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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1929
Page
7
Fragmentary text discusses the idea of Somebody Else as a universal helper in life. It references acts of kindness, sharing burdens, and the call to aid the poor and needy in Jesus name. The passage emphasizes communal effort and the notion that rewards come to Those Who Serve Others.
Butler residents host and visit friends across Georgia with many guests in Macon Atlanta Birmingham and Jacksonville. The column lists Mrs L R Adams Mrs J H Fat and others visiting relatives in Columbus and Butler with travels to Radium Springs Orlando Tampa and Montgomery among engagements. Local births anniversaries and egg prices are noted alongside messengers and professional nurse Louise Trussell and visiting families from Tampa Marianna and Macon.
Mr and Mrs F A Peed and daughter Kathleen travel Tuesday to St Simons Island to join Rev and Mrs W E Hightower and others for a two week camping party From St Simons they will proceed to Savannah for the National Convention of Rural Letter Carriers.
This week features a Tuesday afternoon bridge party hosted by Miss Mari on West for guest Mrs. Jack Messar of Atlanta. Tea hosted by Mrs. Martin Chapman for guests Mrs. James Owens and Frances Owens of Macon. Hampton Childres hosts a Copper’s Mill fish fry for visiting young ladies. Miss Margaret Benns hosts a spend-the-day gathering with guests including Marion Page Elizabeth Hackett Miriam Riley Elizabeth Riley Frances Owens and Mesdames Hampton Childres and Julian Edwards Jr.
The descendants of the late W. W. Cox held their eleventh annual reunion at W. A. Payne's fish pond last Thursday. Family ties were renewed with barbecues and dinners, boat riding bathing and fishing offered for all guests. Credit was given to Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Payne for hosting.
A large Bickley reunion occurred on August 10 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G A Parker and family. Attendees included numerous Bickleys and related families from Columbus Thomaston Panhandle Fort Valley and nearby areas.
Annie M. Lane revisits the question of who was Georgia’s first governor. The piece traces colonial leaders from James Oglethorpe to John Treutlen, notes Treutlen’s constitutional role, his failed capture of financier John Drayton, and the enduring mystery of his death and burial. It highlights Georgia history and Wilkes County interest.
A 1925 Ford touring car offered for cash. Bosch Battery Ignition installed and the vehicle described as in splendid condition.
A few days of revival begin on the Saturday before the fourth Sunday in August at Lebanon Baptist Church. Rev J. C. Daniel of Ellaville, the pastor, will preach each service and the public is cordially invited to attend.
A congenial group from the city led by W. J. Butler and T. L. Fountain along with W. H. Trussell, Frank Gray, E. H. Bazemore and Reynolds gentlemen left Sunday for St. Marks Florida to spend the week fishing.
One Ford Coupe 1927 model with four good tires and in good mechanical condition. Also one ladies bicycle used only a short time. Will sell cheap for cash. Margaret Butt Butler Georgia.
W. A. Anglin was appointed by the County Commissioners on Tuesday to collect the commutation road tax for the entire county. The 1929 tax is $4.00 and due September 1. All subjects are urged to see Mr. Anglin at once.
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