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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1954
Page
10
Notes from Reynolds Department list residents visiting relatives and friends in Macon Charleston and Atlanta. Individuals include Mrs Leila Parks Mrs Curtis Jones Miss Minnie Wood Dr Hugh Sealy Mr Dixie Harrell and Rev Robert Gardner with various gatherings and outings noted. A picnic at Ragan Park and fishing trips in Florida are mentioned along with hospital and travel updates.
James Henry Saunders known as Uncle Jim, a lifelong Reynolds resident, celebrated his 90th birthday at his Reynolds home. He has worked as a farmer, carpenter, and blacksmith, played violin at dances, and still aids his son in law’s mercantile business while tending a garden. He cites a content, worry-free life and a clean lifestyle as the keys to longevity. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs Hicks Trussell and Mrs Phil Patherson. his wife Emmie Peacock died in 1928. His sister, Mrs Bessie Duckworth, is 83, and his brother Carl Sanders is 81. He spent a two-year period in Rebecca and remains active in the community.
Reynolds Baptist Church lists Sunday schedule with 10:00 a.m. Sunday School and 11:00 a.m. services, plus a 8:30 p.m. public worship. Reynolds Methodist Church features a Baccalaureate sermon by Rev. Walter Flanders. The notice also mentions several local visits and a Wednesday Bible Study on Acts.
Crowell Improvement Club expresses gratitude to Reynolds and Butler donors for making Open House Day on April 28 a pleasant and successful event. The civic group says their generosity will be long remembered.
Americus May 13 President L A Moll announced commencement plans at Georgia Southwestern college starting Sunday June 6. Rev W E Scott of First Methodist Church will deliver the baccalaureate sermon at 11 a.m. Alumni luncheon follows at 12:30 p.m. New alumni officers elected. At 3 p.m. W P Sprayberry, president of the Georgia Education Association, will deliver the graduation address in the college gym.
City of Reynolds GA passes ordinance requiring homes and businesses to maintain metal garbage cans with lids for weekly collection. Violations include leaving garbage in open containers, with penalties defined in Section 30. Ordinance repeals conflicting acts. Dated May 18 1954. Mayors and Council deliver the act.
Local families and neighbors visited one another across Taylor Mill and nearby towns. The week included hospital and Tex as visits, weekend guests, and a quilt fundraiser drawing with Vera Windham winning. May 26 at 8 p.m. marks commencement night at the local school.
Piano pupils taught by Mrs C E Marshall will perform in a recital on Thursday May 27 at 4 p m at the Woman s Club House in Reynolds. The public is invited to attend.
State School Supt M D Collins announced that F G Nelms will not be transferred from the Macon Georgia Academy for the Blind. The superintendent faced dismissal four months ago over whipping a 12 year old inmate Lewis Thomas. Principal Robert Long involved in the controversy has been moved to the vocational education division.
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