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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1952
Page
4
Local shoppers flock to the Cross Shop with two day sale offering dresses originally priced at 6.98 to 9.98 now five dollars. Various visitors and relatives, from Macon to Columbus, spend weekends with Butler residents as area social activity continues.
The W. S. C. S. of Butler will observe a Week of Prayer on Friday October 31 spending a quiet day apart. The service begins at 10 a m with all women urged to join and other friends welcomed by Reporter.
Butler Bears overwhelm Reynolds teams 55 to 16 and 68 to 26 in the new Reynolds gym. In girls action Nellie Hart 22 and Goria Pike 11 lead Reynolds foes. Mary Parks shines on defense. Boys game sees Butler surge to a 34 to 4 halftime lead. Childs 23 and Sullins 14 top Butler, Wainwright 7 for Reynolds. Rematch set for Nov 25.
Circles One and Two met in joint session at the church Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. L. R. Adams led the program on Missions with focus on Vashti and Community House Center. Mrs. Eli Garrett recounted a recent visit to the Center in Columbus and gifts were shown to be packed for Christmas aid. Hostesses were Mesdames O L Scott Allen Payne J F Hartman and Susie Wright. A salad course in Halloween colors was served.
Georgia's peach industry faces a sharp decline in production prompting the University of Georgia Agricultural Extension Service to survey commercial orchards. Vernon Reddish urges all 500 plus tree operations in Taylor County to cooperate for a complete varietal and tree census to assess industry status and causes.
The speaker warns that good intentions often fail to produce change and names companions like Mean-To and Didn’t-Do. Even church members promise devotion at sacred altars yet drift into a cycle of unkept vows and future plans. The message contrasts sincere vows with persistent inaction and lingering regrets.
Butler High School FHA group held its second meeting of the year on October 17 with Mary Ann Moore elected president presiding. Gloria Pike outlined annual projects including a World Christmas Festival contribution while Margie Jarrell introduced County Health Nurse Mrs. Eppie Arnold who spoke on A Girl and Her Health. Judy Haret led tunes and Louise Childree organized games during the social hour. Chapter mothers for the club were elected: Mrs. L. R. McCorkle, Mrs. H. E. Allen, and Mrs. William Maxwell.
Mrs M B Pittman Sr Miss Mu sette Pittman and family spent the weekend in Cleveland with Mr and Mrs Steve Lewis. Others visited relatives in Albany Butler Warner Robins and Columbus including the Heath Wall and Morrison families with several attending the Columbia Baptist Association.
Bethel Primitive Baptist church cemetery cleaning is in progress. Helpers are invited to contribute to Mrs. W. A. Payne or Mrs. H. E. Childres. Any contribution will be appreciated.
Mr and Mrs D H Gaultney announce the birth of John Thomas on October 19 at the local hospital. Mr and Mrs Dave Harbuck announce Bonnie Sue born October 10 at the local hospital. Mr and Mrs C C Colquitt announce Richard James born October 10 at the local hospital.
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