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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1930
Page
7
A fragmented historical page highlights a character described as a soulful man hiding within a plain body, admired for inner splendor. The piece blends a poetic portrait with local notices from Butler, including upcoming events, social visits, and school performances from Americus, with names like Mrs Taylor and Rev J Ty Adams appearing amid community updates.
Local court activity includes Col W B Short of Buena Vista in Butler, uniting Miss Musette Peterman and Mr Walter Albritton in marriage on October 19. Community announcements list visits, guests, weddings, a Georgia Auburn game in Columbus, and upcoming events at the Witch's Hut and Butler school.
Mrs R A Scandrett entertained guests on Thursday with a traditional quilting party. The morning was spent on the quilt, followed by a hearty noon dinner. In the afternoon, after the phrase all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, the party shifted to games and cheerful social time.
The advanced History class finished ten chapters in the textbook by Jas Francis Cook and had a written exam Tuesday afternoon. Miss Verna Mills and Mrs Edwards visited Columbus Friday to view the Passion Play.
Tax Collector G A Roberts announces opening of tax books and schedules for collecting boxes. He will be in the rear of Citizens State Bank every Saturday and daily from May 1 to December 20, with locations in Howard, Maule, Chafing, Rupe, Potterville, Reynolds, Griffiths Store, Fickling Mill, Garsonville Court Ground, Wesley, and John Seandrett's Store on specified dates and times.
Property listing offers 200 acre farm for rent about two thirds under VAAN cultivation located at 4 Jethorpe Ga near Dalene M T D 2 with date September 25, 1941.
Butler High boys have played two games, losing to Ideal Athletic Club 10 to 7 and defeating Talbotton High 17 to 7. The Roberta teams visit on Friday October 24 for a double header, marking Butler girls first game after four graduates.
A Friday event invites ghosts and witches for a seven o'clock fraternal night of fun and frolics at Mauk Consolidated School. The notice promises a welcoming gathering aimed at festive crowds and family enjoyment from dusk to crowing roosters.
Mrs M Al Chapman entertained at her Columbus home Tuesday afternoon in a complimentary gathering for Mrs Gilbert from Roberson, Ohio. Two tables of players competed with a delicious salad course and hot coffee served at the end.
Athens Ga Oct 21 1080 J C Wardlaw director invites teachers and community members to an 11:00 a.m. meeting at the Butler courthouse to discuss University extension class instruction. Prof Thos J Sheppard Jr will outline courses credits tuition and textbooks and form an extension group.
This poem laments the clash between aging parents and their youthful critics. It recalls youth’s certainty and hints that time may prove the elders’ judgments correct, urging patience and optimism as the current generation grows.
A school message stresses daily courteous behavior as essential for life. It lists ten practices including respecting authority, not interrupting, keeping grounds clean, walking quietly, handling corrections without anger, and treating others kindly, summed by the Golden Rule to treat others as you wish to be treated.
The Alto tuberculosis sanatorium in Georgia, praised as a lifesaver, faces financial strain with months of bills due and limited operating funds. Dr. B W Guddon leads the facility, while Dr M F Haygood is named to succeed Dr Glidden as Superintendent under new state appointment.
The text argues health conservation and public sanitation as key economic priorities. It emphasizes investing in health units and sanitation, linking education and public health to financial returns. The message frames health spending as the largest dividend producer for economies.
An editorial urges students and workers to avoid hasty quick success. It cites Abraham Lincoln as an example, noting he spent years fumbling before achieving lasting greatness. The piece argues better pay comes with steady effort and finding one’s place.
The Georgia Press Association gave Vienna News a state health service award for constructive and well rounded health reporting. Several papers competed for the prize offered by the Atlanta Biltmore Hotel with the State Board of Health showing strong interest in the contest and plans for next summer.
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