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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1924
Page
2
Reynolds residents and visitors are named in a long list of social notices. Individuals travel to and from Macon, Atlanta, Knoxville, Camilla, Sylvester, Rochell, and other towns, joining family gatherings, visiting relatives, and attending events. Several couples announce births and hosting duties while others tour cities such as Athens, Tallahassee, and St. Simons.
Miss Emma Jean Shepard entertained two tables of Rock players Tuesday afternoon for Mrs. Z. A. Littlejohn Jr. of Americus. Flowers decorated the table and an ice course followed the game. Guests included Mrs. Love Felton, Mrs. Byron Hambrick, Callie Bryan, Elma Childs, Ethel Calhoun, Mrs. Robert Ellis, and Mrs. Z. A. Littlejohn Jr.
The Young People’s Missionary Society held a Wednesday afternoon meeting at Miss Choyce Barrow’s home. Members discussed reports, sang, and heard Miss Margaret Sanders on The Ministry of Healing in Africa and Mrs. Gray Hicks on The Ministry of Healing in Turkey. Guest Martha Hamilton of Macon attended with two summer members, Margaret Saunders and Sara Cooper.
Atlanta Aug 8 The measure calls for a 15 million dollar state bond to build a state owned port and warehouse at Savannah The house committee on constitutional amendments reported it favorably The Senate passed the bill 7 to 7 but Chairman W R Jones cast the deciding vote for approval Strong opposition came from Representative New who said the state is not financially able to take on a bond issue at this time.
The world’s largest coal hoist powered by electricity now operates in an American mine. Two 2,200 horsepower motors drive a hoist capable of lifting 26,000 pounds at 4,000 feet per minute. A coal car loaded with 13 tons travels 607 feet from mine bottom to dump in 16 seconds.
Mrs A O Montgomery has returned home after visiting relatives in Ellaville. Mrs Wall and her son and Misses Mildred and Jeanette Brown of Howard were guests of Mrs L Anthony. Miss Bessie Bean has returned to Union Springs Alabama after visiting Mrs Sweat. Mrs Liszie Eubanks of Rupert and Miss Wyolene Carpenter of Woodland visited Mrs R D Waller. Ouida Gaines spent the weekend with Mrs Childers in Butler. Mr and Mrs A N Sweat and children visit relatives in Alabama and Florida. Nell Anthony left to visit her sisters Mrs Wall in Howard and Mrs Lee Posey near Reynolds. Mr and Mrs J T Chapman attended the funeral of Mrs Leach in Reynolds. Mrs R L Bell and baby of Reynolds are visiting her parents while Mr Bell fishes in Florida. Welcome to Mr and Mrs Houston Hill as citizens of Reynolds. Mr A M Carter and family moved back to Reynolds after peach season. Sympathy to the Hoge Tone family on the death of their daughter-in-law Mrs Y S Hogg in New Mexico. remains laid to rest at Tazewell cemetery. Hoge and baby to stay with his parents for a time.
List of visitors and guests at Mrs. E H Perkins and others in Butler area includes families and individuals from Thomaston Prattsburg Corsicana Macon Centerville Talbotton Columbus and Mauk. Socials feature Parsonage Aid meeting hosted by Mrs E H Perkins with a musical program and light fare.
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