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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1937
Page
4
A fragment from the Tifton Gazette discusses Fourth of July planning, local taxes and enforcement, and reflections on community spirit. It notes Taylor county officers’ efforts to keep the area dry, highway progress in Georgia, and comments on hospitality, frugality, and boosterism as keys to a thriving town.
The article commends editor John Herring for expanding the weekly Tifton Gazette with a double page editorial spread, highlighting it as among the best editorial pages in Georgia.
A recent contact recalls Rev J N Shell, former Reynolds Methodist pastor now at Lumplin, naming Reynolds and Taylor county residents. He praised the Stewar t Webster Journal editor John M Anglin for the publication and spoke of a thriving garden, corn and peas fields, hogs, and chickens around Lumpkin.
In Augusta political circles the article cites indictments amid a harsh critique of Georgia voters. It claims Georgians, described as drunkenly staggering to polls, favor liquor legalization and questions the state’s education standing in comparison to others.
Georgians travel in large numbers to Washington for spring and summer vacations. Reports praise Congressman Stephen N Pace and his private secretary Sims Garrett Jr for accessibility and efficiency in the House office building. Readers note high regard for their service and hope their Washington influence benefits the district, state, and nation.
The Georgia Board of Education aims to establish a library in every school. A sub committee set aside 100000 dollars for the first year of a ten year plan, emphasizing that reading materials are essential for true education and student growth.
Business and industrial leaders of Georgia are urged to focus on Georgia college and high school graduates. Do not force young talent to work elsewhere as Georgia’s industries expand rapidly. The era of “Go west, young man” has shifted to “Go south, young man” due to Georgia’s development.
The article warns travelers entering South Carolina not to pull flowers or break magnolia branches. SC law prohibits destroying native blooms and trees, with a $50 fine for violators. It contrasts with Georgia where such acts are tolerated.
The Journal of Labor endorses Preston Arkwright as the soundest nonunion adviser on labor issues. He urged Georgia cotton manufacturers to be fair and liberal, and practiced cooperation with his own workers, citing a model employer-employee agreement at Georgia Power Company and a broad policy of fairness.
The remark notes that if those seeking higher quality cinema would attend only the finest films there would be a greater chance of seeing them at good screenings. It emphasizes selectivity among moviegoers and the impact on film choices.
Inspectors describe Tay lor County crops as superior east of us to the South Carolina line and southwest to the Chattahoochee river. Cotton and peanuts show strong stands, corn weed growth and color exceed many areas, and the section is praised for Providence and human effort yielding remarkable results.
The Walton News warns parents about youth issues during vacation time. It urges guarding against idleness by arranging jobs for both boys and girls and stresses using better judgment to keep youths safely occupied until school resumes.
A Telfair Enterprise piece urges motorists to adopt the slogan Slow down at sundown to cut rising night death and accident rates. It notes 60 percent of 1986 accidents occurred between sundown and sunrise and warns of greater danger through the fall. It cites alcohol as a new hazard and calls for reduced night driving and stricter care to lower the toll. Rural electrification expands in Taylor county. journalism students from several states will study international press relations in Europe under UGA leadership, with 17 students aboard the S.S. Bremen June 30.
Dr. T. B. Rice of the Greensboro Herald Journal staff and noted Georgia historian was elected a director of the newly organized Sam Dale Historical Society. The 2,000 delegates from seven southern states met in Daleville, Mississippi to organize the society honoring the famous trail blazer, Indian scout and Southwest pioneer. Dr. Rice writes a weekly historical article for the Herald-Journal, which readers receive with interest.
The State Board of Education defines seven minimum content areas for every Georgia high school graduate. These include health, living skills, citizenship, environment management, communication and transport, arts and literature, and social heritage preservation, with specified unit requirements for each. The aim is a well rounded citizen able to earn a living and lead a cooperative, inspired life.
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