Butler Taylor county to build recreation camp at Old Tan Yard
A local movement led by County Agent G C Daniel and supported by the National Youth Administration aims to establish a swimming pool and recreation camp on the Old Tan Yard site one and a half miles from Butler. Donations from 108 residents and a $50 Legion pledge plus land donated by J S Green fund the dam water works, dressing rooms, and a future community building as plans include cottages and a new road to the camp.
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Will Ogburn
Chicago University
T. W. Hines
Cent Railroad
Len Carter
Fort Valley
W. H. Jenkins
Ashburn
H. P. Wallace
W. E. Steed
American Legion
G. C. Daniel
National Youth Administration
CCC
Daniel
Taylor County
J. S. Green
H. H. Riley
Board of County Commissioners
Board of Commissioners
H. C. Walker
The
Legion Auxiliary
J.S. Green
Bertha Bazemore
Howard Riley
W. J. Butler
Butler
Barnard Bazemore
Voters to decide Septembers actions and amendments next Tuesday
The ballot box prepares for Taylor county voters to ratify Septem ber primary actions and multiple constitutional amendments. The note adds a playful warning about Halloween witches while stressing civic duty and awareness.
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Taylor County
Willie Rod Cosey Jr Killed in Road Accident
Relatives in Panhandle Taylor County mourn 18 year old Willie Rod Cosey Jr after a truck crash near Camilla on Albany-Camilla highway. Kinard of Flint City Florida driver aided by bystanders lifted the truck off the body. Funeral set for Crowell church with local pallbearers.
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Willie Rod Cosey, Jr
Camilla
Albany-Camilla
J. J. Kinard
Flint City
Fla
Casey
Valdosta
Adi
Kinard
Willie Rob Casey
Albany Undertaking Department
Will Rob Cosey
W. C. Cosey
Panhandle
Taylor County
Reynolds High School
Macon
Florida
Crowell Church
J. N. Shell
Walter O’neal
Nat Luras
Tr. C
BR. Byrd, Jr
E. C Pierce, Jr
Hubert Young
Butler's Best Stage Talent Shines at School Auditorium
A rich and varied collection of Butler's top stage talent showcased Friday night in the school auditorium. Sponsored by the American Legion and Auxiliary, the event highlighted the community’s talent and spirit, with expressions of happiness and contentment among Taylor County residents.
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Butler
The
American Legion and Auxiliary
Local Branch Better Business Association To Be Organized Here
A county meeting of Taylor county merchants will gather at the Butler courthouse next Tuesday at 7:30 PM to form a local Georgia Better Business Association branch. Arthur L. Brooke, executive secretary, will speak. the state group, chartered by over five hundred independent merchants in Macon on Oct 31, 1996, aims to unite counties and push laws favoring Georgian independents against foreign owned stores.
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Taylor County
Court House
Butler
Georgia Better Business Association
Arthur L. Brooke
Macon
Georgia
Locke Joins Chevrolet Sales Force In Taylor County
Mr A E Locke joins the Taylor County Motor Co Chevrolet sales team as part of an aggressive push to sell the most cars in the territory. The 1937 model with new body and improved motor will be displayed locally and at Reynolds on Saturday November 7. Mr Locke welcomes inquiries and orders for early deliveries.
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Taylor County Motor Co
Chevrolet
A. E. Locke
Reynolds
Butler As A Mule Market Center
Edwards Bros. reports a large shipment of Kentucky mules described as hard as hickory nuts and bright as new stove pipes. The dealer promises superior stock for sale, urging buyers to act before feed costs raise mule prices, citing over twenty years of high quality sales south of Atlanta.
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Edwards Bros
Kentucky
Atlanta
Voting Time Fixed In General Election
In the general election next Tuesday November 3 polls at the courthouse open 7 a m and close 6 p m while country precinct polls open 8 a m and close 3 p m time fixed by statute Any voter in country precincts who does not vote there may vote at the courthouse after taking an oath they have not voted in their regular precinct
Mr J M Bone Buys Williamson New Residence
A real estate transfer recorded at the Butler courthouse shows Mr J M Bone acquiring the Williamson property near the Methodist church. Williamson, owner of nearby property, plans to build a new residence, while Bone seeks sheriff office nomination in Taylor County March primary.
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Butler
M. R. Williamson
Court House
J. M. Bone
Taylor County
Williamson
Butler Carnival Delayed to November 20 Thanksgiving Harvest Festival
The Butler school postpones its Carnival until November 20 and hosts a Thanksgiving Harvest Festival to benefit school libraries. Sponsored by teachers, the event aims to bolster educational resources. Reporter notes appreciation for community cooperation.
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Butler School
Death Claims Mrs Spinks at Reynolds
Miss Sallie Spinks longtime Talbot county native dies Friday October 23 at 7 pm in Reynolds after a ten day illness. Born December 3, 1844 in Talbot she resided in Butler and Reynolds with relatives including J A Wilson and J L Saunders. Funeral services October 24 at Horeb Baptist Church led by Rev J W Womble with Rev J N Shell assisting. Active pallbearers listed. Survived by nieces including Mrs J A Wilson Mrs W K Morgan Mrs H L Edwards Mrs J J McDaniel and Mrs W H Jones and many relatives and friends.
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Butler
J. A. Wilson
Reynolds
E. B. Wilson
J R. Wilson
J L. Saunders
Pickens Riley
Grady Wilson
J. N. Shell
Miss Spinks
W. K. Morgan
Junction City
H. L. Edwards
Thomaston
J. J. McDaniel
Dawson
W. H. Jones
Waco
Texas
Death of Jerre Greer Aged 1 Year 3 Months
Jerre Greer died after surgery and pneumonia at the Georgia Baptist Hospital Atlanta He was one year three months and sixteen days old His parents Mr and Mrs Buford H Greer reside in Butler Miss Virginia McCants became Mrs Greer after marriage The funeral was held at the Methodist church in Butler Rev W E Hightower officiating Pallbearers included Alva Bazemore Aaron Dreizin Clifford Montgomery Ulmer Willard Stevens George Roberts and Edgar McGee
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Buford H. Greer
Jerre
Virginia McCants
Mr. Greer
Mississippi
Georgia
Butler
Little Jerre
Georgia Baptist Hospital
Atlanta
Methodist Church
W. E. Hightower
Alva Bazemore
Aaron Dreizin
Clifford Montgomery
Ulmer
Willard Stevens
George Roberts
Edgar McGee
Factory Trained Mechanic Joins Taylor Co Motor Co
Mr. R. L. Swearingen, president of Taylor County Motor Co of Reynolds, announced in Butler the hiring of George Carey. Carey brings eighteen years factory training at Chevrolet and will be available to repair and overhaul automobiles and trucks with emphasis on Chevrolets and Fords. A full equipment line for these makes is carried.
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R. L. Swearingen
Taylor County Motor Co
Reynolds
Butler
George Carey
Chevrolet Motor Co
Women to Pay Poll Taxes If They Voted in County
Tax Collector G. A. Roberts reminds women voters under 60 of poll tax liability and urges prompt payment to avoid filing. “The women don't always understand this,” he says, but the law requires payment. Tax office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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G. A. Roberts
Mr. Roberts
Ginners Report for Taylor County Cotton Crop 1936
Ginners report 5,801 bales ginned in Taylor County from the 1936 crop prior to October 18, compared with 8,866 bales ginned to October 18, 1086.
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Taylor County
Death of Col A Bussey Shocks Butler Friends
Local friends in Butler mourn the death of Col Arthur Bussey at his Columbus residence Claymore plantation Alabama after years of ill health. Bussey, born March 6 1866 in Osseta Georgia, led in business dairy and farming ventures including Riverside Dairy and Dixie Brick. Survived by wife two daughters son and siblings with funeral plans announced by Columbus papers.
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Butler
Arthur Bussey
Columbus
The
Herald
Claymore Plantation
Alabama
Bussey
International Agricultural Corp
Bussey Remai
Riverside
Army Post
Riverside Dairy
Nies
W. J. Bickerstaff
J. E. Minter
Dixie Brick Company
Woesey
M. A Bank
L. 5 Bickerstaff
C. M. Weekédth
John W. Bussey
Eleanor Bussey Woolfold
Man Hurt In Highway Department Truck Collision
Mr. Terrell Robbins, a State highway department worker, suffered a painful injury to his left leg Monday when struck by a department truck near Rupert during line of duty work. Quick action by the driver prevented more serious or fatal injuries.
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State Highway Department
Terrell Robbins
Rupert
Robbins
November 7 Big Day New Chevrolet Model Arrives Here
An advertisement urges readers to hold for November 7 as the 1937 Chevrolet model arrives. Advance info describes a striking new car with advanced engineering, safety, noise reduction, and economical operation. R L Swearingen notes preferred orders are being taken and cars expected for prompt delivery.
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Chevrolet
R. L. Swearingen
Swearingen
Rev J O F McCarter Returns to Plymouth Church
The annual conference announces the return of Rev J O F McCarter to his congregation for the past three years and to many friends here including members of the colored Methodist burly as well.
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J. O. F. McCarter
Suwannee Store to close after November first
The Suwannee Store, a branch of the Rountree Grocery Co. of Thomasville, established here about two years ago and enjoying local patronage, will discontinue business after November 1. The stock of goods will be returned to the warehouse of the Thomasville firm.
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Suwannee
Rountree Grocery Co
Thomasville
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DEV
Better Business Association
Chevrolet Automobiles
J. L. Saunders
Lovely
Taylor Co. Motor Co
Ginners Report
Col. A. Bussey
Mr. Terrell Robbins
Rev. McCarter
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