Georgia Editor Notes and Local Newspaper Reflections
A long column of reminiscences and opinions from Butler Georgia notes on editorials, public figures, and recent events. It mentions George Washington’s anniversary, the 1939 World’s Fair opening, and local publishers such as Chas Benns Jr and Ernest Camp Jr. The piece laments newsstands with obscene magazines and reports Reynolds New Era suspending publication while urging community support for small papers.
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Reynolds New Era
Georgia National Association chapter to hold Gainesville convention
The Georgia Chapter of the National Association plans its annual convention in Gainesville on May 26 and 27. Postmaster J O F Carter of Gainesville, vice president of the chapter, says about 600 postmasters and visitors are expected. Hon L F Livingston, Atlanta postmaster, is chapter president and is arranging a program featuring the Butler postmaster in a key event.
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Georgia
National Association
Gainesville
J.of. Carter
L. F. Livingston
Atlanta
Cof
Butler
Grady County Bonds Question Draws Civic Opposition
The Cairo Messenger reports a state constitutional amendment proposal to authorize Grady county to issue bonds to retire floating indebtedness of about $100,000. It would move the county to operate on a cash basis. The plan drew strong opposition from county and civic leaders this week.
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Cairo Messenger
Grady County
Board of County Commissioners
A Man's Home and Town Duty to Prosperity
This passage extols the primacy of community pride and effort. It argues that a man's happiness and family welfare hinge on his town, and that citizens must invest energy to make their home town prosperous, thrifty, and widely known. A town worthy of devotion deserves active participation.
War Quotes Across Time On The Prospect Of Conflict
A reflective piece reviews historic views on war from figures like Napoleon Wellington Ford and Shakespeare. It notes Hitler and Roosevelt exchanges and quotes diverse opinions on war’s futility, barbarity, and impact, ending with a quip attributed to Sherman about stepping on taxes.
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Atlantic
Pacific
Hitler
Roosevelt
Germany
Italy
Great Britain
France
Napoleon
Wellington
Henry Ford
Paulina Luisi
Oscar Wilde
Robert Andrews Millikan
William TE. Borah
Haig O
Richard le Gallienne
William Shakespeare
War
Sherman
YOR Boyss Finish High School Courses
Young readers are told to prepare for business careers in an article by Paul W. Chapman. He outlines three main paths selling financing and record keeping with emphasis on selling and accounting as lucrative fields.
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Paul W. Chapman
Georgia College of Agriculture
Sellig
After Easter Thought on God and Creation Faith
A signed note from Walton News presents a spiritual meditation on God as the power behind the universe. It argues that whether God created by word or by hands the result is the same and faith offers a resting haven beyond life. The piece evokes Easter faith and personal conviction without attributing authorship.
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God
Walton News
Butler men urged to unite for civic progress
The excerpt urges local men to join in a single strong organization to advance civic business health and cultural interests, noting many are already individually active and calling for organized collective effort.
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Butler
Rabbits in New Mexico and bubonic plague warned
The Savannah Morning News reports bubonic plague in rabbits and warns to leave rabbits alone. Tularemia, or rabbit fever, is deadly. two Worth county residents, a woman and a boy, contracted it after handling a rabbit and died. The Albany Herald notes yearly reports and a pattern of fatal outcomes in the region.
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New Mexico
Georgia
Savannah
Worth County
Albany Herald
Editor Chism recalls church votes on Smith and repeal
James B. Chism editor of the Pelham Journal describes serving twice on his church’s governing board and voting first for Al Smith and then for repeal, reflecting shifts in his stance.
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James B. Chism
Pelham, Ga
Georgia
Volunt
al Smith
Georgia judge and son-in-law rise in church governance
A Georgia judge noted astonishment as his son-in-law, once at odds with church tenets on gambling and liquor, suddenly joined the church’s governing group. The son-in-law said the sporting element in the church demanded representation and elected him.
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Georgia
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New York City
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Catholic Bulletin
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