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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1946
Page
7
Mrs Bankston s sister M Neisler and Mr Foy Cox visited Macon for business. Mr Armon Bazemore of Macon spent the weekend at home.
Mr and Mrs R L Brown plan a trip to California aboard the Shriner Special Train leaving Macon at 3 pm Tuesday. The party includes 28 members of the Al Shi Temple of Macon and their families, with meals arranged from a country cured ham borrowed for the journey.
Rev W E Hightower delivered two inspiring messages to grateful congregations at the Methodist church in the pastor's absence. Rev C L Glenn has spent ten days aiding a Bible instruction course for youths in Pine Mountain and near Chipley.
MrsOzella Coulter Loyd died at Montgomery hospital on Tuesday July 9 after several months illness. Born July 30 1929 in Talbot county she was the daughter of Charlie and [surname]. Survived by husband J Clyde Loyd funeral services held at Bloodworth cemetery near Charing with Rev J B Lumpkin officiating Edwards Brothers Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Birth announcements list three newborns: Kenneth Ray to Mr. and Mrs N S McInvale of Thomaston born July 4. a son for Mr. and Mrs Clinton Clark of Howard born July 7. Patricia Anne to Mr. and Mrs C B Brannie of Columbus born July 7.
YGOG column defines gossip as idle talk and groundless rumor often linked to social meetings. The piece references harmful language, silences, and cautions about talk as crumbling wood and deadly poison, ending with a prompt to seektruth next week.
A notice invites volunteers to Bethlehem Cemetery and church grounds on the second Tuesday in July for a communal cleaning effort. All friends and loved ones buried there are urged to attend and help.
Washington July 9 The Government plans to continue the sale of War Savings Bonds indefinitely, Secretary of the Treasury Snyder said in a broadcast over the Mutual Broadcasting System this week.
Miss Maude MacGregor of Decatur marries Mr. Robert L. Moore of Junction City on Saturday evening June 29 at the home of Rev. and Mrs. E. H. Dunn in Butler. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Stallings. The couple plan to reside in Decatur after a wedding trip to Chattanooga and other Tennessee points.
The annual three day July meeting at Bethel Primitive Baptist church begins Friday July 12. Services include Friday evening Saturday and the second Sunday with visiting ministers assisting Pastor Elder M. A. Hall. The public is invited to all services.
The Lesson-Sermon on Sacrament analyzes spiritual communion in Christian Science. It cites I Corinthians 10 16 Matthew 26 19 and excerpts from Science and Health explaining Eucharist as metaphysical communion with God and Christ.
James V. Carmichael candidate for Governor of Georgia will speak at the Upson County courthouse in Thomaston at 4 30 Saturday afternoon July 13. The Thomaston Carmichael for Governor Club invites the people of the area to attend this appearance.
The four day Independence Day weekend saw 414 deaths nationwide, with 199 on highways, 120 drownings, and 95 from other accidents. The tally fell short of the National Safety Council's predicted 1,300 total deaths, including 450 highway fatalities.
Central News reports Miss Laquita Chapman and Bennie Jones visiting Aunt Mrs. Glenn Hicks in Atlanta. Minnie Chambley and Carolyn Martin stayed with Mrs. Earl Jones in Montezuma and Columbus. The Davises of Griffin joined the Chapmans for a Sunday visit. George Duncan and Mary Duncan hosted visits as Sgt. George Duncan left for San Antonio. John Duncan and family visited Mrs. William Palmer in Thomas. Mr. Duncan fell ill and recovered at home. S. O. Jones visited John Duncan.
Macon today sees more than 50 women and children depart with passports bound for Europe South America and the Orient. Doves head to Germany China the Philippines Greenland Panama Guam Japan and England while two young women Mary Grace and Edith Turpin have left for France to study.
Notice sets Wednesday July 17 as clean up day at Turners Chapel and Cemetery. All interested in the church and cemetery urged to attend or send help to assist with these important works.
Community members with relatives buried at Trinity Freewill Baptist Cemetery are asked to gather at the church on Thursday July 25 1946 to help clean church grounds and cemetery. A sewing machines sale lists a portable and a table model Singer both electric with one white treadle noted. For typing or stenographic work contact George Hammock or Mrs Ruth Clarke at 54.
Reynolds Georgia seeks a good used piano for the Woman's Improvement Club of Reynolds. Mrs. Ben Hinton Reynolds is to be contacted by call or letter. Lost two fox hounds July named. one male fawn grey one year old and sizable. one female red with white points medium size. Notify J. P. Kilcrease or Lewis Watson at Charing if found. Both dogs wore collars and vaccination tags and were shy of strangers.
Georgia Secretary of State Ben W. Fortson Jr. requests votes from citizens in the Democratic primary on July 17. He pledges to serve the public efficiently and courteously and asks for active support and endorsement.
Mr and Mrs D Warren of Dunellon Florida spent several days with Charlie Hammock. Rufus Smith Lonnie Parker and son visited Dana Downs. Families visited Albert Whatley and hosted guests including Burtis Bickley Harvey Rogers and Vivian Bickley. Several others attended gatherings with Hammock Hutchinson Heath and Smith households.
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