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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1949
Page
7
Local social notes list visits and gatherings in Albany including Miss Nancy Cofer with Phyllis Dunn and Misses Jirley Dunn, extended stays by Mr. Ward Edwards and Mr. Herbert Fuller, and upcoming Easter attire at the Cross Shop. Families from Columbus Pine Mountain Atlanta Thomaston and Augusta attend events. college students return home for spring holidays.
Mrs. Robert E. Standridge succeeds Miss Alice Swain as clerk at Porters Drug Store. Porters owner Mrs. Porter says Swain leaves reluctantly for another position and praises Standridge’s public familiarity and reliable service. She invites patrons to visit and patronize the store.
Funeral with military honors set for 3 p m at Pleasant Grove cemetery Macon county for Second Lieutenant William D Harp born Sept 25 1923 in Macon county He was killed in action at Okinawa in June 1945 Survived by widow Mrs Peggie Barbie Harp mother Mrs Willa Harris Harp and several aunts Goddard Funeral Home of Reynolds handles arrangements
An analysis of Mark 7 24 37 contrasts racial and religious prejudice in ancient Palestine with Jesus approach of treating all people alike. The piece highlights Jesus healing a Roman officer and a Canaanite woman and argues progress against prejudice comes through individual Christ like actions rather than broad resolutions.
Music appreciation sessions are led by Theresa Wallace and Jean Peed with Shirley Dunn supplying tunes this week. The annual Music Festival is set for April 2 at Bessie Tift College Forsyth with participants preparing selections. Betty McCorkle recently won first at the District Meet in Jonesboro and will compete in Milledgeville April 6-7. A former St. Cecilia member Miss Marjorie Brown visited the Studio. Lost in Butler area Saturday a yellow gold double case pocket watch with chain and knife. reward offered by J W Edwards II Butler Ga.
Mr and Mrs Otis Barrett of Mauk welcome daughter Margaret Frances born March 22 at the local hospital.
The Boy Scouts plan their regular meeting in the Methodist Church annex Monday at 7 p m with scoutmasters in attendance.
A chicken dinner will be served at Mauk School Friday evening from 6 to 10 oclock. The price is 75 cents per plate. The WSCS and Sunday school sponsor the event and proceeds go to painting Mauk Methodist church.
Dr Willis L Webb, local optometrist, changes office day in Butler from Saturday to Wednesday. He maintains offices in Fort Valley and Montezuma.
Mrs W D Martin was the Sun day guest of Mr and Mrs W B Harris near Box Springs. Mrs Lillian Brown returned home after visiting Mr and Mrs G D Locke and family near Butler. Mr Frank Pickard of Macon was the recent guest of Miss Fanny Pickard. Thomas and Gene Parks visited Mr and Mrs Ellis Pike during the weekend. Mrs Lydia Williams returned to Columbus after time with Mr and Mrs C M Williams. Mrs Kate Pippens and daughter Martha of Thomaston visited Mrs Odelle Parks for the weekend. Mr C M Williams Jr of the University of Georgia spent Spring holidays with his parents. Miss Frances Miller of Dawson visited Mr and Mrs William Miller and family recently. Mr C M Williams Jr spent the weekend in Columbus with relatives.
Notice to debtors and creditors of the estate of Carie Grundy deceased in Taylor County Georgia. Claims must be rendered within the law and settlements made at once. Dated February 22 1949 Thelmon Jarrell Admr Estate of Carie Grundy deceased.
The Carithers Place portion of the J. R. Gray estate near Halfway House is leased and sown to grain with monthly growing crops. Officials warn that all livestock found on the property before lease expiry will be shot. Dated March 9, 1949 by E. L. Davis.
The Cross Shop announces new nylon brassieres available in strap and strapless styles. Customers can browse both options for everyday wear and formal outfits.
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