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1 VOLUME M-NUMBER 11 ,» \ i Department of AArchities General Library University of Georgia Athens, Georgia The Taylor County News and The Butler Herald BUTLER, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 1963 PRICE: 10c PER COPY You will note in this issue the offical notice of the city election in Butler. An ironical fact evident is that in the last paragraph you find “Candidates seeking election will register with the Clerk of the City Coun cil at least ten (10) days prior to the date of the Election" and the date on this paper is January 4 while the election is set for January 12. Upon first reading this I thought surely there must be a misprint and then recalling some high school civics and government courses, I realized that this ordinarily happened every two years on the second Saturday. The only problem is the complacency of the citizens. My first suggestion is that an ordinance be passed or an amendment be added to the pre sent ordinance that notices of elections must be published at least four weeks in advance. Regardless of interest and talk of elections, I’m afraid we might forget even gubernatorial elec tions were we not hit from all sides by the printed words of politician’s speeches. Then when it has been print ed, it would give plenty of time to talk about it, get interest running high and finally get out and vote on the second Saturday. Regardless of how good or how qualified the candi dates are, many times you and I, as qualified citizens, just plain do not take the time to get out and VOTE I Did you realize that even though Mr. McCrary, Mr. Smith, Mr. Kennon, Mr. Hort- man, Mr. Adams andMr.Taun- ton are not what we consider politicians, they have a big part to play in your daily lives? They are our neighbors, they work for us and for very little in re turn. We get all excited over gubernatorial and presidential elections and yet we forget that a city election is even held. How many presidents know the citizens of Butler, Georgia, exist? Most governors know we are here but they don’t have time to help us to obtain industry, to get a new sewer age system to improve the water system, to improve the fire and police departments. You might not even think about it but the mayor and city council of any small town has a big job to do. They work harder to im prove the daily lives of the citi zens of their communities than those citizens realize. We can’t get the election notice published earlier this year but we sure can use these next two weeks. Think over what these men have done in the past, give serious thought to the new candidates and then on Saturday, January 12, vote for the candidates of your choice. These councilmen, Mr. Mc Crary and Mrs. Swain do a good job on your city government so let’s build up the interest in our city and watch it grow in the next two years. • * * Slow me down Lord I Ease the pounding of my heart by the quieting of my mind. Steady my hurried pace with a vision of the eternal reach of time. Give me, amid the confusion of the day, the calmness of the everlasting hills. Break the tensions of my nerves and muscles with the soothing music of the singing streams that live in my memory. Help me to know the magical, restoring powerof sleep. Teach me the art of taking minute vacations - of slowing down to look at a flower, to chat with a friend, to pat a dog, to read a few lines from a good book. Remind me each day of the fable of the hare and the tor toise, that I may know that continued to page 2 Last Rites Held ForJ.E.Barnes Grant Infant Buried Monday Funeral services for Jack Ronnie Grant Jr., four day old infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ronnie Grant, were held at the Lucy Chapel of the Goddard Funeral Home on Monday at 3 p. m. Rev. C. E. Smith, pastor of the LizellaMethodistChurch, officiated with interment in the Hillcrest Cemetery. Pallbear ers were Mike Brunson, Bobby Martin, Arthur Fountain and Frank Doss. The infant born on December 26 in Reynolds, died at the Macon Hospital at 12:50 a. m., December 30. Survivors include the father and mother, the former Miss Linda Parks; maternal grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will C. Parks, Reynolds and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. P. D. Grant, Lizella. Goddard Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Columbus Church District To Hold Meeting The Columbus District Con ference of The Methodist Church will meet at the Tal- botton, Ga., Methodist Church, Tuesday, January 8, at 9:30 A. M. The Reverend William J. Erwin, District Superinten dent, will preside at the annual meeting. Dr. Mack B. Stokes, pro fessor at Candler School of Theology, will be the worship preacher at noon. Ministers and church lay delegates from all over Columbus Methodism will be in attendance. New Low Firm Announced By Local Railway The law firm of Hatcher, Stubbs, Land and Rothschild, 307 Empire Building, Colum bus, Ga., has been appointed division counsel for the Central of Georgia Railway Company, effective immediately. The an nouncement was made today by William E. Dillard, president and general manager, and John B. Miller, general counsel, of the Central of Georgia. The Columbus law firm will handle all legal matters for the railroad in Muscogee, Chat tahoochee, Marion, Taylor, Talbot, Harris, and Meriwether Counties. Effective January 1, Erus D. Cribbs has been appointed divi sion passenger agent for the Central of Georgia Railway Company at Macon, Ga., the railway announced today. He will have offices in the Macon Terminal Station. Mrs. Cheek To Give Program The Legion Auxiliary, Butler Unit #124, will meet Friday at 3:30 at the home of Mrs. H. H. Gee with Mrs. Lewis Bea- son as co-hostess. Mrs. Hugh Cheek will give the program for the afternoon on the topic, legislation. All members are urged to be present. Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the home of Alice Tooks, colored, about noon on Sunday. The house, owned by Lila Sparks, was completely ablaze when Butler firemen arrived. The blaze was discovered in a section of the house occupied by a blind man and was rapidly beyond control. Almost all possessions of the six persons living in the house were lost in the fire. The firemen started a fund for the family and donations were given by bystanders. Any other clothing or other needed items may be donated by calling Lofton McDouglad. Left to right are: Miss Sue Trussell, Miss are Miss Terry Bishop, Miss FHA, 1961-62, Jeanette Posey, Miss Goddard, Miss Sue O'Neal and A1 Denton. FH A Bean, and Miss Diane Hill. Standing in the background Kikky Goddard Crowned 'Miss FHA' At Winter Wonderland Dance Friday Miss Kikky Goddard, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed God dard, was selected Miss FHA of 1962-63 on Friday night by the vote of her classmates. Mr. Goddard, who served as master of ceremonies for the evening, announced the names of the court which had been kept secret until the time and then when the court had assembled, Miss Terry Bishop, Miss FHA of 1961-62, crowned her succes sor. Miss Goddard, a senior at Reynolds High, is president of the FHA chapter. She was escorted by Bobby Bell. The Senior Representative on the court was Miss Sue O’Neal, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wal ter O’Neal, escorted by Dan Avera. Serving as Junior Representative was Miss Jeanette Posey who was escort ed by Jackie Barnes and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Z. O. Posey. Serving as escort of the Sophomore Representative was Jimmy Payne, she was Miss Diane Hill and her pa- MARKET REPORT Total Number of Hogs: 896 Total Number of Cattle: 145 Total Sales: $37,490.66 Graded Hogs: 140 No. l’s - 17.66 62 Lt. 1’s - 17.85 41 No. 2’s - 17.05 19 No. 3’s - 16.60 22 No. 4’s - 16.80 31 No. 5’s - 16.50 13 Lt. 5’s - 16.20 24 Heavy l’s - 17.45 9 Extra Heavy l’s - 16.75 5 Double Heavy l’s - 15.75 3 Heavy Roughs - 14.85 9 Extra Heavy Roughs - 14.00 5 Double Heavy Roughs - 13.00 6 Triple Heavy Roughs - 13.90 1 Boars - 10.00 Feeder Pigs - Pigs under 50 lbs - 12.00 to 17.25 Feeder Shoats - 50 to 100 lbs - 11.50 to 17.00 Butcher Calves - 18.00 to 25.60 Stocker Calves - 14.25 to 28.50 Butcher Steers and Heifers - 18.50 to 26.50 Stocker Steers and Heifers - 12.75 to 28.50 Butcher Cows - 12.25 to 18.10 Stocker Cows - 15.00 to 20.50 Baby Calves - By the Head - 6.00 to 25.00 One Fatality In Holiday Traffic Only one accident has been reported in the county, accord ing to SheriffCharlesJ.Wright, during the holiday period ex tending over the two long week ends. In a Christmas accident, F. M. Coleman, colored, of Reynolds was injured in an ac cident on the Fickling’s Mill road near Butler. Reported by Sheriff Wright to be driving too fast for road conditions, he lost control of the auto mobile and overturned. He died of his injuries and was the only fatality reported in the area. rents are Mr. and Mrs. Her man Hill. Miss Sue Trussell, daughter of Mrs. Sankie Trus sell, escorted by Gary Hobbs, was Freshmen Representa tive. The group were seated on a platform with a backdrop of blue. Across to their right Ole Santa had forgotten and left his sleigh and reindeer and to their left was the biggest snowman you will probably ever see in the South. Of course all the trees surrounding the Armory were dripping with icicles to complete the Winter Wonderland. The table was centered with an arrange ment of candles and flowers in the while and blue and each individual table used the white and blue color scheme. The program for the even ing featured a fashion show with girls modeling outfits fit for Castro, bedtime, dating the FHA beau, and climaxed by a bride, complete with father, stepladder and flashlight. Those taking part on the pro gram were Jeri Windham, Rita Wilson, Diane Hill, Sandy Hin ton, Caroline Brady, Parker, Brenda Perkins, Priscilla Jones, Ginger Goodroe, Lucy Jon Mangham and Sara Ann Fountain. Mrs. Jackie Payne, advisor, was presented a gift by the group. Masons Name New Officers The Fickling Masonic Lodge #127, F and AM, held their an nual Family Night and Cele bration of St. John the Evange list Day with installation of new officers on Thursday night at the Masonic Hall. William F. White, pastor of a Methodist Church in an Atlanta suburb arid nationally known speaker who tours the entire country on speaking engage ments, was speaker for the oc casion. T. E. Tante served as mas ter of ceremonies. Brother P. Y. Luther, Past Grand Lec turer of the Grand Lodge of Georgia was the installing of ficer assisted by A. E. Locke. New officers installed for 1963 are: H. Clay Griggs, Wor shipful Master; W. Ben Guined, Senior Warden; Roy Kirksey, Junior Warden; LutherSpillers, Treasurer; O. C. Keen Secre tary; M. G. Allmon, Chaplain; Jason Elliston, Senior Deacon; William Poole, Junior Deacon; James Bazemore, Senior Steward; Edward Taunton, Jun ior Steward; Evans Locke, Tyler. Mr. Tante recalled some of the accomplishments of the re tiring officers, including Wor shipful Master Dale Parks. Through their efforts, the Hall has a new roof and has been repainted, new tile has been laid throughout the kitchen and preparation room and many of the visitors especially admired the new furniture bought during the past year. Funeral services for Joseph Ephrian Barnes, retiredTaylor County farmer, were held at the Mi. Nebo Primitive Baptist Church on Saturday at 11 a. m. with Elder W. L. Waldrip, pas tor of the Prosperity Primitive Baptist Church, officiating, as sisted by Elder Bentley Adams and Elder Hill. Interment was in the church cemetery. Mr. Barnes, a life long re sident of Taylor County, died suddenly at his home in Butler at 3:30 p. m., Thursday, of a heart condition. He had been in declining health for about eight years. Born in Taylor County, June 4, 1886, son of the late Joseph W. and Mrs. Mary Ivey Barnes, he was married to the former Miss Elsie Bassett. He was a member of the Prosperity Pri- mative Baptist Church. Survivors were his wife, Mrs. J. E. Barnes; one daughter, Mrs. James E. Swearingen, Perry; .wo sons, Charles and Joseph Barnes, Macon; three sisters, Mrs. H. L. Elliston, Ellaville; Mrs. Irvin Jones, Charing and Mrs. J. R. Waller, Mauk; five grand-children and one great grand-child. Pallbearers included Lewis Moulton, Gary Windham, Dan Windham, Thomas Massey, Lee Albritton and J. B. Albritton. Eastern Star To Have Chickenque On Saturday No fooling this timei The Eastern Star will have a chicken - que on the Courthouse Square, Saturday, January 5. Menu 1/2 Barbequed Chicken Potato Chips Cole Slaw Pickles Bread Coffee Plates will be $1.25 withpies and cakes available at extra cost. Postal Rates Change Jan. 7 Postmaster Carl C. Hobbs strongly urged citizens of Taylor County to be sure and place the correct postage on their letters Monday, Jan uary 7, 1963, when the new post age rate increase goes into effect. Postage rates for first-class letters will be increased from four cents to five cents an ounce with air mail letters costing eight cents an ounce instead of seven. First class post cards will cost four cents instead of three with air mail cards going from five to six cents. The extra charge of one cent for stamp booklets contain ing the five-cent and eight-cent denominations has been dropped. The booklets will be sold at their face value at $1 and $2 respectively. In addition, the Postmaster continued, the booklets will con tain a handy postage chart on the inside cover. Postmaster Hobbs warned residents that insufficient post age will be collected from the addressee or the letter returned to the sender. Additional information on the new postage fees is available at your local post office. Commissioners Postpone Regular Meet The regular monthly meeting of the Taylor County Commis sioners will be postponed from the first of January to the sec ond Tuesday, January 8. Harris Hortman On Dean's List The Dean’s List as announced by the Dean of the School of Science and Literature at Au burn University, Auburn, Ala bama, includes Harris Hort man, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wanza Hortman of Butler. Mr. Hortman was included in the top 5% of the students in the School of Science and Literature where he is majoring in accounting. Mr. and Mrs. Hortman (the former Glenda Lumpkin) and their daughter, Lynn, make their home in Auburn. Notice Pictures that have appeared in the Taylor County News may be obtained by calling or coming by to pick them up. They are not damaged and may be used for scrapbooks, etc. Mrs. Poole, Local Resident, Gets Song Recorded; Now Out In Album MRS. SARAH POOLE r DANIEL JAMES HINTON GETS EAGLE AWARD James Hinton, son of Kiwa- nian Woodfin Hinton and Mrs. Hinton, was awarded the Eagle Scout Award at the regular weekly luncheon meeting of the Kiwanis Club on Friday. Scout Executive Jim Mauldin,Central Georgia Council of Macon, made the presentation. Mr. Mauldin was presented by Pete Ayers. Scoutmaster Billy Hill as sisted in the presentation and Scouts present included Reid Walton, Jimmy Whatley, Johnny McRee, Bill Walton and Wymann Hartley. Mrs. Hinton pinned on the Eagle badge and Mr. Hin ton presented the certificate. Mr. Mauldin said in his remarks that James joins the select group who become Eagle Scouts. Of the 35 million boys in scout ing in the last 50 years, only 2% have attained Eagle rank. During the meeting prior to the presentation, Charles Bishop and Richard Parks were inducted into the club as new members. A certificate of ap preciation was awarded to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Denning who have left thecommuni y tomake their home in Cordele. Visitors welcomed were Mr. and Mrs. Denning, Mrs. Ed God dard, Miss Marian Newsome, Ducker Whatley, Mr. Henry Brooks, Dave Mauldin and Mrs. Hinton. At the conclusion of the meet ing, Roy F. Jones recalled some of the accomplishments of the past year before relinquishing the gavel to the new president, Julian M. Whatley. Some of the projects that have been begun or completed include the clean up of the areas of the town that was not up to standard living conditions, the beginning of the Public Housing Project, the Golf Tournament and Fel lowship Meeting, the vocational Mrs. Sarah L. Poole has been informed by the Allstar Record ing Company of Houston, Texas, that one of her songs has been recorded on the latest album of Daniel James, country and wes tern star of Allstar Records. “Just Wondering" which was written by Mrs. Poole, both lyrics and music, was included in the album, “Country Style,” which was released to radio sta tions on December 17. Mrs. Poole has received an album and one is at Hammack Electric Company for demon- s. ration purposes. The News will announce further news as Mrs. Poole receives it when it will be available on your re cord counter. Mrs. Poole, an honor gradu ate in music at BrenauCollege, is organist at the Butler Baptist Church. She is a member of ASCAP and has had one other song recorded and another one of her compositions for organ published in both solo and duet arrangement. She considers her song writ ing just a relaxing hobby after her work at Robins Air Force Base is completed. She says writing the lyrics is the hardest part. Sometimes she rewrites them a dozen times before she is satisfied with them. Her efforts have been con fined to waltzes and sentimental ballads in the pop music field and she has no intention of writing any Rock ’n Roll, a craze she hopes “is not here to stay." Notice of Election NOTICE is hereby given that on the 12th day of January 1963, same being the Second Saturday in January there will be held an election by the qualified voters of the City of Butler, Taylor County, Georgia to elect a mayor and five alderman as the governing body of the City of Butler for a term of two years. Said election to be held in the Office of the Clerk of the Su perior Court at the Courthouse in Butler, Taylor County, Geor gia. Names of the qualified candi dates will appear on an official ballot prepared by the govern ing body of the City of Butler, Georgia. Candidates seeking election will register with the Clerk of the City Council at least ten (10) days prior to the date of the Election. This January 1, 1963. Mrs. Elmer G. Swain, Clerk of City Council. 1/4 and 1/11 - 1963 guidance projects, the agricul ture and conservation projects, the Star Student program, Gar land Byrd Day, the Pancake Supper, the Farm-City Week program, Ladies Night and the new Lieutenant Governor elect ed from our club. Mr. Whatley then read a letter from Marion Snead inviting the group to go to Rock Eagle for the training meeting where Rey nolds will receive the Lieuten ant Governor flag.