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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1948
Page
9
A long list of visitors and guests fills the week reports in Reynolds and surrounding areas. Names include Mrs. A. C. Banks, Miss Jean Peed, Miss Betty Seay, Mr. J. Snyder, and many more visiting relatives, attending camps, tournaments, and 4-H events. Pfc LeRoy Gee returns on furlough, drawing local excitement.
The Childs descendants held a family reunion here the past week end hosted by relatives of the late Judge and Mrs John T Childs prominent locals. Attending were Mr and Mrs C L Lardent of Birmingham Ala Mr and Mrs C R Brown and Mr James D Childs of Atlanta Mrs Sam Boland Misses Virginia and Susan Boland of Montgomery Ala Mrs Charles Land Misses Annie V Massey and Ruth Land of Columbus Mr and Mrs W R Brown of Athens and Mrs C B Causey and Mrs Earl Bentley of Roberta.
A cordial visit brought three daughters and a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Russell W. Harris to Cordele. The party included Mrs. Essie B. Cobb, Mrs. Ed C. Jones, Mrs. William J. Lee and daughter, and Mrs. Robert E. Harris, with Mrs. Lee and her daughter residing in Miami, Florida.
J H Stanford pastor notes Rev Armon Bazemore will supply for the vacationing pastor at Antioch Church. Sunday School 10 30 a m with Phillip Jarrell as superintendent. Sermons at 11 30 a m and 8 p m by Bazemore. Public invited.
The MethodistYouth Fellowship announces Youth For Christ revival services starting Sunday night at 8 30 in the local church. Each program begins with 10 minutes of music followed by singing and discussion with leaders listed for each night. Choir practice is planned for Thursday at 8 30.
Butler residents rallied for a large scale cleanup last Thursday. Grounds at the courthouse jail post office and home properties were cleaned and painted. Improvement Committee members thank participants and urge ongoing effort to win Georgia Power Company’s $1,000 community prize.
The Herald extends congratulations to Mr and Mrs George W Harris as they mark their 52nd wedding anniversary next Monday August 16. They were born and raised in Taylor County and are highly esteemed by all who know them.
A birthday dinner for Homer Cox was held at his home south of town to honor his 74th year. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Cox of Atlanta and their daughter, the Seays and Mackeys of Fort Valley, and local residents from Butler and Reynolds. The meal featured fried chicken, chicken pie, pork, dressing, iced tea, and lemon ade, with attendees sharing warm wishes for many more birthdays.
Marion Ellene Coulter formerly of Butler marries Roy Cain Jones of Atlanta in a July 31 ceremony at Rev W S Adams home in Conyers. Coulter, daughter of A P Coulter of Barnesville, studied at Butler High and Berry College. Jones, son of the late R J Jones, served 18 months in Europe and works at Atlanta Linen Service. The couple will reside at 293 Elizabeth Street NE Atlanta.
The family of Mrs. Helen Waltwood Phillips and the late J. W. Phillips held a reunion at Bethel Primitive Baptist Church near town on Mrs. Phillips 76th birthday. Ten children attended from locations including Winnsboro South Carolina Hamilton Butler Newberry Atlanta Thomaston Louisville and more.
"Aunt Ella" Roquemore, beloved by white and colored citizens, died at the Roquemore homestead five miles north of Butler on July 30 after a long illness. A native of the county she was born July 6, 1863, and was the widow of the late Rev. Cornelius Roquemore, noted for his upright character and respect for superiors.
Window cards and posters announce a county wide non denominational revival at the Butler courthouse starting Thursday August 19 and continuing through Sunday August 29 with services across Tay lor county.
All boys urged to gather at 4 30 Monday afternoon. School opens Sept 6, inviting use of vacation for recreation. Scoutmaster Rev J W M Stipe reports the meeting and opportunities for activity.
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