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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1941
Page
3
Reynolds department reports social visits across Macon Griffin and Columbus. Many residents attend Easter gatherings and weekend stays with relatives. A Red Cross meeting is rescheduled for April 22 at the Club House. An all day mission study and Easter egg party are noted with local participation.
The B W M U held its regular monthly meeting on Monday afternoon April 7 at the church. Mrs Howard Neisler presided with programs on An Urgent Gospel World’s Dire Need and An Urgent Gospel Challenge to True Discipleship. Participants included Mrs C L Pyron Mrs C H Hair Mrs Troy Whatley and Mrs R A Hinton.
The county offers typhoid fever clinics to promote vaccination at Butler and Reynolds. Vaccination costs 75 cents for three doses, with yearly single treatments available at a reduced price. Clinics run April 18 25 and May 2 from 8 a.m. to noon in Butler Courthouse and 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Reynolds School. Sara Windham R N County Nurse. Four good mules for sale by D W Payne Reynolds Ga.
Alton B Lifsey of Flint Michigan, class of 25, offers Reynolds High School in Reynolds Georgia a complete 20 watt Thordarson public address system as a gift. He explains the gift in a letter dated April 8 1941 and the school expresses deep appreciation.
In Butler High School April 5 Reynolds representative F H Nelson of Mrs E J Williams sixth grade won the county spelling contest. H will represent Taylor County in the statewide contest in Atlanta on May 8. We commend F H for fine spelling and wish him luck in Atlanta. The list of words will be published later.
A husband explains the practical case for owning a second car, arguing it saves time, reduces scheduling conflicts, and supports family needs like school runs and errands. He emphasizes reliability and cost over the initial price.
A collage of humorous lines on daily life old sayings and classroom exchanges. It mocks bargain talks driving autos etiquette health radio reform and study jokes about Romans Latin and Shakespeare with playful wordplay and puns.
The Reynolds and Butler High School seniors held the first annual social Friday night at the old Suggs Garage in Butler. Miss Virginia Jones of Reynolds and Misses Ann Gray Frances Harris Helen Bazemore Ruth Bazemore Clyde Green and Cecil Waters were honored guests. A lively mix of dancing games punch and refreshments kept attendees entertained with many from both schools present. Virginia Hobbs expresses thanks to the hostesses for a grand evening.
Reynolds High routs Butler 23 to 4 in the season opener despite missing three regulars. Notable performances from Nler and Rogers with homer and extra base hits. Rogers pitched solidly and drove in multiple runs. Butler pitchers Hobbs and McDaniel kept Reynolds in check for only one scoreless inning.
A group of R. H S. students attended a presentation of a one act play at Leslie on April 9. Reynolds presented a very amusing performance with student actors delivering engaging scenes.
The Third District Meet is set for Saturday April 19 in Cordelo. Reynolds will be well represented with Elmer Nelson Haviland McDaniel Eugenia Joiner Donald Whatley Marion Newsom and Jim Carson among the participants in essays reading declamation music and tennis.
The comedy drew strong audience applause though the team did not win. Each performer is congratulated for outstanding effort in Reynolds' first play. They will likely have better luck on a future attempt with the motto try again.
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