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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1944
Page
5
Violet Moore of Montezuma writes on the Welcomed Postman as a force in married life. The essay, reprinted by Atlanta Journal, explores mail, husband letters, and the domestic tension of service, allure, and longing in wartime America.
The War Price and Rationing Board led by chairman Lovick P. Anthony will start a countywide price control drive next Monday. Four price panel members will survey every grocery store for ten key items to check selling and ceiling prices, with a follow up two weeks later at stores flagged for violations. Deliberate violators may be referred to the OPA for enforcement.
Georgia geologist Garland Peyton announced a new iron ore vein near Cartersville in Bartow county. Discovered by T S Kessler of the U S Geological Survey, the vein tests up to 70 percent iron and may support a permanent local mining industry with as much as half a million tons proven.
A wartime reminiscence contrasts letters from soldiers with home life at a marriage year, detailing postal quirks and heartbreak. The narrator recalls Johnny’s letters, the cedar chest, and the difficulty of sending emotions across APO addresses, while daily life at home spirals from meals to garden club duties. Body and heart endure in the strange rhythm of mail and memory.
Taylor County Commissioners of Roads and Revenues in Georgia met February 1 1944 with all members present. Minutes approved. Bills paid from warrants 8446–8527. Funds received include 1942 1939 1940 tax collections and state gas tax allotment. Meeting adjourned March 7 1944.
In New York on Friday three well known American authors died within a day. Irvin S. Cobb humorist perished in New York. Joseph C. Lincoln author of Cape Cod Stories died in Winter Park Florida. Hendrick W. Van Loon historian biographer and artist died Saturday morning in Old Greenwich Connecticut.
Talbotton Ga March 4 Lt Albert Pharr Marine corps pilot was reported missing in action by the War department per information received at Talbotton by his sister Mrs A P Persons. Pharr son of Rev Theo Pharr former Talbotton Methodist pastor he was cited last week for conspicuous bravery. He attended Talbotton school and was well known locally. His sister is wife of A P Persons of Peoples Bank Talbotton.
Washington reports the Navy carried nearly 800000 letters from servicemen in the Pacific to home folks aboard the flying boat Mars in the largest air mail load in history. The 486 pound shipment at Pearl Harbor was 9000 pounds heavier than any previous mail cargo and arrived in San Francisco within a day. The Mars commanded by Lt Commander W E Coney also returned 1200 pounds of critical war material.
Wanted ad from J F Cox Butler Georgia seeks a Bardrocix Rooster aged one to two years. Another line from Jack Payne Reynolds Georgia advertises several good fresh in sows for sale. Call or see.
Classified notice seeking an upright piano in good condition for a reasonable cash price. Also notes planting and plowing services with facilities available. Contact J. C. Fuller at Reynolds R-1 or see him.
One or two horse farms 1-2 miles north east of Howard known as the J. T. Willis place. WANTED Dress-making alterations etc to do at home Prices reasonable ANNIE L. MONK Mrs. Willie Ricks Reynolds Ga.
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