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, aY lok county “The Golden Gate” Between the Mountains and the Sea Traversed by the S . HIGHWAY, NO. 1* The Butler Herald. “KEEPING EVERLASTINGLY AT IT IS THE SECRET OF SUCCESS" oluine 58 BUTLER, Taylor County, GEORGIA,'Thursday May 10,1934 1LLIAM AND PITTMAN OPPOSE G. TALMADGE FOR GOVERNORSHIP Americus Attorney Enters Congressional Race In This District Taylor Winners Chosen 1h Semi-Final Bee Conducted Tuesday at Butler Butler Friends of Rev. H. C. Brewton Regret To Learn of His Death Birthday of Mrs. I. W. Garrett Honored By Relatives and Friends Last Sunday County’s Chief Citita BUTLER AND REYNOLDS No section of the state offers beter opportunities lor am all industries and delightful citi zenship than either of theae Citiea. Number 27 McGEE ANNOUNCES FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN MUSCOGEE CO. VII \NTA ATTORNEY QUALI- ‘ KiKS IN GUBERNATORIAL V VMPAIGN AND WILL RUN ON REPEAL TICKET. Atlanta, Ga., May 6 —Governor l'uL r eiie Talmadge militant chiet executive of Georgia who has won national prominence by his fiery ex changes with officials of the national administration and his ouster of the state highway hoard with the aid of the state militia, will be apposed for s second term by two candidates at the primary next September 12. In a rush of candidates to qualify before the closing hour today, Aider- man Ed. A. Gilliam, of Atlanta, at torney and real estate dealer, added his name to the three-cornered ticket already occupied by Governor Eugene Talmadge and Superior Court Judge Claude Pittman, of Cartersville. Entry of the two men against Governor Talmadge assured a wide- open campaign this summer. Both Talntadge and Pittman have reputa tions as forceful stump speakers. Talmadge is expected bo stand on his record, which includes an executive order cutting the price of automobile license tags to a flat $3 after the last state legislature had failed to take action to reduce the price of tags. Judge Pittman probably will make issues of the governor’s ouster of the highway board, when he called out the national guard to force hte mem bers from office when they refused to leave; his later removal of the public service commission after a dispute over utility rates, and the governors’ use of the pardoning pow er, Mr. Gillam’s entry in the race was termed by Judge Pittman as a con firmation of his prediction made several days ago that the Talmadge forces would enter a “stalking horse” in an effort to split the Talmadge opposition. In a statement in which he said he will seek the governorship on a straight out issue favoring repeal of the state's prohibition law, Mr. Gill iam said he “had consulted with no political bosses before entering ’he race and would consult With iiotie now or later.” lime Extended To Make Applications For Crop Loans Extended to May 15 The time limit for making appli cations for emergency crop loans lias Ixen extended from today until May lo, G, C. Daniel, county agent, has teen advised 'by the regional munagei The notice received by Mr. Daniel read, in part, as follows: “All employees or persons engaged ui making emergency crop loans are hereby informed that the period during which applications may be accepted has been officially extended from April 30, to May 15, 1934. , vnder this extension of the clos es date, this office will honor all applications that bear a postmark pnor to midnight of May 15, 1934. ■f this office finds it necessary w return an application for correc- tion or for additional information, ™ , f uch application was originally received prior to midnight May 15, t will be given dne consideration "hen sent back to this office.” Cut 4-Year Budget For Benevolence J^kson, Miss. May 7.—Becui „ , recen t financial strain,” t S ra conference of the Method h P 'f°Pal Church, South Monday i benot n ? Ua budget for general chui at s;r!?, nces an< * oonnectional clai: «2,000,ooo a year for each year “xt quadrennium. This wbs the kf,j n of >240,000 a year fri Otn °f fhe past quadrenniu MoJif 1 • ‘‘nportant action tak ■"embers ^ the a PP? intmcn t fict; tile commission on u iar lZn!^ 1Ch is to meet with sir of a ntuiSB!oners from other brancl plans t en " an Methodism to c,onsi< £unification, federation, D r y} 10 ? °f Methodist branche retar’v nfVil Gram > was reelected S' hcaduua« tae boar d of missions w Dr T n S at . Nashville, retar’v afTi! EUls was re-elected s extend th , e general board of chui Quiliian, at Loulsv iUe; William Christia’^f etar y of the Board MorelorU Education, Nashvile; G. Day Adi' ; S , ecretar y °f the Board rttary 0 ? Dub, and L. E. Todd, S' St Lo u ; s Boar d of Finance, Tj]p i,1 °* next on location of 1 *** named^rp'riu general conferei n 5 sb urs, W V»' V8 \ E : C - Wats 9 Denman t> : . > chairman; Hi n W ‘ Pittman' r mgham ’ Se «cta Dr - Deter s^> Corpus Christi, Te -nd Dr. c. w ui Charleston, S. he conferen-e t ^°D> St. Louis m ear before Clt >’ ls elected < meets. the general conferei Americus, Ga., May 5.—Stephen Pace, Americus attorney and formei state senator, Saturday announced his candidacy for congress from the Third District of Georgia. Following he payment of his en trance fee Pace said: “1 have qualified as a candidate for congress from the Third district of Georgia. "To the people of the district I pledge my loyalty to the president and the principles of the democratic party.” Mr. Pace is 42 years of age and has been engaged in the active prac tice of law in Americus for the last 20 years. He was born and reared in Terrell county and moved to Ameri cus in 1914. He was representative from Sum ter county for several years and was senator from the 13th district in 1923 and 1924, being chairman of the powerful rules committee in the senate. He was the author of the law es tablishing a state auditing depart ment and requiring the auditing of all state expenditures. He sponsored the blue sky law prohibiting the sale of worthless stocks and bonds, and the amend ment to the state constitution pro viding for the consolidation of the offices of county tax collector and receivers. In 1916 Mr. Pace married Miss Grace Ragan, daughter of the late T. B. Ragan of Hawkinsville, Pu laski county. C. C. C. Notes (By Evans "Shines” Thornton) The company has lost an excellent C. O. as Capt. Meyer has been trans ferred to Albany, Ga. We regret our loss immensely. He was a man that could hold our respect and yet be “just one of the boys.” We wish him the best of luck with his new Compny. • • • | Although we have lost a great C, O., we feel that we have gained an other that will fill his boots easily. He is none other than Lt. Rohrer, who has been with us since this Company was organized. We are back of our Lieutenant. «► * • This Company welcomes Lt. Reid, who succeeds Lt. Rhyne. This Com pany seems to be very fortunate in getting men of the highest caliber for its officers, as our first impression of the Lieut., is very good indeed * * * Who said Co. 1430 didn’t have any musical talent. “Juggle Head” Killen and his violin recently carried off third place honors at a fiddling con test. Pretty good for Killen even if he was the only contestant entered * * * The Woodpeckers added two more victories to their growing list when they defeated the fast Bibib Mfg. Co. team from Columbus by the close score of 2-0. “Gripy” Evans, lankey right hander of the Woodpeckers kept the Bibb boys well in hand, on ly allowing four hits. While his team mates gathering ten. Both of the Woodpeckers’ runs came in the eighth inning when Hussey, Thorn ton and Bryan singled. The Wood peckers also conquered the Taylor County All Stars, or what have you? But the rain gods were kind to the Georgia boys and sent a deluge down in the sixth to keep the 10-1 score from getting too humiliating for the visitors. Any team desiring games with trie Woodpeckers, please phone or write Lt. Reid, Co. 1430, CCC Butler, Ga. • * * “Moonbeam’, Showcases” Draw- horn emphatically denies all rumors of his recent marriage. The author would like to know who would marry “Moonbeam” anyway. * * * Coconut Bennett is expected to join the ranks of the benedicts, un i-ess the “Fool Killer” arrives be fore next pay day^ ^ What will be the outcome of the triangle love affair which features Crum and Pinnix? More power to both of the lads. After spelling for over an hour Tuesday afternoon in Butler the winners being: Seniors, Mary Booth, Butler High School; Samuel Coolik, Reynods High school. Juniors, Edna Booth, Central School; Ray Taunton, Butler School. Won the Taylor county semi-finals of the Chattahoo chee Valley Spelling Bee, sponsored by the Columbus newspapers, and to be held tonight at 8 o’clock at the Springer opera house in Columbus. The contest was held at the court house Tuesday afternoon conducted by Prof. W. T. Rustin, Superinten dent of Taylor county schools. Quite a large class engaged in the event which was highly interesting from the opening until the close, being witnessed 'by a highly enthusiastic audience and which applauded fre quently. The contestants will be accompa nied to Columbus tonight for the fi nal match by a number of friends in terested in the final event. Much local interest centers in the result of tonight and with the hope that our representatives will be among the list of successful winners. Bishop Ainsworth Is Assigned To Georgia Bishop W. N. Ainsworth has been assigned to preside over the South Georgia Conference of the Methodist Church The assignment was an nounced at the general conference in Jackson, Miss., Saturday night. Bishop Ainsworth’s territory in cludes North and South Georgia, Holston, Tenn., and Cuba Confer ences. He will serve these confer ences for the next four years. His home is in Macon. Bishop John M. Moore, who was president of the Georgia Conferences during the past quadrenr.ium, will have the Missouri Southwest Missouri, St. Louis, North Arkansas and Little Rock Confer ences. Bishop Cannon was assigned the fifth eqiscopal district, ir.luding the conferences of Arizona, Pacific, Ctdilomia, Oriental mission, North west and Western Mexican. Carroltoo Editor Honored On Eighty-Third Birthday Carollton, Ga., May 6.—Relatives and friends of James Jefferson Thomas son, pioneer southern jour nalist, last Sunday joined in a cele bration of Mr. Thomasson’s 83rd birthday . Mr. Thomasson began his journal istic career 50 years ago, thirty-five of which have been spent as editor of the Carroll County Times Mr. Thomasson was born at Lib erty Hill, in Heard county, in i851, and is the son of the late Thomas Jefferson Thomasson. He has been prominent in all political and civic affairs of Carrollton, and has led many movements for the betterment of Carrollton and Carroll county. Besides being a foremost editor, Mr. Thomasson has a reputation of being a wizard at the bar, having first 'begun the practice of law in Arkansas in 1899. The editor received congratula tions from all over Georgia and other parts of the United States as his children quietly entertained at an open house party at Carrollton all day Sunday. Carrolton Man Killed In Auto Crash Near Macon Macon, Ga., May 8.—A man identi fied by police as Claude Kaylor, 50, of Carrolton, Ga., was killed in a crash between a produce truck and an automobile on the Dixie highway near here early t oday. Rescuers some time later found Kaylor’s companion, Roy C. Payton, also of Carrolton, in an unconscious condition at the side of the road some distance from the scene of the impact He was brought to this city, Police said he would recover. Fred Johnson, driver of the truck, and L. L. Chandler, his companion, said they were from Knoxville, Tenn, Chandler’s face was lacerated. The truck and automobile were traveling southward. The auto at- femped to pass the truck, Johnson told police, when the crash occured. “Baby Sister” Hussey has received the duckiest ensemble, designed es-, pecially for him by Lane Bryant of j New York. • • • Why did Hopper step into Law rence’s face enroute from Albany to Butler? It is with quite a bit of pride that Camp 1430 points to the rising young Shakespeare among its ranks. The following is one of his newest com positions: “Love is a killing thing, Beauty is a blossom, If you want your finger bit, Stick it to a ’possum.” «» • * Overheard in Smithville, Ga,: “This is good stuff, direct from Tay- (Turn to Page 8; No. 1) WILL H. BRITT ENDS LIFE AT FORT VALLEY HOME Fort Valley, Ga., May 5.—Will H. Britt, about 60 years of age, shot himself Friday morning at his home in Fort Valley. He is survived by his wife; a son, and a daughter. Financial reasons are supposed to have actuated the suicide. The fu neral and burial were in Fort Valley. Atlanta, May 2.—Rev. H. C. Brew- ton, one of the few surviving circuit riding preachers of the Methodist .church, died last week at the Em ory university hospital. Born in Bulloch county .on May 23 1852, Mr. Brewton would have been 82 years old within a few days. He has served actively the South Geor gia Methodist conference for 42 years. He was superannuated in 1923 and since then had made his home with members of his family in Flori da and College Park Almost all of his service in the ministry was devoted to the old cir cuit pulpits. He was married in Blakely, Ga., in 1882, to Miss Martha Jane Cul pepper, sister of the celebrated evan gelist, John B. Culpepper, living to day at the age of 84 in Monroe, La., and still in evangelical work. Mrs. Brewton died in 1903 and in 1906 Mr Brewton married Mrs. Minnie Blan ton Davis. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Mabel Dame, of Homerville, Ga ; Mrs. Albert M. Lewis, of Pana ma City, Fla.; and Mrs. Luicy B. Jackson, of High Point, N. C., and three sons, A. O. Brewton, of Atlan ta; W. W. Brewton of College Park and J D. Grewton, of Gulfiport, Miss. Funeral services were held in Ft. Valley Friday. Anniversary of Methodism Commemorated In Exercise Butler Sunday School Sunday A program in observance of Sun day School Day, commemorating the 15l)th anniversary of American Methodism, was presented Sunday at the Butler Methodist church. Special features of the program were: Introduction by Mrs Mae Riley. “Methodist’s Part in the Early Sunday School Movement”, by Robert Mathews. Mrs. Charles Fick- ling having charge of the Interme diate and Junior Groups, gave the “Foreword” while Miss Ruth Neisler told beautifully the story of “The Christian Flag.” Fanny Crosby’s song, “The Christian Flag,” was sung by the boys and girls of this group, giving also “The Salute to the Flag.” Miss Luke read the scripture lesson. Rev. W. E. Hightower follow ed by discussing “Development of Southern Methodist Sunday Schools During the Past 50 Years ” Miss Laurette Fickling played a very beautiful piano solo. Mrs. Mae Riley presented “The Challenge of the Past.” Offering was received in the classes. It is hoped that the presentation of this program may lead to a deeper appreciation of the Methodist heri tage, to a stimulation of interest in local church school history and achievement, and to a quickened sense of pride in church school work and responsibility for extending its influence locally and generally. Mrs. Lucas Gould, Former Herald Correspondent, Writes Interesting Card Pelham, Ala., May 3, 1934. Hello: Friends, Correspondents and Editor of the Butler Herald: Please don’t be alarmed. It is only a voice from the past. 1 really do exist, although that’s rather obvious isn’t it ? How’s everybody ? Some say close the gates of yes terday, until you hear the click of the latch. Some I have closed for ever, but I would not like to close the gate to old friends and the friendships of the past. The gate of memory often opens to the memory of my old friends in Taylor, Talbot and Marion counties, Georgia, and the correspondents of the Butler Herald. The writer has recently returned from the West, a very interesting and enjoyable trip, and visit to my daughter at Los Angeles, Calif. Wish I had the space to tell you of the many interesting sights and wonderful scenery to be seen out there. Let’s al get together some date at Butler during this summer. Your old friend, “ESTELLA.” DR. HENRY BROOKS .WILL REMAIN IN BUENA VISTA Citizens of Buena Vista are de lighted that Dr. Brooks has decided to remain in the county. Last week the Patriot gave an account of him having accepted a place in a Mil waukee, Wisconsin, hospital. Dr. Brooks returned Saturday.—Marion County Patriot. WANTED TO BUY: Second-hand 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. A most delightful day was spent in the lovely country home of Mr. and Mrs. 1. W. Garrett “Uncle Bil lie” and Aunt Lura” as they are af fectionately called by the’ir friends whom they number by their acquain tances. This lovely party was given last Sunday, May 6th, by the near rel atives of these good people, and was in celebration of the seventy-sixth birthday of Mrs. Garrett. The oc casion came as a complete surprise to both Mr. and Mrs. Garrett. It was carefully planned and the plans car ried into effect completely. Before the hour for the guests to arrive, a party of friends drove up and invited Mrs. Garrett to go for a ride. When she returned home she found several cars bearing a num ber of relatives from a distance had already arrived, and guests continu ed coming until there were more than half a hundred present. But in her usual composed manner Mrs. Gar rett greeted each one with a smile that was so motherly and Christian- like. The remainder of the morning was pleasantly spent in varied chats, mostly of the many pleasant experi ences of the past, and as the noon hour drew near a long table was prepared in the yard, under the beau tiful shade trees, which was soon laden with the most appetizing food, Chairs were placed at the head of this table for the happy couple of good people, and after God’s bless ings were pronounced, each one present seemed at home and this writer as well as all present thor oughly enjoyed this feature of the day. After all the guests had satis fied their appetites there remained bounty of food on the table. After dinner was over all were invited into the house where a song and prayer service was enjoyed, which carried us back in our memory to the good old days of our childhood when family altars were not uncommon on such occasions. Those present from out of the county included: Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Garrett, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Garrett, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Garrett, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hogg and two children, of Cuthbert; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Stewart, of Hampton; Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Garret and two children, Mrs Cliff Garrett, Mrs. Ruth Ard and two daughters, of Forsyth; Mr. Eli Garrett and four children, Mrs. L. W. Garrett and Mr. Flem Garrett, of Thomaston. There were many others present, one of w’hom we mention, Aunt Marzelia Purvis, sister of Mr. Garrett. The time came all too soon for us to say good-bye, each one expressing the joy they had experienced during the day and wishing for “Uncle Bil lie” and “Aunt Lura" the pleasure of many more birthdays. —One Who Loves This Home. Family Reunion at Home of Mr. J.B. Montgomery Greatly Enjoyed by Large Gathering One of the most delightful occa sion in that community in some time was the barbecue dinner at which the children of Mr. J. - B. Montgomery, of Charing community, entertained at his home on April twenty-first in honor of Mr. Montgomery’s 66th birthday. A beautiful white birthday cake bearing sixty-six pink candles, and silver vases holding pink and white rosebuds decorated the table Among those attending were: Mrs. W. M. Brown, W. M. Brown, Jr., Mrs. W. H. Martin and Miss Sallie Averett, of Howard; Mrs Alice Montgomery and son of Thomaston; Mr. and Mr*. Jason Montgomery, of Manchester; Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Whittington and little daughter, Pershing Whittington and Dorothy Parker of Mauk; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bradley and Bill Montgomery, of Butler; Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Wall and children, Mr .and Mrs. J. W. Mont gomery and children and Mr and Mrs. R. O. Rogers, of Charing; Mr. J. R. Bradley and Aubrey Woodall, of Thomaston. “Old Maid s Convention” At Mauk Tomorrow Night The Woman’s Home Demonstra tion Club of Mauk will entertain the public at the “Old Maid’s Conven tion to be held at Mauk school house on Friday, May 11, at 8:00 p. m. The proceeds of the entertainment will go for equipping a community kitchen and the school in general Admission 10c and 20c. HAY FOR SALE Baled peavine hay for sale at $20.00 per ton delivered at Butler or Reynolds; $18.00 per ton, not baled, at Pebble. See me at once. L. A. EUBANKS, Reynolds, Ga. LAW PARTNER OF LATE CECIL NEILL SEEKS LEGISLATURE HONORS, ISSUES STATEMENT, The Columbus Ledger of recent date curried the hollowing front page news item which will be of in terest to the friends here of CoL Theo J. McGee, son of the lute Mr. and Mrs A. J. McGee of Butler, and a former resident of this city: "Regarding his candidacy tor mem bership on the Muscogee county dele gation in the Georgia legislature, an nounced Friday, Theo J. McGee, well known Columbus attorney, issued the following statement, brieny outlining his aims and purposes: “I should like the privilege of serving as one of the representative* of Muscogee county in the state leg islature. To this end, I have today qualified as a candidate, subject to the democratic primary to be held in September. At each session of the legislature there usually are to be presented a number of local measure affecting only Columbus, or Muscogee county, of great local interest is a proposed amendment to the city charter re ducing the length of the terms of the commissioners. The citizens should have the right to vote oftener f ir the commissioners, and an amend ment to effect this change would have my active support. “It is unfortunate that no legisla tion has ever been enacted, such as proposed in the Burgin bill, permit ting the particular county or city involved, itself to pass upon these Wholly local measures. Changes could thus ibe brought about much more promptly and the legislature relieved of a great deal of burden some work. “There apparently has been dis crimination against this section of West Georgia in the distribution of the highway and other funds This condition should be relieved, and shall do everything within my power to see that you are given proper recognition. “As to the various state matters which will come before the legisla ture I wish to state that, if elected, I shall, in each instance, devote my best efforts properly to represent the people of Georgia.” “Mr. McGee is an honor graduate of the University of Georgia an< served for several years as a mem ber of the board of managers for the training school for girls prior to the creation of the Georgia board of regents. He has practiced laiw in Columbus since 1922. He was a part ner with the late W. Cecil Neill, former speaker of the house and president of the senate, whose death occurred two years ago.” Revival Services Begin Next Sunday Morning at Butler Baptist Church With such splendid interest mani fested in our prayer services being conducted each evening this week we are more confident than ejver that we will have a good revival l|ere during next week. 1 The series of services will begin Sunday morning at 11 o’clock. Schedule for Sunday’s | services: Sunday school at 9:45 a. m., ’J. S. Green, Superintendent; 11 a. m. preaching by the pastor, subject: “Ideal Motherhood”. Following the preaching service will be observed the Lord’s Supper. 6:45 p. m. the B. Y P. U.s meet, with Mrs. Sara Cross, senior leader and Miss Cobb, junior leader. 7:30 p. m. preaching by the pastor, subject: “The Chris tian Home.” Preaching at the local CCC Camp at 8:30 Sunday morning. The meeting will continue on through the week with services daily at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p m. The subjects for Monday are: 11 a. m., “A Scriptural Revival”; and 7:30 p. m., “The Missing Note in Modern Preaching.” Let us give ourselves unreservedly OUR BEST. No more nor less than OUiR BEST. God expects OUB BEST J. E. PATE, Pastor. Mother’s Day Program Exercises appropriate to the occa- sion will be observed in both of the local churches Sunday. A delightful program has been ar ranged for the Sunday school hour at the Methodist church, while music appropriate to the occasion and a special sermon by the pastor will be features of the eleven o’clock serv ice at the Baptist church. FARM MULES FOR SALE I have on hand a number of good farm mules, either young or second hand stock, for sale at reasonable prices. See me before you buy. D. W .PAYNE, Reynolds, Ga,