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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1941
Page
4
The Sparta Ishmaelite increases from seven to eight columns under G B Moore. The column notes changes in the paper’s dress and mentions editors Benns Jr and O E Cox. A dismissive weather quip about crocodile tears and bandwagons closes the item.
Sutton L. Hardy of Molena a 1941 graduate from the Henry W Grady school of journalism at the University of Georgia has joined the copy desk of the Atlanta Constitution. Editors statewide anticipate the August 21 23 1941 Georgia Press Association session as Macon restructures business, new buildings and improvements move at a rapid pace.
The writer recalls youth days when boys carved sweethearts names on trees and notes how today girls draw hearts and engrave lovers initials on public blotters and desks, fearing potential embarrassment if preserved in the future.
The extension of rural free delivery route number one becomes effective July 1 through the efforts of Rev. M. T. Gaultney and Congressman Pace. New patrons express deep gratitude for securing the Post Office Department’s consent in Washington to implement this extension.
Public notice commends Sara Windham and the county health department for raising health conditions and standards across the county, noting minimal publicity but significant service to the community.
The Commerce News editor Sister Paul Trawick thanks Mr Benns for space in the last edition. She notes Mr Benns and Mr Stanley were “working a bit wide on the axle” but appreciates the kindness shown.
Banks in many cities and towns will close for a prolonged Fourth of July break. The Citizens State Bank will close only Friday, with other banks in half holiday areas closing from noon Thursday until Monday. The governor has proclaimed the day a legal holiday.
The Lavonia Times editor Rush Burton received an American Library Association citation for his roles as Franklin County library board chairman and Lavonia school board chairman. He also issued 25,000 copies of a 36 page library edition of his weekly newspaper and attended the award ceremony in Boston.
A humorous remark notes that some try to fool others constantly while others try to fool them. The text then states that in Montana an automobile is legally defined as a wagon and exempt from debt attachment under state law.
Georgia Attorney General Ellis Arnall urges a genuine patriotism on the Fourth of July, voicing the view for thousands of citizens to honor the day with meaningful celebration and national pride.
The Savannah press notes the state primary to select Georgia’s governor for a four year term will be held in September 1942. The piece mentions the continuing feud between Mr. Talmadge and Mr. Arnall as a backdrop to the election cycle.
A military expert in America estimates the price of killing a man in the present war ranges from 50000 to 75000 dollars. The expert notes that a man need only drive at a high speed to incur the cost.
A poultry raiser proclaims himself an ornithologist to elevate the status of his trade, suggesting the poultry business may be viewed as a professional field.
Gaines Brewster resigns after a year as advertising manager at the Marianna Journal to assume similar duties with the Cordele Dispatch in South Georgia. The move aims to boost the Dispatch as a better daily newspaper.
A young man killed in a South Georgia automobile accident was found with a warning ticket in his pocket, issued just hours before by a State Patrol officer. The Dawson News notes the obvious lesson from the incident.
The message urges gratitude for current possessions and advises against fixating on unattainable wants. It encourages focusing worry on improving skills and training to gain more desirable outcomes in the future.
The nation mourns the death of Ignance Paderwski in New York due to pneumonia. At his bedside were his sister Madam Antonina Wilkonska and his doctor Sylvian Strackacz, along with the former premier of Poland.
The rule posits that poultry care becomes a profession only if it yields a profit at year end. If it fails to pay, the activity remains a hobby. The idea hinges on financial outcome rather than effort or expertise.
An increase in second class postage rates is considered in Washington as a way to raise government revenue. Each time the issue reemerges there is a hullabaloo about free in county, with daily publishers pressuring rural weeklies to join the fight against the big publishers.
The observer imagines how a town would react if Hitler removed all guns and defense and installed armed guards with a tank and machine gun. Citizens would be helpless and compelled to follow the guards.
A flood of weddings hits Jesup as Camp Stewart dances draw local couples. Local girls and servicemen tie the knot, echoing a trend of marriages sparked by the dances and the social scene around Camp Stewart.
Mr. J. L. Wilson leads diversification on the Holmes plantation along Flint River turning cotton and cows into dairy and beef cattle operations. The leased lands near No. Three highway host hundreds of high grade cattle and a brick cattle barn under modern design rises near Flint River bridge, with plans for future expansion.
Travelers Insurance statisticians project a grim Glorious Fourth with about 289 deaths from accidents during the Independence Day period and 19 150 highway injuries. Auto crashes loom largest at 160 fatalities, with drownings 68 and other causes including fireworks six and railroad mishaps 14. Pedestrians and collision victims dominate the fatal tally, most deaths occurring after dark. the report urges care on highways, at resorts, and in homes.
The Government spends Defense Bond funds in the United States to pay train arm feed clothe and house service members and defend industries. Bonds are nontransferable, registered to the owner, but redeemable after 60 days for the amount paid plus interest. For purchase, visit a post office or bank or contact the Treasurer of the United States.
The Macon Telegraph argues that drafting women remains academic unless men fail at their jobs. It notes little chance of a Congressional bill and predicts ample female volunteers for defense tasks. It cites Britain’s lead and praises the previous voluntary women’s war effort.
The Butler Herald's Charlie Benns relays a Tyler Printing Company contingent from Hapeville en route to Panama City for fishing. Brown Tyler is praised as a capable editor while the group hopes to spot his cottage on their return to the county seat.
Jimmy Polhill of the News and Farmer in Louisville reflects on a lack of local tradesmen as high school boys express disillusionment with available work. He notes no plumbers exist despite new buildings and REA projects, highlighting a broader Georgia issue of limited apprenticeships and youth opportunity in small towns. The Atlanta Journal argues towns must cultivate internal growth and cooperative elder support to keep young people from fleeing to cities.
The Gideons plan to extend their hotel Bible program to soldiers and sailors, aiming to place 5,000,000 Bibles with troops over the next four years. The effort is described as a part of America's armament, as quoted by the Macon Telegraph.
A brief poem notes how small daily sins accumulate like a charge account while everyday kind deeds accrue into a heavenly bank account. The piece attributes the idea to Mrs G L Moore and the Elberton Star.
A playful verse about Mary and her lamb is retold with a twist where the lamb dies from lack of sleep after following Mary. The short poem preserves the old rhythm while darkening the outcome.
The piece reflects on a shift from traditional picnics to private car outings with quick meals. It questions whether laziness or changing tastes are driving the move toward casual wayside stops and hamburger meals over a tree shaded lunch.
The Macon Telegraph and Cordele Dispatch echo views that Americans living in leisure in sunny Italy, drawing U.S. income, should not be pitied for their lifestyle. Yet they foresee Italians missing such visitors someday as they spend lavishly in foreign climes.
The Quitman Free Press voices concern over men wearing shirt-tails outside in hot weather. It urges designers to create garments that combine upper and lower garments like rompers or adopt a Chinese style tunic and trousers to avoid an odd appearance.
The speaker argues Hitler cannot subdue all of Russia and would risk self-destruction if he tries. He predicts the collapse of the current Russian government and the broader Communist system, blessing the world balance. A limited German conquest could satisfy German economic needs for generations with England potentially signaling approval.
The piece argues Britain and America should view the Nazi invasion of Russia as a chance to shorten the war through strengthened collaboration. It warns against complacency, urges decisive action, and notes Hitler seeks a two front outcome by striking the Soviet Union first, while cautioning against isolationism and Bolshevism as false refuges.
James E Byrnes of Jamaica New York replies to Selective Service writing from a local paper. He reflects on service, duty, and defending liberty, linking past American deeds to today’s call to arms. He urges dedication to defeating oppression and preserving freedom and education for future generations.
The piece argues Napoleon’s fate looms as risk while Britain's and America's chances rise if Russia fronts a strong east, allowing Allied air power to strike key western sectors. It stresses not wishful thinking but recognizing crisis as opportunity amid RAF daylight raids over France and potential quick coastal sorties.
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