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Newspaper

Butler Herald

Location

Butler, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1939

Page

4

Louisiana financial scandal widens with more arrests

The Louisiana financial scandal in high places widens with more arrests being made according to reports. Considering the state as a whole Taylor county crops are well up to the average. Our lands and our farmers never fail to make a good showing. Exchange: He has been a kind friend whose words have helped us and whose advice was always heard with receptive ears. He occupied one of the places we reserve for true friends.

Louisiana Taylor County

Butler Man Doc Tante Named Worshipful Master

The Butler Herald reports T. B. Tante known as Doc is chosen as worshipful master of the Masonic lodge, reflecting the esteem of Butler’s residents as echoed by the Eatonton Messenger.

Butler Herald T. DB Doc) Tante Masonic Lodge Butler Eatonton

Illumination editorial sparks dimming auto lights debate

Clayton County News notes Pelham Journal’s implied editorial urging dimming car lights to reduce wrecks. It cites possible Georgia governor candidates Braswell Deen and Columbus Roberts facing Hugh Howell and possibly Eugene Talmadge, with strong administration support for defeating them.

the Pelham Journal Braswell Deen Columbus Roberts Georgia Hugh Howell Eugene Talmadge Clayton County News

Hartford Courant obituary policy limits disease details

The Hartford Courant will publish obituaries without mentioning the disease or ailment of the deceased. The change aims to reduce gloom and provide peace of mind to grieving families, though it may disappoint readers seeking medical information.

Hartford Courant Belberton Star

Pace joins Americas ITimes-Recorder reportorial staff

The Americas ITimes-Recorder announces Stephen Pace Jr son of Congressman and Mrs Pace has joined the papers reportorial staff. The Times-Recorder boasts Middle Georgias widest daily circulation between Griffin and Albany and congratulates Pace on starting what is predicted to be a successful newspaper career.

Americas Itimes-Recorder Stephen Pace, Jr Pace All Times-Recorder T.R Griffin Albany Middle Georgia

Daily Varden Shirts Attract Noticed Peer Response

Boys wearing Daily Varden shirts with tails fluttering in a breeze draw attention. The comment suggests girls of similar age retaliate by not wearing or avoiding the garments.

Greetings from Dr Collins at World’s Fair trip in California

The note acknowledges a card from Dr M D Collins State School Superintendent while he visits the World’s Fair in California and tours other sunlit sites beyond San Francisco.

San Francisco Calif M. D. Collins California

Calhoun Legislator Praises Butler and City Progress

Legislator J. Roy McGinty of Calhoun and Dr. Cutts visited the Herald office Friday praising Butler as an attractive city. They highlighted farm prospects and preparations for Georgia editors' August convention, noting McGinty's rise to Association President.

J. Roy McGinty Calhoun Dr. Cutts Herald Butler Georgia McGinty Association

State DPS delays drivers license renewals in Georgia

The State Department of Public Safety faced a flood of Georgians awaiting licenses last week and rolled out last‑day orders. The Baker County News notes residents grudgingly pay this tax for the essential service and its value to the state.

State Department of Public Safety State Department Baker County

Pea Appetite Shifts From Eggs to Plain Field Peas

A humorous reflection on changing tastes as the writer notes a growing fondness for plain field peas and simple accompaniments. The piece recalls a past craving for asparagus tips, toast, and more elaborate dishes, contrasting it with current preference for peas, butter beans, tomatoes, and hot peppers. It mockingly questions why peas were once thought to feed convicts and jokingly links jailbreaks to a desire for peas.

Dudley Glass

Humble Reynolds Parish Welcomes Rev. J. W. Smith

The Butler-Howard quarterly conference gathered at Wesley church last Thursday. The writer praises Wesley community for hospitable, industrious character and praises Rev. J. W. Smith newly transferred from Albany to Reynolds Methodist church. Gratitude expressed for securing his services for the conference year.

Butler-Howard Wesley Church Wesley J. W. Smith Albany Reynolds Methodist Church Bro. Smith

Governor’s Budget Surprise Elevates Georgia Schools

Tarleton Collier of the Atlanta Georgian notes the governor secured 1,348,510 for the common schools last week. The public eye praises Rivers for paid assurances, while the four million dollars total remains the goal. A stable, well funded new term is hoped for.

Tarleton Collier Atlanta Georgian Stabilization Fund Rivers

Captain J N Steed Visits Herald Office on Retirement

Captain J N Steed, brother of Col Walter E Steed, visited the Herald Friday. He long worked with the Central Railroad and kept close ties with Taylor County and its people through the paper. Now retired, he plans to spend much leisure time on his Taylor County plantation and stock farm.

Herald J. N. Steed Walter E. Steed Steed Central Railroad Reliable Central Taylor County

Pace Named to House Agricultural Committee

Congressman Stephen Pace advances in committee by joining the Agriculture panel to replace the late Emmett Owens. He resigns from Military Affairs to take the seat, promising renewed effort for farmers, with praise from Upson county farmer F J Reivds in a letter to Senator Russell.

Pace

Cooperation for Community Benefit in Butler Herald

Editor Charlie Benns argues the old motto every man for himself fades as cooperation proves more rewarding. He notes teamwork builds community and yields greater individual gains, likening lone effort to the era of stagecoaches. The Savannah Press echoes the value of unselfish service in towns big and small.

Charlie Benns The Butler Herald Benns Texamwork Savannah Savannah Press

Pace to be confirmed on agriculture committee in House

In Washington Steve Pace of Georgia yielded to colleagues and leaders and will be formally confirmed by the House as a member of the committee on agriculture. Under the rules he retires from the committee on military affairs.

Washington Steve Pace Georgia House of Representatives Committee On Agriculture Savannah Press

Thorns in Jeff Davis County Referenced by Cracker Editor

The Hazlehurst Georgia Cracker quotes a local editor noting that Jeff Davis County houses some of the best people and some of the best scoundrels in the U S, adding that one must endure the thorns to have the roses. The remark is presented as evidence editors may speak truth occasionally.

Hazlehurst Georgia Jeff Davis County U. S

Southwest Georgia praised as land of plenty in Albany Herald

The Albany Herald extols Southwest Georgia noting abundant crops and affordable staple goods. The piece claims the region offers vegetables, fruits, and a bountiful meal with only a few dimes needed for sustenance.

Albany Herald Georgia

Know Your Timber

Vacation readers are invited to study trees across Georgia from sea coasts to mountains and learn their biology and uses. John Muir's call to love and live with trees is quoted, urging readers to observe their seasons, storms, and growth, and to gain knowledge by immersion.

Georgia John” Muir

Beginning of wisdom wisdom reminds us of changing fears

The quote notes that anxiety about current concerns softens with time as perspective grows. It suggests that what troubles us now may lose weight in the days ahead.

Railroad Wonders at New York World Fair 110 Years of Progress

The New York World Fair presents a massive railroad exhibit spanning 17 acres with 27 East Coast railroads. It features Railroads on Parade, Railroads at Work, and Railroads in Building, plus foreign trains, steam locomotives, and a 4000-seat amphitheatre.

Christian Science Monitor New York East America Great Britain Italy Henry Horner Kurt Weill Paul Penhone Raymond Loewy

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Ae Benns, Jr Oo. Cox Bus, Mgr Taylor CO Stephen Pace House Emmett Owens Congress Face Upson County Thomaston R. B. Russell F. J. Rebvds M. H. McIntyre Lee Washington, D.C Washington, D. C Emily Woodward New York World Fair Charlea Alan Railroad At Work Monitor Christian Science Publishing Society One Norway Street Boston Massachusetts Sionae
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