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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1926
Page
2
Reynolds locals and visitors fill week with travel to Atlanta Macon and Albany. Many residents host relatives from Montezuma Columbus and Americus while others attend graduations and school events. A grain binder is offered for sale and eye exams by Hawkes optician are scheduled for June 2 at local stores.
Reynolds couple Mr. and Mrs. Elza E. Barrow announce the engagement of their daughter Wilma Barrow to William M. Hollis. The upcoming marriage will be solemnized at an early date.
Mr and Mrs R Saunders of Reynolds announce the engagement of daughter Mattie to Charles M Merrill of Harveyton Kentucky. The wedding is slated for July 10 at the bride’s parents home. No cards.
Mrs B W Hinton entertained the Duplicate Bridge Club Saturday afternoon in a beautifully decorated home with Dorothy Perking roses. After the game a salad course was served. Guests included Mrs Hodges, Mrs Newsom, Mrs Ricks Carson, Mrs Whatley, Mrs T Whatley, Mrs W J Whatley, Mrs Mary Monk and Mrs Hinton. The club will meet next with Mrs Ey P Hodges.
Dr B H Anderson the eye sight specialist returns to Reynolds Georgia at Reynolds Pharmacy on Friday May 28 and at Butler Drug Company Butler on Saturday May 29 glasses fitted and eyes examined for patients seeking eye care and spectacles in local notices from the period
Mr and Mrs EB Saunders entertained Wednesday evening at a bridge party in compliments to Miss Mary Avant, Miss Sara Allen and Miss Olive Todd. The house was decorated with pink roses. Mr and Mrs Eugene Joiner won top scores. A salad course followed. Attendees included Miss Sara Allen Miss Mary Avant Miss Olive Todd Mrs David Montfort Mr and Mrs Walker Newton Mr Walter Draughon Mr and Mrs Thurman Whatley Mr and Mrs W J Bankston Mr and Mrs E L Saunders Mr Henry Waters.
Circle No Two met with Mrs C Cooper on Tuesday afternoon with eight members and two visitors present. Led by Mrs J D Seay, opening prayers by Mrs F A Ricks. Hymn In Christ there is no east nor west led by Mrs Cooper. Ephesus discussed by Mrs Ricks, Paul's last journey to Jerusalem noted by Mrs Royal. Leaflet discussed by Mrs Seay. Delighted hostesses served a salad course. Next meeting to be with Mrs T J Fountain, Superintendent Public.
Circle No 3 of the Methodist Missionary Society met May 18 with Mrs W T Bankston as hostess. Eleven members attended and contributed to pay for record books. The program featured Bible readings from Philippians and Acts, prayers, songs, and discussions on foreign missions at home led by Mrs Albert Hicks. A salad course followed the close of the meeting.
Mrs R A Hinton entertained the Duplicate Bridge Club at her home on Wednesday in a spring flower decorated setting. After a delightful repast a game of Duplicate Bridge was enjoyed with guests including Mrs Paul Hodges Mrs Ben Hinton Mrs J H Neisler Mrs Ricks Carson Mrs Clifford Whatley Mrs Edmund Hurt Mrs Eric Newsom and Mrs T Whatley.
Mrs J H Neisler was hostess at a delightful luncheon at her Hex home. Guests included Mrs Wilson, Mrs Bradley, Mrs Hamlin, Mrs Strickland of Cordele, Mrs E P Hodges and Mrs Thurman Whatley among others, with sweet peas and other spring flowers on display.
Next Sunday, May 30, the representatives of the Men’s Evangelistic Clubs of Macon and nearby cities will lead programs in area churches. Ten to fifteen laymen will teach Sunday School, lead meetings, and speak at 11 a.m. There is a 2:30 p.m. mass meeting at the Methodist church with all men invited. No night services will be held. TB Davenport.
The Woman's Improvement Club meets at Mrs. F M Carson's home on Wednesday afternoon June 2 at 8380 o'clock. The program includes a business session, a reading by Miss Worth Newsom, a talk on luck by Mrs. Edgar Whatley, current events by Mrs. Dorothy Strong, and a talk on the possibilities of the South by Miss Melissa Ogburn.
Reynolds High School held graduation exercises on Tuesday evening May 26 featuring nine graduates receiving diplomas. Salutatorian Alice Hicks and valedictorian Winnie Mitchell spoke, with Dr Barber of Mercer University delivering Education and Religion remarks. Awards and honors recognized students for excellence and perfect attendance, and the Newsom Orchestra provided music for the exercises.
Fragmentary OCR reads Payne for sale mention with partial words and scattered terms like iron and price cues. Missing context prevents precise item, location, or date details.
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