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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1935
Page
2
Reynolds department item lists Mr and Mrs E E Barrow visiting in Macon and several local residents visiting family and friends across Georgia and nearby states. The piece catalogs a long sequence of weekend and weekday visits to Macon West Point Fort Valley Jacksonville Beach Washington DC and other locations, citing numerous names and places.
A simple beauty filled ceremony was held at 11 o'clock Monday morning August 5 at the Methodist church with Rev. J N Shell officiating. The bride's sisters served as attendants and the groom's Chicago family attended. After a reception at home Mrs Draughon hosted. The couple will reside in Chicago after a wedding trip. Out of town guests included Stresen-Reuter and Krenner from Chicago and several others from Denver Chattanooga Greensboro Macon and Marietta.
Mr and Mrs M J Trapp of Reynolds announce the engagement of their daughter Alma Grace to Mr Franklin J Calaghan of Macon. The marriage is to be solemnized at an early date.
From Livingston Virginia a Reynolds merchant J Hugh Windham writes in a local editor letter describing mountain scenery. He arrived Sunday and praises mountains water and apple jack noting he caught eight trout and hopes for better luck on future trips.
Taylor Mill residents report visits and family gatherings with the Douglas and Windham households, travelers from Manchester and Reynolds, and relatives in Macon and Columbus. Mt Olive Church prepares for Home Coming day and revival starting August 10 with a baptismal service. A new baby named William is welcomed by Mr and Mrs William Douglas.
Sunday School at Taylor Mill held a picnic last Saturday near Macon at Take si near Lakeside. The event was a great success with many attendees. Rufus Smith organized plans for the gathering and coordinated activities for the group.
The Saturday trip gathered 124 people from the auditorium and Mr Underwood's store at 9 am. Three buses carried families to Lakeside where swimming, boating, and sun were enjoyed. Supt Smith drove the Bible truck with supplies. many visitors from Reynolds and Macon joined, praising Mr Smith and drivers for a safe, joyful day with plenty of food and no mishaps.
Mrs. Malissa Frances Gaulney Crook, widow of J E Crook and eight years old, died after a two year illness from complications. Funeral today at Pleasant Grove cemetery conducted by Rev W H Emerson and Rev M T Gaultney. Survived by numerous Crook family members in Hartford, Reynolds, Montezuma, Todmaston, Andersonville, Columbus, Butler, Marshallville, and other areas. services for a longstanding local family.
Mrs Margaret Watkins visits guests of Mr and Mrs J A Buckner. Miss Willa Watson stays with Mrs Murray Driscoll at Butler. Frank Pickard of Macon visits his mother Mrs Beulah Pickard. Horace Martin of Macon visits relatives here. W L King and family of Macon spend weekend with Mrs W H Olartin and kin. Rev Pharr from Talbotton assists Rev W E Hightower in Methodist revival. Mr and Mrs F R Hamilton return to Atlanta after weekend at Butler. Mrs G D Locke and son visit Butler hosts Mr and Mrs J E Brown. Little Miss Sara Gunn visits grandmother Mrs Annie Downs.
Services at Turner's Chapel closed Thursday night as Rev. C. H. Moore preached an inspiring sermon. Six members were added to the church roll. Local residents visiting included Mrs. Nora Spillers and Mrs. Ethel Dickerson. Others mentioned attended Home Coming Day, funerals, and family visits in the area, with civic reminders for Wainwright cemetery cleaning on August 13.
Mrs Winnie Montgomery and Mrs Joe Bradley visited Mrs J W Montgomery Saturday. Rey nolds guests Mr and Mrs Lester Halley visited Mr and Mrs R D Waller Sunday. Hinton Woodall and children visiting Cromer family this week. J L Anthony entertained R C Humber and family, M J Trapp and J W Lancaster households Sunday. Roy Lawhorn critical. C L Wall and children returned to Leary after two weeks with relatives here and at Tazewell. Roy Waller daughter Bernice spent Sunday with her mother near Rupert. Bobbie Chalkley of Americus visited her parents. M B Pittman of Rebecca spent Sunday here. Walter Horton visited his mother Spillers Sunday. Boss Wall and children stayed with her mother last week. Eleanor Garret and Gladys Parker visited. others returned home to Buena Vista and Columbus. Thelma Woodall and revival attendees joined Rev J E Pate and L Whitley as night services closed at Baptist church with several additions. Rev and Mrs Roberts of Buena Vista and Forest Killingsworth and baby visited J W Lancaster Monday. Margatet Yarbrough recovering from appendectomy in Butler. Theron Hill weekend visitors of Barony, Bascom Parker. Carl Wilder visiting his mother Joe Wilder. Tildon Montgomery improving after illness. Johnnie Pittman with Maxine Atkins this week. Books Montgomery and children of Butler with Mrs Tildon Montgomery Friday. Ida Wall returned home holiday from a week with Mrs L Wall at Butler.
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