Mother's Day Observed and Local Notes
The piece notes Mother's Day in Butler with observations on a girl graduate planning to train for high jumps and a June bride. It mentions a resolution in the Alabama House calling for Gov. Folsom to resign and congratulates President Truman on his 65th birthday. Also reports Ford Rouge idle due to a CIO walkout and cheaper engagement rings from Boston.
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James Folsom
Alabama
House of Representatives
Truman
Ford
Oxford Professor Cc Lewis on Heaven and Earth Priority
The text attributes a view to C S Lewis that prioritizing heaven over earth shapes earthly life. It argues that placing heaven first yields earthly benefit, while prioritizing earth undermines both heaven and earth.
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Cc. S. Lewis
Oxford
Heaven
Earth
Truth’s Floodgates Release Battle for Honest Truth
In life’s turmoil progress comes by admitting all ideas good and bad so they may clash with truth. Truth unrestrained can confront and vanquish every foe without armor or apology.
Georgia educators discuss better school facilities for all counties
The article notes increasing interest among Georgia educators and citizens in improving school facilities for every county and child. It urges timely action, arguing many have delayed school responsibilities but that concerted effort now can yield worthwhile gains for the state’s youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Mrs Ralph Hobbs Elected President Of Georgia PTA
Harris county celebrates Mrs Ralph Hobbs elected president of the Georgia Congress of Parents and Teachers. The Ellerslie community congratulates her, citing her leadership as Fifth District director and wishing a successful administration.
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the Herald
Harris County Journal
Harris
May 18 Demonstration Rebuilds Reinhardt College Farm
Thousands of men and tractors will work at Reinhardt College Farm Waleska Georgia on May 18 in a large soil conservation demonstration. Tasks include land clearing drainage irrigation soil prep liming fertilization and planting of crops and grasses with additional projects such as a fish pond athletic field grading fencing a 5 000 capacity broiler house and a four room prefab dwelling.
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Reinhardt College
Waleska
Georgia
College Farm
Limestone Valley Soil Conservation District
U. S. Soil Conservation Service
Cherokee County
The
Atlanta Constitution
Toast to the School and the Nation’s Youth
A historic call extols public education as the nation’s foundation and duty. It urges drawing gifted youth into teaching, improving salaries and tenure, and dedicating society to the welfare and advancement of children through enlightened schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Seaboard
Central Plains
Mountain
Pacific States
America
Phone rate hike looms for Georgia
Georgia faces a looming telephone rate hike as local services consider price adjustments. August hotelman assumed control of a park on Jekyll Island Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Jekyll Island
Albany
Gainesville
Europe
Wm. Luden
Atlanta Journal
Talmadge
J. L Hemphill
H. W. Buckley
Atlanta
Sears Roebuck
Warner Robins
Florida
Collins
Open Radio ‘Institute
Athens
Macon preacher Rev Leon Edwards to deliver May 22 commencement sermon
The Reverend Leon Edwards, formerly pastor of Reynolds Methodist Church and now serving as a Macon pastor, is in demand as a commencement speaker. He will preach the commencement sermon at the local school auditorium at 11 a.m. on May 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Edwards
Reynolds Methodist Church
Macon
Butler
Forrest Turner A Reformed Criminal in Calhoun
The speaker describes Forrest Turner newly in Calhoun, noting his sincerity and quiet, unassuming manner. Turner, with a record of 16 prison escapes, recently married, faced a housing setback when a fire destroyed furnishings sent from Atlanta. He recounts being unpaid for travel to a church banquet despite invitations and a roughly earned reputation.
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Forrest Turner
Calhoun
Atlanta
Overheating Causes Range Paralysis in Poultry
A Poultry Raiser warns that heat stress in chickens moved to new ranges or storage houses leads to crowding, overheating, and range paralysis. He notes risks of fever, caci diosis, and fowl cholera, urging careful spacing to prevent deadly heat buildup.
Old fashioned marriages praised for family values in Georgia
The author urges Georgia and the nation to restore traditional marriage and family life, criticizing modern jazz culture and perceived irresponsibility as threatening social stability.
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Georgia
Noted Benefactors and Legacy in Local Churches and Schools
The article recalls trustees who deeded land for a church and cemetery totaling 1900 square feet, with Stephen Johnston and others named. It also notes land given for Johnston Institute, the local school in his honor. It highlights Elder John Richard Respess, pastor and editor of the Gospel Messenger, who died February 4, 1895, and his impact on the Primitive Baptist church and Fort Benning lands later acquired from his family.
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Stephen Johnston
Judson Adams
John Sturdivant
Hardy Williamson
Daniel Whatley
Johnston
Johnston Institute
John Richard Respess
Chesterfield
Marshall Estate
Respess
Gospel Messenger
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Butler Herald
Official Organ Taylor CO
Boston
Eliaville Sun
Constitution
Cumming
Taylor County
Forest Turner
McGinty
J.ies
Miss Starlight
Arthur Bussey
Muscogee County
Benning
AU Revoir
anCre
Purina
Purina Growena
Checkerboard Sig
Peed Brothers Feed Store
Payne Motor Company
Butler, Georgia
Burget Terias
N. L. Halley Reynolds
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