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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1941
Page
4
The Butler Herald of Georgia publishes civic observations and humorous quips on manners roads and home life. It highlights a piece on citizenship by Jean Sim McClure and discusses canning as long distance cooking for housewives with advice on prudent meals.
Mera Trawick’s Commerce News praises Sister Trawick for praised remarks about her and the News. The piece notes she accepts kind words with sobriety and grace.
The Savannah Press notes concerns that late crop maturation and an early selling season may cost tobacco raisers in Georgia significant money. The region already grapples with worries over the peach and watermelon harvests before tobacco.
A aspirational statement urging the nation to prioritize the country as a unifying objective. It invokes a blessing of God and envisions a vast monument of wisdom peace and liberty free from oppression and terror for the world to admire.
Co. C Poyner of Georgia Power receives Edison Electric Institute Medal for saving a fellow worker who suffered a severe electric shock on November 9 1939 and was revived by the poletop method of resuscitation.
After heavy rains, South Georgia rivers flow, wells yield water, and crops recover from drought. Farmers express relief as fields brighten, echoing renewed optimism in the Waycross Journal-Herald.
An analysis by Edward Yarnall Hartshorne, soon to be published as a magazine piece, argues that much of the U S isolationist mood reflects the stance of European nations that fell to Hitler after listening to his propaganda offensive.
Under Louis T. Griffith and L B Mills the Eatonton Messenger observes its second anniversary. The year past brought pride to Eatonton and Putnam County, with at least one institution drawing statewide interest and noted for its worth.
In a remarkating example a Michigan farmer is said to have burned his 17 acre wheat field in protest against what he calls excessive government control over crops. The piece contrasts common industry and adversity faced by farmers with such acts of folly within the farming community.
Carey R. Sutlive Jr. becomes a United States Senate page, hailed by Georgia friends. He is the son of Carey R. Sutlive, secretary to the Foreign Relations Committee, and grandson of the late Wm. G. Sutlive of Savannah, former Savannah Press editor.
Brown Tyler argues for taking Iceland as a military base in the war. He agrees with the President on seizing Iceland regardless of national ownership. He warns that England could use Iceland as a base against the United States in this unsettled war.
A weekly editor apologizes for not publishing last week. He cites the grind of producing a newspaper and a needed rest period for staff. He notes scarce news and advertisers taking a vacation, justifying the week without issue.
The Comerce News outlines why national defense is costly by listing prices for various gear. Items include a 37-millimeter anti air craft gun at 26000 dollars, a 160 millimeter howitzer at 25000, a Garand rifle at 80, a medium tank at 38500, a heavy bomber at 350000, and larger assets like an 8 inch railway gun at 195000 and a 16 inch shell and powder at 1505. It notes these are only a few of the essential items required in abundance.
The Americas Times-Recorder argues the covert obstructionists are more dangerous than Charles Lindbergh and Senator Wheeler. A movement seeks to silence them by legal means, while praising free speech as a cherished world right. The piece notes rising public support for Lindbergh and Wheeler and warns of hidden threats in the country.
Griffin News quotes Quimby Melton praising Mrs. Wallace Wright of London for addressing the Spalding County chapter of the British Relief Society. Wright, born in Georgia and married to an Englishman, is visiting Atlanta and serves as a civilian volunteer firefighter in London, detailing British morale and American support against Hitler.
Knoxville News Sentinel lauds Sen George of Georgia as the crucial Senate Foreign Relations Committee chair guiding constitutional checks on war powers. The piece commends his calm, selfless leadership defending congressional participation in decisions and his stance against premature war participation.
The State Department announced that Charles H. Derry of Macon Georgia, previously consul at Perth Western Australia, has been reassigned to the consul post at Sydney New South Wales Australia.
Sister Trawick defends a self serving editorial stance in which the Butler Herald editor Benns and fellow editors are urged to back political clout. She notes politicians ride the bandwagon to profit while editors fear losing influence even as they cast votes.
Charlie Rountree and the Wrightsville Headlight portray the newspaper as the community’s right arm in promoting new enterprises and social advantages. The paper asserts local businesses should prioritize buying ad space to sustain a worthy local publication and keep home support strong.
A humorous portrait lists ideal husband traits including handsome appearance, loyalty, practicality, helpfulness with chores, musical taste, driving skill, and flawless financial handling. It satirically notes a husband who balances romance with domestic duty and never misbehaves, attributed to Christopher Billop.
The Columbus Enquirer Sun reports U S warplanes increasing flow to England as the Royal Air Force strengthens. British officials say Berlin bombing this year is achievable with bigger bombers and more U S aircraft, and London boasts that U S aid will soon let Britain handle air war alone.
The Atlanta motor vehicle department reports 529000 tags for trucks and cars sold through June, beating total 1940 by about 1000. Revenue exceeds two million dollars, about 100000 higher than last year, signaling a record amid defense funds circulation and optimism that auto output may soon be restricted.
A witty remark notes how the average man easily detects a fundraising appeal yet avoids contributing when the collection plate circulates. The line highlights social habits around giving and duty in communal efforts.
In a closing paragraph Editor Dennis defends Georgia against the Montgomery Advertiser. He says if Montgomery has time to meddle in Georgia affairs it should focus on its own city and clean up its back yard.
Rev Wilson J Culpepper argues health is essential to happiness and success. He urges community action to prevent communicable diseases, support physicians, and start a county health program with a nurse and mutual aid, including a TB hut for a local patient, highlighting interracial cooperation and shared welfare in Pike County.
Jessie Morgan of Tifton and Eugene Jackson Jr. of Decatur won state champion safe driver titles in a Ford Good Drivers League contest. They will represent Georgia at the national finals in Dearborn, Michigan to compete for $25,000 in Edsel Ford university scholarships. Gov. Eugene Talmadge presented the prizes.
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