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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1947
Page
2
Local society items list residents and visitors over the weekend, with intercity trips to Macon Savannah Reynolds and Columbia. Notables include Eleanor Kay Nystrom birth, travels to Florida and Georgia cities, and gatherings at Barker Springs Newnan Tryon and Panama City.
The W. M. U. met Monday afternoon at Reynolds Baptist church for its regular monthly gathering. Elizabeth Parker led the program with songs and Bible study, followed by prayers by Mrs. Clifford Whatley and Mrs. C. L. Pyron. Topics included The South Americans and Their Religions and South American Baptists presented by Mrs. Troy Whatley and Mrs. Cliff Byrd, with Mrs. James Ricks presiding over business and the group closing in prayer.
Two sale items listed by Jake Windham of Reynolds R3. A six foot electric refrigerator is in good condition and a two wheel auto trailer is in good shape. Each item priced reasonably.
Readers are urged to register at least one improvement suggestion for Reynolds. Ballot boxes will be at Reynolds post office, Reynolds Pharmacy, and Reynolds Freezer Locker plant. The new tennis court at the recreation center nears completion and should open by week’s end. The Recreation Committee earns praise for its first completed project as more plans follow.
The W S C S held its business meeting at Reynolds Methodist Church Monday with Mrs. C S Sawyer in charge. Mrs. F M Carson presented the program on Our Homes for Children followed by devotional readings and a closing hymn and prayer.
The Reynolds Lions Club held Ladies' Night at the Reynolds Recreation Center on August 4. Members and families enjoyed golf swimming and tennis in the afternoon before an evening picnic.
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond E. Nystrom announce the birth of a 7 pound daughter at Montgomery Hospital last Friday. The child will be named Eleanor Kay. Mrs. Nystrom is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Brunson of Reynolds.
Miss Frances Sealy of Macon visits her mother Mrs. Maude Martin while families across the area host guests. Revival services at the Methodist church are ongoing with Rev. Smith of Shellman assisting Rev. Stipe. many community members wish the sick a speedy recovery.
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