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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1946
Page
1
County School Superintendent E H Dunn says all schools will close for Christmas two weeks instead of one. The change follows numerous requests for extra holiday time. Schools shut Friday December 20 and reopen Monday January 6.
The Herald credits cooperation of friends for its best Christmas edition in 71 years. Thanks extend to parents who encouraged letters to Santa, readers who shared thoughts on the season, regular contributors, merchants, and Butler and Reynolds businesses for space and messages. Wishing readers joy and blessings in health and prosperity. The publishers express gratitude.
Precautions for Christmas safety include placing trees away from heat and lights, discarding evergreens after Christmas, using electric candles, disposing of wrapping promptly, avoiding dangerous toys with fuels, supervising electric toys, keeping a water pail for emergencies, and calling for help if a small fire cannot be extinguished immediately.
Mr Wyatt Brooks 72 longtime Macon County farmer died after a long illness at Oglethorpe Hospital Funeral services were held at Ideal Methodist Church where he served as steward and Sunday School superintendent He is survived by his widow three sisters and several children including Miss Livy Wayne Brook Mrs Virginia Terry Hilbourn Edward and Paul Brooks.
Next Sunday morning at 11 o'clock sermons at Trinity Free-will Baptist Church with a warm welcome to all. A Christmas tree event is planned for Saturday night inviting participation in worship services. Whosoever will let him come.
The Post Office Department urges sending holiday greetings at the first class rate of postage. It allows sealing a message not permitted on other classes, provides faster dispatch and delivery, directory service, forwarding at no extra charge, and free return if undelivered if a return address is shown.
Ellaville Ga Dec 14 funeral services were held at the Ellaville Baptist church for Mrs J Hart aged 77 She died Wednesday at A M after months of illness A Buena Vista native she moved to Ellaville with her husband about 30 years ago Survivors include two daughters Mrs Mary Edgar Witt Americus and Mrs Ralph Thigpen Boston three sons James H Hart Ellaville Postmaster A I Hart Alexander Ala and Henry Hart Sumter County and three grandchildren
Andersonville resident John Pennington, a World War II veteran, is named assistant to M P Dean for soil conservation work in Taylor County. He recently completed 18 months overseas with the 37th Division in the Southwest Pacific Theater after studying agriculture at Berry College in Rome, Georgia.
The Rev J W M Stipe will preside over all services next Sunday at Wesley Methodist church and Union church. Morning and evening sermons at Wesley and the mid day service at Union are announced with an invitation to all.
Funeral services for H. P. McDaniel known as Uncle Henry were Sunday at Woodland Methodist Church with large attendance. The 91 year old former Talbot County Sheriff and Mason died recently after a long life of farming and public service. Survivors include two daughters Mrs Wm. W. McManus of Atlanta and Mrs. Ross Grant of Little Rock and a son C. H. McDaniel of Washington D. C.
Bright Christmas lights adorn the Butler courthouse steeple and square with gaily lit trees and window displays. New steel awnings go up at Butter Drug Company and City Barber Shop as the business district boosts its seasonal beauty.
Classified note from Ira Threats of Butler Ga seeks bicycle chains in good condition for purchase. Contact details not provided.
A federal grand jury in Athens indicts George Alvin Adcock of Monroe on two counts of false testimony in the Walton County lynching investigation. He allegedly lied about his movements on July 25 and 26 near Apalachee bridge and Moores Ford. The probe enters its third week as U S District Attorney John Cowart aims to conclude soon.
The Armstrong Cork Company, expanding a fibreboard plant in Macon, donates 75 000 loblolly pine seedlings to landowners in the Middle Western Ocmulgee River Soil Conservation District. Distribution will be handled by district representatives, seedlings supplied by the Georgia State Department of Forestry. Ten thousand trees were planted in Taylor County.
The first VFW meeting in Taylor county will convene at 7:30 PM tonight in the local courthouse. State Commander and officials will aid in inaugurating the new Post. All veterans with overseas duty are urged to attend for discussions on posts and officer elections.
G D Locke of Butler Georgia advertises turkeys for sale ahead of Christmas. Buyers can contact Rt 1 for purchase and pickup details.
Gov-Elect Talmadge told lawmakers that Georgians demand better schools roads and health services and would support new revenue measures. State Auditor Thrasher outlined options to raise about 30 million dollars annually including sales and gross income taxes with exemptions and adjustments. The discussion also covered sweeping voting and constitutional changes to curb Negro participation and ensure strict voting qualifications.
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