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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1933
Page
7
Edgar A. Guest reflects on a return to home singing as family gathers to share old songs and hymns around the piano. Despite aging voices and a idle instrument, the night atmosphere fills with laughter and unity, proving music heals and bonds endure in hard times.
Butler area news lists weekend visitors and family greetings from numerous towns including Americus, Vera Beach, Savannah, Ellaville, and Montezuma. It notes illnesses of Mrs. S Trapp and Miss Sallie Spinks, with hopes for recovery, and mentions a Fidelis Class quilt exhibit planned by the Baptist Sunday school.
Mrs. Chris Farmer and Mrs. Jordan host Statesboro and Butler residents while Miss Louise Booth recovers from an appendectomy in satisfactory condition. Mrs. J. Locke visited Thomaston. Mrs. Dunn and children stay with Mrs. Gee during the Baptist Sunday School Convention in Brunswick. Mr. Mathews and Miss Ogburn plan to live in Butler. Mrs. Steed Montgomery relocates near Talbotton. Lorena Daniel improves from bronchial pneumonia. Georgia Music Club Convention attendance was missed due to illness.
Miss Odel Aultman wed Harvey C. Anderson in a Monday ceremony. The bride, popular at the local school, lives with her aunt Mrs. A F Davis and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Aultman of Rupert. Anderson recently came from Ocala Florida and works with the state highway department. the couple will reside here.
Mrs J T Cochran entertained sixteen friends Friday afternoon April 14 with a pink, green and white Easter themed bridge party. Flowers and azaleas adorned the living room as several rubbers of contract were played and refreshments served at the card tables. Prizes went to top score Mrs T Li Fountain second score Mrs M A Chapman and low score Mrs T B Joiner. Guests admired the house and grounds described as among the most attractive in Taylor County.
Circle No 2 met at the church with Mrs Ruth Neisler and Miss Ethel Chapman as hostesses. The program included songs The Old Rugged Cross and Christ Arose, readings by Miss Mary Gill and Mrs Sarah Harris, a devotional talk on Stewardship by Mrs Fickling, and a social hour. The circle was honored by the president’s visit. next meeting to be hosted by Mrs Butler and Mrs Edwards at Mrs Butler's home.
Butler High School notes show first grade Easter egg hunts and full attendance after mumps absence. Fourth and sixth grades praise spelling and arithmetic contests, while seventh graders memorize poems from a state teacher's manual. Senior class prepares commencement programs as Mr. O Farrell visits. chapel speakers stress character and study discipline. promotion policy requires 60 or above for final quarter to avoid stale work.
The Keller residence at Junction City was hit by lightning Tuesday morning, blasting a dining room transformer and shattering fixtures. Miss Claudia Keller and guest Mrs. Huff were knocked down and burned, while Mrs. Wm. Keller and others escaped injury.
Joe B Spinks of Baldwinville died at City Hospital in Columbus after months of illness. He was about 70 years old. Funeral services were held at Mt Zion Church with Rev B E Donehoo officiating. Interment followed at Ceterville Cemetery. He is survived by wife two daughters Mrs Campbell and Mrs Cauley of Columbus and three sons Jack Charlie and Hinton Spinks of Junction City. He left many Talbot county friends who mourn his passing.
The Talbotton consolidated school re elected its entire 1983 34 faculty for another term marking a third straight year of full faculty re election. Geneva Box Springs also renewed its faculty except for Miss Ethel Ulm who declined reappointment. The Talbotton staff includes Supt H E Hutcheson high school E B Smith and several grammar school teachers. The Geneva Box Springs staff includes Supt J C Watts and teachers Christine Persons Georgia Patterson and Miss Jackson.
Budding season underway for fruit trees. J T Mathews offers grafting and budding on all sizes and varieties. Prompt service at a price lower than his usual rates. Schedule work by contacting Reynolds or Butler.
The obituary notes Mrs Elizabeth Morrell died March 80 1938 at age 76 after a life of faith and family. She leaves four children nineteen grandchildren seventeen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Funeral services were led by Rev J W Culliver at her home. The verse mourns a mother and friend whose memory remains bright in sorrow and faith.
Card of Thanks gratefully extends gratitude to Dr Montgomery and many friends for kindness during illness and care of sister and aunt Miss Margott.
The article praises Mrs Lewis Lamar Lovett as state chairman of the U D C Division for her April program plan. It lauds her care, initiative, and impact on chapters, noting the proposed topics Social Life Before the War The Cobbs and Lamars Georgia's Secession Defection of Georgia by Sherman's March to the Sea and a ceremonial prayer.
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