This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1944
Page
3
Reverend C L Glenn reflects on a war torn Christmas across America. He laments the death and destruction while warning of commercialization and urges a return to the true spirit of Christ’s birth for children and families.
A 22 year old Upson County man was arrested in Macon after attempting to collect 1500 pounds of sugar ordered at a second store. He pleaded guilty to possessing and passing counterfeit sugar coupons and bonded out. Authorities recovered 625 counterfeit coupons and say he planned to use the sugar for liquor.
Hamilton Georgia report says five of six children of Ector and Gladys Gates Black, Pine Mountain State Park workers, died in a cabin fire at 9 p.m. One child, Willie Henry Gates, 9, survived after fleeing to the Tavern for help. Willie Lee aided Estell Gates, 11, and others before summoning help as flames spread. a family dog also perished.
The Cotney family expresses gratitude to Butler and Taylor Mill communities for assistance during illness and death of Andrew J. Cotney. They thank the school faculty, Taylor Mill clubs, employees, friends, and relatives for flowers and support. Names listed: Susie R. Cotney, W. F. Cotney, Douglas Cotney, Lorene Rubbs, Lois Bearden.
A devotional Christmas prayer asking God to prepare hearts for Christ's coming, to seek first the Kingdom, and to foster peace on earth. It seeks guidance from the Star, the shepherds, and the wise men, and prays for protection from hatred amid war.
Hamilton Burge Heath a longtime Talbot County farmer died Friday morning at his home five miles southeast of Talbotton. He was active in local politics and religion and is survived by son H B Heath Jr and grandson Carlton Heath Jr, both of Talbotton. Funeral held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the home with Rev. W E R Smith officiating. Interment in family burial lot. Friends and relatives from Taylor County attended.
The Reynolds Lions Club hosted its ladies night with a chicken supper by the Woman's Improvement Club of Reynolds. Guests from Thomaston Woodbury and Butler enjoyed the event as Lion Zeb Morris entertained. The club announced a $200 donation to support Reynolds high school improvements.
Two wheel trailer with extra good tires and a roomy well balanced body. Carries 1500 to 2000 pounds. Viewable at the Old Bank Building in Mauk from Friday through Monday. Price 135 dollars. TOM HUGHES Mauk Ga.
Thomaston Production Credit Association reports a 14000 dollar investment in United States Treasury Bonds from the Sixth War Loan drive. Credit for two thousand dollars of this total is allocated to Taylor county’s quota. The association serves farmers and stockmen across Pike Upson Taylor Monroe and Lamar counties.
Pre war tricycle for a 6 or 7 year old child in good condition with large rubber tires. Price $15.00. Contact Mrs Sims Garrett in Charing Georgia.
The draft office reports a larger white male call for January and February while calls to colored draftees have been small. On Monday twenty three white men left for Fort McPherson after pre induction physicals, to begin service.
Butler High School girls organized a Home Economics Club. Officers elected at the first meeting include President Helen Perkins and Vice President Gloria Bazemore. The club plans a Christmas project to give gifts to younger grammar school children, with broad student support. Eighth Grade officers listed as President Phyllis Dunn Vice President Frank Windham Secretary Treasurer Mary Claire Kirksey.
Butler Lumber Company in Butler Georgia announces seasonal closure from Saturday December 23 until Monday January 1. The business will resume normal operations on January 1.
Political advertisement announcing candidacy for Mayor Dr. Lewis Benson and Aldermen E H Bazemore A L Waters J H Amos E L Harris and H H Gee in Butler for the election on the second Saturday in January 1945 urging vote and influence.
A AP poll of Georgia lawmakers shows about a third expect repeal to fail, with Senators Gross and Ben Fortson pledging bills to end the poll tax in the 1945 session. Some lawmakers support abolition though many doubt action this session. Governor Arnall calls for a southern study to guide retention or repeal.
The Local Rationing Board thanks truck owners for timely renewal of transportation rationing. Gasoline for the first quarter will be mailed the last week of the month. Car owners are reminded of mileage records in the new A book and a rule limiting duplicates. The board also credits merchants for attending the meeting and notes a display comparing World War I prices with current prices.
Albany Georgia firm General Products Co offers free 12 bar laundry soap with 24 packages and 25 cent washing powder postpaid at six dollars.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.