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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1938
Page
5
The Butler Georgia Herald announces that Chas I Benns Jr will become managing editor as the paper enters a new business era. The note highlights Benns Jr a University of Georgia journalism graduate with prior editorial and mechanical experience and thanks patrons for continued support.
The Bruns wick News hints a Savannah business cooperates with a local drug store offering an hour’s free horseback ride, with liniment sales tied to those who accept. The Montezuma Georgian editor is praised for recording a wedding where groomsmen were all licensed undertakers. notices mourn the passing of Baxley postmaster A L Cox and Cuthbert figure Robert L Moye, noting their community roles and loss to friends.
Columbus letters report the Gilbert Printing Co. has discontinued business. J R Fitzpatrick notes the loss is felt by Gilbert's friends who value his information and library. A suggested project for Mr. Gilbert is a city history continuing Martin's work, highlighting his clear writing and factual approach.
The Henaki Herald extends New Year wishes and renews its pledge to serve Taylor county readers equally. It vows unbiased local and county news coverage, expanded reporting, and guidance through advertising, aiming to be a trustworthy county paper in 1938 with happiness and prosperity for readers and advertisers.
A call to action against infantile paralysis highlights statewide and national efforts. Taylor County joins organizing drives led by Edgars Dunlap to observe the President's birthday January 29 and support Warm Springs foundations, with citizens urged to participate in the effort and fundraisers. Also noted are 1936 US motor-vehicle taxes totaling 1.378 billion dollars and a Seattle engagement twist involving Nanon Grinstead and a late-mareriage.
An open letter to the Duke and Duchess of Windsor urges making Roberta the couple's Georgia home, praising its location as a junction of highways to Macon Atlanta and New York and to Savannah. It notes Roberta's hospitality and a coming depot upgrade, signed by Nat F. Walker who has long pushed for a new depot.
Ellaville Sun marks Schley County eightieth year with a ten page issue detailing growth since creation. History notes 1857 county formation, Ellaville site selection, postal service gains, and civic progress including banks, churches, schools, and municipally owned utilities.
Narrative poem recalling a log schoolhouse in a settled area. A smart teacher, rough pupils, and a spelling bee define school days. Bill and the narrator share memories of classmates, girls, and a simple, rough education. The piece reflects longing for happier times and hometown life.
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