Local school accident injures six year old student
Stanley Mancus, six, slipped and fractured his right leg on a school floor and faces several weeks in hospital and missing the fall term. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Montgomery, receiving support from friends. Oscar S. Adams, PhD, returns home to teach at Ohio State University after graduation. Henry Peacock boasts 11 rattles from a large venomous rattler found near his south town home. Company T, 27th Georgia Regiment history is recalled with muster roll details. Garden Club plans a Columbus Flower Show set for October 13 18 at Exposition Grounds.
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Stanley Mancus
Richard Montgomery
Ohio State University
Columbus
Ohio
Oscar S. Adams
L. R. Adams
Henry Peacock
Peacock
Htat
Georgia Regiment
Colquitt Brigade
Butler
John T. Griffin
John M. Wilbar
William H. Caldwell
James M. Bateman
Newton Griffith
Arthur C. Perry
Seaborn Mulkey
William H. Collins
Obediah R. Harris
Cullin A. J
Pope
Henry H. Davis
Bennett Stewart
Eldridge M. Perry
Co. C. 59Th
Co. G
Garden Club
Chattahoochee Valley Fair
Exposition ‘Grounds
Chest X Ray Clinic Set For September 23
The Taylor County Health Center will hold a Chest X-Ray Clinic on September 23. Those wanting a chest X-ray should contact Mrs Arnold, County Nurse, before that date. A history form must be filled out prior to the exam. Mrs Arnold’s office hours are Wednesdays and until noon Saturdays.
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Taylor County Health Center
Governor Talmadge urges county unit write-in for Georgia Constitution
Gov. Talmadge told Labor Day crowds in Columbus that Georgia must enshrine the county unit system in the state Constitution. He warned of dire consequences for a black future if not adopted and backed three top amendments, including diverting funds to highways and cutting ad valorem taxes, as he praised state progress and labor management cooperation.
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Columbus
Talmadge
Georgia
Flat Rock Park
Fair Employment Practices Commission
E. L. Forrester
Central Labor Union
Labor Union Temple
Flat Rock
Forrester
W. C. Jeffries
J. B. Pate
AFL
H W. Chandler
Highway Department
Family Crisis Will Be Presented at Methodist Church Sunday Evening
In observance of Methodist Student Day the Butler Methodist church will present the playlet Family Crisis at 8 p m. The cast includes Mr and Mrs W G Wallace Emily Allen and Walter Wilson. Morning worship is at 11 a m with Sunday School at 10 a m. C W Hancock Pastor invites all to worship.
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Butler Methodist Church
W. G. Wallace
Emily Allen
Walter Wilson
God
Two Party System Favored by Georgians Amid Political Debate
Georgia voters favor a two party system as Attorney General Eugene Cook clarifies that split ticket voting is permitted in November elections. The piece notes the county unit plan proposed amendment could restrict independents and harm party competition while praising the value of political rivalry and voter choice. It also reports on the opening of a local school term with Prof. Compton as principal and details enrollment and schedule.
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Attorney General
Cook
Georgia
Dwight S. Compton
H. B. Brown
W. H. Elliston
Gordon Hunter
Frank Bohler
Upson County Child Recovers from Polio Attack
Thomaston Georgia August 28 a polio patient admitted to the Upson county hospital ten days ago was dismissed. The physician stated the polio left no residual disability. Joanne Cato seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs J T Cato was described as a mild articular case.
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Thomaston
Upson County Hospital
Joanne Cato
J. T. Cato
New School Year Dawned At Reynolds High School
Reynolds High School began a new year on Monday with 250 students present. The morning program in the chapel featured Invocation by Rev. Robert Gardner, songs by Clifford Whatley and Leonard Whatley, life histories by teachers, and announcements by Prof. Joiner.
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Reynolds
Prof. Joiner
Robert Gardner
Clifford Whatley
Leonard Whatley
Leonard Whatley. Announcements, Mr. Joiner
Mr. Joiner
High School Reporter
Midway Baptist Church Announcement
Midway Baptist Church invites all members and community to a Saturday conference at 11 30 a m to conclude the associational year reports Sunday School at 10 30 a m with Bobby Spillers as superintendent Preaching at 11 30 a m by the pastor Read Matthew 26 39 verse and come praying for the services A warm welcome and friendly fellowship await worshippers.
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Midway Church
Bobby Spillers
Mathew
Midway
Lun dy elected Cairo Kiwanis president for 1953
Cairo Ga Aug 30 W A Lundy has been elected president of the Cairo Kiwanis Club for 1953 by the election committee chaired by Edwin Carlisle. He will succeed J W King. H Roger Madison becomes first vice president and G T Smith second vice president. A new board of directors was named.
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Cairo
W. A. Lundy
Cairo Kiwanis Club
Edwin Carlisle
J. W. King
H. Roger Madison
G. T. Smith
Marion County Deputy Sheriff Fined for Civil Rights Violation
Clyde C. Henson, Marion county deputy sheriff, was sentenced to five years on probation and a $500 fine for violating the civil rights of two Black individuals by defeating them in custody. Sheriff W. E. Henson and Sgt. Brown Jordan had charges dropped after U.S. Attorney guidance. the deputy pleaded nolo contendere.
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Columbus
Clyde C. Henson
Marion County
W. E. Henson
Sgt
Brown Jordan
U.S. Attorney's Office
Eisenhower in Atlanta Draws Massive Crowd on Visit
Dwight Eisenhower greeted by about 100000 cheering residents in Atlanta on Tuesday as he framed the Washington mess and launched a Southern campaign drive. Georgia Republicans forecast a strong GOP vote, with some predicting the largest in state history and a possible Republican shift.
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Atlanta
Eisenhower
Dwight Eisenhower
Washington
Georgia
FHA Committeemen And Supervisors Meet In Perry
Farmers Home Administration county committeemen and supervisors from eight counties met in Perry Wednesday for a conference with Rev Ivie State Field Representative. The session in Houston county court house reviewed program progress policy changes and duties for new committeemen.
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Farmers’ Home Administration
Perry
Rev Ivie
Houston County
D. W. Culverhouse
John %. Montgomery
W. C. Shehee
Taylor County
Perty
Paul C. Knox
Pat McEwen
Macon
Marion
Taylor
Talbot
Write-in Vote Tally Declared Legal By Attorney General
Atlanta August 27 Attorney General Eugene Cook ruled that it is the election manager's duty to tally a write-in vote in a general election. He noted a voter may cast a Democratic ticket vote and simultaneously support an independent candidate. In an unofficial opinion to H R Bentley Buchanan Haralson County justice of the peace Cook states the duty to tally write-in votes is official and specific.
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The
Herald
Eugene Cook
Georgia
Cook
Atlanta
H. R. Bentley
Buchanan
Justice of the Peace
Haralson County
Funeral Service Held Here For Son Former Mayor
Funeral services were held here for Owen D. Gorman, former Butler mayor, who died in Birmingham after a long illness. The body lay in state at a local funeral home before a 4 pm service at the Methodist church, with Rev. John Stanford and Rev. C W Hancock officiating and a solo by Oscar Adams. He was born June 15, 1902 in Crossland Ga and survived by his wife Elizabeth Harris, a sister Mrs. Howard L. Riley, and a brother Col. Harry W. Gorman. Path bearers listed include F R Harris and Hamp Riley, with Edwards Funeral Home directing.
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Monnday
Birmingham
Ala
Owen D. Gorman
Butler
John Stanford
C. W. Hancock
Oscar Adams
Mr. Gorman
Crossland
Owen D
Mabel Huggins Gorman
Elizabeth Harris
Howard L. Riley
Pine Mt. Valley
Harry W. Gorman
U. S. Army
Wassington
D. C
Edwards
F. R. Harris
W. T. Harris
Julius V. Pieroty
Hamp Riley
H. H. Riley
H. L. Riley
Ouster Sought for All Macon County Board of Education
Macon County board of education faces removal motion after grand jury, by a 17 to 6 vote, asks Superior Court in Oglethorpe for dismissal of all board members. Hearing set for September 25.
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Macon County Board of Education
Oglethorpe
Superior Court
Cleveland Reese
Jar
Jake Smith
Ogl
Jerome Walker
Marshalm#ir
Otis Ogburn
Hicks
Macon County
Peachanit Taylor Counties
Adai Levie
Montezuma
H. O. Phillipe
Ideal
Reese
G. T. Mason
Who Am I Contest Invites Six Readers to Participate
Local readers are invited to join a new Butter Herald contest titled Who Am I. The first hint appears on page three and readers must mail a letter to Contest Editor, Butter Herald, by Tuesday September 9.
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Herald
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Walker
Harris
Upson
Crawford
Armed Service
Methodist Church
Upson County
Reynolds High School
Midway Baptist Church
Kiwanis
Cairo, Ga
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