Butler Herald Second Class Mail Organ Report
The Butler Herald of Butler Georgia is identified as a second class mail matter with editor and publisher details. The page includes local quips, notes on weed control reducing hoe labor, safety tips for discarded refrigerators, and warnings about mower blades. It cites Harvey Waters resigning to join the California Newspaper Publishers Association. It also notes eye disease causes and prevention from the American Medical Association with references to glaucoma and cataracts and a Covington News estimate on preventable blindness.
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The
American Medical Association
United States
Covington News
Griffin favored for Governor in county endorsement
The paper declares 100 percent support for former Governor Marvin Griffin in the September 12 Democratic Primary. It argues Lt. Gov. Byrd’s illness clears Griffin’s path and warns against perceived influence from Atlanta banking, NAACP, and big interests, claiming Screven County will back Griffin.
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Marvin Griffin
Galand Byrd
Georgia
Atlanta
NAACP
Screven
Five Day Week Origin Attributed To Salzburger Teachers
Jeff Davis Ledger notes historians credit Salzburger pastors who taught at Ebenezer School on Savannah River in Effingham county with starting the five day school week. They kept weekends free for visiting flocks and preparing sermons, explaining why Friday afternoon marks the start of weekend break.
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Ebenezer
Savannah River
Effingham County
Jeff Davis Ledger
Steady Counsel Through Storms from Francis De Sales
A Bible quote-style reflection urges steadfast faith and courage to weather storms. It emphasizes keeping a right heart, fervent intention, and trust in God, advising calm perseverance when surprised by tempests.
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Francis de Sales
Subscriptions Invoices Delayed As Renewal Reminder Issued
A late notice urges recipients to respond and remit payment for monthly subscriptions. Officials note rising operating costs and stress prepay requirements by the Post Office Department to ensure continued delivery.
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Altho
Post Office Department
Two Teens Drowned in Houston County Farm Pond
In Perry Georgia two Black youths about 18 died after cramps while swimming in a farm pond eight feet deep. The victims were Frank Frieson of St. Marys and Calvin Simmons of Houston County, part of a four person group with Sammy Hugusley and Johnny Robinson.
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Perry
Houston
Chapman
Frank Frieson
St. Mary’s
Calvin Simmons
Houston County
Sammy Hugusley
Johnny Robinson
Commencement sparks push for college education
A high school graduate faces a new start as commencement signals the path to higher education. Statistics show college education correlates with higher earning potential, encouraging youths to pursue further study.
Questions About Summer School Work at Butler High
Georgia Accrediting Commission Bulletin outlines that credit must be given by an institution not individuals and caps summer school credit at 1.5 units, with a total of three half units between terms. Summer work must follow regular term basis, with 120 clock hours per unit accepted. The guidelines render organizing Butler High summer credit impractical.
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Georgia Accrediting Commission
Butler High
Stu
Cason Vegetable Gardens Dedicated By W A Sutton
At 11 a m on June 16 a ceremony opened Mr Cason s Vegetable Garden at Ida Cason s Calloway Gardens with introductions and a speech by Director Sutton praising Mr Calloway s life. A tour followed showing tomatoes eggplants strawberries cabbage celery carrots beans peas and more as eight ladies with the Home Demonstration Agent attended.
Students seek summer tutoring and programs for next year
Deficient students arrange summer work with a tutor to prepare for the required tasks next year. If possible, they should consider accredited summer school in a larger city for mandatory units.
Decatur Man Faces 14 Charges After High Speed Chase
Marvin A Balliew, 22, of Decatur, is charged with 14 counts after a car chase in which speeds reached 110 mph. He allegedly sped through a 25 mph zone, ignored red lights, struck a car on Ga 5, breached a police blockade, drove the wrong way on a one way, and fled toward Bells Ferry Road before crashing at Ga 3 and Bells Ferry. Powder Springs police report 20 gallons of moonshine were found in Balliews vehicle.
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Marietta
Decatur
Marvin A. Balliew
Powel Springs
Powder Springs
Rt. 5
Ga. 3
Bells Ferry Rd
Earl King
Balliew
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