Highway Board Plans Georgia Road Program
Atlanta reports the state highway board will spend much of this week in executive session drafting a road program funded by the 10 million federal public works fund. About 2 million in Georgia projects ready for construction, with a 14 mile paved stretch from Thomaston to Flint River announced as approved. Aiming to have the plan ready within two weeks, then submitted to Washington for approval, with contracts let after a two week advertising period. The board expects start of work by November 1. Also notes a meeting contingent on Judge Max L. Rae’s recovery from a car crash near Eastman that injured his leg. Rae remains bedbound but able to participate briefly via dictation.
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Atlanta
State Highway Board
Feral Public Works Fund
Georgia
Washington
Thos. H. McDonald
Bureau of Public Road
McDonald
Theigbway Department
The
Highway Board
Thomaston
Flint River
Fort Benning
Columbus
Fort Oglethorpe
Chattanooga
J. J. Mangham
Toshington
Mangham
Turd
Max L. Rae
McRae
Judge McRae
Page to Send Deputies for Georgia Tax Help
Collector W E Page announces deputies will visit new Georgia counties in the coming weeks to aid taxpayers in preparing returns for the new revenue laws. The services are free, covering taxes on cotton and wheat products capital stock tax and other levies enacted in 1983. Visits will include Butler and Reynolds on September 26 with morning and afternoon sessions respectively.
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Butler
Reynolds
Lighthouse Nan at Rupert School Saturday Night
A local play Lighthouse Nan will be performed at Rupert School auditorium on Saturday night September 28. The home talent cast includes John Enlow, Herman Elliston Jr, Reh Blake, Mitchell Turner, Allie Callahan, Arthur Choke, Jagon Elliston, Jim Edward Lawhorn II, Lena Bone, Lillian McGinty, Evelyn Barnes, and others in multiple roles.
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Riv Whi
Lighthouse Nan
Rupert School
Ho i
N. John Enlow
Herman Elliston Jr
Reh
Blake
Mitchell Turner
Aboh
Allie Callahan
Arthur Choke
Jagon Elliston Na
M ‘Ntin
Jim
Edward Lawhorn II
Lena Bone
Oll
Lillian McGinty i
Horte Crumley Choke
Evelyn Barnes
Nse Enlow
Langie Elliston
JH Statham to Attend Omaha Convention This Weekend
Mr John H Statham is set to travel to Omaha Nebraska this weekend to represent United Benefit Life Insurance Co at a convention of officials and representatives. He will be away about ten days. Statham led all Georgia representatives of the company in insurance ties during 1990.
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John H. Statham
Omaha
Neb
United Benefit Life Insurance Co
Atham
All
Georgia
Penses
Sehley
Adopted Books for Taylor County Schools for Another Year
The Herald publishes the complete list of books to be used in Taylor County schools for the coming year. It notes authorship changes and details grade level by grade, including Elson readers, Upton arithmetic, Palmer writing methods, geography texts, health works, and language primers across grades from first to eleventh. The compilation specifies required titles, authors, and editions for English, history, science, mathematics, and foreign language courses.
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the Herald
Taylor County
Elson
Strayer-Upton
Palmer
Ene rabue-Evans
Buckingham Osborne
Brigham &McFarlan
Turner-Collins
Trabue-Evans
Brigham & McFarland
Smith-Luse-Marr
Nota
Hughe
Fawkes
Louby
Touton
Hunt
Speliiis
Lewis & Hosic
Hawkes
Tuton
Scudder
Tanner
Wells & Harts
Bern
Tatine
United States
McPherson & Henderson
Marion Citizen Fatally Shoots Self While Aiming at Hawk
Buena Vista Ga Sept 12 William Wells 26 took a gun from his parents home near Tazewell to shoot a hawk. The weapon discharged striking his heart and he died later that day. Wells is survived by his wife and his parents plus several siblings.
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Marion
Self
Hawk
Buena Vista
William Wells
J. E. Wells
Tazewell
Taylor County to Seek Federal Loan for Courthouse
Taylor county commissioners plan to seek a federal loan of 60 000 to 75 000 dollars to fund a new courthouse. A mass meeting at Butler Court House is set for Friday September 22 at 2 PM to explain the proposal. repayment terms would cover 20 years with 4 percent interest, while the remaining third could be canceled as a donation to boost industry.
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Taylor County
Court House
Butler
Talbot Grand Jury Box Exhausted as Bank Case Advances
Columbus Sept 8 Talbot county grand jury in Talbotton exhausted with six qualified members to probe the Bank of Talbotton closing last March. Solicitor General Hollis Fort of Americus aided due to disqualification of A J Perryman stockholder. Jury reported 25 true bills. bank inquiry postponed for venue change review. Judge McLaughlin and Perryman returned. court reporter Perkins back.
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Columbus
Talbot County
Baie
Grand Jury
C. F. McLaughlin
Perryman
Camp Notes From Fort Benning Visitors Inspect District Camps
Colonel Munson and Major Lewis of Fort Benning inspected the Camp Tuesday morning. They will visit all nineteen camps in the district this week. Another C C C Camp may open in this vicinity for winter as the existing camp expands to two hundred men. About four hundred C C Camps will relocate from the north to milder winter climates. Last week eighteen visitors from the Service Company at Fort Benning toured the camp. A baseball game at the camp recreation field ended six to two in favor of the local gang, with a return game scheduled for Fort Benning next Saturday.
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Munson
Lewis
Fort Benning
Service Company
Camp Recreation
Rema Ery
Butler and Reynolds High Schools Open Next Monday
Butler and Reynolds High Schools prepare to open next Monday with opening exercises in the auditorium. Rural consolidated schools in the county also start Monday October 2. Butler announces aim for a nine month term to preserve accreditation and college credit for graduates. Faculty appointments include Chas R Brown and several degree teachers, with all high school teachers holding degrees and grammar instructors at least normal graduates.
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Butler
Reynolds
Hoth
Chas. R. Brown
E. H. Joiner
Brown
Butler Public School
Accrediting Commission
M. D. Collins
Butler Board of
W. J. Culberson
Georgia
Grace Kelley
Eliza Cobb
Mercer
Byrdie Lynn Gunter
Mildred Jones
Mattie Ree Smith
Sue Snyder
Ruth Dunnody
Agnes Scott
Verna Jarrell
J. W. Edwards
C C C officers to entertain Buccs League and parents
The Conservation Civilian Camp officers will entertain the Senior Buccs League, the Senior B Y P U, and their parents Friday evening at 6 30 o'clock at the Camp. Members without transport will meet at the Methodist and Baptist churches at 6 pm and return transport will be provided.
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Conservation
Buccs League
Solomon King of Israel and his Temple Era
Passage notes Solomon from 1 Kings 8 summarizing his reign and achievements. It highlights his temple building, wealth, and strong rule, plus later descent into idolatry and the kingdom’s division after his death. Attributions list Proverbs Ecclesiastes and Song of Solomon as works.
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Solomon
David
Israel
Bathsheba
Uriah
Rehoboam
Birthday Dinner Honors Georgia Legislator J T Childs
Relatives gather at Warren Childs home south of Butler to mark J T Childs 77th birthday. Georgia House member and Taylor County representative celebrated with family and a barbecue at the home and a church service at Bethel Primitive Baptist Church. The event includes a two tier birthday cake for J T Childs and an eleven candle cake for his grandson Billy Childs.
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J. T. Childs
Taylor County
Georgia
Warren Childs
Route Three
Buteler
Bethe Primitive Baptist Church
Ilds
Childs
Billy Childs
Atlanta
J. R. Childs
James Childs
C. R Brown
Atheline Childs Saylor
R. C
William Evans
Fort Valley
Ida
Bessie Childs
Butler
W. C. Childs
Mollie Adams
Howard
S. H. Mee Corkle
Buena Vista
Freeman
W. H. Childs
J. J. Childs
Mary E. ‘McCrary
Roberta
Euly Daniel
This City
Richland's New Store To Hold Open House Today And Saturday
Richland invites Stewart and Webster county residents to visit J W Edwards II's reopened hardware and undertaking store on Broadway. The shop stocks staple hardware, crockery, cooking utensils and cutlery with prices aimed at farmers and homemakers, plus a separate undertaking department offering coffins and burial supplies. Oscar Simpson joins as salesman for the opening days.
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Stewart-Webster Journal
Richland
Butler and
Taylor County
Julian Edwards
Butler
W. W. Edwards
Hallie Peed Edwards
J. W. Edwards
J. W. Edwards, II
Richardson
L. A. Tatum & Co
Stewart
Webster County
Edwards
Oscar Simpson
Richland Trading Company
Gaithe
Inflation talk pushes cotton to higher close
New Orleans reports cotton rallied on inflation talk with short covering and firmer outside markets, closing 40 to 49 points higher after an active session despite an earlier quiet start. The note mentions Saturday night activities at Ruert school auditorium with a lighthouse themed event and rising prices.
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New Orleans
Ruert
Funeral Today For Mrs S A Montgomery In Louisville
Funeral services for Mrs. S A Montgomery will be held today near Norwich at Pine Level cemetery. The 55 year old native of Taylor county died Monday night at her home in Louisville after paralysis struck a few hours earlier. Surviving are two sons Seaborn and Byron Montgomery and Lewis Montgomery and daughter Leila Hinton. Funeral arrangements follow her longtime church and community ties.
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Pine Level
Norwich
Jeffie Jmary
Uinville
Rs. Montgomery
Rs. T.L. Jinks
Louisville
Taylor County
Methodist Church
Eaaeee Hensbustand
Aegomery
Seaborn Montgomery
Butler
Byron Montgomery
Lewis Montgomery
Leila Hinton
Oulsville
Mrs Momand Dies at Her Home in Macon After Heart Attack
Mrs Mary Anne Russ Momand widow of E T Momand dies suddenly at 86 at her Macon home on Ohingon Avenue. Born September 2 1847 in Upson County she lived in Macon 35 years and belonged to the Methodist church. Survived by four daughters and five sons as well as grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.
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Taylor County
Hugh Russ
Charity Upshared Rugs
Upson
Macon
Cearity, Methodist Church
Guremvin
R. Li
A. Oxford
al Iis
A. G. Smith
J. G. Dugger
R. T
H. G
B. M. Momand
F. F. Momand
Miami
Fin
BD. T Layfield
Gertrude Rosa
Bazemore Admitted To Hospital For Observation
Local postman Mr C W Bazemore was carried to St Johns hospital in Atlanta for observation after several months of illness. Accompanied by Mrs Bazemore and his brother Mr C E Bazemore, friends here wish him a speedy and complete recovery.
Butler Methodist Church Next Sunday Service Plans
Services at Butler Methodist Church include 9 30 Sunday school 11 oclock preaching by Rev L A Harrell presiding elder 730 p m preaching by pastor An 3 p m board of stewards meeting for heating plant vote results will be announced next Sunday C S Benns chairman lists board members and W E Hightower pastor invite to join in worship
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Benns
Ors J
Eee
R. C. Tiley
G. M. Mathews
H. H. Bay Gil
G M. Daniel
Lost dog spotted female hound near Lem Harmon place
A spotted female hound with a collar showing six to eight nail dents was last seen Saturday night near the Lem Harmon place while pursuing a fox. A reward is offered. Contact Rustin Butler in Ga.
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Lem Harmon Place
Ginners Report: Cotton Bales Ginned in Taylor County
Report shows 1 158 bales ginned in Taylor County from the 1983 crop before Sept 1, 1933 compared with 198 bales ginned before Sept 1, 1932. The figures reflect early season activity for local cotton production statistics.
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Taylor County
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New County
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JH. Statham
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Talbot
Cc. C. C
Butler and Reynolds
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C. W. Bazemore
Butler Methodist Church
Rustin
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