Gutler Locals Highlight Community Guests and Visitors
Butler notes list local residents and visitors including Jock Jarrell of Augustay, Laura Windham of Griffin, Mrs. R. K aye guest of her mother, Mrs. Belle Corson, and many relatives visiting Columbus, Hogansville, Milledgeville, and Atlanta. Several ill and recovering residents are mentioned, along with weekend guests, neighbors, and a dog lost near Reynolds Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jock Jarrell
Augustay
Butler
Belle Carson
Russeet
Thomas Montgomeryers
Claude Wade
Thomaston
Reynolds” Street
College Girls Organize K K Klub For Season
On Wednesday afternoon a group of young ladies met at Miss Kathleen Peede's home and organized the K. K. Klub. Members include Margaret Butt Mary Gill Verna Jarrell Kathleen Peede Beatrice Pennington and Brancey Williamson. A hike is planned Thursday afternoon with weekly amusement to follow. The club will meet next Monday at Miss Frances Williamson's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Peede
K. K. Klub
Idle College
Margaret Butt
Butler Methodist Church to Hold Services Next Sunday
Butler Methodist Church invites all to Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Pastor Reid Smith of Wren Church Columbus will preach. The Fourth Quarterly Conference is to be held Friday, Oct. 21, at 1 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supb
Judrett
See
Treas
Heonis
Epeh Marninn
Remon
Reid Smith
Wrenchimh Colembus
Rte
Singing Convention A Success In Taylor County
One of the most enjoyable singing conventions was held Sunday at Butler high school auditorium. Singers traveled from Ft. Valley Thomaston Ellaville Buena Vista Zenith and other towns in Middle Georgia. Despite poorer road conditions north of Butler the Zenith group filled a gap with fine young singers. The venue drew a capacity crowd despite a lull in mood. New president Bill Brown of Howard led the event smoothly in his first convention. The community hopes for many more such events and pledges support for Mr Brown.
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Taylor County
Butler High School
Middle Georgia
Ft. Valley
Thomaston
Ellaville
Buena Vista
Ideal Zenith
Butler
Zenith
Bill Brown
Howard
Brown
Bridge Party Honored by Mrs Trussell at Home
Mrs W H Trussell hosted a Bridge Party Tuesday afternoon at her home. Fall flowers Lupins Ageratum Zinnias and Cosmos decorated the rooms. Three tables played with Mrs Mary Persons taking top score and Mrs Helen Dunnody drawing consolation. Lovely gifts were awarded. A tempting salad course followed the games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Trussell
Mary Persons
Helen Dunnody
Weiner Roast Brings Sunday School Class Together
Members of Mrs. Onida Turk's Sunday School class enjoyed a Weiner Roast at Parks pond Friday evening.
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Onida Turk
Parks' Pond
Marriage of Oscar Allen Pippin and Katie Nell Pike
On October 7, under Hon L T Peel, Oscar Allen Pippin married Katie Nell Pike, both residents of the county, with officiating clergy present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. Peel
Oscar Allen Pippin
Katie Nell Pike
Rupert Methodist Church Sunday Services Invite
Rev. L A Harrell presiding elder of the nee District will preach at 38 pm at Rupert Methodist Church. The public cordially invited. The Fourth Quarterly Conference will be held at Butler Friday Oct 21 at 1 am. You are invited to attend these services by Pastor J A Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Harrell
Nee Distr
Butler
J. A. Cook
Lost Items Spotted In Butler Area Search
Notice seeks return of a lost sample case size 12 by 14 inches containing brown ladies Oxfords and a pillow case, lost between Butler and Rupert on Sunday afternoon. Also requests information on a second hand frame No 1435 for a McLaren mower in good condition. Contact Mrs R P Mc Guffin Butler Ga or Igaa a L H Vanlandingham Howard Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Rupert
Findery
R. P. Mc
Guffin
McGarenic
L. H. Vanlandingham
Howard, Ga
Notice from Mrs Scandrett on gulley use restrictions
Mrs R A Scandrett states no building shooting or cutting trees or digging shrubs in the gulley as it is private property. The notice restricts activities to preserve the private area and prevent intrusive work.
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R. A. Scandrett
Butler High School Class Projects And Animal Tales
In Butler High School reports, first graders begin a farm unit with fruit and vegetable pictures and farm structures. Sixth grade welcomes a new pupil. tenth graders study current events with the weekly paper My Weekly Reader. Biology collects snakes and insects for a museum while 4-H exhibitors prepare for a district fair in Columbus. A humorously long column recounts pets Bo Bo and Monroe, a white rat named Plumpy, and classroom anecdotes, including a prank on a cat and stories from W. R. Anglin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Boriel Times
4-H Club
Columbus
Cecil Parks
Earl Rowell
Thomas Daniel
Julian Gill
George Roberts
Thomas Byrd
Butler School
H. G. Hobbs
Gideon
Brother Hobbs
Cooney Found Sleeping With Frank’s Pet Coon
Frank and six boys hunted all day for their pet coon named Cooney. A call from Frank’s mother led them to the bedroom where Cooney lay sleeping under the bedcovers beside her. The scene ends with the pet safe in the family bed.
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Coon
Frank
Cooney
Our Cat Monroe Helps Market Story From Butler High
A market reports a big yellow cat named Monroe in Butler High School area. Riley Bazemore is identified with Monroe, and the cat's growth since first meeting is noted in the readable fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Him
A Good Pet by Jason Elliston of Butler High
A reader recalls a tame squirrel as a beloved summer pet at Butler High School. The narrator describes the animal’s manners, its preference for seeds, its bond with Joe the dog, and its clever antics guarding corn and peanuts before a lapse in tameness led to a curious incident with a roasting pan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jason Elliston
Butler High School
Joe
Brownie the Liver-Colored Hunter Dog Honored in Memoir
The writer recalls Brownie, a liver-colored dog from Butler High School days, as a loyal, smart companion who saved him from a rattlesnake, hunted squirrels, and protected family chickens. Brownie greeted gunshots with loyalty, followed on hunts, and bonded deeply with the author. Although initially not loved by some family members, his hunting prowess won their respect and affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownie
Fred. Jarrell
Butler High School
Thay
Shep the Loyal Shepherd Protects Family on Mad Dog Day
Dorothy Gaultney recalls her large black shepherd Shep given by Mr. Smith. The dog guarded the yard and held a mad dog on the ground until the children were safe, earning mother’s trust and affection for the pet.
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Shep
Howdy
Tod
Mother
My Pet by Lucy Mae Cooper at Butler High School
Lucy Mae Cooper recalls her pet collie Jack from Butler High School days. The dog helped drive cows to the gate, biting tails to keep them together, and served as her protector in a rural scene.
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Pet
Lucy Mae Cooper
Butler Hi School
Lucy
Jack
Faithful Dog Jack Sacrifices Self in Garden Snake Scare
In a flower garden a rattlesnake threatens a homeowner. The pet dog Jack charges the snake, saving the owner but is killed in the attack. The father retrieves the dog’s body and mourns the brave animal's sacrifice.
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Jack
Old Jack
Pete and Flumpey the Country Dogs
Lois Bazemore recalls how a family at Butler High School received two puppies named Pete and Flumpey. The dogs brought joy and mischief, winning the family’s love despite barking at strangers, until they were eventually given away. Pete, the white one, charmed with wistful eyes and frequent begging. The tale ends with fond memories and lasting affection for the pets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois’Bazemore
Butler High School
Daddy
Mylittle Brother
Pete
Flumpey
MY PET HORSE
Christine Cooper recalls Beauty a black Hamiltonian horse at Butler High School that aged by pawing and accompanied students on rides between classes. A boy’s stick injures Beauty’s leg but later apologizes with an apple. the horse refuses the fruit, showing quiet memory of the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine Cooper
Butler Hi School
Beauty
Hi Beauty
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C. M. Bartlett
Grvets
St A
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Elizabeth
Georgie Gill
M. E. Everett
Macon
H. Py Wallace
John Bason
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P. C. Rowell
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Ala
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H. P. Wallace
Savannah
M. C. Farris
A. E. Bone
F. H. Bone
J. E. Brewer
Clyde, Brewer
Ocilla
W. H. Jerking
Martha Jenkins
Auburn
Rip
R. C. Montgomery
Martha, Benns
Grace Paulk
Oeilla
G. A. Roberta
M's
Sarah Fickling
Messrs
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Teel
J. A. Gook
Bridge Party
Weiner
PIKE
Rupert Methodist Church
Dixie Cleaners
Jarrell’s Store
B. H. S. News
Charlie Trussell
Charlie
Rand
Gorton
Wanza Hartman
Bo Bo
W. R. Anglin
Plumpy
Bessie McCants
Riley Bazemore
Dorothy
Gaultney
Pete and Flumpey
Green
Butler, Ga
Butler Naval Stores Co
Guy Barber Shop
C. B. Marshall, Jr. Reynolds, Ge
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