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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1930
Page
3
James P. Faulkner director of the Georgia Tuberculosis Association praises Health Education Week May 5 to 18 as key to preventing TB. He notes collaboration with the Medical Association of Georgia and several health groups to promote awareness and periodic exams to detect early TB signs.
Health Education Week May 6 to 10 or May 5 to 12 is hailed by Dr Charles M Snellings chancellor of the University of Georgia as closely linking health and education. The UGA Medical Department joins with Georgia Medical Association the State Dental Society the State Board of Health Emory University Medical Department and the Georgia Tuberculosis Association to promote the observance and provide the public with simple health facts under the plan.
Rupert notes a closing ceremony on April 25 marking the end of the term. pupils and teachers share sadness yet look forward to next year. A PTA barbecue followed a program featuring ninth graders Robbie Allman Lena Bone and John Cooper. Supt Rustin Rev Dunn and Principal Mr. Rustin spoke on school finances and memories.
The passage contemplates the heart’s affinity and a distant ideal guiding search. It speaks of an inner voice, the dream of a perfect counterpart, and the longing to hold that ideal, suggesting happiness or despair based on pursuit. It emphasizes enduring values beyond life and the dream of unity with a cherished vision.
Wesley and Franklin families and others visited in Thomaston Columbus Reynolds and Butler over the weekend. Many relatives and friends, including children and teens, traveled to spend time with kin. Local gatherings featured a weiner roast and multiple Sunday visits.
Mrs Tom Amos entertained the Sewing Club at her home last Wednesday afternoon. The setting featured roses and a late evening service of ice cream and cake. Guests included Mrs Robi Sages, Mess Hugh Gilson, Mrs D W Wilson, Mrs John Adams, Mrs Walter Willis, Mrs John Heath, Mrs Lon Spinks, Mrs Ob Bazemore, Mrs Clyde ani, Lutcher Wilson, Miss Estelle Sping, Lois Heath, Louise Willis, Leila Willis, Pearl Adams, and Mary Suggs. Mrs Ole Bazemore will entertain May 7th.
Rufus Cheate delivered the toast on a night titled Woman, joking that he would wish to be his wife's second husband, reflecting a playful tone and personal quip during the gathering.
Mrs G B Jarrell and family host and visit friends across Five Points. Numerous visits list guests and hosts including Mrs J P Walker Mrs W A Jarrell Mrs DE Byrd and Mr C F Bennett. Several outings note health updates and weekend hosting with Kin and neighbors in Butler Yatesville Cusseta Daviston and Thomaston.
Turners Chapel residents and relatives share Sunday visits and weekend guests from nearby towns. Frequent mentions include the Spillers Stringfield Wainwright Hartman Peterman and Bennett families alongside Rev. Culliver Lawhorn and Mrs. Moore improving after illness.
Mrs C G Alliton and children and other families visited friends here Sunday. Calomia Hambrick from near Ellaville spent weekend with Miss Ethel Allmon. Several locals toured to Americus to view a film Half way to Heaven. Multiple families noted as visiting, shopping, or staying with relatives in Rupert and nearby towns.
Howard My and Mrs Arthur Patrick of Camilla were guests of Mr and Mrs Lewis Hill. Mrs Sherman Martin and daughter from Macon were weekend visitors. Floyd Jinks visited Mr Gurr Hamilton. Mrs Frank Pickard and daughter from Macon stayed with Deulah Pickard. Edward Streetman of Thomaston visited last week. Willie Martin of Albany spent a few days with Homer and Mrs Martin. Ethel Fain returned from South Carolina and Atlanta weekend visits. Pld McCorkle near Blueville joined a dinner with W C Childs. Martha and Edith Parks visited Dr and Mrs James Brown. Joe Brown hosted a prom party Saturday. Mrs John Kendall of Macon spent last week with W C Childs. Bild McCorkle near Blueville kept his monthly Shiloh appointment.
Obituary elegy noting the passing of H W Kimble with the family’s sorrow and faith. Mentions mansions fair crossing the river streets of gold and the soul at rest in heaven. signed Eld Riley Windham.
An old wartime ad urges readers to combat disease brought by rats with RAT SNAP. It claims battlefronts in Europe were infested with rats spreading vermin that afflicted soldiers. The ad markets three sizes priced at 86¢, 6c, and 326, sold by Butler Drug Co. in Butler Georgia and H J Porter's Drug Store in Butler GA.
Community notes reveal visits from Francesa Willis Leila Fonter and LeBell to Atlanta and Reynolds, with Dr Rainey of Buena Vista seeing Mr Brooks Montgomery. Numerous relatives gather for church, play and barbecue, plus WMS meeting and piano fund contributions totaling about 35 dollars.
Miss Chrystine Moore returns home after visiting her sister in Buena Vista. Mrs Belle Swearingen visited relatives in Ellaville Sunday. Miss Georgia Honner spent the weekend with home folks in Ellaville. Mrs F M Purvis Mrs P W Parvik and son made a business trip to Columbus Friday. Several from Charing enjoyed the play at Mark Friday night. Miss Wilma Purvis spent a weekend with home folk. Charing Mr and Mrs 8 Garrett were day guests of Mr and Mrs Joe Burgin of Buena Vista.
Excursion fare and a half round trip on sale April 30 through May 2 with return by May 5 1930. Tickets available via ticket agent for Central of Georgia Railway The Right Way.
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