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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1950
Page
4
The Butler Herald notes Taylor county farmers seize spring weather to break ground ahead of planting season. The issue quotes editorials and contrasts optimistic views on progress with reflections on youth, education, and modern science. It highlights community life in a rural Georgia setting and the challenges of youth gaining independence.
The Tri-County News reports Albany celebrating its 115th birthday and notes rapid population growth, rising utility use, and a booming building program centered along Slappey Drive. It highlights major new businesses, expanding city limits, and forecasts Albany’s population surpassing 40,000. It also cites Truman’s State of the Union and local political year plans.
A bill to reform Georgia marriage law would allow license applications anywhere in the state, drop posting for applicants aged 18 to 21, abolish the two-witness requirement, and require both applicants to appear together in the ordinary's office. The measure is spearheaded by Richmond County legislators with Rep. W. R. Coleman and Ordinary J. C. Harper backing.
Otis Holoway of Pulaski Bulloch County has been named Master Veteran Farmer for 1949 in a Georgia Legion Department contest. After winning the First District, he triumphed over rivals statewide. Runner up was W. F. Hall of Sparta and Curtis Avery Sr. of LaGrange placed third. Prizes are 125, 75, and 50 dollars.
Atlantic Coast Line to cut Waycross Atlanta service to tri weekly after ICC order. Trains 101 and 102 will run Monday Wednesday Friday from Waycross and Tuesday Thursday Saturday from Atlanta starting Monday.
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