Local Social News From Butler and Surrounding Towns
Butler society notes report visits and travels across nearby towns. Names include Miss Laura Beeland at Fort Valley, Mr E E Japreli in Central City, C G Windham on a Tifton trip, Ira Chambers in Columbus, and many others visiting relatives in Reynolds Howard Dothan and Macon areas. A protracted church meeting was postponed, and several residents plan trips to Warm Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Beeland
Fort Valley
Corbett Church
Admitted guests and births mark Butler social scene
Among the admired guests at Mrs J J Wests home were Mrs Jerre Moore of Montezuma Miss Elma Harp and Mr W D Harp of Delta The stork visited George Boothe Rentz McCants and Mrs M E Everett and son Malcolm Jr Plans to visit Fort Valley then return to Butler for summer rest Social and civic notices include a postponed Rest Room event and a large upcoming vote on fencing in Howard district Local business and road improvement appeals, a Crowell Sunday School picnic, and a Georgia-Alabama Business College course for Louis Adams Reports from Joiner and Katie Nell Adams about social gatherings and extended trips The state Confederate Reunion at Brunswick July 15-16 calls for names of attendees to be sent to Prof A S Wallace and Mrs Pickens Riley Taylor county officials note heavy grading of teacher licenses and a forthcoming announcement of results Mr N S Stewart receives congratulations on his Milan consular appointment via Congressman Crisp and praise for his service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Wallace
Taylor County
Pickens Riley
Riley
Stewart
Congressman Crisp
Milan
Italy
Durham
Africa
Crisp
Congress
Third District
Butlerice Co forms to offer cheap daily meat supply
A new enterprise named the Butlerice Co will open soon to provide Butler citizens with daily meat at lower prices. M A Chapman is named as manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butlerice Co
Butler
M. A. Chapman
Special Election for Tax Receiver Aug 30 Taylor County
By order of the County Commissioners an election will be held Saturday August 30 for Tax Receiver in Taylor County to fill the unexpired term of W L Cosey whose vacancy followed his death last Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
W. L. Cosey
Cosey
Honor to Whom Honor is Due in Butler
A Georgia town praises the Twentieth Century Club and the Woman's Federated Clubs of Georgia. The piece urges local men to support civic improvement efforts, noting flowers shade trees clean streets and a rest room for visitors. It extols Butler as a model of cleanliness and beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Federation Clubs of
Georgia
Butler
Twentieth Century Club
Mrs Chapman Hosts Elaborate Bridge Party for Butler Ladies
Mrs M A Chapman entertained about twenty five Butler matrons and young ladies at a Bridge Party from four to six in her well decorated home. Punch, games, and a prize of silk hose highlighted the afternoon with Mrs Elia Respess winning. Attendants included Mrs D R Bigbie and Mrs J C Moulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.A. Chapman
Butler
Elia Respess
Miss Gostin Celebrates Sixteenth Birthday Party
Miss Myrtice Gostin celebrated her sixteenth birthday on Wednesday June 25 from four to six p.m. Games were enjoyed by all and refreshments served. Attendees included Misses Viola Foy Laura Beeland Wynelle Pope Ollie Helen Willie B Wilson Amie Lee White and Bessie Peterman. Miss Gostin was a charming hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtice Gostin
Viola Foy
Laura Beeland
Wynelle Pope
Ollie
Helen
Willie B. Wilson
Amie Lee White
Bessie Peterman
Gostin
Owner Sought For Dry Cow Near Butler Farm
A dry cow in good condition has troubled Mr. J. E. Brewer on his Butler area farm for several weeks. The rightful owner is asked to claim the animal by identifying ear marks and colors and to fetch the cow from Mr Brewer’s home immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Brewer
Butler
Mr W L Cosey Dies After Six Weeks Illness
Mr W L Cosey longtime Taylor county Tax Receiver died at his father's home in Daviston district after a six week bout with typhoid fever. He had served three years in the post and was a trusted local figure. He leaves a wife three children his father and mother and two brothers. Funeral and burial were held Friday afternoon at Wesley Methodist Church led by Rev J H Stanford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W L
Bonnie Cosey
Daviston
Cosey
Taylor County
Mr. Casey
Butler
Casey
Wesley Methodist Church
J. H. Stanford
Cosey Named Tax Receiver to Fill Vacancy
Mr. F. E. Cosey appointed to fill the office vacancy caused by the death of W. L. Cosey. Election set for August 30. Casey urges timely property returns, as extensions expire July 5. Cosey to tour Butler Reynolds then courthouse to finish processing tax returns and report to state and county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Cosey
W. L. Cosey
Cosey
F. E. Casey
Casey
Butler
Reynolds
Mr. Cosey
W. O. W. Barbecue Postponed
Woodmen Lodge postpones the annual barbecue from July 4 to about August 16 due to farm work and late season. Members express strong enthusiasm and growing attendance at meetings as the date shift is planned to allow better preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen Lodge
Club notes on visit of Century Club officers to Butler
Mrs Peterson and two Georgia federation officers visited Butler last Thursday and Friday. A welcome tea and reception followed with decorations of brown-eyed Susans. An open Friday meeting at the courthouse featured Col Steed and Mrs Peterson praising club work, libraries for rural schools, and the rest room. The visit concluded with a Saturday session on veranda discussions of club plans and achievements, with members noting the 18 month old club’s progress.
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Century Club
Butler
Peterson
Tifton
Georgia Federation of Clubs
Moore
Montezuma
Vickers
Macon
Our Town
Christine ‘Rawls
Lonnie ‘Rawls
Sadie Rawls
Court House
Col Steed
Board of ‘Education
A Word of Hope to 20th Century Club
The piece defends Georgia Twentieth Century Clubs, praising improvements to villages and cities through parks, cleanliness, and health. It emphasizes clubs are separate from the women’s suffrage movement, urging fairness and accurate portrayal of their mission. It calls for honest cooperation and discourages misrepresentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
20Th Century Club
Georgia
Visit to Charing Reports Local Improvements and Prospects
The editor traveled Thursday to Charing and observed improvements and bright prospects in business and agriculture. Farmers show strong cultivation, with potential for a large corn crop if seasons stay favorable. Cotton crop outlook is uncertain as it remains small. The editor notes the absence of Robert L. Bell but commends J. E. Cagle for bank service and thanks local farmers W. H. Ivey R. O. Rogers H. H. Rogers J. T. Garrett Sims Garrett for courtesies.
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Charing
Robert L. Bell
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Kentucky
J. E. Cagle
Kennessaw
W. H. Ivey
R. O. Rogers
H.H. Rogers
J. T. and
Sims Garrett
Club Women Share Insights In Informal Session
Members of the Snot Club hosted an informal gathering to discuss club history and activities. The seven year old group sparked interest among attendees, as guests asked questions on various topics and gained useful information. Christine and Sadie Rawls served ice tea and Nabiscos, adding to a warm afternoon.
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Christine
Sadie Rawls
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Mr. D. R. Bigbie
City
E. E. Japreli
C. G. Windham
Ira Chambers
Columbus
J M Jones
P. Whittle
Rupert
C. W Cody
Box Springs
A. B. Gordy
AS Wallace
J R Williams
Howard
Gertrude Smith
Atlanta
Marian West
C R Dixon
Birmingham
O T Montfort
Sara Montfort
HJ Pope
G. V. Salter
Jacksonville
Katie Nell Adams
Capt
W. M. Layfield
Dothan
Ala
D Sims
Ablany
W W
JW Edwards
A J Fountain
EA Hollis
G M Daniel
Christine Rawls
BB Rawls
Holland, Va
J W Rhodes
AH Riley
C M Bartlett
Martin Harris
E. M. Waters
Shellman
W. W. Waters
W. F. Waters
J T Adams
Ruth
Adam
J C Adams
W. A. Spinks
Bonita
J C Wade
Wir
Pierce Robertson
Farmers & Merchants Bank
North Georgia
Marie Renfroe
Maconbelle
W. E. Steed
W. W. Steed
John Respess
Mr. Steed
DF Chapman
Tazewell
C D Williams
J J West
Jerre Moore
Elma Harp
W D Harp
Delta
George Boothe
Rentz McCants
M. E. Everett
Malcolm, Jr
Presbyterian Church
J. J. Salter
Louis Adams
Georgia - Alabama Business College
Louis
Crowell Sunday School
Fickling’s Mill
Bailey Joiner
Central City
Fort Valley Presbyterian Sunday School
Bliss, Ga
Joiner
J. W. Edwards
Augusta
Brunswick
Wallace
G W Fountain
Mollie Rhodes
McCants Mill
Julian Edwards
Robert Bartlett
Ruby Rhodes
Rosa Fountain
Jewel Bartlett
Etta Ward Edwards
Eloise Peed
Methodist Church
J T Wildman
Butler Presbyterians
Mr Wildman
E W Curtis
Will W Smith
Fla
D A Smith
Smith
L. A. Stroud
Fitzgerald
Walker Financing and Security Company
Butler Banking Co
Bank F
G. W. Fickling
Fickling
F. H. Wright
Roberta
H. J. Peagler
Sallie Wilson
Helen Gray
Susie Fowler
M. A. Cameron
Gray ‘Windsham
E. A. Childers
Otis Montfort
William Fickling
J F Ford
Mauk
Eli Garrett
Ford
J F Williams
John Sharp
Waycross
F Murata
Japan
Vanderbilt
Naomi Pelham
L .H Smith
Miss Gostin
M. T. Chapman, Butler
Butler Club
And
All Woman’s Federal Clubs of Georgia
Maund Bros., Watchmakers and Jewelers
Paschal
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