Athens to stage barbecue for Parley visit
Chas Benns Jr and C E Cox note in Savannah Press that Athens plans a barbecue for James A Parley’s visit. The piece jokes about forcing Mr Farley to attend as Yankees dislike such barbecues. Ralph McGill in the Constitution critiques Southern criticism. The Cuthbert Leader approves countering Georgia criticism as a major, worthwhile effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Biffem
Savannah Press
Athens
James A. Parley
Farley
Ralph McGill
South
Georgia
Cuthbert
Church Members Should Attend Regularly, Says Messenger
The speaker urges all who claim church membership to attend as often as possible, arguing it is unfair to the church to stay away. He emphasizes consistent attendance reflects commitment and support for church life.
Ex workers praise method to boost efficiency
A reader comments that sharing ideas on improving efficiency helps raise prestige among colleagues. The note endorses offering suggestions freely to colleagues to boost workplace performance and morale.
Macon horse show praised by press and public
The Madison Madisonian notes widespread praise for the recent Macon horse show. It mentions no special acknowledgment of Eatonton youth Tom Gregory, whom Editor proposed entering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Eatonton
Tom Gregory
Madison Madisonian
Cornell Scientist Sees No Fast Substitution for Coal or Electricity
A Cornell University physical scientist states there is no immediate likelihood that coal or electricity will be supplanted by the miracle substance 1 285, the chemical breakthrough unlocking atomic power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell University
Boundaries We Live Within Across Scales
Irvin Kass of the Thomaston Times notes the many enclosing borders from militia district to planet. He asks readers to consider how restraining such boundaries feel and ponders their reach and impact in daily life.
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Irvin Kass
Thomaston Times
Homes for sale in large numbers under federal program
Uncle Sam is reported to have 78404 homes for disposal about privately owned properties seized for failure to meet obligations. Most belong to the Home Owners Loan Corporation created in 1933 after foreclosures on private homes surged to about 1000 daily, a stop gap in a bad credit situation.
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Sam
Home Owenrs Loan Corporation
Speaking to Convince Without Arrogance Says Franklin
A quote attributed to Benjamin Franklin advises presenting cases moderately and accurately. It suggests acknowledging doubt to invite open response rather than asserting inflexibly, which often hardens the listener and turns them against you.
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Benjamin Branklin
Leopold as Easy Believer in Historians View
John Spencer in the Macon Telegraph notes that Leopold abandoned Belgium's 1926 alliance with France after Hitler promised neutrality. He cites Germany’s later breach, then Leo pold’s troops capitulated on Hitler’s pledge to restore him, labeling Leopold as the world’s No. 7 Easy Believer.
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John Spencer
Macon Telegraph
Leopold
Belgium
France
Hitler
Germany
Georgia praised by Albany Herald despite flaws
The Albany Herald extols Georgia’s virtues praising the state’s people and faith in its future while noting occasional law neglect and election irregularities. It highlights high citizenry quality and widespread charity, acknowledging lapses like church attendance and voting issues.
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Albany Herald
Georgia
Editorial Opposes State Division into North and South Georgia
Strong opposition to dividing Georgia into North and South Georgia, a proposal similar to the Carolinas and the Dakotas. Backers include W. T. Anderson of the Macon Telegraph and Mr Braswell of the Athens Banner-Herald, drawing hearty endorsement from at least seventy five percent of the state's people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Georgia
South Georgia
Carolinas
Dakotas
W. T. Anderson
Macon Telegraph
B. Braswell
Athens Banner-Herald
Maj Lon Sullivan Noted In National Traffic Study
Traffic enthusiasts nationwide praise Maj Lon Sullivan, Georgia Department of Safety commissioner, for accident reduction leadership. Future magazine, in its biographical piece on Sullivan, places him in the Today's Young Men column highlighting his safety work and influence in traffic prevention.
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State of
Georgia
Future
Maj
Lon Sullivan
Department of Safety
Life price tags and rising street violence voiced
A public worry notes that human life is treated as cheap while killings rise and organized bands whip people, a stain on fair minded citizens. The speaker condemns the brutality and calls for action from law abiding communities.
Editor Rush Burton honored for Georgia library edition
Lavon Times editor Rush Burton received one of two Georgia citations from the American Library Association for a 25 000 copy library edition. The issue aided the library movement in Georgia and gained national recognition.
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Rush Burton
Lavon Times
American Library
Cincinnati
Georgia
Ella Mae Thornton
Burton
American Association
Hartwell Sun
Study of a Loser and the Path to Success
Study of any man who is a failure shows the fault lies within. He may lack energy, purpose, vision, or a definite goal and shift blame outside himself. Look facts in the face, admit the fault, and fix one vice at a time to achieve meaningful progress.
Georgia Legion Wins First in Nation for Membership Gain
The Georgia Department of the American Legion earns top national honors for membership growth, with a 140 percent increase over last year. Georgia adds 18,000 members, 6,000 above quota, earning state parade lead and state convention honors for the Second Area. The Tifton Gazette joins The Herald in congratulating Georgia Legionnaires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Department of the American Legion
Georgia Legionnaires
Georgia Legion
Georgia
Tifton Gazette
Legionnaires of
Stop roadside dens menace Georgia morals and law
Charlie Rountree of the Wrightsville Headlight urges citizens to curb road houses, dance halls, and amusements along Georgia highways. He condemns permissive sights near highways, calls for authorities to act, and urges public pushback against the so called vice venues he deems immoral and anti social.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Rountree
Wrightsville
Georgia
Capitulation of Belgium shocks Allies and world
The capitulation is seen as a severe blow to Allied morale and a shocking move by King Leopold without cabinet or ally knowledge. London condemns the king as treacherous while Paris disavows him. The piece notes Belgium’s long ally status, the impact on public faith, and questions motives behind Leopold’s decision.
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Belgium
Leopold
London
Paris
England
Quisling
Albert
Savannah Press
Roberts Named to New National Agricultural Council
Columbus Roberts, Georgia commissioner of agriculture, was appointed to represent the South on a new four man national committee of agricultural officials. The group will coordinate state and federal agriculture efforts and support Georgia farmers as part of national defense plans.
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Columbus Roberts
Georgia
South
Roberts
East
Middle West
Far West
Roosevelt
National Agricultural Council
Columbus Enquirer
Prediction of total war by a military man
A military figure warns that England and France will continue in defeat until they abandon civilization and forest humanity, fighting a total ruthless war with no rules, reflecting the belief they face an enemy that will not relent.
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England
France
Kent Warns of War Stakes if Allies Fail
Frank R. Kent argues public mood shifted from complacency to fear that Allied defeat would endanger and hurt the nation, transforming distant war into a direct stake for the United States.
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Frank R. Kent
Endowment support urged for Andrew College in Cuthbert
Dawson News urges Georgia Methodists to back an endowment for Andrew College in Cuthbert. The piece notes the college paid off its debts after a near consolidation scare with Wesleyan, highlights its role in southwest Georgia and among Georgia Methodists, and appeals for funds to secure the school’s future for local daughters and alumni.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of Christian Education
Georgia
Andrew College
Cuthbert
Wesleyan
Andrew
Cuthbert Institution
Georgia Methodism
Southwest Georgia
South Georgia
Terrel County
South
Atlanta
Milledgeville
Georgia Methodists
Dawson News
Doeran Courier editor uses bargain ads to back campaign
H W Garrett former Midway school teacher and editor of the Doeran Courier blends editorial appeal with half price subscriptions to woo Colquitt county voters for a 1941 legislative bid. He offers 50 cent twelve inch ads while noting weather and longer terms justify campaign funds. Garrett born Marion county 55 years ago, taught rural schools, served in the army, and has owned the Courier since 1920.
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Midway School
Schley County
H. W. Garrett
Doeran Courier
Colquitt County
Garrett
Courier
Doeran
Superior Court
Grand
Atlanta
Marion County
The
Darkest charge against Hitler in Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal recalls Hitler’s crimes against youth, noting the loss of happiness and the bright future he erased. It argues history will mark his acts as among the darkest, blotting out the song and blue heaven of millions of young people.
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The
Atlanta Journal
Hitler
Adolf Hitler
What Do Newspaper Folk Do
An essay captures the constant bustle of newsroom life as reporters editors and printers juggle calls deadlines and stories. The piece humorously notes that despite not always seeming to work journalists toil to keep the paper moving from dawn to midnight and beyond.
Generational view on greatness and legacy
A Barnesville News Gazette reflection argues that each generation fails to recognize its great men who are dead, while living figures are often exaggeratedly judged. It notes that some who were thieves or crooks become revered after death, an unfair but common pattern.
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Barnesville News Gazette
Progress in Taylor County: Butler and Reynolds See Rapid Growth
The author notes steady improvement and numerous building and civic upgrades in Taylor County two main towns Butler and Reynolds. Outsiders are urged to watch the area as reports suggest continued development well into the future.
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Taylor County
Butler and
Reynolds
The Model Man Life of Rev Culpepper Praises A Zebulon Leader
The funeral of Rev. Mr. Culpepper of Zebulon honors a man described as a humble, dignified Christian who lived simply yet profoundly. He was 85, small in stature, with white hair, and known for kindness, optimism, loyalty, and community service. His influence endures in the lives he touched and in the ideals he embodied.
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Culpepper
Zebulon
Heall
God
Ideals Try Our Faith and Noble Truths Persist
A compact quotation by David Swint on ideals and truth. It suggests that noble ideals reveal aggression not as force but as persistent, guiding like a tune coaxed from winter. It frames truth as a growing form of right.
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David Swint
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House of Reprostitatives
Millis G. Arnall
Arnall
House of Resentatives
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