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Butler Herald

Location

Butler, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1940

Page

5

Railroads oppose pipeline claims to Georgia progress

The piece argues railroads exaggerate unemployment from a new Port St. Joe to Georgia pipeline. It cites ICC figures showing only 5.1 percent of railroad revenue comes from petroleum transport and asserts pipe lines affect less than 1 percent of that, noting 24 states benefit from pipelines and urging Georgia to join them.

Georgia Port St. Joe Fla Nessee Interstate Commerce Commission U. S

Help to Protect Your Home from Tuberculosis

Public health notice promoting Christmas Seals for tuberculosis fight in Taylor County. Seals sale emphasizes 76 percent of funds stay locally to combat infections.

Taylor County

Senior Class Mourns Helen Hancock in Reynolds

Reynolds Georgia December 19 1940 The Senior room laments the loss of Helen Hancock wife of Harris Marshall of Lizella Her marriage occurred November 26 The note hopes Helen found happiness in matrimony and wishes her a bright future from Virginia Hobbs

Helen Hancock Harris Marshall Lizella

Glee Club Jotter-Downers Debut At Woman's Club

The Glee Club in white surplices sang Christmas carols at the Woman's Club debut. Holly decor and candles set a Yuletide mood as Mrs. E P Hodges was thanked for making the program possible.

Glee Club E.p.hodges

One to Make Ready Four I Go Sleepwalk Surgeons Note

Reynolds former citizen Frank Frazier sleepwalked during a stunt and leapt from a bed onto a pine floor. He recited a diving code three times before the fall and arrived at the dentist with a long-remembered missing tooth.

Reynolds Frank Frazier Clay Bryan

Eighth Grade Leads Friday Chapel Program

Eugenia Joiner notes the eighth grade directed the Friday chapel with Sunday School lesson, audience participation in the Lord's Prayer, a "Who Am I" segment, student speeches on varied topics, Julian Whatley’s solo "In-between," and a class song. Mrs. Mims supervised the presentation.

Julian Whatley Mims Eugenia Joiner

Trivia Quiz: Georgia History and National Figures

Answers list covers Wilson Dam location and use, Georgia population, Hall of Fame songwriter, Georgia Poet Laureate, origin of the Boy Scouts in America, and stamp issuance dates. Also reports recent column Qs and facts about names, weights, Wilson presidency, Mrs. Felton as first Georgia woman Senator, Rome to Trion long distance call, and Savannah Girl Scouts founder.

Wilson Dam Georgia Hall of Fame Boy Scout Movement America John Virginia Wilson Rebecca Latimer Felton Rome Trion Lowe Savannah Girl Scouts David Montfort

Sinkwitch Stars In Georgia Tech Victory Classic

At Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday November 30 Georgia Bulldogs beat Tech Yellow Jackets 21 to 1 with Frankie Sinkwitch from Youngstown Ohio keying the win. Leo Costa added point after points while bands and seniors provided the day’s lasting memories.

Sanford Stadium Athens Tech Youngstown Ohio Georgia Bulldogs Tech Yellowjackets Frankie Cannon Altke Leo Costa Georgia Go Tech University of Georgia

Essay Contest Awards Scholarships for Georgia Mills Essay

White Georgia students in grades seven to eleven submitted essays on The Importance of the Cotton Mills in Georgia. The Cotton Manufacturers Association of Georgia sponsored the contest with district prizes, a two year college scholarship for the top high school and top grammar school winners, and summer school scholarships for teachers.

Georgia Cotton Manufacturers Association of Georgia United States Georgia Southwestern College Charlie Montfort David Montfort Virginia Hodges Mary Nan Hollis Havill and McDaniel Eugenia Joiner

Dickson Bryan Wedding Invites Brewton Couple

A Brewton Alabama couple, Christine Harold Dickson and R Hunter Bryan of Dudley Georgia, received invitations to their December 16 marriage in Brewton. Bryan is a Reynolds High School 1985 graduate. Well wishes are extended to the couple.

Christine Harold Dickson Brewton Ala R. Hunter Bryan Dudley Bryan Reynolds High School

Pageant at Central School Auditorium Dec 19

A Christmas Pageant presented by pupils and teachers of Central School will be held Thursday evening at seven o'clock in the school auditorium. The public is cordially invited to attend.

Central School

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