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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1945
Page
4
The piece reflects on political postures in Georgia after a constitutional election and notes local happenings. It mentions Oglethorpe University and the Crypt of Civilization, a push to resume concrete block manufacture, time slipping by, and a Navy stand near the University of Georgia dormitories with civil photos in the papers.
A backyard rumor travels faster than plants taking thirty to forty days to mature, while a father recalls a transport problem and Junior’s letters home. Big postwar wishbooks may grow beyond 1 000 pages, worrying the local postman. The county forecasts 1945 corn prospects with marked July improvement per the U S Department of Agriculture.
Washington Navy Department releases material gathered two years ago and now publishes two notable books on submarine warfare. Silversides by Robert Trumbull and Battle Below by Robert J. Casey are among the titles disclosed, after prior security concerns.
The Trestle Board editor asserts pride in a dwindling generation that believes salvation comes through sweat and toil. Worthwhile achievements arise from hard work, not leisure, and struggle rather than ease.
The text lists early car models and their first market placement years as Buick 1904 Studebaker 1905 Hudson 1909 Chevrolet 1912 Dodge 1914, noting production to resume in the near future.
Georgia faces a large postwar transition as 5000 veterans return monthly and Col. James N. Keelin envisions the GI Bill injecting up to two billion dollars into the state economy. He notes 40,000 of 310,000 Georgians inducted have been discharged, with 50,000 of the remainder in agriculture and 220,000 in industry and services. Loans, readjustment allowances, and farm buyouts promise earnings gains, while courtesy in public service is urged as a key postwar asset.
Editor Robert L. S. Bickerford visits the Herald office en route to Atlanta. He operates The Southwest Georgian and has improved the Fort Gaines paper in news value and appearance. Mrs. Bickerford also earns credit for editorial efforts and growth in subscriptions in Clay County.
The Cobb County Times notes two fatal crashes and at least six injuries in two weeks in its county and questions if peace and ample gas will return prewar highway slaughter. It argues Americans avoided war at home but faces bloodshed from careless and drunken driving.
Revival time sweeps Georgia as August tradition, lighting up churches and front porches. Preachers visit homes between services, while families discuss world affairs and share fried chickens. Country revivals fuel church growth, civic leaders, and lasting faith.
The Commerce News notes a local Chamber of Commerce with a paid secretary pushing new enterprises into Commerce and Butler. A group of business representatives raised 5000 dollars to hire a full time executive secretary to promote commercial, industrial, civic and regional interests.
Brother John N. Holder notes an increase in divorces in Jackson County and Northwest Georgia. He cites cases where soldiers return to find spouses unfaithful, wartime marriages unravel, and cruelty or infidelity drive legal separations amid a surge similar to postwar patterns.
The piece honors a longtime neighborhood druggist known as Doc who operates a general store with a wide local role. He provides ice cream magazines candy shaving cream pancake makeup postage stamps bill payments mail service and even repairs and information for residents. His steady presence and helpful acts underpin community daily life and deserve recognition.
A first person exhortation urges faithful church attendance despite weather. The speaker cites divine blessing of the Lord's Day, minister presence, and prayers as reasons to attend. It warns against letting rain or warmth justify absence and notes examples of faith and accountability.
A Savannah citizen urges Morning News readers to curb knocking and replace it with kindness and boosting. The letter warns knocking spreads quickly and harms communities, arguing politicians boost by pleasing all and calling for a national shift toward constructive encouragement.
A statistical note claims the average man receives 112 letters annually. A staff member, after reading the item, counted his own monthly bills and replied that the estimate seemed about right with an approving tone.
Front page update notes the end of the war and nationwide celebrations. Churches rang bells and held services led by Rev. W. B. Heats as Americans express relief and gratitude for victory. MacArthur named supreme Allied commander with Japan accepting terms.
A reflective piece on matching thoughts with actions urging patience and restraint. It cites quotes by Howard W. Newton and moral snippets about egotism, the Golden Rule, self made success, keeping friends, and avoiding fat heads. It uses humorous anecdotes about clowns and fishermen to illustrate caution in boasting and arguing.
President Truman outlines a plan for free use of European waterways as practical internationalism. The proposal awaits Council of Foreign Ministers’ review, aiming to reduce political and trade barriers across the Continent.
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