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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1954
Page
9
The article notes ROTC honors for Roy J. Montgomery Jr. at Mercer University and Senior Day events at a local Methodist church led by Mayor D. Warner Wells. It discusses mosquito prevention, silicon's potential, and political chatter about State Senator Hugh Check entering the Gen Eva Assembly race from the county.
Butler Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. led by General Superintendent James Bazemore with age group classes. Youth Fellowship meets at 7:15 p.m. with Frank Riley as counselor and Junior Youth Fellowship Wednesday at 3:45 p.m. A Church Night Dinner is planned for Wednesday as a basket dinner inviting all members and families. See you in church Sunday.
Graduating exercises will be held Tuesday evening at 8 30 in the Reynolds High School auditorium. Principal E H Joiner will lead the program with guest speaker Dr Henry King Stanford president of Georgia State College for Women Milledgeville. Diplomas will be awarded by H C Bond after the ceremony to the class including Paul Bartlett Lillian Byrd Clifford Childres James Hartley Marion Hartley Glenda Hobbs Sidney Jones Joyce McDaniel James Montgomery Woody Nelson Paul Pierce Patricia Roberson Lester Hadley Slaton Janette Trussell Sylvia Underwood Walter Wainwright Riley Windham.
The schedule lists events from May 23 to May 31 including a Bacca laureate sermon by Rev. Walter Flanders at Reynolds Methodist Church, graduation exercises by Dr. Henry K. Stanford at the Georgia State College for Women, and a grammar school operetta. Honors Day and diploma presentations feature speakers Rev. John Mangham and Dr. Henry King with remarks by class officers.
Bethel Congregational Methodist church holds an annual homecoming on Sunday May 30 with guest speaker Rev. Clayton Gilmer of Jackson at 11 am. Lunch on the grounds. afternoon programs by visiting churches. Fifth Sunday evening opens Spring Revival led by Rev. Barrett Whetstone of Waycross with daily services 11 am and 8 pm through June 6. Jerry Partain, Pastor.
Garland Byrd former Taylor County Representative and Georgia Citizens Council director announced his candidacy for Commissioner of Agriculture to replace Tom Linder. Byrd cited farm background military service in World War II and state government roles, pledging to work with Extension Service, experiment stations, 4 H and Farm Bureau to improve farm prices and farmer living standards. He criticized Governor Talmadge for not running and urged support from Georgia voters.
Professor Dwight S. Compton, formerly four years principal at Butler High School, has been elected principal of Irwinton Wilkinson County High School. The district consolidates three high schools and has a new building, employing seventeen teachers, to begin the 1954 55 term a month early to manage consolidation. Local friends regret losing him as a Butler citizen but celebrate his advancement in education.
The seniors present A Ready Made Family a three act comedy at 1 45 this afternoon in the local gym. Admission is 15 cents for children 20 cents for high school students and 25 cents for adults. The play promises many laughs and a unique show.
Miss Jeffie Harris died at 7 a.m. Monday after a three year illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Mt Pisgah Baptist Church with Rev. W J Adair and Rev J Whitener officiating. She was born March 8, 1862 and was a Crawford County native residing in Taylor County for many years. Survived by her brother Will Harris and numerous nieces and nephews. Edwards Funeral Home in charge.
The 89th annual South Georgia Methodist Conference will convene June 7 through 11 at Epworth by the Sea on St. Simons Island. Bishop Arthur Moore of Atlanta will preside, with lay and ministerial delegates from 269 charges. Guest speakers include Dr Edward McLellan Dr Rockwell Smith Dr Mack Stokes R G Mayfield and Glenn Mingledorff. Rev L A Harrell will present a composite superintendent report.
Taylor county reports four month savings bond sales of 23400 dollars against a 30000 dollar goal. Postmaster C C Hobbs notes Georgia sales two percent ahead nationwide is fifteen percent higher than 1953. Hobbs cites county support for the Bond Program and its 3 percent compound interest to maturity, but laments slower local progress.
The U S Supreme Court ruled unanimously that racial segregation in public schools violates the 14th Amendment and is inherently unequal. Chief Justice Warren wrote the decision, signaling immediate changes in 17 Southern states and D C with further arguments to shape implementation and gradual adjustment.
Rev. J. C. Whitner of the Church of the Nazarene will preach the Baccalaureate Sermon for Butler High School graduates Sunday at eleven o’clock at the Nazarene Church. Graduation exercises are Friday May 28 in the local school gym with short talks by seniors and teachers. On Tuesday June 1 the class and advisors depart Ft. Valley for a Washington DC trip. Senior roll includes Emily Allen Barbara Barfield Yvonne Barfield Gordene Blackston Ferrell Bone Frederick Bone Robert Cooper Sylvia Casey Buddy Dunn Tom Edwards Clay Griggs Richard Guined Merrell Harbuck Riley Harmon Nellie Hart Priscilla Jones Betty Maddox Barbara McCorkle Martha Melton Mary Joyce Montgomery Janet Neisler Floyd Robinson Gilbert Sawyer Eugene Streetman Clifford Swain Tommy Theus Mary Ann Wainwright James Williamson.
Mark Baptist Church invites all Mauk residents to Sunday School at 10 a.m. followed by Bible study and family fellowship. Preaching at 11 a.m. from I Kings chapter 21 verses 2 and 3, with a Sunday evening service at 8 o'clock. A cordial invitation to worship and join the Christian fellowship.
Butler High School lists events starting Sunday May 23 with a 11 A M Baccalaureate at Nazarene Church. Monday May 24 8 P M parents of seniors meeting in the gym. Thursday May 27 8 P M Mrs Edwards music recital at the Methodist Church. Friday May 28 8 30 P M graduation at the gym. Tuesday June 1 2 47 P M seniors leave Ft Valley for Washington.
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