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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1927
Page
4
Densely packed social notices from Macon and Taylor County list visits, trips, and greetings. Names include Goolik Neisler Mangham Milkins Whatley Marshall and many others visiting Macon, Atlanta, Rochelle, Savannah, and Albany. Community events include bridge club, W M S Week of Prayer, Wesleyan detours, and Park Committee plans. New syrup and stalk cutter ads appear amid personal notices.
Mrs. F M Carson entertained with a Going-away Party for Mrs T E Davenport on a Wednesday afternoon November 80. Mrs Davenport received a silver basket from Mrs J E Whatley, honoring her two years as teacher of the Young Woman's Bible Class at the Methodist Sunday school. A salad course and tea followed in the dining room. The guest list included members of the Young Woman's class.
Advert says sought after field peas of any variety. Buyer promises payment at the highest market price available. No quantities or deadlines mentioned.
Reynolds five defeated iPaxewells Athletic Club 21 to 19 on Butler court as both teams exchanged leads. The half stood 11-11 before Reynolds pulled away and held off Tazewell. Earlier they beat Oglethorpe High 21-17 in Montezumas, with a 9-5 halftime edge and a 14-10 margin after three periods, then surging in the fourth to seal the win. Coach Powell praised for improving teamwork and passing. individual Reynolds scorers listed.
Mrs W T Bankston formerly of Reynolds now of Roberta receives the Robin’s prize a $10 gold award at the Charleston convention for submitting the largest number of correctly prepared applications for Children of the Confederacy membership. The Georgia division credits her as retiring third vice president and director of the Confederacy.
Money to loan on improved farm lands in Taylor county for one to twenty years with convenient terms. For particulars apply to J. R. Lunsford, Attorney at Law, Goddard Building.
Mr and Mrs Thurman Whatley hosted the Night Bridge Club on Thanksgiving Evening at 7 30 Guests enjoyed a turkey dinner then played several bridge progressions Mrs E L Saunders won high score among the ladies earning a prize and Mr W B Marshall Jr won a prize among the men Attendees included Mr and Mrs J H Neisler Mr and Mrs W E Marshall Jr Mr and Mrs John Proctor Mr and Mrs E W Hurt Mr and Mrs P Hodges Mr and Mrs E L Saunders Mr and Mrs B W Hinton Mr J R Carson and Mr and Mrs Whatley
For sale 252 acres comprising all of lot B15 and 150 acres in lot 202 in the 12th district of Taylor County. Bargain to be sold within the next few days. For particulars contact J. BR. Lunsford, Attorney at Law, Reynolds, Ga. Also includes a remark about preferring to travel with a companion.
A bright eyed boy in a passing motor car scene politely salutes motorists who stop and give him sixpence. When questioned by a woman about his father's trade the lad explains he is the son of an undertaker while his father says motor cars bring him trade.
The piece describes iron tea kettles from Japan that produce singing sounds as steam bubbles escape from tight iron sheets near the bottom. The melody varies with kettle shape and requires skill to regulate fire. These singing kettles have long been used across generations.
A Toronto Star letter argues telling friends about troubles can reduce them rather than multiply. It notes that sharing burdens with a sympathetic ear helps both sides, likening the exchange to diminishing wires and worries when two people listen and compare their experiences.
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