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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1939
Page
2
Reynolds notes list numerous visitors and locals from Macon Butler Athens and Louisville attending flower shows visits and events. Mrs J G Hill and family illness and improvements featured as well as regional travelers from Knoxville Ashburn and Statesboro with many locals hosting and hosting parties at Reynolds and nearby towns.
The Reynolds Woman's Club met May 8 at the Club House with Mrs T L Ruffin and Mrs Walton Hodges hosting. Miss Melissa Ogburn presided as retiring president, and Lon Sullivan was named speaker for the upcoming Forum. The club accepted Mrs Frank Musslewhite's resignation, elected new officers, noted 800 new library books purchased, and approved a $10 monthly dues subsidy for the library committee. A program featured Frances Carter winning second place at the District School Meet, a double vocal duet, and a salad course served by the hostess committee.
Mrs J T Garrett is on the sick list this week. Mr and Mrs H H Rogers were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Emmett Wells of Tazewell. Many relatives and friends from Butler, Mark, Ellavilla and Atlanta visited or hosted gatherings this week, including Mary Ann Watson with Gardner Pye, and Jack Woodall with Jon Joiner families.
Norwich area residents and relatives gathered for visits and services across multiple towns. Attendees included Rev. W. R. Lumpkin and Bobbie Lumpkin from Thomaston, Lizzie Hays and M. Hart's households, and many Kinfolk from Garden Valley Butler and Mauk. The community joined in tribute at New Life cemetery for Rev. E. C. Grimsley, with funeral conducted by Rev. B. T. Gill.
Howard items report Mr. Tommie Willis as Sunday guest of the Buckners and Fains with their children from Perry, plus Mrs. Julian Edwards and her two sons from Butler. Several from the area attended the Shiloh church singing. Families hosted guests and attended the funeral of Mrs. Roy Brown in Thomaston. others moved nearby. Mr. Willis was summoned to Troy Alabama Sunday due to the death of Floyd Willis.
Wesley residents and visitors are listed enjoying weekends and visits. Mr and Mrs P D Watson and son of Columbus stayed with Mr and Mrs W A Spinks. Miss Sara Wilson spent the weekend in Thomaston. Mrs T A Robbins visited Mrs J H Adams and Mrs Bentley Adams. Columbus guests visited the Spinks. Mrs Floyd Cox of Thomaston visits Q W Wilson and C C Royal. Royal remains on sick list. Local singing at Shiloh church drew attendees. Grady Wilson spent weekend in Thomaston. Burtis Bickley and wife visited Whatleys. R M Suggs and Mrs J A Heath and Mrs T A Robbins hosted.
Alaskans prize wolverines for their fur the white shoulder stripe marks a pelt highly resistant to frost. The readied description notes this unique feature and its value in cold climates.
Ideal News notes Monday visits by Mr and Mrs Morris Chapman to Clyde Chapman’s home.Myer and Mrs Archie Hill spend Saturday with J D Tarrer’s family. Oglethorpe guests include Lewis Barfield and children at Grady Payne’s. Fred Payne makes a business trip to Fitzgerald Friday. Herbert Kelley and companions shop in Macon. Mrs Paul Cromer and Elsie Simmons visit Americas. Clyde Chapman and Mrs William Kelley guests of Mrs Paul Cromer Monday. Virginia Kelley Helen Barfield and Mildred James Sunday with Myrtle Payne. J W Tarrer and Mrs Payne and Mrs Leonard Styford visit Mr Herbert Kelley Monday.
Five Points residents hosted and visited relatives over the weekend. Mrs D B Byrd of Panhandle spent time with sister Mrs T D Jarrell. J P Walker and family hosted Marguerite Myrtle Walker L H Moore and children. Visitors from Daviston Thomaston Butler Panhandle gathered with the Jarrell and Jarrell family, including Mr Cecil Pitts, Mr Phillip Jarrell, Rev M T Gaultney, and others.
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