Superior Court Convenes Here For Half Term Term
Taylor County court opens under Judge C F McLaughlin with Grand Jury charged by Judge McLaughlin. Officers present include Solicitor General Jones Pennyman and Court Reporter R O Perkins. Civils numbered twenty six, nine settled, two jury verdicts for plaintiffs. Indictments include kidnaping burglary assault with intent to murder larceny and arson. Court aims to conclude business by noon Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
McLaughlin
R. E. Watkins
J.T. Mathews
Ferk
D. W. Chitwood
Mamie Adams
W. F. Gray
B. H. Watson
Adams
C. L. Davis
W. B. Davis
W. B. Jones
Low
Owlias
Weyman Weyman
F. M. Montgomery
Jobe Hicks
House
Greely Colbert
George Stewart
The
Gee Elder
Haying
Seliquor
Pe Knight Sons
Bailey
Jim Williams
Ding
Woods
Henry
Ymurder
Staley, Jr
David Young
Youngblood
Bod
Richard Wilson
Ciil
Untimely death shocks Reynolds community
Mrs. Mattie Newsom Kirksey, wife of Ira Kirksey and Reynolds merchant, died after complications from a fall and resultant infection. She was 46, survived by husband and four children, with brothers J. C. Newsom and H. H. Newsom and sisters Mrs. C. D. Windham and Mrs. Blanche Hicks. Funeral services were held at Reynolds Baptist Church, with Rev. James A. Ivey officiating. G. H. Goddard & Son handled arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds
Mattie Newsom Kirksey
Ira Kirksey
Kirksey
Oglethorpe Infirmary
Macon
B. H. Newsom
Sara Emma Newsom
Reynolda Baptist Church
Reynolds Baptis Church
Boxing bouts draw crowds at camp meet
One of the season’s top boxing events offered last urday night feature 12 bouts between campers. Over 200 spectators attended the lively card. Decausey defeated Crum 120 to 117, Henry stopped Wiltst Alsup with a first round technical knockout, and Sport rein ohundre fought to a draw against meral Ding in a three round bout.
Red Cross Meeting at Macon Regional Conference Planned
Red Cross officials announced that representatives from the Macon Chapter will attend a regional conference in Macon on October 11 at the Lanier Hotel with luncheon for 30 cents. Over 1,000 Red Cross workers from the state are expected. topics include community service, health problems, veteran care, first aid, and Junior Red Cross roles. A state Junior Red Cross conference will follow in Atlanta October 10 at the Henry Grady Hotel. Notify your Chapter Chairman if you plan to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Macon
Lanier
Stone J. Crane
American National Red Cross
Mr. Crane
C. L. Pyron
Pension checks to veterans and widows paid early June
Judge L. T. Peed reported pension checks totaling 345.00 dollars issued for the first half of June. The payments of 15 dollars each were received by the recipients, including veterans and widows, in a routine disbursement noted by the judge.
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L. T. Peed Yester
Fatal Route 3 wreck kills one and injures fourteen
A Saturday night head on sideswipe on Route Three five miles south of Butler left Lige Williams dead and fourteen others injured, nine youths in a Ford coupe and six in a lumber truck. Injured include Felton Watson, Joe Watson, Clyde Ray, Walter Purvis Jr, Lewis Hinton, Lucinda Watson, Annie Hesters, Clyde Martin, Lola Martin, and others. The crash occurred as both vehicles neared Butler, with investigators noting both drivers overestimated passing space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Mele
Lige Williams
Dyplaye
Flint
Ageol
Felton Watson
Buford Watson
Joe Watson
Walter Watson
Clyde Ray
Robert Ray
R. Walter Purvis, Jr
Lewis Hinton
Hinton
Lucinda Watson
Johnnie Watson
Annie Hesters
Clyde Martin
Thomaston
Lola Martin
Temple
Charing Community
George Williams
Son Williams
Willie
Robert Tooke
R. Felton Watson
Completion of Route Three paying contracts posted in Atlanta
Local interest centered on the State Highway Board letting contracts for completing paying on Route Three. Hardaway Construction won the ten mile concrete paving in Upson County at 228,080.43 dollars. Whitley Construction led the 4,828 mile Thomaston to Flint River section at 107,816 dollars, with several other bids cited. Local offices will be maintained in Butler for materials transport along the line.
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State Highway Board
Atlanta
Upson County
Thomaston
Butler Highway
Hardaway Construction Company
Whitley Construction Company
Flint River
Thomaston-Butler
Albany
LaGrange
Butler
Eyesight exam offer at Chapman's store Oct seven
Eye specialist G. W. Dewberry will be at Chapman's store for one day only on Saturday October 7 to offer free eye examinations for headache sufferers and to determine if glasses are needed for tired eyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Dewberry
Chapman’s
Inly
Davis Brothers Face Kidnapping Trial in Butler
In Butler Georgia seven W Davis and his companion Mr Jones are central to a kidnapping case that led to warrants against C L Davis. B W Davis was arrested in Cuthbert by detectives after he allegedly met Mr Brown in Americus before the abduction. The事件 centers on a station worker named Patra Mitchell and other police actions as the probe unfolds.
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Gl Ga
W. Davis
Jones
L. W. Brown
Americus
Butler
Davis
C. L. Davis
Patra Mitchell
Peennes
Fillin
Roberta
B. W. Davis
Cuthbert
Mr. Brown
Mr. Jones
Mr.Brown
Mr A D Byrd Dies At His Home In Panhandle District
Alfred Duncan Byrd a longtime county landowner and esteemed citizen died at age 82 after a long illness. He was a native of the county, lived on a farm five miles north of Reynolds, and served as Burne Masonic Lodge officer. Funeral at Glover cemetery followed by services from Reynolds area ministers. Survived by widow four daughters three sons two brothers and several grandchildren.
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Alfred Duncan Byrd
Byrd
Robert
Mary’ Ann Bowera Byrd
Burne Masonic Lodge
Glover Cemetery
Ivey and
Stubbs
Reynolds Baptist and Methodist Church
Burna Lodge
Messra O.R. Lucas
E. W. Hodges
Scores McCrary
M. Windham
D. Windham
C. D. Lucas
C. Parks
G. H. Goddard & Son
Mr. Byrd
Ani
W. T. Saunders
J. A. Musslewhite
Lea Mosely
Wolverine Shoes Demonstration At Local Store
The public is invited to a demonstration of the superior quality of Wolverine Shoes at Oscar Dreizin's store next Saturday. A Wolverine factory representative will conduct the test, featuring the most rigid quality test ever seen, plus entertainment for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Dreizin
Wolverine Factory
Rev J A Ivey to Preach at Baptist Church Sunday
Rev James A Ivey pastor of Reynolds Baptist church has accepted invitation to preach at the local Baptist church next Sunday morning and evening. A cordial invitation is extended to the public to attend each service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Ivey
Baptist Church
James A. Ivey
Reynolds Baptist Church
American Legion Auxiliary Meeting Friday Evening
Butler Unit American Legion Auxiliary calls a regular meeting of Unit No 124 at Magonic Hall Friday at 8 o clock p.m. All members and eligible persons are urged to attend.
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Butler Unit
American Legion Auxiliary
No. 124
Magonic Hall
Prominent Talbotton Doctor Dies After Auto Crash
Dr. Charles Calhoun Carson 47 of Talbotton died at Columbus city hospital after injuries from an auto accident near Talbotton Friday. The physician, a Shriner and member of several groups, is survived by his wife Bertha Hall Carson two sons Ralph and Charles and three daughters Jewel Retna and Frances. Funeral services were held in Talbotton with Rev. B B Donehoo presiding.
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Columbus
TalBotton
Charles Calhoun Carson
City
J. Carson
G. L. Carter
Carter
T.C. Hudson
Carson
South Carolina
Retna Carson
Frances Carson
Masons
Sevriane Bee
Talbotton Methodist Church
B. B. Donehoo
Old Landmark Near Reynolds Destroyed By Fire
Fire swept a house known as the George Ingram home near Reynolds around 11 Sunday morning. The structure belonged to W E Marshall at the time and its loss includes nearly all contents, with friends mourning the blaze and irreparable damage to Ira Hobbs family.
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Ira Hobbs
Reynolds
George Ingram
W. E. Marshall
Annual Singing Convention To Convene In Butler Sunday
The Taylor county singing convention will meet at the high school Pela in Butler next Sunday at 10 oclock and continue throughout the day. Singers from across the state are expected. Officers and others should meet at the Butler courthouse Saturday at 11 oclock to organize and elect officers for the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Pela
Butler
Court House
Two Prominent Young Men in Motorcycle Crash
Butler residents Ernest Dayia and Wanzie Hartman, two prominent young men, are receiving local medical treatment after a motorcycle they rode was hit by H J Adams’s car Thursday night. Dayia suffered a scalp wound to the back of his head and Hartman a badly sprained ankle. The accident occurred near the Adams residence as he turned into his driveway.
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Ernest Dayia
Wanzie Hartman
Butler
H. J. Adams
Adams
Davis
Mr. Hartman
Mr Guinn Kills Second Monster Snake This Season
In midsummer Mr A E Guinn, a leading county figure and prominent poultryman, killed a 4 ft 11.5 in rattlesnake with 13 rattles in his yard. He hunted for the mate and on Saturday succeeded, producing a snake just 1.5 inches longer than the July catch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Guinn
A. E. Guinn
Guinn
Brewer, Taylor County Pioneering Leader, Dies at 70
Hon. Joseph Everett Brewer, longtime Taylor County figure known as Uncle Dock, died Friday night in Butler after twelve days of illness. Born Aug 28, 1854, he moved to Butler over 25 years ago, leaving a legacy of public service and charity. Surviving are five daughters and four sons, a brother Walker Brewer of Texas, and four sisters. Funeral services with a large Methodist church turnout honored his life, followed by burial at Bethel Cemetery.
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Joseph Everett Brewer
Taylor County
Pee
Mr. Brewer
Dock
Bert R. Rife
Mra
Brewer
Charac
Butler Methodist Church
Bethel Cemetery
W. E. Hightower
Mack Turner
H. L. Wil
A. Hollis
F. C. Jarrell
T. W. Jernigan
J. J. Windham
R. BE. Hill
P. Riley
H. P. Wallace
Miss Luke Elected To Membership School Faculty
Miss Luke of Atlanta has been elected to fill the vacancy on the Butler High School faculty after Miss Florence Nicholson's resignation. The notice highlights Miss Luke’s selection and mentions Miss Tarke, a Wesleyan graduate with four years teaching experience at Uvalda and Sylvania High School. Also promoting an eye examination event by G W Dewberry on Saturday Oct 7.
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Florence ~ Nicholson
Butler
Mary Luke
Atlanta
Tarke
A. B. Uate
Wesleyan College
Uvalda Consolidated School
Sylvania High School
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Superior Court
Hollis Mort
Southwestern
Judicial Siuit
Jones A. ‘Tyman
S. H. Kirkley
Oglethorpe Hospital
C. Cc. C
FORD
Davis Brothers
A. D. Byrd
Panhandle District
Wolverine
Hart
J. E. Brewer
Luke
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