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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1957
Page
1
Local notes report shingles spreading among elder women and mumps among school children. The Edwin Allen home nears completion and is set for occupancy by June 30, with Betty McCorkle and Mr. Allen announcing a June wedding.
Evangelist Joe Drake of Thomaston will conduct a revival at the Assembly of God Tent in Butler from June 2 to June 9. Drake is described as a young man on fire for God who preaches the Eternal Word. The public is warmly invited to attend each service. J. B. Weldon, Pastor.
Community members are urged to assist in a Friday morning clean up at Bloodworth cemetery. Participants should bring work tools and arrive early. those unable to attend are asked to arrange help.
A two hour blaze gutted the 4story United Oil Corp building in downtown Columbus on Saturday. Firefighters saved the nearby fuel tanks as 6000 gallons of gasoline were endangered. One firefighter was seriously injured, eight others and one policeman injured. The blaze began at the recapping plant when a 55 gallon drum of solvent ignited, spreading rapidly to the service station. Spectators were kept at a safe distance as the city fought the fire. The incident recalls the 1913 Palace Livery Stable fire nearby.
W E Sullins Jr of Butler earns a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from Alabama Polytechnic Institute, where 641 graduates receive degrees. The ceremony in Cliff Hare Stadium at 5 p.m. features 2 honorary degrees. Dr B Draughon will award them. Sullins will join Wilson's Drug Co in Ellaville as a pharmacist after graduation.
The Junior Music Clubs present a recital Sunday at 3 p m in the local Baptist church led by Counselor Mrs Julian Edwards. Attendees will enjoy performances by Mitzi Towson Patricia Montgomery Douglas Taunton Randy Jimmy Angharad Carmichael Judy Ellen Locke Johnny Lou Adams Freeny Elaine Posey Ronnie Towson Marilyn Spillers Olivia Suggs Sara Jane Garrett Katrina Cheek Phil Walker Robert Peacock and Gloria Gilson.
Reynolds High School holds its commencement with a musical recital by Mrs. J. A. Pendergrast this evening. The Baccalaureate will be preached at Reynolds Methodist Church next Sunday by Rev. Charles Hillis. Graduation exercises follow Monday at the High School Auditorium with remarks by Hon. James S. Peters and diplomas presented by Clarence Barfield. Geneva Cummings delivers the valedictory Our Heritage.
Taylor County citizens observe Soil Stewardship Week May 26 through June 1 with emphasis on soil conservation. Austin Guinn, County Forester, and statewide committees stress protecting soil, water supply, and forest health while urging local residents to seek guidance from Soil Conservation technician M. P. Dean. Floods and fires are cited as erosion drivers. heavy rains highlight daily conservation for landowners.
County Agent reports no fire ants in the county at this time. A new bulletin on home ant control is available from his office detailing the latest control measures.
Thirty four members of the local high school senior class will receive diplomas at graduation exercises Friday evening at 8 pm in the local gym. The program, led by the senior class, includes Salutatory Address Betsy Theus and Valedictory Jeraldine Davis with several student performances. Honor graduates are Jeral dine Davis Carlene Marx Harris Hortman Charlotte McCants Garrett Purvis Annette Guy Billy Hardwick and Robert Woodall. The senior class roster lists names of graduates and participants.
Local items note Reynolds water tank completion fueled by a gasoline engine supplying ample town water. Jule Felton of Montezuma to give May commencement address on The Power of Speech. Union picnic at Fickling’s mill praised as a rare, pleasurable occasion. Ruby Ingram wed W Earl Marshall at Reynolds Baptist church May 6. College night hosts many pretty girls. stage show features ten. Nettie Ward Frierson entertains for Miss Berta Little with games like Flinch and Dogon. Col E A Goddard to attend Old Vets reunion in New Orleans after Civil War service. Andersonville Day May 30 renamed to promote peaceful observance.
The regular monthly singing starts Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Mauk school building. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy this gospel music event.
Mr. A Clifton Rhodes 72 died Friday evening in a Macon hospital after living with daughter Mrs. Eugene Peed. Funeral at Union Methodist church north of Butler with burial in Bethel Primitive church grounds. Survivors include two daughters four sisters five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
The South Georgia Annual Conference of the Methodist Church meets at Wynnton Methodist Church in Columbus starting Tuesday at 4 p.m. Dr. Norman V. Peale delivers two daily talks, and Bishop Arthur Moore presides. Over 1,500 ministers and lay leaders attend. reports on district achievements and boards precede admissions to full connection. The event includes a $2 million campaign for six Georgia Methodist Colleges and ends Friday after weekend resolutions.
Crowell community observes Soil Conservation Week with an 8 pm open house at Crowell Community House. The event features a plaque for outstanding local conservation farmer, awarded by Butler Camp 1428 Woodmen of World, and Geneva Cummings reading her essay on soil conservation in schools. The Butler High School Band, under B G Boores, provides music.
Beulah Alma Mitchell Turner of Rupert, born May 19 1887, died at Sumter County hospital after a heart attack. She is survived by husband J Nat Turner, daughter Ann Cooper, four sons John W Mitchell Lester and Tom Turner, sisters M O Bryant J H Hill, brothers J T Mitchell H J Mitchell W H Mitchell. Funeral held at Sand Bethel Methodist church with Rev Ron Law officiating. Active pallbearers listed.
Mr Robert Woodall son of Mr and Mrs H W Woodall of Mauk has announced his intent to enter the ministry and study for the ministry in the Baptist church Information was shared with the Herald by Rev E H Duan Woodall’s pastor
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