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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1939
Page
4
The Butler Herald, official Taylor County organ, reports from Butler Georgia established in 1876. The issue features a 65th wedding anniversary note for William Park and a collection of humorous quotes and syndicated dispatch snippets from national figures and events.
After a two day business session at Calhoun arranged by President Jere Moore, Georgia Press Association members plan to spend August 25-26 at Lookout Mountain as talks of a five power pact to appease European issues surface.
The Pelham Journal released a 32 page Harvest Time Edition focusing on agricultural interests across South Georgia where Jim Chism's paper circulates. The edition received warm praise and hearty congratulations were extended to Jim.
In Washington last week Democratic leaders secured Republican cooperation to press for immediate action on the President's ending bill so Congress can adjourn early in August and members return home for a much needed rest.
Mrs Milton Fleetwood wife of the Cartersville Tribune News editor expresses sincere sympathy over the death of her mother Mrs J E Smith in Thomasville last week Georgia loses one of its most beloved women.
Georgia weekly notes conductor Eugene Anderson of Round the Circle visits Butler with his wife Mrs Anderson. Their stop adds local interest to the community gathering as community members extend hospitality to a familiar Macon Telegraph figure.
Governor Rivers and former Governor Talmadge will share a platform at a large rally on August 6 in Riddleville Washington County Georgia. The event aims to raise funds for a new brick building for the Mount Vernon Association's oldest Baptist church.
Representatives of Post-General led by Hon. James A. Barley visited Griffin Thomaston and Carrollton postmasters during a recent absence. The note regrets missing their call and hopes they return.
The piece argues crime pictures can educate youth if they avoid glorifying criminals and show that crime carries a price. It notes editorials praising a Harris county Journal anniversary edition, highlighting its 70 years of service and early Georgia history. It also references Rush Burton’s Lavonia Times urging informed voting over partisan bias.
A Friday itinerary visits Barnesville Forsyth Indian Springs and Jackson. Editors BR Hardy J Doyle Jones J H Clarke are noted for recovery acclaim and civic pride. The Indian Springs revival gathering is set for 1939 with Bishop Morrison overseeing.
Cobb County Times recalls 1888 Marietta start for Dr Geo W Truett who rose to lead the world’s largest Protestant group. The piece links local faith to future world events and argues religious freedom must endure against imperial aggression.
A reflection on the power of a smile, comparing tiny actions to explosive effects. The piece questions whether a sincere smile can be the strongest force on earth, capable of altering minds, motives, and outcomes despite its small energy.
John R. Ham writes in Crisp County News about trips to New York and Florida, noting two way journeys and new scenery. He expresses greater satisfaction with Georgia, declaring no place better and praising local life after travel.
Georgia Homestead explains that the WPA funds public works and approves county projects while county welfare boards select workers. The federal government provides money and approves projects but has no role in worker selection, which aims to hire the newly unemployed.
A collection of aphorisms railing at taxes politicians and relief programs. It lampoons government action, WPA policies, debt, and road projects with sarcastic, era tone and scattered witty refrains. References to Germany, relief workers, and “new road to recovery” echo New Deal era sentiment.
Motucum reports a handsome new school building costing 150000 dollars rises to replace the 1937 New London Texas school destroyed by a devastating explosion that killed 294 children and teachers. The dedication services serve as a memorial to the victims.
United States postal authorities authorize a commemorative postage stamp recognizing Dr Crawford W Long of Georgia for pioneering ether anesthesia. Postmaster General James A Farley approves the 35 stamp series honoring Americans in arts and sciences, likely debuting early in 1940.
A Macon Telegraph letter stresses small daily courtesies as life shaping. Kind words, gentle gestures, and simple acts of love lift others, turn despair to hope, and may even redeem a jailed soul, with anecdotes on chairs given to the weary and a kiss of compassion.
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