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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1933
Page
7
Vague rumors and local quips color a light town column. The piece mocks gossip about a young couple, a 1918 car incident, a ruby tooth implant, and playful scuffles with locals. It notes a man named Bi Shot, a vestige of social chatter, and a red hat scene with bemused onlookers, all in a breezy satirical tone.
Butler locals report L T Peed and Mrs Peed traveling to Macon on Monday while Dr and Mrs R C Montgomery went Tuesday. Bridge Club hosted by Mrs J W Edwards on Wednesday afternoon. Weekend visitors include Mr and Mrs Lowry Riley and daughter Sarah Christine of All, staying with Mr and Mrs H H Riley. Several residents, including Dr Eli Garrett and Marie Garrett, visited Manta and Gordon Jinks. Dick Turk and Thomas Turk drove to Macon to meet Mrs Ouida Twh a guest of Mr and Mrs Arthur Shepard of Waynesboro. Scene at station features actor Tuesday in play Scenes in the Union Depot with about forty people passing through.
A lowly compliment to Mrs. J T Tan of Butler sparked a bridge party hosted by Mrs. W A Murray at the Murray home in Ellaville. The rooms were decorated with flowers, punch and sandwiches served, and high score won by Buena Hagen with a handkerchief prize. guests included several local ladies and Misses.
Pupils from the Music and Expression Department present a Thursday recital at Butler High School auditorium on Oct 26 1980 featuring piano solos such as Primrose Polka Banjo Pickaninnies Clown and Butterflies readings including The Story Creation and School Days plus various pieces by Dorothy Bazemore Marjorie Walker Doris Gill Miriam Dreizin and others. The public is invited.
Circle No 2 sponsor announces that the comedy Scenes in the Union Depot will not be shown Friday night as previously announced in the Herald, but will be staged next week. The production promises nonstop humor with a 10c to 20c admission, and Mrs Blair praised the lively crowds she met at the station calling it as good as a circus.
The Fidelis class of the Butler Baptist Sunday school met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Robert Wilson for a combined business session and social hour. Officers were unanimously re elected for the year, a committee named to nominate standing committees, and prizes were awarded for unique Fidelis telegrams.
A local column mocks a suave middle aged Don Juan with good natured satire. The piece questions the columnist's travels, attire, and possible informants as it wittily probes his private life and public persona.
A 1983 84 music education column outlines aims to expose students to music, develop appreciation, and foster participation. It covers Edward Mac Dowell and St Cecilia clubs, officer elections, first Fall meeting October 24, and program details including repertoire, readings, and a November Brahms study with invited guests.
Mrs Willie Boyd Rutledge of Talbotton and H P Hewitt of Talbotton married in the bride’s mother home with Rev M A Peavy presiding. Mrs Hewitt is the younger daughter of Mrs M A Boyd and the late Dr Boyd. Hewitt long active in county schools will reside with Mrs Boyd after a short wedding trip.
Confederate Veterans Reunion at McCants mill draws county veterans and friends who are urged to bring baskets. 18 year old Bunyan Locke, son of Rev. John Locke, was injured Sunday when thrown from a mule. he suffered a broken collarbone. Charlie Windham buys the vacant lot west of the Childs building and will start a brick building. L O Davis may build on the adjacent lot to fill a vacancy in Butler’s burned district. H P Wallace completes a new Taylor county map drawing praised as highly informative and accurate. maps will be sold locally. Miss Nita Mathews goes to Gainesville to attend Brenau College. Jack Saunders builds a residence in Reynolds opposite George precast home. Whatley, Hinton, and Carson depart for Mercer University in Macon. Mrs. Struges Waldorf and children of Macon visit Reynolds with Mrs. Hollis Aultman. Melissa Ogburn returns from extended North trip. Mattie Addison arrives in Reynolds from Americus with many local friends giving her cordial welcome.
L R Adams cashier of Citizens State Bank swears the bank condition report is true and correct dated October 14 1938 Taylor County officers certify the report as accurate to their knowledge and belief with the cashier’s signature declared genuine by directors J W Edwards and Ok Ochr an observed on the same date.
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