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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1929
Page
7
A fragmentary meditation on social status and ambition. The speaker muses on wealth, influence, and the desire to prove oneself among kings while balancing restraint and aspirational risk. The verse contemplates whether fate and wealth would shape a social queen and if bold choices define true greatness.
A long row of visitors and locals are listed as guests in Butler and nearby towns. Families from Macon, Thomaston, Reynolds, Prattsburg, and Atlanta visit relatives here, with several returning home after weekend stays. Revivals continue as H L Roberts leads at Rupert and Pine Level in joint services with area pastors.
In a signed statement received by the Herald this morning from Mr. J. R. Bennett deputy sheriff of Taylor county Mr Bennett tenders to Sheriff R. P. McGuffin his resignation of that office.
All mothers who expect to enter children in Mauk school and all 1928 29 P T A members are urged to meet at the Mauk school building Saturday Aug 3 at 8 o clock p m. Important business to be transacted. All old and new officers of the P T A are requested to be present. Ch Finance Committee
Two popular couples tied the knot in Charing last week. Mr H G Pye, cashier of the Farmers and Merchants Bank, wed Miss Marion Watson on July 24 with Rev H L Roberts officiating. Two days later Mr J K Leightner of Ideal married Miss Alma Rogers, also with Rev Roberts officiating, in lovely home ceremonies.
Mr Mack Turner and Miss Jessie B Jones were married at the home of Judge L T Peed last night at 7 o'clock with Judge Peed officiating. The bride is daughter of Mr J T Jones of Baconton Ga and a teacher at Rupert consolidated school. The groom is son of Mrs John Turner of near Butler and has taught and farmed for several years. Both are well known and held in high esteem across the state.
Friends of Mr. Luther E. Haywood and Miss Verna Theus are advised of their marriage Saturday at Judge J. W. Gholson's home with Judge Gholson officiating.
Mrs H J Brooks hosted a Prom Party on a Wednesday evening for her nieces Frances Brooks of Ellaville and Lealice Bartlett. The venue displayed marigolds ziannas brown eyed susans and other garden blooms. Ice cream and cake were served late. guests included Frances Brooks Lealice Bartlett Margaret Butt Aurelia Trussell Kathleen Peed Frances Williamson Margarete Rayburn Carolyn Hill Louise Turk Mary Gill Welton Goode Joe McCants Johnnie McCants Julian McCants Jack Jarrett William Trussell Hamilton England Hubert Payne and J C Driskell with Miss Jewell Bartlett helping entertain.
Miss Atholine Childs hosted a bridge party for two tables Tuesday afternoon in compliment to her sister Mrs. James Childs of Atlanta. Guests included Mrs. J. W. Edwards Miss Margaret Bends Mrs T. L. Fountain Mrs. W. H. Trussell Mrs. Charles K Brown Mrs. Hugh Gee Mrs. James Childs Mrs. Lewis Adams and Mrs. Tommie Cochran. A salad course and ices followed the game.
Mrs Belle Carson was the charming hostess at a Friday bridge party honoring Miss Sallie Wilson. Two tables played with no prizes for high or low scores, but each guest received a beautiful gift. Delicious refreshments were served.
A reader asks for guidance on whether the speaker helps those in emotional distress or loses themselves in others troubles. He seeks reassurance about ability to ease another's confusion while protecting personal balance.
Mrs T L Fountain hosted a daylong reunion for the B H S class of 1910 at her country home with most classmates present. The event featured nostalgia, decorated tables in blue and gold, flowers, vocal and piano performances, and messages from absent members. Several guests from Macon Talbotton Ellaville Sheffield and Columbus attended along with others from Texas and beyond. Tickets were also offered for rail travel to multiple cities with low fares, August 17 to September 4, 1929.
Mr and Mrs Barnes Kirksey welcome a daughter named Mary Claire born July 80th to their deaf mute family. Mr Kirksey works in the Butler Herald mechanical department. Congratulations also to Mr and Mrs Joe Brown of Howard on the arrival July 81st of a daughter named Sara Margaret.
Authorities warn 380 diseases spread by flies and one can be fatal. The Rex Research Fellowship promotes FLY TOX from Mellon Institute of Industrial Research as a safe insect killer for households, with the blue label instructions and a perfume-like fragrance.
A stark aphorism asserts that a woman who leaves love and support faces enduring bitterness and loss of protection, a judgment echoed as a moral caution about choosing independence over companionship and security.
Mrs Spillers celebrated her 76th birthday with a large gathering at her home hosted by Mrs Rogers with help from her daughter Miss Reginal. About thirty guests enjoyed a midday feast featuring fried chicken cake custards and pickles followed by pleasant afternoon conversations.
The notice lists teachers examinations on Friday August 2 1929 for elementary and grammar school work and education for county homes juniors, high school subjects and state elementary certificates on Saturday August 3 1929, and junior college certificates on Saturday August 3. A 1929 reading course for supervised study psychology of elementary education and school system administration is outlined with prices from the Georgia School Book Depository.
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