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r fflE BUTLER HERALD, BUTLER, GEORGIA, JANUARY 7, 1937. Ml nuiF*i r rAUU f'lV'JS Events of Importance Occurring In Taylor County During 19 3 6 As Recorded In The Headlines of The Butler Herald January 9 lion Steve Pace, prominent Ameri- s attorney, anounces his intention ' entei cong.’esional .nee at the nroper time. . , County Agent G. C. Daniel an nounces’ suspension of all AAA ” Jdin D. Cook, 35, son of well- knoW1 v local minister, is killed in car crash at Pecatonica, III. Death invades many homes during holiday season. Those recorded': Wm. u Tuaker, Terrell Franklin Waters, Cams Passmore, H. Clay Taylor, Robert H. Vinson, Roscoe Cooper, B. n Barfield, Sr. Paul Probst, 30, well-known Wash ington, D. C., newspaperman, serious ly injured in car mishap near But- Irtf Blow-out of automobile tire causes fatal injury to Marion Brown, negro County Democratic Executive Com mittee met and arranged holding rnuntv primary. No date is fixed tho earlv’one preferred. W. W. Douglas remains chairman, P. B. Childs elect ed secretary. 0, Z. Murray and John Lee Mont- fort! negroes, arrested 1 charged with burglarizing commissary of the But ler Naval Stores Co. January 16 Adoption of Australian ballot sys tem by county executive committee urged in published card signed by W. Hill. , , Plans completed Third District high school tournament which meets at Perry Felb. 20-21. J.IM. Ed'wardls, farm sunervisor, re sumes duties following injuries re ceived in auto accident. „ Congressman B. T. Castellow ad vises that hie will probably not offer for re-election. Hollis Fort and Steve Pace, both of Americus, likely to be candidates for Mr. Castellow’s place. Mr. “Slweet” Johnson, formerly of Taylor county, now a resident of Americas, observes 91st birthday. Alex Franklin Levister, young son of Mr. and Mrs. Smith Levister, crushed to death by a rolling log. Local colored citizens sponsor sing ing contest. Mr. J. H. Harris painfully injured as car and truck collide. Mother of Soli.-Cen’l. A. J. Perry man dies in Columbus. Several important court cases ar gued at Columbus. W. F. Brerbby, assistant to Coun ty Agent G. C. Daniel, is released as 3-A work is suspended. Miss Hattie May McDaniel, 22, former Taylor county girl, dies at Columbus result of ipoison dose. Mrs. Aloy Canter, aged Reynolds citizen, is death victim. Taylor county World War vets to get $115,619.13 in event bonus pay ments are approved. Quarterly conference, Butler charge, set for Jan. 24 at Mauk. January 23 U. S. Senate passes bonus bill by vote of 74 to 16. Prominently mentioned 1 as candi dates congressional race, Third dis trict: Steve Pace and Hollis Fort, of Americus; Hoyt T. Davis, Vienna; H. Bixon Smith, Columbus; L. L. Brown. Funeral services held at Monticel lo for Clinton Wood who died 1 at home of his father-in-law, Mr. T. J Fountain. Dam across stream at I. W. Gar rett grist mill washed away by cessive rain. Sheriff MoGuffin urges truck and car owners to purchase state license tags at once. Another card from W. G. Hill ad vocating Australian ballot system. Automobile side-swiped' on Butler- Thomaiston highway. Occupants: Mrs W, H. Sugg.s, Mrs. R. C. Montgom ery, Mrs. 0. S. Cox. None of the oc cupants seriously hurt. C. F. Rustin elected Worshipful 'Master Fielding Masonic Lodge. Mr. W. A. Ajiglin .suffers heart at tack and dies suddenly. January 30 A. J. String-field and Thos. J. Amos succumb to illness. Chicken sale to be held at Butler and Reynolds Feb. 5 J. E. and 1 R. L. Bell, brothers, have seen combined 1 banking service of 63 years. County primary date set for March 25. Sheriff R. P. MoGuffin makes quick "'oik in capturing three young white men with car stolen at M'acon. Rev. R. C. Howard, of Macon, ac cept call to the pastorate Butler Baptist church. Petition seeking validation of "'ater bonds is withdrawn. J- G. Hortnvan elected street •superintendent. Section visited by second 1 heavy snow fall for the season. versity student and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Windham of this city, filled the pulpit at the Baptist church Sunday for Rev. R. C. Howard. Business census of Taylor county is being taken by Mr. Lawson Wil son. Much concern feit over serious ill ness of Mr. R. E. Watkins. Mrs. Mitt Hogg, 82, native of this county, dies at home in Buena Vista. February 13 Mr. W. G. Hill thanks Herald and others for interest in causing adop tion of Australian ballot system. Mr. Paul Gill, Butler young man, purchases interest of partner in Jor dan Drug Store at EUavi'lle. Mr. A. E. Guinn’s hens gain recognition in national egg laying contest. Mr. P. T. Hamilton, native of this county and long time connected with the Southern railroad, dies in Macon. December and January record broken for rain and low temperature. Funeral held here for Mrs. H. J. Brooks who died at Thomaston. Julius Cocper, son of prominent Taylor county farmer, suffers serious pistol wound. Mr. R. E. Watkins, former County commissioner, dies after short illness, Mr. Brooks Posey, former Butler citizen, dies after lingering illness at veterans hospital in Atlanta. February 20 Miss Sara Windham makes appeal ir. behalf of the unfortunate children of Taylor county. District nurses hold important meeting here. Rupert junior high school in hand some new building. Field day program to be held at Butler colored school. Large mercantile establishment owned by Mr. W. A. Payne is pur chased by Mr. H. F. Vanlandingham. Annual county audit is being made by Mr. J. T. Sikes. Mr. Dan J. Hicks, prominent Ma con county citizen, dies in an Atlan ta hospital. Mr. Pope Beeland, son of Mr. J. R. Beeland, former Taylor county sheriff, dies at Oglethorpe, as does Prof. C. M. Hale at Americus. Mr. Harold Standridige, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Standridige, Mr. Wood- row Harris, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Harris, of Butler, and Mr. W. H. Sealy of Howard, are all critically ill with pneumonia. Mr. G. A. Roberts declines re- election as tax commissioner. more, John M. Bone, R. P. McGuffin, G. C. Smith. For Clerk Superior Oo.ui,t: Thetmon Jarrell. For Supt. of Schools: Wyman Harris, Miss Me lissa M. Ogburn, W. -T. Rustin. For Tax Commissioner: P. A. Jenkins, H. McCants. For County Commis sioners: H. H. Raley, H. L. Wilchar, G. W. Fickling, W. M. Brown, L". H. Vanlandingham. For Coroner: Jas. R. Bennett, E. L. Brooks, Ernest Corley Andrew J. Cotney, A. I. Parks, N. it. Peterman. For Surveyor: E. D. Mc- Corvey, L. E. Petenman. Memorial to E. R. Layfield, foYmer Butler citizen who died at Macon Feb. 25, hung in O. R. C. hall, Ma con. Pomp Falling killed, Charlie Rudi- cil'l and 1 George Loach seriously in jured in auto truck crash near river bridge. High .winds cause serious damage ir. Taylor county. Auction sale announced First Na tional Bank, of Reynolds, real estate. Walker Barber shop employs new barber. Citizens State Bank, Butler, named as one of 25 state depositories. Theodore Barrow, 10, son of Mrs. L. T. Barrow, receives medical at tention here for broken leg as result of fall from wagon. Death claims Mr. O. H. Cromer. ■Butler and Reynolds school pupils receive awards in radio contest. March 26 Grand and Traverse Jurors April term of court drawn. Winners in pnmary election an nounced as follows: L. T. 1'eed, or dinary; Thelmon Jarfeliil, clerk su perior court; P. A. Jenkins, tax com missioner; L. H. Vanlandingham, H. H. Riley and G. W. Fickling, county commissioners. Run-off -set lor April 4th, participants: For sheriff, John M. bone and E. H. Bazemore. For school supt.: W. T. Rustin and Miss Melissa Ogburn. For coroner: A. I. Bulks and A. J. Cotney. Miss Alene Chi'ldres opens beauty shop at Thomaston. Mr. Walter Neisler improving from appendix operation. Flu tier a 1 services for iMr. E. M Hill, who died at his home at Char ing result of pneumonia. Number of local young people en roll as pre-summer school students at Georgia Southwestern College Americus. Contract grading Butler-Reynolds road to John Manogham Construction Co., of Pelham, for $38,635.70. W. F. Breimbrey assigned to duties as agricultural agent Wildox county Janies H. Whatley, pioneer citizen claimed by- death at his home near Reynolds. February 6 Mr.<C. C. Daniel, rural mail car per, of Hawkinsville is transferred 10 Reynold® post office. three Macon youths arrested here 8J* car theft charge given one to three years each. Their names were *isted as Gus Yancey, George Thomas an “ Lennon Collins. ***• .Bettie E. Willis dies at state •-aniitarium in Milledgeville where she 1; id been an inmate for the past 23 years. hev. James Windham, Mercer Uni- February 27 Ue-indexing of county records is resumed: at court house by Col. H. P. Wallace and assistants. Mr. Ed R. Layfield, foimer Butler man, dies at Macon hospital after long illness. Theater at Reynolds purchased 1 by Mr. J. H. Abernathy of Thomaston Mr. Woodrow Harris, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Harris, dies of p-neu monia at home of his father. ■Shrubbery planting on school grounds wins praise for H. D. Club. 'Butler school students will broad cast on WS'B Radio Station. Mr. W. H. Sealy, one time repre sentative of Taylor county, dies at his home in Howard. Judge S. P. Gilbert, associate judige of supreme court for 20 years, de clines re-election. March 5 Melon growers meeting called here by. County Agent Daniel. Twenty-trwo candiaates enter pri mary set for March 25. Red Smith, Negro, stabbed to death while engaged in dice game. Robert Nelson, another negro, ar rested charged 1 with murder. Road letting for March 20 to in clude grading of Butler-Reynolds road is announced. F. H. Nelson, eight-year-old son of Mr. John Nelson, received a broken leg when struck byi car as he was 1 re turning home from school. Mr. A. A. Thompson, prominent Macon county man, dies at his home at Garde Valley after several days illness. Rev. E. Moore, former Baptist minister of Charing, dies at Rich land, March 12 Mr. C. H. Neisler suffers heavy loss when fire destroys large fertilizer plant at Reynolds. Second group of Reynolds students to enroll in the Atlanta Journal School of the Air. John Thomas Gaultney, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Gaultney, dies at a Macon hospital following operation. Date for candidates to qualify for county primary is extended to March 14. Clinic dates for Taylor county set. Mi’s. J. G. Jarrell is awarded 1 $2.00 as first prize in the Ball Bros. Can ning Contest for 1935. Death claims V. B. Vissage at his home ait Potterville. 'Mrs. T. A. Shouipe, age 88, dies following long illness. Butler Home Work-shop Club is organized 1 with Mr. J. R. Willson, president; Francis Oxford, vice pres ident; P. B. Childs, -sec-t re as. March 19 Approximately 1,900 qualified to vote in county primary March 25. The following announce for county offices, primary March 25: For Or dinary: R. P. Allmon, J. T. Mathews, L. T. Peed. For Sheriff: E. H. Baze- April 2 Twelve of the thirteen passengers on a bus operated by Southern Stage killed 1 when struck by a train at By ron crossing. Tornado strikes Cordele; death toll approximately forty .persons, while property loss is estimated to he more than $3,000,000. Dreizin Dry Goods Store cele brates sixteenth anniversary. Mrs. Eugene Mathews of Thomas- ton, -is killed as result of collision of cor operated 1 by husband of the dead woman and Buster Orrell, Butlei young man. Reynolds reports large shipments of asparagus grown, by farmers of that section. Mrs. Alice McCants claimed by death. April 9 Letters received by club members here regarding Rose Show at Thom asvilie April 24. Dr. and Mrs. R. P. Leonard of Tal botton and Mr. A. R. Ray, of Colu-nv bus, injured in head-on collision near Junction City. One hundred and eighty-five per sons reported killed with -property damage at $15,000,000, as tornado strikes Gainesville. Mr, M. A. Bold ing, former Butler citizen, listed among the dead. Local music students go to Ameri cus for Federated Music Club meet Rev. J. Lytle Jones, pastor of Dawson Methodist church assisting Rev. W. E. Hightower in revival serv ices here. Mr. John M. Bone, Prof. W. T. Rustin and Mr. A. 1. Parks are win ners in run-off primary. Butier sends 1 large sum of cash to gether with clothing and food to Cor dele and Gainesville sufferers. One-Minute Cafe sold by Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Chiklres to Mrs. M. L. Moore and Mr. Bill Bazemore. Spring term Taylor superior court convenes in Butler. April 16 IMr. A. E. Guinn local ipoultryman, wins fiist place in baby chick show at Macon; many states represented in contest. Rupert school closes successful term with delightful program. June 3, date set for presidential primary in Georgia. Reynolds citizens make large con tribution to tornado sufferers. Sheriff R. P. MoGuffin of Taylor county together with Sheriff E. C. Rigsby of -Schley county, uncover series of automobile thefts; three cars recovered. Dr. Frank H. Sams, of Macon, lo cates at Reynolds for the practice of medicine. , Mrs. Leila Foster, age 71, claimed by death at her home near Charing. Mrs. S. Hill dies at Thomaston fol lowed by funeral services here. Taylor superior court term- is con tinued until July 6. April 23 Arrangements taking definite shape for holding the Community and Coun ty Style Revue under the direction of Miss Willie Leggitt, Home Demon stration Agent. Local merchants announce early closing hours each Thursday after noon from- April 30 to Aug. 1. Hon. E..D. Rivers, speaker of house cf representatives and candidate for Governor, -principal speaker at rimi ng' exercises of Wesley school. Quarterly conference for Butler Methodist charge announced 1 lor April 25 at Union. Revival services at Methodist church brought to a close, several added to church membership. April 30 Miss Miriam Dreizin and Frank Moulton winners in Third District debating contest held at Americus. tvir. Uujoe (J. Hill of Rejnolds, meets tragic deatn as his car tails to take curve and smashes into an erhiOatiKiment at the approach to the city limits east of Knoxville. f uneral rites held for Mr. D. F. Chapman wno died following long i lull ess. Miss Cora , former lo cal music teacher, dies in Atlanta. Mr. S. H. Byers, 77, well known Taylor county fanner,, ucoumbs tc pi'euinunia. Long and useful life comes to an end in the death of Mrs. R. L. Walker; ill only a few dajs. May 7 Mr. F. A. Peed, Spanish-American war veteran, l-uial letter cairier, prominent churchman and Mason, vic tim of pneumonia. Announcement is made of the Co lumbus District iUcthonist Conference to be held at Dawson. Among the deaths reported this week are: Mrs. iM. G. Roberts, 71, mother of Mr. G. A. Roberts, her death occurring at Jacksonville, Fla.; Mr. J. E. Mansfield, Blufton; Mrs. Alice Griffith Kirksey, wife of Mr, Andrew D. Kirksey, at Reynolds. Master’s degree is conferred upon number of candidates for Masonry by Fiakling Lodge with Americus de gree team assisting in the work. May 14 Local watermelon growers elect members to state -marketing com mittee. Col. Hubert Calhoun, Columbus at torney announces candidacy for so licitor general of Chattahoochee cir cuit. Considerable anxiety felt over the mysterious disappearance of Elijah l’ayne, 16, son oi Mr. Louis Payne. * Fiddlers’ convention is held at Turners Chapel school house. Prof. T. T. Alexanler, colored, principal local public school, an nounces closing date of school with commencement sermon to he preach ed by Rev. J. O. F. McCarter, pastor of the colored Methodist church of Butler. Col. A. J. Perryman announces his candidacy for re-election to the of fice of solicitor general, Chattahoo chee circuit. Store of Joiner Bros, burglarized Saturday night. Comparatively small amount of gioods taken. Mr. A. E. Locke is appointed tern pornry R. F. D. letter carrier, route 2, to supply vacancy caused by death of Mr. F. A. Peed. -Butler High school commencement program announced. Mr. T. B. Joiner re-models -store building formerly occupied by Mr. C. M. Bartlett for the purpose of using same as display room of Plymouth cars for which he has the Taylor county agency. Mrs. Fred Peed, Jr., graduate beautician has opened a new Beauty Parlor in A. D. Chapman store build ing. Mr. N. L. Halley, local radio sales man, wins free trip to Havana, Cuba. "Mothers Day” observed at Butler Baptist church. May 21 County is shocked by tragic death of Mr. C. H. Neisler whose body is taken from lake at Hicks’ mill six miles south of his home at Reynolds Mr. Cecil Butt obtains certificate in civil engineering. Nine young people of Taylor coun ty are listed among graduates of Ga. Southwestern College, Americus. Paving of 5.291 miles of highway in Taylor county, extending from Ru pert to the Macon county line is an- ounced 1 for letting June 5. Butler Woodmen of the World camp confers degrees upon number of applicants. Funeral services? held here for Miss Florine Colbert, formerly of Butler who dies at her Macon home. May 28 Local world 1 war veterans are ad vised how to get their bonus bonds cashed. Those contributing to Flint rivei bridge project to get refund. Long drouth greatly retards crops in Taylor county. Two lage filsh traps in Flint river are destroyed. Third district letter carriers asso ciation holds annual meet at Perry. Number of local carriers attend. . Several county officials enjoy fish ing trip to Florida. First ripe watermelons of season marketed here. Aunt Joey Pope, colored, drops dead on streets of Butler. June 4 Several local R. F. D. carriers at tend district convention at Perry. Local American Legion Auxiliary to meet Friday Tonsil clinic to be held here June 15th. Hon. Hugh Howell to speak in Butler next Saturday. iLawhom family reunion at Geneva is attended by score of prominent citizens in Georgia. Will of late Mr. C H. Neisler is offered for probate. Confederate pension money is re ceived here. Fourteen to graduate from Butler high school. June 11 Reynolds Methodist church to be dedicated by Bishop Ainsworth. Hold-up men take $200 from- Junc tion City bank. -Congressional committee will meet June 19. Commencement exercises mark the close of Butler high school. Mr. Ben F. Cox, Well-known Tay lor county farmer, dies at his home at Potterville. Dr. H. T. Gains, former Butler druggist, dies u Macon. Negro bound over on ohuegu of robbing Joiner Bros, store. Judge C. F. McLaughlin, Geo. C. Palmer an T. B. Rainey enter judge- ship race, Chattahoochee circuit. June 18 Mr. A. Jones Perryman seeks re- election as solicitor general. National Emergency Council is of much aid to a number of Taylor county citizens. State entry closing date is set for July 4. ■Several Butler and. Reynolds high school students will broadcast ovei radio station WSB. Grading on Butler-Reynolds high way is begun. Tuberculosis clinic to be held at Butler July 3. Money received here to pay pen sions. June 25 B. T. Gastello v announces he will not be a candidate .n congressional raoe, Gold and tennis contests at Rey nolds creating much interest. Civil sendee examination for R. F. D. carrier at Rupert is called. July term of superior court is post poned. Lightning sets fire to barn of Mr. W. B. Taunton. Bonus bonds handled by local postoffice. Mrs. W. A. Callaway, native of Taylor county, dies at her home in Macon. July 2 Rehabilitation program in Taylor countyi shows marked improvement for 1936. Community singing to be held at Rupert. Ann Halley of Reynolds, one of the winners in school of the air contest. Handsome new combination am bulance and hearse is installed by Ed- wards Bros, funeral home. Miss Kate Hicks, well known local woman, selected to supervise city and county school system in Soutli Caro lina. Condition o-C Mrs- O. E. Cex re ported improved [following major operation. Paving from Rupert to Ideal to start at once. Mr. J. M. Rustin recuperating af ter major operation. July 9 Mr. Steve Pace and Mr. Hollis Fort only entries in congressional race. Georgia winners in school of air contest which includes Reynolds girl will broadcast from New York City. Reynolds golf club entertains with big barbecue at end of golf and ten nis tournament. Committee will meet to arrange for state primary. Several Butler young men are ac cepted for C. M. T. C. training. Revival services to begin at Bethel church. July 16 August 9th is set as closing date for entries in representative race. Mrs. Sara Harris hurt by fall. School faculty elected by local board. Taylor county one of twenty-two on government drouth aid list. Mr, A. E. Guinn, with national of ficials, to attend I. P. C. congress. Mr. A. J. Kirksey dies suddenly at his home near Reynolds. Farmers rejoice over general rain Attractive residence being erect ill by Mr. R. L. Snyder. Quarterly conference to be hold at Howard. July 23 Preliminary survey preparatory to paving of public square is made. Mr. Julius Lunsford, Jr., becomes associate member of large law firm Third District Masons to meet at Ameri cu.-. Horne-comnig day to be observed at Fleasant Hill. Consolidation of R. F. D. rout;-? to go into effeict in August. A 'swimming pool and tennis court under construction and soon- to be completed. Midway to observe home-coming day. Marguerite Ingram, 8-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bryant In gram, dies of typhoid fever at a Eu faula, Ala., hospital. Cecil Waters reported improving after long illness. Wil- with man, crash July 30 -Forestry office for Taylor and ad joining counties is established. Revival services being held at M-t. Pisga-h and Union churches. Mr. J. W. McKenzie’s store is moved to larger building. Fourth dividend 1 to be paid by First National Bank of Reynolds. Discontinuance of R. F. D. route three is deferred until October first. New school building being con structed! in Mauk community. Howard Methodist church remodel ed prior to conference session. August 8 Mr. Ernest Jinks, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Jinks of Howard, dies of heart attack at Amdersonville COC camp. Mr. J. B. Elliott, prominent Zebu- Ion man, is painfully hurt in auto accident here. Singers are invited to attend sing ing at Rupert. Many new store buildings and residences are being constructed' in Butler. lEntlries dose with four in' race for county representative, namely: Ool. Dudley Taunton, Messrs Emory F. Parr, D. W. Payne and L. M. Doye'l. Messrs Elbert and G. C. SipiLlers, Butler young men, enter U. S. Naviy August 13 Mr. and Mrs. Campbell Jones among seven cairs of tourists robbed in Mexico. Mr. W. A. Payne to open new gin and warehouse in Butler soon. Georgia’s cotton crop estimated at 910,000 bates. Negro sought for criminal assault in Marion county. Car stolen at Americus is located near Butler wrecked andi burned. M>rs. R. L. Cooper, former Rey nolds woman, dies in Columbus. Revival services at Butler Baptist church to begin August 30. August 20 University of Georgia will graduate 182 at end 1 of summer session. Mr. J. F. Byrd, inspector and checker for the naval stores controll of the U. S. Forestry service visits Butler. Mr. W. T. Rustin, county school superintendent, announces that state free school books are now available. First bale of new cotton for 1986 in Taylor county grown by Roy Stubbs, colored, is ginned at Rey Holds. Rupert-Oglethorpe paving contract awarded to Ames and We® is be gun. , Examination of children is urged by health officers. Five bates of cotton ginned in But ler by. Mr. J. T. Cochran. August 27 Col. Asa L. Singleton, a former Taylor county man, to become brigadier general. Measuring of farm lands begun in this county. Opening date of local school is set for Sept. 7. Registration books of Taylor coun ty closed. List shows eighteen hun dred voters’ names. Revival services in progress at local Baptist church. September 3 Leland Harvey and Robert bams captured and charged Junction City Bank robbery. Robert Knott, Bernesville killed 1 in head-on 1 automobile neur Geneva. Philips Bryan, Reynolds -young man and three Americus imen are injured in automobile accident near Butler. j Misis Gladys Bartlett succeeds Miss Edna Fiveash as beauty parlor ope rator at City Barber Shop. Reynolds Theater closed for repair* to reopen in short time. Mr. M. A. Chapman, 'manager of Federal Housing Administration for tins county opens office in local courthouse. September 10 Winners of state primary held in Taylor countyi ure: Richard B. Rus sell, Jr., senator; E. D. Riveirs, gov ernor; Columbus Roberts, commis sioner of agriculture; Stephen Pace, congresman:; C. 'F. McLaughlin, iudge of superior court; Hubert Calhoun, solicitor general; Dudley Taunton, representative in the legislature. A. II. Shearer, former head of local school, is given position at Peaixxly Teacher’s College. One hundredth annual session ot Upatoie Primitive Baptist Associa tion is held here. Local school opens with enrollment of 400 students. September 17 Delegates are chosen for State Democratic Convention to be held ia Macon. Central school to open Sept. 21. Appearance docket for Taylor coun ty superior court is held. Three Marion county young men held here on charge of auto theft. Tulbot-Taylor Zone Meeting of Woman’s Missionary Society to be held at Tallbotton. Plans for Taylor County Fair to be held in Butler October 7th, are un der way. Butler Unit American Legion Auxiliary elects officers and adopts resolutions. Baptist crurch admits four new members. Two negroes held following still raid near Charing. September 24 Cross Roads school begins fall term Sept. 28. New jail for Talbot county ia urged. Mt. Zion Baptist church in Talbot county to celebrate centennial. Mr. A. M. Sibley is added to local school faculty. Mr. O. D. Gorman completes new brick home. Mr. W. -M. Goodwin, prominent Taylor county farmer, dies suddenly at his home near Butler. Butler-Oglethorpe road to get two bridges. October 1 Judge C. Frank McLaughlin is up held in refusing to throw out of court a $10,000 damage suit. The following changes are an nounced 1 at the local post office: Miss Bessie McCants succeeds Mr. C. F. Rustin, resigned, as assistant post master; Mr. Hu land Chapman is also appointed window clerk. Rural free delivery route numbers two and three are combined with J. M. Rustin carrier. Mr. A. E. Lodke, temporary carrier on route two re tires; hours of window sei chang ed from 7 a. m. to 8 a. m. a, open ing. Ginners report shows that 2,895 bales of cotton were ginned in the county prior to Sept. 16, compared with 4,644 bales to the same date in 1935. 'Mr. A.-E. Guinn is appointed aa flock selecting and poultry testing agent by the Georgia breeding im provement supervisory board. Rules governing Taylor Counity Fair are announced. Dreizin Dry Goods Store announces opening of Annual Harvest Sale. Funeral services for Mr, John 1 Vis age are held at Crowell' cemetery. Hon. Steve Pace is formally nomi nated as representative in Congress (Continued to Page Six)