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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1958
Page
7
Local brief notes reveal plans for the coming Magic City appearance in Butler. The column lists visits, family gatherings, and social engagements across Butler and nearby towns, with many residents traveling to Athens Thomaston Perry Swainsboro and Columbus for events.
The thirteenth annual convention of the Georgia Association of Future Homemakers of America held April 24 to 26 at the Dinkler Plaza Hotel in Atlanta. Butler Chapter sent four delegates Ellen Locke Ellen Allen Elaine Posey and Angharad Carmichael with advisor Mrs. Betty Allen. Lt Gov Ernest Vandiver spoke as Joyce Cryder presided and Angharad Carmichael was installed secretary of District 1 with Jan Miles as new president. About 1175 representatives attended and 60 chapters earned honor roll including Butler.
Registration for new preschoolers set for Monday at 9 30 a m. Child must be six by December 31 1958. Bring birth certificates and parents accompany child. First graders stay home to allow care for younger children and may stay for lunch if convenient.
Mr and Mrs Archie Culverhouse announce the birth of three boys at Sams Hospital Reynolds on Wednesday morning. First at 11 20 weighing 5 pounds with second at 11 30 weighing 3 pounds 3 ounces and third at 11 50 weighing 5 pounds 1 ounce. Parents also have two older sons aged 4 and 6. This marks the hospital’s first triplet birth since its establishment.
Mr. and Mrs Floyd Gold announce the birth of a daughter Brenda Janette on April 25 at the local hospital. Both mother and daughter are doing nicely. Mr. and Mrs Edward Taunton announce the birth of a son James Richard Saturday at the local hospital. Congratulations to the proud parents. Mr. and Mrs W C Shehee announce the birth of a daughter on April 25 at the local hospital. She is named Sherry Lynn. Mother and daughter returned home Tuesday.
Miss Mary Estelle Childres and Mr Hugh Dorsey Sosebee announce their wedding to occur Sunday at 4 p.m. at E L Wilson Lake. Miss Childres, a registered nurse at Emory University School of Nursing, will reside in Forsyth where Mr Sosebee practices law and serves as Solicitor General of Flint Circuit.
The Butler Garden Club will hold its annual picnic next Wednesday at Highway Park on Highway 19 near Cooper's Place. Bring a covered dish and tea. those without transportation should meet at Community House around 2 45 and depart together.
The Rupert H D Club met at Mrs. Tom Fountain’s home on April 17. Mrs. Tom Green chaired the meeting, devotion by Mrs. Fountain. One new member, Mrs. Grover Mott, was added. Miss Smith spoke on Georgia Meat Treats Contest and demonstrated cake decoration. Seven members entered the Dress Revue. Gifts for 4 H winners were approved, refreshments served by hostesses Mrs. W. H. Trussell and Mrs. Tom Fountain.
Taylor County Georgia proclaims May 4 to 10 as National Home Demonstration Week. The proclamation honors Taylor County Home Demonstration Club and its leaders and agents working with the University of Georgia Extension Service to improve farm and home life under the theme Roads to Greater Opportunities. Signed April 28, 1958 by E. H. Bazemore, Chairman, Board of Commissioners.
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold a meeting Friday at 3 p m at the Legion Home with Mrs Fanny Bone in charge of the program and Mrs Leila Walker as hostess All members are urged to attend
The family expresses heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness, sympathy, flowers, and cards during the illness and passing of their father and husband Hinton W. Jarrell. Special thanks to Doctors R. C. Montgomery and Clifford for their untiring efforts.
Circle Nos. 1 and 2 of the W S C S met in the church annex for April. Mrs. Mosley Childres led a program with A Charge to Keep I Have and responsive reading. The group planned the Columbus District annual meeting and welcomed two new members, Mrs. Glend Amos and Mrs. T C Boggs, with a sweet course and coffee. Hostesses were Mrs. Frank Gray Jr and others.
Butler high school along with Reynolds chapter plans a chickenque supper in the school lunchroom on May 1. FFA president James Barfield and FHA presidents Charlotte Casey Lillian Beeland coordinate the event under agriculture and homemaking teachers Harold J. Ragan Betty Allen and Joyce Smith. Proceeds aid the State FFA FHA Camp near Covington with support from statewide groups including the Georgia Federation Egg Association and University of Georgia Poultry Department.
The Mauk Home Demonstration Club met April 22 with 15 members. Vice President Mrs. Dave Harbuck chaired. Mrs. E A Welch Jr led devotional. Mrs. Vera Rustin resigned as president due to ill health. Mrs. Gerson Waller became Secretary-Treasurer. Mrs. B S Parker is moving. new Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. Waller elected. Four dresses were modeled in the dress revue. flowers to be placed in churches May 4 10 for National H D Week. Miss Smith demonstrated cake decorations.
We express gratitude for the many deeds of kindness shown during our mother’s illness and death. Special thanks to Dr Sams for his faithful services and to all for the beautiful floral offering. May God bless you. Mrs. W. J. Culverhouse
The Baptist W M S met Monday at three o'clock in the church. Mrs. Robert Butler presented a program on Entering Wide Doors, with Mrs. B J Byrd leading devotions. Members from Hattie Rawls and Lottie Moon Circles attended. fifteen members present.
Rehoboth Baptist churches in Fort Valley Georgia will conduct their annual Hospital Day offering on Mother's Day May 11 to support Georgia Baptist Hospital Atlanta. Rev N E Hodges chairman announces the effort with a state goal of 160870 and a Rehoboth Association target of 2360.
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