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Newspaper

Butler Herald

Location

Butler, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1932

Page

2

Nomination for Congress At Columbus Democratic Convention

Hon. B. T. Castellon receives official notification of his nomination to succeed Judge Crisp in Congress. The Columbus District Democratic Convention opened at the courthouse with Rev. Patford giving the invocation. Chas E. Bens was re elected chairman and W. D. Baugh re elected secretary for the next two years. The nominating speech came from E R King, with Castellon chosen over Cargill and Coates. A membership committee was named, then re assigned due to illness.

B. T. Castellon Congress Crisp Columbus Columbus Ginning Bryant P. Castellow Cuthbert U. S. Congress B. A. Patford Rose Hill Methodist Charch Chas E. Bens Butler Herald Butler Howard B. Coates Hawkinsville Benns Rhodes Browne Will Ellison Dodge Couty Nora Lawrence Nih Turner County Browne W. E. Page Page

Col Jere Moore Dies Suddenly at Montezuma Home

Col Jere Moore, a prominent Macon County lawyer and former City Court judge, died suddenly last night at his Montezuma home. The news comes as the community hears of his death and reflects on his service to the state law profession.

Col Jere Moore Montezuma Jere M. Moore Hogue Moore Macon County

Delegates Named for State Democratic Convention at Macon

The county certifies delegates Rev. M.T. Gaultney Butler and E. M. Crates Reynolds as delegates with Sims Garrett Jr Char ing J H Harris as alternates. The ticket supports governor-elect Talmadge and expects Taylor county votes to back his nomination at the Macon convention. Party leaders from here will also attend.

Macon M.T. Gaultney Butler E. M. Crates Reynolds Sims Garrett, Jr Charing J. H. Harris Taylor Talmadge

Nottingham Building in Thomaston Converted into Hotel

The Thomaston Times reports the Nottingham building on North Church Street will become a hotel. Plans include a lobby on the first floor and upstairs rooms furnished for roomers, with space reserved for local and transient guests.

Nottingham Thomaston Ey T North Church Street Pasiiticn

Agencies unite big drive to elect Roosevelt

Atlanta reports national campaign workers push for Georgia funds to back Roosevelt with a $30 000 quota statewide. Geor gia Director of Finance Burn G Clay announces a $165 00 Taylor county quota. County party leaders to assist in the drive as associates. Turn to Page 8.

Taylor Business Atlanta Georgia Gere Anon Yburn G. Clay Taylor County Democratic Executive Committee Clay

All Schools In County To Open Next Monday

Taylor County schools that had not opened yet will begin next Monday and operate for seven months. Trustees report cleaned buildings and improved grounds, with strong teachers in charge. Once past due state funds arrive, the system should be financially solid and able to advance education countywide.

Taylor County

James Takes Over Americus Chevrolet Agency From Turpin

Mr. Greenwood James, formerly of Butler, assumes charge of the Americus Chevrolet agency. Negotiations completed. Turpin Motor Co transfers local Chevrolet agency to James, who will operate as James Chevrolet Co in the Turpin building at Lee and Lamar. A. C. Knight remains in charge of the service department.

Taylor County Greenwood James Butler Americus Chevrolet Motor Co Americus Times-Recorder Turpin Motor Company Chevrolet G. James Americus Automobile James Chevrolet Company Turpin Company Lee and Lamar Streets James A. C. Knight R. T. Crabb Crabb-James Motors Company Chrysler

Potterville Residence Destroyed By Fire Monday

The A. B. Tucker place at Potterville owned by Mr. Buford Cox burned about 10 o'clock Monday morning. Fire was caused by a defective flue and most household goods were saved from the flames.

Buford Cox A. B. Tucker Potterville

Ginners Report shows Texas cotton ginned in Taylor County

The report records 1,675 bales of cotton ginned in Taylor County from the 1932 crop by September 16, 1982, versus 2,718 bales by September 16, 1981, reflecting a decline in ginnings year over year.

Taylor County

Notables to Address State Party Session in Macon

Four principal addresses are planned for the Democratic state convention in Macon on October 5 led by Tom Linder temporary chairman and keynote speaker. Governor-elect Talmadge will speak for acceptance alongside Governor-elect Russell and Senator George. Delegates numbering about 410 plus 410 alternates will convene with district caucuses the night before and hear Senator Barkley. The event emphasizes Georgia farmers as the main base of support.

Atlanta Macon Eugene Talmadge Georgia Prpose Friends Tom Linder Hazlehurst Talmadge R. B. Russell United States Senate U. S Walter F. George House of Representatives Albin Barkley Kentucky Vieter Chisago Roosevelt Garner Jonvention Linder

Crisp Put on Tariff Commission by Hoover

Washington Sept 27 President Hoover appointed Representative Charles R Crisp of Georgia to the United States Tariff Commission filling the vacancy created by the death of Commissioner Dixon Indiana born Dixon had served as a Democrat and Crisp was ranking Democratic member of the Ways and Means Committee The White House said the appointment preserves the bi partisan character of the commission Crisp visited the White House within an hour of the announcement and thanked the President for the recess appointment.

Washington Hoover Chas. R. Crisp Tariff Commission Heath Lincoln Dixon White House Crisp Dixon Congress House Indiana Georgia Russell Senate Walter H. Newton Charles Crisp United Sates Tariff Commission Tis Representative Crisp Ways and Loans Committee

Prayer In The Christian Life Lesson Oct 2 1982

This study discusses prayer as a key element of Christianity, defining prayer as humble petition and divine address. It argues prayer exists across religions, highlights belief in life after death, and contends prayer is the essential link to communicate with God the Father, inviting readers to turn to page 8 for continuation.

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Nomination Follows Roberta Convention For W F Andrews

Delegates from four counties in the 23rd senatorial district met in Roberta to pledge support for the Democratic ticket and elect a new two year executive committee. They notified Hon. W F Andrews of Crawford County of his unanimous nomination to the State Senate and he addressed the gathering. A celebratory dinner followed and a formal resolution was adopted endorsing the party slate for the upcoming election.

Roberta W. F. Andrews Crawford County State Senate Crawford Andrews C. H. Neisler Houston Peach Taylor J. P. Duncan Perry E. Benns Butler Elec Andrews W. Sandefur

Automobile And Truck Crash In Butler Ends In Fatalities

Six people were involved in a wreck on Route Three in Butler when a truck driven by Alton Halley and a Ford roadster driven by Mrs. A G Wall collided while passing. A child and a nurse were seriously injured, a mother and another child taken to Plains hospital in dying condition, and a man named W J Theus had his arm nearly severed. Occupants of the car suffered severe cuts and bruises. Halley and Theus were hospitalized with serious injuries, while Mrs Wall and Alas Jr were hurt but not considered life threatening.

Alton Halley Reynolds A. G. (Boss) Wall Munk Annie Smith Wall Mary Dell Alus, Jr Sybie Walker Halley Gardner Py Sitia

Gates Taylor County Fair Opens Today

The Taylor County Fair opens today with new pens repaired and exhibits nearly complete. By 9 AM the fair aims to welcome a large attendance from across the county. Highlights include Taylor county grown fruit and vegetable displays directed by Miss Leonora Anderson, forestry exhibits by J Greene and Prof W J Culberson, and livestock shows exceeding last year's. A Wesley community program with moving pictures and a home talent play is at Butler High School tonight. A countywide holiday is declared for Butler and Reynolds schools to attend.

Taylor County Leonora Anderson J. §. Greene W. J. Culbergen Wesley Butler High School Butler

Taylor Superior Court To Convene Here Next Week

The fall term of Taylor superior court will convene in Butler next Monday at 9 with Judge F. McLaughlin presiding. The session may extend into three weeks due to civil cases on the docket while the criminal docket is light. Jurors drawn for the term are listed elsewhere in this issue.

Taylor Superior Court Butler F. McLaughlin

Dr Clark Gill Accepts Drugstore Post in Ellaville

Friends in Schley County learn that Dr Clark Gill of Butler has joined the Jordan Drug Company in Ellaville and will head the prescription department. He brings years of experience from leading drugstores in Columbus and Macon and desires to serve Ellaville and Schley County residents.

Clark Gill Schley County Butler Jordan Drug Company Gill Exacs Columbus Macon Ellaville

Methodist Church Next Sunday Service Announced

Sunday School at ten a m with P C Rowell general superintendent and Mrs R A Scandrett as leaders. preaching at 11 a m and 7 80 p m by the pastor. young people's service at 6 15 p m. cordial invitation to all to attend all services. J A Cook pastor invites the public to feel at home and join the school of religious education.

P. C. Rowell R. A. Scandrett Lecy & Treas

Former Butler Man Conducting Macon Revival

Butler friends of Rev. Hugh Wallace will be interested to know he is engaged this week in revival services at the Mable White Memorial Baptist church in Macon. Born in Butler, he is the son of the late Col. John and Mrs. Walker Wallace and nephew of Col. H. P. Wallace and Mrs. Carson and Seandrett. Previously pastor of eight years in Florida, he has held several prominent pastorates in this state.

Butler Hugh Wallace Mable White Memorial Baptist Church Macon Mr. Wallace John Mra Mar Walker Wallace H. P. Wallace J.T. Carson R. A. Seandrett Florida Mar. Walla

Death of Opp Baptist pastor Rev Charlie Helms

Mrs. P. C. Rowell of this city learns of the sudden death of her uncle Rev Charlie Helms at his Opp Alabama home on Sunday afternoon. Helms had served for years as pastor of the Opp Baptist Church and funeral services were held Monday afternoon.

P. C. Rowell Charlie Helms Opp Ala Mr. Helms

Singers Gather for Taylor County Convention at Butler High

The annual singing convention for Taylor county will be held at the Butler High school building Sunday October 8. The public is invited and all singers are urged to be on hand for a good day together. L. E. Morrell Acting President.

Taylor County Butler High School L. E. Morrell

Confederate veterans reunion postponed in Georgia 1932

The thirty ninth annual Georgia Division Confederate veterans reunion in Macon is indefinitely postponed due to financial strains. A community singing will be held at Mt Pisgah Church four miles southeast of town Sunday at 2 30 p m. all are invited with song books to participate.

Georgia Division of Confederate Veterans Macon Mt. Pisgah Church

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Chattahoochee Circuit Battle Perryman Muscogee Nation Tyler County Sims County Ttahoochee Co Americus Territory Ginners’ Report Friends Tariff Board H. J. Porter Butler Baptist Church Gates Taylor County Fair Methodist Church J.A. Cook Confederate Veterans
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