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The Butler Herald ‘’KEEPING EVERLASTINGLY AT IT IS THE SECRET OF SUCCESS” VOLUME 86 BUTLER, TAYLOR COUNTY, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1961 NUMBER 7 Two Men Killed In Gun Battle In Upson County ^oad Projects State Hwy. Dept. Receives Bids On ol ^ V®-” Tragedy Took P!o e ^ e ^e^ c ^ of Victim’s Hoi ^ ut Five 0‘Clock Sunday Afternoon Thomaston, Ga. — A 42 year old Lamar county man shot to death another man, then was killed by the dead man’s brother in a wild backyard gun battle Sunday, Up son Sheriff Bray said. Paul Butler fatally shot Herman Hagans, 42, then was riddled with carbine bullets fired by Herman’s brother, Hubert Hagans, in Hubert’s backyard at 5 p. m. the sheriff said. Two men, Walt Riggins and Mar vin Peugh, who were visiting Ha gans, witnessed the gun battle. The sheriff said he pieced to gether this account of the shooting. Butler drove into the Hagans backyard, got out and yelled, “I’m going to kill all of you”. He fired a .38-caliber pistol at Hubert, who ran into the house to get his rifle. Herman was shot to death when he tried to disarm Butler. Hubert ran back outside and But ler fired at him again. Hubert re turned his fire with a carbine. But ler continued shooting at Hubert Hagans until he ran out of am munition. Butler then got back into his car and started to re-laod when he was riddled by rifle fire. Sheriff Bray said there were 18 bullet holes in Butler’s automobile. The sheriff said Butler apparent ly had been drinking. Both .38 pis tol and a .22 rifle found in his car had been reported stolen from an Upson County home in November, the sheriff said. Reynolds High Tigers Verv Successful In Basketball ATLANTA, GA., Nov. 10—A total apparent low bid of $5,402,737.79 received today by the Highway De partment on 28 new road construc tion contracts has set a new record in Georgia roadbuilding history, according to Highway Board Chm. Jim L. Gillis. Mr. Gillis said that today’s lett ing raises to some $116,608,862.17 the dollar value of work let to con tract since January 1, 1961. This tops the previous record of $116,120,- 860.00 set in 1958, with two more •lettings still remaining before the year’s end. The chief reasons for this achieve ment, according to Mr. Gillis, are: The set up in the national road building pace brought about by the 1961 Highway Act: The Vandiver administration’s $100 million Highway Authority program which was overwhelm ingly approved by the 1961 Gen- jeral Assembly; ; Conscientious and efficient ef forts by Highway Department per sonnel in planning, designing, in- itation and administration of high way projects; which have made it possible to take full advantage of the increased funds available. Included in today’s letting were: One Interstate, one Federal aid Primary, one Federal aid Urban, two federal aid secondary and 24 state aid contracts. The interstate contract, which raises the total let to date on Ga. 1100-mile share of the Interstate System to about 335 miles. It .pro vides for 4.162 miles of grading and paving on Interstate route 85 in Franklin County and a point 1500 feet west of the Banks Franklin county line. An apparent low bid of $1,750,650.50 was submitted on this project by Lothridge Brothers, Gainesville, Ga., and Ballenger Paving Co., Greenville, S. C., joint bid. Tom F. Chapman, Taylor Co. Native Dies in N. Carolina Funeral Services For Mr. Chap man Were Held in LaGrange, N. Carolina Friday. Nov. 10th. The Reynolds High Tigers were hot on the trail of victories, as they added two wins to their total in last weeks action. The Tigerettes trail behind, as they have only one victory in the opening season. Action began in the Reynolds gymnasium, with the “B’ team of Reynolds taking on the “B” team of Schley County. The R.H.S. “B” won top honors by a score of 29-27. Although the Tigerettes showed much improvement over prior gam es, they lost 37-47 to the Schley County girls. Juan Hartley led the scoring for the Tigerettes by sink ing 26 points. Rita Wilson and San dy Hinton scored 7 and 4 points, respectively. The defense was well managed by Havilyn Montgomery, Diane Hill, and Sarah Fountain. The boys were really on the ball, as they took a 52-31 victory over the Schley County Yellow Jackets. Emory Parr led the scoring by dropping in 18 points. He was fol lowed by Ronnie Visage 14, Bobby Bell 7, Bobby Green 5, Billy Ellis 4, Dan Avera 3, and Bobby Martin 2. Friday nights action was seen in the Byron High School Gymnasium, which has been remodeled, due to damage received from a fire last season. The Tigerettes were very deter mined to take a well deserved vic tory over the Byron girls. Their wishing and determination payed off as they took their first win by a score of 52-24. Juan Hartley led in the scoring department by sack ing up 39 points. She was ably as sisted by Sandy Hinton 10 and Rita Wilson. Havilyn Montgomery put on a brilliant display of her defen sive and offensive ability ..Although she played guard most of the game, she was able to score 3 points. Diane Hill and Sarah Ann Foun tain aided Havilyn at the other de fensive positions. All the bench got to see much action as they were all substituted. They consisted of for wards Bonnie Slaton, Bonnie Har rell, and Tanzy Childree; gaurds Martha Lyn Parker, Brenda Perkins, Ann Wilson and Caroline Brady. The boys game was very hot, but the Tigers clawed their way to their third victory of the season. Bobby Green was really hot as he scored 20 points for the victorious Tigers. He was followed by Emory Parr 13, Bobby Bell 11, A1 Denton 8, Dan Avera 4, Ronnie Visage 4, Bobby Martin 1 and Mike Brunson. The final score was 61-45. Reporter—Juan Hartley Thomas F. Chapman, 55, a resi dent of Hope Mills, LaGrange, N. C. died en route to the Hope Mills General hospital Nov. 8th. Survivors include his wife, Julia Stock E. Chapman of Hope Mills; five step-children, Miss Estelle Bennett of Goldsboro, Mrs. Peggy Alphin of LaGrange and Billy, Bob by and Jackie Edmundson of Hope Mills; one sister, Miss Ethel Chap man of Butler; two brothers, Brown Chapman, Warner Robins and Hughland Chapman, who resides in California. Funeral services were conducted at Rouse Funeral Home, LaGrange, Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Stocks of Hope Mills and Rev. Lu- cien Williamson of LaGrange. Miss Ethel Chapman of Butler and Mr. Charles Nelson of Warner Robins attended the funeral. TV-Caravan to Arrive in Butler at 10:15 A. M. Nov. 18 Mr. R. L. Bell Sr. Retired Banker Dies at Reynolds Funeral Services for Mr. Bell Held Tuesday Morning - at The Reynolds Methodist Church. Child’s Death Brings State’s Road Toll to 7 (Associated Press) The death of a 2 month old girl Sunday brought to seven the num ber of persons killed in week-end Georgia accidents. The toll in cluded two victims of a plane crash. The baby girl, Mary Shipman, of Lilburn, died in a two car collision on highway 11 at Barrow-Walton county line. Officers said one of the vehicles made a left turn into the path of the other. A 43 year old Marietta man, R. P. Stokes, was hit and killed by a freight train Sunday in Marietta. Police Pell said investigators had not determined how the man hap pened to be on the track at the time. The State Patrol said Samuel Power, 24, of Sandy Springs, died Sunday when his car hit a utility pole at an Atlanta intersection. Thomas Vann, 60, of Glenwood, was injured fatally when his car overturned 18 miles south of Jesup Ga. Doyel D. Roberson of Mershon, was killed when his car ran off highway 32 and overturned near Bristol in Pierce County, Sunday. Killed Friday night in a plane crash at Atlanta Municipal Airport were H. S. Roth, 29, and Wm. B. Hartz, 38, both of Memphis. Their light plane crashed to earth after take off. Investigators were unable to determine immediately the cause of the crash. Woodrow Jarrell Makes Dean’s List At Georgia Tech A Caravan? They’re might un usual, but there is one coming your way November 18th., Saturday . . . A TV 3 CARAVAN. The TV 3 Caravan plans to leave Columbus around 9:00 A. M. with the list of stops as follows: Butler, Fort Valley, Perry, Unadilla, Vienna Cordele, and Albany and is tenta tively scheduled to arrive in Butler around 10:15 A. M. Arriving on the Caravan, you’ll see such TV 3 personalities as “Col onel Chick” and Bozo”, Rozell of “At Home With Rozell”, Doyle Wright, Jack Gibney and Don Nah- ley, sportcasters, Doug Wallace, Weatherman, Glen Broughman, newsman and TV 3’s own Wee Reb el, Bill Autry. Everyone is invited to go down to the Court House Square and meet and shake hands with all the TV 3 personalities. Stone Mountain F ace-Cleaning Is Postponed Atlanta, Ga.—A total of 406 un dergraduate students at the Geor gia Institute of Technology have been honored for high scholastic achievement by being named to the Dean’s list for the 1961 Fall Quarter, it was announced this week by Dean of Faculties Paul Weber. All of those whose names appear on this list have an overall point average of 3 or better out of a possible 4. Mr. Woodrow W. Jarrell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Jarrell of But ler is among those students to make the dean’s list for the fall quarter at Georgia Tech. Atlanta, Ga. — Work on the Confederate memorial carving on the side of Stone Mountain will be delayed until competing artists have an opportunity to submit pro posals for completing the work. Matt McWhorter, chairman of Stone Mountain Memorial Assn., says proposed plans to clean the carving will be postponed. Nine artists will submit three- foot scale models of their ideas by September, 1962. They were invited to compete after a committee of art critics submitted 20 names of art ists capable of finishing the carv ing. McWhorter also announced fol lowing the asociation’s meeting that a greenhouse will be built. The entire project — expected to cost $12 million — will take four years to complete, McWhorter said. He said it has been estimated that as many as five million persons per year will visit the memorial, once it is completed. Columbus Police Call for More Men To Curb Crime Rise Fred Brown Leaves For Chicago Meet On November 24th Mr. Robert Lee Bell Sr., retired banker, died at his residence in Reynolds Sunday, 5:30 p. m. after suffering a heart attack a short time earlier. Mr. Bell had been in declinig health for several years. Mr. Bell was the son of William Wirt and Sara J. A. Bell. He was born at Slaughters, Ky., July 3, 1889. He had made his home in Reynolds since 1920 and served as cashier of (he Citizens State Bank of that city as well as operating an insurance agency until declining health forced his retirement. Funeral services occurred at the Reynolds Methodist church of which Mr. Bell was a member on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock with Rev. J. N. Shell, a former pas tor, officiating. He was assisted by Rev. Virgil Culpepper, pastor of the Reynolds church. Interment was in Hill Crest cemetery. Mr. Bell was a member of the American Legion, Veteran of World War I, a Mason, and served on the Board of Stewards of the Reynolds Methodist church for a number of years. Pall bearers included R. L. and Ed Swearingen, L. A. Windham, J. H. Neisler, T. Whatley, E. H. Join er; honorary pall bearers included D. E. Byrd, G. H. Goddard, J. H. Brewer, F. A. Ricks, James Ricks, E. T. Shealy, D. T. Montfort, R. C. Brooks, C J. Hobbs, Jr., Dr. S. H Bryan, C. E. Marshall, Dr. F. H Sams, Dr. Ed Whatley, Joe Good- roe, E. H. Griffith, H. W. Brea- zeale, L. W. Cook, J. W. Windham Lesser Halley, Frank Musslewhite, J. T; Barrow, Walter Wainwright, W. T. Jones, of Roberta and W. T. Saunders. Mr. Bell is survived by his wife, Mrs. Neva Jinks Bell; one son, Rob ert Lee Bell, Jr., of Reynolds; three grand sons; one sister, Mrs. Annie Castle of Chicago, 111. Goddard Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Home Demonstration Club Banquet COLUMBUS—A recent upswing in crime here has brought a call from the Columbus Police Department to increase their man power by an add itional 16 officers. Chief E. S. Moncrief told the local safety board last week that his de partment needs an extra 16 full time officers in addition to the standing force of 166 men now au thorized. The safety board is the governing body of the police and fire depart ment here, hiring and firing the personnel. The chief’s request came in the wake of the mid-year crime report here that major crimes were - up 34 per cent over the same period in 1960. Also the city has been plagued with burglaries of business places averaging several a night for many months. The Taylor County H-D Club Council sponsored its annual ban quet Thursday night at the local school cafeteria. Their theme was “Some Lasting Values in a Chang ing World.” The dinner consisted of baked ham, pickle, potato balls, green beans, fruit salad, mayonnaise, rolls, butter, lemon pie, and coffee which was delicious. The food was prepared by the H-D Council and served by Ellen Guinn, Mary Edith Jarrell, Dondra Peed, Janice Peed, Ann Waller, Linda Faye Rustin, Linda Jarrell, Merita Barrow, Di ane Kirksey, Judy Kirksey and Elaine Clark. During the dinner music was rendred by Mitzi Tow- son at the piano. Invocation was given by Jerome Ethredge. Mrs. K. L. Barrow, Presi dent, of the Council gave a wel come address, recognized the guests past Council presidents, and 100 per cent attendance of members. The entertainment was two accor- dian solos by Miss Lynn Under wood. Mrs. Jack Peed, past presi dent, H-D Council gave the 1961 Council report. Mr. Vernon Reddish introduced the speaker, Mr. Har old Darden. Mr. Darden who is state 4-H Club leader gave an ex cellent talk. His subject was the “Four Ways of Life.” Announc ement of winners by Miss Eliza beth Wicker were: Scrap Book, Cross Roads, first; Rupert, 2nd. Club report winners were Mauk, 1st; Rupert 2nd; and Cross Roads 3rd. • Mrs. Sidney Rustin of Mauk, gave the report that won first place. Announcements were made by Mrs. K. L. Barrow. On the stage was a display of articles made and canned by the H. D. and 4-H Council members. The banquet talk by Mr. Darden was very much enjoyed by all present. Congratulations go to the winners of the Scrap Book and Club Reports. Thanks are extended the H-D members who gave and helped prepare the food and the 4-H Club girls who served. Thirty-two of Georgia’s most ac complished 4-H Club members will fly to Chicago Nov. 24th, to take part in the 40th annual National 4-H Club Congress. The 4-H’ers have won the right to join members from other states in the biggest 4-H event of the year by coming up the long road lead ing to their being named state win ners in various projects. Behind every one of the 19 girls and 13 boys who will board the jet airliner in Atlanta that evening is a story not only of ability, but of many years of hard work and de termination to reach goals they had set for themselves, explained T. L. Walton, state 4-H Club lead er for the University of Ga. Coop. Extension Service. While in Chicago they will com pete with winners from other states for national honors in their projects. National winners will be given a wide variety of awards by the commercial firms and organi zations who sponsor their projects. Many of them will come home with scholarships to help them continue their education. They will be feted at occasions beginning with breakfast early in the morning and running to ban quets and shows featuring nation ally known entertainers in the eve ning. Seven adults will accompany the Ga. delegation. In charge of the group will be Miss Rhonwyn Low ry of Athens, associate state 4-H Club leader, and Gene Grimes of Tifton, Southcentral district agent for 4-H Club programs. For Miss Lowry this will be a quick return trip to Chicago. She has been there serving on the na tional judging committee earlier this month. Others wil be Director W. A. Sut ton of the Cooperative Extension Service, Harold Joiner, farm edi tor of the Atlanta Journal; Mrs. Katte Burke, Twiggs county home demonstration agents; J. F. New man, Stephen County Agent and Mr. Walton. Sutton will address winners in the field crops project from all states at a dinner sponsored by Al lied Chemical Corporation and will moderate a panel of 4-H’ers at a luncheon for donors of awards. Messrs Walton, Grimes and New man also will serve on national committees during the Congress. The delegates will assemble Fri day afternoon at Rich’s in down town Atlanta. A bus will take them to the Atlanta airport in time to board the 6:30 p. m. flight to Chicago. They will return to Atlanta on the afternoon of Dec. 1st. Freddie Brown has done out standing work as a 4-H Club member, winning first place in Entomology in state competition. Shotgun Trap For Burglars Kills Woman McCaysville, Ga.—Mrs. Carl Stepp of McCaysville was killed Sunday- the victim of a shotgun trap her husband said was intended for bur- glas. Police said Stepp and his wife rigged a shotgun early Sunday to fire into the door when the door was opened. The husband told offi cers burglars had broken into the house recently. Upon returning home Sunday afternoon after visiting friends, po lice said, Mrs. Stepp got out of the car ahead of her husband and approached the door. Stepp told officers he shouted a warning to his wife but it came too late. Mrs. Stepp opened the door and the shotgun blast hit her in the right side. Faith Baptist Church Revival November 20 Taylor Co. Selected To Participate In Soil Fertility Prog. Experts Say More Than $1 Millian Per Year can be Added To Farm Income in County Taylor, one of 29 counties in Georgia selected to participate in as special Soil Fertility program this year met in its first session in banquet style Monday night. The invocation was given by Rev. Wal ter McCleskey, pastor of the local Methodist church. After the banquet prepared and served v by the H. D. Council, Mr. Vernon Reddish welcomed all' guests. Mr. Jim Bergeaux, Exten sion Agronomist in Soils and Fer tilizers was introduced by Jerome Ethredge. Mr. Bergeaux showed slides that emphasized the four basic steps to more farm profit through production of increased per acre yields of our basic crops. These steps are: (1) Soil Test; (21 Lime; (3) Mixed Fertilizers; and (4) Nitrogen. These slides also in dicated the fertility status in Tay lor County according to individual crops and pasture. Mr. Vernon Reddish introduced Mr. Frank Boyd, a fertilizer firm’s representative from Montgomery,. Ala. He gave a very inspiring talk concerning the importance of soil testing and following a sound' soil fertility program. Mr. Boyd emphasized that our soils need only one of the three kinds of fer tilizers: (1) High in phosphate and low in potash (6-12-6); (2) low in phosphate and high in potash (5-10-15); or (3) Equal in phos phate and potash (6-12-12). We are pleased that such a large crowd turned out. We feel that everyone learned something from the meeting, plus having a good time. But, let us all keep in mind that we have to carry out these d basic steps of crop production be fore we can begin to realize the possible $1,688,065 total net income for Taylor County. Begin first by- taking a soil test. Come by the County Agent’s Office and let us supply you with the tools, bags, and forms to do the job. Infant Son of Mr. & Mrs. H. A. Locke Died in Hospital Little Gregory Allen Locke, 35£ months old son of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Locke Jr., lost its battle for life last Friday, 2‘45 a. m. at the St. Joseph Infirmary, Atlanta. The infant succumbed to a' heart ail ment with which it had suffered 1 since birth. Funeral services occurred at Mfc„ Pisgah Baptist church Saturday, 3 p. m. with Rev. Perdue, pastor, of ficiating. He was assisted by Rev_ E. H. Dunn. Interment was in the: cemetery near by. Pall bearers were Buddy and Gary Hobbs, Hilary Bone, Cecil Davis, Larry Gill, Douglas Taun ton. Flower girls included Eller* Parks, Tippie Minor, Daphine Barnes, Betty Jo Hammack, Judy Gill and Vickie Davis. Survivors include the parents,, three brothers; grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Purvis, Mr. Per ry Watson, and Mr. and Mrs. H. A_ Locke Sr., all of Butler. Edwards Funeral Home was ir» charge of arrangements.. Revival services will be held at the Faith Baptist Church beginning on Monday, November 20th with Evangelist, R. L. Davis of Thomas ton, Ga. delivering the messages. Mr. Carl Bronford will lead in the gospel singing. Night services only, begins at 7:30. The pastor and membership in vites all who will, come out and worship. T. H. BROWN, Pastor Faith Baptist Church BASKETBALL Friday Night, Nov, 10 Tuesday Night, Nov. 14 Boys Lose Two Games Girls Win Two Gaines Butler Boys—42 Crawford Co. Boys—64 Butler Girls—43 Crawford Co. Girls—31. Butler Boys—40 Macon Co. Boys—58 Butler Girls—66 Macon Co. Girls—43 Next Game Friday Night November 17 Butler vs Reynolds At Butler Tuesday, November 21 Butler vs Schley County Wednesday, November 22 Butler vs. Forsyth All at Butler