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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1932
Page
1
In Yellowstone elk may be wary during October hunting but accept hay at feeding grounds when winter arrives. A Cornell zoology professor notes domestic cats kill more birds than foxes, citing stomach analyses of foxes showing mice and squirrels as primary prey and few birds or chicken remnants.
Five Points Marion County notes list Miss Dean Anthony of Ft Perry visiting Mrs F F Killingsworth and Rufus Lumpkin with their baby. Bysie and Rosetta Lumpkin visited Imogene and Kathnel Callier. Lyn Hill and daughter visited J T Lockhart. Dean Anthony spent Saturday with Lillie and Greta Roberts and Walter Stephens party in Ft Lauderdale vacation with their parents.
A heartfelt obituary poem from Mary Louise Gautney’s mother detailing a child’s death on April 21 and the family’s sorrow. It portrays her sweetness, the home’s emptiness, and faith in heaven, ending with a maternal tribute.
The column lists numerous local residents visiting relatives and friends over the weekend and past week. Names include Mrs Elbert Posey Nora Spillers Estelle Spillers Reginal Rogers Jack McCrary Mollie Spillers and many others. It notes Mr L J Wainwright and Mrs J C Wade visiting relatives and announces upcoming church preaching Saturday night and Sunday inviting congregants to bring guests.
Obituary note for W A Woodall aged 70 from Taylor county. Family recalls his 40 years as farmer and dedicated Missionary Baptist member. Survived by siblings Georgia Garrett Lola Garrett Lily Hill of Charing Sallie Johnson Carrie Hardison. sons Gula Hinton Woodall R W Woodall. daughters Lizzie Guy Hilda Dunn. one grandchild and widow Della Woodall. Family prays for reunion in heaven.
The passing of Mrs. J. R. Whatley on May 12, 1982 after a three week illness with pneumonia is noted. She was born October 20, 1879, the eldest daughter of the late Mr.
A funeral service was held for Mrs Whatley of the county. She leaves a devoted husband, a daughter Mrs Asa Spinks of Thomas Town, three sons Messrs Robert, Alb e ann Clifford Whatley, five grandchildren, one sister Mrs Will Whatley of Silverton, and five brothers J B d C, A B, W and H J Gilbert. A host of relatives and friends mourn her death. Funeral services were conducted by.
Mrs Susie Willis of Columbus Mrs Carrie Layfield of Butler My John Parker of Daviston were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs W D Parker Miss Ethel Jarrell spent the week with her grandmother Mrs Mary Smith at Butler Sanford of Cusseta was also noted in the social column reflecting ongoing community gatherings and family ties across multiple towns.
The column lists numerous weekend visits and callers around Maud, naming individuals and families such as Mrs G W Jarrell Mr Clyde McCants Miss Jessie Adams and many others. It notes O R Montgomery Mr Henry Adams and the passing of rural carrier T Hogg with condolences to his family and reports on relatives injured in a Columbus car wreck.
Mr McKinley Farmer visits with brother Ed Farmer while J R Wade Blanchard Phillips families share time with J M Farmer. Mr Harris would be glad for son Ty's speedy recovery. various neighbors and friends visit in Columbus Ide Butter and nearby. Preaching Saturday at 1 pm Sunday school 10 am preaching 11 am B P U at 8 pm. public invited.
Peacock a student of American Normal College fell ill for a week, collapsed in the dining hall Tuesday, and was cared for by Miss Ruth Turner. She recovered enough to attend classes this week. Peacock grew worse Monday and was brought home Thursday. her condition has since improved.
The obituary notes Elder McCornie was laid to rest in Shiloh Cemetery awaiting resurrection. Mourners hope to meet her again in eternal praises for a risen Redeemer.
Mr and Mrs H J Allen and children of Butler were Sunday guests of their parents Mr and Mrs J A Heath. Mrs Olin Johnston of Rockingham Ga is spending several weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs Amos. Miss Vivian and Master William Adams of Thomaston spent last week with their aunt Mrs J H Adams.
A Saturday night meeting at the school building led by Mr. W A Lundy County Agent and Miss Anderson H D A featured a short program enjoyed by all attendees. Guests included Mr Lewis Spinks of Opelika Alabama and Miss Mary Kendon of Columbus.
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