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VOLUME 86 Tss£ Butler Herald "EEEPINQ EVERLASTINGLY AT IT IS THE SECRET OF SUCCESS" BUTLER, TAYLOR COUNTYGEORGIA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 1962. NUMBER 17. Walter M. Theus Died Tuesday a. m. After Brief Illness Funeral Services Wednesday Morning at Bethel Primitive Baptist Church. Mr. Walter Mitchell Theus died Tuesday rooming at 6 o'clock at the local hospatil after an illness of three weeks. Mr. Theus was the son of the late Mr. J. J. and Mrs. Mary Jane D. Theus. He was bom in Taylor county Jan. 14,1882 and spent prac tically h is entire life heTe. He was a retired farmer. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday morning at the Bethel Primitive Baptist church near town with Eld. John Mangham officiat ing. Interment was in Bethel ceme tery. Pallbearers included Messrs Cecil Pennington, Tom Taunton, C. C. Giles, G. Taunton, Tellie Taunton, Ernest Joiner, Walter Rumph and Ralph Rumph Survivors include two brothers, Messrs Amos and E. D. Theus; three sisters, Miss Julia Theus, Mrs. Jake Rumph and Mrs. “Dock" Taun ton; also several nieces and nephews. Edwards Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Georgia’s Big Industrial Growth Last Year Revealed Atlanta, Ga. — Georgia’s indus trial growth last year climbed to $466 million in new manufacturing operations and expansions, creating more than 12,000 new jobs. The state Commerce Department reports that Georgia gained 91 new industries and expansions of 167 other businesses. And the state agency said indus trial plans already announced for 1962 indicate Georgia’s growth is “sure to gain momentum this year.” About 35 new industries, listing proposed capital invesment of over $105 million, already have an nounced plans to begin operations this year. The department’s report said the 91 new industries provided 3,779 jobs and erpresented investments of almosth $25 million. Exnansions of 167 existing oper ations accounted for 8,522 new jobs and put into the state economy more than $441 million in capital. New manufacturing operations ranged from golf balls to electronic controls as 61 per cent of Georgia’s 159 counties boasted new plants or expansions. The report said a development “which will eventually be of the greatest significance to Georgia’s overall economy was Lockheed-Ga. Co.’s $1 billion government contract and subsequent smaller contracts.” The Lockheed move has resulted in the addition of 3000 employes at the Marietta plant and the Com merce Department estimated 14,500 workers would be on the payfoll by next fall. Contributing big shares to the new growth: Brunswick; $1.12 million golf ball factory at Covington, employ ing 27 persons. Garland Knitting Mills, clothing factory at Warrenton; employing 400 and representing investment of over a million dollars. Knox Glass Inc.: $5 million glass container operation at Forest Park employing 250. Industrial expansion included: Brunswick Pulp & Paper Co. at Brunswick, employing 250 more workers and investing $37 million. Delta Airlines of Atlanta, adding 200 employes with new investment of $72 million. Eatonton Manufacturing Co. at Putnam, adding 200 workers in clothing manufacture with $350,000 investment. Rev. Evans to Preach Here on January 28 Sunday, January 28th, the local Baptist pulpit will be occupied by a visiting speaker, Rev. Walter Evans of Bronwood. Every member of the church is cordially requested by the pulpit committee to make plans now to attend both the morning and eve ning service on the day of Rev. Evans’ visit to this church. Deacons Ordained Sunday Afternoon At Baptist Church (Mrs. Verna Griggs) Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock the local Baptist church ordained two prominent young men, Messrs H. D. Taunton and Earl H. Dunn, Jr., as deacons. They had been elected by the church at a previous business meeting. Rev. E. H. Dunn, Sr., father of one of the candidates, gave the de votional using Matt. 16:18, “Upon this rock I will build my church.” The ordained deacons of the local church were joined by visiting dea cons from several other churches in the county to form the presby tery. Rev. J. R. Whiddon, pastor of the Reynolds Baptist church, preached the ordination sermon setting forth the qualifications of a good deacon. He also stressed the importance of the deacon’s wife to Mrs. Dunn and Mrs. Taunton. Dr. Acquilla Chamlee, pastor ©f the Butler Church in the years 1893-94, now residing in Fort Val ley, asked the wives of the candi dates to stand behind their kneel ing husbands while he offered the ordination prayer. After laying on hands by the presbytery, Dr. Chamlee gave the charge to the candidats and to the church, asking the young men to ever remember the importance of the job they were assuming, and at the same time reminding the church of the tremendous task they were about to take on and the help these newly ordained men would need in carrying on the work. The service concluded with the hand of fellowship being extended to both the deacons and to their wives. The local church is without a pastor at this time. Time to Request Conservation Help Expires Jan. 31st Faxmers who are interested in es tablishing soil and water conserva tion practices on their farms under the 1962 ASC Program should file their sequests as soon as possible, suggests H. A. Sealy, Chairman ©f ASC Committee. Requests to participate in the program must be filed at the County ASC Office in Butler and the con servation practice approved before the work is begun. Final deadline for signup under the program is Jan. 31, Sealy points out. Under the 1962 program, farmers may get help averaging about one- half the cost of carrying out such consideration practices as estab lishing and improving vegetative cover of grasses, legumes, or trees for soil protection, installing erosion control structures, and practices for the conservation or more efficient use of water. In addition, the 1962 program al so provides for mimilar cost shar ing assistance to farmers in de veloping soil and water conserva tion practices beneficial to wild life. The Agricultural Conservation program is designed to encourage farmers to protect soil, water and woodland resources by sharing the costs of needed conservation meas ures. “Without this assistance, most farmers simply couldn’t afford to make this deeded investment, par ticularly since the majority of these practices provide little or no im mediate return,” Sealy explained. Gospel Singing At Mauk Sat. Night Gospel Singing Saturday, 7:30 p. m. at Mauk school building. Featured at the Saturday evening singing will be the Singing Fosters from Griffin, the Treble Aires from Atlanta, plus another group of Gospel Singers. The public is cordially invited to come out and hear these noted singers. Air Force Recruiter in Butler and Reynolds Sgt. Edward C. Pearce, the local Air Force Recruiter, announces that he will be in Butler and Reynolds Post Offices every 2nd and 4th Friday of each month. Check with the Post Office for correct hour. Mrs. Henry Saylor Died in an Atlanta Hospital Thursday Mrs. Saylor, Native of Butler, Served Many Years as a Teacher in Local School. Mrs. Atholine Childs Saylor, re tired school teacher and widow of the late Henry E. Saylor, died at the Piedmont Hospital, Atlanta, at 2:30 p. m., Jan. 18th. She had been in poor health for approximately six years. Mrs. Saylor was well known throughout the county having taught in both the Reynolds and Butler schools as well as a number of other schools in various sections of Georgia. Mrs. Saylor was born in this county Nov. 18, 1895, daughter of the late Mr. John T. and Mrs. Leona Childs and had spent most of her life in the county. Funeral was conducted Saturday, 2 p. m. at the Bethel Primitive Bap tist church with Eld. John Mang ham officiating. He was assisted by Elder Bentley Adams of Thom- aston. The deceased was a member of the Bethel church. Interment was in the church cemetery. Nephews of the deceased served as pallbearers. These included Jas. B., William H., Charles T, Childs Reid Brown and Ralph Beinecke, all of Atlanta; and John A. Childs of Butler. Survivors include two brothers, Hr. Robert Childs and Mr. James Childs of Atlanta; one sister, Mrs. Charles R. Brown, Atlanta; and several nieces and nephews. Edwards Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mother’s March Set For Monday Evening The March of Dimes is in progress throughout this county. Monday, 7:00 p. m. when the si- xene blows, please turn on your porch light and welcome the moth ers who will call for your donation for the March of Dimes. Mrs. Charlie Wright is in charge of the Mothers March in Butler. Mrs. J. C. Fuller is leader in Crowell community. Mr. H. W. Sasser is chairman of the drive for the City of Reynolds. LOUISE SUGGS County Chairman Sen. Jones Gives Day’s Pay for Chapel Atlanta, Ga. — State Senator T. W. Jones of the 23rd District was among the members of the 1962 General Assembly who so far has contributed a day’s legislative pay to the Chapel of All Faiths cam paign for funds to build religious chapels for the 12,000 Protestant, Cathodlic and Jewish patients at Milledgeville State Hospital. The legislators pledged the con tribution of a day’s legislative pay in response to an appeal from Gov. Vandiver to all members of the General Assembly in which he asked that they join him in pledg ing a day’s salary toward construc tion of the chapel. 34 Pigs in One Night At Julian Locke Farm An unusual occurrence happened on Mr. Julian Locke’s farm during the recent cold weather, which kept members of the household kind of busy taking care of the “new babies”—pigs, that is. Two brood sows which had pre viously been bred on the same day each gave birth to litters of 17 pigs. Sixteen of each “pig family” —or 32—survive. With the prevailing high price of pork, Mr. Locke is justly proud of the prolific mother swine, but says he wishes they would not plan for the next big “hatch” to make their apearance during frigid weather. Home Coming Planned At Brewton - Parker Mt. Vernon, Ga. — Final plans for the annual homecoming events at Brewton-Parker College Friday and Saturday of this week were re leased recently. Included in the events are two intercollegiate bas ketball games, a beauty review, and a reception for former students and friends of the college . Mr. J.U. Brunson, Taylor Co. Farmer Died Tuesday a. m. Death Was Attributed to Heart Ailment from Which He Had Sffered for Several Months. Mr. John Ulmer Brunson, retired farmer and husband of Mrs. Ruey T. Brunson, died at the Macon hos pital Tuesday morning. The cause of death was attributed to a heart ailment. Mr. Brunson had been in declining health for several months. Mr. Brunson, 66 years of age, was born in Baker County, the son of Mr. James and Mrs. Fannie T. Brunson. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, 11 a. m., at the Rey nolds Baptist church with Rev. J. R. Whiddon, pastor of the church, officiating. The deceased was a member of the Reynolds Baptist church and was a member of the Masonic Lodge. Interment was in Hill Crest cemetery. Pall bearers included Messrs James Ricks, J. W. Waters, Charlie Montfort, James Gray, A. J. Foun tain and Dr. Edward Whatley. Survivors include his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Ray Nystrom, Beth lehem, Pa.; Miss Daphine Brunson, Washington, D. C.; three sons, Will Frank, Willard Owens and Robert Brunson all of Reynolds; four sisters Mrs. W. J. Starr, Arlington; Mrs. E. A. Sanders, Colquitt; Mrs. Nor man Maxwell, Tifton; Mrs. Annie Mae Henley, Tallahassee, Fla.; three brothers, J. L. Brunson, Albany; D. H. Brunson and Oscar Brunson, Colquitt, Ga. Goddard Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Bond Is Chairman Easter Seal Campaign For Taylor Comity Mr. H. C. Bond of Reynolds, will act as county chairman of the 1962 Easter Seal Campaign and Mr. W. H. VanLandingham will serve as treasurer for this annual drive which begins in the county on March 15th. Announcement of the campaign leadership for our county was re ceived here from State Campaign Chairman, C. M. Wallace, Jr., sales vice president of the Ga. Power Co. On accepting the county chair manship, Mr. Bond stated, "It’s always a privilege to be a part of an organization that is dedicated to helping crippled children and adults.” “I think,” the county chairman continued, “the 1962 Easter Seal Campaign slogan — Fight with Them Against Crippling — tells us what must be done.” The annual Easter Seal Cam paign is conducted each year, the month before Easter, by the Ga. Society for Crippled Children and Adults, your Easter Seal Society. The Society provides care and treatment across Georgia for all types of crippling disabilities re gardless of age, race, creed, or ability to pay for service. Last year, 2,365 crippled children and adults were served thru Eas ter Seal contributions. Auto License Tag Sales Hit All-Time High on First Day (Mrs. Verna Griggs) Taylor County Tax Commissioner Clifford Adams reports that 83 ve hicle license plates were sold on the first day of the sale period in the county. This was a record num ber as the usual number sold on the first day is 20 to 25 according to the Tax Commissioner. All number 1 tags were sold on the first day with 1-A going to J. Allen Payne; 1-J to Mrs. H. B. Walker; 1, Mrs. Bertha B. Elliston; I-D, Mrs. Lucile L. Reddish, and 1-E to L. H. Ford. The first motor cycle tag went to Bobby R. Dent, Jr.; and in truck plates: M. J. Hobbs Jr., bought I-R; T. J. Hart man, 1-W; R. C. Barrow, 1-X; Jack Posey, 1-HE and G. H. Goddard, 1-AT. Another record was set during the f}rst week of sales when 65 more plates were sold than in any prevous year. Lions Benefit Basketball Came * Here Thurs. Night Thursday night (tonight) at the Butler Gym, the Middle Georgia fans will be treated to, probably the best display of basketball talent outside the college ranks in the state. The East Wynnton team boast of 14 and 0 season record with an av erage game production of 111 points They are led by All-American Gary Hess and Columbus’ own Oop Darrah who has an average of 36 points per game. These two are backed by Alabama’s most valu able player, Hubert Bargasdale, towering John Peterson who meas ures six feet, six inches, and golf professional Hugh Royer, a basket ball standout. The rival Macon Hotshots, form erly the Cheshire Cats are equally well endowed with talented former college players. They are winners of the first half of league play in the strong Macon City League, and twice conqueror of the touring pro fessional House of David Team. The powerful Hotshot offense is led by a group of former Mercer greats Norman Carter, Donnie Veal, and high scoring Tommy Mixon, along with Doug Harris and Big Claude Green. In reserve they have Jr. Col lege All-American and former Uni versity of Ga., Capt. Curtis Gleaton Jimmy Holton of Lanier and Mac Marchman. The Butler and Ellaville 8th grade team will clash in a prelimi nary game at 6:15. Admission will be 25c and 50c, with all proceeds going to the Lions Club. W. J. Davis, Jr. Licensed to Preach by Local Baptist Church (Mrs. Verna Griggs) Mr. William John Davis, Jr., Voc.-Ag. Instructor at the local high school was licensed to preach by the Butler Baptist church in a business meeting of the church membership on Jan. 17th. Mr. Davis is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Davis Sr., of Dunellon, Fla., altho both of his parents are native Georgians. He is married to the former Miss Blanch Richardson of Richland. The Davises have three children: Cynthia, 5; Dorothy, 3; and Wm. J., Ill who is one year old. Mr. Davis is a graduate of ABAC and of the University of Georgia with a BSA and a double major in agronomy and agricultural educa tion. He is now working on a mas ters degree at Auburn University. Mrs. Davis has a BSHE from the University of Ga. Mr. Davis accepted Christ in a youth revival sponsored by the B.S.U. at the University and con ducted in the First Baptist Church at Athens. He was B.S.U. secretary at the University. While at Plains Baptist church, he was Sunday School Superinten dent, taught a class of junior boys, was Brotherhood President and a deacon. At Ellaville Baptist church he was Intermediate Training Union Leader and Brotherhood President. Since he’s been in But ler, Mr. Davis has been Young Men’s Bible Class teacher and sings in the choir. Last November 13th, Mr. Davis was led to volunteer as an agri cultural foreign missionary. He plans to continue teaching through 1962-63 and complete the require ments of the Foreign Mission Board. If appointed, he will then attend the seminary for a year in preparation for service on foreign mission fields. County Ordinary Reports 269 Births Last Year in County (Mrs. Verna Griggs) According to Mrs. P. B. Childs, County Ordinary, 269 births were recorded in this county last year. This number compares with 303 birth during the year 1960, show ing a marked decrease. Deaths recorded in the same per iod of time also showed a decrease with 112 in the year 1960 and 92 death recorded in 1961. The first white birth recorded in the county this year was Annette Childree , daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alton Childree of Taylor Mill on Jan. 3rd at the Sams-Whatley hospital, Reynolds. Phenix City Men Faces 2 Ft. Valley Burglary Charges Two Men Caught in Store at Ft. Valley; Third Man Is Arrested in Butier. Ft. Valley, Ga. — A reputed for mer kingpin of the Phenix City, Ala., underworld Monday found himself facing two burglary charges in connection with the same Ft. Valley harware store, Po lice Chief Grady Cochran reported. C. O. Revel, notorious refugee of the Phenix City cleanup who fled that one-time “sin city” when the- National Guard took over tempo rarily, was identified as the man: held by Cochran. Revel facees safe-cracking charg es along with two other men, and his arrest linked him to the burg lary of the same store back in 1958. A ring found in his pocket after his arrest was in the clue to the 1958: burglary, Cochran said. Revel was caught cowering among packing boxes in the J. F Lowe & Son Hardware Store, Fa.. Valley at midnight Sunday, alonr with a Negro accomplice, George Payne, 45, of Columbus, according to the chief. Another white man, John Hoveyr 36, also of Columbus, and report edly one time big gambler, also was arrested in the case after he was apprehended in nearby Butler by Night Policeman Robert Poole Mon day, 1:00 a. m, Mr. Poole is due much credit for his alertness ora this as well as on similar cases. Hovey had been posted in a car outside the store to keep in touch with Revel and the Negro via walkie-talkie radio. He fled his pos? when officers closed in on the store and was apprehended in Butler:. One walkie-talkie was discovere in Hovey’s car, another among th packing boxes where Revel an Payne were hiding in the store. Chief Cochran said $2,800 we rifled from two store safes ar was in a gunny sack on the flou. of the hardware firm. Revel also faces charges in the- 1958 burglary of $4,000 from the same store, Cochran said. A ring found in his pocket was identified as belonging to the elder Lowe, o: of the store owners. In the bizzare burglary attem Revel was quoted by Cochran as saying he came to Ft. Valley over a month ago, took the number of the store lock and had a key ma 1 ’ which gained him quick access for the burglary. Cochran said he right away su. • pected Revel of the $4,000 burgle - Feb. 28, 1958, of the same store His suspicions were confirmr ’ when Lowe identified the large gold ring in the Phenix City mat pocket as having been in his safe prior to the earlier break-in. In the latest burglary, Chief Cochran highly praised Ft. Va'T night policeman Clyde Pender as “an on the ball” officer in foiling; it. Revel and Payne surrendered meekly when found in the sto Chief Cochran said. Mrs. Lillie Persons, Talbotton Mayor’s Mother, Died Saturd? Talbotton, Ga. — Graveside sew ices for Mrs. Lillie J. Persons, 85, mother of Mayor Henry Persons f Talbotton, occurred Sunday at Ol.c Hill cemetery. Mrs. Persons died Saturday ~.t her home. She was a member, of Talboth Baptist church. Mrs. Persons was the widow of i\ R. Persons. She is survived by her son; a sis ter and a number of nieces a - If nephews. Miss Allen Represent * County as Peach Queer* (Mrs. Verna Griggs) Miss Mary Ellen Allen was; chosen to represent this county in the State Peach Queen competition! at Ft. Valley Tuesday. Miss Allen, daughter of Mr. ancf Mrs. H. E. Allen Sr., of this city, is a graduate of Butler High school and is now freshman at the Uni versity of Georgia.