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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1925
Page
6
A poem questions the value of endless material pursuit. It contrasts greed with a life guided by character, asking whether wealth and artificial happiness truly bring lasting peace and joy. It asserts that true riches lie in wealth of character rather than material gains.
A collage of local social news recounts visitors and residents including Mrs J T Mathews and Miss Edith Fountain. It notes a Christmas return for Dr C F Fickling, families occupying a house, a dance recital by Miss Dorothy James, and regional moves to St Petersburg and St Augustine. Also vacant positions seek twenty five women to operate power sewing machines at Montezuma Knitting Mills.
Local residents and visitors are listed with trips and guests across towns including Columbus, Eatonton, Macon, Eufaula and Augusta. Individuals such as Mrs. R C Montgomery, Miss Louise Hammock, Miss Ouida Brewer and Col C W Foy are noted among travel, visits, teaching posts and holiday plans.
Mr and Mrs J T Cochran of Rupert entertained with a luncheon honoring Consular General and Mrs Nat B Stewart of Japan. The event featured Christmas colors and a guest list including Nat B Stewart and others from Albany Ellaville Butler Reynolds Fort Valley Rupert and Atlanta.
Miss Lucy Wainwright and Mr Allen Rogers quietly married at 3 30 p m Sunday at the Methodist parsonage with Rev L T Rogers officiating The couple are popular county youths with many friends hoping for happiness ahead
Patrons are reminded entrance fees for the Spring Term are due January 4 1926. Pay at the office to enroll on the first day. S. E. Cox secretary treasurer.
Miss Katinel Adams and Mr. E A Childres were married in a December 22 ceremony at the bride's parents home. Rev J T Adams officiated the ring ceremony, with decorated rooms and a blue charmeen traveling suit for the bride. A breakfast followed and the couple began a wedding trip to New Orleans and Port Worth, planning to greet the New Year at home.
Miss Susan Stallings of Americus marries Dr James Fountain of Macon at the Church of the Atonement Augusta. The ceremony was attended by relatives and followed by a move to Massee Apartments in Macon. Dr Fountain, son of the Fountains of Reynolds, is a physician with the Oglethorpe Private Infirmary.
A full day gathering of representatives and teachers from all Sunday School classes age twelve and older will be held at Junction City on December 29. Julia J. Butler urges attendance for the all day meeting.
H G Mangham writes through The Butler Herald thanking friends for support in his banking role. He pledges to maintain confidence and service to Butler and Taylor County, urging patience and united effort for better business and times ahead.
Judge and Mrs Robert L Greer of Oglethorpe announce the engagement of Eloise Greer to William B Rice of Commerce. The marriage will be solemnized at an early date.
The Detroit News muses on deeper education as the world shapes minds of the younger generation beyond mere breadth. It urges actions to enrich inner understanding and character rather than surface breadth.
The Huang He river burst its banks in 1851 and altered its path to flow into the Gulf of Pechi. Within two years its mouth shifted about 250 miles from its original position.
A vessel arriving at a English port from the Far East was found infested with red ants. The infestation was so severe that cyanide was employed to eradicate the pests.
A brief Atlanta Constitution item notes a folksy line about patience in troublesome times. It presents a rural or down-home mindset where people must endure rather than seek special treatment. The quotation reflects everyday wisdom rather than a formal event or clear news outcome.
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