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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1942
Page
4
The Butler Herald notes Buena Vista, the county-seat town, is adopting city-style measures such as Sunday movies, as the town progresses daily. The column emphasizes self-reliance and fate, urging readers to strive for freedom amidst life’s challenges.
A local office man, noting two new belt holes, asks where to find a cent per pound for his spare tire as he walks to town. Meanwhile a Sunday night shelling off a Canadian island and the Oregon coast underscores ongoing Pacific coast attack dangers.
Judge Ogden Persons, noted for eighteen years as a leading Superior Court judge, publicly announces his candidacy for reelection to the Flint Circuit bench.
The note describes Jones who always spends money before he gets it and begins his vacation on the income tax due date at the neighborhood playground, illustrating chronic overspending and timing of leisure.
A Canton Georgia Tribune reader essay extols outdoor life as nourishment for mind body and soul. It urges contact with soil bugs and stars to feel connected as the world moves on. The piece reflects simple, reflective rural sentiment.
The quotation emphasizes that spelling is not the pronunciation, noting Congressman ox’s opponent. It highlights Smithwish’s role in backing the incumbent’s re election and portrays him as a vocal advocate for the public’s interest at district, state, and national levels.
State teachers are urged to fight for higher pay for services rendered. If any profession deserves citizen cooperation in this struggle, it is the poorly paid teachers of the state.
State Health Department reports many Georgians are immunizing against typhoid fever. If you have not yet had your shot, you are advised to do so at once.
The long battle over increasing military pay ends as President Roosevelt signs the measure, setting a minimum of 50 dollars per month. The approval brings relief that the salary adjustment is now official.
The Selective Service Board of Taylor County is commended for its fair and impartial handling of registrants entering military service. The board consists of men reliably expected to act correctly in matters under their jurisdiction.
Mercer Smith and Herman Amos traveled to Macon for a few hours on Monday. The purpose remains unclear but Mercer tends to bring someone along, whether to Macon or Griffin, to witness what may unfold.
Mr W A Wood known as Billie Wood of Fort Valley is critically ill at Oglethorpe Infirmary in Macon with supporters hoping for early recovery. Judge R L Greer also faces a critical illness, respected by hundreds of Taylor County acquaintances across the region.
Since Sunday, religious efforts by visiting young people in our midst have shown the flower of American youth budding into an army for Truth and Freedom. They need encouragement from older generations.
Moultrie plans a large Fourth of July event featuring a barbe cue dinner on the grounds and an address by Governor Talmadge who is expected to announce his re election campaign. Butler and Taylor counties are said to be well represented among his many friends in the community.
The postmaster praises driver license cooperation and Federal auto tax stamps. License cost is one dollar due by June 30. The car sticker costs five dollars and must be bought by August 1.
Congress faces urgent task to pass a revenue bill to stave off inflation. The Ways and Means Committee, led by Chairman Robert L. Coughton, hopes to report the measure to the House by July 4.
Rev. J. S. Hartsfield pastor of the First Church Eastias learns at Georgia Baptist Hospital that ill health requires his retirement from the active pastorate. His absence will be deeply felt by Baptists statewide and in Hastman where he has served since 1930 in a second pastorate.
The Atlanta Constitution warns that Tobruk's fall would be a greater disaster for the Allies than Singapore, threatening not only Suez supply lines but potentially enabling a Japanese and German joint conquest of Egypt and a prolonged war effort.
The speaker urges a full awakening beyond wartime vigilance, calling for an end to materialism and frivolous living. The message emphasizes restoring true character and resisting a shallow, restless culture that treats life as a passing spectacle. Strong stance against the era’s distractions is presented as urgent.
Agricultural Commissioner Tom Linder proposes Georgians revive home brown sugar making to ease the sugar shortage. He notes that while it won’t materially relieve national scarcity, it could aid those with cane in syrup and sugar production. He seeks guidance from price administration to allow such sugar under rationing rules.
The Columbus Ledger-Enquirer reports the Third Congressional District executive committee endorsed Representative Pace citing his full backing of the rearmament program and support for President Roosevelt. The piece suggests no opposition is expected as Pace has served faithfully during wartime.
The Congressional Democratic Executive Committee in Americas endorsed Representative Steve Pace for another term despite his absence at the bi annual session. The committee voiced strong support for his reelection, praising his efforts for Third District citizens and indicating no other candidates were considered for the September primary. The Herald congratulates Pace and the committee on their endorsement.
Hon Stephen Pace has qualified for U S Congress from Georgia Third District with little expected opposition in the September 9 primary. The Americus Times Recorder notes his three terms on the House agricultural committee and his focus on farming, industry, labor, and war effort benefiting Americas and the South.
Government officials urge all customers to fill coal bins now. No shortage exists and the industry can meet war and normal demands, but waiting until winter will strain transportation. Call your dealer today.
The United States Senate listens to several pastors as guest chaplains while choosing a permanent chaplain to replace the late Rev. Z. Barney Phillips. The piece notes that daily prayers open sessions but no business is conducted with prayer as part of the program across the executive branch.
Taylor county citizens are cooperating with the government's victory program. Cooperation saves dollars and supports patriotic duty. Saving automobile tires is highlighted as patriotic and conservative, freeing funds for other uses. President Roosevelt recommended 40 miles per hour as a top limit for motorists to save lives and ensure cars can be used when tires or recapping are scarce.
J Roy McGinty of Calhoun Times and Albert S Hardy of Gainesville News join others to attend the National Editorial Association convention in Quebec with Hardy in line for NEA vice presidency and potential future presidency cited as driving reason for the trip.
The Tifton Gazette urges 1942 graduates to view World War II as a defining challenge. It notes their advantage of advanced education and health, calls for service, and frames victory as preservation of liberty and human rights against tyranny, likening the fight to a modern Magna Charta struggle.
War drives up costs for farmers as prices for all purchases rise and taxes hit record highs. Shortages and priorities limit access to new equipment and repairs, while building and maintenance materials remain scarce, creating ongoing hardship for rural producers.
Walter D. Fuller, president of Curtiss Publishing and NACM chair, tells bankers that Americans fight this war for a better world based on democracy, liberty and free enterprise. He says the nation will not return to prewar days of idle money and high unemployment, urging reform to meet needs and prevent demagogues from shaping policy.
Energetic Butler Chapter Boy Scouts of America earn high praise for leading wartime drives. They collected paper and rags, scrap iron, and old rubber, dedicating efforts to support the community and war needs. Citizens extend congratulations to these diligent youths who may become future community leaders.
Legal notices announce an election in all county school districts except Taylor Mill on July 3 1942 to fill vacancies on local boards of trustees. Voters in other districts participate at usual polling sites with returns filed July 4 and consolidated July 7 by the County Board of Education. Signed W T Austin superintendent.
A reflective note on love within Christianity, urging deep learning of compassionate conduct. The quotation attributed to William Penn frames love as central yet demanding, encouraging steady spiritual effort and moral growth in daily life.
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