HIGHTOWER Mr. Earl Hightower died at his home in Thomaston Monday after a brief illness of appendicitis. his body was carried to Mt. Olive church in Taylor Co. for burial Tuesday. The funeral exercises were conducted by Rev. Mr. Flournoy, pastor Mt. Olive church, assisted by Rev. G. C. Knowles, pastor of East Thomaston Methodist church, with Stephens Undertaking in charge of arrangements. Mr. Hightower was 25 years of age and had lived in Thomaston about one year. He is survived by his widow, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. V. S. Hightower of Columbus Ga.