Wit and woes drift through the Georgia papers
The Fayetteville Enterprise laments readers wary of paying for news while editors lampoon editorial excesses. The Columbia State cites a bride’s homesickness as a measure of her match. Thomasville presses on bad roadways and hurried trips to the cemetery. Albert Sidney Burleson, 74, former Postmaster General, dies in Austin. The Bainbridge Post-Searchlight notes the region’s lightest baby at 26 ounces. Local papers mock committee meetings and editorial quips while filibuster talk and anti lynching votes draw attention. J. A. Taylor leaves Greensboro Herald Journal to lead Crawfordville Advocate Democrat.
Columbus ledger applauded for funds to buy iron lung
The Columbus Ledger Enquirer is praised for attracting public response that raised money to purchase an iron lung for the Columbus hospital, estimated at 1500 dollars. Sims Garrett of Charing and L L McClesky of Americus, secretaries to Congressman Stephen Pace, are cited as handling duties in his office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
Columbus Hospital
Judge Hartley Resigns to Lead State Industrial Commission
Judge A. J. Hartley, a prominent attorney and popular official, resigns as chief clerk in the executive department to become secretary treasurer of the State Industrial Commission, succeeding Sharpe Jones. The retirement of Jones from his longtime post brings regret to friends and state leaders.
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A. J. Hartley
Executive Department
State Industrial Commission
Sharpe Jones
Jones
Seed loans proposed to aid 1938 farmers in Congress
Senator Ricard B. Russell Jr has introduced a 75 million dollar bill to provide farmers with seed loans during 1938 and aims for action before the next planting season. Georgia tax reform is urged, with Gov Rivers pushing to address state economic hurdles. Also, 14 million Christmas seals are being sold to fund tuberculosis programs nationwide and in Georgia.
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Ricard B. Russell, Jr
Congress
Dinner party honors rural carrier Perkins anniversary
A Howard dinner party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Je H Perkins celebrated Mr Perkins completing 26 years as a rural mail carrier. The guest list drew all county mail carriers and several postmasters, reflecting community esteem and shared daily duties.
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Je. H. Perkins
Howard
Remark on Butler's growth from returning resident
Former citizen Mr FE H Payne visited Butler and expressed astonishment at the many improvements over the past two to three years. He praised the fine spirit of cooperation driving the home town's development and questioned whether locals fully appreciate what they have accomplished.
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Butler
FE. H. Payne
Death of Howard Coffin Marked by Colleague's Tribute
George D. Lowe of the Guxley Banner recalls Howard Coffin's life from Ohio farm roots to college postman, crediting his rise as an outstanding mechanical engineer. The associate notes Sea Island Beach death on Sunday and criticizes recent newspaper inaccuracies about Coffin's career.
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Coffin
George D. Lowe
Guxley Banner
Howard HE. Coffin
Sea Island Beach
Ohio
Nis
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Questionnaire on license plates to guide highway survey
Editor Tom Arnold reports that next time drivers will receive a questionnaire with license plates. The survey, from the division of highway planning, seeks car type, daily mileage, gasoline use, and other travel facts. Chairman W L Miller says data will support a scientific study of highway needs.
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Tom Arnold
Division of Highway Planning
Highway Department
W. L. Miller
Rush Burton Seeks Verification of 1879 Newspaper Directory Data
Burton editor of the La vonia Times learned from a friend about Geo. P. Rowell & Co.’s 1879 Newspaper Directory. It lists city populations and newspaper circulations. Butler shows 2479 residents and the Herald is around 1800 circulation. Verification by an informed reader is requested.
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Rush ‘Burton
Lavonia Times
Geo. P. Rowell & Co
United States
Butler
Herald
W. N. Benns
Pace urges release of 130 million cotton funds
Congressman Pace calls on the U S Department of Agriculture to release 130 million dollars impounded in the federal treasury to cotton farmers in the south as a subsidy under recent farm legislation. He argues the funds would boost business, offset tariff damage, and prevent market disruption from delayed payments and regulatory dump concerns. Columbus Enquirer Sun commends his efforts for the farming population.
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Pace
U. S. Department of Agriculture
South
Enquirer-Sun
Department of Agriculture
Third
Columbus Enquirer-Sun
Birthday Leap Day Story From Crawford County
A leap year birthday tale from Crawford County notes a man born February 29 celebrates only every four years. It mentions Montezuma resident Mrs. Sam Guerry, her Georgia Court of Appeals son John B. Guerry, two grandchildren born on November 14, and a baby girl born on her birthday announced by Edward of Pinehurst. The piece also references a new photoplays magazine named Pictures to debut soon from Picture Magazines, Inc.
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Crawford County
Sam Guerry
Montezuma
John B. Guerry
Georgia Court of Appeals
Edward
Pinehurst
Guerry Snowden
Alabama
Eugene Anderson
Macon Telegraph
Pictures
Picture Magazines, Inc
New York State
Editor's reflections on Redfern tragedy and missing husband
Bax ley Banner editor George Lowe critiques press coverage of Paul Redfern's 1920s disappearance. He notes Gertrude Redfern seeks legal death declaration after ten years absence, cites religious scruples delaying divorce, and accuses officials of misjudging Redfern's flying experience. He recalls photographing the beach takeoff and questions the ship episode and motives behind the chase for front-page fame.
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George Lowe
Baxley Banner
Paul Redfern
Hss
Gertrude Redfern
Paul
Rio
Redfern
Bruswick
Sea Island Beach
Mrs Roosevelt urges December house cleaning for Christmas gifts
Mrs Roosevelt, in The Reader's Digest, proposes a Christmas-Spirited House Cleaning to donate usable attic finds to those in need. She argues discarded overcoats and quilts can warm cold families, urging civic clubs and charities to organize nationwide efforts before Christmas.
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Reader’s Digest
Atlanta Constitution
Black Widow Spider Exhibit at Dodge County Advertiser
A deadly Black Widow spider, captured by E. Z. Dunlap of Chauncey route 8, is on display in the Dodge County Advertiser office window this week. Dunlap has caught three of the venomous spiders in six months on his Chauncey area farm. The spider’s bite can cause days of intense suffering and possible death, and it is typically found in dark dry places like old barns and outhouses.
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Dodge County
Dodge County Advertiser
Forgetting neighbor faults for happiness and longevity
The text urges forgetting neighbor faults and slander to improve happiness and life span. It advises ignoring temptations and fault finding, focusing on the good points of friends, and erasing yesterday's disagreements to start each day anew with only loving memories.
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Acta
Mallace
Telegraph Announces Major Editorial Changes After Johnston Departure
The Macon Telegraph reports a series of leadership shifts following Benny Johnston’s resignation after 18 years. Buford Boone becomes managing news editor, Hugh H. Park rises from state news editor to news editor, Cooper Etheridge becomes assistant city editor, and John E. Minter Jr. joins the reportorial staff.
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Macon Telegraph
Benny Johnston
The
Telegraph
Johnston
Buford Boone
Hugh H. Park
Cooper Etheridge
John E. Minter, Jr
Mercer
LaGrange
Atlanta
Rochelle Boy on Duty in Washington
Roy W Brown from Rochelle has advanced from private to second officer in four years in the Capitol Police Force. Beginning as a guard in June 1933 under Senator George, his steady duty, appearance, and personality earned promotions. Now Lieutenant Brown serves in uniform with braid and authority and has been appointed clerk to the Capitol Police Force Board with higher duties and pay.
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Capitol
Roy W Brown
Rochelle
Roy Brown
Wilcox Boy
George
Lieutenant Brown
Capitol Police Force Board
Silhouettes Column Attacks Red Nail Fashion
Ralph Jones in his Constitution column Silhouettes denounces the red finger nails popular with women. He questions the appeal and notes his view that Cleopatra’s crimson nails do not prove Ladies’ allure, challenging the trend and labeling it unalluring.
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Ralph Jones
Constitution
Jones
Cleopatra
Fit Company for Oneself Fit Company for Oneself
A reflective monologue by Mrs. J. B. Pennington on self-examination and integrity. The speaker rejects illusion and secretive living, seeking self respect, honesty, and a conscience free from deceit. She resolves to face her true self and strive for personal dignity.
Abdication saga advances as royal marriage reshapes scene
A dramatic chapter ends with Britain’s ruler abdicating to wed a commoner. Ernest Simpson, ex husband of the Duchess of Windsor, married her childhood chum in Paris field Connecticut. His bride was Mary Kirk Raffray, recently divorced at Reno.
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Britain
Ernest Simpson
Duchess of Windsor
Pairsfield
Conn
Mary Kirk Raffray
Reno
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