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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1935
Page
3
A brisk notice item lists visitors to Macon from Georgia towns including Canton Athens and Thom asville with many residents from Reynolds and nearby areas spending time in Macon Americus and Atlanta. Several trips to Columbus Jacksonville Beach and Fort Valley are noted along with social activities a bridge club and a lakeside picnic.
Mrs Swearingen acted as hostess for the Jane Barrow Missionary Circle on Tuesday evening July 23 with eleven members and two visitors attending. The group approved inviting Griffith School of Music for a forthcoming program, led by Miss Winnie Griffith, who gave a love reading and a religious talk.
The Sally Anthony Circle met with Mrs. Robert Bell Tuesday afternoon. The program included hymns Let the Lower Lights Be Burning and How Firm a Foundation, a devotional by Miss Florence Smith, a talk Le Me Tell You a Good Story by W. Huckabee, a piano solo by Miss Florence Smith, a prayer by Mrs. Anthony, and a dismissal by the Lord's Prayer.
Mrs. C. R. Avera entertained the Roberta Missionary Society of the Methodist church at her country home near Roberta Monday afternoon. Seventeen members and two visitors attended as they contributed a penny for each inch of their waist measure during the program. After devotion and the program a social hour followed with refreshments. The August meeting will be with Mrs. Alva Bankston of Roberta.
Savannah Georgia July 19 grown by vile W Cannon of Cordelo Georgia's first bale of 1935 cotton was auctioned for 20 12 cents per pound. The 415 pound bale was bought by T A Ward superintendent of the Southeastern Compress and Warehouse. The cotton graded middling at 7 8 staple.
Morinaga, once a successful candy maker in Japan, now a lay preacher at seventy one, has spent years promoting Christian faith. He recently spoke to large crowds in Nagoya and Hiroshima, sharing his conversion and intent to preach in America if his English improves. He travels across Japan, presenting a moving story of faith alongside longtime ally Sunamoto, and his Hiroshima visit drew a diverse audience including first time churchgoers.
Turners Chapel updates include Sunday guests Mr and Mrs L L Dickerson and welcome Mr and Mrs Tommie Cases as new citizens. Several attend Holiness meeting in Thomaston. Sympathy to the family of Alec Davis of Butler. Visitors from Fort Valley and Warm Springs. Homecoming Day at Turners Chapel next Sunday followed by revival services for a few days.
Howard Mr. C. M. Renfroe guests here during the week end. Mr. and Mrs. James Brown and Carolyn were guests of Mr. and Mrs. 4. H. Parks. Mrs. Houston Hil and children of Augusta stayed with Mrs. B. B. Watson and Mrs. B. L. England and son of Butler with Mr. Gurr Hamilton. R. W. Cook and children near Talbotton visited relatives. Miss Quentine Slaughter returned to Columbus after a week with her sister Mrs. O. O. Brown. Miss Willa Watson visiting Jackson. William Buckner family weekend guests of Gordon Parks. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. O. O. Brown included Charlie Slaughter, Mrs. Clyde Wilson and Wesley, C. F. Slaughter and children, Quentine Slaughter, Hal Manda and daughter Sandria of Columbus. Mrs. C. M. Renfroe and Eloise and Ladie Renfroe spending week in Atlanta. James Searcy guest of his mother Mrs. C. F. Fickling. O. C. Brown guest of her father Charlie Slaughter at Wesley. W. H. Sealy and daughter visiting parents Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Harris at Juniper. Master Cecil Culverhouse visiting grandmother W. J. Culverhouse. C. F. Fickling and children have apartments at Purvis residence. Cecil Culverhouse Tuesday guest of grandmother Beulah Pickard. Miss Marilou Averett guest of aunt Mrs. B. B. Watson. Mrs. James Brown entertained the Ladies Aid Society with rooms attractively decorated and a social hour after business.
A high school plays Black-Eyed Susan tomorrow evening at 8 o clock in the school auditorium. Patrons are urged to attend as the production promises notable performances and local talent.
Miss Frances Brooks visited her parents in Ellaville while families in Thomaston hosted weekend visitors including Miss Namnlou Gaultney and Miss Mildred Gulledge. Several couples shared Sunday dinners with Jarrell and Adams families. Mabel Foy returned from Athens summer school. others hosted and visited in the area.
Local families and visitors are listed as relatives and friends spend time across Columbus Thomaston Butler Prattsburg and surrounding areas. Many entries name W A Spinks J H Adams J A Heath J A Heath Jr Elizabeth Allen Frank Slaughter Jr and others hosting or visiting relatives during a July week.
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