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The Butler Herald VOLUME 86 Dept. ot * u ’^, rat y ~ Q unWet^ oi G » ING EVER LASTING LY AT IT IS THE SECRET OF SUCCESS** BUALER, TAYLOR COUNTY, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, MAY 10, 1962. NUMBER 32. Rev.J.R.Whiddon Named 1st Chaplain Conservation Group Reynolds Pastor Will Head State-wide “Soil Stewardship Week” May 27 to June 3. Butler Senior Class Honor Guests at Methodist Church Rev. J. R. Whiddon, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Reynolds, has been named the first chaplain of the Ocmulgee Conservation Dis trict by the Supervisors. A state-wide training session for the newly appointed chaplains of the 27 Conservation Districts was led April 13 in Macon by Dr. G. R. Freeman of Emory University, State Chaplain, C. W. Chapman, State Conservationist, and Tarold Haygood, president of the Ga. Assn, of Conservation Districts. An effort was made to provide the bibilcal and theological founda tions for conservation, background information which the chaplains will need for their work, plans for the 1962 soil stewardship week, and other ways in which these ministers can remind people of the state of their dependence on the natural resources which God has given. “So far as I know," Chapman told the ministers, “no other state has named District Chaplains. You are pioneering in a very worthwhile ef fort to emphasize the spiritual im plications of conservation.” Responsibility for promoting Soil Stewardship Week activities May 27 to June 3 is the first major as signment of the District Chaplains. Street Sweeper Begins Reynolds Clean-up Drive (Mrs. Verna Griggs) The arrival of a street sweeper, purchased as a joint project by the Kiwanis Club and the City of Rey nolds has kicked off a giant clean up, paint-up campaign of the city. This project, sponsored jointly by the Kiwanis Club, Woman’s Club and U. D. C. promises to make the city of Reynolds one of the most attractive and inviting places in this area for locating a home or busi ness. Ed Goddard, chairman of the Busines and Public Affairs Commit tee of the Kiwanis Club, will serve as the leader of the campaign. One of the needs was standard size garbage cans at all homes. Boy Scouts, under the direction of Billy Hill, Scoutmaster, canvassed the neighborhood, house to house, and asked the people to buy a 32- gal. galvanized can sold at cost. These cans were purchased in large quantities especially for the pro ject. However, the story does not end there. According to Roy Jones and the Kiwanians, the story has only begun. Plans have been completed to paint crosswalks at corners, paint parking places at the curb, paint store fronts, clean up the en tire town and prepare it to receive “company” at anytime. Taylor Co. 4-H Club Boys Enter Animals In Thomaston Show Members of the Butler High School Senior Class were honor guests at the Butler Methodist church Sunday morning at eleven o’clock. Rev. Walter McCleskey, pastor of the church, had charge of the serv ice. Members of the Senior Class in clude: Rebecca Harris James Payne Mary Elizabeth Smith Sandra Faye Smith Doris Katherlane Harris James Stephen Bazemore William A. Gibson John Addisoci Childs Gary David Windham Philip Larry Almgren Yvonne Williamson James Morris Melvin Shaderick W. Barnett James C. Gilbert Donald Robin Harvey Margaret Elizabeth Tante Olivia Eugenia Hortman Cecil Jackson Taunton Ollie Rea Dumn Mary Joanne Swanger Patricia Ann Montgomery Betty Ann Brewer Helen Judith Kirksey . Gloria Faye Wainwright H. L. Guined Joanelle Carroll Ann Moore Moncrief Phyllis Lanell Wall Shirley Acme Woodall Errol Jean Bradshaw Carl Clayton Hobbs, III George Dwight Harris Talmadge DeWitt Jarrell, II Martha Louise Brown Brenda Joyce Albritton Jerre Lamar Edmondson Walter E. Turner, Jr. Raymond Lee Robinson Grady Carey Gassett William Bussey Hammack James Eugene Bone Helen Lavonne Peterman Linda Harris Sloan Johnny Lou Adams Kay Adele Dunn Vera Elizabeth Lawhorn Frances Beatrice Kirksey George Ray Wainwright Greenhand Degree Given 26 Members Butler FFA Chapter Local High School Youths Take Active Interest in Agricultural Program. Joseph A. Mathews Dies at Veterans’ Hospital Monday Funeral Services at Reynolds Tuesdav Morning; Interment In Crowell Cemetery. (By Mrs. Verna Griggs) The Greenhand Degree, the first step in the Future Farmers of America degree system, has been awarded to 26 members of the local High Chapter. Each boy must be enrolled in a class of vocational ag riculture and successfully carry on a supervised farming program to be eligible for the degree. The boys receiving the degree were: Larry Albritton, John Brand Bill Clark. Freddie Harbuck, Lamar Hammack, Randy Harper, W. E. Harris, Jerry James, Bobby Law- horn, Ronnie Locke, Don Mott, Bruce Parker, Dan Purvis, Charles Ritter, Gordon Shehee, David Spil- lers, Glynn Taunton, Jerry Turner, Steve Turner, William Vaughn, Ray Wainwright, Donnie Whitley, Mike Williams, Wayne Wilson, Jerry Weldon and Robert Winters. For Representative In General Assembly ATTENTION! (Mrs. Verna Griggs) Four-H Club members from this county entered the steer and bar- row show in Thomaston sales barn a few days ago. The steers and barrows were shown in accordance to weight classes. Five placings in the four weight classes were selected and prize money given for each plac ing. Points were given for each place beginning with five points for first place down to one point for fifth place. These points were totaled for each Club and FFA and a pure bred Poland China male pig given by Bill Jennings of Americus was awarded to the, one with highest number of points. In the barrow division, Richie McCants was first and second and Terry McCants placed fourth in his class. Harold Young placed third in his weight class and Bobby Peed won third in his class and third in showmanship. In the steer division Nick Carrington’s steer graded high standard and Harold Young’s grad ed good. , The Taylor County 4-H boys compiled enough points from their placings to win the pig given y Mr. Jennings. Miss Elizabeth Mathews, a grad uate of Butler High School and Wesleyan College, where she re ceived a Bachelor of Music Degree, is opening a music class this sum mer for all students interested in taking music lessons. Miss Mathews, a well qualified musician was active in the Music Educators National Conference and was elected reporter and secretary of the organization. She was a member of the Wesleyan Choir, the Band, the Wesley Fellowship, the Individual Sports Club, the Drama Club, the Students National Educa tion Association and on the House Council. While in college Miss Mathews attended the Wesleyan Music School, and piano and church music clinics at Lake Junaluska, N. C. She performed in piano clinics held at Wesleyan, assisted the judges of the Music Festival two years, and did her practice teaching at Columbus High school in Colum bus, Ga., under the leadership of Mr. Robert Eakle. In Columbus, she was active in the Columbus Com munity Choir, under the direction of Mr. Eakle and Mr. Robert Barr. She was also a member of the St. Luke Methodist Church Choir un der the direction of Mr. William Collins. Miss Mathews is announcing that all persons interested in music les sons to contact her either person ally, by mail, or by phone for fur ther information. Phone: UN. 2-2122 or UN. 2-4455 To the Voters of Taylor County: I hereby announce my candidacy for the office of Representative in the General Assembly from Taylor County subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic Ex ecutive Committee in the Primary of Sept. 12, 1962. I am twenty-five years of age and a graduate of Emory University with a degree in Business Ad ministration. On June 4, 1962, I will receive a degree in law from the Walter F. George School of Law Mercer University. I am practicing attorney and a member of the Georgia Bar. It is because of a keen desire to be of service to the people of my county that I seek this position. If elected to this office I pledge to de vote my time and efforts for the betterment of Taylor County and the State of Georgia. In the near future I plan to visit you personally and discuss my candidacy with you. Respectfully, Robert L. Swearingen, Jr. Mr. Joseph A. Matthews, 68 years of age and a veteran, died at the V3 A. Hospital, Augusta, Monday at 9:15 a. m, He had been a patient at the hospital since May 1, 1956. Mr. Matthews was the son of J. A. Matthews and Hattie Lockett Matthews and was born in this county, Oct. 31, 1894. (■Funeral was conducted at the Lu cy Chapel Tuesday, 10 a. m., with Eld. John Mangham officiating, as sisted by Rev. Virgil Culpepper. In terment was in the Crowell ceme tery. Pall bearers included C. J. Harp, Jr., and Johnny Williams of Ogle thorpe; James Ricks, Charlie Mont- fort, Jim Brewer, Henry Hicks all of Reynolds. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Nita Harp, and Miss Marie Matthews both of Oglethorpe; two brothers, Eldridge and Efford C. Matthews; two nieces, Mrs. I. P. Cox, Oglethorpe and Mrs. B. M. Dobbs, Pittsburg, Pa. Goddard Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Butler FFA Youths Given Foundation Award for Year Terry McCants, Larry Bell, Jerry Allmon, Wayne Cox, Jerry Turner and Shadrach Barnett have been awarded the Future Farmer Foun dation Awards for the year. These awards are presented in recognition of outstanding achievement in one of the fields of agriculture. The main purpose of the Future Farmer Foundation is to encourage students of vocational agriculture to make the best use of their time and talents in preparation for suc cessful careers on the farm. Terry McCants received the Poul try Farming Award for his work with hens. Larry Bell received the Farm Forestry Award with 15 acres Candidates Qualify For State Offices In Sept Primary Two Qualify in Senator's Race; Six for Governor and Nine for Lt. Governor. Qualifications for state races- closed at Noon Saturday. Here is a list of aspirants for state and con gressional posts: Senator: Herman Talmadge of Lovejoy, in cumbent; H. M. Henderson, Atlan ta. Governor: Lt. Gov. Garland Byrd, Reynoldh;' f arm f orestry awara wun id acres former Governor Marvin Griffin of cleared and planted to pines. The | Bairtbndge; Sen Carl Sanders Au- Public Speaking Award went to |8 usta ! La "S ha ™’ »nH Wayne Cox, winner in the local I Grace Thomas, Decatur; and Hoke speaking contest. The Crop Farming i ° Kelley > Loganville. Award also went to Larry Bell Lieutenant Governor: whose net income on row crops was Mayor Ed Wilson, Macon, Rep.. $1000. Jerry Allmon, a purebred Culver Kidd, Milledgeville; Jno. E_ Poland China breeder, received the Sheffield, Quitman; Lester Maddox: Livestock Farming Award. I Atlanta; Peter Z Geer, Colquitt, Ed The best all-around first year Barfield of Atlanta; Sen. Spence- student who won the Star Green- Grayson, Savannah a . D,- n hand Award was Jerry Turner and Burdine of Atlanta, and Ptylaa the top award made by the local Hawes - Elberton. Chapter, given to the most out- .Comptroller General: standing vo-ag student. The Chap- Zack Cravey, Atlanta, incumbent; ter Star Farmer award went to J J• L- Bentley. Thomaston; Bruce Ed- Dykes Rejects Bar Position Americus, Ga. — The Georgia Bar Assn, has announced that Wingate Dykes, Americus attorney, has re jected the nomination as president of the Ga. Bar Assn, for the com ing year. Dykes states that he has other commitments that he has made that will prevent him from making the race for the president of the state bar group at this time. The Americus attorney has been a member of the board of Govern ors of the Bar Assn, for 11 years, and four years in the House of Delegates of the American Bar Assn. For Representative In General Assembly To the Voters of Taylor County: I hereby announce my candidacy for Representative of Taylor Coun ty in the General Assembly of Georgia, subject to the rules and regulations of the Taylor County Democratic Executive Committee in the Primary set for Sept. 12, 1962. If elected, I pledge my conscien tious support and efforts to pro mote Taylor county in all the areas of progress and shall keep the welfare of the people of Tay lor county in mind at all times. I am deeply grateful for the fa vors I have received in the past, and wish to express my sincere ap preciation for the support given me in prior elections and trust that my record will warrant your sup port and influence. Your support, vote and influence will be greatly appreciated. Respectfully, HUGH G. CHEEK Springhill Dedication Date Set for Sunday Sunday is the date announced for the dedication of the newly erected church building at Spring Hill. The services will begin at 10 a. m. with a brief report of history of the many years of service of church worship at the sacred place. Preaching will begin at the usual hour. There will be public-spread lunch at noon followed by singing in the afternoon. A special invitation is extended everyone to come and join in the activities of the day. Spring Hill Church & Pastor. Dance Recital Fifteen Local Boys Get Farm Degrees Given by the FFA (Mrs. Verna Griggs) Fifteen boys who have been en rolled in a vocational agriculture class and have earned as much as $50 from the supervised farm pro gram received the Junior Farmer degree at Butler High School. This degree, given by the Future Farmers of America is the highest degree awarded at the Chapter level. Boys receiving this degree in clude: Jackie Barnes, Billy Blasche, Tommy Brown, Aeneas Hobbs, Jack James, Harry Jinks, James Kendrick Lesley Kendrick, Terry McCants, Charles Moulton Denny Shehee, Ronnie Towson, Jerry Wilson, John Woodall and George Woodall. 42 Pretty Girls Vie For Miss Georgia Title Columbus, Ga. — A record num ber of pretty girls — 42 — will com pete in the 17th annual Miss Ga. Beauty Pageant to be staged May 10-12 David Murdock, publicity chair man of the Junior Chamber of Commerce-sponsored event, said the 42 entries comprise the largest group ever to participate. The three-day competition will climax at the Municipal Auditorium where professional emcee Joe Mc Kenna will be iffi charge. The winner of the pageant will represent Georgia in the Miss America contest at Atlantic City, N. J., in September. Last year’s winner of the state pageant was Miss Glenda Brunson of Savannah. Since Georgia has been partici pating in the Miss America Page ant the only Georgia entry to win was Neva Langley who took the coveted crown in 1953. Shadrach Barnett, president of the Chapter for the last two years. Mr. Felton Posey Painfully Injured by Accidental Shot For Representative In General Assembly Mr. Felton Posey of Reynolds met with an unfortunae and very pain ful accident on April 30th while working in his shop at Reynolds. Mr. Posey was at home on a month’s leave from Sumter Build ers, Sumter, S. C. and was working in his garage when he tripped and grabbed for a shot gun which was standing beside the wall, hoping, thereby to steady himself. The gun however discharged and his left hand which was over the muzzle of the weapon was blasted off when the gun fired accidentally. Mr. Posey was carried to the Macon hospital for treatment. Latest re ports from his hospial room are that Mr. Posey’s doctors are fearful he will lose his entire hand. His numerous friends hope Mr. Posey may soon recover and be back at home with friends. Acreage Measurements Will Begin Next Week The ASCS Office advises that the measurement of acreage planted to allotment crops will begin Tuesday of next week and this work will be completed as soon as possible in order that acreages planted in ex cess of the farm allotment may be utilized for other crops. The only crops in this county under allotment are cotton and pea nuts, but the acreage of corn and grain sorghum and acreage divert ed for these crops will be measured on farms participating in the 1962 Feed Grain Program. The acreages of soil bank base crops will be measured on farms for which a Con servation Reserve contract is in ef fect. The ASCS office emphasizes that a good performance job can easily be secured if every operator as sists the reporters while on the farm. Mrs. John Hicks will present her Dance Recital Friday (tomorrow) evening, 8:15 o’clock at the Rey nolds school auditorium. The public is cordially invited to atend. To the Voters of Taylor County: I hereby announce my candidacy for re-election to the offfice of Representative in the General Assembly from Taylor County subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic Executive Com- mitte in the Primary of Sept. 12, 1962. It has been my privilege to serve you in the 1961-62 General Assem bly and with this experience I feel that I am now better qualified to serve you in 1963-64. I now and will always have the best interest of Taylor County at heart. If honored with re-election to this office I pledge to be of service to the people of my county at all times. During the next few weeks I will strive to see as many of you as pos sible in behalf of my campaign but if for any reason I fail to contact you personally, please consider this announcement as a personal letter to you asking for your vote and sup port in this race. Respectfully, Ralph R. Underwood. Mercer Given Macon Lots by W. G. Lee Macon, Ga. — Dr. W. G. Lee, re tired Macon businessman and bene factor of Mercer University, has made the University a gift of down town Macon property valued at ap proximately $100,000. The gift will help finance addi tional library facilities at Mercer. Under the terms of the grant, Mer cer will also create the W. G. Lee Distinguished Professor Fund to proovide salary increases to out standing teachers and scholars. Dr. Lee announced his gift at the annual meeting of Mercer alumni on the Mercer campus. At. this meet ing Dr. R. C. Harris, Mercers pres ident, formally dedicated the reno- vated alumni building as the W. G. Lee Alumni House. Dr. Lee’s property gift con sists of two lots in the Macon busi ness district. The annual income fro mthe property is between $7,000 and $8,000. wards, Atlanta; and Joe Allen ot Atlanta. Treasurer: Jack B. Ray, Norwood, incumbent; R. D. Foster, Wrightsville, and Mac - Barber, Commerce. V ,. Attorney General: Eugene Cook, Atlanta, incumbent;, and Robert Andrews, Gainesville-. State School Supt: Claude Purcell, incumbent. Secretary of State: Ben Fortson, incumbent, Wash ington. Commissioner of Labor: Ben T. Huiet of Atlanta, incum bent, and L. A. Schnall, Marietta. Public Service Commissioner: W. H. Kimbrough of Decatur, in cumbent. Commissioner of Agriculture: Phil Campbell of Watkinsville, incumbent; J. W. Gibson, Smyrna. Congressmen: 1st Dist.: G E. Hogan, Sylvania,, incumbent. 2nd Dist.: J. L. Pilcher, Meigs* incumbent. 3rd Dist.: E. L. Forrester, Leesburg incumbent. 4th Dist. J. J. Flynt, Jr., Griffin,, incumbent. 5th Dist.: James C. Davis, incum bent; Charles Weltner Jr., Howell Smith, J. L. Respess Jr., W.C. Lqwe. 6th Dist.: Carl Vinson, Milledge ville, incumbent and J. H. Briley,.. Dublin. 7th Dist.: J. W. Davis, Summer ville. 8th Dist.: Wimbric Walker, Mc Rae; J. W. Greer, Lakeland; J. R- Tuten, Brunswick; W. S. Smith, Folkston, W. L. Jernigan, Homerville Country Johnson, Valdosta; W. M. Wheeler, Alma. 9th Dist.: Phil Landrum, Jasper, incumbent. 10th Dist.: R. G. Stephens Jr., of Athens, incumbent; R. H. Harper, Thomson. State Supreme Court: Chief Justice W. H. Duckworth, Cairo and Associate Justice Joseph Quillian, Winder, both incumbents, both unopposed. Court of Appeals: Robert Hall, Atlanta; John S. Bell Atlanta; R. H. Jordan, Talbotton; R. L. Russell, Winder and H. C- Eberhardt of Valdosta, all incum bents, all unopposed. L. L. Minor Given Letter of Appreciation By Kiwanis Club (Mrs. Verna Griggs) Mr. L. L. Minor, prominent local 1 business mam was presented a let ter appreciation signed by every member of the Kiwanis Club at tllft- weekly meeting Friday. This letter - was given in recognition of the - work - Mr. Minor has done in helping:, civic projects and other fund drives; reach their goal. Mr. Roy Jones, president, made* the presentation and announced the Golf Tournament for this Mid dle Georgia area is planned forr May 23rd. The speaker, introduced by Mr_ Woodfin Hinton, was Uon.Dick Car of Atlamta. He spoke briefly on law and its importance, rot only to lawyers but to all citizens. This; program was planned in observ ance of Law Week.