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m 64 The Butler Herald KEEPING everlastingly at it IS the SECRET OF SUCCESS" BUTLER, TAYLOR COUNTY. GEORGIA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1940 NUMBER 52. ICAL BOARD SHUFFLES REGISTRATION CARDS AND ASSIGNS SERIAL NUMBERS u E. D. Rivers and Major Cliff [tcher Hold Training Class For L r ty Draft Boards Here Monday Limately 125 Persons from [jddle Georgia Counties Were , Attendance. call issued by Colored Methodist Hold Conference at Dublin, Local Pastor Transfered ■sponding to Iteriior E. D. Rivers about 125 L. rs of the state's selected Draft Lds representing thirty middle L. counties met at the court L in Butler Monday afternoon to L addresses by Governor Rivers Major Cliff Hatcher, assistant Lant general of Georgia, relative [the selective draft measures. The Lft boards of each of the counties Tcomposed of three members, most [whom were present. L ],is interesting-and informative lj ress Gov. Rivers stated that self jeservation is one of first laws of Lre and as carried out in the in- Tjdaal it is now being carried out 1 our nation. |The chief executive urged that no become alarmed but that every- acquaint himself with this pro- m and do everything in his pow- | to help carry out this great task. iGovernor Rivers warned that he expecting one of the worst de- cessions in a few years following that this country has ever kperienced, no matter who is vic arious in the European conquest. government is having to spend tllions of dollars at the present.The of labor is high as well as all , kher things. The average person j Jhould get out ofdebt during this b £ ,n F|a - 0cL 6 Iresion which is sure to follow.” The Governor pointed out that each |nan on the draft boar of the vari- counties had been carefully se ated and that 90 per cent of all kho had been asked to serve on jhese boards had accepted. Following Governor Rivers’ infor mative address Major Hatcher called |the roll of members of the draft wards of the various counties re quested to be present at this meet- [ing. Maj. Hatcher answered many ques tions form the various members of the boards relative to his interpreta tion of the law regarding the regis tration. Counties and their respective rep resentatives were: Bibb County, Board No. One: C. L. Whaley, Russell Scandrett and W. E. Dixon. Bibb County, Board No. Two: E. J Peacock, A. E. Barnes and H. C. Zuber. ( Bibb County, Board No. Three: L. P. Burney, Van H. Moore and»W. E. Pendleton. Bleckley County: L. S. Leach, W. J- Perry and Walker Meadows. Mr. Forest Carpenter Dies of Pneumonia at Home Here Wednesday Funeral Services Held at Bethel Primitive Baptist Church Last Thursday. Dublin, Ga., Oct. 21—The Ameri- cus Conference of the A. M, E. church closed one of the best ses sions of the history. Bishop W. A. Fountain presided over sessions that attracted laymen and ministers from all sections of Georgia. Pastors were told by the bishop that because of changing conditions they could not perform their duties now on the same basis as 10 or 30 years ago, but each must face prob lems as they are today. Giving an outline of the state program for 1941, he called on all loyal laymen to assist ministers in building better churches. Bishop G. E. Curry of Jacksonville preached the closing sermon. The appointments were read at the close of conference at which time it was announced that the pastor of the Butler church would be supplied lat er. Rev. A. T. Jones, who has served as pastor of the local church this year, has been transferred to Brew- ton. Rev. J. T. McCuller whose home address is Butler will serve the Reynolds church another conference year is in 1940. John E. Barfield Dies Mr. John E. Barfield, a former citizens of Taylor county, died at his home in Miami, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 6. His remains were shipped to Tay lor county for burial in Prosperity cemetery. Mr. Barfield is survived by his widow, who before her marriage was Miss Fannie Elliston of Rupert and one daughter. SHOWS FOR WEEK AT DEAN THEATRE Sunday & Monday: “Susan and God,” boasts of lavish production by Hunt Stromberg, with superlative performances by the entire cast. Par ticularly brilliant is Joan Crawford’s dazzling portrayal of the scatter brained Susan, in which she proves she’s one of the screen’s greatest actresses. Frederic March is Barrie, the husband. His command of the assignment is faultless. Ruth Hussey Butts County: C. L. Redman, W. i g charlotte, plays her part with Mr. Forest Carpenter, 41 years of age, died of pneumonia at his home near Butler Wednesday afternoon, after an illness of two weeks. Mr. Carpenter was born in Taylor county on Oct. 15, 1899 the son of the late Mr. Jack and Mrs. Lorena Carpenter. He has a life-long citizen of Tay lor county and was engaged in farm ing practically all his life. Funeral services were held for him at Bethel Primitive Baptist church near Butler Thursday afternoon, Oct. 17 at three o’clock. Rev. M. J. Wood officiated. Interment was in Bethel cemetery. Pall hearers were Messrs Jan Parker, Johnnie Beeland J. T. Childres, Neal Hinton, Thomas Joiner and H. T. Blakely Jr. Mr. Carpenter is survived by his widow, Mrs. Beulah Hinton Carpen ter, two sons, Messrs Lawrence and Jack Carpenter; and one daughter, Miss Doris Carpenter; also two brothers Messrs Noris and Will Carpenter; and one sister, Mrs. J. T. Stringfield. Congressman Pace Home From Washington To Visit Fort Benning Columbus, Oct. 21—Announcing that he expects to visit Columbus and make an unofficial inspection of Ft Benning, Congressman Stephen Pace, representative in the lower house of congress, pledged his as sistance in securing a higher rate of pay for thoe working under civil service at Ft. Benning to J. R. Sweat representing the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and H.M. Garrett, representing the Columbus Ctntral Labor Union, in a conference at the home of the cogressman Americus Friday. Cogressman Pace commented on the fact that Columbus is one of the five cities in the nation in which the cotton stamp plan is in operation and discussed the operation of th« food stamp plan here. He did not set a eefinite time for his visit to Columbus but said that it would probably be in he next few days. Everyone Pleased With M. E. Church Celebration Sun. Rev. G. N. Rainey and Rev. B. A. Pafford Take Part on Day’s Program. Red Cross Roll Call To be Held in Taylor County During Nov. Work Rooms Are lished in Both Reynolds. to Be Estab- Butler and The annual Red Cross Roll Call will come in November. Plans for this call have been completed this Sheriff Bone Named Board Chairman List of All Registered Men in This County and Their Serial Numbers Made Public. The Taylor county draft board was officially organized here F'riday, The hoard is composed of Messrs J. M. L Bankston and E» R. Edwards Chattahoochee County: J. W. Park ». W. F. Dillard and Barton Miller. Crawford County: R. F. Hicks, F. L- Bentley and E. C. O'Neal. Dodge County: Dr. W. H. Peacock L C. Landers and W. R. Hall. Dooley County: E H. Smith, P. G. Bevsbee and G. B. Morgan. Harris County: L. L. Beck, W. E. Cline and Roy Askew. Houston County: M. G. Edwards C- L. Kersey and C. E. Pyle. Lamar County: J. E. Gillbeau, D Coleman and W. B. Smith Jr. ana w. u. oiniui , wim i Macon County: Andrew Clarke, W. With the W nd Murray and C. S. Hall. Marion County: W. I. Holder, T. H- Halley and H. R. Jordan Meriwether County: I. sensitive restraint and fine natural ness. Outsang performances by the supporting cast is the remarkable portrayal of Blossom, by Rata Quig ley. Don’t miss “Susan & God. ’ Tuesday :Zorina and Richard Green in “j Was An Adventuress", for one night only. And on the stage will be Amateur Night with Local Talent. Wednesday & Thursday: Olivia de Havilland and Jeffery Lynn in My . Love Came Back”. It is having Oliv- F I ia de Havilland back on the sreen. E ' I This is her lrst picture sincce Gone beauty is re- smartly dt- Card of Thanks We take this method to express our sincere appreciations for the many acts of kindness and express ions of sympathy shown us by nu merous neighbors and friends during the lingering illness and subsequent death, of our beloved husband and father. Especially do we wish to thank Dr. Seay for his faithful, ten der services. May each deed prove a blessing that will brighten life’s pathway is our sincere wish for each of you. Mrs. Forest Carpenter And Children WORK AT CEMETERY Members of the Butler Methodist church under the leadership of theii pastor, Rev. F. J. Gilbert, conducted a centennial celebration for the church here last Sunday. Approximately 250 persons, a large number of whom were from out of town, filled the chureh auditorium and balcony during both the morning and afternoon sessions. Rev. G. N. Rainey, Columbus Dis trict Superintendent, delivered the morning sermon. Rev. B. A. Pafford, pastor of the Montezuma Methodist church and a former pastor of the local church, conducted the afternoon service. At the noon hour the local ladies served an elegant and elaborate basket dinner at the 'Butler High school lunch room, to approximately two hundred persons. At 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon th econgregation re-assembled at the church to hear a splendidly prepared centennial sermon by Rev. Pafford. Rev. Pafford was pastor of this church in 1922 and 1923. Immediately following the sermon a short pageant depicting a few of the early scenes of the founding of the church were presented. The pageant was directed by Mrs. L. R. Adams. Music for the occasion was furn ished by the Butler choir composed of members of both the Methodist and Baptist churches. The local Boy Scouts were on hand as usual to direct traffic and to lend a helping hand when and where needed. Two registration desks were held jy Misses Leta Mae Folds, Mariona Brewer, Betty Sealy and Frances Bazemore at which most of them present registered. Out-of-town visitors present at the celebration included: Miss Miriam Riley, Atlanta; Mrs. H. J. Anthony, Mr. and Mrs. S. Garrett, Charing; Miss Clyde Brewer, Vienna; Mrs. C. E. Whatley, Reynolds; Roland Olive Talbotton; G. J. Young, Reynolds; Miss Martha Riley, Atlanta; H. J. Peagler, Lumpkin; Joe Brown, Mrs. Joe Brown, Marjorie Brown, Harold Brown, Howard; C. F. Richards, Ca milla, Mrs. C. F. Richards, Camilla; Mrs. G; T. Whitehead, G. T. White- head, Betty Jane Whitehead, Macon; Mrs H. G. Cheek, Dacula; Mrs. H.C. Shealy, Mary Shealy, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Suggs, Jr. of Thomaston; Nan- nelle Shealy, Betty Shealy, Buddy Shealy aqd J. J. Shealy Shellman; Dan Callahan, Rupert; Mr. and Mrs. It. L. Brown, Howard; Mrs. Ollie Murray, Mr. and Mrs. T. N. Halley of Buena Vista; Mr. and Mrs. Low- c-ry Riley, Atlanta; Eugene Ander son and Mrs. C. F. Smith, Macon; Mrs. Leila Southwell, Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Southwell, Bobby Southwell Atlanta: Mr . and Mrs. J. M. Rich ardson, Macon; Mrs. Annie Monk Clark, Cordele; W. A. Sealy, Mrs. H. A. Sealy, Mrs. J. E Brown, How ard; Nancy Rawls, Columbus; Mr and Mrs. W. G. Comer, Americus; D. C. Abbott, Norwich; Mrs. Lula week in a regional conference for Bone, Thermon Whatley and W. F. South Georgia held in Albany Tues- Gray Sr., with Dr. R. C. Montgom- day. The local organization will be fcr y M medical examiner. The board completed in the near future and it selected Mr. Bone as chairman, and is expected that 1940 roll call will he the largest on record for Taylor county. Last year this county doubled its membership of the .previous year. This year the need is infinitely greater. For the information of those who are asking questions as to the des tination of the Red Cross contribu tions, we wish to quote from a let ter received sometime ago by Chap- Mr. H. K. Sealy as clerk. Permanent headquarters are being set up in the County Commissioners' office in the court house. Georgia has been divided into six appeal districts with Taylor county being placed in the fourth district. Tuesday morning the local board held a public ceremony in the sher iff's office in the court house at which time all registration cards in the county were shuffled and as ter Chairmen from the Red Cross s jg ne< i numbers in sequence. A na- National Chairman Norman H. ti onal lottery will be held in Wash- Davis, is as follows: ington sometime within; the next “Because of th e many inquiries d a y S which will determine the being made of Chapters, I want you or( j er j n which registrants are to be to be in a position to emphasize that ca n et j upon to answer the detailed the Red Cross is not sending sup- questionnaires which will be the bas- plies now into German or Italian oc- j g f or determining service eligibility, eupiied territories, w)ith the exeqp- | The bo ard a( jvises that no one who tion of Poland, where we are com- s become 21 years of age since ing a program with funds contribut- q c4 _ 19.10 j a required to register ed for that specific purpose. I a t this time. Keep your local Board “As indicated in the statement, I advised of any change in address as aside from the question of future questionnaires will begin to mailed policy to be determined later,certain out within a few days, inherent difficulties, such as block- , The serial number, name, address ade, transportation, delivery and safe ant j race of those registering in guarding of distribution, effectively jbis county as furnished the Herald prevent our sending at this time b y the local board up to noon Wed- supplies to the occupied territories. ! n g sday are as follows: “Norman H. Davis, Chm.’ j 4 Mack Montford, Reynolds, Col. Though Taylor county is not ab- j 2 . otis B Mat hews, Reynolds, CoL solutely required to take part in the j L D Mathews, Reynolds, Col. Red Cross Production Program, the 4 Isjah Walker) j r>i Reynolds, CoL local chapters hope that it will be 1 5 Fleming A. Brewer, Rupert, Wh. possible for them to establish work I g George Carter, Reynolds, Col. rooms in both Butler and Reynolds. 7 Mjlton Howell Jr., Butler; CoL Because of the extension of the De- g wi „ ie Corb j n j r ., Butler; Col. fense Program, questionnaires sent 9 Arthur Lee Little, Butler; Col. to manufacturing plants show that these factories can furnish only ten per cent of the necessary war sup plies for the increased U. S. Army. Patriotic citizens can thus help in the National Defense program by giving their labor and time in these work rooms. freshing in this frothy, reeled comedy in which she appears as a serious student of the violin, “r r, -o 1 Charles Winninger, as her elderly H ‘ DaV ‘ romantic benefactor, is respon- H - Carroll and Lamar Caldwell. ; bu .retting things revolving in J1 Ki'oirnA ri i.. n„,i«/l \Tn One: Slble — T.tr—.. T tir.n Muscogee County, Board No. One E - H. Johnson, W. P. Mullin and " ■ J- Fielder. Muscogee County Board No. Two: Frank C. Davis, A. G. Wells and J. H- Dimon. Reach County: Cornelius Hall, M. F Hatcher Jr., and W. E. Green. (Turn to Page 8; No. 1) a mess y whirl, But Jeffery Lynn succeeds in straightening them out. Eddie Albert and Jane Wyman have important roles. Friday & Saturday: John Payne “King of and Gloria Dickerson the Lumberjacks.” Also Fred in. “In Old Montana.” Scott Those interested in beautifying the church grounds and cemetery at IJethehem Primitive Baptise church ore requested to meet there next Tuesday at 7 o'clock a. m. for the purpose of doing this work. Bring along work-tools and lunch prepared to spend the day should it require that much time. —Committee. FARM MULES FOR SALE Two good farm work mules for sale cheap for cash. E. W. COOK, Reynolds, Ga. 10. Fred Brewer, Rupert; Wh. 11. Jas. Powel! Harvey, Rupert; Wh. 12. Walter F. Perkins, Reynolds, Wh. 13. E. W. Hodges Jr., Reynolds; Wh. 1-4. Emory Faxton Seay, Butler; Wh. 15. Oliver Fealpn Dunn, Butler; Wh. 16. Ernest P. -Hobbs, Reynolds; Wit. 17. Jas. H. Walker, Reynolds; CoL Every true American citizen wish-1 18 yA _ B Swearingen, Reynolds; Wh. 19. Eugene Dent, Reynolds; Wh. 20. Fred Ed Harris, Reynolds; CoL 21. Willie B.McCrary, Reynolds; Col. 22. Samuel Coolik, Reynolds; Wh. 23. C. West Montgomery; Rey.; CoL 24. es America to be ready for any emergency. Will you not be ready with your membership fee when the Roll Call comes 7 Also let some Red Cross worker know if you can work ir. one of the work rooms. (Miss) Melissa Ogburn, County Red Cross Chairman. AMERICAN LEGION MEMBERS URGED TO PAY DUES NOW Jimmie Dug'ger, Reynolds; CoL 25. Hamp Corbin, Howard; CoL 26. West Dugger, Reynolds; CoL 27. Ed. Eugene Bradley, Mauk; CoL 28. Oscar Doward, Butler; CoL 29. Blanchie Lockhart, Mauk; CoL 30. Herbert G. Shehee, Butler; Wh. All World War veterans desiring 31 Jn0 Harvey Uuncatlj Butler: W h. to become members or those wishing to renew memberships with the American Legion are urged to pay their dues on or before Nov. 11. E. B. Wilson, Adjt., Butler, Ga. BUTLER GARDEN CLUB TO PLANT ROSE GARDEN The Butler Garden Club wishes to announce the planting of public Memorial Rose Garden. Anyone wishing to have a rose Gann, Columbus; Mrs. Lizzie Mang- J bush planted in memory of a rela- bam Williams, Reynolds; Fay C. Boland, Austell; Herbert C. Boland, Atlanta; A. C. Smith, Columbus; Mrs. W. M. Pettis, Baxley; Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Cameron and Miss Annie Cameron, Griffin; Mr and Mrs. Mar vin Boland, Dr. and Mrs. C. M. West Atlanta; Mrs. H. R. Frierson, Ma con; Mrs. E. B. Thompson, Jewel Thompson and J. R. Kelley, Ameri cus; Mrs. M. E. Everett, MaconjMiss Edith Fountain, Milledgeville; Mr. tive or friend please get in touch with the Rose Garden committee and all desired information will be given. Mrs. T. L. Fountain, Mrs. F. J. Gilbert, Mrs. Lewis Beason, Mrs. L. R. Adams. USED CAR FOR SALE 32. Wm. Ira Nunn Jr., Butler; Wh. 33. Fred McDaniel, Reynolds; Wh. 34. Louis Jack Payne, Reynolds; Wh. 35. Arnold N. Taunton, Butler; Wh. 36. Accie Felts, Butler; Col. 37. Tom Heath, Butler; CoL 38. Herbert Searcy, Reynolds; CoL 39. Albert H. Biddle, Reynolds; CoL 40. James Paschal, Howard; Col. 41. Alex Searcy Jr., Howard; CoL 42. Willie B. Colbert; Butler; CoL 43. Tommy Patrick, Butler; Col. 44. Jim Reynolds, Butler; CoL 45. Geo. A. Dugger; Reynolds; CoL 46. Roscoe Dugger, Reynolds; Col. 47. Melvin W.Woodard, Howard; Col. 48. R. J. McCrary, Reynolds; Col. 19. Anderson Ross, Reynolds; CoL 50. A. D. Mathews, Reynolds; CoL 51. Clifford C. Davis, Reynolds; Col. 52. Curtis Dubignon, Reynolds; CoL 53. Levougia Knolton, Reynolds; Col. 54. Aldene L. Crook, Reynolds; Wh. 55. Otis Bell, Butler; Col. 56. F. M. Coleman, Reynolds; CoL 57. Lester Coleman, Reynolds; Col. 58. B. M. C. Taunton, Butler; Wh. Four-door Chevrolet for sale, and Mrs. E. L. Rawls, Nancy Rawls ^ Motor recently reconditioned; 35,000 59. H. Talmadge Kirksey,Butler; Wh. E. L. Rawls and Mrs. F. W Perkins mileage reading; body and tires in 60. Clarence Lee, "Reynolds; CoL Columbus; Edwards Whatley, Rey- ( jam-up shape. This car is in splen- 61. Jamie Russell, Reynolds; CoL nolds; Rev and Mrs. G. N. Rainey, did mechanical condition and may be 62. Willie Russell, Reynolds; Col. Sue Rainey and Granville Rainey^Jr. j bought at a bargain. Call or write L 63. Felton Dupree, Reynolds; CoL of Columbus. Herald Office. (Turn to Page 8; No. 2)