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Butler Herald

Location

Butler, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1937

Page

10

Reynolds community notes and holiday visitors

Reynolds residents list Christmas visits and plans across Macon Columbus Sylvester and Atlanta. Local families, students and couples travel to see relatives while shops promote Westinghouse and G E appliances with holiday offers.

Senior Class Honored With Christmas Party

On December 14 Mrs Edgar Whatley and Mrs Robert Bell hosted Reynet High School seniors and faculty for a turkey dinner at Mrs Bell's home. The 27 seniors enjoyed decorations, a gift tree, games, and carols, with grateful thanks to their grade mothers.

Edgar Whatley Robert Bell Reynet's High School

Reynolds Public Library Closure Notice

The Reynolds public library will close Friday and Saturday December 24 and 25 for holidays. Librarian says services resume on the 26th.

Public Library of Reynolds

Christian Science Lesson-Sermon Set for Dec 26

The Lesson-Sermon on Christian Science will be read in branch churches and societies of The Mother Church in Boston on Sunday December 26. It includes Romans 16:4 about learning from Scripture and a selection from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy stating Christian Science and its application to disease.

Virer Church of Christ, Scientist Boston Mass Mary Baker Eddy

England's Historic Bridges Feature Many Notable Arches

Historic bridges in England include King John’s Bridge at Tewkesbury with several original arches, Monnow Bridge at Monmouth with a fortified gateway on the bridge itself, and a fourteenth century treasure spanning the Dee at Chester. Other early examples appear near Kidwelly Hereford and Langollen.

England’s England King John's Bridge Tewkesbury Monnow Bridge Monmouth Dee Chester Kidwelly Hereford Lilangollen

Local Social Notes Highlight Christmas Visits

Howard News reports C M Renfroe visiting home folks. Lizzie Gilbert hosted by J A Buckner. Dorothy Brown of Butler visited relatives. Rod Brown Maude Sealy and Frances joined A F Fain Jr family in Perry for Sunday. Floyd Martin of Butler visited relatives. Frank Fain and children of Perry to visit Rod Brown over Christmas. Louise Parks holidaying with Marcus Parks. Maude Sealy Frances to visit B Harris at Juniper. Sarah Fickling and Larette Fickling of Butler guests of Joe Brown. Best wishes for a merry Christmas and bright new year.

Lizzie Gilbert J. A. Buckner Dorothy Brown Butler Rod Brown Maude Sealy Frances A. F. Fain, Jr Perry Floyd Martin Frank Fain Louise Parks Marcus Parks B. Harris Juniper Sarah Fickling Larette Fickling Joe Brown The Herald

Social Roundup From Thomaston And Nearby Towns

A Sunday of visits connects Five Points, Thomaston, Reynolds and Butler as families and relatives gather. Mr. and Mrs. Britt McChargue and daughter, Reverend Reeves of Macon, and multiple Jarrell and Pitts households share meals and companionship with friends and kin across the region.

Britt McChargue Thomaston J P. Walker Henry Jarrell Cecil Pitts Celestie Pitts Miss Moore Wilson Straling Walter Starling Rev. Reeves Macon J.P. Walker T. D. Jarrell Willie Suggs J. D. Jarrell Reynolds E. E. Jarrell Wilson Jarrell Butler Griff Thompson Washington, D. C J. P. Walker Mercer Smith Effie South

Pleasant Hill church guests and services noted

Pleasant Hill notes many Sunday visitors including Rev B T Gill of Thomaston and Rev L T Gill. Families from nearby towns hosted guests over the weekend. A large crowd attended services with 6 30 p m Saturday and Sunday programs and a partial invitation for next Sunday at 2 pm for Sunday school and song service.

Fred Brewer Potterville Peacock Whey L. B. Shirah B. T. Gill Thomaston Leila Odom Charlie Cromer Clemon Odom Thomas Grimsley Lei'a Odom Susie Odom Henry Grimsley L.T. Gill Wred Mathews Montezuma Leonard Burmman J. W. Tenner Ideal B. C. Brewer Pearl Guy Bill Guy S. Guy Carol Shirah Houston James Pleasant Hill Church

Plagium Meaning in Scottish Law and Rome Origins

The term plagium in Scotland denotes the theft of children under puberty, while in Rome it meant a crime involving the purchase of a free person. The Literary Digest notes its Latin origin and differing legal senses across contexts.

Scotland Rome

Community Notes From Cross Roads News Visit Highlights

Cross Roads News reports visits among local families with Mr and Mrs F S Jinks and Mr and Mrs David Theus spending Sunday together. Local guests include the Raburns with Jerome Fowler and Oscar Taunton. Wishing the Herald staff and readers a merry pal and happy new year.

F. S. Jinks David Theus Mack Miller Henry Peacock H. D. Hankinson B. L. Raburn Jerome Fowler Ideal Oscar Taunton Oglethorpe Dider W. H. Emerson G. D. Perry Perry W. H. Emerson Bessie Emerson Mary Stalnaker Ada Raburn O. M. Williams Herald

In Memory of Grandmother Anna Wisham

Obituary notice honoring Anna Wisham born May 9 1865 died Oct 27 1937 aged 72 years 5 months 18 days. Survived by son H B Wisham Rupert and daughter Annie Bell Guined Howard plus many grandchildren and a sister. Resting at Little Bethel church cemetery and noted faith in the Master’s call.

Anna Wisdom Earth Anna Hobbs John D. Wisham Wisham Rupert Annie Bell Guined Howard Little Bethel Ideal Little Bethel Cemetery

Fertile Salinitas Lacks Vegetation Under Intense Sun

Salinitas, the nitrate rich center of Chile, stands as the world’s most fertile region yet it shows no vegetation. The sun’s intensity prevents any crops from growing in this notable area.

Chile

Frigidaire Quietness Highlighted by Halley’s Review

Mr Halley, Frigidaire dealer in Butler and Reynolds, touts the 1988 Frigidaire as unusually quiet yet powerful. He credits meter-miser design changes and field laboratory work for enhanced quiet operation without sacrificing cooling performance.

N. L. Halley Frigidaire Butler and Reynolds Halley

In Memory of Mrs. D. A. Parker

Mrs. D A Parker died August 2, 1987 after months of illness from heart trouble. A devoted Primitive Baptist member she lived a life of faith and service, with family and friends recalling her readiness to meet her maker and her steady trust in God.

D. A. Parker

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Reynolds Department Crate Improvement Club of R. E. Aultman Winnie Griffith Columbus Claude Mangham Sylvester Arthur Powell Fort Valley Miss Thorernce Smith Joe Pyron Athens Mrs Mattie Pyron Catherine Hutcherson Atlanta Westinghoure M. J. Wood & Co Reynolds, Ga F. J. Carson Alice James Willie Musslewhite Hemman Wright R. L. Swearingen Lester Halley Emily Whatley Shorter College Sammie Cools of Vanderbilt David Quolik Bart Marshall Morida Hila Mims Cordele John Mims Ghoyee Barrow College Park Dida Barrow Westinghouse G. W Osgood Young J. G. Young W. G. Wickling Martha Powell Harry Powell Ruby Griffith Halley Beauty Parlor A.V. Brewer Mariana Gpeni Tom Green Virginia Saunders Nita Mae Windham G. S. C. W. Rillige Mrs. T. L. Yountain Gray T. Jd Fountain Westinghouse and Robert Beil Howard Nei#ler, Mies Winnie Ruttman Bobby Auttman Alice Hicks North Carolina Mrs. Hicks Misaes Mildred and Mable Seay Julia Parker University of Georgia Susan Bryan Agnes Scott, Decatur S. H. Bryan Hendley Saunders Charlestton, S. C H. T. Saunders Jimmie Joiner E. H. Joiner Anita Marshall Lottie Marshall Nora Coolik University of Georgia, Athens David Coolik Oscar Draughon Chicago Betty Neisler Wand-Belmont Nashville Tenn Billy Neisler C. H. Neisler Librarian R.E. Aultman Howard News Mr. C.M. Renfroe Pleasant Hill Nnes W. J. James Cross Roads News MR. Halley Parker Bryant G. A. Parker Hoy Messry Martin John Frank Otis J. T. Beel Jim Rutherford Charlie Funderburke Ultra Life Ami McKesson @ Robbins, Inc Fairfield, Conn Dept.a.n.f Addresa Para Mall N. L Halley Reynolds & Butler
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