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The Taylor County News • J TUa D..*l^_ LI IJ / and The Butler Herald VOLUME 16-NUMBER 49 BUTLER, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1962 PRICE: 10c PER COPY The Taylor County News fully reallizes that there are many important things that could take the public eye this week with school beginning, etc, but the upcoming election seems to be the most important thing of the moment. The News as a public ser vice is running a brief state ment on each of the candidates in the election. Please read these statements, some of them written by the candidates and others written by supporters in the county while others were gleaned from news articles. We are witnessing the deli berate pitting of class against class, race against race in a jargon of double-talk, coldly calculated to get votes. This is not to draw Georgians closer together but to drive the wedge deeper to receive needed votes until the election is over. One spokesman has been quoted in a daily paper as say ing, ‘Honesty is not an issue in this campaign . . .’ May I ask you, if honesty is not an issue, what is the issue? If honesty ever ceases to be a cardinal issue in the selection of public officials, then we might as well throw out the ballot and let the candidates fight it out among themselves. The voter is the target in this election. He is the one the candidates are seeking to impress. If he does not im press the voter, his efforts are in vain. The voter is the most important person in Georgia and will be until Sept. 13. After that date his importance and i value will depend upon how wisely he has exercices his voting franchise. The vigilant, stubborn dis criminating voter is feared by politicians. He demands facts, not hogwash. He demands prin ciples, not prejuedice. He de mands clear reason, not rancid rantings. Listen to the candidates. Read their speeches word for word. Be attentive to their pledges and platforms, their qualifications their ideas about improving our state. Be at tentive when a candidate appeals to the head and mind with rea son concerning real issues. Be attentive when he appeals to hatred and prejudice. The politicking in our town has reached a fever pitch and the vandalism stage. The staff members nor any other good citizens can sit quietly by and see property marred by stick ers and posters. After all the money spent to lure tourists into our area it seems rather juvenile to get so hotly interested in an election that we completely lose our heads and cover the road signs with campaign stickers. Local people know the way to Ameri- cus, Thomaston and other towns in our area but what about a tourist from Michigan. Every trash can around town is covered with posters as well as every sign post. As long as these do no harm, it seems to all be in the fun of politics. But when posters of one candidate are torn from a sup porters car and replaced by others, not once, but time after time, when signs are nailed on trees and stuck on store win dows, this is going too far. Vote for the candidate of your choice - but his signs all over your property but please - re spect the other person’s rights and let him support his candi date. final Rites Held For Mr. Peacock Funeral services for James Henry Peacock, husband of Mrs. Evelyn Walker Peacock, were held at the Bethlehem Primi tive Baptist Church on Friday at 4:00 P. M. with the Elder Bentley Adams pastor of the church officiating assisted by the Rev. Z. L. Perdue. Inter ment was in the chyrch ceme tery. Mr. Peacock died at the Mont gomery Hospital at 8:10 A. M. Thursday after an illness ol about 4 weeks. A lifetime resident of Taylor County, he was the son of the late John and Sarah Amerson Peacock. He was born on Aug. 30, 1895. A retired farmer and former coroner of Taylor Coun ty, Mr. Peacock was a World War I veteran and active in the local American Legion. Pallbearers included James Smith, Robert Poole, Forest Brown, Joseph Harman, Charles Wright and C. B. What ley. Honorary pallbearers were members of the American Le gion Post and Veterans of World War I and II. Survirors include his wife; two sons, Robert C. Peacock, Butler and Billy Peacock, Man chester; one daughter,' Mrs. Wallace Theus, Ellaville; one sister, Mrs. Ira McDaniel, Cor- dele; two brothers, Jack and Lewis Peacock, Butler; 6 grandchildren; several neices and nephews. Edwards Funeral Home, But ler, was in charge of arrange ments. STREET PAVING PROGRESSES Rep. Ralph R. Underwood re ceived a letter from Charles H. Wheatley this week with ref erence to street work in Butler and Reynolds. He is assured work will be gin in 3 weeks and will be completed before the seasonal limitations on paving expires this year. Work will be done by Ame- ricus Engineering and Con struction Company, Americus, Georgia. SCHOOL BEGINS School bells rang on Thurs day morning to call the youngs ters in from summer vacations for another year of readin’ ritin’ and rithmetic. Mr. Hubert Sasser reported that 138 pupils enrolled for grades 8 through 12 in the Reyn olds High School with 225 en rolling for grades 1 through 7. Principal Malcolm J.March- man reported that 273 students were enrolled in grades 8 through 12 with 375 in grades 1 through 7. This total of 648 compares with 658 on the last day of school last year but some late registrations were expected. Marchman further broke this down to say that the first grade had 57 students while the 12th had 48. The largest enroll ment was in the 10th grade with 71 and the smallest was the 11th with 36. Four Generations Present As Hortman Clan Holds Reunion Four generations were pre sent at the home of Mrs. G. J. Hortman on Sunday when the family gathered for the first time since 1955. Mrs. Hort man, her son, Wanza, her grandson, Harris and great grand-daughter, Lynn, were Waters Family Reunion Held The Waters reunion was held at Crowell Community Center on Sun., Aug. 26. Wonderful fellowship and luncheon were enjoyed by the following in attendance: Mr. and Mrs. W. V. Waters, Mt. Vernon, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Adams, Mr. Carl Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Moore, Lamar Jr., Jr. and Mrs. E. A. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kirksey, Gary and Karen Kirksey, Thomaston. Mr. and Mrs Terrell Mas ters and sons of Warner Robins, Mr. Lawrence Rowland, Daw son; Mr. Elmo Kennedy and Mrs. Jane McGill of Parrott, Mrs. B. H. Bazemore, Mrs. Lathan Waters, Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt Clark and Patrick, Mr. and'' Mrs. C. L. Hart, and Charles, Butler. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Wilson, Gary, Gerald and Grey, Savan nah, Mr. and Mrs. Mercer Byrd, Eddie, Dwight and Nancy Byrd, Roberta, Terry Casey of War ner Robins, Mrs. Clem Waters, Mr. James Hinton, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Byrd, Reynolds. Sorry, Mr. Bentley The Taylor County News would like to extend a public apology to Jimmy Bentley and his Taylor County supporters. Through an error on the part of ye editor, the advertisement was completely overlooked in last week’s paper. We are running the ad this week and to say we’re sorry. Reynolds Election A special election has been called to fill the unexpired term of Elmo Waller on the Reynolds City Council, Mayor Jimmy Childre announced today. Polls will be open from 7 a. m. to 7 p. m. on Sept. 17. Only one candidate has an nounced at the present. Charles Denning is unopposed at this time. Further announcement about this election will be given next week. present for the occasion. The group had a picnic lunch in the backyard and cousins thorough ly enjoyed seeing each other for the first time in a long time. Those present for the day included: Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Cole, Elaine, Douglas, Charlie and Jack of Hazlehurst; Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Irby of Macon; Mr. and Mrs. Tom Brazzeal, Buddy, Beverly, David and Elaine of Atlanta; Miss Joyce Williams and Wayne Hortman of Palatka, Florida; Mr. and Mrs. Harris Hortman and Lynn, Auburn, Alabama; Mr. and Mrs.- Wanza Hortman and Eugenia, Mr. and Mrs. Max Burdeshaw and Errol, Mr. and Mrs. Her man Elliston, Thomas and Claire and Mr. and Mrs. Carl ton Hortman of Butler. Dean Named Power Engineer NOTICE The Taylor County News is forced to refuse to accept want ads over the telephone or to charge want ads. This applies to legal ads, special announcements, etc. except pertaining to churches in the county. First there is too much possibility of error. Second, we can not send bills for want ads. The deadline for any news or ads is 6 p. m., Tuesday. The News office is open until 5 and if impossible to come before then, bring them by my home or mail them to P. O. Box 298, Butler, Georgia, Rates will be furnished on request. Call 862-2552 or 862-5835. Sorry , but neither friendship, kinship, love, hope, charity, sleet, rain nor dark of the night will cause exceptions. The Georgia Power Company has named James M. Dean as residential sales engineer in its Americus district, Jack Gantt, district manager, announced this week. A native of Geneva County, Ala., Mr. Dean attended Jordan High School in Columbus and was graduated in August, 1962, from Auburn University with the degree of bachelor of science in building construction. He is married to the former Miss Elaine Holleman, of Columbus. Mr. Dean has served the Georgia Power Company pre viously as a merchandise sales man in the Albany district. While in Albany, Mr. Dean was a director of the Junior Cham ber of Commerce. Mr. Gantt said the new sales engineer will work closely with residents of the Americus dis trict territory in siding and ad vising them on proper installa tion and utilization of electri cal appliances in the home. He also will work with homemakers planning to install electric heat in the home and those planning total-electric homes. Requests for his services should be made through the A- mericus district office or local Georgia Power Company of fices in Montezuma, Vienna, Richland, Buena Vista, Rochelle and Reynolds. Reynolds Baptist Elects Officers Mrs. W. D.Saunders has been selected to serve as president of the FirstBaptistWMUforthe new church year, 1962-63. Elected to serve with her are Mrs. B. W. Hinton, 1st. v. p.; Mrs. H. C, Bond, 2nd v. p.; Mrs. J. T. Barrow, sec.; Mrs. F. H. Sams, treas. Mrs. C. B. Byrd, Circle No. 1 chairman; Mrs. Willie Suggs, co-chairman; Mrs. LutherWil- lis, Bonnie Ruffin Circle chair man; Mrs. Don Bond, co-chair man. Mrs. Martha Bishop, YWA director; Mrs. John Walton, YWA leader; Mrs. William Parker, GA director; Mrs. Jimmy Hobbs and Mrs. William Parker, Intermediate leaders. Mrs. Billy Hill, Junior lead er; Mrs. H. C. Bond, Sunbeam director; Mrs. Don Bond, Be ginner’s leader; Mrs. Sidney Bryan and Mrs. Thomas Byrd, Primary leaders. Mrs. J. R. Whiddon, mission study chairman; Mrs. Wade Lane, prayer chairman; Mrs. Charles Denning, Mrs. Howard McCree and Mrs. Willie Suggs, community missions commmit- tee; Mrs. J. W. Windham, pub lications and reports; Mrs. H. C. Bond, Mrs. F. H. Sams, Mrs. J. T. Barrow, Mrs. Betty Whatley, Mrs. J. W. Windham, program committee. Mrs. T. Whatley, Mrs. B. W. Hinton, Mrs. James Gray, Mrs. Walter Forsling, Mrs. H. L. Russell and Mrs. Nell Lucas, social committee; Mrs. Nell Lucas, flower chairman; Mrs. B. W. Hinton, Mrs. T. Whatley, Mrs. E. P. Hodges, grounds committee. Massey Family Holds Reunion The Massey annual family reunion was held Sun., Sept. 2, at the Reynolds Swimming Pool. Those who attended were as follows: Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Massey and Louise, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Pheil and Gary, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Massey, Diane, Raymond and Barbara Nell, Cordele. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Massey, Leon, Larry, Danny and Bar bara, Sylvester; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Massey, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Massey, Allen and Don na, Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Mas sey and Stephen, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Massey, Rupert; Mr. and Mrs. Lester Massey and Ronald, Stone Mountain. Mr. and Mrs. Felton Wilkes, Glenn and Terese, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wilkes and Mike, Mrs. C. O. White, Mr. and Mrs. Mangham Stevenson, Chester, Troy and Clay, Mrs. Katie Ray, Wynelle Ray, Macon; Mr. and Mrs. William Daniel, Kathy, Mike and Chris, Warner Rob ins. Mrs. Ida Pye, Griffin; Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Layfiedl, Mit- chel, Wayne and Lloyd, Mr. and Mrs. Tyson Ray and Debbie, Ideal; Mr. and Mrs. Julian Lay- field and Curtis, Americus. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Lay- field, Bonnie, Ricky and Mil- ton, Butler; Charlie Wilkes, Sallie Wilkes, Wayne, Jimmy and Roger Curtis Lamberth, Lizzie Lamberth and Randy, Byromville; Mr. and Mrs.Pas cal Collier, Calvin, Terry and Jerry, Fort Valley; Mr. and Mrs. Alton Ray, Winnfred, Wal ly, Becky and Janice, Marshall- ville. BETHEL SERVICES SET There will be services held at Bethel Primitive Baptist Church south of Butler on the first Saturday night and Sun day and on the third Sunday of each month. Preaching will be by the pastor, Elder Bentley Adams of Thomaston. Parade Of Candidates The Taylor County News reviews the people of Taylor County. 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 priob e- Search For Senior Citizens The Southeastern Fair is con ducting a search for the old est active Senior Citizens (man and woman) and Georgia’s Sen ior Married Couple. The Fair will observe Senior Citizen Day and the winners will honored as the Senior Citizens of the Year and the Senior Couple of the Year. The Taylor County News will sponsor the Taylor County Sen ior Citizens and Senior Mar ried Couple for this area. The winners will be published and their names and pictures will be submitted to the state contest. State winners will receive ail expense paid trips to the Fair on October 2. The ones submitted must be residents of Taylor County and able to travel alone if selected as state winners. Mail your nominations to The Taylor County News, P. O. Box 298, Butler, Georgia. Give the name and birthdate of each per son nominated or the wedding anniversary date of any m arried couple. The News will take necessary pictures forpublica- tion and for sendinf to the Fair after winners are selected. All nominations must be re ceived in the News office by September 10. the candidates in the election as a public service to C. W. HURST DIES TUESDAY Mr. Charles W. Hurst died unexpected ly at 9:10 p. m. Tuesday at Montgomery Hos pital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at press time. Rev. W. J. Adair will officiate as sisted by Rev. Clarence Drum mond at the services held at Lebanon Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lura Harris Hurst; 4 daughters, Mr. C. David Mc- Chargue, Houston, Texas, Mrs. F. H. Hart, Bainbridge, Mrs. G. C. Bryant, Thomasville, and Mrs. F. B. Crumley, Ameri cus; one son, Willis D. Hurst; 25 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren. Revival Slated At Taylor Mill Revival at Taylor Mill Bap tist Church will be conducted by the Rev. Ray McKendree, pastor of the First Baptist Church, Baldwin, Florida, beginning the third Sunday in September. The services will be held each night at 7:30. Rev. David P. Page is pas tor of the church. Legion Auxiliary The American Legion Auxili ary will meet Friday afternoon at 3:30 at the Legion Home. All members are urged to at tend. 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 Fellow Citizens: It is because of an earnest desire to be of service to| the people of my county that I am oeeking the Demo cratic nomination for Rep resentative to the General Assembly on September 12. I was bom in Taylor County and have spent all my life here. I love our county and its people and I am planning to make it my permanent home. My for mal schooling includes sev en years of college work] and this has resulted in de grees in business adminis tration and law. I take an active role in the operation of Taylor County Motor Company and Swearingen Hereford Farms and will open my law office in Sep tember. It is my sincere belief that my training plus my desire to do something for our county qualifies me for the position. If I am entrusted with your confidence I promise that I will do my very best to handle the job as it should be handled and will weigh carefully the interests of all the citizens of our county before taking a stand on any issue. Sincerely, ROBERT L. SWEARINGEN Ralph R. UnderwooA present Taylor County Representative, promises he will: 1. recognize and respect the problems and personal feelings of all people. 2. support teachers pay raise to come up to the National Stan dards and Social Security bene fits for teachers of Taylor County. 3. want to see Taylor County a better place which to live, work and grow up. He says, “Not just an office— But a Job to do." FOR SENATOR U. S. Senator Herman Tai nt adge seeks a second six year term. After serving as gov ernor he won an easy victory over his opponent for Senate the first term. Listing the two questions in government that interest him most, he said 1) maintainance of a superior defense to enforce world peace and 2) preservation of the right of the people to govern them selves and solve local problems locally. Henry M. Henderson is an Atlanta attorney. Active in the campaign to stop the county unit system of vote counting, he says he favors federal aid to edu cation even if the states must surrender more educational independence. FOR GOVERNOR Marvin Griffin, former gov ernor, is riding the race issue hard. He hopes to abolish token integration, to improve schools and teachers and universities, pave rural roads, complete in terstate highway system, ex pand High way Patrol, imrpve the stat e hospital, discharge useless state employees and develop tourist attractions. Carl Sanders says his record on segregation is long. He has hit repeatedly at the graft in Griffin’s years as governor. He is for open schools, keeping the highway and commerce de partments on a working basis and giving schools more money. Hoke O’Kelly, a Loganville farmer and attorney, is making his fourth try for the gov ernor’s chair. He promises to keep things on an even keel trlioughout Georgia and bring a new day to Georgia. Mrs. Grace Wilkey Thomas, Atlanta attorney, is the first woman candidate for governor. She says that state needs a tho rough housecleaning in the Highway Dept, and hopes to le galize gambling to increase state funds. Cecil Langham, Warrenton farmer and brick mason, has done little campaigning state wide and is not very well known outside his district. FOR LIEUTENANT GOVER NOR Ed Barfield says he has a definite plan for consolidation of counties. Five children help their daddy campaign as he tells the people he will re organize every department in the state. Winston E. Burdin, Atlanta physician, also says he will consolidate the counties, locate regional health centers, region al juvenile detention homes and remove children from the jails. Spence Grayson wants to ex empt new industry and expand ing industry from the sales tax in Georgia. Peter Zack Greer, Vandi ver’s executive secretary until last Dec., wants conservative government that leaves the peo ple masters of their own des tiny. Peyton S. Hawes served in the legislature and on the Gov ernor’s advisory committee. Culver Kidd favors reorgani zation of the Highway Depart ment and a decrease of the 3 percent sales and use tax. Lester Maddox ran for mayor of Atlanta last year. He is an ardent segregationist. John E. Sheffield Jr. urges expansion of the commerce de partment for greater industrial development. Ed Wilson favors reduction of the state’s 159 counties to 100 and have increased efforts to attract industry. FOR COMPTROLLER GEN ERAL Joe Allen says his work in investment, insurance and gov ernment qualify him for the job. James L. Bentley Jr., former executive sec. to Herman Tal- madge wants to bring about im provements in the office. Zack Cravey has held the job for 16 years. Although a stormy continued on page 2