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he Butler Herald “KEEPING EVERLASTINGLY AT IT IS 'THE SECRET OP SUCCESS** BUTLER, TAYLOR COUNTY, GEORGIA, THURSDAY NOVEMBER 18, 1954. NUMBER 8. For the first time in many months Taylor county was visited this week by one of the finest sea sons of rain, light and continuous for several days and nights; no wash nor down-pour; just suited for the fields sown to small grain. ¥ * * As Poppies were being universal ly distributed among our citizens last week we were reminded that not only do we have “Poppy Day’’ each year, but “Orphans Home Day” in our different church de nominations and community chest drives and united fund or red feather campaigns. Many of our people are giving their time and talent free to help these worthy causes. It is indeed commendable the services these agencies render in this direction. • • • For the first time in the memory of oldest local citizens pecan grow ers of this county have practically no nuts to gather. Many trees here in town have none on them, while occasionally a tree is found in the country which has a light crop. The long drouth is responsible for the shortage according to experts. It will mean quite a loss for growers who have been selling nuts during past years and realizing quite a nice income from them. Maybe they will have better luck next year. We truly hope so. • • m This news item from the Georgia State College for Women, Milledge- ville, will be of interest to friends of local students attending the in stitution: Golden Slipper Homecom ing representing the most massive student activity of the year at GSCW is planned for tomorrow— Friday—evening in Russell audi torium. Participating in the contest between Sophomore - Senior and Freshman-Junior classes. From this county are barbara McCorkle and Maidana Knott Nunn, both of Butler; Barbara Bond, Reynolds; and Sonya Riddick, Rupert. 9 9 9 The cordial invitation extended last week by the Payne Motor Co. to the public to call Friday and see the new 1955 Fords met with splen did response. Ford’s Fairlane series six new passenger car models named after the late Henry Ford’s home, set the style pace for the new line. For the first time Ford is offering a choice of three new en gines, two V-8’s and one six. The new models feature lower and broader lines,w ith new stylings in chrome and interior designs. They feature wrap-around windshields and a wide variety of new color treatments in many combinations. You have something to look for ward to should you have failed to be numbered among hundreds who called Friday and Saturday. 9 9 m The beautiful cloudless skies and early morning sunrist of Friday consiperd for joy and admiration while viewing the flocks of tur keys and chickens gathered for feed on the Franklin McCants Poultry Farm on the Atlanta highway a few miles north of town. A similar trip is well worth the time and ex pense of anyone. Of his flock of poultry we are advised that Frank lin has raised a thousand turkeys this season ranging in weight from 15 to 35 pounds, and of other poul try seven thousand head divided between White Leghorns, Parmenter Reds and White Rocks. Most of Franklin’s turkeys will go on u.e market for Thanksgiving and the remainder dressed and placed on storage for Christmas. If interested in purchase you had better speak in time. • • • A most brilliant affair of Sunday afternoon, one well attended, was the Golden Wedding anniversary observed at the local Community House by Mr. and Mrs. G. A. All- mon. The attendance consisted of friends and relatives, while re membrances were elaborate and beautiful. A bevey of attractive young ladies served delightful re freshments. And lovely music was rendered throughout the afternoon. It is quite unfortunate that Mrs. Allmon was stricken ill a few hours previous to the occasion and has since been a patient at the Mont gomery hospital and unable to head receiving lines with her hus band. The receiving line consisted MR. G. D. CHILDREE, 72. TAYLOR COUNTY NATIVE DIES AT AMERICUS SAT. Americus, Nov. 15—George D. Childree, 72, died Saturday at an Americus hospital after a lengthy illness. Mr. Childree was a native of Taylor county, but had lived in Sumter for the past 30 years. Survivors include his wife the former Annie Belle Hobbs of Americus; five daughters, Mrs. Len- nie Crook, Mrs. J. W. Childree and Miss Blanche Childree, Americus; Mrs. C. B. Hall, Butler, and Mrs. S. W. Brand, Mobile, Ala.; six sons, W: D., California; J. M., Tulare, Calif.; J. H., Spokane, Wash.; Woodrow, Americus; Wade M., Mobile and Randolph Childree, Na vy; a sister, Mrs. Georgia Mclnvale Thomaston, and three brothers, J. W. and F. F. Reynolds and J. P. Childree, Macon; 25 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Local Postmaster Solicits Cooperation of Public in Wrapping Holiday Mail It is very essential that the pub lic coperate with the postal service in preparation of their Christmas greeting cards, gifts and parcels in order to facilitate expeditious hand ling and avoid unnecessary delay and disappointment. The following information is furnished as a guide to mailers: POSTAGE—Save time by purchas ing an adequate supply of stamps in advance of the rush period. Pre pay postage fully on all mail. ADDRESS—All mail matter must be plainly and completely ad dressed, preferably in ink, giving street address, or post office box, or rural route and rural box number whenever possible. GREETING CARDS—Send holiday greetings as first class mail to ob tain the many advantages which this service affords. Such greetings prepaid at first class rate may be sealed and may contain written .messages; they are dispatched and delivered first; forwarded if neces- Jsary, without additional charge, 'and, if undeliverable, returned at !no further expense to the mailer ! provided the sender’s return ad- ■ dress is shown on the envelope. • I Unsealed Christmas greetings 'sent as third class mail without un authorized writing inclosed are ichrageable with 2c postage (if J weight does not exceed 2 ounces). Patrons having a number of greeting cards to deposit are urged Ito tie in bundles with addresses all I faced one way before mailing so as jto facilitate their handling in the | post office. LIMIT OF WEIGHT—70 pounds. LIMIT OF SIZE—Parcels sent by air or as fourth class matter are limited to a maximum of 100 inches length and girth. Carl C. Hobbs, Postmaster. Crisp County Man, Lost While on Fishing Trip, Spent Night in Log Cordele, Ga., Nov. 13—Harley Corey, missing for 24 hours after what was feared to be a fishing mishap, was safe at home Friday. Corey was last seen Tuesday at tempting to cross the lake in a small, motorless boat. When he did not return it was feared his boat had capsized. Crisp County Sheriff J. R. Meeks and Cordele Police Chief Mike Thornton led a search party which criss-crossed the lake Thurday. Corey said he spent the night in a hollow log in the woods after the water became so rough he did not want to attempt a recrossing. Montezuma Boy, 7, Crushed to Death By Run-Away Car Tommie Griffin Dies at a Montezuma Hospital Shortly After Being Struck by Car. Montezuma, Nov. 12—A run-away car with hte emergency brake on rolled down a slope near a school at Montezuma and killed a 7-year- old boy by pinning him against an oak tree, Police Chief R. R. Beeland reported Friday. Tommie Griffin, son of Mr. and iMrs C. L. Griffin, of Montezuma, was rushed to a local hospital but died almost immediately, Beeland said. The attending physician said the child’s skull was crushed. School had just been dismissed and many small children witnessed the accident. Chief Beeland said another boy was reported to have been hit by the car but he failed to learn the child’s name. The car was parked near the school building by Mrs. Junior Taylor who had come to pick up her children at the school, the chief said. She stepped out of the car [after first pulling up the emergency brake he said. i I Delightful Family Reunion Sunday Nov. 7 at Home of 'Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Woodall A family reunion was enjoyed Nov. 7, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Woodall near Mauk. The occa sion was in celebration of Mr. Woodall’s 79th birthday. At noon a delicious birthday was served. Guests for the occasion were Mrs. Georgia Garrett, Mrs. Lala Garrett, Mr. and Mrs. John Cason and Mrs. Mary Liza Braswell, Char ing; Mr. Felton Woodall, Mauk; Mt. and Mrs. Jack Woodall, Charing; Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Woodall and Miss Helen Woodall, Macon; Mr. and Mrs. Harper Woodall, Jimmy, Johnny Joe and Jack, Charing; Mr. and Mrs. Forest Hill, Montezuma; Mr. and Mrc. William Woodall, George, Marilyn and Gale, Mauk; Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Peed and Bobby, Butler; Mr. and Mrs. John McElmurray, Tazewell. Three of the children and their families were unable to attend: Mr. and Mrs. Elza Woodall and Miss Miriam Woodall, Americus; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Mclnvale and children, Texas; Mr. Parker Wood- all, Buena Vista. After lunch we drew names for our Christmas party which is to meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Peed. Bishop Moore Named Man of South for '54 of the children of the honorees as follows: MessrsM. G. Allmon, But ler; T. I. Allmon, Hapeville; C. M. ; Allmon, Holly Hill, Fla.; L. A. All mon, Warner Robins; Mesdames ,Bess Williams, Macon; Marvin i Keller, Augusta and June Roberts, i Thomaston. Of the number present i Sunday and similar number present at the marriage of the couple 50 'years ago the writer is perhaps the 'only one of thsee friends present Jon both occasions and enjoyed each of them. Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 13—Methodist Bishop Arthur Moore of Atlanta was named Man of the South for 1954 by Dixie Business, Editor Hubert F. Lee announced Bishop Moore is the ninth person s o honored by the magazine which sponsors the title each year. Bishop Moore quit a railroad brakeman’s job 45 years ago to en ter the ministry. After two years at Emory at Oxford he became a circuit rider in South Georgia. From this he went to preaching revivals in a tent. In 1920, the then young preacher took the pastorate of Travis Park Methodist Church, San Antonio, Texas. One of hsi successors was among those casting a vote for Bishop Moore as Man of the South for 1954. Herald to be Published Wednesday Instead of Usual Date Next Week ThanksgivingService Thursday Morning At Nazarene Church All Three Denominations in City to Co-operate in Special Thanksgiving Service. Members of the Methodist, Baptist and Nazarene churches of this city will unite for a special Thanksgiv ing service Thursday morning— Thanksgiing morning—at 9 a. m. This special service will be at the Church of the Nazarene with Rev. James M. Carmichael, pastor of the local Baptist church, as speaker. Rev. Hoke O. Hatcher of the Methodist Church and Rev. J. C. Whitener of the Church of the Nazarene will take part on the pro gram. Special music will be furn ished by the combined choirs. The general public is extended a cordial invitation to attend this Thanksgiving worship. Butler Ball Teams Win Both Games Here Last Friday Night Last Friday night, basketball fans from all parts of the county were on hand to see both the But ler girls and boys walk off the floor happily after defeating Rey nolds ni both games of a twin bill. The fine defensive playing by Emogene Spillers, Ann Williamson, Jeanette Christopher, and Helen Rustin was enough to hold Rey nolds to 26 points. The Butler sex tet bested this by scoring 32 mark ers. Lucille Blackston, dropping in 10 points and Nancy Childs con tributing 9 led the Butler scoring. The Butler boys playing their best game of tile year, scored, a magnifi cent 68-28 win over the Reynolds boys. The local team was sparked by Cecil Griggs and Bob Akin, who hit the nets for 21 and 18 markers, respectively. Each member of the team was given credit for playing a very good game . On the preceding Tuesday night the boys made a visit to Ellaville and were able to leave with one !win and orte defeat. Our girls, led by Margie Jarrell 'with 9 counters, were defeated 24- 19. A late scoring fell short and Ellaville went on to win. J With Bill Bazemore hitting 8 straight free throws, Bob Akin scoring 18 points, and Cecil Griggs (ringing 12, the Butler Bears were too much for Ellaville as they romped to a 52-39 win. Through last weekthe local girls have a 4 win, 4 lost record, and the boys have won six out of eight. Tomorrow night the Bears will journey to Forsyth for a twin bill. The next home game will be Tuesday evening with Byron. On the 24th the team will play Marion County in Buena Vista. John Clark Jr. Rewarded For Fine Service in Navy TRIBUTE WILL BE PAID RETIRED MINISTERS AT LOCAL CHURCH SUNDAY A tribute will be paid to the re tired ministers of the Methodist church according to Rev. Hoke Hatcher pastor of the local Metho dist church. The Butler church is joining other Methodists of the South Geor gia Conference in celebration of Re tired Ministers Day. “This is a day when we are pub licly grateful for the good work of these veterans of the ministry, Rev. Hatcher said, “and we express it with a special offering for their pension fund.” Pointing out that retired minis ters are not covered by social se curity, the local minister said the offering has made possible the payment of $32 per service year. Rev. Frank Nalls, St. Simons Is land, director of Retired Ministers Day says the income has increased from $9,208 in 1951 to $21,500 in 1953 because of the special offering. ‘We are proud of the increase, but we are still short of our goal of $35 per service year, which is the jurisdictional goal.” The church-wide minimum is $40 per service year. Church School 10 a. m. Classes for all age groups. Morning worship 11 a. m. Ser mon by the pastor. M. Y. F. at 6:45 p. m. Evening worship, 7:30 p. m. Ser mon by the pastor. SEE YOU IN CHURCH SUNDAY Aged and Respected Former Butler Lady Passes at Texas Home News reaches us that Mrs. Frank Smaw. age 98, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ina Bell Hoi land at Cedar Bay, Texas, Oct. 28. Mrs. Smaw, a former resident of Butler was a niece of Mr. Charlie Mulkey who resided in Butler around 75 years ago. Mrs. Smaw is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ina Bell Holland of Cedar Bay, Texas and Mrs. Ruth Walker of Houston, Texas. Americus Hi School Student Wins Speaking Honor for Second Year All persons interested in supply ing the Herald with news material for publication in next week’s issue of Herald—Nov. 25—will please bear in mind that we expect to observe Thanksgiving Day and therefore will go to press on Wednesday. Please avoid disappointment in neglect of observing this notice. Gratifying information comes from Navy headquarters in Japan rela tive to honor conferred on one of Taylor county’s splendid young men in the person of John B. Clark Jr., 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Clark of Howard. The commission extended J. B. by his commanding officer reads in part: “Your performance of duty as a member of the Beachmaster Unit detachment at Haiphong, French Indo-China, was so excellent as to warrant this commendation. Under adverse conditions and working long and arduous hours, your ex cellent performance of duty was responsible for the successful com pletion of an important humani tarian mission. Your work and the work of your shipmates accom plished the successful evacuation of more than 150,000 refugees from the port of Haiphong in operation ‘Passage to Freedom.’ This letter of commendation will be entered in your official record as testimony of the fact that your performance of duty was in the highest standard of the U. S. Navy. A most sincere ‘Well Done’.” “C. R. PATTON.” Americus, Nov. 11—Tommy Rain ey, last’year’s first place winner in an annual speaking contest of soil conservation, took top honors for thisyear’s contest at Americus High School Tuesday. The Ellaville youth was selected district winner over James Culpep per, of Talbotton, who represented Pine Mountain District. Rainey rep resented the lower Chattahoochee Valley. Fred Statham, Sumter farmer, is vice president of Group Four Soil Conservation District, which in cludes the above district. He pre sided ta the contest Antioch Baptist Church Sunday School at 10:30 a. m. Howard Kendrick, Supt. Good class es for all ages. Preaching at 11:30 a. m. by the pastor. Please read the 147th Psalm. Our text will be the 20th verse. This is our annual Thanks giving season. The pastor will use the text as a basis for a Thanks giving message. We urge your presence. Let us all come to this service with grateful hearts for the many blessings God has be stowed upon us. Bring some friend with you. Preaching and praise Sunday eve ning at 7 p. m. We cordially invite all the people of the community to join with us in these services Sunday. You will find a warm welcome. J. H. Stanford, Pastor. CAKE SALE Ladies fo the Howard Methodist church WSCS will sponsor a Cake Sale at Brown Electric Shop in But ler beginning Tuesday morning at 11 o’clock and continuing through the afternoon. Mrs.Hatcher’sFather Mr. R. C. Blackmon Dies In Atlanta Funeral Service Conducted at Collins Methodist Church Monday Morning. Local friends of Mrs. Hoke Hatcher, wife of the Butler Metho dist church pastor extend to her deepest sympathy in the death of her father, Mr. Richard C. Black mon, which occurred Saturday. He had been critically ill for several weeks from a complicatioA of ail ments which impared his health for a number of years. Previous to his illness Mr. Black mon was a successful retail mer chant and during which time he was active as a member of the Methodist church; also as a Mason. The deceased was bom in Rock dale County, Ga., April 13. 1888, the son of Mrs. Lucy Alien Blackmon and the late Mr. Blackmon. Besides Mrs. Hatcher, the deceased, is sur vived by another daughter, Mrs. E. L. Newman. Funeral services by Rev. John D. Maxwell, assisted by Dr. R. C. Cocklin, were conducted at Collins Methodist church, Atlanta, Monday followed by interment in West View cemetery. Life Drama of Buena Vista Doctor to be Show at Local Theater Monday-Tuesday "Men of the Fighting Lady” un folds life drama of Buena Vsita doctor at Dean Theater next week. Walter Pridgeon portrays the role which was lived by Buena Vis ta’s Dr. W. F. Gennett Jr., in a pulse tingling drama which is coming to the Dean Theater Mon day and Tuesday. Dr. Bennett served as a flight surgeon on the U.S.S. Valley Forge during the Korean War. Dr. Ben nett’s father, Mr. W. O. Bennett, has called on local merchants for many years. Van Johnson, Walter Pigeon, Lewis Calhern, Dewey Martin, Keenan Wynn head the sitar cast in “Men of the Fighting Lady.” Reynolds WOW Camp Will Present Warm-up Jackets to Ball Team Reynolds Camp No. 452 W.O.W., will present Warm-up Jackets to Basketball team at Reynolds Tues day evening at 7 o’clock. A special program has been ar ranged for the presentation. The Woodmen of World National Service Fund, in cooperation with Reynolds Camp, is glad to be of service to the community in this matter. Mr. Jack Thompson, Coach of the Reynolds team will accept the uniforms in behalf of the team. Mr. Woodfin Hinton will be Master of Ceremonies at Tuesday evening’s presentation, and County School Superintendent W. H. El- liston will be speaker for the oc casion. Many Changes Being Made at Western Auto Store in This City On our rounds in the city yester- daywe were very much gratified to note that a number of changes had recently taken place at the Western Auto Associate Store on the south side of the public square. The re-arrangement of the stock was professionally handled with new, modemly constructed coun ters. Every item in the novelty, sport and household hardware line was artistically displayed. Its a real treat to visit this place of business. It was of interest also to find that Mr. N. T. Mclnvale, one of the best radio and TV repairman in this section, has assumed business connection with the Western Auto establishment and cordially invites all persons in need of such service to give him a call.