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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1936
Page
1
A nostalgic portrait celebrates autumn beauty and blessings while honoring local leaders in Butler. The piece lauds Judge J L Austin and others, highlights the Green family and friends shaping civic life, praises the naval stores business for community growth, and notes fair events, 4-H exhibits, and upbeat town spirit amid gentle humor and reflection.
A ballot copy showing the general state and national election items was received at the Taylor county office of ordinary L T Peed. It lists full Democratic tickets with Roosevelt Garner and electors, the Republican ticket with Landon Knox and electors, and the Prohibition ticket headed by Colvin Watson, with their electors.
W D Aultman of Byron received formal nomination for state senator from the 28th district at a Ft. Valley convention held at the Winona hotel. Attendees expressed high confidence, and Aultman accepted with a speech on pressing district and statewide issues. The rotation system was retained, naming Taylor county to furnish the next senator, with E S Harrison and J P Etheridge among elected executive committee members. The convention also urged legislation to keep livestock off highways.
Beginning next week the Grand Theater at Reynolds will operate Tuesday Thursday Friday and Saturday each week making four days a week instead of three as has been the custom in the past. The management announces that there will be a complete change of program for the Saturday performances each week. Halloween Carnival and old time dance at Turners Chapel shhoo building Wednesday night Oct. 28.
The article notes Mrs. R C Montgomery won a $100 credit card toward a 1937 Ford in a local drawing run by Mr Davis with Dr Montgomery present for verification. The scene included Marvelo the magician and speculation about collusion amid mentions of William Col C C Stone and Mr O B Bankston.
J E Page longtime Ledger staffer and six year Ledger-Dquirer publisher has sold his share of the R W Page Corporation and will sever ties with local papers. Retirement due to pleurisy past summer and health issues. plans include time in Florida and Hot Springs with no definite future arrangements. He is president of The Ledger Enquirer Company and a successor will be named at a later reorganization meeting.
Funeral services for 70 year old Robert James Busbee, Spanish American War veteran, were held at Mt Olive cemetery Wednesday at 3 pm. He died after two months illness in Macon county. Survived by wife, four sons, two daughters, a brother, a sister and many friends. Pallbearers were R. L. Bell, Jim Windham, Hoke Windham, Irwin Taunton, E. Fred Bone and Willis Saunders. Rev. M. T. Gaultney officiated. Goddard Funeral Home in charge.
Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 11 for Elder W T Lovick who died Tuesday at his home in Potterville after months of declining health. Rev H L Lumpkin led, with Revs C H Moore and W J Childree assisting, followed by burial at Mt Juve church cemetery. He served 35 years as a gospel minister and Free Will Baptist member. He was in his 65th year, a respected Taylor County resident and native of Houston County. He is survived by his widow, one son, one daughter, four half brothers and one half sister.
Notice informs taxpayers to settle all past due taxes before November 1 1986 to close accounts by year end. Tax officers C C Cooper G C Horton Reynolds J M Downe are instructed to levy and advertise past due taxes through November. A Wesley church fourth quarterly conference for Butler Methodist circuit is planned for next Friday.
The open air ceremony on the fairgrounds drew the largest crowd of the week as Frances Willis married John Parker with Rev. W. E. Hightower officiating. Miss Virginia Davis served as ring bearer, Mrs. Ottie Bazemore as matron of honor, and Walter Willis as best man. The couple, to reside near Butler, received gifts from Furniture Co., Americus Baking Co., Griffin Grocery Co., and others, and plan a North Georgia wedding trip before settling at the groom's home.
The remains of Mrs. Elizabeth Philmon died in Atlanta Saturday were laid to rest in Crowell cemetery Sunday at 8 o'clock. Rev. J. N. Shell conducted the burial service with many friends present. Goddard Funeral Home handled arrangements. Mrs. Philmon, widow of J. A. Philmon, was born July 1, 1870 in Taylor County, daughter of Warren and Mary Byrd. Surviving are two sons Shelly Philmon of Florida and Harvey Philmon of Atlanta, two daughters Mrs. John Lewis and Mrs. Singleton Prd of Atlanta, and three sisters Mrs. W. H. Windham, Mrs. Jeff Young, and Mrs. Tom Philmon.
John Guthrie of Pelzer South Carolina arrives in Butler this Saturday for a ten day stay offering piano tuning services. He has ten years practical experience since completing the Revbush Kieffer Co. course. All work guaranteed at reasonable prices. Call Herald office to reach him.
Dr R C Montgomery of Deter Bryan and Reynolds ac company attend a gathering with state friends on a height likely marking a community ceremony, suggesting a reunion or public event in progress.
At the home of Mr and Mrs O B Bankston a second fine son named William Spencer Bankston arrived. The occasion marks a joyful addition to the Bankston family with relatives and friends in attendance.
At the fair final, seven booths won cash prizes for best overall exhibits judged by grade, entry count, and attractiveness. Central led with 15 dollars, Mark 10, Reynolds 7.50, Crowell 5, Butler 5, Cross Roads 5, Turners Chapel 2.50. Ribbons went to Mark, Mrs. Charlie Moore Turners Chapel, Mrs. B. F. Kirkley Croas Roads, with numerous entries in Blackberries Plums Relish and Blackberry Jam categories.
Miss Lora Mc Glamor conginet of Mr All mory, or at community, was brought to the local hospital in a serious condition for an appendix operation last Friday after a rupture. Last night she was reported holding her own with possibly a slight improvement in her condition.
C D McLendon a longtime Taylor county resident and prominent citizen has renewed his Columbus Enquirer subscription for another year He will turn 86 on October 30 He was born in Jasper County Alabama moved to Harris County Georgia at age eight and later settled in Taylor County where he has lived ever since.
Col and Mrs C C Stone announce the arrival of a fine son Saturday night at Middle Georgia Sanitarium Macon. The newborn is named Charles Cochran Jr and well wishes are extended for the child to inherit the parents’ fine qualities and minds.
Radio stars Red and Raymond and the Rouse form Ole Kaintuck perform at Central school building this Saturday night October 24. Admission rates 15 and 26 cents. Local entertainment event promising lively acts and a fun program for the community.
After Carnival ends a string band will perform for an old time barn dance in the big auditorium at Turners Chapel School building on Wednesday evening October 28.
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