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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1949
Page
1
Old Timer recalls transition from hand types to linotype and photo plates as the town’s printer celebrates modern equipment. He notes faster, cheaper production, invites visits to see the new process, and reflects on sacrifices made to invest in better service for the public and state customers.
Mrs Nat Halley longtime nurse at Montgomery Hospital in Butler died in Atlanta at the home of her son Ben McGee with whom she resided. She is survived by daughter Mrs Clyde Hogg Jr of Atlanta. Graveside rites were held at Tazewell, her former home.
Church at Midway invites the community to attend sermons Saturday and Sunday with a pastor led service at 11:30 a m. Sunday School starts 10:30 a m. The pastor asks readers to read Jeremiah 33 31 and pray for the message. This will be the last service of the year and includes a call to bring friends. J H Stanford, Pastor.
Cuthbert Georgia November 24 a Randolph county grand jury returned a no bill on charges of assault and battery against Randolph County Sheriff T E Faircloth.
The 1950 political year in Georgia features open seats in the U S Senate and full U S House, plus a governor, lieutenant governor, labor treasurer and other state offices. Many district incumbents face re election, with multiple Supreme Court and Court of Appeals judgeships to fill and a large slate of judicial appointments by Governor Talmadge.
Methodists plan an observance during December to honor retiring ministers who served with dedication. The program includes Sunday School Youth Fellowship and regular worship at usual hours as part of a broader effort to boost church attendance and celebrate the ministers' faithful service.
About 10,000 Georgia veterans will see higher disability pension payments on December 1, according to the Veterans Administration. Officials estimate roughly 75 percent of basic compensation rates will rise under Public Laws 339 and 436 enacted by the 80th Congress.
Phyllis Dunn a sophomore at Bessie Tift College was among four elected to Delta Sigma Alpha Social Club. The group nicknamed the cute girls club has 16 members noted for campus activities.
Georgia delegates at the National Convention of the Young Democratic Clubs of America in Chattanooga opposed a resolution in favor of FEPC and related civil rights legislation. Gar y Byrd urged caution citing danger of disunity and charges of aiding radicals. Howard Edward Fulton died at Sams Hospital Reynolds after a twelve day illness. Fulton, a traveling salesman, leaves a widow and several siblings. funeral services at Crowell Methodist Church with burial in Crowell cemetery.
Local Postmaster Carl Hobbs urges early mailing as indications point to the heaviest Christmas period in the post office history. He notes last year was record, asks distant-state mail by December 5 and all packages out by December 10. Inner-state mail should depart by December 15 or at least a week before Christmas.
Representative Steve Pace declined to comment on whether he might reconsider his decision not to seek re election to Congress next year. He said he would carry on while in office and noted public support as pressure mounts for him to reconsider retirement.
In Taylor County 1948 TB data show 998 deaths and 3110 new Georgia cases. Christmas Seals support TB education, case finding, rehabilitation, and research. Last year Taylor County raised $220. organizers urge a larger 1949 total led by Mrs. Ruth Clark.
A notice from Taylor County details a bill to amend the Georgia Constitution in January 1950 to create a nine member County Board of Education for Taylor County with power over local boards and to appoint a County School Superintendent elected by the board. The announcement is dated November 28, 1949, by Representative D. E. Byrd.
The Columbus Enquirer reports federal approval for relocation of the dangerous five mile stretch on the Macon road east of Columbus. Project funds, widening bridges, and removal of overpass and underpass are planned, aiming to reduce crash risks documented by police.
Mr L M Doyel of Doyel and Doyel is named a top contestant in General Electric Home Freezers sales drive across Georgia. He will join first and third place winners from W D Alexander Co in a free fishing trip to Saint Mark Florida departing December 8th and returning the following Sunday.
The Reynolds Methodist revival starts next Sunday with 18 cottage prayer meetings this week and a regular Wednesday service. Rev J M Yarbrough of Americus will preach, while Rev T H Norton of Jacksonville leads the music. Services run 7 30 p m and 10 a m daily with all invited to attend and help the community thrive.
Nancy Rawls of Atlanta and Rome native, a 1947 Shorter College graduate, is among 33 interns in the first official State Department program. Chosen from over 700 applicants, the interns train under the Foreign Service Institute until June 30, 1950, with placements in Washington or overseas after completion.
The Herald enlarges its job printing department to meet rising monthly demand from across the state by installing the Davidson Offset Press. Claimed to be the latest and fastest on the market, it is reportedly the only press of its kind in the area, and the paper invites the public to view the machine in operation.
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