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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1941
Page
1
Weather over ten days ideal for cotton pest control and thinning weaklies. Senator Lumpkin death noted. former South Carolina federal judge appointed to Senate. Cotton stamps to be distributed to Taylor County merchants and farmers expected to use them. Dog Days began July 28 and hot weather to continue for about a month.
The Herald notes Miss Naomi Kirbo, formerly of the Barnesville News Gazette, formed a business connection with the Lee County Bulletin at Auburn Alabama after years of editorial and business success there.
Plans proceed for the Georgia Press Association convention to be staged August 21 to 23 at Toccoa. Hotel Lake Louise named headquarters for the three day session. The program for Thursday Friday and Saturday is in preparation with details to be announced later.
Society editor Miss Emma Caldwell resumes duties at the Hawkinsville News and Dispatch after a vacation in Florida. Her return follows a travelogue style tour of notable spots and points of interest noted in her coverage.
Preparations are mapped for the fall start of schools in Taylor County. Officials promise an excellent system of public instruction, experienced staff, and a cooperative spirit between parents and schools as a top county asset.
The author doubts broad use of praising living individuals in newspapers. They warn that even a few instances could inflate egos and lead to widespread conceit in the community near Butler.
The Herald extends congratulations to Editor Ed A Caldwell of the Walton News and notes his long ministerial service. It quotes Caldwell reflecting on a life devoted to serving others, church leadership and a career in printing, with a playful nod to his future transition to the afterlife for printers.
Jesse G. Deriso, a Schley County native now vice president and secretary of Southern Food Stores Inc, rises from clerk in Americus to coast of Florida manager and planner for new West Palm Beach Super Food Store. His family visited home en route from Blowing Rock, N C, with praise from The Weekly Turnstile for his executive success.
The Macon Telegraph notes Senator George relinquished the foreign relations chair to head the finance committee after Senator Harrison’s death. It credits his leadership during lend lease and tax debates, praising his fiscal expertise and suggesting the move reflects administrative support rather than hostility. Senator Connally succeeds him in foreign relations.
The Crisp County Power Co. reflects on its 11th anniversary since 1931 with revenue growth from 4,914 to 259,000 in 1941. Starting by supplying Cordele with current, the rural network expanded to 250 miles. Generating capacity rose from 9,000 to 15,000 HP after installing machinery costing 200,000.
Washington reports the agriculture department will showcase 150 cotton hosiery styles to replace silk stockings amid silk bans. Rep Cannon demonstrated the process. 85 percent of hosiery machinery can adapt. Cotton styles range from cob web mesh to sport weights. cost may be similar and more durable. Nylon stock ings are not at risk as the government aims to conserve silk for parachutes. Army and Navy favor silk for parachute use.
Augusta Georgia August 2 crews and five men operate a tested 18 ton tank. Lt Charles E Dettman supervises repairs as the War Department opens a tank repair shop to support expanding armored forces. Col Asa Skinner commands the arsenal and notes a monthly capacity of about 30 tanks.
Thomaston August 3 Upson county officials received a 100000 check from Johnson Lance Space Co Inc buyers of the hospital bonds voted by citizens on June 17. The firm paid a premium equal to county election expenses. The funds will finance a 40 room hospital with modern facilities located about one mile east of Thomaston on a hill overlooking the city.
A Wiregrass Farmer column from Ashburn urges Turner County residents to prepare for the fall term. It notes borrowing is tough and stresses physical exams for children and adults to boost health before school starts in August heat.
Washington July 30 The Democratic Steering Committee named Senator Connally to chair the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Senator George will move to the Finance Committee after Pittman’s death elevated that post. Senator Hatch becomes chair of Privileges and Elections. Senate approval needed for final designations.
House Speaker Rayburn announced he favors extending draftees' service to eighteen months, citing world conditions. He said the change from one year is due to evolving global circumstances.
Georgia farmers market about 40 percent of all their livestock and livestock products and use the remaining 60 percent at home. Income from livestock and products with milk leading the cash income shows milk marketed at 9,786,000 dollars and total milk sold and used at home at 28,412,000 dollars based on 15 year figures.
Cordele is slated to receive a $200000 federal grant for airport improvements. The Civil Aeronautics Administration announced the allotment, with paving of runways landing strips and basic field lighting planned. The site may move from the current municipal airport to acquire 400 500 acres.
German-American farmer Shrower turned a $5 investment into $5,000 by growing a new yam like potato variety named Bunch Puerto Rico. J B Brown of Toombs County promotes the potato yam with better flavor and shipping qualities. The venture began with two yams from seed planted in a chicken house, expanding over five years into high sales.
Athens Ga An extension service agronomist estimates bull weevils will destroy about 23 million dollars worth of Georgia cotton and cotton seed this season Double last year’s loss and about 250 000 bales of lint and 100 000 tons of seed The drop is the worst since 1921 28 period Prices place cash loss near 60 million
Atlanta reports county agents say farm labor shortage is the top problem for farmers as demand grows. They note about 200000 fewer workers than in 1940, driven by high defense industry wages and selective service cuts, with diversification and market control also cited as challenges.
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