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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1943
Page
2
Reynolds civic group notes and social ties list residents and visitors across Ft Valley Macon Montezuma and Columbus. Several families travel to see relatives in Atlanta Birmingham Huntsville and Camden while others host guests in Reynolds. A birth is announced for Henry Clinton son of Capt. Frank H. Sams and Mrs. Sams in Mississippi.
Mrs. Raymond Cook returns to Griffin after visit with Miss Tommie O Neal. Virginia Philman visits cousins in Macon. Sgt Bernard Fuller visits parents. Mr and Mrs B J Byrd and Miss Myra Byrd of Butler visit Goodwins. Wives and kin of Macon plus Hilda Rheba and Windham family visited. Betty Fehring visits grandparents E E Fuller. Rev and Mrs Huffman at Parrs for Sunday dinner. Wishing Mrs Sam Bailey speedy recovery.
Miss Grace Peacock spent the weekend with Miss Joyce McMillan of Mauk. Nell Peacock was in Thomaston Sunday. The Brewer families and children visited in Thomaston and with local residents. Mrs. Jim Hogg of Macon and Mrs. C J Peacock with children were among those visiting in Pleasant Hill.
C. W. Smith Piano Tuning and Service advertised at 209 E Gordon Street Thomaston Georgia with contact phone 497 W. Offers repair and maintenance for pianos in the local area.
The campaign urges every soldier to commit to a 10 percent payroll deduction for war bonds, proclaiming every serviceman a 100 percent contributor and urging self‑calculation of eligibility.
Mrs James Brown spent last week in Columbus with Mrs Carl Wilson. Mr and Mrs Sim Parker and Mr and Mrs Jason Parker of Manchester visited Mrs Lula Guined and family. Mrs Lillian Brown visiting Mrs C M Renfroe at Macon this week. Miss Doris Culverhouse visited Miss Lola Mae Edwards Sunday. Funeral attendance for Murray and Feston Purvis at Bloodworth cemetery near daring was noted. Master Ward Edwards of Butler stayed with Mr and Mrs R L Brown last week. Friends of Mrs Margie Brown report her illness in Montgomery hospital Butler. Mrs Evelyn Willis and children visited Mrs Pearl McManus. Carson Parks and son Thomas visited Mr and Mrs Gordon Parks. Mr O O Brown Jr will leave for Fort McPherson Friday for induction into the army. Mr and Mrs James Butler and daughters Betty and Joe visited Mrs Butler's parents Mr and Mrs Will Braddy.
Five Points reports multiple Jarrell relatives and in laws visiting Pensacola and Thomaston through the weekend. Grace Jarrell trips to North Carolina. Effie Smith and Mary Adams spend time with Macon and Butler connections.
Local notes list visitors and guests across Bateman Mill area. Names include Mrs. Ora Barrow and children, Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Harris, Grady James, G. A. Allman, Mrs. Jack Wade, C. B. Barfield, W. H. Palmer and family, Ann Hill, Helen Barrow, Guy Hill, and Mildred James. A nurse at Montgomery hospital in Butler is among the officials.
Local notes report Mrs Lucy Bell Harris and Mrs Carlton Jordan visiting Phenix City Alabama on Monday. Families headed to and from Americus Thomaston Moultrie and Thomas ton with several guests and weekend stays including Edna Stringfield and Marguerite Stringfield visiting relatives.
Wesley Miss Virginia Smith of Thomaston visits Mr and Mrs Charlie Hammock this week. Several locals host visitors including C J Bickley of Portland on furlough and Mrs E D Byrd of Macon. Sunday guests at R M Suggs home include multiple Suggs families from Thomaston Reynolds Butler. Little Julia Carter of Albany visits grandparents J H Stanford.
A June 22 wind storm with rain and lightning struck Augusta causing extensive damage including blown roofs and collapsed smokestacks. No fatalities reported. Georgia Power officials said nearly every city area was affected with many high voltage wires down.
A 16 year old in Harvard Nebraska claims ownership of the municipal jail after purchasing it at a tax sale for six dollars. He says a warranty deed proves title and demands rent and damages from the city, threatening legal action if not settled.
Washington June 22 an unrepaired emergency tire will cost $1 plus a rationing certificate. The OPA set this ceiling for about 1,500,000 low grade tires distributed through regular trade channels by the Defense Supplies Corporation. Dealers will pay DSC 50 cents per tire. Additions for emergency repairs may follow existing service ceilings.
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