cabb. Evening sermons at 7:30 p.m. focus on The Christian Home. Camp services begin 8:30 a.m. Sunday and run daily at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. through the week with topics A Pipe Revival and The Missing Note in Modern Preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siday
Green
Sara Cross
Cabb
Christian Home
Ccc
Mother's Day Services Planned by Local Churches
Both local churches will observe Mother's Day with suitable programs. The Methodist church will host a Sunday school program, and the Baptist church will feature music and a special sermon by the pastor at the eleven o'clock service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Baptist Church
Farm Mules For Sale By Payne Reynolds
Farmer Payne Reynolds offers a number of good farm mules, young or second hand, at reasonable prices. See Payne Reynolds for details and sales.
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Payne
Reynolds
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Gilliam
G. Talmadge
Qualifes
Repeal
Methodists
Evans “Shines
C. GO
Meyer
Albany
C. O
Rohrer
Reid
Rhyne
Coconut Bennett
Crum
Pinnix
Lane Bryant
New York
Hopper
Lawrence
Shakespeare
Smithville
Tay
Bishop Ainsworth
Lucas Gould
Herald
J. W. Garrett
J.B. Montgomery
McGee
Muscogee CO
Cecil Neill
Butler Baptist Church
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