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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1947
Page
4
The Taylor County publication notes Georgia Forestry Week urging residents to plant trees, obtain seedlings at cost, and heed forestry experts advice for small timber tract management. It also mentions fishing fever and critiques of fish hogs using nets and dynamite, with a nod to Jackson Progress.
A college administrator struggles with writing a letter for a doubtful applicant and a retired faculty member suggests a concise approach. The proposed wording invites the reader to judge the applicant as the writers do, prompting a favorable view once familiar with him.
A speaker claims 12 farms will be lost soon and spring rains wash soil away, threatening a 100 acre farm every five minutes, urging Taylor County to act. The commentary links soil loss to national fate, cites nutritionists on productive land needs, and humorously critiques cosmetic tax deductions for women.
A Fort Valley editor defends Uncle Alex Boone against a staged exit at a Thompson event and cites liquor crime costs, while discussing Rivers influence on Governor M E Thompson and the need for an independent state path. The piece weighs Rivers’ role as national committeeman and the politics of Georgia’s 1950s party dynamics.
The piece extols friendship as a source of sunshine amid life’s shadows. It urges being helpful, cheerful, optimistic and strong in faith to uplift others and foster enduring companionship.
Taylor Superior Court July Term 1947. John R. Jinks sues Laura Jones Jinks for divorce. Laura Jinks not resident of Taylor County or state. served by publication. She must appear at the next term on the first Monday in July 1947. Judge T. Hicks Fort presiding. Clerk Thelmon Jarrell.
Anna Mae Lockhart files for divorce in Taylor County court. Otis Lockhart is not a resident of the county or state, and has been served by publication. He must appear at the next court term starting July 1 1947 to answer the complaint. Lawyer W E Steed represents the plaintiff.
The appraisers report for Sara G. Cooper widow of John R. Cooper requests a 12 months support for herself and three minor children. All parties concerned are cited to show cause at the next regular June term why the application should not be granted. May 5, 1947. J R Lunsford Ordinary Taylor County Georgia.
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