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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1934
Page
1
A Reynolds column mixes verse about the Baltimore Oriole and a parade of social notices. It lists visits, guests, trips to Macon, Atlanta, and Miami, and notes on the Gordon Carson Chapter U D C meeting with memorial tributes to Miss Agnes Seay and Gen Robert E Lee themed programs.
The Woman's Improvement Club will meet at the Club House on Wednesday February 7 with Mrs Frank Musslewhite and Mrs J C Embry as joint hostesses. The program features a piano solo by Mrs E P Hodges a questionnaire on the Georgia Federation Foundation and Endowment by Mrs W D Saunders a vocal solo by Miss Marion Hodges a talk Club Women As Foresters by Mrs A G Hicks and a poem The Service of the Trees by Mrs H C Whatley.
The Women's Missionary Society met at Reynolds Methodist Church on a Tuesday evening in January. Reports covered 1938 finances while a full officer slate was elected. Retiring president F A Ricks received thanks for 21 years of service and a devotional on two pictures followed by pledge and closing prayers.
I J N Butler secretary treasurer of the Farmers Benevolent Burial Association in Cairo Georgia announces G H Goddard as manager for Taylor and Marion Chapters to solicit members and collect dues. Members present cards for receipts and Goddard may appoint solicitors in both chapters. Applies to colored members as well.
Mr and Mrs A J Perryman of Columbus announce the birth of a daughter on January 6. She has been named Alberta Jane. Talbotton New Era reports the arrival and naming.
Thursday and Friday shows at the Grand Theatre feature Barbara Stanwyck in Baby Face. The promotion quotes a bold line about riding and resisting capture, reflecting the era’s rugged Western vibe.
A cheerful zestful musical production stars Jessie Mathews with J B Priestley material. The show promises romance adventure and joy on the open road as audiences join a crowd of good companions.
Community notes report weekend visits among Jordan Crook Peterman and Windham families in Potterville and Thomaston. Local moves include Lilla Youngblood relocating with her son J T. Attendance at Sunday school fell slightly due to illness but remains hopeful for next week. Chicken supper by the Girl Reserves raised funds. several residents traveled to Macon, Columbus, and Ma ton for various errands.
Mr Madison L Crook eldest of 13 children son of J E and Melissa Crook died Sunday January 14 He is survived by his mother his wife Susie two daughters Mrs Buford Cox and Mrs Rex McInvale two sons M L Crook Jr and Syd Crook and six grandchildren along with several brothers and sisters.
Mr F L Purvis and family hosted a candy pulling and entertained young people. Multiple guests including Mrs J N Joiner, Misses Lois Parker Precious Joiner Milley Purvis Louise Braddy and Annie Spinks visited friends in Butler and Junction City. Families Mathews Purvis Parker Joiner and Gassett were noted in Sunday visits and weekend guestings.
Mr and Mrs T D Seay and family express gratitude for sympathy and floral offerings after the death of their daughter Agnes Seay. They thank friends locally and far for gracious acts of kindness and heartfelt support.
Wesley community news records Sunday visits by the Suggs families and others from Thomaston Reynolds Brooks and Butler. A birth is announced Jan 22 of a son named John Benjamin for Mr and Mrs Luke Adams. Candy making and games with about thirty guests occurred at a Wesley gathering hosted by Mrs William Childres.
Mrs Mary Moore and Mrs Lucy Rogers along with family were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Neal Hinton. Several locals visited relatives including Miss Alice Moore, Miss Helen Taunton and Miss Kate Gaultney. Thompson visitors C A Caraway and Gilbert Wainwright joined fellowship, while Rev John Locke and Mrs Ethel Welch were noted visitors and returnees.
Mrs M M Watkins of Paldvin ville visits Mr and Mrs J A Buckner and Miss Louise Parks visits home folks. Miss Frances Brown returns from Columbus trip. Ruth Stanley Eloise Renfroe guests of Miss Willa Watson. L H Vanlandingham move into Childs residence. Rev Fred Vanlandingham weekend with relatives. Ludie Renfroe visits Butler. Mrs James Brown ill list. A F Fain returns to Alabama. Marilou Averett returns from Dawson. Roy Brown C C Brown Frank Fain Jr and children visit Richland. L A S meets at Mrs E H Perkins home Jan 16 with 14 members and one visitor. officers elected. salad course and hot coffee served. Next meeting February at Mrs J E Brown’s.
Englishville and surrounding communities report a busy week of visits and gatherings. Mrs. B F Martin and Mrs H L Rogers of Oglethorpe join Miss Catherine Bell and the English family. Walter Jones and Hicks mill guests share time with J H Jones family. Various households hosted friends and relatives including Lashley Smith English Kitchens Keys Duke Justice Saunders McLendon and Johnson with travels to Americus Tifton and Mary McLendon returning from Mary Carrie Bohen visit.
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