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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1955
Page
3
A reflective poem on friendship and shared support. It contrasts a dreary world without care with the joy found in giving, doing for others, and the bonds formed through friends. The speaker credits communal care as life's true splendor and purpose.
A short verse attributed to Burton Barley frames a sportsman code of fair play and integrity. It emphasizes equal chances, courage to strive, and graceful conduct whether winning or losing. The poem closes with a pledge to cheer others as winners pass.
A list of practical statements urging balance of work and play, moderation, mental hygiene, humor, and lifelong learning to stay youthful in mind and heart. It encourages slow living without retirement, viewing happiness as internal, and finding advantage in adversity.
State Route 103 that runs through Ft. Benning will stay open as the State Highway Board rejects closing the road. U S Engineers had urged closure for military maneuver space at the infantry center. Counties served supported keeping the highway open and the board noted future review remains possible.
Reynolds Georgia mayor R L Swearingen hails a banner year with new fire fighting gear including asbestos suits and smoke masks valued around 10000 dollars. The town advances a dial telephones system worth 750000 linking Butler Reynolds Roberta Culloden Musella and Lizella. 370 of 1200 residents are registered voters.
Mrs Nettie F Everett applies for Permanent Letters of Administration on the estate of Mrs Jane E Frierson deceased in Taylor County Georgia The court cites all creditors and next of kin to appear at the office within the legal time to show cause why such administration should not be granted The notice bears witness to the official signature dated July 4 1955
By order of the Ordinary of Taylor County the estate of John Marvin Towns deceased will sell a house and lot in Butler to settle debts and distribution. The sale occurs on the first Tuesday in August 1955 at the courthouse door in Taylor County Georgia for cash to the highest bidder. The administrator Thelmon Jarrell announces the auction.
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