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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1958
Page
3
The Georgia Department of Commerce launches a campaign urging residents to see Georgia first before planning out of state trips. The state offers numerous spots rich in historical background that are becoming popular tourist attractions for vacation weeks.
The House advanced Eisenhower’s reciprocal trade extension after Georgia congressmen who opposed it on a test vote switched to support on final passage. Six Georgians voted for final passage while four held out, with blocs aligned to textile districts.
Secretary of Agriculture Benson told food store executives that the money cost of food was lower now but the labor needed to buy key items has dropped. He cited rib roast 48 minutes in 1914 versus 20 minutes now, bacon 65 minutes versus 19, and bread 15 minutes versus 6.
A postcard message to a psychiatrist from a vacationing patient reads I am having a wonderful time. Why? The remark hints at the inner conflict of middle age as a man clings to pleasures while avoiding confronting what hurts him. The tone is witty and introspective.
The Enquirer celebrates 130 years serving Columbus Phenix City and the Chattahoochee Valley, and begins its 131st year of publication. Founded May 29 1828 six months before Columbus was incorporated the paper forecasts Columbus rising behind Atlanta as Georgia’s largest city and becoming a port gateway via the Chattahoochee River. The piece notes planned river navigation water power and industrial growth with Walter George Lock and Dam at Ft Gaines and ongoing studies on both river banks.
Georgia farmers hold about 3.5 million dollars in capital stock of 29 production credit associations statewide. The Thomaston PCA president W. J. McDaniel said the PCA Directors Conference at the University of Georgia kicked off the PCA 25th anniversary celebration. Since 1933 34 the PCAs have lent roughly 363 million to farmers in five counties, and the Thomaston PCA serves Upson Lamar Monroe Pike and Taylor counties with a net worth over 154 thousand dollars.
A young woman argued with a traffic officer while he ticketed her for overtime parking. She challenged his method for catching guilty drivers, and he replied humbly that he only ever catches the innocent. The exchange ended as he handed over the ticket.
Georgia editors and publishers heard a call to use the press to curb expanding government. E R Dunning noted that 87 million people receive federal checks and government involvement spans 19 thousand businesses, urging action at the 72nd Georgia Press Association convention opening luncheon. The GPA plans a freedom of information bill push and Friday banquet will reveal Better Newspaper Contest winners before Saturday officer elections and Gov. Griffin address.
Taylor farmers will receive 1958 Acreage Reserve payments for wheat with 11 local participants, covering 188 acres. Nationally about 175000 agreements involve over 5 million acres. Payments come as negotiable certificates usable at banks or for grain redemption.
The piece recalls Henry W. Grady editor of the Atlanta Constitution who died loving peace. Born May 24 1850 in Athens he rose to fame as a leading voice for the New South and delivered memorable speeches including remarks on Sherman and the evolving union and freedom.
A Texas magnate famed for immense wealth reportedly maintained a unique fleet of 6976 barbers to service every strand, illustrating the era’s extravagant personal grooming culture and the eccentric display of fortune.
Classified ad offers a nicely furnished three room apartment in Reynolds Georgia by Mr and Mrs G H Goddard with air conditioning gas hot and cold water tile bath and no children specified.
Two apartments known as the Marshall apartments are for sale at a reasonable price. One building contains three units and the other two. Steady renters. Live in one unit and rent the others for regular income. Contact E. E. Jarrell Butler Ga Union 2 2121 or Mrs Blanche Brunson Reynolds Ga Tilden 7 3045 or Tilden 7 38990.
Classified notices advertise a three bedroom house for sale on a large Reynolds corner lot with screened porches and contact J W Windham or H C Bond. Also a business site for sale near Roberta on highway 341 with cafe facilities. A six room rental in Mauk is available via R D Waller. J R Watkins Route notice in Taylor County promotes earning potential and lists contact details.
New heads for pedal and electric sewing machines and rebuilt Singers offered. Used Singer portable electric machines priced at 39.50. Repairs for all makes and models available. Call 74635 Windham's Sewing Machine Co Reynolds Georgia.
A local pest control service Ray Pest Control Service offers a free inspection for any pest problem in Perry Georgia. The ad provides a Garfield 9 1852 telephone number and notes membership in the National Pest Control Association.
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