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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1941
Page
4
The Butler Herald is published every Thursday as the official organ of Taylor County. The editor and staff include Chas Benn Jr as managing editor and O E Cox as publisher and business manager. The issue reflects local lore and quotes about self knowledge and famous figures to inspire Taylor county youths.
London action shows fourteen Allied representatives pledged to press the fight against Germany until victory. In St. James Palace they affirmed unity with free peoples for enduring peace. In Ohio a draft board lists 21 year olds Noah Harvey Herman Daniel Boone Brown David Longworth of New Paris, with Longworth unsure why his parents tagged him so.
Nora Lawrence Smith of the Wiregrass Farmer in Ashburn praises early purchases for defense needs. She says coal and wood were bought in July for next winter and her fur coat is being refined now, a precaution she notes could wait until fall but patriotism calls for the action.
It describes harvest time with watermelons and cantaloupes cut, women cooking large meals in farmhouses, garden vegetables, and chickens near the kitchen. A young red rooster spots a chance and wanders to the pasture while women rest on the back porch before preserving blackberry jam and canning vegetables for tomorrow.
Editor Townsend of the Dahlonega Nugget reprints a humorous incident from a recent issue. At about 8 pm Marshal Joe Woodward finds three men in a street after consuming corn liquor. One lawyer sits by, muddied and smiling, as the marshal ferries all three to the calaboose for a night’s rest before meeting Mayor Bush.
The Charlotte News notes Secretary of State Sumner Wells urges preparation for a better day after victory over those seeking power and loot. It argues we are not yet fully at war, Britain’s generals say American troops will be indispensable, and that sacrifice must extend beyond money and munitions as the toll on young men rises. The paper urges joining the battle now to kill or be killed and hope for supreme good emerging from evil.
J C Seymour argues editorials shaped the governor four year term vote. He cites 31 counties with opposition 53.5 percent support, 40 counties with support 69.3 percent, eight counties split 52.7 percent, and neutral counties 62.2 percent. Overall state vote 62.5 percent in favor.
A compilation of quotations on national unity morality prosperity and peace. Notable lines from Coleridge Curry Hitchcock Baker Eddy Sumner and Irving emphasize moral character foundations of state strength brotherhood and generous policy.
The remark discusses the weight of democracy requiring active responsibility rather than mere sentiment. It emphasizes that living for democracy is harder than merely professing support.
Columbus Ledger Enquirer praises Rep. Steve Pace for opposing Central of Georgia’s bid to discontinue trains Nos. One and Two between Columbus and Macon. The editorial notes Pace’s letter to the Georgia Public Service Commission arguing national defense pretexts hide a plan to reduce civilian rail service and urges continued service to ease civilian burdens.
A New York report says eastern motorists may face no more than five gallons of gasoline per week this winter. Experts note the current shortage, tanker reallocations to the British, and a four-category priority for petroleum products placing auto fuel last.
Madison Turner Bazemore descendants met at McCants Mill near Butler on Sunday for their yearly reunion. The event included worship, fellowship, and a noon basket dinner. Attendees voted to hold future reunions on the second Sunday in August. Mrs. Mattie Curry of Moultrie attended. a Florida-based descendant was unable to travel. The gathering heard genealogical notes tracing the Bazemore line to an early Scotch immigrant known as Reddick Baize, who produced baize and influenced the family name.
Secretaries announce plan to push crude oil 1820 miles from Texas and Louisiana to the New York Philadelphia region at 250000 barrels daily with an $80000000 cost and nine month completion. Ickes warns the move won’t alleviate eastern shortage and coal transport risks persist. Maritime commission invites bids for 16 coastal tankers of about 1890 tons each with 12800 barrels capacity. nine firms bid.
In Benton Harbor Michigan the Redhaven, a new peach variety, made its market debut with a half bushel selling for 30 dollars. Growers credit originality for the high price and anticipate a strong impact on the early peach industry. The fruit is a brilliant red even when unripe and ships well.
O H B Bloodworth II, 56, born in Forsyth Ga, former Monroe county schools superintendent and Monroe Advertiser editor, dies in Bay Pines Veterans Facility after illness. A University of Georgia graduate, he practiced law in Forsyth and Washington, served as secretary to U S Senator Hoke Smith, and later formed a law partnership in the national capital. Funeral services set for Miami.
Senator Walter George predicted the Senate finance committee would approve an increase not exceeding 500 million dollars in the House approved 3.236 billion dollar tax package. He said total federal taxes could top 13 billion next year. He noted hearings with 14 witnesses and treasury proposals for about 1 billion more, but expected the final package near 3.7 billion, plus 9.4 billion from existing laws. He cited possible boosts to tobacco, gasoline, and estate taxes and a 0.125 to 0.25 dollar rise in gasoline tax. He also mentioned lowering the state tax exemption from 40,000 dollars to raise revenue.
The Sumter County Board of Commissioners granted Southeastern Pipelines Co. permission to lay gasoline pipelines under county roads from Americus to Port St. Joe Florida. The decision follows a hearing with W C Park representing the company and W W Dykes for Sea board Airline Railway. The project excludes Mitchell and Dougherty counties for now and will be addressed there later.
Georgia tobacco auctions at 15 markets sold 19,464,059 pounds in the first week for 4,435,735 dollars at an average of 22.79 cents per pound. About 12,752,554 pounds brought 2,350,342 dollars at 18.43 cents per pound. Prices were reported holding up at South Georgia markets.
Governor Eugen Talmadge announced efforts to raise The Statesman circulation from about 12,000 to 50,000 subscribers in Atlanta. He suggested pressure on workers to subscribe could help, and warned the rival Atlanta Journal and Constitution to adjust their stance.
Judge Frank D. Foley was feted by the Columbus Lawyers club for his election to lead the Georgia State Bar Association. The Aug. 7 meeting, with 37 lawyers—the largest ever attendance—featured remarks from Henry Pease and Hicks Fort and an address urging local lawyers to back the Georgia Bar Association.
A subtle moral note attributed to Napoleon on the difficulty of governing well meaning adversaries driven by conscience yet bewitched by doubt. The line contrasts honesty of intent with compromised judgment in public life.
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