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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1947
Page
2
Reynolds residents and relatives appear visiting and traveling across Georgia and Florida. Notable mentions include F M Carson in Macon, Whatley relatives from Emory and Georgia Tech on weekend homecomings, Irene Whatley hosting visitors in Reynolds, and trips to Panacea Florida for fishing. Also noted are a birth announcement for James Ricks Carson III and civic group gatherings with Youth Fellowship at Reynolds Methodist Church.
The committee seeks names of World War II veterans born in Taylor county who registered elsewhere. Those who entered after November 1, 1944 should send their name to Mrs. H. K. Sealy at Reynolds. Contact Mrs. Sealy or Mrs. C. L. Pyron for the roster.
Macon announce the marriage of Ruby Griffith Berchivlly to Andy Dahle of San Antonio Texas on Wednesday May 21 at the home of Mrs. Robert Freeman in the presence of a few friends and relatives.
A local recital and events schedule lists June 3 a church recital at Reynolds Methodist Church with Rev. Park Smith and Mrs. J. A. Pendergrast, June 4 honors night, June 5 an operetta TOM TIT TOT, June 6 graduation exercises at Reynolds School Auditorium with speaker Hon. John Cook.
Betty Anne Underwood Jean net te and Robert Barrow and Polly Childree attended church in Butler Sunday morning. Several families visited relatives and attended funerals in nearby towns including Genie Oliver of Rebecca. Weekend visitors included Dr Paul Jones of Atlanta and others from Thomaston Warner Robins and Porterdale.
The Young People's Sunday School Class of Taylor Mill held a Saturday May 17 evening picnic at 8 o'clock in a park with shuffleboard and a feast of weiners and trimmings. The event featured a record player and praise for the committee and Mrs King. Nellie Underwood enjoyed a Miscellaneous Shower May 17 with flowers, gifts, and contests. Mrs Harold Gates led the program and Mrs J W Windham served refreshments.
The Taylor Mill Men's Club shifts its weekly gathering from Monday to Thursday at 8 o clock. All men are urged to attend and enjoy the fellowship of these meetings.
The W. M. U held its regular meeting on Wednesday afternoon May 21 in the library with president Mrs. Jake Windham presiding. The session opened with Have Thine Own Way Lord, followed by prayer by Mrs. Herman Parks. Mrs. L. D. King led devotional reading.
Howard News Miss Fraces Sealy of Macon visited Mrs Maude Martin last week. Mr S P Edwards Jr spent a few days recently in Macon. Miss Martha Williams will return home next week from La Grange College to spend her summer vacation. Mr and Mrs O M Martin and children James and Doris were recent guests of Mrs Mae Riley at Butler. Mrs Rod Brown visiting relatives in Florida. Mrs Fred Coward returned to Newport News Va after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Jas Brown. Miss Marjorie Brown will return home this week from Andrew College Cuthbert to spend her summer vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs J S Brown. Miss Fanny Pickard visited friends in Butler one day last week. Mrs Willie Martin of Macon was the recent guest of relatives here.
Mrs S O Jones hosted a dinner in the Ideal school lunch room for the Senior Class with guests including Mr and Mrs E E Haines and many students and relatives. Mrs Earl Jones hosted a party for the Senior class with about fifty attendees featuring punch and sandwiches by Misses Inez and Maude Story of Macon. Regular visits and weekend guests from Griffin Butler and nearby towns are noted along with well wishes for Mr Lester Chambley after a heart attack and a church visit by Rev W H Emerson and Miss Bessie Emerson.
The 67th Psalm was discussed as Mrs Harold Gates led a program on The Stewardship of Prayer. She spoke on What One Person Can Do. Members enjoyed the meeting as minutes were read and approved. For June committees were named with Mrs J W Windham in charge of program and Mrs Eunice Crooke devotional, while refreshments were provided by Mrs Jake Windham and Mrs
Taylor Mill defeated Perry 12 to 4 at Reynolds on May 18 with about 350 fans in attendance. Taylor Mill pitchers limited Perry, while R Rogers went 3 for 5 and D Montfort 2 for 4 as the win marked the sixth in eight games this season.
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