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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1924
Page
5
Butler and surrounding area hear about holiday plans and visits from residents like Miss Virginia Foy who came from GSCW to spend holidays, J E Trussell’s store as Santa headquarters, and numerous travelers including Miss Lucy Cox and Mrs J L Burt. Local births, illness, and church services are noted along with PTA plans and Christmas sales.
The ad promotes Viola Dana starring in The Social Code, a mystery tale written by Rita Weiman. It notes Dana’s popularity and urges audiences not to miss the film, with a further mention of an excellent cast and a showing on December 26.
The marriage of Mr C M Bartlett and Miss Mollie Rhodes occurred Tuesday afternoon at 4 oclock with Hon A H Riley officiating. Bartlett is a noted Butler merchant and well known citizen. Mrs Bartlett has long resided in Butler and is highly esteemed by acquaintances.
Mrs. James White widow of the late James White of this county died at her grandson Oscar White’s home Sunday December 14. Her remains were laid to rest in Prosperity cemetery Monday December 16 with funeral services conducted by Elder T D Roberts.
The undersigned express gratitude to neighbors friends and Dr. Childs for kindness during the illness and death of our mother Mrs. James White J M C O White and grandchildren extend blessings to all.
The Taylor County Home Demonstration Council meets Saturday December 6 to elect officers and an executive committee. Officers chosen include President Mrs A Fain Vice President Miss Athel ine Childs Secretary Miss Myrtice Locke Treasurer Mrs C B Byrd and Executive Committee members Mrs Bicken s Riley Mrs J A Heath and Mrs Willie Mott.
Posted warning forbids hunting fishing or any use of the listed lots and parcels in Taylor County Georgia. Violators will be prosecuted. boats on McCants Mill Pond must be removed at once. The notice covers several lot numbers and halves within the 44th and 14th districts, dated December 18 1924 by Mrs Jennie McCants.
B H S notes show the team won and a scheduled game was postponed due to prior plans. The piece lists a busy school program with chapel talks, student performances, and holiday readings across multiple grades, including music selections and Christmas recitations.
The building looked pretty with pink white and yellow colors and most teachers attended. Many games of interest were played. The high point was the kissing booth run by a pretty sophomore who handed out kisses. Refreshments were dainty and attractively served by the senior class as thanks to their sister class for the honor and pleasant evening.
A contemporaneous notice endorses Mr. E H Payne and his monument services. Signatories include O B Cox Clerk S C W E Foy Mrs J McCants Jr Mt Chapman expressing satisfaction with purchases and urging others to consider the firm for monumental work.
A French inventor has created a thermometer readable by the sightless. It uses raised figures similar to Braille and a pointer showing mercury movement. The device aims to provide tactile access to temperature readings for blind users.
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