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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1929
Page
7
A reflective piece by Riley Scott recalling lessons from life and sport. The narrator urges moral conduct, courage, and fair play, urging the reader to treat others square and avoid bluffing as the world tests character.
Butler notes a flurry of social visits church events and family updates. Local residents including Chapman Montfort Liles and Steed families host or visit relatives in Butler Macon Thomaston and surrounding towns amid church revival plans and community programs.
A social calendar item notes a reunion for the graduating class of B. H. S. 1923 held at McCants mill with a bridge luncheon honoring Mrs. J. C. Jones of Abilene Texas Mrs. T. W. Holt of Macon and Miss Hortense Davant of Corsicana Texas hosted by Mrs. Mary Persons
Tuesday evening Miss Juliette Jarrell hosted a party honoring her house guest Miss Mildred Davis from Columbus. The social event reflected the era's cordial hospitality and showcased the guests' courtesy.
Friday afternoon at five o clock Mrs Lucile Bateman and four others entertain at Mrs Wallace home in compliment to Mrs Nora M Woodward of Mountville Georgia and Miss Caddie Neisler.
Miss Isolee Jarrell hosted a Wednesday evening prom party for visitors Misses Lucile Griffith and Bessie M Jarrell. About fifteen attended the event with cake and cream served. Guests included Lucile Griffith Bessie Mae Jarrell Lucile Elizabeth Bazemore Mary Tom Gray Martha Riley Ida Mae McGlow Blanford Calvin Wilson Jarrell J C Perkins Ishmael Cox George Nelson Edgar Nelson Emmett Wilson and Lester Bazemore.
Wednesday evening August 14 Myra Byrd entertained many young friends from night till ten with pink and yellow decorations a large birthday cake twelve candles and games. Erma Sullivan won the prize then guests enjoyed cake and drink. Attendees included Erma and Ann Sullivan Lorena Daniel Juliette Jarrell Bessie Dreizin Miriam Dreizin and others from Waverly Hall.
Margaret Butt of Butler Georgia offers a 1927 Ford coupe with four good tires and solid mechanicals for cash. Also selling a ladies bicycle used only briefly at a bargain.
Short notice ad from A Hart and J Mauk of Georgia seeks a grist mill to rent on a share of the current standing rent. Listing notes willingness to negotiate terms and establish a fair arrangement for both parties. Contact information not provided in the fragment.
Announcement from Mrs James Oscar Parker of Fairburn Ga confirms the engagement of Lurline Parker to J O Martin of Covington and Atlanta. Mr Martin, a noted educator and former Georgia state school superintendent, is highly respected in Crawford and surrounding counties.
Strayed or stolen white with small black spots male setter, nine months old. Liberal reward to finder by returning to Mrs. J. W. Bennett in Rupert, Georgia.
The County Commissioners appointed W. A. Anglin as collector of the 1929 commutation road tax. The tax set at $4.00 and due September 1. All taxpayers should contact Anglin promptly to settle.
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