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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1949
Page
1
Reynolds notes show residents hosting relatives from Macon and Atlanta during holidays. Visitors include families from Butler East Point Columbus and Valdosta, with trips to Macon Winston-Salem College Park and Fort Valley. Several locals, such as Miss Elizabeth Parker and Miss Amelia Halley, host gatherings and birthday parties while others travel for Christmas and New Year visits.
Reynolds Lodge No 695 F A M held its regular meeting on December 20 electing T L Ruffin as W M and officers including Joe Goodroe S W J W Patterson J W H C Whatley Sr treasurer J H Neisler secretary L B Strickland chaplain E C Burch S D E A Newsom Sr J D John Mims S S A Borders J S J M Slaton Tyler The installation followed by a group ladies escort and refreshments.
The American Legion Post of Reynolds announces support for a clean government in Reynolds. It endorses E. W. Hodges for Mayor and A. J. Payne, Guy Windham Jr., A. C. Royeton, and A. C. Borders for Aldermen, pledging to improve police and fire services, enforce liquor laws, create a budget, reduce taxes, maintain streets, and uphold Sabbath sanctity.
The column explains its purpose as a reflective aid not a substitute for Bible study. It notes forty denominations collaborate and urges readers to study scripture for personal growth. It recalls the early church’s ten days between Jesus’ ascension and Pentecost, stressing waiting, preparing, and praying as keys to a praying church gaining power.
Reynolds voters are urged to elect Charlie B Hicks mayor next Tuesday January 3 in a personal plea. Hicks says he has lived in Reynolds all his life and will pursue an honest economical progressive administration with impartial law enforcement.
Southside Methodist in South Macon grew from a 1948 survey by five Wesleyan College students Nancy Black Kate Claywood Frances Smith Virginia Moore and Betty Strom. They mapped 2000 homes ran services in a tent on Houston Avenue and secured a piano for worship.
The Ellaville American Legion Post sponsors a New Year's Eve Dance at the Ellaville Gym Saturday night. Music by Leon Clem of Thomas Ton. Informal attire. The Tay lor county citizens are invited. Hats and horns will be provided.
Reynolds F H A met Tuesday December 13 in the school auditorium. Orchids to Sylvia Swearingen for organizing the Christmas program with songs readings and an article. Jeanne Crooks presided. The Home Ec Department held an exhibition December 15 with crafts on display and refreshments for guests.
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