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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1930
Page
2
Local store Hinton & Hollis promotes garden seeds for fall plantings and lists numerous social notices. The piece mentions many residents visiting relatives in Macon Albany Talbotton and Atlanta along with low prices on eggs and dry goods.
The Woman's Improvement Club will meet at Mrs. Troy Whatley's home with Mrs. Eugene Saunders as joint hostess. The program includes topics on spiritual values in family life the modern family in a modern world and how religion begins with discussions led by Mrs. J D Beall Mrs D T Montfort Mrs. Clay Whatley Mrs S B Liggins and Mrs F A Ricks and the program committee.
Hinton and Hollis seek best price paid for fresh eggs to meet customers’ demands. Immediate purchase inquiries encouraged for reliable supply and prompt settlements.
Senator Ed Rivers, a gubernatorial candidate, is expected to address voters in Reynolds and nearby areas on Friday next week. The exact hour was not learned, but organizers anticipate a large crowd for the speech.
Miss Eva Draughon and William T Montgomery of Reynolds were married at 2:00 p m in the Draughon home. Rev M O Williams officiated with a small family attendance. The bride, Georgia State Teachers College alumna, teaches locally. The groom, son of the late Montgmerys of Mauk, works at the First National Bank. They honeymoon via Atlanta and to western stops.
Miss Katie Hicks underwent an operation for appendicitis and is recovering nicely. Mrs. C. L. Pyron and relatives were hurriedly summoned to her bedside in Athens last week. Hicks has served on the faculty of the State College for Teachers at Athens for years and is regarded as a leading educator in the state.
The Methodist Womans Missionary Society Circle II met August 18 at Mrs Alton Hallleys home. Devotional from I Kings given by Mrs T D Seay. Dues collected 1 05 and Elizabeth Goodwin Fund 1 40. Six trays 15 flowers 26 visits reported. Eighteen members and three visitors attended. Circle to meet with Mrs W M Hollis in September.
A 1927 model Chevrolet sedan owned by Mr. T L Ruffin disappeared from a street while he shopped at Reynolds Pharmacy. Police traced the car to near Ray Licas’s residence where it was found damaged. Fannie Carson was arrested after interrogation and jailed in Butler awaiting October court action.
Reports of wild hogs in the Gordon farm river swamp near Reynolds drew hunters especially among the local African American community. Two negro hunters confronted a large animal in the swamp and killed it, reportedly weighing over 800 pounds.
Mr. Howard Parks formerly with the Macon County Motor Co. and local Chevrolet dealers has been elected cashier of the Bank of Ideal. He will leave Reynolds with his family soon, as Mr. Halley will remain at the head of the automotive business here.
Card of Thanks from Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Hobbs and family expressing gratitude for kindness and sympathy during bereavement. May God bless each reader.
The Cemetery Committee asks Hill Crest lot owners to clean lots in August to prevent weeds and neglect. They report drives and shrubbery cleaned and urge inspection of each lot, noting crepe myrtle blooms. Cooperation is requested to improve the cemetery’s condition.
Bo Crawford, 25, described as law abiding and industrious, died Sunday morning after a brief illness. He left his home to seek medical help at a neighbor’s house, asking a doctor be called. upon return with the physician, he was found dead.
Mr Hinton Hobbs a soldier in the medical department at Fitz, Screven, Ga, died Friday night in an automobile accident returning from a ball game in Brunswick. His body was sent to Reynolds, funeral Monday at 4 p.m. from his home with Rev Ivey and Rev Williams officiating. Interment was in Hill Crest cemetery. He is survived by his father and mother Mr and Mrs Hobbs two sisters and several relatives all of Reynolds.
Marshally Hobbs Reynolds and John G Hobbs are noted as brothers serving in the U.S. Navy, with a large host of relatives and friends mentioned in support.
A verse urges spreading sunshine through kind deeds and comfort to the distressed. It is followed by a Bible reference and a storefront notice announcing summer dry goods at reduced prices inviting readers to supply their needs.
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