Draft Lottery Draws Read Like Town Roll Call
Lee Gibson reports on a nationwide draft lottery in Washington revealing serial numbers for residents of Taylor County. The list names Jerry Lee Gibson, George Brady, B Wainwright, and many others with marital status and occupations noted, presented as an unofficial roll call of registrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Gibson
Taylor Nty
Lee
Stimson
Taylor Ty
B. Wainwright
Reynolds
Nwright
Jerry Lee
Gibson
Geo
W. Brady
B. S . Wainwright
Jessie Lee Few
C. Jv
FB. Wainwright
James O. Butler
Peli2edohn
Walker
W. R. McDougald
Edward Heath
Jas. R. Rogers
Ernest Maughram
Felton Hobbs
W. M.waters
W. “ti—John H. Duncan
R. Swain Theus
Chester Lippett
Charlie Wilson
Hugh Lee Heath
William Bailey
James Lewis Dennard
C. R
Albert Heath
Charlie Gray
St. Mathis
C. Jessie Street
Albert Leonard
Albert Lee Ranow
Shelley Turner
Charlie L. Harmon
Henry P. Jarrell
Willie C. Hodges
Wm. P. Smith
Cecil J. Moore
Nanby E. Garrett
Gordon L. Blackston
George Carter
Forest Bailey
Felton Gaultney
G. W. Mullins
George Jackson
Lewis B. Blair
Arthur Lee Little
Allie M. Bazemore
Rob
V. Cu
John Mangham
B. Norton
C. Nt
Dennis Peterman
Felton Posey
Taylor County Group Attends Patrol Radio Station Opening
Four Taylor county officers plus sheriff and city officials attended the dedication of the State Patrol radio station WSIK near Albany. The 1000 watt station operates on 1674 with daytime range 125 miles and larger night reach, serving patrol districts Amaeri cus Perry and Thomasville under State Trooper W. H. Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
J. M. Bone
J D. Cook
Reynolds
Jack Payne
Earl Wright
W. M. Hollis
L. T. Peed
State Patrol
WSIK
Albany
Amaericus
Perry
Thomasville
W. H. Jones
C. L. Mattson
M. Kk. Barnes
Georgia
Taylor County Registration Day praised for wide cooperation
W T Austin thanks Taylor County citizens for exemplary cooperation during October 16 registration day. 37 school buildings offered access from 7 am to 9 pm. 1,029 registrations completed with 548 white and 481 colored registrants. 99 teachers, 27 white men, 28 volunteers, and the County Health Nurse contributed to a smooth process with no errors found. Local board contact details and notes on Selective Service responsibilities are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Taylor
Messrs
T. Whatley
Frank Gray
Jne M. Bone
R. C. Montgomery
H. K. Sealy
County Commissioners Office
T. Austin
Gilbert to Preach At Baptist Church Next Sun
Rev F J Gilbert will preach at Butler Baptist Church due to repair work at Butler Methodist Church. He will lead services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday inviting all parishioners and Methodist Sunday school members to join at the Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert
Baptist Church
Butler Methodist Church
F. J. Gilbert
Lutter Baptist Church
Baptists
Rev
Baptist Sunday School
Methodist Sunday School
Fall Term Marion Co Superior Court Opens in Buena Vista
Marion Superior Court convened by Judge Geo C Palmer at Buena Vista for the fall term. Solicitor General Hubert Calhoun and court reporter R O Perkins attended. About 28 cases were presented to the grand jury including felonies and misdemeanors. no murder cases. Civil docket light. term expected to finish within the week. Muscogee court to open in Columbus next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Superior Court
Geo. C.palmer
Buena Vista
Hubert Calhoun
R. O. Perkins
Muscogee Court
Columbus
Guinn Pen Second in National Egg Laying Contest
A. E. Guinn of Peach Valley Egg Farm saw his white leghorn pen place second at the National Egg Laying Contest held at the University of Georgia. It produced 3688 eggs and 3650.50 points, leading in egg count though Rhode Island fared better in total points. Officials noted the Peach Valley pen would likely have won with one more month, as it led in eggs and had been gaining on the winner for two months. Miss Peach Villey’s 985 eggs last year remains unbroken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Guinn
Peach Valley Egg Farm
University of Georgia
Dr Silas Johnson to Preach at Reynolds Church
Dr Silas Johnson district superintendent will preach at Reynolds Methodist Church Sunday at 11 am. He is a leading United Methodist preacher making an official visit. Crowell and Taylor Mill church members are expected to attend. Reynolds plans a 7 pm service honoring Rev J D Smith leaving for Savannah conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas Johnson
Reynolds Methodist Church
Johnson
United Methodist Church
Reynolds Church
Crowell and
Taylor Mill
J. D. Smith
South Georgia
Savannah
Shows for Week at Dean Theatre
Sunday and Monday Four Sons stars Don Ameche and Mary Beth as a mother and four sons facing war and loyalty tests with the family fate tied to the conflict. Wednesday and Thursday They Drive by Night is a Raoul Walsh melodrama about truck drivers with George Raft and Ida Lupine in top form. Friday and Saturday Sailors Lady features Jon Hall and Nancy Kelley, with John Wayne in Somewhere in Sonora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Ameche
America
Mary Beth
Alan Curtis
George
Ann Sheridan
Humphrey Bogart
Gale Page
Alan Hale
Jon Hall
Nancy Kelley
John Wayne
Sonora
Fort named secretary to Congressman Pace in Leesburg
James H. Fort of Leesburg has been named secretary to Congressman Stephen Pace, succeeding Sims Garrett Jr. who resigns to take a job in Columbus. Garrett's wife will stay on in Pace's office. Fort is the son of Hollis Fort of Americus and took on duties Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Fort
Leesburg
Stephen Pace
Fort
Sims Garrett Jr
Pace
Columbus
Garrett
Sims Garrett Sr
Charing
Garrett Jr
Hollis Fort
Americus
Butler Athletic Assoc Organizes. Jarrard Elected Manager
The Butler Athletic Association held a Monday night meeting to elect officers and plan the year. G. T. Jarrard was chosen manager and Wendell Windham named business manager. Local merchants contribute uniforms for the basketball team. The group aims to be a leading youth recreational source for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler Athletic Association
G. T. Jarrard
Wendell Windham
the Merchants of
Butler
Armistice Day Speaker Named for Reynolds Program
Rev J D Smith pastor of Reynolds Methodist Church will be Armistice Day speaker at 2 30 p m Tuesday November 11 at the Reynolds Clubhouse sponsored by the Gordon Carson Chapter U D C The public is invited and World War Veterans are specially welcomed Historian U D C
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds
Gordon-Carson
J. D. Smith
Reynolds Methodist Church
Main rules listed for duck hunters
Duck hunters must observe the following rules. Carry a federal duck stamp with signature. Use a gun capable of holding no more than three shells. Observe a bag limit of 10 geese three. Shoot only between sunrise and 4 p.m. Do not shoot from a motorboat or over baited areas.
Georgia Farm Tax Rate Among Lowest In U S
Georgia farm real estate taxes in 1989 were the fourth lowest in the United States according to a Washington study. The Georgia levy was 14 cents per acre versus a 39 cent national average, with New Mexico 5c, Wyoming 6c, Montana 9c lower and Texas at 14c. on $100 farm valuation Georgia rate was 72 cents, the fifth lowest among states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia
United States
Department of Agriculture
Washington
New Mexico
Wyoming
Montana
Texas
Taylor Co Home Guard Meet Monday at Reynolds Golf Course
Twenty five members of the Taylor County Home Guard led by Capt. E. Paul Hodges held a Monday night drill session at Reynolds Golf Course. Fort Benning private Eugene Freeman attended as an instructor and demonstrated several new drills to the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Co. Home Guard
Reynolds Golf Course
Taylor County
W. B. W. Newsome
M. G. Wells
David Montfort
WM. Hollis
J. R. Wilson
Jas. Polk Harmon C
B. Hicks
J. A Musslewhite
E T. Shealy
Gann Nelson
P. A. Jenkins
J. H. Neisler
Mr. Hugene Freeman
Ft. Benning
American Legion Dues Urged Before November Elevon Day
World War veterans urged to join or renew American Legion memberships. Pay dues on or before November 11. Adjutant E. B. Wilson, Butler, Georgia, issues notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
E. B. Wilson
Adjt
Butler, Ga
Farm Mules for Sale in Reynolds Georgia
Two good farm work mules for sale cheap for cash. E. W. Cook listed in Reynolds Georgia seeking buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Cook
Reynolds, Ga
Stamps Baxter Quartet to Appear at Central School
The Stamps-Baxter Quartet, heard twice daily on WMAZ Macon, will perform in person at Central School on Thursday, November 7 at 7 p m. Admission is 10 and 20 cents. Advance notice urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamps-Baxter
Central School
Ginners Report Shows Cotton Bales Ginned in Taylor County
Six thousand three hundred twenty eight bales were ginned in Taylor county from the 1940 crop before October 18, compared with seven thousand two hundred fifty nine bales on the same date in the previous year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
New Floor Mat For Cars From Butler Service Station
A floor mat bought at Childs' Service Station in Butler improves the car's appearance and comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Childs
Butler
Butler Howard Fourth Quarterly Conference Ends With Elections
A Friday gathering at Howard Methodist Church concluded the Butler Howard charge Fourth Quarterly Conference. Rev G N Rainey presided and a basket dinner followed. Officials for the next year include stewards for Butler Howard Union Wesley Mank churches and trustees for Butler Howard Wesley Union Mauk. Savannah trip and session of the South Georgia Conference cited with pastor appointments to be announced Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler- Howard
G. N. Rainey
Howard
Butler-Howard
M. E. Church
Howard Methodist Church
Rev. Rainey
Churches of the Charge
F. J. Gilbert
J. D. Smith
Reynolds-Crowell
Savannah
South Georgia
Wesley Monumental Church
Butler Church
C. EB Benns
W. J. Butler
H. H. Riley
A. J. Gill
W. M. Mathews
R. GC. Montgomery
W. P. Folds
W. G. Wallace
C. C. Stone
FE. D. McCorvey
T. B. Joiner
H. J. Porter
H. A. Sealy
R. L. Brown
E. H. Perkins L. Esselystyn
Rupert Willis
Stewards Union
E. G Gholson
A. H. Jarrell
J. M. McCants
Fred Jarrell
Wesley Church
R. M. Suggs
J. A. Heath
W. A. Spinks
W. J. Willis
Charles Butler
Mank
Harmon Montgomery
R. D. Waller
J. W. Lancaster
R. M. Jinks
Golden Cross
Mae Riley
Butler
Lillian Brown Howard
Terrell Robbins
Hinton Jarrell
Mark
E. Garrett
C. E. Benns
H. E. Allen Butler
James Brown
Joe Wilder
Mauk
W F. Bembry
Christian Education
W .P. Folds
League
Ann Pittman
Mildred Sealy
W. H. Sealy
Wesley Thelmon Jarrell
EB. Benns
B. F. Montgomery
BE. Benns
Moward
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ow. Brady of
Jimmie Montford
John W. Parker
Augustus Knolton
Charlie Green
Henry L. Joiner
Alfred McCrary
Lucius Turner
C. Wright Walker
Willie B. McCrary
Miles Gibson
C. Too
Min
Our
Sp Wueul
Tommy Casey
W.L. Morrison Chapman
Otis Lee Jenkins
C. Arn
Page
Taylor County Group
W. T. Austin
Methodist
Marion Co. Superior Court
Peach Valley
Dean Theatre
South Ga
James H
Butler Athletic Asso
Ginners Report
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!