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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1930
Page
7
A fragmented verse notes a day started wrong yet brightened by a birthday mood. It contrasts smiles and encouragement with harsh words, urging gentleness, less scorn, and more kindness along life’s path. The speaker reflects a personal shift toward warmth.
Col G C Robinson of Columbus was in Butler Monday. Oscar Dreizin did business in Newnan Tuesday. Alton Pool of Americus spent Sunday with Butler relatives. H H Gee and Mrs J R Wilson visited Macon Tuesday. Jeanette Brown guest of Kaminel Cooper for weekend. The article lists multiple local visits, guests, and social events with names and towns including Griffin Macon Columbus Americus Talbotton and Gaines. It notes Circle No 3 events and theater plans and mentions residents in daily social context.
Mrs 0 8 Cox and Mr J B Bartlett hosted weekend guests in Hogansville with many Americus visitors attending Spend the Day events. The Senior Ep worth League plans court house cafe fundraisers while Mr and Mrs J C Moulton hosted dinner guests at Ellaville. Dorothy Iva Lundy born October 8 at Oglethorpe Infirmary Macon. Taylor County Agent Mr W A Lundy cited among congratulating friends.
Miss Mittie Simmons wed L H Shehee of Sycamore Georgia at Rev J T Flournoy Mau on Sept 21 The bride daughter of Mrs Tom Simons and late Prof T V Simmons of Buena Vista a former county teacher The groom son of A B Shehee a former Taylor County citizen The couple will reside in Turmer County for their home.
We thank everyone who were kind to us last Saturday morning when our home was narrowly saved from fire. Mr. and Mrs. H Payne and family.
G A Roberts tax collector announces opening of 1930 tax books and schedules tax collection at multiple local sites on specific dates and times from late October to mid November. The notice listsHoward Mark Charing Rupert Potterville Reynolds Fickling Mill Carsonville Wesley John Scandrett stores and J B Griffiths as collection points with times.
Atlanta theatre unveils a new idea in stage and screen entertainment with expanded orchestra, top vaudeville acts, and weekly features led by The Twelve Georgia Peaches. Gary Cooper in The Spoilers headlines a 50‑performer stage show as Keith Georgia promises unrivaled South entertainment starting October 11.
The Freiburg Passion Play of 1264 origin comes to Columbus for four nights and two matinees starting Oct. 15. Adolf Passnacht stars as Christus, with Elsa as Mary and Marie as Mary Magdalene, representing seven generations in the cast. The show traces Christ’s entry to Jerusalem through the Resurrection. The Butler Epworth League hosts a sandwich and coffee booth on the courthouse square during court.
Atlanta reports the first unit of Plant Atkinson will be dedicated in Cobb county near Atlanta on Oct 17. The 100,000 horsepower unit, largest in Georgia since 1920, will boost Georgia Power Company capacity by about 20 percent and serve as the Southeast’s sizable steam electric generator. A brass tablet for H M Atkinson will be unveiled, with remarks by Judge S H Sibley and Eugene Black. A special coral train will ferry visitors from Atlanta Terminal Station to the site.
Gordoni Forrest Bazemore of Butler Georgia announces he is a licensed Baptist minister and former Baptist Bible Institute student unable to return to studies this year and offers to serve any church in need of a pastor in His service.
200 acre farm available for rent with about two thirds under Obstein cultivation. Contact Bee R. D. Hall at Oglethorpe Georgia. Publication date September 26.
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