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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1936
Page
5
Historical column contemplates faith guiding art and life, referencing Kipling and Biblical examples before shifting to Georgia’s delegation at a national convention. It notes credentials, substitutions, and the value of attending, urging readers to join and enjoy the experience with new and old friends.
Members weighing a trip to Indianapolis are urged to confirm checks and travel plans. District banquets in Washington November 7, Thomaston October 17, and Waycross November 21 are noted. The Georgia luncheon at the convention will honor Harllee Branch and James W. Cole as guests. Delegates and non delegates are asked to report intentions and party sizes to assist advance planning.
Chas C Wall thanks members and Ladies Auxiliary for re election to secretary treasurer and editor duties. He expresses gratitude for support and promises renewed effort, inviting cooperation to lightening burdens and improve the news columns in EMaville, Ga. May seek input and offer service in the new year.
A Friday July 24 surprise dinner honored Bro. Rainey, with Mrs C. T. Rainey and Mrs. Wall arranging. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Carter, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. C. Wall, Mrs. T. J. Royal, Misses Frances and Virginia Rainey, and C. T. Rainey Jr. Gifts reflected the occasion. Pub notes mention Rainey began his 26th year as rural carrier from Ellaville post office on July 16 and that Rainey also marked his 46th birthday this year.
John M. Hendrix, born near Upper Creek Church in Bulloch County, is the subject of this biographical sketch.
Obituary notes Bro. Hendrix of Statesboro Georgia who died July 26 after a long career as a rural letter carrier beginning in 1900. He served on Routes 7 and 5 before retirement in 1904, with about twenty eight and a half years of official service plus a later pension. Married to Lola Lee, he left a large family, joined the Statesboro Primitive Baptist church in 1921, endured the loss of his wife, and died with Christian fortitude.
BOB JONES argues that Christianity is Christ, not social byproducts like welfare or reform. He warns against using Christian rhetoric for selfish aims, says true Christianity requires personal acceptance of Jesus, and condemns reliance on ethical teaching alone to control unregenerated humanity. He stresses the need for divine standards and proper leadership.
A rural carrier and trusted friend of Bro Hendrix is remembered in a heartfelt tribute. The writer, a longtime friend of 30 years, notes his life, faith, and a hoped reunion in the eternal kingdom. Services were conducted July 28 in East Side cemetery Statesboro after a funeral by Elder Walter Hendrix and others. Golden Bells was sung as the spirit departed.
Auté Wreck near Portales Mex ends Roy H. Slade Sentinel rural mail carrier death after car rollover on way to Hot Springs N Mex. Head injuries caused death Friday at Portales Hospital. Slade, born Oct 22 1885 Vansiville NC, married to Melvina Scott in 1916 Sacramento CA, survived by wife, son Teddie and five sisters in NC.
The Gulf Radio Studios will broadcast from the Texas Centennial in Dallas, featuring Ted Husing Rudy Vallee Jan Garber Duke Ellington Cab Calloway Ted Lewis Robert Taylor Lupe Velez and Ginger Rogers. Studios showcase 20 glassed viewing, over a hundred programs weekly and modern equipment making The Voice of the Centennial.
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