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Butler Herald

Location

Butler, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1949

Page

2

Local residents enjoy weekend travel and visits

Reynolds Department Mrs. John Nelson and Sammie Nelson spent Saturday in Macon. Mr. George Goddard of Atlanta visited relatives here last week. Several couples and individuals traveled to Columbus and Macon for weekend and holiday events. Mourns include illness notices for L. A. Eubanks and H. Neisler. Football and family gatherings noted with guests from Atlanta and Florida.

John Nelson Sammie Nelson Macon George Goddard Atlanta Julian Whatley John Henry Windham Emmett Rachels Florida Cill Windham O. M. Martin James Brown Joe Brown Columbus Larry McKinney W. D. Martin P. F. Stewart Nannie Martin Lee Watson Mary Lou Averett Carl Brown J. H. Brown Carson Parks Mack McClarey Newton Ala Ralph Wynn Carl Rutland Jamay O. Upatole H. H. Parks

Reynolds Christian Service Group Meets the First Monday

The Woman's Society of Christian Service held a December meeting at the church with Mrs. Sawyer presiding. The session opened with Come All Ye Faithful, prayers by Mrs. Lastinger followed Rev Yarbrough’s message. Members reported extensive aid to the sick, needy, and shut-ins during Thanksgiving. Carson read the Christmas Story and shared devotional remarks on Christmas customs from distant lands. Christmas carols closed the program.

Woman's Society of Christian Service

Gordon Carson Chapter Names Hostesses by Month

The Gordon Carson Chapter of the U D C releases a hostess list prepared by the hostess committee. December 20 features Mrs J H Neisler and Mrs Ben Persons. January includes Mrs E H Joiner and February lists Mrs F A Ricks.

Gordon-Carson J. H. Neisler Ben Persons E. H. Joiner F. A. Ricks J. Tankersley Bill Bankston D. W. Harp D. J. Hicks

Mrs Cook Hosts Anthony Barrow Circle Year End Meeting

The Anthony Barrow Circle met at Mrs Lawrence Cook home for the year end gathering. Leader Mrs David Ling er presided with prayers devotional on Mark of Spiritual Maturity and a Thanksgiving message. Members numbered thirty seven while hostess list for next year was planned.

Mrs. Cook Anthony-Barrow Lawrence Cook David Lastinger King Jim Brewer Edgar Whatley F. M. Larson W. F. Brunson

Reynolds Legion Auxiliary to Meet Tuesday Night

The American Legion Auxiliary of Hodges-Kirksey Post 187 will gather at Mrs. R. L. Bells home Tuesday at 7 45 p m All members urged to attend and bring a gift for the Veteran Hospitals local unit announces agenda and charity drive.

American Legion Auxiliary Hodges-Kirksey R. L. Bell

Local Residents Share Weekend Appointments and Visits

Howard News reports multiple local residents and guests traveling between Newnan Columbus Macon and Atlanta for visits and shopping. Names include Leonard and David Wall Sara Fickling Chas Fickling Joe Brown Nannie Martin Lee Watson and various couples visiting relatives and attending weekend engagements.

Protest Against Extra Taxes for Forest Fire Protection

In Ludowici Georgia on December 3 a restraining order case challenges a four mill tax for forest fire protection in Long county and 79 counties statewide. Plaintiffs led by J W Godfrey argue counties are not responsible for funding forest units, seeking state funding instead. The judge will rule after briefs are read on legality of the tax and board of commissioners actions.

Ludowici Georgia M. Price Atlanta Judicial Circuit Board of Commissioners of Long County J. W. Godfrey J. W. Warren W. C. Wells Paintiffs Forestry Department General Assembly

Local Auto Service Ad at 720 Thurston Ave Thomaston

Co. W. Smith Sales and Service advertises auto repair and sales at 720 Thurston Avenue Thomaston Georgia with contact 1274 W. Call for parts and service details.

W. Smith Sales & Service Thurston Ave Thomaston, Ga

November Meeting of Crowell Willing Workers Club

The Crowell Willing Workers Club held its November gathering at Mrs. Clifton Byrd’s home with co-hostesses Mrs. Hubert Mosley Mrs. B M Montgomery and Mrs. John Montgomery. Miss Janie Neisler opened the meeting with devotional and prayer.

Willing Workers Club Byrd Crowell Willing Workers Club Clifton Byrd Hubert Mosley B. M. Montgomery John Montgomery Janie Neisler D. A. Lastinger Katie McCrary P. A. Jenkins Dugger Casey W. R. Cosey Nat Lucas Lonnie Pierce George McCrary Marie Montgomery

Attendants at Funeral of Howard Fulton Listed

Out of town relatives attended the funeral for Mr. Howard Fulton. Named attendees include Mr. Otis Fulton of Winston-Salem North Carolina Mrs. Ruth Tilden of High Point North Carolina Mr. William Fulton and Mrs. Buford Arthur of Jacksonville Florida and Mr. Ernest Fulton of North Carolina.

Howard Fulton Otis Fulton Winston-Salem N. C Ernest Fulton North Carolina Ruth Tilden High Point William Fulton Buford Arthur Jacksonville

Husband Slain in Sleep and Wife Takes Her Own Life

In Homer on November 30 a Banks County woman, Mrs. Ernest Dooley, shot her husband as he slept, then wounded herself and later killed herself with a straight razor in nearby woods. Deputy Sheriff Brewer cited family trouble as a factor.

Homer Banks County Brewer Ernest Dooley

Hollis Couple to Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs E A Hollis will celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary next Sunday. Friends are invited to call at their home between two and six in the afternoon.

E. A. Hollis

Also Mentioned on This Page

Reynolds Department Civic Improvement Club of Reynolds 3. L Cooper and Son Edwards Gussie Royeton Guy Royeton Roy Clay Winnie Breazeale Eva B. Griffith Mr. L. A. Eubanks Frank West of Evan B. Griffith Clifford Whatley W. H. Whatley H. Neisler Messrs Edwards Cooper Julian Hollis Rudolph Parks J. Harp Sr Tommie Sims Cox Stewart Derrick C. J. Harp Jr Willa Harp Lucille McKinney Aultman Super Store Georg Delrich Oleo Reynolds, Ga Howard News Leonard King Newnan David Wall Sara Fickling Washington Chas. Fickling Grand Theatre Johnny Mack Brown Don Castle Audrey Long Peggy Knudsen David Niven, Teresa Wright and Farley Granger Rod Cameron Ed Hollis Baby Rhode Island Hiss Westinghouse Electric Westinghouse Georgia Power Company
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