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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1931
Page
2
A Reynolds civic club page features a verse urging contentment with simple joys and home life, followed by a long roster of local visits, church events, social gatherings, and travel notes. The item records numerous Reynolds residents and nearby towns hosting or attending events, plus upcoming services and performances at the Methodist church.
The W. M. S. held a business and program meeting at Mrs. F. A. Ricks on May 5. Opening songs and prayers framed the evening. Mrs. Barrow shared a poignant true story linked to the opening hymn. Mrs. Williams led devotion with Psalm 121, speaking on facing reality. Luke 22 42 and the call to surrender were read. Thought for today invoked steadfast love. Minutes approved. Collections and officer reports noted. June mission study book announced. Two new babies enrolled in Mrs. Bell's division. Parsonage stove payment reported. Missionary news shared. Leaflet on Poland as foreign enterprise presented. Eleven officers attended.
A 1981 Reynolds High School graduation party held at Peachland Cafe included a Tacky Party on May 9. Hostesses Missey Mildred Grrett and Wynnita Taylor oversaw games and ten proms. Lois Newsom and Paul Williams were named as Jackies’ boy and girl. prizes included cigarettes and manicure liquids. Names of attendees listed.
Mr. E. E. Payme, longtime sender of the season’s first crate, announced yesterday that the first crate of peaches grown in the state has been marketed. The Mayflower variety is cited as the harvest.
The Grand Theatre in Montezuma Georgia presents Noah Berry in a war epic about a deserter framed by a betrayed past, with Arabs and tribal conflicts shaping the finale. Also Amateur Night and Phantom of the West episode three. Plus a 1980 future romance revue Just Imagine starring El Brendel.
The Georgia Federation of women's clubs holds sessions in Waycross with Miss Emily Woodward addressing the biennial council. Delegates tour the Okefenokee region, enjoy receptions and a luncheon, and promote Wear Cotton Day as part of the live at home program. A barbecue featuring native meats and ware county products is planned with about 250 out of town guests, all in cotton.
Numerous residents and families including Mr and Mrs William Douglas Mr and Mrs L D Lowergy Mrs Essie Blair Mrs J R Blair Mrs Eva Oliver Mrs Elba Oliver and children Mr and Mrs Jack Windham Mrs G B Windham and others spent Sunday and Friday with relatives across the Taylor area Many attended Bible school in Columbus and several hosted house parties and church services over the weekend
Miss Grace Trapp and Miss Thelma Barrow visited friends in Panhandle while Miss Emmie Wainwright returned from Savannah. Numerous family gatherings occurred in Macon and nearby towns with relatives from the Trapp, Byrd, Fuller, Horton and Pierce families attending graduations, church events, and a Prom at R H S. Visitors included Mr. Robert Byrd of the First Tank Regiment at Fort Benning and enlistments noted with best wishes. preaching day urged at Crowell.
The May meeting of the Crowells Missionary Society was held at the church on May 6 with Mrs. Mitchell presiding. The session opened with the hymn Jesus Calls Us and prayer by Mrs. Trapp. Dues were collected by the acting treasurer, Mrs. Horton. After old and new business, a devotional and prayer were led by Mrs. Fuller, with Mrs. Tom Montgomery presenting Bible study from Jesus Our Deal by W. P. Whaley. The group enjoyed the first chapter and anticipates subsequent readings.
Saturday night Mr and Mrs Lonnie French Mrs Vera Windham joined gatherings with Mattie Smith J P Thompson Jack Windham Geneva Thompson Lottie Windham Annie OKelley Agnes Thompson L D King W F Oliver Clay Smith Millard Underwood at a Montezuma picture show Monday night Stella Douglas Jake Windham Riley Windham Sunday visits Jewel Bartlett Lear Erline Douglas Winnie Edna Underwood Ruth Lena Oliver Fred U S Underwood attended the Senior Class play in Butler Monday evening.
Renowned writers and scientists of the era speculated on Mars in fiction and stage. The Grand Theatre in Moma Georgia hosts Imagine a musical comedy May 18 1920 featuring Brendel Maureen O'Sullivan Garrick Marjorie White Frank Kertson and more with Seymour staging the dance numbers built on Brown and Fox style satire and the Mars setting.
ENGLISHVILLE residents and relatives from Fountainville Americus and nearby towns spent Saturday visiting families across the area. A number attended church services and social events with the Jones, English, Duke, Kitchens, Smith, and Pryor families while others traveled to Reynolds Valley and Oglethorpe.
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