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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1931
Page
2
Reynolds residents and visitors. Numerous social calls and weekend trips fill the town as many travel to Macon Americus Atlanta Columbus and Jacksonville. Highlights include familiar names such as Neisler Musslewhite Whatley Hicks and Williams with events from a Weiner Roast to a bridge club gathering.
Miss Rachel Mangham Duckworth daughter of Mrs Oscar Duckworth and Houston DeLoach were married Saturday afternoon at the bride's mother's Wynnton home. Dr Frederick Porter of the First Baptist Church officiated in a small ceremony as smilax and feathery ferns framed the room. The bride wore brown crepe with matching accessories and a red fox fur. a corsage of Talisman roses and valley lilies adorned her. The couple planned a short wedding trip to Atlanta before visiting the groom's parents in Wetumpka Alabama and then reside with the bride's family in Wynnton.
The Gordon Carson Chapter of the U D C will meet Thursday January 22 at 2 30 PM at the home of Mrs C L Pyron with Mrs Dan Hicks co host. Program includes Stratford Ancestral Home of the Lees Birthplace of Robert E Lee and other items by Mrs W D Lamar Mrs W E Marshall Mrs Howard Neisler Mrs Thurman Whatley and Mrs F A Ricks Historian.
The Womans Club met January 7 at Mrs Elim Griffiths home with hostesses Mrs E Hy Jomer. The group discussed thanks from Mrs Terrell Waters for her fire loss shower, $14.24 from Tubercular Seals sales, and Christmas boxes costing $2.20 sent to the State Asylum. A $15 limit was set to replace cemetery shrubbery, and residents were urged to request tree plantings from Mrs A G Hicks or Mrs Ray Lucas. The Park Committee reported 15 nandinas, 3 mimosas and 3 deadaras planted. A committee was formed to solicit news for Reynolds New Era. Miss Melissa Ogburn offered to resign due to teaching duties, but members urged her to remain president. Dues totaled $16.05. The program included The Right Use of Leisure and Are Morals Out of Date. Guests enjoyed a salad course after.
Mrs. O. M. Daniels returns to Jacksonville after time with friends in Reynolds and Thomaston. Numerous locals and visitors from Macon and nearby towns attend church gatherings, dinners, and Sunday visits. Residents include Underwood, Windham, Oliver, Thompson, and Douglas families with prayers for Supt. Thompson’s recovery.
A discussion on how high land taxes burden farmers and fuel unemployment in industry. Tax growth from 1914 to 1927, rising farm costs vs. stagnant prices, and the need to cut local government overhead to reduce farm taxes. Advocates consolidating rural units and expanding efficient local governance to relieve farmers.
Panhandle residents host guests and neighbors at homes in Macon Byron Crawford and Roberta. Meetings include Cro wells W M S January session with refreshments, prayer and readings. new member Mrs M J Trarp welcomed. Missionary Voice and Agent celebrated.
Notice forbids trespassing on all lands of the Bible Manufacturing Company for wood cutting without written consent of the Superintendent. Signed by J. P. Thompson, Taylor, and Mills. Milch cows for sale.
The piece compares Michigan Tennessee and local rates. It notes 88 mills in Taylor county and calls for drastic tax reform. A national property owners group studies burdens while Savannah hosts a local club urging action led by Miss Melissa Ogburn.
A long outline of proposed national goals for 1950 including universal housing highways and parks, improved health insurance and education, transportation and communications reforms, community planning, and stronger civic and religious life. It argues these ideals are feasible if public apathy is overcome and economic growth supports them.
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