Miss Verna Wisham Weds Robert Griggs at Lebanon Baptist
Miss Verna Wisham and John Robert Griggs were married in a Sunday ceremony at the Lebanon Baptist church. Rev. W J Adair officiated with music by J W Edwards I and Lavonia Graham. The bride wore white satin with tulle and lace, presented by her father, and carried a white Bible with a white orchid. The groom's family attended, and Clay Griggs served as best man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon Baptist Church
Verna Wisham
John Robert Griggs
W. J. Adair
Americus
Henry S. Wisham
John C. Griggs
J. W. Edwards I
Butler
Lavonia Graham
Warner Robins
Jewell Waller
Betty Wray Barrow
Barbara Merritt
Abbeville
Ala
Clay Griggs
Cecil Griggs
Macon
Earl Dunn Jr
Wisham
Neighbors Honor Newly Married Mr and Mrs Griggs
Mrs Arnold Griggs and twenty four neighbors in the eastern town section honored Mr and Mrs Robert Griggs with an informal surprise Miscellaneous Shower at the bride and groom’s new brick home. Gifts were exchanged and attendees welcomed the couple as new city citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Griggs
Robert Griggs
Local Ladies Attend University of Georgia Workshop in Columbus
Mrs. Rita Turner of Mauk Mrs. Lucile Callahan and Mrs. Ethel Harvey of Rupert attended the University of Georgia Work Shop at Columbus this summer. They return home to their families and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rita Turner
Mauk
Lucile Callahan
Ethel Harvey
Rupert
University of Georgia
Columbus
Griggs Wisham Wedding Attended by Wide Circle
The Griggs Wisham wedding on July 21 featured Mrs. Griggs in navy silk with white accessories and a white carnations corsage. A reception followed at the bride and groom’s new brick home near the local High School campus. Out of town guests included families from Thomaston Warner Robins Hazlehurst Abbeville Opelika and Reynolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griggs
Ruby Felker
Wanza Wisham
Lillian Johnson
Eleanor Brill
Ann Smith
E. A. Griggs
Griggs-Wisham
Gilbert Wainwright
Thomaston
Jewell Waller
Ellis Felker
Wayne
Warner Robins
Local Happenings in Butler Area Social Notes
Local residents report visits and travel across multiple states. Mrs. T. G. Turk returns to Fort Benning hospital for a few days. Numerous relatives and friends from Brunswick Atlanta Columbus Macon Jacksonville and other cities visit, vacation, or travel. Pfc. Chas. Casey arrives on leave from Korea and welcomes his newborn daughter. The American Legion Auxiliary meets Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. G. Turk
Fort Benning Hospital
Pfc
Chas. Casey
Korea
Davis Kirksey Couple Honored With Surprise Party
A surprise going away party honored Miss Earnestine Davis and Mr. Gene Kirksey at Butler Community House last Friday evening with about 30 young guests. Hostesses included Misses Nancy Childs and Margie Jarrell, with Bob Akin and Buddy Dunn as hosts. Refreshments were served as gifts overflowed the table and Miss Davis expressed heartfelt thanks for her many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earnestine Davis
Gene Kirksey
Butler Community House
Miss Davis
Margery Fitzsimmons
P. B. Childs
Marion Cochran
Nancy Childs
Margie Jarrell
Betty Maddox
Sara Moulton
Bob Akin
Buddy Dunn
Jeraldine Davis
Robert Cooper
Harold Bazemore
Davis-Kirksey Vows Exchanged in Beautiful Church Ceremony
Miss Frances Ernestine Davis and Gordon Eugene Kirksey wed in a Butler Baptist Church ceremony officiated by Reverend J. M. Carmichael. The couple, escorted by families, shared readings and music by Miss Janice Davis and organist Mrs. Lewis Ruffin. Afterward they travel to California where Gene will be stationed at Travis Air Force Base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Ernestine Davis
Gordon Eugene Kirksey
Butler Baptist Church
J. M. Carmichael
Ernest L. Davis
Kirksey
Hellan Kirksey
Lewis Ruffin
Janice Davis
Kay Davis
Jimmy Carmichael
Jeraldine Davis
Robert Cooper
Alex Davis
Harold Bazemore
M. A. Chapman
Ernestine
Gene
West
California
Travis Air Force Base
Miss Clarice Giles and Wayne Pilcher wed in July ceremony
Miss Clarice Giles of Butler and Mr Wayne Pilcher of Albany married July 8 at Mt. Pisgah Baptist church near the city. Rev Z L Perdue officiated. Attendant Christine Giles. Best man H L Pilcher. Ushers Charlie Giles Jr Lamar Pilcher. Candlebearers David Wyatt Elaine Pilcher. Ring bearer David Rumph. Reception at the Giles home with many family members from Macon Americus Fort Valley Roberta Byron East Point and Crescent City Florida among guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarice Giles
Butler
Wayne Pilcher
Albany
Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church
Z. L. Perdue
Christine Giles
Roberta
H. L. Pilcher
Charlie Giles Jr
Lamar Pilcher
David Wyatt
Macon
Elaine Pilcher
Americus
David Rumph
C. C. Giles
E. V. Theus
Atlanta
W. D. Rumph
David
Virginia Rumph
Jessie Giles
Byron
Lamar
Elaine
L. D. Kitchens
Frank Bell
B.T. Bush
Cleve Bell
W. A. Lansford
E. B. Lansford
E. W. Holloway
Harold Johnson
Ed Johnson
T. W. Wyatt
B. S. Strange and Family
East Point
Bill Pilcher
Crescent City
Fla
Bob Dodson
Plains
Sunday Evening Dinner Guests at Edwards Residence
Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Julian Edwards I included Gen. and Mrs. T. M. Lowe of St. Petersburg Florida, Mr. and Mrs. Ward Edwards of Atlanta, Mrs. Bar geron of Millen, Mrs. Clyde Young of Perkins, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Edwards II, and Sonny and Charlotte Edwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Edwards
Mrs. Ward Edwards
Atlanta
Frank
Bargeron
Millen
Clyde Young
Perkins
J. W. Edwards I
Marcus L. Lowe
U. S. Navy
T. M. Lowe
St. Petersburg
Fla
E. N. Nann
J. W. Edwards II
Julian Edwards I
Ward Edwards
Sonny and
Reunion of Byrd Descendants Celebrated in Panhandle
The annual reunion of the descendants of J. S. Byrd and Bell K. Byrd was held Sunday at Mrs. John W. O Neal’s home in Panhandle. Numerous relatives gathered from Alabama, Georgia, Virginia, and beyond, including Kirksey, Posey, Byrd, and Pyron families, sharing a Sunday of memory and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. and
Bell K. Byrd
J. S. Byrd
Bell Kirksey Byrd
John W. O’neal
Panhandle
M. T. Gaultney
Talmadge Kirksey
Byromville
Singleton Byrd
Karen
Terry
Jack Jenkins
Clermont
Roy Byrd
P. L. Crook
Fay
Johnny
Russell Byrd
Mary
Sara
Edward
C. Byrd
Lillian
Eloise
Leila
Uv. W. O'Neal
Walter O'Neal
Jean
Sue
Hugh
David Posey
James
Willie Byrd
Reynolds
F. A. Stewart
Birmingham
Ala
Jack Adams
Tom Bailey
Patsy
Robert
Alexander City
Paul Byrd
Norfolk
James E. Pyron
Jewel Sweeney
Mike
Atlanta
Byrd Posey and Mann
Albany
Lewis Byrd
Ellen
Carol
Sidney Byrd
Millard Wisham
Herschel
Americus
Juanita Moore
Betty Cloud
Manchco
Thomaston
Guy Hill
Lola
Rupert
B. A. Jarrell
Helen Kirksey
Gene Kirksey
B. J. Byrd Butler
J. B. Goodwin
Butler
Mack McKenzie
Gainesville
Card of Thanks from Mrs Jamie Harmon
I thank the doctors and nurses at Montgomery Hospital and the many friends who visited sent flowers and cards during my illness. May God bless each of you. Butler Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery Hospital
Jamie Harmon Butler
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. Robert Griggs
Miss Verna Wisham
Dean Theatre
Butler, GA
Marjorie Main
Percy Kilbride
MA and
PA Kettle
Jane Wyman
van Johnson
Randolph Scott
Riding Shotgun
Als
Forrest Tucker and
Barbara Britton
Night Freight
John Fowler
Brunswick
W. E. Elliston
H. S. Wisham
D. M. Harris
J. A. Ellis
Betty McCorkle
FHA
Lake Jackson
Covington
Hugh Gilson
Elezar Miller
Montezu Mma
Malcolm Everett
H. H. Riley
Arman Bazemore
Cataula
B. H. Bazemore
Jimmie Brunner
Pompano Beach, Fa
Mrs
P. B. Green
Hazel Patrick
Summerville, S. C
A. F. Harvey
Hazel Groves
Ann Arbor, Mich
Jewel Gray
Ailene Gray
Tom Fountain
W. H. Trussell
Dam Callahan
Milledgeville
Frank Callahan
Doris Callahan
Lola Mathews
Buena Vista
Chicago
Walter Wilson
Sheffield
Sarah
Helen
Willie B.wilson
W. C. Shehee
Grover and
Gordon
Jacksonville, Fla
Walter Mathews
W. M. Mathews
Billie Smith
Texas
O. L. Roberson
Shelby Jean Ivey
Phenix City
J. S. Barrow
American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion
Hugh Cheek
Charles R. Brown
Atheline Saylor
Robert Childs
Frank Riley
Frank Jr
Athens
Mrs. Brown
Judy
Elizabeth
Fay Cox
Ruth Cox
Floyd Fountain
Otis B. Cox
O. E .Cox
B. V. West
Butler High School
Vienna
Southwest Georgia
G. C. Spillers
W. F. Standridge
McLenney, Fla
W. E. Standridge
Archie, Fla
Davis-Kirksey
Martin Chapman
St. Simons
James D. Owens
Wilbur Forschler
Island
Bob Cochran
Jimmy Stinson
Chapman
Holmes Byrd
Betty
Catherine
Frederick Fagan
Nann
Tommy Fagan
Ft. Valley
W. J. Williamson
Bill and
Jack
MR. and
Mrs. Wayne Pilcher
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