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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1946
Page
2
Local column records numerous visitors and guests from Macon Atlanta Columbus and Jacksonville. It notes family visits hospital stays camp meetings and bridge parties plus upcoming arrivals and excursions around Reynolds.
The Anthony Barrow Circle of the Woman's Society of Christian Service met Monday afternoon in the Sunday School annex of the Methodist church. Thirteen members and one visitor attended. A vase committee reported failure to find a vase and requested help. A revival decoration plan and entertainment duties were announced. A playlet titled Mrs New Member featured several members and refreshments were served after the meeting.
Two parcels offered for sale in Southland Georgia. One pair measures 25 by 150 feet and the other 50 by 120 feet. Contact Mrs S P Smith Hartwell Georgia for details.
Miss Sara Adele Lucas of Macon and Ronald Pierce Rogers of Macon announce their engagement. The ceremony is planned for September 15 at Reynolds Methodist Church. The bride elect is active in local clubs and a bookkeeper at Lamarr Persons Motor Co. Rogers is a Macon native and U S Army veteran now employed with A S Hatcher.
Reynolds Hodges Kirksey Unit 187 Legion Auxiliary held a regular meeting at the Reynolds club house at 3 30 p m on August 13 to install officers. Present were Mrs P Dixon and Mrs Lorin Hodges. Officers installed included President Mrs C E Whatley and 1st Vice President Ed Goddard with other posts filled. A vocal solo by Don Whatley and a piano piece by Frances Whatley followed. Ice cream and cake were served after.
The Crowell Willing Workers Club gathered August 14 at Mrs. C. B. Byrd’s home with Mrs. Fuller in charge. Programs included songs, scripture, reading, a poem, and a creed recital. Rev. and Mrs. Leon Edwards were guests at the third Sunday gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Byrd.
Reynolds announces the engagement of Miss Elizabeth Ray Lucas to John Howard McRee of Dawson. The ceremony is set for September 8 at the bride’s mother's home. Elizabeth is a Reynolds High School and Georgia State College for Women graduate and works with the Farm Security Administration in South Georgia. McRee is a Dawson native, a former Army sergeant with 37 months in Europe and the Pacific, now employed by the U S Sugar Corporation in Clewiston Florida.
Miss Gloria Whatley bride elect honored at a tea hosted Tuesday afternoon from 5 to 6 o clock. Mrs Clinton Woods and daughter Miss Margaret Woods greeted guests. Mrs Woods and Miss Whatley in the receiving line. Mrs L M Doyel of Butler invited guests into dining room where Miss Sara Pool and Miss Aileen Doyel served punch. Table decor featured clematis ivy with green and white colors. porch and vestibule displayed varied dahlias. The honoree received a piece of silver from Mrs Woods. Mrs R E Aultman and Mrs Dan Fountain assisted.
The McCrary family expresses deep gratitude for the kindness shown after the death of their husband and father. They thank each neighbor and Dr Montgomery for support during hours of sorrow and pray God’s blessings on all.
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