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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1926
Page
6
Local column recalls a generous neighbor described as the man behind the smile whose confidence in others lifts spirits and eases ills. Readers are invited to remember his kindness and the impact of a friendly word during holiday visits and community gatherings.
Local social notes list visitors and hosts over the holidays. Names include Miss Nettle Hill and Louise Hill, Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Chapman Jr., H. Rowell and children, Albans and Mover Points travelers to Augusta Lincolnton and South Carolina, eye doctor arrival January 14, and various Birmingham Baltimore and Wrightsville guest appearances. Several residents recover from illness. guests hosted by Mrs Sallie Harris and the Taylor family in Macon.
On Tuesday night Misses Nettie and Louise Hill entertained visitors with a party in the decorated living room. After games and refreshments, attendees included Misses Lura Cochran Evelyn Barnes Ruby Childres Pearl Childres Amanda Wilchay Eldah Payne Jenjoy Huey Jewell Bartlett Mary Wilson and Messrs Mosley Willissy Childres Mack Athrews Payne Jack Heath Emmett Wilson Samuel Huey and D R Bighes.
Lost one large framed white pointer dog named Scott Ears white and Temon colored with small spot on face. Carried a short rope when seen on December 27. Liberal rewards will be paid for return or information. Notify The Butler Herald.
Members of the Community Improvement Club are invited to meet at Mrs J G W Williams home Saturday afternoon January 6. An important gathering will elect officers and outline the year’s work. Prompt assembly at 2100.
A Raveny Hobbs officiated wedding in a simple attractively decorated home setting. The bride Miss Wilson wore a rose shade Wrench Faille gown with matching accessories and a diamond bar pin from the groom. The couple plans a Birmingham home on January 15 after brief visits to Chattanooga and Daytona Beach.
Mrs. Lewis Saunders and Mrs. Robert Wilson hosted a misc shower Tuesday afternoon December 29 at Mrs Wilsons home honoring Miss Annie Julia Wilson whose wedding to Mr Dean occurred Wednesday December 30 at high noon. Guests wrote or drew groom descriptions, gifts came in a boat drawn by Virginia and James Saunders, and a sweet course with pink and white decor concluded the event.
Miss Lucile Beeland became the bride of Mr Tom Chapman at the home of Mr and Mrs Ly T Peed with Mr Peed officiating. Mrs Chapman is the daughter of Mrs Supia Beeland and Mr Chapman is the son of Mr and Mrs M Chapman Jr. Both lifelong residents, they moved to Florida where Mr Chapman holds a good position.
One year old peach trees available from Copeland in Shiloh Georgia. Good dependable stock in Hiley Bellés and Brackett areas with attractive prices. COPELAND selling in Brackett and Shiloh locations.
Help wanted for women ages sixteen to twenty to operate power sewing machines. Wages offered while learning. Apply to P. N. Collier at Montesuma Knitting Mills, Montesuma, Ga. Notice date December 24, 1944.
Miss Lilian Brown sisters Marie Brown provided music for a wedding at Howard. The ceremony featured candles, smilax, roses, and a pearls necklace as the bride wore ashes of roses satin. The groom is W M Brown of Howard, son of the town’s leading family. After the ceremony they left for a Florida tour and will reside in Howard thereafter.
A gray overcoat valued at 29 dollars was misplaced on the night of December 80 1826 at a home in Butler Georgia Route I. A pair of man’s gloves a bunch of keys on a watch fob with a Masonic emblem and the name J Lobke a Ford key No N4 a wooden toy snake and a card addressed to Mrs J E Locke were found in pockets. Please return to Aurelius Locke Butler Ga Route I for a reward.
A. E. Guinn, manager, plans to start a mammoth hatchery about January 10 in Butler Georgia. The farm is taking orders for baby chicks and custom hatching. Prices listed are 15.00 per 100 for baby chicks and 4.00 per 100 eggs for custom hatching.
A runaway motor hearse in Hurt England mounted the pavement and struck the wife of the chief constable against a wall near the royal infirmary, leaving her severely injured.
The Butler School notes holidays were enjoyed by pupils and seniors welcome James Searcy back. Several students are praised for wins and recoveries from illness. Rainy weather pauses basketball. Pinehurst to host the boys team. Christmas visits and family gatherings are shared along with an honor roll list for third grade and numerous holiday travels and stays among staff and students.
The Royal family expresses heartfelt appreciation for the sympathy and kindness shown after the loss of their son and brother Olin. Gratitude is extended to friends in Butler and Woodland, with a blessing request from the family and the mayor.
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