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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1960
Page
7
Mrs. Norman Carter and others spent Saturday in Macon while Mrs Ella Foy Richards visits Camilla. E L Harris Co advertises Christmas stock reductions on men’s suits coats pants and ladies dresses. Local social notes mention visits, gatherings, and a surprise birthday party for Mrs H D Taunton with multiple guests in attendance.
Christmas cakes and cookies offered by Mrs Z R McCorkle in Rupert Georgia. Contact UN 2 3520 for orders. Proceeds may support local event or purchase.
Miss Janice Whatley a Brenau College junior was chosen president of the Cushman Club, Brenau’s leading dramatic arts group. The club sponsors several plays annually, including the Fall production of A Midsummer Night's Dream in which Whatley played Puck.
The Butler Baptist church hosts a Christmas Party at 7 30 p m December 23 at the Community House open to all ages. Families should bring food for their own group drinks provided by the Sunday School each class handles its own gift exchange. Regular worship proceeds Christmas Day morning with no evening service or B T U.
Mrs. Hamp Riley hosted a Saturday afternoon coffee party at her home to honor Miss Nancy Childs ahead of her forthcoming wedding on Sunday. Out of town guests from Macon and Columbus attended along with co-hostesses Mrs. W. A. Childs and Mrs. J. R. Gray.
The Butler Garden Club held its December 7 meeting at the Community House with a brief business session followed by a Christmas music program by Anne Marshall's pupils. Santa Claus duties were performed by Mrs. Luke Adams and Mrs. J. S. Green Jr. with packages delivered to members and visitors. Hostesses served cake and coffee.
Mr and Mrs Don Barnes of Rupert announce the birth of a son on November 29 at the Medical Center in Columbus. He will be named Bruce Donald.
Miss Gloria Gilson daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugh Gilson Jr appeared with the Wesleyan College Glee Club on the annual Christmas Concert in Porter Family Memorial Auditorium Macon Georgia The 68 voice group directed by Dr Leon Jacques Villard performs American and British selections and tours neighboring states each spring The concert was open to the public without charge The Wesleyan Strings under Walter Steinhaus joined for a program of varied numbers
The local Baptist WMS Circles met in regular session and sponsored a church Christmas party. After a brief business session they gathered for a program led by Mrs. Ed Davis. Gifts from the Christmas tree were given to each member and hostesses served a sweet course and coffee.
The 1804 silver dollar billed as the king of American coins sold for $28,000 in New York City. Sam Wolfson of Jacksonville Florida bought the coin, brother of financier Louis Wolfson. Stack's spokesman said bidding lasted 28 minutes with fierce competition against James Ruddy of Johnston City New York who bid $27,000.
The Butler Williams family expresses sincere thanks to Mr. Austin Guinn and Mr. Wanza Davis and their men for extinguishing a fire at the residence Tuesday. Though the well-house was lost, their help prevented further spread and is greatly appreciated. The note also mentions fatalities on highways as a cautionary testament to careless driving.
The Boys of Woodcraft Woodmen of the World group earned high honors in the Rifle Range Program at Ft Valley. Howard P. Locke led with top marks and a turkey prize. Finalists included Phil Walker Sammie Almgren and Charles Moulton among 68 boys from eight camps. A post event gathering offered hamburgers and drinks.
A GSCW release lists Jeraldine D. Cooper Susan Amelia Casey and Homie Geneva Cummings representing Taylor County at the women’s college in Milledgeville for the Fall quarter. The current quarter ends today and the winter term begins January 3. GSCW is Georgia’s only state supported women’s college and part of the University System.
World Book Encyclopedia notesPuritans banned Christmas observances in the 1640s and jailed those who treated December 25 as a work day Riots followed in 1647 as 10 000 protestors demanded the king be restored Christmas was revived in 1660 with Charles II Victoria era saw the Christmas tree popularized by Prince Albert The article also notes Boxing Day traditions in England the Xmas abbreviation and Santa Claus in Indiana and a Santa Claus post office with four million pieces of mail annually
The Howard WSCS sponsors a cake sale on Wednesday December 21 at the Brown Electric Co Building in Butler. It begins at 11 am and continues through the afternoon with advance orders welcome at UN 2 4247.
Erle Cocke Jr of Delta Air Lines in Atlanta becomes regional vice president for the People to People Civic Committee, overseeing activities in 12 southeastern states and Puerto Rico. The five year old Eisenhower initiative seeks closer U.S. ties with foreign communities. Cocke’s WW II record and roles with the American Legion and the U S delegation to the United Nations are noted.
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