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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1923
Page
2
Local notes list visits from Chas Ricks W R Whatley Fenn from Albany E L Johnson from Americus and many others spending weekends in Reynolds. Students and faculty from State Normal Athens and Gordon Institute Barnesville attend commencements and return for summer. Local shopping ads advertise dresses. several residents travel to Macon Atlanta and Columbus. church and school events marked by sermons and picnics at Miona Springs.
The Reynolds W. M. S. met at the church last Tuesday afternoon with good attendance. The program included Hymn 177 Hark Ten thousand harps and voices, topics on casting out demons, evangelistic center led by Mrs. Perkins, itineration by Mrs. Camp, and the society in every church by Mrs. Hicks. Devotional led by the president, Hymn 540 Could I speak the matchless worth, Bible lesson Jesus the teacher and a Jewish ruler John 3 1 17 by Mrs. Ricks, and prayer by Mrs. Beall.
A delightful gathering of the Young People's Missionary Society was held at the home of Misses Eva B. and Winnie Griffith. Nearly all members attended, many bringing flowers and items for visiting the sick. Mrs. A. J. Barrow read the Bible lesson and its meaning, with two missionary readings by Miss Ola Young and Miss Winnie Griffith. A song by the assembly and a duet by Mrs. Marie Barrow and Miss Eva Draughon concluded the program.
John Mangham the 15 year old son of Dr and Mrs J E Mangham recently graduated with honors from the Georgia Military Academy and earned two medals for oratory and highest exam score among all GMA students in 23 years. He previously graduated Reynolds High School at 14 and entered GMA with the seniors last September. His friends warmly welcome his return to Reynolds.
Miss Gussie Coolik of Butler and Mr. Joe Goldman of Ideal announce their approaching marriage Invitations from Mr. and Mrs. D Coolik request the honor of your presence at the wedding Sunday afternoon June 3 1923 at two thirty o clock at Reynolds Georgia Ill be attended by the couple and their families in a family home ceremony
Two Jersey milch cows with calves a week old for sale. Seller L G Clark, R F D Reynolds, Georgia.
Mr E E Payne has long led Georgia peaches to market from Reynolds. This season he shipped first on the 18th with Mayflower peaches to a New York firm, fetching $10 for the first crate. Others follow with hopes of similar returns as Payne maintains a well tended orchard and focuses on quality.
R H S Clased and Edna Whittington led the valedictory as Hon Clem Powers gave a masterful Georgia address. Dr Rosser of Wesleyan preached the baccalaureate sermon on Man Is a Worshipper. The Grammar Grades, Music Lovers Club, and senior banquet followed with performances, toasts, and ample praise for teachers and students.
Artistic nature program by Mrs J A Pendergrast’s music class featured a garden stage with Dorothy Perkins roses and flower-dressed pupils. A butterfly dance by Jessie Musslewhite and The Flower Song performed by the orchestra drew praise. The program closed with Rubenstein’s Chorus Voices of the Woods. An open juvenile music lovers meeting at R H auditorium discussed federation with national clubs and sending representatives to Atlanta for the South Atlantic States Convention.
A young group performed piano solos and duets to a warm reception. The program featured several members who had only months of instruction and was praised for their skill. The audience enjoyed the event and looks forward to the next meeting open to the public.
The R H S tennis final saw Hugh Neisler defeat George Goddard in singles with scores 6 3 46 26, earning two Spalding tennis balls. Grace Fountain and team won doubles as girls teased with playful remarks about grip while spectators applauded.
The Chattanooga Times reports the death of John R. Humphries after a brief illness at his Kirby Avenue home. A public accountant and city auditor, he was active in church and Masonry, with services led by Rev. T. F. Callaway and others. Interment followed at Forest Hill. he leaves a wife, a son, a brother, and five sisters.
Miss Margaret Joiner daughter of Mrs T B Joiner and Mr Robert E Ray of the Kentucky Black Coal Corporation were united in marriage Saturday night at 8 30 by Rev JW Weldon at the Methodist Church East Broad way Only intimate friends attended They will tour then make their home in East Noel Avenue Madisonville Mrs Ray has been a teacher in Madisonville graded schools and is praised for charm and womanliness Mr Ray is a long time coal man and leading authority in his line The couple will reside in East Noel Avenue after a short bridal trip
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