Community Notes from Five Points and Nearby Towns
Five Points and nearby towns report a series of social visits. Mrs W D Parker and family visited relatives in Thomaston. Guests included Mrs J P Walker and Mrs Henry Adams Sr. Stores, shopping, and church services are noted with several residents traveling to Thomaston and Macon. A Fiddlers’ Convention is announced for Dec 16 at Central School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Adams, Sr
J. P. Walker
W. D. Parker
Afl Alton Parker
Thomaston
Henry Adams Jr
Clifford Adams
Henry Adams
J. T. Harris
Macon
Tallie Jarrell
Panhandle
M. T. Gaultney
Margaret Adams
T. F. Layfield
Butler
Mat Riley
John Scandrett
Lanier Scandrett
Tom Montgomery
Wrence Oliver
Wyne
Lucile Adams
Cathrine Jarrell
Antioch Baptist Church
Ford Cabriolet Wins High Favor At Ford Shows
Ford dealer C H Neisler reports strong initial orders for the new Cabriolet after its display in New York and Chicago. The convertible coupe blends closed and open car benefits with nickel cowl lights, adjustable windows, and a low cost model A body designed for speed, reliability, and modish styling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
New York
Chicago
C. H. Neisler
Taylor County
Skeleton of Lee’s horse Traveler acquired by college
The skeleton of Traveler the horse ridden by Robert E. Lee in the Civil War is placed in Washington and Lee chapel at Lexington Virginia. Traveler was a blue ribbon winner and a famed Virginia horse given to Lee by a Fayette County resident now in West Virginia. The chapel museum also holds Lee’s war era blanket a kitchen clock of General Custis Lee and a tree limb from the presentation site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traveler
Robert E. Lee
Washington and Lee Chapel
Lexington
Virginia
Fayette County
West Virginia
Lee
Custis Lee
Wesley News Briefs from Butler and Wesley area
Local society notes list visits among Butler, Wesley and Macon residents including Mr. G. R. Moore, Mrs. Bazemore and families. Illness touches Little Carol Amos as Ralph and Louise Pope rush to her bedside. Nov 1 features PTA meeting at Wesley with Supt. W. T. Austin and a free moving picture "Pardners" at 7 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Moore
Barnesville
Will Gilson
Bonard Bazemore
Butler
C. M. Bazemore
J. H. Adams
Walter Caldwell
Mar
Bob Whatley
Marvin Fuller
Ralph Pope
Louise Pope
Atlanta
Mintie Pope
Carol Amos
Ruby Braddy
Frances Willis
William Childress
O. M. Bazemore
Rey
J. H. Wilson
Macon
Herbert Sealy
Baker Baldwin
J. A. Heath
Dennie Sealy
Jim Farlow
J. C. Price
Clem Waters
Mizell
Lois Heath
Alex Baldwin
R. M. Suggs
Mary Suggs
C. C. Heath
Luther Wilson
Hoke Byrd
Little Son
Panhandle
Tom Amos
J. R. Whatley
Asa Spinks
Thomaston
W. T. Austin
Taylor County Schools
Wesley School
Piney Woods
Happiness in a changing world at Butler
The piece argues that happiness comes from inner growth rather than external thrills. It notes that in aging, people seek inner resources and diverse interests that can be pursued anywhere. It highlights good books, old friends, leisure for thought, and a focused occupation as keys to lasting happiness.
Bull Frog Flour in Taylor County Sells Self-Rising 24-Lb Sack
A Taylor County collector reports on Bull Frog Flour sold as self rising flour in 24 pound sacks. The item highlights the product type and packaging for local buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delicia
Taylor County
Local Mauk Briefs Highlight Weekend Visits and Events
Community notices list weekend visitors from Atlanta Albany Ambrose and Reynolds to Mauk including the Woodalls Hester Griffins and McElmurrays. Pulpit duties and school activities are noted at Bethel and Mauk Methodist with extended family visits and upcoming community events at the school Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will McElmurray
Tazewell
J. W. Woodall
W. P Hester
Dock
Celia Hester
Julius Owens
Atlanta
D. L. Averett
J T. Chapman
Weaver Chapman
Birmingham
Clyde “Wittman
Hatley
Lester Halley
Minnie Swearingen
E. N. Argo
Americus
E. W
Ed Swearingen
Clyde Halley
Ed McMichael
Myrtle Morris
Marie Himbry
Alpharetta
Bob Swearingen
Reynolds
W. J Caldwell
Shiloh
Felix Whitlock
Columbia
S. C
Joe Wilderard
H. L. Roberts
Bethel
Mauk Methodist Church
A. C. Montgomery
R. C. Humber
J. W. Lancaster
Junction City
George Duncan
J. M Rogers
Forsyth
Watkins
Rupert
Florice Elliston
Jessie Waller
R. D. Waller
Roy Waller
Joe Barnes
Margaret
Arline McGinty
Brooks Montgomery
Stuzyak
Navy
Ole Rastus
Weekend Visitors and Social Notes From Macon
Local society page records weekend visits and guests in Macon including Mr J C Fain and Mrs A F Fain. Louise Parks and Jeanette Brown also spent the weekend in Macon with local families. Willie and Oscar Martin went to New Orleans, while Arthur Patrick and Annie Hill visited the Hill household in Pelham and Columbus respectively. Mrs Shellman Martin and daughters Ida and Marie joined the Childs family for the weekend. Eld McCorkle conducted monthly services at Shiloh. Mrs J M Brown returned from a visit to Mrs Harvey Streetman near Oglethorpe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Fain
Macon
A. F. Fain
Louise Parks
Jeanette Brown
Willie
Oscar Martin
New Orleans
Arthur Patrick
Pelham
Annie Hill
Columbus
Lewis Hill
Shellman Martin
Ida and
Marie
W. C. Childs
Eld McCorkle
Shiloh
Ste. McOofaie
J. M. Brown
Harvey Streetman
Oglethorpe
Texas Wonder Drug Ad Promises Kidney Relief
An old advertisement touts Texas Wonder for kidney and bladder troubles including gravel and rheumatism. Priced at $1.25, with claims of small bottles curing and testimonials available by mail. Dr. E. W. Hall, 8670 Olive St, St. Louis, Mo., purportedly supplies through druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Hall
Olive St
St Louis
Roggiste
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First National Bank
H. Goddard & CO
G. W. Jarrell
C. F Bennett
W. A. Jarrell
Mr. Blanford Jarrell
Inez Jarell
Herring
John Bennett
Musella
C. F. Bennett
Chevrolet
Chevrolet Motor Company
General Motors
Flacon County
Phaeton
Bal Sport
Pss
Flint
Mich
Reynolds, Ga
Riviera
Jarrell’s
Stoke
Butler, Georgia
Wesley
B. F. Avery
W. T. Whatley
Mauk Briefs
Texas
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