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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1939
Page
4
A short readable fragment from Butler Georgia news notes and editor credits. It mentions E Cox publisher and business manager, Benns Jr as managing editor, and an average weekly circulation of fifteen hundred copies with a yearly subscription of $1.50. It also includes assorted quotes and comments on proverbs crime and Senate members.
A local report notes multiple arrests of car owners found driving without required license tags. The piece laments tax badge symbolism and hints at enforcement across the community.
Savannah Press quotes a Washington cabinet member noting the trouble is not too many people in the country trying to live on $15 a week but too many seeking that amount. The remark highlights economic strain and wage concerns during the era.
The Dawson News questions why people keep large sums at home or on their person when banks offer safety, noting frequent reports of substantial money destroyed in fires. It argues for using banks to protect funds.
The Coffee County Progress notes that selling cream from a good dairy cow fed on home grown feed will fetch as much money as a bale of cotton. It adds skimmed milk will feed hogs and chickens, improving hogs, poultry, and eggs.
Postmaster General James A Farley says the sharp rise in postal receipts nationwide predicts further improvement in business conditions in coming months. Local post offices report a 2.68 percent gain in February 1939 over February 1938 as part of the national uptick.
The Herald endorses Mayor J. R. Wilsons call to fellow townsmen to kill pests by destroying their breeding places. The piece notes eliminating these breeding sites as a key measure against the spring and summer nuisance.
The Herald urges planning a summer vacation by visiting points of interest in Georgia with Taylor County as the starting point. It notes visible progress and general improvement on farms across the county, suggesting the trip inspires and pleases at potentially lower cost than other arrangements.
The death of Editor John M Anglin of the Stewart Webster Journal at Richland follows a long illness at his Lumpkin home. He was highly regarded as a leading Georgia editor and booster for Lumpkin Richland and Stewart County. Local postmaster attends the Georgia Branch National Association of Postmasters convention in Gainesville with speeches praising post office leadership and Georgia lawmakers.
If every carload of sugar sold in America last year were packed in cotton bags, the cotton used would employ nearly ten million people for a day or about 100000 people for a third of a year. National Cotton Week promotes boosting cotton consumption.
Dr M D Collins state superintendent of schools earns wide demand as speaker at multiple events. He gave the graduating address in Gainesville Monday night and the commencement message at Union City Thursday night, with further talks in Glennville and Chester.
In a Tri County News filing from Americus Tom Marshall urges North Georgia to supply the next U.S. senator. He cites Dick Russell as a possible figure from 1942 and warns against a South Georgia dual Senate slate, aiming to elevate Steve Pace and be first with the record.
A large Midweek public event sponsored by the Montezuma Kiwanis Club marked the opening of a Kroger Peanut Shelling Plant in Macon County. The $100,000 facility will process over 6000 tons annually, boosting farm income. Albert H. Morrill and Governor Rivers led speeches to about a thousand attendees.
Two Taylor County high schools celebrate their graduates with a talk urging moral choices and faith. The speaker extols hard work, education, and spiritual guidance, warning against greed and idolatry while urging students to seek God first for success.
A Macon Telegraph piece argues Georgians misled by out of state propaganda about Georgia peaches and berries. Home demonstration agents urged canning Georgia peaches, proving them superior to California products and reviving local agriculture including berries from Eldridge farm near Macon.
The Butler High School Senior group traveled by Mr Posey’s bus to Indian Springs last Saturday. They made stops in Thomaston Forsyth and Barnesville, swam danced bowled and enjoyed a feast at noon. A former park director joined at lunch and shared a story of the bleeding heart statue. Return to Butler brought high praise for the day.
The seniors held several lively gatherings in their honor. Gray Fountain hosted a prom dance last Tuesday night. Dorris Callahan sponsored a hob o party a night earlier featuring Mr Oxford and Frank James. A steak and chicken supper was also enjoyed.
On Tuesday May 30 the Home Making Department at B. H. S displayed year’s work. Parents county board faculty and Mr W T Austin were invited to view the exhibits. Some pieces drew particular interest.
Hon W D Turner a candidate for Solicitor General of the Brunswick circuit spent part of Thursday in town meeting local voters. As a special prosecutor in the Coffer brothers murder trial on St Simons Island his handling brought him statewide recognition and strong local backing ahead of the June 6 election.
Quote from Mary Baker Eddy states that charity does not deplete us and that both giving and withholding have moral dimensions in religious life. The message frames generosity as a spiritual duty without material loss.
Dresses, uniforms with apron head-band pot holders and dish towels napkins and other items were found. The young women feel they have accomplished something useful for now and for years to come.
Last Friday the Annual Senior Play Here Comes the Prince ran three weeks of practice to produce a strong performance on stage. The event, held with a baby contest run by Alice Guinn, awarded Joseph Pye the win with 1175 votes and netted about $50 to be used for the New York Trip.
The piece notes mixed feelings as term ends with seniors finishing work but still typing for speed. It mentions plans for a New York trip, money for hotel reservations, and the possibility of outsiders joining the group.
A collage of curious phrases hints at local school memories and quirky events. The piece mentions a preacher, a school column, a party, a will, Sudie and Pauline with cryptic items, and a rush of typing activity in a bygone era.
The 1939 Frigidaire electric range combines modern efficiency with beauty. Its streamline steel chassis is lifetime porcelain finished both inside and out, eliminating rust and cracks for easy cleaning. A centralized control panel offers simple operation and a symmetrical design to elevate kitchen appearance.
The AAA states aerial photography provides more accurate, faster, and cheaper measurement compared with alternative methods, highlighting its efficiency for surveying tasks.
The document outlines proposed amendments to the Georgia Constitution to be voted on June 6, 1939. It details changes in Fulton County appointment powers and in education loan provisions, plus authorized refunding bonds for Johnson, Tattnall, and Reidsville districts. It also notes a salary increment for De Kalb County superior court judges.
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