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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1930
Page
3
Waycross Georgia October 19 leads to murder warrants sworn after two bodies unearthed in a pea field on a small farm eight miles northwest of Waycross. The deceased are identified as Mrs Ethel Parker and her infant daughter Geraldine Parker wife and child of Jim Parker an inmate at the county jail and Cora Hazen a prison inmate.
The Fulton County Grand Jury in Atlanta unanimously denounces a 1929 state constitutional amendment to pension county officers and employees. It argues the measure would saddle taxpayers with new burdens and could spread to other Georgia counties, urging voters to reject the proposal in November.
Weekend visits and Tuesday gatherings mark community life as residents of Ellaville Butler Meigs Buena Vista Macon and Columbus share time with relatives and friends. Notable events include a Sunday marriage of Walter Albritton and Musette Pittman and birthday party hosted by Miss Verna Mills.
A Texas Wonder cure for kidney and bladder trouble including gravel weak and backache rheumatism and irregularities of the kidneys offered by mail for 1.25. Claims small pills cure and sworn testimonials available. Dr B W Hall 3679 Pine St St Louis MO. Sold by druggists.
Norwich News reports a Sunday rally at Pine Level church with attendees from nearby communities. Rev S G Campbell of Bowdon Ga led the eleven o'clock sermon, praised as old time Gospel. Children’s service and Sunday night sermon affirmed. hopes to hear Campbell again in November. Also notes improved health in the community and visits from local residents.
Mrs J E Brown of Columbus and Miss Marilou Averett have returned home from a visit with Mrs R O Cannon in Macon. Mr A F Fain Sr attended Macon events, Mrs Harvey of Streetman near Oglethorpe is visiting, Frank Pickard of Macon visited his mother Beulah Pickard, and several from here attended the Columbus fair. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Watson of Manchester and Mr and Mrs F L Purvis were recent visitors. Miss Minnie Caldwell has returned to Atlanta from time with Mrs J B England. Miss Annie Hillis visiting with Mr and Mrs Lewis Hill land family.
The Central P T A met with only a few members present and did not elect officers for the coming year. A full list will be published after the next meeting, set for Thursday afternoon before the third Sunday in November. The group plans a Halloween social at Central school Friday night, October List.
Community updates note Mrs C M Bazemore visiting in Butler and Gladys Phillips spending the weekend with sister in Wesley. An upcoming Hallowe'en program at Wesley School Friday Oct 31 from 7 to 8 pm. Several members and families are mentioned in social visits and local condolences follow the death of Mr D N Downs with funeral held in Howard.
Local residents from Cross Roads and nearby areas share visits and greetings. Mr and Mrs Theus and Mr and Mrs Childree with families are noted guests. a sick friend is reported. A Box Supper at Cross Roads schoolhouse Friday night October 24 is advertised.
Local residents from Taylor County host frequent visits with relatives and friends in Butler Thomaston Macon and nearby areas. The piece notes many Jarrell family members and friends sharing weekends meals oysters and gatherings with neighbors and announcements for an oyster supper at Central School on Friday night October 31 with other age-related events.
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