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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1933
Page
7
Edgar A Guest writes that adventure summons as old paths fade. We face rugged ways anew and must leave past gains behind to pursue a hopeful goal. Hearts may thrill at triumph as we shed false beliefs and seek new joys beyond frail treasures.
Mrs Ollie Murray of Tazewell visits Mrs W W Edwards while Mrs J H Morrison of Thomson visits her sister Mrs W A Lunday. The column lists numerous relatives and friends traveling to and from Butler for visits, vacations in Florida and Georgia towns, and weekend stays.
Mr. Oscar Dreisih and his son Aaron left Sunday for Chicago to attend the Exposition. On the way back they plan visits to St. Louis and other points of interest. Sunday guests of Misses Ruby Pearl and Elizabeth Childres were Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Childres and several Childres family members.
The local Methodist and Baptist churches sponsor a beauty contest where each business chooses a representative from Butler's young ladies. A program at the school auditorium will charge 10c per vote. Each ticket is a vote and one may buy as many as desired. Each contestant will speak about her sponsor. Early entrants include Margeret Butt, Louise Turk, Jettie McGuffin, Beatrice Pennington, Laurete Fickling, Martha Benns, Frances Riley, Virginia McCants, Lois Bazemore, Kathleen Anthony, Elizabeth Bazemore, Aurelia Trussell, Mary Gill Payne, Mildred Garrett, Lorena Daniel, Ophelia Hartman, Frances Brown, and others.
Mrs. T. L. Fountain and Mrs. W. H Trussell hosted a bridge party Tuesday afternoon with a floral setting of gladioli fox gloves lupines and roses. Mrs. R. E. Aultman won high score and received a gift while Mrs. Merrill Lowe won a guest prize. A frozen salad course followed progressions and several attendees participated including Mrs. Bell Carson Mrs. J. W. Edwards Mrs. H. Riley Mrs. E E. Jarrell Mrs. Mary Persons Mrs J. B. Green Mrs C. B. Bankston Mrs. Helen Dunwody Mrs. J. T. Aultman Miss Marion West Mrs. Merritt Lowe and Mrs. R. E. Aultman with guests from Reynolds and Washington D. C. tea guests Mrs. W. A. Lundy and Mrs. Morrison from Thompson joined later.
Weeklong social events feature Miss Gertrude Haynes hosted by Mrs. F P Golding at a bridge party where Miss Marion West achieved high score. Other gatherings include Mrs Le Adams luncheon and Bridge Club with guests from Washington D C Trenton and Thomson Ga. Frances Jones visits Jacksonville Fla hosted by Catherine Payne with a swimming party at Tountain’s lake. Lois Bazemore hosts prom party for about two dozen juniors.
Advertisement notes a New Perfection oil stove offered for sale with viewable condition. Prospective buyers are directed to apply at the Herald Office for details and purchase.
Obituary honors John Rogers Braddy of Woodland Talbot County born December 22 1888 died July 20 1938 after major surgery and illness. Survived by wife Nannie Mae Cox two children James and Juanita three brothers and two sisters. Active Woodland Methodist church member and song leader. Funeral service featured hymns Hold Thou Thy Cross and When They Ring the Golden Bells before burial.
In memory of my mother who died June 24 1988 after a lifetime in Taylor County Born July 8 1872 to I C Eubanks and a Methodist for most of her life Married in 1908 she gifted a Christian home Despite grief the writer prays to join her in Heaven and carries on her teachings in love and deeds Marie the daughter reflects on loss and faith
Portrait obituary notes Franklin Jerome Spinks who died June 27. It honors his faith, charity, and service as deacon, with references to his hope in salvation and family loss. Funeral by Rev. C D English near Horeb cemetery. survived by two daughters, one son, two grandsons, two brothers, three sisters, and many relatives.
Norwich M P church announces regular semi monthly services with a morning sermon The Message in the Sand and a 2 PM Third Quarterly Conference The pastor notes gains of 35 members and six losses in three years and says the Georgia Conference now recognizes the church as a permanent fixture inviting Rev J R Prince to preach the conference sermon The piece highlights faith amid trials and the church’s stay in Norwich
Bob Jones argues that the nation needs a revival of the old time religion as churches sit empty. He cites a El Paso evangelistic memory and compares religious revival to business stimulus, noting many church leaders resist excitement yet show empty pews and dwindling membership.
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