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Twelve Years Ago 1926 \ 1'\V BANK OPENED HEKE IN SEPTEMBER, 1926 (I rom Herald Files ot 1926) ,. an evidence that the community . very healwsfiul tinanciai con ation' and confidence in bank- l institutions has ot been disturb- 1 1 to imy great extent, deposits with fho Citizens State Bank, which open- , its doors iov .the first time Satur- S v morning, were by far largeer for the first day than expected, and have continued to increase from day to 1)e w bank is doing business in th 0 ia stand of the Taylor County link south of the public square, which previous to the opening was thoroughly renovated and given » J ], co at of paint both inside The Butler Herald “KEEPING EVERLASTINGLY AT IT IS THE SECRET OP SUCCESS" Volume 62 BUTLER, Taylor County, GEORGIA, Thursday May 5, 1938 Number 27 and houses in the county. The louses in touuij. ......... B .... and fixtures are in keeping j governor of Georgia, announced Fri- banking S Uie general appearance of the holding and the neatness of sur- roumlinurs as a whole is such as th( town may well feel proud. Besides the large number of ,peir- MI1S transacting business at the new hank Saturday, many called to extend elicitations and best widhes. The Citizens State Bank has a paid in capital of $16,000 which will prob- ‘L be ncieased in the near future The olticers are: C. H. Neisler, president; J. H. Neisler, vice-pr«n- L. t . L. R. Adams, caslhier; and Mrs H E Childres, assistant casihier. Kacli ot these have^had years ^of ex- DR. HORACE HUEY WILL SUPPORT HUGH HOWELL Howell to Speak Tomorrow Night At 7-30 Over Radio Station WSB Atlanta, April 29.—Dr. Horace Huey of Homerville- prominent south Georgian who said some time ago he was considering making the race for TWO LADIES HURT| IN ALTO ACCIDENT NEAR BUTLER SUN. Both Received Painful Cuts and Bruises Although Not Thought To Be Serious Mrs Barnum Hawkes, of Thomas- ton and Mrs. T. A. ifojett, of -Car- tersvjlle, were taken to a Thorn aston hospital ioMowing an auto accident several miles north if Butler GEN. SINGLETON WILL SPEAR AT REYNOLDS JUNE 7 Commencement Sermon Will Delivered June 7, by Rev. Hendley Jelks Be Brig.-Gen. Asa G. Singleton, SENIOR PLAY DRAWS LARGE CROWD HERE ON TUESDAY NIGHT Large Amount Taken in To Applied on Graduating Expenses Be (By Sarah Redfearn) Butler High school's annuul senior of 1 piny wrich was given at he Butler MR. J. A. TURNER DIES IN TAMPA SAT. AFTERNOON Funeral Services Held in Butler At Home of His Sister Monday P. M. Mr. John Amos Turner, 47 years of v,;,Butler o Fort Benning military training camp,! school auditorium Tuesday night was age, uiea lute faiuuruay utternoon at highway number three Sumiay after- heal . Columbus, and one of the most | pronounced a great success by an j u day he favors nomination of Hugn Howell of Atlanta, the only candidate to qualify so far. Gov. E. D. Rivers told reporters he would make known' his political plans several days before entries close the banking business and the highest perience in enjovs for themselves confidence and esteem of everyone PEACH BLOSSOM FESTIVAL (From Herald Files of 1926) The entrance of a float from Taylor county in the parade at the Peach Blossom Festival at Ft. Valley is being looked forward to with interest and enthusiasm by many progres sive citizens of the county who spon sor the enterprise. The matter was formally presented to the members of the Reynolds Ex change Club at their regular meet ing. While given favorable considera tion the Exchange Club thought the proposition deserving of a wider scope than within the confine of one section of the county, therefore sug- gested that the matter be submitted to the county at large with the idea as suggested by Hon. J. M. Weaver, a member of the Exchange Club, that the proposed .bridge across Flint river, connecting Taylor, and Peach counties, bo represented in tie- signing the float to be used in the parade. The citizens of Butler and Howard, who see the possibility of great development for this section by the construction of the bridge and opening a now highway between Co lumbus and Macon by way of Junc tion City .Howard, Butler, Reynolds and Ft. Valley, readily responded to the .proposition and with the com bined efforts of the citizens- of Rey nolds are putting forth their 'best egorts to make the underbaking < great success. The float will .be entered as Tay lot county’s donation and' will be constructed in the most unique man ner the best of skill in that art can devise with the uurpose of impress- ins’ everyone who views it with the county’s enthusiasm for the new bridge and highway. No efforts will be spared by the committee having the matter in charge in winning for the Taylor county float first prize at the Peach Blossom Festival noon. The accident according to Sheriff J. M. Bone, occurred when a car driven by Mr. W. M. McMiehael, ot Talbotton entered into the h ! ghway from a side road and struck the car, in which the ladies were riding. The sheriff also stated that Mr. McMichael was place*! under arrest but was later released on bond. Ms. Hawkes is the wife of the Rev. Barnum Hawkes, -pastor of the Thomas-ton Baptist church, and a sister of Mrs. Boyett with whom, she was riding at the time of the acci dent. Both ladies received painful though not serious injuries. Taylor County Motor Company Will Hold Open House On Sat. prominent military officials in the ' who were present. The play, “Look United States, has accepted -an in-J Who’s Here, a farce in three acts by citation to deliver the baccalaureate Charles George, was directed by Miss address at the Reynolds High school Sarah Martin, senior home room auditorium Tuesday evening, June 7, teacher. according to Superintendent E. H Jo-iner. General Singleton is a native of Taylor county. He is late Dr. and Mrs. F. P The “tickle-box” of the audience was in a constant state of being up turned through*the antics of Delia son of the j Gaultney, who played well the part Singleton | o-f a cranky, rich aunt who swore hospital in Tumpa, Via., following an illness or several weeks. Mr. Turner wus tiie son of the late Mr. Jonn Turner and Mrs. Mittie 'Thompson Turner, lie wias a native of Tay-for county and lor a number of years was bookkeeper for the but.er-i’uyne Lumber'Co. He moved from Butler about fourteen - years ago and since that time has made his home in Tampa, Fla. Mr. Turner was a member of the Methodist .Episcopal church and Fas a large number of friends throughout Georgia and Florida who will- be grieved to learn of his death. His remains were brought from Tam-pa to Butler where funenal serv ices were held at the homo of his sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Wilson, Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock followed by interment at Bethel cemetery. The Rev. R, C. How- = __ ___ _ ard, pastor of the Butler Baptist commencement exercises to be held v*'ife about whom Ly-man took so | church, officiating. Pall hearers were: Following General Singleton’s ad-' that her nephew would be “cut off" dress, Supt. Joiner will deliver di-j without a penny if ho married .before diplomas to the twenty-seven seniors she died. Excellent too in hiB part composing this year’s graudating j was the nephew, Otis Hill, ns Lyman class of Reynolds High school Winchell, who was secretly married Mr. Joiner also -stated that the! and spent most of his time worrying for fear that his aunt would find it out. The complications which arose when. Delia, us Aunt Alice, came to see her nephew made continuous | fun. Dorothy Brown, very good baccalaureate sermon will be deliv ered by the Rev. H. F. Jelks, pastor of the Reynolds Baptist church. This service will toe held at t*ie Rey nolds Baptist cnurcti <Jii Sunday, June 5. Supt. Joiner has so arranged the th® part of Estelle Winchell was the Hon. Hugh Howell, only an nounced candidate for Governor, will nddre&s the citizens of Georgia Friday evening, May 6, at 7:30 o’clock, Central Stan dard time, over radio station WSB, in Atlanta. His talk will last for 15 minutes. BUTLER HIGH SCHOOL (Prom Herald Files of 1926) “An Old Fashioned Mother,” is to le given toy the senior Class. Oust of Characters: Deborah Underhill, a mother in Israel, Alma Williams. Wiilder Bill Pindle, leader of the choir, Bonnie Cox. Lowizy Loving Cusitard, plain sew ing gossip, Ruth Rustin. Isabtdl Simpscott, the village belie, Alice Peterman. dorian Perkins, -as good 1 as gold, Louise Hill. ■iukey Pinkie, the widder’s mite, ■Mildred- Garrett. John Underhill, the prodigal son, Gory is Locke. Charley Underhill, the elder bro iler, lloy Montgomery. Dro. Puarkenbush, a white se pulcher, Janies Searcy. Jeremiah Gosling, a merry heart, Linwood McGee. Enoch Rove, an outcast and- a Wanderer, Dudley Taunton- Quintus Todd, county sheriff, brooks James. Time of playing: Two hours and fifteen minutes. June 1. He has been mentioned as a possible candidate for senator against incumbent Walter F. George, or for re-nomination. Dr. Huey, a physician, banker ar.d business man, issued 1 a brief state ment saying: “Upon advice of physicians, I have decided- not to enter the gu bernatorial race. "After studying Hugh Howell’s platform, I am convinced that he stands for the best interests of Geor-' gia and 1 Georgians I endorse his plat form and- Mr. Howell 100 percent. "He is thoroughly familiar with the affairs of the state and thor oughly competent to handle them. “If any .future date my health per- mts, I say today I will be a candi date for gove/nor. I want to thank the thousands who wrote me asking me to run this year.” Mr. Howell’s declaration for Gov ernor: “The first plank in my platform for Governor is a substantial reduc- You are invited to the open house party Saturday May 7, 7-30 p. m. at the Grand Theatre, Rey nolds, Ga. There will be two hour* of real entertainment absolutely free. The highlight of the program will be “Mystini,” reported to be one ol the greatest magicians living -and a former associate of the late Houdini, “Mystini,” will perforin^ one of the most baffling exhibitions escaping from a- steel vault. Before toeing placed in the vault he will toe hand cuffed- and placed -in. a locked bag by Reynolds police. ■Mystini has a great act,” says Mr. R. L. Swearingen proprietor of the Taylor County Motor Co. “He claims to be a pupil of Houdini, After seeing him- work, I am in clined to think that he was the teacher, not the pupil.” This is only part of the mammoth program; so -be sure to be there. Don’t forget the time and place: Saturday, 7-30 p. m., at the Grand Theatre, Reynolds. Children will -be permitted to at tend the performance if accompanied by their parents. on Tuesday evening, June 7, in order much trouble to keep his aunit from that the citizens of Taylor county knowing. Unfortunately the wife T.*Ti may have the opportunity of hear- j invited guests for dinner the same ing Hon. M. L. Fleetwood, who will night -that Aunt Alice arrived, so deliver the commencement address j poor Lyman had four more persons at Butler High school Monday even- 'o keep out of Aunt Alice’s sight, so ing June GEh, a mu also General Aaa| that his secret would not be dis- Singleton at Reynolds the following covered. evening—Tuesday, June 7th. Mr. T. C. Hortman Kills Negro Sunday Night In Self-Defense SHOWS FOR WEEK AT DEAN THEATRE Sunday and Monday: "Goldwyn Follies” filmed in- technicolor offers a large cast of radio, stage and screen names in- an unusual “behind the screen ihi Hollywood”. Abounding in the lavishness and excellence which have 'become the tradition- of its pro- tion of taxes. I intend to cut down j ducer, this musical 1 comedy runs the the expenses of our government and gamut * — •MOTHER’S DAY PROGRAM (From Herald Files of 1926) In conjunction with the regular Sunday school exercises at both the baptist and.Mefehotisi churches Sun- • v 'homing, a special Mother's -Day Program was given. Each program included' several futures of pleasure and interest, Particularly readings and- several musical numbers appropriate to the occasion. The sermons delivered at the 11 ’clock hour toy Rev. Hobbs at the tli vr 4 church anc I Rev. Rogers >at e -Methodist church were also in (Turn to Page 8; No. 1) reduce the present taxes and I am unalterably opposed to any additional tax of any kind. “You know that the question, of taxes is a vital factor in Georgia af fairs. Taxes in Georgia have increas ed by .leaps and bounds. A few years ago, our state was operated on a to tal income of about 12 or 15 million dollars. This has been increased gradually until the present adminis tration took charge. Then it was that the ilid literally blew off, and taxes by the ’hundreds of thousands and millions upon, millions have been piled upon our people -until we see the tragic result. “Today, no business man in Geor gia feels safe to make an investment . or to increase his -plant output or to put new men on neiw jobs, because of what the tax-gatherer from the State Capitol will do for him when he comes around to take out hs out rageous toll. Prosperity only comes when- everybody is working or has an- opportunity to work.” The many friends of Mrs. Fide 1 Hester, daughter of the late Rerv. ami Mrs-. John Locke, will be grieved to learn of her grave illness at her of entertainment without missing a single stop. With enough stars for a dozen hits, each one of whom delivers a magnificent per formance this feature will win tho Messrs W. A. Chiilds, W. A. Payne, T. B. Joiner, J. H. Brewer, J. T. Childres and 'Clarl Rigsby. iMr. Turner is survived toy Mrs, Mattie M. Turner, three sons: Messrs Jack, Bobbie and> Norman Turner, all cif Tampa; three brothers Messrs R. A. Turner of Thomaston; M. T. Turner, of Andersonville; and B. B, Turner, of Butler; two sisters | Mrs. E. B. Wilson and -Miss Nellie Turner, of Butler. A coroner’s jury Monday rendered a verdict of justified homicide in favor of Mr. T. C. Hortman in the fatal shooting of Otis Daviston, colored, Sunday night. Mr. Hortman stated 1 that he shot Daviston when the latter came upon him with a hammer. iMr. Hortman said 1 he and Daviston were arguing Sunday night over an account and when he started awiay Daviston pursued him with a Ham mer. He said 1 he told the negro to put the hammer down tout he did 1 not respond. According to Hortman’s statement he was forced to shoot Daviston in self-defense. Road Being Paved In Reynolds After A Six Month Delay The guests were Tommy Rotanah, played by Ed Lawhorn, Grace Sterl ing, played 1 -by Evelyn- Hortman, Irene Andrews plavm 1 ’ T Lillouise Windham, and ^ j, by Margery Walker. Ed Lawhorn had one of the major parts in the play and t^ndleii it splendidly. The others, with John Pennington as Jimmie, a delivery boy, and Ruth Bazemore, as Jennie, the cook, carried out their parts well. Of course Lyman’s troubles worked out to his advantage in the end, and Aunt Alice relented, doubled his al lowance/and'renewed her promise of ... , - — - his inheritance. The only regret at I w„ J ’ f OTed the end' of the play was that since j °f h ! 8 - ' w J' ,ch <™urred the actors- -are all seniors, they i ~ US i a ^ ay ast ut * u ® ^ omo m Au- won t be seen any more in high, * school dramatics. I „ Mr ’ Walden iwas a former resident of Butler having moved, several years -ago from this city to Augusta where he had since made his home. Work on paving of highway num ber 96 for -three miles north of Rey nolds -and highway number 128 three miles south of -that city was resumed April 1, by the Interstate Highway Construction Company of Ocala, Fla. These roads were prepared for .paving last summer but due to Mr. James Walden Called By Death at His Augusta Home -V ' The.-mbi*- fajd’er county friends of According -to Miss Martin, $32.50 was realized which will be applied on graduating expenses. Baptismal Service To Be Held At The Baptist Church Sun. Sunday evening at 7:30 o’clock May- 8th at the Butler Baptist church He is survived by his mother, Mrs, Elizabeth J. Walden- of Augusta; three brothers, C. M. and G. L. Wal den of Augusta, and Ralph Walden, of West Palm Beach, Fla.; two sis ters, drs. Milo Curl and Mm Jas. L. Hull of Augusta, CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS ANNOUNCED BY COMMISSION The U. S. Civil Service Commis- the Rev. R. C. Howard, pastor, will j sion has announced- an open com- .conduct a baptismal service for the! petetive examination for the position four new members recently uniting! of student nurse at the_ training acclaim of every patron-. You have wea ther conditions -paving was ,post- not seen Adolphe Meniou, the Ritz s.. Kenny Baker, Edgar Bergin and Charlie McCarthy and 1 the other members.of -this cast give a more perfect performance. TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY SHOWS HAVE BEEN DISCONTIN UED UNTIL S-E-PT. 1. Thursday -and Friday audiences will greet this subtle farce with howl-s of laughter. In "Fight for Your Lady,” with John Boles, Ida Lupino, Jack Oakie, Margot Graham -nd 1 others, there is a cretain treat in store for you, especially those who won’t want to miss John Boles’ excellent singing and Ida Lupino’s beentv and o-ood performance. Saturday: William Foyd -ard Frank Darien in. “Cassidy Bar 20.” SONG LEADERS TO GATHER AT RUPERT NEXT SUNDAY The regular Sunday afternoon song Jllllcoa „ service will toe held at the Rupert home in Atlanta. Among those who j school auditorium next Sunday, May are attending the bed’side of this 8th. These singings are held onrthe former prominent Butler 1-ady today, second Sunday afternoon in each include Messrs Ed, J. B„ Z. T., | month and have attracted' some of and G. D. Locke. The Herald joins j the best choir leaders throughout other friends in wishing for Mrs. Hester an early recovery. PIPE WELLS PUT IN Pipe wells -either put in or re paired. When- im need of this kind of service, see me or .my grand-father, E. G. W. Williams. Durward Theus, Butler, Ga. ! this section of the state. The success of these monthly services has 'become widely known and a large attendance is invariably present. Song leaders and the public gen erally are cordially invited to attend. Don’t forget that Saturday, May 7th is the last date to qualify for voting this year. poned until April first, this year, According to Mr. R. L. Sutton, superintendent of thi9 project, the priming coat has -already been- ap plied. Slag and asphalt will be poured in about two weeks. Co. Nurse To Hold Typhoid Clinic Here Three Days In May There will 'be a Typhoid Clinic held in Butler at the courthouse on May 6th, 13th -and 20th, from 8:30 until 12 a. m. each day. This is for the purpose of im munizing every person possible against Typhoid Fever. No treatment will be started afteT the first day which is Friday, May 6. Charges will be 75c for all three treatments, this fee going to the local doctors for their services at the clinics. Toxoid 1 will also be given children for diphtheria immunization. SARA WINDHAM, R. N., County Nurse, Taylor Co. Mrs. F. H. Sams, -wie of Dr. Sams returned 1 to her home in Reynolds Monday after spending several weeks in the local hospital. Her condition is reported as much improved to the delight of her many friends both here and at Reynolds. with the church on profession of faith. Those to be baptized are: Mrs. Lonnie Brooks, Mrs. C. G. Smith, Miss Franles Cooke and Miss Eliza Stephens. REVIVAL SERIES OPENED SUNDAY AT ELLAVILLE Ellaville, M-ay 2.—Revival services began Sunday at the Ellaville Bap tist church. Rev. R. C. Howard, pastor is oeing assisted in the meeting by the Rev. W. A. Keel of Macon. Dr. Keel is at the head of tae Ohr. itiarilty depai l- meat of Mercjr Universay and is al so .pastor of Bellvue Baptist church in Macon. The services during the meeting are held at 10 a. m. anS 7-30 p. m. Mrs. Bessie Lou Lightnei^ church pianist, has charge of the music. Mrs Lighltner is assisted by members of the Baptist and 1 Methodist...choirs. LEGION-AUXILIARY TO MEET FRIDAY The regular meeting of Butler Unit 124 will be held' -at the home of the Auxiliary President, Mrs. W. M Mathews Friday, May 6, 2:30 p. m, All members are urged to attend. —Publicity Officer. VELVET BEANS FOR SALE school for nurses at St. Elizabeth’s hospital, Washington, D. C. Appli cants must have bem graduated from a standard 4-yeir high school course whica'must have included cer tain specified' un/ts. Applications will be -accepted fro-m senior students subject to later proof of graduation. Applicants must have reached- theil 18th but .must not have passed theil 30th birthday on the date of the elose of receipt of applications. These age limits will not be waived n any case. -Full information may be obtained from the Secretary of the U. S. Civil- Service Board 1 of Examiners at the post office or customhouse in- any city which has -a- post office of the first or second dass, or from tlhe U. S. Civil Service Commission, Wash- -ffon, D. C. HOME-COMING AT BETHEL C. M. CHURCH SATURDAY Next Saturday, May 7, is home coming day at Bethel C. M. Church located several miles north of town. This is our annual meeting and wo extend a cordial invitation to the public to worship with us. All Christian people are requested to pray that God may has His way and His name be glorified. B. R. Birdsong, Pastor. MR. BLANFORD JARRELL HOME FROM HOSPITAL’ I have about three tons of velvet It will be of interest to the -many beans for sale at prevailing market | friends of Mr. Blanford Jarrell to price. Anyone desiring to buy all or ; j part of same please see me at your earliest convenience. J. H. Harris, Butler, Rte. 1. , Don’t forget that Saturday, May 7th is the lpst date to qualify for voting this 1 year. learn that he returned to his home near town Sunday after spending several weeks in a Macon hospital following an automobile accident near Macon Friday, April first. It is reported that M*. Jarrell is recovering rapidly and- will soon be out again it is said.