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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1933
Page
7
A fragmented poem or public notice from Butler Georgia featuring W. G. Hill welcoming a group of youths described as Caucasian and noting themes of unity and moral upbringing. The text expresses hospitality and urges good conduct, unity, and shared American ideals during an unsettled civil era.
Butler residents hosted a steady stream of visitors from Macon Ellaville Thomaston and Columbus while locals Mrs J R Wilson Mrs Sarah Cross and Miss Louise Trussell spent time in Butler and nearby towns Miss Mildred Garrett and the Bazemores joined relatives and friends across Georgia with Mr Gray Bone and Mrs Elizabeth Gill family among those hosting. Mr Dick Turk accompanied Florene Sheppard and her children returning from Waynesboro after visiting Butler relatives.
Mr and Mrs Frank Brown hosted a Monday evening party for village children in honor of guest Miss Dorothy Crouch of Columbus. Attendees included Marjorie Walter Wilma Gill Alice Well Amos th Bazemore Clyda Fay Green Ston Dreizin James Benson Forest Brown Frank England Frank Brown and Elmer Lee Gay.
Married on Sunday June 25 in the county, Aubry Gray Peacock and Etta Earl were joined in matrimony by the local minister. The couple are noted as highly esteemed members of the community and county.
Poem on loss and gratitude from his daughter Mrs. R L Fountain of Monticello Florida, praising his kindness and faith, and asking for strength to endure. The tribute expresses deep love, memories of guidance, and belief in God’s will beyond earthly life.
The Sylvester Local reports a family reunion at Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Young home honoring Mrs. A. F. McCrary on her 80th birthday. 82 guests, McCrary and Young families plus relatives from Butler attended a noon barbecue and Brunswick stew in the pecan grove, with extensive socializing and music.
Secretary Wallace proposed a plan to destroy ten million acres of growing cotton to curb surplus and stabilize prices. The program would begin August 1 with 4.1 cents per pound processing taxes, rental payments, and government option rights on about 2.4 million bales, contingent on strong grower cooperation and contracts.
A poem memorializing Mrs Paul Montgomery as a patient, brave mother and friend. The verses honor her life, note the family’s sorrow, and express faith that she rests at home with God while loved ones remember her gentle influence. Signed by Mrs J W Lancaster.
Willing Workers Club No. 1 of Hopewell Baptist church will stage a literary program Friday night before the first Sunday in July in support of Bro. Nelson Drain. White friends are cordially invited.
Messrs William Bozeman and Newton Heath hosted a reunion that has become an annual affair. Attendees looked forward to Mrs McCrary joining them for many more birthdays, with one who was present recounting the gathering.
The community mourns Mrs. Jim Woodall who died after a funeral visit in Buena Vista. At 64 she left home to attend her uncle Alan Parker’s service, fell ill at the cemetery, and died at her brother Verna Parker’s home. She leaves a husband, six sons, three daughters, two grandchildren, her mother Mrs. Parker, five brothers, two sisters, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral held at the Methodist church with Rev. J. H Wilcox. burial in Muauk cemetery. Pallbearers were her five brothers and one of her sons.
Georgia editors visiting Rome for the 1933 Press Convention spent time at Shorter College, praising its campus on eight hundred feet elevation and the serene atmosphere. The feature highlights educational quality, campus facilities, dining service, and leadership under Dr. C R Wilcox, noting the college’s influence on Georgia culture and higher education.
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