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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1941
Page
10
Reynolds locals report numerous visits and trips to Macon Savannah and Atlanta. W. and Marshall, J. Shell, Misses Neisler and Withington are among those traveling or hosting in town. many attend college or professional gatherings. birthdays and illnesses appear alongside family visits.
Taylor county ladies are invited to attend the President's Birthday Party at the Woman's Club House in Reynolds at two o'clock this Thursday afternoon. Attendees should bring three sandwiches and a thimble and needle to aid Red Cross sewing for the refugees.
Reynolds Chapter U. D. C. hosted by Mrs F M Carson and Mrs Alice James at home. President Mrs Ricks welcomed back after family illness. Letters from Confederate widows read praising Christmas remembrances. Chapter to sponsor party for Roosevelt’s birthday Jan 30 at the Chapter Club house. Historian Mrs Harp thanked for silver cup for her son. Program included Old Folks at Home and Confederate Remembrances.
Joint meeting of both B W M U circles held at Reynolds Baptist church Tuesday afternoon January 21. Circle 1 chair Mrs C H Hair led a program with song Jesus Saves watchword devotion by Mrs D E Byrd and prayer by Mrs D E Byrd. The session closed after a brief business period and prayer by Mr H Dunn.
Out-of-town relatives and friends attended the funeral of Mr. Q. C. English. Attendants came from Ft Valley Americus Macon Ellaville Oglethorpe Albany Andersonville and other nearby towns. Was a large gathering of family and friends.
Ft. Benning officials report the quartermaster corps spends about $10,000 each day to feed troops in training. More than $300,000 worth of supplies are kept on hand to support ongoing operations.
Ninth and tenth grade English classes share views from citizens on improvements. Suggestions include a six year mind rule for entry, gymnasium and community activities, a moving picture machine to raise funds, school nurse and health room, dental care, less teaching by the Superintendent, a trained librarian with a separate room, larger campus and playgrounds, free music supervision, organization of an orchestra, and remodeling the outdated building at an estimated cost of $30,000.
Brother J. D. Smith says he enjoys movies for rest and amusement rather than instruction. He cites the Marx Brothers as his favorite actors for their ability to relieve daily worries.
Marion Newsom recalls Mr Dunn Y born in Brooks Georgia. He left school in fifth grade to farm until eighteen then attended a preparatory school to finish education. He worked through school as a waiter, dishwasher and janitor for grammar grades. After high school he served eight months in World War I.
The city will begin an NYA project December 15 in City Hall employing forty boys and one supervisor. The program aids boys unable to attend school who will craft cabinets under directions of the local school board and city council for use by the school, church, and city.
In a public statement, Mr W T Austin argues that every child should enter school on a doctor's certificate, asserting health verification is essential for initial attendance and education policy.
Miss Laurice Aultman answers a bank bandit hypothetical with a smile. She would tell anyone with sense to put them up since the money is insured against holdups. The comment appears in a pool interview attributed to Thomas Pool.
Mr J L Callaway says 1 561 consumers use the R B A service with an average expenditure of three dollars and thirteen cents per consumer. He notes his hobbies include hunting fishing and tennis. I thought he might claim pole climbing as a hobby.
Mrs. E H Joiner says she joined before marriage and remains an active member now serving as club president for two years. She notes the presidency affords no special privileges beyond continued hard work. Report by Neva Sue Kirksey.
Mr. Joiner provided seven ideas to enhance school life. He urged more vibrant programs and overall liveliness to improve the school environment.
Mr. A J Bowers discusses teaching as a career. He notes it is a nine months job and rarely offers a twelve month salary unless moving into administration. Lamar Wright records the exchange reflecting practical doubts about sustained pay in teaching.
Mr Benns praises high school newspapers for aiding English skills and information gathering. He cites Macon Telegraph writer W T Anderson and Atlanta Constitution writer Ralph McGill as his favorite journalists, saying there are no better in the world.
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