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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1958
Page
2
A cloud of visitors travels through Reynolds and nearby towns as Mrs. Leila Waters in Macon, Mrs. Howard McRee and Johnnie in Macon, and many families including the Powell, Weaver, Whatley, Hicks, and Seay clans share weekends and travels. Notables from Andersonville, Macon, Cartersville, and several Southern cities join the funeral in Butler and attend weekend gatherings, visits, and extended family events across Georgia and nearby states.
Reynolds resident Miss Sylvia Smith plans to compete in the Miss Teenage Georgia pageant in Atlanta August 27 to 30. About 50 entries already registered. The winner advances to Miss Teenage America. Sponsored by the Fifth District American Legion Department of Georgia to fund a scholarship for high school grads. Open to 1958 graduates with no entry fee. Contest info from Miss Teenage America Inc. Pageant at the Atlanta Biltmore Hotel and City Auditorium. a $1,000 scholarship plus prizes for the state winner.
A spiritual poem encourages resilience when facing life’s hardships. It extols courage and faith, urging readers to endure severe tests, stay true to right principles, and trust God to carry them through.
The plant will open only on Tuesdays this week with hours from 8 to 12 am. Aug 26 marks the last operating day of the season due to small canning volumes.
Descendants of the late J S and Belle Byrd gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J C Byrd for their annual reunion. Seven children attended with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, sharing a noon picnic under shade trees with many Reynolds, Butler, Albany and Macon area relatives listed as attendees.
The Cosey family reunion honoring John E. and Catherine Byrd Cosey met August 3 at Crowell Community House. W R Cosey presided over the business session with officers elected Howard Cosey Perry president John Montgomery vice president Mildred Montgomery secretary and Mrs. Bobby Parks treasurer. Attendees from nearby towns and Florida joined many members in attendance.
Two Columbus seamen aboard the atomic submarine Nautilus took part in its historic pe riod beneath the polar ice cap. Lt. D V Hall and F L Boswell, a second mate petty officer and Columbus graduates, were named in Associated Press reports. Boswell’s parents spoke of his excitement while Hall, 30, born in Winthrop Massachusetts, had enlisted in the Navy after Jordan High School.
Classified ad for Chas. P. Rothschild promotes Avon cosmetics with a personalized home service and potential income. Prospective sellers are invited to write Mrs. Mildred L. Massie at 3011 Cherokee Ave Columbus Ga. 8 14 1b.
Chas. P. Rothschild a former Cairo Illinois police officer was indicted by a Jackson county grand jury for murder in the 1956 fatal shooting of Charlie Drake during a Jefferson robbery attempt. A. D. Allen a former Winder used car dealer now serving a five year federal liquor sentence was also indicted for the same case.
A Dallas Texas advertisement seeks a local man or woman to service and collect from coin operated dispensing equipment. Requires 4 to 9 hours weekly earning up to 200 dollars monthly, car references and 800 dollars working capital. No age limit or selling. Interview includes personal particulars and phone number. Write Box 4872 Dallas 6 Texas.
Registered Beagle Hound puppies available around September 15. Males and females. Contact Walter Purvis Charing Georgia at 8143b.
Help wanted ad seeks men aged 45 to 75 for work as contact man for Jim Walter Corp in Macon. Flexible hours, prefer retirees or part time workers. Call 6-1909 for appointment.
New heads for all pedal and electric type machines and rebuilt Singers. Used Singer portable electric machines priced at 39.50. We repair all makes and models of sewing machines. Also pest control service offered with free inspections. Feeder pigs and shoats wanted at market prices. Timberland wanted by N L Halley in Reynolds Georgia.
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