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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1958
Page
2
The article lists numerous weekend trips and visits by residents to Albany, Macon, Atlanta, Brunswick, Sylvester, Spartanburg, and Roberta. It notes attendances at churches, a quarterly conference, zoo visits, a fishing trip to Florida, and a dance recital, featuring names like Mrs. H W Breazeale, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ricks, and Rev. Charles Davis among others.
Reynolds High School seniors Clarence E. Montgomery and Mase Windham were toasted at a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Leonard Windham and Dr and Mrs Clifford Montgomery. The 1958 theme featured blue and white decor, a blue etched cake, lace accents, blue candles, and red rose arrangements. Guests included Dianne Powell Patricia Hobbs Mack Goddard and Tommy Martin. Separately the Board of Regents approved a new Columbus junior college opening in fall as part of the state University System.
The Bonnie Ruffin Circle of Reynolds Baptist WMS met at 8 p m Monday at Mrs. Elmo Waller's home. Mrs. J W Windham led the devotional and program The Christian and Alcohol Problem. Mrs Wade Lane participated. Mrs Jack Thompson chaired the business meeting with 11 members attending. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Elmo Waller.
Mrs. C B Byrd attended WMU meeting in Roberta. Birth announced for Mrs John O Neal's new grandson to Mr and Mrs William O Neal. Church social guests include Rev and Mrs Charles Hillis and Mr and Mrs Sam Bailey. Several families share Sunday visits across Crowell area. Jane Windham graduation noted. multiple visits to Reynolds and Butler noted. Local travels include Neislers visiting Macon and others planning trips to Atlanta.
Practical tips on starching drying methods and avoiding limp results. Instructions for cleaning cruets with ammonia, ant control around foundations using chlorodane, and safe use around children and pets. Also guidance on soap dish care and washing dress shields with careful drying and ironing.
Mrs. Minnie Sullivan hosted on Mother's Day as relatives visited from Florida and Georgia. Families from Fitzgerald Atlanta Columbus Americus and New Jersey traveled or stayed with locals including the Browns Akins Clarkes Burns and Guinns. One accident involved Kenny Clark with hopes for recovery.
Mrs. Jeffie Hunter from Chattanooga visits her aunt Mrs. J L Austin. Many local families, including McInvale, Woodall, Whitley, Wall and Waller clans, spent weekends with relatives in Dacula Valdosta Columbus and Richland. Ouida Carrington returns home after surgery at Columbus Medical Center. Charles Lancaster Jr. on two week vacation.
The U S Census Bureau said the inquiry What is your religion will be dropped from the next census. Religious bodies split on including religion with many favoring omission over inclusion.
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