Paths to Ways Are Loveliest in Neighborly Walks
Grace Noll Crowell reflects on simple paths that connect neighbors through tea and warmth. She notes how a friendly gathering grows, inviting shared moments and open arms in a close community.
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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1929
Page
7
Grace Noll Crowell reflects on simple paths that connect neighbors through tea and warmth. She notes how a friendly gathering grows, inviting shared moments and open arms in a close community.
Butler focuses on a grand Hallowe en Festival with coronation of the autumn queen at the high school auditorium. Festivities include oyster stew for 10c and a fish pond attraction, with Miss Ruth Wolfe and others as weekend guests, and community groups like the PTA and Boy Scouts staging events during the celebration.
Twenty years ago telecommunication purchases by C W Pickard, a home theft during an entertainment, large attendance at a run in Butter, engagements and weddings announced, club hosting events, travel to Avanta for auto races, memorial tributes, a captain's letter from Bunkie La, land sale near Reynolds, Beechwood Farm sale, state delegate appointment to Waterways Association, and veterans reunion plans in Colum bia.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Bussey announce the engagement of their daughter Eleanor Stokes to Mr C Marion Woolfolk with a home ceremony planned for November 21. The announcement notes Eleanor’s lineage, including her mother Miss StarLight Respess and her grandfather Elder John R Respess, a longtime church leader and editor, and mentions ties to Mrs J E Mangham of Reynolds.
The Butler Baptist Church Woman's Missionary Society met with Mrs. Rob. Wilson presiding. They opened with songs and prayers, discussed duties, and reviewed finances including donations to Hapeville Orphans Home. A Christmas package shower plan was launched with officers appointed.
Notice to leaguers urges a Saturday 9 a.m. meeting at the church to clean grounds. Lunch provided by a committee. Bring yard brooms rakes and hoes. League shifts to Sunday night starting with November 38rd, per the president.
Mrs. R. A. Scandrett and Miss Mary Persons fund a large basketball court for Butler High School. The peach-packing house, formerly run by the Butler Peach Growers Association, will be remodeled and leased to the school for court use.
Butler B Y P U held a Friday social on October 25 with games and pleasant time. Guest Miss Frances Owens of Macon performed piano and vocal numbers. Mrs J R Wilson hosted and ensured all enjoyed the occasion.
An invitation describes a Halloween event at Owl's Cave in the Butler High School building on Friday evening November 1. It promises spooks witches and eerie sounds to dispel fright and celebrate after Hallowe'en night.
Two horse farm two miles south of Reynolds for sale. In good cultivation with several buildings. One third cash, balance to suit purchaser. A L McGee Butler Ga 1024.
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