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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1937
Page
7
Butler locals visit relatives and attend gatherings in Atlanta Macon Albany and Reynolds Cousins and friends travel to Palm Beach Louisville and Jacksonville for visits and camp meetings Numerous local residents are listed as guests at homes in Butler and nearby towns with several attending family events and fishing trips over the weekend
Ed ward Davis of Butler wed Winnie Pierce of Ideal in Columbus on Sunday August. Mrs Davis is the daughter of Joe Pierce of Ideal. Misses Sally Mae Anglin Neda Davis and Miss Ernest Davis will host a 2nd miscellaneous shower today at Miss Anglin's home for the new bride.
Ellaville Georgia August 2 Reverend and Mrs R C Howard hosted a housewarming at the new pastorium with Ellaville and Butler friends in attendance. Mrs A C Kimble greeted guests while Mrs B Cheek presided. Lu cile Jenkins of Savannah and Rev and Mrs Howard’s sister helped receive guests. Tables featured lace cloths, punch and wafers served by Saraetta Williams Myra Lowry Louise McNeal and Margaret Battle in ankle length gowns. Dahlias zinnias rosebuds and mixed garden blooms decorated entertaining rooms. The Howards received many useful and pretty gifts as a large crowd called in the afternoon.
Mrs Rod Brown entertained guests including Misses Helen and Dorothy Luten of Quincy Florida at a lawn party Monday evening. About fifteen couples attended. Upon arrival punch was served by Mrs Julian Edwards II and Miss Willie Legpitt. The hostess aided by others organized games and concluded with a salad plate and more punch.
The Dean Theatre in Butler presents Shall We Dance with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Matinees Thursday at 3 p.m. 15¢, plus Tom Tyler in Gallopin Thru at 2 4 7 and 9 p.m. Sunday to Monday features Loretta Young Tyrone Power and Don Ameche in Love Is News. Tuesday and Wednesday stars Jessie Mathews with Robert Young in Its Love Again. Matinee Tuesday 3 p.m. Admission 15¢.
A historical sermon notes that God sustains the Israelites in the wilderness with manna for forty years and provides water from Horeb, teaching faith and dependence on divine provision. It compares manna to Christ, explains Sabbath observance, and reflects on trusting God over murmuring. The piece emphasizes God completing his work and the believers’ daily need for spiritual nourishment.
A county health nurse encourages preschool immunizations and school entry health checks. Free diphtheria toxoid for ages six months to six years offered on Tuesdays and Saturdays in August from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. A 10 cent fee applies for ages six to eight for toxoid. Typhoid and smallpox vaccines available but not required. Pink immunization cards issued to school entrants for both white and colored children.
Talbotton Georgia July 81 L DB Silan a 45 year old resident of Perry dropped dead Saturday afternoon near Talbotton while operating a steam shovel on highway route 22. He was employed by Beckham and Law contractors.
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