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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1930
Page
7
A reflective note on life asks readers to follow their own hearts and pursue the task they do best. The columnrosses through memories of study and work while listing visitors and guests in Butler, Georgia, including Edna Haywood of Thomaston and Roberta Reeves of Americus, with multiple local households hosting relatives and friends from Birmingham, Macon, Miami, and Savannah.
Miss Campbell of Macon stays with Mrs. H P Wallace for a few days. Ruth Dunnody returns from Atlanta. Reynolds guests include Miss Pink Montfort and Janie Neisler visits Crowell. Several locals host and visit relatives in Macon, Columbus, Laurel and Atlanta with multiple other engagements and weekend guests noted.
The W M S of the Baptist church hosted a shower Friday afternoon Aug 1 for Mrs E H Dunn wife of the church pastor. Mrs Robert Wilson’s home was decorated with summer flowers. An informal musical program by Mrs Julian Edwards and Miss Gussie Wilson preceded a telegram announcing the arrival of an express. A wagon drawn by LeRoy Gee delivered gifts as guests laughed and the honoree opened packages. A salad course with iced drinks followed.
Miss Bennlie Cox and Lester Edmonson were married at the bride’s sister home in Miami on Sunday afternoon. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs S B Cox, has lived in Miami over a year and worked in a fine clerical job. The groom is described as a prominent Miami businessman.
A large party of prominent local men and county citizens concluded a week of fishing at St Marks and are expected home today. The group includes I F Peebles W J Butler E H Bazemore H Gee EB EB Jarrell T L Fountain Sidney Holder Seab Montgomery Dr S H Bryan Dr C C Carson and Hon Benson Maxwell among others from Butler Reynolda and Talbotton.
The Baptist church and people of Butler are thanked for a warm reception pantry shower and WMA sponsored shower. Rev E H Dunn and wife express happiness over the gifts and fine spirit shown by the community.
Americus Georgia reports from Ellaville describe a marble tournament between Ellaville and Woodland as spectators note a neck and neck race at noon. The Ellaville team shows strength while Woodland doubts they can be outplayed, and marbles excitement grows as this sport gains traction in the town.
The Cowarts express sincere thanks to many kind friends and neighbors for abundant kindness during recent illness. They praise the gracious people of Butler. Miss Lois Harvey spent the weekend with friends at Dawson.
The Building Circle No IT will meet next Wednesday August 18 at 8 80 at the home of Mrs L R Adams. All members are urged to be present.
Miss Nettie Bigbie hosted a prom party for her house guest Miss Nell Byrd of Panhandle on Thursday evening. Punch was served during the event and a sweet course followed after Proms.
Miss Willie B. Wilson hosted a Rook Party for her niece Miss Martha Strange of Bilaville on Friday evening. After the games a delightful ice course was served.
Obituary tribute notes Amanda Taunton born 1895 joined church in 1895 and died June 7 1980. Family laments her passing while praising a patient life and steadfast faith. This solemn notice closes with quiet prayer for God's will.
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