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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1944
Page
4
Local brief discussing wartime reflections on victory timelines and unemployment. Highlights include the University of Georgia and Bessie Tift anniversaries, school openings and education, rising living costs, and praise for Taylor County farmers as the community backbone.
The article praises Butler's young people, stating no town matches its quality of youth among both boys and girls and emphasizing their role in the town’s future prospects.
The article reflects World War II headlines predicting Russia's advance toward Berlin, suggesting many may be disappointed if the Russians reach the German capital before U.S. forces. The tone notes public expectation and wartime suspense.
Farmers are urged to select healthy trees for harvest this year and remove inferior species. By applying judgment, landowners can improve wood lot value and overall farm productivity. The note emphasizes prudent management to boost future yields.
A notable shift begins today in business world and transportation with long term effects expected. The discussion focuses on whether organization or individualism will dominate industry amid rising competition.
A exhortation to sow abundantly with kindness to reap happiness and peace. It urges generosity toward all, avoiding malice, and promoting charity in the community.
The text notes earlier signs of general improvement at Tattnall prison and expresses belief that the underlying issues were only superficially addressed, with hope for a deeper, prompt reform and substantial progress ahead.
Montezuma Georgian editor and publisher J Calvin Cox loses newspaper and printing plant when fire from a neighboring building destroys the facility. Cox, a Taylor county native and Butler upbringing, ranked among the state’s enterprising newspapermen and aims to reestablish quickly.
Educational officials urge Georgia youth to return to classrooms as the new term nears. They warn of high school absenteeism and advocate part time work with schooling, citing Dr. Paul M. Munro and Katherine Lenroot. The piece argues education yields lasting value beyond wartime wages.
In Butts county the historic Jackson Progress Argus copy on display honors the era of Creek Indian land transfer. The current Progress Argus is led by Mr. and Mrs. J Doyle Jones whose Take It or Leave It column and Mrs Jones Speculations and Observations offer readers lively editorial variety. Congratulations to the Joneses.
Railroads boosted safety efforts through 1943, handling 80 percent more freight and over twice the passenger volume, yet passenger fatalities fell to 262 from 471 in 1918. Officials warn against complacency as many deaths remain preventable with caution.
A Ft. Valley Leader note reprints letters asking for allotments and essentials. The author pleads for food, clothing, and aid for a large family while recounting poverty and illness. Mack's Column in the Calhoun Times adds a wartime caution urging vigilance and steady effort.
The article argues that opening schools near Taylor county requires teachers and parents to treat pupils as individuals. It warns against viewing children as raw material and stresses the home and church roles, while acknowledging teachers must identify each pupil as a distinct person.
Appraisers on Mrs. Berta T Harris widow of S H Harris deceased have filed their return for a 12 months support. All persons concerned are cited to show cause at the next September term of court why the application should not be granted. Dated August 7, 1944. J R LUNSFORD Ordinary.
An eighty year old William Blanker of Strongville Ohio vows to build his own home, saying at 80 he can do anything. His wife assists with tools as he works, aiming to finish a house for his declining years. Columbus Enquirer notes the enthusiastic, practical example.
A writer notes seeing families including women and children at busy roads helping a man fix a tire. The piece suggests avoiding letting family members stand on the road and advises keeping them in the car or well off the traveled portion for safety.
The Americans under General Patton known as Blood and Guts beat the Russians to Paris and are expected to move into German territory ahead of the Soviet army. Patton is proving his worth as his tanks chase retreating forces.
A Herald column apologized for an error about a Georgia lawyer and prominent local citizen visiting the city. The piece misidentified his companion as Mrs, prompting a self deprecating hint that Hawkinsville residents may face a fair reply for the slip.
A tribute to youth’s sacrifices highlights bold progress and fearlessness toward discovery. The piece asks for reader opinions. Local notes report post war radio train ideas from Buffalo, an estate of 134909 for Antonia Zupa, and a warning to farmers about cholera inoculation when buying pigs.
A nine story concrete and steel peanut shelling plant with dust control and electric power is ready for service. It features six large storage bins rising a hundred feet and can process 600000 pounds of shelled peanuts daily. The project could require up to 75 percent of Taylor County lands suitable for peanut cultivation.
Mrs. Janie Abercromby sues Paul Abercromby for divorce in Taylor Superior Court. Paul Abercromby ordered to appear on the first Monday in October 1944. default will proceed. Witness T Hicks Fort judge. August 1, 1944. Clerk Thelmon Jarrell.
Georgia Taylor County J R Lunsford Ordinary cites P B Childs administrator of Miss Eula Daniel deceased to show cause why he should not be discharged and receive Letters of Dismissal on the first Monday in September 1944. The petition states the estate has been fully administered and calls on all interested parties to respond.
H A Sealy as administrator of J T Willis deceased has applied to the Ordinary for leave to sell land belonging to the estate to pay debts and distribution. The application will be heard at the regular term of the Court of Ordinary on the first Monday in September 1944.
The executors Miss Marion E West and J Harp West notify debtors to settle and claimants to present claims for the estate of R S West deceased. J Harp West will receive payments and claims at the former office of R S West. August 9 1944 Miss Marion E West and J Harp West Executors.
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