09 Dec 1937
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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1937
Page
1
A morning discourse urges young men to marry, comparing the ease of marriage to pulling a tooth. It notes that preparation is the hard part and describes a man who meets a woman in the forenoon, marries in the afternoon, then enjoys a hearty supper that night.
The funeral for Charles M. Wadsworth, 63, formerly of this county, was held at Mullway Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. JM Wilson and Rev. M T Gaultney officiated. Survivors include wife Franie Byrd, daughters Gladys Garrett Lucile Garrett Birdie Hancock and Mrs Tom Dean, and brother Arthur Wadsworth. He died December 8 at his Columbus home after a weeklong illness. Pallbearers were Columbus men James Imam Roy Isom Floyd Isom Oscar Dunn James Smith and Thomas Smith.
One of the heaviest snows in years fell last night across the section. Residents awoke to a pretty scene and enjoyed snowballing and other amusements. Temperatures were mild for the pastime and winds were light.
Atlanta December 6 The Georgia Legislature approved a bill doubling the beer tax in the extra session with an 84 to 12 Senate vote after House approval. Governor Rivers urged passage as debate grew heated. The measure now moves to the governor for signature.
Sunday and Monday Columbia presents Lost Horizon with Coleman and Jane Wyatt in a thrilling romance and drama. Tuesday to Wednesday Love from a Stranger stars Ann Haramy Basil Abborn. Thursday and Friday Its All Yours features Lederer Carroll. Saturday Hopalong Rides Again with Boyd and Hayes delivers wide scenic backdrop and music.
The W C Davis camp 15 Spanish War veterans elected officers for 1988 with A F Fain as commander and the regular Sunday singing set for Rupert on December 12. Members from Cortedo Montezuma Marshallville and Butler attended the election and upcoming event invites all singers and the public to join the Dec 12 gathering and bolster local participation.
The local PTA will hold its meeting at the school building on Thursday afternoon December 16 at 2 80 oclock. A full attendance is urged. Reporter.
Barred Rock frying size chickens for sale at 30 cents per pound. Chicks are nine weeks old and weigh two pounds or more each. Interested parties may contact Mrs. H. E. Childres in Butler Georgia.
Local readers praise the Van Landingham Store managed by Mr. T. L. Tante for its exceptional neatness and attractive display. Women note improvements in Butler businesses and urge others to match Tante's standards of cleanliness, arrangement, and courteous service to boost patronage and profits.
The Methodist and Baptist junior choirs join for a two act Christmas program Oh Come Ye To Bethlehem at the Baptist church Sunday night December 12 at seven. Coordinators Mrs J W Edwards I Mrs N L Sutton and Miss Lois Bazemore organize the event. Reverend R Howard shifts Sunday morning sermon to reflect a calm first Christmas night with humble worship and divine presence.
A local male quartet will broadcast sacred songs next Sunday morning from 8 45 to 9 00 over station WMAZ Macon. Members are John M Cox first tenor Fred Austin second tenor Aurelius Locke baritone and Garvis Locke bass. Miss Evelyn Hortman accompanies at the piano.
The Supreme Court ruled Georgia's poll tax law constitutional requiring male voters to pay all due taxes before voting. Justice Butler delivered the decision, affirming the Georgia high court's ruling and rejecting claims of sex discrimination as unfounded.
Dr Dean announces the Dean Theatre will be open Thursday and Friday to receive donations for a Wishing Well for Taylor county’s poor. Baptist and Methodist ladies supervise the drive and the theatre owner says attendance is not required to donate.
A fire threatened the home of Hon and Mrs H Riley near the Methodist church around 10 am Monday. The blaze started between the ceiling by an overheated stove and filled rooms with smoke before city employees using the fire truck arrived and extinguished it, preventing serious damage.
State welfare officials warn that checks cashed by recipients who sign by mark were not properly witnessed. Two witnesses with addresses must attest each marked signature. banks and grocers must follow the procedure. The welfare director urges compliance and records the requirement for endorsements.
News of the passing of Mr. H Paul Byrd came as sorrow to relatives in the county. Byrd died Friday in Macon after a several week illness. He was born near Reynolds August 27 1968 and had worked in the Central of Georgia Railway car department in Macon for 15 years. Funeral services at Hart's Mortuary were conducted Sunday at 3 p.m. with interment in Macon Memorial Park. Pallbearers included Lester Clarence Charles Edgar William Horton and G C Kirksey. honorary pallbearers listed. His family and friends attended despite heavy rain. He was a faithful member of the Methodist church.
The St. Cecilian and MacDowell Music Clubs present the semi annual recital on Wednesday evening December 15 at 7 30 in the science room and music studio to be heated instead of the auditorium. Part I features a Christmas season interpretation by Grammar School pupils and a later Part II offers more advanced numbers by High School students. A joint meeting follows on Thursday December 16 at 2 30 honoring Edward MacDowell with a short Christmas program.
Local residents faced one of the severest cold snaps in years as temperatures dipped between six and twelve noon to around 16 degrees with a slow rise yet staying below freezing overnight. A prior storm dumped rain Sunday night into Monday, followed by NW winds, a light snow flurry, and a heavy freeze. The thermometer rose above freezing by Wednesday as clouds persisted and more precipitation was forecast for Wednesday night and Thursday morning.
Mr. Sims Garrett Jr secretary to Congressman Stephen Pace was a pleasant visitor to the city Saturday in the interest of constituents in the district.
William W Wallace longtime Southern Railroad conductor died at his Atlanta home Tuesday morning after a brief illness. He previously lived in Butler where he married Jewel Windham and rose to prominence in railroad circles. He was survived by his wife and several children with funeral rites held yesterday in Butler.
Mrs Frank Ellis, patient at Petrie hospital in Murphy, underwent a second major operation Monday and then contracted mumps. Despite serious condition, her doctors report she is improving and expected to recover fully in time. Her mother Mrs Ira Butt and brother C W Butt, among others, follow updates from Blairavile.
Stewards of the Butler Methodist church will hold their first meeting for the new conference year beginning Dec 1 at seven o'clock tomorrow night. The gathering will set plans for 1988 activities and all board members are urged to attend.
A public sale at the Butler court house attracted a large crowd Tuesday with many pieces of city and rural property disposed of. Most sales aimed at distributing heirs' estates, notably the Tobe Byrd property in Panhandle district drawing the greatest attention.
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