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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1927
Page
2
Reynolds residents and visitors appear in a flurry of weekend trips. Names include Joe Pyron Mitchell Neisler of Chipley Miriam Carter of Wesleyan College and Miss Nina Royal of Rupert. Attendees at events in Atlanta Macon Albany and Americus are listed along with illness and church circle notices.
Mr and Mrs Thurman Whatley entertained the Night Bridge Club last Thursday evening at Beverleybury with a delicious dinner followed by bridge. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Froctor Mr and Mrs E P Hodges Br and Mrs B W Hinton Mr and Mrs W E Marshall Jr Dr C B Whatley Mr Edmund Hurt and Mr Howard Neisler. Top female score went to Mrs B W Hinton. top male score to Dr Whatley who won the prize after a tie with Mr B W Hinton.
Rev. T. E. Davenport of Reynolds Methodist church will preach at Garden Valley Methodist chapel next Sunday May 8 at 6 00 p m A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend the service.
Mr and Mrs H P Hodges celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary last Thursday evening with three tables of bridge. Present were Mr and Mrs Thurman Whatley Mr and Mrs John Proctor Mr and Mrs B W Hinton Mr Edmand Hart Mr and Mrs R A Hinton Mr Howard Nesslerf. A late hour cake and brick cream centered with red hearts were served. Mrs Thurman Whatley won top score among the ladies and Mr Thurman Whatley won top score among the men. Porto Rican potato plants offered for delivery at two dollars per one thousand by the vendor in Oglethorpe Ga.
Reynolds High reports a week of events including a visit by Captain Burt of the US Infantry for the Citizens Military Training Camp, plans by students to attend the McPherson event in June and July, a Columbus District Conference attendance, and a Health Mobile health drive. The Curtis Contest Party featured a One Minute Conversational Contest and notable performances. senior Edith New’s graduation year is celebrated, and a Wesleyan College program in Macon is listed with speakers and selections. An upcoming Senior Banquet is announced for May 20 at Miona Spring with tickets from Mr. E H Joiner and Miss Wyn Taylor. An April Honor Roll lists students across all grades.
Atlanta May 1 state banking department paid 101 868 52 in dividends to depositors and creditors of five Georgia banks in liquidation. The largest 63 091 went to Citizens Bank of Moultrie. Reynolds Banking Co received 22 577 as a 40 percent dividend, first for creditors. Other payments included 7 882 96 to Farmers and Merchants Bank, Gordon 5 613 74 to Bank of Hamilton, and 2 723 82 to Georgia State Bank Omega.
A signed group of Reynolds merchants agrees to close places of business at 6:00 p.m. from May 1 to September 1, 1927, to grant employees a period of recreation. The list includes G H Goddard Co and Reynolds Dry Goods Co among others, with a note correcting an earlier omission. Merchants urge trade partners to continue daily orders by 6:40 p.m.
Fragmented OCR reveals a 104 year old estate appraisal linked to George Whitfield of Georgia who founded an orphanage. Names include biblical figures such as Adam and Ruth, and enslaved people with names like Amoretta Ruth Dinah and Phoebe on a Savannah area plantation near Be theada academy established in 1789.
Historian Maude Stewart Welch notes Viscount William Howe famed British commander in North America from 1775 to 1778, believed a girl’s waving Petticoat at Narrows tide would bring good will. The omen faded as battles mounted, and Welcome did not mark Breakan’s doormat, despite local daughters’ enthusiasm.
A fragmentary appraisal recalls Dickens praising Shakespeare as the king of poets and an embodiment of intellect, vigor, and humanity. The excerpt lauds his letters, charisma, and enduring influence on English literature and the beloved memory of a writer who loved his fellow men.
A fragmented note discusses early Chinese banknotes dating to centuries ago, noting government control and bank transfers. It mentions Ming era instances and comparisons to European banking development, highlighting the long history of printed currency in China.
The piece discusses Treland in Emerald Isle as the Bineraldy isle due to lush grass and frequent rains. It credits Dr William Drennan (1754 1820) as the first to apply Emerald Isle to Tre land in his 1795 poem Brin, noting his belief he coined the nickname later popularized on the island.
Encouraged yet criticized Bargent for his sketchy oppressive style in new works. After completing several pieces, a duchess in the street examined them and in condescending fond praised his effort, urging him to continue.
The term Valhalla once meant Odin’s hall for fallen warriors but later was used for a temple of fame built by Louis I of Bavaria at Dannstadt. It was consecrated to Germans famed in war and the arts, and now denotes buildings dedicated to national heroes or distinguished individuals.
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