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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1951
Page
7
Community notices from Butler Georgia, detailing visits by Betty Purvis Nadine Weed in Atlanta and Mrs Bessie Childres of Atlanta, and travels by Mrs N J Waters to Thomaston. Shoppers are urged to visit The Cross Shop for new Summer Dresses while various locals host visitors from Atlanta Columbus Fort Myers and Washington DC.
Miss Barbara Allen daughter of Mr and Mrs H E Allen received the Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Georgia at its 148th Commencement in Stanford Stadium. She was among 1200 seniors and held roles in Alpha Gamma Delta Phi Chi Theta and other student and religious organizations. Attendees included family and local friends from Butler Athens College Park and Atlanta.
Miss Betty Jean Melton and Dr Ben J Giles were married at the First Baptist church Albany with Dr L A Stephens officiating. The bride wore cantily lace over white satin and a tiered illusion veil. maid of honor Jean Massey and bridesmaids wore rainbow dresses. Reception followed at the New Albany Hotel.
The Methodist Men's Fellowship will meet Friday at 8:00 PM at the Community House. In honor of Father's Day, fathers are urged to bring their sons for a Father and Son Supper with a special program. No extra charge for the sons.
The Anthony reunion will be held June 10 at Muscogee County Park in Flat Rock. The previous gathering took place in 1941 at Juniper Lake and drew a large attendance. A sizable crowd is expected for this event.
Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Kirkland Jr. of Durham North Carolina announce the birth of their son David Joseph on May 22. Mrs. Kirkland is remembered at Mir Louise Johnson, formerly of this city.
Jack James praised for improving U S 19 between Americus and Ellaville in a front page tribute by Jack Gilchrist Americas Times Recorder. The division manager oversees safety fence moves dirt sharing and cooperation with farmers along the route noting only one minor accident and broad commendation for the State Highway Department crew.
Mt Pisgah Baptist Church invites all to Sunday School at 11:30 a.m led by Carroll bedrock and preaching by the pastor at 11:30 a.m. The text is 1st Corinthians 6:20. Evening preaching, prayer and praise at 8 p.m. A cordial welcome to the community. J. H. Stanford, Pastor.
Athens Georgia announces a national survey of farming marketing and purchasing methods. The Georgia Crop Reporting Service led by agricultural statistician Harry White says the study will begin soon as one of three states chosen for the project.
Fort Valley Georgia optometrist Dr Willis L Webb announces office hours from 9 a m to 5 p m with Wednesday afternoon closure. The contact phone is 611 and service is available to local residents.
Mrs. T A Robbins and Beverley attended the graduation of Barbara Allen at the University of Georgia in Athens on Monday. Various local families visited, hosted, or spent time with relatives in Thomaston and Senoia over the weekend and last week. Robert and Royce Whatley attended stock car races in Columbus Sunday.
Cross Roads residents hosted numerous visitors from Griffin Columbus Ideal Mark Perry and Pensacola over the weekend. Local couples and children shared meals and time with friends including the Mullins Morris Prince and Locke families.
Mrs. Brooks Montgomery and baby join Mrs. Laura Montgomery for a midweek visit. A host of relatives and friends, including Miss Earline Turner and Miss Barbara Wall, spend weekends with local families. The Milton-Giles wedding in Albany draws noted guests, with Carroll J. Waller and others visiting.
The Adams family expresses eternal gratitude to friends and relatives for kindnesses and sympathy shown during the illness and death of their husband and father. Mrs. W. B. Adams, and Family.
The Woman's Missionary Society of Bethel Church met May 1 at 3 pm with Mrs. Neisler and Mrs. Peed leading devotions. The group discussed a Korean refugee missionary, planned a seven-church Community Vacation Bible School June 25 to 29 at Central School beginning 2:30 pm, and served ice cream and cookies.
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