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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1949
Page
7
The Valley Leader Tribune jokes about its lady printer aging with a birthday Friday. It notes many locals redeemed Savings Bonds last year, attributing to recession or new car or home purchases, and suggests missed interest dollars.
From Nice, Doris Lockerman recalls the Cote d'Azur as a longstanding playground for the influential and discerning, contrasting it with a sentiment that suggests remaining at home rather than joining that world.
The Herald reports Georgia Press Association Secretary-Manager Stanford Smith was moved to an Atlanta hospital for a major operation. His two children and Mrs. Smith were ill at home with measles but all are recovering nicely.
Pete Roton of College Park known for work with the Atlanta Constitution becomes owner of the Acworth Progress. He and wife bought the weekly and printing plant from T. E. Watkins who founded the paper two years ago and they have moved to Acworth.
The editor of the Jamestown Post Journal notes pleasure in meeting new acquaintances especially fraternity members. Mrs Ruth P Ayling of Jamestown New York visited with her family while en route home from Florida and made a social call that was greatly appreciated.
The Atlanta Constitution columnist Mrs Doris Lockerman touring France and Europe discusses the luxury tax on bandages and handbags. She argues women need handbags to carry items while men have many tax free pockets, echoing Sandersville Progress in agreement.
A tribute to Judge T Hicks Fort appears in the Columbus Enquirer with praise for his official duties and civic church and social activities. The piece recalls his Butler years practicing law with Col. Robert Foy and boarding with Mrs. Willis Childs. It cites Raimundo De Ovies noting the Christian Advocate issued a record 2 000 000 copies in a 52 page edition, requiring half a million pounds of paper and 7 500 pounds of ink and 12 freight cars to Chicago for printing plus 100 trucks for mailing.
Brother Ang lin of the Stewart-Webster Journal notes a late but worthy reprint of Goethe’s New Year wish. The piece lists health wealth grace strength patience love faith and hope as daily motivators for work and virtue, ending with a note that it is not too late.
The letter cites a July 1776 General Order from General George Washington in New York addressing profanity in the American Army. It notes Washington’s condemnation of profane swearing as a vice lacking temptation and worthy of contempt, urging officers to set an example and reflect that Heaven’s blessings depend on restraint. The writer asks for wide republication by the Associated Press.
In a personal column, Charlie Benns Sr. of Butler invites the writer to fish on the river this spring. Benns praises the Butler Herald, recalls a past murder trial, and notes two local boys caught carp totaling 324 and a half pounds, sparking light bragging.
Ralph Jones of Decatur Georgia responds to a New York radio announcer who called his city a suburb of Mansfield. He insists Decatur is the regional capital with a long history, arguing Atlanta is an overgrown suburb of Decatur and that DeKalb County’s seat should stand proudly.
Ernest Camp recalls two old Tribune office photos of Georgia figures and voters while warning about fluorescent lamp hazards. He notes the phosphor coating contains beryllium posing inhalation and skin exposure risks from dust or broken glass fragments.
The Willacoochee News Volume 1 Number 1 debuts as a 12 page weekly serving Atkinson Berrien Coffee and Irwin counties. Atlanta Journal notes editor W D Mathis and editor Billy Mathis bring bold editorials strong news coverage and community support amid rural press challenges.
The Walton News extols rural free delivery mail carriers for enduring harsh winter weather and delivering letters and newspapers with cheerful service. The piece praises post office staff as invaluable to the public and wishes them the best year yet.
The Herald commends M. P. Dean for faithful, efficient efforts in 1948 soil conservation in Taylor County. It urges continued action in 1949 and future years to restore land strength and fertility.
Adel News weekly contributor J. J. Parrish argues that environment shapes people. He contrasts hardy early settlers with a modern generation he describes as soft and pampered, seeking easy livelihoods and avoiding unpleasant work.
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