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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1933
Page
3
Reynolds society notes describe a congenial party from Colquitt at Warm Springs last Wednesday. A group including Mrs Clyde Jinks and Mrs Robert Bell enjoyed the outing. Others plan trips to Macon and Chicago for the World Fair with guests from Atlanta, Adrian, and Macon.
A list of Butler area residents and visitors with travels to Macon Columbus and Chicago for a World Fair. Names include Marion Wells Bess Powell Laurice Aultman Ethel James Elbert Hill Homer Beeland J H Brewer W C Huckabee Sara Powell Elizabeth Whatley Frances Williamson Sue Louise Smith Andrew Waters Eula Hammock Grady Smith Medlock Griff Payne Scout travels note Miss Mary Ann Powell and others visiting relatives and attending events across Georgia and Illinois.
The Woman's Missionary Society honors Mrs. W. C. Huckabee with a Silver Tea at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Neisler Friday afternoon. Dorcas Class Crowells Missionary Society and Baptist Woman's Missionary Society invite members to say farewell and give a small offering to support the Huckabees missionary venture. Tea hours are from four to six.
The Reynolds Junior Music Club will meet at the home of Mrs. D. Coolik Friday morning at 9:30 o'clock. Misses Marie Camp and Nora Coolik will be joint hostesses. The life of Mozart will be studied with a program including Mozart birth and compositions, piano solos, quotations, and a poem.
A Reynolds group gathered for a con genial camping party at Miona Springs last week. Attendees included Misses Marian Payne, Marie Camp, Elizabeth Luc as, Valley Weaver, Cathryn Hutche son, Louise, Janette, Thelma, Vivian Barrow, Mrs J B Benton and Brantley, Mr and Mrs James Gray and Eu ene, Mrs Eva Montgomery, Mrs L T Barrow, Mrs M D Griffith, Henry Payne, Theodore Barrow, Miss Mary Jones, Miss Gwendolyn Turk of Cordele, Miss Sara Johnston of Albany, Miss Myrtice Goggins of Palmetto, Miss Beatrice Pennington of Butler, and Miss Madge Swain of Pinehurst.
A sermon recalls a father who loses his two sons while swimming too far from shore, symbolizing how wandering into dissipation and profanity leads to loss. The tale urges readers to return to God before waves of vice drown the family. Griffith’s moral closing echoes the dangers for readers’ children.
In July 1933 the writer recalls Babe Ruth’s season, noting a home run spree against a strong Yankees lineup and the American League’s 4 2 victory. The piece proclaims Ruth as the greatest athlete, then shifts to boxing analysis. It argues Primo Carnera could dethrone Max Baer or Schmeling in a heavyweight fight, praising Schmeling while predicting Carnera’s rise or Baer’s defeat. The tone remains boastful and opinionated about sports legends.
A reflective column blends personal philosophy with humor and moral musings. The author muses on truth charity and happiness, recounting tales of a playboy and an imagined scene with St Peter and Gabriel. He critiques inequality, contemplates food distribution, and ends with a playful mock dialogue about paradise and temptation.
Taylor Mill residents share visits and greetings as families, friends, and neighbors travel between Thomaston Macon Beulah and Columbus. Highlights include engagements weddings, church gatherings, and a growing Cottage prayer meeting with about 80 attendees. Mrs. Rufus Smith recovers from an operation. Ruth Tanner travels to Chicago for the Century of Progress. Elapsed weekend visits show a tight knit community.
Treasury department notice to all heirs and claimants that claims against The First National Bank of Reynolds Georgia must be presented to N M Dudley receiver with proof within three months from this date or be barred. Acting Comptroller of the Currency Walt states this applies from April 28 to August 3 1883.
The text envisions marriage plans and a comic heaven scene. A writer declares intent to settle, pledging to raise a “little hell” in heaven while joking with St Peter and Gabriel. The play ends with the writer entering heaven singing and a call to deliver a mail item.
Crowell residents were seen with friends in Butler Macon and Crowell church revivals. Many names appear in parcels of hospitality and family visits including Byrd McDaniel Wainwright Hightower Lancaster and McCrary linked with church events and peach season plans.
Special excursion tickets go on sale August 3 and 4 aboard the fine ship Omy of Montgopy sailing from Savannah. Passengers must start from the port on or before August 22, 1988. A wonderful opportunity for an 11 weeks vacation trip at economical rates. Make steamship reservations without delay. Aste Pickett Agent for information. Central of Georgia Railroad.
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