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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1924
Page
5
The verse describes two lovers walking the highway from dawn toward a shared future. They pledge to travel together despite mountains and pain, trusting faith and youth to sustain them. The poem ends with hope that sorrows cease at journey’s end.
Local items report Mrs G C Smith visiting Atlanta for the week and many residents traveling for business and recreation in North Georgia and nearby towns. Birth of a daughter Marylou announced. various visits, illnesses, hospital stays, and social events noted among Butler and surrounding communities.
Friday night August 8 presents the Paramount film Racing Hearts with Wallace Reid in an all star cast. Theodore Roberts Agnes Ayers and Richard Dix headline a real picture promising strong entertainment for local audiences.
Missing item notice reports a dark blue striped coat lost on the Wire road between Neisler's bridge and Mr Perkins. Clara Gray, R. F. D. 2, is asked to contact for return.
O A Cliett of Powersville marks his eightieth birthday with family in July. A Civil War veteran who enlisted April 8 1861, he served four years two months and eleven days and was a prisoner of war at Camp Douglass Illinois. He later served as wardmaster of a hospital and tended sick prisoners until they could return home. Born in Houston County he is said to be the oldest native Houstonian and lives on the Powersville farm established in 1866.
Miss Margaret Benns hosted a Tuesday evening event from 8 to 11 o'clock in honor of Miss Sarah Clyde Adams of Atlanta. The entertainment featured games and proms with frozen Elberta peaches and cakes served to about two dozen guests.
The seventh grade certificate examination will be held Saturday August 9 at Butler High School. All pupils who wish to take the exam should meet at the school on that date at 8 00 A M with C S S W T Rustin.
Ft Valley Aug 5 The departure of Editor Joel Mann Martin and his wife from Ft Valley to Atlanta draws regret. Mrs Martin led the Ft Valley Woman's Club last year and helped beautify Sidney Lanier Park, while Mr Martin edited the Fort Valley Leader Tribune and led city endeavors. The Martins’ leaving follows a reception and club gift in appreciation of her service. Mr and Mrs John Jones of La Grange have moved into the Martin apartment. Jones will be Tribune.
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