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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1930
Page
7
An nostalgic reminiscence recalls boyhood Fourth of July celebrations with black powder crackers and giant fireworks. The piece notes the shift toward safety reforms that ended dangerous stunts and cannons, contrasting past thrills with modern “safe and sane” festivities.
Butler residents and neighbors host a flurry of visits and social events with relatives from Reynolds Thomaston Macon and Atlanta. Guests include Miss Elma Pool, Miss Bess Powell, Miss Ann Walker, Miss Eula Walker, Miss Angelle White and many others as they attend dinners bridge parties and family reunions around Butler.
A cordial social event featured a bridge party hosted by Mrs Henry Wallice to honor her daughter Mrs Marion Fariss of Columbus and Miss Elia Respess of Atlanta. Colorful garden flowers adorned rooms while guests played and were offered refreshments. Mrs J R Frierson and Mrs J T Carson assisted in serving. A second event had Mrs J T Carson hosting for Miss Elin Respess of Atlanta with twelve friends attending. Da gun refreshments followed the games.
Mrs Martin Chapman hosts a house party lunch at her home for visiting guests Miss Elmner Poole of Americus and Miss Norena White of Tatively Miss Theodora Greene and others attend with Mrs J L Greene organizing decorations of pastel garden flowers and bridge tables Miss Poole Miss White and several local ladies attend the event with luncheon to follow after several rubbers of bridge
Mrs. T J Fountain hosted a Bridge Luncheon Saturday with rooms adorned by tianias and perennial phlox. Prizes went to Miss Mariah West, Mrs. Harp West, and Mrs. W A Lundy. the guest received a dance handkerchief. A three course meal followed for attendees including Reynolds and Atlanta residents and numerous Mrs. and Misses listed.
Ellaville Ga June 27 The marriage of Miss Ernestine Smith and Cecil K Howard was solemnized Tuesday morning at 10 o clock at the bride's parents home with immediate family present. Rev Warwick officiated. The bride is the second daughter of Mr and Mrs J O Smith. Mr Howard is a graduate of Americus High School and is connected with Smith Grocery Co in Americus.
The Young Women’s Bible Class at Butler Methodist Church reports several members absent for the Sunday gathering. The note expresses hope absentees are not ill and invites everyone to return next Sunday July 18 and encourages new members to join the class.
Notice invites volunteers for clean up day at Antioch Baptist Church cemetery on Thursday July 17. Those willing to help should come prepared to spend the day. By request. Also includes a quote about Napoleon and vacation to remember.
Griffin gears up for its 90th birthday on July 16 with a morning parade of decorated floats, speeches by Congressman C R Crisp and candidates Dick Russell and George Carswell, a barbecue, stunts, dances at the American Legion monument, and an Elks sponsored wrestling and boxing card. The city will open a new 4 000 000 gallon water system and a 25000 municipal pool, with railroads offering special rates and all highways guiding visitors. The Griffin Chamber of Commerce sponsors the event and invites readers to attend.
Rey C Roquemore a noted negro divine of this section departed Monday for Detroit where he will be engaged in ministerial work for a short time.
A brief, whimsical note suggesting the hard boiled egg’s yellow interior may metaphorically reflect a similar trait in people, implying a shared inner core of warmth or resilience.
Classified notice for a sale in Macon Georgia featuring items under box 185 with pricing cues and catalog listing details. Includes reference to large format cash box and promotional phrasing.
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