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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1944
Page
9
The Butler Herald notes debates on Germany fighter-plane reserves and questions their necessity. It pokes fun at spring fever and laziness, praises Senator Claude Pepper's energy, and documents President Roosevelt announcing June 14 as Flag Day for dedication to republican principles.
In Rome the News Tribune notes the Post Office Department operates with nearly prewar staffing despite soaring mail volume and maintains a high standard of service.
Time passes quickly amid war and uncertainty. Sweet peas bloom again in Butler yards with outstanding beauty and fragrance. Roses, camellia, violet, and pansy reach perfection this season, echoing the charm once seen in spring flower beds.
Rev Glenn urges all to use the church sanctuary as a place of prayer at any time, not only during the invasion in Europe. He says the doors are never locked and invites people to come in, stay as long as they wish, and leave quietly. Do not speak or disturb others who may be praying until you have left.
Mothers' Day will be observed in most churches nationwide next Sunday and in military camps worldwide. The message urges children to honor mothers with letters flowers candy and shared church attendance, and to take her for a ride if gasoline is available.
Susie Lee Field of the Field farm near the river left town for two months to drive two tractors across hundreds of acres of bottom land. She plans continuous field work, bringing her boys to school and resuming planting and cultivation, aiming for thousands of bushels of corn and feed on Cherokee county land.
Albany Journal notes the ongoing speculation on a scheduled invasion of Fortress Europe. It discusses expected prerequisites, German air strength, and possible invasion timing, referencing Allied air superiority, German defenses along the channel coast, and the uncertainty even among top leaders about the exact hour of operation.
A Mother's Day poem by Seaman J H Childres is published with credit to Dorothy Roe AP Feature Writer. The piece reflects a son’s thoughts on his mother and memories of guidance. The note also reports the death of Rev Edward Cleveland Doway 59 in Helena, his ministerial service, health retirement, and a broad county death tally.
A Baptist editor recalls a war era lesson about life through a motorcycle and a homeward ride with his son Dan. The father learns to slow down after losing his car and discovers the growing maturity and affection between father and son in a simple afternoon.
The Dawson News reports American flyers spread long three pronged tacks along the Burma road. The device punctures tires of military vehicles and could turn tire repairs into a growing outdoor activity for desert campers and truck drivers.
In Taylor County Georgia the property of Mary Lou McCrary is to be sold at public auction at the courthouse door on the first Tuesday in June 1944, the 6th day, during legal hours. Four acres in Butler bounded by W. H. Suggs I. F. Peoples Estate and No. 3 Highway, with levy for state and county taxes 1937 through 1943 by John Marvin Towns transferree, J M Bone sheriff.
Georgia Taylor County notice to all concerned to show cause why Mrs. J N Sumner administrator should not be discharged and letters of dismission granted on the first Monday in June 1944. May 1 1944. J R Lunsford Ordinary.
Georgia pastor George C. Gibson of Rose Hill Baptist Church in Columbus urges immediate national prayer as D-Day approaches. He notes churches will open at 9 o clock daily for silent prayers and asks the nation to join in praying for armed forces and civilians facing the invasion.
A wartime admonition calls for mental rise and disciplined prayer to fortify nations. It stresses that prayers of righteous people carry power, offering divine protection and blessing to those who unite in spiritual readiness.
The Tifton Gazette reports some senators favor a dependency exemption extended while children are in college, not limited to age 18, with proposed increases to 500 dollars. The move aims to ease college costs for families facing high tax rates.
The Georgia Department of Forestry reports 380 fires burning 13 000 acres in March, down from 433 fires and 26 000 acres in February. Counties with organized protection show only 1.58 percent of timber lands burned, while efforts to expand protection rely on county commissioners seeking department aid. The department funds 40 percent of protection unit costs and provides forester support to established county units.
Guy Wells recounts a farmer's note after the rainy season in Bulloch County. The farmer said it rained so hard a mule drowned in the barn, but the point was it would be two years before he could plow again.
The death of Mrs. Mary Ann Greene widow of Marcus C. Greene former editor of the Jones County News at Gray Georgia is reported. She was loved by Georgia press circles and succeeded her husband in the paper’s editorship until ill health ended her tenure. Her daughters Etta and Vera Greene and family carry on the publication with other relatives.
Will be sold before the courthouse door in Taylor County on the first Tuesday in June 1944 the 6th day of June 1944. Forty acres in the northeast corner of Lot 2 in the 15th jana district levied on as Sanders McCrary’s property under a fi fa from the Justice Court 757th District G. 1. in favor of J. 7 Cochran. Levy by J. D. Cook lawful Constable. Tenant in possession notified. Dated May 9 1944. J. M. Bone Sheriff.
T J Rowe administrator for Lizzie Walker deceased files estate discharge in court. The statement of administration is duly entered, and the ordinary J R Lunsford signs on April 19, 1944.
O W Carter sues Lillie Mae Carter for total divorce in Taylor County Superior Court. They are summoned to appear on the first Monday in October 1944. Thelman Jarrell, Clerk. W E Steed, plaintiff's attorney. Judge T Hicks Fort presiding.
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