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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1931
Page
3
Reynolds and nearby communities showcase a flurry of visitors and travelers over Christmas and New Year. Residents and guests from Albany Macon Atlanta Forsyth Athens and Columbus share holidays with local families and attend gatherings and social events.
Lost brown leather purse belonging to Mrs H. Bryan Reynolds Ga contains fountain pen keys and about three dollars in change. Last Wednesday morning on public road from Reynolds to Beachwood Farm or from Reynolds to Butler Liberal reward will be paid to finder.
Burns Masonic lodge elected and installed officers on December 22. Names include E. W. Hodges as Worshipful Master T. L. Ruffin Sr. W. L. Horton Jr. W. CG. P. Seay Treasurer J. R. Lovins Secretary T. P. Masters Tyler E. Hodges Sr. D. T. F. Waters Jr. D.
The Le Cercle Francais Des Cubes club at Reynolds High School formed in early January with monthly Friday meetings at members' homes. For each English word spoken during supper a penny fire is paid. Officers elected include Alma Graves as president and Nell Byrd as menu chair. The next meeting is at Lucile Griffith’s home on Friday January 16th.
The business meeting at the church on Monday January fifth approved minutes and roll call with eleven officers present. Ed Hollis elected Secretary and Mrs. Robert Bell named Supt Baby Division. Plans for the year discussed and dues collected. Meetings moved from Mondays to Tuesdays. Zone Meeting set for January twenty ninth. The Reporter notes spiritual cultivation by Mrs. Ricks and closing prayer.
Misses Winnie and Edna Underwood and others hosted and visited for Christmas day and weekend gatherings. The group included Rogers, Bartlett, Windham, Oliver, Reid, Smith, and many others from Macon, Thomaston, Albany, and Columbus. Tea concerts and games filled Thursday to Saturday evenings as families shared meals and good wishes for a merry Christmas and prosperous New Year.
Christmas at Taylor Mill paused for holiday on December 24 as the church hosted a tree and program by Sunday school children. Santa Claus visited, presents were given to children with 75 percent attendance, and a full church gathered for a quiet, cold evening by the fireside.
Mrs W F Rogers stayed with Mrs G L Windham while Mr and Mrs Cecil Callaway of Thomaston visited A B Underwood. Several residents including Leila Childree Doris Patrick and Stella Eula and Mary Douglas appeared in weekend social rounds. Myr J P Thompson remains ill. Woodrow Cofield and C B Reid travel and recover.
Taylor Mill Woman's Club met at the Teachers Cottage with 44 present. Nine new members joined, bringing the roll to 59. Mrs. J P Thompson spoke on 1981 work and Mrs. Fincher from Macon praised the club. Reports showed 168 sick visits, 58 trays, three bouquets and 50 garments, with $99.63 in treasury.
Notice serves to all persons that trespassing on Bible Manufacturing Company lands to cut wood or for any purpose is strictly forbidden without written consent of the Superintendent. Warning is given to avoid unpleasant means. Signed J. P. Thompson Superintendent Taylor Mills.
Readers collect notes on visits and guests across Panhandle and nearby areas. People: Mrs. Gray Hicks, Mrs. G. J. Young, Edna Trapp, Amos Byrd, Helen Young, Jos O’Neal, Clarence Horton, Al Fehring, Walter Horton, Mercop University, J. J. Fuller, William Low, Grace Trapp, M. J. Trapp, Bernard Fuller, O. Hirdaye, Buena Vista, Willow Lewis, Emmie Wainwright, Will Cosey, W. J. Cosey, Herbert Puller, L. J. Wainwright, J. J. Montgomery, GC Byrd, Thelma Casey, Grady Fuller, Clinton, Zebulon, Grady Horton, Grover Horton, Marguerite Horton, Macon, Griffin, Thelma Montgomery, Alyma Graves, Nannie Spivey, Hahira, Tack Party, Cleo Eugene birth, Cliff Duke, Cleo Eugene, Gus Saunders, Hoke Byrd, Jenney Byrd, Alma Graves, Eva McDaniel, Thomas Hastin. The note column reports numerous domestic visits, school resumption, illnesses, births, parties, and social gatherings through the week.
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