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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1917
Page
5
Local dairy and business pages report visitors from Macon and Columbus, crop prospects with the first bale likely next week, and an array of weekend travel. Notes include civic events, church revival, and a countywide push toward better farming and hog production.
An optimistic maxim reflects a steady heart in face of prosperous or adverse fortune, underscoring resilience and belief in steady resolve regardless of events.
Mrs Lucile Bateman entertained the Bridge Club on Tuesday honoring Mrs Malcolm Everett of Macon. The porch was decorated with sardinieres and sunflowers. Prizes were handed to Mrs Julian Edwards Mrs Lila Edwards Harper and Miss Sallie Wilson for high scores. Guests included many local ladies and visiting Mrs G C Smith Mrs Annie Montfort Taylor and Miss Rosa Fountain. Lily Carson hosted a watermelon cutting for guest Miss Hettie Garrett. Campfire Girls met at Ficklings Mill with Miss Jeanette Wallace guarding. A S Wallace Col H P Wallace and others visited the camp. Mrs Tom Carson hosted a bridge afternoon and Mrs G C Smith entertained the Bridge Club Wednesday with cream and cake.
The swimming party hosted by Mrs W W Edwards at Theus Pond honored Mrs Malcolm Everett and Miss Jean Hogg of Buena Vista. Guests traveled by car, enjoyed a swim, and a delightful picnic lunch following the aquatic afternoon.
The Towaliga District of the Congregational Methodist church of Georgia met August 10, 1917, at Bethel C M Church in Taylor County with 38 delegates and visiting brethren. The conference fostered brotherly love, followed by revival services led by Rev. B R Birdsong and state evangelist Miss Bessie Moody, with public invited.
Taylor County Fair Association urges farmers to enter exhibits October 16 to 20. Offers $100, $50, and $25 premiums plus free display space to showcase soil varieties, seeds, and crops. Encourages early planning and contacting the association to reserve space and learn exhibit details.
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