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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1933
Page
3
Butler area residents exchange visits and updates as James Childs of Atlanta stays with his parents Mr and Mrs J T Childs. Numerous relatives and friends are mentioned including Kathleen Crouch from Columbus, Barbara Anne Jackson, and families from Ft Valley and Birmingham. Several local attendees traveled to Columbus for district events, and hospitality continues as illness and travel affect the community.
Mrs J S Green entertained six couples Friday for a social evening in honor of her house guest Miss Martha Beatrice Membry of Junction City. The gathering featured rock and dancing with cake and punch served.
Mrs H P Wallace hosted a Saturday afternoon party for Barbara Anne Jackson celebrating her fifth birthday. Ten children attended and played outdoor games before enjoying cake and cream. The centerpiece birthday cake with five candles delighted the youngsters as dolls were given to girls and balls to boys, with many gifts for the honoree.
Circle No Three met Monday afternoon with Mrs Mantie Pone and Mrs Herman Amos as joint hostesses. A brief musical program opened the session followed by a St Marks Life of Christ Bible study in which all joined. Members read poems, a prayer in verse closed the program, and a game tested guests memory. Circle No 8 will be discontinued as highway ladies move away, with members joining Circles One and Two. Ice cream and cake were served.
Central of Georgia Railway announces excursions at one cent per mile for travel between all points on its system and connections to Chicago Cleveland Detroit Toledo and Kansas City. Return limit June 8 1938. Ask ticket agent for further information.
Genuine Porto Rico potato plants for sale state inspected and treated. Price 00 per thousand. Contact RE McCants Butler Georgia.
Miss Sara Baldwin of Columbus visited her mother Mrs Annie Downs. Little Miss Carolyn Brown returned from Daviston after visiting Mr and Mrs Charlie Butler. Ernest Webb and Mrs G D Locke visited relatives near Oglethorpe and Butler. C M Renfroe spent Monday afternoon in Butler. W B Alford and E L Alford weekend guests of J G Hamilton and C M Renfroe. Vivian Adams visited Miss Willa Watson. Eloise Renfroe staying with Mrs B England in Butler. Many locals attending commencement exercises in Butler this week. Mary Watson returned to Sylvester after visiting here. Laurette Fickling of Butler praised Mrs Joe Brown last weekend.
Mr Carl Butler hosted a weekend Roe with Mrs James Brown in Howard. Lois Parker visited Mrs C F Butler on Friday. Loy Bone and Lois Taunton of Butler topped Thursday night at Ruby and Louise Biaudy. W A Howell and family, and J T Parker moved to Warm Springs for the day. Weekend visitors included Jim Fallon family and Caldwell households at Purvis home. Funeral attendance for Tom Garrett at Charing noted. Sick list includes Libbie Spinks, Carrie Spinks, Evelyn Gassett, and Sam Gassett with wishes for recovery. Myrtle Morgan hosted a prom party Saturday. Lois Parker visited Butler on Monday. Americus visitors Mathews and Johnson families noted. Butler and Whatley households among recent callers.
Mr and Mrs Herman Watson and children spent a few days with relatives here. Mr John Hays is visiting Thomaston. Dr C C Carson and Dr G L Carter of Talbotton mingled with friends Friday. Mrs Clyde Hart and Mrs J B Lumpkin spent Friday with Mrs Moore. Miss Mary Wimberly of Talbotton and Messrs Robert Moore and Harry Stallings of Junction City were recent visitors of Miss Ruth Turner. Miss Mary Averett spent the weekend in Buena Vista. Mr Terrell Hays of Thomaston was the weekend guest here. Mr Terrell Fielder of Junction City visited friends here Saturday. Friends of Mrs D H Averett are glad she is much improved. Mr William Hart spent Saturday in Thomaston. The many friends of Mrs J E Moore regret her illness and wish for her a speedy recovery. Everybody invited to Sunday school at Pine Level each Sunday at 2 m. Attendance has been splendid and there is much interest among the young people.
Miss Frances Downs was the recent ruse of Mrs. Mercer Downs in Butler. Miss Quentine Slaughter of Columbus visited relatives here during the weekend. Mr. Terrell Bazemore has returned to Atlanta after spending time with his parents, Misses Sarah and Lillian Caldwell, and Frances Willis. Mr. Eugene Downs was the Moray faust of Mr. Mercer Downs in Butler. Misses Estelle Spinks and Louise Willis spent Tuesday night in Butler as guests of Misses Ida and Bessie Ilds. Mrs. W. A. Callaway of Auburn Alabama is visiting this week with her mother Mrs. J. H. Adams. Mrs C. C. Heath and Misses Anna and Elsie Heath were Sunday guests, Mr. Gere Perkins and family at Union. Several from here attended the Methodist District conference in Columbus this week. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Luka Adams included Mr. and Mrs. Grady Adams and children, Mrs. J. H. Adams, Mrs. W. A. Callaway, Messrs Bentley and Guy Adams. Mrs. Tom Amos will entertain the Sewing Club Wednesday afternoon.
H. D. A. urges parents to provide plentiful strawberries for children and to can excess. Strawberries are listed as protective foods, valuable for both kids and adults. Canning during the season of plenty helps maintain a winter supply of nutritious fruit despite in-season scarcity.
Strawberry juice is an appetizing canned product for drinks desserts mousses and sauces. Wash berries crush juice strain through a flannel bag drain and sweeten one cup per gallon. Bottle seal in a water bath heat to just below boiling then remove and seal. Store in a cool dark place.
Select firm berries and discard the rest, crush lightly to obtain juice then heat and strain. Make a syrup with one cup juice and one and a half pounds sugar, boil and cool before adding berries. Return to heat, add berries slowly, boil then cook to 106 C or 223 F. Skim, cover, boil briefly, cool quickly, then pack in preboiled jars and process for one to two hours.
Doctors warn that fatigue and spring fever may stem from limited year round produce. Eating canned peas provides essential vitamins and minerals to help sustain energy levels through colder months.
The article urges canning fruits and vegetables to stave off tiredness in spring. It states any vegetable can be safely canned today and that properly canned produce remains delicious. English peas are highlighted as especially good, retaining color and flavor for winter meals.
The guide advises using fresh young peas gathered in the cool of morning and canned with care. Pre cook for 1 to 4 minutes, pack tightly in No 2 cans, add salt and sugar, and top with water from pre cooking. process in hot water canner or pressure cooker as instructed to ensure safe preservation.
County Agent W A Lundy urges Taylor County cotton farmers to map fields and dust the worst infestations with calcium arsenate and molasses before squares appear. Mix with lime for best results and repeat dusting several times during the season. He offers to advise on prices, amounts, use, and application methods.
In Macon on May 22, the 82nd Division Association urged President Roosevelt to readjust and restore disability compensation for veterans. W T Anderson of the Macon Telegraph praised Roosevelt’s policies as socialism in democracy under a benevolent dictator, while Quimby Melton of Griffin News cited a pledge to Laura Johnson to restore cuts to veteran allowances.
Jean Teece daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. O Tate Sr of Fort Valley died suddenly in May 1983 after a brief illness. She was 1 year old and the family mourns deeply as relatives gather for a funeral at the family home with interment in Baptist Cemetery in Garden Valley.
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