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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1933
Page
7
Dreamy twilight shrouds the stars as night yields to dawn. The speaker keeps vigil, finding solace in the stars while a wanderer seeks rest. Reflective verses note fading lights, morning breezes, and the eternal rhythm of night departing for a new day.
Butler locals note birth of a daughter on the il 27th. Lula Wall of Mauk visiting the Bone family. Local residents attend social events in Corbus and Macon. county commissioners meet in Atlanta on county matters. Miss Martha Benns hosts a weekday club gathering. church and missionary activities listed. various residents travel, shop, or host guests. Mt. Pisgah church to preach on the second Sunday with services at 11 and Sunday school at 10.
The county home of Mrs. Frank Gray hosted the church circle on Monday afternoon April 17 with Mrs. Mathews as co host. The circle voted to send 29.68 to the Board of Extension to aid church debt. May plans and program details were discussed with Mrs. Mathews and Mrs. Turner set to lead at Mrs. Wests home. New member Mrs. Gregory and visitors Mrs. Cochran Coker Jarrell Fountain Trussell attended. A salad with coffee closed the meeting.
The piece records J E Moore born in Webster County Georgia on September 10 1869 married in 188? ordained October 26 1890 by Antioch elders and serving multiple churches Pisgah Old Richland Shiloh Tazewell enterprise Baptist church later living near Charing Taylor County Georgia He reflects on faith and hopes for meeting beyond the grave dated April 24 1933 with requests for prayers and remembrance from friends.
A Herald correspondent reflects on human nature describing people as composite, mixing hard gravel and gold like earth. He urges accepting mixed traits, avoiding harsh judgments, and dealing with people as found, noting faults and virtues span every person.
Butler High School reports a busy period with class decorations featuring birds and flowers. Students note Eloise Gardner's move to Ohio and Isaac Dreizin's throat infection absence, while Aaron Dreizin returns after illness. Seventh grade held a Fountain's Lake picnic and an arithmetic contest winner was celebrated by the girls. The biology and chemistry classes progress with collections and lab work, and the school adds a tiger swallowtail, callicore dominium, three new snakes, and a barn owl for mounting. Ninth grade history welcomes two students from Rupert and continues review. Recent events include the senior class commencement prep, prom tonight, and a marshmallow roast. The honor graduate list features Bessie McCants and Hubert Jones, with other top scholars named. The chapel featured visiting ministers and a spelling contest culminated in a prom party.
Music Week is set to spur appreciation for music as soul food and art. Local junior music clubs aim to host two programs during the week at churches and schools, with recitals by Sara Cox and students planned around commencements. Miriam Dreizin and George Roberts represented the schools on a return scholarship broadcast from Macon WMAZ.
The speaker argues prayer is not a substitute for effort. He cites Bob Jones College students should study before asking God for help and warns against tempting fate by relying on prayer alone. He insists God guides the steps of the righteous but does not cause accidents from human carelessness.
A passage recalls surrender to God amid danger and murder, arguing that divine protection is earned by faith. It cites martyrs as seeds for the church, and portrays Jesus calling followers to suffering and a cross rather than ease or earthly reward. The speaker claims Christians face peril with unwavering conviction.
Genuine Porto Rico potato plants state inspected and treated for sale at one dollar per thousand. R E McCants Butler Ga.
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