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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1960
Page
7
Local column lists Miss Louise Gilson at Mercer summer school and numerous visits across Columbus, Atlanta, Thomaston, Gainesville, Albany, LaGrange, and other Georgia towns. Guests include families visiting kin, surgeries at regional hospitals, and preparations for the Hill reunion near Ellaville.
Miss Elizabeth Rose Richie daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest L Richie of Panama City Fla married J W Mott Jr son of Mrs J W Mott Sr and the late Mr J W Mott Sr of Butler in a June 19 ceremony at the bride's home Rev R L Scoggins of Panama City officiated The groom's best man was his brother Grover Mott and the bride's sister Dorothy Richie served as maid of honor A reception followed at the Richies home Attendants included Grover Mott Emmett Wilson Linda Williamson Julian Mott and Millard Windham among others the newlyweds planned to reside in the city at the residence beside Wanda Hartman
Butler Unit 124 of the American Legion Auxiliary meets Friday at 3 30 p m in the Legion Home. Mrs Hugh Cheek will lead the program and Mrs Herman Elliston will be hostess.
Circles No 1 and 2 of WSCS met at the Methodist church on June 21 at 3 30 p m. President Mrs Allen presided. A Missions talk by Larry Duane of Emory University opened the gathering. Miss Eugenia Hartman and Mary Ellen Allen sang with piano accompaniment. New officers elected include Rebecca Childres Leader Eve Adams Co Chairmen Eloise Suggs Treasurer Carl Giles Secretary Hightower Program Chair Mrs Claudia Gray Hostess Chair Arnold Griggs Love Offering.
Thirty nine students from Butler High School will join 29 Future Farmers and 10 Future Homemakers for a week at the State FFA FHA Camp 12 miles south of Covington on Lake Jackson headwaters. They travel July 11 and return July 16 under Miss Jane Hasty and Mr. Harold Ragan with I. O. Dickerson as camp director.
Miss Margie Jarrell bride elect of Dr. Fred Chambless of Columbus and Dublin was honored at a luncheon hosted by Mrs. R C Montgomery and Mrs. R C Montgomery II at the latter’s home. Guests included Mrs J R Chambless Alamo Georgia Mrs W A Jarrell Mrs Hugh Cheek and others. The wedding is planned for July 10.
Southwest District Senior 4-H Club members concluded their Pro ject Achievement meeting and prepared to travel to represent the district at the State 4-H Congress in Atlanta in August. Freddie Brown of Taylor County earned the parliamentarian post among seniors. Susan Eddy of Bibb County was elected president with a slate including Claude Davis Houston County and Gloria Dollar Grady County.
The passage critiques modesty in attire and public behavior while comparing past and present attitudes. It reflects on wealth indicators, pet precedence over children, and the town’s gossip culture. It also notes generational shifts in discipline, work ethic, and political vigilance in small communities.
The Riley family thanks friends for kindness during their sorrow. They appreciate flowers ecards food and words of friendship and wish God to bless each person who offered support.
In a hospital stay at Johnson City Tennessee and during recovery at home Mrs J F Posey expresses heartfelt gratitude for cards letters and prayers. She extends blessings to all who visited and supported her.
The Taylor County Library at Butler High School announces summer hours with open sessions every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon. Librarian Mrs. Bessie Nelson notes the program will run throughout the season.
Butler High School hosts the 1950 class reunion in the cafeteria on July 2 1960. Dinner is planned for 8 00 p m with former classmates expected to attend.
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