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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1932
Page
3
STEPHENS, a postmaster at Meron in Stephens County, Macon, died suddenly Monday after a stroke. He had been ill since Friday with a cold but was not considered serious. A resident of Leaven, Tenn, before his 1926 appointment, he leaves a widow and several relatives in Texas.
Mrs Annie Sharpe Hobbs born August 1 1890 lived 42 years died September 14 after brief illness. Rev H L Lumpkin officiated as mourners gathered to lay her to rest amid flowers. She leaves husband three daughters Viola Luella and deste and son C W Hobbs a father two brothers Sanders and Dillard Tharpe aunts and sisters in Alabama Ocilla Tifton and other places. A faithful Freewill Baptist worker she touched many with kindness and sunbeam efforts.
White Sulphur Springs W Va two Fare photographs of Gen Robert E Lee and his wife Mary Custis Lee have been received from a nationwide search for memorabilia to be exhibited at the President's cottage in White Sulphur Springs. The Mrs Lee portrait is hand tinted and signed by Lee. the general's portrait bears his signature. Both were gifts from the Lees to Susan Pendleton and acquired from a Pendleton descendant. The items will join other memorabilia in an exhibit restoring and opening the President's cottage as a museum for presidents, generals and statesmen and detailing its history from 1814 through the late 19th century residences.
A London hospital medical officer details a girl whose life from age 13 was haunted by 16 distinct egos. She alternated between normality and dramatic shifts, including seizures, muteness, and episodes where personalities named herself things like Old Nick and Good Thing.
Three Berlin judges ruled that it is not illegal to publicly state that a woman has sex appeal. Fraulein Tony Sender, an unmarried Reichstag member, claimed she was slandered by such credit. The court said the expression was infelicitous but not insulting.
A Chicago Daily News correspondent cites New England Indian traditions describing natives as weak until Glooskap taught them proper living. The account links Norse presence to Norumbega on the Penobscot River and notes Penobscot legends closely mirror Scandinavian folklore, suggesting white contact preceded Icelandic discovery.
The article explains that many modern beauty items and ornaments use artificial materials derived from timber, seaweed, and land prints. It notes artificial silts from cellulose and that many items like coral, onyx, jade, and ivory substitutes come from mill or other sources. It also mentions lipstick colors and facial powders sourced largely from coal, highlighting the odd origins of cosmetic dyes.
Medieval Stockholm survives as the Town Between the Bridges with the old market place at Stortorget enclosed by newer buildings. The church of Storkyrkan traces to the thirteenth century and houses Bernt Notke’s carved woodwork including the 1480 St George and the Dragon, a renowned medieval artwork.
The article reviews quake resistant design noting that roofs must be sturdy yet flexible, short chimneys, molded arches, and rafters from ridge to wall. It cites the 1928 Japanese earthquake, where brick buildings collapsed quickly, wooden homes fared better but fires caused many losses. Modern steel-brick bulwage offered strong resistance to both quake and fire, with Tokyo areas largely spared.
Rupert news notes the school opening with 182 pupils across grades, welcomes new teacher Mrs Dock Cooper, and praises high summer homework. weekly visits, local gatherings, and PTA plans mark a hopeful year with a barbecues planned for spring and a follow up on attendance targets.
Cross Roads School began on October 8 with strong attendance. Enrollment rose to 102 on roll after one week, the largest start in years. The same faculty returns led by principal Wyman Harris with Misses Daisy Bone Louise Parks and Essie Lou Jones.
Wesley Mr. and Mr. Bonard Bazemore and family hosted Bazemore visitations. Mrs. S. T Allen of College Park spent the weekend with the Heath and Allen families. Mrs. Will Smith of Woodbury stayed with the Adamas. Atlanta visitors Olin Sealy weekended with Herbert Sealy and Harris Sealy. Singing in Butler drew locals. Maria Payne visited home folks. J. C Wade returned to Columbus after a stay with Lon Spinks. Charley Slaughter spent days in Columbus. Luke and J. Adams hosted Sunday with J. H Adams. Frank Slaughter of Columbus visited with his parents. H. K Sealy of Reynolds and Baker Baldwin joined J. Ay Heath for Sunday guests.
Mrs Luke Adams hosted the Sewing Club at her residence last Thursday afternoon. Flowers adorned the fall decor as members served a salad course with punch. Little Mary Gilson presented a decorated basket of gifts to Mrs Adams, who recently married, then opened the basket to find a playful laundry surprise. Pearl Adams assisted in entertaining due to some members being ill.
Norwich News notes Mr and Mrs J B Lumpkin and others visiting near Cordele including Henry Lumpkin, Lester Halley, Ruby Jinks, Ruth Turner who was seriously ill but is now greatly improved. Frazier of Talbotton mingled with friends in town and Carl Turner and Ernest Anthony were in Buena Vista. Charing’s Clearons Hill spent time with P C Watson, J E Moore visited R L Turner, Blanche Dixie Talley and Mr Smith from Columbus joined John Talley for a weekend gathering.
Turner s Chapel records show Mrs Alfonsa McCrary and children and Mrs Allen Rogers visiting Mrs Jackson Moore Sunday. Lizzie Stringfield returns to Ft Valley after tending her sister here who has been seriously ill. Walter Horton, a teacher here, spent the weekend with his parents. Several visits follow including Mrs W R Rogers to Mrs J J Bone, Mrs Wesley Cox returning home after bedside service, G R Rogers and children with Mr Simpson Wainwright visiting Jack McCrary, Paul Wainwright visiting relatives, Jimmie Stringfield and wife with N E Peterman. Sulian Rogers is on the sick list. Sunday school at 2 30 p m weekly. Prayer services planned at Homer Saloors home Saturday night at 7 30.
Butler girls Mattie Austinman Leah Beeland traveled to Americus on Saturday. Mrs. L. V. Averett stays with the Saunders and Smith families while several others visit relatives. The sick list includes Mrs. O. A. Gassett.
Mrs. J. P. Walker and Mrs. Harper Moore hosted Saturday. Florine Colbert of Macon returned home after two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. John Seindrett and Mrs. Matt Riley. W. A. Jarrell, B. Hall and Calvin Jarrell attended Saturday in Columbus. Niece Mary Adams of Savannah stayed with the Seindretts last week. W. D. Parker and guests included Judy Walker and others. Mrs. Galvin Jarrell visiting O. R. Montgomery. Effie Kendrick hosted Thursday guests. Dr and Mrs Bentley Adams and daughter Mary Adams of Thomaston were Sunday guests of Weeka Adams.
Weekend guests visit Thomaston and Taylor Mill families as residents share Sunday gatherings. Friends and relatives from Rupert and Butler stop by to visit, with Miss Louise Johnson and Miss Ouida Hare noted. The community is invited to Sunday school at 3 00 p m and Y P U at 7 30 pm.
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