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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1958
Page
7
A long list of residents and visitors report weekend trips and weekday visits. Notable mentions include Dr. Eli Garrett visiting Columbus and East Point, Mrs. Jinks hosting, and families from Butler Perry and Reynolds hosting friends. The item notes several hospital stays and a Pensacola Scout weekend trip.
Miss Mary Estelle Childres of Butler and Col. Hugh Sosebee of Forsyth wed in a Sunday ceremony at the E. L. Wilson cabin by Wilsons Lake. The Rev. Billy Childres conducted the double ring service before about two hundred guests. Afterward the Childres and Sosebee families hosted a reception and the couple planned to reside in Forsyth after a wedding trip to Savannah Jekyll Island and other East Coast sites.
Dr and Mrs Eli Garrett depart Friday for a ten day visit staying with Mr and Mrs Paul McLarty and family at Westfield New Jersey En route they will spend Friday night with Mrs F G Jinks at East Point Mr Robert Bison of Georgia Tech Atlanta will drive them to Raleigh North Carolina where they will meet Mr Paul McLarty Sr who will continue to New Jersey
Rev and Mrs H C Marx announce the engagement of their daughter Doris Carlene to Evans Thomas Willis of Butler. Carlene, Butler High School salutatorian and student council member, attends Andrew College and holds multiple honor society roles. The double ring ceremony is set for June 4 at Butler Methodist Church with Rev H C Marx officiating.
The Girls Auxiliaries of Butler Baptist Church announce Focus Week May 11 17 with a Sunday skit Building a Chain of Stars and activities visiting Circles sick and shut ins ward visits Forward Steps Preview May 13 tea May 15 and a family fellowship May 16 17. Mrs Nell Payne and Mrs Ruth Clark are the Junior and Intermediate counselors.
The Cross Roads H D Club met at Cross Roads Club House on April 30. Mrs. Polk Harmon called the meeting to order at 2 pm. Mrs. B F Kirksey led the devotional and minutes were read by secretary Mrs. Kenneth Barrow. New and old business were discussed.
Mr. O. M. Martin announces a general cleaning of the Howard cemetery planned for the first week in June. Interested individuals may contribute toward providing labor, with donations sent to Mr. O. M. Martin in Howard, Ga.
Mr and Mrs Mercer Smith thank friends for prayers cards flowers gifts and deeds of kindness during their little boy illness. Betty and Kathryne join in gratitude for the support received.
The family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for condolences and meals provided after the death of the parents. They note distant relatives traveling long distances and appreciate the Christian love shown. They pray God’s blessings on all who helped.
In loving memory of our Dear Mother Mrs M Windham who passed away January 22 1958. A precious one from us is gone a voice we loved is still. Farewell Dear Mother till we meet in heaven some glad day. Your love is still in my heart and sometimes it seems sad we cannot see you but it won't be long until I be with you. A loving daughter Clara Childree.
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