Georgia editor urges keeping Christmas spirit through tough year
The writer appeals to readers to support home enterprises and pay subscriptions, noting a tragic Tampa wreck that killed three youths and burns. W. Ben Gibbs becomes Georgia’s lone freshman in Congress, succeeding Braswell Deen who resigned for ill health. Cary Sutlive of Brunswick News is named executive secretary to Gibbs.
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W. Ben Gibbs
Jesup
Georgia
Congress
Braswell Deen
Alma
Brunswick Circuit
W. Glen Thomas
Gibbs
Cary Sutlive
Brunswick News
W. G. Sutlive
Savannah Press
Christmas Week Passes Quietly Across Butler
Butler and nationwide reports say Christmas week was orderly with few accidents. Police noted fewer arrests and less intoxication, praising observance of laws and careful use of fireworks by all ages.
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Butler
Pace Begins Second Term in Congress in Georgia
Hon. Stephen Pace of Americus enters his second term in the 76th Congress amid congratulations from Taylor County and the Third District. His Executive Secretary, Sims Garrett Jr., and assistant Lucius MacLesky return. Pace vows active service, touring the district and handling constituents’ requests. A resignation of MacLesky is noted. successor unnamed.
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Taylor County
Third District
Stephen Pace
Americus
Congress
Sims Garrett, Jr
Pace
Lucius MaClesky
Washington
National Capitols
Garrett
Americas
House
Georgia
Chas. F. Crisp
St. Benhing
Columbus
McLesky
McCesky Mills
Editor and Herald staff remembered with season greetings
Those who remembered the Editor and Herald force sent presents, season greeting cards, and letters that renewed our hearts with love and loyalty. The note expresses that the love and confidence of true friends stands beside the love of God.
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Herald Force
Bread toward better business conditions in Taylor county
The Herald notes improving business prospects for the new year and hopes locals share in the anticipated prosperity. Merchants reported strong Christmas trade and the past year was better than some before, signaling a favorable outlook ahead.
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Taylor County
Six Lynching Victims Reported In 1938 At Tuskegee Institute
Records from the Department of Records of Tuskegee Institute show six lynchings in 1938, a decline from earlier years. The victims were Black men charged with rape, murder, failing to pay a funeral bill, and insulting a woman. Lynchings occurred in Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and Mississippi, with Mississippi accounting for three cases.
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Department of Records
Tuskegee Institute
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
Bright Outlook For 1939 From Babson Forecast
The 1939 outlook predicts a strong recovery across sectors led by Roger W. Babson. Business gains about 20 percent over 1938 with a gradual trend upward, retail up 10 percent and living costs rising about 6 percent. Farms and real estate show higher activity, while stocks and bonds advance and foreign affairs stay peaceful. Babson links prosperity to a revival of character and unselfishness.
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Roger W. Babson
Congress
U.S
England
France
America
Mr. Babson
Dozen Holidays Listed for 1939 in Georgia
The governor announces eleven holidays for 1939 excluding New Year and notes banks will close on all listed days except Georgia Day February 12. Dates include Robert E. Lee birthday January 19 Georgia Day February 12 Memorial Day April 26 George Washington birthday February 22 Jefferson Davis birthday June ? Independence Day July 4 Labor Day September 4 Columbus Day October 12 Armistice Day November 11 Thanksgiving November 30 Christmas Day December 25.
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Robert E. Lee
Georgia
George Washington
Jefferson Davis
Banks
Gratitude to Herald supporters and pledge for 1939
The Herald thanks those who funded its expenses and supported the paper. It acknowledges not meeting all expectations but says it worked conscientiously and faithfully. It vows continued effort to improve in 1939 and asks for ongoing public cooperation.
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Herald
Christmas Mail Growth At Butler Post Office Since 1847
Reports from the Butler post office show the Christmas mail volume and receipts for the year reaching their largest since 1847. National and state postal receipts indicate a broad uptick in business conditions, with a substantial rise over 1937 and an annual increase around 15 percent since 1984.
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Butler
Opportunity at Year's End Saintly Night Reflections
A Savannah Press comparison of two views on opportunity as 1938 ends and 1939 begins. It recalls John J. Ingalls' warning of missed chances and contrasts Walter Malone's hopeful verses declaring enduring opportunity. The piece frames optimism versus pessimism and urges choosing action in the new year.
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John J. Ingalls
Mart
Jis
Walter Malone
Ingalls
Malone
Savannah Press
A Poem For The New Year
A short verse invites resilience as a new year opens. It urges leaving the old year's grief behind, embracing open roads and brighter days, building on past errors, and finding courage with dawn.
Chief Justice Dick Russell Honored For Family Legacy
The Carroll County Times remarks that even if Chief Justice Dick Russell had done nothing else, raising and educating his 13 children would immortalize his name and deserve a monument. The paper suggests a large monument in each of Georgia's 159 counties would better build up the state than many politicians.
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Dick Russell
Georgia
Carroll County
President Birthday Funds Support Warm Springs Polio Fight
The annual birthday fundraising honors the President while backing the Warm Springs Foundation. Half of national proceeds stay in the host state, Georgia, with rest aiding the nationwide polio program. Treatments are offered to rich and poor, some free, based on ability to pay. without these funds, progress could be halted. Savannah Press notes Montezuma event hosting 250 guests.
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Warm Springs
Warm Springs Foundation
Georgia
KNOW YOUR TIMBER: Georgia counties to fund forest protection
Georgia counties are urged to immediately use newly granted authority to set aside funds for forest fire protection. The piece argues protecting timber supports key industries and jobs in the state, aids soil conservation and water resources, and counters Europe’s race for natural resources. It warns against wasting Georgia timber through fire and other threats.
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Emily Woodward
Georgia
Europe
Georgia Child Burn Deaths Rise With Georgia Figures
A Hoschton Georgia tragedy where four Millen children perished in a house fire near Christmas highlights a decade of Georgia burn deaths. Industrial Insurers Conference statistics show an average 66 child burn deaths per year, with 65 fatalities in 1927. The state public health data records the highest single year total as 84 in 1928.
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Hoschton
Industrial Insurers’Conference
Atlanta
Georgia
Georgia Department of Public Health
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