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The Taylor County (Ga.) News, Friday, January 10^ 1969
The Taylor County News
/ and The Butler Herald 7
Established 1874
Published every Friday Official Organ of Taylor County
Second Class Postage Paid at Ga.
Member of
Georgia Press Association
National Newspaper Association
VERNA GRIGGS Editor & Publisher
JOHN R. GRIGGS Business Manager
LOCAL ADVERTISING RATES
Cards of Thanks, Classified Advertising and in
Memoriams • 4c per word, 50c minimum. Pictures
Resolutions - regular advertising rates.
Display rates furnished on request.
DEADLINES
Weddings and engagements - Monday 5 p.m.
News - Tuesday 4 p.m.
Pictures - Tuesday 5 p.m.
Display and classified advertising • Tuesday 5 p.m.
Sponsored by Taylor County
Ministerial Association
By Rev. Tegler Greer, pastor
Reynolds Methodist Church
WE EXPECT YOU TO COME
Mere’s a letter sent out by the St. James Methodist Church,
Chicago, Illinois, that really lays it on the line about church
attendance.
“Dear Church member:
This is to notify you that all church members are expected to
attend Sunday services at least two Sundays each month from now
until Easter.
Although all our members vowed upon joining the church that
they would support it with their presence at services, a good
share of the people do not.
In these turbulent days we must have a church of loyal active
members. Halfhearted Christians will not do.
Registration will be taken each Sunday morning to determine
which names remain in good standing on our rolls and which
names must be removed. If you have some legitimate reason why
you cannot comply, please inform the church office.”
Sincerely Yours,
Your Minister”
If the governing body of your church authorized your minister
to write a letter like this and your membership depended on your
presence what would you say? What would you do? You can hear
it now, ’’Preposterous! Whoever heard of a church expecting
members to come to church! An ultimatum like this will only
drive them away--to other churches where they can be members
in good standing without ever attending!”
It is reported that this letter worked for the St. James Church
and resulted in a 56 per cent increase in church attendance over
the previous year. Rest assured, however, that your church is not
about to vote to try this. Your school, your employer, your club
have all discovered that you are no good to them and they are no
good to you if your participation in in name only.
They do not hesitate to compel regular attendance. Only
legitimate excuses are acceptable^How ridiculous for the church
to expect that kind of regularity from its members. But should
we really expect any less from any member of the church? Your
church probably will not ever go as far as the Chicago church did
in its effort to get you to come but it’s worth thinking about!
T. C. Hi-iiteS
by KAREN PARKS
CLAIRE ELLISTON is the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Herman Elliston. She is an
active member in the Beta
Club, 4-H, Glee Club and is
secretary of F.B.L.A. She has
also served on the
parliamentary procedure team.
She enjoys playing the piano,
dancing, listening to the radio,
and riding around. When Claire
graduates she plans to attend
the University of Georgia.
MRS. DAVID WILDER CARPENTER
Miss Dondra Peed Becomes The
Bride Of David Wilder Carpenter
Miss Dondra Peed, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Moody Peed of
Butler, became the bride of
David Wilder Carpenter, son of
Mr. and Mrs. David Carpenter
of Atlanta on January 2 in a
ceremony at Bryson City, N. C.
After a wedding trip into
the mountains of North
Carolina, the couple are
residing at 668 Timm Valley
Road in Atlanta.
Mr. Carpenter is in business
with his father at The David
Carpenter Company, radio and
television advertising
representatives. Mrs. Carpenter,
formerly of Macon, has
transferred to personnel at
Southern Bell offices in
Atlanta.
74-67 with
leading the
points.
Jerry
Albritton
with 20
by KAREN PARKS
The Taylor County girls
have stretched their winning
streak this season to 13 straight
wins without a loss.
In the Taylor County -
Americus game, Lady Vikings
sweeped by the girls with a
score of 46-22. The game with
Marion County, the defeating
score wias 63-32. The last game
the Lady Vikings stomped
Mary Persons Bulldogs 70-40.
Sissy Riley las led the score in
each game.
The boys record now stands
12-2 losing only to Crawford
County. The latest wins are
Taylor County 76, Americus
61. In the Marion County game
91-47; Mary Persons 60-53,
with David Reddish high scorer
in each game. The last game
with Jones County, the Varsity
boys ran over the Greyhound
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by NITA COCHRAN
ANDY BARROW is an 18
year old senior at Taylor
County High School. The son
of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Barrow,
he is an active member of the
Future Farmers’ of America
and the Senior 4-H Club. He is
also active in the Faith Baptist
Church. After graduation he
has not decided what he plans
to do.
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GETTING READY FOR WHAT'S AHEAD
Bookkeeping, records, inventories, long walks and
long talks go into planning for the coming farm
year. Questions must be answered about buying
livestock, seed and fertilizer, perhaps a new tractor
or truck, or an addition to the barn or house. Today's
agri-businessman realizes the importance of com
plete farm plenning, and that includes planning for
the wise use of farm credit. The men at your local
PRODUCTION CREDIT ASSOCIATION are farm
finance specialists with agricultural backgrounds
who can provide expert assistance in helping
farmers and their families plan for the coming year.
As you begin getting ready for what's ahead, call
or visit your local PCA representative. His business
is making your business more productive and
profitable.
by MARTHA WINTERS
White Christmas drifted in
slowly but surely as the Future
Homemakers of America
worked hard to make sure a
White Christmas was found at
Taylor County High School.
Starting with posters in every
corner of the building and
ending with a program and 375
white wrapped and gaily tied
gifts for the occupants of
Gracewood, the girls made
Christmas of 1968 one to
remember.
Julia Ann Harvey, vice
president, worked doubly hard
to prepare and present a
program of entertainment and
information for the student
body. Karen Horton and
Martha Fuller told a Christmas
story in prose and song to get
the students in the mood for
the season. Then the Glee Club
and the Ensemble added their
voices to really kick off the
season spirit.
Not only was the cnadle
lighting ceremont and
presenting of gifts the highlight
of the day, but the program
also honored some of the
faculty members. Mrs. Barbara
Payne, sponsor of the F.H.A.
and Home Economics teacher
who is leaving for Notasulga,
Ala., was honored and
presented a gift.
Mr. M. G. Allmon was also
surprised with a Certificate of
Appreciation from the Beta
Club for themany years he has
served as advisor for the group.
The Beta members also
presented their present advisor
a gift.
Mr. Norman Carter spoke
briefly and then dismissed the
students for the Christmas
holidays.
by CHARLENE WRIGHT
Mr. Jerry Partain, new
principal at Taylor County
High, says that being principal
is really a challenging job. It is
rather a difficult job though to
come in at the beginning of a
new year, in the middle of a
school term. It is also quite a
change from being principal of
elementary school to the
secondary level. The change
requires adjustment.
His plans are to follow the
same policies that Mr. Carter
issued at the beginning of the
school year. He sees no
dramatic changes that need to
be made. He thinks that TCHS
is a fine school and up to this
point he has received excellent
cooperation from faculty and
students.
Mr. And Mrs. George Watson
Celebrate Golden Wedding
On Sunday, December 29,
Mr. and Mrs. George W. Watson
were the guests of honor at a
celebration of their Golden
Wedding Anniversary held at
the Mauk Community House.
Their children were hosts for
the afternoon reception from 2
to 4 p.m.
Mrs. Cecil Gill greeted the
guests at the door and
presented them to the receiving
line in which Mr. and Mrs.
Watson were joined by their
children.
A gold and white color
scheme was used in decorating
for the event. Mrs. Hugh
Watson of Fort Valley cut the
tiered cake topped with bells
and a couple dressed in gold.
Mrs. Henry Watson of Byron
served the punch from a table
decorated with an arrangement
of gold chrysanthemums
centered with three hurricane
lamps. Mrs. E. A. Welch Jr. and
Miss Debbie Ray of Ideal
assisted in serving.
Mrs. Tommy Watson of
Waycross kept the guest
register and Miss Paula Ray of
Ideal showed the gifts. Miss
Alane Welch played the piano
during the afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Watson, nee
Jewel Raybon, were married
on December 27, 1918, at the
home of the Gene Garretts
with Mr. Garrett performing
the ceremony. Mrs. Watson was
the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Ed Raybon of Charing and Mr.
Watson was the son of Mr. and
Mrs. Walton Watson also of
Charing.
They have made tneir no me
in Taylor County for the entire
50 years and can look back to
many events that have made
history here. When their first
child arrived, they made
history themselves - in the
Columbus Enquirer at least.
Mr. Watson’s name is George
Washington Watson although
he usually only uses the
George. However, his first son
decided to make the day well
remembered - he arrived on
George Washington’s birthday.
And to make it even more
eventful, the youngster had
seven living grandmothers,
great-grandmothers and
great-great grandmothers. Not
very many of us can boast of
that many acestors surviving
when we arrived.
So for 50 years, they have
lived in the area and when
asked what the most important
thing happening in those years
was, they replied that is easily
was the arrival of their eight
children, now scattered over
Georgia and one in Alabama
but still not too far away to
arrive home to eat some home
cooking and to celebrate - in
act, they don’t even have to
have an excuse, they just love
to coe home.
The children are Robert
Watson of Columbiana, Ala.,
Albert Watson and Mrs. Bobby
Childres of Macon, Mrs. Leon
Gill of Warner Robins, Tommy
Watson of Waycross, Hugh
Watson of Fort Valley, Mrs.
Wynelle Ray of Atlanta and
Mrs. Patsy Moore of Charing.
Ralph Underwood.
Mr. and Mrs. Billy
McElmurray and family visited
friends in Jacksonville, Ocala
and Wildwood, Fla. last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Sawyer
of Atlanta visited Mrs. C. S.
Sawyer several days last week.
Miss Linda McRee has
returned to school after
spending the holidays with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard
McRee.
Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Russell
spent Sunday in Reynolds
visiting friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Walker
have returned to Athens after
spending the holidays with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. T.
Harrell.
Mrs. Ray Hartley, Mrs. Ted
Parks and Gary attended a
birthday dinner for Mrs. Parks
mother in Macon, Sunday.
Mrs. Wayne Hill and Mrs.
Carol Fountain shopped in
Macon, Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Andy Borders
will be District Manager of the
Flint Electric Membership
Corporation Branch Office.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hartley
and family have returned home
after visiting several days with
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. L.
Hartley,
Holiday guests of Mr. and
Mrs. Joe Goodroe were Mr. and
Mrs. Douglas Becknell of
Somerdale, New Jersey, Mr.
and Mrs. Hollis Goodroe and
Glenn of Atlanta.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph
Underwood and Lynn, Mrs. U.
S. Underwood and Mrs. Sara
Pennington attended the
funeral of Mr. Jessie Clark in
Fitzgerald last Monday.
Miss Marijo Goodroe spent
the weekend with Miss Pam
McGarrity in Fort Valley.
REYNOLDS
Mrs. Lillian Horton has
returned from a visit to Atlanta
with Mr. and Mrs. Virlyn
Slaton and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Moran
s pe n dt the week in
Birmingham with relatives.
Mrs. William Maxwell visited
Mr. and Mrs. Willie Suggs last
Thursday.
Miss Gayle Aultman of
Macon visited the weekend
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Bobby Aultman.
Miss Ann Riley of Tift
College will spend this
weekend with Mr. and Mrs. B.
W. Hinton.
Lt. Col. anJVIrs. W. J. Riley
of Scott Air Force Base,
Illinois, spent the holidays with
Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Hinton.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter
Wainwright spent last weekend
in Kansas with Mr. and Mrs. J.
J. McCarthy.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Vielbig
returned to New York after a
weeks visit with Mrs. W. T.
Whatley.
Mr. and Mrs. M. B.
Shepherd spent several days
with their children in Toccoa
and Swainsboro.
Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Payne
MR. AND MRS. GEORGE W. WATSON
have left for their new home in
Notasulga, Ala., where Mr.
Payne will be engaged in
business.
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Payne
spent the weekend in Alabama.
Mrs. Garland Byrd was in
Macon, Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Butch Hopson
of Fort Valley spent the
weekend in Reynolds with Mr.
and Mrs. Odell Hartley.
Miss Ruby Jinks has
returned to Orlando, Fla., after
spending the holidays with
Mrs. R. L. Bell Sr.
Guests of Mrs. R. L. Bell
Sr., Thursday, were Mrs. Boss
Wall, Mrs. Cecil Gill, Mrs. Dave
Harbuck and Mrs. Claudia
Locke of Mauk, Mrs. J. W.
Lancaster and Mrs. Willie
Humber of Fort Valley.
R. E. Mullins of Macon
spent Saturday with Misses
Laurice and Winnie Aultman.
G. L. (Ted) Parks is
currently in Dayton, Ohio, on
a business trip from Robins Air
The Citizens State Bank
Reynolds. Ga.
Condensed Statement of Condition as of December 31, 1968
ASSETS:
Cash and Due from Banks
U. S. Government Bonds
Other Bonds -
CCC Notes •—
Advances on Cotton & Other Commodities ..
Other Assets
Loans & Discounts
Banking House
Furniture & Fixtures
Other Real Estate
Overdrafts
Collection Items
LIABILITIES:
Capital Stock
Surplus
Undivided Profits
Reserve for Losses
Reserve for Unearned Interest
Other Reserves
Dividends Payable
DEPOSITS
$654,653.82
343,967.97
328,295.91
100,000.00
702,241.00
73,870.70
$2,203,029.40
7,739.75
2,094,674.22
2,445.98
8,701.35
8,180.96
1,56831
9.97
$4,326,349.94
$100,000.00
200.000.00
,
54,785.15
$ 354.785.15
28,153.39
18 950 55
23,950.54
6,000.00
3,894,510.31
Flint River PCA
Thomaston, Georgia
$4,326,349.94
Each Depositor Insured up to $15.000 00 by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
We pay Four Per Cent on Savings and Five Per Cent on Time Deposits
Compounded Continuously — Payable Quarterly
Hunter Weds
It will be interesting to her
many friends in Butler that
Miss Mary Ann Hunter became
the bride of Michael D. Wallace
on December 14 at 5:30 p.m.
in the Anderson Drive Church
of Jesup where her father is
pastor. She is the daughter of
the Rev. and Mrs. Gordon A.
Hunter Jr.
Wainwright Has
20 Years Service
A resident of Butler has
been honored for twenty years
of service to the government
while working for the Warner
Robins Air Material Area. Issac
L. Wainwright was awarded a
special lapel pin. He began
serving the government in 1948
as a Junior Auto Equipment
Repairer (MDTV) at WRAMA.
Now, Mr. Wainwright is a
powered Ground Equipment
Repairer in the WRAMA
Directorate of Maintenance.
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Force Base. He will assist in
writing a computer program
for mechanically inputting
Industrial Readiness material in
the total annual Air Force
Budget requirements program
Mrs. R. E. Aultman and
Mrs. J. H. Neisler visited Mrs.
Irene Whatley, Friday
afternoon at the Hallmark
Nursing Home.
Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Bell
and twins have returned to
Athens after spending the
holidays with their parnets, Mr.
and Mrs. Robert Bell Jr.
Mrs. Edgar Whatley and
Donald Whatley spent
Thursday in Macon.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nelson
and Ray of Warner Robins
visited relatives here, Friday.
Mrs. Susie Woods is visiting
Mrs. Alcie Stevens at Palmetto,
Fla.
Miss Lynn Underwood has
returned to Washington, D. C.,
after spending the holidays
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
After Inventory
SALE
STORE-WIDE REDUCTION
PAR-SAN
LADIES STORE
Fort Valley
ELECT
JAMES
WILLIAMSON
Mayor
of Butler
Youthful, Aggressive
Leadership For
A Growing Town
BUTLER IS ON THE MOVE WITH TWO
NEW INDUSTRIES WITHIN A SHORT
TIME AND GROWTH IS EVIDENT IN
THE NEW AND REMODELED BUSINESS
ON THE SQUARE AS WELL AS THE
NEW HOMES AND A TREMENDOUS
NEED FOR MORE NEW HOMES TO CARE
FOR THE PRESENT NEEDS.
'LET’S KEEP IT GROWING”