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^LOB COUNTY •‘The Golden Get** Between the Mountains and the Sea Traversed by the U. s. HIGHWAY, NO. 1» The Butler Herald. “KEEPING EVERLASTINGLY AT IT IS THE SECRET OF SUCCESS" County'! Chief Cltlea BUTLER AND REYNOLDS No section of the state offers betcr opportunities lor smalt industries and deliKhtful citi zenship than hither of these Cities. Volume 58 BUTLEK, Taylor County, GEORGIA, Thursday May 3,1934 Number 26 JUDGE PITTMAN TO LEAD FOES OF TALMADGEPOUCY nrrlSION follows lengthy STUDY OF ISSUES; MCDONALD FELTON AND PERRY AN- NOUNCE FOIt RATE BOARD. Atlanta, April 29.—Judge Claude r Pittman, of Cartersvile, made Sat- unluv the announcement for Governor that had been eagerly awaited by the ,1 of Governor Talmadge as the llrnal for a statewide drive against administration policies in the bep- ternber primary. His announcement came as two ousted members of the Public Service Commission, James A. Perry and Walter R. M Donald, qualified for campaigns of vindication. It followed entry of nnother ousted comissioner, Jule Felton, into the race against Judge John B. Hutcheson, of the Supreme Court, a Talmadge ap- P °Snly one contest developed Satur day, in which the Talmadge issue was not paramount. This was brought about by the qualification of a if Traylor, of Augusta, to oppose Secretary of’ State John B. Wilson. judge Pittman’s announcement came with dramatic suddenness after weeks of speculation, rumor and con- (Turn to rage 8; No. 1) Hollis Fort Will Not Be A Candidate In Congressional Race Americus, Ga., April 27—Hollis Fort, prominent, Americus attorney announced definitely yesterday after noon that he had decided not to en ter the race for congressman from thp third congressional district. It had been rumored here for some time that Mr. Fort would enter the race and he had previously stated he was seriously considering it.. Mr. Fort, said while he had been assure of strong support and had received numerous requests from friends and influential citizens in Americus and other parts of the dis trict, he did not think it advisable to entpr the race. With Mr. Fort’s refusal to run Congressman B.T. Castellow.of Cuth- bert will be a candidate for re- election without opposition, unless another candidate qualifies before May 5. Thousands Of Spectators Attend “Rose Show” At Thomasville Friday By Duley Glass Thomasville, Ga., April 27. — Thomasville’s thirteenth annual lose show was presenceJ today to thou sands of visitors whose automobiles tiled the highways tor miles arcur.d. The weather was perfwt, the loses had attained perfec' ' ment an.I .he shO'T bwy reguisr history. i To a v an utter sarprise. hanger on the aviation HON. E. D. RIVERS’ VISIT TO COUNTY WIDELY GREETED SPEAKER OK THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO MAKE SCHOOL ADDRESS AT WES LEY MAY 11. The address was delivered by Dr. xford Guy Tugtwell, Assistant cretary of Agriculture, and the id of the AAA. Dr. Tugwell is a n of very radical socialistic ten- ncies and convictions. He has been tl is one of the most influential of- *rs of our government at the pres- 1 time. Jr Tugwell’s address is - reported te Democratic Digest, Vol. IX, (By C. N. Anderson, Assisted 'by Prof. J. H. Watkins) The woodpeckers journeyed down to Americus Saturday past to receive a dereat ofl6-8 score. Though we had the short end of the score the woodpeckers played a fine game. The woodpeckers had a total of twenty hits whereas their opponents (By C. N. Anderson, assistanted by had only seventeen. Carmicnael and Anothy knocked several foul '.xims over the fence but could not mt one safely over. Hussey surprised us by rapping a home run to left field. Every member of the Woodpeckers ter.m got at least two hits. Carmich ael and Evans received credit for three each. Americus returns the the game coming Sunday so come or.e and come all and sec the Woodpeck ers hand them a defeat on their dia mond. Due to the rain all day long last Sunday the game the Woodpeckers lie or make an address under the uding, "Wine, Women and the New tal,” it would create u sensation. ie writer or the speaker would ubtless lie charged with an effort reflect or belittle the "New Deal ’ i, the heading is not mine. As the ader will see it is placed in quota- in. The reader may lie surpristd d startled by the heading, as in- id I have been. The heading is the ibject of an address delivered be- Friday, May 11, will bring to a* 6 the Women's National Demo- close one of the moat successful ptic Club at a luncheon February terms ever taught at Wesley cchool. Hon. E. D. Rivers, of LukclunU, and sjieaker of the House of Representa tives, has ben engaged to make the principal address at the school clos ing, his address being scheduled for 2:00 p. m. of May 11. Mr. Rivers ac cepted an invitation several weeks ago to speak at Wesley on this date and since that time the report of his coming visit here has been widely circulated over the county where a great host of his friends and political followers are eagerly awaiting the „ , day of his visit . »• 3 ‘ * or March, 1934. The Demn- Mr. Rivers has been active in po- ktic Digest is published by the litical circles for a number of years lomen’s National Democratic Club sti* served as president of the State Washington, D. C. It certainly Senate,a position he filled with honor U he interesting to the plain, sober and dignity, proving himself to be d-fearing, right-thinking citizens one of the ablest leaders in thrt body the United states to know j ugt and exerting a powerful influence in . ... . „ . . , * passing the bills he favored, and 18 , 1 t1 ” B 'nHuentml officer of our blocking those bills he considered ational Government thinks about detrimental to the state’s best in- he, women and the new deal, and terest st what he thinks ought to be the He was elected speaker of the t)tude of our , women toward last legislature where he sponsored , . . . . . . « . a five percent sales tax. The sales ne drinking and what he regards tax failed to pass, however, because the social benefits and uplifting of the lack of interest on the part offluence of wine drinking upon the certain representatives. Mr. River8 ase8 of our people, and how all this has again announced for the apeak-, . lf ership of the house and it is expect- ,8tes It8elf to thc new deal „ ed thnt he will fight for the sales tax I K've excerpts from Dr. Tug- in the next legislature until he putsilTs address as quoted in the Dem it through and thus make it possible ra t; c Digest: 10 St ^ te u. „ "It would be treason to the entire Mr. Rivers has always been • , , . , , .. friend to the commofi schools of the Jrl ^ °‘ “ie new deal to lose sight state, having worked zealously for the fact that its objective, as the pasage of the “Equilizationued by President Roosevelt him- School Fund” bill while he was in . f> ig to make p0Hf ,ibIe a more the senate. He algo advocates free ...... ./ . text books which he says is the on- f ndant 1,fe for tbe American pco- ly way to have free schools. I- All arrangements have been made 'Such an abudant life implies the Al had scheduled wUh the Taylor C<HAntve or the closing day of the Wealedj oyment of thc K „ od thinf?a of i ife “w'i'S.nool which promises to be one of I the greatest days that the communi- sccurity and contentment, and the _ _ Jen I stars has been postponed to . converted"into a'woodiand™its ceUing f uture date not yet announced — and walls covered with fresh pine • • • ' ty has enjoyed in a long while. Wes-* tlvatlon < through such enjoyment, boughs. All around the building are Reverend pate held services ’n the ! lft y is ane °f the leading schools of the good things of the spirit; re exhibits, eaborate gardens, bowing | Recreation Hall Sunday ‘ u *“ *“ J ’ JJ ~' J ■*“ lountains and cacades, The Woman’s Club exhibit has as bacxground a moss-covered wall pains takingly removed, brick by brick, an ancient cemetery. There is a shadow box exhibit in which real flowers in antique frames can hardly be distinguished from old-fashioned paintings. No eoinmerialism taints the Thomas ville rose show. There is nothing on sale, no advertising, no admission fee. All Thomasville contributes flowers, building material, labor. The show is planned many weeks ahead and flowers carefully ursed to attain per fection on the last Frinday in April. While it is called the rose show, it is by no means confined to roses, bilies and pansies ar.d gladioli are here. Verbena and phlox and wood- i ™d flowers are foun as decorations, hie famous azaleas of South Georgia are nearly all gone, but few are used m the displays. I ^sn° re noon tod “y the show was » filled with visitors that progress * as difficult. Some 30,000 are ex- to see tbe ex hibits. *>nile the Rose Show is sponsored j. tbe Thomasville Garden Club, of ik vi ,I rene Davis is president, I t . *™e city takes intense interest , an< i the whole population turns l .ns l v see tbe flowers, greet visitors d show them the town, an i .v Spec ' a * interest to visitors— I (v!b l - om . e t0 Thomasville from | Twhere—i s the motor tour of the (Turn to Page 8; No. 2) [Special Stamps To Be Sold for Mother’s Day l*air! Spe< ;4 1 issue Mother’s Day Butiii *' d b «L Placed on sale in the it i post °Tice Tnursday, May 3, l«Cr “i^S b> ' the l0Cal P ° St - | sa| T e he ,v^ amp3 are being placed idav JU ghout the nation on that Hall Sunday morning, bhe county and is widely noted for -tion, philosophy, conversation and The number present to give him un- the interest manifested in all com- , ure munity activities, which are always attended by large crowds from far and near. , .. _ . Mr. Rivers will be introduced by Tlic bank extending South from Post master C. E. Benns, of Butler headquarters to the Mess Hall has and his address will conclude the... ,v ot ^ . ... h had lots of artistic engraving p.acod I day's program. As an orator Mr ; w that the repeal of the F.igh- there as memorial to tne CCC Camp j Rivers has but few equals and th^ nt ^ Amendment is an accomplish- Captain Meyer suggested the plan people of this county who like to fact, to establish a tradition o? while Andcrsnon and Sj^ar receives hear a good speaker should not miss ne , used as a mild social stimulant forth £ mike the “l S Z g o^TlL "* ^’^er with good food, good talk uuiiiuci Ficacui, tu 8”- .. .. ... , T , i divided attention exceeded any num- mumty activities, which are always ou ietest ber ever present before. [attended by large crowds from far P™ of the olde9t and l u,eteal i —i ds contentment lies through conventional trinity of wine, men and song We have a chance, come real. • • • Last Friday afternoon at supper, Miss Anderson and her coworkera pnt on a lovely demonstration in the mess hall on etiquette. The boys enjoyed it immensely. Prof Watkins deservos credit for iiaving the fair dames present on this occasion. "Dr.” Charlie W. Green is back on Talbotton Young Lady Graduates At Flora McDonald College Marcus Bartlett And His Radio Stars Present Program To Crowded House Here Marcus Bartlett and his troop of R h(k-i)ung radio stars, filling regular en- thigagi mentsover WSB, presented their me zocond program of the season in . Uutler Tuesday night and wore wol- ‘Jortied to the city by one of the larg- Ast and most appreciative nudl 'lues Miaocallod here in many years. To say u -»/liat these young professionals made *|la decided hit with their audience 1 but Hpeaks mildly aH evidenced by “K the applause given oath number fal he program on< Thc entertninment v;ns sponsored . iy the American legion which or- ' 'anization wishes to extend sincere tcr banks to the public for their most defl learty eo-ioperatlon in making both g 0 | dsits of these young professionals nost successful. am thi lai ha wi th jTiylor Relatives and Friends Mourn Death of Little Grace Garrett At Albany Mil The following from the Alb..ny t .Herald will be a source o" regret to the many Taylor county friends and ro 'relatives of little drive.. Garrett and me her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Gar- i rett: Li “Norma Grace Garrett, 7-year-old '' laughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Gar- * 01 ett, 207 Oglethoipe Avenue, died am Wednesday ufternoon following a Htr veek’s illness of pneumonia. Death ko jvaB thought to have ir'en hastened ” oy exposure early Sunday morning when fire swept tlie apartment house teatn which she lay ill, necessitating her the 'emoval to a next-door dwelling. yy e “Although no difficulty was expe- ^rneneed in carrying tlw stricken child •to safety, five other residents of the Th4iouse were trapped in the burning Tbuilding and escaped otily through ^.miraculous measures. "Despite thc urxeasing energies of tnvo physicians, and the uxe of in ox- Sti|gen tent, the fight against the dreiul- Bul:d disease was fruitless and death icame Wednesday. Tliis morning, at M 10 o’clock, the funeral party left thc N '^Albany Undertaking Company’s Tchnpel for Charing, Ga., where r.iter- Wement was to take place this aftcr- COMMUNITY LOSES 2 VENERABLE CITIZENS FROM HEART ATTACK y^TOOn MRS. LAURA JONFIH DIED WHILE IN SLEEl* IIIUKHDAY NIGHT FOLLOWED BY SUD DEN I'AHHING OF MR. 8. J. HUEY EARLY SATURDAY. MRS. JONES Much to their astonishment the children of Mrs. Laura Jones, as they attempted bo arouse her early Friday morning, lound thut the soul of this good woman had winged its wuy homeward. Mrs. Jones had not been in the best of health fior several months, nevertheless her passing was entire ly unexpected and came on a great snoick to her loved ones and friends. Mrs. Jones was the widow of Mr. Alonzo F\ Jones, and the daughter of the late Mr. 14.T. and Mary Nancy Mott. She was born in Macon coun ty March 28, 1808 end had been a resident of Butler and Tnylor county for 23 years, greatly endearing her self to the people of this qommunity. At the time pf her death and for many yeap previous thereto, Mr*. Jones had been a member of County Line Baptist church, and at which place funeral service and interment took place Friday afternoon, the service being conducted by Rev. John Locke, Edwards Brothers, fu neral directors, in charge of ar rangements. Surviving Mrs. Jones are the fol lowing children; Messrs J. C. and Paul Jones, of Butler; Walter Jones of Americus; Mrs. J. D. Williams, of AmericuH; and Mrs. C. W. Crom er, of Americus; also one sister, Mrs G. W. Mott, of Montezuma. AAMUKL J. HUEY The subject of this memo) re was one of Taylor county’s most highly respected citizens, a suciesstui farmer, good neighbor und iriend whose death is an irreparable loss to me community. Honesty and industry were high tributes in the life and character of this truly good man. After a nay ol honest toil, plan ning and preparing his crops for an other season, Mr. Huey retired early F'nday night when only a few hours later he summoned to his bedside member* of his family and advised Besides her parents, thc little girl them that hlu heart was causing him i good company and, let me add, >d song. . . . The women of this, cour.try have j ■reat opportunity to establish and ntain a civilized attitude towards , e. It is within their power to | ^ ra se and direct their own social at- | f e cT survived by two grandmothers Mrs. R. L. Garrett a.nd M v s. G. W. Kilcrease, of Char'ng, ami a grand father, Mr. R. L. Garrett, of Charing. $40i "Thc child’s brave fight attracted be attention of the entire city and he whole community was saddend Wednesday by her death. A child G,f unusual beauty and friendliness, dayNorma Grace attracted ma y friends, schpnd widespread sympathy is extended gulthv family.” expi 3loo. J. T. Childs Chosen Moderator at Union Meet de and that of their men toward good thing in life. If they follow old line, they can drive back their Maxwell being n to the bar room and the short f drinks which go with the bar m. If they follow a new and more Of special interest to local friends e Va^<K totton Now^fira, ft tS The'entire pci sonnel of the camp fs ^ accomplished daughter of Mrs. glad indeed of the change. i . ’ * ‘ . . “Flora MacDonald College, Red lllzed Iln «- th «y can accompany The company barbers are losing Springs, N. C., is proud to number ir men to the cafes and beer gar- considerable amount >: barber trade among its graduates this sipring,three i* and consume at leisure the long since three of the sium uLngers, viz.! Georgia girls, one of whom is Miss’ . _ M, ls ® Isabell, Pieacher McLelland,, y^ddl Maxwell, daughter of Mr. Tj|||A Til MBKB and "Rosy Cheek”Clusota discovered and G s Maxwell of Talbotton. IUI,C “ leBUCU IU a night shop r.cross tr.s woods from “Miss Maxwell will graduate with camp not so very far away. Since, the Bachelor of Arts degree wit'.) this discovery lias been made a new ma j or8 j n French, Englis'h and his- sty.e of haircutting Las been m- tory . she has taken active part in troduced to the members of Co. 1430 college activities, participating in • • • athletes, dramatics and religious or- 35 new Mississippi Woodpeckers ganizations. arrived in camp Tuesday night, via “Miss Maxwell is a member of the Central of Georgia to Lutlcr ar.d via Epsilon Chi Literary Society in which foot to camp 1430. The new men she holds the office of treasurer. She are extended a cordial welcome to belongs to the College Glee Club, to Camp 1430 and it is the sincere hope the William Bartram Scientifc Soci- of the entire personnel that these ety, an honorary club the membership men wilt fit in with the standards of of which is based im scholarship, and the camp and sary cn with the old to the Georgia Clug, in which she Applications For Crop Loans Extended to May IS haa been a leader.” It was officially announced yester- not but „„ , ...„ day that Captain Meyer would Which anriri Pation of Mother’s Day! remahl with the Woodpeckers bu1 Mav io 0rnes this year on Sunday. wou,d remairt in District H . Capt nV Tj. y Mever will take over the command The ' Prominent Junction City Man abjured in Anto Accident command 1 “Mr. R. P. Ely the of Junction City was seriously hurt, Saturday night when his car ran off of an embank- l*Jggestion' L3 l suar * ce , after a Tim Finnigan, formerrly known as men t on the highway about a mile J Mothers. the American War 1 one of the camp’s best boxers, is not I ?ou th of Talbotton. Mr. Blythe was ., a ecepted the first being rated as the camp’s greatest pi rn o<l under the car and was rescued TirP-ia of vne-iilFim* in Tim "ninino* f. hp VI *• ialn wi v.r1i.rv lirna noor mother 3tamt i is a national tribute to : the A‘ ban y. Ga., camp the first under-t Roosevelt is 1 the week ’ 11 waa announced, first to ,1 t0 have ^en one of the I • * * ITh** the P«ss at v fr p m Postmaster Gen- J^of theV a V ey ’ Mr3 - Roosevelt > e r’ S Da !f deT,t ' aaid tbat the Ir tbe mort S n? a T P “ expected to ,eV?r br oug?t P ou? UUr Special H AY FOR SALE |‘2& d Pe ^r.e nay for sale at ®t'PehM ; ‘W-wfe* at KUtler ° r 1 , ebb 'e. See ,, p !\ ton ’ not baled, L A ’ NKS > Reynolds, Ga. lover, resulting in Tim joining the 0 y Mr. Wisham Smith who lives near ranks of the immortals by taking un- hy and Mr. Duncan who works with to himself a wife. His meals and t h e highway department lodging will now be transferred from j Mr. Blythe was carried to his ’ ome the Government to liis inlaws. 1 i n Junction City. His condition is • * « I ,-ery favorable and his frends hope When the name “Duck” is used in for him a spefdy .™j overy * any conversation in the presence ol badly dcr.jo . ^ . Smt. French, streaks of crimson The time limit for making appli cations for emergency crop loans has been extended from today until May 15, G. C. Daniel, county agent, has been advised by the regional manager The notice received by Mr. Daniel read, in part, as follows: ••All employees or persons engaged j the grounds each day. in making emergency crop loans are hereby informed that the period Of Primitive Baptists tior C ajf0 A union meeting at Philippi church f* rt near Ellaville claimed the attention tke of the Primitive Baptists and others rop in this section during tne past week- tioJend. The meeting was organized Fri day morning at 10:0 o’clock, Hon. J. _,T. Childs of this city, being electee! moderator. Elder Hassell McCorkle, rip;pastor of the church, officiated at the irganization. Messengers from ■ the following churches in the Upatoie Association were in attendance at the meeting: Bethel, New Hope, Prosperity, Mt. Nebo, Bethlehem, and Philippi. The introductory seTmon was preached Friday morning by Elder J. F. nott, of Cordele. Friday afternoon Eder B. F. Williamson, of Lizellg and Elder A. A. Garrett, of Arling ton, filled the pulpit. At the noon hour Friday a de lirious picnic lunch was served. The meeting continued through Saturday and Sunday, with dinner served on much suffering. A physician was called quickly,but within a short time death relieved him of his guttering; the hour of his passing is recorded at 2:30 Saturday morning. Mr. Huey was in the 78th year of his age and had spent his entire lifa in the same community. He was a man of most engaging personality, attended strictly to his own business and lost no opportunity to perform a kindly deed for a friend or neighbor. A devoted wife, formerly Miss Mollis Cox, survives him as does tws noble sons, Dr. Samuel Huey, of Atlanta; and Harmon Huey, of thia place; and one splendid daughter, Mrs. Jack Heath, of Reynolds. A sister, Mrs. Amanda Royal, of Carnegie, Ga., is the only surviving member of the Samuel Huey, Sr., family, once large and prominent in this section. Funeral services and interment* of the remains took place Sunday morn ing at 10 o'clock at Bethel cemetery conducted by Rev. J. K. Pate: ar rangements under the supervision of Edwards Bros., funeral directory. CARD OF THANKS We desire to thank our many friends for their aid and kind words of sympathy during our recent sad liereavement. We also desire to ex press our appreciation for the oeau- tiful flowers. We shall always feel deeply grateful to each of you for your kindness. Mrs. S. J. Huey, Harmon Huey, Samuel Huey, Mr3. Jack Heath Mother’s Day during which applications may be ad opted has been officially extended from April 30, to May 16, 1934. “Under this extension of the clos ing date, this office will honor all applications that bear a postmark pr.or to midnight of May 15, 1934. ‘If this office finds it necessary to return an application for corree tion or for additional ar.d such application received prior to midnight May 15, New Teacher Added To Lets remember "Mother’s Day* May 13th at our respective places of I worship. ' Remember, also, the series of j revival services at the local Baptist I Aral CsIiaaI Farnltv rhurch beginning with Mother’s Day. L1OC0I JtllOOl I dlUlljl Lets make this a time of prayer for 1 ; the spiritual advancement of the r „ I church and all it stands for. Come to M.ss Mary Tome Ray, .of Com-: these 8(iTvk;es . This u not t0 (be it will be given dr.e consideration when sent back to this office.” CARD OF THANKS meree, Ga., who com . mended as a teacher, information, t0 tke FU itlei- High school faculty a3 as originally science instructor, and has been giv- aordial welcome both as a new , Lii-:ne s-mvea. 1111a is ni,v VO w a . ,s hignly re . m- Baptist meeting only, but a series of r, has been added S( ,Xices for all. —A LAYMAN. The accident happened sm. rrenen. 1 the exact place where Dr. Carson J flowers, his countenance During a ball game . e ^ P Recjde ,, t lagt last week, Pinnex bit a 1 hose fall Mr. Blythe’s car turned over on foul as usual, alo "5 , th *. fl ^ nrl ba ^ I [he west side of the road while the hnes, m the general <rwk wreck in which Dr. Carson was killed Sg *' F ,7Si'ta“i. fill D i-» v «*** — - “» We want to thank the good people of Butler for their many acts of The car I kindness in the death of our dear I mother. We also wish to express our almost at 1 thanks to each one who contributed J. C. JONES, Paul Jones, Walter Jor.es, Mrs. J. D. Williams, Mrs. C. W. Cromer. comer to the city and as a member of the school faculty. "OLD MAID'S CONVENTION” AT JUUK FRIDAY,.MAY 11 The Worn in’s Home Demonstra tion Club of M~.uk will entertain the public at the “Oid Maid’s Conven tion to he held at Mauk school aonse on- Friday, May 11, at 8:00 p. m. The proceeds of the entertainment will go for "quipping a cor,nr,unity kitchen and the school La general. Admission lOic and 20c. AT THE METHODIST CHURCH Sunday school at 10 a. m. League 6:46 p. m. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. We want you to come to church with us next Sunday. Preaching at the local CCC Camp at 8:30 a. m. W. E. HIGHTOWER, Pastor. WANTED TO BUY: Secondhand cypress water tank also one-inch gal vanized pipe. Must be in good con dition and cheap for cash. D. E. BYRD, Route 1; Reynolds, Ga. J