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mm A round The Circle (By Eugene Anderson) POWER BEYOND THE GRAVE The Hintons of Reynolds took a long automobile trip some time ago, and in Kentucky Mr. Hinton found a graveyard story that impressed him, but he doesn’t know how to explain it. He found many things of historic value as he read inscriptions on tombstones, and he visited many not ed cemeteries. At one place he found a shaft flat on the ground by a grave. He made inquiry about it. “Why is such a fine monument ly ing on the ground?” The following explanation was giv en him: “That’s the case of a man who didn't want to have his grave mark ed,” was said. “His family was very proud of his achievements in life and of his standing among his fellow men, but when he realized that death was approaching he asked bis loved ores to see to it that no marker was put on his last resting place. “After two years the members of tre family decided they would ig nore his request, and they had a shaft prepared. It stood for a little while and fell. It was replaced and strengthened on on the idea that it had been given a frail foundation at first, but in about the same length of time it fell again, and this con tinued until it had fallen the sixth time. Then the family despaired.” Superstition fills the story. PLANT' DESTROYS FLIES Nothing is more annoying to a household than .swarms of fles com ing from the 'horse lot or the cow lot and from all other directions, and fighting flies hs been an important occupation in almost every kitchen and dining room since the wu'jte man established his home in this country. The Indians are said to have known about the fly plant, a weed growing about three feet tall and having leaves about eight inches long and six inches wide. Many other weeds The Butler Herald “KEEPING EVERLASTINGLY AT IT IS THE SECRET OP SUCCESS’ Volume 62 BUTLER, Taylor County, GEORGIA, Thursday, Qctober 20, 1938 Number>51 FORT BENNING DRAWS PRAISE IN PACE TALK TAYLOR CO. NEEDY ARE GIVEN MANY SUPPLIES BY GOV. Hon. Pace Tells Kawanis Club at Columbus That He Is Ready To Enlarge Post TAYLOR COUNTY MUSIC STUDENTS WIN AT FAIR Total of $837.30 Woth of Food Was Given Away in This County During August Figures released today by J. Har ry Hurst, district commodity super visor, discloses that the state depart ment of public welfare distributed Several First and Second Places Are Taken by Local Students REV. R.C. HOWARD IS CALLED TO ELLAVILLE CHURCH THIRD YEAR Pastor Accepts Call to Church in Neighboring Town for Third Year Columbus, Ga., Oct. 19.—The Fort Benning Day program of the Col-um- surplus commodities in Taylor coun bus Kiwanis club, observed at Tues- ty during August, 1938, having a to- 1 r i° us branches of music at the South day's luncheon session, featured an tal value of $837.80. ’ j eastern Fair in Atlanta Oct. 8. The address by Congressman Stephen j The total value of surplus com- Iocal Music Clubs, St. Cecelia and Pace of the Third Georgia district, modities distributed the month by ] MacDowell, sent representatives and Congressman Pace declared that "As the state department to needy fami- the following were contestants with a soldier in the ranks I await the or- ij es exceeded $300,000, all of which results as given: ders of the commandant for the fur- waa furnished by the federal govern- ther development and expansion of ment at no cost whatever to the this great military reservation.” | state. “As a member of the committee on j Th e state department pointed out military affairs, I feel that I am en- that distribution of federal surplus listed in the service, just as much so commodities in Georgia is made pos- as the officers and men at Ft. Ben- Bible by close cooperation between ning, and I have the same deep in- state, couty and federal governments, terest in our military establishment," County governments furnish ware- GRAND JURY ASKS ‘PAROLE RACKET’ INVESTIGATION he added. The many Butler friends of Rev. R, C. Howard, pastor of the Butler and _ . _ , ,. ' Ellaville Baptist churches will he in- The Georgia Federation of Music . , , , . . , . . , . ,, terested to learn that he has recently Clubs sponsored a contest in the va- , , „ ..... . 1 accepted a call extended him at a church conference held Sunday morn ing to again serve the Ellaville Bap tist church as pastor during the com- . ing year. The Rev. E. iM. Palmer i took the chair and ,S. W. Miles acted I .as secretary when the call was unani-1 Class A Piano, Earl Heath, Secosd „ _. mously made by members- of the Bap-' ™ e ' _ _. , .. „ ' tist church. This will be the third Class C, Piano, ClydeAfay Green, , „ ,, — . year of Mr. Howard s pastorate, he „ , , ,, • having served the church aa pastor Violin, Gramma School, Kathryn , . i Amos, First Place. y , during the past two years. | Voice, Grammar School, Martha Jane Elliston, Second .Place. house space to meet state and fed- “It is a source of pride to me,” he eral standards, and in addition sup- Other matters of interest brought before the conference was the read- ( ., . , _ , , . „ ,, ing of the church letter to be pre- j ’ sented at the coming session of the Friendship Baptist Association, which | convenes with the Plains Baptist : Second Place In the piano contests there were said, “to have Ft. Benning in my dis- ply a small amount of transportation twenty-five contestants. In violin and c j lurc j 1 -Wednesday and Thursday of trict; it should be the object of pride and a small fund for other than la- " “ f "' w 1 ’”' 1 to every Georgian. It is not only a hor costs. grbat asset for our section, but it | The state government furnishes offers a source of interest and sccuri- ’ statewide supervision through "the voice though not many, a student had ... . m i l j ^ , ... , , , , this week. Tabulated figures showed make an average of 85 before be- . . , , . , . an increase in membership and g a winner. finances over the 1937 report of the , „° ther T 9 ™ ud * d "i, * e party We !f church. Thore has been an increase in ty to our people. ’ I commodity division of the state de- j Helen Jarrell, Dan Callahan, Mrs. C. church nttendance alg0i 08pecial i y at Representative Pace was intro- partment of public welfare, and fi-! of Junction City and Mrs. even i ng . services. The Sunday ’ duced by Col. Thorne Strayer, acting nances all of this supervision at no Edwards, the counsellor of the Clubs gchoolj UJldel . the lea d crs hip 0 f C. T. commandant of the post, who brought cost to the counties. (Likewise the w ^° attended the Forum and lunch- ^ a j ney> superintendent, is doing ex-! greetings from Brig. Gen. Asa L. purchase of surplus products is con- j eon S*y en f° r the counsellors at the ce j| ent wor ] Ci w, jj. S. is up to Singleton, commandant, who is away ducted and financed by the federal Athletic Club, Mrs. Ormond Carroll, th(j standardi , with all obligations 1 from the city. The program- was pre- surplus commodities corporation at j hostess, seated under the direction of It. M. no cost to the counties receiving the j Page, chairman of the club's military foodstuffs. i affairs committee. | Distribution is made to families The congressman, who has con- 1 who do not have money to buy food, stantly worked in Washington in the Each family is individually certified . I interest of a broad expansion of the by county welfare directors as being resemble it. And when the w e man i great army post spo k e in part as j n need, before distribution is made, began to clear everything off the fol]owa | ^ ^ there js no interference “I understand you have set apart with the commercial grocery busi- today in honor of Ft. Benning, the ness. Frequently when the economic great military establishment which condition- of families improves borders your city. To show, in, thlB enough to take them off relief rolls, resident and way, the high respect you have for they buy commodities from local land and to grow cotton, tobacco and other crops, he unwittingly destroyed the fly plant. C. J. Toler-of • Mioi.i ■'gs is of Indian descent, and he i says his mother thought as much of her fly plant as anybody of this time thinks of a flower garden, but he -has not until recently been able to find such plants, although Mrs. Toler saw an advertisement for one a few years ago, and orderd three seeds for 5c, but she was disappointed 1 . The plant was not genuine. Flies didn't know it was intended to run them off thfl place, and they came and annoyed people just the same as before. Recently however, she took a trip to Mississippi and found what she considers a genuine fly plant. As Soon as it began to grow in her yard the flies disappeared. “I have always been told,” she said, “that if one of these plants is grown in a ,pot in a room of the house, flies will keep out of that room. They disappeared from our premises as soon as my three .plants : began to grow in the yard. I Homeworkshop Club Will Repair Broken Toys For Christinas paid in, full. The R. A.’s and G. A.' and Sunbeam Band meet regularly with consecrated Christian leaders in charge. The following delegates were nam ed to represent the crurch at the as sociation: Mrs. R. C. Howard, Mrs. Ida Mae Daniel, Dr. W. D. Sears, J. number of local citizent L - Duncan and. A. A. Arrington. The delegates are to select their own, al ternates in the even that they cannot attend the association A large met in the early part of this year and organized a Home Workshop Club. The Club elected Prof. Francis Ox- Mr. J. R. Wil- «, n ,, ; 7 , , / , , . son, secretary and treasurer, the officers and enlisted personnel merchants which they learned to use ’ . , . . , , . .... Tv . . Mr. Wilson announces that the ob- and the cordial relations that exist during the time they received sur-1 , „ ,, ... . . , , ... . , iect of the organization is to promote pluses. In this manner, commercial * . “ , ... ‘ _ ' nterest in handicraft in our com- between them and the citizens of Co lumbus. “And it seems to me that on an oc- (Turn to Page 8; No. i) New Program For Local Merchants To Be Started Soon grocery trade is stimulated. Father Of Miss Celetta Clark Is Seriously Mr. W. R. Anglin Is Victim of Robbery In Atlanta Monday Night munity. He further states that the Club is not to be run on a profit shar ing basis. The Club is now asking that any- Mr. W. R. Anglin, a former But- one having old broken toys that they ler young man, and his room- are willing to give to the unfortunate mate, Mr. L. R. Jinks, were victims RlirmiH AT His Hnmp children ill the county for Christmas of a hoarding house robbery in At- UU1UGU m Ilia llUlllC t() bring such toys Mr> J, R , Wil . | anta Monday night. son’s store and the Club will make | Mr. Anglin and Mr. Jinks reported Mr. Andrew Clark of Marshallville, suc j, repa i rs as necessary and also the theft of a quantity of clothing father of Miss 'Celetta Clark, mem- Bee to ; t these toys are dis- from their room by a man who. ap- A new deal .for the merchants of her of the Butler High school faculty t r ibuted to the proper children during peared at the house late Monday Butler is being instituted in this city. an d prominent Middle Georgia peach (be approaching Christmas season. afternoon and rented a room. The Throughout the last few years many grower, was seriously burned Sunday xhe organization is further asking new roomer remained only a short travelers—and especially those in a ftemoon when a gas engine he was (-be co-operation- of all other local or- lime and disappeared. Clothing b<»- Rivers Says He Will Conduct Public Complaint Session at State Capitol Atlanta, Oct. 17.—Governor Rivers Monday night diretted an investiga tion into charges of abuse of the par don and parole system, announcing ho would conduct a public hearing on all chargee at the capitoi next Wed nesday. The goernor’s announcement came after he was informed of grand jury presentments from Muscogee county criticizing the pardon and parole set up and calling on him to “take imme diate steps to end the parolo racket,” Ravers said he would have the par don and parole commission and the Btate board of penal administration at the hearing. “Everyone in Georgia who has a charge or a complaint to make against either of these two boards ia invited to the hearing," the governor said. “I want to thresh the* whole thing out, if the pardon and parole hoard is at fault I will -take steps to remedy the'situation. If the -board of penal administration is at fault in the matter of escapes that will be reme died, too. I want to end once and for ali the stir about the convlbt situa tion.” The Muscogee grand jury made no specific charges but the governor said he would ask its foreman and 9 com mittee from the jury to report to him “any facts it may have.” He said he also would ask Judge Mc Laughlin of Columbus to attend-. “I would appreciate it if any mem bers of the new legislature who can spare the time, would com© into this meeting,” the governor said. “If the laws need changing it -will .be up to the legislator to change them and 1 want the men and women >of the house and senate to get everything first-hand.” “There have been many changes ia recent weeks about Glia situation” the governor said. “Most of them have been made in the newspapers and nothing of consequence has beea presented to me officially. Therefore I am going after the facts and what ever action is required the public may be assured that I will take it. I do not want any pardon racket ia Georgia.” rural 1 towns like. Butler and Reynolds trying to start exploded and sprayed gan j za ti 0 n in this very commendable longing to Messrs Anglin and Jinks —have lost money and a great num- with flaming liquid. j undertaking. • , disappeared at the same time, ber have been, forced into bankrupt-1 Macon county clinic attendants in ,pbe local Home Workshop Club is I Atlanta police during the past sev- _ ^ have 1 cy because of credit holidays. Nat- Montezuma said Tuesday that his ad -jb ated w ;tb the National Home era! months have had numerous com- uVwiays "heard "that 7f~ the* leaves are' urally everyone realizes that the condition was serious hut it was not workshop Guild and is making prepa- plaints of a similar nature, hut cap- dried and crushed and stirred in business iworld could not revolve thought that his life was in danger. rat i ons to enter exhibits in the na- tured a man who admitted the theft, slimmed milk, flies will swarm over without credit. However, this credit | The accident occurred at the coun- tional con t es ts which will be held Monday’s report is said to be the Special Service Will Be Given At Baptist Church Sunday Night Sewing Machines To Be Demonstrated Wed. The Singer Sewing Machine Com pany will sponsor a demonstration Wednesday, Nov. 2nd, at the Rey nolds High school at 9:45 a. m., for both women and girls. The same demonstration will be given, at the Butler High .school at 12:30 p. for girls and- at 2-30 p. m. for women. You are cordially invited to attend the meeting most convenient to you. Frances Elton, H. D. A. Mr. Mr. j bility. Merchants of Butler and sur- Dave Rumph. rounding towns have in times past 1 Negro workers present when the been forced to rely for credit as-' engine exploded, igniting Mr. Clark's surance upon their judgment of a clothing, came to his rescue and are buyer’s ability to pay by his face, credited with having saved his life The time has gone for this method, by rolling him in the sand. The modern age has ushered in a j The prominent fruit grower receiv- newer and safer method. This is the ed burns about the chest, arms and one employed by salesmen in the back, larger cities and found to be success ful in the smaller ones. That is the plan of assured and recommended credit. Such a movement was started here recently sponsored by Mr. E. E. Jarrell, one of Butler’s most promi nent storekeepers. Due to the lack of it and drink the mixture, and they should be of the kind which is safe try home at the peach orchard won't get six feet away before they and assures 1 its user a degree of sta- Clark owns in partnership with drop dead. We have kept dogs and other animals around us, and we have been worried sick with flies, hut now we rarely see one on the Place, and certainly they come no where near the fly plants. I set out these plants from the roots in June, and the leaves are now ready to be gathered and hung up in a shadp place to he dried ready for powder ing. Then if flies come around' we can give them the mixture of skimmed milk and fly plant. I am told it is better to use skimmed milk because grease from cream seems to kill the effect.” next March. Payne Motor Company Now In New Location Quarterly Conference Is Held At Mauk On Friday, October 14 The Butler Methodist charge which first theft of this type to have oc curred recently. Mr. Joe Page Heavy Loser In Farm Fire Mr. Joe Page, well-known, Dooly Payne Motor Company of this city assured success this movement was announces that they have moved not continued. Today, however, is composed of Butler, Howard, county farmer and father of Miss Mauk, Wesley and Union churches Marion Page a frequent Butler vis- held its fourth quarterly conference itor, was a heavy loser in a fire of at Mauk Friday last. , undetermined origin Sunday after- A large number of delegates from noon, each of the churches were present I The fire destroyed a large .barn, six and each bringing a good report from mules, 2,000 bushels of corn, 1,000 the different departments of their bales of hay, other feedstuff’s and respective churches. j several hogs. The business session was presided I A horse and twelve mules were in caught fire but Rev. R. C. Howard, pastor of tha Butler Baptist church, has announced ! that he will conduct a special service i at the local church Sunday night, Oct. 23. This service will vary somewhat from the usual program of evening worship at this church. The pastor wall tell the “Story of Jesus.” In connection with this story by Rev. Howard specially prepared music will be rendered 'by the choir which will be composed of the choir* of 'both the Methodist and Baptist churches of the city. The service will begin at 7 p. m. Everyone is cordially invited to at tend. Red Cross Leaders Meet In Macon Moil a their location. The public will find over by the Rev. J. M. Outler, pre- the ham when it caught fire surer safer and simpler plan can bfs Payne Motor Company at what was siding elder of the Columbus district, j the horse and six of the mules were offered to the enterprising merchant, formerly known as the Butler Sen- Rev. Outler delivered an able as rescued from the flames. If you are a tradesman who has to ice Station.. well as interesting sermon at the 111 Mr. Page’s farm is located about use credit in your business, then you I A large garage and show room o’clock hour. | two and a half mfles from Byrom- cannot afford to miss this opportuni-. have recently been added to the sta-1 At the noon hour an elaborate wile. tv to investigate without any cost to ’ tion. ! basket dinner was spread under ho j —— — yourself. All that is necessary is to j Mr. Payne stated that all of the shade of trees near the church by the NOTICE telephone or call by the Herald Office former employes of the Motor Com-1 ladies of Mauk. ■ - —- for additional information. You can - pany are still with him at his new | The next session of quarterly con-! Anyone having livestock that is in this maimer arrange for a per- location and that much new equip-; ference will he held in Butler, some- allowed to run loose are asked to sonal interview with the represent- 1 ment has been added. j time in January | keep same in pasture. They are de rive of this more modern plan of as-1 Mr. Payne also announces that he J The South Georgia annual con- mg considerable damage to my crop sured credit Please remember that will have on display Saturday, Oct. ference will be held in Waycross be- and I would appreciate your co^pera. SL inSfew!lrn 0 ri & an. |». several new models of the new ginning Thursday, J|v. «d, tion in thh<«««> —The Merchant’s Friend. '1939 Ford automobile. continuing through Sunday, Nov. 13., T. J. Winers, Reynolds, R. 1. Red Cross leaders from all over Georgia held a state conference in Macon at the Dempsey Hotel Mon day and Tuesday of this week,to dis cuss Roll-call plans, further develop ment of the Red Cross service pro gram and disaster preparedness, it was announced today by Mrs. J. H. Neisler, chairman of Taylor County chapter. Delegates from the local chapter who attended the meeting were Mrs H. H. Gee, of Butler, Mrs. W. T. Whatley and Mrs. F. A. Ricks, of Reynolds.