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Newspaper

Butler Herald

Location

Butler, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1938

Page

3

Memory Sketch of Rev W T Lovick Ends Life

Obituary notice recalls Rev W T Lovick born 1872 married 1894 died 1986. Describes quiet faith, ministerial service with Freewill Baptist, family loss, and the enduring hope of reunion in heaven. Companions left with two children T B Lovick and Stella Perkins, plus surviving spouse contemplating eternal rest.

Josephine Childree Freewill Baptist Church T. B. Lovick Stella Perkins Canaan Happy Shore Earth

In Loving Memory of Mrs Lessie Purvis Watson

In memory of our wife and mother Mrs Lessie Purvis Watson who died November 16 1937 at her daughter’s home aged 64. She married Walton Watson March 27 1898 and bore afflictions with patience amid pneumonia. She joined Freewill Baptist church at Trinity and was faithful. She left a broken hearted husband three sons five daughters an aged mother and two brothers. Burial at Trinity cemetery with many floral tributes reflecting high esteem.

Lessie Purvis Watson Dave Harvack Earth Walton Watson Mother Freewill Baptist Church Trinity Marion Purvis Messrs Walter L L. Purvis Trinity Cemetery

Judges select 10 Georgia pictures for New York show

Athens May 6 final decision on 10 Georgia pictures for the third annual National Exhibition of American Art in New York starting June 14. Selected works include Oak Plantation by Max Berni Cohen Montezuma and Alabama Steel Mills by Lamar Dodd Athens.

Athens Georgia New York Lamar Dodd Committee On Columbus Christopher Murphy, Jr Savannah George Ramey Atlanta Marjorie Bush Brown Deep South Annie May Holliday Beaufort Horace Day Augusta Alabama Steel Mills

Reynolds High School Hi Lites 27 Vocational Guidance Team

Reynolds High School weekly paper lists staff roles led by James Saunders resistant managing editor Edgar Whatley and editors Rheba Windham Link Marshall. sports editor Pat Hodges. feature editor I C Eubanks. poetry editor Helen Neisler. joke editor Dawn ONeal. class editor Will Parks. grammar school editor Neva Byrd. reporters Felix Blair John Montgomery Frank McDaniel Mary Neal Montgomery Arthur Powell Douglas Saunders Donald Windham Troy Windham Guy Windham.

James Saunders Edgar Whatley Rheba Windham Link Marshall Pat Hodges I. C. Eubanks Society Mary Jane Winters Lclen Neisler William O'Neal Claa

Muddy Shoes and a Muddy Drive to Miona Springs

The Seniors party at Miona Springs hosted by Walter Joe Hobbs and Jesse Rogers had mishaps as locals recalled multiple trips via Hick's mill. Cars ran short on gas and funds, and many students trudged through about three inches of mud, yet the outing ended with a swell time.

I. C. Eubanks Miona Springs Walter Joe Hobbs Jesse Rogers Hick's Mill Miona Macon County Mamas and Papas

Why a Baptist Senior Was 60 Happy at Sunday School

The Tattler provides a comic mosaic of school gossip and social quirks at R. H. S. on a Thursday to Sunday spread. It toys with campus characters such as Carter, Miss Stokes, and Miss Hicks, hints at grade party plans, and teases teachers for their funny habits.

Link Carter Butler Mr. Joiner Rheba Mr. Joiners Miss Stokes Pat

Reynolds Club Edges School Boys 12-9 to Tie Series

The Reynolds Athletic Club clinched a 12-9 win over the school boys to level the series at three games apiece. Shortstop Zack Weaver homered with the bases loaded and later tripled, driving in two more runs as Reynolds dominated late. The club eyed a future game with Montezuma on an open date.

Reynolds Athletic Club Athletic Club Zack Weaver Montezuma

Eighth grade notes shifts and surprises at school

The eighth grade reports workers moving stairs and hammering as a disruption. Enrollment has shrunk with several dropouts. Students wonder about the sudden study focus after reports. No home room program this week due to spelling study. Monday afternoon the class found Mrs. Hodges, their grade mother, serving drinks and crackers in music period.

Roving Reporters Tour Washington and New York Students journey from Atlanta to Washington, Baltimore, and New York

Edgar Whatley reports from April travel with Marietta and Monroe High students as they tour Washington landmarks including the Capitol, White House, and Lincoln Memorial then ride to New York via Pennsylvania Railroad. They visit Radio City, stay at Hotel Taft, view skyline from an observation roof, and ride by boat to Norfolk.

Capitol House of Representatives Senate Senator Russell Congressional Library White House Mount Vernon Lee's Mansion Lincoln Memorial Washington Monument Washington Zoo Washington’s Monument Washington Marietta Link Pennsylvania Railroad New York Baltimore Hoel Taft Radio City Tommy Dorsey George Hail Dolly Dawn Taft Fifth Avenue Hudson River Drive Chinatown Island of Manhattan Norfolk

Around the Circle with Mary Jane Winters Seniors Graduation Night

The seniors brace through exams as the school gets a fresh coat of paint. May 14 promises a Springs celebration and a graduation address by Taylor County's notable citizens. Carroll Tinsley begins a new schedule for the last month of school, with questions about a formal commencement program.

Springs Taylor County Carroll Tinsley

Senior news spurs three winners in school contests

The speling contest yielded first and district level honors with state third place. Catherine Wilson and Troy Windham won prizes for The Evil Effects of Alcohol. Adele Lucas won for Jefferson Davis. Mary Jane Winters awaits final results for Essay on The America That I Want as Gen. Asa Singleton of Fort Benning is invited to give the graduation Literary Address.

Catherine Wilson Troy Windham Mixe Stersil Adéle Lucas Jefferson ‘Davis Mary Jane Winters Asa Singleton The Fort Benning

Juniors scramble for party venue and funds

The Juniors struggle to find a place for the Seniors party as finances look embarrassing. A wall calendar notes urgent tasks to be completed quickly. The group expresses sympathy for Lacy Bryan who must wear dark glasses and cannot study.

Lacy Bryan

Construction on School Building by the WPA

The WPA began work on the school building on April 11, finishing the auditorium and adding a typing room at its rear. Crews remodel the Home Economics room and install waterworks on the upper floor while working in the basement. Mr. Austin visited Monday and believes the school will be in fine shape upon completion.

WPA Austin

Sophomore Calendar debate and party plans noted

On Monday May 3 a debate was held with Windham and Seay on the negative side and Cam and Posey on the affirmative over the dish tag versus broom. The following day a Seniors party was discussed and plans outlined. On Wednesday each member spoke ten lines to continue a story.

Donald Windham Frances Seay Mozelle Cam Harold Posey

Students recall Norfolk trip visiting historic sites

The text describes a mixed group touring Norfolk and nearby towns. They visited Yorktown Jamestown Williamsburg and Portsmouth before boarding a train home. They stayed on the train overnight and felt tired but uninjured, remarking they witnessed things they may never see again.

Norfolk Yorktown Jamestown Williamsburg Portsmouth

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Mallu Slc N. L. Halley Butler - Reynolds Godrich Goodrich Silvertown Goodrich Safety Goodrich Jazomate Taube Suggs Garage & Machine Works Butler, Georgia W. T. Lovick Mrs Lessie Watson Georgia Pictures Reynolds High School Vw~ i the Tattler Winchel and Winchell, Inc Lorraine Clyatt Washington, New York Link Marshall and Monroe Washingon Continental Building of Commerce Around the Circle Senior News Mary Montgomery Junior News Guy Windham Editorial Felix Blair
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