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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1931
Page
7
Poem reflects on desire as the engine of ambition and growth. It contrasts the contented, aging soul with the striving man, whether rich or poor, noting that absence of want leads to stagnation. Want inspires plans, effort, and progress, and is celebrated as a lifelong spur.
Local brief notes: several mumps and measles cases reported. Mr. and Mrs. Payne shopped in Atlanta on Monday. Social visits include Miss Frances Whatley of McRae staying with Mrs. C A Phillips and Miss Gussie Wilson visiting Butler relatives. Various residents in and around Butler are noted visiting or recovering from illness with frequent mentions of neighbors and friends.
Mercedes known as The Human Radio comes to Macon Capitol Theatre with Madam Helen Stantone for a two day engagement on Wednesday and Thursday January 28 29 The act promises no trickery or hidden motions and invites audience testing of the claims Attracting amusement lovers with a unique stage presentation this run highlights a world renowned performer presenting in Macon Georgia.
Butler boys drop two games at home with Reynolds 12 to 7 and Preston 27 to 19 while the girls remain undefeated. Montezuma game canceled due to wet tour, upcoming Byronsville pair hurts both squads. Boys boast several narrow losses to rival schools, while girls hold a perfect record and strong early results.
Butler defeated Woodland 16 to 2 on the local court. Butler built a fast lead early and maintained control throughout the game. Woodland struggled to keep pace as Butler’s speed and pace dominated.
Epworth League councils met at Miss Ouida Breyer's home Monday night with J C Driscoll presiding. Members listed included Misses Butt McCants Trussell and Breyer plus Mrs Cooper and Rev J A Cook. They outlined work to fund the Building Fund and to hold devotional, business, social and recreational meetings. Superintendents named for each department and Marie Payne as High League Councilor, with bright prospects for development of a splendid Epworth League.
Mrs JH West and Mrs Belle Carson jointly hosted a bridge party Tuesday afternoon in the living room. Three tables played the games, followed by a salad course and toffee. Mrs Walter Suggs won top score and Mrs Ti B Joiner had the low score, each receiving a dainty toilet article.
Butler Ga brief sale notice for a Kentucky bred saddle horse. Contact C M Bartlett at once.
Prof C M Hale reviews local figures including Senator Lane and James Blair. W W Dykes gains U S Supreme Court admission with backing from George and Crisp. Americus families connect to U S consular posts in Newfoundland and Panama City. Frank L Stanton’s early career links in Smithville. Etymology of pickaninny and a Shanghai rickshaw piece from The New York Times is summarized with harsh poverty details. This note preserves names, places, roles, and dates mentioned.
Mrs S Cox entertained friends with an old fashioned quilting party on a bitter cold Wednesday. Fire flames and hostess hospitality warmed guests as two patchwork quilts were mounted for quilting. A noon meal and lively radio music stirred merriment while Mr Cox and brother J F CoxaH kept comfort alive, a day long remembered by all attendees including Mrs Pope Mrs Fickling Mrs Bazemore Mrs Hill Mrs Allen Payne and many others.
Miss Helen Flowers and J L Morgan of Junction City wed at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs W H Flowers in St Valley. Rev H S Dunn of Junction City officiated in the presence of relatives and friends. A reception followed and the couple left for a wedding trip to Florida.
Uncle Jim Williams offers light editorial gems urging practical action for 1981. Quips touch honesty, policy, effort, and moral contrasts, noting that no article is cheap if unnecessary and affirming that Christ preached against discontent.
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