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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1937
Page
4
The season hinges on weather aware play as farmers aim to control boll weevil challenges while dodging rain delays. A tough matchup looms with high stakes, and teams must stay resilient against unpredictable showers.
The speaker notes that half the year has passed and urges rapid progress on the remaining months. They call for putting efforts into big plans for 1987 and moving forward decisively to achieve them.
In Lavonia a live town booster editor and churchman is praised as ideal. Rush Burton has been elected president of the Lavonia Lions Club, reflecting local civic leadership during the Fourth of July period amid ongoing war news.
The daily papers report a week filled with brutal murders and crimes, suggesting a record number of violent incidents in consecutive days. The writer expresses a hope that the spate is over.
A brief editorial style note likens modern greed and deceit to the biblical rivalry of Jacob and Esau. The author claims material possession favors the cunning like Jacob, implying enduring human duplicity and divine preference.
Editor Benns notes Savannah will soon build a new high school costing 900000 while other Georgia cities Columbus Atlanta Gainesville and Athens lead statewide in building activity in a colloquial update from the Herald.
The Legionnaires of Georgia held their annual convention in Albany last week. Despite not attending in person, members conveyed through attendees and newspapers that the meeting was a social and business success. The resolutions adopted are described as for the state’s best interest and highly commendable.
After more than 15 years as editor of a country weekly paper the writer notes the public loves truth about others but not about themselves or their families, reflecting on experiences from the past thirty years.
An editor questions driver safety traits listing a sound body and good eyesight among criteria. The piece ridicules the notion with a humorous aside about a reader gift, a pair of novelty socks, and a choking fear, reflecting local voice and humor.
Mrs Sims Garrett of Charing kept a complete diary of daily travel on her ten day tour through many states. The journal records places of interest visited and many civilities received. She has consented to share the diary with the Herald for publication, in whole or part, in the next issue.
A Jackson Progress Argus item recalls a rural plan to speed mail by stamping a letter and directing the inmate to “heels up and head down.” The wary post office clerk honored the request, doubtfully noting the method’s likely effect on delivery.
Lovelace Eve argues Georgia can be self sustaining if men work and refuse government aid. He praises Sumter County as a chosen area with ideal weather soil and opportunities, citing crop prospects from Butler to Americus and areas south of the city as evidence. The speaker foresees strong local initiative and minimal reliance on external support.
The Sylvester Local notes Sylvester and nearby towns face growth pains and outline a construction program over $100,000 with plans for more this year. It urges attracting small industries to process farm products, listing a peanut shelling plant a cottonseed oil mill a cotton factory and a small meat packing plant as desired aims to elevate Sylvester to a leading South Georgia town.
The Adel News editor W T Shytle battles a carbuncle while friends nurses and flowers ease the pain. Circle No 3 of the Women’s Missionary Society visits with flowers and Mrs B W Dickson also offers support as the editor recovers. The piece notes the Wesleyan Christian Advocate’s centennial history and editors and calls out a post office drive against fake mutual benefit life protection groups.
Hawkinsville praise for Steve Pace in handling the postoffice issue. He pressed for a modern building, stopped an inferior contract, and secured extra funds. Pace is hailed as a rising leader among younger congressmen, expected to rise to prominent district representation in Washington.
Dr Samuel Johnson warned money and time are life’s heaviest burdens and happiness comes from placing money in proper perspective. The piece contrasts wealth levels from a Duke to a poor mountaineer, notes that income beyond basic needs fuels vanity, and argues money tests character. It notes currency scent and historical drives like gold, while stressing money alone cannot ensure virtue.
A reflection contrasts a man who enjoys life with daily thrills to the stern captain of industry who sees each day as a rigid battle. The message suggests happiness and engagement in life outweighs status and wealth, praising lively living over sour stoicism.
A public advisory urges vigilance during the Independence Day weekend. Drivers should ensure vehicle safety, fireworks require space and distance from people and buildings, and swimmers must pick protected areas. It cautions on tetanus risk and advises waiting after meals before swimming.
Editor A K McGill warns many Georgians may lie to obtain pensions as thousands apply to the State Capitol. He cites a 67 year old colored farmer who would not lie to get a pension, saying only the morally upright remain capable of earning a living. The piece argues morality and self reliance persist across classes despite cheaters.
Hawkinsville citizens celebrate after Congressmen Pace and senators backed a government appropriation, with Pulaski County and local Chamber of Commerce backing the effort. The post office funding was increased by 10 400 dollars, prompting plans for a new building suitable for future needs. Local portmaster Morgan Thorton and Chamber official Thompson praised the outcome as relief from prior state announcements.
Cantrell outlines writing requirements for contracts and notes under the Statute of Frauds including deeds mortgages marriage settlements and sales of goods Usually items over fifty dollars require writing except upon partial delivery or payment He notes exceptions where fully performed contracts cannot be rescinded and equity may compel performance urging written agreements whenever possible.
A Georgia reader urges strong action to save the state’s forests and boost a homegrown paper industry. He cites Georgia’s five percent of U S forest, argues protected and mature pines are key, notes 20,000 fires yearly, and calls for an organized fire prevention program and careful logging to preserve soil and jobs. He asks readers to persuade neighbors and support conservation.
Farmers and truckers can sustain farm operations through the summer, with many tillers and general farmers urged to adopt truck ranching practices to extend productivity beyond expected limits.
W. M. Weaver, one of three Bit legislators, takes a firm stand against the liquor legalization plan with local application. She also criticizes colleagues for failing to act on their stated views on the issue.
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