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Twenty
Years Ago
Graduating Exercises at Butler
M. & E. (College, Year 1910
(From Herald files of 1910)
Figuratively speaking 'banners and
streamers oi blue and gokl are wav
ing m the Alay-June breeze from
g V ery house-top
wiiuiow
and
up-streltched
welt as a placard' ot
“Welcome" on every gate post on ac
count ot this, in a literal sense, hap
py ijiHt praise-worthy
season. 'Ihat
niuch gives such real leeung, the
imag.narriy expressed,
joy
The Butler Herald
“KEEPING EVERLASTINGLY AT IT IS THE 8ECSET OF SUCCESS”
Volume 62
BUTLER, Taylor County, GEORGIA, Thursday May 26, 1938
Number 30
HISTORY MADE
BY GRADUATING
CLASS OF 1933
ot genuine
the deliberations of Butler
Vale and Female college commence
ment and Second Annual School
Chautauqua, which is now in progress
•uni makes it a sure enough gala
week in Butler.
detail program of some of these
exercises will be found in 1 these col
umns, as wdli also a general outline
of other hours throughout the week
pro in this it wilii be seen that the
Chautauqua work, which is immense
ly important for its educational ad
vantages will 1 hold its exercises dur-
inj; the morning hours from Monday
to Thursday. These should not be
missed hy any who can' possibly at
tend. ‘ '
The crowds will he large at night
at least if we axe to judge for the
week by last night’s attendance and
Sunday night’s congregation at the
church.
Sunday’s sermon: “If ye know
these things, happy are ye if ye do
them.” John 13:17.
Using the above words as a text
and' reading a feiw verses from the
42nd chapter of Isaiah, and also from
the 2nd chapter of Philippians as his
first and second lesson®, Dr. T. B.
Hanford, presiding elder of the Co
lumbus district, preached 42 minutes
from the college auditorium rostrum
the baccalaureate sermon to the class
of 1910 Butler M. and A. college.
This class—eight pretty 16-year-old
girls, exquisitely dressed' in pretty
blue frocks—class color—occupied re
served pews draped in class colors
first and directly in front of the
minister.
For such an occasion the choosing
o-f Dr. Stanford’s subject was indeed
beautiful and particularly appropri
ate. There was not a pause or a dull
moment for the full 42 minutes, he
is truly gifted with a continuous flow
of speech filled' with wise words as
well as eloquent, In his impressive
and unique style Dr. 'Stanford' held
the marked attention of one of the
largest conisiregationa eiver assem
bled here, while fell from the speak
er’s lips one of the grandest ser
mons ever listened to on such an oc
casion. Dr. Stanford is a power in
the pulpit and our people love him
for his splendid preaching and even
more for his pleasant personal ad
dress and magnetism.
He preached again at night at the
Methodist church which was filled
from front to back pew.
Those who occupied the stage with
Dr. Stanford were: ltev. S. W.
Brown, ltev. J, T. Adams and tne
excellent choir which was composed
of the following: Mrs. G. L. Sealy,
H. J. Peagler, iMiss Van Mitchell, M.
k Cameron, Mrs. L. W. Taylor, T. J.
Horton, Miss Kate Cameron, G. L.
Sealy, Mrs. W. W. Edlwardis and Mrs.
J. IV. Edwards. The two Last named
as pianists.
The personnel of the beautiful
chorus that especially attracted the
audience was the following: Misses
Mary Dugger, Pearl Montfort, Bessie
Lou Childs, Aurelia Child's, Atholdne
Childs, Bessie Cox, Sara Montfort,
Lethcer Neisler, Susie Fowler, Saliic
Wilson, Janie Sealy, Kate Cameron,
Elia Respess, Hortense Davant and
Jeanette Wallace.
The stage was artistically decorat
ed in class coilors with streamers ot
blue and gold' hunting suspended
from center to corners of stage cefi-
imt. Cut glass bowls of flowers and
exquisite hand lace pieces covered
the pianos and 1 tables.
The class of 1910 was composed of
the following attractive young girls:
Misses Bessie Lou Childs, Hortense
Davant, Katie Nell Adams, Sara
Montfort, Letcher N'etster, Susie
Fowler, Sall'ie Wilson and Aurelia
Ohikis.
Grand and Traverse Jurors
(From Herald files of 1910)
Drawn for the October term, 1910,
Taylor Superior count by his Honor
S. P. Gilbert, judge of said court.
Grand' Jurors: B. W. Carter, Aimos
Dyrd, G. li. Lucas, C. F. Cooper, It.
H. James, R. E. Wilson, W. T. White
1 W. Garrett, W. R. Taunton, T. W.
Fool, N. B. Hammock, R. E. Watkins
M H. Riley, W. W. Foy,. S. M. Baze-
niore, C. M. Bartlett, J. E. Davant,
A. D. Chapman, A. H. Riley, J. W
Riley, M R. Foy, W. M. Goodwin, W.
T Cochran, H. A. Childs, E. E.
Hodges, A. M. Carter, Jr., A. J. Mc
Gee, J A. Mathews, W. M. Gee and
H. S Wall. t '
Traverse Jurors: J. L. Anthony, A.
H' Sealy, E. E. Barow, J. F. Brooks,
Thos. Gaultney R. F. Benford, W.
J- Gilson, John McCants, R. M.
Suggs, F. C. Jarrell, W. M. Brown,
D- H. Neisler, I. B. Stewart, D. L.
Migsby, A S. Waller, L. L. Guy, W.
H. Elliston, W. A. Thompson, E. C.
Harvey, P. A. Stewart, W. H. Willis
M- Sanders, H. C. Shealy, W. H.
Gochran, J. W. Woodall, G. Y. Parks
(Turn to Page 8; No. 1)
Was Largest Class Ever Receiving
Diplomas from Butler
School
RED CROSS MAKES
AN URGENT CALL TO
TAYLOR CO. CITIZENS
People of Butler Asked to
Their Donations to
Mrs. Gee
Give
Five years ago tonight at eight
o’clock, forty-five young men and
women walked' down the aisle of the
Butler High School auditorium. For
ty-five of the proudest, happiest, and
yet most uncertain boys and girls
that have ever received a diploma.
This was the largest class that has
ever graduated’ in Butler.
We looked the whole world in the
face that night, were ready, willing
and able to meet it. Looking back,
we remember the things that were
said of us, the faith IMr. Chas, R
Brown revealed that 'he had in us,
Miss Melissa Ogburn’s_careful train
ing, Miss Maxwell, who patiently
explained each math problem for 11
years, each teacher that strived to
help us reach baht goal. To you, dear
teachers, let us say your patient
work didn’t stop there; it still,guides
us and 1 we are forever your debtors.
Are you wondering what has be
come of this class? Do you suppose
the biggest class has done the big
gest thing? We’ll' give you a chance
to see.
Let us pretend that the old school
bell is ringing, gay laughter rings
through the corridors of time, happy
faces 1 smile from the pages of mem
ory and we’re taking our places to
answer roll call.
Guy Adams joined the Marines to
see the world.
Sally Mae Anglin: Tis she who
says “Nnumber Please” when you
ring your telephone after 4:30 p. m.
W. R. Anglin: He’s quite busily
employed by Sears, Roebuck and Co.,
of Atlanta.
Bill Bazemore: Who greets you
when you enter Bazemore's store:
and. by the way. there’s little Bill
now to'bless the home.
Lucille Bazemore, all in white,
asks for your order at the City Cafe.
Hugh Booth is employed with
Swift Packing Co., in Albany, there
he found Mrs. Booth.
Mildred Booth, after trying her
luck at school teaching, just last
Sunday announced that she soon
would 1 wed Billy Garrett of Charing.
■Gray Bone is now diligently work
ing in Albany.
Frances Brown—Ernest Davis: This
is a double-header. They’re Mr. anc
Mrs., both members of our class and
too, there’s little Ernestine.
Marzelle Childres, is now Mrs.
Ter red 1 Booth and there are two
children.
Christine Cooper married Lester
Turner and they have made their
home at Rupert.
Lucy Mae Cooper has changed her
name to Mrs. Jack Fretwedl and now
lives in Florida.
Sara Cox is a very efficient ste
nographer down where the sea
breezes blow in Miami, Fla.
Ethridge Dickerson finds Thomas-
ton a very congenial place in which
to work.
Eugene Downs: Last reports told
us that he is successfully engagea
in. the fruit busniess.
J. C. DriskeM: It’s Mr. and Mrs.
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Mrs. J. H. Neisler of Reynolds,
chairman of Taylor County Red
Cross work, has asked that citi
zens of Butler wisning to make
donations to this worthy cause
'give their contributions to Mrs.
H. H. Gee or Leave them at the
Butler Drug Co. Reynold's citi
zens desiring to hedp in this
splendid' undertaking are asked
to either make their donations
to Mrs. Jim Brewer or leave
them at the Rnyenolds Pharma
cy.
REYNOLDS HIGH
STUDENTS WIN
BEAUTIFUL CUP
One Hundred and Twelve Boys
and Girls Enrolled in Bible
Study Project
The following resolution, unani
mously adopted by the Red' Cross
National Convention just concluded,
and confirmed by the central com
mittee, places a definite responsibility
upon us all.
“Whereas, our chairman has
brought most vividly to the atten-
tidon of the Chapter delegates assem
bled at the 1938 annual convention
of the American Red Cross the in
describable suffering of millions' of
civilians in China who, through no
fault of their own, have been de
prived of their homes, are threatened low:
with starvation, and are suffering
from disease; and
“Whereas, The President of the
United States last January made a
public appeal for a fund 1 of at least
$1,000,000 for tiie relief of these
sufferers, and the American. Red
Cross has been requested to receive
and transmit to China all subscrip
tions to tihs fund; and
“Whereas, only approximately
$170,000 nas been received from the
puiblic for this purpose, to which the
The Reynolds High school has just
received notice from the Council of
Young Men’s Christian Associations
of Georgia that the pupils of that
school have taken first place in the
Bible Study Project, participated in
by the leading high schools of Geor
gia. As a reward 1 for this excellent
work Supt. E. H. Joiner received for
the school a beautiful loving cup.
This award was on thi basis of
number of pupil's enrolled in the
course compared to total enrollment
of the school, average attendance,
number of books purchased, and final
standing in competitive examination.
in this course tne Reynolds school
had an enrollment of 112 boys ana
gins, boons were purchased by euch
pupil, and tile attendance was most
excellent. Tne girls’ class was taught
by Rev. Tinsley, pastor of Reynolds
Methodist church, and the boys’
class was taught by Rev. Jelks, pas
tor of tiie Baptist church, Reynolds.
The letter of notification of this
most pleasing victory is printed be-
SHOWS FOR WEEK
AT IMN THEATRE
Atlanta, Ga., May 17, 1938.
Mr, E. H. Joiner
Reynolds, Ga.
Dear Prof.' Joiner:
We are glad to inform you that
again this year your school nas
taken first place in the Bible study
project,, in was ioy a very, narrow
margin. Ini fact some very careful
and close figuring had to toe done to
determine which school came out
ahead, yours or Calhoun, and Rey
nolds led’ by a small fraction. Your
Red Cross has appropriated $200,000 f ec ° rd inmates good work and we
from its own National Treasurv: now trust . al > wh ° Participated were
Sunday and Monday: “Adventures
of lom Sawyer," a Mark Twain
story familiar to all especially lovea
by boys. Mark Twain wouhl be
from its own National Treasury; now
therefore,
‘Be It Resolved, that the conven
tion fervently expresses the hope
that all Red Cross chapters will
urgently take steps to. promptly ob
tain further contributions for the
relief of he suffering people in Ctrina,
in order that at least the desired
amount of this fund may be raised;
and '
“Be It Further Resolved, that the
delegates hereby pledge themselves
to do their utmost to accomplish this
result prior to the 15th of June.”
The task of completing this fund
is not a burdensome one if each com
munity does its part. Mrs. Neisler
hopes that Taylor County will obtain
a minimum of $20.00, including such
remittances as have already been
made in response to the January
appeal. Additional contributions will
be appreciated by those in charge.
"The men, women, and children of
a friendly people who are the pitiful
victims of, this tragedy are no more
responsible for their plight than if
they were suffering from a great
cataclysm of nature. Let us out of
our comparative abundance give to
them in their deep distress this
measure of hope and encourage
ment,” Mrs. Neisler urges.
About One Hundred
June Applications Are
Still Uninvestigated
Applications have been investigat
ed as far down as June 17, 1937.
There are still about 100 applications
proua at 'this magnjlieent tecnmcolor | that were , made between June 17
film version of his immortal beloved anjd j une 30j 1937 , As soon as these
story of boyhood. While the feature I hav€ been investigated, we may pro-
excells in every department, it is' ceed to the July investigations. There
most outstanaing in, production and
direction as ranected in the amaz
ingly splendid performance delivered
toy Tammy Kelley, an unknown new
comers in the 'title role, a characteri
zation paralleled by little Ann Giliis
delineation of Becky Thatcher.
Thursday and Friday: “The Di
vorce of Lady X” is a deilghtfulily
gay and witty, diverting comedy
about mistaken identity and' a di
vorce lawyer’s romance. It has an
able cast headed by Merle O'beron
are about 100 applications which
were filed 1 in July of fast year.
When the Sune and July applica
tions have 'been completed, the o.
of the work will] be over. The depart
ment will be able, then, to keep^up
with the applications, and give "Thi-
mediate service and response to ap
plications.
There have been approximately
260 cases- disposed of since the de
partment 'began functioning in June
last year. There are still' 334 pend-
Laurence Oliver and Bennie Barnes, i j n g. aa a f b he statistical report of
In this technicolor comedy, there is
nothing otyectionable; it is strictly
sophisticated. “The Divorce Lady
X” skims along gaily and consistent
ly and provides a diverting and alto
gether pleasant entertainment.
Saturday: “Hawaiian Buckaroo” is
Smith BaMew’s Best picture to date
and credit to all the cast. Lovers of
western pictures will find the thrills
plentiful and- the action fast. Sev
eral songs, well sung by Ba.lew, add
much to the film. Suoortrig Ballew
in the style are Evelyn Knapp, Geo.
Regas and Benny Bert.
April.
To date, 116 persons are receiving
old aee assistance; seven are receiv
ing aid to dependent children; four
are receiving aid to the needy blind.
The total amount of money spent on
these three categories amounted to
$960.00 as of the close of the month
of -April.
It is hoped that the majority of
the June and July applications will
he investigated by the end of this
summer. —Welfare Dept.
helped toy the course.
We are having the Bible Study
award sent to you from the engrav
ers. If you win the cup amother year,
it will become the permanent pos
session of your school.
' Our congratulations to Reynolds
High School!
With every good wish, I am,
Sincerely yours,
H. W. Rohrer, State Secty,
HON. W. E. STEED
GIVES PLATFORM
FOR SENATE RACE
Local Attorney Makes His Formal
Announcement for State-
Senate
MR. J. J. WHATLEY
DIES SUNDAY AT A
MACON HOSPITAL
Services Held Monday at
Goddard’s Funeral
Home
Mr. Johnnie Jacob Whatley, 42
years of uge, died at the Macon hos
pital bunouy morning following an
illness of auout tnree weeks.
Mr. Whatley wa3 horn in Macon
county and 'moved to Reynolds dur
ing his early manhood, where has had
since been engaged in farming and
mercantile interests. He was a mem
ber of the Bethlehem Baptist church.
Mr. Whatley was drafted for mili
tary service during the World War
but was foced to withdraw after sev
eral months' service due to ill health.
Funeral services wore held for tljf
deceased Monday 1 aiternoon at God
dard’s funeral home iin Reynolds fol
lowed toy n term cat at Bethlehem
cemetery. Rev. W. H. Emerson con
ducted the last sad rites.
Pallbearers were: Messrs Lawrence
Simmons, Lucious Simmons, Ernest
Ghildree, Roy Childree, Archie and
R. C. Barfield.
IMr. Whatley is survived by his
widow, Mrs. Mary Cox Whatley, and
one daughter, .Miss Juanita Whutley;
one brother and four sisters and a
large number of nieces and nephews
Col. Oan S. Beeland
Candidate For House
Of Representatives
The formal' announcement of Col.
Dan. S. Beeland, prominent Reynolds
attorney, os a candidate for member
ship in the Georgia House of Rep
resentatives, will be found- elsewhere
in this issue of the Herald.
€oh Beeland is a graduate of
Mercer University Law School' at
Macon. He has been practicing law
both in the state and federal courts
for the past ten years and .is well
qualified to cope with all problems
that JYilghf arise in the legislature
should he be elceted to this import
ant post.
The young Reynolds attorney
pledges liis untiring efforts to safe
guard and protect every interest of
Taylor county citizens should they
favor him with election.
Miss Mamie Towson
Will Speak Sunday
At Methodist Church
RULES ARE SET
FOR PRIMARY
HERETHISFALL
Committee Increases Pay for AH
Precinct Managers in
County
The Taylor County Democratic
Executive Committee met at the
court house here Saturday, May 21,
and adopted the following rules by
which the primary will be held ill
Taylor County this fall:
GEORGIA—Taylor County:
The Taylor County Democratic
Executive Committee meeting in
regular session on this the 21st day
of May, 1038, a majority of the
members present;
It Is Ordered by a unanimous vote
bhut a Democratic White Primary be
held at the several voting precincts
in said county on the 14tl> day of
September, 1938 for the purpose of
nominating candidates for the follow
ing offices: Member of the House of
Representatives in tho General As
sembly of Georgia, and any other,
vacancies that might occur between
the date of this meeting and the
dlosinig date hereinafter named.
Second 1 : That the rules governing
primaries in the State of Georgia tie
and the same are hereby adopted in
governing said primary.
Third; That the rules and regula
tions laid down by the State Demo
cratic Executive Committee are
hereby adopted in governing entries
and qualifications of candidates.
Fourth; That the rules and regula
tions passed or to be passed' by the
State Senatorial Committee of the
23rd district governing the election
or nominating of State Senator be
and the same are hereby adopted.
Fifth: That no person wiit! be al
lowed to vote in said primary who
was- not duly qualified and registered
on or before May 7, 1088 who is
qualified to vote in the General Elec
tion. And each voter must vote in
the precinct in which he resides.
Sixth: That the Secretary, with the
cooperation of the chairman shall
prepare and have printed, a sufficient
number of ballots and the election
forms iitor - ' said primary, and
distribute same among the managers
of the voting precincts, together with
the official registration lists of each
precinct, which shall be furnished iby
the Tax 'Commissioner, after ap
proval by the Board of Registrars,
bv not later than Sept. 9, 1W8; He
shall see that all names of’ candi-
(Tum to Page 8; No. 4)
To The Herald:
Permit me to say;—to the men and
women voters of Taylor County, that
in this issue of the Herald I am
making formal announcement for the
State Senate, subject to the Demo
cratic Primary election for this of
fice, it being Taylor County’s time to
furnish the Senator from this the
23rd Senatorial District. Having
twice served as State Senator from
this district I am not unmindful oi
the duties and responsibilities of a
state legislator. I fully realize that a
few years can, and do, bring great
changes in -this, or any other state
government, especially in this fast
moving machine age in which we are
now living. Some of these changes
are doubtless good and wholesome
and make for progressive govern
ment, and here and there raise the
■standard 1 of living;” but many of the
laws purporting to raise the stand
ard of living were passed, with high-
sounding phrases of patriotic pur
poses, but in many instances, were
passed to create more offices and tfl
raise salaries instead of raising the
standard of living. The creation oi
new, unnecessary and duplicatin'}!
offices has gone on, regardless of
high taxes and "hard times,” at
such a fearful rate that the state
government has become top-heavy,
with tax-consuming parasites and
‘itermdties” gnawing at its vitals.
It shall be my fixed purpose, if
elected, to try to help clean off and
eliminate some of these barnacles
and parasites clinging too closely to
the keel of our old “ship of state,”
giving her .less ballast to carry and
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Piano Tuning
Trained as a boy, backed
twenty-three years of experience
piano-tuning. Honest service.
C. W. SMITH
403 W. Gordon St.
Thomaston, Georgia.
by
Miss Mamie Townson of Japan
will give a lecture on Missionary
work at the Butler Methodist church
Sunday morning at 11 o’clock, May
29th.
Miss Towson was bom- in Japan
and has devoted her life to- spread
ing the Gospel to the Japanese peo-
Mr. W. D. Wainwright
Visits Taylor County
After Long Absence
Mr. W, D. Wainwright, Mr. and
Mrs. G. F. Ware and iMliss Daisy
Ware returned to their home in
Marshall, Texas, Tuesday morning;
after spending several <layt> with
. . r , , ~ . | and Mrs. L. Rogers and other
pie. She as the daughter of an Amen-1 sellativos and friends in this county.
cani missionary in Japan and a sister
of Mr. L. R. Tawson, professor of
science alt Georgia Southwestern
College, A.menicus.
The Rev. E. A. Martin, pastor of
Butler Methodist church, will preach
.Sunday .morning at the HawkinsviHe
Methodist church.
Program Of Events
To Take Place At
Butler High School
Senior Class Night, Friday evening
June 3rd, Miss O’Rear and Miss
Wood planing the program.
Commencement Sunday, June 5,
11 a. m., Dr. G. E. Rosser will be
speakeir. A union choir from both of
the 'local churches will render the
music.
Graduation Exercises June 6th,
Hon. Milton Fleetwood speaker.
The third in a series of Recitals is
the Certificate Recital to be given hy
Margery Walker on Tuesday, May 31
at 8 p. m. Mr. Harold 1 Moore will as
sist with two groups of violin solos.
The final musical will be on Thurs
day evening, June 2nd. This is an all
Ensemble Recital consisting of duos
duets, etc. There will not be time for
piano solos. All students in music
will appear in the program.
On Wednesday afternoon, June 1st
at three o’clock, Marjorie- Brown,
nine year old student from the Mac-
Dowell Club will give a program of
Bach and solos—al :o demonstrate her
knowledge of scales and transpo
sition.
The public is invited to attend all
these musicales.
Mr. Wainiwnight was- born in Tay<
lor county and moved from here to.
Texas about fifty-one years ago.
This was his first visit 'back to his
old home during the past half-,
century.
Mr. Wainwright stated that al
though hie naturally expected to find
things greatly improved here during
his fifty-year absence, yet the inter*
vening years had brought about an
era of developments and progressive-
ness far excelling his highest ex
pectations.
During bis visit to the county of
his nativity many friends from near
by cities, upon learning that Mr.
Wainwright was here, availed them
selves of the opportunity to call on
him and renew former friendships.
Home-Coming Day
To Be Observed At
Mt. Pisgah Sunday
Annual home-coming day will be
observed next Sunday, May 29th, at
Mt. Pisgah Baptist church four miles
southeast of town.
The Rev. C. D. Carter of EMaville
and former pastor of this church,
will have change of the eleven o’clock
service. f
AH former pastors of 'Mt. Pisgah'
church who can possibly attend this
home -coming will be present and
will be called upon to make short
talks.
Basket dinner will be served at
the. noon hour. The public is cordially
invited to bring along lunch and
spend the day pleasantly together.