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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1948
Page
7
Local families and friends are listed visiting in Macon Atlanta Chattanooga and Ellaville. Contained items note trips to see relatives attend a gubernatorial speech and celebrate family milestones. Several residents plan short getaways to the North Georgia mountains and the community House fundraiser mentions magazine subscriptions.
The Butler Garden Club met in July at Mrs. J. R. Wilsons home with co hosts Mrs. L. R. Dean Mrs. Hugh Gee and Mrs. Lewis Sanders. Topic was Community Beautification and Rev Stipe spoke as guest. Committees were named for The Better Home Town Program with a call meeting set for July 20. About thirty guests received ice cream and cake. The next regular meeting is August 4 at Mrs. R. L. Brown with co hosts Mrs. Julian Edwards II and Nettie Sanders.
The annual observance returns Sunday at Midway Baptist Church with 11:30 service led by the pastor followed by dinner on the grounds. An afternoon old fashioned experience meeting will invite participation and a devout week of services begins.
All services will be held at the usual hours at Butler Methodist Church on Sunday. Everyone is welcome to share in these privileges of worship together in the House on the Lord's Day.
The Midway church declares no Saturday morning service. Home Coming Day is Sunday with Sunday School at 10 30 and preaching at 11. Revival runs all week with daily 1130 discussions from The Baptist Faith and 830 pm evangelistic messages. Public invited. Pray for Pastor J H Stanford.
Eu gene Davis, 24, of the State Highway maintenance crew, was killed by a spinning tire from a large truck on Highway 7 near Fort Valley. The truck, laden with 24,000 pounds of corn, lost a right rear tire as the driver braked, striking Davis and killing him instantly. Police Chief G W Cochran identified the truck as owned by Robert Bernadi of Danville Illinois.
To the parsonage family the community sent a bountiful shower of delicious foods linens and useful gifts. The group expresses heartfelt gratitude and thanks for the generous acts done in Christian love and spirit.
The Butler Baptist church W M U met Monday afternoon July 26 at 4 for a missionary program and business meeting. Mrs H H Gee led the program on Rural Churches with songs and prayers. The executive board meeting in Columbus was reported. Committees were named to collect clothing and shoes for destitute people in war torn countries.
Dorothy Rachel Calhoun and H. B. Hobbs plan to marry August 29 at the bride’s parents home in Talbotton Georgia. The couple both have ties to Talbotton and are listed with families, education, and military service backgrounds.
All boys are invited to meet at 4 30 Monday afternoon for a swim and meeting to follow led by Scoutmaster Rev J W M Stipe.
Crowell church and cemetery activists designate Wednesday August 4 as cleanup day. Residents are urged to attend and assist with grounds and tombstone clearing at Crowell Church and Cemetery.
On Wednesday August 4 a designated work day is set at Howard cemetery. All persons with loved ones buried there are requested to come and help with cleaning and maintenance duties.
Thursday August 5 cleanup day at New Prospect Freewill Baptist Church near Reynolds. All interested are invited to assist with the church and cemetery work.
Walter E. Steed of Butler discusses religion in a defense of Christianity, arguing even without life after death or God, Christian living remains superior. The interview notes his long public service, health decline, and the appreciation meeting in Taylor County marking his contributions.
Arthur Cheatham state director of veterans service says veterans who let GI insurance lapse can reinstate by paying two months premiums. The action must be completed before Saturday to avoid required physical examinations for reinstatement.
Dublin recalls a double funeral for Dr. F. R. Zetterower Sr. and his son F. R. Zetterower Jr. The elder, 57, died after a long illness, with services at Dublin First Baptist Church and a military escort. Interments were in Northview cemetery. Sgt. F. R. Zetterower Jr. was killed in action in Germany on January 6, 1945.
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