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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1927
Page
7
Reynolds news notes a busy holiday period with Clarence Seay finishing a department project and many locals visiting relatives in Macon Athens Montezuma and Atlanta. Fireworks for Christmas are advertised by McCants Mill Store while Reynolds High School closes for Christmas.
The regular monthly meeting of the Gordon Carnon Chapter U D C was held Thursday evening at Mrs W Marshall home. President Mrs Leach Bryan presided. The library and living room were decorated in Christmas colors. After business, program included Sculpture of the South by Mrs J Oil Beall vocal solos by Miss Marion Hodges and Mrs B W Hinton, readings by Emily Whatley. Refreshments in red and green followed.
The Taylor and Macon counties post asks residents to notify the commander EB Hodges of any families in distress who could use Christmas aid. The American Legion post 181 in Reynolds, Ga, will act as Santa Claus to poor and needy children.
The Taylor Mill Woman's Club met at the Teachers' Cottage with 18 members. Old and new business were discussed including community chest donations and rescheduled oyster supper. Mrs Amos Rogers was unanimously elected vice president and a short program followed before adjournment.
A collection of handwritten Christmas requests from Reynolds Georgia students to Santa Claus. Jessie Musslewhite asks for a car, teddy bear, dolls, and school supplies, while a nineteen year old senior named Osgood Young requests a tricycle, pony and cart, confectioneries, and books. Edward Joiner, Miss Camp, Miss Martin, and other classmates are mentioned in context of gifts and greetings.
Taylor Macon County Post 151 in Reynolds Georgia hosts a December 10 charity event at Weaver's Warehouse. The evening features a square and round dance, Charleston and Black Bottom contests with 2500 dollar prizes, masquerade fun, and special music. Participants must register with Dr. Hind or Dr. Gee. all proceeds support local veterans activities.
Frouche McCarty and her fiancé, both connected to the class of 1925, were secretly wed by Rev. HC Jones at Montesuma's parsonage last Friday at six. They slipped publicity to a Macon honeymoon, returning by Saturday, and plan to live with the bride’s parents in Cordele. The Ideal community wishes them happiness.
The American Legion Post 131 Commander E. Hodges urges ex service members and dependents to file applications for Adjusted Compensation or Bonus by January 1, 1928. He emphasizes entitlement and calls to visit his office for blanks.
Rev W B is certified that after several years AZO Vasalis from the roll he is acknowledged to the church and to his ministerial position at Olive Church by Deacon Wim J Childree.
HINTON HOLLIS & HICKS advertise for field peas of any variety at the highest market price paid by the firm.
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