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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1946
Page
4
The Butler Herald reports on speed mania warnings and quotes editorials on economy and teaching value. It notes the 1946 liquor licenses were denied after a county referendum, ending beer and wine sales in Taylor County.
The Georgia Historical Society did not stage a public celebration on the 157th anniversary of Georgia joining the Union. In many communities residents were busy welcoming back brothers and sons from extended wartime service abroad, with theaters and other activities serving as the focus.
The Atlanta Journal notes retirements from active service in its Sunday issue, reflecting on life’s brevity and the chance to improve the world. Congratulations are sent to the retirees, with best wishes for their future. The Wrightsville Headlight masthead features Dyar Massey, a college classmate of the Junior editor, praised for his many excellent qualities and welcomed to Wrightsville and the Headlight.
A rural note cites Eugene Anderson to advise farmers that pine fence posts treated with a salt arsenic mixture last 20 years or more. The technique, tested by an experiment station, claims to deter insects and prevent matted wood, with soft wood benefiting most.
Editor notes a return to Rev. Roy J. Bond’s column with a sermon on beginning anew. He urges readers to face 1946 as a Promised Land, cross metaphorical deserts, and live today well, citing Joshua, Emerson, and Sanskrit wisdom while praising community peace and tax collection.
A reflective piece on beginning anew, resolutions, and courage. It recalls Franklin, Hamilton, and Roosevelt as January births and muses on everyday acts shaping character, with quotes about dawn and striving for higher standards. It links resolutions to overcoming fear and pursuing worthy goals.
The Georgia Legislature convenes January 14 for a potential 15 day session, centering on a proposed amendment allowing the governor to succeed himself. The paper predicts a longer session, a small candidate field led by Eugene Talmadge and one other, and a busy docket likely to shape the 1950 governor race. It notes intense groundwork among candidates and voters will decide at the polls.
The Ella ville Sun celebrates Dr L S Boyette as Schley County Man of the Year praising his public contributions. The piece highlights annual tributes to neighbors and civic life, urging ongoing recognition of community helpers.
A Butler woman suffered after meals with acid spitting, stomach bloat and headaches until using Inner Aid. The ad claims twelve herbs cleanse bowels and act on liver and kidneys, reducing gas and irregular bowels. The testimonial promises no spitting up after meals and improved well being, with sale through local drug stores.
Editorial from Sylvester Local, edited by A. K. McGill, argues true worth lies beyond money. It promotes valuing love, neighborliness, health, and happiness as lasting fortunes outweighing monetary riches.
Sheriff Grady Meeks touts use of a radar still locater to uncover moonshine stills hidden to avoid smoke. The device detects copper and boiling vibrations, fires a bell when a still is near, and points the way to substantial numbers of country blocks away. He warns moonshiners they must adapt or face tough enforcement.
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