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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1933
Page
7
A visitor visits a writer, sharing light topics from weather to plays and jokes. He avoids discussing money or calamity, leaving the writer happier in a world often full of gloom. The encounter is framed as a brief, uplifting respite.
Local notes from Butler record Miss Mary Gill visiting Ellaville with Miss Louise Turk and school at G S T C then back home for vacation. Several residents attend summer school and visits among friends populate the week with driving illness and family updates. Mrs Adams remains ill in Thomaston while relatives travel to support her.
Misses Marie Garrett and Jettie McGuffin return from G. H. C. W. in Milledgeville. D. B. Stewart of Atlanta, W. A. Wood and children of Fort Valley visit L. R. Adams and family. Bridge parties hosted by E. E. Jarrell and Belle Carson. Prof. Ernest W. Foy, superintendent of Ideal High, spends vacation with his parents C. W. and Mrs. Foy. Mrs. Oscar Dreizin and Isaac sail to Savannah to join relatives in New York aboard City of Chattanooga for a several weeks visit.
Mrs H P Wallace entertained friends Wednesday afternoon at her home with a sewing party. The event featured varied sewing, friendly idea exchange, and was described as most enjoyable. Delicious cookies and fruit punch were served.
Mrs. E. H. Bazemore entertained about twenty eight girls and boys Friday afternoon at Persons Lake in Talbotton. The event honored Miss Elizabeth Teal of Talbotton with swimming as the main feature. Mrs. Bazemore was assisted by Mrs. McMullen of Thomasville in hosting the guests.
The Fidelis Class of the Baptist Sunday school split into two contesting groups led by Mrs. Beeson and Mrs. E. E. Jarrell. Beginning in March and finishing the last Sunday in May, Jarrell's side led and earned a picnic at McCants Mill for the winners. Games delighted participants and left everyone feeling ten years younger.
Elections to fill all vacancies on school district boards set for Friday June 23 1938 in Butler Reynolds Runert Mauk Wesley Turner Crowell Central and Cross Roads. Polls open 10 am to 3 pm with votes filed June 24 and county consolidation July 4 1988 by the County Board of Education. W T Austin superintendent.
Reduced round trip Pullman rates on a Central of Georgia Railway excursion to Savannah Jacksonville St. Augustine Tampa St. Petersburg Havana Miami and other Florida points. Stop overs allowed and baggage checked. Tickets good in coaches or Pullman cars. Ask Ticket Agent for more details.
The Georgia division U D C announces the return of Confederate army muster rolls from the War Department in Washington. A photostatic copy will be produced at a total cost of 2200 dollars, with work overseen by Mrs Frank Kibler and co workers aided by Sen. George and Sen. Russell. Governor Talmmadge approved copying, to be filed in Georgia and cherished by descendants.
More than 6,000 members gathered in Boston as the Mother Church announced no further fund contributions for the $4,000,000 Publishing Society home after July 1. Officers were elected, and the directorate cited broad international growth with 2,639 branch churches and 47 colleges.
E W Palmer reports ongoing growth of the church and its relief fund aiding flood and hurricane victims in England West Virginia Puerto Rico California and other regions. R R Harrison notes the Christian Science Publishing Society increased net profits despite advertising declines due to the hymnbook and loyal supporters.
Musical Composes The Herald notes a recent high school graduate relative of the editor, a popular city figure, and lists a string of old song titles in a playful dedication. The piece frames memories, longing, and farewell as a personal tribute in a home city voice.
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