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The Butler Herald
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BUTLER, TAYLOR COUNTY, GEORGIA, THURSDAY MAY (>, 1051.
NUMBER 32.
MRS. PAUL SIMMONS
FORMER BUTLER LADY
DIES IN ATLANTA
Shortly before going to press the
Herald was advised of the death of
Mrs. Paul Simmons at her home in
It is with a sad heart that we are
reminded of the critical illness of
our dear friend of many years,
Mr. Ernest Camp, editor of the
,, . , Atlanta climaxing an illness of a
Monroe Advertiser, , • f ew mon ths from an incurable
While in good health among his ma j ac jy ^ j s jearned.
outstanding virtues were his love Mrs. Simmons will be pleasantly
and interest in his nation, state, remembered by local citizens as
home, city, family and friends. It MissMartha Pviley, daughter of the
was during such period of
Bro. Ernest wrote
Butler Lions Club
Celebrates First
AnniversaryTuesday
these
]jf e late Mr. Pickens and Mrs Mae
words Riley, one of this city’s most be
Lion Joe Grollman, Governor of
District 1 8 - C Was Guest
Speaker at Dinner Meeting.
The Butler Lions Club celebrated
their first anniversary with a la-
Annual Flower Show
Held Here Thursday
Was Big Success
MR. M. A. JONES SR.
DIES OF HEART ATTACK
MONDAY AT 83 YEARS
Funeral services for Mr. Malon
Mrs. Frank Riley Wins Sweep-j A Jones Sr > 83 years of age w m
be conducted at Goddard’s Funeral
Stakes Honors with 11
Ribbons.
Blue
An improvised garden beneath a
beautiful rainbow and arnid gaily
Chapel at Reynolds this afternoon
at 4 o’clock. Rev. Walter Flanders
will officiate and interment will be
in Hill Crest cemetery.
The deceased who was a retired
farmer was a native
Crowell Community
One of Oldest And
Best In Georgia
Taylor County Community Wins
Fame Last Year in “Valley’*
Improvement Contest.
A Taylor county community, es-
of Macon tal)lishec j 12 5 yea r ago through aa
Legion home here Tuesday night. j{ n which visitors
which T^dedicated to'his mother loved women. She was the wife of Lion Joe Grollman, governor of miration at
in into and con- the State News Editor ot Asso- District 18-C Lions International 1 the flowers
L bik ofpoems S ^ ^ ' |and resident of Bainbridge. GaJ show on the afternoon of April 29.
It is stated that Mrs. Simmons was guest speaker on this occa-; [ n keeping with the theme “April
dies night and dinner party at the, decorated parasols was the setting jaunty "here he spent the greater j improvement gesture, showed Chat
t , 1 rr-wr.a \x? i 1 li art- portion of hlS life DUt SIIICC last Oc- t.i.nn.hpp Valiev visitors Anril 2!
gazed
with ad
the colorful beauty of
at the Annual Flower
! freshing showers around noon and
then bright warm sunshine flooded
portion ot ms me nut since last uc- tahoochee Valley visitors April 29
tober had made his home with his; lhat no com munity is completely
prosperous unless everyone is
prosperous.
Crowell, the community winning
daughter, Mrs. Grace Beeland at |
Warner Robins. His sudden death
was attribted to a heart attack.!
Survivors are one son, Mr. M. A. i , , . . .. .
Tones Ir • B daughter Mrs Grace fame last year when it placed first
Behind, w.rnw Rodins; Mrs, Lucile.^^hooclree Valley Com-
v.e.. . „ . ... IJK;II , 6 .. ..e.— - , w r hi . m' • FI'- munity Improvement contest, dem-
cluded Lion Shumate Deputy Dis-|the sparkling scene during the af- Warn Tu nt • brother 1 “r ' onstrated to other contest partici-
one
best:
tained in
shortly after^publication. We shall underwent a major operation about sion which proved most delightful! Showers,” Mother Nature gave re-
ever cherish Bro. Camu’s book of two years ago and until recently in every respect,
poems—two books in fact—but this appeared to have recovered. | Other out-of-town gues s
appeals to us as one of his Funeral arrangements could not lauded Lion bnumate uepu y _.- , s —- ° "" jbeth Jones, Atlanta; brothers, R. t oa
01 e0i " 8 ,0 were disnlnys of »»»"- ^nes, Maeon; Cay .Tones, Val-!— «*•««* ~
Besides her mother and husband. < h f. s P e » ker > h . e evening. Hypes ot flowers, prize floraculture; ^ Jones. “ dt *•
Mrs. Simmons is survived by one \' on Grollman in his interesting specimens and. horticulture speci- p aul - ae Jackso ^ Savannah- 6'a progressive outlook showed im-
daughter, Antoinette Martha; a sis- ta]k - P raIsed , 1 Y . Llon f Club for men?. The arrangements section |' n( f and one a,,,^. (movement where other communi-
ter Mrs M K Ba-ley and a bro- Progress made during its first year Showed originality as well as wide granasons ana one
the’r, Mr. Wallace Riley, both of At- with special emphasis being placed range in the selection of containersj
and fragrant lanta.
eras harsh,
Three score and ten and then a
score, brings you to ninety
years,
Across the mighty span of time, dif
fusing joy and tears,
Down gentle slopes
paths, through
benign,
You’ve with courage all the way,
dear Sainted Mother of Mine!
|
Thru war and peace and life and
death you’ve moved with easy
grace,
With love the harbor of your
dreams and patience in your
face,
The years have brought you
many gifts ‘of wisdom that
combine
make you good, steadfast and
true, beloved Mother ot mine!
ford Jones, Salisbury, N. C.; sister,! The well rounded community with
Tom Linder Enters
Governor's Race; Is Now
Serving Agriculture Post
upon the number of children re-| an d accessories,
ceiving benefit through the Light j Mrs. Frank Riley won sweep-
jHouse for the Blind. 'stakes honors with 11 blue ribbons
The meeting was presided over'the tri-cclor ribbon for the best
by Lion President Tom Giles with flower arrangement in the show
'Lion Hoke Hatcher, tail twister | anc i the purple ribbon for sweep-
1 performing this duty in a most ef- stakes honors. She also will have
'ficient and humorous manner! the Garden Club silver cup for
'which added much to the enjoy- 1954.
ment of the evening. j Mrs. Hugh Gheek’s rhododendron
1 There were approximately twen- was adjudged the best horticultural
grandsons
ter.
Funeral
grand daugh-' provement where other communi
ties might have considered they
arrangements in charge were having a loss. When the
of Goddard’s Funeral Home.
Baptismal Service
Sunday Afternoon for
Several Applicants
To
' ty-five Lions and their wives pres-
Since his visit to Butler recently ent at this meeting.
the Herald has been favored with a !
telegram in which Hon. Tom Lin- _ |j r • J 4
der states that he definitely has nCVnOlQS iHOnClS Af6
cast his hat in the ring for Govern-
or of Georgia subject to the primary
which will be set for sometime this
summer.
Agriculture Comissioner Linder
states:
“I am a candidate for Governor.
I am making this statement at this
ties so that all the people may
Saddened by Death of
Mrs. Souder in Macon
The Macon ^ Telegraph recently
know in ample time that I’ll not published the following announce-
be a candidate for re-election to the ment that will be a source of sor-
office of Commissioner of’ Agricul- row to many Reynolds friends of a
outstanding citizen
Born in that golden era when ad
venture sent men west,
You have lived to see inventions
that have terrified the blest,
But your faith has never taltered in
its purpose or design,,
And your life has been a blessing
to your children, Mother mine!
Ninety years ministration to your
loved ones and your friends,
Near the sunset ot your journey,
tranquil love a halo lends
To the pasl and to the future, and
your presence is shrine
To which I bring my longing and
devotion, Mother of Mine.
May, 1939.
» * *
Rev. J. M. Carmichael, pastor of
the Butler Baptist church and his
interesting family were delightfully friends from almost all political Mrs. Souder, a resident of Macon
as well as surprisingly presented groups in Georgia. Thry have been f or 44 years, died after an illness
with a sparkling new Ford automo
specimen of the show and awarded
the tri-color ribbon.
Mrs. T. L. Fountain was second
place winner with seven blue rib
bons and the award for the best
decorated parasol.
Miss Louise Hill’s luncheon ta
ble won first place and the award town
given by Mrs. Jeanette Oliphant. ' were
Mrs. R. D. Waller, Mauk, and cently
Miss Louise Hill tied for third | church, Rev. J. M
winners with five ribbons tor.
Crowell school was consolidated last
year with the Reynolds school, a
community center was furnished in
the former school building.
Still the group, which extended
warm hands of welcome continued
their interest in aggressively pro
moting school activities. No Parent
Teacher Association had been
formed in Reynolds so the Crowell
got busy and organized a
In the presence of
sembly of relatives
both local and from a distance, six ing in beautiful modern homes are
candidates for baptism were ad- descendants of settlers who came
ministerd this service at the Beaver to the community more than a cen-
Creek lake two miles, north of tury and a quarter ago.
Sunday, 4 p. m. Applicants j j n was j n 1829 wihen Henry Cro-
those persons who had re-1 well gave 15 acres of land and
joined the local Bapist “built a church to satisfy his wife’s
Carmichael, pas- longings for a place to worship,’’
group
a large as- PTA.
and friends 1 The present group of families liv-
according to Mrs. Dugger Cosey in
includ- history.
Developing together, the mem
bers of Hie community built their
home and community until in 1953
they were selected in valley wide
place
each. Mrs. H. G. Chock received! Those to whom the ordinance of ber re port telling of the community
honorable mention with 4 blue rib- baptism was administered
bons. it’d: Mr. and Mrs. Leo Anglin,
The Etc,file de Holland entered by Misses Carolyn BazemorO, Helen
Mrs. J. W. Edwards II won the blue (Rustin, Mrs. Hubert Payne and
ture. I will devote all my efforts to once outstanding citizen of that r jbbon as the best rose specimen in (Master Jimmy Stinson,
the campaign forGovernor and will city: the show. The lake was chosen due to the
not in any manner, undertake to - Funeral services for Mrs. R. C. ( A very lovely attraction of the fact that the baptismal facilities of
influence or support any candidate Souder took place at Memorial ! gh ow was the life size doll with her the local church are at present out,
for Commissioner of Agriculture. Chapel. Rev. Mack Anthony of Val- parasol and hat beautifully deco- of service while the building is in
But, whoever the people elect will dosta, former pastor of the Vineville ra ted with roses by Msr. R. L. process of architectual improve-
have a good friend in the Govern- Methodist church, and Rev. Allen g rown
or’s Office because I shall continue Sanders officiated. I The modernistic arrangements!
to recognize the fact that agricul-; Burial ni Oaklawn cemetery, Ft. entered by LeRoy Gee were es-’
ture is the basis for economy. Dur- Valley. Pallbearers : Bert Michael, pecially interesting,
ing the time I have served as c. H. Yates Jr., Dr. T. E. Rogers Jr. The judges were Mrs. J. C. Walk-
Commissioner of Agriculture, I c. A. Rice Sr., T. S. Harris and J. D. e r Jr., Mrs. Charles Walker and
1 ments.
nave been blessed with many loyal |vIcManus.
Miss
ville
William Rice, of Marshall-
bile by the ministers's congregation
last night..
Dorsey Smih, traveling salesman to present a united front in solvin
for the’s. P. Richards Paper Co., our proolem. In defeat those who
Atlanta, paid us a visit recently, would hinder our progress and in
It will be remembered that the asserting our leadership among the
Richards Company was numbered states. These tilings we. ihe peo-
recentiy in the century old business ple_ of Georgia can and will do.^ I
establishments in Georgia. The
faithful to me in season and out of several months. She was a native
season. I have tried to bo loyal to of Ft valley. She was the former
themand to the people of the state. Miss Maude Slappey, daughter of
It is time to forget factional poli- t be j a t e j ^ Slappey and Mrs.
tics and for the people of Georgia gtella N Slappey.
Mrs. Souder attended the schools
Herald is proud of the fact of be
ing one of^ the Atlanta firm’s old-
uest and most satisfied customers.
The other day a most highly es
teemed local lady came in and
in Ft. Valley and Wesleyan Col
lege and u’as a member of Vine
ville Methodist church.
Surviving are her husband; a
daughter, Mrs John Dahin, of Per-
... , . , T ....rysburg, O.; a Son, R. C. Souder Jr.,
P „°“?H S 'l h i cb „L W1 “ Macon; a brothe r, J. S. Slappey,
Atlanta; tw'o sisters, Mrs. W. C.
will make a full statement of the
advocate later at the meeting of
the State Executive Committee. In
the meantime the people of Geor- 1
gia are familiar with the principles
for which I have stood.
“I earnestly solicit the active
Black, Tampa, Fla.; Mrs. II. T. Mad- Church.
Butler High School
Announces Calendar
Of Coming Events
Friday, May 7, 8:30 P. M.
Senior Play—Gym.
Sunday May 9, 10:55 A. M.
Mother’s Day, Senior Day, Baptist
Church.
Monday, May 10, 8 P. M.
Gloria Gilson, Recital,
Several Crawford
County Young People
Hurt in Auto Mishap
dox, Raleigh, N. C.; three grand-
TOM LINDER.”
made a pleasing talk. She said we support of ail loyal Georgians
ought to w’rite an editorial about
it—about people loving' wherever
they live and being proud of it.
She said she always loved her
home county and hometow'n. She
hasn’t always lived here, but she
loves this county too and likes to
take pride in it. She tries to support
Antioch Baptist Church
Sunday School at 1C a. m. How
ard Kendrick, Supt. Our school is
local institutions. She takes part in increasing in attendance and inter
local activities. She even does most <pst. Come with us Sunday and en-
oi-irvnninfr at hnmp Tliat’s jc^v this study of God s Word.
children and
nephews.
several nieces and
Parents of Children
Now in School Urged
To Meet Medical Test
Pre-school clinics are being con-
nf her shopping at home. That’s joy this study ot Gods worn. ducted at the local health depart-
what she said. She is part of Tay-, Preaching at 11:30 a. m. h> the mpnt eacb Tuesday morning,
ior county and the community in pastor. Please read the 31st chapter p ar ents of children entering
which she lives—its every public °f Proverbs. Our text will be the g cboo j j n September are urged to
institution—and “proud of it” she -8th verse of this chapter. The mes- br j ng . their children to these clirycs
says.
Howard Methodist Church
(Hoke Hatcher, Pastor)
for immunizations against diph
theria, whooping cough, typhoid
and smallpox.
Music Announcement
sage will be a specal one on
Mother. Mother’s Day is ahvays a
day of blessed memories. W’e urge
a full attendance of the member
ship of the church. Special music
for the occasion wall be rendered.
| Evening worship will begin at 3
o’clock. This wall be a song serv-
Regular Sunday services at How-j ice centering around the idea of
ard Methodist church Sunday at “the songs my mother used to anc j Mrs. Hugh Gilson, will he pre
11:30 a. m. and 8 p. m. This is the sing”. We invite you to be w’ith usjsented by her teacher Mis. Edwards,
last regular appointment at the at the evening hour and be pre-! in a piano recital Monday, 8:30 p. 1
Howard church before annual Con- pared to name the song your moth- m., at the Baptist church. The pro-!
ference and the year’s work needs er loved and we will sing each one g ram will include compositions j
to be completed on this day. Bap- : as suggested.
tismal service for babies and | The church cordially invites all
small children w’illbe solemnized the people of the community to
at the morning hour. Church worship at Antioch Sunday. You
Thursday, May 13, 8 P. M.
Last PTA Meeting, Gym.
Friday, May 14, 8 P. M.
Junior-Senior Banquet, Communi
ty House.
Sunday, May 1G, 11 A. M.
Senior Day, Methodist Church.
Monday, May 17, 8 P. M.
Barbara McCorkle, Recital, Meth
odist Church.
Tuesday, May 18, 8 P. M.
Mrs. Ruftin’s Music Recital, Gym.
Thursday, May 20, 8.P. M.
Mrs. Edw'ards’ Music Recital,
Baptist Church.
Sunday, May 23, 11 A. M.
Bacclaureate Sermon, Nazarene
Church.
Monday, May 24, 8 P. M.
Meeting of Parents
Gym.
Friday, May 28, 8:30 P. M.
Graduation at the Gym.
Tuesday, June 1, 2:47 P M.
Seniors Leave Ft. Valley
Washington.
munity.
The selection w'as not made for
progress in any one field but in the
broad and well rounded program
which made them one of the most
highly recspected communities in
this section of Georgia and Ala
bama.
It was in the 1930’s that a great
change began to be made in the
country settlement in the Panhan
dle section of this county. Pushing
into the background the one crop
activities and the mule, the com-
Three teen- ageCrawford county munity began a diversified pro
young people were reported to hftve gram and^ started mechanization,
been painfully tho not seriously Today Crowell has a thriving co
injured a few days ago w'hen their operative which furnished chickens
car went out of control on the and eggs to the Macon, Atlanta and
Hopewell Road, near the Crawford-‘other markets. Hogs and cattle be~
Bibb county line and overturned, gan to increase and productive pas-
it is said. tures became the rule rather than
Sheriff L. R. O’Neal listed the the exception,
driver of the vehicle as Rinky A program to stop soil erosion
Hicks, 15, of Lizella. Other occu- and a reforestation program was
Baotist P ar >ts of th car were Wyonell initiated around 1940. Peaches is
Guthrie, 14, of Moran, and George 1 another cash crop which offers the
Newberry, of Lizella. An unidenti- ! community an income. The Walter
fied Lizella girl, who was pot hurt Wainwright peach shed brought
in the accident, also was a passen- seasonal employment for members
ger in the car, Sheriff O’Neal said, of the community.
1 The mishap occurred when the The community became winner
Seniors to Present
Play Tomorrow Nite
Gloria Gilson daughter of Mr. | Mauk Methodist Church
(Hoke Hatcher. Pastor)
The regular second Sunday wor-
fiom the works of Bach, Beethoven, ship is announced for Sunday at see how amusing five step_ children
and MacDowell as well as modern Mauk Methodist church for Sunday 9pn be when they hear that t
vehicle hit a slick place on the dirt in the Farmers Club contest, which
road, rolled over and landed back;i s sponsored by the Columbus
on its wheels, the sheriff said. Chamber of Commerce, under the
The three were given first aid leadership of Clarence Barfield and
treatment for cuts and bruises. Mrs. Clifford Adams.
1 Showing their deep felt responsi
bility for carrying on their religious
programs, the community have
$400 for foreign missions last year,,
j Mrs. Leonard Windham reported to
the assembled visitors.
I During the afternoon a long line
“A Ready-Made Family,” a three 1 of automobiles toured the communi-
act comedy by Jay Tobias will be t ylooking over the homes, farms,
of Seniors, presented tomorrow, 8:30 p. m., at and scenes which publicized prog-
the local gym. Admission will he ress.
25c for students and children and M. E. Thompson, former Governor
50c for adults. The play is under of Georgia and many visitors from
the direction of Mrs. Margery Fitz- Athens and some. from the Ala-
for simmons. Characters for the play bama Extension service attended
are Priscilla Jones, Gordcne Black- the full day inspection of the com-
ston, Janet Neisler, Barbara Me- munity.
Corkle, Martha Melton, Nellie Hart.! A group from the Albany Cham-
Clay Griggs, Richard Guined, Eu- ber of Commerce came to the tour
gene Streetman and Buddy Dunn. | on a bus. E. E. Hammond, chair-
This will be the last money mak- man of the agriculture committee,
ing project ot the Seniors for this said the group was studying the
year. We hope all of you come and contest and expected to instigate
one from Albany.
Jeff Davis, Dougherty county
school.
SEE YOU IN CHURCH SUNDAY.
will find a warm welcome.
J H. Stanford, Pastor.
* , .a „ T i, ir i c thp 1 oct reeular aD- mother and father are engaged to agent; Frank F. Faulk, Chambers,
compositions of contemporary com- 10 a. m. This is the last regular ap J ’a * w
posers. Miss Margie Jarrell, voice
pointment at the Mauk church be-1 be married.
pupil of Mrs. Ruffin, will assist with fore annual Conference. Everyon is You u f, P A ° ””
several vocal selections. urged to be present. l au g h A Ready-Made Family.
of Commerce director and F. W-
Broome, Chamber executive secre
tary were in the group.