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The Butler Herald ‘’KEEPING EVERLASTINGLY AT IT IS THE SECRET OP SUCCESS” VOLUME 85 BUTLER, TAYLOR COUNTY, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1960 NUMBER 10. Reynolds School Homecoming ** • % Fri. Parade Begins at -Jed by Luncheon, Ball Gam*, v'rowning of Queen More Than 700 Baptist Represnting 37 Churches of the Rehoboth Asso. Attended “M” Night Services in Butler Monday Three Basket Ball Games with Byron High School Scheduled To Begin at Six O’clock Reynolds High School is dancing its busiest week to the tune of Home Coming Day which is Friday —tomorrow. In our halls are heard the cries of “floats,” ‘ decorations” “ball games”, “Home Coming” Queens. Everywhere we see the different clubs surrounded by an array of thumbtacks, crepe paper and every material imaginable, in preparation for the floats. Those having floats will be the R Club, F.H.A. Club, Key Club, 4-H Club, Co-ed-y Club, Beta Club, and the Reynolds Kiwanis Club. These floats will form a parade to roll around Reynolds to the music of the Ft. Valley High School band. Last minute preparation will be from 3:20 to 4 and at 4 p. m. the parade begins. Another highlight of the day will be the barbecue supper in the Reynolds High School lunch room from 5:30 to 7 p. m. Price is $1.00 a plate. Everyone welcome! At 6 p. m. will begin our series of three basketball games to be played against Byron High school. During the half of the boys game the Homecoming Queen for 1960- 61 will be crowned. Immediately following the ball games there will be a sock-hop in the gym, sponsored by the FHA Club. All Alumni, students, and guests are invited' to take part in this. Refreshments will be avail able. What then? A bunch of tired, worn--out, but happy students and teachers find their ways home. And — so crowns our Reynolds High School Home Coming Day! R. L, Swearingen Elected Director Hereford Assn. In Chicago, 111., Nov. 29th at the Annual meeting of the National Polled Hereford Association, Mr. R. L. Swearingen of Reynolds was elected as a National Director to represent Georgia, Alabama and Florida for a four-year tearm. The board is composed of twelve directors. These men live in dif ferent parts of the United States and are elected by the 12,000 members of the American Hereford Association. The National Show was staged in conjunction with the Interna tional Livestock Exposition. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Swearingen retunned home Thursday after spending several days in Chicago. Polio Cases Count Below 1959 Number Washington, D. C. —The Public Health Service reports the number of polio cases in the nation reached 3,071 last week, far below the 8,129 cases in the same period last year. The report said there were 40 new cases last week, including 34 oaralytic. This compared to 105 cases in the same week of 1959. Cancer Vaccine Stirs Hope Tulsa, Okla. — A cancer spe cialist says vaccines already have proved up to 95 per cent effective in preventing some animal can cers. And it is possible that vaccina tion will be the answer to cancer in humans, Dr. J. R. Heller told the Oklahoma division of the Ameri can Cancer Society. Dr. Heller, president of the Me morial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, said that eight different types of animal cancers definitely have been es tablished as caused by viruses.On some of these he said, cancer vac cines proved 95 per cent preven tively effective. Our job is first to try to prevent cancer," he declared. “If we can’t then we can try to cure It. If not that, we can arrest it or palliate it." He said about 110 chemical compounds are ready for clinical trials and that “one or two or even three of these may be better than anything we have now.” Mrs. Luke Mitchell Died at Columbus Hospital Sunday Mrs. Nettie Williamson Mitchell, widow of Mr. Luke Eugene Mit chell died at St. Frances Hos pital, Columbus, Sunday at 12:10 p. m. Mrs. Mitchell was born May 24, 1883, the daughter of Mr. Jim and Mrs. Lee Smith Williamson in Tay lor county. Mrs. Mitchell had made her resi dence in Columbus during the past 14 years. Her death occurred after undergoing surgery three weeks ago. Funeral for the deceased was conducted at the Crowell Metho dist Church Tuesday at 1 p. m. iwith Rev. Chas. Hillis pastor of St. • Marys Methodist church officiat ing. He was assisted by Rev. Vir gil Culpepper pastor of the Rey nold Methodist church. Mrs. Mitchell was a life-long member of the Crowell Methodist Church. Interment was in CroWell ceme tery. Active pall bearers included: Messrs Jim Brewer, E. T. Shealy, Charlie B. Hicks, L. W. Cook, E. H. Joiner and W. F. Brunson. Honorary pall bearers included: Mercer Smith, Jim and Tom Mont gomery, C. H. Sawyer, Edgar Whatley, W. M. Hollis, T. What ley, J. C. Fuller, F. Slaughter, Dr. Frank Sams, F. M. Carson, Frank Musslewhite and Jim Musslewhite. Survivors include three sons: J. C. Mitchell, Charleston, S. C.; Gra dy Mitchell, Baltimore, Md.; Wil bur Mitchell, Jacksonville, Fla.; two daughters, Mrs. Lillian Brown Dayton, Ohio; Mrs. Miriam Spinks Columbus, Ga. Goddard Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. WOW To Sponsor Christmas Tree Program Dec. 20 Butler Camp No. 1428 and Wom en of Woodcraft Court No. 1605 will sponsor a Christmas tree pro gram Dec. 22nd at the Community Club House. The families and children are invited to be present for this occa- l sion. It is requested that each child bring a gift not to exceed 50c. As an added feature, Mr. Paul Jcnes, State Manager, W. O. W., and Miss Ernestine Adams, Na tional Activity Director of the Women’s Courts will be present. It is hoped that every member will be present for this program and join in the enjoyment of the Christmas party. Fires Throughout Nation Take Lives Of 53 in Two Days An associated press report re veals that fires and related acci dents have taken the lives of 53 persons throughout the nation in recent days. Many of the victims were children. By states, this was the death count: Florida 6, Georgia 2, Loui siana 6, Maryland 7, New York 6, New Jersey 2, Ohio 2, Pennsylvania 4, South Carolina 10, Tennessee 8. 5 Youths Released In Pastor’s Slaying Columbus, Ga. — Five youthful suspects held in connection with the brutal stab-slaying of an Opelika, Ala., pastor are free after four of them took a lie detector test. Muscogee county officers said the five apparently had no part in the slaying of Rev. J. P. May. County Police Capt. G. H. Roll ing said officers have uncovered "several new leads” in the mur der, but he declined to discuss them. Man’s body was found at the edge of woods in a residential sub division shortly after noon Satur day. There wer 29 stab wounds in the chest and his throat had been slashed. We often wonder why so many people persist in believing there are people like those in the mov ies. Tain’t so. Mr. Wm. H. Theus Taylor Co. Native Dies Thursday P. M. Mr. William Henry Theus, re tired farmer, died Thursday after noon at the Montgomery hospital after suffering an attack of pneu monia. Mr. Theus was 89 years of age and had been in ill health for several months. The deceased was a son of James J. Theus and Mary Jane Davis Theus, born Oct. 25, 1871 in this county and had spent his en tire life here. Funeral services were conducted at Bethel Primitive Baptist church at 3 o’clock Friday afternoon. Eld. John Manghom officiating. Inter ment was in Bethel Baptist ceme tery. Pall bearers were composed of grandsons and great grand sons. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dora Ann Peterman Theus; three sons, C. B. Theus, Ellaville, Ga.; Dr. L. W. Theus and Vester Theus, Butler; and five daughters, Mrs. J. H. Cox, Griffin; Mrs. H. C. Bond, Reynolds; Mrs. J. C. Cox Monte zuma; Mrs. C. D. Windham, Macon and Mrs. D. J. Shaw, Marietta. Edwards Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Byrd Hopes Georgia Finds Way to Avoid Little Rock Problems Atlanta, Ga. — Lt. Gov. Garland Byrd told a 15 year old high school student Monday he hopes Georgia will never have a repetition of Lit tle Rock’s or New Orleans’ prob lems with school integration. “I hope that Georgians working together,, both colored and white can solve this problem,” Byrd said “I call on the colored people to desist from those activities that would provoke an incident of this sort.” White citizens should “trust the leadership of this state” to find the solution, Byrd said, adding that "Gov. Vandiver and the legisla ture are doing everything humanly possible” to preserve segregated public schools. Byrd answered the question put to him by Joe Bentley, a 10th- grader at South Gwinnett High School near Grayson. Bentley had written a letter ask ing the lieutenant governor about the Democratic party. Byrd invited him to attend a press conference in the lieutenant governor’s office. After several other questions deal ing with party politics philosophy had been discussed, Bentley said “I have one more question. Do you think we are going to have anoth er Little Rock or New Orleans here?” Byrd took the unexpected ques tion in the stride and began by answering, "I hope we will not be put in a position by the colored people of this state similar to what has happened there.” He then began to develop his position, saying he has not given up hope and adding that I would not admit that we are going to be forced in this case (to close schools or allow integration)” The lieutenant governor predict ed that the 1961 Assembly, which begins next January its 40 day ses sion will not change the school laws. “I don’t anticipate the legisla ture will take any step that will have a far reaching effect on the schools” he said. Fickling Masonic Lodge Gathering Toys For Co. Children Members of the Fickling Masonic Lodge of Butler are collecting toys for the needy children in Taylor County for Christmas. Anyone having toys that they would like to donate to this cause, are asked to contact one of the fol lowing gentlemen: A1 Fehring, O. I C. Keen, Jr., or W. B. Guined. They will be glad to call for such toys or if you prefer, you may bring toys to the Clerk’s office in the Court House at Butler. Christmas Party At Trinity Church Everyone is invited to attend the Community Christmas tree and Carol singing on Dec. 17th at 8:00 o’clock at Trinity Church. Attendants are requested to bring a package and exchange gifts. Mr. F. C. Jarrell Dies at Home Wednesday Morning Mr. Floyd C. Jarrell, 80 years of age, died of a heart attack at his home near Butler at 4 o’clock Wed nesday morning. Mr. Jarrell was born in Taylor County, Feb. 10, 1880, the son of the late Mr. Albert Hardy Jarrell and Mrs. Nannie McBride Jarrell. He spent his entire life in Taylor County and operated one of the largest farms in this section. He served for 16 years as County Com missioner and was a leader in the Union Methodist Church of which he was one of the oldest members. Mr. Jarrell was the father of Mr. Thelmon Jarrell, who served as Clerk of Superior Court of Taylor County for almost 28 years and whose death occurred August 27th of this year. Funeral services have been an nounced for 3 o’clock, Thursday (this) afternoon at the Union Me thodist Church. Rev. Teglar Greer will officiate and will be assisted by Rev. Ted Griner and Rev. F. J. Gilbert. Interment will be in the family lot, Union Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary McCants Jarrell; six sons, Messrs Polk, of Atlanta; Gorman and Fred of Butler; Arthur of At hens; Doctors Floyd C. Jr. and Ha rold G. Jarrell of Columbus; three daughters Miss Hazel Jarrell and Mrs. H. G. Cheek of Butler and Mrs. Dequindre McGlaun of Columbus, also one brother Mr. A. H. Jarrell of Butler and a number of grand children. Driver Cited Posthumously in Attempt to Save Lady Washington, D. C. — A Georgia truck'driver who gave his life in a futile) attempt to carry a woman from a sea of flaming gasoline was awarded posthumously Satur day the trucking industry’s high est honor for heroism. He was I. B. Garrett of Columbus who drove for an Atlanta com pany. Award of the American Trucking Associations’ “Pro Meritas” award —a brcnze medal and certificate— will be made to his widow at a meeting -of the Columbus Traffic Club Thursday The incident for which Garrett was cited occurred at Columbus on Oct. 7, 1959. A leak had developed in a storage tank containing 18,000 gallons of gasoline. While Garrett watched repair efforts, flames suddenly engulfed the tank and the area around it. Roberson Names Durden Sheriff Bibb County Macon, Ga. — Macon City De tectives Newburn Durden will be chief deputy for W. L. Robertson when the Bibb sheriff-elect takes office Jan. 1st. Robertson announced Durden’s appointment to the post of chief deputy. This was his first an nouncement since the election as to any change in personnel in the sheriff’s office. Forrester’s Americus Office Closes Friday Congressman E. L. “Tic” Forres ter’s Office in Americus will be closed tomorrow (Friday). After that date, inquiries and re quests may be made to Mr. For res’s Washington Office at 1110 New House Office Building; or by calling Washington, CApitol 4-3121 extension 5006. Taylor County Schools Chirstmas Holidays All schools in Taylor County will be closed from Wednesday, Dec. 21 and resume classes on Monday, January 2, observing Christmas ho lidays. $62,379 Approved For Peach Schools Washington, D. C.—'The depart ment of Health, Education and Welfare has approved $62,379 in financial assistance for Peach County, Ga., schools. Of the amount, $39,766 was certified for immediate payment. Polling Places Announced for Lint Referendum Dec. 13 With the Tuesday referendum on marketing quotas for 1961-crop up land cotton drawing near, the County ASC Committee has made final arrangements for the ballot ing. There will be polling places in all of the county’s 5 cotton-grow ing communities, the committee announced. Notices showing the date of the referendum and the lo cation of polling places have been posted in conspicuous places in the county. The ASC Committee also announced the names of eligi ble farmers who will serve on com mittees responsible for conducting the referendum. Mr. Roy Jones of the ASC County Office points out that eligible vot ers in the Tuesday referendum are persons who as owner-operator, cash tenant, or share-cropper en gaged in the production of upland cotton in 1960. Further information with respect to eligibility (o vote in the referendum may be obtained from the local ASC county office. On the day of the referendum, in formation on eligibility also may be obtained at the polling places. Polling places for the cotton referendum are as follows: ASC Office, Reynolds City Hall, Frank Peacock’s Store, B. L. Wal ler’s Store and F. C. Jarrell’s Store. Polls will be open from 8 a. m. to 6 p. m. Dr. E. C. Whatley Heads Boys Estate Drive at Reynolds Dr. E. C. Whatley was the Chair man of the Boys Estate Drive, in Reynolds on Nov. 25th. Boys Estate, Ga. is an All-Boy Community to which homeless lads and bewildered young victims of home and economic maladjust-. ment may go. Miss Margaret Kelly, public re lations representative of Boys Es tate, showed colored slides and answered questions about Boys Es tate at the meeting of the Kiwanis Club, Nov. 25. The citizens of Reynolds were very kind toward Boys Estate and their kindness is very much ap preciated by the citizens of Boys Estate. Macon County PTA Sponsors Supper Friday Night Macon County High School PTA will sponsor a benefit supper Friay night in the school cafeteria in Montezuma. Serving will begin at 5:15 p. m. and continue until 8 p. m. The menu will include chicken, pota toes, vegetables, peach pickle, pie and coffee. Immediately preceding the sup per at 5 o’clock, members of Macon County Band will assemble in front of Carnegie Library for a short program and will march to the school campus. That night at the high school gym basketball teams of Macon County High School will meet But ler High teams in a series of games. The boys’ B game will begin at 5:45, followed by the girls’ and boys’ varsity games. Co. Church Features Manger Scene On Church Lawn Members are working at the Congressional Methodist Church to have a most realist Manger Scene on the church lawn. The figures will be life-size and the animals will be real. Members secured this Manger Scene through Mr. Alexander Nunn, editor of The Progessive Farmer and went to Ala. (near Birming ham) and brought it here. The shed is now being built by members of the church and it’s hoped to be completed this week and lighted at night throughout the Christmas season. Rev. Melvin Kilpatrick, of Ma con Was Guest Preacher and Spoke on “Be Thou Faithful” More than 700 members from (he various 37 churches of the Re hoboth Association attended “M” Night at the Butler Gym Monday evening. To all that were present “M” Night should mean “More” n'ights like this. It is very much regretted by local church-goers that more people of the community did not attend the meeting. It was really enjoyable to hear 700 per sons blending their voices in singing the hymn "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms.” A great bless ing was also received by all pres ent the message topic of which was i “Be Thou Faithful” Rev. Melvin ■ Kilpatrick, pastor of the Glenwood Hills Baptist Church, Macon, was the speaker of the evening and he was introduced by Mr. James Har mon formerly of this city now re siding in Warner Robins. Special music for the evening was rendered by a trio composed of young ladies from the North- side Baptist church, Warner Rob ins. The attendance banner was pre sented to First Baptist Church, Ft. Valley with an attendance of 71. Second highest attendance rep resented was Reynolds church with 68 members present. Rev. Walter Doggrell, pastor of the local Baptist church adjourned the meeting with prayer. Huge Highway Contract Letting Set for Dec. 16 Atlanta, Ga. — The highway de partment’s contract letting of Dec. 16, last letting for the calendar year 1960, will also be the year’s largest letting, according to High way Board Chairman Jim L. Gil- lis. Mr. Gillis announced that an es timated low bid of $14.7 million is expected on five Interstate, three Federal-aid Primary, six Federal- aid Secondary, and three State-aid contracts; which provide for new roadwork in 19 Ga. counties. The largest single contract in the coming letting calls for con struction of 8.615 miles of 4-lane roadway on Interstate Route 75 in Whitfield and Catoosa counties, be ginning at the L & N Railway near Rockyface and extending north to prnesent construction at State Route 3. A second contract will cover construction of two double and two single highway bridges, one double railway crossing bridge, and a single bridge stream crossing along the same location. Other Interstate contracts are lo cated in DeKalb, Rockdale, Fulton, DeKalb and Douglas counties. The DeKalb-Rockdale project consists of 6.769 miles of grading, paving and bridges on Interstate Route 20 between the eastern end of current construction southwest of Lithonia and a point east of Conyers. The Fulton-DeKalb Interstate contract provides for interchange structures on the Atlanta Perimeter Route at Glenridge Drive and at State Route 141. The fifth Inter state contract covers 8 single high way bridges and one double stream bridge along roadway now under contract on Interstate 20 in Doug las County. The structures are lo cated at Chapel Hill Road, Slater Mill Road, State Route 92, Midway Church Road, Clearwater Lake Road, Lithia Springs Road, Swete- water Street, Federal Route 20, and Sweetwater Creek. Hon. S. F. Hogg, Macon Co. Ordinary, Died Last Week Montezuma, Ga. — Funeral was conducted at Montezuma Dec. 1st for S. F. Hogg, ordinary of Macon county for 25 years. Mr. Hogg, who was a native of Macon county, was a member of the Whitewater Baptist church, the Montezuma Kiwanis Club and of Travelers Rest Masonic Lodge. Members of the lodge served as an honorary escort at the funeral. He was recently honored with a spec ial 50 year award by the lodge.