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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1941
Page
5
M P Dean argues perennial crops like kudzu offer hay and erosion control on worn Taylor County land. He warns annual legumes yield little hay and cites detailed bed preparation, fertilization, and spacing practices to ensure kudzu establishment and sustained productivity.
Thomaston January 4 Ranger P B Smith of the state division of wild life has been named assistant district chief for the district covering Upson and about 40 central Georgia counties. He succeeds M D McRae who becomes district chief and Briscoe moves to assistant state director. Smith has served in Upson county for three months aided by Thomaston Junior Chamber of Commerce and is regarded as the best in the state.
W G Wallace urges restraint in timber harvesting as lumber demand rises. He notes mature, large diameter trees yield more lumber per tree and warn against overcutting which harms erosion control and future supply. He emphasizes sustainable management to meet civilian and army housing needs now and in the years ahead.
Georgia forests support national defense by supplying lumber for Army camps and other products. A list shows contracts for Camp Savannah, Fort Bragg, Camp Shelby and more, with millions of feet of timber needed by December and October deadlines. Citizens are urged to join conservation efforts to protect forests from fires and destructive forces.
A Taylor county farmer argues to select only crooked and limby trees for fuel wood, keeping straight timber for profit. He cautions against burning valuable trees and notes woodlands will improve by selling low grade stock, comparing it to culling low quality cattle.
A collection of quotes on self discipline moral ascent and education from Fuller Helps Eddy Seneca Arnold and Horace Mann. The passages urge calm mind over speech, gradual ascent to clearer outlook, mind shaping health, the mind’s resistance to unlearning, faithful use of gifts, practice to gain knowledge, and education as path to lasting enjoyment.
Talbotton elected Wimberly Bivins as mayor with a 134 vote majority. Opponents were G R Jacob with 51 votes and E L Hill with 11 votes.
Americus, Jan. 6 Charles L. Ansley and Mrs. Ansley departed on their annual six thousand mile cottonseed tour through Georgia Alabama and the cotton counties of west Florida and east Tennessee. He travels to wholesale buyers visiting banks merchants warehouses and supply dealers with a large clientele and returns when he pleases. The trip aims to boost business as belt conditions improve.
Americus native Sion Hawkins named state Adjutant General by governor-elect Eugene Talmadge. The 58 year old officer, brother of Sumter County official R. T. Hawkins, will head the Georgia National Guard after the January 20 inauguration, succeeding Marion Williamson. He has not run for office before.
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