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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1941
Page
1
This December piece urges keeping Christmas meaning amid war and lean times. It recalls 1917 peace hopes, warns against losing festive spirit, and encourages lavish laughter, love, and goodwill while balancing practical gifts and joy.
Montezuma on December 2 reports Bishop W. Ainsworth retired Methodist bishop preached at the local church during morning services. The church was among his first pastorates and Mrs. Ainsworth, new bride, was welcomed by many lifelong friends.
Mrs. Mary L. Locke, mother of several children and grandmother to Mrs. Joe Eubanks, remains active at 92. She attends Mt. Pisgah church, recalls early life with humor, and jokes about reaching 100. She values family, community visits, and listening for her name on WSB Atlanta. Her late husband was Rev. George Locke, and she is proud of her heritage.
Fat plump young New Hampshire Red fryers offered for sale by Mrs. R L Snyder in Butler Georgia. Buyers may contact her for pricing and availability on poultry suitable for home use or small farm markets.
A survey shows the Taylor County Library relies on WPA support and public funds but requests higher monthly book funding. Butler and Reynolds communities contribute, with comparisons to Crawford and Marion counties highlighting underfunding and travel library costs. Urges residents of Butler, Reynolds, and Taylor County to rally to sustain library service.
Don Carter longtime Farm Editor of the Atlanta Journal was inducted into the Army with three Sumter county men G B Bell Clifford Barnes and Clifford Hogg last week His duties were placed with Ed Stout during his military service Carter led the Journal Farm Forum to wide popularity promoting self sufficiency for Georgia farmers and modern marketing methods Before joining the Journal he worked on the Americas Tri County News served as college correspondent for daily papers and edited the Baxley News Banner.
Dr. Atticus Webb formerly of Dallas now in Atlanta will preach at Butler Methodist Church next Sunday at 11 a m. Webb a Texas college president and longtime temperance leader is author of Crime Our National Shame Dry America and The Mistakes of the Drys a campaign to protect homes and youth from drink evils. Fathers mothers and young people should hear him.
Prominent Americus resident George Lester Williams, 74, died in his sleep from a heart attack and was laid to rest Monday at his residence on Church Street. Rev. Mack Anthony led the service, assisted by Rev. W A Joyner and Dr. J B Lawrence. Williams, longtime department store buyer and former Chas. Ansley and Joyner Department Store associate, moved from Buena Vista to Americus fifty years ago. He is survived by his wife, three children Brooks Williams of Taunton Mass Bennett Lester Williams of Talladega Ala and Ora Lee Williams of Americus three grandchildren and one sister Dora Williams. Pallbearers were Earl Rainey Fred Elder James Buchanan J O Treadway Claude Lane and Julian Suggs. Honorary pallbearers included C L Ansley Dr Russell Thomas Dr R C Pendergrass Dr S H McKee Ed Joyner Malcolm Argo Charlie Wright Brown McLendon Oscar English Frank Stapleton and John Sheffield.
Talbotton veteran Lynn C. Butler, a Talbot county farmer, received the Purple Heart from the War Department for World War I service. A private in the 326th Infantry of the 82nd Division, he fought in Meuse Argonne, was gassed, and spent over a year overseas after training at Camp Gordon and sailing from Hoboken to France aboard the Mauretania.
County wide Red Cross membership drive asks residents to contribute before December 15. Chairmen Mrs. E. H. Dunn Reynolds and Mrs. R. L. Sutton Butler request visits or mail to join, with principals receiving memberships and clubs or lodges urged to participate. Volunteers emphasize community participation and diverse organizations welcome contributions.
Macon December 3 Mrs Sarah Allen Phinazee of Monroe county and Eugene Anderson of Macon married Saturday evening November 29 at the parsonage of the First Methodist church in Griffin with Rev J L Pim officiating. Mrs Anderson is a former school official and historian. Mr Anderson writes for the Macon Telegraph and serves as a Georgia Alabama Business College field representative. They reside at her High Falls Monroe county home.
The State Highway Board plans December 19 lettings for twelve road and bridge projects totaling about 1 250 000. Two Talbot County contracts include a 2 511 mile graded road segment near State Route 22 toward Flint River and a bridge over Liza Creek on the Manchester Shiloh road.
The Phillips family expresses sincere thanks to local and out of town friends for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of their husband and father. They also gratefully acknowledge the large floral offering and pray God bless each contributor.
Mrs Sarah Delilah Harmon age 93 longtime Taylor county resident died at her Rupert home Thursday afternoon Nov 27 from old age. Born Oct 3 1848 to Henry and Sarah Peoples Joiner she was married to Julius Harmon who preceded her in death. Funeral at Mt Pisgah Baptist Church with Rev E H Dunn and Rev F P Gilbert. interment Mt Pisgah cemetery. Pallbearers W H Elliston George Elliston Hugh Millicons R P Allman J G Royal. Survived by three sons Henry C Jim T Harmon Rupert and Joe Harmon Butler. Goddard's Reynolds in charge
Mr. Tom England longtime Howard farmer dies at home Wednesday evening. Funeral services set for 2 o clock this afternoon at Howard Methodist Church with Rev F J Gilbert officiating. Interment in Davistown cemetery. Survived by three brothers K M England of Wadley Ga D A England and B H England of this county and two sisters Mattie and Annie England both of Howard.
Howard E. Wilson 42 of Columbus died Tuesday night at Forest Cosby hospital after a lingering illness. Born Reynolds January 13 1899 he was son of Samuel P. and Lena Baggett Wilson. Survived by three sisters two brothers funeral Thursday at Striffler chapel with Rev. J N Shell officiating burial in Mt Olive cemetery Reynolds.
Red Cross knitters are urged to speed up work and finish sweaters quickly. Volunteers should turn finished items over to Mrs F J Gilbert. An urgent call seeks one million sweaters by Christmas to aid relief efforts.
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