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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1932
Page
7
Butler residents note visits from J. Jackson, Dr. Herman Turner, Marie Payne and many others. The town promotes a Friday Minstrel with 20 cent admission for adults, 10 cents for children, featuring a string quartet and home talent acts. Several locals attend summer school at the University of Athens and fish trips to Panacea, Savannah, and nearby towns are shared among families.
Mrs. C. W. Bazemore hosted a Tuesday afternoon birthday party for her daughter Bertha marking her 13th year. About twenty-five children attended with indoor gates to keep out rain. Ice cream and cake were served late in the afternoon.
Mrs. T. L. Fountain hosted a Tuesday bridge gathering with five tables for guest Mrs. Gilbert Robinson of Montezuma and Miss Sallie Wilson of Birmingham. Mrs. Julian Edwards won top score and Mrs. J. R. Frierson took second. Guests received gifts and a salad course with punch was served.
Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. under P C Rowell and Mrs. R A Scandrett with a strong teacher lineup. Sermons are at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Pastor J A Cook presides. Epworth League meets at 7 15 p.m. All are welcome to attend all services.
Advertises a dining offer by Housekeepers urging diners to avoid cooking Sunday meals at home. Claims savings on grocery bills and reduced worry, with a daily plate menu featured for Sunday June 19 including Butterbeans Corn shoe arin potatoes fried chicken cream and cake. All drinks included. Nearby Eatery showcases a daily plate lunch and 80 cent sandwiches.
The 1982 aims urge disarmament talks at Geneva and State Department lobbying. They press ratification of World Court protocols and stronger US league co operation. Methods include education for peace, peace talks, contests, posters, and publicity with Peace Posters Inc. led by Mrs E B Chappell and Miss E V Peppler.
The W. W. colored Glee Club will give a jubilee musical program next Sunday June 19 at 3 30 p m at Butler colored Baptist church. White friends are especially invited to attend.
The Central of Georgia president H D Pollard touts the rail system as offering the greatest bargains in transportation history. He notes June 18 as the date for an eight day limit ticket at one cent per mile and says rates on other railroads enable travel to most Southeast points for about a quarter of usual fares. Freight service is faster and more dependable, with freight and passenger trains often combined to speed movement, while trips by rail are described as safe, courteous, prompt, and dependable.
Nashville reports the death of Dona Anna Gonzaga, a Brazilian Methodist benefactor. She funded a college for men and professional training for women, and donated land for an orphanage with agricultural and vocational education aims. Her will also entrusts another large tract and most properties to the church as a perpetual trust, with income to a godson and future reversion to the orphanage.
A student recalls the first day in seventh grade, arriving early, reuniting with friends and teachers, and resolving to work hard over the summer and next year to keep up, improve arithmetic to algebra, and avoid falling behind peers. The narrator vows to prove they can handle the challenge and not disappoint classmates.
Dr Quack appears Friday night June 17 at Butler High School auditorium at 8:00. Admission 20 cents, children under 12 pay 10 cents. The event features a self styled doctor famed for healing claims and has generated local curiosity.
Marion County Patriot items note Rev G A Bres praise on air from Americus and nearby stations. Marion hosts, names attendees at Jack Capell Columbus visit. Dorothy Williams of Monticello wins Fire Prevention essay against 50 entrants. Baptist services led by Rev G A Briggs praised. Out of town guests at Stevens Elrod wedding listed from several states.
Mr. Carter Jones of Ypsilanti died at his home after illness. Mrs Mattie Stinson Bryan died at her sister’s home at 74 after several months illness. Mira! Sryan, devout Valley Grove Baptist Church member, noted Talbot county native. Hon Henry Persons announces candidacy for Talbot County Representative. Young men hosted a large dance with visitors from multiple towns. Mrs R L Sutton hosted a four table bridge party honoring Miss Edith Taylor and guest Mrs T A McDowell. Miss Ruth Eberhardt heads to Athens for Camp Wilkins week. Others attended Ford meeting in LaGrange. locals J W and Ro Jordan mentioned.
J Clarence Jordan of the University of Georgia returned home for a short stay with family in Mt Vernon. Mrs W C McRae attended her daughter Darcus McRae's graduation in Athens. A boy wasted the term by not studying, remained in the same grade while others moved on, and regretted his choice. The moral: study hard and do your best.
The passage describes a student drifting through eighth grade, aiming to do as little as possible. He avoids work, resists teacher corrections, and appears disengaged as the term begins, amid a reflective account of his prior schooling.
In Yellowstone National Park elk, wary during October hunting, sense scarcity as winter arrives. They accept hay at feeding grounds when snow and ice limit browsing, showing adaptation to harsh conditions.
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