Local Notes and Anecdotes From The Butler Herald
A collage of quotes and items from Butler Georgia and nearby towns. Jokes on aging and luck, wartime reflections, letters about Georgia towns, farm fertilizer humor, and a note of sympathy to the Gainesville News publishers after a fire. Includes brief regional mentions and a reminiscence by Chess Abernathy from Vidalia.
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the Herald
Hardys
Albert S
Milton
Gainesville News
Gainesville High School
Young Harris College
Midnight ends 1941 Georgia Legislature session
At midnight next Saturday the 1941 Georgia Legislature adjourns amid Governor Talmadge’s disapproval of continuing the session into the Sabbath. The piece notes about 17,009 fatal work accidents and 15,500 nontraffic public place deaths, condemning avoidable causes and ongoing grievous yearly totals.
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Georgia
Talmadge
Marriage of Ensign John B. Guerry to Miss Betty Tyler
Friends of the late Judge John B. Guerry and Mrs. Guerry anticipate the marriage of their son Ensign John B. Guerry of the U S Navy to Miss Betty Tyler daughter of Commander George Tyler M C U S Navy and Mrs Tyler of Annapolis Maryland.
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John B. Guerry
Georgia Supreme Court
Mavon County
U. S Navy
Betty Tyler
George Tyler
M. C
U. S. Navy
Tyler
Annapolis
Albany Journal celebrates first anniversary triumph
The Herald congratulates Editor John H. Crouch and the Albany Journal on reaching its first anniversary. The weekly is lauded as one of Georgia s best for news and editorial service with growing advertising patronage.
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the Herald
John H. Crouch
Albany Journal
Georgia
Criticism and Support for Georgia Redistricting Debate
C B McCullar in the Milledgeville News questions claims against a proposed Georgia Senate and House redistricting plan. He notes criticism as possible boosts and expresses support for Carl ton Mobley and Herman Talmadge to enter Congress, urging help if they pursue office.
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Georgia
Carlton Mobley
Herman Talmadge
Congress
C. B. McCullar
The
Milledgeville News
Tragic note recalls former Schley County editor
The Schley County News recalls R. E. Elliott who quit as editor six weeks earlier to join the Atlanta Daily News and later started the Austell News. He died in an Atlanta hotel on March 8, leaving a note asking to be buried in Dawsonville.
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Shhley County News
R. E. Elliott
Schley County News
Atlanta Daily News
Austell News
Atlanta
Dawsonville
The Albany Herald on Franklin D. Roosevelt's Presidency
The Albany Herald reflects on the weight of the presidency and Roosevelt's leadership. It notes strong public trust in his leadership and frames his role in guiding defense efforts and national unity against enemies. The piece emphasizes Democratic resilience amid political opposition.
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Albany Herald
United States
Franklin D. Roossvelt
White House
Peope
Roosevelt Saturday Night Address Calls Total War Effort
President Roosevelt urges a total home front effort to move industrial output to support democracy. He warns of sacrifices for all sectors and condemns Prussian autocracy and Nazism while pledging American ships planes food tanks guns and ammunition.
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America
Amerisa
New Constitution for Georgia Proposed by State Leaders
The Savannah Morning News and The Macon Telegraph urge adoption of a modern constitution to replace Georgia’s outdated framework. They condemn decades of lethargy and call for a comprehensive document submitted to voters, noting the current 538 year old system is a patched and contradictory “crazy quilt.”
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General Assembly
Georgia
Morning News
Macon Telegraph
Savannah Morning News
Palmer Re-elected Superintendent of Ella ville Schools
Butler friends celebrate Prof. E. M. Palmer’s unanimous re election to a new three year term as superintendent of the Ella ville consolidated school. He also serves as vice president of the Third District High School Association covering Taylor County high schools.
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Butler
E. M. Palmer
Ellaville Consolidated School
Third District High School Association
Taylor County
The Life of Churchill by Ralph T. Jones
A profile of Winston Churchill describing his heritage upbringing and education. It traces his English American roots, Harrow schooling, Sandhurst prep, early army and writing career, Boer War experiences, and escape from captivity after an armored train ambush.
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Ralph T. Jones
Winston Churchill
Jennie Jerome
Leonard Jerome
The
New York Times
Duke of Marlborough
Churchill
Harrow
Sandhurst
West Point
South Africa
London Morning Post
Shutting Out Aliens by Pace Aims to Cut Inflow
Georgia's Steve Pace introduces a congressional bill to halt new entrants until unemployment falls from about one million. The piece notes the registration of aliens showed millions, many on relief or taking jobs Americans could fill. It credits immigrants with building the country but argues a halt is overdue.
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Georgia
Steve Pace
Congress
Macon
Man Finds Humor in Two Chronic Chores Boring Each Other
A witty observation notes that nothing amuses a man with a developed sense of humor more than watching two long-standing tasks clash in dull dialogue. The piece playfuly contrasts routine duties with comic inevitability.
Taxicab tax bill may lift cap and tax every car
The Georgia House considered a bill by Representative J P Hogg to remove the $500 top tax and tax every hired car. Larger cities would face much higher taxes as $40 per car, while smaller towns would see little effect. The Ways and Means Committee approved the measure unanimously.
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J. P.hogg
Marion County
Mr. Hogg
Ways and Means Committee
Signs of Religious Needs by Rev Bascom Anthony
In his column Rev Bascom Anthony discusses small night congregations and morning attendance. He argues weekly churchgoing alone fails to meet spiritual needs and calls for revival in both pulpit and pen to focus Sunday on character improvement rather than leisure or travel.
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Rev
Bascom Anthony
Character that endures daily life trials and temptations
Quotes Smiles on the need for character to stand firm in daily work and endure life’s wear and tear, shaping resilience in the face of temptation and hardship.
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Meriwether County
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