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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1941
Page
5
The Butler Herald publishes weekly from Taylor County Georgia with a 1500 copy circulation. The issue features editor and publisher details and a miscellaneous column of light quotes about life and college education.
An editorial notes the need to prepare for the post war period while farmers in Taylor county face crops with grass and weevils and peach harvests hindered by wet fields. The pastor is optimistic despite the long horizon ahead.
The piece notes gardeners and farmers face challenges when rain and humidity disrupt crop growth in the wet season. It emphasizes nature as an unpredictable ally and the need for adaptive farming practices during June and July.
Congratulations go to Editor and Mrs Otis Brumby of Marietta as they enter parenthood again, celebrating the birth of their second child and a bright addition to their family.
In a Birmingham speech Gov. Talmadge accused four or five Georgia papers of being in hell, provoking cross-press barbs as newspapers respond with muted reactions.
Residents reveal that about 12,000 tons of tin cans are dumped annually in the county and most litter lines the highways leading into town, highlighting an ongoing pollution problem.
In Cove County Kansas the town of Cove lacks a barber shop and relies on home printing plants and other institutions to develop business. The community does have three beauty shops for women catering to local patronage.
Senator Burton K. Wheeler of Montana will address an Atlanta audience at 8 o clock this evening. The Democrat leads congressional efforts for the United States entry into the European war and is scheduled to speak at the event.
Hubert M. Ponder, a Turner County farmer, wins first prize of one hundred dollars in a contest for the best entry on Why Like Purple Thornless Egg Plant. The scribe notes Purple Thornless may be superior yet favors cat-tail soup.
In a signed Statesman editorial Governor Talmadge is credited with eliminating thirteen million dollars of Rivers era indebtedness without tax increases. The piece says the current administration deserves the highest commendation from taxpayers.
In a tribute to the late Rev Robert L Bivins of Rehoboth Baptist Church Sumter County a deacon presented a fine oil painting to church members. The former pastor was widely known and highly esteemed.
Officers of R. G. Le Torneau Inc. Peoria and Toccoa placed three million dollars of common stock on the New York Stock Exchange last week. Investors bought the issue in approximately eleven minutes amid speculative and investment activity.
A reflective line notes that about ninety percent of what the average man fears does not materialize, implying many anxieties are unfounded. The remark emphasizes futility of excessive worry and promotes a calmer outlook.
The more leisure a man has the higher the cost of living, making shorter work weeks require higher pay to maintain earnings. This viewpoint links reduced hours with greater wage needs to sustain lifestyle.
People who aim to help others act promptly rather than waiting for meetings and debates. They turn good intentions into action and keep quiet about their results.
The Hawkinsville News and Dispatch has been purchased by Mr. J S Mathews from J E Baynard who has edited and published the paper since 1933. We regret losing Baynard from journalism but extend congratulations to Mathews on acquiring the publication.
Sincerest congratulations to Mr and Mrs John N Holder of Jefferson as they pass the 50th anniversary of their marriage this week. The Oglethorpe Echo notes no celebration but lauds their long friendship and the couple's valued presence in the community.
The Vienna newspaper hints last weeks issue may sell out as Harry Hamrick recounts a Dooly county boy joining the air corps. The column is praised as one of the best among his many stories and the paper warns against reproducing it to avoid further stock shortages.
The Cuthbert Leader founded in 1898 by J. J. Howell and run by E. L. Howell has been purchased by H. L. Upshaw and Robert P. Kennedy of the Eufaula Daily Tribune. The paper will keep printing in Cuthbert and continue as a Randolph county institution.
The Calhoun County Courier notes a rumor that draftees may choose their a assignment and type of service. The report warns this is incorrect and emphasizes the government decides best where and how each man serves, as he is most needed.
The note praises Joe Willis for running the best fish market in Butler and for his Mountain Rose peaches grown at his mountain home in Upson county. The author confirms both claims with ample proof and thanks Joe for a basket of fruit.
A Country Editor Sees It column endorses a viewpoint on conscience and faith. The piece contrasts conscience with love of God and discusses battles of life and moral yielding as paths to resolution.
Ellaville residents react to a humorous quote printed by editor Raymond Duncan of the Ellaville Sun. Olin Miller notes the piece spurred playful jests about husbands facing the dog house and a call for a talking to from editors.
Augusta Herald Society editor Ruth Brigham recalls a beauty shop conversation on why women dress. One woman says she dresses for no one, Brigham argues primping is a woman’s best investment and dressing for a husband matters. another reveals a husband left for a more glamorous woman.
R M Stiles steps down after four years leading the Georgia Farm Bureau founded as the State Association of County Chapters of United Georgia Farmers. H L Wingate of Pelham succeeds, having served as postmaster and vice president, promising continued cooperation and steady work for Georgia farmers.
Talbotton New Era reports the new Talbot County jail will be ready for occupancy by July 10. Clerk Thomas H. Mahone says bedding and furniture are on order and an ornamental picket fence will be erected around the grounds. The modern jail is described as a long awaited improvement.
State officials urge the public not to worry about slow delivery of driver’s license numbers from the Atlanta headquarters due to congestion. Commissioner Goodwin notes delays in family driver license checks and asks residents to use their old licenses until all licenses are cleared.
Tra Butt recalls a blithe scene in Blairsville with a smart youth and his sweetheart. A boy fishing responds to a boast with a simple line: I’m fishing, not tempting the fish with a hook. The anecdote highlights small town wit from the mountainous North Georgia setting once marked by a gold rush.
Editor Ed A. Caldwell of the Walton News lauds Senator Walter F. George as a key national figure. He notes George’s rising influence, rapport with President Roosevelt, and the possibility of becoming either Finance Committee chair or Foreign Relations Committee chair.
A poem by Mrs. W. H. Maxwell postmaster at Lexington honors her son Flying Cadet Eugene Knox Maxwell of Texas and other sons of postmasters and rural letter carriers. She recalls his childhood, school days, college years, and her prayers as she writes about his brave paths and the phrase happy landing, son.
A collection of statements on liberty and government by Cowley Wilson Lincoln Mary Baker Eddy Bulwer-Lytton and Burke. The passages compare self rule, legal limits on power, truth and dignity, and the link between liberty and order across historical perspectives.
Hon J J Greene of Americus tops third district census work and will be principal for the 1941 42 Geneva consolidated schools after shaking hands with friends in Butler Saturday.
The article compares Hitler's invasion of Soviet Russia to Napoleon's 1812 campaign. It notes intrigue in timing and secrecy, reasons for both moves, and Britain's role, arguing Hitler mirrored Napoleon but faced continued resistance, air superiority issues, and morale concerns.
The Savannah Press argues that amid mass conscription and extended military service, the nation must provide wholesome recreation chapels moral welfare programs and guidance to young soldiers. These efforts should become a lasting foundation for postwar life offering an antidote to war time disruptions and maintaining normal influences.
The article argues Hitler's bold step toward invading Russia was influenced by fear of the United States entering the war. It credits President Roosevelt and his careful public handling of American policy with keeping the Fuehrer unsettled and driving his risky decision.
The German leader believed American entry would turn the war into a drawn-out continental struggle. He argued Nazi strength alone could not sustain a multi-year effort and that Soviet grain, oil, and other materials were essential. Hitler ordered advances to Leningrad and Moscow to secure supplies rather than rely on Moscow-Stalin negotiations.
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