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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1948
Page
2
Local residents travel to Macon Americus Atlanta and Griffin for visits and events. Social ties center on Reynolds Club House chicken supper April 29 and Dorcas Sunday School Class supper. Families and friends from Reynolds and nearby towns are noted visiting relatives and attending shows and rodeos.
An invite from the Reynolds Methodist pastor encourages residents to attend worship at the Reynolds Church next Sunday. The Dorcas Sunday School Class will serve a chicken supper on Thursday night at the Reynolds Club House, price 75 cents per plate and 16 cents for pie.
Central items list a series of Sunday and weekend visits by local residents. Thomaston hosts include Mr and Mrs Oscar Hardage and Mr and Mrs Tom Hardage. Albany hosts include Mr and Mrs June Hendricks. Montezuma hosts include Mr and Mrs S O Jones and children. Atlanta and Macon connections appear among weekend guests.
Mr and Mrs Herbert M Besser formerly Miss Edith Coolik of Reynolds announce the birth of a daughter Iris Sandra on April 7 at Professional Center Hospital Montgomery Alabama Mr and Mrs Jack Tarver of Bainbridge announce the birth of an eight pound daughter on March 3 at Bainbridge City Hospital named Yallie Jane Tarver
The Dorcas S S Class of the Local Methodist Church lists officers and committee members. President Mrs Ricks Carson, V Pres Mrs E H Joiner, Treasurer Mrs R E Aultman, Secretary Mrs R L Swearingen, with a full slate of teachers, entertainment, finance, flowers, grounds, membership, memorial and social service coordinators led by named chairmen and assistants.
The Anthony-Barrow Circle of Reynolds Methodist Church met April 19 at Mrs. J. E. Whatley’s home with nine teen members and three visitors. D. T. Montfort led the business session in place of the chair. A Dorcas class chicken supper at the Women’s Club House on April 29 was announced to raise funds. A Baby Life Membership was presented to Jeredith Caroline Smith.
The United Daughters of the Confederacy will hold Memorial Day exercises at Reynolds School Auditorium next Monday at 2 PM. The program includes a Dixie song, a piano solo by Miss Ann Halley, an address by Rev. Park Smith, and a chorus by High School Pupils. The local U D C chapter invites all to attend.
The Third District High School Meet at Vienna saw Reynolds High School amass 26 points to finish fourth. The Senior Class won first in the Spelling contest with 95.86 percent, Elaine Windham took second in music, Clifford Whatley second in Boy’s Vocal Solo, and a quartet including Leonard Whatley Clifford Whatley and Jerry James earned second in music. Debating team tied Shellman for first in prelims. Honor Roll includes Fifth Grade Robert Swearingen Seventh Grade Sut Fain Sylvia Swearingen Shirley Trussell L. A. Hudson Babs Bond Barbara Hollis Eleventh Grade Constance Bartow Jerry James.
Howard News notes guests and visitors from Andrew College, Macon, Newnan and Atlanta. Miss Marjorie Brown hosted by parents Mr and Mrs Joe Brown. Mrs Lillian Brown sees relatives. Mrs Mollie Luten and Florida visitor with R L Brown. Miss Mary Ann Williams visits Sunday. Quinton Clarke brings son to visit. Leonard King of Newnan spends Saturday with Mr and Mrs Oscar Martin.
The next Sunday lesson sermon in Christian Science churches centers on Probation After Death. It cites John 5 21 Philippians 3 13 14 and excerpts from Science and Health emphasizing progression probation and heaven as a divine state of Mind.
Two large rooms with a semi private bath available across from the hospital at J. S. Green residence. Inquiries through Mrs. J. D. Collins.
Classified note seeks a married couple without children for a residence with large connecting unfit rooms. Interested parties should contact Mrs. Hoke Windham, Butleh.
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