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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1918
Page
2
Mrs Ida Anthony’s daughter Imogene Anthony wed William Lang of Woodbine at home with no invitations issued. Rev H O Fowler officiated. Couple left for a brief trip and will reside in Macon where Lang trains at Camp Wheeler. The bride, a popular G N & J C graduate, is noted for charm.
Reynolds W J Clubens and Mrs Henry Newsom welcomed members and guests as Mrs Robert Hicks led the Woman's Improvement Club meeting. The program featured an Independence Day theme with patriotic quotations, readings, music by Mrs Whatley, and a punch reception overseen by Miss Melissa Ogburn. The next gathering will be at Mrs W H Ogburn's home on August 7 with Mrs Dorothy Paris Strong as press reporter.
Reverend J A Smith, agent for the South Georgia Conference Orphans Home, delivered a sermon at the Methodist church in Macon on Sunday, addressing community concerns and church outreach.
Miss Imogene Anthony daughter of Mrs. Ida Anthony married William Lang at the Anthony home in Woodbine Georgia on Saturday at six o'clock. Rev H O Fowler performed the ring ceremony with no invitations issued and only relatives and intimate friends present. The couple left Sunday night for Camp Wheeler followed by Mr Lang returning there.
All persons interested in cleaning the grounds at Crowell church and cemetery are urgently requested to meet there early Tuesday morning July 16 for necessary work. Do not be a slacker. serve God by respecting our deceased loved ones.
The Crowell Sundy School and Crowell W O W camp announce a union picnic at Crowells Methodist church on Friday July 19 with speakers to entertain and inform. Visitors from all Sunday Schools and camps in Taylor county are invited to attend bringing a filled basket. ice water and ample speakers provided. program starts at ten o'clock new time, with editor urged to attend.
Farmers near Nelsons Mill report crops nearly laid by with rain greatly needed. Local residents share social visits including Mrs B W Moore with sister Mrs Roxy Millions, W D Wainwright of Marshall Texas touring and returning, and gatherings at Sabrina Moores home. Ice cream supper at E J Wainwrights attracted many, while youngsters Levi Dickerson and several Moore children stay with grandparents and relatives nearby.
Potterville items report hot dry conditions. Local visits include Nora Peterman in Columbus and Misses Susie Webb and Elizabeth Webb with Aunt Mrs S B Edwards. Revival starts July 11 at Potterville Baptist. Neighbors attend Americas 4th. Numerous social visits among Windham, Wynn, Blair and Barrow families.
The Potterville picnic drew a large turnout of visitors and local residents who enjoyed a warm, communal outdoor gathering with games, food, and friendly conversation amid pleasant weather.
A period of light rain improved crops last night. Mrs Rochelle Davis visited Mrs Desser Rogers Monday. Lizzie Turner is ill this week and we wish her a speedy recovery. The Britt family returned to Thomaston after visiting Mr and Mrs E L Cox. Mary Lizzie and Eva Turner of Manchester visit their grandmother Mrs Lizzie Turner. The D W Rogers family of Butler wish him a speedy recovery from burns. Sunday school at Turner's Chapel is thriving. Protracted meeting begins the fourth Saturday in July at Turner's Chapel.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces a July 12 1918 motor rural carrier examination at Reynolds to fill current and future vacancies in Taylor County Post Offices. Salary ranges 1500 to 1800 by year. Open to domiciled citizens meeting Forms 2121 and 1977. Applicants must provide a motor vehicle with capacity 800 pounds and 800 cubic feet. Women may apply under wartime policy. notices posted at local post offices and Washington DC.
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