Local social notes from Butler and surrounding area
Local residents and visitors are listed with weekend and weekly travels. Notables include Miss Wilma Martin of Cartersville visiting the Clarks. Mr. and Mrs. Horace J. Pope of Carrellton visiting Mintie Pope. Dr. Eli Garrett and guests in Thomaston. Col. C. W. Foy returning home from Atlanta care. Lt. R. Ledford to Puerto Rico then Duport S C.. many extended family visits in Thomaston, Butler, Macon, and Atlanta with several memberships and club notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma Martin
Cartersville
Hoyt Clark
Horace J. Pope
Carrellton
Mintie Pope
Eli Garrett
Sam Borom
Robert
Charleston, S. C
Paul McLarty
Thomaston
Col. C. W. Foy
Atlanta
R. H. Ledford
Kittie
Bobby
E. H. Dunn
Lt. Ledford
Puerto Rico
Duport
S. C
Notice to Hunters Migratory Bird Seasons and Rules
Open dove seasons run Sept 16 to 30, 1949 and Jan 1 to Jan 15, 1950. Shooting hours noon to sundown. No shooting over baited fields or with unplugged guns or more than three shells. Bag limit ten doves. Hunters must carry licenses from county offices. Ranger Edgar Gaultney requests cooperation in enforcing laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Gaultney
Birth Announcement for Hobbs Daughter in Reynolds
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hobbs announce the birth of a daughter on July 14 at their Reynolds hospital. She will be named Sammie Janine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Hobbs
Sams’ Hospital
Reynolds
Sammie Janine
Bible Verse Fragments Reading Notes
Fragmentary reading notes cite Psalms 92 103 136 1 9 and Psalms 116 1 2 3 with emphasis on speaking and peace themes. The text appears as a study fragment with citations rather than a full article.
Thank God for God Lesson for August 7 1948
Expounding Psalms of praise the piece argues that gratitude should be directed to God Himself not gifts. It contrasts a benevolent Creator with a hypothetical devilish designer, praises divine mercy providence and knowledge, and envisions trust in God's promises as the essence of religion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
International Council of Religious Education
WNU
Rev F J Gilbert and Family Honored by Folkston Church
The Folkston Methodist Church honors former Butler pastor Rev F J Gilbert and family with gifts after a two week conference period in which 34 members joined the church 18 by adult baptism five by vows four children by baptism two by vows and five by certificate. A prayer meeting drew 127 attendees and the Gilbert family received generous gifts including luggage and a Gladstone bag. The Gilberts report a welcome reception in Hazlehurst and a generous pantry shower from the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Folkston
Wesleyan Christian Advocate
Folkston Methodist Church
F. J. Culbert
Gilberts
Gilbert
Breakfast Party at Fountain’s Lake Honors Mrs Sheppard
Mrs. W. H. Trussell hosted a breakfast at Fountain’s Lake on Wednesday in honor of Mrs. Arthur Sheppard of Waynesboro. Guests included Mesdames Arthur Sheppard J. R. Wilson L. R. Adams M. A. Chapman T. L. Fountain Lillian Edwards E. H. Dunn Sims Garrett W. F. Gray H. H. Riley Mrs Cliff Montfort of Orlando Fla and Mrs Frank Montfort of Miami Fla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Trussell
Fountain’s Lake
Arthur Sheppard
Waynesboro
J. R. Wilson
L. R. Adams
M. A. Chapman
T. L. Fountain
Lillian Edwards
E. H. Dunn
Sims Garrett
W. F. Gray
H. H. Riley
Cliff Montfort
Orlando
Fla
Frank Montfort
Miami
Temperature Drop Gives Relief to Workers and Vacationers
A 17 degree fall in temperature on Monday brought relief to workers outdoors and to travelers seeking a cooler spell. The cooler air eased heat stress for laborers and offered a welcome respite for vacationers.
Butler Garden Club Meets at Community House
The Garden Club will meet for the first time Wednesday at the Community House with Mrs. Hamp Riley Mrs. J. R. Wilson Mrs. H. H. Gee Mrs. L. R. Dean and Mrs. J. L. Saunders as co hostesses. Every member is urged to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Club
Hamp Riley
J. R. Wilson
H. H. Gee
L. R. Dean
J.L. Saunders
Thanks from the Parsonage
The Butler Methodist Parsonage family expresses sincere thanks to the Howard church for a surprise pantry shower. Rev. J W M Stipe and family wish to prove worthy of your love and God’s blessings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler Methodist
Howard Church
J. W. M. Stipe
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Edward B. Wilson
Walter Suggs
Birdie Hanson
Frank Riley
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Mrs. W.S. Brown
Athens
Arman Bazemore
Bobby Childres
Billy Childres
Young Harris College
L. V. Johnson
Lynn Wadkins
Bob
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R. T. Byers
C. E. Benns
Edward Benns
Farley Reeves
F. L. Fisher
G. W. Hetrich
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Mr. O. C. Keen Sr
Harold Davis
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Boston, Mass
T. C. Boswell
J. P. Harmon
H. F Taylor
Harris Harmon
James Harmon
Sonn
J. A. Smith
Talbotton
Hugh Thrasher
West Blocton, Ala
H. B. Walker
Patricia Sorrells
Mrs. Thrasher
Margaret Garrison
Ochochnee
Sarah Hanson
Chattanooga
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Carol Jane Waller
Mildred Hall
Allanta
American Legion Auxiliary
R. D. Waller
Mauk
Carl Turner
O. L. Cofield
Mrs. Cofield
J. T. Cox
E. B. Wilson
Wm. C. Cato
East Point
E. F. Turner
Clemmie Roberts
Tommy Turk
T. G. Turk
Hazard
Willis L. Webb
Optometrist
Masonic Bldg
Butler, Ga
R. E. Barnett
T Bibl
Dr. Foreman
F. J. Gilbert
Folkston Church
Mrs. Trussell
Butler Garden Club
Dean
John Wayne and
Gail Russell
Red
Dane Clark
Ethel Barrymore
Russell Hayden
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