Mathews Announces Candidacy for State Senator District 23
8 M Mathews declares his bid for State Senator in the Twenty third District under Democratic Party rules, asking for support and signing off with respect.
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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1928
Page
3
8 M Mathews declares his bid for State Senator in the Twenty third District under Democratic Party rules, asking for support and signing off with respect.
Norman E English announces candidacy for State Senator from the Twenty Third District subject to Democratic primary rules. He urges voters to give support and votes.
A Taylor County resident announces candidacy for the Georgia Lower House, pledging faithful service to the county and asking voters for support in the September 12 primary.
To the voters of Taylor County I respectfully announce my candidacy for Representative from Taylor County in the Georgia General Assembly subject to the Democratic primary in September If elected I shall strive to serve to the best of my ability Cc H Neisler.
A candidate declares for the office of Solicitor General in the Chattahoochee Circuit, subject to the Democratic primary on September 12, 1928, requesting voters to support and influence in the race.
An advertisement touts the Model T Ford as a durable, economical car still dominating use nationwide. It cites eight million in service and shows low labor and parts costs for tuning, axles, brakes, pistons, and overhauls, promising expert evaluation and a plan to keep the car in A1 condition for thousands more miles.
Marion County community pages list numerous Sunday and weekend visits among the Jarrell, Walker, Parker, and Jarrell families. Guests include Mr and Mrs Ernest Smith, Mrs Robert Dawson and children from Thomaston, the Jarrells of Prattsburg and Columbus, Rev H M Wolfe, and Mercer Macon student D E Byrd.
Augusta attorney Walter R. McDonald, a member of the Georgia Public Service Commission, formally announces his candidacy for a second term. He cites his first-term record and his blindness as evidence of capability, urging continuity amid anticipated changes to freight rates and agricultural and industrial interests.
Faith and community notices from Mauk detail Rev H L Roberts returning from Macon pastors school and Mrs J T Chapman recovering from illness. The piece lists multiple Sunday visits by the Parker, Woodall, Anthony, Middleton, Lane, and Montgomery families, plus a stroke recovery for Andrew McElmurray and moves involving A E Sloan and Forsyths of Atlanta.
Miss Ethel Allmon visited relatives over the weekend. Mrs. G. F. Amos hosted pleasant Sunday guests. Miss Tone Giles left for Tampa Florida. Gertrude Amos stayed with Robbie and Elma Allmon. Mrs. Jim Cooper is improving after illness. Various locals including Jack Hammock Evelyn Giles Nina Royal Morris Harvey traveled to Americus. Families, guests, and neighbors shared weekend visits across Rupert and nearby towns.
Last Saturday afternoon Cleo Wainwright celebrated her seventh birthday with cake and pink and white refreshments. Guests included Evelyn Montgomery Margaret Byrd Kathryn Jenkins Minnie Hartman Doris Hartman Virginia Young Sara Dell Lucas Nell Byrd Christine Wainwright and Cleo Wainwright. also E C Pierce Lawton Kilby Edmond Jenkins Harrold Byrd Barron Fuller Jack Ful Co B Byrd Howard McCrary Lewis Coney. Cleo received many gifts which she appreciated very much.
Miss Louise Parks and Jeanette Brown spent the weekend with home folks. Mr Frank Pickard of Macon visited his mother Mrs Beulah Pickard. Mrs R C Cannon and daughter returned to Mecon after a pleasant visit. Families from area attended summer school in Milledgeville. Guests in Butler included Mr and Mrs Charlie Edwards and Mrs Gurr Hamilton with Willa Watson and Floyd Martin. Lucile Edwards visiting grandparents W C Childs. Lorenza Purvis and children of Daviston were guests. Mrs Clay Morris of Mauk visiting relatives.
A flurry of weekend and weekday visits spread through Wesley with Mrs. Lester Spinks and daughter returning from Columbus after a week here. Macon visitors Mr and Mrs Terrell Bazemore stayed over, while Reynolds and Butler relatives, including Mr and Mrs Robert Suggs and Mr and Mrs Walter Suggs, joined family gatherings. Other locals hosted guests from Thomaston, Griffin, Butler, and Atlanta, with several short trips to Fort Valley and Union.
In Atlanta from Pelham Georgia Larra bee Hand and Christine Turner wed in Pelham Tuesday noon. A charter plane piloted by Beeler Blevins carried the couple to Atlanta, arriving at 3 30 p m at Candlerfield. The wedding was held as a memorial to the groom’s late father J C Hand. The bridal party received a quiet ceremony at Hand Memorial church before the trip.
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