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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1938
Page
2
Macon visits and weekend trips feature prominently with Frank Powell Sara Mott Ellaville Hoodman Parks Pelly Jones and Adrian Elliston among those listed. Numerous locals including Windham Hicks Neisler Tinsley and Whatley family members are noted visiting relatives and attending events across Macon Valdosta Griffin Atlanta Americus and Milledgeville during Thanksgiving and holidays.
The Central 4-H Club met November 16 at the school building. The program opened with singing Smiles, then minutes were read and the roll called. Members discussed the clothing exhibit and planned items for the next meeting including towels aprons slips and dresses by year level.
The Methodist Woman's Missionary Society met with Mrs. P. F. A. Ricks presiding. A special 60th anniversary program was urged by conference president Mrs. C. C. Sapp. Resignation of Mission Study chair Merle Wood accepted. Insurance premium discussed for 60 days. to be paid from Circles. Bridging National and Racial Barriers theme noted with several members named.
The Jennie Barrow and Sally Anthony Circles held their November joint meeting at Mrs. H. K. Sealy’s home, with Mrs. Rene McDonald presiding. Mrs. Whatley led the devotional on giving thanks, and Mrs. Brewer read a selection from The Outlook. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Saly and Mrs. Hicks.
Reynolds Methodist W M S held a retreat at Mrs F A Ricks home Tuesday November 10 with morning study of Home and Foreign Specials China relief. Brother Tinsley led the 11 oclock devotional and the meeting included regular business. Total collection 16.56.
Ida Childs of Macon spent the weekend with Mrs. J. K. Adams and Miss Mattie Adams. G. D. Locke and son from Butler visited Mrs. Lillian Brown. Ludie Renfroe and Pauline Austin Thanksgivinged with friends at Manchester. Frank Fain Jr. and daughter from Perry stayed with Rod Brown. Frances and Alton Scott visited relatives near Butler. Julian Edwards and son of Butler visited Rod Brown. Mrs. J. K. Adams remains on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Greene of Manchester visited J. A. Buckner. Sewing Club met at Mrs. Lillian Brown’s last Wednesday. O. O. Brown Jr. left to live with uncle Frank Slaughter in Columbus. Louise Parks visited her parents Marco and Louise Parks.
Reynolds Ga November 28 1988 notice that G A Trussell has sold his interest in Trussell's Market to C H Trussell and will no longer be connected with the business. Buyer assumes all indebtedness and collections due. Sale effective November 28 1938.
Miss Haviland McDaniel spent Thanksgiving Days with Miss Florence ONeal. Mr. and Mrs. O. R. Montgomery and family visited with Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Montgomery. Miss Helen McDaniel stayed with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. I. McDaniel, for the holiday weekend. The column lists multiple local residents visiting relatives, shopping in Macon, or spending holidays with family, including the Neislers, Booths, Montgomerys, Youngs, Bloodworths, and Coseys.
Rupert residents spent Thanksgiving with relatives in Brunswick Vienna and Butler. CCC camp returnees James Hankinson and others came home for the holidays. Rupert school ground improvements are finished with gratitude to County Superintendent W T Austin and contributors.
Mrs Archie Hill and Mrs J D Tarver were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Jim Kelley. Mrs Paul Cromer was Monday guest of Mrs Herbert Kelley. Grady Payne and his wife visited Rupert hosts Mr and Mrs W G James on Tuesday. Myrtle Payne stayed with Miss Virginia Kelley Monday. G B Barfield and Mrs C B Barfield spent the day with Grady Payne on Sunday. Virginia and Laggers Kelley visited Friday with Myrtle Payne. Emory Gromer of Oxford Georgia spent Thanksgiving with his parents Mr and Mrs Paul Cromer. Archie Hill and Oglethorpe residents spent the weekend with J D Tarver’s family. Mrs Herbert Kelley and daughters visited relatives at Americus Monday. Lara Brown was Wednesday guest of Grady Payne.
Local brief notes: Lumpkin spent holidays with parents in Poulan and sister in Cordele. J W Woodall on business trip to Ellaville. Ruby Austin Nettie Hill visited relatives for Thanksgiving. Welcome to new residents C W Lancaster and family. Barney announces arrival of a daughter November 16. Several guests visit from Manchester Reynolds Butler Colquitt Slaughter Ky Columbus and Fitzgerald. Illnesses include little Lewis Lancaster recovering from pneumonia. Mrs J L Anthony returns home after caring for grandson.
The W H D Club met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs R D Waller's home. Members sang Juanita, read Psalm 107, and offered prayers. Officers to remain for another year were elected. Frances Elton outlined next year's program. Christmas nearing caused December meeting to be called off. Next gathering Jan 23 at Mrs W M McFarland's home.
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