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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1944
Page
4
A local newspaper notes tax issues and editorials during wartime, citing expected federal stamps and moral reflections. It comments on insults, bomber plans, mosquito bites, and German forces retreating as Allied efforts unfold.
A strong market exists for sweet gum at 2.50 a pound with thousands of Taylor county trees capable of yielding a pound each annually without harming the trees. The Indian Spring Camp Meeting opens August 10 and runs through August 20, expecting attendance from thirty to forty states.
Recent rains revived crops in the area after weeks of drought and blistering heat. Farmers report optimism overall, though hail damage persists in a few spots from a recent storm.
The piece cautions against excessive optimism about the European war ending soon. It notes that some well-informed observers predict an end within about 100 days, while urging attention to current developments and trends.
The editor warns that many ads claim freshness while selling refurbished items. The public remains gullible, snapping up these revamped goods as if new, despite repeated evidence of old stock.
Congratulations to Mrs Rainey wife of Editor Clem Rainey newly elected State Senator for the Eleventh district including Terrell Randolph and Cla counties. She will be the only woman serving in that capacity in the next general assembly and the third woman elected to the Georgia state senate.
After 127 years the courthouse clock at Washington Wilkes County Georgia is electrified. Records show the original 1817 clock cost 77 dollars plus board for a clockmaker. County commissioners paid 535 dollars last week to start the new electrical mechanism.
Delegates in Chicago noted natives contrasting strong Democratic enthusiasm with Republican lethargy and woebegone mood. The lingering influence of former President Hoover was seen as depressing the GOP sessions and likely to affect campaign dynamics.
The Monroe Advertiser criticizes a preacher’s rattlesnake faith demonstration as unsafe and foolish, arguing such stunts lower faith’s credibility. It urges reliance on practical measures like clean footwear or a stout stick for protection rather than risky displays.
The Atlanta Constitution recounts President Roosevelt accepting the Democratic nomination for a fourth term. It lauds his crisis leadership from economic recovery to militarized preparedness and world peace efforts, arguing no other course was possible in these fateful days.
Plans outline the formal opening between August 15 and 25 for Radium Springs facilities. Howard Dayton, the lessee, notes the property was bought last spring by a group of Albany men.
While staying with his daughter and relatives in the county last week Editor James W Griffin of the Breeze at DeFuniak Springs Florida called at the Herald office. He was impressed with opportunities in the state and its citizenry and hopes to move his newspaper plant to Georgia in the near future.
Belmont Dennis, then southern representative for Intertype Corp of New Orleans, purchased the Covington News from Dr. C. L. Snowden's estate. Dennis, an editor and editorial judge, preserves the popular Chat ter Box column praised by statewide newsmen. The piece notes joyful moments from Athens Press Institute sessions and hopes for May February’s gathering.
The publication edited by John Martin in Atlanta highlights that much huntable ground remains. It argues rehabilitation can boost game populations and provides cover and food for wildlife. Emanuel county fines were issued by Judge Felix Williams for seining violations in the local streams.
The 58th Georgia Press Association meeting in Atlanta drew many leaders though some long-time figures were absent. A fire at the DeKalb New Era home claimed Miss Marion and Miss Willamatee McDowell, a sobering event amid awards for typographical, news pictures, ads, and editorials to several newspapers and editors.
The Democratic vice presidential race ended with Senator Harry S. Truman of Missouri nominated on the second ballot by 1,031 to 105 with 37 for favorite sons. Wallace accepted the result and pledged full support. Truman, a World War I veteran and long-time senator, is praised for sound judgment, honesty, and steady loyalty to Roosevelt policies. His Midwest origin and unshakeable character are cited as strengths for the national ticket.
Seventy six Georgia boys of the First Marine Division return home this week after twenty six months in the service overseas. They earned fur loughs after long active duty including hazardous jungle warfare in the Pacific where they pushed back the enemy toward the Japanese home bastions. Georgia residents express deep admiration for their noble service.
Governor Arnall outlines a common schools budget funding salaries for 11 months next year. Legislature may review but reversal is unlikely. Aim is to keep teachers in classrooms amid widespread departures to private business and federal jobs, with potential year round service if feasible.
The Baxley News Banner led by publisher A S Jenkins and editor Mrs A S Jenkins wins for its promotion of typhus fever control. Nashville Herald with editor and publisher A W Starling earns for boosting the Nashville tobacco market. Catoosa County Record in Ringgold led by owner and publisher C E Carter earns for promoting relations with the Third WAC Training Center at Ft Oglethorpe.
Southwest Georgia peanut growers met in Albany with Senator R B Russell and Congressmen Pace and Cox to urge a campaign raising one million dollars over three years for peanut research and publicity. They warned that postwar oil imports could depress prices from the wartime level of eighteen dollars a ton, risking a major money crop for the South if not safeguarded.
The Scandal Sheet of Graham Texas outlines nine steps to undermine local progress. It urges skipping civic meetings dodging offices criticizing efforts and promoting out of town shopping to drain vitality from the town.
The Atlanta Journal portrays Hitler regime under pressure as infighting within the Wehrmacht and revolts threaten the regime. It notes mass killings by Nazi forces and a shrinking front abroad, predicting an inevitable revolution that cannot be halted.
Pecan growers in South Georgia predict another small crop this year led by the Schleys. Pear and apple yields are described as heavy, contrasting with last year’s poor results. The piece notes nature’s unpredictable influence on farming outcomes.
The Georgians returning from Chicago felt the Roosevelt Truman national win. Governor Arnall urged renomination with a fervent address but failed. The convention adopted Arnall backed anti rail discrimination resolution and elevated him as a key figure in a Southern Western coalition.
The Charlton County Herald marks 46 years under owner editor R Ward Harrison. Cedar Town Standard’s Goodyer Edition earns Army Navy E. E L Gammage of Tri County News nominated for Sumter County assembly seat. Crisp County News editor Lon Burton visits son actor in New York. Ellaville Sun editor Raymond Duncan notes eighth publication year. Calhoun County Courier editor S Ham retires, hands paper to Grace Redmond and Virginia Benson who perform well.
A U S Navy chief petty officer at sea writes to Georgia papers contrasting President Roosevelt with Dewey. He cites service experience and accuses Republicans of blocking G I rights and the G I Bill while praising Roosevelt. He asserts most servicemen favor Roosevelt and cites Stars and Stripes as a source of information.
The piece presents two stanzas by Jas D Allison of Pasadena California titled Inverted World. It uses a two toed sloth and a moral about how disagreement and perspective shape judgment.
A nationwide trend shows Americans grappling with foreign names such as Japanese French Russian Italian and German. The issue highlights a rush to pronounce unfamiliar terms correctly across media and everyday conversation.
The Christian Science Monitor laments the old oaken bucket's decline in sanitation. The Department of Labor says it is not sanitary, though the paper cup water cannot compare to the tin dipper taste with a hint of rust.
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