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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1930
Page
10
Local store Hinton & Hollis promotes fall seeds and cheap prices while listing numerous social visits. The column notes family and neighbors visiting in Macon Albany Talbotton Newnan and Molena plus fresh eggs offers and bargain dry goods.
The Woman's Improvement Club of Reynolds W I will meet at Mrs. Troy Whatley's home with Mrs. Eugene Saunders as joint hostess on Wednesday September 3 1980. The program includes Spiritual Values in Family Life open discussions The Modern Family in a Modern World by Mrs. J D Beall How Does Religion Begin by Mrs. D T Montfort A Child's Religion by Mrs. Clay Whatley The Heart of Youth by Mrs. S B Liggins Some Religious Problems of Modern Parents by Mrs F A Ricks and the Program Committee.
Hinton and Hollis advertise top prices for fresh eggs to meet customers demands. They invite suppliers to bring eggs to market at competitive rates.
Reynolds residents and nearby voters expect gubernatorial candidate Senator Ed Rivers to address the crowd in Reynolds on Friday Aug 29. The exact speaking hour was not learned but Rivers is touted as an engaging speaker likely to draw a large turnout.
Miss Eva Draughon and William T Montgomery of Reynolds were married at 2:00 p m on Thursday August 14 at the Draughon home with Rev M O Williams officiating. Only immediate family attended. The bride and groom plan a honeymoon to the West after a short stay in Atlanta.
Mrs C L Pyron and relatives rushed to Athens to be with Miss Katie Hicks for a serious appendicitis attack. She underwent an operation and, according to reports, is recovering nicely. Hicks has long served on the faculty of the State College for Teachers at Athens and is regarded as a leading educator in the state.
Circle II met August 18 at Mrs. Alton Halley's home. The session opened with Amazing Grace, led by Mrs. J T Mathews in prayer. Devotional from I Kings by Mrs. T D Seay. Dues and Elizabeth Goodwin Fund contributions noted. Barnett Family history presented by Mrs. F M Carson. Six trays 15 flowers 26 visits reported. Three visitors plus eighteen members attended. questions asked by listed members. Meeting closed with prayer by Mrs. A J Barrow. Refreshments served. Circle to meet with Mrs. W M Hollis in September.
Mr. T. L. Ruffin parked his 1927 model Chevrolet sedan on a street while at Reynolds Pharmacy. The car was later found near Ray Licas’s home broken into gibblers. Fannie Carson was arrested after questioning and admitted the theft, jailed in Butler awaiting October court action.
Reports of wild hogs in the river swamp on the Gordon farm east of Reynolds stirred local huntsmen, especially among the black community. Two hunters chased a huge animal from hiding and killed it, with tales claiming the hog weighed over 800 pounds and caused notable scale impact.
Mr Howard Parks longtime Macon County Motor Co. leader and local Chevrolet dealer has been elected cashier of the Bank of Ideal. He previously filled the role ably before his entry into the automobile business. Reynolds friends lament his coming departure with his family but wish them success. Mr AL Halley will remain at the head of the firm, continuing its automotive work.
We thank friends for kindness and sympathy during our bereavement. May God bless each one. M. J. Hobbs and family.
The Hill Crest Cemetery Committee asks lot owners to weed and tidy their plots during August to prevent seed spread and improve appearance. They note they have cleaned the driveway and shrubs and request visitors to inspect and maintain conditions, especially noting blooming crepe myrtle. Immediate cooperation requested.
Bo Crawford, 25, described as law abiding and industrious, collapsed Sunday morning and died before medical help could reach him. He left home for a neighbor's house to summon a doctor, but was found dead when the physician and neighbor Love Dent returned.
Mr Hinton Hobbs, a medical department soldier at Fitz, Screven, Ga, died Friday night in an automobile crash returning from a Brunswick ball game. His body was brought to Reynolds, funeral held Monday at his home, with interment in Hill Crest cemetery. He leaves his parents Mr and Mrs Hobbs five sisters and many friends.
Marshally Hobbs and John G. Hobbs, brothers and members of the U S Navy, are mentioned along with a large host of relatives and friends in a local notice praising their service and shared Navy ties.
A fragment mixed poem urging acts of kindness to spread sunshine and comfort. It closes with a brief in-text ad offering summer dry goods at reduced prices and a Bible verse reference, all jumbled together without clear event details.
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