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Jfcl E Butler H ERALD
“KEEPING EVERLASTINGLY AT IT IS THE SE CRET OF SUCCESS^
VOLUME 78.
BUTLER, TAYLOR COUNTY, GEORGIA, THURSDAY FEBRUARY 4, 1954.
NUMBER 19.
Tuesday was Ground Hog Day in
the United States and according to
tradition the Little Animal having
crawled out of his hold and seen
his shadow—as Tuesday was a
beautiful sunshine day—six more
week of wintry weather may be ex
pected in Middle Georgia.
OLD-TIME POLITICIANS
SEE FIELD DAY IN GEORGIA
GOVERNOR'S CAMPAIGN
Atlanta — Old-time politicians
were predicting a “field day” in
the forthcoming campaign for gov
ernor as 10 potentials all still were
being prominently mentioned to
make the race.
The oldtimers say they haven’t
We have come to the full knowl- eeen anything like the current po-
edge and convictton ,ha, ministers S"
Butler Represented
At Youth Assembly
Held at State Capitol
Girl’s Basketball
Tournament To Be
Held Here Next Week
SON OF OUTSTANDING
TAYLOR COUNTY PARENTS
DIED AT MACON SATURDAY
Stella Butler Chapter
Order Eastern Star
Celebrates Birthday
Sylvia Cosey, Nancy Childs and Two Games Scheduled for Each of ^acon ^hed 3 °satur da y* t e & a ; Guests from Many Other Points
Emily Allen Represent Butler
Tri-Hi-Y.
(By Emily Allen)
Night Beginning Tuesday and brief illness.
I Mr. Royal was born in Taylor
Continuing Through Friday. coun ty, the son of Mr. C. C. and Mrs
jc. C. Royal, and had lived in Ma-
'con since June, 1953. being asso-
Join Local Organization to
Celebrate This Occasion.
The Stella Butler Chapter No. 322
Much interest is being shown in dated with Dunlap Chevrolet Co.
the forthcoming girls basketball as a mechanic. He had lived in Order of the Eastern Star celebrat-
t±i a ^ a “The best thing that has been | tournament. It is generally agreed Macon several years previously, ed its seventh birthday anniversary
of the Gospel are normal human ! madge rose from agr ioulture com- thus far in the interest of better that fhe tourney here nex t week— moving to South Georgia. He was a t the Fickling Masonic Ball Sun-
beings as other individuals. A mjssioner 1° governor.
Government in Georgia, is the Geor- | Monday to Fr i day —will be one of a Mason and a member qf the Bap- day afternoon. The hall was crowd-
rrin Vnilth AcCPmhlv ” IQ a QtntP- .. x ii.! i__ ’ j n i J Di.flxv*
kind word or friendly greeting to Neither the Talmadge forces nor gia Youth Assembly,” is a state- the most exc j t ing in many years, list churchy ed.'Besides the guests from Butler
them never comes amiss save the the antis » seemed to be making jment made by M. L. St. John end-| Every g ame promises plenty of ex- j Survivors include his wife, the the following towns were repre
time it misses coming. jmuch headway toward deciding oniing his address to the Assembly at j c i tem ent. j former Miss Clarabel Webb of Ma- sented: Atlanta, Adams, Mass., Al-
* * • ia single candidate for each faction’s the banquet in Emory University, j A jj 0 ffj C i a i s have been selected con; two daughters, Mrs. Carl Gay bany, Americus, Charing, Columbus,
a mnst unusual m ishan occurred i ful1 support. j The elected delegation from the {or the tournament: Marvin and S. and Miss Nancy Royal, both of Cordele, Ellaville, Griffin, Junction
A most unusudi inisnap wtu Qov. Herman Talmadge cannot Butler Tri-Hi-Y to the Assembly D McA'fee, referees; Emory Harris, Macon; mother, Mrs. C. C. Royal; city, Macon, Mauk, Perry, Richland,
a few days ago to our good friend succeed himself under law. Sen J which convened at the State Capi- scorer; Murray Walker, timer; Jerry and one brother, James Royal, Manchester, Rupert, Thomaston and
Mr. Carl Giles, that might, have Richard B. Russell will be seeking , tol Jan. 28-30, were Sylvia Cosey p ar t a fn and John Peterman, tick- j both of Butler; and four sisters, Miami, Fla.
cost his life had assistance not ar- re-election and Talmadge is said to and Nancy Childs, who sat in the e ts; Schood Patrol, parking; cheer-j Mrs. Floyd Cox, and Mrs. Bernard ( Among those present were the
rived when it did. Conducting as have an eye on a Senate set. But House of Representatives. Emily leaders, decorations. Printed pro- , Woodson, Both of Thomaston, Mrs. folJowJng distinguished guests:Mrs.
'Allen as press representative and grams were made possible by the J- L. Payton^ of ^Birmingham, Ala., „ t hei Moncrief, Worthy Grand Ma-
he does a most successful mercan-1 won’t take on Russell for obvious , Allen as press representative and grams were made possible by
tile business' in travel over the reasons. jMrs. Margery Fitzsimmons as ad- Butler Herald, Walker’s Grocery, j an^d Mrs. C. W. Dyer of Atlanta,
county by truck he recently im- Russell, one of Georgia's most dis-, visor.
prisoned himself in the tight-fitting tinguished political leaders, was; Sylvia and Nancy were assign- ; Smith’s Pharmacy and Butler Drug j tor funeral and burial.
cab of his truck and there confined backed by Talmadge in 1952 forj e( j jj ouse committee No. 12 on Co.
with key on outside, until assist- the Democratic presidential nomi-
ance arrived more than two hours nation.
later and he beginning to suffer Political experts say Talmadge
tor fresh air. Carl has a group of ho P e * Sen - Walt ? r G «orge will not
school children in Norwich com-
seek re-election in 1956 so that he
Butler High Seniors
munity to thank for assistance for can realize at least an ambition to iority " " jnolds and Byron in the first game Raclfpthall fiAITIP
i, was In this community where the ™" gr a Senate ^™e ,xpett, Bobby w „ llamSi Waycross , and Ellaville and Unadilla in the NSWIDM 0MK MM
incident occurred. say tnat anotner former governor, , - th c second. Semi-finals and finals will
* llis Apnall wm take h . m on in spokejo anoint session* tte ^ ^ ^
Admission will be 25c and dOc.
Numbered among a group of
eighty-five Georgia citizens, Mr. L.
M. Doyel made a delightful plane
trip to Cuba the past week at the
expense of his employers in the
sale of G. E. refrigerators, washing
machines, etc., in the electric ap
pliances you certainly should have
in the event you do not already
have same. Thisw as Mr.Doyel’s sec
ond similar trip in recent months,
the former being to Mexico City.
* * *
We challenge the nation to show
that race.
There are at
pected in the
Governor.
least six men ex-
1954 primary for
0. E. Myers, Qvil
Service Director, Retires
After 35 Years Service
ate and House
a. m.
In his speech Gov. Williams fa
vored segregation. He also favored
amending a bill giving the Count>
School Superintendent the right to
assign a school for each child. He
stated that Georgia is practicing Im Frpalf Arfiflpitt
the County Unit System, which is *" I * Y* 1 fiVVIUQIII
undemocratic. Othet points that he
favored were to build more and
, - | ™ . . . . . ~ tron; R. M. Vandegrift, Past Grand
Wilson’s Grocery, Suggs Motor Co., | The body was caried to Dawson p t Mrs. Velma Southwell,
— • . • ■ i m ji r\ — • fnp fimaro 1 onrl hurl a I ’
Grand Electa; Kirky Wr-rd, Grand
Choir Leader; Mrs. Mildred Jones,
District Grand Deputy; Raymond
Wheelis, District Grand Deputy; P.
Y. Luther, Grand Custodian.
After a warm welcome by the
Worthy Matron, Mrs. Lonie Rustin,
the following program was ren
dered:
Prayer by Rev. Hoke Hatcher.
Song, Higher Ground.
Introduction and Vlfalcome of dis-
Motor Vehicles. This committee j Tuesday night will see Ogle-
amended a bill introduced by the thorpe and Pinehurst get the tour-
Rome Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y Clubs con- ; nament underway at 7.30. Monte-, Ell
cerning compulsory drivers eciuca-izuma will meet Butler at S:45.; |0 M)0fiS0r rdl'LCSfl
tion. This bill passed by a good ma- Wednesday night will offer Rey-1 r
Little Lovick Anthony
Has Narrow Escape
News is spreading around the
'city about the Seniors being plan
ning a double-header ball game,„ uished BUes ts
I soon. That statement is true but the| l £
date cannot be set until wo see
Candlelighting Star Drill by Of-
fleers
.how the girls’ tournament turns, ^ by Klrby Ward rf Columbus.
|° U The first game of the ntght ™ Ma ” 0nS a “' 1
be between the women of Butler | rvvii.m
and the Butler' Song by Mildred Jone* of Colum-
bus.
(old and young)
, Lovick Anthony, 7 year old son high school girls team. Following ^ esentation of chapter Mother
better tourist facilities, raising the of Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Anthony is this game will be the one between ' an( j Father Mrs Eva Mauldin and
| salaries of Georgia officials, which reported to be resting comfortably the fat men of Butler and the ean ,Mr. Walter J. Butler.
... Tor. xn_Tho mar, who W0uld attract more capable people; at the Montgomery hospital this men. I introduction of Mascot, Albert
Atlanta, Jan. 30-The man whoi concrete marriage laws and morning following what could have. Keep your eyes open for the date
has been acclaimed Mr. Civil progressive Georgia. ibeen a fatal accident late yester- for this great night and come out . f interestinB were made
Service Dixie” worked his last day | la G cv Wi lhams also s^d that if day attfwnoor,. , for these games. You won’t be sorry made
Wf we tu — SI' Gov. Williams also said that if <*ay anwnonr.... . by the distinguished guests,
us a more co-operative group of as a !f d ® ra em P 1 °y e ^ . .. >c are to have a good government! The little boy was playing on a you went but you will be sorry If Mrs Lanelle C'ouch of Columbus
,nH O .E .Myers, regional-head of the infor^Pd know what rope swing tied to a tree limb in you miss it! to
—Reporter.
worshipers both congregation and ^ Myers, regiorarneB,u oi ™ mugt informed> kno wwhat rope swing
worsmpers, oouic-u gi B Atlanta Civil Service office for a l-,_ ur leaders arP doine express our the back yard at his home when j
pastor, than the local Nazarene. most 20 years, retires effective Jan. JSnioSs ?nd ^iSid?ate^ actively in some way the rope became en-1
Thereby they have one of the 31. He leaves behind him 35 years Without active participation in gov- tangled around his neck and left , , ,
prettiest little houses of worship to of service with the federal govern- ernment we bec P Qme £. slave him dangling several inches MrS. GraV llljtired
be found anywhere. Their latest ment. i At annthpr inint Fridav the ground. His grandmother, Mrs. * •
in the matter of improvement and In his capacity as regional direc- It'Gov Marvin Griffin Kathlene Anthony, was the first to | n Call U/ltilp Vkifritlfl
beautifeation was that of the re- tor, Myers has seen at least 1,00,000 3 p. m. Lt. Gov. Marvin Griffin ^ ^ condition and ran to re-j*n rail Wmie VISITINg
cent completion of the tiling of the persons, get CS Jobs. And ten fnil- P Thp Governor and other officials lea 5 . vhpn DaUflhtPr at Miami
of the General Assembly entertain- , The ad f waa unconscious when 1/aUgnier ai Pliami
ed at a reception in Hurst Hall of reIeaaed „
the Fox Theatre at 8 p. m. Friday. ® ain ^ many f r i ent l s Mrs. Frank we ]come and invitation to return.
reaching, the hospital. Gray will reg ret to learn that she
floors in the auditorium with most lion examinations for positions
attractive small squares of tiling, have passed thru his office.
these together with workmanship
valued at upward of a thousand . . n a»». . ■
dollars By co operation-the small Inleilldl ReVenil€ OfflCial
membership purchasing the ma
presented a lovely tray, a gift to
the Chapter from the Columbus
Chapters: Columbus Chapter No.
261, Augusta Evans No. 177, Fort
Benning No. 278 and Wm. D. Moye
No. 427.
The guests sang Happy Birthday
to Stella Butler Chapter.
Carlton Hortman, District Grand
Deputy and Sidney Rustin Worthy
Patron each gave a few words of
Emory University students plan-, oh"nnw~«iifferimr from se- uray W1J1 re g rei lo ^arn mat sne| Last but not j east( p t y. Luther,
ned a tour of the campus on Satur- ! . A jt . r h ,._ ht that litt j e received a severe head injury when that m i rt h promoting person enter*
& ...^ — _ . * m a dav afternoon endinc w'ith a legis y ere . shoc ^> 1S bought that lit le ghe feJJ on a slick floor at the . , , . . ., af ,„_
terial and the pastor laying the J fl gp gf OfflCC Feb. 18 ltlve sunoer at the Fie’d House. At! Lovlck wiU reCOVer in a W yS ' home of her daughter, Mrs. Norris Rpv H atoher offered the closing
Vilnolrc unfViAiir nnct In tnP chlirPn . ■
blocks without cost to the church
has something within its financial
reach to be proud of for years to
come.
I this supper gavels v. ere presented 1 • a •
A representative of the Internal'^ Bjjj, Wayemss, ^6 Id OpWing
Revenue service will be at the J Lt Gov y M T . gimmons Jr.,
Butler post office Feb. 18, between j Donalsonvi]le _ other awarrio that
Carl Hobbs, Postmaster.
Following a moA successful local
mercantile business for the past nee ded
quarter of a century our good
friend—yours as well—Mr. T. Bailey j " ~
S.: February 6th to 16th
the hours of 8:30 a. m. and 5 p. m. , ., _ m
‘ ’ . . „ presented were the P. T,
to give any advice or assistance , W „ K * ^
Is Boy Scout Week
awards that
Mc-
Cutchen award for Performance and
the Atlanta Constitution Award for
Best Bills.
Dr. J. R. Jordan, Professor of
Hour by Bank Is Made
Effective February 15
Sikes in Miami, Fla. prayer.
Mrs. Gray was removed from her ^ picnic lunch was served and a
daughter’s home to a Miami hos- happy, sociable time was enjoyed
, pital for treatment of her injuries. by al j
j Latest report from Mrs. Gray is.
that her condition is improving but
that it will likely be several
| weeks before she can return
The Ciiizens State Bank of this home,
city wishes to announce to its pa-1 Those from Butler who accompa-
farming and cattle raising that he
might have the pleasure of out- j
door life that he feels he needs.! The week of Feb. 6-13 will be
Mr. R. E. (Rupert) Willis, one of celebrated throughout the country Wood of Emory University was
Howard’s best citizens has pur- as Boy Scout Week. The Week is speaker,
chased Mr. Joiner’s stock of mer- set to include Feb. 8, “Anniversary j
chandise and will continue busi- Day,” the date of the original in- hi-- MvHk MfMirhilPl
ness at the same location. We wish corporation of Boy Scouts of Ameri- I’ll*- Fiji ImvPIIvIIQvI
Mr. Willis the measure of success C a. Feb. 7th is Boy Scout Sundiiy , TmaihaII'c MaUAr
n business that has been accord- and will be observed in Butler with! IuaCItCII 3 lllal FIOjUl
Mr. Joiner, and that Mr. Joiner’s a special service at the Methodist | n Tamiii'c Fntira Uictnru
outdoor life may afford him the church at 11 a. m. with all Cub 111 IOlfII 5 LlllllC nlSIUij
pleasure and health-giving proper- Scouts and Explorer .Scouts seated
Homilittcs, Candler School of The- tr ° na and *be public in genera a nied Mrs. Gray to Florida for a vis-
ologv, Emory University, was guest chan S e in the opening hour of the it with Mr. and Mrs. Sikes include
speaker at the Legislative Supper, bank has been made from 8 to 9 her husband and Mr. A. W. Gray
The assembly closed with a cledl- a - m ‘. dady , The c,os,r \ g h ° u f r Wlll ( a nd Mrs. W. H. Trussell.
cation service Saturday at Glenn re IT ain a 3 p. m. as ere o ore - i
Memorial Church. Dean Judson Th > a « han e e of °P ening hour for
Mr W. 0. Pippin
Claimed by Death
At Thomaston
S **« '<>“i wl i! et ; Walter Wilson Elected
fective on and after Feb. 15th ,it
is said.
At the Upson County hospital in
Thomaston Monday occurred the
death of Mr. W. O. Pippin, 64 years
of age. many of which as an in
dustrious Taylor county farmer. He
is survived by his wife, two sons
and several sisters including Mrs.
Rufus Smith of Butler.
Funeral was conducted at High-
(Hoke Hatcher, Pastor) | Mr. Walter Wilson, son of Mr. * ower Memorial Church. Rev. Ern-
, , jand Mrs; F T Wilson of this eitv est Sweatman of Hardwick, officiat-
Sunday, Feb. 7, Church school at member of the freshman ed - Bur i a l was in Glenwood ceme-
10 a. m., Mr. James Bazemore Gen- and a ™ amt) I e T r , of y 10 rrasnman ter
c .Ln nt0 nH,nt Classes for c lass at the university of Georgia, ^
To Reed Hall Council
The Methodist Church By Fellow Classmates
veil, reo. i—a woman may- * hpp „ p i pr t pd tn r pp h Hall
Oh Saturday, Fab. 13, members o( „ was ( „ ec ,e d by . landslide Mon. agedUF Mornm E wojsldp hls partlcu .
the first city election in Taze 11 a. m. Message by the pastor on
_. ... . lir ,j p „. 0 „ dhic tbe l° ca l Troop 33 will participate day j n the first city eiecuun m imc «• ‘"'"““b- ~ i ar c Pr tion of tho dormitorv
Dismantling is under way this - n a parade in Columbus. !well with 57 out of 60 voters cast- the general topic, “You Need Christ,
Now and Always.”
week near the public square as a
mark of progress in keeping with
the times in our little city. ’Tis
that of the building of the
half-century old ice manufacturing
Midway Baptist Church
Peach County Beds
In Special Election
, This office is one of trust, honor
ln Tha h sma^"Marion county com-! "Methodist Youth Fellowship 6:45 and responsibility and carries with
'munity, incorporated by an act of p. m. all the junior, intermediate 1 ^ b as J^ a ’ a f^e 0 cls of Mr I)]3nK 3S Tfll Official
ithe November Genera, Aaembiy, and senior young people are urged ^^, 11 "*9* ® »« WlWai
' wWowo“ r F S dwarf H. McMi“aeba S ; Evening" worship 7:30 o’clodt, » which has to™ be«owecI upon’ Fl . v.llejt .fan. 30-Retums from
message by the pastor. This will be h™ by his classmans at Reed Ft valley give Walter Tharpe a
defeated M. C. I the last in a series of sermons on ( Hall. 942-278 edge over H. F. Smissonfor
Sunday School 10:30
plant constructed by the late Mr. 1 James Spillers, Supt. Good classes ~fhst‘ ma^
Archie Childs, the property of re-Tor all ages. I Mrs. McMichael .... / „
cent years of Mr. Law'son Wilson,! Preaching at 11:30 a. m. by^ the j obnson 42 votes to 15 for the one- the general topic, “You Need Christ
who has long since replaced the pastor. Please read 2nd Corinthians, year t erm as chief executive of the Now and Always.”
building and machinery with mod-,10th chapter. Our text will be the community with a courthouse more! The monthlybusiness meeting o
ern building and equipment near 4th verse. We urge the presence of than 100 ' years old and the 14th the Woman’s Society of Christian
the Central railroad depot. The city every member at this worship. Masonic Lodg e established in Geor- i Service is planned for Monday p.
lots along the public square faced Bring some friend with you to her gla
by the old ice plant have been pur- this message. Nine men ran for five Council
chased, one by Dr. R. C. Montgom- Preaching and praise service sea t s with the highest three being
ery, next to the Butler Drug Co.; Sunday at 7 p. m. elected for two year terms and the
the" other by Mr. Murray Walker! The church extends a cordial in-| nex t highest two for one year
adjoining the Logue Co. building, j vitation to everyone to worship terms. No special registration was
These lots are to be occupied in the j with us in all services. We desire held for the election. The voters
near future by attractive business,your presence and your prayers,
houses we are told. J »• Stanford, Pastor.
m., 3 o’clock, in the church annex.
Prayer meeting Wednesday eve
ning, *7.30 in the church sanctuary
followed by choir rehearsal.
Peach county tax commissioner.
Electric Current Will be Off , cincts in the county were not imme-
m m m - : diately available but It appeared a
Sunday from 1:30 to 3 p.m. certainty Tharpe had won the post
* r formerly held for many years by
his afther, the late T. E. Tharpe.
Georgia Power Comoany officials Tharpe has been acting tax com-
advise that electricity will be off missioner since the death of the
Everyone invited and urged to at-1 Sunday, from 1:30 to 3 p. m. for the elder Tharpe. A special election
tend these services and enjoy the purpose of making improvements, j was called by D. A. Young, county
were taken from the county voters’
list.
friendly atmosphere of worship
with us.
SEE YOU IN CHURCH SUNDAY.
Areas to be effected by this out- manager and ordinary, to name the
age* will include: Roberta, Reynolds person to fill the three years re-
Butler, Howard and Junction City, maining in the unexpired term.