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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1939
Page
2
Numerous residents traveled to and from Plains Milledgeville Macon Nashville Thomaston Americus Columbus and other points visiting relatives and friends. Highlights include Mrs Roy Brewer Mrs James Shell Mr Hugh Neisler Mrs Charles Sawyer and many others spending time in various towns with family and associates.
The Baptist Woman's Missionary Union held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday afternoon May 16 at the home of Mrs J H Neisler. Mrs Pyron led the program with devotional remarks on healing and mission work. Several members spoke on topics including The Great Commission and Healing and Heroes from Hospital Walls. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
A brief reflection notes that virtue lies not in what is done but in the intention behind the action, attributed to Seneca. The line emphasizes inner motive over outward deed.
Pupils of Mrs B P Hodges present a school recital at Reynolds High School auditorium Friday at 8 pm. The program lists piano solos duets vocal numbers and a chorus from intermediate and high school classes featuring pieces by Meisner Aaron, Brack et al, Chopin, Bach, and others with performers including Juanita Stewart, Opal Louise Hayes, Carol Barrow, Dorothy Stewart, Irene Rogers, Pat Hodges, Frences Carter, Virginia Hodges and more.
The Reynolds High School calendar lists events from Friday May 26 with a Revital by Mrs. E P Hodges and a June 2 Senior Banquet at West Hotel Butler Ga. On Sunday June 4 a Baccalaureate sermon by Rev Smith at the Methodist Church precedes Tuesday June 6 Graduation Exercises in the school auditorium with a Literary Address by Ralph Ramsey secretary of the Georgia Education Association.
Five Points Mrs. Willie Suggs and Mrs. J. D. Jarrell of Reynolds spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs. T. D. Jarrell and family. Families of E. M. Gaultney and J. Walker hosted extended visits from Thomaston Butler Macon and Butler with multiple Jarrell and Smith relatives joining meals and conversations.
Charles Engram, 69, well known colored citizen of Reynolds, died at his home Saturday night after cleaning his family plot in the colored cemetery Friday afternoon. He had employed Thurman Whatley for years. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the colored cemetery with many white and colored friends in attendance.
Mrs. J. P. Cowart and late son of Macon were weekend guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. H G Thurman. Several families hosted visits and dinners including R D Waller with J A Wadsworth in Ft Valley, Arlene Branch visiting Miss Mary Woodall, and H H Lumpkin attending the County Club program in Butler.
Norwich residents hosted and visited relatives across Thomaston Roberta and Reynolds over the weekend. Notable gatherings included Rev H L Lumpkin and family, Mr and Mrs J B Lumpkin, and Mr and Mrs Talmadge Whitley with local friends. A funeral was held for Mr Barrett in Bethany Church, with remains interred in Reynolds. Mrs Sallie Williams shows improvement after illness.
Charing residents hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs. J D Fouche and Mrs Lenora Church of Montezuma. Several families spent Sunday with relatives in Ellaville Monticello and Macon, while new job changes included Bill Jones taking a position in Americus and Alan Garrett accepting a Taylor County post. Methdist service Sunday at 11 with Tazewell youths leading. numerous visits tied to Garrett, Montgomery, and Purvis households.
Rev H M Linkone of Thomaston will conduct preaching at Lebanon Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 8 30 o clock. Everyone is cordially invited to hear Rev Linkone at this time.
A terse note frames the School as a place where defeat fuels growth and truth. It presents defeat as a teaching force, shaping resilience and learning in a bold, concise statement.
Howard items note Mrs H N and children visiting Mrs Betlah and Miss Fannie Pickard. Culverhouse and family visit Mrs J E Brown and Maude Sealy. Mr Fielder Hill of Columbus guest of Mr and Mrs Mack Hill. Felix Pierce and family from near Waverly Hall visit Mrs H N Culverhouse and D W Culverhouse. Lucile Smith funeral prompts Garvis Loyd call to Thomaston. Rod Brown visits Julian Edwards II at Butler. J D Adams and baby of Thomaston visit Mr and Mrs W B Adams.
Miss Florine Banfield of Americus spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs H L Banfield. Miss Virginia Kelley guests include Myrtle Payne and Mrs Grady Payne and child. Reynolds Ware families and Payne clan host weekend visitors from Reynolds and Montezuma with several local housekeeping gatherings.
Miss Ludie Renfroe was the guest of Miss Pauline Austin at Butler Wednesday night. Miss Ludie Renfroe was the Friday night guest of Miss Alicenel Amos in Butler.
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