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Newspaper

Butler Herald

Location

Butler, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1947

Page

7

Local Happenings in Butler and Nearby Areas

Miss Lucille Thompson of Ella sville visits friends Wednesday. Miss Betty Ann Moore of Stockbridge guests of Miss The resa Wallace. Miss Atheline Gill returns home after Gatlinburg. Mrs. W. E. Steed back from Indian Springs. Mr. C. W. Butt of Washington visits his mother. Miss Peggy Owens of Atlanta weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. Julian Edwards II.

Betty Ann Moore Stockbridge Theresa Wallace Mr. C. W. Butt Washington Ida Butt Peggy Owens Atlanta Julian Edwards II Walter Eakle Roger Emily Bobbie Eakle Staunton Butler Eakle Alma Halley R. G. T. Halley Halley

Circle No 2 WSCS August Meeting At Mrs Wallace Home

Circle No 2 WSCS met at Mrs Gordon Wallace home with cohosts Mrs W F Standridge and Mrs O C Keen. Prayer and devotional led by Mrs Eli Garrett, theme Our Homes for Children. Hostess served cream and cake to eleven members and two visitors. First bale of cotton ginned in Taylor County grown by Cleve Harp Jr and ginned by C R Simmons ginnery Reynolds weighed 510 pounds sold to Simmons Warehouse for 40 cents per lb.

Circle No. 2 WSCS Wallace Gordon Wallace W. F. Standridge O. C. Keen Jesus Eli Garrett Pub Taylor County Cleve Harp Jr C. R. Simmons Ginnery Reynolds Simmons

Coca Cola Party Honors Bride at Mrs Fountain Home

Mrs. T. L. Fountain entertained sixteen friends Tuesday morning with a Coca Cola Party honoring bride Mrs. A. J. Fountain. Guests included Mrs. John Turk and Mrs. J. S. Green, who plans to move to Lenox, and Macon visitor Mrs. Frank Oliphant. Flowers, piano, radio records, wrapped gifts, and refreshments followed polite social chat.

T. L. Fountain A. J. Fountain Fountain John Turk J. S. Green Lenox Frank Oliphant Macon Atheline Saylor Saylor W. F. Gray W. H. Trussell

Gaultney Family Reunion Honors Parents

Five Gaultney sisters from Butler Perry Rhine and Perry reunite to honor Rev. and Mrs. M. T. Gaultney. The group gathers at Mrs. D. E. Byrd’s home then spends several days visiting relatives including a weekend with Mrs. Jarrell in Perry.

Gaultney Frank Peterman George Parker Butler T. D. Jarrell Perry Dolph Burnahy Rhine D. E. Byrd M. T. Gaultney

Birth Announcement for Joan Wisham in Cordele

Mr and Mrs Susan Wisham of Cordele announce the birth of a daughter yesterday at Montgomery hospital. The child will be named Joan.

Susan Wisham Cordele Montgomery Hospital Joan

Butler Garden Club to Hear State Agent on Flower Arrangements

Miss Lurline Collier, State Home Demonstration Agent, Geor gia Agricultural Extension Service, will discuss and demonstrate flower arrangement at the Butler Garden Club meeting in the Dean Hotel coffee shop on Sept 3 at 3 pm. A flower show accompanies the meeting with a small admission to aid the community fund.

Lurline Collier Georgia Agricultural Extension Service Butler Garden Club Dean Hotel T. L. Fountain Frank Gray Eli Garrett Sims Garrett Jim Gibson Lorenzo Doyel Louis Dean Robert Cochran Frank Riley L. R. Adams

Picnic Supper at Fountain's Lake Honors Several Ladies

Mr. and Mrs. T. La. Fountain hosted seventeen friends for a supper at their cottage on Fountain Lake Monday night. Guests included Mrs. William Waldrof and daughter Rose of Quantico Virginia Mrs. Nettie Hegen of Chula Mrs. A. J. Fountain of Reynolds and Mrs. Frank Oliphant of Macon.

T. la. Fountain Fountain Lake William Waldrof Rose Quantico Nettie Hegen Chula A. J. Fountain Reynolds Frank Oliphant Macon

Herman Elliston Receives Degree at University of Georgia

Mr Herman Elliston is listed among those earning Bachelor of Science degrees at the University of Georgia on August 30. Mrs Hazel Elliston will travel to Athens on Friday to attend the graduation exercises.

Herman Elliston University of Georgia Hazel Elliston Athens

Home For Sale In Butler Georgia By J S Green

Two story fourteen room frame dwelling in first class condition offers two baths with hot and cold water. Weather stripped openings, butane heaters, electric water heater, wired for electric stove. Three garages and out building. Outdoor kitchen lighted. Frontage almost complete except 100 feet on west side, property extends from paved street to back road with shrubs flowers lawn and a large garden. Water available throughout. Presented by Mr and Mrs J S Green Butler Ga.

J. S. Green Butler

Grain for Sale Seed Oats and Barley Offered

Coker's Victor seed oats and Sunrise barley offered by T. L. Fountain of Butler Georgia. Grain sold unmixed and free from Johnson grass seed. One year from breeder for seed or seed. 874tp.

Coker Victor Johnson T. L. Fountain Butler

For Sale Near Reynolds High School 6.5 Acres and Home

Six and one half acres of good land half a mile from Reynolds High School on Middle River Road. Includes a five room dwelling with bath and REA electricity. Four chicken houses and barn. Cash price four thousand dollars. Contact J. T. Barrow Reynolds or Charlie F. Peterman Warner Robins Ga 105 Diggs Blvd. Phone P 3041XM.

Reynolds High School Middle River Road J. T. Barrow Reynolds Charlie F. Peterman Warner Robins Diggs Blvd

One good horse for sale or trade in Howard Georgia

Local notice advertises a single ready horse offered by L. H. Vanlandingham of Howard. The seller invites offers to purchase or trade and provides no further terms. This brief classified item lists the seller and location with no additional specifications.

L. H. Vanlandingham Howard, Ga

Mrs A J Fountain Honored at Tea Shower

Mrs W M Mathews hosted a pastel tea shower at her home on August 21 to honor Mrs A J Fountain. The event featured pink and white decor, a punch table with clematis, a miniature bride and groom, and a guest list including Mrs W H Trussell and Mrs T L Fountain. Music by Atholine Saylor accompanied a reception for about 150 guests. gifts were arranged in the library and hall.

W. H. Trussell T. L. Fountain W. M. Mathews A. J. Fountain Kate Jarrell

Lebanon W M U Meeting Hosts Mrs Harris in August

The Lebanon W M U met Friday August 15 with Mrs D M Harris hosting the program titled South America. Devotional was led by Mrs Ida White with participants including Mrs C W Hurst Mrs Emory Harris Mrs T C Harris Mrs J R Carpenter Mrs Ora Barrow Mrs J C Albritton Mrs Silas Harris and Mrs D M Harris. A song Send the Light and prayers followed.

Lebanon D. M. Harris South America Ida White C. W. Hurst Emory Harris T. C. Harris J. R. Carpenter Ora Barrow J.C. Albritton Silas Harris J. C. Albritton

Butler Colored School To Register Students

The Butler Colored School invites all students enrolling for the 1947-48 term to register on Wednesday September 3 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Registration for elementary and high school pupils will be in the high school building. Fees remain the same as last session. parents should bring birth certificates if available to ensure accurate ages.

Jobs That Can Give You Nearly Two Thousand Cash Savings in 3 Years

High school graduates are urged to join the Regular Army or Air Force for three year terms with high pay, travel, education, and free living costs. Veterans may be assigned near home or to Europe, with training in developed schools and guaranteed security. Obtain details from the U. S. Army and Air Force Recruiting Station at 305 Post Office Building, Columbus, Ga.

Army Air Force U. S. Army and Air Force Post Office Building Columbus

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lucille Thompson Ellasville Atheline Gill Gatlinburg Tenn W. E. Steed Indian Springs Charles Benns Edward Sky Lake Lodge Santee, Ga J. Frank Oliphant Athol Saylor Ralph Cox Tampa Fla Carlton Hartman Louisville, Ky Greenfield Ohio C. M. Babb E. L. Davis Raye Ruth Cox Jacksonville Beach Forest Brown Windell Windham Mr. Windham Business Messrs Ward Edwards J.S. Green ,Jr Harold Heath Florida Masters John and Heard Snyder Shreveport R. L. Snyder Edwin Davant Corsicana Texas Mr. Davant Alice Elliston Adger Culbertson Mare Shoals S. C Wm. Carter John and Richard White Portsmouth George Elliston Thomaston D. F. Cooke Joyce Dorothy Salman Miami Swain Bioina RTT Georgia State Home Fountain’s Lake W.M.U Butler Colored School Dean Theatre Butler, GA Spencer Tracy Katharine Hepburrn Butch Jenkins Mister Jim Allen Lane Bobby Blake -III Douglas Montgomery Harmony Lane Home Town News Suggs Motor Company Ai Wa Ili Oliver Oliver Superior Oliver Goober Butler, Georgia TEL
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