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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1929
Page
3
This 1929 study outlines Biblical guidance on fair labor practices and ethics in business. It emphasizes kindness to hired workers, fidelity to contracts, paying wages promptly, and mutual duties of servants and masters, urging managers and the wealthy to act with justice and generosity toward the poor.
A fragment reflecting on pride and its impact on perceived curses and blessings. It contrasts personal fault with outward privilege, suggesting remedies are often a limited view of fortune and favor. The tone examines moral introspection inspired by religious language.
A reflective line notes that one who has seen better days must still prepare for living them well. It laments lack of foresight and urges practical readiness to face future challenges despite past declines.
John Andrew Rodgern aged about 2 years died at his home near Rupert on Tuesday morning November 12, 1929 after falling ill Friday. He came from Tay lor county’s prominent family and was praised as an upright, courteous Southern gentleman. He was single but planned marriage. The community shares sympathy with his loved ones.
Funeral services were held with Rev H L Lamy officiating. The note mentions Mr Bryan Montgomery of Louisville Ky visiting, local residents attending services, a scaffold accident injuring Rev J L Whitley, and Andrew Mauk praised in verse as joining the angels. The obituary of Andrew Mauk expresses mourning, reflects Christian sentiments, and notes interment at Prosperity cemetery with family present.
Crowell P T A will sponsor an entertainment at Crowell school Friday night December 13 beginning at 7:00. A program full of music has been arranged and a plate supper of baked chicken dressing and all accessories will be served. You are invited to attend with friends.
Mrs. W. D. Parker is noted as a day guest of Mr. Five Points social column reports her visit and mentions affiliations or local households. The piece emphasizes hospitality and community ties in the neighborhood society notes.
Local notices list visits from families including the Spinks Bazemore and Heath groups, with many weekend guests around Reynolds. The Fisk Supper is announced for Saturday night at the school building, and a bank notice emphasizes service improvements and two large 1930 generating plants, Plant Atkinson on the Chattahoochee near Atlanta and Furman Shoals on the Oconee near Milledgeville, outlining capacity and expansion plans.
The Wesley Junior High P T A held its December meeting in the school building with Mrs Herbert Segly presiding. Minutes were read by Miss Pearl Adams and treasurer's report reviewed. Mrs J A Heath elected vice president as Mrs Hermas priced to sell on liberal terms. A musical program featuring Footes and other musicians is planned for the evening followed by supper and social time.
Atlanta, Dec 8 Georgia Power Company president P S Arkwright authorized a statement detailing a 1930 expansion plan. The group including Columbus Electric and Power Co and South Georgia Power Co will invest 16 million dollars for new construction in Georgia, the largest single year spend in state history. The plan funds new generating stations lines stations and other facilities to meet anticipated industrial growth and extend electric service to Georgia communities, excluding maintenance operations taxes and wages.
Howard News reports visits and homecomings including Oscar Martin visiting his parents, Rev J F Jackson's relatives guests, Mrs Mary Watson moving to Shingler with the Watson family, L E Purvis and Avery Cone of Daytona Fl visiting, H F Pickard and daughters of Macon visiting Beulah Pickard and J W Edwards Jr., Butler guests of R L Brown, welcome of Lorenz Purvis family, court attendance in Butler, and Jeanette Brown visiting home over the weekend.
For sale, rent or lease: five acres of good farmland one mile east of Reynolds. One good ten room dwelling with a bar and three tenant houses, water supply from the city of Reynolds. Appointments through Mrs Ella Mims Reynolds Ga. The door of opportunity opens automatically. Nor does it ever panne. Enter while you may.
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