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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1952
Page
2
Reynolds residents and relatives are listed visiting and traveling from Macon Columbus Lovingston and Albany to Lumpkin and Washington. The piece notes a Methodist revival in progress and a church home coming led by Rev Hendley Jelks with many families visiting and returning from trips and weekends.
Mrs N L Halley entertained fifty four guests Saturday night for her niece Miss Sylvia Swearingen as she prepares to marry Jimmy Childre on August 3. Pink and white themed decor featured a bridal aisle display and two heart shaped cakes bearing the couple's names.
The Crowell Willing Workers Club gathered July 16 in the school auditorium with cohostesses. Mrs. Howard Fulton presided, plans for an August barbecue and a family night supper were discussed, cake sale proceeds benefit the Crowell church building fund, and program topics included revival with scripture and prayers.
Ladies sponsor a postponed barbecue at Crowell for the benefit of Crowell church. Serving begins at 4 p m and continues into the evening with food and entertainment planned for Thursday august 14.
The first Sunday in August is designated homecoming day at New Prospect Church. Rev Parriss will be the speaker for the celebration. Dinner will be served on church grounds at noon.
Taylor Mill will host a Friday night concert at the Taylor Mill School Auditorium sponsored by the Valley Rhythm Boys and the Gospel Melody Boys from Thomaston. An admission of 25 and 50 cents is charged. The program starts at 8 p m. all are invited to hear the singing.
Reynolds Baptist Church joins Reynolds Methodist Church in hosting Rev. W R Smith and singer Clay Milby with Pastor C E Smith Jr. No Sunday worship at 11 am or 8 30 pm and no 8 30 pm prayer service Wednesday. Sunday school at 10 am BTU at 7 30 pm. Schedule lists events through Monday at 3 38 pm Women’s Missionary Society gathering.
Local social notes report visits among Birmingham Alabama families and neighbors in Mauk. Several residents, including Mrs. Laura Montgomery and Mrs. Clyde Whitley, are improving after illness. A singing event at the Mauk school auditorium is announced for Aug. 3 with a basket lunch. Many households host relatives weekend and travel to nearby towns such as Jacksonville Milledgeville Americas and Griffin.
Mrs Roscoe Duke and Sara Jane join Atlanta visit with Collins and Garrett families. Brooks reunion at McCants Mill drew many locals. R. O. Rogers and Freeman families hosted guests from Cuthbert and Moultrie while Watsons hosted Warner Robins visitors. Georgia Garrett celebrated her 89th birthday with friends and kin from Hawkinsville and Athens.
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