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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1933
Page
4
Tony Buckner describes daily life after his father’s death as he and Becky cope with grief. Mr. Briggs hires Tony’s mother as a trial worker, but she struggles with nerves and performance. The employer notes the job ends after a week, hinting at continued hardship and a continuation in the next issue.
Crowell News item catalogues social visits across surrounding towns. Miss Nelle Byrd and Miss Lucille Griffith stayed with Miss Bess Neisler, with others visiting in Macon Butler and Reynolds. Residents welcome Calin Jarrell back, report illness, moves, and county league meeting set for Friday night January 6.
A stream of holiday visits and family gatherings fills local life. The row of entries lists relatives and friends from Mauk, Butler, Colquitt, Cairo, and Rebecca visiting kin, hosting dinners, or staying as guests over the holidays, with multiple mentions of Wall, Jinks, Waller, Halley, Garrett, and Wilder family members across weeks including Christmas and the weekend.
Numerous social visits mark the holidays with mentions of Lois Parker and Willa Watson guests, Macon visitors with Beulah Pickard, plus many local families hosting relatives from Atlanta Albany and Reynolds. A December wedding and New Year wishes cap the town's social notes.
Community notes record visits among residents of Turner’s Chapel and nearby families. Multiple gatherings occur with the Stringfields, McCrarys, Spillers, Petermans, and Bone families visiting and hosting during the holidays. Announcements include a new baby birth on December 27 and upcoming prayer and Sunday school services at the Dunlaps, inviting participation.
Wesley Mr and Mrs Bernice Downs and daughter of Thomaston were recent guests of their parents. Mr and Mrs Pat Downs, Mr C L Farlow of Atlanta visited his parents here during the holidays. Mr and Mrs W A Spinks and Miss Estelle Spinks were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs J A Heath. Mr and Mrs Olin Sealy and children of Atlanta spent several days recently with Mr Herbert Sealy and family. Miss Mary Suggs accompanied Mrs Walter and Mr Jack Suggs to Atlanta shopping Thursday. Mr and Mrs William Childres and son were holiday visitors of Mr and Mrs C M Bazemore. Mrs C C Heath, Miss Anna Heath and Mr Johnny Spinks motored over to Columbus Wednesday shopping.
Mrs. T. J. Harris and son Tom of Macon visited parents Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Haywood and others in the area. Families from Butler, Thomaston, Reynolds, and Macon appear in a sequence of holiday guests and dinners. The community notes Pearl Adais wed W. A. Callaway last Wednesday night, marking a key local event.
Unusual opportunity to purchase fruit and nut trees and ornamentals at panic prices. Agents wanted. Wight Nurseries in Cairo Georgia seeks representatives to handle sales and distribution.
ENGLISHVILLE residents and relatives gathered for a holiday period with neighbors and family. Numerous visits listed include English family members hosting and visiting from Andersonville, Oglethorpe, and nearby towns.
Mrs Dock Cooper cannot return to school this week with wishes for a speedy recovery. Christine Cooper hosted Sunday guests Ruby Elliston Pauline Cooper and Mrs Ernie Downs. Miss Lenora Elliston stayed with Rebecca McCorkle at Buena Vista. E O White and J O White joined C C White and Elmo Smith of Birmingham for a Sunday visit.
Mr W H Mott spent Christmas holidays with Mr and Mrs C O White. The school program and mock wedding at the Christmas tree at Mr J Q Wisham’s home were enjoyed. Families including Ethridge of Albany, Goodroe, Wisham, and White shared holidays. several flu cases reported in the community.
A sensational Oriental mystery tale begins in The American Weekly, featuring a wholly modern American girl as vengeful gods align with intrigue. The story unfolds with exotic settings and sharp suspense in a magazine distributed with the Atlanta American the following Sunday.
Local families share visits, extended travels, and festive gatherings in Five Points. Numerous Jarrells Adams Bennetts and Scandretts host relatives from Musella Thomaston Macon and Columbus while several residents move away. A list of those ill includes Jarrell Parker Walker Gaultney and Kendrick with wishes for recovery. Sunday school meets at 2 30 p m inviting neighbors to attend.
In the District Court of the United States Middle District of Georgia Columbus Division the matter of Jacob Prager bankrupt creditors of Reynolds Ga and district are notified the first meeting of creditors will be held at the referee office in Columbus Ga on November 18 1988 at 2 30 pm creditors may attend prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and transact such business Paul Blanchard referee in bankruptcy Columbus Ga
In the Middle District of Georgia the creditors of Henry Clay Whatley a bankrupt are notified that he has been duly adjudicated bankrupt and the first meeting of creditors will be held at the office in Columbus Georgia on January 18 1938 at 2 30 oclock in the afternoon Creditors may attend prove their claims appoint a Trustee examine the bankrupt and transact other business as may properly come before the meeting.
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