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KEEPING EVERLASTINGLY AT IT IS THE SECRET OF SUCCESS
VOLUME 70
BUTLER, TAYLOR COUNTY. GEORGIA, THURSDAY, MAY 16, 1946
NUMBER 29
COUNTY PRIMARY
SET FOR JULY 17
BY COMMITTEE
Saturday, May 25 Deadline For
Candidates To Qualify. Fees
Set at $150 For Each Office.
The Taylor County Democratic
Executive committee met at fhe
court house in Butler Wednesday,
afternoon for the purpose pf setting
rules and regulations for the com
ing primary.
Date of primary to elect a Rep
resentative in the General Assem
bly from Taylor County and Senator
for the twenty third senatorial dis
trict, this being Taylor County’s
time to furnish senator, was set
for July 17 or the same date as
the state primary.
Closing date for candidates to
qualify for the primary was set at
six o’clock Saturday afternoon, May
25.
Fees were set for the office and
not for the individual candidates.
Representative $150 and Senate$150.
Majority votes to rule. In case of
a runoff, this will be held at the
same time of the state runoff.
Taylor County is to use the Se
cret Australian Ballot System. Poles
open in each of the nine precincts
from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Army Camp Newspaper
Outlines Work Done
By Capt. Jack Hammock
From the Mountain Echo,
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Our nomination for the Burns
officer with the most jobs is Capt.
Vv’m. Jack Hammock, QMC, who,
with his wife, Mrs. Evelyn Ham
mock, resides at 1023 Don Diego
Street, Santa Fe.
In addition to his principal
functions as assistant quartermas
ter officer and assistant purchas
ing and contracting officer, • the
captain heads ii^ac
ions; Signal, Ordnance, Chemical
Warfare, Property, Clothing and
Equipment Classification, the Gas
Stateion, the Post Laundry and
the Hospital Linen Supply.
During July 1940, Hammock en
listed in the 116th Field Artillery,
Florida National Guard which was
activated in November of the same
year. Before going to OCS, he
served as a radio operator, sur
veyor and supply sergeant.
The captain was commissioned
a second lieutenant December 23,
1942. He was promoted to first
lieutenant December 27, 1943, and
to his present grade August 24,
1945.
Hammock came to Burns Sept.
16, 1943 after duty at Camp Bark
ley, Tex., - where he was assistant
cbmmissary sales officer. He was
sent here to establish the commis
sary sales store. About one year
later he was appointed to his
present post.
lorn's Cafe in This City
Suffers Considerable Loss
To Burglars Tues. Nite
Local police are investigating the
burgalry of Tom’s Cafe in Butler
Tuesday night. However no arrests
have been made.
Theives are reported to have en
tered the place through a back
window and to have taken all
change left in the cash register,
money from the two record playing
machines, and about 25 cartons of
cigarettes.
Mr. Tom Harmon, operator of the
Cafe, stated that he left his place
of business at about eleven o’clock
Tuesday night.
Giles Makes Statement
To Taylor County Voters
In Regard to Campaign
To The Citizens of Taylor, Crawford.
And Peach Counties:
1 am glad to be able to say
to the fine people of the Twenty-
third Senatorial District that in an
nouncing myself as a candidate for
Senate that 1 am not connected
with any one, two, or three people
of the district and. that I have no
political connections with any
Gubernatorial candidate.
If the people of Taylor County
will send me to the Senate, they
can rest assured that I will wark
in harmony with my fellow mem
bers of the Senate and Legislature
and with who ever is eelected as
Governor of our fine State of Geor
gia.
When I say "work in harmony
with”, I mean, for what I think*
! is right and what my district and
I state will profit by.
I I want to assure the people of
! this district that I will cooperate
in any legislature that our district
! as a whol will benefit by. But will
not take sides with any political
faction working as individuals or
group of professional politicians.
Ir making my rece for the Senate
I realize I am opposed by fine
gentlemen, but am sure on election
day the citizens will justify
themselves in electing a young
and progressive Senator.
With highest personal regards to
every citizen of Taylor County,
Sincerely,
John B. Giles.
Peacock Coasts To
Bibb Sheriff Post
Macon, Ga., May 11—Julian Pea
cock was elected sheriff of Bibb
County Friday in a landslide of
votes that more than doubled the
previous total vote in the county.
Peacock polled 11,989 ballots,
more than any one candidate has
received before. Those training
were William Branan Jr., 4,091;
Marvin Kemper, 2,361, and J. A.
Hicks, 234.
M. T. Turner Chosen
Head of Edgewood
School at Columbus
Columbus, May 13—The Musco
gee County Board of Education
elected unannimously Tuesday
Mack Turner of Butler, principal
at Edgewood school for the 1946-
47 academic year. Mr. Turner will
replace Mrs. Lois K. Baile>.
One group of Edgewood parents
signed petitions asking that Mrs.
Bailey be retained as principal
after a similar group had circu
lated petitions asking the appoint
ment of a man as principal. The
county board, at its April meeting,
heeded the voice of protest by re
electing Mrs. Bailey to the county
school faculty but ordering that
she be transferred from Edgewood.
Her new assignment ahs not yet
been disclosed.
Saying the board had transacted
Its business, Supt. Clinton Moon,
near the end of the meeting asked
a news reporter and Mrs. Mary
Love, observer for the League of
Women Voters, to leave.
“1 have something to discuss
with the board members,” he said,
"but it s got nothing to do with
what we are taking up today.”
Mr. Turner^ described by Mr.
Moon as “a progressive teacher,
but, still of the old school type
with good practical judgment”
holds a B. S. degree in education.
Mrs. Turner, his wife, also was
elected by the board to assume a
teaching position at Edgewood in
the fall.
RADIO SERVICE—10 years ex
perience. Pickup and delivery.
Prompt efficient service on all
makes. Shop located at my home.
FOY COX, Butler, Ga.
Prof. Green Re-elected
Butler School Supt,
Trustees of Butler High School
at their regular meeting Tuesday
evening re-elected Prof. J. j.
Green as superintendent of the
local school for another year.
Trustees of the local school are:
E. L. Wilson, chairman; E. H.
Bazemore, H. E. Allen, R. L. Burns
and G. D. Locke.
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James V. Carmichael
Herald Picks Carmichael
Editorial By Chas. Benns Jr.
Tbe Herald lays no claim of influence with voters in the
midst of a heated political campaign, either national, state or
local. At such times we feel it our duty, as well as a privilege
we enjoy, of weighing issues and studying the ability and
character of men offering for office, both for our personal
guidance and the aid it may give to others.
In making our decision as to the state’s best interest in
choosing its next Governor with 3 other gentlemen of prominence
and influence in the race, we do so without knowing personally
the Honorable James V. Carmichael, of Marietta, or any so
licitation from him or any one of his friends to accord him
our support.
There are two important reasons for this decision:
First, the character and .
ability of the aspirant to this
high and important office,
by what his home folks and
those who know him best
say of him, and the pledge he
has made to the citizens of
the state if elected, outlined
in his platform in his open
ing address at Moultrie Sat
urday. We are told that Mr.
Carmichael was born in a
small community (Carmich
ael Station) in Cobb County,
Georgia, and has lived there
all of his life.
He is a young man—a man
who can look forward to
many more years in a state
which he can help push tor-
ward to an even loftier posi
tion of leadership.
H i s determination and
courage atre demonstrated by
the fact that he has over
come a great hardship. For,
in 1926, when he was 15
years of age, he suffered a fracture of the * back when
struck by an automobile. He graduated from high school in a
wheel chair, went to college on crutches, but now gets about
with the aid of a cane.
He has had experience in state government, serving two
terms as Cobb County Representative. During his second term
he made a distinguished record as vice-chairman of the Legis
lative Economy Committee, which worked toward# the reorgani
zation cf state departments to promise economy.
He has had experience in business. He started with the
Bell Aircraft Corporation as an attorney and in December, 1944
was made general manager of its Georgia plant at Marietta,
Under his direction this B-29 plant made the best record of
any in the nation.
He is noted at home and abroad for his high intellectuality,
sincerity, courage and honesty.
At its April term of court the Cobb county grand jury
adopted unanimously the following resolution regarding Mr.
Carmichael:
“We, the grand jury for the April term of the Cobb Superior
Court, vitally interested in the continuation of good government
in Georgia congratulate ourselves, our county, and our state
on the candidacy of James V. Carmichael.
“Thoroughly schooled in law, experienced as a legislator,
tried and proved as an administrator, Jimmie Carmichael can
give Georgia the kind of good government which it has had
for the past four years.
“Jimmie Carmichael is brilliant, honest, and capable. One
of Georgia’s outstanding young men, he has real qualities of
leadership.
“Georgia needs a strong Governor, one with vigor, courage
and ability. In our opinion, James V. Carmichael, of Cobb coun
ty, qualifies in every respect.”
In announcing for the Governorship Mr. Carmichael said:
“I am the candidate of no man, group of men or any organiza
tion. I have made no commitment or pledge to any person,
group or organization. Nor will I make any save the pledge of
good government. 1 will appeal to all the people who want
good government, pledging myself to give all that is within me
to give them good government and to do all within my power,
with the help of God and the good people of this State, to make
of Georgia the sort of State for which her people will have even
greater love and respect, and for w’hich they will work and
sacrifice.”
This much said in Mr! Carmichael’s behalf, our second rea
son for indorsing him is that his campaign appears to be
pitched on a much higher plane by himself and his friends
than some of the demagogic principles already injected into
the campaign by political friends of one or more of Mr. Car
michael’s opponents as evidenced by certain interests at
attempts to be sensational and appealing to the morbid appe-
teite and prejudice of the voters. And, by their own statement,
more of the same rot promised from the same source. The das
tardly attempt to defile Mr. Charmichael and influence his
Bearers at Moultrie gives further evidence of what to expect
from time to time during the campaign.
We believe in decency and fair play first, last, and always
in politics as in other matters and expect to so regard the-in
terest of the other three gentlemen in the gubernatorial race
while adding our indorsement to Mr. Carmichael’s candidacy.
Our decision is based primarily upon the merits of Mr. Car
michael and certainly not upon the demerits of his opponents
whether they be large or small
FIVE TAYLOR CO. MEN
RETURN HOME AFTER
RECEIVING DISCHARGE
Five White Me« Called to Ft Mc
Pherson Wednesday ‘or Pre-
Induction Examinations.
Two white men and three negroes
returned home during the past few
days after receiving their discharge
from the army. All of these men
have served several years in the
army and were overseas for some
time.
The included:
WHITE
William T. Parker
Monroe Layfield Jr.
COLORED
Willie Green Carson
Brooks Stringer
John H. Raines
Five Taylor County white men,
all volunteers, left for Ft. McPher
son Wednesday morning May 15 for
pre-induction physical examina
tions.
•These men include:
William G. Windham
James F. Guined
Robert U. Barrow
LeRoy Gee
Paul Parks
Mr. H. K. Sealy, clerk of the
local draft board stated that al
though 18 and 19 year old youths
are not subject to draft under the
new law that all males are still
required to register on their eighte
enth birthday.
SENIORS TO HEAR
LEON EDWARDS
SUNDAY MORNING
Pastor of Reynolds Methodist
Church to Preach Baccaulerate
Sermon Here.
Religious Radio Program
Is Broadcast Each Sunday
By Denominational Leaders
Dr. Charles E. Schofield, author
and college administrator will dis
cuss “A Faith of Days Like
These’ over an independent re
gional network of 38 radio sta
tions, Sunday morning May 19, on
the Methodist Hour. This program
originates from WSB in Atlanta
and is heard at 8:30 a. m., EST.
These programs are presented
I through the Southern Religious
Radio Coiucjence, a cooperative
endeavor of the Southern Baptist
Convention, the Presbyterian As
sembly and the Methodist Church.
A highwater mark of inter-de
nominational cooperation is evi
denced in the broadcasts for May,
in that all three denominations
are broadcasting at various Sun
days in May and each radio com
mittee has changed its schedule in
order to accommodate the wishes
of the other denomination.
Dr. Schofield, the speaker on the
Methodist Hour for next Sunday,
is a native of Nebraska, he was
educated in Colorado and Boston
University and is author of “The
Gospel of Opportunity,” “We
Methodists,” and a number of
manuals and essays.
Dr. Lester Rumble, pastor of St.
Mark Methodist church for the
past nine years and an outstand
ing minister of Atlanta will offer
the prayer and introduce, the
speaker.
All programs of the Southern Re
ligious Radio Conference are heard
over radio station WMAZ at Ma
con at 9 a. m. and WSB, Atlanta,
at 8:30 a. m.
Rev. Leon Edwards, pastor of the
Reynolds Methodist Church will de
liver the Baccaulerate Sermon to
members of the graduating class
of Butler High School Sunday
morning May 19 at eleven o’clock.
The Sermon will be at the High
School Auditorium.
Rev. Edwards has served the Rey
nolds church as pastor for the past
two years and is known throughout
the state as a religious and educa
tional leader.
Members of the senior class as
well as the entire community are
glad that Rev. Edwards has accept
ed' the invitation to deliver the
Baccaulerate sermon.
Morning services at the local
Methodist Church have been called
off on account of the excercises at
at the school auditorium at the
same time.
Rev. C. L. Glenn, pastor of the
local church will preach for Rev.
Edwards at Crowell Church Sunday
morning. Sunday evening both Rev.
Edwards and Rev. Glenn will fill
their regular appointments at Cro
well and Butler respectively.
SENIOR CLASS ROLL
Lamar Almgren, Marjorie Brown,
Bobby Brooks, Bryan Blair, Gwen
dolyn Blakely, Marjory Bone, Nelle
Byrd, Mary Estelle Childres, Alton
Crooke, Ralph Cox, Nora Dent, La-
Roy Ge'fe, Leon James, Doris Kirk-
sey, Maude Layfield, Frank Luck
Bobby Locke, Martha Locke, Annie
Lou McCrary, Elizabeth Massey,
Sue Millirons, Janie Moore, J. W.
Mott Jr., Armenda Purvis, William
Purvis, Eloise Rowe, Frances Rus-
tin, Imogene Stringfieid, Katie
Sanders, Agnes Turner, Nellie Un
derwood, Lenelle Waters, Martha
Williams, Annie Wisham, and Mil
dred Woodall.
Pastor at Antioch Church
Use as Text Sunday,
Has God a Will?"
We are planning to have an un
usually good service Sunday morn
ing at Antioch Baptist church. The
pastor will preach on the subject,
"Has God a Will?” Read the 6th
chapter of Matthew’s gospel. Peo
ple seem to have lost a sense of
the soverignty of God. Hear this
message on one of the most vital
attributes of God. Yoy will enjoy
and be profited by this discussion.
Bring a friend with you who can
not come unless you bring them.
Sunday School at 10:30 a. m.
Be sure to attend this service.
Preaching again at 8 p. m.
We really are anxious to have
you Sunday and are praying that
God’s presence |shall be manifest
in every service.
J. H. Stanford, Pastor.
FISHING AND HUNTING
PRIVILEGES FOR SALE
Have purchased Fishing and
Hunting rights on Lockett Place
I near Reynolds. Those desiring to
fish and hunt on this place please
| see me for day or season privi-
I lges.
P. E. McDaniel
Reynolds, Ga.
Negro Woman Held
In Connection With
Death of Negro Man
Eva Jordan, local Negress, is be
ing held in connection with the
death of Asa Riley, Negro, at her
home near Butler late Saturday
afternoon.
A warrant signed by Will Riley,
father of the victim, charges Eva
with the murder. Date of committ
ment trial has not yet been sets.
Immediately following the shoot
ing Eva came to town and gave
herself up to officers.
Her statement to sheriff J. M.
Bone and chief of police, J. D. Cook
was as follows:
“Saturday afternoon I attended
the ball game at Dink Hooten’s.
Asa, my boy friend, came to the
game and took me home. After
reaching my home he began beat
ing me and I grabbed a 22 rifle
and shot him. Then I came to town
and notified officers.”
Asa was shot near the heart and
died about two hours later.
He is survived by a wife and five
small children.
Mr. John W. Vann, 73,
Died at Smith Station,
Alabama Tuesday, May 7
Funeral services for John W.
Vann, 73, who died at his home at
Stnith Station, Ala., Tuesday, May
7, were held at the Smiths Station
Baptist Church. The Rev. L. M. Gray
pastor of Philadelphia Baptist
Church officiated.
Burial was in the Church cem
etery.
Surviving are a son, W. M. Vann,
Smiths Station, three brothers, r!
S. Vann, Butler, Ga., O. O. Vann,
Ocoochee, Fla., and A. A. Vann]
Rome, Ga., two sisters, Mrs. Mattie
Smith, Columbus,and Linnie Re
eves, Texas and several nieces and
nephews.
L. M. Doyel to Open
Jewelry Store Here
Mr. L. M. Doyel advises the
Herald that he will operate a Jew
elry store in connection with his
furniture business at Butler.
He expects a complete line of
watches, clocks, rings etc. this
week.