Neighbors and the universal call to share Christ
A discussion on neighborliness and racial harmony through Jesus teachings. Jesus breaks race barriers at Jacob's well by offering living water to a Samaritan woman, illustrating that salvation is for all. Cornelius, Peter, and Philippus illustrate that God judges by heart, not race, urging Christians to engage strangers as potential neighbors and spread the gospel beyond their own communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Christ
Samaria
Samada
Jacob's
Jesus
Jes
Hier
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Tem
Christ
G Anders
Cornelius
Thanksgiving Visits and Family Gatherings Across Town
Residents across Thomaston Reynolds Butler and nearby areas spent Thanksgiving with relatives and friends. Notable visits included Mr Edmon Royal and the Suggs families, Luke Adams hosts, and several in-law and friend gatherings. A Florida fishing trip and local visits to Butler and Powersville are noted among social exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmon Royal
Thomaston
Robert Suggs
Willie Suggs
Reynolds
Walter Suggs
Jack Suggs
Butler
Luke Adams
Lois Heath
Frances Willis
Mary Suggs
Pearl Adams
Haywood Allen
Marie Payne
Mitchell Turner
Rupert
Prof
Mrs. Pinkard
Mra C. C. Cooper
Our Neighbor and the Call to Help All Humanity
The piece urges living out faith openly through actions, not just words, as neighbors watch and souls need salvation. It cites Jesus breaking barriers between Samaritans and Jews to show universal brotherhood and invites all to come to salvation, stressing universal reach and personal responsibility.
Weekend Guests and Sunday Visits in Cross Roads
Sunday guests included Lucy Taus con Grace Taunton and Fred Taunton with Alma Hinton visiting Mrs. Louise Cotney. Weekend guests of J H Youngblood were Havel and Annie Peterman. Abe Jordan and family visited Bussey, while E F Bonewerr was with G D Perry. Nearby, Mangham Jordan with Roswell Chapman hosted others. Ruth Amerson visited Lene and Libbie Theus. Taunton hosts entertained Rev Morgan Williams and J B Cox Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Tauscon
Wis
H. 2
Joeke
Eugene’ Loo<i
Msc. Trone
Kurxcey
Grace ‘Taunton
M. M. Bussey
W. ©. Bussey
Oglethorpe
G. D. Per
E. F. Bonewerr
G. D. Perry
Mangham Jodan
Roswell Chapman
Messrs Nnnis
Dewey Childree
Willie Merritt
Ruth Amerson
Mecoa
Lene
Libbie Theus
A. J. Taunton
Morgan Williams
J. B. Cox
Whitley Kersey Marriage Highlights Local Social News
Norwich Mews Mr Sim Ruff of Alabama visits relatives here. Dozens attend weekend gatherings as Ozella Whitley wed Johnnie Kersey of Manchester. The couple will reside in Manchester where Kersey works at the Textile Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Kersey
Manchester
Mr. Kerasy
Norwich Church News Rev Lamb Begins Third Year
In spite of cold, many attend Norwich Methodist Church as Rev. BE F Lamb starts his third year as pastor. Four members join the church this service. Plans are made for a strong year of kingdom work with sermons said to uplift congregations. Services on second and fourth Sundays at 11:00 am. Sunday school at 10:00. other Sundays at 2:30 pm.
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Cornelius
Jesus
Althoug
Peter
Pater
Coraelius
Caesarea
Joppa
Husehold
Phillip
Phillin
Sunda
Norwich Methodist Church
BE. F Lamb
Mr. Lamb
Lamb
D. A “Abbott
St-ward
H 'T, Hutcherson
Genisy Abott
C.”.W. Hays
Ference
Edna
Thanksgiving guests and weekend visits noted
The column lists numerous Thanksgiving visits and weekend guests across families in Butler and nearby towns. Entertained individuals include Mr. and Mrs. A F Fain, Mr. Joe Brown and daughter Marjorie, Misses Martha Edith Parks, Miss Louise Parks, Miss Bessie Jarrell, Mr. Wilson Jarrell, Mr. John Wingham, Mrs. Eden, Miss Mareese Cook, and others, with several stays in Butler and Reynolds. Additional mentions include travels to Atlanta and Junction City and returns home by Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Webb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Brown
Atlanta
Joh. Stark
Martha
Edith Fark
Sunda
Bessie Jarrell
Wilson Jarrell
John Wingham
Reynolds
Louise Parks
J. S. Martin
Macon
Felix Pierce
Waverly Hell
G. D. Locke
Little Son
Butler
Evans Brown
Frances Parks
Virginia Perkins
Mareese
Joe Brown
Marjorie
Oscar Martin
Edith Parks
Bobbie Parks
D. W. Culververhouse
Marilou Averett
Lee Wat- Bon
G. V.mcmullan
Albany
McMullan
A. F. Fain
Marcus Parks
Sarah Fickling
Wallace Riley
Martha Parks
Junction City
Eden
Missea Inox
Francis Scott
Miley
Rachael Purvis
Bithia Gilbert
Charlie [Buckner
John Gilbert
J. A. Buckner
Ernest Webb
Near
Oglethorne
Surprise Thanksgiving Marriage Shocks Local Community
Miss Lois Harvey married Glenn Riddie of Butler on Friday November 26. Other holiday visitors include Miss Alene McGinty of Geneva, Miss Lucy Cooper, Miss Christine Cooper and Ruby Elliston with the Turners of Ellaville, and Lenora Elliston with Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Riddie. Americus Normal College students and families hosted Thanksgiving gatherings across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alene McGinty
Geneva
Five Points Social and School Notes From Buena Vista
Mrs. F M Griner hosted Buena Vista H D A women and 4 H Club with a canning demonstration. Cake and fruit were served. Miss Nella Roberta visited Junction City. Mr and Mrs Felton Roberts joined relatives in Cuthbert for the weekend. Buena Vista faculty members Blanford Watsor and Weston Roberts spent holidays with home folks. A large group attended a meeting at J W Daniel’s home. Miss Imorene Cullier visited Mrs McMillen. The infant son of Mr and Mrs John Prady is improving after two weeks illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Griner
Buena Vista
W. A. Wadsworth
Nella Roberta
Junction City
Sam Daniel
Felton Roberts
Cuthbert
Dean Anthony
Mar Singleton
Messra Blanford Watsor
Weston Roberts
Buena Vista School
J. W Daniel
Mies Imorene Cullier
Sae Ene McMillen
Payie John Prady
Thanksgiving Guest List at Montomery and Jarrell Families
The item lists numerous local residents and relatives visiting relatives over the Thanksgiving period. People mentioned include Mr. and Mrs. Tom Montgomery, Miss Spivey, Mr. Jam Montgomery, Miss Juliette Jarrell, Mrs. Alice Riley, Mrs. A. W. Adams and children, Miss Verna and Sara Peterman, Namlow Gaultney, Mr. Russell Scandrett, Miss Margaret Sweeney, Dr. and Mrs. B. Adams, Mrs. Annie Saunders, Mrs. F. M. Parker, Mr. and Mrs. M. Parker, Mr. and Mrs. 0. R. Montgomery, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Adams, Jr., Mrs. G. W. Jarrell, Mrs. CO. Ty Bennett, Miss Inex Jarrell, Phillip Jarrell, Mr. Clifford Adams, Misses Dorothy and Dileebel Graftney, Frances Booth, Miss Mary Adams, Harper Moore and family, Calvn Jarrell, W. A. Jarrell, Miss Lucile Adams, Miss Nana Garlmey, Miss Ethel Jarrell, and Mesers Edgar and Felton Ganlray, with Florida fishing noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Adams
M. Parker
Verna
Sara Peterman
Namlow Gaultney
Wffie Kendrick
Russell Scandrett
Misa Margaret Sweeney
Macon
Joan Scandrett
B. ©. Adams
Annie Saunders
Thomaston
F. M. Parker
Calvin Jarrell
R. Montgomery
Henry Adams, Jr
BD. Smith
Henry Adami
G. W. Jarrell
Ty Bennett
Inex Jarrell
W. A. Jarrell
Lucile Adams
Nana Garli ‘Mey
Ethel Jarrell
Mesers Edgar
Felton Ganlray
Florida
Thanksgiving Visits and Illnesses Mentioned in Town Notes
Turners Chapel residents share holiday visits with relatives and friends from South Carolina, Knoxville, Americus, and Tampa. Several families report illnesses and near deaths, including Mrs. Jim Wallace who died November 18 and was buried at Midway Cemetery, with many attendees.
Thanksgiving program at Oakview school praised
A goodly number of citizens enjoyed the Thanksgiving program at Oakview school Wednesday play sponsored by teacher Miss Evelyn Guy. Miss Lillie Roberts from Woodland school near Jonier joined local folks for the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakview
Eveyn Guy
Lillie Roberts
Woodland School
Joniier
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Cornelioa
Simon
Wero
Wesley
Uulgat
Humanity
Moses
Norwich Mews
Sim Ruff
Alabama
J. L. Whitley
Glenwood
Ozella Whitley
C. A. Abbott
Mestawes
R. W. Harris
D. C. Abbott
Mize Ida Harris
Wesley Hays
C. W. Hays
Lorenza Hutcherson
Norwich Church News
Howard
Paul Fain
Mrs
Rupert News
Marion County
Vlads Wouisay
Tom Montgomery
Miss Spivey
Jam Montgomery
John Scandrett
Juliette Jarrell
Alice Riley
Turner’s Chapel
Annie Spillers
Tewening School
South Carolina
Miss Spillers
Florence Wainwright
Sara Wain T
Knoxville
Mattie Windham
B. I. Moore
Corinne Bone
Americus
Normal
J. J. Bone
Andrew Crane
Morell Rogers
Regina ~McCrary
D W. Rogers
G. R. Rogers
Alfonsa McCrary
R. C. Peterman
Elsie Wainwright
D. W. Rogers
Myrtice
Tampa
Fla
Annie Wallace
Jim Wallace
Mr. Wallace
Midway
Myrtice Rogers
Oulda Brewer
Franklin Dickerson
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