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Newspaper

Butler Herald

Location

Butler, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1939

Page

4

Weathers and Weeks of School Return to Georgia

No matter how old you are, it is never too late to make a better record here. School bells next month will call 00,000 young Georgians to classes and 8,000 schoolboy patrols to protect them from death or injury as they travel to and from their homes. A man notes he knows as much as he wants about Europe. Editor Charlie Beins asks who wants more taxes. Germany paid little price for the Russian agreement, while Japan was made to pay. The State guesses on world affairs, Hitler to Russia, and Benito is spoken of.

Here Germany Japan Hitler Russia Benito

Auto drivers warned for straddling road lines and license suspension

Department of Public Safety ordered highway patrol to watch for road hogs who leave the right side of the line. Persistent violators will face automatic license suspension. A memorial exercise by the Georgia Press Association at Calhoun paid tribute to members who died in the past year, listing Jonathan Anglin Sr., Bradley, Dozier, and others from various Georgia newspapers.

Department of Public Safety Georgia Press Association Calhoun John M. Anglin Sr Stewart-Webster Journal He Bradley Ategenta Journal W. J. Dozier The Douglas County Enterprise Royaltiel Quitman Free Press Wls Wpsey Summerville News W.R. Frier Douglas Enterprise Lee Forester Maxte-County, News Totton Claude Nealy Bilas Herbert Porter Atlanta Georgian Wade Williams Jackson Herza

Arnall vetoes authority of Georgia High School Accrediting Commission

Attorney General Ellis Arnall ruled the High School Accrediting Commission lacks power to expel 57 Georgia high schools for insufficient funds to meet 175 term requirements. The Wrightsville Headlight notes this could threaten Arnall’s gubernatorial prospects. The article also corrects a misreport on a New York domestic relations court appointment, noting Jane Bolin’s background and the 12000 dollar annual salary for a ten year term.

Ellis Arnall Accrediting Commission Georgia Ellis Wrightsville New York City Jane Bolin Wellesley Yale Law School

Public forums urged in Georgia for open discussion

The Dawson News notes a national surge in public forums offering free discussions on controversial topics. The piece says communities welcome opportunities to air views and that participation has grown to about two million adults across forty states in the past three years.

Georgia Dawson News

Hitler’s Kehlstein retreat atop Berchtesgaden

The report describes Hitlers other palace at Kehlstein, a glass enclosed summit structure reached by an 1800 foot elevator shaft. It portrays him imagining himself detached from the world, ruler of earth and sky, master of storms, able to return at will.

Berchtesgaden Hitler Kehlstein Earth Sky

Editors Attend Georgia Press Association Convention in Calhoun

The author recalls twenty five years of resisting convention attendance then joins Georgia Press Association events in Calhoun. Editor J Roy McAinty is elected president, delivering a warm welcome as Calhoun shows hospitality and cooperative town spirit during the opening session.

Georgia Press Association Calhoun North Georgia J. Roy McAinty Association

Col Joe Lawrence Dies Revered Leader of Turner County

Col Joe Lawrence, a beloved selfless figure who boosted South Georgia development, founded Ashburn’s first newspaper and a Nashville paper, originated the CoW Hog Hen program, and helped establish Indian Springs camp meeting. He pursued religious and financial betterment despite ill health. His death ends a era of service and progress.

Joe Lawrence Trelad Lawrence South Georgia Turner County Ashburn Nashville Indian Springs

We Did Not Give Up On Southern Farms

A reflection on enduring American grit amid Depression era hardship. Quoting The Progressive Farmer, the piece cites a farmer who rebuilt life on a 40 acre tract after losing his farm in 1932. It praises steadfast families, remembering Confederate soldiers, as enduring symbols of resilience and faith in the future.

The Costly Toll of Gossip in a Community

A Covington News excerpt warns that reckless talk destroys lives and communities. It recalls a young girl driven to suicide by malicious whispers, urges readers to withhold unverified rumors, and condemns gossip as cowardly and damaging.

Covington News

Parents urged to monitor children’s welfare and behavior

The Cartersville Tribune-News urges fathers and mothers to pay closer attention to their children's welfare and progress. It notes many parents deny or ignore misdeeds such as teens attempting to steal auto parts, arguing they would defend such actions if exposed, and calls for early intervention before crimes grow more notorious and lead to harsher penalties.

Cartersville Tribune-News

Living Cheaply Without Sacrificing Dignity and Comfort

The passage argues that a frugal lifestyle is achievable without meanness. It urges substituting comfort for show, prioritizing simplicity, neatness, prudence, and inexpensiveness. By cultivating dignity, kindness, and wit, one can enjoy cozy, affordable homes that rival wealthier surroundings without costly adornments.

Belief versus Truth and the shaping of human thought

A reflective essay argues that the Bill of Rights protects freedom of speech belief worship and assembly while asserting that beliefs are formed by evidence and investigation not caprice. It discusses how ignorance breeds doubt, the limits of belief against immutable laws, and how public opinion and hope influence desire and destiny.

Church attendance puzzle alarms Barnesville News

The Barnesville News questions why people use churches little despite enough seating for about a quarter of the population. It notes buildings are rarely full at worship times and suggests most residents would not suffer from losing church structures, as consistent attendance is lacking.

Barnesville News

League of Parents Needed to Train Children in Forsyth

Forsyth and all communities need a broad league of parents devoted to loving yet firm training of children. The aim is to let the wisdom of elders guide youth and restore proper authority, requiring cross-church cooperation and wide involvement beyond any single home or church.

Forsyth Jackson Argus

Things Undone and the Bitter Price of Silence

A reflective meditation on why leaving words unsaid and deeds undone haunts us. It argues procrastination is not the issue, but missed opportunities to show appreciation, fairness, and encouragement, creating a lasting, personal bitterness and an irreparable void in relationships.

Passage on timely kindness and reciprocal deeds

The speaker notes that when someone does or says something at the right moment, the best way to show gratitude is to pass along the favor by doing unto others as they did unto you. The sentiment emphasizes timely generosity and reciprocal kindness.

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