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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1956
Page
7
Local notices list residents and visitors from Atlanta Macon Warner Robins and other cities. Families travel for vacations medical care and family occasions while others attend weddings church events and school activities across the region.
Mr and Mrs Aubrey B Stewart announce the engagement of their daughter Sarah Lee Stewart to William F Waldron son of the late Mr and Mrs R P Waldron of Atlanta and Baxley. Sarah Lee Stewart a graduate of the local high school and Southern Business University of Atlanta works as a secretary for the Ivan Allen Co. Waldron attended Baxley High School and served five years in the US Air Force including overseas duty. He works for a realty firm. The wedding is set for September 8 in Atlanta.
Miss Martha Ann Kirksey daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Kirksey and a Butler High School graduate wed Mr Clarence Saint on June 23 in Americus Rev Gardner officiating The couple will reside in LaGrange where Saint is employed Their friends wish them a long happy matrimonial voyage
Vacation Bible School will begin July 2 at the Mauk Baptist Church and run daily through Friday July 6. Classes run 3 to 5 p m for all ages with an open invitation to the community and surrounding areas. Your presence will be appreciated.
The revival starts July 2 at 8 p m at Lebanon Baptist church a few miles south of town. Pastor Rev Bradley Brown will preach each evening at 8 o clock. The public is invited to attend.
Circles One and Two met Tuesday at Butler Methodist Church with a good turnout. New officers for Circle No. 2 include Chairman H E Allen and Co Chair Frank Gray, with O C Keen as secretary and J B Locke as treasurer. Monthly hostesses and program roles were announced for the year with a Christmas party planned in December.
The Bud Rustin family held its 11th annual reunion on the fourth Sunday in June at Rustin's Lake. About 100 relatives across four generations attended despite Mrs. A. M. Watson's illness. Activities included swimming, fishing, and a shared picnic lunch, with plans for next year's gathering at the same site.
The Rupert Home Demonstration Club met June 21 at 2 30 pm with the president leading a devotional, prayer, and song. Minutes were approved and members discussed community seating from the County Board of Education, planning for the July 19 picnic at Rupert Community House, and an August work day.
On June 17 the ten Moulton siblings gathered in a large reunion. Attendees from Monticello Leesburg Macon Thomaston and Columbus joined family members for a barbecue and fellowship. Ninety eight relatives visited and reported a fine time despite Mrs John Moulton being confined to bed for years.
The U S Navy unveils a new promotion path promising Petty Officer Third Class within 11 months. Chief Tharpe at Macon Recruiting Substation explains the reform speeds advancement, links Navy Technical School proficiency to higher pay and authority, and aims to elevate capable sailors to top fleet positions.
Marine Recruiting Sgt. R. M. Turner will be at the post office on July 3 and 17 from 3:30 to 4 p m to interview young men for U S Marine Corps enlistment. The Marines seek ages 17 to 28 for first enlistment with two three or four year terms. Those eligible for the draft are invited to discuss the two year option to meet selective service requirements. If unable to meet him in Butler see him in Columbus daily 8 a m to 5 p m or write to the Columbus Recruiting Station for details. Training time now 12 weeks to allow more personal time.
Revival services at Mt Olive Freewill Baptist Church in Taylor Mill begin Monday and continue through Sunday July 8. The event gathers congregants for a week of sermons and community fellowship led by church leaders.
The family of Mrs Marjorie Lurlene Bowman thanks friends and relatives for their sympathy flowers visits and food after her death. Mr Abe Jordan Byron Jordan Norman Jordan Mangham Jordan Team Jordan Mrs Marvin Bussy Mrs Earl Bone Mrs Joel Peed join in expressing gratitude and prayerful blessings.
The Taunton family thanks friends for services rendered during the illness and death of their mother and grandmother Mary Taunton. Special thanks to Dr. Sams for untiring service. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Taunton Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Taunton Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Taunton Mrs. M. J. Hooten.
Mrs. Douglas Purvis expresses gratitude to neighbors for deeds, flowers, and cards while she was ill in a local hospital. She thanks everyone and wishes them blessings.
Sunday Bible School starts 10 30 a m with Bro James Spillers superintendent and Bro Paul Mosley as teacher Morning worship follows at 11 30 a m Evening worship at 8 p m All are invited to worship and observe the Lord's Day with praise
Private ponds restrict fishing to the owner, immediate family, and tenants without a license. Visitors need a state fishing license. A stream through property is not a private pond. A pond edge over neighbor land does not create a private pond. All ages 16 to 65 must purchase a license for any rod and line device.
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