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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1957
Page
7
A stream of visitors and trips fills local life. Many families hosted relatives from Thomaston, Columbus, Atlanta, and Pensacola, with several attending conferences in Macon and enjoying weekend trips to Gulf Hammock and Cherokee. Regular travel links extend to Jacksonville, Monticello, and Reynolds as Pfc Sonny Dunn returns from Ft. Ord and Carol Casey undergoes surgery locally.
Mrs Willie Z Goodwin and Mrs Lem Sawyer and son from Columbus join Mrs Wynelle Jones and daughter, Felton Jones and children from Ellaville, and relatives from Butler Sheffield Tuscumbia Tig nall and Macca for the Wilson Family Reunion hosted by Dr and Mrs T W Wilson in Ellaville on Sunday.
The Walker-Parker families gathered for a reunion last Sunday at Antioch Baptist Church. Attendees included G W Slaughter, Julia Slaughter, Laverne Slaughter, Edna Haywood, Ira Whittle, L H Moore, Frances Moore, Grady Parker, Inez Chaplain, T W Slaughter and Shirley, Pete Rogers, John Garrett, George Edwards Brend ard Pollard, David Russell and children Phyllis and Billy, with guests Patsy Raffery and James Bernard among others from Georgia, Alabama, and beyond.
The family of Mr. Hugh Gilson Sr expresses sincere thanks for acts of kindness during his illness and death. Special gratitude to Dr Sams Dr Whatley Dr. Jimmy Smith and Edwards Funeral Home for support. Mrs Hugh Gilson and family extend thanks to relatives and friends for their sympathy and assistance.
The Eastern Star Chapter will meet Friday at 8 p.m. All members are urged to be present.
Mr and Mrs Ben Guined announce the birth of a daughter at Sams Whatley hospital in Reynolds on August 24. The baby has been named Deborah Lynn.
Rev Tegler Greer announces the Howard Charge calendar with Sand Bethel Charing Wesley Union and times 10 00 A M 11 30 A M 8 00 P M 11 00 A M Everyone is invited to attend all services The fellow that rocks the boat is never the fellow at the oars.
Hawkinsville officials anticipate a major economic boost as A. G. Rand Co plans five plants and an airport move. The firm aims to hire 100 within a year for an initial payroll of 500000, with options on land for more facilities. Plants will produce non ferrous metals machinery, cast products, tools, dies and fixtures and electrical items.
Milledgeville Ga officials report a state hospital inmate died by hanging using a coat hanger after an escape attempt weekend. The patient had previous wrist-slashing attempts and led the weekend breakout in the medium security building. Two attendants were injured during the escape bid.
The notice lists worship schedules for Mauk Antioch Midway churches. Midway Baptist holds Sunday School at 10:00 and worship at 11:00 and 7:00 on the first Sunday. Antioch Baptist meets 10:30 for Sunday School and 11:30 and 7:00 for worship on the second and third Sundays. Mauk Baptist offers 10:00 Sunday School, 11:00 worship, 6:00 Training Union, and 7:00 song service on the fourth Sunday. Pastor E H Dunn invites all to attend.
Effective Sept 2 1957 Emery Taunton of Butler Georgia sells his interest in the Sinclair Service Station in Butler to Mr J E Bone. The station will be operated in Mr Bone s name starting September 2 1957.
The Daily Tifton Gazette observed its 50th anniversary with a special edition. Circulation grew from 2917 to 8543, riders expanded to 94 carriers across nine counties, and the staff increased to 27 with a $100000 payroll. Homer Rankin is editor and Julian Clark managing editor.
A special pilgrimage train carrying 1 500 Catholics to Montego Bay derailed on a 100 foot embankment near Kendal, Jamaica. Tonight 176 are reported dead and nearly 500 injured as rescuers count bodies and maimed victims. The 12 car train was pulled by two diesel engines and carried a cross section of the colony’s population.
The author argues that rough or undesirable fish ruin game fish habitats in Georgia streams. Since 1951 studies show high rough fish percentages, residents request fishery biologists study streams and reduce rough fish. With public cooperation, game fishing can improve and anglers will celebrate better catches.
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