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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1935
Page
2
Civic Improvement Club of Reynolds lists Sunday visits and travels of residents. Miss Lucile Griffith and others are noted visiting Milledeville, Macon, Atlanta, Mon tezuma, Palmetto, and Louisville. Health news mentions Mrs. Ed Musslewhite improving after an operation and Mrs. W D Arbuthnot recovering in Florida.
Miss Ann Halley and Frances Neisler will give a recital at Barnesville school auditorium Friday afternoon May 10. The two local artists will be assisted by Sybil Edwards of Thomaston and reader Ie Jackson of Miami.
A Prohibition Rally is scheduled for 7 30 o clock Monday evening at the Methodist church. The notice asks everyone to attend.
Little Ann Halley daughter of Mr and Mrs A M Halley of this city served as guest artist on the U D C program in Thomaston Thursday May 2. She rendered a MacDowell and Greig number and plans a future program with Carolyn Miller.
The Woman's Missionary Society held a regular business meeting at the church Tuesday at 3 o'clock. The program featured speakers Mrs. W. M. Hollis and Mrs. W. BR. Marshall, with an article by Mrs. Griffith from World Outlook. A devotional and closing prayers were led by Mrs. Hollis, and Mrs. Shell was elected delegate to the District Conference at Liberty Church.
The Crowell W. H. D. Club met May 1 at the school building with Mrs. C. B. Byrd presiding. Services began with "America" and prayer. Minutes were read and adopted, "Our Club Aims" discussed. A report from the social home life committee was given. Members invited to quilt project at Mrs. P. D. Byrd’s home May 18. Miss Leggitt demonstrated alterations of patterns. Thirteen members attended.
Miss Christine Elizabeth Wainwright and Mr Robert Eugene Byrd wed May 4 in Phenix City Alabama in a ceremony that surprised friends. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs L J Wainwright, studied at Reynolds High School. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs J B Byrd, has worked in the family mercantile business and served in Fort Benning and Barkesdale Field La. They will live with the groom’s parents.
Notice invites the community to a school carnival sponsored by the W H D Club at Crowell school building on Friday night May 17. Tickets to win a quilt will be sold in the community, with a prize cake, ice cream, cake walk, fortune telling, and other family entertainment. Bring nickels and pennies for a fun evening.
A letter advocates continuing Prohibition in Georgia, praising dry laws and urging schools churches and homes to lead the fight. The author condemns liquor taxation and repeal and laments a lack of public advocacy for Prohibition in Reynolds and Taylor counties.
Reverend Caldwell of Macon preached at both morning and evening services last Sunday. Vesper service set for Sunday night at 8. Miss Lannis Childree returns from Thomaston, with several guests visiting friends and relatives. The Junior Girl Reserves and Wolf Cubs report on recent meetings and camp honors, listing several local names.
The article notes Bryan Jordan Freddie Hamm Reginald Melnvale Bryant Douglas Earl Hightower and Billie Windham paying dues as the R E Smith girls plan a Warm Springs picnic trip. It also reports the death of 9 year old Bessie Mae Douglas from a sudden malaria illness May 2 and her funeral May 3 with services led by Rev W R Lawhorn. She was a Junior Girl Reserve member and active in Taylor Mill Sunday School with several siblings and awards for perfect attendance. Interment followed at Mt Olive cemetery. G H Goddard supervised arrangements. Pallbearers listed.
Roberta Ga May 6 W H Seagler 66 former county treasurer and 15 year sheriff died at Roberta Monday He is survived by his widow and three children W H Jr John and Mrs Bill Maples
A long list of weekend visits and family events throughout Maulk, Butler, and nearby towns. Residents including Rita Peacock, Walter Horton, Eloise Montgomery, Reba Lou Turner, and many others are noted visiting relatives, hosting guests, and sharing news of births and deaths. Hon. H. S. Wall dies after a brief illness, with community mourning and reflections on his activities in Atlanta and the new courthouse project.
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