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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1949
Page
7
Loc a community notes list visits from Alma Stripling of Atlanta and Virginia Whitehead of Macon, weekend guests in Butler and surrounding areas. The Cross Shop promotes nylon brassieres and new spring hose, blouses, dresses, and sweaters. Local clubs meet, guests stay with families, and a large cast of residents attend concerts and social events.
To Mr and Mrs Jack Chandler a son named Larry Howell born March 11 at Montgomery Hospital. To Mr and Mrs Lonnie Harris a daughter born March 14 at Montgomery Hospital.
A. L. Waters expresses gratitude to friends for flowers cards and trays and to Dr Montgomery Mrs Montgomery and the hospital staff for kindness and services. May God richly bless each one, prayers offered.
The Butler Garden Club held a Silver Tea at the Dean Hotel on March 9 to celebrate its tenth anniversary. Members poured, received honors were worn with orchid corsages, and a cake was presented. The event raised 115 dollars for the Community Center.
The Business Woman's Circle met at the home of Miss Myra Byrd and Mrs. B. J. Byrd Monday at 8 p.m. Ruth Clark, program chair, presented a talk about the Chinese. Fourteen members and one visitor attended. Refreshments were served by the hostesses.
The Wesley Union W S C S held a March 2 meeting at Miss Berta Perkins home. After the call to worship led by president Mrs. Fred Jarrell the program by Mrs. Pope Booth featured Hawaii Paradise of the Pacific with Mrs. Stipe presenting on Hawaii. Attendees included Mrs. Ethel Stipe Mrs. Hugh Perkins and Miss Martha Perkins followed by a salad course with punch.
The Lebanon Woman's Missionary Union met March 11 with the monthly topic God Shows No Partiality. Mrs. Dudley Harris led the program and devotional from Acts 10 34 35 and Col 3 7 10 11. Other participants included Mrs. C. W. Hurst Ida White Ellis Felker Sam Wisham T. C. Harris Ora Barrow Silas Harris and D. M. Harris. The Day of Prayer was observed March 2 with an interesting program and a generous offering.
Mrs. J. C. Sealy of Macon celebrated her 80th birthday with a shower of 176 cards from seven states, flowers, cakes and gifts. She moved from Butler 32 years ago, remains active in Centenary Methodist Church, and lives with daughters Mrs. J. A. Childs and Mrs. George Burgdorff. Her sister Mrs. W. E. A. Smith and niece Mrs. M. T. Bryson joined relatives from Greensboro and Columbus for the observance.
The regular weekly meeting of the Boy Scouts is in the annex of the local Methodist church Monday at 7 p m. All Scouts urged to attend.
Miss Betty Jo Dozier and Eugene Eason wed at the home of Rev. and Mrs. E. M. Palmer in Ellaville on March 6. The bride is granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Dozier of Ellaville. Eason is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alton Eason of the Hopewell community, Schley County, and he farms with his father.
The family of the late L B Sparks expresses gratitude for words of regret condolence cards and flowers during their hour of sorrow. They also thank their white friends who shared heartfelt sorrow with them. Rev J E Sparks and family.
Creditors of the estate of Daiie Grundy deceased must file claims within the legal period and debtors must settle promptly. This February 22, 1949, Thelmon Jarrell, Admr., Estate of Carie Grundy, deceased.
Land notice warns that the Carithers Place part of J. R. Gray estate near Halfway House is leased and sown to grain with monthly growing crops. All livestock found on the land before lease expiration will be shot. stock is to be kept off. Dated March 9, 1949 by E. L. Davis.
March 12 Mrs. J. C. Huie unanimously elected by city commissioners as a member of the Albany Board of Education, becoming the first woman to serve in 20 years. She succeeds Joe Rosenberg who recently resigned.
A small yellow gold double case pocket watch with a gold chain and knife went missing somewhere in Butler or nearby on Saturday. A liberal reward is offered for its return. Contact J. W. Edwards II in Butler, Georgia.
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