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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1929
Page
2
Reynolds residents share weekend visits from Macon and Atlanta. Miss Carol Smith plans to wed George Goddard in Reynolds with guests from Cordele Miami and Statesboro. Local clubs host bridge dinners, circle meetings, and a Fresh meats and groceries sales push at W. L. Powell and Son.
The Program Meeting was held Monday July 15 with responsive Scripture reading. Discussion focused on Married Women in Industry led by Mrs C H Neisler Mrs J D Beall Miss Florence Smith Mrs F A Ricks and Mrs W T Ricks. Open My Eyes was sung and Mrs A G Hicks gave the closing prayer.
Mrs C E Whatley entertained the Duplicate Bridge Club Friday afternoon at her home. The living room featured garden flowers with orange and bright yellow decor. Top score went to Mrs Clyde Wilson of Cordele, winning a powder and compact gift box. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs Thurman Whatley with Mrs John Proctor assisting. Participants included Mrs Clyde Wilson Mrs Howard Neisler Mrs Thurman Whatley Mrs W E Marshall Jr Mrs John Proctor Mrs Wallace of Butler Mrs Oliver of Macon Mrs Paul Hodges and Mrs Clifford Whatley.
Mrs Paul Hodges hosted a summer party on July 10 in honor of Miss Carol Smith bride elect and Mrs Robert Rieser from Madison Wisconsin. Guests enjoyed five progressions of Bridge with top score awarded to Mrs Ricks Carson and consolation to Mrs E E Hodges Jr. Gifts of lingerie and cards were given to the honorees. A salad course followed the games with members of the Young Ladies Bridge Club and the Duplicate Bridge Club attending.
Mrs. W. E. Marshall Jr hosted a Duplicate and Young Ladies Bridge Club gathering on Friday July 12 in pink and white decor. Honorees included Miss Carol Smith, soon to wed July 26, and Mrs. Robert Rieser of Madison Wisconsin. Top score prize went to Mrs. Howard Neisler and high score to Mrs. E. E. Hodges Jr beads were given to Miss Smith and Mrs. Rieser. refreshments featured a salad and ice course. Attendees included Carol Smith Blanche Marshall Frances Hodges Marion Hodges Eloise Weaver Alice Hicks Clara Parks Susie Payne Margaret Payne and many others.
The W M S gathered Tuesday afternoon July 16 at the church. Attendees enjoyed a program including songs What a Friend We Have in Jesus and More Love to Thee, devotional by Mrs Ingram, prayers and talks by Mrs Ingram and Mrs Pyron, a reading God's Memory Book by Mrs Liffey Long, and a talk on Cooperation by Mrs Parker. Business followed before dismissal. Next month the society will meet with Mrs Pyron. all members hoped to attend.
Class members share sympathy for recent mis fortunes and illnesses and invite all to meet in the east corner church room this Sunday in a note from the Press Reporter.
Fort Valley outscored Reynolds 17 to 7 with Reynolds posting 724 strokes to Fort Valley’s 696 over 144 holes. Jim Brewer refused to be beaten by a player using only a putter and quit. A rematch is set for next Thursday in Fort Valley. Lewis Ruffin finally found his form and showed strong play. Elder Whatley players impressed as did Houser near 70 who beat Lester Carter.
Dr J C Hind of Post 131 Reynolds GA outlines a proposed east west route from Macon to Columbus via Roberta Reynolds Butler Howard Junction City and Geneva. The plan enjoys endorsement from local officials and the Woman's Improvement Club and aims for a straighter level safer road with better phone service and town distribution, countering the current Roberta to Geneva route.
The group expresses support for a proposed Route 22, praising the work of their representative and commissioners. They state the route is practical and needed and express faith in eventual success of the project.
Circle No 2 met with Mrs J T Mathews on Monday evening with 17 present. Leader Mrs Proctor returned from Atlanta hospital. Song Saviour Like a Shepherd Lead Me. Business by Mrs Breavers and devotional by Mrs Anthony. Flowers trays and visits to the sick noted: 15 flowers 82 visits 15 trays. Questions asked by several members. Lord's prayer and benediction. Refreshments served by hostess.
The Duplicate Bridge Club held a Monday evening chicken supper at Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Hinton then played several progressions of bridge. Top ladies score went to Mrs. Thurman Whatley and top men to Mr. John A. Proctor. Consolation prizes were awarded to Mrs. Clifford Whatley and Mr. Thurman Whatley. Guests Mrs. Robert Rieser and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Wilson received gifts. attendees included Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Hinton, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Neisler, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Whatley, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Proctor, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Marrshall Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Whatley, Mrs. Robert Rieser, and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Wilson.
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