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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1950
Page
7
National Music Week runs May 7 to 14 with two student recitals. Theresa Wallace will perform in a Junior Recital on May 9 with Ralph Cox assisting. The annual commencement recital follows on May 11, featuring ensemble numbers. Jean Peed closes with a Senior Recital on May 23.
Mrs. J W Felts visited Miss Marion West as a recent guest. The Fountain and Trussell couples spent Friday in Macon. Hammock and Mrs. Smith traveled to Macon. Friends report Mintie Pope improving after illness. Otis B Cox and son of Columbus spent the weekend with relatives here. Dr C M West and Dr E M West of Atlanta were Sunday guests of Miss Marion West. Steve Waller’s friends hear of improvement at Montgomery hospital. W G Hornsby and daughter Susan were weekend guests in Donaldsonville. T L Fountain and family spent the weekend in Monticello Florida with Jack Fountain. Shirley Dunn Reba Cole Mickie McNeal of Bessie Tift College Forsyth were weekend guests of the Dunn family. Ben Gray Moore and son Ben Jr left for Baltimore after weeks with Ouida Turk. Walter Mathews, apprentice mortician with J Austin Dillon Atlanta, spent weekend with his parents. Rev Raymond L Harvey and D Warner Wells visited Butler on important business.
Pyles Bagley engagement announced for Helen of Roberta and Columbus to William V Bagley of Atlanta and Raleigh with a June 10 wedding. Abell Johnston engagement announced for Mildred to T J Nelson of Thomaston with a July wedding. The bride is a Thomaston school faculty member and the groom works at Thomaston Mills. They will reside in Thomaston.
A mother and her teenage daughter along with a man drowned Tuesday night when a five person skiff overturned on a Houston lake. Victims were Geo Harold Walker 23 of Perry Georgia Mrs Annie Lee Whittington 33 and her daughter Annie Ruth Whittington 15 both from Peach county near Perry.
I extend sincere thanks and grateful appreciation to all who were kind and thoughtful during my mother’s illness and death and to those who supported me during my own illness. May God bless each of you. Mary Tom Gray.
Howard news lists residents visiting, weekend travels and family visits across Georgia and nearby states. names include Perkins Brown Harris Martin Collins Brown King Averett and institutions ABAC University of Georgia Fort McPherson Thomasville Albany. several attendees travel to Macon Columbus Dawson Sycamore Barnesville Quincy and Fort Valley for weekend gatherings and events.
The Butler FFA reports 14 new boys becoming Green Hand degree holders through initiation and about 32 boys joining as Junior Farmers via an official ceremony. The group attended the Blue Lupin Festival with the 1950 graduating class and Mr E G McCants, hoping many can join next trip.
Due to the Recital scheduled for Thursday May 11 the regular PTA meeting moves to Wednesday May 10 at 8 p m All members urged to attend as we review the 1950 51 officers and our evaluation program.
A for sale notice lists a crane kitchen sink without any attached equipment. The item is advertised by Cc. H. Adams in Butler, Georgia.
Mr and Mrs Wm Davis and others spent Sunday with friends in nearby towns. Numerous short visits connect families in Taylor Mill, Columbus, Butler, Macon, Thomaston, Manchester and Albany. Local greetings include Barnett Bartlett, Jim Bartlett, and many kinfolk across the region.
The family of J. M. McCants thanks friends for the numerous kindnesses shown during their recent bereavement. May God bless each one of you is their prayer. Mrs. J. M. McCants Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Drinion and the McCants Family.
Thirty two Georgia school systems are conducting plant surveys and 18 requests for surveys are pending. The surveys, led by Pendleton Mitchell, help determine actual plant needs and project plans honoring location, capacity, and level of schooling, with a view to future growth and potential federal and state assistance.
The local sock factory announces reopening and offers boxes of one dozen pair at low prices starting next Saturday at John Turk's store. The public is invited to inspect the socks to evaluate quality and value, with hope of boosting employment and supply.
We express gratitude to friends and neighbors for their kindness during the illness and death of our dear husband and father J. L. Duncan. Thanks also to Drs. R. C. and Clifford Montgomery for their tireless efforts. Blessings to all.
WANT ADV COLUMN FOR SALE WANT ADV COLUMN 20 to 25 bushels Velvet Beans 98 percent sound 3.00 per bushel or entire lot at better price 531p Z R McCorkle Butler R1 Killmore Wood Stove 6 eyes good as new for sale at reasonable price 541p Mrs N E Peterman Butler R2 FOR RENT 3 room apartment with private bath Sannty George Hammock Butler Ga Redskin Porto Rico runner Sweet Potato Plants 1000 plants 52 00 10000 plants 4 00 SHERMAN PLIVEY 1 mile north of Butler 546p
Twenty five percent discount on all new and used pianos offered by Chick Piano Co with locations in Athens Georgia and 107 Church Street Elberton Georgia. Supporters include local music shoppers and bargain seekers in two cities seeking substantial price reductions.
A terse item notes Asbury McCants of Butler in R 1 involved with sweet potato plants listed as 420nly, raising questions about quantity or availability and potential local distribution.
English red wigglers advertised as fat lively with strong fish appeal. Pricing listed: 200 for $1.00 500 for $2.25 1000 for $4.00. Worm beds well stocked for sale. Reynolds Ga Flint River Worm Farm contact 4134p Ph 68-21.
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