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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1932
Page
1
The speaker laments years spent wishing to write a noble book that elevates humanity, imagining angels dictating pages and judges weighing destinies. Yet the speaker confesses doubt about leaving a lasting memorial, fearing the world will forget even the costliest monument once read.
Dr and Mrs Eli Garrett traveled to Americus on business. Numerous Butler residents hosted out of town guests including Elizabeth Whatle Ree Williamson Martha Mundy Dorothy Perkins and Elizabeth What from Reynolds. Visitors included M R Cameron from Senoia and C W Bazemore Jr Marine stationed at Hampton Roads. Local families noted for hosting friends from Albany Waynesboro Atlanta and Johnson City Tennessee.
Local diamond hosts Saturday afternoon clash between Butler and Montezuma as revenge for last week 4 to 2 Montezuma win. Village crowd urged to attend and support the team. Mr J R Barfield of Columbus visiting friends here while recovering from a long illness.
Milton Richard son of J M Richardson of Macon won the regional oratorical contest sponsored by the George Washington bi centennial commission. Miss Margaret Allen Wallis and William McRea placed second and third. Richardson will represent the southeastern district at the national contest June 14 in Washington. He spoke on Washington the Exemplar of American Ideals. Richardson is 19, valedictorian at Lanier High School, and son of a former Butler school superintendent.
Mrs Helen Dunwody and Mrs Mary Persons co hosted a delightful bridge party at their home on Wednesday afternoon. Six tables were set for the guests and after the games refreshments were served at the tables.
A minstrel show at the local school auditorium Tuesday night promises real fun and talent. Under the direction of Mrs. F A Peed the program features songs dances readings and plays performed by Blackface entertainers for the public.
TO HOUSE KEEPERS Don't go to the expense and worry of preparing Sunday dinner at home. Eat with us. We can save you money on your grocery bill and eliminate entirely all worry. A superb menu at 80c per plate. Menu For Sunday June 12 Beans Squash Potato Salad Barbecue Chicken Home made Cream and Cake 30c All Drinks We Try Our Daily Plate Lunch.
Farmers are warned that calcium arsenate stored with feed or in corn cribs can poison livestock if spilled on feed. To prevent deaths, store the poison separately in a secured location unreachable by animals. The chemical, a lime and arsenic compound, is a potent boll weevil control and sales rise late spring.
Col John H McGehee Jr of Thomaston spoke at the Methodist Sunday school at 10:80. Thomaston sextette sang. News from Talbotton reports the death of Miss Nannie Raines in Tampa Florida and her funeral at Oakhill cemetery. Alfred Patrick, convicted of voluntary manslaughter in 1929, has been granted parole by Gov Russell after serving three years of a 28 year sentence. Talbotton Woman's Club officers listed for the new year. From Schley County News a Juniper week-end party and funeral for Chesterfield Robinson, 60, at Ellaville Lutheran church. Miss Kathryn Wall received her A B degree from GSCW at Valdosta.
Ellaville Georgia June 7 A prominent Schley County family reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs J J Albritton north of Ellaville drew about four dozen guests and relatives from Albany Fellowship Americus Plains Montezuma and Andersonville The noon barbecue under shade trees pleased all and Marion Ira and Lester Jones provided string band music after dinner Large turnout and convivial hospitality marked the event.
Buena Vista Ga June 4 The marriage of Miss Josephine Stevens to Rev M Elrod of Lafay ette Ga will take place Tuesday at 5 30 PM at the Methodist church Dalton district presiding elder Rev Turner will perform the ceremony Miss Emma Stevens sister of the bride is maid of honor Mrs R P Stevens matron of honor Bridesmaids include Ruby Elrod Catherine Elrod and Catherine Rogers Flower girl Lynda Williams Ring bearer Thomas Wall Fitzgerald Best man George Elrod Ushers R P Stevens Ernest Stevens and Sam Fulford Other Elrod family members and M M Morris of Boston Ga will provide music and singing بارے
Washington Star notes that the most valuable contributions from foreign elements lie in characteristics: English obedience to law French thriftiness Italian artistry German industriousness Russian vision imagination dates placidity.
Miss Macy Gray of Americus Normal wins a prize in a Rotary Club essay contest. The piece advocates international understanding through education, World Federation of Education efforts, the World Student Christian Federation, Junior Red Cross exchanges, international correspondence clubs, and civic clubs. It highlights school influence and missionary outreach in fostering goodwill among nations.
Edward Lawhorn recounts a Friday awakening to finish school, reflecting on farewell to teachers and friends. He urges diligence, gratitude toward educators, and preparing for adulthood, vowing to make the most of youth to secure a better future.
The district court of appeals upheld a $1.5 million judgment against Jno L Phillips of Thorneville Ga John Stevens of Jacksonville Fla the heirs of Geo M Chambers Maplewood N J and the Fidelity and Deposit Co of Maryland The government alleged Phillips and Stevens sold about 200 million feet of lumber left in army camps after World War I in a fraudulent wartime contract scheme
The passage quotes Mahatma Gandhi on youth shaping the world, arguing that education fosters love and respect among nations. It envisions a future without caste or nationalism, a global sphere guided by peace and universal law, echoing Tennyson's Parliament of Man.
Rupert School presents a discussion on education as knowledge beyond formal schooling. It argues education includes understanding nature and literature, and that schooling helps develop confidence, judgment, and value beyond rank or wealth, citing Washington and Lincoln as examples.
Columbus Ga June 6 News comes of the death of Dr William Arthur Drane father of W E Drane Columbus school principal at Sixteenth street He died at his Buena Vista home after a yearlong illness Born Oct 27 1860 he leaves six children two sisters three grandchildren and three great grandchildren with his widow Susanne Bennett of Columbus surviving him Known as a successful Marion county practitioner for 46 years the community mourns a progressive public spirited citizen
Lost wonder near Alexandria, the Pharos, one of the ancient world’s seven wonders, was toppled by a devastating earthquake in 1803.
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