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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1930
Page
2
A local Reynolds column blends inspirational verse with community notes. Georgia figures such as Mrs J T Mathews, Mr Henry Hicks, Miss Blanche Marshall and many residents of Reynolds and nearby Macon, Cedartown, Atlanta, Adrian, and Columbus appear among visits, church events, travel, illness, and holiday shopping notices.
Notice to customers states next Wednesday, December 24, is the final day of the Auto Herpe Contest. Bring coupons to compete. the customer with the most coupons wins one Herpe, and the holder of a lucky number wins the other prize.
The Progam Meeting of the Missionary Society of the W4 MU was held Monday afternoon. Christmas carols opened the service, followed by prayer. Mrs Anthony led a devotional on Matthew 10 5 42 with Mexico as the focus. Mrs Carson sang New Days in Mexico and Mrs Neisler sang Hark the Herald Angels Sing. A leaflet on The Central Serving the Children in Mexico was distributed by Mrs James. The meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer.
Nos. I and II of the Methodist W M Society met Tuesday evening at the church for a Christmas tree exchange. A decorative tree and small gift drawings accompanied a short program with a violin solo by Mrs. W E Marshall Jr and a vocal by Mrs. F M Carson. Mrs D T Montfort gave a Christmas story and Mrs James spoke on what the Missionary Society has meant to women. Delightful red and green refreshments followed.
The piece cites James Gordon Gilkey on handling strain and outlines four counsels: stop self pity, organize tasks, overlook minor annoyances, and decline responsibility for what cannot be controlled. It applies these to the current economic situation urging action on higher wages shorter hours and lower prices to lift buying power.
Local notices recount illness and recovery, visits among Mr. and Mrs. Will Beeland and relatives, Christmas plans, and holiday visitors in Crowells and Roberta. People cited include Nita Rhodes, Lois Horton, Miss Thelma Barrow, and families around Byrd, Neisler, Byrd, and Montgomery. The Crowells W M S meets with Mrs. G. J. Young and Mrs. L. T. Horton presiding.
A garbled line markets choice goods including mats and confections and invites calls for needs. It also mentions a shade tree planted in a St. Petersburg park funded by a $100 bank account, and a moral note about destiny for a man who says I will.
A brief church gathering ended with a prayer after a dispute over the song On Little Town of Bethlehem. The meeting adjourned at the home of Mrs. J Puller, with Mrs. 7 hosting and public refreshments afterward. L. E. Mitchell was noted in connection with the event.
Taylor Mill residents host and visit neighbors through weekend gatherings and outings. Guests include Miss Refa Lane, Miss Mary Douglas, Miss Stella Douglas, Miss Maurine Rogers, Miss Leila Childres, and families such as the Windhams and Thomspsons. Rev. J W Culliver conducted services at Mt Olive. Women’s Sunday School to host Christmas party. Frances O Kelley from Columbus attended weekend with Annie O Kelley. Agnes Thompson joined the Georgia Industrial Association event in At Neante.
A church obituary notes Mrs. Row Shrimpshire died after a long illness on November 28. Henry Barrow and others recount her decade plus devotion as wife and mother, her Methodist faith, and pride in her family. She is buried in Potterville cemetery beside loved ones as friends and relatives mourn.
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