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Tfe butler Herald KEEPING EVERLASTINGLY AT IS THE SECRET OF SUCCESS BUTLER, TAYLOR COUNTY. GEORGIA, THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 1942 NUMBER 21 Pro/. E. H. Joiner By Qloria Whatley "Bread for the living is better than flowers for the dead.” Do you know something good about a friend or neighbor? Tell him about it. Tell others about it. The Herald invites you todo this through its columns. The motion picture industry has a very unique custom of selecting the outstanding performers and awarding them An Oscar, which is a nickname for a small statue or likeness and is presented to them for outstanding performance dur ing the year. Rich's recent Jubilee gives us a good example in the 750 word por- irayal by high school students of "People Who Have Meant Most to Our Community.” Introduce a friend of yours so we may know them better and so they may know the appreciation you hold for them. Below we are-giving you a good example. By a High School Girl, Gloria Whatley, Reynolds Hi School In thinking about the good men I have known and desiring to give boquet to him while he yet lives NOTED CHURCH LAYMAN ADDRESSES LARGE GROUP AT COLUMBUS SUNDAY Number of Churchmen of the Columbus District Present to Heor Dr. Bancroft. Columbus, March 15—The chief need of the religious world today is more fellowship in the churches said E. D. Bancroft, associate sec retary of laymen's activities in the Methodist church, before group of South Georgia laymen in a mass meeting at St. Paul Methodist church, Columbus, Sunday after noon. “The Methodist church is a new organization, the names of Protes tant Methodist and South Method ist, having been changed to just the Methodist church, and I'm glad of it,” Mr. Bancroft said. “The thing that we need now is more fellow- PACE ADVISED OF LABOR SHORTAGE BY FARM COUNCIL Congressman Pledges to Give All Possible Aid to Farmers in Third District* Whereas the Government has appehled to the farmers of Ameri ca for greatly increased pioduction of food crops as essential to the successful prosecution of the war, and, Whereas Sumter County i Geor gia) Agricultural Board desires to cooperate fully with the Govern ment in the production of all crops, and in every other way for the winning if the war, and, Whereas to accomplish this it is necessary to have ample farm la bor, and, Bancroft further said that if a church' is to be made a fellowship church, the laymen will have to do it and stop waiting for the preach ers to do so. In the reorganization of the new church, a challenge was made to the laymen which reads, “Let us challenge the laymen to cooperate I have selected as the outstanding with the ministers and officers to man of my community Eugene ma ke the church a worshiping Harris Joiner, a man who for nearly a quarter of a century has guided our educational interest as Superintendent of the Reynolds High School, and who has in every way lived an exemplary life before his neighbors and his neighbors’ children. He was born in the state of Ken tucky, the son of a minister, and after overcoming the handicaps of a small salary for ministers and ' moving here and there, he gradu ated with an A. B. degree from Kentucky Wesleyan College. In 1908 he appeared in Reynolds and taught for three years. In 1920 he returned as superintendent of the high school and since that time has been the mind and spirit of our local educational system.' Concerning this period of service he says, “Truly, I feel that my life has been interwoven with the people of Reynolds and the Rey- ship. We need to hang around after Whereas due to the fact that so church and see how the other | man y f le bodl | d . me " an ^^ e . n people live,” he continued, Mr. « wSare Department, Unem’ ployed Insurance, and other gov ernment agencies, and, Whereas it is our belief that in general, the heads of these agen cies are encouraging able bodied men and women to remain on re lief rolls, draw unemployed insur ance, and otherwise refrain from private employment as that the said officials may hold their own jobs, all of which is to the detri ment of agriculture and a direct blow at the war effort, therefore, Be It Resolved that the Sumter County Agricultural Council regular meeting assembled at the county courthouse in Americus, hereby protest against the actions of these federal agencies and those in charge of their activities, and appeal to our representatives in Congress to take such steps as may be necessary to put an end to the tactics evident in this country. church, a fellowship church, an evangelistic church, a stewardship churc hand a missionary church, Mr. Bancroft stated. It was upon these five points that he talked. The church needs more praying members also, the speaker said. More people to pray before they come .to church and to come to church for the love of God instead of coming for the sake of duty. Mr. Bancroft said he couldn't un derstand why the laymen have turned over the soul winning to the preacher. ., “All Christians should endeavor to Win someone to Christ. I should hate to go to heaven without eX pecting to meet a person that I led to the Lord,” he said. “The church laymen should be evangelical,” he continued. The sure sign of a person's be coming a Christian, is the opening of the pocket book. A Christian is MR. H. C. BOND DIES SATURDAY OF PNEUMONIA Operator of Taylor and Crawford County Telephone Exchanges For Past 26 Years. Mr. Hiram C. Bond Sr., 67 years of age, died of pneumonia at a local hospital at 9:30 o'clock Sat urday morning. He had been ill for about three weeks. Mr. Bond had for the past num ber of years operated the Taylor and Crawford county Telephone exchanges. Before moving to Rey nolds to make his home twenty-six years ago Mr. Bond was engaged in the warehouse and, hardware business in Macon. Besides keeping up telephone lines and making repairs Mr. Bond served as night operator in the Reynolds exchange office until a few weeks ago. Funeral .services for the deceased were held at the Roberta Metho dist church Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Rev. J. D. Smith, pas tor of the Reynolds Methodist church and Rev. W. R. Smith, pas tor of the Roberta Methodist church officiated. Interment was in the Roberta cemetery. Honorary pallbearers included: Messrs Hugh Jack McCrary, R. E. Bankston, Dewey McCrary, Bonnie Ware and Terrell Mathews, of Roberta: E. T. Shealy, David Coo Ilk and R. L. Swearingen, of Rey nolds. The folowing served as act ive pallbearers: Dr. H. C. Whatley Messrs R. H. Parks, Guy Windham and B. W. Hinton, of Reynolds; Owen Cochran and E. C. Mathews of Roberta. Mr. Bond is survived by his wife Mrs. Bessie Moore Bond, also one son, Mr. H. C. Bond Jr., of Rey nolds; and two daughters, Mrs. R. H. Melton and Mrs. Herbert Brad shaw of Waycross. FORTY MILE HR. SPEED LIMIT FOR THIS STATE ASSURED BY GOVERNOR Governor Talmadge Joins with Nation in Conservation of Gas And Rubber. TWO LOCAL MEN ABOARD HOUSTON AMONG MISSING Clyde and Duke Pittman, Sons of Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Pittman, Aboard Ill-Fated Ship. Be It Further Resolved that copy of this Resolution be sent to Opddard Funeral. Home of Rey- Congressman Stephen Pace of the nolds, in charge of arrangements. nolds High school so that my name j supposed to be ln partnership with should be changed to Eugene Har- God and they should give Him a r,c ‘Reynolds’ Joiner.” share of everything they make,MR ris His efficiency and influence is shown in .many ways. Let us look at the reports of the accredited high schools of Georgia. These re ports show that, beginning in 1924, the year when seniors .who began with him as freshmen were grad uates, and for a period of seventeen years folowing, there were eighty- one graduates who entered Georgia colleges. Of these, there was only one who failed during his fresh man year in college. Of these 81, twenty-nine made a “B” average, and 38 made an average of “C.” These figures are taken from re ports of accredited high schools, and according to our county super intendent, “Mr. Joiner has the out standing record among all the high schools of the state.” Professor Joiner does not lose interest in boys and girls when they have finished high school. He •*kes to tell about the twenty-three merchants, nineteen nurses, three doctors, fifty-six teachers, and an equal number of housewivesand on down the list . . . electricians, me chanics, farmers, and others. And his eyes sparkle When he men tions the thirty now doing well in ^college, It is quite interesting to record that some of the present genera tion of school children are grand children of the first generation which was taught by him. Strange compliments are heard about his work. One lady said, “I thought he was cruel, but I surely want him to stay until my children finish high school.” A senior banquet speaker said, “I don't tell people where I was educated as to col leges; I just say ‘Mr. Joiner edu cated me’.’’ Another, “Then, I thought you were worried; but now I thank you.” Mr. Joiner has not only estab lished himself as one of the best educators in the state, but has played an important part in the re ligious life of his community. As a member of the Methodist Church a faithful steward, a teacher of the Men's Bible Class, he has in fluenced all ages of people to fol low the Sermon on the Mount am to practice the Golden Rule. v One could not understand fully (Turn to Page 6; No. 1) Eancroft stated. The citizens of Columbus can make life very bright for some un fortunate Chinese boy or girl for only $25 a year. This will carry him thru high school and feed and clothe him during that time. Any person that is missionary minded ought to be able to afford suen a smal; amount to make life worth while for some unfortunate. Mr. Bai.i 10ft said. He showed pictures of a Chinese boy whom he is help ing. Mr. Bancroft was introduces ny W. A Blasiugame, of Moultrie. Mr Blaitingame is a leader of Georgia laymen's activities. Dr. Paul M. Munro, district lay ’.ca^er, presided at the meeting anil introduced Mr. Blassinguine. Pr. Munro welcomed the visitors, \\Hdi included representatives Lorn every Methodist church in Co lumbus and from Butler, Midland, Buena Vista, and Moultrie. Two Locpl Young Men Finish Recruit Training At Norfolk Naval Station The Navy Department announced several days ago that Mr. James Hardy Bazemore and Mr. Paul Jefferson Peed, tw*o Taylor county young men, have recently com pleted their recruit training at the Naval Training Station at Norfolk, Va. These two men are among a large number of local youths to volunteer for service in the U. S. Navy and at the same time avail ing themselves of the valuable training offered by the Navy. RECITAL NEXT TUESDAY NITE Remember the Recital next Tues day evening, March 24. Parents and friends are especially invited ; has gone voluntarily in order Congressman Stephen Third District of Georgia; Senators Walter F. George and Richard Rus sell of Georgia; Senator Harry F. Byrd, of Virginia, chairman of the committee investigating non-essen tial expenditures of the Govern ment; and the Georgia Agricultural Council. Washington, March 14, 1942. Mr. Ben E. Adams Americus, Ga. Dear Mr. Adams: I want to thank you for your let ter of the 9th enclosing a copy of resolution unanimously adopted at a recent meeting of the Sumter County Agricultural Board. You in vite my comments. First, let me say that I have been aware for sometime of the critical situation in many sections of the country on account of the increas ing shortage Of farm labor. I was naturally deeply interested in the problem inasmuch as it so greatly affects the people whom I am en deavoring to serve. I have had nu merous conferences with officials of the Department of Agriculture, About two weeks ago I was ap pointed a member of a special Con gressional Committee of five to try to work out some helpful plans so as to assure adequate labor to make and gather the required farm commodities. Last week w>e had a long con ference with General Hershey, Di rector of the Selective Service System, attended by a number of his associates. We tried to cover the manpower problem in all its different features. Strange to say that most of us had lived under the assumption that one of our greatest problems was excess of workers and • unemployment and that with our large population and great national wealth and resourc es we could meet any emergency without difficulty. Yet we are now facing the fact that one of our most critical national problems is a shortage of manpower. Of course, the change in conditions has been brought about in a large measure by the fact that we must not only arm and feed and clothe ourselves but we are called upon to do the same thing for many other coun tries. The conference with General Her shey, on the basis of investigations which his office has made, develop ed the fact that 80 per cent of the farm labor which has left the farm to Atlanta, March 15—Georgia's co operation in a Presidential appeal lor a 40-mllc-ah-hour speed limit to conserve rubber and the frequent checking of tires to determine their fitness for travel was assured Sat urday by the Governor. “Ever since this rubber situation has made tires such a dangerous problem of life or death,” said the Governor, “I have had the state highway police exercise more than ordinary precaution in watching the condition of tires on cars along the higwhay." President Roosevelt asked the governors of the 48 states in a let ter Saturday for the co-operation of each in the movement to con serve rubber by limiting the maxi mum speed of all motor vehicles to 40 miles an hour and requiring frequent chocking of tires for pos sible repairs cr retreading. Traffic authorities said that' no change of law would be needed to permit the commissioner of public safety to change the Georgia speed limit from 55 miles an hour to 40 in the existing emergency. The whole state could be zoned, it was said. “We're watching that speed prob lem,” said the Governor, “but I don't believe we will have to do much cautioning to induce the mo torist to cut down. We made a trip the other day between Atlanta and Macon and I noticed that all the cars were traveling at a moderate rate of speed "It's getting nea, summer now, everyone's tires are thin and there will be some du.igerous blow jii*s i*. people don't use some hoss-senso when they'ic* driving under thos conditions.’ Tax Commissioner Announces Schedule I will be at the following places for the purpose of receiving State and County Taxes for the year 1942 on the dates as listed: Reynolds: Tuesday, March 24: Citizens State Bank, 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. Potterville: March 24: From 2:30 till 5 p. m. Rupert: Thursday, March 26, ten to 12 a. m. Charing: March 26, one to 2:30 p. m. Mauk: March 26, 3 to 5 p. m. Howard: Friday, March 27, from 10 to 12 a. m. Don’t forget to apply for your Homestead Exemption on or by April 1st, as this is the last date for you to make application for same Respectfully, P. A. JENKINS, T. C., Taylor County, Georgia City Barber Shop Announces Advance in Price of Barker Work Due to advance in prices of all barber supplies we are forced to announce an advance in prices on the following items effective Sat urday, March 21: Hair Cuts 40c Shaves 25c Tonics 25c Price on all other barber work will remain the same as heretofore. City Barber Shop Butler, Ga. LIVESTOCK FOR SALE Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Pittman, of Mauk, were notified Sunday by the War Department at Washington, that their two sons, Clyde Belmont 27, and John William (Duke) Pitt man, 30, were among those miss ing following loss of the U.S. Cruis er, Houston.This vessel along with the U. S. Destroyer Pope, and ten other allied warships were lost several days ago in a battle with Japanese forces off Java. The two Pittman young men had been on the Houston for about two years. Both were serving as radio operators of first-class rank. The many relatives and friends of the Pittman youths are yet hop ing and praying that they may re ceive some later message that these local young men, given up along with about one thousand other officers and men on the ill- fated vessel may have escaped with their lives. Captain Albert H. Rooks, a native of Colton, Wash ington, commanded the cruiser. The two Pittman brothers en listed in the Navy about six and a half years .ago. They received their education at Butler High school and were well and favorably known throughout this section. Their last visit to home-folks at Mauk was in February, 1940. Men Classified In 3-A May Volunteer For Officers Training Course It was announced this week by the Local Board, Selective Service that registrants classified 3-A may now volunteer for induction as a candidate for officer in U. S. Army under certain conditions. If accepted as an officer candi date the average time of training will be from six to nine months. If registrant is found disqualified at any time during training period, or is found disqualified to receive a commission in U. S. Army he will at his request be released form active duty and returned to his home, and will not again be called to active duty until other men in the same status as to dependents are being inducted into Military Service. Sgf. Jack Bankston Safe At Pearl Harbor to attend. Your presence will courage the young performers and you will be interested in the fu ture musicians. Martha Jane Elliston, Co-Publicity Chairman. enter defense construction at the increased compensation which it offers. That 10 per cent had left the farm voluntarily to enlist in some branch of the Naval or Military (Turn to Page 6; No. 2) Two work mules, for sale cheap. Also several young cows that will be fersh-in right away. Two elec tric brooders 500-capaclty. See call or write at once. M. A. LIFSEY, Reynolds, Ga. GLADIOLA BULBS FOR SALE Mixture of Giant Nymph, Pick ardy Flaming Red, Apricot Glow and Albonia White Giadiola Bulbs for sale at $1.00 a hundred. Mrs. J. A. Pendergrast, Reynolds, Ga. HELP WANTED MOVIE OPERATORS AND MAN AGERS BUTLER DISTRICT MOVIE CIRCUIT WORK. 1622 Rhodes Haverty Bldg., Atlanta, Ga. The many friends of Mr. Jack Bankston who isnow a Sergeant ln the U. S. Navy and at present lo cated at Pearl Harbor, will be glad to learn that he is safe. Local friends feared Mr. Bankston might have ben taken prisoner by the Japs but recent correspondence from the young man revealed his safety. , Mr. Bankston, as will be recalled, made his home in Butler several years ago during which time he was connected with the Vanland- ingham Grocery Store of this city. Mr. Albert Blair Suffers Broken Hip Thomaston Ensign Also Lost On Cruiser Houston The Navy Department has noti fied Mr.and Mrs. George R. Mal lory, of Upson county, that their son, Ensign Fred. F. Mallory, is missing, tic was stationed aboard the U. S. S. Houston. Miss Hazel Raines Of Macon, To Become ■' Instructor In R. A. f. Macon, March 17—Miss Hazel Raines, first Georgia woman to re ceive an unlimited commercial pi lot’s license, was enroute to Eng land Tuesday to become an in structor of British fliers for combat duty. Hiss Raines, 24 years old and a graduate of Wesleyan Conservatory recently has been giving private flying lessons at a Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., aviation school. She was one of the few women chosen as an in structor in the civilian pilot train ing program. The Georgia woman was enlisted for the British assignment by Jacquelin Cochran, noted woman pilot, who has been ferrying bomb ers to England. She will join 24 other picked. American aviatrixes as flight instructors in the RAF. Miss Raines began flying at the Macon airport at the age of 20. She helped instruct civilian pilots there before going to Ft. Lauderdale. She is a qualified pilot for Eastern Air Lines and has taken part in nu merous air races and circuits in Georgia. Taylor County Farmers Are Given Opportunity To Attend Poultry Course All Taylor county poultry farm ers are extended the opportunity of attending the poultry short-course which will be conducted free of charge at Abraham Baldwin Agri cultural College March 25-26. Those interested in taking this course are requested to contact County Agent E. G. Blackwell as early as possible. Mr. Albert Blair, 56, of near Reynolds,- sustained a fractured hip severaldays ago when he was struck by a mule he was unhitch ing. Mr. Blair was admitted to the local hospital where he is under going treatment. SEED POTATOES FOR SALE Porto Rico Seed Sweet Potatoes for sale, for sale. Enough to supply any reasonable demands. See write for prices. R. L. Fhilmon, Butler, Ga., R. 2. MULES FOR SALE ..Several good colt mules and a number of splendid second-hand mules for sale. If interested, see or write me for further information. D. W. PAYNE, Reynolds, Ga. COTTON SEED FOR SALE Coker 4 & 1 strain 4, wilt-resis- tant and Ceresan treated. One year from breeders—Cokers Farm— to to 1 1-8 inch staple and 37 per cent lint. Germination test 90 and above. Call or see me at once. ' T. L. Fountain, Butler, Ga.