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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1946
Page
4
The notice from Butler Georgia states Benns Jr managing editor and Cox publisher with Taylor Co as official organ. The paper notes the magazine’s Thursday publication schedule and reflects on pay day intervals and consumer burdens. The writer mentions strike talk and hopes for sober, wise action after airing complaints.
The author laments public criticisms that lack constructive proposals. They urge better premises to inspire neighbors and caution against hindering progress by valuing a few feet of dirt in a desirable tokatone.
The discharged serviceman taking a civil service exam for a mail carrier position paused on the question How far is it from the earth to the sun and then wrote If you are going to put me on that route Am resigning before I begin signaling he would not proceed with the test.
A man from a northern state browsed a local grocery store purchasing purple top turnips to boil at home and saw bosom along with Georgia cane syrup. He sampled Mr. E. C. Gholson’s produce and bought a liberal supply.
In several Georgia counties a Citizens League once drafted men for public office. With politics dominating the current legislature, reorganization of the league could help ensure officials are elected for their administrative ability rather than popularity.
The quote urges producers to stop selling livestock and farm commodities to force an end to strikes. It argues belly hunger would pressure the strikers and accuses bigwigs of deserving a hardship. The speaker advocates individual and collective farmer action.
The Herald reports Major Sanders Camp returns after over four years in wartime service to resume work at the Walton Tribune in Monroe, aiding Editor Ernest Camp as the paper continues its strong weekly publication.
An exchange argues Georgia business and industry must hire local graduates. It urges Georgia college and high school graduates not to seek work abroad as state development creates vast opportunities. The notion of going west is replaced by go south, reflecting Georgia's growth.
The Atlanta Constitution notes Dennis Chavez plans re election and a primary challenge from Jack Dempsey, with Pat Hurley among possible general election foes. It analyzes Chavez’s FEPC push, criticizes timing, warns of bureaucratic overreach and warns it could invite harassment, urging defeat of the measure.
Senators George and Russell are praised for opposing a congressional bill labeled Senate Bill 101 that would promote social equality regardless of race, creed, or color. The note lauds their firm stance in defense of regional prerogatives.
A public health note emphasizes there is no cure for the common cold but sensible treatment reduces risk of complications. It advises people with a cold to stay in bed, rest, and wait a few days to recover, warning that neglect can invite serious illness.
Butler Post 124 American Legion exceeds quota and launches an active campaign to recruit every World War veteran not already with a Post. Leaders pledge loyalty to Americanism, aiming to be a Gibraltar Rock for the country, countering subversive groups and propaganda.
The author argues prevention is superior to cure in forests health and disease, urging care to avert fires and illnesses. Emphasizes avoiding war, crime, and suffering via proactive measures, citing public health, Franciscon era sentiments, Morgenthau on war bonds, and the ethic of long term responsibility.
A Butler resident shares how Inner-Aid eased his upset stomach with gas and bloating after meals. The ad touts Inner-Aid as a 12-herb formula cleansing bowels and aiding liver and kidneys, urging readers to buy at local drug stores.
A 1918 four air mail stamp block with an upside down central airplane fetched 22 000 dollars at a New York sale after an error by the Bureau of Engraving. The stamps moved through buyers from a 24 dollar nominal price to 15 000 then 20 000 before Col. E H R Green acquired many, while the estate liquidated prompting the final sale to Yohannessiantz. The odd profit prompts sarcasm on printing typos as a road to riches.
Harriette Burson recounts a Ca milla Enterprise tale about a returned veteran who started a small business. A long established competitor offered stock and to mentor him on buying, highlighting rough realities of commerce with no clear moral.
Announcement that J D Seymour sold his editorship of the Sandersville Progress to J D Mize effective February. Seymour, Georgia Press Association field secretary, brought the paper to Mize after 28 months, while Mize previously ran the Cuthbert Leader and worked as Progress mechanic. The Seymours plan to move to Oregon.
Led by Stephen Pace, Southern congressmen conduct a strong battle against a proposed ceiling price on cotton. The market fell to $2.00 a bale last week on news of the plan, but Pace believes the effort will prevail and the ceiling scheme may be defeated.
B F Moore administrator of Mrs Nannie Moore deceased petitions for discharge from administration and seeks Letters of Dismissal on the first Monday in February 1946. All interested parties are cited to show cause. January 7 1946 J R Lunsford Ordinary.
Walter Wainwright applies for permanent administration of L J Wainwright estate. Creditors and next of kin are notified to appear at the office within the legal time to show cause why administration should not be granted. Witness dated January 7, 1946.
In Atlanta on January 21 the Broome family of Georgia weekly editors was introduced to the state senate. Carl Broome edits The Brantley County Enterprise and guides his sons Sherwood, Dean, Co J., and Marion as editors of The Cutbert Times The Blackshear Times The Alma Times and The Harris County Journal. Marion will join the editorship after returning from Army service.
T B Joiner as administrator of Mrs Etta Joiner Wilson requests leave to sell land belonging to the deceased to pay debts and for distribution. The application will be heard at the regular January term of the Court of Ordinary on the first Monday in February 1946.
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