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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1944
Page
4
Weather has been remarked as hot with fox-hole advice amid wartime fears. Georgia Southwestern College in American awarded 38 diplomas at commencement. Peaches face potential shortage with ceilings feared and prices noted at fourteen dollars a bushel.
Richland mourns the loss of Dr G C Alston a retired druggist and large land owner who served as postmaster for ten years. He was one of Richland’s most distinguished citizens and his death occurred last week.
A New World postwar belief is warned against as dangerous and premature. Admiral Halsey receives a highly secret assignment. The piece notes the end of racial terms and labor shortages from the soldier's bonus, and urges careful constitutional study before voters decide on amending the state constitution.
Evelyn Hanna of Upson County becomes the Constitution staff writer replacing Harold Martin. Her weekly column begins in the past Sunday edition and will appear several days each week. Hanna is an author of note with two published books Blackberry Winter and Sugar in the Gourd.
Postoffice circles in Georgia celebrate the return of Inspector Rudolph Greer after two years of work in establishing mail delivery for armed forces overseas. A Macon native and popular official, Greer helped secure modern fixtures and equipment for local post offices, improving services statewide.
A broad vocational education bill introduced in the Senate aims to fund training for veterans and workers demobilized from war plants. It would distribute federal funds via state public school boards with 25 percent state matching after two years, aiding Georgia’s trade school system including Clarksville Milledgeville Camilla and Savannah projects.
A Florida Times Union reader note ponders how difficult the phrase rattlesnake steak is to say quickly, joking about pronunciation and tongue twisters.
A Victory Gardener recalls ongoing washouts at planting time and weeks of carrying water, echoing Farmer John’s old line that there is no such thing as a normal season. The comment underscores the uneven climate affecting farm work and crop plans.
The note humorously critiques a government proposal to supply a cow for every barn and a nearby fish pond for each farm. It cheekily suggests adding cushions for pond banks and a bucket of bait for every family member.
Fashion Notes reports women dig through trunks to rescue forgotten frocks. Hundreds of embroidered dresses are cleaned and remade amid high prices and dull shop variety, with concerns over material quality and workmanship.
The nation launches its Fifth War Loan Campaign with a goal of sixteen billion dollars, including six billion from individuals. Three billion is the Series E Bond quota, and every person is urged to do his part while government employee bond purchases are monitored for possible future notes.
A Georgia dairyman dispute is cited as dairy men press against OPA rules. Milton Fleetwood commends Commissioner Tom Linder for defending Georgia dairy interests and criticizes broader Sunday milk shipment restrictions allowing out-of-state milk. A Minneapolis mother quotes a daughter describing a complex Washington data analysis job in a witty exchange.
The speaker praised Francis S. Bartow as a top Confederate soldier and Georgia statesman. Dennis, editor of the Covington News, delivered the address at the Savannah launching of the Liberty Ship S. Ss Bartow on May 22, with high regard for Bartow’s leadership and legacy.
Rome is liberated by Allied Fifth Army forces after a days long advance. Tanks and infantry entered the city and overcame German resistance to reach the Forum edge. The entry marks the first European capital taken by United Nations troops in World War II.
Local friends express sympathy for Mr. and Mrs. G W Pugh of Lumpkin after their 14 month old grandchild Jackie Hoder was killed in an automobile accident. Mrs Holder is in critical condition. Private J F Holder was overseas when the news arrived and flew 12000 miles to reach his wife.
U S Underwood announces candidacy for Representative from Taylor County in the Georgia General Assembly subject to the Democratic Primary on July 4. He pledges to serve all interests of people, state, and county to the best of his ability.
Arthur Copeland announces his candidacy for re election as Solicitor General of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit. He notes he was elected in August 1943 defeating no opponent, the case reaching Georgia Supreme Court which affirmed his tenure beginning January 1, 1944. Copeland highlights Columbus ties, law practice since 1932, education at Atlanta Law School, and service on local boards clubs and in the General Assembly.
Arthur F. Copland appeals to voters to re elect him to the Office of Solicitor General of the Circuit. He promises quiet efficient operation, pledging to prosecute only when evidence shows guilt and asking for support and influence in his behalf.
Ed Wohlwender announces candidacy for a four year term as Solicitor General of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit beginning January 1, 1945. He cites two years of service, pledges to enforce the law, pursue truth, and asks for public endorsement.
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