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Dept, of Archives General Library Univpr«sitv of ric The Taylor County News 7 and The Butler Herald 7 VOLUME 86—NUMBER 45 BUTLER, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 1962 Thanks a million to all you wonderful Taylor County people for the reception you gave the paper last week. We hope you will be as pleased with this issue and the others that we put together. We appreciated the few people who told us the things that needed improving as well as the kind words of praise. We will make an effort to improve as we learn the ricks of the trade. We hate to give up the fami liar and thus it was hard last week to find the familiar items that were of interest. However as we get better organized, get correspondents in each section of the county and put each cor respondent’s news in a separate paragraph, perhaps this will improve matters in "Chatty Cathy". * * * Another gross misunder standing last week was the page of congratulations to The Taylor County News signed by friends throughout the county. The paper has pledged neutrality in the gubernatorial election and plans to remain so on all issues. The political ads placed in this paper will be paid for by either Taylor County supporters of the candidate or they will be paid for by the candidates them selves. All political advertising on the congratulations page were simply added to the indi vidual signatures and were paid for by the individuals placing them. They were not neces sarily expressing the senti ments of the people signing the ad. * * * With politics about as hot as the weather, it seems the major errors in the pioneer edition were in the political field. We wish to apologize first to the three candidates for the House of Representatives - Hugh Cheek, Robert Swearingen Jr. and Ralph Underwood. All three announcements were omitted through the carelessness of your editor. Second, we owe an apology to the Taylor County supporters of Sanders. The large Sanders ad was paid for by this group. * * * While on the subject of poli tics, I hope many of you made a special effort to wish our own Garland T. Byrd a happy birthday. The News would like to extend our best wishes for a great future. * * * "This 1 Believe” in last week’s paper was written by Gen. Lucius D. Clay for Ed ward R. Murrow. This series was written by famous per sonalities and excerpts from the book will be used each week. * * * Incorrectly identified under the Masonic picture on front page in last week’s edition were Dale Parks and Luther Spillers. May we again say we’re sorry? TAYLOR 4-H CLUB CAMPS Monday, July 30, 40 4-Hers, two agents, and two leaders met at the courthouse in But ler at 9:00 a.m. to board bus for an exciting week at Rock Eagle. This was a record num ber of members with SolonWis- ham, bus driver and Mrs. Ger- sno Waller, 4-H leader assist ing the County and Home Dem onstration Agents. A picnic lunch was eaten at gates to the camp and Taylor registered making a total of 1005members also a record number of mem bers to camp during one week. An interesting program of Forestry, Between-Meal Snack, Concrete Construction, En tomology, Suds ’N Duds, Camp fire Cookery, What Every Boy and Girl Should Know, Swim ming, Recreation, Wildlife, Crafts, Automotive Care and Safety, Agronomy, Landscap ing, TractorMaintenance, First Aid, Recreation, and Leader ship. The group returned Friday noon well worn, but having had another worthwhile 4-H Club experience. Happy Birthday, Garland... Reynolds and Taylor County was the center of political acti vity yesterday when thousands of people from throughout Geor gia attended theGarlandT. Byrd birthday celebration at his home. The Kiwanians deserve a pat on the back for the food served and the entire city of Reynolds deserves credit for the clean up job done for the occasion. Among the guest present for the occasion were all the candidates for the leading of fices. Garland and Gloria extended a special invitation to their Taylor County friends. Butler Baptist News Walter R. Evans, pastor Beginning August 13, Monday through Friday, our church is having a study course in di recting music. Persons of 10 years of age and up are urged to attend from 4:00 P. M. until 5:30 P„ M. This is part of a leadership development pro gram our church has agreed to enter. It has the support of the Music Committee, our Music director, and the pastor. The Lottie Moon Circle meets at the church August 13 at 3:30 P. M. with Mrs. Lewis Beason as hostess and Mrs. L. L. O’ Kelley as program leader. The Hattie Rawls Circle meets at the home ofMrs.E.H. Dunn on August 13 at 3:30 P. M. Mrs. Howard Mott will be the program leader. We are looking forward to September 24 through Sep tember 30 for Preparation Week. During this week we shall have as part of our preparation for the new church year a study course in the category of Sunday School work. Rev. Robert Harris will be our revival evangelist in our fall revival beginning Oct. 29 through Nov. 4. The monthly business meet ing was postponed until next Wednesday night. At that time the officers of the church will be voted on for the next year. * * * We are beginning a drive to place the paper in as many of the homes of the county as possible. We want to give you a good paper with your news. In order to do this, we must have readers. Then the second essential of a good newspaper is advertising which we can get only by building the circula tion. We will be contacting as many of you as possible and we hope you will encourage others of your friends to subscribe and advertise. A good newspaper can be a help in obtaining new industry to aid in the further growth of our county. NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS A subscription campaign has begun on the new Taylor County News. It is the hope of this staff that soon the paper will flow into every home in our county. If you are interested in subscribing to this paper please call UN2-5835 or UN2- 2552 in Butler, or visit your Taylor County News’ office next time to Edwards’ Service Sta tion in Butler. Subscription rates are only #3.00 per year. Rites Held First Cotton Boll Reported An unusual occurence at the Lebanon Baptist Church on Sun day found three generations of deacons seated among the ten active and retired deacons on the front pew for Sunday ser vices, George Harris, 85 yr. old deacon, his son, T. C., and his grandson, Taylor, were to gether. Mr. Harris is the son of a deacon, Jim Harris, who helped to found the church in 1903 and grandson of Joshua Harris, a deacon at Mt. Pisgah, the mother church of Lebanon. The occasion was the wel coming of a new pastor, Rev. and Mrs. Bobby Wood who are departing for seminary study in Fort Worth, Texas. The active deacons of the church are Emory Harris, Tra vis Albritton, Howard Barrow, Dudley Harris, and retired dea cons C. W. Hurst, H.S.Wisham and D. M. Harris. This first reported cotton boll to open and the second in line to be reported are occupying a place in the News office this week. The first was grown on the J. W. Edwards place on the Butler Red Level by Raymond Johnson. Mr. Johnson reported that it opened on July 31. The second one was brought in by Solon Callahan who lives near Rupert. It was grown on his place by his brother, Harvey Callahan, and opened on August 1. Faith Baptist Revival Begins The Faith Baptist Church, on Hwy. 19 S. near Whitewater Creek, will begin their revival August 12 with an all day gospel singing. Services will begin at 8 o’clock each evening through Friday night. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Cooper Locke of Thomaston, Georgia. Everyone is extended a cordial invitation to attend. Class of 1917 Butler Male and Female College - Bottom row: left to right - Nettie Jones, deceased; Ruth Adams, now Mrs. Job Taylor; Mabel Gaultney, now Mrs. D. E. Byrd; Maude Byrd, now Mrs. T. B. Joiner - Top row: Viola Foy, Omie Lee White, de ceased; Ruth Wilson, now Mrs. J. E. Mathis; and Miss Ethel Chap man. Class Of 1917 Holds Reunion The graduating class of 1917 Butler Male and Female Col lege, now Butler High School, held its first class re-union Thursday, Aug. 2, at the home of Mrs. T. B. Joiner in But ler. The class assembled at Mrs. Joiner's home at 10o’clock. All the living members were pre sent but Mrs. Ruth Adams Taylor of Columbia, S. C. and Warren Bartlett of Barnesville. The high light of the day was having Mrs. Ella Foy Ric hards, one of their favorite teachers meet with them. Of course each one had pic tures of children and grand children to show each other. After catching up on all the current events - the old pic tures of the class from 1911 to 1917 were the topic of con versation. At 12 o’clock the guests were ushered into the dining room where they were served a wonderful luncheon by their hostess, Mrs. Joiner. At 4 o’clock each one left reluctantly, all agreed to meet again each year. The re-union will be held next year in the home of Mrs. D. E. Byrd at Reynolds, Georgia. Those present were Mrs. Ruth Wilson Mathis, Thomas ton; Miss Viola Foy, Atlanta; For Mr. Hurst Of Deacons Three generations oi deacons seated together on the front row at Lebanon Baptist Church are: left to right; front row, Taylor Harris, T. C. Harris and George Harris; second row- Howard Barrow, Emory Harris, Dudley and Travis Albritton. 3 Generations Funeral services for Mr. Henry Hurst, 93, were held at the Barnett Creeek Baptist Church, Thomasville, Georgia on Sunday. Mr. Hurst died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lamar Johnson at Ochlochnee, Georgia. Born in Marion County, June 7, 1859, he was well known in this county and had a number of relatives here. He had been in declining health for a number of years but had been sick for only a few weeks. Survivors include: his wife, Mrs. Bell Hurst; one brother, C. W. Hurst of Butler, several children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Miss Ethel Chapman, Mrs. Frank Gray, Mrs. O. C. Keen Sr.; Mrs. Ella Foy Richards and Mrs. Bailey Joiner, Butler and Mrs. D. E. Byrd, Reynolds. Cross Roads HD Club Meets This is the first in a series sponsored by merchants in the county. Each week a thumb nail sketch of a person’s life will be run in this column. No name will accompany the sketch. A week later the picture of the person will be placed in this space along with the name of the person who calls The News office and correctly identifies this individual. Get busy reading the sketch to the right. On Saturday morn ing at 9 o’clock I shall be await ing your call at 862-5835 to identify this gentleman who has been a public servant of your county for many years. To add interest to this col umn, the sponsoring merchant will have a gift for the first person calling in after 9 to re veal the identity. Make your call, then come by and pick up the gift certificate from SMITH’S PHARMACY for this week’s gift. Born at Talbotton, Georgia Aug. 13, 1874. Moved to Butler with his parents when he was 2 years of age. Worked with his father as a boy and a young man. Later succeeded his father in business. Worked with the U. S. Census Dept, in Washington D. C. from 1900 to 1903. Returned to Butler in 1903 and married a local young lady. Was engaged in private business in Butler un til 1934 when he accepted a position with the U. S. Govern ment, which position he held un til his retirement in 1949. Has been an active member of one of the local churches. Inter ested jn civic and political affairs however has never offered for public office. His hobby is growing flowers, parti cularly roses. This gentleman and his de voted wife are looking forward with pleasure to observing their 60 wedding anniversary next January. The Cross Roads Home Demonstartion Club met for its regular meeting at the Club House on Thursday. One new member, Mrs. Barbara Saun ders, and seven members were present. The secretary gave a satis factory report of the last year’s work. Repairing the roof of the Club House was discussed and a sewing class was suggested. A family night was planned for Saturday, August 18, 8 p.m. with a covered dish supper. Homecoming At New Prospect Homecoming Day will beheld at New Prospect Freewill Bap tist Church on August 19. Sing ing will begin at 11 o’clock and continue through the day. Lunch will be served on the grounds at the noon hour. Everyone is extended a cordial welcome to attend. PRICE: 10c PER COPY DAVIS FETES FFA OFFICERS A chicken-que supper in honor of the 1962-63 FFA of ficers was held recently at the home of Johnny Davis, FFA Advisor, and Mrs. Davis. Of ficers attending included Ron nie Parker, president; Wayne Cox, vice-president; Billy Bla- sche, treasurer and David Join er, reporter. Other officers for the new year are John Pur vis, secertary and Derrell Kendrick, sentinel. After the supper the regular monthly officers’ meeting was held. The August officers’ meeting will be held Tuesday night, August 14 at 8 P. M. Plans were also made for the FFA social at Potterville on Thursday, Aug. 16. We will leave the Agriculture Depart ment at 4:30 P. M. BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE Wednesday, August 15 8:15 - 8:45 Norwich at Mrs. Will Turner’s Home 9:00 - 10:00 Mauk at Post Office 10:00 - 11:15 Charing at Wal ler’s Store 11:30 - 12:00 Rupert at Coo per’s Place 1:00 - 1:30 Cross Roads at Old School 2:00 - 2:30 Howard at Van- landingham’s Store 2:45 - 3:45 Junction City at Lumpkin’s Barber Shop The members of the staff who work hard in putting together The Taylor County News de serve the credit for the new look of the paper. As editor, I would like to say thanks a mil lion to each of the regular ones and others who helped last week to get out the extra copies of the Pioneer Edition. James L. Dunn serves as fea ture editor. You possibly didn’t know his name was James be cause you know him as Buddy. With his love for journalism, he will be doing a terrific job each week of writing special articles. Fred Brown, art editor, just enjoys spending his time at Columbus College drawing cartoons. We all hope no one gets angry at the drawings but Butler Native Gets Promotion Lt. Col. Richard P. Turk and his family have arrived in Monrovia, Liberia, where Lt. Col. Turk is assigned as Deputy Chief of the U. S. Mili tary Mission to Liberia. Lt. Col. Turk arid his family visited points of interest in Germany, Switzerland, and the Canary Islands during their trip to Liberia. They are now settled in their new home on the outskirts of Monrovia. The Turks will reside in Li beria for two years after which they will return to the United States for future assignment. Maj. Turk was promoted to Lt. Col. on June 29, 19b2. Mrs. Turk is active in social affairs of the diplomatic corps personnel. She has been se lected to direct the fall pro duction which the Theatre Players will produce in Octo ber. Peacock Suf fers Heart Attack Mr. Henry Peacock, father of Officer R. C. Peac ock, suffered a heart attack at his home on Monday morning about 10:30. The latest report from Dr. Montgomery was that although the attack was a severe one, Mr. Peacock was in satisfactory condition and resting comfort ably. perhaps someone will think a little more about some of the issues covered. We can also thank Fred for the column head- ins throughout the paper. Mrs. Catherine Brady has consented to be soc iety editor. Of course you may call me at any time, but Mrs. Brady will also be gald to relay the mess age on to if I cannot be reached. She will especially be con venient for the people in Rey nolds. Then to Mrs. M. P. Dean and Mr. Dean, Lynette James, Roger Ann Streetman, Jean Griggs and Ann Griggs, Thank You and You and You. And last to my husband and family, who put up with me and help more than I ever realize. Pine 'Level ReVival Slated The revival at the Pine Level Methodist Church will begin Sunday, August 12, with a Home coming Service starting at 11:00 a. m. The Rev. Cecil Abbott will be the guest speaker for the day. Services for the re mainder of the week will be con ducted by the Rev. David Han son, pastor of the church, each evening at 8. Everyone is in vited to attend. Pictured above is Capt. Cli£ ton E. Marshall, commander of Co. B, 560th Engr. Bn. OnCapt. Marshall's right is Lt. Col. Joseph J. Sinnott of Columbus. Co. B Wins Camp Honors Company ”B” of tne south Engineer Battalion, Georgia National Guard, with head quarters at Reynolds have re ceived a superior rating for the year 1962. This honor was an nounced at summer camp after a complete inspection of all units throughout the year. The numerical rating of 96.28 was given on supply, orderly room, maintenance, food inspection and other phases of training. Second place in the battalion went to Company "E” located in Columbus with a numerical rating of 95.26. The local unit has just re turned from summer camp where they won second place honors with a numerical rating of 96.16. Company "E" of Columbus with a rating of 96. 66 was first in the battalion at camp. The 560th Engineer Battalion is made up of companies from Columbus, LaGrange, and Reynolds. Companies A, D, E, and headquarters are from Columbus, Company "C" hail from LaGrange, and our own Company “B” is located in Reynolds. This battalion form a part of the 48th Armored Divi sion. Company ”B” is made up of 85 men and four officers. The men are from all parts of Tay lor County with others joining them from Houston, Peach, Ma con. Crawford, and Bibb counties. The unit is com manded by Captain Clifton E. Marshall of Reynolds. Congratulations are extended to the men of Company ”B”. Visit your new local guard ar mory at Reynolds and let these men know you are proud of their accomplishments. SUBSCRIBE TO THE ME WS Please enter my subscription Ip The Taylor County News. Enclosed is $ for .... years subscription. NAME ADDRESS CITY SUBSCRIPTION RATE IS $3 A YEAR AND INTRODUCING OUR STAFF are members of Co. B south Engr. Hdgs. at Reynolds, Ga. Lt. James Gentry points to a M4T6 floating bridge mat these men assembled.