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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1930
Page
2
Local social notes list visits and trips with residents from Macon Americus Talbotton Reynolds and Reynolds area. Recurring names include Mrs Halley Mrs Bell Mr Carson Miss Garter Mr Lovins Mr Hutchinson and many others with weekend gatherings Bridge Club events and a May 9 club meeting announced by the Woman's Improvement Club at the school auditorium.
The Gordon-Carson chapter held Memorial Day exercises in the auditorium. A Cross of Service was presented to Mr. Ogburn. Acting president Mrs. Neisler led a business meeting to consider resignations. A nominating committee was named to fill vacancies and report at the next meeting with Mrs. Barrow and Miss Barrow on June bra.
Mr and Mrs J R Lovins hosted a Bridge Shower Thursday night for Frances Powell and J R Benton the bride and groom elect. Pink and white roses decorated the home. A shower of useful gifts followed the games with the couple receiving many items.
Annie Turpin of Americus is elected editor of The Crystal at Georgia State Teachers College. Mary Middlebrooks of Barnesville serves as assistant editor and Elizabeth Parker of Reynolds is named athletic editor. The Herald extends congratulations to the honorees and their families.
Local business leaders in Reynolds Georgia announce Thursday afternoon closures from May 1 to September 1 1980. Merchants including Roberson Drug Store Citizens State Bank Reynolds Pharmacy and several other shops will keep doors shut each Thursday at noon for the stated period.
School closed Friday April 26 then a large group including pupils teachers and patrons enjoyed a picnic at Dugger's pond. Local residents and relatives visited family members across Macon Byron Roberta and Butler with multiple dinner and weekend gatherings.
The Baptist Woman's Missionary Society held its April meeting at the church with the theme Around the World in 8th Years. Devotional by Mrs Ingram covered South China Central and North China missions, interior China, Japan, Africa, and Latin America. Speakers included Mrs Hinton Hicks Lunsford Musslewhite Pyron Muisslewhite Hodges and Mrs Parker led closing prayer.
Mr and Mrs J H Neisler entertained their Night Bridge Club with a dinner Saturday evening. Tables featured bright spring flower centerpieces and pansies. Prizes for top score went to Mrs Paul Hodges and Mr Tom Pools. low score novelties awarded to Mrs Tom Pool and Mr Paul Hodges. Attendees included Mr and Mrs B W Hinton, Mr and Mrs Tom Pool, Mr and Mrs W E Marshall Jr, Mr and Mrs E P Hodges, Dr and Mrs S B Liggin, and Mr and Mrs Earl Wright of Macon.
Mrs Eveline Lucas age 78 died at home of sister Mrs D. Young in Third district after five weeks illness. A Taylor County origin, she had lived in town three years. Survived by four sisters Mrs Pell Martin Mrs Josie Byrd Marie Kenedy and Mrs J S Young, with relatives. Funeral and interment in Taylor County near Raynolds on family soil.
Milledgeville Georgia April 26 1980 readers are informed that Miss Gertrude Anderson G S C W librarian for several years will not return to the college next year. A meeting of the Library Guild honored her with a bound Oxford Book of English Verse. Members including Miss Mary Farmer and Miss Winifred Crowell spoke of her impact and presented good wishes cards and tea was served. Dr W T Wynn was later elected president of the English Council for Georgia at the G B A meeting in Macon.
For sale or rent a six room residence with bath and all modern conveniences with two garages on premises. Located in Reynolds near school and business district. Address Mrs W H Wright 147 Flamingo Drive Macon Georgia.
A sorrowful hometown note describes a suicide beside a yard as a bereaved wife and four fatherless children grieve. The author comforts readers with faith in God’s presence, recalling Annie Hobbs and the Hobbs family’s loss, urging prayer and solace through hardship.
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