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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1931
Page
7
Fragmentary prayer text questions true greatness through daily deeds. It speaks of dawn to night effort, weighing joys, duties, and riches against serving others. It asks if lasting value lies in distant goals or in helping those nearby, urging mindful, humble work.
Butler residents host and visit across a busy weekend with Wilcha rs Wilba Deen Wilchar visiting Lorena Daniel Yin and Mrs. W. M. Mathews while Miss Amanda Wilchar stays with Mrs. G. M. Daniel. Families from Barnesville, Macon, Columbus, Reynolds and Hogansville travel to Butler or host Butler guests. Dr Sammie Huey of Atlanta visits homefolks, while Rev. L. T. Rogers and daughter Emma Lee stop by. Several locals, including Miss Pansy Brewer and Miss Louise Trussell, take summer study or hospital roles, and others plan short trips to Laurel Mississippi and Jacksonville Florida.
Mr and Mrs W B Steed hosted a Friday evening Auto Social for Baptist Sunday school youths on June 19. Guests drew auto themed tables with pictures, enjoyed an automobile parade and tire changing acts, and witnessed races where Ford and Chevrolet outpaced Buick Packard and Chrysler. Refreshments followed, with assistance from Mr and Mrs W M Cowart.
Miss Bessie and Miss Miriam Dreizin hosted a prom party Tuesday evening for guests Miss Sarah Perling of Tennille and Miss Sarah Hillner of Thomaston. The Dreizin lawn was lined with Japanese lanterns and rustic seating. Fruit punch flowed and a sweet course of ice cream, chocolate, and caramel cake was served to thirty five junior society members.
Miss Dorothy Roberts hosted a charming prom party Wednesday night for her guest Miss Emily Rogers of Waverly Hall. Fruit nectar was served. Attendees included Misses Marie Payne Ruby Austin Jessie Waller Lucile Harvey Wyolene Carpenter Elmer Allman Katie Nell Cooper and Messrs Mack Turner Fred Austin Wyman Harris Mitchell Turner who are attending summer school at Americus Normal College.
Petitioners led by Mrs. R A Seandrett and others seek incorporation of Butler Water Works Company in Butler Georgia for twenty years to operate a water supply system including storage piping and delivery to shareholders and others. Capital stock set at $3000, adjustable to $60000, with common stock only. Includes legal powers, real estate and bond issuance, charter amendments, dissolution, and corporate privileges under Georgia law. Filed May 29, 1931, by Clerk C. Cox.
Cross-Roads school invites residents to a spelling contest on Wednesday evening July 1 27 80 to win a free trip to New York. Admission of 10 cents charged for those who do not enter the contest. Proceeds fund school improvements. Mrs Gervis Locke chair.
Mrs Julian Edwards announces limited summer piano lessons for serious students seeking improvement during vacation. Ideal for beginners who plan to start studying in the fall.
All who have loved ones buried at Bethlehem cemetery are requested to meet there on Tuesday June 30 for the purpose of cleaning up and putting the grounds in shape. R. Cy Kirksey.
Taylor County churches list Baptist and Methodist pastors with meeting days and post office addresses. Antiched entries include Antioch Butler Lebanon Midway Mauk Moore's Chapel Mt Pisgah Reynolds and more, plus local pastor names and service schedules for both denominations.
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