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Butler Herald

Location

Butler, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1961

Page

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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lumpkin Turner’s Chapel John B. Lumpkin Rev. Lumpkin Ran Lawhorn

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