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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1925
Page
5
A PLFA poem pleads for grace in dark places and small joys in daily toil. It asks for faith when tired, mirth to share, friendship to mark comradeship, and a life that leaves a lasting, benevolent trace through simple acts. The speaker seeks not renown but merit in daily tasks and to brighten the commonplace with quiet splendor.
Butler residents report a busy social week with visits to Reynolds Americus Macon and Fort Valley. Families like Slade Jarrell Neisler and Fickling share news of travel illness club outings and local business promotions. Butler Drug Co features paint and enamel products as residents plan curtain purchase for the school auditorium.
The Senior Epworth League elected officers and appointed committees for twelve months. President Jay J. Shealy and Vice President Alvin Cooper head the slate, with James Searcy as recording secretary and Miss Ouida Brewer as corresponding secretary. department superintendents, a pianist, music and various committees, plus a Workers' Council meeting at the church outlined plans for a successful year.
The B Y P U presented an instructive program Sunday evening. The organization is prospering with near 100 percent attendance and participation. A large audience, including many visitors, enjoyed the event.
The local chapter of the UDC held a Memorial Day program at the Baptist church last Sunday at 38:80 p m. readings and patriotic songs were offered. Prof M W Braddy gave an address on Memorial Day origin and meaning. Col T E Brewer of Louisville Ky, a Confederate veteran, gave the principal talk on the Civil War era. Afterward the Children and Daughters of the Confederacy laid flowers on graves at the cemetery.
A large Butler gathering filled Union Church Saturday for quarterly conference led by Rev. J.P. Dell Presiding Elder. He preached a strong sermon that deeply moved the packed congregation. Rev. C. L. Wall and other officers reported on church progress while church ladies served a picnic lunch.
J. R Braddy advertises cash payment for hens and fryers at Cash Gro. Co. The note hints at a practical approach to buying and selling, stressing reliability and value.
Corn for sale about 400 bushels at 1.70 per bushel. Orders invited by J R Theus and W B Taunton Butler Georgia. Also pure bred Silver Lace Wyandott eggs 75 cents per setting of 15 from Louie McGee.
A wire automobile wheel marked Franklin on hub with a Goodyear cord tire is found. Please return to Dr. R C Montgomery Butler Ga and receive a reward, even the tire as reward if necessary.
Mrs. Frank Gray entertained six tables of Rook at her home Thursday afternoon. The rooms were decorated with spring flowers. A salad course was served to Mesdames G. C Smith, M. R. Cameron, Lane, W H. Trussell, Warren Childs Bailey, Joiner, Robert Wilson, J E Bartlett, H H. Riley, R C Montgomery, Tom Fountain, Eva Bigbee, Sar Cross, V W Suggs, R. A. Turner, Grady Warren, J F Posey, J L Burt, Ernest Jarrell of Reynolds, Mrs. Joe Taylor of Macon, Misses Etta Ward Edwards, Katiel Adams, Clara Shealy, Martha Turner, and Emma Martin.
Our baseball team played Buena Vista Tuesday afternoon and Columbus High School here Friday, losing 4 to 3 in a close score. At chapel Friday Mr Braddy announced Butler High School was placed on the accredited list. Juniors and seniors work on Finch Themes while Miss Hancock led the Canning Club meeting last Wednesday afternoon.
The Methodist church held a Sunday service entirely led by children and youths. The pianist, choir, duets, announcer, scripture reader and collectors were chosen from the younger members who performed like veterans. The pastor announced a similar monthly service.
Carey Mims a longtime county resident until moving to Detroit and returning for burial at Campground died recently. He was described as honest and hardworking and trusted by the white community, with his remains interred Tuesday.
One five month old hound puppy white with brown ears and glass eyes. Strayed from owner T. L. Saunders of Butler. Call to recover and pay advertising and other expenses. (4-28) J. H. Harris.
The sewing needle dates back to antiquity with unknown inventor. Stone age relics show early needles while the Chinese used steel needles. The tool spread westward and reached Europe via the Moors.
A report describes a wood substitute made from ground corn cobs mixed with a binder and formed under strong hydraulic pressure. The finished material is said to be so hard that it can be whittled shaved or turned in a lathe without breaking.
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