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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1934
Page
2
Civic Improvement Club announces Beautiful Savannah feature by Rosalyn Prager praising the river and old Savannah. Community notices list many locals in Reynolds, with names, visits, illness updates, and family travel.
Miss Martha Watts Reid of San Francisco and Brown Musslewhite of Reynolds were married Friday evening July 18 at seven o clock in Reynolds. Rev J N Shell officiated with Col C B Marshall hosting. The couple plan a home in Elmodel Georgia and guests included Mrs Herman Amos of Butler and others from Atlanta Springfield and Reynolds.
Notice to customers of a line of credit offering continued accommodation similar to the past. It urges customers to settle weekly and promises friendly assistance if they stay current.
Mrs E H Joiner and Mrs J W Musslewhite hosted a bridge luncheon Thursday morning July 12 in honor of brides elect Miss Wynnita Taylor Reynolds and Miss Martha Reid San Francisco. Galden flowers filled the home while gifts were presented to the honorees. Miss Alice Hicks won top score. Mrs Gussie Taylor had the low. A salad course followed. Guests included numerous Butler residents and several out of town attendees.
Miss Mattie Musslewhite hosted a Thursday bridge party in honor of two brides-elect, Miss Wynnita Taylor of Reynolds and Miss Martha Reid of San Francisco. Garden flowers graced the rooms as guests including Mr and Mrs E H Joiner, Mr and Mrs G A Goddard of Atlanta, Mrs B Flowers, Mrs S B Liggin, Mrs J W Musslewhite, Mrs Dan Joyner, Miss Porter of Springfield, Tenn, and others.
Turners Chapel notes Tampa residents Mr. and Mrs. N. M. Spillers visited relatives here last week. The Spillers once lived in the area. Otis Curry and Ruth Spillers and Ann Spillers are spending this week in Thomaston.
Crowell residents host and visit relatives across Georgia and Alabama. Visitors include Miss Grace Trapp of Macon and numerous guests from Philadelphia, Columbus, Chattanooga, and Mauk. Revival services at Crowell church led by Rev. J. N. Shell draw crowds with cordial invitations to attend all services.
Miss Mamie Hill of Ft Valley visits relatives here. C M Renfroe of Mississippi stayed a week with home folks. Mr and Mrs J A Buckner were visitors of Jim Buckner's family. Mrs J M Brown returned from Oglethorpe visiting relatives. Carolyn and Joyce Melvin of Juniper saw cousin Little Frances Sealy. William Buckner and children were guests of Gordon Parks family. G D Locke and Evans of Butler visited Evans Brown family. Frank Fain left for Birmingham for a new job. Willa Watson had appendicitis operation in Columbus. Harris Sealy and Frances visited Herbert Sealy family. Cecil Gunn, working in Columbus, visited mother Annie Downs. Frank Faid made a business trip to Macon.
Returned home after visiting Mrs. Lucy Rodgers and Miss Mozelle Rogers hosted by Miss Cleo Wainwright. Mrs. Nannie Moore is listed as ill. Mrs. Sarah Cochran stayed with Mrs. Lokie Rogers. N. E. Peterman took a business trip to Thomaston. Sarah Rogers of Fort Valley visits her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Allen Rogers. Lokie Rogers and son visited Mrs. L. J. Wainwright. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Rogers hosted Ire for dinner. Services begin Friday night and continue next week. Master Thomas Sams visits his grandparents here.
The column reports Mrs. C. H. Moore traveling to Thomaston for a sick grandchild and lists visits among Moore, Bartlett, Rogers, Jones, Windham, Bartlett, and Smith families. It notes a Senior Girl Reserves swimming party with a weiner roast, church Sunday school attendance of 102, and upcoming camp time. A birth announced for Sara AmoGene Blair on July 18.
Eddy Windham Jr age three, son of Mr and Mrs Eddy Windham of Thomaston, died last Saturday and was buried Sunday at Mt Olive cemetery. The death followed later complications from diphtheria first reported in late spring. Local notes include brief clippings about community figures and gossip.
By power in a deed to secure debt dated February 6 1929 Mrs J H Smiths assignee will sell at public outcry before the Taylor County courthouse on August 7 1934. The sale includes all of the south half of lot 225 in the 12th district containing 101 1 4 acres more or less. Debt 671.40 plus sale expenses with balance to rightful claimants. Farmers and Merchants Bank of Charing Georgia cashier 8 Garrett Jr attorney for Slaughter Hill.
Public sale ordered by assignee of W. T. Cochran to satisfy a debt of 600 dollars. The 185 acre tract on lot 255 in the 12th district of Taylor County, except 15 acres south of a state road, to be sold at the courthouse on August 7, 1984 for cash. Proceeds cover debt and sale costs with any remainder to rightful recipients. Mrs. W. T. Cochran attorney in fact for S. Hill.
J D Beeland as administrator of J R Beeland cites an August term hearing in Taylor County to obtain leave to sell the deceased's real estate. An order for citation was issued at the July term 1984 and heirs and creditors are notified that the court will decide at the August term. Unless cause is shown to the contrary, leave to sell will be granted.
United States District Court Columbus Division Middle District of Georgia notifies creditors Estill Paul Hodges has applied for discharge from all debts. Hearing before U.S. District Judge in Columbus Ga on August 11, 1984 at 10:00. Creditors urged to appear and show cause why discharge should not be granted. Dated Columbus Ga July 12 1984 by Deputy Clerk N A Brown.
Friday visits show anxious mood as residents eager to enter the house. Joe Bartlett feels lonely this week. Leila and Lannis Childree share bright smiles while Doris Cox enjoys rides with a young companion on Sunday afternoons.
Notice from Taylor County Georgia outlines trustee election for all vacancies in districts Butler Reynolds Crowell Trey Central Wesley Mauk Rupert Cross Roads. Polls open 9am to 1pm at district schools and managed by freeholders. lists of qualified voters prepared July 10 by Tax Collector. Returns filed with County School Superintendent for consolidation by County Board of Education.
Mrs Mary L Benford executrix of H C Benford s estate and guardian for Gilbert Benford filed a petition to sell a $500 bond for maintenance of herself and son Gilbert The court of ordinary will hear cause at the August 1934 term creditors and next of kin are cited to show cause why the prayer should not be granted
Georgia Taylors County guardian J R Fallaw petitions for discharge after full administration of Charlton L Fallaw guardianship. Court cites all interested parties to show cause why letters of dismission should not be granted on the first Monday in 1984.
A sheriff sale advertisement lists Wilder Brothers property including horses mules and cattle to satisfy a Taylor county court fi fa dated 1934. The notice also contains a Democratic primary political appeal dated 1984, urging support and noting district growth and governmental responsibilities.
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