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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1933
Page
2
May the month of May inspires joy and nature's beauty along with a flood of local social news. Reynolds residents and visitors from Macon Atlanta Columbus and Ft. Valley are listed with visits travels illnesses and family events.
Lynda Lee Bryan of Talbotton and Atlanta pays a tribute to Mrs C W Rice whose passing at Reynolds two weeks ago saddened friends locally and statewide. The article recalls Rice as a ministering angel of the home and devoted wife and mother of three, who used her talents for others and inspired a noble example of kindness and faith.
The Woman's Missionary Society held a May 9 meeting at the Methodist church with 14 members present. Officers reported, and Mrs Alber Carter recorded minutes as secretary due to absence. Members discussed Circle No. 2 leadership changes, welcomed trends from the Annual Council, and mourned the loss of Mrs. Mathews who moved back to Butler.
On Saturday May 6 Reynolds High School juniors hosted a prom dance at the Dance Hall for seniors faculty and guests. The hall featured gay colored streamers balloons and flowers while Little Misses Elizabeth Embry and Edith Coolik served punch and chicken sandwiches. The juniors formed a receiving line to welcome guests as the Newsome Family Orchestra provided music.
Dorcas Glass notes the baby contest standings through Saturday evening with counts for Brantley Benton Leonard Cooper Jr Burgenia Hodges Julian Lester Hollis Carlisle Huckabee Thomas Joiner Cherry Montgomery Sonny Shealy Terrell Waters Troy Whatley Clifford Whatley Jr Elaine Windham Jimmie Lovins Claude Embry Jr Clyde Windham See You Sunday.
The Woman's Club met at the Club House on Wednesday May 3rd marking the last session until September. Officers were elected: President Mrs R A Hinton vice president Mrs Thurman Whatley secretary Mrs D T Montfort treasurer Mrs E H Griffith and press reporters Miss Eva B Griffith and Mrs H C Bond. A cannery in the kitchen was announced and National Music Week programs featured with multiple vocal solos and an orchestra. 65 guests were served a salad course by hostesses Mesdames H H Sealy Ed Musslewhite and H C Bond.
Sam Feagan a trusted servant in the Barrow family died suddenly Friday morning. Feagan was a remarkable character who earned the confidence and esteem of both white and black residents in the area.
Mary Leila Greene of Fountainville announces the marriage of her daughter Mary to Rudolph Allen McLendon formerly of Englishville now of Knoxville Tenn at the Montezuma Baptist parsonage with Rev B E Donehoo officiating. The couple will live in Tennessee. Attending were two sisters of the bride and the groom, and Mr and Mrs Paul Carter. Also noted are visits with relatives, a funeral at Oglethorpe cemetery for Mrs Bertha English, a moonlight picnic hosted by Julia Duke, and various local weekend visits among residents including the Ozier Davis family and Miss Lillian Lashley.
Local social page lists residents and visitors from Thomaston Fort Valley Macon and nearby towns. Numerous dinner guests and weekend visits highlight a busy week with church revival invite and school spelling awards among noted gatherings.
The Senior Girl Reserves met last Thursday night with a peppy mood about the upcoming carnival. The president led with song, devotionals were given, and minutes were read. Committees were named for cleanup, program, and devotional tasks, and a program of music followed before adjourning.
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