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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1957
Page
4
In Butler Georgia the Butler Herald reports social quips from local cafes and townsfolk. It shares jokes about backseat driving and dining table cooking, plus comments on ambition and education. The piece mentions Hartwell Sun sayings and Eisenhower defense plans and notes Ocilla Star's 52nd year.
Charles C. Smith from Kingsland Ga writes after attending the South Georgia Methodist conference in Columbus praising the city. He lauds the churches, clean streets, quiet atmosphere, friendliness, and civic leaders, saying he would prefer to live there. Smith is cashier of the State Bank of Kingsland.
A reflection on neighborliness and friendship opens with shared bonds over distance and trust. The piece notes aging, faith leaders, and a surge of coverage for Billy Graham's New York crusade, citing a 31 823 story tally in four weeks across U S newspapers. It also praises the Lithonia Observer for its long-run weekly presence and growing influence.
A neighbor asks how Hard Cash a Southern Railway stop between Elberton and Bowman got its name and seeks similar origin for Scott's Station. The inquiry notes the town exists though the name endures and requests historical background for both place names.
Hundreds gathered in Pelham last Saturday to launch Goodwill Days a project by the Pelham Business Men's Club with local merchants. The campaign promotes consumer goodwill across South Georgia offering free prizes every Saturday and special bargains to attract shoppers.
A community gains 100 new factory workers bringing 296 residents, 112 new households, 51 more school children, and $590000 in annual personal income. Bank deposits rise by $270004, 107 cars are registered, 174 other workers are employed, four new retail establishments open, and retail sales increase by $360000.
A tribute recalling the flag as emblem of country and patriotism. It links rights and blessings to duties performed, stating that yearly contemplation of the flag strengthens the national conscience according to Calvin Coolidge.
Senator Talmadge opposes new civil rights law, while President Eisenhower wins a double-barrel victory as the Senate votes to take up the civil rights program and rejects sending it to committee.
At Williams burg the president told the Conference of Governors that states should solve their problems without federal handouts. He urged Congress to cut the billion and a half school aid money from the budget, and to resist federalization of highways health and welfare services.
The Fort Valley Leader-Tribune says reports of a record peach crop or price are incorrect, noting skepticism about both yield and value claims in daily coverage.
A telegram from Governor Griffin advocates developing Stone Mountain into a Memorial State Park. He offers to fund via bonds at no extra tax cost and asks supporters to write him letters. The editor urges state action, noting Stone Mountain’s status as a tourist attraction.
G. C. Patten writes from Adel News about visiting Union cemetery at Andersonville with Uncle Bill Snead 91. He recalls Providence Fountain and a legend of thirsty Union soldiers praying for water, lightning striking, water flowing from a hill, and says a half day trip to Americus to tour the cemetery is worthwhile.
August 1903 Herald item notes opposition to a new game in Butler while reporting an accidental death at Fickling Mill and social events. It mentions Miss Nettie Ward Frierson’s party, visits by local residents to Charleston, and a Confederate Veterans camp forming in Taylor County with Capt. J. M. Bateman honored as namesake and local officers elected.
The text notes rising highway deaths per mile traveled despite general concern. It mentions an obscure Meriwether county nursery producing orchids and Calvin Harmon and his wife growing thousands of orchid plants in three controlled greenhouses.
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