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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1929
Page
7
Towns County Herald recalls a family story of loving parents who watched their children grow from babies to adults. The piece reflects on parting, aging, and the quiet loneliness of an empty house, praising faithful parenting and the world’s respect for good character.
Butler and surrounding areas host a flurry of visitors with Myrtle Poole of Americus and Miss Alberta Brooks of Ellaville noted among guests. Lectures in Rochester tempt Olu R. Montgomery while families in Talbotton and Macon welcome relatives. Local society shares travels, nursing updates, and a new ten pound baby born to Mr. and Mrs. Locke.
Miss Sallie Wilson of Sheffield Alabama was honored with a Bridge Tea hosted by her sisters Mrs Walter Fickling and Mrs Hugh Jackson at Reynolds. Guest Miss Blanche McCormick shared the occasion. The event featured plant and flower decor, prizes for top and low scores, a salad course, and several local ladies as hosts and attendees.
Mr. R J Merritt of Meigs announces the engagement of his niece Mary Oole Rich to Mr Ralph J Pope of Butler. The marriage will be solemnized at an early date. Mr Pope, reared in Butler, now resides in Atlanta where he holds a lucrative position.
Mr and Mrs W R Garret announce the marriage of their daughter Sarah to Bernice A Brigman formerly of Valdosta now in turpentine business at Charing The ceremony was in Butler July 17 at the Methodist parsonage The bride granddaughter of J T Garrett of Charing wore blue georgette and matching hat After the ceremony the couple went to Florida and will return after ten days Mr Brigman will continue his business interests Relatives and friends extend best wishes for their future life.
The family of Mr. B I Moore extends thanks to friends and especially Dr Edwards for support during illness and death. They acknowledge every act of kindness and wish blessings upon all who helped. Signed Mrs. B F Moore and Family.
Limited supply of good sound corn for sale at market price. Will appreciate your order. C M Blair, Butler Georgia.
A brief program listing songs prayers and talks. The order includes the hymn Open my eyes that I may see, prayers by Mrs. Mac Riley and Mrs. Eli Garrett, a reading from Roads to the City of God chapter two, and topics The Changing World Situation by Miss Janie Neisler and The New Alignment by Mrs. Mac Riley.
Social activities in Butler featured multiple bridge gatherings hosted by Mrs. J T Cochran Mrs Belle Carson and Mrs J W Edwards. Guests included Mrs J H West Mrs R R Dunnody Miss Sadie Rawls and Miss Atholine Childs with top scores noted for Cochran and several hostesses. A Butler High School class dinner closed the week.
The annual July meeting at Bethel Primitive Baptist Church near town ran from Friday 11 o'clock to Sunday, a well attended event. With Elder Morgan Williams of Warm Springs absent due to a leg injury, Elder J. A. Adams of Oglethorpe led preaching each day. An elaborate basket dinner followed the Sunday noon service.
Teachers will take elementary and grammar school work and education for county homes on Friday Aug 2 1929. High school subjects and education for state elementary certificate on Saturday Aug 3 1929. Junior college subjects and education for junior college certificates on Saturday Aug 3 1929. Reading course items listed with prices and publishers.
Central of Georgia Railway offers Saturday excursion fares to Chicago New York Detroit Cleveland Toledo and Atlantic City. Fares and one half for road trips available every Saturday through August 31 with a final limit of 30 days. Inquire with ticket agent for exact fares schedules sleeping car reservations and more information.
The speaker argues centralized authority, whether czar or president, grows dangerous as it becomes unchecked and irresponsible. They warn against loading tomorrow's weight onto today's burden and flag the perils of absolute power.
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