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Butler Herald

Location

Butler, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1940

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Pace qualifies for re election in Third District race

Congress­man Stephen Pace secures renomination support from the Third Congressional District Democratic committee at Americus Georgia May 1940. The group lauds his first two terms and urges continued service while Pace stresses peace and restraint amid European conflict. District covers Ben Hill Chattahoochee Clay EsP Dodge Dooly Harris Moulse Lee Marion Muscogee Pulaski Randolph Schley Stewart Taylor Terrell Turner Webster Wilcox and more.

Democratic Executive Committee Wm. H. Young, Jr Calumbg Verious Stephen Pace Pace Georgia Tird Congressional District Democratic Committee Americus Congress Murther South United States Aramount Europe Ure Ben Hill Chattahoochee Clay Ksp Dodge Dooly Harris Mousel Lee Marion Muscogee Pulaski Withan Randolph Schley

Vigil in the Night and He Lied His Wife at Dean Theatre

Weekly shows at Dean Theatre feature Carol Lombard in Vigil in the Night and the emotional drama He Lied His Wife with Joel McLTEand Nancy Kelly. Wednesday and Thursday present regional thrillers set around noble estates and a country track scene with polished, glossy production values. Friday and Saturday offer Lynn Arola in City of Fire and Donald Woods with musical interludes and Gene Austin songs.

Joel Melle Nancy Kelly Rolando Mary Holand Lynn Aeri Donald Woods Gene Austin

Bazemore Receives Honorary Chemistry Fraternity Honor

Mr. Alva Bazemore son of Mrs. Bertha Bazemore of Butler and a Georgia Southwestern College student becomes a member of the Gamma Sigma Epsilon Chemical Fraternity at the University of Georgia for high character and scholastic standing. He is a Butler High School 1937 graduate and earned Sigma Lambda Honorary Fraternity honors at Georgia Southwestern. He is poised to receive his chemistry degree in June next year amid local pride.

Alva Bazemore Bertha Bazemore Butler University of Georgia Gamma Sigm Epsilon Chemical Fraternity Bazemore Butler High School Georgia Southwestern College Americus Signa Lamda Taylor County Walton Thomas Neisler Pat Hodges Reynolds Margery Walker Lucibelle Booth Mary Helen Neisler Sarah Eleanor Booth J. D. Gardner Camilla University System Board of Regents Joseph Cook Americas First Methodist Church Peyton Jacob

Gen Singleton Receives Highest Girl Scout Honor

Columbus Ga May 18 Brigadier General Asa L Singleton was presented the highest award of the Girl Scout organization at the Council Fire ceremony at Fort Benning. He told the scouts that dependability is a key trait and praised their leadership and service to the community before bidding them farewell.

Columbus Asa L. Singleton Council Ft. Benning C. E. Cook Scouting Gen. Singleton Alexandria

Smile A While Quartet at Central Friday Night

The Stamps B axter Smile A While Quartet, heard daily on WMAZ, will perform in concert at the school building Friday at 8 o clock. Admission is ten cents. The event promotes a local program and features the quartet in a public school setting.

Stamps-Baxter WMAZ Admis Ady Central Morrow Sion

Used Cars for Sale Listing in Reynolds Georgia

A 1936 Chrysler four door sedan with radio in good condition and tires. priced at 265 dollars. Also a 1936 Ford coach with trunk mercury motor and transmission, 19000 miles, priced at 300 dollars. Seller: Dr W Payne Reynolds GA. One 45000 miles.

W. Payne Reynolds

Wesleyan College Clears $600000 Debt and Opens Funds

Wesleyan College in Macon reports full repayment of a $600,000 debt after a decade, with $602,598 in cash and pledges plus a $50,000 gift from James H. Porter. Trustees announce plans to use funds for conservatory improvements as bellwether for a broader campaign. Howell Opens Governorship Campaign in Ellaville on July 4 with large statewide rally and WSB radio coverage.

Macon Wesleyan Georgia Wesleyan Corporation Wesleyan Conservatory Jas. H. Porter Wesleyan Trustees Dice R. Anderson College Porter

Revival continues at New Camp Ground with Rev Dunaway

Reverend C M Dunaway shores series of heart searching messages to Taylor county attendees. James Walters of Decatur leads the singing with zeal. May 23 hosts County Rally at the Tabernacle under a full day program. Rev E A Martin, former Butler pastor, to speak at one session. Services held nightly at 7 80 and mornings at 10 230.

C. M. Dunaway Taylor County America Dunaway Methodist Conference James Walters Decatur Tabernacle E. A. Martin Butler Methodist Church

Hodges Piano Recital Set At Reynolds High

Mrs E Paul Hodges will present her piano and music pupils in a recital Thursday evening May 23 at 8 p m in Reynolds high school auditorium. The public is invited. Also listings include two pair of brood mares and several fine young males for sale from D W Payne Reynolds Ga.

E. Paul Hodges D. W. Payne Reynolds

Ellaville Draws Campaign Focus for Hugh Howell

Schley county welcomes Hugh Howell as he announces his gubernatorial bid in Ellaville. The rally attracts nationwide media and thousands of visitors, but observers say the main significance lies in Howell's pledge of broad progress, prudent finances, and honesty for Georgia. The campaign opener is framed as a county tribute and a statewide signal.

Ellaville Hugh Howell Schley County Howell South Georgia

WPA Projects Open For Inspection Next Week

WPA projects in Taylor county will host an achievement week May 20 to 25 with public visits invited. Projects include Farm-to-Market road work, adult education, a school lunch room, sewing room, and three libraries. The Butler-Potterville road is being graded for paving. About 100 adults are in the education program with one white teacher and two Black teachers. The Butler lunch room serves hot meals to about 100 daily at 1 cent, with 40 students given free lunches. Surplus commodities support the lunch program, and a garden supplies produce for canning next winter. The sewing room employs 18 women, and three libraries hold a combined 3,000 books.

Taylor County H. W. Rogers Butler-Potterville Lucy Taunton Marvin McCrary Ben Brazzill WPA Butler High School P T. A H. P. Wallace Roberta Wallace Butler Effie Tante Ida McDaniel Edna Wainwright O. P. Gipson Gardner County Commissioners Blanche Slicks Reynolds Bater Hoa Byrd Elda Blackmon Clara Cameron

Butler High Seniors To Be Honored Sunday

The Butler Methodist Church Men s Bible Class will honor the Butler High Senior class Sunday morning at 10 o clock. Griffin resident Mr P Y Luther will be principal speaker. The public is invited to attend and help make the day memorable.

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

Ellaville Woman Dies After Long Illness at 67

Mrs. Alonzo A. Arrington of Ellaville aged 67 died Saturday after a long illness. She had been ill for two years and contracted pneumonia in the final days. A Baptist church member and Shorter College graduate, she was married in 1896. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Baptist church with pastors Hugh Dozier R. C. Howard and W. S. Johnson presiding.

Ellaville Alonzo A. Arrington Llaville Arrington The Baptist Church Shorter College Rome Hugh Dozier R. C. Howard Hogansville Baptist Church

Picture Show Opens in Reynolds City Again

Reynolds gains another start on a local picture show with EB E Shealy of Camilla in charge. The theatre opened in early winter but bad weather discouraged the first operator and the project was abandoned before spring. The building is well equipped and Shealy trusts it will succeed.

Reynolds EB. E. Shealy Camilla Shealy Eugene Anderson Macon Telegraph

Piano Tuning and Piano Sales by Lester Co.

Ex expert tuner offers piano tuning services and sells new and used pianos. Represented by Lester Piano Manufacturers. Located at 408 West Gordon Street Thomaston Georgia.

Lester Piano Manufacturers W. Smith Gordon St. Thomaston, Ga

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