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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1927
Page
5
A neighbor recalls a man loved by his wife and three children. He is not a rascal but a steady, faithful figure whose daily kindness stands in contrast to gossip. Grief marks his family doors as a crepe signals mourning for a private loss.
A long list of local residents and visitors includes Louise Daniel in Columbus, Joe Rawls in Atlanta, Mr and Mrs Grady Waklen en route to Macon, Mrs A E Shearer visiting Hatonton, Tom Gray and Mrs Kila Watson in Atlanta, and many others. Additional entries note eye care ads by Hawkes optician, and social events around Reynolds, Americus, Barnesville, West Point, and Lumpkin with hospital, graduation, and family visit references.
Mrs Sarah Fickling guests in Talbotton as relatives visit Oglethorpe. Mr and Mrs Robert Mott of Columbus announce the birth of a son May 18 named Robert Jr. Miss Mildred Jones graduates with first honors from Smithville High. Ann Sarrel becomes Superintendent of Nurses in Savannah Hospital. Rev Wolf visits Butler with wife Mrs Wolf. U D C to meet next Thursday at 8 30 at the home of Mrs Warren Ghilda. Judge G H Howard from Fulton visits Butler. plans to reside here with his family.
The planing mill in Butler, Georgia, has installed a new corn sheller and will shell a carload per day. They will pay cash per bushel for all corn delivered to the mill. With strong demand for shelled corn, farmers are urged to dispose of surplus through this opportunity. Paynye, Butler, Ga.
Central of Georgia Railway announces reduced week end tickets valid across its system from 12 01 a m Saturday to 1 ½ p m Sunday with return by Monday midnight. Tickets priced at one and one third times the one way fare for a round trip, covering routes to Wadley Southern Sylvania Central Georgia Florida and Alabama. Sale runs April 1 to October 2 1927. Sundays only travel restricted.
A memorial notice for Cecil McMickle born 1910 and died May 8 1927 at age 17 years 1 month. It recalls his modest gentleness, quotes from mourners, and notes his interment at Singleton cemetery after funeral services by Revs Murray and McGlinney. Verna Lee Mills signs as friend.
Southern Cultivator quotes ancient lessons urging restraint in wealth pursuit and urging honest dealing. It warns against money-loving restraint, and stresses using wealth to improve the world while preserving personal happiness and independence.
Editorial from the High School Quarters urges consolidation of rural schools into central high schools. It notes the Smith Hughes Act and transport systems expanding access, with buses reaching many counties. It calls for teacher training, summer institutes, and certification paths tied to new high school subjects and diplomas.
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