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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1962
Page
7
A parade of visitors and engagements fills the week as families from Americas, Decatur, Ocala, Atlanta, Lakeland, Winnsboro, Thomaston, Butler, Pompano Beach, and Warner Robins host relatives and friends. Notable items include Wesleyan College honor listar Sylvia Maxwell and travel notes from Cambridge England.
Mrs. Louise Suggs urges county residents to donate to the Salk Institute Building Fund in San Diego California. Dr. Jonas Salk will direct the lab aimed at curing diseases and improving health. Donors of twenty five dollars or more receive framed Founders Certificates.
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Leon Theus announce the birth of a son William Leon on June 6 at St. Josephs Hospital Augusta, marking a family addition.
Mr and Mrs Charles D Wall announce the marriage of their daughter Phyllis Lawell to Leonard J Brand. The ceremony occurred June 16 at 5 30 pm at the home of Rev and Mrs Jerry Partain with close friends present. Phyllis wore a white sheath dress with blue accessories. Phyllis is a 1962 Butler High School graduate active in 4 H and the Library Staff. Leonard attended local High School and belonged to FFA. he now works for a Fort Valley firm.
Miss Nancy Elizabeth Sharp daughter of Mrs Marjorie Sharp of Jacksonville Florida wed Robert L Akin on June seventeenth at Druid Hills Presbyterian Church Jacksonville Rev Merle C Patterson officiated A small reception followed with Miss Virginia Neil cutting the cake Miss Sara Christy kept the bride's book Mrs Martha Glasure served as matron of honor Fred Adams was best man The couple plan to reside in Orlando Florida
The Circle of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at the local Methodist church met in joint session on June 19. Mrs. H. E. Allen presided as the meeting opened with a hymn and prayer. A program by Mrs. Billy Amos on facing missions challenges and recruiting youth for Christian service followed with participants Misses Elizabeth Mathews Johnnie Lou Adams and Eugenia Hartman.
Ten Taylor County youths spent three days at Rock Eagle 4-H Camp competing in yeast breads clothing biscuits muffins canning tractor maintenance and judging events. The highlight was Wednesday night when officers and winners for the coming year were announced and Mary Edith Jarrell was elected girls vice president.
Miss Sylvia Maxwell daughter of Mrs W S Maxwell receives a Class Honor Scholarship at Wesleyan College for 1962 63 based on her record. Her leadership and extracurriculars mark two years at Wesleyan with Junior Class requirements completed and Liberal Arts School membership.
Trinity Free-will Baptist Church hosts Home Coming Day on the fourth Sunday in July. Attendees are invited to bring lunch for the noon hour. Gospel singing starts at 10 30 a m with an open invitation to all.
Miss Brenda Albritton daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Albritton entered the Dudley Hughes Vocational School in Macon on June 11 to study Cosmetology She is a 1962 Butler High School graduate active in F B S A and named a Senior Superlative
Notice requests immediate donations from anyone with loved ones buried at Midway cemetery. Contributions should be sent to Mrs. Jimmy Stringfield Rt. 2 Butler Ga. Rt. 2 phone TI 7 4108. The notice closes with a reflective quote from Elberton Star about rain and rainbow.
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