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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1929
Page
7
An anonymous motivational piece reflects on perseverance through struggle and doubt. It urges readers not to quit, acknowledging fear, fatigue, and near-misses while stressing resilience and staying the course toward victory.
Butler notes list visitors from Ellaville Macon and Athens including Miss Christine Bazemore Mrs Ida Steed Mrs Geraldine Wright and Mr Morris Coolik with dates spent in Butler. Jarrells Dept Store advertises fresh cabbage onion plants coal price rise and delivery notice. Ongoing illness of Horace Watson and local travels to Atlanta and Macon are mentioned alongside church and community figures.
The Williamson family expresses deep gratitude for the kindness shown during the illness and death of Mrs M R Williamson. They note thoughtful words and help provided as a great consolation and ask for blessings to ease the family’s affliction.
The Wallace Edwards chapter of the US D C held its January meeting at Mrs R C Montgomery home with Miss Atcholine Childs as joint hostess The gathering showed enthusiasm as plans for the year were discussed A vote approved placing a picture of Robt E Lee in Butler High School and two prizes for historical essays Georgia Day events were arranged A program followed with songs and sketches about R E Lee, and tributes to Lee were given by several members A salad course concluded the event
The Butler P. T. A. held a Tuesday afternoon session with a reduced program due to illness. Mrs Sara Fickling presided as minutes, roll call, and the literary program followed. Mrs G C Smith reported on county extension work, noting six affiliated groups in Taylor county and Butler leading the Third District last year. Miss Ruth Wilson was elected acting corresponding secretary.
Rupert faced Butler Tuesday on its court in a fast paced contest. Big scorer Rupert's Big Boy tallied 10 points while Gauntlet and Bloodworth added four each for Butler. Giles sparked Rupert with leadership and pep in 20 minutes as substitutions shuffled lines.
Funeral services were held at Mt. Pisgah church for Mrs. C. L. Bartlett nee Odell Chapman who died at the Richardson place after influenza developed into pneumonia. She leaves husband, two sons Horace and Herman, daughter Helen, her mother Mrs. Will Brady, a sister Mrs. Hendricks, and a brother W. C. Chapman. the family and others were recovering from flu.
An advertisement from H Payne of Butler Georgia promotes monuments in marble or granite from head stones to large family memorials. It offers a personal workmanship guarantee, guaranteed low prices, and invites a phone call or card for a home visit.
Mrs. Lra Be. Farmer, state chairman, promotes the American Home Department’s push for better equipped homes to raise health standards and free time for cultural and spiritual life. The plan emphasizes three areas: Home management, social cultural management, and religious training, with state and local centers to implement adaptable programs and temporary exhibits if needed.
Sheriff R. P. McGuffin calls on all automobile owners in Taylor County to apply early for 1929 State license tags. New law requires purchase during January, and only that month. Special arrangements are made to process applications promptly, though delays may occur if many wait until late in January.
Tickets go on sale January 20 to 25 1929 with final return limit February 5 1929 Stopovers allowed at all stations on either or both directions within the final limit Ask ticket agent for fares and travel information Central of Georgia Railway The Right Way
A horoscope dated Sunday 18th from Atlanta author Mrs. R. Jennings outlines Moon transits in Aquarius to Listes, with two major aspects: Moon opposite Neptune and Moon trine Jupiter. Advice cautions on diet and liquids. Monday through Friday detail varying influences on business, social life, and finances with planetary alignments and activity notes.
The passage discusses social excess risk and liabilities from vibrations, noting jovial spirits before 5 p.m. and adverse oncoming aspects. It highlights Saturday the 19th as favorable for domestic matters and pleasures, with a risky 6:44 to 7:24 p.m. interval marked by nervousness irritability and haste. Conditions improve after 7:24 p.m. for evening pursuits.
Funeral services were held at the Shirah residence in Montezuma for Leonard Shirah a 30 year old citizen who died Wednesday from pneumonia following influenza after a five day illness. He was a Methodist and the pastor Rev H C Jones officiated. Survivors include his widow two sons his mother Mrs Geo Shirah four sisters Mrs Mose Hill Mrs Clem Pike Mrs Ernest Fowler and Mrs Forest Hill all of Montezuma and two brothers Elijah Shirah of Miami Fla and John Shirah of Drayton.
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