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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1945
Page
4
The Butler Herald presents editorials on life insurance and journalism while lampooning the fickleness of weather and public notices. It notes the newspaper’s weekly circulation and cadence, then wryly questions postwar fashion and advertising ideas like a reversible necktie.
Readers are urged to consider the less fortunate this Christmas and to act with generous spirit. The message stresses that a joyful Yuletide comes from giving and helping others in the community.
A recent Macon News survey shows construction and improvement investments in Macon next year could exceed 20 million dollars. Butler may mirror Macon’s growth. The resignation of Congressman Robert Ramspeck after 16 years in the Fifth Georgia district is viewed as a national and Georgia loss given his leadership and service.
Christmas 1945 brings joyous reunions as Taylor County families gather around firesides. Many service members return from distant lands, while others mourn loved ones lost in war. The season prompts gratitude for peace and hope for those who cannot be home this year.
The editor notes the passing of William A Shackelford known as Uncle Shack a longtime Lexington Georgia figure. He began editing at age 12 with the Oglethorpe Echo in Lexington and retired in May 1940. A charter Georgia Press Association member, he served 28 years as secretary, later deafness ending his service. He was active in the Baptist church for over 50 years.
The Ledger-Enquirer announces a 300000 expansion plan including high speed four color presses to be built by Walter Scott and Co. Plans include redesign of the plant, new type equipment, and capacity to print up to 64 pages with color in many editions. Expected delivery May 1947.
The Pelham Journal notes President Truman nets only 3000 dollars annually from the presidency. It contrasts this with a typical Democrat earning more on a Mitchell county farm with five acres of tobacco and three acres of tomatoes.
Virginia Polhill Price from Louisville Georgia laments war era fabric and card colors turning orange red and yellow instead of traditional green and red. She praises Mother Nature for keeping true greens reds and pine tones while condemning man made decorations as off key.
A note recalls Ed Lawhorn affectionately called Dock who helped at Butler Drug Co before enlisting in the Navy. He received an honorable discharge and goes to work again with a Greenville drug firm in South Carolina. He is praised as a fine young fellow who believes in steady effort and success.
The Adel News urges the Georgia General Assembly in January to raise teachers' salaries to reduce a growing statewide shortage. If needed, taxes should be raised to improve education. A visit to Atlanta shows returning veterans in uniform with discharge buttons, new wives, and bright futures as they rejoin civilian life.
A testimonial claims a woman improved after using a 12 herb compound named Inner AID. She says it cleanses bowels, relieves gas, aids liver and kidneys, stops constipation, and brings renewed vitality and appetite.
We express deep appreciation for the deeds of kindness and words of cheer offered to our loved one Georgie who recently passed away. We sincerely thank each friend for the beautiful expressions of sympathy and comforting words in our sorrow. Mrs. Z. D. Gill and Family
Classified ad page listing include Bairds Nursery Ft Valley Ga offering azaleas camellias and ornamental shrubs as ideal Christmas gifts. Also hay and stock cattle orders from Harry Ball Fairfield Iowa. J T Mathews Butler Ga advertises strawberry plants 40 cents per hundred and 3.50 per thousand.
Male help wanted with no experience or capital required. Must have auto and good references. Permanent position. Write or wire McNESS COMPANY Dept. T Freeport Illinois. Also a farm for rent on two-horse Chap Youngblood Place in Potterville district on school bus route Reynolds Georgia.
Forty acres in cultivation with a three room house and out houses. A good spring near the house and 140 acres fenced with hog wire. Total area about 280 acres described as the best farm in Tay lor county for the price. Price two thousand dollars half cash balance at six percent. Located three miles from Mauk and three miles from Char ing on the mail route. Contact A. L. McMillan Mauk Ga.
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