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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1932
Page
4
Funeral notices recall Barbara Gean Harvell who died Aug 18, 1982, with burial Aug 19 at Pine Level cemetery. Rev. Cecil Abbott conducted services as family mourns a cherished daughter and cousin Mattie B. Watson notes grief and remembrance.
By order of the Court of Ordinary the estate of G Way Averett deceased will sell at public outcry on the six Tuesday in October 1982 at the courthouse door Howard Georgia the Averett place house and lot and other real property as part of the estate to be sold for the purpose of settlement among heirs Brown administrator estate of Averett deceased.
A lengthy memorial note honors Brother J. S. Byrd known as Brother Sol Byrd born April 24, 1860 and died in 1926. The Midway Baptist Church committee laments his absence, recalls his devout service, cites John 14:2-4, and requests publication and minutes entry while comforting the bereaved with Christian consolation. Nine children and many relatives mourn. the note concludes with prayers for heavenly reunion and a closing signature by J. F. Peterman T. A. Shoupe and others on Sept. 8, 1932.
Butler No 3 Miss Mattie Aultman spent Saturday night with Miss Leah Beeland and Miss Flo tine Beeland. Roy LaGrone is in Columbus on business. Ben Sanders and family visited Sam But ers and J T Beeland. J T Beeland and family hosted Bryant Ingram and children and Napoleon Garrett with Nancy Garrett. Julian Beeland visited Hollis Vann. Dock Byers spent the weekend with Herman Bickley. Ed Hammock family visited Charlie Hammock. Johnnie Beeland visited Levi Gassett. Gene Hammock and wife were called to care for Hammock’s ill father. Eugenia LaGrone visited Inez Windham. Mrs Henry Blakely and children visited Hinton Jarrell. Hinton Jarrell hosted Franses and Lilouise Windham in Thomaston.
Local residents share weekend visits and family updates. Herman Elliston attends Americus Normal College. Ruby Elliston visits Christine Cooper. the White and Cooper families visit and attend a funeral. J D White improves after an appendicitis operation. several others named visit relatives or are listed on sick lists.
In memory of Sister Belle Kirksey Byrd born June 27, 1862 died June 21, 1932. She was the wife of J. S. Byrd, deceased, and for many years a faithful member of the church.
On Wednesday Sept 14 the death angel claimed our dear aunt Matilda Grimes at age 84. A true Christian always ready to help others, she is at rest in the everlasting arms. We loved her dearly and will miss her smiles until we meet again. Bessie Whittle
A loving daughter honors Dady C C Allmon of Thomaston in a funeral poem. It laments his passing, recalls his smiling eyes, and vows reunion on the golden shore. The verse speaks of farewell, memory, and eternal reunion beyond the grave. It ends with a promise to meet again on the other shore.
Obituary notice for J. W. Matthews who died September 14, 1982 at his father's Thomaston home. Born December 28, 1904, he would have reached age 28 years. The tribute describes him as a kind father and husband and urges readers to remember him.
Howard and Mrs Cannon and daughter of Parrott visited relatives here recently. Mr and Mrs J B Brown and others spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Clay Morris in Montezuma. W C Childs and P F Purvis attended Primitive Baptist Association in Macon. Harris Sealy and daughter visited Mr and Mrs J E Brown and others, including Miss Sallie Averett and Miss Louise Parks, with nearby residents visiting Butler for the Taylor County Fair.
Mr and Mrs Tom Montgomery and their son visited Mr and Mrs John Scandrett and Mrs Clarence McChargue in Thomaston while Mrs Henry Jarrell hosted Mrs Kendrick and others. Thomaston guests included Mr and Mrs J B Kendrick and Mrs Hinty Adams Jr. Local families Henry Adams Sr and Jr and Miss Margaret Adams were guests of Mrs G B Jarrell. Miss Juletté Jarrell visited Butler, Master Billy Adams stayed with grandparents Henry Adams and Rey. Nearby, Mr T Gaultney and Miss Nammlou Gaultney joined Sunday in Forsyth. Walter Parker spent the weekend with his parents. Laura Maddox of Forsyth returned home after visiting locally.
Mrs E B Walker of Columbus enjoyed the week with Mr and Mrs W A Wadsworth and family. Blanford and Odessa were Sunday guests of John Brady and family. Mrs Floyd Foster and children visited her parents at Oakland. Carrie Stevens hosted many friends for a peanut boiling Saturday night. Lucius Singleton and J C Mackey guests near Tazewell this week. Greta Roberts hosted Doris and Mary Mackey. R D Waller of Mauk was here on business Thursday. J W Daniel of BR I visited Sam Daniel family Sunday. Lyn Hill and child visited J H Lockhart Friday. H S Mitchell spent Saturday in Buena Vista.
A widow and sister in law mourn the passing of a husband and son in Thomaston. The bereaved couple Effie Perkins and the family recall his pleasant talks, faith, and a belief in meeting on the shore beyond death. He leaves a wife, two young daughters, a mother, father, two brothers, and two sisters.
Miss Mary Suggs returns home after a Buk visit with sister Mrs. Walter Suggs. Mrs. Henry Walls of Americus visits. Rev McCorkle and others host dinner guests. School opens at Wesley Oct 8 with Prof Pinkard principal and Turner and Payne as assistants. PTA and Woman's Home Demonstration Club plan activities for the opening week, including a cottage cheese demonstration and fair exhibit. A play Lean Years is set for Butler High School auditorium Thursday night.
Norwich area residents share visits and travels including Mr. and Mrs. Seah Montgomery near Butler with the Watsons, Misses Martha and Ruth Turner in Talbott, Chester Hill with the L. and McChargues, Kersey from Centerville at the Ryan Turners, Alton and Cleatons Hill of Charing visiting, Dr. C. C. Carson of Talbotton in Butler, and others attending a Thomaston singing. Mrs. Jack Turner of Mauk recovering after an operation in Butler, Ernest Anthony in Columbus, Cleatons Hill visiting in Florida, and various local social sightings.
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