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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1930
Page
3
A fragmented voice reports a local meeting where an assembled group debated amendments and adopted a resolution to disapproval residents in the area. The remark recalls a peaceful domain and condemns undisciplined behavior with a call for full notice.
A stream of visits and weekend stays fills this community page. Alice McCants hosts guests with Mrs J G Stokes while Nita Davis and Elizabeth Davis enjoy time with Hazel Amos and family. Meg Hi L Joiner of Rupert and Mr H L Joiner visit, as do Mrs C W Foy and Mrs Chariton Peterman with McCants. Distinct gatherings include Shiloh singing with Myrna Hazel Amos Esther Pansy Wynell and Louise Vann. Gertrude Amos visits Wesley community. Beeland Reynolds and Beechwood trips noted.
Miss Sara Averett returns from visit to Mrs. J. Ra Montgomery at Charing. Mrs. Margaret Watkins guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. As Buckner. Miss Mildred Purvis visiting her mother Mrs. M. A. Hall at Arabi. Ida Culverhouse of Thomaston visiting her mother Mrs. Beulah Pickard. Vondle Parks Saturday guest of Mrs. Lewis Brown. Ruth Williams visited relatives in Butler. Mrs. M. A. Hall of Arabi spent days with the Purvis and Culverhouse families. J. Ry Montgomery and daughters visited Mrs. Gurr Hamilton Rey, J. F. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. C. Willis and Miss Bithia Gilbert attended the Columbus District Methodist Conference at Richland. Mrs. R. L. J. Brown called to Florida for ill niece.
Wartime advertisement describes rats on European battlefronts spreading disease and promotes RAT SNAP as a guaranteed remedy. Sold by Butler Drug Co. in Butler, Georgia, and H. J. Porter’s Drug Store. The pitch ties public health to patriotic duty and home life security.
A natural history reading notes that when a member is too old or helpless the tribe abandons him. This trait prompts thoughts on evolution and a possible instinctual link to ancestral apes and monkeys.
Relatives and friends gathered for birthdays and visits in Wesley and nearby towns. Lucile Harve, Lenora Cooper, and Mary Cochransey attended multiple social events while Ernest Coker and family hosted and visited neighbors. Several couples and guests shared weekends and weeknights with local households, reflecting a active community calendar.
Norwich notes recount Mr and Mrs D C Abbott and son visiting Alabama relatives. Local visits include Mrs L S McChargue and Miss Clara Foster with Mrs Thos Montgomy. praises for roses by P C Watson. Visitors from Atlanta and Thomaston are mentioned along with church events and a Mothers Day exercise. RAT SNAP advertisement and local store mentions appear.
Community members, including Mr. Alvah Adamisy and Mrs. Henry Jarrell, host and visit in weekly social notices. The report lists guests, weekend visits, and family connections, plus a death notice for Mr. J. C. Edwards of Lizella with funeral details at Centerville Methodist Church.
Mrs W A Spinks returns from Columbus with daughters and sons in law, while many neighbors and relatives from Butler Thomaston and Columbus joined Sunday visits. A Mother’s Day program is planned at the church Sunday evening under the Sunday School director.
Mauk by Ida Steed of Butler reports visitors and departures as relatives stay with family members. Notes include Rita Peacock visiting her aunt Mya Walker, Vera Averett visiting grandparents, and several trips to Reynolds and Manchester for visits, meals, and church events.
Mrs B F Moore visited Mrs Lokie Rodgers Wednesday. Alfonso McCrary and children visited his mother Mrs E J Wainwright Sunday. H C Irby of Macon joined Mr and Mrs G J Hartmann for a weekend visit. RO Peterman and family guests of Mr and Mrs J H Dunlap Sunday. Daisy and Clyde Meme visited Reginal Rodgers. Mrs Jimmie Stringfield visited her mother Mrs E Peterman Monday. B S Wainwright visited Fox dufighter Mrs J A Spillers Saturday. Ouida Edna Peterman visited Mrs Geo Spillers Saturday. Mildred Spillers and others visited Rodgers. Miss Tademe Wainwright visited. Mr and Mrs Blie Peterman were Sunday guests of Mrs and Myan Stringfield. Miss Iva Robinson was guest of Miss Kate Purners Saturday. Mr and Mrs J Wainwright and kin attended Rodgers gathering Saturday. Miss Bossie Whittle spent Saturday night with Miss Lorena Spillers. Turner's Chapel hosts a Mother’s Day program Sunday at 2 40 PM.
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