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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1949
Page
4
The Taylor County Herald opines on public decorum and community aid. It jokes about moonshine for publicity, laments social pressure, cautions against dishpan hats in public gatherings, and condemns a pastor who stole a car while blaming congregants for unpaid church expenses after vows to support the church.
A reader argues that grooms deserve equal recognition in wedding culture. The piece notes brides receive most advice and sympathy while grooms are overlooked, and calls for balance in June wedding coverage and congratulations.
A Baptist pastor urges church members to prepare for revival services starting next Sunday. An evening meeting at 7 45 will appoint visiting committees to canvass Butler and nearby communities. The pastor says revivals thrive through member effort and personal heart change.
The Columbus Enquirer-Ledger building was opened as a memorial to late editor R. W. Page during April 27 28 1931 events. Attending notables included Senator W J Harris Representative W C Wright Maj John S Cohen president editor Atlanta Journal Samman Gray Clark Howell P T Anderson John Park Raleigh N Y Times William Murphy C S banks H D Moody W C Campbell and R W Bentley Florida highway chair.
In 1931 Georgia farmers faced cotton decline and drought. County Agent W A Lundy and District Agent J A Johnson promoted diversification into poultry cattle and crops like pimento. Channing Cope, author of Front Porch Farming, praised for urging year round grazing and grass planting to feed livestock and reduce dependence on cotton.
Hon Eugene Cook retiring President of Mercer University Alumni Association received the Meritorious Service Award for public service and alumni work. He spoke to the Butler high school graduating class during a recent visit and left lasting impressions on local alumni.
Mr. D. W. Payne wore a cotton bloom at church last Sunday and claimed he is the first farmer in the county to find such a flower in his field this year. He noted many boll weevils among his cotton plants, nearly as numerous as the blooms.
In a public note the Albany Journal editor celebrates becoming a grandfather and plans a trip in July to South Boston Virginia to meet his first grandchild. He hints at future grandchildren and mentions Walter in college anticipating marriage. John Jr and Ella are aware of the family affection for children.
The Bainbridge Post-Searchlight editorial laments Sabbath neglect and obsession with unpleasant news. It cites overprinting for graduates and crime reports, arguing readers prefer dirt over good news and pledges to avoid sensationalism for the city’s betterment.
An obituary overview notes John T. McCutcheon as a leading American cartoonist famed for political works and beloved depictions of everyday people. It highlights his 1931 Pulitzer Prize winning Victim of a Bank Failure, his WWI and other adventures, and critiques shifting views on regional issues such as Red Hills of Georgia and King Cotton.
Dr. L R Russell director of Georgia interracial affairs committee, reports signs of progress in race relations at the South Georgia Methodist conference. He notes his group works quietly and has entered the Irwinton murder case involving a Black man taken from jail. He hopes for some administration of justice though details are limited.
Report notes two men freed in connection with an Irwinton lynching. The piece also mentions state registration policy, Hi-Neighbor Day in Columbus and Phenix City, and upcoming health efforts at a Macon meeting. Also referenced are state hospital changes at Milledgeville and peach shipments totaling over 75 cars.
The obituary notes William Vanlandingham born in tipton or nearby areas, later moved to Howard in Taylor county, ran a large mercantile business and farming operation known as the Perry place. He died November 1, 1932 after selling farming interests in 1902 and wife Ida Eng land predeceased by Mattie Bell England. Surviving children include Rev L F Vanlandingham Smyrna, John F at Southern Cotton Oil Co Savannah, May, L H, Mrs E H Perkins Howard, and William H Vanlandingham.
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