Local notes and opinions from Butler Georgia weekly
The Butler Herald details include its status as Taylor County official organ, general local observations from Butler and surrounding Georgia, mentions of state and national figures, and humorous quotes. Notable items include Twentieth Century road mileage, Georgia fiscal surplus chatter, a Casey-esque column, and community features like roadside peach stands and a campaign satire idea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia
Georgia Power REA dispute settled after years of delay
The long running issue between Georgia Power Co and the REA has been resolved after more than three years in limbo. The department had held the settlement but delays left Georgia and South Carolina both affected as power generation and storage remained unresolved.
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Georgia Power Co
REA
South Carolina
Georgia
Government reports rise in cost of living
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the consumer price index increased two tenths of a percent from March to April. Food prices drove most of the rise while most other items edged up slightly and new car prices fell again, offsetting gains.
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Bureau of Labor
Bureau
June the Nicest Month for Many a Season
A lyrical meditation on June describing it as a month for composers of lyrics and young couples setting up homes. It celebrates warm days and cool dewy nights, blossoming gardens, fledgling birds, and vacations while noting imperfections and a mild climate.
Boy recalls cold June night at graduation
A high school student quotes his father predicting a cold June night at graduation. The remark frames the weather as a memorable sign of the ceremony. The line reflects family lore tied to the school event.
Unusual and Unnecessary Mishaps Lesson in Local News
A man who refused to subscribe to the town paper sends his son to borrow a copy. A chain of comic misadventures follows, including a bees stand, ripped pants, a cow's deathly action, a drowning of chicks, broken teeth, a rug ruined, and a daughter eloping. The piece mocks the subscription habit and ends with a quip about life choices.
County Forestry Unit Opens Pine Seedling Orders for 1956
Georgia Forestry Commission lists changes to the seedling program with June 1 start and October 1 end dates. No invoices. payment in full with each order. Shipping windows for miscellaneous species from Dec 27 to Jan 15. new per thousand prices shown. A 25 cent transportation charge applies. deliveries go to Taylor County Forestry Unit to Ranger Austin Guinn.
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Georgia Forestry Commission
Commission
Guyton Delouch
Taylor County Forestry Unit
Austin Guinn
Ford Drives to New Record in High Performance Test
Ford showcased alert responsiveness and roadability in treacherous turns, using V-8 acceleration on straightaways. The campaign touted driving fun and urged test drives of the 56 Ford, promising a keys- waiting invitation at local dealers.
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Indianapolis Speedway
Ford
Indianapolis
America
Peter de Paolo
Pete de Paolo
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Official Organ Taylor CO
George
Swift
Mary Singleton
Georgia Press Assn
E. L. Forrester
Third
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Frank Myers
Americus
Forrester
Olin Miller
Thomaston Times
J. S. Pope
Louisville
Court House
Middle Georgia
Atlanta Journal
Joseph E. Anglin
Castle Heights Military Academy
Lebanon, Tenn
Young Anglin
Ja L. Anglin
Lumpkin Independent
Anglin
Ednar Pfaender
Hartwell Sun
Victor Riesel
Doad Little
College of Pharmacy
Union
Butler, GA
P. T. Barnum
Lue
United States Auto Club
Payne Motor Company
Butler, Georgia
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