Trip to Texas Highlighted by Davant Family Visit
The report recounts a Southern Baptist Convention trip to Fort Worth Texas with visits to Mrs J E Davant of Corn and meeting Hortense Davant, now a Corsicana High School teacher, and her family. Ted Davant and family show oil wells and local crops. plans for a future Butler visit are noted.
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UE. Benns
Jutler
Yna
Texas
Southern Baptist Convention
Fort Worth
J. E. Davant
Tex
Uuless
Davant
Pends
Butter
Butler
Edwin
Ted
FFA Members Speak at Americus Kiwanis Club
Americus Kiwanis hosted the FFA elimination at its May meeting. Contestants from Butler Richland and Sumner spoke on farming topics with Sumner’s speaker winning The Old Farmer The New Farmer and earning the chance to represent the district at the Athens state contest. Lewis Garrett represented Butler with The Rising Sun in Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Future Barriers ofAmerica
National Organization of Boys
Americus Kiwanis Club
Butler
Richland
Sumner
Athens
Lewis Garrett
Billie Garrett Wins Fifteen Dollar Agriculture Essay Prize
Billie Garrett, a local Vocational Agriculture student, won a fifteen dollar cash prize in a northwest state essay contest sponsored by the Chilean Nitrate Educational Bureau. The essay topic explored the relation of trace elements to soil fertility and plant growth, a field with limited scientific knowledge and future potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chilean Nitrate Educational Bureau, Inc
Roelat Billie Garrett
F. H. “Nner
Illie
Png
Pressute
School Team Defeats Talbotton 8 to 1 in Friday Baseball
The Butler second team beat Talbotton by 8 to 1 Friday afternoon. Several players contributed with strong hits as Butler extended its early season win. Only one game remains on the schedule for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Talbotton
Seatea
Pension Checks Issued for Half-Month Payouts
Officials report pension department mailed checks Tuesday to widows and others in Taytng county for half of March pensions. Each recipient receives $15.00, with amounts sent by the same day to ensure timely delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tay
peNsion de Iti
Taytng
Mississippi Boys Break Camp Today Return To Native Home
The Mississippi bound youths depart Taylor County with warm wishes from Butler and nearby communities. The Herald commends their conduct, notes a few minor disciplinary incidents, and hopes their futures bring success, happy reunions, and lasting friendships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Fair County
Magnolia
Taylor County
Butler
Return of the Woodpeckers Homeward to Mississippi State
A farewell from the Butler Reynolds staff notes the return of the Woodpeckers to Mississippi after nearly a year away. The piece praises colleagues, highlights a photo study by Dr. Foster, and details travel plans to Vicksburg with remarks about staff personalities and a forthcoming auction sale notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler and
Reynolds
Foster
Bluford Greer
Schools A Political Football in Georgia Education Crisis
The Butler Herald urges unity to support Dr. M. D. Collins as Georgia state superintendent of schools. It condemns attempts to spark a political race amid critical school funding and reform, arguing new leadership could derail progress and that education deserves stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of Education
Columbus
Georgia
M. D. Collins
Collins
Despond
Edward Rustin Wins Forestry Scholarship to AB College
Edward Rustin of this county was among sixty two Georgia boys named by the State Forestry Department on Saturday as scholarship recipients for the fourth vocational forestry camp at Abraham Baldwin College in Tifton from July 25 to August 11. The scholarships cover two summer camps and a certificate as vocational foresters, with 97 state schools eligible to compete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Rustin
N. M. Rustin
Georgia
State Forestry Department
Abraham Baldwin College
Tifton
Forestry Department
State Department of Vocational Education
Montezuma Seniors Spark Butler Ties at Graduation
Montezuma high school plans graduation next Monday at 8 PM with two senior members gaining attention in Butler. Sydney Beeland, son of Mr and Mrs R R Beeland, formerly of Butler, and John Locke Sorrells, brother of Mrs B H Walker, are to receive diplomas after completing their studies. Both have many relatives visiting from Butler to witness the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montezuma
Butler
Sydney Beeland
R. R. Beeland
John Locke Sorrells
Nephew of Butler Lady to Receive Diploma at Talbotton High
Among Talbotton High School's twenty six seniors the valedictorian is John Andy Smith Jr son of Hon John Andy Smith and Mrs. Smith of Talbotton and nephew of Mrs Florence Gordy of this city The graduation takes place tomorrow evening at the Talbotton school auditorium with hometown friends learning of the honor.
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Butler Lady
Talbotton High School
John Andy Smith, Jr
John Andy Smith
Talbotton
Florence Gordy
John
Talbotton School
Lost Bar Pin Engraved MR Nov 16 1916 Reward
A two inch bar pin is missing with engraved underside reading MR Nov 16 1916. Return to Herald Ortice for reward.
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Herald Ortice
Sea-Going Yacht on Central of Georgia Car Delights Onlookers
A flat car draped in canvass traveled west at noon on May 22 attracting residents near Butler. Revealed was a full sea-going yacht too large for land waters with two large propellers and a cabin for about ten people. Officials hint at a possible maiden voyage news later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Central of
Baptismal Service at Butler Baptist Church
Four candidates Waitiza Davis Luther Harris Jr Foy Cox and Alver Irvin were received into full membership during a revival series led by Rev J E Pate at Butler Baptist Church last night. The pastor preached each service and the revival drew large crowds across evening worships.
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Butler Baptist Church
Waitiza Davis
Luther Harris, Jr
Foy Cox
Alver Irvin
J. E. Pate
Fiddlers Convention in Charing Friday Night
Local fund raising event invites fiddlers and residents to the Charing venue Friday May 25 for a charity program. A free tag for entrants and admission 15 to 25 cents support remodeling the Methodist church building.
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Charing
Important Notice on McCants mill camping rental
The public is informed that with the fishing season reopening there will be a small rental charge for camping quarters including the pavilion and fishing privileges with boat use. Arrangements should be made in advance with owner W F Gray to avoid disappointments.
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McCants’ Mill
W. F. Gray
Gray
Methodist Church Clears Debt on Butler’s New Building
Rev W E Hightower announced before the eleven oclock service that the indebtedness for Butler’s new Methodist church, cost 22000 dollars, had been paid in full. A final check and cancellations are expected from the Church Extension Board in Nashville this week. The community’s cooperative support from all denominations aided the effort and a dedication date is to be planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ang Fy
Georgia
Butler
Rare Century Plant Blooms For First Time In Decade
Miss Neisler's century plant in her flower garden has grown to a 16 foot stalk with an 18 inch circumference. The owners Mrs. Sara Harris and Miss Janie Neisler invite the public to view the bloom as it opens within the next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caddie Neisler
Netsler
Sara Harris
Janie Neisler
Former Butler Negro Passes at 96 in Buena Vista
Henry Spillars, a prominent Butler born man who lived in Marion county for many years, died at his home Saturday night after several weeks illness. He was 96 and likely the oldest resident in Marion county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Buena Vista
Marion County
Henry Spillars
Mrs. Windham Reported As Dangerously Ill
News from the home of Mr. J. J. Windham treasurer of Taylor county reports Mrs. Windham, who has been ill for weeks, has taken a grave turn with fearful prospects. She is one of Butler’s most beloved women and friends deeply regret the critical condition.
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Herald
J. J. Windham
Taylor County
Governor Talmadge to Speak at Thomaston Graduation
Governor Eugene Talmadge will deliver the commencement address at R. E. Lee auditorium Thomaston on Monday evening May 28. Graduation exercises begin at 8 00 oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governor Talmadge
Thomaston
Eugene Talmadge
R. E. Lee Auditorium
Prominent Reynolds Man Albert Hicks Dies at Home
The death of Albert Gray Hicks at his Reynolds home occurred about midnight Saturday. A Macon County native, he spent most of his life in Reynolds in business and as a skilled bookkeeper. He was a longtime member of the Reynolds Methodist church and Burns Masonic Lodge. Survived by his wife Emma Gober Hicks, the funeral was held Sunday at Hill Crest cemetery with a notable funeral party and musical program.
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Albert Gray Hicks
Reynolds
Taylor County
Georgia
Hicks
Macon County
Reynolds Methodist Church
Burns Masonic Lodge
W. R. Hicks
Emma Gober
Commerce
Reynolds High School
Hill Crest Cemetery
J. N. Shell
M. O. Williams
Louisville
Jas. A. Ivey
G. Goddard
Messrs
F. A. Ricks
T. Whatley
H. C. Whatley
D. T. Montfort
F. M. Carson
L. T. Barrow
E. H. Griffith
J C. Newsom
A. M. Carter
Assis
B. W. Hinton
Marion Hodges
Edgar Whatley
F. A. Hicks
E. W. Hodges
Kirksey Sr. Dies After Short Illness at Butler Farm
Mr B F Kirksey Sr a highly esteemed Paylor count farmer died at his home southeast of Butler Sunday night after a brief illness He celebrated his 77th birthday on May 18 1857 native of Florida he moved to the county in early life Surviving are sons R C L D A B H J and B F P Jr daughters Minnie McInvale and Anna Bell Harmon three brothers and three sisters Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Crowell Methodist Church Rev M T Gaultney officiated with pallbearers E F Bone J H Harris Otis Mott D R Theus Floyd Jinks and G N Taunton Edwards Bros funeral directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Kirksey
Kirksey
Butler
A. J. Kirksey
Florida
Crowell Methodist Church
Meserm R. C
D. R. Theus
Floyd Jinks
G. N. Taunton
Edwards Bros. Funeral
Schedule of Services at Baptist Church Sunday
Sunday school opens at 9 45 a m with J S Green supervising The pastor preaches at 11 00 a m B P U meets at 7 00 p m and preaching at 8 00 p m W M U meets Monday evening with time and place to be announced Mid week prayer service is at the Methodist church Wednesday at 8 00 p m
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Green
Methodist Church
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E. Jarrell
Billie Garrett
Filer
IL. C. UC
Evans Thornton
Everett Spear
Fercy E. Hill
Charles N. Anderson
J. H. Watkins
Vicksburg
Guy Charmichael
Daniel Webster Hacket Bennett
Coconut Bennett
Chester Usry
Forestry Office
Ralph Ratliff
Magnolia State
Ratliff
The
Columbus Ledger
A. G. Hicks
Baptist Church
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