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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1927
Page
5
Fragmented poem fragment urges readers to abandon mystic longing for a distant magical land. It contrasts here and there, praising the real place where work, courage, and fulfillment belong. The author emphasizes finding one’s rightful share through action in the present.
Butler residents share news of guests from Atlanta to Macon, family gatherings, and church events. Local officials report routine business as county schools, cake contests, and a county realty listing appear amid visits from relatives and friends, with notes on rain and a baptism.
The Fidelis Sunday School class held a meeting at Mrs. Herbert Wilgon s on Monday evening. Effie Smith presided as president. Officers reports and a lively Wencuree s report highlighted class activities, including plans for an annual picnic at Warm Springs. A cake contest fundraiser was discussed with a sale set for Friday June 17 at 8 00 from a vacant bank building next to Peebles store. Tables will be arranged. drinks and cake will be served. The Newsom Family Orchestra with Mrs. Lewis Ruffin will perform to boost profits and enjoyment. Public cooperation urged to make the event successful.
Roscoe Jordan of Macon is aboard the U S cruiser Memphis which will bring Capt Lindbergh back to the United States. He enlisted in the navy two years ago as an electrical apprentice aboard the Memphis, one of the navy’s fastest cruisers.
On Wednesday evening June 1 Ruth Williams and Annie Hill hosted at Ruth Williams home to honor Miss Ludie Brown and Mr Robert Clay Morris who wed Thursday June 9 A railroad themed surprise shower featured a staged life story of the bride elect gifts were presented in suitcases The little couple performed the ceremony a kitchen contest produced laughter and refreshments followed entertaining by Miss Mable Searcy and others from Butler
Mr and Mrs J T Parker announce the engagement of their daughter Johnnie Extellato to Mr C L Miller of Junction City Georgia. The wedding is planned for June.
The Woman's Missionary Society of Butler Methodist Church held a well attended meeting. Mrs Matthews led a program on Health and church roles in promoting health. Mrs J T Matthews was named Bible Study superintendent succeeding Mrs Wallace. The Bible Study Class meets next Monday at 8 30 p m with Song of Solomon as the topic and a new book, spiritual adventuring, to begin.
W A Payne of Butler Ga announces a new power corn sheller at the planing mill plant and will pay cash per bushel for all corn delivered by carload. With strong demand for shelled corn, farmers may dispose of surplus through this opportunity.
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