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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1939
Page
3
Detroit May 8 Chevrolet reports a 15.9 percent sales gain for the April 1 to 20 period, adding 3,453 units to retail figures. Total 25,196 passenger cars and trucks sold, surpassing March and prior April records, with first 20 days reaching 46,939 units.
Atlanta marks the anniversary of the Terminal hotel fire that began at 3 16 a m on a Tuesday. By May 20 1938 the last of 84 bodies had been recovered and thousands viewed the destruction. The site now hosts a row of stores and the blaze prompted a large mobilization of fire equipment from Atlanta and nearby areas.
Governor Rivers sent the June 6 general election ballot to the printer with only the solicitor general of the Brunswick circuit named. Names for chief justice, attorney general, and Griffin and Atlanta circuits were omitted following an opinion that candidates could not be listed before the 1940 election. Ballots include 38 proposed constitutional amendments and will go to county ordinaries next week.
Mrs. M Goldman sues in city court for 10000 claiming injury from a fall on Cherry street in front of J W Clisby owned store. Her husband sues for 2600 for loss of her services and medical expenses, naming City of Macon and J W Clisby as defendants.
John C. Cook aged 85, a prominent banker and civic leader in Columbus, died at his home after a six month illness. A native of Eufaula Alabama, he moved to Columbus at 17 and built a lifelong career in business. He served two terms as mayor and was a charter member and treasurer of Columbus Waterworks Co. at his death.
The article notes residents in the Circle promoting roadside beautification with blooming plantings at approaches to homes. It highlights judge Reynolds praising recent flower shows in Macon and Columbus, and covers local pride in horticulture and community efforts.
Dr Gosnell's Forum at Reynolds features remarks by R A Hinton praising Taylor County's historical contributions. He cites General Gordon, Governor Towns, and Asa Singleton as notable natives, and notes local Black population growth and ties to Perry. The piece also tells of Lonnie W Taylor, a self-taught preacher from Ideal Macon County, who rose from limited schooling to influence as a spiritual leader.
Rabbits may be small but ten of them will devour as much grass and pasture as a single sheep, according to a short observation in agricultural notes. The finding highlights rabbits as efficient grazers in limited grazing scenarios.
The piece argues against intolerance across religion politics and society. It warns that intolerance leads to social decay while urging tolerance of opposing views and freedom of speech. It references Ku Klux, communists fascists and the constitution protecting minorities, using the three blind men parable to stress imperfect truth.
Sermon reflects on the Beatitude Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God. The speaker cites Rev. Martin and anecdotes of visiting notable figures to illustrate the call to inner purity. He argues a pure heart enables seeing God and living upright, urging listeners to guard heart purity as key to moral life.
Atlanta May 15 The Court of Appeals denied a $1000 privacy invasion suit against Coca Cola Bottling Co. Mrs J M McDaniel of Atlanta alleged a listening device was installed in her hospital room and recorded her private conversations. The company admitted installing the device claiming justification to protect a potential damages suit. McDaniel said she became seriously ill after swallowing broken glass from a bottle.
Andrew College begins commencement activities this week with a grand concert May 19. Trustees meet May 20, seniors hold class day exercises in the beaut garden, and a banquet at Gay hotel honors Dr and Mrs Cliff. June Walker, mascot, hosted a theatre party at Mrs Annie Ko Walker's home. Bishop Decell of Birmingham delivered the baccalaureate sermon.
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