Butler Herald brief notes and society items
The Butler Herald reports society and editorial reflections from Taylor County Georgia. It notes a presidential rate change in prospect, parables about happiness, and local congratulations including Mrs Florence Davenport Hollis’s 100th birthday in Americus with Georgia relatives. It mentions Barbara Jeane Manning marrying Fuller Warren and Paul Robeson’s comment on press photographers.
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Florence Davenport Hollis
Americus
Georgia
Tribute to Taylor County World War I Fallen Tucker
The piece honors Taylor County veterans and recalls Shellie B. Tucker of near Reynolds, the first among many to fall on the battlefield on May 28, 1918, acknowledging sacrifices and privations endured by foreign war veterans.
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Taylor County
Shellie B. Tucker
Reynolds
Herald's Glorious Fourth Greeting and Local Hopes
The Herald wishes readers a Glorious Fourth celebrating with recreation, rest, reunions, and picnics. Many will steer the state amid turbulent business waters while contending with a heavy grass crop and agricultural losses from two weeks of excessive rains.
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the Herald
Georgia editor opposes extra legislative session
Hon. Marvin Griffin, Lieutenant Governor of Georgia and Editor of the Bainbridge Post-Searchlight, voices the stance of most state papers in opposing an extra session for several months. He argues it would be unnecessary taxpayer expense and a dangerous opening to politics to be avoided as long as possible.
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Marvin Griffin
Georgia
Bainbridge Post-Searchlight
Georgia Premarital Blood Test Law Takes Effect
Attorney General Eugene Cook notes Georgia's 1949 premarital examination law will operate on August 25. The act requires blood tests for marriage license applicants and makes issuing licenses without proof a misdemeanor.
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Eugene Cook
Georgia
General Assembly
Who Is to Blame in Motor Crashes This Fourth of July
A public note urges fair treatment for all drivers in motor crashes, emphasizing presumption of innocence until proven guilty, careful driving, and maintenance of vehicles. It cautions against speeding and reckless behavior and calls for heightened caution during the July holiday period to reduce injuries and hospital burden.
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Marsh
Silence and a Deadly Tongue
A cautionary tale recalls a rich undertaker joke about an unnamed man who kept his mouth shut. The story centers on a mistaken identity when the undertaker's diagnosis is overturned by discovering false teeth in a corpse. The undertaker quips that restraint saved the man from a better funeral.
Argument Over Marriage Leads to Fine in Missouri
At Rockfort Missouri two preachers argued over who would officiate a marriage. One exchanged a single punch and got a bloody nose while the other was fined twenty five dollars. A third minister performed the ceremony.
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Rockfort
Fight On and Victory Promise in Ear l Pickle Quotation
A quotation from Earl Pickle in the Early County News extols perseverance amid toil and deadlines. The speaker vows eventual triumph though he acknowledges hardship and possible death as a cost of effort.
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Earl (Tige) Pickle
Early County News
Buddie
Motion Pictures and Autos Harm Church Attendance
The Pentecostal Herald argues that films, as a powerful informative medium, drain church crowds and lower youth morals. It also says cars ease Sunday travel, turning the Sabbath into a holiday and reducing sacred worship attendance.
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Pentecostal Herald
House of God
Herald receipts of Civil War era Georgia newspaper files
The Herald lists a prized collection of pre Civil War Georgia newspapers donated by a valued friend. It includes Columbus Daily Enquirer 1869 December 8 Columbus Weekly Times October 3 1876 Macon Examiner 1846 August 16 Georgia Commonwealth Atlanta 1862 July 23 Georgia Weekly Telegraph Macon 1826 July 10 LaGrange Reporter 1856 July 22 and March 20 1863 Buena Argus undated and The Butler Herald 1879 July 8.
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Herald
Georgia
Columbus Daily Enquirer
Ragland and Wynne
Columbus Weekly Times
Wynne and DeWolfe
Macon Examiner
R. P. McEnroy
I. N. Branham
Confederate Union
Milledgeville
LO. Campbell and Armstrong
Georgia Commonwealth
Atlanta
J. S. Peterson
Prominet Atlantian
Georgia Weekly Telegraph
Macon
Clisby and Reid
LaGrange Reporter
LaGrange
J. A. Welch
Jones and Willingham
Buena Argus
W. A. Singleton
The
Butler Herald
W. N. Benns
Seeing Yourself Through a Critic’s Eye
The text argues criticism can aid growth by reflecting how others view us. It suggests recognizing our own faults before judging critics and notes that praise can spur righteous effort rather than discourage us.
Indian Springs Camp Readies for 59th Session in August
The Indian Springs Camp will run August 11 to 21 for its 59th session. Preachers include Dr. Paul S. Reese of Minneapolis and Dr. Z T Johnson of Asbury College Wilmore KY, with John R Church as evangelist. Clay Millby leads music, Fred McGinnis oversees youth work, Mary Hogan directs children’s activities, Dr L H Cochran of Valdosta is camp president, and J O J Taylor Sr of Waynesboro is publicity director.
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Indian Springs
Paul S. Reese
the Covenant Church
Minneapolis
Z. T. Johnson
Asbury College
Wilmore
John R. Church
Winston- Salem
N. C
Clay Millby
Fred McGinnis
Walton Tribune Mailing List Praise
Thanks to Ernest Camp for continuing the Herald on the Walton Tribune mailing list. This source provides more interesting and valuable information than any other.
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Ernest Camp
Herald
Walton Tribune
Commerce Editor Named President of Press Association
Savannah Albert Hardy Jr publisher of the Commerce News was elected President of the Georgia Press Association at the 63rd annual convention in Savannah. He succeeds June Norwood of Valdosta and is joined by Carl Rountree as Vice President and Thomas Frier as Treasurer, all elected without opposition. Chancellor Caldwell urged full cooperation between the University System and the press to support industry and agriculture, noting extension services experiment stations and home demonstration programs aiding farmers and beautification efforts across Georgia.
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Savannah
Albert Hardy, Jr
The
Commerce News
Georgia Press Association
Hardy
Pres
June Norwood
Valadosta
Carl Rountree
Dawson News
Thomas Frier
Douglas Enterprise
Jim Chism
Pelham
University Sys
Caldwell
University
Farmers of
Georgia
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