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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1929
Page
3
In Butler on April 27, 1929, William Wainwright aged 19 died from injuries after an auto wreck. His widow writes of deep loss, gratitude for his kindness, and a desire to join him in heaven, while recounting community mourners and a long list of local names and events surrounding the funeral and aftermath.
A fragment discusses resistance to progress and the persistence of Wan’s dislike of change. It suggests a speaker noting how discovery about the human circulatory system challenges existing beliefs, hinting at a debate over adaptation and improvement.
The Public Health Service advises that for normal vision a book should be held about 20 inches from the eye. This guideline aims to reduce strain and promote comfortable reading posture for everyday use.
Doerun Georgia May 13 Believed to be the oldest woman in Georgia Mrs B A Harrell 102 died at her Doerun home after several weeks illness Funeral services were conducted at the First Methodist church with Rev W D MacGregor and others officiating Interment followed in the local cemetery She is survived by seven children aged 68 to 84 and numerous grandchildren great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
Five Points notes several local families sharing Sunday and weekday visits across Macon, Douglasville, Butler, and adjacent areas. Mentions Mr. and Mrs. Jarrell and friends enjoying hospitality, with hosted Sundays and Thursday gatherings. A reporting line notes upcoming Antioch preaching at 11 and a Mother's Day and Hospital Day program at 10 15.
Portrait of aspiring actresses eager for equal chances to reach fame. the feature spotlights Marion Davies and W. J. Haines in a behind the scenes look at show business. The article notes hardships and sacrifices on the road to stardom. The film screens Thursday and Friday at the Grand Theatre in Reynolds.
Rupert society notes record visits and familiares with Miss Lenora Elliston ill in Columbus after an operation. Families from Ideal Butler and Columbus are cited visiting, hosting, and traveling. Lenora Elliston shows improvement. Cooper family baby remains ill. Lainhardt returns home from Tampa after visiting Rupert relatives.
Workmen at St Helen's church in Darley England uncovered a well preserved painting of a Roman galley with rowers behind plaster. The church dates from 1060 and the artwork is believed to have been covered for at least five centuries.
An advert claims 666 is the fastest remedy for colds grippe flu dengue bilious fever and malaria, presenting strong speed claims for a broad range of ailments.
Howard News reports Sunday guests of Gurr Hamilton include Mr and Mrs Floyd Jinks and family and Mr Theus of near Garden Valley. J C Fain returns to Charlotte after visiting parents Mr and Mrs Frank Fain. R B Spinks back from Columbus. Lewis Brown and Garr Hamilton seen in LaGrange. Frank Fain and daughter visit from Andersonville. Culverhouse Watson Purvis and Mildred Purvis attend Mt Nebo at Charing. Edwards and Brown return from Gretna Florida. W H Streetman to Thomaston for work. Ed Fain departs for Shellman as relief operator for Central of Georgia. Walter Cook of Florida visits Willis family.
Miss Mary Suggs returns home from a two week visit with Mr and Mrs Hugh Gilson and family at Sylvester. Mr and Mrs T Allen of College Park were weekend guests of their parents Mr and Mrs J A Heath. Mrs W A Spinks returns from Columbus after time with daughters. Mrs C F Slaughter and Mrs P D Watson and others were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs O M Bazemore. Mintie Pope Haywood Allen and son of Butler also mentioned.
The report lists numerous Sunday visitors and relatives across Butler Reynolds Columbus and Talbotton including Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Gilson Mrs. Herman Amos and children Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Heath and family and others. News also notes the death of Rev. Archie Caraway of Texas causing sorrow in the area.
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