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Newspaper

Butler Herald

Location

Butler, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1935

Page

2

Georgia Congressman Deen Predicts Roosevelt Victory in 1936

Congressman Deen of Georgia's Eighth District spoke to the Brunswick Rotary on Roosevelt's program. He predicted the president would be renominated and win in a landslide, praising the administration and detailing his own voting record above ninety percent. He.expected Atlanta visit during Thanksgiving week to outline the administration's work.

runsWick Gay Forest Roosevelt Deen Eighth Gear 1 Rotary Club of Brunswick Georgia Atlanta Congressman Deen

Valley Fair At Columbus To Be Largest In Years

In Columbus Georgia with the Chattahoochee Valley Exposition two weeks away officials say the fair will be larger and better than ever from October 7 to 12. New departments more exhibits over 1034 entries, substantial cash and merchandise prizes, longer fireworks, twice daily free bands, and Rubin It Cherry midway draws crowds.

Columbus Felix L. Jenkins F. H. Schomburg Fair Association H. E. Weathers J.B. Knight Myrtie Layfield F. L. Jenkins

Enrollment of 350 at Ga Southwestern College

Enrollment at Georgia Southwestern College in Americus, Georgia, climbs as freshmen and sophomores enroll. Freshman class near 185, sophomore class at least 150, total between 825 and 800, surpassing the 1934 fall record by several dozen. Dormitories full, new instructors added as the school aims for a strong year.

Americus Georgia Southwestern College

All-Day Singing Sunday at New Prospect Church

All day singing to be held at New Prospect church three miles northwest of Reynolds next Sunday public is cordially invited to attend.

New Prospect Church Reynolds

Seed Oats for Sale in Butler Georgia

Forty bushels of Fulghum seed oats offered for sale by H W Cox of Butler Georgia. Price listed as per bushel. call or see Cox at once for purchase details and pickup.

H. W. Cox Butler, Ga

Jurors Drawn for Taylor Superior Court October Term 1936

Judge C Frank McLaughlin has drawn grand and traverse jurors for Taylor Superior Court. The October term begins on the first Monday in October, 1936, with jurors listed to serve.

Grand and Traverse Taylor Superior Court Grand Traverse C. Frank McLaughlin

Ellaville Women In Motor Crash Near Griffin

Ellaville Georgia September 21 Mrs E E Collins Miss Helen Collins and Mrs Georgia B Perry narrowly escaped serious injury when their auto traveling from Atlanta was struck by a car driven by Mr Ethridge in Griffin He claimed blindness from the sun caused the accident Badly damaged vehicles left three women with painful injuries all treated at Griffin hospital and later returned home accompanied by a Griffin physician and a nurse

Ellaville E. E. Collins Helen Collins Georgia B. Perry Atlanta Ethridge Griffin Collins

Convicts Recaptured After Local Camp Escape

Warden J F Helms reports three of four White convicts recaptured after escaping from the local camp last week. The escapees were serving short term sentences on misdemeanor charges transferred from other counties.

J. F Helms

Ice Cream Supper at Horeb Baptist Church

The Herald announces an ice cream supper in the grove at Horeb Baptist Church on September 27 starting at 9 o'clock to raise funds for painting the church building. Local residents are invited to attend for a charitable event and community support.

Ho. Baptist

Georgia State Fair Poised to Be State’s Biggest Ever

Macon Georgia September 20 with many new departments and entrants from almost every county the Georgia State Fair will run October 14 to 19. Two thousand vocational high school boys will join 4-H and Future Farmers of America activities while hundreds of 4-H girls enter contests and a state style revue. County displays livestock poultry and crafts fill nearly a dozen exhibition buildings alongside wildlife seasides and Indian Mounds exhibits. A $10 000 New York musical revue and grand stand fireworks headline daily entertainment as F Ross Jordan reports the fair will open in full blast drawing the largest crowds in its history.

Macon Georgia Extension Service Georgia Vocational Board Georgia Future Farmers of America State College of Agriculture State and Fish Department Century of Progress Chicago Georgia Seacoast New York City F. Ross Jordan

Cross Roads W. H. D. Club Meets for Rug Making

The Cross Roads W. H. D. Club held its regular meeting Friday afternoon September 20 with Mrs. J. E. Locke presiding. Minutes were read and approved, the County Exhibit discussed, exhibitors appointed, and a hot mat and rug making demonstration conducted. All members urged to attend next meeting. Reporter.

Cross Roads

Notice to Hunters Sets Dove Season Dates in Georgia

The State Game and Fish Commissioner of Georgia announces dove hunting open seasons from September 1 to October 21 and from November 20 to January 31. Licenses available from local agents C. O. G. McCants in Butler Hutcheson Reynolds P. E. McDaniel Botler Route 2 Tom Dean Butler Route 2 J. R. Williams Howard. Hoke I. McDaniel, Dept State Game Protector.

State Game and Fish Commissioner of Georgia G. McCants Butler Hutcheson Reynolds P. E. McDaniel Bo Butler Tom Dean J. R. Williams Howard Hoke I. McDaniel Dept. State

Georgians Plan Royal Welcome to Pres Roosevelt

Atlanta Sept 24 Speaker E D Rivers called on Georgia house members to meet Monday to plan their participation in the Roosevelt celebration in Atlanta during Thanksgiving week. Rivers said the house is the most representative democratic body in the state and those attending the unofficial gathering will be asked to sponsor motorcades from their counties to the event.

Atlanta E. D. Rivers Georgia House of Representatives House Roosevelt Thx Rivers Lakeland

Central of Georgia urges drivers to protect schoolchildren

Central of Georgia Railway warns in a statement by receiver H D Pollard that renewed vigilance is essential as a new school year begins. The rail line serves 84 counties across four states and will expand safety campaigns to reach every rural school, urging students to relay safety messages to parents and to monitor bus drivers.

H. D. Pollard Central of Georgia Railway Central of Georgia Pollard Georgia Alabama Florida Tennessee Schoo Board Board of Education

Cross Roads School Opens Next Monday

Cross Roads school begins another year’s work Monday morning with principal Wyman Harris and teachers Erma Taunton Helen Bone and Dudley Harris. The community is urged to enroll all children of school age and have adults attend opening day, with high hopes for a successful year.

Cross Roads Wyman Harris Erma Taunton Helen Bone Dudley Harris

Mrs Belcher to Teach Dance Classes at Butler School

Announcing Mrs. John T Belcher as instructor for dance classes at the Butler school auditorium starting Wednesday afternoon October 2 at 2 30. Ballet tap acrobatic interpretive Spanish and ballroom will be taught. Prospective pupils should register on that date.

John T. Belcher Butler School

Ice Cream Supper at Central School Saturday

The W D Club sponsors an ice cream supper and cake walk at Central school Saturday night. Bring friends for a fun evening. reporter's note invites community members to attend.

Central School W. D. Club

County Agent Urges Farmers to Study 12e Adjustment Plan

The Butler Herald reports a push for farmers to learn the Cotton Price Adjustment Plan under AAA. It outlines 12¢ per pound for 1935 cotton sold before Aug 1 1936, with a maximum 2¢ per pound payment. Applications not yet accepted. readers to expect notices by letter.

AAA Butler Herald

Negro Succumbs to Wounds at Columbus Hospital

Polk Smith, colored, died at Columbus hospital from a pistol wound inflicted by J. D. James ten days earlier at Rupert. James was arrested by Sheriff McGuffin and jailed at Taylor county, likely to be tried for murder at the October Taylor superior court term.

Polk Smith Columbus Hospital J. D. James Rupert James McGuffin Taylor County Taylor Superior

Unconsciousness After Vehicle Collision In Front Of Home

Mr. C. C. Cooper was struck by a passing car in front of his home on Monday night. The driver was Grover Mott, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Mott. Investigators ruled the accident unavoidable.

C. C. Cooper Grover Mott J. W Mott

Pool Room Opens Next Door to Cash Grocery Co

Mr Moseley opens a modern pool room beside Cash Grocery south of the public square inviting all to visit. A native of Henry county born near McDonough Georgia he has lived in Thomaston for years and runs several Thomaston groceries plus a Griffin business.

Cash Grocery Co

Cool Knights Musical Comedy by Local Talent

The three act musical comedy Cool Knights will be staged Tuesday night October 1 at 8 08 at the Butler High School auditorium. Miss Kathleen Strickland directs for Triangle Producing Co Greensboro NC with a cast featuring Phil Sherwin Wanda Hartman Betty Page Mrs Lillian Edwards and many Butler performers. The show includes colorful musical numbers from Pirate Days to South Sea Island themes with a large chorus and numerous titled roles. Admission 15c and 25c.

Butler High School Kathleen Strickland Triangle Producing Co Greensboro N. G Butler Phil Sherwin Ozark University Wanda Hartman Betty Page Lillian Edwards Grey Royall Order of Cool Knights Wilma Gill Clydafay Green Alicenel Amos Ann Gray Helen Bazemore Pauline Rustin South Sea Island Little Savagess Bobby Cook Carolyn Bazemore Cathryn Amos Martha J Jane Elliato Frances Rustin Wynelle Waters Elizabeth Humber Jewel Ta Bettie Sue Watson Margaret Imge Marjorie

Turners School Term Opens Monday With Staff

Turners school will open Monday September 80 for a seven month term led by Principal B F Moore lat aist Cathryn Duvall and Paulie Spillers primary. Patrons are urged to attend with children to receive book lists and secure books while teachers help students obtain second hand books and aid in selling any they have.

Turners School B. F. Moore Cathryn Duvall Lat Aist Paulie Spillers

Tonsil Clinic at Butler on Thursday October 8

A tonsil clinic will be held at the Butler Clinic on Thursday October 8. People seeking tonsil removal should register with their physician or at the local Relief Office by Tuesday October 1. Full seminarina is provided at either registration site. Sara Windham R N Child Hygiene Nurse.

Srd Butler Clinic Seminaia

Mt Pisgah Baptist Church Preaching Schedule Change

Rev J L Whiter will occupy the Mt Pisgah Baptist Church pulpit on regular preaching days the first Saturday and in October. Though Rev Mr Wu has been extended a call to pastor the church he has not announced his decision yet the probable to accepting the call remains undecided.

J. L. Whiter Mt. Pisgah

Ginners Report Shows Cotton Bales Ginned in Taylor County

Ginners report 4644 bales ginned in Taylor county for the 1935 crop before September 16, compared with 2604 bales ginned by September 16 for the 1984 crop, indicating higher early-year output in 1935.

Taylor County

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