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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1936
Page
2
Reynolds residents report visits and travels across Georgia and beyond. Marie Barrow spent the weekend in Ideal while E W Cook and James Ricks traveled to Atlanta and Athens. Travel and guest updates include Butler, Macon, Thomaston, and Emory University connections.
The Reynolds High School Senior Class received three celebratory events over a week. May 8 featured Miss Marie Camp and Mr. Henry Payne hosting at Camp's home with green and gold decor and souvenirs. May 13 a steak supper at Reynolds Golf Course led to dancing in Butler, Dixie Cafe. May 15 the Junior-Senior Prom at Mr. and Mrs. Shell's home showcased a floor show by the Junior Class amid Japanese lanterns and green gold decor with punch ice cream and cake. about 100 guests attended.
Howard News records a flurry of visits: Miss Thelma Jackson of Atlanta stayed with Miss Eloise Renfroe. Mr. and Mrs. H. Martin of Macon visited relatives here. Mrs. C. M. Renfroe and Misses Willa Watson and Eloise Renfroe traveled to Atlanta. Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs Rod Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Guy McMullen, and Mrs. Frank Fain Jr. and daughters from Ft. Valley. Additional gatherings feature the Driskells and Floyd Martin of Butler, Miss Hazel Reagan of East Point, and Louise Parks returning home after teaching at Central. The Browns plan a weekend in Cuthbert with Mrs. Fickling and family, while Mrs. Mackeil visited near Talbotton. Mrs. C. O. Brown and Mrs. Rod Brown stayed with Frank Fain Jr. in Ft. Valley. Other notes mention J. T. Buckner’s Sunday visit, attendance at a Butler play, and Sallie Parks returning from visits with Perry and Gordon Parks and with Marilou Averett visiting B. B. Watson.
Numerous plus scattered visits mark a Wesley social week with Mrs. W A Spinks hosting the Sewing Club and about 25 guests in a midweek tea. Several households share weekend visits and neighborhood companionship across Willis Bazemore Heath and Adams families with plans for future gatherings.
A local advertisement invites calls from buyers interested in farm work mules. The seller notes he has several mules on hand and welcomes inquiries from potential customers.
Multiple Sunday and weekend visits noted among the Jarrell, Jarrell-variant, and allied families in Five Points Reynolds Butler Thomaston Macon Montezuma Columbus Reynolds and Thomaston. Guests include Mr and Mrs T D Jarrell Mr and Mrs G B Jarrell Miss Juliette Jarrell Mr Henry Jarrell Mrs Alice Riley Mr Johnnie Davis and others.
Cook Stores offered at Jarrell's Dept Store in Butler Georgia with prices ranging from 8.95 to 140.00 across a selection of items. Local shoppers are invited to see the advertised deals at the Butler shop.
A. Fain and W. E. Stewart report railroad freight service now keeps full step with passenger improvements. They note faster freight schedules, same day shipments to Chicago or St. Louis, free pick up and delivery for less-than-carload shipments, and high safety standards with reduced claims.
Mrs. Lamar Rucker of Athens Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs announces the fourteenth annual session will be held at the University of Georgia on July 8 and 9. Georgia clubwomen will discuss finances juniors ethics and federation relations with Mrs Hampton Fleming of Richmond Virginia leading. The program includes a Q and A on questions sent by clubs and individuals. The event is hosted by the University for 12 years with tours and demonstrations as part of the agenda. The Howard H D Club met May 18 with Miss Leggitt giving a demonstration on flower arrangement and other activities featured by press reporter.
Mary L Benford administrator of H C Benford deceased petitions for discharge and letters of dismission on first Monday in June 1936. Citizens kindred and creditors are cited to show cause why administrator should not be discharged. May 1 1936 LT Peed Ordinary.
Georgia division United Daughters of the Confederacy plans a pilgrimage to Liberty Hall Crawfordville to pay tribute to Alexander H. Stephens and Mrs Horace M Holden and Judge Holden. A tablet of appreciation will be unveiled at 3 PM Eastern. Readings, addresses, and a park picnic follow with Mrs Mildred V Rhodes and Mrs Frank A Dennis leading arrangements.
In loving memory of Ludie Joiner born Feb 29 1916 died Jan 28 1936. She loved the Lord though not united with a church. She married Ernest Jaine Sept 16 1934. Remains laid to rest in Mt Pisgah cemetery with Rev W E Hightower conducting. Mrs Joe Eubanks extends condolences and recalls her life.
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