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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1932
Page
8
A poem urging solidarity and mutual aid, urging readers to help the struggling, to push forward without envy, and to keep duty and integrity as they strive. It reflects a universal message of inclusion and personal responsibility, stressing that there is space for everyone on the road of life.
Di and Mrs Eli Garett visited Maem and Milledgeville Monday. Vis Beulah Baron spent the week end with friends in North Georgia. Mr Byron Dyer of Statesboro was week end guest of friends in Butler. Mrs G R Lowe of Buena Vista is guest of Mrs C E Benns. Mr Roscoe Williamson of Bilayille is guest of his mother Mrs Q W Williamson. Dr Samuel Huey of Atlanta spent Sunday with his parents. Mrs Bill Hurdle of Montezuma is spending this week with her daughter Mrs Ruth Neisler. Mr and Mrs Nat Halley of Tazewell were Sunday guests of Dr and Mrs R C Montgomery. Miss Elizabeth Collins of Ellaville was guest of Miss Martha Maxwell. Mr and Mrs A B Locke of Dawson were week end guests of Butler relatives. Col James Childs of Atlanta is spending a few days with his parents. Misses Nettie B Hill and Alene Childres visited Camilla and Albany last week. Mr W J Culberson attended district meeting of vocational teachers in Atlanta Friday and Saturday. Mr Thomas Montgomery came home Sunday after several week visit to Mr and Mrs Nat Halley at Tazewell. Miss Louise Hill returned home after several days in Savannah with Mrs J M Benny. Butler people visiting Columbus Saturday included Mrs L R Adams, Ms Walter Suggs, Miss Kathleen Peed, Mrs R C Montgomery, Master Cliford Montgomery, Mr and Mrs C, Mr and Mrs G A Roberts, Miss Dorothy Roberts, Master George Sherbs, Miss Laurette Fickling, and H P Wallace, who were guests of Mr and Mrs Marion Parris. Mr and Mrs Cliff Gill and his of Fort Gaines were weekend guests of Mrs Elizabeth Gill and were accompanied home by Misses Maurine and Sara Gill.
Mrs Jack Jackson receives honors during a visit at a hostel in Wallace. The Jackson family Mr and Mrs Jackson and young Barbara depart this week for Barnesville after making friends at Pier, leaving Lap friends regretful at their farewell site.
Last Sunday marked the annual promotion day for the Butler Methodist Sunday school. Certificates and cards were awarded as officers and teachers for the coming year were listed, highlighting Gen. Supt. P. C. Rowell, Asst Gen Supt. H. P. Wallace, and many division heads and staff.
The Butler Baptist Sunday school held its annual election and promotion day last Sunday. J S Green was elected superintendent and C B Bankston was chosen secretary for the new year. E Jarrell, who had served as superintendent for four years, resigned to devote time to other responsibilities and his mercantile interests. Green and Bankston, recent Mississippi arrivals, were commended by Pastor E H Dunn for their service to the church and pledged the membership’s support for their leadership in promoting the Sunday school and God’s kingdom.
Ladies seek repair parts and service with seven years of experience. Jessie Jones announces agency for Singer machines in the territory and offers demonstrations at the store of J. R. Wilson in Butler Georgia. Letters or calls answered promptly.
The American Newspaper Publishers Association reports advertising profits remained solid in 1981 with tobacco firms expanding space and several brands boosting earnings. An auto maker raised outlays by 88 percent and earnings by 40 percent while a refrigerator maker spent $200000 in papers and saw a 460 percent gain. Some tobacco groups cut ad space, dropping earnings by about 45 percent.
Advertiser L H Vanlandingham of Howard Georgia seeks a second hand frame for No 6 McCormick mower. Must be in good shape and cheap for cash. Contact details indicate prompt payment.
The B H S news notes fourth graders now have 188 books in their library with a goal of 200, welcoming two new pupils bringing total to 29. Fifth graders plan a Spelling Chart aiming for perfect scores on Friday. Sixth graders focus on spoken English with pennies collected for library books. Seventh graders study grammar using Correct English and a graphic spelling chart. Junior class elected officers and held a notable impromptu speech. Chapels featured temperance talk by Rev J A Cook and safety on railroad crossings by Mr Brown. Principal Fred Austin substitutes for illness, and former teacher Mrs Saylor enjoys success in Albany with a return visit expected.
Col B A Schiller notes Loew's Grand Theatre in Atlanta is a NEW complete rebuild with 2600 seats and modern acoustics. The premiere on Thursday Oct 6 features Blondie of the Follies with Marion Davies and Montgomery. Public admission with no reserved seats.
Columbus, Ga Sept 12 Plans for the 16th annual Chattahoochee Valley Exposition to be held October 10 15 are nearing completion Officials say the 1932 exposition will be equal in size to any past event and larger in interest than many prior fairs Community exhibit departments will be expanded with Muscogee Harris and Troup counties reserving space in the main hall Two additional community exhibits will be added this year creating greater participation and space for exhibitors from area counties.
In the new billion dollar act, bank checks and gasoline levies dominated July revenue, though covering only the last nine days of June. The two cent tax on bank checks yielded $1,094,887, while the gasoline levy brought in $539,000. Other taxes followed: brewer’s wort and malt $221,859, tires and tubes $96,057, soft drinks $89,569, autos and motorcycles 8 percent $47,620, radios 6 percent $82,848, and electrical energy 3 percent $32,196. Postal rates are not included. Postmaster General Brown reported to President Hoover a substantial postal revenue increase despite lower mail volume.
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