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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1957
Page
4
A snapshot of 1950s Georgia small-town life with Office details for the Butler post office and local paper. Notes on circulation, Christmas charity, light quotes, Andrew College history, a joke on Santa, upcoming classified ad rates, and a remark on Banks County church origins and future U.S. food imports.
A collage of quotes and notes from the Ellaville Sun community. Musings on fate and fate, civic life, aging, and humor blend with church event mentions and reflections on youth. The column cites figures like R G Lee Billy Graham and Eddie Martin, plus local anecdotes and weathered memories.
Georgia papers describe Lt. Gov. Ernest Vandiver as the leading favorite for the 1955 Georgia governor election. With backing from Sen. Russell and Sen. Talmadge across most counties, Vandiver is portrayed as a strong, unopposed candidate benefiting from current administration support.
A collection of reflective lines about New Year resolutions and personal growth from Helen Hunt Jackson Lucas Malet Benjamin Franklin Henry Boston George MacDonald and Mary Baker Eddy. The passages contrast new year hopes with enduring habits and the value of living purposefully in the present.
A column defends spelling ability among youths while noting some adults misspell. It argues spelling alone does not measure intelligence or success but emphasizes its importance and contrasts Gloria Locker man with other students and adults. The piece cites varied examples from school and society.
Mr and Mrs L H Vanlandingham and guests visited Colum bus for First Sunday. Mrs C M Renfroe of Macon plans California trip to stay with daughter Mrs Roy D Burns. Rev Ernest Coffee was dinner guest of Mr and Mrs W D Martin and supper guest of Mr and Mrs O M Martin. The WSCS met with Mrs O M Martin. Numerous relatives and friends from Macon Griffin Rome Eufaula Ozark Americus and Columbus shared meals and visits with local families.
Classified notice announces a four room apartment for rent located seven miles north of Butler on Route 19. Contact Mrs. M. R. Foy for details as listed in this public notice.
FOR SALE One 1955 Model 600 Ford Tractor and Equipment Cultivator and Planters 16-in new type Bottom Pieto Lift Type Double Section Harrow Rotary Hoe Weeder Six row Simplex Duster Dist Pan Wood Saw and Side-Dresser. DUDLEY HARRIS Butler Ga. House and lot for sale in Butler Located in new sub division on Mauk road Financing can be arranged See Garland T Byrd.
Five room frame dwelling on a large lot with butane gas heat and full plumbing. Includes concrete porches and several out-buildings with concrete floors and metal roofs. Former residence of the late J. T. Cox family. Call Tilden 2-4485 Butler.
Two pianos offered for immediate sale in Atlanta Georgia. A spinet and a medium upright require a small down payment and manageable monthly installments. if not sold, rental considered. Responsible party should contact J T Dickson Credit Dept 83 Alabama St SW Atlanta GA.
All State Distributing Company seeks drivers with car and references for part time work. Earn up to 400 dollars monthly from 6 hours weekly collections plus 640 dollars secured by inventory. Interview requires phone number. apply to 505 Fifth Ave New York NY 10017.
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