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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1929
Page
7
A reflective meditation questions whether daily toil and pursuit of wealth bring true gain. It contrasts weariness with the joy of simple pleasures, urging focus on heart and mind’s treasures rather than fleeting riches. Selected.
The column lists numerous families visiting relatives and friends in Butler, Montezuma, Columbus, Macon, and surrounding areas. It notes guests at homes of the W G family, Jarrells, the Tarver circle, and church families, plus itineraries of travel to Columbus and Birmingham.
Miss Elizabeth Brogdon of Buford Ga and Mr Henry M Waters of Reynolds were married at the bride’s home Sunday afternoon in a ceremony attended by family and a few friends. The bride is Brenau College graduate and former Butler High principal. the groom comes from a prominent Taylor county family. After a brief wedding trip they will reside in Reynolds.
The Wallace Edwards Chapter UDC met at Miss Nannie Joiner’s home with Mrs Sarah Fickling as joint hostess. Officers for the coming year include J T Cochran president and Ruth Wilson recording secretary. Honorary President H P Wallace encouraged, Mae Riley read, and a bed course was served. June meeting planned at Mrs H P Wallace’s with Mrs Jim Hall as co hostess.
The speaker recalls a beautiful island from childhood, describing music, birds, rivers, and a playmate. Later verses express longing for rest, peace, and reunion on the island, as pain and aging lessen life, with hope to join the child on that isle of beauty and dreams.
The League voted in officers at the last meeting led by President Mrs H C Griffin and Vice President Mrs Myrtle Cooper Lecy. A June 9 program featured scripture, readings on God through nature, solos, and prayers. Kathryn George of Columbus will organize a Hi-League visit Sunday evening at 8 30.
Mr. and Mrs. L R Adams entertained Friday for their son Oscar mascot of B H S Senior Class of 1929. The bungalow porch lit by Japanese lanterns. punch by Kathleen Peed and Frances Williamson. lavender and white color scheme. lace table with silver basket of lavender iris. favors of German pansies. dessert of angel food cake and lavender and white cream.
Let us do your laundry work. We offer rough or finished washing at moderate prices. Woolen blankets fifty cents per pair. Special rates for family wash. Work called for and delivered. Call us for prices 6118. Butler Laundry Co. Butler Georgia.
Telegram reports Mrs F P Sones of Angie Louisiana is critically ill and in hospital after a major operation. Her daughter Mrs H M Wolfe of this city hurries to bedside as information notes relief from the initial danger. A later update says the patient is resting and slightly better.
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