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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1954
Page
7
Carrollton resident Jimmie Pope visits grandmother Mrs. Mintie Pope as numerous regional families travel to Butler and nearby towns. They host relatives from Macon, Ft. Valley, St. Augustine, Savannah, Columbus, and other cities for weekends and extended stays, with multiple guests joining local hosts and attending weddings and family gatherings.
Miss Neva Nell Blair and Louis Knight united in marriage at the bride’s Macon home on June 30. Rev. James Waters officiated as decors of palms and candelabra framed the ceremony. The couple plans to reside at 965 Sylvan Drive after a reception in Atlanta hosted by Sam Jones, best man.
A Mr and Mrs Alg Wall Jr of Mar were honored at a miscellaneous shower July 10 at the Butler Community House. Peggy Locke and Roswell Locke of Warner Robins registered guests. out of town attendees included the McMillans of Dacula and the Welchs of Columbus. Miss Merrill Harbuck provided music and Evelyn Gill led games with Peggy Locke winning the Name Em contest. gifts were described as numerous and useful. Light refreshments were served by a group of hostesses.
Forest Ranger Austin Guinn urges all Taylor County residents to protect forests as they support 166000 Georgians employed in forest industries and generate 167000000 annually for farmers and woodlot owners. He notes forests sustain hunting fishing and tourism and that fire prevention benefits all citizens.
Miss Julie Dawn Carter of Charleston South Carolina tops 750 seniors at the University of New Mexico earning Phi Kappa Phi and Distinction for high scholarship. She receives the Lobo Trophy as outstanding Senior Woman and was Phi Beta Kappa Mortar Board member listed in Who's Who. She will start as Assistant Advertising Director at Hinkles Department Store in Albuquerque.
Out of town guests and Dunn Neugebauer wedding party members attended a dinner after the Saturday rehearsal at the Dean Coffee Shop. Mr and Mrs Dunn and Mr Neugebauer hosted. Ivy decor and a miniature wedding party graced the tables. Thirty guests attended.
E G McCants vocational agriculture teacher attended a two day tractor workshop at Vienna high school with 42 area teachers. Session by University of Georgia staff and J L Branch district supervisor focused on repair maintenance and operation of tractors and in service training for loag teachers.
Antioch Baptist Church schedules Sunday school at 10 30 a m with Howard Kendrick as superintendent and preaching at 11 30 a m by the pastor. A revival planned for August is postponed due to Sunday school work. Evening preaching and praise at 8 o'clock with Pastor J H Stanford inviting all citizens to attend.
July 15 is set for a community work day to clean and beautify the Mauk cemetery. Volunteers and friends of those buried there are asked to meet for the grounds upkeep and flowers.
Card of Thanks from Bentley Funeral Home Reynolds Ga celebrates growth and progress in the city and county and presents a new home for funeral services. It pledges top service and equipment, trusting the public and staff to maintain sacred trust.
The Herald announces a church grounds and cemetery cleanup at Mt Pisgah Baptist Church on Thursday July 22. Volunteers are invited to meet for beautification and maintenance duties.
One three room house in City of Butler with hot and cold water bath and wiring for electric stove. If interested call 1212 Butler Ga.
Woman seeks return of a medium tan bamboo pocketbook lost at Taylor County Holiness Camp Ground last Sunday night. Contents included a driver's license and some cash. Return to Miss Emily Shepard 815 Church Street Fort Valley Georgia.
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