Two High Schools Honor Degrees in Reynolds Butler Graduations
Reynolds and Butler high schools held graduation exercises with 53 Butler and 41 Reynolds seniors receiving diplomas. Baccalaureate services occurred Sunday for both schools, and the next Monday and Tuesday featured the respective class ceremonies with names of graduates including several honorees and salutatorians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pees
Butler High
Jones
University of Ga
Kille
Reynolds
Butler
Reynolds School
Slanche
Jeremiah Harrold Faces Eight Charges In Quarry Explosions Trial
Jeremiah Harrold, 45, of Gordon, will stand trial next Monday in Jones County Superior Court on eight charges related to March 19 explosions at Weston-Brocker Co. rock quarry in Ruby. Jurors were drawn under Judge George Carpenter. the specific charge to open has not been disclosed. Harrold is charged with murder, arson, burglary, simple larceny, and dynamiting violations. Prosecutors say Robert Seabrooks was killed in one of the blasts. Macon attorney Al Jennings will represent Harrold, having filed eight demands for immediate trial on all charges.
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Gray
Jeremiah Harrold
Gordon
Weston-Brocker Co
Ruby
Harrold
Jones County Superior Court
Ocmulgee
George S. Carpenter
Milledgeville
George D. Lawrence
Batoton
Robert Seabrooks
Macon
al Jennings
Jennings
American Legion Meeting Postponed to May 30
The American Legion postponed its regular meeting to Tuesday night May 30 at 8:00 at the Legion Home. Officers will be elected for the coming year and all members are urged to attend.
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American Legion
The
Legion
June Meeting of Taylor County Board of Education Re Scheduled
The Board of Education of Taylor County will hold its regular meeting on June 8 1961 replacing the first Thursday for that month only W H Elliston CSS
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Board of Education of
Taylor County
W. H. Elliston
CSS
Marion Boy Top Grad at ABAC
A Marion county boy, Donald Wells of Tazewell, was named the top honor graduate of ABAC at Tifton. He will introduce retiring President Pete Donaldson, who delivers the main address at the June 6 graduation.
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Buena Vista
Marion County
ABAC
Tifton
Donald Wells
Joe Wells
Tazewell
Pete’ Donaldson
Crowell Family Night and Gospel Singing at Center
Crowell Community hosts Family Night at the Community Center on June 3 at 6 30 p m with a supper. Gospel singers from Thomaston will perform and the public is invited to the 8 p m singing. No admission charge.
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Crowell
Thomaston
Moultrie Lawyer Appointed Judge in Colquitt County
Robert Roddenberg Jr. a 63 year old Moultrie attorney and certified public accountant, assumed duties as judge of Colquitt County Small Claims Court. Appointed by Gov. Vandiver for a term to expire December 31, 1964 under a 1960 act creating small claims courts in Georgia counties meeting population thresholds. Colquitt's 1960 census population was 34,048, within the act’s range.
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Atlanta
Robert Roddenberg Jr
Moultrie
Small Claims Court
Colquitt County
General Assembly
Roddenberg
Vandiver
Colquitt
Final Date For Signing Feed Grain Intention
The final date to sign an intention to participate in the 1961 feed grain program is Thursday, June 1, 1961. Producers must file the form with the ASC by that date. The program aims to cut carryover of corn and grain sorghums by paying farmers to reduce base acreage by 20 to 40 percent. Diverted land must be placed in an approved cover and cannot be grazed or alerop planted after June 11.
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ASC
Piano Recital Invites Audience at Butler High
Mrs. L. L. O Kelley invites the public to her pupil's piano recital Friday evening at 8 o'clock in the Butler High School Cafeteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. O'Kelley
Butler High School
Old School
Buford E Cox Dies At Home In Taylor Mill
Buford Earl Cox 69 of Taylor Mill Reynolds died at his residence from a heart condition after illness of about a year. He was survived by three daughters Doris Wright Reynolds Mozelle England Cussetta and Rosamond Trussell, two sons Richmond and Madison Cox and Warner Robins. Funeral services were held at Mt Olive Church with Rev. Ted Griner and Rev. J C Owens officiating and burial in Mt Olive Cemetery. Edwards Funeral Home was in charge.
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Buford Earl Cox
Taylor Countiam
Taylor Mill
Reynolds
Cox
Benjamin
Lucy Dixon Cox
Jettie Crook Cox
County Bookmobile Sponsors Vacation Reading Club
The Bookmobile sponsors a Vacation Reading Club for children entering third grade. Reading 10 books earns a state certificate, 25 books earn a gold seal. Read records due to the Bookmobile Librarian or Regional Library in Manchester before next fall. Three summer trips begin May 31.
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Librarin
Manchester
VRC
Howard Post Office
Central Community Jat McCants
Central Community
Five Points Grocery
Crowell Community Jat
Peacock’s
Crowell Community Center
Potterville
Old School
Reynolds Community Library
Fish Fry Tonight At Reynolds Swim Pool
Reynolds Kiwanis Club hosts a public fish fry at the Reynolds Swimming Pool tonight. Serving begins at 7:00 PM. Fresh water cream and trout provided by club members. Tickets cost 1.00 for adults and 0.50 for children.
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Reynolds Kiwanis Club
Reynolds Swimming Pool
iHat Workshop At Community House
Hat workshop at the local Community House runs Friday from 11 am to 4 30 pm. Attendees should contact the H. D. Agent for details.
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H. D
Wilchar Dies After Prolonged Illness In Butler
Burton S. Wilchar died May 11 at his daughter’s home in Phenix City after a long illness. He lived many years in Manchester and was married to Sallie V. Aus tin Wilchar. Funeral services were May 13 at Northside Baptist Church Manchester with two ministers officiating. Interment followed in City cemetery. Survivors include his wife a son a daughter four sisters a brother five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
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Northside Baptist Church
Manchester
Burton S. Wilchar
Frank
Anna B. Wilchar
Leonard Gilbert
Phenix City
Wilchar
Sallie V. Austin
Fay Askew
Homer Fowler
City
Dock Pike
Cecil Cox
John B. Rustin
Woody Nelson
Edward
Sidney Rustin
Sallie V. Rustin Wilchar
Willard Wilchar
Ala
Allen Payne
Orin Scott
Amanda Wilcher
Butler
W. S. Nelson
Reynolds
Herbert Wilcher
Robert Swearingen Named Editor of Mercer Law Review
At Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law honors day Dean James C. Quarles announced Robert L. Swearingen Jr. as editor of the Law Review for 1961 62. Swearingen also serves as law student body president and Phi Alpha Delta president, son of Mr and Mrs R L Swearingen Sr of Reynolds.
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Walter F. George School of Law
Mercer University
James C. Quarles
Robert L. Swearingen, Jr
The
Law Review
Robert
Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity
R. L. Swearingen Sr
Reynolds
Pilot Killed Bailing Out of Crippled Jet Near Adel
An instructor pilot was killed after bailing from a crippled T33 jet near Adel Georgia. The student, Lt. Howard E. Lynch, 24, escaped injury. the Moody Air Force Base trainer crashed about seven miles west of Adel and four miles south of the Adel Moultrie highway.
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Valdosta
Moody Air Force Base
Howard E. Lynch
Howard R. Lynch
Charlestown
Adel
Adel-Moultrie Highway
Atlanta Widow Reports $25,000 Theft of Furs and Jewelry
Mrs. Guy Hartman an army officer's widow said furs and jewelry worth over 25000 were stolen from her Atlanta apartment. The loss includes two mink stoles a diamond and ruby broach and clips valued at 5000 and a 3750 diamond bracelet.
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Atlanta
Guy Hartman
Miss Abbott Finishing School at Statesboro
Peggy Ann Abbott daughter of Mr and Mrs C E Abbott of Mauk will complete the B S in Education at GSC at end of spring quarter. Baccalaureate services set for June 4th 11 a m in McCrean auditorium. Commencement exercises planned for June 5th 10:30 a m in W S Hanner Gym.
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Statesboro
Peggy Ann Abbott
C. E. Abbott
Mauk
GSC
McCrean Auditorium
W. S. Hanner
Mrs Hicks Brown Dies Of Heart Attack In Butler
Dollie Childres Brown died suddenly from a heart attack at home near Butler around 8:30 Wednesday morning. She was the daughter of the late J. H. Childres and widow of Hicks Brown. Funeral services were held at 3:00 PM Thursday at Bethel Primitive Baptist Church with Elder J. W. Hartley and Elder Bentley Adams presiding. Interment followed at Bethel Cemetery. Survived by one son Forest Brown of Butler, four brothers Hampton, William, Mosley Childres of Butler and Alfred Childres of Reynolds, five sisters Sallie Mott, Mattie Julia James, Pearl Williamson, Elizabeth Wilson of Butler and Ruby Butts of Thomaston.
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Dollie Childres Brown
Butler
Brown
J. H. Childres
Hicks Brown
Taylor County
Bethel Cemetery
Forest Brown
Messrs
Hampton
William and
Mosley Childres
Alfred Childres
Reynolds
Sallie Mott
Mattie Julia James
Pearl Williamson
Elizabeth Wilson
Ruby Butts
Thomaston
Roberta Twins Reunited In U S Navy
Carey and Gray Gaultney from Roberta reunite in the U S Navy after years apart. Carey trained in California starting 1939, Gary enlisted and trained in October 1960, and in February 1961 Gary caught up with Carey in Japan. They have served in China, Guam, Hawaii and now are stationed aboard the USS Halsey Powell in San Diego.
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Roberta
Carey
Gray Gaultney
U.S. Navy
California
Gary
Navy
Japan
China
Guam
Hawaii
San Diego
Halsey Powell
E. E. Gaultney
C.R. Reeves
Edgar Gaultney
Butler
Third District Meeting Of Georgia County Officials At Oglethorpe
Macon County Commissioner and Chair Marvis Chapman announced the Third District Meeting of county officials will be held at the Lions Club clubhouse in Oglethorpe on Thursday June 1. Registration at 2 30 p m and business session at 3 p m. Tax re evaluation will top the agenda with film programs featuring Senators Talmadge and Russell and other topics for county problems.
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Marvis Chapman
Macon
Third District County Commissioners Association
Oglethorpe
Lions Club
Chapman
Association County Commissioners of Georgia
Talmadge and
Russell
Our Nations
Peach Picking Time In Taylor County
Mr. Gann Nelson of Reynolds brings the first ripe Cardinal peach and plans to pick about 50 bushels this week. The Wainwright Packing shed is set to operate starting Friday as the Taylor County peach season advances and conditions look favorable.
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Gann Nelson
Reynolds
Nelson
The
Herald
Wainwright
$20 Million Fund Sought as Ransom For U S Prisoners
Miami reports ten Cuban prisoners released by Fidel Castro to raise a $20 million ransom for 1200 captives. Cuban exile leader Miro Cardona urged speedy negotiations, while 10 men remain under immigration guards in a Miami hotel as pledges toward the tractor-for-prisoners deal attract broad support. The U S government covers hotel costs while a nationwide drive seeks funds within a day.
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Miami
Fla
Fidel Castro
Pig's Bay
Miro Cardona
Miro
Cuban Revolutionary Council
Castro
Cuba
Altho
Miami International Airport
Husky
Immigration Service
Border Patrol
U.S
U. S
Macon to Begin Second Street Bridge Construction This Fall
Macon officials announced that bidding for the new Second Street Bridge is tentatively set for September. Right of way acquisitions will start in 30 to 60 days with 105 parcels expected. The 1500 foot span will cross the Ocmulgee River near Second and Walnut, crossing Riverside Drive and Southern Railway tracks before rejoining traffic on the east bank.
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Macon
State Highway Dept
Ed Wilson
Wilson
Second Street
Highway Dept
Bibb County
Ocmulgee River
Second
Walnut Streets
Riverside Drive
Southern Railway
Rev Lumpkin to Speak at Turner's Chapel Saturday
Rev John B Lumpkin will be the guest speaker at Turner's Chapel Saturday evening at eight o clock. Listen to the pastor Ran Lawhorn urge attendance for the service and sermon by Rev Lumpkin.
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Lumpkin
Turner’s Chapel
John B. Lumpkin
Rev. Lumpkin
Ran Lawhorn
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Jones Blast
Reynolds - Butler Hi School
Milton Albritton
Roscoe Albritton
Elien Allen Lynda _ Barfield
Clifford Barfield
Mabry Barrow
Jerolene Blackston
Johnsolene Blackston
Jo Ann Brewer
Bernice Brown
Freddie Brown
Jesse Carroll
Bob Cochran
Pat Coover
Jimmy Casey Marshall Dean Harvey Duncan
Peggy Fincher
Ronnie Gaultney
Betty Jean Gee
Billy Gray
Lessie Harbuck
Sandy Harris
Glennis Harris Brady Humber
Glenwood James Carol Jinks
Carolyn Joiner
Carol Kendrick
Alice Boring
Deborah Lancaster
Ralph Lawhorn
Harry Lovhorn
Bonnie Layfield
Ellen Locke
Evelyn Montgomery Frieda McInvale
Ralph McInvale
Wilhelmina Neisler
Frank Oliver
Betty Ann Peed
Wynelle Posey
Elaine Posey
Bernard Prince
Nancy Shelton
Cleve Spillers
Allan Spillers
Douglas Turner
Shirley Wainwright
Evelyn Wainwright
Frances Wainwright
Hershel Whitley
Honor
Board of Education
Marion
Buford E. Cox
Mt. Olive Church
County Bookmobile
Junction City
Charing Post Office
Rupert
Cooper's
B. S. Wilchar
Robert Swearingen
Miss Abbott
A. M
Roberta Twins
U. S. Navy
County Commissioners of Ga
United
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