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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1940
Page
4
An exchange cites research claiming no new sin has emerged in 6,000 years. The remark suggests the truth may lie with external opinions rather than self view, noting ongoing work may still reveal novelty.
A report by Mrs Jere M Moore superintendent states Macon County schools are free of debt and hold 2880 48 in the treasury the financial condition deemed most gratifying by the superintendent.
A short motivational remark asserts that no man achieves anything without an incessant, burning drive. Success demands complete commitment of time, energy, and thought, and cannot be pursued with indifference.
The passage advises unity beyond political differences and urges loyalty to communities. It emphasizes that politics are important but not worth severing friendships or embittering civic ties.
Taylor county friends of Mr. C A Curtis Upson County Warden will be interested in the announcement of his resignation effective Aug. St. Upson commissioners have appointed Mr. J M Flannigan as successor to Mr Curtis.
The text argues that funds used for war and preparation could transform global conditions if redirected to constructive efforts. It asserts such spending could buy far more than the costs of conflict, except for liberty itself.
A local man says many urge him to slow down but cannot show how to finish his tasks with time off. He rejects leaving work undone for leisure, insisting his drive to do well remains essential and not driven by money.
The term Fifth Column gained prominence from the Spanish Civil War and is linked to spies and saboteurs inside Madrid. Nazis used the tactic in occupied Europe and Britain fights to root out potential help for invasion. U.S. officials fear Fifth Column activity and consider mobilizing the National Guard in peace time.
The Savannah Press editor argues that state business suffers when campaigns rely on bands and songs rather than sober policy debate, noting the public appears more impressed by entertainment than essential matters.
The speaker argues the nation is unprepared for war, recalls a past entry into conflict twenty years ago, and cautions against rushing in. Preparation would give people time to reconsider, and any entry would be based on our best interests.
Vital statistics from the office of Judge L T Peed show 140 births in the first six months of 1940 in Taylor County, compared with 168 births in the same period in 1989, and 55 deaths in early 1940, versus 52 deaths in the first six months of 1989.
AP dispatch says planes fell like autumn leaves as Britain fights German raids. Official German news agency claims 71 British fighters destroyed. British press association estimates German losses around 30.
Washington dispatches report that President Roosevelt approves a $2,024,000 loan for Columbus to fund 614 dwellings. The United States Housing Authority will advance the funds to relieve a housing shortage worsened by increased personnel at Ft. Benning.
The Augusta Chronicle laments a recent tragedy and urges parents and children to study highway and city street safety rules. It stresses that many drivers lack familiarity with statutes and regulations and calls on parents to teach these rules before youths begin driving.
Taylor county voters show calm political engagement with four gubernatorial hopefuls led by Talmadge, followed by Roberts. For state offices Hamilton Ralls dominates Agriculture, while M D Collins leads for Superintendent of Schools over Cutts. Locally no race. J W Edwards set for re election to the General Assembly without opposition.
Hon. W. T. Anderson notes Georgia produces many goods from apples to tobacco yet residents buy only a fraction from Georgia farmers. He cites butter consumption of 52 million pounds yearly with just 2 million purchased from Georgia providers, urging Georgians to support local producers at voting and commerce.
The Albany Herald endorses Dr. M. D Collins for re election as head of the Georgia State Department of Education. It praises his campaign, cites education as key to lifting incomes and solving state problems, and argues the state does not do enough for education. It asserts Collins deserves another term.
Rev Bascom Anthony D D a popular long serving Methodist minister says a simple life is the key to longevity. He outlines rules: eat sensibly exercise forgive others trim finances and live on about 42 dollars a month. He notes he travels much stays in hotels and values salt water fishing but advocates stopping prawn boats and seining to restock coastal waters.
The Bainbridge Post-Searchlight editor and Gov. Rivers aide is under serious consideration to succeed Braswell Deen as head of the State Welfare Department. The Herald endorses the appointment, noting Griffith's eminence qualification for the role.
The article highlights Elder David Yancey Hicks of Roberta Crawford county and Eugene Anderson in Macon as exemplars of intensive 40 acre farming. It argues smaller plots with renewed fertilization and diversification can yield strong profits, citing lime and phosphate use by Tifton Experiment Station and farmers like J B Weatherly improving pastures and livestock efficiency. The piece stresses soil care and resource enrichment as key to profitable farming in Georgia.
Judge J Eugene Cook of Wrightsville retired Lions district governor outlines a busy term in Columbus report. He traveled 8000 miles visiting clubs once to three times, used 500 gallons of gas, spoke 1950 minutes, and wrote 175400 words. He wore out one 1989 automobile and valued hospitality and goodwill from friends and family.
A Butler man says he has consumed over 2500 gallons of sweet milk since adopting a daily habit. He claims the cost was only a few hundred dollars and that it saved him from doctor bills medicines and missed work days due to sickness.
A World War veteran from Alabama recounts earning the Legion of Honor and Croix de Guerre after an aviation escapade in German airspace. He sought no publicity, only the return of a missing gold seal, while editor Grover C. Hall considered featuring the story with the veteran’s name withheld.
A Douglas grocery store posts customer debts on its front window as a push to collect. The manager warned nonpayers with name and amount, with about half settling up and the rest covered by pasted strips of paper.
The Grennville Sentinel urges Georgians to buy home products and grow food, can vegetables and fruits, spin and weave cotton in Georgia mills, raise beef and pork, refine sugar in Georgia refineries, and keep funds in state to create jobs and make Georgia a permanent home. Citizens and enterprises should support local Georgia goods and merchants.
The Charl e Harrison American Legion post in Columbus adopts resolutions praising Walker Flournoy a late solicitor-general and ex soldier. The document lauds his military service on the Western Front his six years as solicitor-general and his patriotism courage and integrity.
The Citizen Bank acquired Americus' largest office building, which it has occupied part of since March 1937. The deal is noted as the latest real estate transaction in Americus business district for the year and reflects ongoing progress in the area.
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