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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1931
Page
7
A faded moral essay honors mothers with a call to show affection while alive. It urges children not to wait for death to honor a mother, contrasting memories with actions such as gifting flowers and expressing gratitude during Mother's Day.
Mrs Lena Pool visited Reynolds Tuesday and Miss Lois Jones spent the weekend with friends at Zenith. Martha Benns and Andrew Collan enjoyed the weekend at home. Paul Gill spent Sunday with Mrs A E Locke at Dawson. Martha Maxwell visited Hinds at Ellaville over the weekend and spent Saturday in Macon with C E Benns and Martha tapping. Louise Turk stayed Friday with Miss Ima Mills. Mrs T F Bargeron of Perkins visited her sister Mrs J W Edwards Sr. Fred Saunders of Hawkins visited his mother Mrs Sandrett. Fred Peed Jr attended the Setler Prom at Andrew College Saturday. Lucile Adams and Hazel Were guests of Mrs Leyla Maude Anglin. Evlyne Lanier, coach for the play Listen Lady, visited home at Shellman Saturday. Gussie Wilson and Willie Mel of Junction City visited Ruth Wilson and Mrs Alvin Cooper of Imaston. Mrs Eli Garrett attended a piano recital for her daughter Miss Ma Garrett at Andrew College. J W Hall seen on the streets after several weeks absence. Mrs C C Jones and children JN and Nell of Columbus were Sunday guests of Rev and Mrs TM Cook. Mr and Mrs Joe Brown of Sunday City and Mrs Horace Na of Howard were guests of Sarah Fickling Sunday. Miss Peed left Tuesday for Where she has been ve on accow ob t of the critical illness in her brother-in-law Mr G W Han-
Screen presents the satirical study of upper crust life at the Capitol Theater Atlanta as Lowell Sherman stars as a wealthy “lady-killer.” Mae Murray, Treng Dunne, and other cast members appear in a lavish, risqué production with music and extra attractions, including Frivolities on stage.
A reverent tribute honors Dr Edwards for years of patient, devoted care to the poor and rich alike. The message recalls his willingness to sacrifice, citing biblical lines about love and faithful stewardship and recognizing his steadfast days and nights in service.
The Edwards family expresses heartfelt thanks for the many acts of kindness shown during their recent sorrow.
Mr and Mrs R Philman announce the birth of a daughter named Virginia Mayard. Mr and Mrs Dennis Peterman announce the arrival of a son at their home on May 3.
Lost female setter dog named Belle an 18 month old pet. Reward offered. Contact P. E. Childs Butler G2. WANTED man to operate service station in front of the West Hotel. Station to be remodeled and equipped. Make application to Sinclair.
Montezuma Ga May 6 Torrential rains last 24 hours damage property and roads across Macon county. A dam on Beaver creek at Hatchers place broke flooding Little Muscle Shoals power plant area and washing away 200 feet of it. About 25 stores flooded with feedstuffs cotton and goods. A trestle on Hog Crawl creek failed collapsing eight freight cars. Three concrete bridges undermined, numerous washouts. Peach and Georgia belle crops damaged while freshly plowed fields washed. no hail or high winds reported.
Revival services continued into their second week with exhortations on sowing to Spirit versus flesh, the dangers of unbelief and unruly speech, and warnings about false teachers. An appeal stressed personal faith in Jesus and dedication to higher life ideals.
Governor Hardman urged community singing across Georgia during Music Week May 3. The proclamation favors school and church programs, hymn contests, nation choirs, clubs with American music, films on music, and employee sing-alongs in stores and industries, noting state cooperation with other states.
In the Central of Georgia Magazine a report notes unusual solicitation activity by P. C. Rowell, the Butler Ga agent, involving his daughter Verna. A photograph features Miss Rowell, described as a modern maiden amid the activity.
A list of Baptist and Methodist churches in Taylor County with pastor names, meeting days, and postal addresses. Ant ioch J H Stanford 8rd Sunday Cusseta Butler E H Dunn 2nd and 4th Sundays Butler Lebanon Pate Hunt 4th Sunday Butler Midway M M Gaultney 1st and 3rd Sunday Butler Mauk Gordon F Bazimore 4th Sunday Butler Moore s Chapel J L Whitley meeting day not given Mauk Mt Pisgah C D Carter 3rd Sunday Eilaville Reynolds James Ivey 2nd and 4th Sundays Marshallville Butler J A Cook every Sunday address Butler Jay Reynolds M O Williams every Sunday Reynolds Howard J I Jackson 2nd Sunday address Howard Wesley J F Jackson 1st Sunday Crowell J F Jackson 3rd Sunday Union J F Jackson 4th Sunday Mauk R L Harris 2nd Sunday Buena Vista Charing R L Harris 1st Sunday Buena Vista
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