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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1940
Page
2
Local items report visits and family travel in multiple Georgia towns including Macon Americus Cordele and Atlanta. Notables include Mr Chesley Marshall Mrs Susie Woods Mrs Bob Wallace and Dr Faxton Seay among others with well wishes for Wynna Saunders after illness and John Smith’s improvement after several weeks.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service held its December meeting at Reynolds Methodist Church. A quiet opening with Silent Night led to a brief business session and a Christmas program by Mrs Merle Wood and helpers. The groups of Mary, Shepherds, and Wise Men were presented with scripture and carols, and a modern view on God’s work through them was shared.
The Gordon-Carson Chapter U D C announces its December meeting moved to Thursday at 2 30 P M at Mrs Ben Hinton home with Mrs Lunsford as co hostess. After the business session a Christmas program will be presented by members.
The Reynolds Library will be open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 12 to 4 p.m. each day until further notice. Those in charge hope to resume regular hours within a short time.
The Dorcas Class selects officers and lists committee chairmen for the new year. Officers include President Mrs Clifford Nisatley and Treasurer Mrs E T Shenly, with numerous volunteers across social service grounds and entertainment committees.
The Woman's Improvement Club of Reynolds met December 4 with about forty members. The High School Glee Club directed by Mrs. Paul Hodges presented a program tracing the birth of Christ. Scripture verses were read between songs and Mrs. Lawrence Cook delivered a Christmas reading. Mrs. R L Bell was elected treasurer. Refreshments were served by hostesses C H Neisler J D Beall and Earl Wright.
All creditors of the Cash Market Dudley Harris proprietor are requested to see me at once as the accounts have been placed in my hands for settlement. GEO W HARRIS Butler Ga.
The W M U held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday afternoon December 3 at the church with thirteen members present. Mrs Troy Whatley led the program focusing on pressing on through difficulties and Christmas East topics including China Japan and the Lottie Moon program. The group adjourned after prayer. A joint Circle meeting is planned for December 17 for the all day Christmas program and members are urged to attend with small gifts for a Christmas tree.
The Lesson Sermon for Sunday in churches worldwide centers on God as preserver of man. It cites Psalm 16:5 about divine portion and abundance, and from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures the idea that the divine Mind maintains its image and governs harmony. The call is to acknowledge this power, yield to it, and follow truth.
A red hound puppy with a white neck spot and white tail end, plus two sugar leaf marks on the front legs, is missing from Homer Beeland’s Reynolds Georgia home since Monday. The dog answers to Roosevelt. A liberal reward is offered for information leading to recovery.
Montezuma observers report Mrs. G W Shirah marked her 80th birthday with a family reunion held Wednesday in Montezuma. The gathering united relatives and friends to celebrate the milestone.
A grandmother named in a family notice is remembered by daughters Mrs Bo Mrs M H Hill Mrs cw Py and Mrs E W Fowler along with over 25 grandchildren and great grandchildren marking a significant birthday.
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