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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1930
Page
7
A column reflecting on past marvels that shaped modern living contrasts old slow conditions with today’s conveniences. The narrative notes how invention and Providence brought ease, followed by a social roundup of visits and gatherings in Butler with numerous residents and guests from Reynolds, Atlanta, Birmingham, Louisville, and beyond.
Local society notes list residents and visitors across Macon Americus Dawson and Columbus. Names include Mr and Mrs J W Edwards and Gill of Charing hosting and visiting Kin. Willie B Wilson leaving for Atlanta. Aurelia Trussell improving after illness. and gatherings at Perkins and Brush Creek with family groups and church notices.
Miss Helen and Willie B Wilson hosted a rook party Friday afternoon for their niece Miss Eula Heard Windham of Tifton. Guests included Misses Sara Verne Chambers of Jacksonville, Fla., Pansy Riley, Frances Riley, Myra Byrd, Frances Brown, Bessie Dreizin, Lorena Daniel, Dorothy Roberts, Janie Peterman and Laurette Fickling, who were served ice cream and cake.
A Young Women's Bible Class was organized at Butler Methodist Sunday school on June 29. Mrs L R Adams will teach. Members enrolled include W A Lund, Morgan McCants, Helen Dunwody, Frank Gray, H J Porter, ZL Adams, Sara Windham, Margaret Benns, Helen Dunwody, and Marie Payne.
Community notice for a Chicken Supper at the Bowling Alley building Saturday at 6:00 PM, sponsored by the American Legion and Auxiliary. Ice cream will be served and patronage is encouraged by legionnaires and friends. Also includes fragmented ads for sale items and supplies with unclear details.
A June bride, Mrs H B Saylor, was honored at a bridge party hosted by Mrs Alex Goldstein and Miss Martha Turner at Miss Nannie Joiner and Mrs Etta Wilson home. Guests played bridge, then enjoyed a salad course. Top score went to Harp West, with Tom Fountain second. Multiple attendees listed from Reynolds Thomaston Montezuma and other towns attended for tea later.
A Saturday evening wedding at Mrs. F A Stewart’s home in Roe Buck Court Birmingham Alabama joined Miss Neater Mae Peterman of Charinq Ga to Jack Adams of Alexander City Ala. The event featured an improvised smilax altar, bridal party in pastel gowns, and a ring ceremony by Rev J A Bryan. The couple planned a motor trip to Georgia before settling in Alexander City. A separate miscellaneous shower at Mrs J A Culver’s home honored the bride with pink and green decor and games attended by relatives.
A discussion on factionalism notes how bitterness can derail local life, using a distant town as a cautionary tale. The piece urges vigilance to avert widespread prejudice, urging that Butler remains steady amid potential splits to protect its economy and civic health.
Mr and Mrs A F Fain of Howard announce the engagement of their daughter Ethel Elizabeth to Guy Vandiver McMullan of Albany. The marriage is planned for early fall.
The Gilson family thanks their friends for kindness during the illness and after the death of W. J. Gilson. Signed by Mrs. W. J. Gilson, Hugh Gilson, Louise Gilson.
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