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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1946
Page
2
A long list of residents and relatives are noted visiting or hosting across Georgia and nearby states. Names include Dick Turk in Atlanta, Fred Peed in Eastman, W E Steed at Indian Springs, Gene Allen in Swainsboro, Ouida Brewer in Atlanta, A L Shephard in Waynesboro, and many others visiting family, friends, or taking trips to Chicago, Savannah, Florida, and Eufaula Alabama.
Mrs Heard McLean and Mrs Helen Dunwody host the Circle One meeting with Mrs Mosley Childres presiding. The group added 2.50 to foreign relief and 5 to cover President Glenn’s Mission Training School expenses. A program on The Status of Women was given by Mae Riley and Jessie Allen closed with a devotional.
Mrs A E Sanders traveled to Fairburn Georgia for the marriage of her niece Mary Laura Steed to Mr Ernest Landrum at the First Baptist church. Steed, granddaughter of the late Virgil Steed, is daughter of Philip C Steed with ties to Cedar Rapids Iowa and Rome Georgia.
The Brooks family reunion honoring the late Mrs. Jennie Mc Crary Brooks was held at the Moody Peed home in Roberta on July 28. About seventy guests enjoyed a noon barbecue and basket lunch. Immediate family included Mrs. Bill Duke, Buena Vista, and numerous Peed and Brooks relatives from Macon, Thomaston, Perry, Ellaville, West Point, Palm Beach, and beyond.
In memory of Eva sister of J Crook and Melissa, wife of W W Perry and mother of Cecil Jesse Bill, later wife of J A Cason. Poem laments her death two years past, speaks of faith and reunion with Jesus.
The column recalls a joyful church gathering and considers the character of longtime parishioners. It quotes Biblical sayings about casting stones and judging others as it reflects on sin and mercy among the faithful. The author notes observing many devout members and references a sister and a figure described as a lovely man of Galilee.
Used three seasons in first class condition. Interested buyers see or write D. H. Gaultney Butler Georgia.
Advertisement notes a buyer seeking a good used two horse wagon. Also lists properties for sale: two lots 25 by 150 feet and two lots 50 by 120 feet in Southland, Georgia. Contact MRS S P SMITH in Hartwell, Georgia or W J Butler in Butler, Georgia for details.
Cemetery cleanup day set for Thursday August 8 at New Prospect Freewill Baptist Church near Reynolds. Anyone interested in the cemetery and church is urged to come early with work tools.
Savannah August 6 The Central of Georgia Railway authorized to finance 2 360 733 dollars of new rolling stock including 10 coaches and six diesel locomotives. The action by Judge Frank M Scarlett in U S District Court follows a petition by M P Callaway trustee. The carrier now in trust must obtain Federal court approval for major expenditures. It may also acquire 200 all steel pulpwood cars and convert 50 steel boxcars into automobile cars using equipment trust certificates.
Message notes four shoots offered registration under OIC with three gifts. One male participant around 100 pounds is mentioned. Interested parties should contact Cleo Brown.
Clarence Wainwright and Henry Earl Wainwright celebrated on August 4 and August 3 at their grandmother Mrs. Mary Moore's home. Clarence turned 10 and Henry Earl 7 with a noon birthday dinner. Guests included Mrs. J. A. Britt, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Griggs, Robert and Clay Griggs, Mrs. Hobbs, and Mrs. M. B. Edwards who sent cakes.
Cpl. Maurice J. Whitley of Mauk serves with the First Cavalry Division in Japan’s occupation area since Aug. 7, 1945. He is a Gunner in the 61st Field Artillery, previously with the 7th Infantry, and holds Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Victory Ribbon, and Occupation Ribbon. Whitley, a former farmer, joined the Army Jan. 11, 1945, trained at Camp Walters, and plans to return to farming after discharge. His mother Mrs. W. O. Whitley and his wife and family live in Mauk.
Sanders Vann is expected home soon after a 16 month service with the U S Marines in the South Pacific. He was admitted to the U S Naval Hospital at Treasure Island and will be greeted by friends in San Francisco California.
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