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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1929
Page
3
Local notices describe a Reynolds Hallowe'en Carnival at Reynolds High School with activities for children and sales at Bailey Coffee and The Cash Store. Several residents visit relatives in Macon Atlanta and Butler while others attend the State Fair and Mercer University broadcasts.
Social notes describe a Bridge Party hosted by Miss Miriam Carter on Wednesday for Miss Frances Hodges and Mr Sammie Pruitt, wedding plans noted. Guests include Miss Marion Hodges, Walker Newsom, Clara Parks, Edith Newsom, Gene Hodges, Gene Hodges family, Ricks Carson, Clyde Carson, and others with top scores awarded to Mrs Ricks Carson and Clyde Carson.
Circle No 2 of the Methoists met with Mrs Gene Saunders. Seventeen members and a visitor Mrs Hind attended. Opening song Come Thy Fount and closing Oh How I Love Jesus framed the devotional and discussion on Tabernacle Sacrifices and Offerings Feast. Mrs Williams led in Mrs Proc tor’s absence. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
A reflective passage contrasts outward luxury with inner truth, noting that shadowy reports reveal substance. The text cautions against dismissing life’s quieter, inner dimensions despite brilliancy and attire.
Reynolds High School notes mark the loss of seventh grader Elizabeth McDaniel and her promising math leadership. Columbus and Armistice Day programs are planned with a Halloween Carnival on October 31 at 7:00 p.m. Student exhibits feature map work from seventh and sixth grades, with a focus on October’s studies and a test week ahead.
The Gordon Carson Chapter U. D. C. will host a benefit card party Wednesday afternoon October 30 at Mrs. S. H. Bryan’s home. Mrs. H. K. Sealy Mrs. Eugene Joiner Miss Martha Powell and Mrs S. H Bryan lead the arrangements. Reservations may be made by calling Mrs. Bryan or Mrs. Sealy.
Aged 61, Serena Ed Calhoun died Friday at Wesley Memorial hospital Atlanta after an abscessed liver. He was a lifelong Reynolds farmer and longtime member of Reynolds Methodist church. Funeral held Saturday at Hill Crest cemetery with Rev. M. O. Williams officiating. survived by wife two sons Tom and Guy Calhoun one sister Nellie Calhoun and other relatives.
The Woman's Missionary Society met at the Methodist church on Monday October 7 with president Mrs F A Ricks presiding. Mrs Edgar Whailey reported to the State Superintendent of Children's Work and devotional themes were presented by several members. The literary program was led by Mrs Alice James and Circle No 2 met October 21 at Mrs A V Brewer's home. Mrs Iva Kilby and Miss Alice James visited, and a salad course was served.
The Y. W. B. Class asks every member to attend Sunday with adults in the auditorium before class and children in the Sunday school apartment. The men will honor the class with a song on a future Sunday. Sympathy is sent to Mrs. Clifford Whatley on her mother Lizzie Monk’s death.
A memorial notice for Carlton Adams dated Aug 27 1929 outlines a churchyard funeral at Antioch Baptist with Rev M T Gaultney and Rev Dunn. The family mourns his loss and expresses faith in reunion in heaven. Carlton leaves parents and three sisters Mildred Margaret and Estelle Adams among those grieving.
B W M S met Thursday afternoon at the church. The program included songs 249 and 826, a devotional by Mrs Ingram, prayers by Mrs Ingram, Leaflet talk Using Our Talents for Gods Glory by Mrs Lunsford, letters from Mr Spencer King and Mr Bivins read by Mrs Troy Whatley and Mrs Clay Whatley, a talk Others by Mrs C L Pyron, and closing prayer.
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