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Butler Herald

Location

Butler, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1946

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Pace Endorsed by Georgia Democratic Committee

Americus Georgia May 15 The Democratic executive committee for the Third District praised Rep Stephen Pace and endorsed his reelection while blasting CIO PAC efforts. H S Wingate Pelham warned opponents that any challenger would be branded CIO aligned, urging support for Pace as a national figure trusted by farmers.

Americus Stephen Pace CIO Georgia Farm Bureau H. S. Wingate Pelham Democratic Executive Committee Rep. Pace Congressman Pace Congress Evan Mathis Mathis Pace I the Congress Cio-Pac Farm Bureau Wingate Steve Pace Washington Ciio— Pac America Sidney Hillman PAC Mr.Wingate Union R. G. Lumsden Vienna S. G. Pryor Fitzgerald George Wiggins J. B. Easterlin Montezuma

Rupert School Holds Closing Exercises and 7th Grade Graduation

Rupert School will conduct closing exercises and 7th grade graduation tonight at 8 p m. A very entertaining program by the children is planned and the public is invited.

Rupert School

Garland Byrd Announces Candidacy for Taylor County Representative

Garland Turk Byrd son of Mr and Mrs D E Byrd of Panhandle announces his candidacy for Representative in the Georgia General Assembly from Taylor county He is a World War II veteran who co owns Reynolds Concrete Products with his brother Thomas E Byrd and is a Reynolds High School and Georgia Southwestern College graduate The article details his military service from 1942 to 1945 including capture of ranks promotions five campaigns and awards such as the Silver Star and Bronze Star and notes his return to civilian life and local ties

Garland Turk Byrd D. E. Byrd Panhandle General Assembly of Georgia Taylor County Byrd Reynolds Concrete Products Company Reynolds Thomas E. Byrd Mr. Byrd Reynolds High School Georgia Southwestern College Americus William’s and Mary’s College Norfolk Ft. Belvair Corps of Engineers Camp van Dam Miss Seine Rhine Patterson Salzburg Austria Maule France Chateau Villian South Pacific

Reverend Hoats to Deliver Reynolds Baccalaureate Sermon

Reverend W. B. Hoats pastor of the Butler and Reynolds Baptist churches will preach the baccalaureate sermon at Reynolds high school graduation exercises next Sunday at 11 o clock. The sermon will be at Reynolds Baptist church with Armon Bazemore assisting at the local church. Hoats will return to Butler church Sunday night for the regular service.

W. B. Hoats Butler and Reynolds Baptist Reynolds High School Reynolds Baptist Church Armon Bazemore Hoats

Revival Prayer Edicts At Taylor Mill Baptist Church Service

Worship services are held daily at 8 p m at Taylor Mill Baptist Church beginning Sunday May 26 with 11 o clock morning service. The message quotes John 15 7 I John 3 21 22 I John 5 14 15 and Revelation 22 17.

John Taylor Mill Baptist Church

Harrison Urges Carmichael for Next Governor

Walter Harrison of Jenkins County and Millen mayor and Rural Electrification Co op leader urged voters to back James V Carmichael. He warned rivals promise massive taxes and vast building programs, while Carmichael campaigns in Macon Gainesville Savannah and on WSB.

Walter Harrison Jenkins County Millen Organization of Georgia Rural Electrification Co-op James V. Carmichael Carmichael Macon Vienna Walter F. George Georgia Gainesville State Bar Association Savannah WSB Maynard Smith Cairo Navy Marietta Harrison Roy Harris Jimmie Carmichael

Talmadge to Speak At Thomaston Next Saturday Afternoon

Hon Eugene Talmadge candidate for Governor of Georgia will address voters in Thomaston on Saturday at 3 30 p m on the courthouse square. The speech may be heard over radio WSB Atlanta starting at 4 p m.

Eugene Talmadge Georgia Thomaston Court House Square WSB Atlanta

Death of Reynolds man Frank Powell at 48

Frank Waters Powell, 48, of Reynolds, died of a heart ailment after a day of rest and a Saturday visit with friends. He was a longtime member of the Reynolds Baptist church and Whitley Construction staff. Funeral services were held at the family home with burial in Hill Crest Cemetery. he is survived by his father, six brothers, four sisters, and numerous relatives across Georgia and Florida.

Frank Waters Powell Reynolds Powell W. S. Powell Sr Mamie Sistrunk Powell Reynolds Baptist Church Whitley Construction Company Hill Crest Cemetery Clarence Ellaville E.E. Americus A. D Charlotte Mich Harry T. V U. S. Navy W. I. Jr Harlan, Ky E. F. Boyd Adel Martha Powell Douglas Tye Americus B .S. Andrews Waycross William Powell Chevrolet Sea F/ Boyd Dewis Powell Charlotte, Mich Bland Andrews Waycoss Jedrews Talbotton G. A. Tye W. R. Whatley Virgil Powell C.G.M Miami Fla Clarence Powell Allmond Mattie Will Elbert Hill J. B. Benton J.R. Lovings Eugene Powell Jr Macon E. E. Powell

Services At Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Next Sunday

Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church schedules Sunday school at 10 30 a m with classes for all ages. Sermons at 11 30 a m and 8 00 p m. Pastor J H Stanford invites friends and members to participate and pray for a fruitful day in God s Kingdom.

Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church J. H. Stanford

Reynolds Golf Course Opens for Season by Lions Club

The Reynolds Golf Course, swimming pool and tennis courts opened Sunday for the season. Reynolds Lions Club members will operate the recreation center. Season passes are on sale with golf privileges $10 for the first family member and $5 for each additional member, plus $4 for tennis and swimming passes.

Reynolds Reynolds Lions Club Lions Club Jana

Georgia spelling champion to compete in national finals

Thirteen year old Mattie Lou Pollard of Upson County Georgia leaves Atlanta with her mother and teacher for the National Spelling Bee in Washington to compete among 29 finalists. The Atlanta Journal sponsors travel expenses and a reporter will join. The finals start Friday at the National Press Club with broadcasts by Mutual and possibly NBC Televised coverage may reach Philadelphia and New York. Awards total 2000 in bonds and cash, with $500 $300 and $100 prizes.

Atlanta Mattie Lou Pollard Upson County Georgia Washington Nathan Pollard Thomaston G. H. Phillips Atlanta Journal Journal Marelle Lou Sunnyside Upson Delux United States Corolan Art Gallery Hotel Wilard Willard Ballroom John T. O.rourke Washington Daily $ Ae National Press Club Mutual Broadcasting System National Broadcasting Company Philadelphia New York WATL

Ellaville Legion Post Sponsors Big Barbecue Next Wednesday

An eight-county Carmichael rally is set on the Ellaville courthouse square Wednesday May 29 with speaking at 2 30 p m. Post No 191 will serve a barbecue dinner from noon to 2 p m. Proceeds fund a Legion home in Ellaville. Ellaville veterans invite veterans and Taylor county friends.

Ellaville Legion Post Court House Square Ellaville Thomas Edwin Wall

American Legion Post 124 Moves to Twice Monthly Meetings

Officers announce two regular meetings each month for American Legion Post 124 on the second and fourth Tuesdays. All members are urged to attend the new twice monthly sessions.

American Legion Post Amrican Legion Post 124 Reach

Reynolds High School to hold May commencement week

Reynolds High School announces its commencement schedule from May 24 to 28. Mrs. J A Pendergrast presents a public recital, Rev W B Heats delivers the Baccalaureate sermon, and Frank Gross delivers the literary address at graduation with Carol Barrow as valedictorian and Gene Polk as salutatorian. Diplomas awarded to Martha Wynelle Baker Carol Jean Barrow Martha Jo Byrd Thelma Casey Marsdelle Jacquelyn Crooke Mary Louise Fuller William Herschel Hollis Sue Anne Livingston Russell Scandrett Montgomery Felix Howard Nelson Richard Hoodman Parks Jr Sara Anne Pool Gene Lamar Polk Stella Jane Saunders William George Windham.

Reynolds High School J. A. Pendergrast W. B. Heats Reynolds Baptist Church Frank Gross Georgia State Senate Carol Barrow Gene Polk Martha Wynelle Baker Carol Jean Barrow Martha Jo Byrd Thelma Casey Marsdelle Jacquelyn Crooke Mary Louise Fuller William Herschel Hollis Sue Anne Livingston Russell Scandrett Montgomery Felix Howard Nelson Richard Hoodman Parks, Jr Sara Anne Pool Gene Lamar Polk Stella Jane Saunders William George Windham

Hodges Kirksey Post American Legion Organized in Reynolds

An American Legion Post and Auxiliary are formed in Reynolds. The first meeting was May 16 at the Woman's Club House. The Hodges-Kirksey Post honors Lt Hodges of the Air Corps and Lt Kirksey of the artillery killed in action. Officers: Commandant Garland Byrd Treasurer Ed Goddard Historian Walton Hodges. Auxiliary: President Mrs Clifford Whatley Vice President Mrs D E Byrd Secretary Treasurer Mrs J W Waters.

American Legion Reynolds Woman’s Club House Hodges-Kirksey Hodges Air Corps Kirksey Artillery Garland Byrd Ed Goddard Walton Hodges Clifford Whatley D. E. Byrd J. W Waters

Farmers Urged to Apply for Gas Tax Refund Quickly

Farmers using gasoline engines for agriculture must obtain a permit and file for the refund. In Taylor county 35 have applied. others are urged to do so now. Permit holders must submit invoices and apply to the Revenue Department in Atlanta between June 10 and 15 to receive refunds starting in July.

Charlie Buddy” Battle State Revenue Department Taylor County Revenue Department Atlanta

Radio Service in Butler GA Offers Pickup and Delivery

FOY COX provides ten years of radio service experience for all makes. Prompt efficient pickup and delivery from a home shop in Butler Georgia.

FOY Cox Butler, GA

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Lumsden Pryor Rep Ben Hill County Wiggins Easterlin Harrison Urge Carmichael Frank Powell Speller National Capitol Washington, D. C State Senate Hodges-Kirksey Post American Legion
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