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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1944
Page
5
Local residents and relatives are listed as visiting friends in Macon Reynolds Atlanta and Columbus. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Green Mrs. J. R. Wilson Miss Kathryn Amos and Rev. and Mrs. E. H. Dunn among others with trips to Crescent St Simons Island Warner Robins and Indian Springs. Families host relatives while soldiers and sailors spend time with kin.
Circle No Two met at the home of Mrs. E. H. Bazemore with Mrs. A. L. Waters as joint hostess Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. J. H. West presided as chairman. Opening song was Onward Christian Soldiers and prayers offered. Minutes approved, dues collected, and Mrs. Adams led the program with an engaging discussion. Mrs. Fickling will lead the September program. Refreshments were served. - Circle Reporter.
The lesson recounts Israel demanding a king, Samuel anointing Saul, and Saul’s early promise and missteps. It notes Saul’s height and pious start, Samuel’s guidance, and the shift from priestly to royal rule. It concludes with calls for spiritual renewal amid political choices affecting nations.
Miss Helen May Johnson married T. J. Parker at the Johnson home on Saturday August 12. Rev M T Gauthhey conducted the ceremony with both families present. Parker is the son of Mr and Mrs Robert Parker of Butler. he departed for military induction yesterday. Mrs Parker will reside with her parents during his service.
A Sunday barbecue at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Harbuck drew a large gathering from Columbus Thomaston Reynolds Butler Dawson Brunswick Buena Vista and other nearby towns. Attendees included dozens of named guests and families sharing food and fellowship.
Wanted men and women to start in business selling Farm Home Products through Rawleigh's nationwide dealer network. Thousands already profitable. For particulars write Rawleigh's Dept. GAH 42 192 Memphis Tennessee. (8 24 btp)
J. T. Mathews of Butler Georgia advertises galvanized steel roofing ready to ship now. Orders filled in order received and buyers can purchase up to 25 squares for roof replacement.
A large Hankinson family gathering took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Hankinson near Butler last Sunday. Attendees included C. E. Whidby, Homer and Mrs. Chapman, Fannie Johnson and son Herman, T. J. Parker and others from Butler, plus relatives from Ft. Lardale Florida Oglethorpe and Thomaston. Despite many members serving in the armed forces the reunion remained a pleasant event.
Howard and Beve Harris spent Sunday with Mrs. Maude Sealy and Miss Frances Sealy. Willie Martin of Macon visited his mother Mrs. Nancy Martin last week. Wynelle Culverhouse is staying with Miss Lola Mae Edwards. Beulah Kersey of Atlanta and Mrs. Roy Raines and son of Thomaston visited the Pickards. Guests at the Brown home included Baker Baldwin of Baldwinsville, the Maxwell family, and Mrs. Sara Fickling of Butler. J E Brown hosted Mrs. J D Locke and family near Butler. Julian Edwards II and children visited Butler friends. D N Sealy spent a few days in Macon. S P Edwards spent the weekend in Monticello with relatives.
A bed bound individual offers to repair electrical cords for appliances. Interested parties are asked to bring cords to the home of W. E. Bone and Clarence Taylor Bone in Butler Georgia for repair services.
A 600x16 Firestone tire on a 16 inch Chevrolet wheel was lost between Butler and Buena Vista Tuesday night. Finder should return it to Pat Stewart's Service Station in Butler for a reward.
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