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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1942
Page
4
A Georgia weekly notes war messages from Sir Stafford Cripps and Henry Morgenthau, urges energy, sugar rationing, and a stronger home front. Mentions May war bonds sales at 634.356 million, 5.7 percent above quota, and local lines about progress in Tattnall County.
Friends of Miss Betty Sealy a former Butler High School graduate note she has accepted a position in the office of the Local Selective Service Board.
The War Department reported that about 550 CCC camps with equipment and buildings valued at 30 million dollars have been transferred to the service of supply for the Army expansion program.
A Calhoun County Courier line opines that with more ground the waste could become a successful farmer, noting she can raise even the tiniest harvests, such as two rows of potatoes, as seen in her effort.
Citizens thank Tax Commissioner P. and Jenkins for the season s first peaches of excellent quality and flavor shared at Tady s home with peach ice cream noted as a tasty highlight.
The Mon Bicello News reports F L Penn has been ill for two weeks in At-Banta hospital. Last word says he is holding his own and expects to return to work soon.
Columnists forecast double feature programs will vanish by September 1st. If the few remaining samples resemble the rest, the trend may prove prescient.
A humorous note about summer chores as slip covers come off and strawberry shortcake yields to blackberry pie. A wartime flare condemns Japan for poison gas and warns that allied nations are prepared to retaliate if the Axis uses gas, signaling escalating consequences.
A concise note argues that if praise cannot be offered sincerely one should refrain from comment. It emphasizes restraint to avoid later conflicts when information leaks or misunderstandings arise, promoting measured speech and discretion.
The text notes that students may soon end four-year programs in three years, due to scheduling and demands. It suggests college boys and girls will adjust to reduced summer rest and activity as they adapt to the faster pace. The idea is that time saved could accelerate degree completion and alter traditional academic rhythms.
County Agent Blackwell warns farmers that the next months may bring the worst boll weevil infestation in years. He urges a vigorous fight to control the pest and urges action now.
Navy announces the loss of three United Nations merchant vessels to submarines in the Caribbean area. Survivors have been landed at Gulf coast ports. The ships included a medium sized U S vessel, a small British ship and a small Norwegian merchantman.
Citizens extend congratulations to Dr. R. C. Montgomery for adding rooms and improvements to his already popular hospital. The facility is raising health standards in the area and handling major and minor operations, benefiting the community.
The U S Senate considers a bill to raise military pay proposing $46 a month for buck privates and $52 for first class privates. It contrasts with Senate approved $42 and $48 and House approved $50 and $54, as committee members negotiate a middle ground.
The Herald commends Judge Geo. C. Palmer of this circuit for his firm stand and forceful remarks in disagreement with a Government health official. The dispute concerns whether state courts can cope with situations in communities housing military camps.
The War Production Board announced that ninety percent of distilleries will be taken over for industrial alcohol production. Liquor interests say they hold enough whiskey to last several years despite the move.
Friends learn Captain J N Steed has been confined by illness at the Central of Georgia Railway hospital in Savannah. A native of this county and brother of Colonel W E Steed, he is retired and now an employee of the Central Railroad, with wishes for his permanent and speedy recovery.
The speaker calls for removing hate from personal makeup as a critical safeguard. The hour is momentous and danger is near, requiring calm, cool judgment and mature, careful decisions to protect lives and the nation.
The lower branch rejected funds for the Civilian Conservation Camp by 158 to 121. Officials argue the CCC did good work but wartime needs now demand manpower for the armed forces, farms, and defense industries.
Nearby pools attract youths fresh from school seeking play. Some binge on sunbathing to gain a Hollywood honey beige complexion and suffer dangerous sunburns that ruin their posture. Blisters cause painful shoulders as they struggle to stand upright.
A State Commissioner of Agriculture, Tom Linder, is tipped to resign his office to challenge Senator Russell for the U.S. Senate. Friends say his departure would be regrettable, given his efficient and pleasing conduct of the agriculture office.
A local humorous note laments hardships yet celebrates remaining freedoms under a government and legislature. The writer looks forward to hot political campaigning, barbecues, picnics, and gas for outings without rationing, signing as Sylvester Local.
Georgia attorney general Ellis Arnall adopts a hitchhiking campaign style, detailing a morning office trek and afternoon speech trip. He describes hitchhiking from Newnan to the Capitol, then riding buses to Griffin and Americus with friends joining for the final leg to Cuthbert for the high school commencement address.
National House Majority Leader Mc Cormack selects Atlanta’s Robert Ram Speck as Democratic Whip. The move signals strong confidence in his courage and ability among colleagues and reinforces Georgia representation at the capital.
The county reports its largest grain crop in years and high yields as harvest continues. Farmers are urged to save straw and any material useful for feed or plant food, with a pledge to waste nothing this year and next to aid the war effort.
Mrs Ida Butts gorgeous array of Easter lilies draws many callers at her home near the Methodist church. Blossoms vary from four to six on stately stalks planted in large rows in her flower garden rather than in boxes, proving a superior variety.
The United States Government suspended waste paper orders as supplies are complete. Local Boy Scouts continue energetic efforts to collect scrap iron and tinfoil, urging the public to offer encouragement and assistance to these young Americans in their service to the country and fellow citizens.
Sunday June 28 designated by Baptists of Georgia to aid ministerial students at Mercer University Norman Junior College and Brewton Parker Junior College. Five thousand dollars goal set to be raised that day says Rev Arthur Jackson secretary of the Georgia Baptist Foundation. The Baptists push education investment and call for support amid war demand.
The essay argues that the best is close at hand not distant, and that self education, helpful service, and high standards bring the best people, environment, and opportunities. We find the best by readiness, diligent work, and committing to one grand, focused task.
Curated lines on faith from Heb 11 1 Wordsworth Emerson Eddy and others explore belief as hope evidence and trust. The collection frames faith as a powerful unseen force guiding life and unity of faith and action.
The Savannah Press notes the President announced about 250000 men rejected by the Army for illiteracy, highlighting a nationwide lack of educational opportunity. It stresses that many unequipped mentally yet physically fit could be available for service, with about 433000 illiterate figures among draftees, excluding those not physically fit.
Admiral Nimitz announced early stages of a Pacific battle outcome in which two or three Japanese carriers were sunk and several ships damaged while U S forces pursued remnants of the invasion fleet near Midway. The report links Pearl Harbor retaliation to a swing in naval power, with claims of major Japanese losses and hints of shifting balance in the western Pacific theater.
A brief biblical reflection notes that a person mirrors the thoughts he harbors, citing the old proverb that as one thinks in his heart so is he, highlighting inner mindset over outward speech.
Georgia Taylor County conducts an election July 3 1942 to fill vacancies on Local Boards of Trustees in all districts except Taylor Mills. Voters from other districts may vote at usual election sites with returns filed July 4 and consolidated July 7 by the County Board of Education. W T Austin superintendent.
A petition by qualified voters prompts a June 12, 1942 election in Cross Roads School District to decide on local taxation for public schools. Voting will occur at the white school house. residents six months prior are eligible. The notice is dated May 20, 1942, by J R Lunsford, Ordinary, Taylor County.
All creditors of the estate of J W Phillips late of Taylor county are notified to render in their demands and all persons indebted to the estate must pay promptly. Dated May 6 1942 L F Roberts administrator 501 13th Street Columbus Ga.
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