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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1940
Page
15
Residents and guests travel between Macon Albany and Chauncey for social visits and attendance at events. A group of agricultural workers and officials discuss Taylor county's farming roles and marketing. Local families host garden club meetings and attend graduations, funerals, and summer school departures.
The marriage of Miss Florrie Bailey of Americus and Wm Wesley Foy of Butler and Morgan took place at Bethel Baptist church in Americus Tuesday at 3 p.m. The bride’s father Chas N Bailey gave her away. Best man was Dr G L Foy of St Joseph Mo. Matron of honor and only attendant was cousin Mrs James Etheridge of Americus. Ushers were James Etheridge and W R Latham Jr. Nuptial music was by Mrs W T Maynard and others. Rev A L McNair of Alexander City Ala performed the ceremony.
Theo J. McGee, reelected chairman of the Columbus Housing Authority, led two large slum clearance projects in Columbus. Negro apartments in the southern part are occupied, while white units in the northern section near completion. The board and McGee are praised for untiring work improving low cost housing and earning community thanks.
The lesson centers on Haggai urging immediate temple rebuilding after exile. It notes the 586 B. C. destruction, Nehemiah’s delay, and the 520 B. C. completion under Haggai and Zechariah, stressing public worship as central to national unity, spiritual vitality, and promised divine blessing for joint effort.
A man’s mind is a garden that can be cultivated or left to run wild. Regardless, it will yield a harvest. If useful seeds are not planted, weeds will fill the mind and propagate. This is a universal mental law that cannot be ignored.
Miss Sarah Kathryn Lowe and James Weaver Jordan wed Thursday at the Lowe home in Buena Vista with Rev. C. W. Jordan of Louisville officiating. The ceremony featured an improvised altar, lilies, and music by Miss Jeanette Blanton and violinist John Lowe, followed by a reception and buffet at nearby homes. the couple will reside in Talbotton.
Sunday and Monday project Broadway Melody of 1940 starring Fred Astaire Eleanor Powell and George Murphy with Leo fronting a lavish MGM spectacle. Wednesday and Thursday offer Wuthering Heights a stark drama lauded for its performances. Friday and Saturday feature Cafe Hostess with Preston Foster and Ann Dvorak plus Overland Mail with Jack Randall.
A society notice from Natcheez Mississippi lists numerous Talbotton residents and their companions including Mr. and Mrs W K Couch Sr and Dr. and Mrs Jack Bardwell among others plus separate entries for Columbus Griffin Pelham Ellaville Newnan and Montgomery. The roster names dozens of individuals and couples with no further context or event details.
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