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The Butler Herald VOLUME 86 ‘ ’ KEEPING EVERLASTINGLY AT IT IS THE SECRET OP SUCCESS BUTLERTAYLOR COUNTY, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19^961. NUMBER 3. Butler Ball Team To Play 1st Game Of Season Oct. 31 Public invited to inspect “Lucy Chapel”, Goddard’s new Funeral Home at Reynolds during Open House next Sunday afternoon between the hours of two to five p. m. New Funeral Home Opens In Reynolds Next Sunday P. M. (By Mrs. Verna Griggs) Since 1866 when the firm was organized, the name of Goddard has been associated with funeral directing by citizens around Rey nolds. With the opening of the new funeral home next Sunday, the establishment will be ending 95 years of service with one of the most modern and best arranged mortuaries in the state. To get a brief history of the firm, it was begun by E. A. God dard, grandfather of the present owner and operator, at the time when the hardware and materials for caskets were stocked. The cas kets were usually made by friends of the family at home. At that early date, a one-horse wagon drawn by a white horse was used for traveling. This was later converted to a horse drawn hearse and finally in keeping with modem inventions, to a motor driven hearse. As G. H. Goddard grew up, he learned the business from the bot tom rung of the success ladder. He can remember, as a small boy, carrying the casket to Butler on a wagon for the funeral of the last man legally hanged in this coun ty. This event occurred more than half a century ago. The funeral home is now operat ed by E. M. Goddard, known in this area as Ed, with the aid of his father who has retired. Mr. Goddard says the beautiful chapel will be dedicated Sunday during Open House to the memory of his mother — “The Lucy Chapel.” Upon entering the front, you are greeted by soft organ music which is carried by intercom throughout the entire area. This intercom is also connected with the lectern in the chapel and the Hammond organ there. It is con trolled from the office which is paneled in fruitwood and furnished for making plans in comfort, lo cated to left of the front door. The wall to wall carpeting is soft beige imported wool and along with the green antique satin drap eries and gold veined acoustical tile ceiling provides an atmosphere of quiet elegance. The green and gold motif is carried out through out the reception room, state room chapel and show room. Double doors in the state room may be opened to provide a front entrance to the chapel which seats 200. The pews here are of solid oak with a seafoam finish. The family is seated in a private alcove near the minister with pri vate entrance allowing them to come directly in at the side. Re cessed lighting and special col ored lighting for flowers and complexion complete an elegant chapel. In the display room a large se lection of caskets is shown in any price range. A powder room for the ladies and restroom for men along with a waiting room is provided for the family outside the display room. Farther down the hall, the bed room and private bath for the hos tess, a service entrance and the latest modern equipment in the preparation room complete the ar rangement of the Home. It is ful ly heated and air conditioned for comfort. Outside the building, the Co lonial architecture is enhanced at night by hidden flood lights. Or- Mr. Lem Whatley, 86 Dies at His Home In Wesley Community I Mr. Lem Statham Whatley, retir ed farmer, 86 years of age died at i his home 7:30 P. M. Oct. 11 after j suffering a heart attack. Mr. What- jley was born August 10, 1875 and had lived his entire life here in Taylor County. He was the husband of Mrs. Etta Mae Whatley, who survives him. Funeral services were held at Shiloh Baptist Church, Friday, Oct. 13th at 3:00 P. M. with Rev. Bentley Adams of Thomaston officiating; assisted by Rev. Herschel Whitley. .Interment followed in the Shiloh Cemetery. I Pallbearers included: Lonnie Par ker, Ernest Parker, Murry Gassett, Archie Spinks, Robert Whatley, Ri ley Bazemore. | Survivors include his widow, Mrs. jEtta Mae Whatley; two sons, C. B. ■ Whatley and Royce Whatley; three daughters, Mrs. Warren White of I Columbus; Mrs. Ernest Weaver, Columbus; Miss Mattie Julia What ley of Junction City. Edwards Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Lynda Whatley Wins Spelling Contest At Macon Co. Fair Lynda Whatley spelled her way past tough competition to be declar ed winner of the Macon County Spelling Contest held at the Ma con County Fair, Monday night. The daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Ed wards C. Whatley, Lynda is a “straight A” student in the eighth grade at Reynolds High School. She has placed first or second in the spelling competition on her grade level in the annual county contest since fourth grade. In the 1961 con test, she won second place in the county and was alternate at the Spelling Contest at the Southeast ern Fair in Atlanta this fall. She is also active in church work at the Reynolds Baptist Church. Winning second place in the Spelling Contest was Peggy Child- ree, also a Reynolds High eighth grader. Peggy is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Childree. She has attended the county Atlanta Journal spelling competition since fourth grade, placing every year except one. Jerry Mclnvale At Tech, Earn 2 Qtrs. Of English In One Jerry Mclnvale, 1961 graduate of Reynolds High School, was one of the seventy-one freshmen entering Georgia Tech who qualified on the basis of his college entrance exam inations to earn two quarters of English in one quarter. Tech’s fresh man class is composed of about 1200 students. Jerry was the Taylor County STAR Student in 1961. He was an all around good students while in high school and played on the varsity basketball team. The Girls’ team is rich in depth land experience; at forward, return ing all three starters and one of the best “fourth” forwards in the state. Probable starters are Ann Benns, Elaine Bryant and Kay Dunn, all of whom started last year. The very able replacement is Marilyn Spillers, who also pos sesses a great deal of experience. At guard, the situation is some what more complex. The only re turning starter is Doris Peed who will handle the pivot chores. The other two positions are being fought for by Lynn Taylor, Linda Taylor, Mary Lee Oliver, Brenda Gassett, Sue Peed, Gail Moore and Olivia Suggs. I The boys’ team, suffering from jlack of experienced personnel, is working hard to counteract this in experience by determination and hustle. A terrific struggle is being engaged for starting positions by eight boys, Seniors, Garey Gassett, Bill Gibson, Dwight Harris, John Childs and Steve Bazemore, return ing from last year’s varsity squad, i Up from the “B” team, one Junior Richie McCants and Sophomores Hillery Bone and Howard Locke; | any five of these eight could re- 'ceive the starting call against Yatesville. Also, counted on for service are Juniors, Jerry Allmon, Thomas Gassett, Roger Clark and I Bill Parks; Sophomores, Mike Alm- gren and Gary Hobbs, and Fresh men, Lesley Kendrick and Freeny Posey. The “B” team will play a 19 game schedule this season. "B” games are scheduled against every team except Yatesville, Unadilla, Byron and Forsyth; B games start at 6 p. m. College Board Exams Will Be Given Here On December 2nd Butler High School will be the testing center for this area for Coll age Board Entrance Examinations this year. These examinations will be given at the school on Decemb er 2. The School Guidance Counse lor, Brainard B. Huling, will be in charge of the tests. Any Senior who plans to enter a State school in Georgia next fall must have these examinations. In addition, many private schools are now requiring the tests. Eureka High, in Butler, will be the testing center for the colored schools of the area. The tests will be held there on December 2, also with the Guidance Codnselor of the school in charge. She is Lillie Pearl McCree. Women Ball Game Here Friday Nite Friday (tomorrow) night at 8 p. m. the women of Butler will meet the women of Reynolds on the local ball court. This “powder puff” game will be played for the benefit of the Future Homemakers Chapters of Butler and Reynolds schools. Admission to the game will be 25c for everybody. Come and bring your family to enjoy this enter taining sports event. Church of Jesus Christ Chooses New Pastor namental iron columns and red brick trim add to the beauty of the entrance. A hard-surfaced parking area is located at the north side of the house and a drive circles the house and parking area for the conven ience of the family and guests. The entire area was planned by Mr. Goddard and decorated by his talented wife. 1 Everyone is invited to the at tend the Church of Jesus Christ lo- |cated three miles north of town on (highway 19, to hear good singing and good preaching. The church now has a new pas tor, Rev. Winford Ethridge. The new minister and his wife are res idents of Atlanta. Sunday School: 10 a. m. Morning worship: 11 a. m. Evening worship: 7:30 p. m. All are invited to attend and take part in these services. —Reporter. Time Extended to Get Birthday Calendars — ' Monday was the closing date {for the sale of the Community j Birthday Calendars. I However, there are a few days ! left while the final orders are be- I ing written up, during which time {anyone desiring a calendar but j have neglected to place order, may (call UN 2-2151 and get one of these (popular calendars for 1962. FEMC Members Hold Meeting At Reynolds Thursday Floyd H. Tabor, of Perry, presi dent of Flint Electric Membership Corporation, presided over a capa city audience last Thursday night as members of the electric co-op attended their Annual Meeting in the Flint Utility Building in Rey nolds. Members heard reports from Mr. Tabor, treasurer Thurman Whatley, of Reynolds, who declared the co op to be in sound financial condi tion and Mr. S. J. Tankersley, gen eral manager, who told of the grow th of the 16,000-member service organization and of the events leading up to the completion of the , new headquarters office building i in Reynolds, which, while not oc cupied as yet, was open for inspect ion. Mr. Tankersley paid special tribute to the unselfish service to the cooperative and its members on the part of the Directors, who, ser ving without pay, devote many hours of their time each month to co-op affairs. He cited the efficien cy and loyalty of Flint Employees as contributing to the success of the cooperative, and thanked the membership for its cooperation and understanding during the past year. Judge Emeritus A. M. (Phil) An derson of Perry introduced the main speaker, Mr. J. W. Fanning, j Director of the Institute of Com- | munity and Area Development, of j the University of Georgia, who 1 spoke of the continuing need for j cooperation between rural and city i people, and the need for a plan of progress, if full measure of bene fits is to be obtained by under developed areas. Directors Royce Pratt, Warner Ro bins, Cary Hays, Musella, and I. F. Murph, Marshallville, were elected to new three-year terms on the Board. The Whatley Quartet, composed of Leonard Whatley, Julian What ley, Clifford Whatley and Donald Whatley, of Reynolds, entertained the audience with old favorite songs, accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Edgar Whatley, and were well received in two appearances. John Stanfield, a magician present ed feats of slight of hand, and the evening highlight was the beauty contest to select the new Miss Flint EMC. The tilte was won by pretty Sue O’Neal, of Reynolds, 16 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter O’Neal, and a junior in Reynolds High. She won $100 in cash, a sil ver trophy, and will represent Flint EMC in the statewide contest in Atlanta in December to crown a (state queen. Laverne Goodrum, who (has reigned as Flint’s beauty queen this year, crowned the new title-hold er. Miss Goodrum won the statewide contest in Atlanta last year, and represented the state at the Na tional Convention in Dallas, earlier this year. First runner-up, winner of $50 in cash and a silver trophy, was Miss Shirley Ann Outlaw, of Warner Robins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. I. Outlaw. Second run ner-up was Miss Bonnie Bell, dau ghter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bell, also of Warner Robins, and her prize was $25 in cash and a silver trophy. The sponsoring organizations of the winners received cash awards of $25, $15 and $10. Twenty eight young ladies were competing in the contest which presented a dif ficult chore for the judges who were Doris Martin, of Macon, whose program “Action” is seen each morning on WMAZ-TV; Mr. Charles Foley, from the Kentucky Statewide office of electric cooperatives, and who has staged over 500 beauty contests in his state; and Mr. Rus sell O’Neal, of Carrollton, and man ager of the Carroll EMC of that city. Many prizes were awarded dur ing the evening, chief of which were the gift certificates. Members holding lucky keys to the mystery treasure chests did not present them to try their luck, so the chests were opened and names drawn from among those present and Mrs. Odell Hartley of Reynolds, and Mrs. L. D. Hamlin of Lizella each won $100 gift certificates, and the grand prize drawing for a $200 gift certi ficate was won by Mrs. James H. McAlister, of Warner Robins. Fall Flower Show To Be Held Oct. 25th The Federated Garden Club of Fort Valley, is staging a Fall Flo wer Show, on Oct. 25th from 2 un til 9 p. m. at the Armory here. The theme of the show is Fall Flowers and Fashions. Miss Sue O’Neal, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter O'Neal of Cro well Community, Taylor County and student at Reynolds High School wins three Beauty Contests within ten days. Mr. Otis L. O’Hearn Dies Friday Evening After Long Illness Mr. Otis Lee Ohern, 67 year of age, retired lumberman, died at his home in Marion county at 7:45 p. m., Oct. 13th. Cause of death was attributed to heart ailment. He had been ill for approximately a year. Mr. Ohern was born Jan. 26, 1894, son of the late Gus and Mary Ohern in Alabama. He was the the husband of Rosa Ohern who survives him. Funeral services were conducted at Pine Level church on Oct. 14th with Rev. J. B. Lumpkin officiat ing. Interment was in the family :lot at Pine Level cemetery. The [deceased was a member of the Freewill Baptist church. Pall bearers ^included nephews: Cecil Ferguson, Clifton Quinn, Os car Averett, Felton Ohern, Wil liam Ohern, Lawrence Johnson. Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Vamelle Anthony; four grand children; and three great grand children. Edwards Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Miss Sue O’Neal Wins Beauty Crown In Three Contests Steve Bazemore Elected Pres, of Senior Class, Butler (By Mrs. Verna Griggs) Steve Bazemore has been elected president of the Senior Class of Butler High School. The son of Mr. and Mrs. James Bazemore, Steve is active in church, school and com munity activities. Those selected to serve with him are: Buddy Hobbs, vice president; Kay Dunn, secre tary; Beatrice Kirksey, treasurer and Bill Gibson, reporter. Sandra Tarrer and Eugenia Hortman were selected to represent the class on the Student Council. The Seniors are selling advertis ing space in the 1962 yearbook and preparing for the election and crowning of a Senior girl as Miss Homecoming of 1961. Byrd Undergoes Surgery on Foot MACON, Ga.—Lt. Gov. Garland T. Byrd, an unannounced candidate for governor, has undergone sur gery an his right foot. He will be incapacitated for about 10 days. Byrd injured his foot while on National Guard training in Septem ber. The operation was performed Friday. Montezuma Youth Loses Left Leg Herman Layfield of Montezuma suffered the amputation of his left leg between the knee and ankle following a hunting accident in which his gun discharged as he was climbing over a fence. The accident ocurred on the farm of his father, Ed Layfield, near Ideal. Macon County School Official Heads Assn. (By Mrs. Verna Griggs) Dreams do come true, as Sue O’Neal of Crowell Community in this county can tell you. In ten days, Sue was awarded three beau- I ty crowns, Miss West Central Ga., Miss Flint EMC and Miss Macon (County. The 16 year old Reynolds (High student says, “I still pinch myself to see if I’ll wake up.” Beginning the fantastic two weeks, the lovely blonde was en tered in the Miss West Central Georgia contest at Thomaston by her school. She won over 33 can didates on the night of Oct. 4th, to receive a crown, trophy and a dozen roses. The Crowell Willing Workers Club sponsored her in the Miss Flint EMC contest at Reynolds. On Oct. 12, she again won over a group of lovely girls to gain a sec ond crown, silver bowl and roses. This also gives her a trip to the state contest to represent Flint EMC. MissFlint was also Miss GeorgiaEMC last year. Friday, the 13th, held no bad luck fot this young lady as she was sponsored a second time by Rey nolds High, this time in the Miss Macon County contest. Flashing her winning smile that night, she claimed her third crown and tro phy. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter O’Neal, who accompanied her to the contests, she is a member of the Junior Class, Reynolds High School, of which her twin brother is president. She is active in Tri- Hi-Y and FHA and has appeared in the Homecoming Court. She is active in church work at the Crowell Methodist church where she is general secretary of ■ the Sunday School and substitute for the beginner teachers. Sue enjoys dating, cooking, sew ing and playing the piano. She does not go steady because even tho it assures a date for impor tant occasions, she thinks you don’t get to know enough different boys. She hopes to be married but that is far in the future for this level headed young lady—college must come first. She plans to attend Wesleyan where her sister, Jean, is now a Senior. She wants to maio>- iv i speech therapy and minor In voice. She says she might become a teacher so that she can work with small children. For this girl the next year will be an eventful one. She will appear on TV, go to the Miss Georgia EMC contest and crown her succes sors at the end of the year. How ever, she says nothing could be so exciting as the 10 days between October 4th and October 13, 1961. Jack L. Fokes of Montezuma, superintendent of the Macon coun ty school system, recently was elected president of the Third Dis trict Superintendent’s Assn, at a meeting at Drayton Lodge in Dooly county recently. Hallowe’en Carnival By Cross-Roads Club Cross Roads Home Demonstra tion Club will sponsor a Halloween Carnival at their Community House on the night of October 28, beginning at 7 o’clock. Games, contests, stunts, etc., will furnish entertainment for all ages. Food and drinks will be sold. Don’t miss this full evening of splendid entertainment. —Reporter.