Reynolds High School Wins State Bible Study Project Rating
Reynolds High School earns the state's highest Bible Study Project rating with 98.968 percent. Fourty-four schools score above 70, Bronwood and Douglas follow in second and third. Prof. H. Joiner and Reynolds students praised for enrollment attendance and quality written lessons. a loving cup award will be sent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds High School
Young Men’s Christian
Joiner
Fourty-Four
Ater
Reynolds
Bronwood
Douglas
Atsndance
Reyds
Association
Arlington
Vronwood
W. H. Rohrer
Education dept Sets Rules for Free School Book Purchase
Atlanta May 24 The state department of education announced regulations for purchasing pupil owned books for the free school book system to be instituted July 1. Purchases priced at 50 percent of wholesale for multi year books and 2 percent for one year books. Book buying week begins June 7 to allow superintendents to acquire privately used texts. Repayment to districts will follow certified reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
State Department of Education
Board of Éducation
Collins
Fine Strawberries Now In Local Market
Local strawberries are not as abundant as in past years but some very fine berries are offered for sale. Cold snaps delayed blossoms and the crop, while merchants have sold southern shipped fruit, none matching local production in size or flavor. Strong demand ensures quick sales for sellers.
Pay Your Poll Now To Vote June 8
Voters must pay 1936 poll taxes to participate in the June 8 general election. The Taylor county board of registrars meets June 2 to prepare the voter list. Those over 60 are exempt. pay by June 1 to have your name on the list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Registrars of
Taylor County
Elder Roquemore on ministerial tour to major cities
Elder C. J. Roquemore, a prominent colored minister, departed yesterday for a several week tour visiting Chicago Detroit Cincinnati and Canadian points. In Detroit he will attend a session of the church association he founded years ago. The article also lauds Butler High School and its superintendent Prof. W. P. Folds for high standards of progress and citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Roquemore
Chicago
Detroit
Cincinnati
Canada
Roquemore
Church Association
Butler
W. P. Folds
For Sale No 1 Brabham field peas
Local notice states J. T. Cox of Reynolds Georgia offers No 1 Brabham field peas for sale urging immediate contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brabham Field Peas
J. T. Cox
Reynolds, Ga
Rockefeller Dies In Florida Home At 98
John D. Rockefeller Sr died Sunday at his Winter home in Ormond Beach Florida after a long life of work and philanthropy. His body was sent to New York for funeral services then to Cleveland for interment. University of Chicago President Hutchins praised his vast donations and noted Rockefeller refused to let the university bear his name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Rockefeller
Ormond Beach
Fla
Mr. Rockefeller
New York
Cleveland
Ohio
Robert M. Hutchings
University of Chicago
Rockefeller
America
Dr. Hutchins
Trans Atlantic Merry Go Round at Dean Theatre
Coming attractions at the Dean Theatre feature Trans Atlantic Merry Go Round with Jack Benny and 16 stars of stage screen and radio. The Boswell Sisters from Macon Ga join the cast and shows play at 2 4 and 9 pm Sunday Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday Les Miserables with Charles Laughton Frederic March and Rochelle Hudson follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Benny
Dean Theatre
Boswell Sisters
Macon
Victor Hugo
Jean Valjean
Charles Laughton
Frederic March
Rochelle Hudson
Amendment of Unusual Importance for County Agents
An amendment worth noting at the June 8 election clarifies how county boards may employ county agricultural and home demonstration agents. Enacted in 1922-23, these positions are funded partly by federal, state, and county funds, with the college of agriculture overseeing extension work and agents now in every county for agricultural extension and more than half for home demonstration services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Boards of Commissioners
College of Agriculture
Burned Oil Used To Fight Mosquitoes In Georgia
The Herald reports Georgia cities use burned oil from filling stations to treat mosquito breeding sites. The method is inexpensive and stations could help by providing waste oil. Oil drums at stations would collect the oil for summer mosquito control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Herald
Georgia
Taylor County Cases Heard By Judge At Columbus Saturday
Judge GC F McLaughlin heard Taylor County matters in Columbus on Saturday. Southern Bell sought to remove town pole lines blocking a state highway. a restraining order extended to May 24 and then by 16 days. A receivership for Frank Peed was postponed until after harvest unless the debt is paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
GC. F. McLaughlin
Guo
Southern Bell Telehone Company
Eynolds
Telephone Company
C. W. Foy
Butler
Foley and Chappell
Columbus
Lawrenceville
Vann
Mr. Peed
Favorable Report From Baker Hospital Patient Mrs Montgomery
Mr Joe Montgomery says his wife Mrs Montgomery is improving at Baker hospital Muscadine Iowa and likely to recover. He notes many patients and requests donations to cover ten weeks at forty dollars weekly noting ten weeks cost for her care. A letter to the hospital management asks supporters to contribute through the Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Montgomery
The
Herald
Idgar A
Martin
Fats Versus Leans Here Next Thursday
An interesting baseball game will be played on the Butler diamond next Thursday afternoon with the fate opposing the leans. Circle No. 2 Ladies Missionary Society of Butler Methodist church sponsors the event and charges 10 and 20 cents admission. The Pats lineup includes Newton Tante Bankston Locke Helms Brown Folds Bembry Mathews Sutton Stone. The Leans feature Green Anthony Butler Doyle Edwards Wilson Chapman Joiner Fountain Adams Riley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler Diamond
Circle No. 2 Ladies Missionary Society
Butler Methodist Church
Mr. Newton
T. E. Tante
C. B. Bankston
G. D. Locke
J. F. Helms
R. H. Brown
V. P. Folds
W. F. Bembry
W. M. Mathews
Robert Sutton
Chas. C. Stone
Leans
J. 8. Green
John Anthony
W. J. Butler
L. M. Doyle
Julian Edwards
Emmett Wilson
Hulon Chapman
T. B. Joiner
Tom Fountain
L. R. Adams
H. H. Riley
Bids Sought for 51 Mile Electric Line in Taylor County
Crowell area in northern Taylor County seeks bids to build 51 miles of power line serving 157 customers. Forms available from J B McCrary Engineering Corp Atlanta. Bids to be opened tomorrow at the cooperative office. Wholesale power may come from Georgia Power Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Crowell
J. B. McCrary Engineering Corporation
Atlanta
Coperative
Georgia Power Co
Baptist Ladies Sponsor Cake Sale Saturday
The Sara Burney Circle of the B. W. M. A. will sponsor a cake sale Saturday afternoon in The Cross Shoppe. Local ladies bake a variety of cakes and orders can be placed by calling Mrs. Martin Chapman. sale continues each Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara Burney
Martin Chapman
Mrs Woodward Writes of 39000 Mile Honeymoon Trip
Mrs Nettie Byrnwood recounts her wedding trip with Joe Woodard from Claiston Washington to New Mexico Colorado Utah Nevada California Oregon and Washington state by automobile covering thirty nine hundred miles. They visited relatives at many stops and received gracious hospitality. The Matthews family welcomed her at Clarkston where her husband’s children and relatives greeted her warmly. The trip strengthened their home and faith despite parting from Georgia friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Herald
Mos
Nettie Byrn Woodward
Joe Woodam
Claiston
Washington
Clarkston
Georgia
Butler High School Alum Joins Atlanta Insurance Firm
Wim W. Steed a Butler High School Gordon College and University of Georgia alumnus and World War I sergeant with overseas service has been elected director in J. W. Little Insurance Company of Atlanta. He represents general old line fire underwriting and is a source of pride for his former Butler associates who welcome him back to the hometown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wim. W. Steed
Butler High School
Gordon College
University of Georgia
128Th Infantry
J. W. Little Insurance Company
Atlanta
Henry Grady
General Old Line Fire Insurance Companies
Butler
Important Meeting At Court House Saturday
Taylor county court house hosts a dry movement meeting on Saturday May 29 at 8 30 p m with a speaker to organize voters for the June eighth election. Edgar A. Martin urges attendance from all interested in keeping Georgia dry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County Court House
Georgia
Edgar A. Martin
Seniors Hear Interesting Talk By Judge Peed
Judge L. T. Peed spoke to Butler High School seniors about Taylor county health and demography. He noted since October 1927 there have been 4 064 births and 900 deaths, and he cited 9 874 marriage licenses in ten and a half years, including 185 for white couples and 189 for colored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler High School
L. T. Peed
Taylor County
Reverend J M Cutler to Preach at Butler Sunday Night
Rev John M Cutler will preach at Butler Methodist church during the evening worship. There will be no Sunday morning service as everyone attends the local school auditorium for the commencement sermon. Congratulations to Taylor County high school graduates. The Texas Wranglers will perform at Growall School building Saturday June fifth at 8 9 p m for fun.
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Texas Wranglers
Crowell School
John M. Cutler
Butler Methodist Church
Growall School
Butler High School
Mire
J. W. Edwards
Kathryn Amos
Carolyn Bazemore
Sentra
Herald
Butler and
Reynolds
Dixie Cafe
W. Austin
County Board of Education
Dean Theatre
B. D. Ragsdale
Mercer University
Covington Minister To Address Class Monday Night
Covington Ga. Monday night events include a commencement address by Rev Claud M Haynes of the First Methodist church and the diplomas for forty two seniors. The graduating class list includes Jessie Adams Vivian Adams Clinton Barfield and many others followed by a banner tribute at the Dixie Cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claud M. Haynes
First Methodist Church
Covington
Gary Haynes
Wasi
North Georgia
W. P. Fokle
Jessie Adams
Vivian Adams
Clinton Barfield
Alva Razemore
Passing of Martha Byrd and another Christian woman in Reynolds
Funeral services for Martha Alice McCray Byrd were held at Reynolds with Rev. T. H. Tinsley and Rev. H. B. Jelks officiating. Interment followed in Glover Cemetery. Survivors include two brothers, two sisters, three sons, and four daughters amid expressions of sorrow from family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Alice McCray Byrd
Reynolds
Glover Cemetery
T. H. Tinsley
Reynolds Methodist Church
Reynolds Baptist Church
Messrs
O. K. Lucas
George McCrary
Amos Byrd
Gredy Fuller
C, EB
F. E. McCrary
Emma Shealy
Ocala
Fla
Jennie Brooks
Butler
Gilly, Clifton
Hoke Byrd
Bil" Worthen
Tom Saunders
J. A. Musslewhite
Lee Moseley
Mrs Lou Dickson Cox Dies in Marshallville Georgia
Mrs Lou Dickson Cox age 65 widow of Ben F Cox died at her daughter Mrs H R Grooks home in Marshallville Georgia on Wednesday morning May 26 after months of ill health Funeral services led by Rev W H Emerson were held at the severeive church where Cox was long a teacher followed by interment at Potterville cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Grook
Marshallville
Lou Dickson Cox
Ben F. Cox
Cox
W. H. Emerson
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Atlanta, Ga
Greta Garbo
Robert Taylor
Lionel Barrymore
Riders of
Whistling Skull
Robert Livingston
Ray Corrigan
Max Terhune
Frances Langford
Phil Regan
Eddie Duchin
Skipworth
Polly Moran
Tarzan
Johnny Weissmuller
Maureen O'Sullivan
State Education Board
Rockfeller
Florida
Harold H. Swift
Baptist Ladies
Court House
J. M. Cutler
Taylor County High Schools
Dr. Ragsdale
A. D. Byrd
B, F, Cox
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