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Another summer has almost passed! In only a few days it will be back to school again. Some members of the class of 1961— 62 will be going off to college while others will go to the cities seeking employment. The class of 1962-63 will enter Butler High school as the eighth graduating class in the new building. Let’s go back many years ago and see what we can learn about the history of the Butler schools^ The first school in the history of Butler was Johnston Institute, organized by a board of stockholders in 1872. Mr. W. B. John ston of Macon donated four acres of land east of the city square. The building was completed in 1872 In 1875, by action of the stockholders, a charter was obtained and the school changed to Butler Female College and Male Insti tute. Professor J. T. White was at the head of the school at this time This building was used as a high school for boys and a college for girls. The first graduation was in 1876. There were six girls to receive college diplomas. They were Mary L. Walker, Olivia Montfort, Irene Rucker, Fannie Russ, Lizzie Wallace, and Lena Bateman. People from all Georgia and neighboring states sent their girls here for an education. Butler was considered an education al center. Courses taught were Foreign languages, fine arts, piano, voice, painting, dramatics, and penmanship. Mrs. C. E. Benns Sr. has a diploma of the first class to gradu ate. This belonged to her sister, the later Miss Lena Bateman. The Butler Female College and Male Institute burned in 1881 and another was built in the same location, that location about where the old Butler High building stood. In 1888, during the administration of Dr. A. W. Patterson, the charter was changed again. The school was called the Butler Male and Female College. The change was made so that boys might have the privilege of receiving a college diploma. Mrs. C. E. Benns Sr. has a diploma from this college. Bonds were floated in 1920 to build anew school, a consolidated accredited high school. The class of 1920was the last to graduate from the old college. The new school was to be called Butler High School. The old Butler High School building was torn down to 1959 after the class of 1955 had completed their studies. The class of 1956 was the first to graduate from the new Butler High School. Today, there are four different charters recognizing the Butler sxhools, namely the Johnston Institute, the Butler FemaleCollege and Male Institute, the Butler Male and Female College, and the Butler High School. You, the graduates of these schools should be proud to possess a diploma from one of these fine institutions. It is my deepest desire that your children will follow your footsteps through the Butler schools. James Oliver Sanders Dies Funeral services were held at the Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church at 4 P. M. Sat urday for James Oliver Sanders of Rupert. Elder Bentley Adams, pastor, officiated with interment in the church ceme tery. Mr. Sanders died at his home near Rupert at 3:30 P. M., Friday, of a heart attack. Born in Upson County, April 2, 1892, he was the son of Sid ney Augustus and Nancy Ann Jones Sanders. He moved to Taylor County and lived here most of his life. He was a retired farmer. Pallbearers included Sidney Dent, Carl Holloway, Willis and Felton Windham, Aubrey and J. S. Peacock. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Etta Bartlett Sanders; one daughter, Mrs. Mazie Mil- lirons; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Edwards Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Political Advertisement FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY To the Voters of Taylor County: In seeking the Democra tic nomination for Repre sentative to the General As sembly I am asking for an opportunity to serve the people of Taylor County. I am placing my training, my time and my efforts at your disposal. I would like to help this county make as much progress during the next two years as possible. My one campaign promise to you is that if I am elect ed as your Representative on September 12th, I will perform every duty to the best of my ability and will always place foremost the interest of all the citizens of Taylor County. Your consideration of my candidacy will be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Robert L. Swearingen Jr JBoton Jfltlemorp TLatte . . . FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY To the Voters ofTaylorCounty: 1 hereby announce my candi dacy for re-election to the of fice of Representative in the General Assembly from Taylor County subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic Executive Committe in the Pri mary of Sept. 12, 1962. It has been my privilege to serve you in the 1961-1962 General Assembly and with this experience I feel that I am now better qualified to serve you in 1963-1964. 1 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 possible in behalf of my campaign but if for any reason I fail to contact you personally, please consider this announcement as a personal let-, ter to you asking for your vote and support in this race. » Respectfully, RALPH R. UNDERWOOD. FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY To the Voters ofTaylorCounty: I hereby announce my candi dacy for Representative of Tay lor County in the General As sembly 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 con- sciectious support and efforts to promote Taylor county in all the areas of progress and shall keep the welfare of the prople of Taylor county in mind at all times. I am deeply grateful for the favors I have received in the past, and wish to express my sincere appreciation for the support given me in prior e- lections and trust that my rec ord will warrant your support and influence. Your support, vote and in fluence will be greatly appre ciated. Respectfully, HUGH G. CHEEK THE TAYLOR COUNTY NEWS, FRIDAY AUGUST 24, 1*62 Singing Set At Turner's Chapel There will be a singing at the Butler Gymnatorium, Fri day night, August 31, beginning at 8 P. M. The Journeyman Quartet and the Sego Brothers with Naomi will bring the best in quartet and gospel singing. Proceeds will go to the Tur ners Chapel Freewill Baptist Church for building an outdoor fellowship area at the church. The public is cordially in vited Gee Whiz! I'm buying rny Back-to-School Clothes at The Sanders Shop FORT VALLEY, GA. (From The Butler Herald files) August 25, 1927 "Miss Marie Fielder be comes the charming bride of Mr. Cecil Cox." "Mr. Hinton Woodall and Miss Berta Lee Cromer of I- deal were quietly married Sat urday evening.” "Reynolds High School tuition announced by E. H. Joiner, grades 8 to 11 - $5.00.” September 1, 1927 "Meeting to consider building new courthouse" “New State speed law - 40 miles per hour" "Book list of Reynolds High School included 8th grade - Parson’s and Little’s Elements of Latin 9th grade - Kelsey’s Caesar 10th grade - Bennett’s Cicero" August 26, 1937 "Payne’s New Gin Begins Operation Friday Morning” "The contractors were speeding up the work of paving around the square by operating a double shift working day and night.” "Little Marilyn Bussey spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Bussey” "Prof. Francis Oxford tore- tain position at Butler High School” August 21, 1952 "Logue’s Hog Wild Sale an nounced 64 Ladies House Dresses $1.99 67 Sheets $1.97” "It was 102 degrees in the county Sat., Sun. and Mon. (Think it’s hot now?) "First bale of cotton ginned CLEAN-UP PRICES NOW! HOMETOWN MOTORS ONCE-A-YEAR SAVINGS NOW ON ALL ’62 FORDS! GALAXIES!! CONVERTIBLES, WAGONS, 2-DOORS, 4-DOORS, HARDTOPS TRUCKS I USED CARS, TOO! ALL COLORS AND TRIMS! FORD SALE! BIGGEST SAVINGS OF IHE YEAR! €1 SPECIAL SUMMER SELL-OUT TERMS! Payne Motor Company at Simmon’s Gin for Harold McCarty with J. T. Cochran ginning one for H. A. Locke Sr. second.” NOTICE! TAYLOR'S ROLLER RINK now under construction 2 miles north of Butler on Highway 19 WATCH FOR OPENING! Childres Service Station BUTLER, GEORGIA Shell Oil Products Sporting Goods "THE ONE PLACE IN TOWN YOU CAN ALWAYS BUY" ICE BLOCK or CRUSHED Sunday Hours 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Fishing Supplies & Equipment -izzrzrzzzzio “tz Mr r~^»i*** ** -** *—*~ Shell suggests 10 ways to reduce your chances of getting stranded when you’re miles from help . 11 omln With pnrli back and f UN 2-3945 Butler, Georgia 1. Make your own roadside emergency kit arid always carry it in your trunk. It could save you a lot of trouble someday. Your kit should include: a spare fan belt, a strong tow rope, a gallon can of water, a flashlight with extra batteries, pliers, screw driver, and several wrenches. 2. Check both your spare tire and jack. A flat tire is usually more annoying than serious. But it can leave you stranded if your spare is flat or your jack doesn’t work. So always have the air pressure in your spare checked at the same time as the rest of your tires. And make sure your jack is in good working order. 3. Find out where your car fuses are lo cated. Your car has fuses that do the same job as the ones in your home. And they re just as easy to replace if you know where to find them. So have your Shell dealer show you where each fuse is. And carry extra fuses in your glove compartment. 4. Hide a spare ignition key in your car. If you’ve ever lost your keys in the back country, you know how important this is. Be sure that everyone who drives your car knows where the extra key is hidden. 5. Check for the three troubles that cause nearly half of all breakdowns. The Amer ican Automobile Association reports that tires, weak batteries, and faulty electrical systems account for 45 percent of all car breakdowns. So have your Shell dealer check all three frequently. 6. Don’t plow through water. Here’s a good rule to follow. If there’s the slightest chance that the water is deep enough to reach your tailpipe, turn your car around and look for an alternate route. This may take you a few miles out of your way, hut it’s better than stalling in water. extremely important: Test your brakes after driving through water. Even a few inches of water can cause temporary brake failure. If this happens, drive with extreme caution until the brake linings dry. 7. Don’t let your gas tank get below half full in lonely country. Americans ran out of gas more than 2 million times last year. If you know you’ll be driving in a remote area, fill up before you get to it. And check your gas gauge regularly in isolated coun try. It can be a long way between service stations. 8. Try these tips if a stuck wheel nut keeps you from changing a tire. a) Make sure you’re turning the lug wrench the right way. Some cars have right-hand threads. Others have left- hand threads. And they’re not always clearly marked. b) Give a stuck nut a few sharp raps with a hammer or rock. (Be careful not to hit any exposed lug threads). 1 hen try the wrench again. II the mit still re fuses to budge, try turning the wrench with a sudden snapping motion. 9. Try “rocking out” when you’re stuck in mud or sand. Put the car in reverse and apply power gently. As soon as the wheels start to spin, reduce power and shift into forw ard gear. Ease forward until the wheels spin again. With each hack and forth rock, your car should go a little further—until you’re out of trouble. 10. If “rocking out” doesn’t work, build a pathway of sticks. Place sticks or branches in front of and under the rear wheels. Start the car forward slowly, and gradually in crease speed. By the time you reach the end of your path, you should have enough momentum to carry you forward. Super Shell’s 9 ingredients for top performance TCP*— for power, mileage, longer plug life. Pentane mix —for fast “warm-ups. Anti knock mix— to resist all kinds ol knock. Alkylate -to help control “high-speed” knock. Butane — for quick starts. "Cat-cracked" gasc" - for power. Anti-icer — to help check carburetor icing stalls,added when the weathercalls forit. Gum preventive — to help keep carburetors clean inside. Plat formate — for extra mileage. • Trademark for Shell’a unique jfusollne additive. Gasoline Watch world champion driver Phil Hill demonstrate Super Shell’s 9 ingredients on TV.