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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1931
Page
2
Reynolds residents list numerous visits and guests in the area from Macon, Americus, Albany, and Atlanta. Individuals include Miss Ann Hicks, Miss Miriam Carter, Miss Elia Respess, Miss Ruby Jinks, Miss Margaret Neisler, Miss Sara Cooper, and Mrs. Shuler Antley among many others visiting kin, friends, or staying for weekends and trips.
Miss Augusta Guerry of Montezuma marries Dr Leighton A Smith of Quitman in a June thirteenth Decatur ceremony. The bride, educated at Agnes Scott and the University of Virginia, comes from a line of Revolutionary War and Civil War-era ancestors. Dr Smith, a Louisville Medical School graduate and World War II veteran, practiced in Quitman and belonged to multiple medical and Legion groups. The couple planned a bridal trip to New York and will reside in Quitman after returning.
The Columbus Ledger notes Thomas J. Mountain of Reynolds was named a Georgia master farmer. It reports Mountain harvested 4,400 bushels of wheat from 192 acres at 90 cents per bushel, mostly sold to a Columbus pea company, with 15 acres yielding 330 bushels. Land is to be replanted to other crops.
A delightful informal bridge luncheon was hosted by Mrs. C. H. Neisler for her guest Miss Margaret Neisler of Kings Mountain North Carolina. Summer flowers decorated the house. After several rubbers a luncheon and ice course were served. Guests included Misses Annie Emily Hicks Alice Hicks Margaret Payne Elizabeth Griffin Miriam Carter and Mrs Paul Poe.
Wednesday June 24 set apart for cleaning and improvements at Prosperity cemetery. Those who loved Jones or friends buried there asked to meet with implements and help. Misses Eva B and aa Griffith, Mr. Joe and Mrs. C L Pyron and Mrs Sallie Anthony went to Macon Tuesday to see Susie Griffith seriously injured in an auto accident Monday.
Weekend visits bloom as Mr and Mrs E L Smith entertain at Columbus while Underwood pond hosts a Friday night picnic. Senior Girls Reserve plan a ham supper at Mrs J P Thompsons with plates at 26 cents. Junior Girl Reserves enjoy a creek outing and sand cooking. Club notes cover a monthly meeting date shift to the second Wednesday and prayers services.
The Junior Girl Reserves enjoyed a Saturday afternoon trip a mile from the Mill, swimming in the creek, then cooking supper on a sand bar. Chaperones Miss Lannis Childree and Mrs. J. P. Thompson led the group including Geneva Thompson Edna Lowery Lear Douglas Erling Douglas Jewell Bartlett Nellie French Margaret French and Miss Lottie Windham.
A Friday night picnic at Underwood's pond near Taylor Mill drew a group of local residents including Miss Alice Childree Miss Leila Childree Winnie Underwood Edna Underwood Maurine Rogers and many others. The event honored J. W. Windham who was home from Paynes City for the weekend.
The Taylor Mill Woman's Club held a meeting with members gathered to discuss community projects and upcoming events at the club’s local venue. Members shared updates on volunteer efforts and planned a charity drive for the season.
The item lists social visits and health updates among residents. Mrs O R Montgomery shows improvement while Mrs Hubert Mosley plans to return home after two weeks with Macon relatives. Grady Fuller recovers from burns after a barn fire. Several families including Fuller, Byrd, Young, and Mitchell share visits in and near Barnesville. Indiana-born Mrs John Brown and daughter prepare to visit relatives in the area.
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