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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1935
Page
7
Butler community notes numerous visits and gatherings with relatives and friends from Thompson Gray Talbotton Reynolds Americas and Atlanta. Residents mention guests at homes, weekend stays, and short trips to Chat Florida Port Orange Sarasota and Montezuma along with wellness updates on Gaston War and local workers.
Cordial interest in the Reynolds-Watson union stirred last week with the Thursday evening marriage announcement of Jude L. T. Peedotti and Ethel Reynolds. The couple left for their matrimony immediately after the ceremony amid wishes from Cha wring community. The bride, a popular figure among local youth, has been a beautician with the City Barber Shop.
On May 18 William Gray and Harley Riley Jr hosted a theater party for Butler High School’s Senior class. Guests wore corsages and boutonnieres, and pink and blue decor with pink rose buds and blue forget me nots filled Reynolds and the Riley home. Guests enjoyed the film West Point of the Air and buffet refreshments assisted by mothers.
Circle No I gathered Monday afternoon at Mrs A J Gill home with Mrs A E Locke as joint hostess. Devotional by Mrs Mintie Pope followed by a program planned by Mrs C S Cox and Mrs Walter Suggs. Performances included a song by Bertha Bazemore and Walter Suggs, a reading by Alvah Bazemore, and a piano duet by Wilma Gill and Alice Nell Amos. Refreshments of fruit punch and crackers were served.
Mrs Theo J McGee of Columbus plans to study piano in Germany at the Royal Conservatory in Liepzig this summer. She will be joined by pupils Helen Bates and Mike Fox. They sail June 22 for four weeks of intensive instruction with renowned teachers. The trio will later visit England Scotland and other countries before returning home.
Mr and Mrs C F Butler spent Sunday with relatives. Guests from Five Points and Waverly Hall visited local families. Frank Pickard of Macon stayed with Beulah Pickard. Harris Sealy and Frances Sealy dined with Herman Ethridge. Elizabeth Parks and Carl Butler dined with James Butler. Several local youths visited Butler, and a Carnival at Central School on May 25 was announced. L A S gathering at Mrs R L Brown featured summer flowers, a social hour, and a concealed salad tea.
Norwich notes list weekend visits as Miss Montie Hall of Manchester stays with her parents Mr and Mrs J T Hall. Mr and Mrs Lumpkin of Ashburn visit son J W Lumpkin and family. McChargue family travel to Columbus on business. Abbott family in Columbus and Alabama. Guests include Alta Hannah of Buena Vista and Thurman Cassidy with daughter from Atlanta visiting R E Montgomery family. Margaret Abbott visits grandparents D C Abbott. Mrs Harris returns from Talladee Alabama bedside vigil.
Services next Sunday at the Norwich M P church with Sunday school at 10 a m and preaching at 11. Rev E P Lamb of Columbus is expected to preach in the morning. Beginning next Sunday night there will be preaching every second and fourth Sunday nights at 7 o'clock. All who can attend are urged to come. Co A Abbott Pastor.
Montmorenci High School principal Miss Annie Spillers hosted weekend guests from Montmorenci South Carolina including Misses Bernice Edna Helen Johnson and others. Edna Johnson and Mrs J B Spillers had previously visited the county forming friendships. The visit included Georgia scenic spots and a home gathering at Mr and Mrs T J Spillers in Flikling mill assisted by Pauline Spillers and Estelle Spillers.
The Carnival at Central on Saturday May 25 promises an enjoyable community event. Don't miss it as locals anticipate food games and music in a festive atmosphere.
The lesson outlines Jesus last Passover with the disciples, its symbolism, and the betrayal by Judas. It notes Paul's instruction in 1 Corinthians for observing the Lord's Supper, and details preparation, the upper room, and Jesus identifying a traitor as Judas exits before the meal closes.
Discussion of Jesus instituting the Lord's Supper and baptism as essential church ordinances. Emphasizes that these rites symbolize, not literal consumption, and that Christ’s atoning death makes reconciliation with God possible for all who believe. Notes future feast in the Father's Kingdom and the enduring role of these rites in Christian life.
Local agent for a major southern firm in marble monuments offers 25 to 30 percent savings on all orders for the next 30 days. Prospective customers can request a home visit by sending a postal card or calling to receive illustrations and reduced price lists.
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