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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1940
Page
7
Local society notes detail visits across towns including Macon Atlanta and Columbus with names such as Mrs. G. T. Hit t Mrs avant Edwards and Mrs. Eli Garrett. Hospital news reports Mrs. R. L. Brown improving after Montgomery hospital surgery while Mrs. J. E. Dickens remains hospitalized in Macon. James Braddy of Atlanta and several families are listed as guests or visitors.
Mrs. Robert Cochran is honored at a Miscellaneous Shower hosted Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Trussell. Attendees include Mrs. Fountain, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Trussell, and guests who registered in the Bride's Book. Music by local artists accompanied by a gift-giving Gypsy-dressed presenter and a white floral dining setting highlighted the event.
Miss Magenia Preston Brooks daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert P Brooks married Rev James M Richardson Jr son of Mr and Mrs J M Richardson of Macon at Emmanuel Episcopal church in Athens. Bishop H J Mickell officiated with attendants including matron of honor Mrs Allen Nicholls Smith and bridesmaid Miss Anne Moore Brooks. After ceremony the couple hosted a reception at the Brooks home on West View Drive.
Sunday School lesson notes on Malachi 3 7 18 and related passages emphasize honest giving and honest service to God. It compares Old and New Testament tithing, cites Ananias and Sapphira, warns against selfish traditions, and highlights Zacchaeus as an example of repentance and restitution.
Friers for sale advertising a batch of large red friers offered for sale by Mrs. W. G Hill in Butler Georgia. The notice clarifies availability and contact details for buyers seeking poultry birds.
The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs W M Mathews home on Wednesday June 12. President Mrs % H Perkins presided. Officers for 1940 4 were elected with no changes in officers or committees. The group voted to sponsor an early program under Mrs L R Adams in charge. Members urged to attend next meeting. cream and cake were served.
Sunday and Monday feature Northwest Passage a lavish Technicolor adventure from Kenneth Roberts novel starring Spencer Tracy Walter Brennan Ruth Husser Robert Young Also John Wayne and Clair Trevor in Allegheny Uprising Wednesday and Thursday Friday Saturday present Fugitive at Large with Jack Holt and Tex Ritter in Down Wyoming Trail
The text argues Zaccheus transformed from extortion to honesty with God and man. It urges honest self-reflection, righteous living, and keeping diligent stewardship of material goods as divine duty. The message warns of judgment if one’s name is not in the book of life and contrasts eternal peace with a miserable fate.
The Taylor County League Union will hold its monthly meeting at Butler Methodist church Friday night at eight o'clock. All members are urged to be present.
Manufacturer's representative Lester Pianos Co. W. Smith offers piano tuning service from 403 West Gordon Street Thomaston Georgia with telephone number 56.
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