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I mm B «»»" ..■j'he Golden G*t*” *"3'SW“ r . s T gwAt*KO. 1» The Butler Herald. “KEEPING EVERLASTINGLY AT IT IS THE SECRET OP SUCCESS" County’* Chief Citie* BUTLER AND REYNOLDS No section of the state offer* beter opportunities lor small industries and delightful citi zenship than either of the** Cities. 'olume ■ 58 BUTLER, Taylor County, GEORGIA, Thursday May 24,1934 Number 29 Mr. £. E. Jarrell Gives Most Interest Account Recent Trip To Texas E. Benns, Editor, jjutlcr, Ga. Just a'few lies about our trip ^to >1 1)' J, trom Texas the past week. On ‘ n turn home from the Southern Hantist Convention at Fort Worth, il X is last Thursday our party had •he pleasure of visiting the home ot \lv aid Mrs. J. E. Davant, of Cor- -icuna, Tex for dinner. It would be useless for me to " ' bow much we enjoyed our trip ■ to ami from Texas and the visit to l,k Davant home, and meeting our ■friencis who formerly lived in Butler. |\Ve ' Camp Today Returning To Their Native Home “FINIS” WRITTEN THIS WEEn TO WEEKLY COLUMN AP PEARING IN HERALD DURING PAST TEN MONTHS UNDER HEAD “C. C. C. CAMP NOTES.’ It is with the sincerest of regret that we make tnis announcement ror it means tnat most pleasant assoeia- — . tions must end—tne Uoys are return- tell our friends ing to tneir native soil, Mississippi— but the warm friendships that nave been formed will last forever. the boys are leaving today and over their anticipated departure are had the pleasure of seeing Miss j many sail hearts. Some will be com ijjortense Davant, who has a splen did position in the High School of Corsicana. She is with her parents. Alr«. Fountain, who was a class mate W tiers, spent the night with Miss iHortense. i am sure that the friends 'of this most interesting family will be glad to know that they are in good health, and send greetings to their Georgia friends. They are plan ning a vist to Butler sometime soon. While in this home we also met their son Edwin, and his charming wife Edwin is better known to his Butler triends as "Ted.” Ted would have us visit his farm near the city, and there we found some of the best cotton, corn, oats, and other crops that go to make up a good farm, that we had the pleasure of seeing in that section of Texas. By the way, Ted has some oil wells on his farm, and they use their own gas for cook- ing and heating purposes. In preparation for leaving this city we drove out to get Mrs. Fountain, who spent the night with Miss Da vant. We found there one of the Da- ant boys, Willie, who is a prominent (Turn to Page 8; No. 2) lUK'AL F. F. A. MEMBERS SPOKE BEFORE AMERICUS K1WAMS CLUB FRIDAY ing back, we can safely predict, and with that prediction we assure all re turning a most hearty welcome. Oth ers win carry with them some of the choicest flowers ot our fair county, those joining them in happy wedlock. Erelong, perhaps, more will join the happy band, all the result of the ties of love and friendship that have con nected the lives of several of our fair daughters and the splendid young men from across the Magnolia state who have been sojourning among us. For the benefit of loved ones and friends back home of these splendid young men who came to us many months ago from the glorious state of Mississippi the Herald takes par ticular pleasure in assuring each and all that as a whole these young men who were sent to us have been well above the average in their personal conduct and deportment during their entire stay here. There have been a few isolated cases where camp restrictions or pub lic criticism were necessarily meted out, but they have been so exception ally few that it is scarcely worth the mentioning, and taking them as a whole we have been deeply impressed with their good behavior and gentle- menly deportment throughout their stay. To say that they will be greatly mised but speaks mildly the expres sions that come from the lips of the people of Taylor county generally, but more particularly of Butler and vicinity* where the contact has been closer. In bidding them adieu we extend Each year the Future Farmers of I America, national organization of I bo.vs studying vocational agriculture, sponsor a public speaking contest for its members. /Geminations a>e held I to each ,of these young men our most l beginning in each school until the | grateful appreciation of their stay | national winner is selected. | among us and wish for each the best Two brackets in this contest have | of success in whatever calling the I already been held and on last Friday 1 May the 18, the Americus Kiwanis I Club invited the contestants rep- I resenting an eighth tof the state to I hold their elimination at their regu lar monthly meeting. Representatives Ifrom Butler, Richland and Sumner, I the three schools whose speakers had I survived thus far, participated in the | contest. The Sumner speaker with the sub- Iject, “The Old Farmer; The New lrarmer”, won the contest and the ■right to represent this section of the ■state at the state contest to be held |m Athens this summer. I Butler was represented by Lewis " ho use< ! Tor his subject, I I he Rising Sun in Agriculture.” IBILLIE GARRETT, LOCAL AGRICULTURE STUDENT, WINS $15.00 CASH PRIZE - The Chilean Nitrate Educational 1.1 ? au .’ J nc " has recently announced I!. 1 Billie Garrett, local student of I National Agriculture has won a P'ash prize of fifteen dollars in an es- I, •', co ’’test sponsored by that or ganization. | u h students of Vocational Agri- I , y) re in the north-western fourth sta te were eligible for this In!, est ’ an< i according to Mr. F. H. Bi ,r*' ytate Educational Manager, Inin 16 !? to congratulated on win- |.,fin's honor from the large list l« contestants. Ilielst- sub i eft °T the essay was “The Idium ° n ol " nianganese, chlorime, so- Inesii.’ ,5 P per > iodine, sulphur, mag- | e l„J m ’ lron > bromine and other rare IjfoJfK t?, s °il fertility and plant |ti st - * 1 * his is a subject that scien- lwt w”" very Tittle about at pres- Kit er ut ls nn e in which there is much |ig rfn st a,1| T offers great possibilities p Production in the future. B|| «er School Team Wins 8 to 1 Over Talbotton I defeat ,!? U o. er baseball second team I aft,. rn the Talbotton team Fridav ISegars the score of 8 to 1. Mr. 1 played a " aKer °f this team, has | Sli n' l'>si n „ nur T'h ,er °f games this sea- Iteam ha, ° n y one •fame. The second *nt f„ r P 0 f?ame scheduled at pres- mis week. pension checks 11 t rp “ c °untv* ; • ee( !’ binary of Tay- ISJ* Be n,i, 7 lve< ‘ « check from the refill C„ v ; .; ,e Partment Tuesday for [;? st half pensions due for the l.!“ Nl i n i r ar 1 c * 1 to Pensioners on are 21 ,,!!?" r °unty of which future holds out to them. G. C. C. Notes Schools A Political Football. (Editorial from The Columbus Ledger) It was the hope of friends of education in Columbus that with the critical situation facing the schools of Georgia, the state Superintendent of Schools would not have to be burdened this year with a contest for his office. With as excellent a work as Dr. M. D. Collins has achieved in behalf of the public schools in the office, there is no reason whatever why any one really interested in the welfare und progress of such education, even the retaining and maintaining of what has already been gained, should further add to the difficulties of the situation by introducing a political fight into the situation. Generally, in time of crisis and emergency, those who are interested in a cause so beset join forces and wills bo protect the fort and assure its salvation For them to divide up and fight over office in such an hour does not smack of patriotism or unselfish interest. It is greatly to be hoped that the oposition to Dr. Collins will with draw from the race and let him be free in this hour to work for the schools and give his whole attention to their problems. The Butler Herald, edited by C. E.* Benns, one of Georgia’s ablest weekly editors, asserts this week that there has been an unfortunate ten dency among some in the state who are listed among the friends of edu cation to nag and endeavor to obstruct the educational work in Georgia ever since Dr. Collins assumed the office of state superintendent. Every effort, it continues, to induce some of the real educators in the state to oppose Collins has been attempted But being unable to per suade any of the men of their choice to enter such a contest, they were insistent upon placing someone in the race behind whom they might hide and endeavor to obstruct and embarrass these school officials who have overcome what appeared to be insurmountable obstacles, and who have kept the schoolhouse doors open for hundred of thousands of our boys and girls, and who have secured money that meant meat and bread to many thousands of our patriotic teachers.” Perhaps to these individuals, it is declared, it meant naught that funds from outside of the state had been secured by pay 5,000 teachers their February salaries, 8,000 for March, 11,000 for April, and 4,000 for May; that 1,500 unemployed teachers were given positions, and that 25,- 000 Georgians were afforded and educational opportunity they otherwise would not have received. Without energetic, aggressive, far-sighted leadership, the educational machinery in Georgia might today be bogged in the slough of despond. With such leadership, and such steep problems, surely this is no time to “change horses in the middle of the stream.” Let’s not make a political football out of our schools at this time. This is no hour for a rough-and-tumble fight on the public school campus. Methodist Church Cancels Debt of Long Standing Dedication In Near Future widows Ict® this v,nsf $16 - 0() each, • ■ Judge Peed t ^° unt being mailed U same day revived. FINAL EDITION Asst. Editor—Evans Thornton Sports Editor—Everett Spear Social Editor—Percy E. Hill Asst, to Asst. Editor—Charles N. Anderson Asst, to Asst, to the Asst. Editor- Prof. J. H. Watkins. The return of the “Woodpeckers” to the land where the mighty Mis sissippi water flows. It. might be the title to’a song, but it isn’t. It is the absolute truth. We are happy because we are returning to our home state, but deep down in our heart there is also a pang of regret. This has been our home for nearly a year. We have made friends and associations that will be hard to leave, and memoirs that we will never forget. So with a smile on our lips but with perhaps a tear in our heart we bid you good people of Butler and Reynolds a fond adieu, a sincere goodby, and may Dame Good Fortune smile upon you and your children in the days to come, when there is nothing left of good old 1430 but its memories. • * * A review of the art department this week brings to light a very in teresting photographic study by Dr. Foster, our staff photographer. This is a picture of a hole in the thin an and is entitled, “A Character Study of Bluford Greer.” • • • The company will entrain Thurs day (today) May 24, at 1:28 p. m., and will arrive at Vicksburg at 8:00 a. m. Friday. A special detail will be required to keep Guy Charmicnael from hoboing from a force of habit. * » » Another whose magnetic personal ity plus’ a nine million word vo cabulary has endeared himself to the forestry foreman is none other than Daniel Webster Hacket Bennett (Co conut Bennett’s itty-bitty boy). Since he and that other master mind, Ches ter Usry have been connectea with the forestry office it is miraculous how that building has stood intact under such brain explosions and high powered ideas that these two amuse and bore the whole Company with. There will be much weeping and gnashing of teeth among the fairer sex when Leader Ralph Ratliff makes his departure to the Magnolia State Ratliff is a man among men, and two men among women. NOTICE—AUCTION—SALE. One badly used Ford touring car, (Turn to Page 8; No. 1) Edward Rustin Wins Scholarship to Abraham Baldwin College, Tifton Edward Rustin, son of Mr. and Mrs. N. M. Rustin, of this county, was named as one of the sixty-two Georgia boys who were notified by the State Forestry Department Sat urday that they had won scholar ships entitling them to attend the fourth vocational forestry camp to be held’ at Abraham Baldwin College, Tifton, July 25 to August 11. These scholarships entitle the winners to attend two summer school camps and to win a certificate as vocational for esters. The camps are conducted co-oper atively by the Forestry Department and the State Department of Voca tional Education and 97 schools in the state teaching forestry are en titled to compete. Montezuma Senior Class Includes Two Boys Well-Known In Butler The graduation exercises of the Montezuma high school which will be held next Monday evening at 8 o'clock are of more than usual inter est to local citizens as two members of the senior class are well-known in Butler. The students referred to are Mr. Sydney Beeland, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Beeland, formerly of this city, but for a number of years residing in Montezuma; and Mr. John Locke Sorrells, brother of Mrs. B. H. Walker, of this city. Each of these young men have many relatives and friends here whom they visit frequently during vacation time and who will be in terested to learn that they have completed their high school courses of study and are to receive as a re ward a diploma of graduation, NEPHEW OF BUTLER LADY WILL GET DIPLOMA AT TALBOTTON HIGH SCHOOL Among the twenty-six members of the senior class of Talbotton High school we note with interest the name of John Andy Smith, Jr.,who is ! honored as valedictorian of his class. This young senior is a son of Hon. land Mrs. John Andy Smith of Tal botton, and a nephew of Mrs. Flor- i ence Gord.v, of this city. John has many friends here where lie has vis ited quite often, who congratulate him upon the event .of his approach ing graduation which event takes place tomorrow evening at the Tal botton school auditorium. LOST: Bar Pin two inches long. Engraved on underside, “M-R Nov. 16th, 1916.” Return to Herald Ortice for reward. Sea-Going Yacht Rides Through Butler On Central of Ga. Car A flat car covered with canvass was traveling west Tuesday at noon May 22. This unusual appearance at tracted the attention of people living near the railroad. Upon close in spection it was discovered to be a canvass cover protecting a perfect sea-going yacht, too large to ply in land waters. Two large propellers could be seen and a cabin capacity for approximately ten persons. Per haps we shall hear later from the maiden voyage of our fleeting visitor. Baptismal Service A beautiful and impressive bap tismal service was held at the Butler Baptist church last .night in which four candidates for baptism were re ceived into full membership of the church. These were: Wanza Davis, Luther Harris, Jr., Foy Cox and Al- ver Irvin each of whom offered themselves as candidates for baptism during the recent series of revival services conducted by Rev. J. E. Pate, pastor of the local church, and in which the pastor delivered an able sermon at each service during the series and in which the public mani fested much interest as evidenced by the large .congregations attending each service, especially the evening worship. FIDDLERS’ CONVENTION Don’t forget to come to the Fid dler’s Convention at Charing Friday (tomorrow) night, May 25th. All fiddlers are invited to come and a free supper will be served those who -enter the contest. Everybody is in vited to attend and enjoy the good music. You may never have such an opportunity as this again. You will enjoy every minute of the program and at the same time help a good cause. An admission of 15c and 25c will be charged the proceeds of which will go for remodeling the Methodist church building. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC As the fishing season will re-open at an early date and with it demands beyond the limit of accomodation for fishing and camping privileges at what is generally known as McCants’ mill, the present owner, Mr. W. F. Gray, wishes to advise the public that in order to pay expenses for upkeep and other protection a small rental charge will be made for use of camping quarters, including pavilion as well as fiishing privileges and use of boats. The public will please bear this in mind and make necessary ar rangements with Mr. Gray far enough in advance so there may be no disappointments. Butler in generul, but Methodists in particular, were caused to rejoice exceedingly Sunday by the announce ment of Rev. W. E. Hightower, pas tor of the Methodist church, preced ing his regulur eleven o’clock ser mon, that the entire indebtedness in curred by the erection ,of the hand some church building some years ago had been paid in full. Check for the final amount of several hundred dol lars was mailed Monday to the Church Extension Board at Nash ville, Tenn., and all notes and evi dences of debts held by that board are expected this week with the proper cancellation thereon. The new building was erected at a cost of $22,000 and is one of the most attractive to be found in any city in Georgia the size of Butler. There has been the most appre ciative spirit of co-operation on the part of the people of Butler in rais ing the amount of the obligation. Not only have the Methodists shown their loyalty in the matter but other denominations, and the other friends of the church, have responded most beautifully from start to finish in subscribing to and otherwise aiding in raising the amount due. The next step is that looking for ward to the dedication of the build ing and for this purpose a committee has been appointed by the pastor to take the matter under advisement and make report of plans to this ef fect at as early date as possible. Rare Plant Watched With Daily Interest As Persons familiar with the life and character of that noble saint, Miss Caddie Nc-isler, who passed on to her heavenly reward some months ago, will recall with interest her great love of mother nature particularly expressed in her love of flowers as she excelled in their cultivation. This fact is mentioned at this time only for the purpose of calling to the attention of the public that the enor mous cactus that for many years oc cupied prominent space in Miss Neis- ler’s flower garden will, to the in terest of hundreds of persons, blos som for the first time within the next week or so. For a better botanical name the plant is known as the century plant, while some term it the Mexican agave, supposed to bloom only once in a hundred years. Just how old this plant is none seem to know, but of a certainty was removed to its present location by Miss Neisler about forty years ago at which time it was of considerable size. The stalk is about 18 inches in circumference and 16 feet in height and has grown to its present dimen sion within the past few weeks. This formation is within itself quite a curiosity and is well worth seeing. Mrs. Sara Harris and Miss Janie Neisler, the present owners, extend a codial invitation to the public to come and see the plant anil particu larly to see it while in bloom. Former Prominent Butler Negro Passes at Age of 96 At Buena Vista From the Marion County Patriot: Henry Spillars, ante-helium negro died at his home here Saturday night after an illness of several weeks. He was 96 years old and was born in Butler, but had been a resident of Marion county for many years. He was probably the oldest resi dent in Marion county. Mrs. Windham Reported As Being Dangerously 111 As the Herald goes to press in formation comes from the home of Mr. J. J. Windham, Treasurer of Taylor county, to the effect that Mrs. Windham, who has been quite sick for several weeks, has taken an un favorable change in her condition with grave fears as the probable re sult. Mrs. Windham is .one of But ler’s most beloved women and the news of her critical illness will be a source of sincere regret to her host of warm friends. MR. A. G. HICKS, PROMINENT REY NOLDS MAN, DIES BORN IN MACON COUNTY BUT HAD LIVED IN REYNOLDS SINCE HIS MATURITY AND WHERE HE WAS ACTIVE IN RELIGIOUS, FRATERNAL AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS. ^ The death about midnight Satur day of Mr. Albert Gray Hicks at his home in Reynolds was an occasion of the deepest sorrow to his large circle of friends not only in TuyJor county but throughout Georgia and other states. Although Mr. Hicks had been in failing health for some time hi* condition was not considered serious until a few days before his passing. Mr. Hicks was a native of Macon county, but had spent the greater part of his life time in Reynolds where he was connected with various business enterprises. He was a man or unusual intelligence and or.e of the most capable bookkeepers in this section of the state.* Possessing a congenial personality and well de veloped qualities of wit and repartee, he easily made friends and was well capacitated to entertain them. On the more serious side he laid claim to many of the stronger and finer qualities of manhood and citizenship and was a consistent member of the Reynolds Methodist church, also of the Burns Masonic Lodge. He will be greatly missed by hundreds whe knew and esteemed him. Mr. Hicks was the son of the late Judge and Mrs. W. R. Hicks and was bom June 22, 1879. Upon arriving at his majority he was married to Mis* Emma Gober, of Commerce, at that time a popular member of the facul ty Reynolds high school and with whom he lived most happily until the time of his passing. The remains were laid to rest ia Hill Crest cemetery Sunday after noon at 3:30 o’clock, the last tribute of love and respect being paid by the pastor of the deceased, Rev. J. N. Shell, others taking part in the obsiques being Rev. M. O. Williams, of Louisville, Ga., a former pastor of the Reynolds Methodist church, anil Rev. Jas. A. Ivey, pastor of the local Baptist church, the casket being cov ered with exquisite flowers. G. rf. Goddard being in charge of funeral arrangements t wn_s assisted by the following as pallbearers: Messrs R A. Ricks, T. Whatley, H. C. Whatley D. T. Montfort, F. M. Carson, L. T. Barrow, E. H. Griffith and J C. New som. A well arranged musical pro gram was a fitting climax to the fu neral service, this being in charge of Mrs. A. M. Carter and assisted by Mrs. B. W. Hinton, Miss Marion Hodges, Mrs. Edgar Whatley. Mrs. F. A. Ricks and Mrs. E. W. Hodges. Surviving Mr. Hicks, besides hia devoted and greatly bereaved wife, are a number of near relatives and an innumerable host of devoted friends who mourn his death. Mr. B. F. Kirksey, Highly Esteemed Citizen, Succumbs to Paralysis A death which caused sorrow to a wide circle i of relatives, friends and acquaintances was that of Mr. B. F. Kirksey, Sr., highly esteemed and successful Taylor county farmer, which occurred at the Kirksey home five miles south-east of Butler Sun day night following a short illness. Just a few days previous to his death Mr. Kirksey celebrated his 77th birthday anniversary, the date of his birth being May 18, 1867. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Kirksey and was a native of Florida, but came to this county in early life. He was quiet of manner, but cour teous and affable at all times and although he did not always manifest openly his views, he was neverthe less keenly interested in the affairs of the nation, state, and county. He was a member of the Crowell Metho dist church, and in his religious,social and civic activities he filled each faithfully and well as these respon sibilities developed upon him. Surviving Mr. Kirksey are the fol- lowng sons and daughters: Messrs- R. C„ L. D„ A. B„ H J. and B F., Jr; Mrs. Minnie Mclnvale and Mrs. Anna Bell Harmon, also three brothers and three sisters. Funeral services and interment took place Monday afternoon, Rev. M. T. Gaultney conducting the last sad rites. The pallbearers wore Messrs E. F. Bone, J. H. Harris, Otis Mott, D. R. Theus. Floyd Jinks and G. N, Taunton, Edwards Bros, funeral di rectors. GOVERNOR TALMADGE TO DELIVER COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS AT THOMASTON Governor Eugene Taimadge will deliver the commencement address at R. E. Lee auditorium, Thomaston, Monday evening, May 28. The pro gram of graduation exercises will begin at 8:00 o’clock. SCHEDULE OF SERVICES AT BAPTIST CHURCH SUNDAY Sunday school begins at 9:45 a. m. J. S. Green, Superintendent. Preach ing at 11 a. m. by the pastor. The R. Y. P. U’s meet at 7:00 p. m. Preach ing service at 8:00 p. m. The W. M. U. meets Monday p. m. time and place to be announced. Mid-week prayer service will be held at the Methodist church Wednesday evening at 8:00. J. E. PATE, Pastor.