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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1929
Page
2
A reflective poem on hope contrasts with a long society notes column listing numerous local residents and visitors. The piece notes illnesses, travel plans, family visits, club meetings, scouting activities, and hours spent at social and church events across Butler and nearby towns.
The regular meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society was held Monday Aug 5 with devotions by Mrs J T Mathews on The Laughter of Healing and an inspirational talk on Spiritual Cultivation by Mrs James Officers reported from departments The Social Service head highlighted needs and a generous donation was given A literary meeting followed on Aug 12 with talks on Primitive Homes in Africa and The Laughter of Death among others Dismissed after prayers
Miss Martha Powell entertained Monday evening for Winnie Aultman and Helen Powell as they depart August 29 for Macon hospital nurses training. Guests enjoyed dinner at seven with music, a continued story, a farewell song, and an auto ride before goodnights.
The remark links cowardice to a misperception of self, noting the trait is widespread and rooted in how people view their true nature rather than outward appearances. It suggests self-deception about character is common.
A historical quiz lists ether anesthesia discoverer Dr. Crawford W Long, Georgia’s nickname The Empire State of the South, Lookout Mountain at Chattanooga, the Camel cigarette slogan, water in all states, Bolshevick as a Russian Radial reference, Italy allied with Germany, barber sign colors symbolize blood and bandage, Judge Kennesaw Mountain Landis, and a 40 mph speed limit.
Glenn Frank argues that failure builds character and learning. He recalls a successful mentor who emphasized forward falls over backward ones and notes that experimentation and learning from mistakes drive lasting success in rapid modern life.
A humorous exchange finds a younger brother saying his sister is thinking about marriage constantly, revealing a light family moment without further detail.
The Eleventh Annual American Legion Convention in Brunswick drew the largest attendance to date with representatives from most Posts in the Department. A long parade featured Jacksonville and Savannah Drum Corps, the Brunswick Band, Coast Guard detachments, and the Yamacraw. a memorial poppy anchor ceremony followed aboard the Yamacraw. Charlie Graddick was elected next Commander, noted for his work with Leon Martin Post No. 25 and the Spafford Trophy-winning district. The shore dinner and Sea Island Casino dance capped the event, with Gainesville set as the 1938 destination.
The American Legion regional junior baseball tournament for Mississippi Georgia Alabama and Florida will be held in Meridian August 15 16 with Stanley Feezle named regional representative and tournament commissioner. Four state champions compete first day with two advancing to the final for regional glory. The winner advances to Washington DC August 20 22 to face other regions, then the eastern champion meets the western champion in Louisville September 4 6 for the world title.
A columnist mocks a self righteous figure who condemns a simple joke and mocks his moral zeal. The piece satirizes hypocrisy and the discomfort of judgmental wit in social humor.
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