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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1924
Page
3
The column mentions Mr and Mrs Willy Turner and Mr L S McGharene attending court in Columbus last week. Rev Jim Whitley and daughter Lita spent Sunday in town. Friends mourn the recent death of Mrs Loyd Niszon, mother of their daughter-in-law.
Miss Mildred Brown spent the weekend with home folks. W G Childs made a business trip to Thomaston. Annie Martin returned home after visiting Macon relatives. W H Martin visits Macon this week. Mattie Adams visited Thomaston relatives. J A Buckner and E Gilbert guests at Glenwood. B Pickard and Frances Pickard in Butler. Rev Floyd Howard of Thomaston and Joe Brown Jr of Macon will spend Christmas with home folks. Pickens Riley family of Five Points visited J R Williams. R L Brown spent Tuesday in Columbus. Mrs H E Streetman visiting Moses Streetman at Pine Grove. J W Martin of Butler was guest of Aunt B B Watson. Wishing readers a merry Christmas and happy new year.
A wide awake P T A was formed at Howard school Friday evening December 5 with fourteen members enrolled and officers elected including President Mrs Wallace and Vice President Mrs Wallsedy. Committees named for Ways and Means Program Publicity and Treasurer. Members listed include Mrs Wallace Mrs Williams Mr Perkins Mrs Vanlandingham Miss England and others.
The P. T. A. invites all to a Fish Supper at the Howard school building on Friday evening December 19. Mrs. Hildreth will entertain with a splendid program and attendees are promised a treat.
Miss Mary Suggs and Mr Walter Suggs shopped in Macon recently. Mrs R B Casey was the guest of Mrs J H Adams Monday. A Wesley bake sale featuring sandwiches and homemade candy will be sold, and all are invited. Miss Lois Heath and Wilbur Neisler spent several days with Mrs W B Baldwin. Mr H W Jarrell and Miss Anna Jarrell spent Saturday in Macon and fished at the Wes ley pond. Mr and Mrs Ab Spinks and family were guests of Clyde Wilson Sunday. Mr and Mrs H K Sealy of Reynolds visited J A Heath and family Sunday. We regret to lose Mr and Mrs J L Spinks and family who moved to Fort Valley.
Notice announces a box supper and singing at Mt Pisgalt church on Saturday night December 20 at 7:00. The event invites the public, with girls bringing boxes and boys bringing money to fund the piano for the church. The chairman thanks supporters and asks attendees to show reverence and good behavior.
Community activity highlights with names of residents visiting relatives attending church and shopping trips noted. Mentions of Mr and Mrs Wall and family, Rev CoS Mal, the Garretts at Charing, Woodalls, Jinks, Brooks child Myra improving after illness, and Norwich visitors Dirk and Mrs Jonée.
Mt Pisgah Church hosts a singing and box supper on the third Saturday night December 20. Everyone is invited. Girls should bring the Denes and money to buy boxes. Program begins at 7:00 p m with song services to follow.
Dialogue excerpt shows a father questioning a young man about smoking in the parlor. Helen confirms lighted one or two matches to check the time. The exchange captures a domestic moment and a hint of humor.
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