Prove Thyself a Man and Build Moral Character
An editorial urging students to develop strength and stability of character as schools reopen. It extols honesty, perseverance, and leadership, citing Herbert Hoover as a model, and urges young men and women to strive for virtue amid a corrupt era. It frames education as a path to national reform through personal integrity.
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America
Herbert Hoover
Stanford University
Mr. Hoover
Georgia
Hoover
Napoleon
Europe
Herschel
Shakespeare
Damascus
September to September reflections in Butler town headlines
A long collage of brief items from Butler and Taylor County notes. Mentions a milk cow dying, smiles and muscles, a fever affecting locals, eating contests, county fair dates, promotional sign ideas, equestrian and motorcycle show plans, a peanut incident hospital relay, church renovations, the Dean Coffee Shop closure, seasonal changes, cotton harvest routes, fall fashion, football interest, and a cafe conversation on personal influence.
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Butler
Race for United States Senate in Georgia heats up
Georgia scholars and voters watch a three way potential race among incumbent senator Walter George former governor Ellis Arnall and gubernatorial ally to emerge as a contender. Arnall hints at running if Talmadge seeks the senate, while George contemplates a sixth term if health allows.
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Arnall, Talmadge
United States Senate
Atlanta
Florida
Walter George
Ellis Arnall
Talmadge
George
Senate
Young “Hammon
Arnall
Eugene
International
The Church Theme Sermon at Antioch Sunday
The Antioch church invites the community to Sunday School at 10 30 a m led by superintendent Philip Jarrell and a 7 30 p m worship service. The pastor J H Stanford will preach on The Church from 1 Corinthians 11 22 with songs prayers and praise.
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Antioch
Philip Jarrell
J. H. Stanford
Worship and World Communion Sunday at Methodist Church
The Methodist Church plans services next Sunday at usual hours led by Pastor J. W. M. Stipe. World Communion Sunday is observed October 2nd with a call for generous support to the Orphan's Home.
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Methodist Church
Orphan’s Home
J. W. M. Stipe
County Warden Elmo Olive Oliver Dies at Sunday Night
Elmo Olive Oliver, Taylor County public works county warden, died Sunday night at the local hospital from heart disease after a few days as a patient. Jack Peed was elected to manage the county road system. Oliver, married to Lucile Harvey, leaves four brothers and many relatives. Funeral services conducted by Rev. J W M Stipe were held Tuesday at Sand Bethel church cemetery with Edwards Funeral Home in charge.
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Taylor County Public Works Camp
Emo Olive Oliver
Oliver
Jack Peed
Board of County Commissioners
Charlie Wrights
Taylor County
Wright
C. T. Wright
Lucile Harvey
Macon County
James
Laura Mullins Oliver
Mr. Oliver
Messrs
Henry, Ray
Earl
Oscar Oliver
J. W. M. Stipe
Edwards
Sand Bethel Church Cemetery
Marvin Peed
Charles
Elton Wright
A. J
James Robinson
Peed Elected to Fill Unexisted Warden Term
Mr Jack Peed, a Butler district County Commissioner, is chosen to fill the late Warden E C Oliver role. He has long highway construction experience in Georgia and surrounding states, plus four years with the County Road Construction Department. He will resign from the Feed Store to devote full time to warden duties.
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Jack Peed
Oliver
E. C. Oliver
Peed
County Board of Commissioners
Butler
Georgia
The
Herald
Ferrell Driscoll Nets Second in Patrol School Exams
Ferrell Driscoll, son of Mr and Mrs Murray Driscoll, won second place in exams to enter the state school patrol at Augusta. The 107 students from 42 counties competed in Albany for a first Georgia patrol school. He earned a diploma a silver award and was named captain.
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Butler
Ferrell Driscoll
Albany
Augusta
Murray Driscoll
Ferrell
Georgia
Gaultney Family Holds Annual Reunion Honoring Rev. M. T. Gaultney
Glorious weather and abundant dishes fueled the Gaultney family reunion Sunday Sept. 11 honoring Rev. M. T. Gaultney who recently turned 88. More than 200 descendants gathered from Georgia and neighboring states, with 205 total noted as descendants: 10 children, 83 grandchildren, 134 great grandchildren, and 18 great great grandchildren. Notables from Hartford Alabama Atlanta Macon Jacksonville Cedar Keys attended with local relatives.
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Gaultney
M. T. Gaultney
Brother Gaultney
Georgia
Alabama
Florida
South Carolina
Gus Crook
Hartford
Ala
Joe Gaultney
Atlanta
Charley B.crook
T. A. Shoupe
Macon
W. V. Mosley
Jacksonville
Fla
H. H. Mosley
W. B. Gaultney
Albany
Ernest Tidwell
Ft. Valley
M. T. Gaultney Jr
Cedar Keys
Fashion Show Planned at Local School Auditorium Friday
Mrs Mary Presley fashion coordinator of Kirvens in Columbus will present a collection of 50 to 60 new Fall outfits with accessories at the Butler School Auditorium Friday at 8 o clock pm. The show features suits casual and travel wear and evening dresses for men women and children. Proceeds support Eastern Star charitable goals. Admission 25 and 50 cents.
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Mary Presley
Kirvens
Columbus
Butler School
Presley
Eastern Star Chapter
Mauk Methodist Revival Concludes Tomorrow Night
A revival at Mauk Methodist Church continues with Billy Childres and the pastor sharing leading roles in song and preaching. Despite hindrances, attendance remains strong and fervent as worship hours stay 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. through Friday night.
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Mauk Methodist Church
Billy Childres
J. W. M. Stipe
Annual Session Baptist Association To Convene Here
Mr. Carey C. Willis announces the 121st annual session of the Columbus Baptist Association to be hosted by Butler next week. The event includes an introductory sermon on Sept 22 by Rev. E. M. Altman and addresses by state leaders during the two day meeting. Butler church membership is 202 and the church was formed in 1828 and joined the Columbus Association in 1914.
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Carey C. Willis
Columbus Baptist Association
Butler
E. M. Altman
Eastern Heights Baptist Church
Columbus
Eugene Dailey
Columbus Association
Harris
Marion
Muscogee
Taylor
Talbot
Willis
Butlex
Friendship Association
Mt. Zion Church
Taylor County
Butler Church
Death of Thomas Hubert Jr. in Chattanooga Tallies Taylor County Kin
Relatives in Taylor County report the death of Thomas Hubert Jr. in Chattanooga Tennessee. He was the son of Thomas Hubert Sr. of Birmingham Alabama and Miss Maude Barfield, a figure in local society. Survived by his wife three children and his mother. He was linked to the Cox and Barfield families and was known in Butler for past visits.
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Taylor County
Chattanooga
Tenn
Thomas Hubert Jr
Hubert
Thomas Hubert Sr
Birmingham
Ala
Maude Barfield
Barfield
Dora Barfield
Reinhart
Cox and Barfield
Butler
Local 4 H Poultry Show Success
The Sears Roebuck poultry chain project drew nine 4 H participants with six blue ribbon winners, one red ribbon and two white ribbons. Judge Arthur Gannon praised the strong showing, $80 prize money from Sears Roebuck & Co. will be split among winners. blue ribbon recipients get $10.45 each, red ribbon $6.95, white ribbon $3.45. Winners include Adrian Downs Sylvia Casey Lawrence Hartman Clarence Harris Johnnie Newton Eugene Payne. red ribbon Sarah Moulton. white ribbons Mary Joyce Montgomery and Juenita Williams.
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Sears Roebuck
Arthur Gannon
Sears Roebuck & Co
Adrian Downs
Sylvia Casey
Lawrence Hartman
Clarence Harris
Johnnie Newton
Eugene Payne
Sarah Moulton
Mary Joyce Montgomery
Juenita Williams
Tom Hawkins
Co. Agt
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Paul ‘Revere
George Washington
Owen Hill
Walter Wilson
Thomasville
Americus
Griffin
Butler and
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Dean
Elmo Olive Oliver
Charlie Wright
Mauk Methodist
Baptist Association
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