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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1949
Page
4
A provocative note discusses how Georgia law may not bar insane auto drivers yet allows heavy penalties. It emphasizes the public interest in factual coverage and acknowledges reader support through subscriptions.
Next Sunday marks International Shut-Ins Day encouraging greetings to those confined. The holiday Monday allowed travel for many, while the office noted hundreds killed or injured during the vacation period, including us and others.
Former Sylvester Local editor A K McGill is recovering at Emory University Hospital after a serious illness. Colleagues from the Georgia Press Association express affection and a wish to offer support.
R E L Majors longtime Georgia newspaper figure and Swainsboro publisher of more than 30 years has purchased The London County Herald in Tennessee. The move follows his sale of the Swainsboro paper, where he built a respected record of service.
Obituary note recalls Brown Tyler of Havelville as a respected newspaper man and printer. His large business interest transfers to a stock company formed by George F. Longino Jr Bradley T. Porter W T McClellan James H Cobb Jr and Gus Russell.
Noted Georgia and Carrollton figure Judge E. T. Steed died last week leaving a legacy as an ordained minister lawyer school superintendent legislator Sunday school teacher and County Ordinary. His rise from rural beginnings to multiple public roles served as an example for today’s teens.
C. W. Hutzler of Butler Pennsylvania charges Dr. Paul A. Hinchberger with stealing his wife’s affections and fathering her third child, then billing him 122.50 for help delivering the baby to his home. The Pelham Journal notes a jab at Tobacco Road.
In a city high school poll only 1 to 5 teens may pursue higher education, while smaller communities show higher ratios. The message urges youths to strive and seize opportunity, with encouragement that honorable service and a supportive partner can aid the climb.
The Columbus Enquirer marks its 122nd year of service to Columbus and the Chattahoochee Valley with issue No. 1 in Vol. CXXII. Established by Mirabeau B Lamar in 1828 as a weekly, it has published almost continuously aside from brief interruptions including the Civil War. Lamar later moved to Texas and became the Republic of Texas’ first vice president.
The nation mourns the death of Robert L. Ripley, famed cartoonist behind Believe-It-or-Not. He died suddenly Friday at his New York home of a heart attack at age 55.
Early reports show Georgia highway deaths down eight percent in the first four months of 1949 compared with 1948. There were 208 fatalities versus 225 in the same period last year, while national tolls rose seven percent or 6,610 for the first three months of 1949.
Irwin Hyatt of Fulton County Georgia ranked high but finished second in the national spelling bee finals in New York. Kim Colvin of Canto Ohio captured the title on Friday after defeating the local favorite who tripped over the word cartel.
Georgia highway officials plan four foot six inch tall white marble markers at about 25 to 30 main entrance routes. Each marker sits on a granite base with a pink marble peach emblem and a green aging aluminum peach seat. No markers currently greet tourists arriving in the state.
The Bainbridge Post-Searchlight notes that class of 1949 graduates will find wonderful opportunities but may suffer disappointment. Those who weather adversity will persevere, with journalism offering broad appeal and many paths in publishing.
A Lowndes county man asks Lowndes County News readers to buy his eye for $1500 to fund his three children before possible prison. Editor June Norwood comments that the man shows conflicting motives by loving his children yet committing crimes that separate the boys from him and harm their reputation. The ad itself will cost nothing to run. Readers are invited to mail letters to the newspaper.
Benjamin F. Hubert, a Black farmer in Green County Georgia, argues in a Greensboro Herald Journal excerpt that progress comes from tangible achievements and marketable quality. He urges Blacks to crash the economic color line by producing superior goods and proving themselves through initiative and self reliance.
A playful bridal questionnaire from the Minnetonka Baby-teading and Gin rummy club mocks domestic myths. It argues practical husbands save time, contrasting store bread and biscuits with country fare, ending with humorous sympathy for doomed food choices.
Gum naval stores in Georgia gain 80 percent parity under a government support program, up from 70 percent. The Alma Times reports the higher rate adds about 250000 dollars to Bacon counties and could decide prosperity or hard times for southern Georgia growers.
Public safety notice urges drivers to stop for school buses and avoid weaving through traffic. It warns against stopping in pedestrians crosswalks and stresses courtesy for safe travel. Drivers should not keep their arms out of the car and both drivers and pedestrians share responsibility for road safety.
A 1949 sermon recounts Jesus trial at Jerusalem in 30 A.D. and the roles of Caiaphas Herod Pilate. It argues history condemns the Sanhedrin and Pilate while affirming Jesus’ innocence, urging readers to judge themselves by Jesus’ eyes.
Judge T Hicks Fort of the Muscogee Superior Court files for divorce from Beatrice C Fort citing cruelty and incompatibility. Beatrice Fort waives jury trial and seeks restoration of her former name Beatrice C Farley. both parties agree to a joint August term judge’s ruling without alimony. Forts married August 11 1948 in Atlanta.
The piece urges embracing opportunities and responsibilities like Esther did. It emphasizes that potential becomes duty, doors of chance require action, and divine providence guides those who answer the inner call. It warns of failure and urges fearless, purposeful living.
The 81st Memorial Day was observed nationwide with prayers and tributes. Americans gathered from Arlington to rural churchyards to honor those who died in service, as leaders and citizens reflected on peace and sacrifice.
A speaker argues education fuels home building and a strong government, urging balanced youth aims toward marriage, education, and public service. Citing a Purdue teen poll, he notes 25 percent want to be politicians while Southern youths show notable political interest.
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