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Newspaper

Butler Herald

Location

Butler, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1926

Page

7

Christ the Rock of Ages sermon echoes desert imagery

A sermon by Rev. L T Rogere at Butler Methodist sows Isaiahs rock as refuge and Christ as river and shelter. He likens the Sahara desert, winds, and rocks to spiritual protection, citing scripture and the Nile, and ends with a hymn the Rock of Ages. Also an employment notice seeks twenty five women to operate power sewing machines in Montezuma Georgia.

Isaiah God Sahara Desert Europe Tibesti Christ David Jesus Christ Desert Samaria Jesus River Nile Nile Teleesti Earth Tome P. N. Collier Care Montezuma Knitting Mills, Inc Montezuma, Ga

Watermelons Moving in Moultrie Area Traffic Surges

Railroad men report watermelons moving from the Moultrie section at over 100 cars daily. The ship season remains heavy for weeks, though total crop size will be smaller than earlier forecasts.

Moultrie

Sheriff Fires On W. H. Horten In Georgia Shooting

Nashville Georgia June 25 Sheriff Hughes of Berrien County shot W. H. Horten 38 after Horton drew a shotgun on him at the Tally Sutton place three miles east of Nashville. Horton was wounded in the right lung and physicians held little hope for recovery. The sheriff and two deputies arrived about 1 am to find Horton threatening his wife and father-in-law with death. Horton ignored orders to drop the shotgun and raised the weapon to fire on a second command. The sheriff fired first, and Horton fell.

Nashville Hughes Berrien County W. H. Horten Horten Tally Sutton Place Horton

PELLAGRA Cure Book Offer From Alabama Firm

A one page plea promises a free 50 page book outlining pellagra symptoms and urges readers with one or more signs to write for the copy. It notes the pamphlet is free and mailed in a plain sealed wrapper and provides I W McGorary Inc Dept B10 Carbon Hill Alabama as contact.

I.w. J. McGorary, Inc Dept. B10 Carbon Hill Alabama

Tribute to Kennesaw Mountain Heroes Fosters Nation Unity

A June Marietta tribute gathers veterans from both sides of the Civil War at Kenesaw Mountain for a memorial park concept. Judge Sibley calls it a monument of fraternity and forgiveness, honoring courage and sacrifice on all sides.

Mense Sons and Daughters of America Lee Sherman Georgia Kenesaw Mountain Great Mountain America S. H. Sibley

Carswell Outlines Views on State Highway Bonds

Macon June 25 G H Carswell of Irwinton a gubernatorial candidate urged that highway bonds be submitted to voter approval and opposed separate referendums on educational bonds He argued the state should share costs for roads and better school facilities while noting Georgia rural students deserve equal educational opportunities.

Macon Georgia G. H. Carewell Irwinton Carswell Mr. Carsweil

Annual Picnic at Parks Pond

The annual all day picnic at Parks Pond will be held on Saturday July 8. The public is cordially invited to attend. H H Parks signed the notice dated June 24 1921.

Parks Pond

Miss Lavonia Seals Withdraws From Georgia Governor Race

Augusta Georgia June 23 Miss Lavonia Seals withdrew from the Georgia gubernatorial race citing inexperience and her belief she is too young for the office. In a note to friends she expressed support for the other candidates and signed in her nickname Lavonia Seals while praising the “good looking gentlemen” in the race.

Augusta Lavonia Seals Georgia Sam

Seed oats and wheat from Home-Mixture Guano

Mango McCarthy of Reynolds Georgia advertises seed oats and wheat using Home-Mixture Guano. He reports yields of 8 bushels of wheat and 72 bushels of oats per acre and invites inquiries.

Mango McCarthy Reynolds

Hickman Cox Wedding Unites Miss Cox and J H Hickman

Miss Lucy Cox and Mr J H Hickman united in marriage at the Methodial parsonage in Columbia Tennessee on a Wednesday afternoon. The bride’s sister Thelma Cox attended as a guest and many friends and relatives offered gifts and honors. The couple plan to live in Coral Gables Florida after a brief stay in Nashville. He is a Tennessee native graduate of the University of Tennessee now in Florida real estate. she a Butler High School and State Normal School graduate and longtime Taylor County primary teacher. The Herald extends well wishes for a happy life.

Misa Thelma Cox Ms. Hickman Taylor County Butler High School State Normal School Peabody College Reynolds The Herald Toming Julia Riley Butler, Ga Southern Bell Telephone Company Atlanta State Normal School For Women Athens Ga Greensboro N. C North Ward Clearwater Riley Florida Georgia

Mrs Fountain Hosts Bridge Luncheon for Guests

Friday morning Mrs Tom Fountain was hostess at a bridge luncheon complimenting Mrs Robert Childs of Atlanta and Miss Sallie Wilson of Sheffield Ala. The setting featured daisies ferns and summer flowers. Three tables of bridge were played and a two course luncheon was served. Guests included Mrs Robert Childs Miss Sallie Wilson Mesdames Montgomery Wallace Carson Chapman Whatley Ricks Reynolds B B Jarrell Trussell W A Childs H H Riley Lowry Riley Floyd Frederick of Macon and Miss Atholine Childs.

Tom Fountain Tostess Robert Childs Atlanta Sallie Wilson Sheffield Ala Fountain Mesdames R. ©. Montgomery

Miss Dorothy James Named as New Accompanist for Miami Singers

Miss Dorothy James of Atlanta arrives in Miami to join the Miami Singers as accompanist. Carl Winkler, director, announces she is a graduate of Andrew College and has piano experience at the Metropolitan Theatre in Atlanta and as a Butler High School music teacher. She will share Winkler's studio atop the McAllister Hotel and teach piano. The group's first concert is planned in about 30 days.

Dorothy James Atlanta Miami Miami Singers Carl Winkler James Andrew College Cuthbert Metropolitan Theatre Butler High School Winkler McAllister Hotel

Tea for Mrs Riley Highlighted By Summer Wedding Bride

A past week social: a tea hosted by Mesdames H H Riley Harp West and Lewis Adams at Mrs Adams country home to honor Mrs Lowry H Riley a June bride. The rooms showcased yellow and white flowers with guest reception and refreshments.

Mesdames H. H. Riley Harp West Lewis Adams Adams Lowry H. Riley Marion West Alce’ Stewart Walter Sues Martin Chapman Mestames Porter Wallace Childs Smith Cochran

Sunset wedding unites Miss Christine Rawls and Lowry Riley

Miss Christine Rawls and Lowry Herria Riley wed at 6 20 PM on the bluff in front of Sea Ora Lodge North Osceola Avenue Clearwater in a sunset ceremony. The bride wore white chiffon with lace and pearls. the groom is with Southern Bell in Atlanta. The couple to tour Florida and Georgia before settling in Atlanta.

Butler Lowry Riley Clearwater Fla Morning Herald Christine Rawls Lowry Herria Riley Sea Ora Lodge Osceola Avenue B. B. Rawls BE. C. Heath First’ Methodist Church Clearwater Harbor Lady Washington Fred B. McMullen Sadie Rawls Walter Riley Brussell

Miss Christine Rawls Fete Precedes West Coast Wedding

Mrs. Harvey Martin and Mrs. H. C Daniel hosted a bridge party for Miss Christine Rawls as preparations continue for her marriage to Lowry H. Riley of Atlanta. The event followed earlier gatherings at the country home of Mrs. Fred B. McMullen showcasing Southern hospitality on the West Coast leading up to the nuptials.

Harvey Martin H. C Daniel Christine Rawls Lowry H. Riley Atlanta Fred B. McMullen West Coast

Surprise Birthday Dinner for Mr Giles at Home

Jas H Giles was surprised on his sixty seventh birthday Friday evening June 25 at their home. Guests included Otis Windham and family J J Children and family Jennie Brooks Nellie Brooks and Windham Caldwell.

Lars Jas. H. Giles Mr. Giles Otis Windham J. J Jennie Brooks Nellie Brooks Windham Caldwell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rock OF Ages L.T. Rogere Butler Methodiat Church Jess Sheriff Hughes Berrien Mountain Dead Marietta H. H. Parks Miss Seals Hickman—Cox Lucy Cox J. H. Hickman Columbia, Tenn Columbia Mrs. Fountain Miss Dorothy Mrs. Riley Miss Rawls H. J. Porter Jacksonville C. B. Rhodes Southern Railway System
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