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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1935
Page
7
A fragmentary verse passage attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson contemplates debt, fate, and moral consequence. The text references doors, security, theft, and eternal endurance, ending with a signature-like mention of Emerson. The garbled lines resemble a meditation on virtue resisting secular decay.
Butler residents report a busy spell with relatives visiting from Macon Atlanta and Savannah. Shriners’ convention attendance in Alba noted, along with theater nights at the high school and a Rose Show in Thomasville. Georgia Southwestern College students Mary Gill and Alice Meatts travel to Americus for study as others visit family in Americus Valdosta Adel and Tifton for events and conferences.
On Thursday evening April 25 Richard Turk hosted Butler High School seniors for a scavenger hunt at his home. Evelyn Blackwell and Francis Oxford won first place for collecting all items, while Robert Peed excelled in a blindfold diploma pinning contest. Mary Luke and Harley Riley Jr won for an original crossword puzzle about colors and faculty. Ice cream and pink rose bud themed cake complemented pink and blue class colors. guests included Mary Luke, Eva Blackwell, and Clifford Montgomery among others.
Senior girls Virginia Garrett and Mildred Montgomery hosted a Treasure Hunt on a Tuesday evening in honor of the Butler High School senior class. Thirty two guests searched town locations and found the Buried Treasure, a candy box, won by James Braddy. Hostesses and escorts served refreshments at Mrs Joiner's home, and each guest received a doll souvenir.
The Music Department presents a series of observances during Music Week incl chapel program May 6 at 10 30 am a sacred hymn program May 8 at 7 50 pm at church worship and a May 9 recital at 7 30 pm in the school auditorium featuring ensemble numbers rhythm orchestra piano solos and songs The district meet in Americas saw Miriam Dreizin win third place among twenty two contestants The department plans an operetta titled Ten Minutes for commencement season and includes the line Something not lost with the flight of Time voices of melody a bright golden chain that links Time and Eternity
The Lottie Moon Circle of the Woman's Missionary Society met Monday afternoon with Mrs. Ouida Turk. Twelve members attended as Mrs. Q. E. Bell led the discussion of Luke chapter nine. Refreshments were served. The Sara Burney Circle gathered at Mrs. E. E. Jarrell’s home with fourteen members, led by Mrs. H. H. Riley on Luke, followed by refreshments.
Chairman Mabelle Wail announces Georgia wide piano festival events on May 3 and 4 with auditions across 14 districts. The gala in Atlanta on Oct 4 will feature a 200 player ensemble plus an orchestra under George Lindner. The Rabun Gap Nacoochee Guild sponsors the event to benefit the Rabun Gap Nacoochee School.
Sunday school at 10 a m. League service for young people at 7 p m. Preaching at 11 a m. and 7 30 p m. Public invited to worship. Pastor W E Hightower urges inviting others to attend church next Sunday.
Mrs Belle Carson entertained West End Bridge Club members on Wednesday for their semi monthly meeting at her home. Two bridge tables were set amid rose decor. Honor guest Mrs R R Dunwwodys of Macon received a bridge set while Mrs T I Fountain earned high score and a handkerchief. Refreshments included vanilla cream and cake.
Sunday school lesson uses the prodigal son to explore sin, repentance, and divine forgiveness. It outlines rebellion, waste, hunger, and humiliation before the return to the father’s love, illustrating how heavenly grace mirrors earthly mercy. The piece stresses sin’s reality and the transformative power of forgiveness.
Miss Lorease Peterman, youngest daughter of Mrs. Clyta Peterman and the late Joe Peterman, becomes bride of Thomas Bailey of Alexander City Alabama. The ceremony took place Wednesday at the bride’s home in Alexander City, with Rev. L. E. Pinkston officiating. The turquoise blue crepe dress featured white accessories and a shoulder corsage of Talisman roses. The Baileys reside in Alexander City.
A loving tribute notes the death of Miss Mattie Hays on April 22 1966 at age 74 after enduring illness. The aunt is praised as cheerful kind and Christian, with lifelong service to others and devotion to church and Bible. She is mourned by a loving niece who recalls her selfless work and faith before her peaceful rest in heaven.
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