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VOLUME 79
J'he Butler Herald
J G tTnwffijfe- Keeping everlastingly at it is the secret op success**
"C EEP1NG EVERLASTINGLY AT IT IS T H E SECRET OP SUCCESS’*
BUTLER, TAYLOR COUNTY, GEORGIA, THURSDAY DECEMBER 2, 1954.
OBSERVATIONS
We are pinch-hitting this week
for “Old Timer” who has been ill
for the past several days and is a
patient at the Montgomery hospital
in this city. We are glad to report,
however, that he is improving
nicely and hopes to be out again
before long.
It is indeed a pleasure and
privilege to live in a community
like Butler. Everyone has been so
very kind and thoughtful since
“Old Timer” has been sick. Not a
day passes but that numerous per
sons ask about him and offer their
assistance in any way possible.
Cards and flowers have been sent
in abundance. We, the members of
the Benns family sincerely appre
ciate these many acts of kindness.
Surely there is just no other place
on earth like Butler, anyway.
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On recent visits to neighboring
cities we note that many of these
cities have already put up their
Christmas lights and other Yule
decorations. We sincerely hope
that within the next few days the
officials of the City of Butler will
have an opportunity to erect simi
lar decorations here. Such decora
tions lend cheer to the Christmas
spirit and are enjoyed by every
one.
• • •
Only a few short months ago Mr.
and Mrs. Hartwell Weaver moved to
Butler from Madison, Ga., Mr.
Weaver having accepted the posi
tion as Principal of the local
school. During this brief period of
time Mr. and Mrs. Weaver have
gained the admiration of the en
tire community. Not only are they
welcomed new-comers taking an ac
tive part in church activities but
also in all local civic affairs. Mr.
Weaver is also proving to be one of
the most popular school men that
Butler has ever known.
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Miss Ann Smith, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. M. M. Smith' of Roberta
has accepted the position of Home
Demonstration Agent for Taylor
county. And began her new duties
here yesterday—Dec. 1. Miss Smith
comes to us highly recommtnded.
She has had a number of years ex
perience in this type of work. For
two years she taught' Home Eco
nomics in the Columbus- High
School system and for the past
three years was employed as Home
Demonstration Agent of Early
County with headquarters at Blake
ly. Miss Smith has secured an
MR. J. C. LUMPKIN DIES
NOV. 24 AT HIS HOME
IN TALBOT COUNTY
Funeral services for Mr. J. C.
Lumpkin were held at Mt. Zion
Baptist church in Talbot County Fri
day afternoon. Burial was in the
Adams cemetery.
Mr. Lumpkin died at his home in
Talbot County Wednesday, Nov. 24
His death was attributed to heart
troffble from which he had suffered
for about one year.
He was 49 years of age, a native
NUMBER 10.
Upson Co. Pastors
Ask Investigation
After Clubs Reopen
Petition of Ministerial Assn.
Seeks Aid from County Grand
Jury.
Thomaston, Nov. 26—A ministerial
group, charging law enforcement is
not receiving support from the
judge’s bench, has asked for a
of Talbot county being the son of [grand jury investigation of the re-
the late Mr. Clarence Lumpkin and [opening of padlocked night clubs.
Mrs. Susie Adams Lumpkin. He The Committee on Morals and
was a resident of Talbot county all I Law Enforcement of the Tri-Cities
of his life. He had been a member j Ministerial Association petitioned
of the Mt. Zion Baptist church for i Judge Chestre Byars to call the
33 years and was engaged in farm- grand jury inquiry,
ing interests. j A letter to Judge Byars, bearing
Survivors include his mother, one' the names of 21 ministers and
brother, Mr. Lee Lumpkin and a'signed by Rev. R. C. Moore, pastor
number of other relatives and of ^First Baptist church, asked for an
friends.
Big Minstrel At Taylor
Mill Next Saturday Night
The Taylor Mill Women’s Club
inquiry of the reopening of town
of ten night spots padlocked recent
ly as vice dens.
Judge Byars said the petition was
“full of untruths” and that he
would ignore it. Me called Rev.
Moore a publicity seeker and said
uu the minister could have gone before
and Men’s Club will sponsor one of & rand i ur y when it was in ses-
the finest Minstrels ever presented; .. ...
in that community Saturday night. ' ^ oore sa* d the two night
There will be jokes by the end, f po f, were authorized to reopen af-
men: “Copy” Burns, “Hootie” Rus-1 . e grand jury adjourned. He
sell, “Railroad” Patterson, “Q-Ball” , Said 5 e *S ad i S £ unn ? d publicit y and
Saxon and "Dusty” Gates. |f lgn ® d the latter from the ™nis-
There will also be present inter-1*®"® 1 f° up becaua ? he was chair-
locuter Leonard Whatley; chorus th*>°notit- ^° mn ?* ttee -
singing, solo singing, dancing, and 1 p said some convicted
saxanhonp solo ; persons had found it possible to
There will be loads of fun for J^e their sentences reduced and, in
every one, young and old. Don’t set asideentrreiy. It
miss this big show. Byar f- bell ! ger f n tl y
All of this hilarious entertain-1fZ pollce °f Up-
ment will be enjoyed Saturday, 1 : J t avin g eimpres-
Dec. 4, 7:30 p. m. Admission: 25c
County Health Group
Selects New Name
For Organization
Rules and By-Laws
Are Drawn Up
Meeting.
for Assn,
at Recent
Monday evening, Nov. 22, the
Executive Committee of the County
Health Council together with rep
resentatives from all districts of the
county met at the home of Mrs.
Jack Suggs in this city.
At this meeting, Mrs. Florene
English of Reynolds assisted the or
ganization in drawing up by-laws.
It was agreed by the group that the i published in
TAYLOR COUNTY SITE
IS POSSIBLE LOCATION
FOR CHEMICAL PLANT
A Taylor County Site at Reynolds
available for a chemical plant loca
tion is included in a list of Georgia
plant sites compiled by the Georgia
Department of Commerce and pub
lished in the New York Journal of
Commerce’s special chemical edi
tion.
Nelson Shipp, secretary of the
Commerce Department, said the
Journal of Commerce requested
data on acreage, volume of water,
and available labor on Georgia
sites as a service to heavy indus
tries that are joining the migration
to the South. The information is
abbreviated form in
Mr. Wm. Otis Mott
Dies at His Home
NearButlerSaturday
Funeral Conducted at Bethel
Church Near Butler Sunday
Afternoon.
name of the organization should be
changed from Taylor County Health
Council ot Taylor County Health As
sociation.
The objective of this organiza
tion shall be to promote better
health and to assist and cooperate
the Journal of Commerce and in
dustries that are interested may ob
tain the complete picture from the
newspaper.
The Reynolds site listing, one of
34 from Georgia, reads:
“Reynolds—500 acres; minimum
and 50c.
Examination Announced
For Postmaster at Rupert
The U. S. Civil Service Commis
sion announces an examination to
fill the position of fourth-class
Postmaster for the post office at
Rupert, Taylor County.
The annual salary for this posi
tion is $1762. Applicants must
actually reside within the territory
supplied by the above-mentioned
post office. Age limits, waived for
persons entitled to veteran prefer-
JJ, ‘ J'** 00 . ““ lence, are from 21 to 65.
apartment at the residence of Mr, Full information and application
and Mrs. C. E. Benns Sr., of this
Over 400 Georgia
High School Students
Enter Scholastic Contests
with the County nurse, the county 'flows 194 million gallons from Flint
physicians, the Welfare Department j River.”
and visiting teacher.
At a previous meeting, member
ship chairmen were appointed from
each district, the members were
asked to give 50c each.
Each chairman gave a report and
the amount collected from all dis
tricts amounted to $115.00.
Plans are underway for ball
games, plays and other projects to
raise additional funds. '
Any person interested in becom-
ing a member of this organization
can join by giving the 50c dues to
Hon. Thelmon Jarrell, chairman of
the membership committee.
Teachers are asked to work with
citizens in their respective com
munities.
The next meeting of the Execu
tive committee is announced for
the first Monday night in January
7:30 p. m. at the local Health
Center.
city.
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Improvements continue to take
place in Butler every day. Just a
few of the improvements that are
in progress now include: Remodel
ing the Baptist church building.
When this work is completed, in the
near future, this will be one of the
largest and most modern church
buildings in this section of the
state, Mr. J. E. Bone, local contrac
tor, is erecting a large warehouse
ancj office building for himself on
the lot next to the Dean Theatre.
Mr. Bone purchased this lot a few
weeks ago from Mr. M. A. Chap
man. The old wooden structure, the
last wooden store building on the
city square, which Mr. Bone is now
occupying, will be removed to make
way for the new structure. Work
was begun last week on tearing
down the old Presbyterian Church
building located just a block west
of the public square. This building
was erected more than 50 years ago
and for a number of years was used
as a Presbyterian church. In recent
years this building has been con
verted into a handsome residence,
property was purchased in recent
weeks by Mr. J. A. Gibson. The old
building that is being removed will
be re-erected as an up-to-date resi
dence on a lot in the Marshall sub
division of the city. Mr. Gibson ad
vises that he plans to erect a mod
ern gasoline service station on the
lot being vacated. This new station
will handle Gulf gas and oil for
which Company Mr. Gibson is lo
cal distributor. The Methodist
parsonage on Reynolds Street is
undergoing a number of major re
pairs and improvements. Spokes
man for the building committee of
the Butler Charge advises that this
work should be completed .wit-hin a
few days. Mr. and Mrs. Fallin in
the eastern section of the city have
just completed a beautiful resi
dence and moved into it a few
weeks ago.
forms may be obtained at the
above-mentioned post office or
from the Commission’s Washington
office. Applications must be filed
with the U. S. Civil Service Com
mission, Washington 25, D. C., and
must be received or postmarked not
later than Dec. 16.
Weather Hits Peaches
Right for a Change
Ft. Valley, Nov. 28—A heavy rain
fall over the peach orchards and an
average number of chilling hours
are welcomed by the peach growers
of this area. This fact, together with
the glad news that the sudden cold
following the summer months of
extremely high temperature, did not
nip the tiny peach buds, which be
gin to form immediately following
harvest season.
The farmers are taking the op
portunity of planting in a dampen
ed earth, and many are planting
oats, wheat and Blue Lupine.
Bufler Methodist Church
(Hoke Hatcher, Pastor)
Church School 10 a. m. Mr. James
Bazemore, Genl. Supt. There is a
class for everyone with a good
teacher.
Morning worship, 11 a. m. Ser
mon by the pastor.
Military police had been checking
on personnel from Ft. Benning and
Robins Air Base who began visiting
Upson county night spots after Phe-
nix City vice dens were closed and
that city was placed under martial
law.
Judge Byars took the position lo
cal law enforcement agencies could
handle the situation without aid
from military police.
The ministers objected to reop- A ,
ening of the Triangle Cafe and the tbe Ta V lor Coun -
Blue Light. Judge Byars said he ^Sale I HI
signed orders permitting reopening
Christmas Seal Chairman
Reports $69 Contributed
In First Week of Drive
Thomaston, Nov. 27—Georgia high
school students compete in every
thing from football to typing—from
piano recitals to track meets.
This week the high school foot
ball season .comes to a climax as
crack teams play for the state ti
ties.. Next week in Athens, boys
and girls will take part in debating
and dramatic contests. Throughout
the winter and spring, there will be
competing in singing, writing
home economics, basketball and
dozen other fields.
More than 420 Georgia high
schools are entering scholastic and
athletic contests this year—the
largest number ever.
reached $69.00 at the close of the j
of the places after bond had been wee ^> according to Mrs. Sikes
worked out with county authorities, j c * iairman -
| Mrs. Sikes reported that 55 resi
dents of this county have responded
quickly to the 740 appeal letters j debate
mailed Nov. 22. She said the first [spring,
Hawkinsville Debating
Team Outtalks Perry
Division Finals
Governor Talmadge Signs
Proclamations Which Make
37 Amendments Official
Atlanta, Nov. 30—Gov. Talmadge
and Secretary of State Ben Fortson
Hawkinsville, Nov. 23—Hawkins-
ville High’s debating team will rep
resent the Third District in Class B.
in the State meet this
but the local debaters
week total was less than the first [worked overtime for this privilege,
week of last year’s sale. j Perry High won its cycle and
“Our mailing list was compiled Hawkinsville was winner in its di
from many sources of names,” said vision. In the finals, Perry and
Mrs. Sikes. “No doubt, some of our'Hawkinsville teams debated to
citizens who would like to have!tie four times.
Seals were not included in the On the fifth debate, with one
original mailing. This was un
signed proclamations Tuesday that avoidable. Anyone wanting a sup
make official 37 gentral and local lp i y of Christmas Seals for their
Methodist Youth Fellowship, 6:45
p. m. Mr. Frank Riley, Adult Coun
selor. All youth between the ages
of 12 and 23 are urged to
these meetings.
constitutional amendments passed
in the Nov. 2 general election.
Ten local amendments up for
vote at the same time were de
feated in the areas affected. An
drew Tuten, legal aide to the
governor said.
On the basis of the official gen
eral election vote as tabulated by
Fortson’s office, Tuten prepared
proclamations declaring seven gen
eral and 30 local amendments
adopted. Signatures of Fortson and
the governor are necessary to make
them official.
The defeated amendments were:
No. 17 to recognize the Bulloch
County Education Board and pro
vide for appointment of the county
superintendent.
No. 18 to remove the homestead
exemption on Chatham
school taxes.
No. 19 to merge
Christmas 7 cards and packages can
get them by calling 143 or 11503.”
All proceeds from thb sale of
Seals will be used in year ’round
TB programs of health education,
case finding, rehabilitation, and pa
tient services. Of the funds raised
in the county 40% will remain here
for local work.
EIGHTEEN PERSON KILLED
IN TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS
DURING RECENT HOLIDAYS
Atlanta, Nov. 30—Nearly twice as
many persons died in Thanksgiving
holiday traffic accidents in Georgia
as the State Patrol predicted. The
death toll Monday stood at 18. Ten
deaths had been forecast.
Because a number of persons
County [were crtiically injured in mishaps
[during the period—from noon Nov.
the Cherokee J 24 to 6 a. m. Monday-—the death
County and Canton school systems., figure could bo even higher, a pa-
No. 27 to remove the homestead itrol spokesman said,
exemption from DeKalb County j A Fulton county wreck was the
school taxes. worst for the entire period. Three
No. 28 to merge Albany and Roswell youths were fatally injured,
Dougherty county.
No. 29 to provide for election of
a three-member Echols county ed
ucation board.
No. 30 to merge the Elbert Coun-
attendjty and Elberton school systems.
| No. 36 to provide for election of
[and two more hurt when an auto
in which they were riding plowed
Evening worship, 7:30 p. m. I the Haralson County Board of Edu-
Message by the pastor. [cation and appointment of the
Woman’s Society of Christian County "Superintendent.
Service Monday, 3 p. m. Prayer
meeting Wednesday, 7:30 p. m.
All members and friends of the
church are urged to attend these
services and help in the great
work of the Christian church here
at home and around the world.
No. 43 to provide for election of
the Stewart County EducationBoard
and appointment of the county su
perintendent.
No. 44 to merge the Thomas
County and Thomasville school sys-
terns.
into
fog.
a bridge abutment in a dense
FFA DANCE
(Round and Square)
The FFA is sponsoring a dance
Saturday night, beginning at 8
o’clock at Parks Pond. The public
is cordially invited. The fee will be
I $1.50 per couple and $100 per stag.
Music will be rendered by Curley
Money with the Rolling Ramblers.
judge hearing all eight debaters—
four from each team—Hawkinsville
captured the crown.
Americus Youth National
4-H Citizenship Champion
Chicago, Nov. 26—Seventeen year
old Cephas Williamson of Americus
Ga., a 4-H 1 Club leader in this state
seven years, has been named -na
tional 4-H citizenship champion.
Williamson arrived for the 33rd
National 4-H Congress just before
announcement fo the award was
made. An expense paid trip to the
Congress is part of his prize. He al
so gets a $300 college scholarship.
Williamson, son of Mr. and Mrs.
C. D. Williamson of Sumter county
will join the national girl citizen
ship winner and four other 4-H
Club winners for a conference with
President Eisenhower during Na
tional 4-H Club Week next year.
Midway Baptist Church
Sunday School at 10:30 a. m.
James Spillers, Supt. Good classes
for all ages.
Preaching at 11:30 a. m. by the
pastor. Please read the 14th chapter
of Mark. Our text will be the 6th
verse. We urge a full attendance of
the church to hear this message.
Bring some friend with you.
Preaching and praise service at
7 o’clock p. m.
The church cordially invites the
citizens of the community to wor
ship with them Sunday in all its
services. You will find a warm wel
come and Christian fellowship.
J. H. Stanford, Pastor.
Mr. William Otis Mott, 52 years
of age died at his home near But
ler at 7:45 a. m. Saturday, Nov. 27.
He had been in declining health
for several months.
Mr. Mott was born in Taylor
county on Dec. 29, 1901 the son of
the late Mr. E. L. and Mrs. Doxie
Cox Mott. He had made his home
in this county during his entire life
and was a member of the Mt.
Psgah Baptist Church.
Mr. Mott had been engaged in
farming in the Cross Roads com
munity of the county for a num
ber of years. He was married to
Miss Katienell Harris of this county
on June 25, 1927.
Funeral services for Mr. Mott
were conducted at Bethel Primitive
Baptist church Sunday pfternoon,
three o’clock. Rev. Perdue, pastor of
the Mt. Pisgah church officiated
and was assisted by Rev. J. C.
Whitener of the Church of the
Nazarene, Rev. J. H. Stanford of the
Antioch Baptist Church and Rev. J.
M. Carmichael of the Butler Baptist
church. Burial was in the Bethel
cemetery.
Nephews of the deceased who
served as pall bearers were Messrs
J. W., Julian, Bobby, Grover and
Ralph Mott and Morris Sanders.
Surviving Mr. Mott besides his
wife are two brothers, Messrs J.
Clyde and J. W. (Dub) Mott of But
ler and one sister,'Mrs. J. J. Bone
of Butler; also a number of niecea
and nephews.
R. E. Battle, 80.
Former Schley Sheriff,
Dies in Ellavflie
EUaville, Nov. 29—R. E. Battle, 80
former Schley county sheriff, died
at his home in Schley county Friday
after an illness of two weeks. He
had been in declining health for
several years.
Funeral was conducted Saturday,,
p. m. and burial was in Ellaville
cemetery.
Mr. Battle was a native of Schley
county and served 14 years as sher
iff. He was active in farming until
ilj health forced his retirement.
He is survived by his widow, the
former Annie Lumpkin; 3 daugh
ters Mrs. J. W. Lee, DeSoto, Ga.r
Mrs. J. H. Allen, Cordele; Miss Edna
Battle, Ellaville; four sons, John
C. and James, Ellaville and Uuldric
one sister Mrs. Lottie Livingston,
Clearwater, Fla.; 19 grand children
and eight great grandchildren.
j'zslla Child Injured
When Struck by Car
Macon, Nov. 29—McDaniel Har
rell, 18 months old Lizella child
struck last week end remained in
critical condition at a Macon hos
pital Sunday.
The youngster, and a brother,
Jimmy Harrell, 6, were admitted to
the hospital Sunday after the acci
dent in Crawford county. The older
boy was released from the hos
pital later.
Fred Giles, driver of the car was
arrested by Crawford County Sher
iff L. R. O’Neal on a charge of
driving while under the influence
of intoxicants.
Wilkinson School Gym
Is Officially Opened
Irwinton, Nov. 29—The new Wil
kinson County High School gym
opened officially on Nov. 24.
An estimated 1,000 persons were
present to inspect the new building
and facilities which are among the
finest in the state.
Highlight of the evening was
crowning the Queen of Wilkinson
county high school.
All of the evening’s activities
were under the general supervision
of D. S. Compton, principal.