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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. * * ♦ 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. • • • 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. * * * 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.