Editorials and notices stir Georgia communities
The Butler Herald highlights political commentary at state and national levels with editorials on Governor Talmadge and reforms, while noting local concerns from Zebulon church incidents to Amricus Congress member Steve Pace. Other items cover WPA road survey funding, flu cases affecting schools, Willkie’s stance on lendlease, Hitler menu satire, wood fire prevention tags, and staff changes at Washington News Reporter and related Georgia publications.
Postmaster General Reports Postal Revenue Record
Postmaster General Frank C. Walker testified to Congress that the postal service recorded a new revenue high of 766 million 948 thousand 625 dollars for the year ending June 30 1940. The gain over 1939 stood at 21 million 850 thousand 276 dollars with the Butler post office contributing nearly 500 thousand dollars to the 1940 increase.
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Frank C. Walker
Congress
Butler Post Office
Editor Urges America to Build Up Its Resources
Brown Tyler of the Fulton County Review argues that both Germans and English seek world dominance, with England slightly more hypocritical. He insists America must strengthen and conserve its resources to meet any aggression, a stance long advocated in his column.
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Brown Tyler
Fulton County Review
America
Georgia Southwestern College visit highlights campus progress
A year after a previous visit, the Georgia Southwestern College in Americus showcases Dr. Peyton Jacob’s improvements including a new girls dormitory a new gym expanded library and improved driveways and walks. The article notes over three hundred students under his leadership and praises the institution as among the state’s most creditable.
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Georgia Southwestern College
Americus
Peyton Jacob
Jacobs
Missouri governor faces assembly resistance over election
In Georgia a note of consolation arises as Missourians confront a similar crisis. The newly elected governor is blocked from the chair by the state’s general assembly while preparations begin for a thorough investigation into last November’s gubernatorial election, in which Forest C. Donnell won a majority of votes.
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Georgia
General Assembly
Forest C. Donnell
Herald junior editor honored by national editorial association
Charles Benns Jr, junior editor of the Herald, was chosen by the National Editorial Association to represent Georgia's Third Congressional District on the association's legislative committee. Other district appointees include Majors Claxton Enterprise, Griffith Bainbridge Post Searchlight, McCutchen Franklin News and Banner, Tyler Fulton County Review, Morris Hartwell Sun, Burch Dalton News, Sutlive Blackshear Times.
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Charles Benns, Jr
The
Herald
National Editorial Association
Georgia
RB. L
Majors
Claxton Enterprise
Marvin Griffith
Bainbridge Post-Searchlight
P. T. McCutchen
Franklin News and Banner
Brown Tyler
Fulton County Review
Hapeville
Louie Morris
Hartwell Sun
Edd Burch
Dalton News
Kirk Sutlive
Blackshear Times
Fires Save Peach Crop of Hon H H Riley
Heat for peach trees as advised by J H Weinberger, government rep at Ft Valley. He visited H H Riley’s Butler orchard last spring where logs were placed between trees and set aflame during a 18 April freeze. The method reportedly saved peaches and prevented heavy losses, suggesting warmth rather than smoke alone is needed.
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Eugene Anderson
Macon Telegraph
J H. Weinberger
Ft. Valley
H. H Riley
Butler
Weinberger
Riley
Woolworths Adds Peach Soda To New Market Demand
Woolworth stores have popularized a peach soda named Batico raising demand for Georgia peaches. On Long Island a single outlet sold 1700 five cent drinks in one day last summer. The drink blends peach slices syrup milk and tea using a Waring blender and the peach version is the most popular item. Plans aim to extend sales territory beyond the eastern area in the coming year.
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Woolworth
Long Island
New York
Britain mobilizes troops to farm 20 million acres
The plan calls for British soldiers to farm 20 million acres on war office land to boost home food production and free ships for troops and munitions. Officials stressed farming will not disrupt military training.
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War Office
J W Edwards Heads To Capitol For Assembly Session
Hon J W Edwards elected for a second Tay lor county term left Monday for the state capitol to attend the General Assembly opening. He is among Governor Talmadge's closest friends and advisers, aiming to secure Tay lor county recognition not seen in years.
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J. W. Edwards
Taylor County
State
General Assembly
Talmadge
Resignations Mark Start of Talmadge Administration
Gov. Talmadge took office on Tuesday amid a wave of resignations from state officials. State Auditor Zach Arnold and Assistant Attorney General Marshall Allison stepped down as the Rivers era ended, followed by L. L. Patten former Highway Board chair, E. D. Rivers Jr. and Herschel Smith, other assistant attorney generals.
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Talmadge
Rivers
Zach Arnold
Marshall Allison
State Senate
Arnold
Reading Comport in Old Age by Rev Culpepper
In Pike County Journal the Zebulon pastor notes how reading and thoughtful living sustain the elderly. He tells of an ailing yet restored old lady who finds strength in scripture, hymns, and stored wisdom, a living commentary on the value of steady reading and faith. The piece ends with a light jab from Valdosta Times about domestic roles.
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Wilson J. Culpepper
Zebulon Methodist Church
Pike County Journal
Treasie
Karl Wilson Baker
Audit report of County Commissioners and Tax Commissioner accounts
Audit covers the County Commissioners period 1937 1940 and Tax Commissioner 1937 1940 with Exhibits A D and Schedules 1 2 3. It notes cash in banks 1142 60 and 17134 28 with reconciled bank statements and outlines accounts payable figures and amid 1940 warrants and jury scrip details.
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Butler
Turner‘s School
Citizens State Bank
Georgia
EES
Yancey Trade Company
Southern States Printing
McQuiddy Printing Co
The
Murray Co
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