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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. (Turn to Page 8; Ho. 2) 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 (Turn to Page 8; No. 3) 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.