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VOLUME 86 The Butler Herald "KEEPING EVERLASTINGLY AT IT IS THE SEC RET OP SUCCESS" BUTLER. TAYLOR COUNTY, GEORGIA, THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 30, 1961 NUMBER 9 OCf> G, Judge Calhoun Plans to Retire Before January 1 Calhoun Is Serving as Senior Superior Court Judge of the Chatahoochee Circuit A veteran Georgia attorney, so licitor and judge, who has spent | most of his 34 years as a lawyer j in public service is taking down his shingle. , Judge Hubert Calhoun, 54, a Mer cer University Law School gradu ate at 20, and Georgia’s youngest ! solicitor general at 29, has an- !; nounced his intention to retire. | Currently, he is the senior Superior Court judge of the Chattahoochee Circuit, including Muscogee and I five surrounding counties. He Miss Kay Dunn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Dunn and member of TTTompson ^ ** local school senior class, selected Homecoming Queen Nov. 22nd Miss Kay Dunn Homecoming Queen Butler High School (Mrs. Verna Griggs) The evening of Nov. 22nd was a memorable one for Butler High Senior Kay Dunn. In the Home coming game with Mary Persons High, she tossed in 20 points for the high scoring honors. Quickly exchanging her black and gold Butler High School Basketball Teams Make Good Record The Butler basketball squads, umrkino u Q r .i el uamouns unexpirea term, ana ms Z r i,n n8 .^ d J°r" successor wou.d be determined by In a statement prepared for re lease Monday, Judge Calhoun said he is retiring because of bad health. He said he will step down as judge between now and the first of January. Under the mechanics of Georgia judicial procedure, Calhoun’s suc cessor will be appointed by Gov. Vandiver. The appointee would fill Calhoun’s unexpired term, and his SS Saturday , , £e n a'« y home day B °"' * ames U“tefst,fa Jo™ teV'yMrs, in" J j eluding credit received for time he Butler girls, undefeated at | spent in the Army. He probably is writing, have won seven |W m be named judge emeritus un- straight but all have been close ‘ der the Superior Court Judges Re- T he Sirls have trailed atjtirement System and thus be avail- uniform for a white evening dress, e , , a * , , ee °f their games, t able — on special request — as a she entered as ceie of the three ? nd . v ® , * n an ® other by only .trial judge in local or circuit contestants for Miss Homecoming. ^° P .u lnt . S ,' ;fl at ?f* vlct01 J : was over . courts of the state. Forsyth, 41-37. The girls play their | Throughout his political career, toughest opponent Saturday night Judge Calhoun had opposition on only two occasions. He won his first victory as Muscogee County solicitor general in 1936, and his second as city court judge in 1951. Ih all other occasions, he was elected without opposition. Native of Hamilton, his late par ents were L L. Calhoun, a Harris The suspense grew as Buddy Hobbs, master of ceremonies, an- T0U £ aest opponent Saturday night nounced the members of the court, « s .. engage mighty Warner finally declaring Kay the winner. J o t ° f lns i iJY. 11111 , 61 of .V 1 rd place in the She was crowned and received a a e AA p a ^ of fs last year. The girls are paced at forward by Ann Benns, Elaine Bryant and Kay Dunn, who are all blessed with a great deal of talent. Benns in or. nesiues playing iorwara best set-shot of the three, emo wcic jl, a,. luiiuuii, a narns on the undefeated girls’ basket-1 Bryant is the best hook-shot spec-I county merchant, and Mrs. Annie ball team, Kay is secretary of the I i a Iist, and Dunn the jump-shot Calhoun. He has been a member of Spninr pinsc pptivo in FH4 FRi .A I artist. I the Methodist church nearly all his dozen pink roses from the 1960 Queen, Mrs. Jhonsolene Poole. The lovely blonde is the young est daughter of Rev. and Mrs. E.H. Dunn Sr. Besides playing forward on Mrs. Patsy Chesser Kills Self Here Sunday Morning Wife of Insurance Salesman Killed Self with Gun While Husband Was Out on Errand. Mrs. Patsy S. Chesser, 20 year old wife of Mr. Bobby Chesser of this city died Sunday morning from gun shot wounds which were re portedly self-inflicted. Mrs. Chesser was reported to be almost despondent after the loss of of an infant child about a month ago and had allegedly attempted suicide last week by cutting her wrist. However, she is reported to have appeared in good spirits Sun day morning when her husband went on errand to the local hos pital. Returning an hour later, Mr. Chesser said he found his wife’s dead body and a 2 year old daugh ter alone in the house. The Chesser family moved from Phenix City, Ala., to accept agency employment In this city about three months ago. The body was prepared for burial and transported to Colonial Fun eral Home, Phenix City, Ala., by Edwards Funeral Home. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday in Russell County. In terment was in Memory Gardens cemetery, Russell county. The deceased is survived by her husband; a daughter, Lisa Elaine; her parents Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Phenix City; a brother, Bennie of Phenix City; a sister, Mrs. Coch ran of Cape Cod, Fla. Eureka Hi School Coronation Exercises Planned for Thurs. uau icain, acciciai j ui uic Senior Class, active in FHA, FBLA, [ ar ^ st Student Council and the Beta Club and a member of the Butler Bap tist church. Kay, escorted by Buddy Jarrell, took her place in the center of the beautifully decorated pink and white stage, prepared by the Sen ior Class in their colors. First run ner up, Sandra Tarrer, escorted by Errol Burdeshaw and second run ner up Elizabeth Lawhorn, escorted by Jimmy Bone, were seated on either side. Seated at a lower level near the front were the representa tives of the lower grades, Betty Jo Hammack, escorted by Grover Shehee; Wanda Welch, escorted by Mike Almgren; Cheryl Guy, es corted by Kenny Clark; and Mary Jane Greene, escorted by Douglas Taunton. Other activities of the day in- luded: The parade at 2:45, a pep rally and bon fire at 6:15, two games with Mary Persons High of Forsyth at 7 and a reception for alumni after the games. Homecoming is sponsored by the Student Council and special guests each year are the graduates of 10 years before. The class of 1952 re ceived special recognition this year For the first time the girls have life, depth at the guard position. Brenda | Calhoun was appointed to the Su- Gassett, Marilyn Spillers and Gail'perior Court judgeship in Decern- Moore, who all can play on either jber, 1956, by former Gov. Griffin, end, plus Majy Lee Oliver, Linda He was named to fill the unexpired term of the late Hicks Fort, who announced his retirement in that Taylor, Sue Peed, Katrina Cheek, Olivia Suggs and Doris Peed are all capable defenders. Doris, the year. pivot guard, is the heart and soul — . of the defense, and she and Oliver Onsnel Sinoino are the leading rebounds. Spillers, ,= 0 , Gassett and Taylor all share “best J Taylor Mill School ball handler” honors. The Bear Boys, 3-4 at this writ ing have been surprisingly tough at times. They have exhibited tre- 8 P. M., Dec. 8th You won’t want to miss this op- mendous desire and hustle, and ifjportunity of hearing splendid gos- * 1, “' *“ * l ' i " * u “ pel singing featuring the Seago they continue in this spirit they will mold into a very capable team. Eight players carry most of the varsity load, and they are Carey Gassett, Dwight Harris, John Childs singing ___ = o , Bros and Naomi and the Journey man’s quartet of Macon. The Church of God of Prophecy is sponsoring this program at the Taylor Mill School auditorium on I Eureka High’s Coronation Exer cises are planned for Thursday (this evening) at 8 o’clock in the cafetorium. Athalene Gray, a sen ior with a high scholastic average, will be crowned “Miss Eureka High.” She is the daughter of Nel son and Hattie Mae Gray. Her Royal Court will include: Hattie Williams, Senior, first at tendant; Shirley Glover, junior, second attendant; Frances Jenkins sophomore, third attendant; and Harriet Hicks, junior, fourth a t- tendant. “Miss Elementary” is Cynthia Hicks, daughter of Luke Hicks of Washington, D. C. “Miss Primary” is Lillian Hayes daughter of John and Ora Lee Hayes. Parents, alumni and friends are invited to attend this affair. The home coming game will be played Thursday afternoon between the Buena Vista girls’ and boys’ teams. The first game will begin at 2:00 p.m. Legion Auxiliary Left to right: Jason Elliston, Senior Deacon; Luke Adams, Rev. Walter McCleskey, P. Y. Luther, James H. Bazemore, Worshipful Master; T. E. Tante; Dale Parks, Senior Warden; Clay Griggs, Junior Deacon and Ben Guined, Secretary. Prof. W. J. Davis Will Enter Full Time Missionary Work At the morning worship hour Sunday at the local Baptist church a most inspiring and impressive mesasge was brought by Mr. W. J. Davis, Agriculture instructor at the local high school. A large number of members of the local church as well as many friends and members of Mr. and Mrs. Davis' families were in the congregation to hear Mr. Davis give his testimony entitled: “My Testimony of the Call Into Full Time Christian Service.” Mr. Davis based his message for the morning on these scriptures: I Cor. 15:3 and 4; II Peter 3:9 — Not willing for any to perish. 1. Ps. 46:10 and 46:1, “Be still.” 2. Heb. 11:6, “And without faith” 3. Math 7 & 8, “Ask and it will . . « . ” 3-a. Jer. 29:13, You will seek . . ” 4. I Th. 5:15, “See that none . . .” 5. Matt. 3:8-10, “Bear fruit ...” 6. II Cor. 6:2, “Behold, now ...” 7. Heb. 12:1-2, “Therefore, since we ...” 8. II Chron. 7:14, “If my peo ple ...” “Must do the good you know to do.” St j Ve T Bazemore, Bill Gibson, How- the evening of *Dec. SUi^b^ghTning I Meets Friday P.M. ard Locke, Richie McCants and | at 8 o’clock. Hillery Bone. Thus far the statistics j There will be an admission reveal that the outstanding per-[charge of $1.00 for adults and 50c centage shooter has been Gassett!for children. who operates on the pivot for the j Bears. Carey is also high on the i U n pl-.L rebounding list. Biggest surprises i ^ mrai n U IUD thus far have been junior McCants Met November 15 Butler Vs. Ft. Valley Basketball Game Has Been Canceled The Fort Valley Green Wave Football Team will meet Blakely in the finals Friday night at Fort Valley. This will decide the State Class B football champion ship. The basketball game between Ft. Valley and Butler will be canceled for Friday night. The Class AAA football cham pionship will be decided in Thom- aston Friday night between Val dosta and R. E. Lee. Local sports fans will be treated to the best football in the state in either di rection. Cake Sale Sponsored By Howard WSCS On Dec. 22nd at the Brown Elec tric Co., in this city, the WSCS of Howard Methodist Church will sponsor a cake sale. Place your orders early by call ing UN. 2-5661 or UN. 2-4247. and sophomores Bone and Locke. These boys moved up from a “B” team which did not win a game to varsity ball in the space of one year. McCants leads the team The Central Home Demonstration Club met Nov. 15th for its regular session at the Club House. The required possessions, Locke isthe ' ', dR f Wa ™ call ?; d to ° rder b Y leading rebounder, and Bone is'^ 6 " 1 ^ 1 ’. Ben Neisler. She rapidly developing into the best i , Il ng , and lnsp,nng outside shot on the team. | devotional on Thanksgiving. Roll by outside shot on the team. Bazemore is perhaps the most underrated player on the Bear call and meetings were read the secretary. The treasurer’s The Butler Unit 124, American Legion Auxiliary will meet Friday (tomorrow) 3:30 p. m„ at the Le gion Home with Mrs. Herman El liston, rehabilitation chairman in charge of the program and Mrs. W. H. Trussell and Mrs. Joheph Har mon, hostesses. At this time our annual Christmas Party will be ob served with the exchange of gifts. We are to bring to this meeting unwrapped gifts to be sent for the Joy Shop to the VA Hospital, For est Hill Division at Augusta. Gift wrappings may be brought. The deadline for sending gifts is Dec. 10th. All who would like to share in this work will please get your Circle No. 2 Met with Mrs. Joiner November 21st Circle No. 2 of the Woman’s So ciety of Christian Service met with Mrs. T. B. Joiner Nov. 21. The meeting opened with silent prayer of Thanksgiving and for world peace. The prayer was closed by Mrs. Walter McCleskey. The program was on Worldwide Churches Household of God. Rev. William Childres had charge of the program. She read a serrip- ture from Gal. 6:1-10. Mrs. Childres gave a very in teresting talk on the subject, us ing charts during the talk. The chairman, Mrs. E. D. McCorvey, presided over the business session. Roll was called, minutes of last meeting read, and approved. The treasurer gave her report. Love of fering and dues were collected. Program for December was planned. There were 13 members and two visitors present. During the social hour the hostesses, Mrs. Joiner and Mrs. Hamp Riley, served delicious pie and coffee. Fickling Lodge Observes Annual Elders Night Prog. (Mrs. Verna Griggs) The Fickling Masonic Lodge No. 129 observed annual widows and I elders night program on the eve ning of Nov. 24th at the 1 ocal .Community House. I Worshipful Master James H. [Bazemore served as master of cere- I monies and Rev. Walter McCleskey | of the Butler Methodist Church gave the invocation. Mr. T. E. Tante who recently received a 25-year pin, gave the welcome address and Miss Margaret Tante presented the special music. After the covered dish supper, Mr. P. Y. Luther of Griffin was the featured speaker of the evening. He is a Past Grand Lecturer of the Grand Lodge of Geoigia and Past Prior of Ga. Priory No. 29 KYCH. In 1917, he received the 50 year award as a Mason and in 1959, he became the first and for a long time the only Mason to hold a 50 year gold award from the Order of the Eastern Star. He has traveled in 46 states on speaking engage ments and his unique manner of speaking in rhymes along with his wittiesm proves to be very enter taining to his audiences. Woman’s Club Meets Dec. 6th The Reynolds Woman’s Club will meet at the Club House Dec. 6th, 3:30 p. m. An interesting and enjoyable program will be presented by the Fine Arts Department. Mrs. Rich ard Parks is chairman of this de partment. Mrs. Sam Hay, of Cov ington, vice-president of the State Federation of Women’s Clubs will be guest speaker. Her subject will be “The Club Woman’s Challenge in the Changing World.” Mrs. G. A. Goddard is present ing a program of Christmas music by a group of our young people. Mrs. Roy Jones and Mrs. A. S. James are hostesses for the after noon. All members are urged to at tend. Tigers to Play Y atesville Dec. 5 best hustler and radiates much I‘Vpl ’Tf n “iq R T needed leadership qualities.Dwight 1 Harris is the team’s second leading rebounder and the most versatile player, being able to play with forward on guard. Jumping-Jack John Childs, also a senior, is an other very versatile athlete, being able to play either forward on President: Mrs. Jack Peed. Vice President: Mrs. Mabel Stin son. Secty.-Treas.: Mrs. Burt Wheeler. Reporter: Mrs. Ben Neisler. 4-H Advisor: Mrs.Gorman Jarrell. Miss Wicker gave a demonstra tion on making Christmas decora- guard. John is a fine defensive ' ™ aKK ’lf, Ltlnstr ” a f dea °; a - player as well. Last, but by no ! n Dar ' ag t the s(K l lal dour - 7 Mr f means least, is Bill Gibson, the ! p h Gaultney and Mrs Jack best ball-handler on the squad. | Pe ® d ser Y ed dellclous sandwiches Bill is a fine playmaker and uses| Ca e an( r n ^s. his ability to set up easy baskets J for teammates. I CAKES FOR SALE Anyone wanting baking done for Christmas will please call: MRS. A. E. LOCKE UN. 2-2355 (113030 Butler, Georgia Church Notice There will be services at the Church of Jesus Christ cn highway 19, north of Butler Saturday and Sunday evenings at 7:30 o’clock each day. Everyone is invited to attend and worship with this group. habilitation chairman, or to the president, Mrs. W. M. Mathews. Gifts for any age are accepted as they are selected by the patients to be sent to their loved ones at home. Worship at New Life This Week-End There will be regular worship this week end at New Life Freewill Baptist church near Mauk. The Foster Trio from Griffin will be guest singers for the Saturday evening service. Preaching will be by the pastor, Rev. J. B. Lumpkin. The public is cordially invited to attend. The man who joins the payroll savings plan is substituting bonds for bondage. Savings spell finan cial freedom. Rupert Club Chooses Officers Rupert Club met Nov. 16th with 19 members and one visitor pres ent. Mrs. Frank Callahan, president, was in charge of the meeting. De votional by Mrs. Howard Mott. Prayer by Mrs. Tom Fountain. Minutes were read and approved. Officers for another year were chosen: Mrs. Frank Callahan, President. Mrs. D. M. Harris, V-Pres. Mrs. Zack McCorkle, Sec.-Treas. Mrs. Howard Mott, Reporter. Miss Wicker gave an interesting demonstration on Christian deco ration. Those attending carried covered dishes and an enjoyable social hour was spent. We were glad to have Mrs. Rob. Wilson as a visitor. We always glad welcome visitors to our meet ings. —Reporter. Due to Ft. Valley High School’s consecutive football wins, they will be unable to play the Tigers of Reynolds High School Tuesday night. The Tigers, nevertheless, will play the Yatesville High school team. The game will be played in Reynolds. Come and support your team. Juan Hartley, Reporter. BASKETBALL Wednesday night, Nov. 22 Butler — Forsyth Butler Boys 39 Forsyth Boys 48 Butler Girls 41 Forsyth Girls . 37 Tuesday, Nov. 28 Butler-Talhot County Butler Boys 39 Talbot Boys 37 Butler Girls ..... .. 42 Talbot Girls 40 Next Game, Sat. Dec. 2 Butler Warner Robins—Here