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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1935
Page
6
The Ellaville Georgia column edits reflects two years of Rural Letter Carriers' Association service. It thanks publishers for support and patrons and carriers for cooperation, urging continued reader contact and improved mail service through active member effort.
A letter from Bert Cauthen of Jonesboro urges rural Georgia patrons to improve mail boxes to ensure better delivery. The note cites government specs, safe placement on sturdy posts, and community pride, with commentary from Atlanta Journal staff endorsing closer carrier patron cooperation and ongoing campaigns.
Ollis Bowen of Atlanta Georgia requests a mutual transfer with a fellow carrier willing to swap routes. He operates a 32 mile all paved route with about 800 stops daily and seeks a lighter route in a small town, preferably transferring to Atlanta. He invites letters from breeders? Correction: brethren in towns with similar mileage.
The letter notes a subscription lapse to National Rural Letter Carrier with an expiration in December. It states the sender's understanding to pay $1.50 per year from now until next July, after which the yearly rate of $1 may be remitted.
Bro H A Haynes of Winterville Clarke county retires November 20 after 80 years of service. J R Winter is assigned to the consolidated route. Bro W L Brown of Vienna retires January 1 after 30 years and plans to spend winter in Miami Florida with his three Florida-based children. Both brothers devoted many years to the association and will be missed from active duty.
A former carrier writes from Wimauma Florida about arriving January 4 with his spouse, settling in a small apartment near a large soft water lake, owning seven lots, and planning a carrier colony. He notes cordial welcome, two months stay, possible grandson’s joiner, and recent flu recovery. Remittance for Mutual Benefit Assessment No. 99 is included.
Edgar G. Beasley of Wimauma Florida writes about retirees from Georgia and Florida enjoying a government backed retirement fund. He praises the three and one half percent employee contribution that sustains thousands in rest and hopes Beazley forms a carriers' colony in Florida to welcome brethren and visit for benefits.
Colbert Georgia resident Chas W Griffith 52 a former rural carrier in Colbert Madison County died at his Colbert home Thursday January 10 after several weeks illness. Funeral held January 11 at Colbert Methodist Church with interment in Colbert cemetery. Survived by widow Mrs Lottie M Griffith two daughters Miss Mary E Griffith Atlanta and Miss Peggy Griffith Colbert one son Chase E Griffith Washington DC three sisters two brothers. many rural carriers and postal workers attended as honorary pallbearers.
A clipping from the Augusta Herald, forwarded by Miss Alva Dixon, announces Hepzibah Georgia rural carrier J E McLelland’s retirement after 380 years of service. The piece notes his varied experiences across years on the route and urges others to share retirements and early experiences for broader brethren appreciation.
County Agent G C Daniel reports on the 200,000 tree Fountain plantation near Potterville. The demonstration covers direct seeding, level and ridge planting, and notes seedling age two years with expected height about two feet. It urges conservation, fire control, and reseeding waste lands to boost future timber value.
Questions about 1935 cotton contracts are discussed. The article states that lands under contract last year remain under contract in 1936 and that the current tenant is bound by the 1934 1985 contract, though the tenant may move. It notes lack of full information from Washington and missing new forms for 1985.
Secretary of Agriculture Henry A. Wallace sets the 1935 Bankhead Cotton Act quota at 10,500,000 bales of lint cotton 500 pounds each and notes tax exemption certificates will be issued on application. He also mentions 700,000 bales 478 pounds of lint cotton certificates for 1934. Proclamation continuing the act and findings on farmer support will follow. Rentals under voluntary AAA agreements could reach 35 percent of base acreage with about 130 million dollars in payments if contracts are signed.
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