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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1932
Page
7
A quiet rural verse portrays a devout Christian gentleman living in a simple cottage in Butler. Despite ragged clothes and poverty he is content, works joyfully, helps others, and ends each day with prayer around a family fire, revealing a heart of gold.
Butler residents list visitors and gatherings including Miss Ella Foy of Camilla visiting Col C W Foy, Miss Neta Pearl Mathis from Junction City, and Mr and Mrs Tom Bateman of Fort Valley hosting relatives. The column notes trips to Macon and Americus, school duties in Cairo, and a Pleasant week with family and friends across Slocumb, Reynolds, and surrounding towns.
Jefferson candidate Hon John N Holder spoke here yesterday for governor, accompanied by Mrs Holder who received a cordial reception from Butler friends. Mrs B C Collins and Mrs J Moulton of Ellaville attended the funeral of Mrs W G Moulton and visited the Herald office in the city. The Methodist service featured vocal selections by Mrs Earl Wright of Macon and Miss Olivia Scroggins of Cincinnati.
Last Wednesday afternoon the Adult Auxiliary of Butler hosted a guest meeting as a tea at the Methodist church. Speaker Mrs. E. W. House of Lumpkin drew praise, with Cincinnati guest Mrs. Scroggins and her daughter Olive delivering a solo. The decor featured early Fall flowers, pot plants, and lanterns as tea was poured in Sunday School rooms by Mrs. H. E. Allen and Mrs. R. A. Turner.
Mr and Mrs Walter Clark hosted a lawn party for about fifteen children on Monday afternoon to celebrate their son Little Walter B Clarks second birthday. Yellow and green decorations set the theme with paper hats for guests and a yellow and green embossed birthday cake centerpiece. Those invited included Mary Claire Kirksey Phyllis Dunn Dorothy Lundy Barbara Allen Barbara Jackson Betty Mixon Bertha and Doris Long Billy Turner Bobby Merrill Bobby Turner Bobby Collins LeRoy Gee LeGree Branch Thomas and Walter Mathews Edwin Allen Kathrine Childres Martha and Joe Taylor and Grovey Stancil.
Mrs. Edward Merrill hosted a Friday bridge party at her home in honor of Miss Margaret Turner and Miss Helen Turner of Bradenton Fla. Brother Byron Turner and Mrs. Turner attended. Floral arrangements graced the living room while Mrs. Martin Chapman took high score and Mrs. H Pee won consolation.
Mrs B H Bazemore hosted a birthday party for her daughter Helen on Friday August 19 with about twenty five children. Guests played games then enjoyed ice cream and cake in the dining room before departing.
Miss Miriam Dreizin entertained a group of young people on Friday evening August 19. The event honored Mr. William Scroggins of Cincinnati as a guest of Miss Lorena Daniel. Proms continued late with refreshments served by Mrs. Dreizin and assisted by Mrs. George Daniel and Miss Mary Gill.
The marriage of Mrs. Jewel Adams Price and Mr. Luke Adams, both of Wesley community, occurred Sunday with Rev. J. H. Stanford officiating. Mrs. Adams is the daughter of the late John H. Adams and Nettie Smith Adams. Mr. Adams is the son of the late Joe Adams and a Wesley farmer. The Herald extends congratulations to the couple.
Miss Ottis Poyner of Columbus and Roy L. Culliver wed at St. Mark parsonage on Sunday August 14 1982 at 8 80 am Pastor J M Glenn officiated. The ceremony featured summer flowers and a blue chiffon gown for the bride. The couple plans a wedding trip to Chattanooga Tennessee and Asheville New York and will be at home after August 22.
Miss Martha Will Caldwell and Mr Albert O Rogers wed July 24 in a ceremony conducted by Elder S H McCorkle. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Caldwell of Howard, is Butler High School 1930 alumna and Turner's Chapel teacher. The groom, a farmer from the Charing community, is described as a man of sterling qualities.
An ad laden notice mocks awaiting candidates and promotes local goods from a Hebrew storefront. It mentions a dying storekeeper and his family gathered at bedside while promising low prices on coal stoves Heatrola ranges and winter utilities. It touts refunds on unsatisfied purchases and urges customers to visit for bargains and free delivery from a carload shipment arriving Sept 10.
John M. Cox announces resignation as president of the Taylor County Singing Convention effective for the next October convention at Butler High School auditorium. He thanks supporters and urges an early meeting to elect a new president and organize the event.
Miss Gussie Wilson was hostess at a delightful party at Person's Lake Tuesday evening complimenting her house guest Miss Nella Pearl Mathis of Junction City.
The Monk-Charing W. M. S. met Monday August 22 with Mrs. R D Waller leading a Korea lesson after devotion. Six members and one visitor attended. The next meeting will be in Charing.
Montezuma Ga Aug 20 Optimism on general business conditions expressed by R G Collier president of Montezuma knitting mill after returning from New York stronger tone in cotton goods market he says the Montezuma mill is running on full time and orders on hand ensure indefinite operation New orders are coming in continually indicating wholesalers plan to stock up before the expected rise in cotton goods The Montezuma mill employs 150 persons.
G C Adams of Covington toured the county last week to promote his bid for Commissioner of Agriculture. Supporters list eleven reasons including farming success, teaching experience, nonpolitical stance, Boys' Corn Club origin, market vision, fertilizer inspection, and economical administration. citing his 98,681 votes from a prior statewide race as proof of popularity.
Seeks buyers for 405 acres at Butler Red Level with four to five room houses in good repair a new barn ample water and a fine highway access a six horse cultivated farm one mile from the No 8 Federal highway asking 38000 with small cash and balance due in one two or three years at 6 percent CG COO Butler Ga.
Mrs J H Girardeau of McRae says this is the era of plentiful fresh foods and widespread canning. The Civic Improvement Club backs the at home program with county agents bankers association support while Ball Brothers offers 5000 in sash prizes and scholarships for 4 H girls. The International Canning Contest invites home canners with no entry fee and a free jar for all entrants.
Columbus Georgia August 28 Having been selected as one of the official reporters for the annual national convention of the veterinary medical association opening in Atlanta Wednesday for three days R O Perkins Columbus circuit any city court reporter will go to Atlanta Wednesday morning He expects to be away only two days The selection of Mr Perkins is considered by his friends in Columbus as a distinct compliment to his reporting ability.
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