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Newspaper

Butler Herald

Location

Butler, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1929

Page

3

Revival Meeting Draws Parishioners at Prospect Church

The revival at Prospect closed Sunday night as attendees from nearby areas shared meals and visited with families. Guests include Mrs J W Lancaster and daughter from Junction City, Miss Hendricks and Juena Vista visitors, and Rev L Lane and family attending Potterville services.

Prospect Jwody J. W. Lancaster Ghter Junction City Anthony Mauk Luke Mitchell and Son Taey Sanvera Ps G. W. Amos J. F. Hendricks Juena Vista H. J. Yp Anu Feldrichs Willie Phillips Fins Be Stringfellow Frances Hendricks L. Lane Potterville

Noah's Ark flood scenes thrill fans at Rialto Macon

Warner Bros. Noah's Ark comes to the Rialto Theatre in Macon on August 19 for a one week run. Darryl Zanuck calls the flood sequences among the most colossal tasks in superfeature production with Fred Jackman directing photography and a 125 member crew. Dolores Costello George O'Brien Noah Berry and Louise Fazenda lead an all star cast with as many as 10 000 extras in key scenes.

Warner Bros Rialto Theatre Macon Darryl IF. Zanuck Zanuck J. L. Warner Fred Jackman Jackman Michael Curtiz Dolores Costello George O'Brien Noah Berry Louise Fazenda Anthony Coldeway D. F. Zanuck

Rupert Happenings Highlight Local Returns and Visits

Miss Lucile Harvey returns home after time in Florida. Miss Odell Auliman leaves for Columbus for a new position. Rev H L Roberts and Rev Yarborough lead revival at the Methodist church. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Albert Royal and family and Mrs Reena Callahan of Atlanta.

Lucile Harvey Florida H. L. Roberts Yarborough Buena Vista

The pang of want and invention's paradox

A compact reflection on how necessity drives invention and the pang of want shapes human progress. It ties longing to creative breakthroughs, suggesting hardship spurs practical solutions and innovation across humanity.

Local Briefs Highlight Mauk Area Socials and Visits

Mauk residents share visits with kin and friends from Reynolds Butler and Junction City. Mrs. H S Wall and granddaughter called on Mrs. J S Wadsner. Mrs. Ki L Roberts returned home after weeks away visiting Colquitt and Donaldsonville. Several local folks travel for dates and church gatherings, including trips to Atlanta and Warm Springs.

Ki. L. Roberts Sudney Atv

P. T. A. Meeting Holds First Session of Year

The first PTA meeting of the year was led by vice-president Mrs. R. L. Fountain with seven members present. Rita Peacock was elected treasurer and Lester Halley named secretary, five new members joined, and dues were paid by two former members.

R. L. Fountain Rita Peacock W. J. Caldwell Lester Halley Lula Wall

Vacation Excursion to Many Cities from Central of Georgia

Annual excursion on Saturday August 17 to Chicago Detroit Cincinnati St Louis New York Cleveland and other cities with exceptionally low fares. Tickets valid for all trains August 17 with return by September 4 1929. Inquire ticket agent for exact fares and sleeping car reservations. Central of Georgia Railway The Right Way.

Chicago Detroit Cincinnati ST. Louis New York Cleveland

Texas Wonder Medicine Ad Promises Kidney Relief

An old advertisement touts Texas Wonder for kidney and bladder troubles, rheumatism, and back pain. It claims cures with a small bottle, offers testimonials by mail for $1.25, and lists Dr. E W Hall of St Louis and druggists as sellers.

E. W. Hall Olive St St Louis

Wesley News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Ice Cream Festival

Community members report visits from Columbus Swainsboro Thomaston Macon and other towns. Councils note relatives guests and weekend stays while Wesley school hosts an ice cream festival Saturday night August 17.

Mrs L Wilson entertains Sewing Club friends

The Sewing Club met at Mrs Luther Wilson's house last Wednesday afternoon for sewing and chat. Mrs Walter Willis and Mrs Clyde Wilson served cream and cake to members and guests including Mrs R M Suggs Mrs Tom Amos Mrs Herman Amos Mrs J C Price Mrs Margaret Watkins Mrs D W Wilson and Misses Mary Suggs Lois Heath Bessie Wilson Frances Willis Ruby Brady and Pearl Adams. The Wesley PTA plans an Ice Cream Festival at the school on Saturday night August 17 inviting the public to join.

Mary Suggs Walter Suggs Sylvester Hugh Gilson Brown Parker Macon Frances Brown Clyde Wilson J. H. Adams J. C. Price J. A. Heath Lois Heath Sewing Club Luther Wilson Wilson Walter Willis R. M. Suggs Tom Amos Hersman Amos Margaret Watkins D. W. Wilson Bessie Wilson Frances Willis Ruby Brady Pearl Adams Will Brady Wesley P. T. A

Local Social News From Thomaston And Surrounding Areas

Mrs Arch Adams of Thomaston and Mrs Annie Saunders of Macon spend the week with Mrs Weeks. The Bennett couple visit their aunt in North Georgia. Wallace Howell and son of Birmingham stay with the Parkers in Thomaston. Henry Jarrell guests of W M Goodwin family in Panhandle. Helen Jarrell visits Mrs Mary E Smith in Butler. Margaret and Lucile Adams visit Fannie and Thelma Jarrell. Alvah Adams of Thomaston stays several days with hometown folks. Emmett Chafin of Lincolnton visits uncle W D Parker. Chafin known as Miss Inez Parker. Local families including the Adams and Parker clans host and visit over the weekend. Henry Tyce family spend time in Columbus visiting relatives and friends.

Arch Adams Thomaston Annie Saunders Macon Weeks Adams C. F. Bennett North Georgia Wallace Howell and Son Birmingham W. D. Parker Henry Jarrell W. M. Goodwin Panhandle Helen Jarrell Mary E. Smith Butler Margaret Lucile Adams Fannie Thelma Jarrell Alvah Adams Emmett Chafin Lincolnton Chafin Inez Parker Bentley Adams Henry Adams, Jr John Adams Frank Parker Prattsburg Henry Adams Henry Tyce Columbus

The Right Way to Travel by Train

An ad touts rail travel as the safest, most comfortable and reliable option. It claims lower costs and urges inquiries to Ticket Agents about greatly reduced fares for short trips. Southern Railway System

Southern Railway System

Community Notes Highlight Local Visits and Revivals

Mrs A A Watson was the Sun day guest of Mrs D W Culver. Miss Louise Parks and Jeanetta Brown spent a few days with friends near Butler. Rev Dunn of Thomaston assists Rev Gaultney in revival services at Horeb Baptist church. Miss Ruth Williams returns from Atlanta. Bernice Bradley returns to Americus after a week here.

A. A. Watson D. W. Culver House Louise Parks Jeanetta Brown Butler Frankhain, Jr Andersonville J. K. Adams Sara Brown J. M. Brown Frank Pickard Macon Beulah Frances Pickard Leila Jones Turners of Columbus F. R. Purvis Dunn Thomaston Gaultney Horeb Baptist Church Here Ruth Williams Atlanta Willa Watson Mildred Purvis Roberta

Norwich Notes and Local Gossip Roundup

Local brief noting visits and social happenings. Luther Fountain and Dolores Costello connections mentioned. several residents cited with travel and illness updates. Mrs R W Harris ill but improved. Edith Hamilton recovering from leg injury. Rev J W Hays and family returned to Omaha after a week here.

Luther Fountain Kate Lumpkin Cordele R. W. Harris Hammock Dadeville Ata Seah Montgomery Darryl Francis Zanuck Michael’ Curtiz Dolores Costello George O’brien Wut Anatusis Glenthur Parrst Louisi Thomaston J. L. Whitley Lizzie Hayden Montezuma Mabel Hanson Edith Hamilton J. W. Hays Omaha Bill Moore Buena Vista

Local Social Roundup and Getaways

MARION COUNTY notices list Mrs G B Tillson and family driving to Atlanta after a two week visit to Mrs J T Wadsworth accompanied by N E L Parker of Buena Vista. Various visits and guests span Columbus Cuthbert Yazell Juniper and Midland with comments on secrecy as a moral note.

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