Central School News Delivers Growth and State Pride
Central School reports enrollment rising from 102 to 143 this term, with Mrs. Byrd’s resignation filling by Miss Martha Benns who recently earned an AB from GBCW. Grades three to eight study reading, Georgia geography, and state history, producing themes and poems praising Georgia.
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Central School
Byrd
Martha’ Benns
Miss Ben
Frances Foy
Georgia
Sine
Europe
Empire
Our
History of Georgia empire state of the south origin story
The narrative covers Georgia’s founding by James Oglethorpe under a 1732 charter, its purpose as a debtor refuge and frontier buffer, and early relations with Yamacraw chief Tomochichi. It traces voyage to Savannah, Yamacraw Bluff, and Savannah’s founding, Spain and England conflicts, and Georgia’s growth to statehood as the Empire State of the South.
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England
James Edward Oglethorpe
Oglethorpe
America
London
South Carolina
Savannah River
Georgia
George I
Carolina
Anne
Thames River
Charleston
Beaufort Town
Beaufort
Col. Wm. Bull
Tomochichi
Yamacraw Bluff
Oglethorpe Jor
Yamacraw
South
Norwich News Social Calendar Highlights Local Visits
Mr James Purvis spent Wednesday night with Mr Robert McChargue. Rev Edward P Lamb of Columbus, Rev Hicken and Mr and Mrs D C Abbott were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Henry Hutcherson Sunday. Mr L B McChargue made a business trip to Molena Thursday. Miss Ida Harris was the guest of Miss Margaret Abbott Sunday. Misses Imogene and Kathnel Callier and Miss Miline Hart spent the weekend with the Misses Christopher at Five Points. Mr and Mrs R W Harris were in Butler Friday. Mr Wesley Hays is improving after a bout of flu. Mr D G Abbott spent Friday with Mrs Frank Callier, Dr Carson of Talbotton was here on Friday.
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James Purvis
Robert McChargue
Edw. P. Lamb
Columbus
Hicken
D. C. Abbott
Henry Hutcherson
McChargue
Molena
Ida Harris
Margaret Abbott
Imogene
Kathnel Callier
Miline Hart
Christopher
R. W. Harris
Butler
Wesley Hays
D. G. Abbott
Frank Callier
Carson
Talbotton
Social Roundup at Jarrell and Kin Gatherings
A crowded Sunday through Monday of visits and hosting across the Jarrell circle. Mr. and Mrs G B Jarrell welcomed friends including Henry Jarrell and Juliette Jarrell guests. Other households hosted Lucile Adams Nannie Gaultney Vera Sara Peterman Fannie Burgess and Lila Burgess along with many kin from Adams Gaultney Mil ler and Boggs families. The note also mentions ill Henry Jarrell and regular Sunday school at 2 30 PM inviting friends.
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G. B. Jarrell
Will Boggs
Lucile Adams
Nannie Gaultney
C. F. Bennett
Lila Burgess
Henry Jarrell
Fannie
Thelma Jarrell
Eula Walker
Buck Miller
John Parker
Effie Kendrick
Juliette Jarrell
Clarente Montgomery
Calvin Jarrell
Vera
Sara Peterman
Margaret
Local social notes from Mauk and nearby towns
Mr Stevens of Atlanta and Mr McElmurray of Montezuma mingled with friends here Thursday. Mrs Bascom Parker and daughters Lucile Lillian and Dorothy visited Mrs A J and Miss Rita Peacock. Lucile stayed for the weekend. Mrs Jack Woodall, ill at her parents’ home, returned home Saturday. Nettie B Hill and Ruby Jinks spent the weekend with Mrs R L Bell at Reynolds. Mr and Mrs N L Halley were recent guests of Mr and Mrs McCorkey at Five Points. Mr and Mrs R D Waller and children, Mrs Lula Wall and Carolyn were in Butler Monday. Mesdames R L Bell and A M Halley of Reynolds spent Monday with Mrs R M Jinks. Mr and Mrs Cleveland Barnes of Rupert visited Mr and Mrs Roy Waller Monday. Mr and Mrs J Wadsworth and Mr Riley Montgomery of Ft Valley were visitors Sunday. Mr and Mrs J W Lancaster and daughter of Crowells were guests for the weekend of their parents, Mr and Mrs J L Anthony and Mr and Mrs E C Lancaster. Miss Mildred Montgomery of Charing visited Miss Thelma Woodall Saturday night. Mr and Mrs R D Waller had as six o’clock dinner guests Thursday evening Mr and Mrs Halley, Miss Rita Peacock, Ruby Jinks, Nettie B Hill, Mrs Lula Wall and Mrs Hattie Walker. Mrs Morris and Miss Ethel Morris were Saturday guests of Mr and Mrs Clay Morris. Elizabeth, the little daughter of Mr and Mrs R C Humber, continues quite ill at the home of her grandparents, Mr and Mrs J L Anthony. Mr and Mrs Clay Morris visited ends at Vienna Sunday. Mrs Elba Sloan and children spent Friday with Mrs Joe Wilder.
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Reynolds
N. L Halley
McCorvey
R. D. Waller
Lula Wall
Carolyn
Butler
Mesdames
R. L. Bell
A. M. Halley
R. M. Jinks
Cleveland Barnes
Rupert
Roy Waller
J. A. Wadsworth
Riley Montgomery
Ft. Valley
J.W. Lancaster
Crowells
J. L. Anthony
E. C Lancaster
Mildred Montgomery
J L Anthony
Clay Morris
Vienna
Elba Sloan
Joe Wilder
Local residents host weekend visitors in Daviston and surrounding areas
Mrs. James Brown and daughter stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Butler in Daviston. J A Buckner and family visited the Kellums in Baldwinville. Eloise Renfroe and Willa Watson joined Lois Parker in Daviston. Various local residents, including R L Brown, J B Martin, G W McCullan, J H Embry, F G Pierce, Sallie Averett, Martha Fain, and Herbert Sealy, are listed as guests or attendees at nearby towns and courts.
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James ‘Brown
Little Daughter
Charlie Butler
Daviston
Mya
J.A. Buckner
Walter Kellum
Baldwinville
Eloise Renfroe
Willa Watson
Lois Parker
R. L. Brown
Columbus
Robert
John Spinks
Margaret Embry
Macon
Martha Fain
Herbert Sealy
Federal Court
J. R. Williams
Savannah Hospital
Lee Watson
John Brown
Shellman Martin
Griffin Butler
Mt. Valley
James Brown
W. H. Streetman
Oglethorpe
Webb
Temple Brown
William Bucker
Little Son
G. B. Parka
Howard
Local Social Notices From Turners Chapel Area
Regular services were held by Rev W R Lawhorn at Turners Chapel and Sunday. Prof and Mrs Walter Horton spent weekend in Crowells community. Mrs Ruby Stringfield visited sister Mrs Tommy Horton near Reynolds. Reginal McCrary visited his mother recently and was Saturday guest of Mrs Nannie Moore. Lokie Rogers and children visited Thomaston friends. Walter Hopton spent Sunday night with Mrs John Spillers family. Frank Dickerson moved to Perry last week. Prayer services will be held at the home of C J Peterman and all are invited. Gilbert Wainwright spent days with Grady Rogers. W R Lawhorn was Saturday guest of Mr B J Wainwright.
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W. R. Lawhorn
Walter Horton
Crowells
Ruby Stringfield
Tommy Horton
Reynolds
Reginal McCrary
Nannie Moore
Lokie Rogers
Thomaston
Walter Hopton
John Spillers
Frank Dickerson
Perry
C. J. Peterman
Gilbert Wainwright
Grady Rogers
B. J, Wainwright
Local social notes list Miss Lizzie Gilbert guests and weekend visitors
Davis ton sees a stream of guests with Miss Lizzie Gilbert visiting Mrs Charles and Rupert Willis. Mrs James Brown and daughter visit Howard, along with Louise Braddy and Ruby Braddy. Monnie Searcy stays with Miss Louise Braddy. J M Austin and children visit Mr J T Parker who is indisposed. Eld 8S H McCorkle, son, and Willis Parker attend Mr G A Parker. Louise Braddy and Monnie Searcy visit Mrs Luther Wilson. Lois Parker visits with Willa Watson and Eloise Renfrew of Howard. F L Purvis hosts young people with singing and candy. Sunday, M J Fuller hosts F L Purvis and children, Eid S H McCorkle and son, Duncan England, Charlie Funderburke of Talbotton. Lillie Caldwell visits Mrs Robert Whatley. Mrs G A Parker hosts Sewing Club with quilting. Fifteen.
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Lizzie Gilbert
Mesdames Charles
Rupert Willis
James Brown
Howard
Ruby
Louse Braddy
F. Butler
Monnie Searcy
Louise Braddy
J. M. Austin
J. T. Parker
Eld
H. McCorkle
Willis Parker
G. A. Parker
Mises Louise Braddy
Luther Wilson
Miss
Lois Parker
Willa Watson
Eloise Renfrew
F. L. Purvis
M. J. Fuller
Eid. S. H. McCorkle
Duncan England
Charlie Funderburke
Talbotton
A. Parker
Lillie Caldwell
Robert Whatley
Sewing Club
Wesley Sunday Guests and Local Social Visits
Wesley residents hosted visitors including Mrs Willie Neidler and children and Mr and Mrs Baker Baldwin. Mrs Luke Adams visited Butler, Thomaston guests came to see Mr and Mrs Tom Wilson, Joe Adams and Mrs J A Heath spent Tuesday afternoon in Howard. Louise Wills visited Estelle Spinks, Luke Adams visited Wee Childres, and Alex Baldwin with Lois Heath Marie Payne visited. An appreciable turnout attended the Shiloh meeting Sunday.
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Mes JA. Heath
Willie Neidler
Baker Baldwin
J. H. Adams
Joe Adams
J. A. Heath
Howard
Louise Wills
Estelle Spinks
Luke Adams
Wee Childres
Lois Heath
Marie, Payne
Alex Baldwin
Shiloh
Woman's Club Meats At School House In March Talk
A Woman's Home Improvement Club meeting at the school house Thursday afternoon featured a brief program by President Mrs Walter Willis and minutes read by Miss Lois Health. Miss Anderson of H D A gave a demonstration. The next meeting is March 20 with Miss Susan Mathews of Athens speaking on planning menus.
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Walter Willis
Lois Health
Wesley News Seeks Friends and Local Visits
Wesley news item lists social visits across Butler and surrounding areas with many Sunday guests. It notes gatherings at the Willis and Spinks households, Valley activities, and a Valentine party hosted by Mr and Mrs Bernice Downs. Sewing Club enjoyed an afternoon at Cary Pinkard’s home with 18 attendees and spring flowers.
Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Events
Guests attended a day of fellowship with Mr. Gripp Butler in Griffin visiting his brother Charlie Butler. Evelyn Gassett spent Sunday with Miss Bithin Gilbert while Eula Walker returned home after a week with friends. Len and Mrs. Butler of Mt Zion visited M. J. Puller and wife on Thursday. W. J. Mathews stayed with Mrs Spinks who remains ill. A singing event is set for Shiloh next Sunday afternoon and a Sewing Club is hosted by Mrs. C. F. Bitler this week.
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Gripp Butler
Griffin
Charlie Butler
Evelyn Gassett
Bithin Gilbert
Eula Walker
Len Butler
Mt Zion
M. J. Puller
W. J. Mathews
Spinks
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