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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1934
Page
5
The writer thanks students, staff, and Miss Kelly for help in producing the school paper. They reflect on lessons learned, praise reporters, teachers, and wish future staff success. A playful note ends with a joke about good-bye in two languages.
In class a student jokes about finding a drawer to store all A grades while hiding D and E cards, promising to lock the key away. Report cards loom as exams near. The Black Panther Club defeats Tarzan Club 122 to 63 in a spirited indoor event. the class enjoyed an ice cream social Saturday.
Examinations will conclude the eighth grade year to decide which students will advance to high school. The list highlights exempt English students Laurette McInvale Kia Parks Luther Trussell Alma Cook and Eugene Jordan in three sections.
A ninth grade note lists students exempt from quarter and exam tests in biology history English French and spelling with names including Forest Brown Miriam Dreizin Myra Nell Chambers Virginia Garrett Grace and others. The page features a fanciful aside on student attitudes toward tests and mentor advice to underclassmen referencing Shakespeare.
A poetic rewrite warns seniors at Butler High to be wary of teachers, value study, and avoid trouble with Principal Brown. It extols thrift, self reliance, and discipline, urging students to borrow rarely and maintain dignity as they graduate in senior rank.
A list of questions about Miss Luke, senior class marriages, Eloise’s glance on Monday, Miss Kelly’s Prom rights, Myra’s living room plans, Laurette’s prom stay and gifts to Mr Brown, Filmore’s absence, B J’s initials, W G’s prom choice, Carl Brown’s letter, and Bill B’s Friday night whereabouts.
An argumentative piece argues that luck yields few successes and that consistent work and adherence to action principles drive most outcomes. It cites that luck is rare and accidental, while disciplined effort favors those who persevere and apply themselves.
The text contrasts Modernism and Orthodoxy regarding Jesus teachings and the cross. Modernism portrays Jesus as humanity's revelation and example, rejecting the need for His blood. Orthodoxy emphasizes Jesus as Savior, with the cross providing power for living the sermon and remission of sin.
Georgia R L C column urges readers to express appreciation before it is too late. It urges sending tender messages or speaking words of gratitude to loved ones and those who make life more worthwhile, noting sacrifices and the value of acknowledging kindness.
Discussion over H R 8919 to revise rural carrier salaries continues in the Senate. National and state officers push for a 6c equipment allowance, or at least 6c for the first 80 miles, with 5c beyond that, while conference action remains pending. Georgia carriers urge support for the 6c rate. A letter from Mac thanks supporters and urges subscriptions to the association’s official organ.
Messages from President Thompson and Mac ask carriers to show gratitude to Mac, Martha, and national officers by becoming weekly participants. The note underscores appreciation during district conventions and urges ongoing engagement with national leadership.
Information received from most district conventions lists district officers for the coming year. Names include First District president A Kennedy and principal delegate from Manassas Vidalia. Second District president R M Hobbs and principal delegate J E Mobley of Blakely. Third District president W A Wilson and principal delegate J M Levie of Dawson. Fourth District president N F Land of Jackson. Fifth District president L G Henderson of Dunwoody and principal delegate L G Henderson from Decatur. Sixth District president Cecil F Hall of Sandersville and principal delegate C F Hall from Macon. Seventh District report not received. Ninth District president Thomas G Walters of Toccoa and H H Pendergrass as vice president.
G Walters elected principal delegate while W D Graham serves as district principal delegate. Vice president in Winder is Nace Grant with secretary treasurer in Alto. Danielsville names Tenth-W D Graham as president and J P H Murphy as vice secretary treasurer from Greensboro.
The report lists numerous counties achieving 100 percent class status across districts from Evans to Washington and Echols to Pierce. Officials note stronger membership drive progress compared with last year, with a 101 count lead on June 8 despite 150 fewer carriers, urging district officials to push to push counties over the top before the state convention in Atlanta.
Rural carriers across Georgia mourn the death of Brother N Y Reid retired Blairsville Union County carrier who died June 2 at his son Col C S Reid’s Atlanta home. He was 79, lifelong Union County native, longtime postal worker and active Rural Carrier and Mutual Benefit member. Survived by wife Sara Reid, three daughters Addie Kate Reid Hazel Reid and Mrs Phillip Preiss and two sons M Reid and C S Reid. Funeral held at Blairsville Presbyterian Church with interment in Blairsville cemetery.
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