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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1931
Page
3
Residents and guests from Pineyville and nearby areas are noted visiting relatives and attending gatherings across Macon County. Mr and Mrs J A Duke hosted visitors, while several families including the Rutlands McLendons and Davises spent weekends with kin in Greensmill Andersonville and Fountainville. A picnic at Myrtle Springs and peach inspection work near Montezuma are also mentioned among community activities.
The undersigned will sell by public auction on a Tuesday in July 1981 at the courthouse door in Taylor County Georgia the west 125 acres of lot 181 and eastern 75 acres of lot 120 totaling about 160 acres with 275 acres in one body. The land, formerly conveyed to A H Riley by Mrs M Carter, includes a loan deed to Jimie L Flournoy for $1,350,000 with power to sell to satisfy the debt. The balance due plus interest is $819.55 and $110.40 respectively. The sale follows the terms of the mortgage deed. The deceased A H Riley’s estate is involved. Dated June 8 1981 by Minnie L Flournoy Miller Attorney Columbus Ga.
Mr and Mrs Homer Bickley spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs J Jinks. Eli and Ernest Garrett of Thomaston visited Mr Rome Culverhouse. Alice Smith weekend with Flora and Ethel Culverhouse. Mrs L V Avera weekend with Mrs Rome Culverhouse. Julian Culverhouse with Douglas and Clinton Culverhouse. Hugh Smith visited his parents at Wesley. Dock Byers lost a horse last week. Mrs Hugh Smith visited Mrs Bessie Downs. Mrs Gene Hammock Monday guest of Mrs J W Hammock. Mrs L V Avera Monday guest of Mrs J W Hammock. Mrs Ben Saunders and baby spent Sunday with Mrs Talmadge Smith. Roscoe Jinks visited Mr Rome Culverhouse.
Mr Barney McDaniel hosted friends for a singing Wednesday night. Ruth and Kathleen Hegler stayed with Melba and Mary Singleton Saturday. Glenwood Whitley and Bert Whitley from Norwich visited relatives Saturday. W H Christopher and children visited Mrs T D Roberts. F F Killingsworth of Columbus spent last weekend with home folks. W J Johnson and David Pike of Manchester were guests Sunday. Sam Daniel and Nina Daniel visited Columbus Saturday. Herman Watson made a business trip to Florida. T D Roberts and Nita Roberts went to Columbus Friday. Mrs H S Mitchell and Mrs B H Brady visited Thursday afternoon. Elbert and Clyde Hill from Junction City visited Dons Mackey and Oreta Roberts Sunday afternoon.
Mrs F E McCrary was weekend guest of her daughter Mrs John Spillers. Nettie and Lizzie Stringfield hosted relatives and friends Sunday. Numerous local families visited and hosted in Butler and Macon. Upcoming Turners Chapel services announced with Rev W R Lawham preaching. Public invited.
Mrs Guy McMullan of BE rle attends a gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs J E Brown Sunday afternoon. Mr Wilson Belcher returns home after visiting cousins Messrs Paul and Hugh Fain. Mr and Mrs G D Locke of Butler were guests recently of Mr and Mrs J E Brown.
Mrs J H Adams spent the week end with her son Grady Adams and family at Yatesville. Nearby families hosted visitors from Butler Thomaston Turner Columbus and Atlanta over the week. The Wesley League enjoyed a Parks pond picnic with fried chicken cake and social plans.
Mrs. R. M. Suggs and Miss Mary Suggs hosted the Wesley Sewing Club at their home. The gathering featured old fashioned garden flowers, sewing, and a salad course with sandwiches and ice tea. Attendees included Mrs. Tom Amos, Mrs. Jim Haywood, Mrs. J. H. Adams, Mrs. T. J. Harris, Mrs. J. A. Heath, Mrs. Hugh Gilson, Mrs. W. A. Spinks, Mrs. Walter Willis, Mrs. Robert Halstead, Mrs. O. M. Bazemore, Miss Mary Bazemore, Miss Estelle Spinks, Frances Willis, and Lois Heath. Miss Suggs was assisted by Mrs. Hugh Gilson and Miss Lois Heath. Mrs. W. A. Spinks will entertain the Club next week.
Taylor County residents celebrated with guests from Thomaston and Macon. Henry Adams Jr and Sr families hosted, with W H Haywood of Thomaston and Jarrell sisters visiting. Isole Jarrell from Butler stayed with relatives. Peach packing and local drives to Warm Springs were noted.
Mrs R L Fountain and Mr D Fountain returned to Monticello after a weeks visit. Miss Trene McMickle of Tazewell spent the weekend with Miss Mildreff Montgomery. Jack Woodall of Mauk and Frank Montgomery hosted weekend guests. Mrs I F Montgomery is improving after surgery at Columbus hospital. B A Brigman and Gua Williams visited Buena Vista by car. Joe Burgin and son of Buena Vista were Sunday guests of the Garretts. Gladys Brady and Lillie Wells visited Miss Christine Moore. Marvin and James Purvis returned from Columbus after a few days with L L Purvis. Doris Gill spent Sunday evening with Virginia Garrett. Dr J A Garrett and Mrs J A Garrett of Meig visited the Garrett home. C M Lucas is spending days with the Garretts. T J Jordan of Preston visited W R Garrett. Sims Garrett Jr spent the weekend in Americus with Charles Glover. Verna Mills has returned home after a serious operation at Plains hospital and is improving. H O Moore and children spent Sunday with the Garrets.
Week end and Sunday visitors of Mr and Mrs W L Halley include the Swearingens and McCrarys in Reynolds and Elmo Rogers. Ruby Jinks visits in Atlanta with Mrs Robert Bell and son. Lula Wall and Paul Gaines visit Americus and Mrs H S Wall. Carl Wilder returns from Atlanta Tampa and Lakeland. J L Anthony and Susie Brady visit here. Saunders and children visit Harris near Butler. S T Montgomery returns from Douglas. Joe Wilder and Hattie Walker visit Columbus. Hinton Woodall announce birth of baby girl on June 21. Robert Trapp of Manchester visits Ruth Austin. Nettie B Hill of Butler visits here. Mrs Rose Green visits sister Bascom Parker. R W Woodall of Jacksonville visits Taylor county relatives. A party picnics at Parks pond with Parker and Peacock families hosting. Garrett improving after medical treatment. B A Brigman announces birth of son William Thomas on June 9. J T Garrett and Mrs R J Pountain motor to Macon. Virginia Garrett and Mildred Montgomery visit Grace Purvis. Lemon Whittington and Bill Montgomery visit Thomaston. Joe Bradley of Thomaston visits W R Garrett. Rita Peacock hosts a Wednesday night singing for a large crowd.
Miss Ruth and Shirley Phillips visited Ellaville hosts Mr and Mrs Jeff Oliver Saturday night and stayed with Elmer Jmnergin and family in Hopewell Sunday. Hazel and Jewell Christie from Miami joined Shirley and Ruth Phillips Sunday night and Coléma Hambric attended singing at Fellowship.
A child named Adeve. 1 ttead died at her Schley county home early Thursday after several days of typhoid illness. She leaves a father, mother, two brothers, two sisters and many relatives to mourn. She was buried in County Line cemetery. May God bless the bereaved.
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