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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1936
Page
5
A reflective message urges a kinder daily creed, blinder to others’ faults, and braver in facing temptation. It calls for neighborly aid, selflessness after Thanksgiving, and sharing success to spread Christmas joy, citing William Shapespace’s candlebeam parable to emphasize deeds over self.
In a November 10 order the postmaster general allows postal workers Christmas Day with families and limits services to essentials. Rural carriers need not deliver on December 21, and readers are urged to mail early to avoid congestion. The piece also notes retirements, widows’ annuities ideas, a Jackson fire damage, Christmas seals sale, and social visits among rural carriers in Georgia.
The Georgia Rural Letter Carriers Ladies Auxiliary mourns the loss of three members Mrs C C Clark Mrs I C Jones and Mrs S W Ware in recent months. The tribute honors their devotion as wives mothers and workers and offers prayers and sympathy to their husbands children homes and communities.
Guests enjoyed a hearty buffet style meal with all fixings and informal decorum. Many took second helpings and then joined in several games before departure. Mrs W J Chambliss of Dawson underwent an appendicitis operation at Patterson Hospital in Cuthbert and is hoped for a speedy recovery. Little Walter Mathews of Butler, son of W M Mathews, remains home ill with pneumonia, with wishes for a swift recovery.
The Ellaville postmaster received a letter from Alabama rural carrier H. H. Hughston seeking a transfer to a nearby route. He would prefer to move closer to his children and offers an 87 mile all year route with 170 boxes. Florence, Ala, is noted for its 12,000 population and a top teachers college with TVA electricity.
Bro H T Sanders a retired rural carrier and prominent Dan ielsville resident died at his home on Saturday Nov 21 after a five day illness. Funeral services were held at Danielsville Methodist Church on Sunday Nov 22 led by Rev B W Hancock with Dr C Jarrell presiding elder. He was a Woodmen of the World member and head watch man of the Georgia Head Camp. Pallbearers included J A Baker H L Echols W D Meadow L L Bond O I Powell J B Culbertson C G Blackwell and A L Mann.
Mrs Thompson’s father T. E. John died Friday November 13 leaving a widow and daughter Mrs Reba Johnson with several brothers. The bereaved family asks for sympathy and notes he was father to Mrs G H Jowpson of Forsyth and grandfather to Mrs. Thompson.
Kathleen Norris muses on men who appreciate honest planning and conversation, hooks and plays, gardens, politics, history, and social questions alongside love making. She argues each person has a burdensome flaw and urges that a system must run smoothly to meet any demand.
Gordon H. Thompson announces progress toward incorporation to form the Thomas E Watson Rural Free Delivery Foundation in Thorson. Petitioners from the Carriers' Association and Ladies' Auxiliary urge moral support and donations, with a 30 day local newspaper publication and future campaign plans.
Kathleen Norris argues modern women seek independence and men fail to offer true partnership. She contrasts past marriage as escape from parental control with today’s educated, self-sufficient women and the lure of nightlife. The piece critiques male insincerity and calls for stable, honest partners and better matchmaking.
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