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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1930
Page
2
Reynolds community pages list visits and gatherings among residents and nearby towns. Readers note sick lists, birthday celebrations, school events, theater plans, and numerous social calls across Reynolds, Thomaston, Americus, Montezuma, Cuthbert, and Panhandle. Hotel brooms promoted for cash. various families host guests and attend dinners and musical events.
The Reynolds Baptist Church hosts a Mother's Day program on Sunday May 11 featuring Newsom Family Orchestra preludes, choir doxology and "The Sweetest Story Ever Told" with scripture reading prayers solos and duets, a sermon "My Mother's Song" by Rev James A. Ivey with Mrs F M Garson and congregation participation followed by benediction.
The Woman's Missionary Society met at the Methodist church on May 12. Devotional by Mrs. Carnon from The Modern Child. Proverbs 22 6 read. Mrs. Gray Hicks led leaflet on training children in country places. Mrs. Chapman described Experiences of Deaconess I and II with rural aid through revivals, Bible schools, teacher training, libraries, visiting. Short business noted thanks from Mrs. Gene Saunders and invitation from Elizabeth Goodwit to Young Harris graduation. District Meeting report by Mrs. Mathews. Mrs. Hicks’ return welcomed. Meeting closed with song Lord for Tomorrow and Its Needs.
The Crowell W M S met at the church on May 7 with opening song He Leadeth Me and a prayer by Mrs Montgomery. Regular business followed, the missionary topic for the month was discussed by Mrs Ed Kilby and Mrs L T Horton, devotional led by Mrs Neisler, prayer by Mrs J B Byrd. Several members were sick and unable to attend.
Miss Helen Louise Young, a student at Georgia State College for Teachers in Athens, writes a heartfelt Mother's Day letter to her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Young of Panhandle. She expresses deep gratitude, regrets past misdeeds, asks for forgiveness, and praises parental sacrifices with sincere affection.
In Macon Georgia on May 12 193 Editor Butler Herald a letter from Dr and Mrs J W Rogers urges local families to form a cemetery committee for the Crowell churchyard to clear weeds repair tombs and maintain graves. They offer five dollars to start and note many neglected stones and overgrowth hindering access as storms have left monuments leaning and fallen. The plea emphasizes ongoing care by descendants and the value of communal stewardship.
In the Reynolds School News the English class study on publication reveals promise for future newspaper roles. Students publish editorials and a nature poem, highlighting humor and politics, with Neva Holls credited for the verses about Mother Nature and Father Sun.
A school essay extols classroom decencies as stepping stones to virtue. It urges orderly entry, respectful speech, attentive study, and avoidance of slang. It lauds boys and girls for courtesy to teachers and cleanliness, then highlights Hon. C. H. Neisler as Georgia’s distinguished citizen based on faith, public service, and business success.
Lucile Griffith praises Mr Neisler a religious worker business leader and politician as a rising figure who may someday become governor of the state. The tribute underscores his public service and communal influence while acknowledging his ongoing career.
A letter from the Educational Department of the Woman's Improvement Club notes delays in settling with teachers who taught illiteracy reduction work in Taylor County. It promises payment once the Rosenwalk fund quota is met and thanks teachers.
A fragmentary poem where the speaker pleads with Springtime for relief from illness and appetite loss. The speaker asserts love for Spring despite others’ judgments, praising fragrance and beauty while questioning illness, malaria, and fate, and wondering where the “prison” of discomfort lies. The piece references vivid sensory imagery and a playful, lyrical tone.
Letter from Inez Parker secretary requesting names and addresses of class members with possible ages sexes and races. Mentions reporting an additional $10 raised since a prior report and requests details for mailing and record purposes.
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