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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1936
Page
2
Reynolds Civic Improvement Club reports members and relatives traveling to Macon Vienna and Fort Valley for gatherings and social duties. Local residents, students, and guests from Louisville, Mecca, Lafayette Indiana, and Atlanta are listed visiting family, attending events, picnics, and church activities with highlights including a funeral and a flower show.
Miss Frances Augustine Ricks of Wesleyan College spent a weekend at her parents’ home hosting a lively house party. Attendees included Miss Tim Tillman of Lake Wales, Florida. Lucy Willett of Anniston, Alabama. Mary Pace Hope of Mobile, Alabama. Cornelia Anthony of West Palm Beach, Florida. Ethel McLeod of Mobile, Alabama. Harriet Wright of Moultrie, Georgia. Margaret Evans of Warrenton, Georgia. and Elizabeth Murrell of Florence, District of Columbia.
The initial consignments of sweet potato plants were moved this week from Hah'ra to South Carolina, marking the start of a regional distribution effort.
The Missionary Society met at the church on Tuesday May 6 presided by Mrs F M Carson with prayer by Mrs James The Local Treasurer reported 44 00 in the emergency fund Clinton Wood was elected delegate to the District Conference at Vineville church May 8 The society plans monthly gifts to assist unemployed neighbors The program included Mrs Gray Hicks Mrs W E Marshall Mrs Carter and Mrs D T Montfort The devotional used Matt 31 42 and closing prayer was offered by Mrs F M Carson Reporter
Mrs. Jetta Weaver of Reynolds announces the marriage of her daughter Eloise Russell to Thomas L. Royal of Screven Georgia and Washington D C completed March 15 with Rev J E Barnhill officiating
Crowell residents list many trips to Macon and nearby towns for business and family events. The piece notes visits by O Neals, Pullers, the Casey family, and Shines, plus a scavenger hunt hosted by Helen Neisler and a picnic at Fickling Mill. It mentions hospital recovery for Christine Parker and various weekend gatherings among local families and teachers.
Obituary notes the death of Mr T J Amos on January 29 1936 in Taylor County after feeble health. Born 1858 in Talbot County, he was a longtime respected citizen, husband to Alice Heath then Dollie Willis with eight children, active Methodist member, and funeral conducted by Rev W E Hightower at Wesley Cemetery. Community ties include visits and hospital recoveries.
Mrs R M Suggs and family hosted visitors including Mrs Hugh Gilson Miss Mary Suggs and Mary Frances Gilson on Tuesday. Other guests over the week included Mrs J H Adams with Mrs Luke Adams, Mrs W A Spinks with Mrs Fred Jarrell, and William Childres family with Mrs C M Bazemore. Thomaston visitors Mr and Mrs Charles Downs and the Downs family joined Mr and Mrs J M Downs. George Slaughter and children of Thomaston visited Clyde Wilson and R M Suggs hosted Robert Suggs from Thomaston on Sunday. Miss Miriam Mitchell stayed with Miss Lois Heath and others spent the weekend with Mrs Jim Booth of Butler. More Bazemore and Childres family visits noted.
The Wesley League hosts a Special Mother's Day program Sunday night inviting all mothers fathers and visitors to attend the event. The public program emphasizes a community gathering with refreshments and remarks by league organizers.
Local residents share visits from relatives and friends including Mrs. Winnie Montgomery and Miss Josephine Montgomery. Weekend gatherings, church plans, and a surprise party for Miss Reba Lou Turner are noted along with a barbec ue and games. An Atlanta trip by neighbors from Rupert is mentioned. Sympathies go to Mrs. Wallie Walker on her sister's passing in Butler.
The Cross Roads W H D Club met at the school building May 1 at 1 30 pm with 24 members and visitors. Miss Leggitt opened duties, Miss Reba Adams spoke on crafts, and demonstrations included pine needle brushes willow honeysuckle and craft trays. Ice cream served. remarks honored former member Mrs W T Austin and former club secretary treasurer.
A postponed meeting held in the school building featured singing solos and Bible readings. Members named their favorite flowers, minutes were read and adopted, and various matters were discussed. Mrs Ho Mott gave an informative talk on He Make Up a Bed. Mrs Ed led Picture Study and named artists and paintings. G T Tkeus spoke on Poultry with insights. Verta Peterman chaired Style Show Project and Ness Leggitt presented a makeup demonstration. Four visitors attended, totaling 14 members.
Participants who attended described the event as a very delightful occasion, expressing satisfaction and happiness with the experience and noting they spent a thoroughly pleasant time in the company of others.
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