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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1933
Page
5
The piece reflects on vivid contrasts in community behavior and parental ideals, noting that while some see farm sales strikes and mortgage moratoriums as beneficial now, they may harm future borrowers. It muses on how people would act differently in summer if they could undo duties and follow desires.
Three days of the Senate probe into Morgan Ganking have unsettled Washington as Teapot Dome disclosures did. Observers predict far reaching results from this dramatic inquiry, though details remain undisclosed.
Bill Biffemn asserts a heated press battle in which a new publication named the News recruits J. M. the doctor, editor of the Metter Advertiser, to drive subscriptions and expand readership. The claim hints at aggressive campaigns and editorial shifts shaping local media.
The newly appointed federal attorney for the Middle district is praised as an able attorney and affable gentleman. The district is congratulated on the selection of Mr Davin for this position.
The Cairo Messenger notes Henry Woodfin Grady born May 24, 1851 and died December 23, 1889. The nation and Georgia honor him again this month as the influential statesman and orator is remembered for shaping public life and regional pride.
A Redwood City postmaster was bitten 18 times by a dog but declined to retaliate. Jehnnie Spencer in the Macon Telegraph notes the incident offers a lesson in restraint and peaceable conduct, asking why not apply it.
The Oglethorpe Echo urges editors of Georgia daily papers to develop backbone to tackle state issues. It notes editors in the Izcon Telegraph face pressure and requests leniency for one controversial figure while praising another’s effort.
A Friday night scene at Butler saw over 100 cars parked near the school, valued at about 500 dollars each. The item prompts a calculation of how many Taylor County mortgages could have been funded if that money had been allocated to loans.
The Dawson News urges Georgians to be patient as politics approach next year. It warns the campaign will be intense with major and minor engagements and heavy firing along the line.
Editor Benns of the Butler Herald revels in a local vogue as Rush Burton teases readers about press trip antics. The piece notes Burton’s usual truthfulness except in reporting kiss counts on annual trips, a playful aside that mirrors old timey newspaper banter.
Adel News notes cotton at 8 cents and corn prices up, hoping better prices endure as another crop goes to market. It warns increases often come when farmers have sold their crops or hold little to sell.
Rush Burton relates a Lavonia Times item in which an elderly Black woman visited Governor Talmadge’s office asking for a passport to heaven. His secretary Tom Linder allegedly issued a pass, sending her on her way rejoicing.
The town of Ellaville received its annual whitewash last week painting shade trees and streets in pristine white. Visitors from across the Third District praised the city’s hospitality and neighborly atmosphere during last Friday’s event.
The McDonough Advertiser notes graduates expect easy success but many will need another diploma. It calls the “University of Hard Knocks” in the city of Practical Experience a real course in life's battles, warning that a mere degree often falls short.
The passage emphasizes that large undertakings like house building seem daunting only when viewed as a whole. It states if every small detail is cared for, the task becomes easy, as each tiny step contributes to a complete, complex result.
The Butler Herald praises the Walton Tribune while noting it cannot yet rival Monroe papers like the Winder News Carroll County Times the Adel News Lavonia Times and Dawson News among other Georgia weeklies before full satisfaction.
Last Friday night six boys and one girl received certificates at seventh grade graduation. Recipients included Nellie French Jessie Rogers Madison Cox Hudson Poole Carl Peacock Ernest Parker James Underwood. Guests were Aubrey Peterman Kerman Childree Lucy Busbee and Collie nes.
A memory refresh lists the twenty four counties in Georgia's Third Congressional District as Ben Hill Chattahoochee Clay Crisp Dooly Dodge Harris Houston Lee Marion Macon Muscogee Peach Pulaski Quitman Randolph Schley Stewart Sumter Taylor Terrell Turner Webster Wilcox.
The piece laments the habit of prominent citizens abusing others without cause. It warns that such behavior reaches the offended party and damages the giver's standing. It notes many ruin reputations through careless talk more than any other weapon.
The Glass Steagall banking bill would reform banking practices and create deposit insurance. National banks must separate security affiliates within a year. The measure, though not an administration bill, is expected to be signed by the President, guaranteeing deposits up to 2500 dollars in all state and national banks for one year.
Charlie Benns editor of the Butler Herald and Georgia Press Association secretary cites a statistician's observations on how errors arise in articles. He notes errors recur despite efforts to minimize them, and the editor resolves to reduce mistakes and move on.
The text warns that many people form quick opinions from distorted facts and announce them as conclusions. It argues such judgments are often wrong because they are based on false premises and incomplete information about the case under discussion.
It is generally conceded that there is no such thing as an independent man or woman. Wealthy individuals depend on others for comforts and safety while those in humble circumstances rely on the wealthy for employment. We are interdependent in countless ways, and greater cooperation will improve both material existence and spiritual happiness.
In J E Caldwell's Fulton County Review column in Hapeville, he counts nine men at a morning service whose ages total 727 years, averaging 81 years each. He notes Rev W A Simmons aged 80 and active in sports, Gen J L Driver at 85 heading Confederate Veterans and planning a Chicago trip, and various other clergy and laymen, urging youthful spirit of heart despite age.
The Third Congressional district executive committee met in Ellaville Friday to foster cordial relations among 24 counties from Clay to Harris. The gathering honored Hon. B. T. Castellon and strengthened cross county ties through shared agriculture aligned interests, with Charlie Benns presiding. The mood was cooperative and hopeful for continued unity across the district.
The Stewart-Webster Journal of Richland led by John M. Anglin Sr is praised as a top Georgia weekly noted for cooperation with local enterprises and Bicentennial coverage in Columbus. The Butler Herald under editor Charlie Benns is also highlighted among strong regional papers like the Columbus Enquirer Sun.
Georgia towns license beer sales despite state dry law, creating tension between local authority and state enforcement. The piece warns that such licenses invade state law, risking conflict as state officers pledge to enforce statewide prohibitions and curb local interference.
The editor argues that 3.2 beer is not intoxicating and questions the urge to license near beer. Licensing near beer is only like licensing a soft drink, yet the paper contends Georgia should not allow sale while the bone-dry law remains in place. The stance notes public pressure from some press outlets but asserts the state is not ready to repeal the dry law.
The Georgia Supreme Court in Purvis v City of Ocilla held municipalities lack power to legalize beer sales. A mayoral ordinance taxing near beer and imitation drinks was void as state law prohibits sale of all intoxicating or near beer regardless of local license. The ruling was reported by the Thomasville Press.
The Dawson News suggests some souls feel continually misunderstood and justify apologetic behavior. It honors straightforward action tied to conviction, praising those who face the world with steady eyes and avoid self pity as life’s small days pass.
The U S government and foreign representatives progress in talks aimed at reviving world trade. They warn that embargoes and high tariffs hurt all nations, fueling unemployment and depression. Envoys plan to return home pledging cooperation, with U S policy aligned toward greater cooperation and understanding.
The Charlton County Herald presents two citizen viewpoints urged by Gov. Talmadge to back the movement to promote Georgia at the Chicago World’s Fair. One critic calls it the driest meeting yet, while a southeastern business leader argues to back the governor’s effort to boost state interests. The debate hinges on self interest versus public good and whether liquor concerns distract from economic progress.
A resolution adopted by the district Democratic executive committee in Ellaville commends Congressman B. T. Castellow of Georgia’s third district for his freshman congressman’s efforts. The event, held Friday with 24 counties represented, featured cordial addresses and noted hospitality and better acquaintance among delegates, signaling beneficial outcomes.
The McDonough Advertiser indicts Georgia for lax law enforcement as public sentiment shifts toward beer, open Sunday doors, and secular pleasures. It notes cities licensing beer despite state prohibition, rising saloon and dance hall culture, and warns that many in the religious community are drifting toward these changes.
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