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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1940
Page
2
Mrs Elza Barrow and many neighbors spent Fridays in Macon while others travelled to Americas Thomaston and Columbus for visits weekend stays and meetings. Notable guests included Rev Jelks delivering a Reynolds church sermon to a full house and Roberta friends joining the Reynolds congregation.
Howard Items Mr and Mrs Murray Driskell and children of Butler visited Mrs Nann Martin Sunday. Mrs Lula Childs and Miss Ida Childs of Butler were Friday visitors of Mrs J K Adams and Miss Mattie Adames. Mrs George Culverhouse and children were Sunday guests of Mrs Ida Culverhouse and family. Mr and Mrs Rod Brown, Mrs Nelle Minor and Mrs Thelma Renfroe and daughter spent Monday in Atlanta and attended the Fair. Mrs Ella Clarke and Mrs Lucy Clarke visited Mrs Carl Brown who remains on the sick list. Sunday M and Mrs Ellis Pike visited Mr and Mrs Alvin Culverhouse and Mrs Ida Culverhouse. Mr Herman Vanlandingham was in Atlanta recently. Mr Rod Brown attended the Cattle Show in Macon Tuesday. Mr Floyd Martin of Butler was the weekend guest of his aunt Mrs Lee Watson.
Mrs Julia Windham was celebrated at a family birthday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs W C Windham at their Reynolds home. Attendees included relatives and friends from Byron Roberta Macon and Reynolds. The day featured roses a pink monogram cake gifts a fried chicken dinner and a movie at the Dean Theatre.
The W M U held a State Mission Session of Prayer at the church last Wednesday. Mrs. Troy Whatley led devotions and program parts with several members contributing songs, poems, and teachings. Eighteen members attended and followed with prayer and a brief business session before dismissal.
Rev Silas Johnson announces the Reynolds Crowell charge fourth quarterly conference at Reynolds Methodist Church Tuesday night. All year officials expected to attend with election of a Board of Stewards on the agenda. Contributions for benevolences urged to ease finances before the Savannah annual conference begins November 7.
Wesley News notes relatives visiting Swainsboro and Stilmore. Several families from Thomaston Butler Columbus Talbotton and Thomaston hosted or visited relatives including the Heaths Amos Parker Wilson Suggs and Gilson families with multiple Sunday guests and weekend gatherings.
Robert Stiles challenged former committeemen and county agents at a Macon meeting. He argued tariffs have grown since 1861, delaying agriculture while industry prospers, labeling the tariff a central cause of the war and predicting a coming revolution among farmers. He quoted Congressman Steve Pace praising farmers' discontent.
Thomaston notices Rev Fred H Tay of Hightower Memorial church offers to show The Worlds Greatest Passion Play for church groups at a free-will offering or set price. The semi sound two hour film can be lent with posters and tickets supplied by Bro Ray. A shorter Pilgrim Paths to Palestine tour is also available.
Lawyer J R Lunsford announces four city lots in Eastern Heights Reynolds Ga are for sale. Potential buyers are urged to act quickly for a bargain.
Help wanted notice seeks a used Underwood standard typewriter in good condition priced right. Apply at Herald Office.
Mark News reports a series of Sunday and midweek visits across Butler and nearby towns. Families from Tampa Atlanta Manchester Thomaston and Fort Perry join residents for carding dinners and weekend calls while others return from trips and resume daily lives.
Navy to recruit 228 men in October raising total enlistments to 313 after new orders. Lt. Com announces updated allotment and names several seamen including J Williams and G Samples. Training station will shorten seamen course to four weeks beginning October 1.
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