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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1932
Page
3
The page opens with an anonymous inspirational poem about perseverance. The remainder lists a stream of social notes: guests and visits among residents of Montezuma and nearby towns, include the Hodsges, Hicks, Hodg es, Harp, Musslewhite, Pyron, Newsome, Powell, and others, with travels to Atlanta Macon and Greensboro.
Mrs Willis Walton McDonald of Fitzgerald announces the marriage of her daughter Mary Willis to Merle J Wood of Colorado Springs Col The ceremony took place at the Methodist parsonage in Montezuma Georgia on June 28 with Rev A T Thomas officiating The news is of interest to friends across Georgia and Reynolds where Miss McDonald has visited her sister Mrs Thurman Whatley.
Circle No 2 of the Methodist Women’s Missionary Society met at Mrs. A. G. Hicks’s home in June. The program included hymns and reports on social service work, devotional talks, and prayers. Mrs J G Hicks will entertain the July meeting, with the time changed to 7:80 p.m.
Community members from Taylor Mill and nearby towns are listed visiting family and friends in Macon Thomaston and Columbus. The Evangelistic Club formed with 18 members and grew to 29, led by Rev C H Moore and Clay Smith, planning church programs county wide.
At a Thursday meeting the Junior Girl Reserves planned a Saturday picnic. Seven members invited 3 guests each and swam at the park pond at 6:30. Supper followed a camp fire at 8:00 with eggs ham and bacon. The group sang yells and enjoyed the evening.
A prayer meeting of the evangelistic club was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Windham. Attendees discussed outreach and spiritual activities for the week.
Reynolds and Taylor county friends of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Riley of Richmond Virginia will be interested to learn the splendid record made by their son Henry Riley Jr in John Marshall High School of Richmond from which he graduated this year. Henry Riley Jr was president of the senior class and commanding officer of Company B of the cadet corps. The company under Captain Riley took first honors in the display drill in which 4000 students participated and was awarded a silver loving cup.
On his 41st birthday Tuesday June 28 Mr U S Underwood was feted at a Community House picnic with about 60 attendees. Guests enjoyed games songs and a meal served picnic style featuring chicken and cake. Supt R E Smith joined in the feast. everyone hoped for weekly celebrations in this style.
Rev. E. V. Brogdon of Macon, pastor at Taylor Mill Baptist Church, will start a revival this Sunday at 11 a.m. A special invitation is extended to attend and return each night next week. The church expects a large crowd and asks attendees to come praying for blessings, bringing friends, sweethearts, husbands, and wives. Everyone will be admitted and welcomed.
Mrs Ozier Davis mourns the death of her infant son born and died Friday night. Various local residents share visits, weekend stays, and family gatherings from Oglethorpe to Garden Valley. Cake for a birthday at J A Duke’s supper featured a white iced coconut cake with the number 85 in pink.
American challenger Jack Sharkey defeats Max Schmelling to take the world heavyweight crown after a fierce Boston arena bout. The crowd roars as Sharkey is declared the new champion while Schmelling, praised for sportsmanship, concedes with dignity amid boos and heartbreak for the defeated veteran.
Mrs Ozier Davis remains ill at home this week. Kleckley and Ruth English dined with Mrs Lula Childs in Americus. Mr and Mrs C M English and Mrs Mollie Justice visited the Lees. Heyward Smith and L B Dyess from Oglethorpe spent the weekend here. Childish Playthings notes building blocks and painting materials as top toys for young children while dolls, housekeeping items, Sand and clay models stay popular. adults prefer mechanical toys.
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