Local Happenings and Visitors Share Social Notes
Mrs. Herman Amos spent Wednesday with Mrs. Aline Lowe in Buena Vista and many locals hosted out of town guests this week. Visitors included families from Atlanta Miami Augusta Dalton Thomaston Warner Robins and Reynolds plus updates on hospital patients and funeral attendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Amos
Aline Lowe
Buena Vista
Robert Suggs
Thomaston
F. A. Peed
Warner Robins
Walter Suggs
Gill Johnson announce plans for wedding in June
Miss Judy Desmond Gill, daughter of Mr and Mrs Leon Gill, and Henry Carroll Johnson, son of Mrs D L Williams of Macon, will wed at 3 p m June 10 at the Chapel of Flowers with Rev William F Children officiating. Relatives and friends are invited to attend, no invitations mailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Desmond Gill
Leon Gill
Henry Carroll Johnson
D. L. Williams
Macon
Chapel of Flowers
Wm. F
Sharpe-Akin Engagement Announced in Jacksonville
Mrs. Marjorie Sharpe of Jacksonville announces the engagement of her daughter Nancy Elizabeth Sharpe to Robert Lawton Akin son of Mrs. H S Akin and the late Mr. Akin of Howard. The couple will wed June 17 at Druid Hills Presbyterian Church. Nancy Elizabeth Sharpe is a Presbyterian College graduate and Public Relations staffer at Grady Memorial Hospital. Robert Akin attended Oglethorpe University and is tied to a prominent business firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Sharpe
Jacksonville
Fla
Nancy Elizabeth Sharpe
Robert Lawton Akin
H. S. Akin
Mr. Akin
Howard
Druid Hills Presbyterian Church
Miss Sharpe
Presbyterian College
Clinton
S. C
Grady Memorial Hospital
Atlanta
Akin
Oglethorpe University
Births and health notes from Peach County area
Friends report Eddie Pennington recovering well at home after surgery. Births announced include Cynthia Leigh Montgomery born May 17 at Peach County Hospital Ft Valley to Clarence E Montgomery and Carole Greer Montgomery. Dondra Sue Mitchell born May 16 at Forsyth Hospital to J T Mitchell and Reba Suddeth. Grandparents listed for both families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence E. Montgomery
Peach County Hospital
Ft. Valley
Cynthia Leigh
Cindy
Montgomery
Carole Greer
Fort Valley
J. T. Mitchell
Barnesville
Dondra Sue
Forsyth Hospital
Daisy Air Rifle Lost Near Marshall Apt House
Classified notice seeks the return of a Daisy air rifle lost between the Marshall Apartment House and the local Post Office in Butler Georgia. A reward is offered and contact is urged for G W Heath. The item is described as a Daisy air rifle and the finder is asked to contact the owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DAISY
Marshall Apt. House
G. W. Heath Butler
Georgia
For Sale Horses Ponies and Saddles
For sale horses ponies and saddles for children and adults. Good selection to choose from. We deliver. Alton Carter Plains Georgia. Tomasston Protected Route delivery and sales combination. One man to work 9 hours daily to replace one who didn't. $81 a week guaranteed plus bonus. Average earnings should exceed $100 ask. Advance with long established company of 56 years. For an interview appointment write National Concern 2810 King Street Columbus Georgia. Sewing Machine Repairs makes. Repairman in town every Saturday. Call or bring machines to McKenzie Furniture Ph U 24665. One two bedroom home near Butler and two three bedroom homes within the City limits of Butler $50.00 down and move in. Contact
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton Carter Plains
Georgia
Thomaston
National Concern
King Street
Columbus
McKenzie Furniture
Ph.u
Butler
Texan Finds Money Clip In Store
A Texan discovers a money clip containing several $50 bills in a shop. He exclaims delight at the find, noting he has never owned a money clip before.
American Legion and Auxiliary Win Trophies at District Convention
The Third District American Legion and Auxiliary met at Fitzgerald last Sunday. Butler Post earned the 1962 Arthur J. Gamara Membership Trophy for highest percent of quota on Veterans Day. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Mathews, Miss Elizabeth Mathews, and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Trussell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion and Auxiliary
Fitzgerald
Butler Post
Arthur J. Gamara
Leteran
Legion Post
W. M. Mathews
Elizabeth Mathews
W. H. Trussell
Crossroads HD Club Holds May 12 Work Day
Cross Roads Club House hosted a May 12 work day with eleven members present. A covered dish lunch followed by crafts for display at family night, plus a 2 pm business session highlighted by progress on the Club House renovation and a coffee-maker purchase funded by flavoring sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cross Roads Club
Cross Roads H D Club Family Night Supper
Cross Roads H D Club held a Family Night Supper in the new club dining room with County Commissioners and County Warden as guests. Mrs B Avera directed a program with group singing by Mrs Will Turner and musicians Crum Shehee Rufus Smith and Calvin Hardy. Mrs Benson offered humorous readings and Mr B F Kirksey was honored for his efforts on the clubhouse and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cross Roads
B. Avera
Will Turner
Crum Shehee
Rufus Smith
Calvin Hardy
Benson
B. F. Kirksey
Card of Thanks from Mrs. Myrtice Thrasher
I thank my friends in Butler for their concern during my recent surgery. Your prayers meant so much and I hold you dear. I am recovering and hope to see you all in Butler again. Mrs Myrtice Sorrells Thrasher. 320 Twelfth Street South Bessemer Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Mrs. Myrtice (Sorrells) Thrasher
Twelfth Street
South
Bessemer
Alabama
Thankful note for kindness after loss of Mrs L L Minor Sr
In gratitude for deeds of kindness and sympathy shown to the Minor family after the passing of Mrs. L L Minor Sr the message expresses appreciation. The family says friendship remains their prized possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Minor
Citizen savings bond drive urged in Taylor County
Taylor County aims for 26 000 dollars in Series E and H bonds in 1962 as part of a May and June intensive drive. Mrs Maesal Childres, chairman, asks more families to participate through regular bond purchases and extra drive period purchases to support peace and a strong economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Maesal Childres
Juniors Honor Seniors At Butler High Banquet
The juniors honored the seniors and guests with a Song In My Heart banquet in the Butler High Gymnatorium Friday night. Jerry Allman was toastmaster, Richie McCants welcomed, Steve Bazemore replied, and Principal Malcolm Marchman spoke. Dan Windham and Mrs. Bessie Nelson sponsored the Junior Class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verna Griggs
Butler High Gymnatorium
Jerry Allman
Richie McCants
Steve Bazemore
Malcolm J. Marchman
Doris Peed
Roger Annn Streetman
Barbara Mashburn
Dan Windham
Bessie Nelson
Egg Poultry Association Sets June Meet in Biloxi
The Southeastern Poultry and Egg Association will hold its first regular summer session June 10 to 12 at the Broadwater Beach Hotel in Biloxi Mississippi. President A A Middleton of Dothan Alabama will preside and committees on egg broiler and turkey will present recommendations. Committee chairs are Maurice Pickler of New London North Carolina Smith Johnson of Woodstock Georgia and Marvin Johnson of Rose Hill North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Southeastern Poultry and Egg Association
Broadwater Beach
Biloxi
Miss
A. A. Middleton
Dothan
Ala
Maurice Pickler
New London
N. C
Smith Johnson
Woodstock
Marvin Johnson
Rose Hill
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Mesdames
Lewis Benson
Charles Willis
Bertha Bazemore
Mrs
Tom Fountain
Norris Sikes
Miami, Fla
Alma Stripling of
Americus
Eli Garrett
Frank Gray
Fred Vanlandingham
Augusta
Frank Means
Dalton
E. H. Perkins
Lester Peed
Jack Peed
R. C. Montgomery
Semna Cameron
Clara Cameron
E. O. Dickson
Houston, Tex
Richard Harding
Tampa, Fla
H. H. Riley
Alice Riley
H. S. Wisham
James Stephens
Wanza Wisham
LaGrange
Wilson Jarrell
The
Medical Center Hospital
T. L. Fountham
Manchester
Seah Montgomery
Herbert Slade
J. W. Hand
Gordon Parks
Perry Parks
Lucy Clarke
Roy Vandegrift
Marcus Parks
H. H. Parks
Jason Elliston
J. W. Waters
Dempsey
Clarence Wainwright
Henry Earl Wainwright
Lonnie Wainwright
Raymond Giles
Reynolds
Simpson Wainwright
Leonard Sims
Helen Dunnody
Troubadors
Steve Persons
Herald
Benns
Charlie
Mattile
J. M. Royal
Newnan
Gill-Johnson
Sharpe
Eddie Pennington
Roger Strietman
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American Legion
Woman’s Auxiliary
Crossroads HD
Cross Roads H. D. Club
Family Night Supper
L. L. Minor, Sr
Optometrist
Willis Red & White Super Market
Butler, Georgia
Citizens State Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Dean Theatre
Jimmy Bone
Toombstone
Deep Harbor
Archie
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