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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1939
Page
4
Butler Georgia paper surveys town politics and culture with editorials on economy and morality. It cites miners returning to work, notes Olin Miller on writing pay, praises Sheriff Shipp and Dewey Hoover, and laments public fear and conformity while praising local journalism.
Dim Chism notes Lint Miller keeps some steadiness in highway affairs while Butler sees growth in home and business remodeling as more than a dozen new homes go up. Georgia postmasters at Gainesville convention are warned to expect fewer arrests, while Judge Gus Howard questions governor Riv ers actions on constitutional amendments. Stephen Pace shines briefly as temporary speaker in Congress. Mother Green of Gray reaches 82 with daughters Vera and Etta Green involved in Jones County News. Mexico ships oil to Germany and Japan, a claim tied to Mexican seizures from U S oil firms.
Speaking in Washington Senator George argued the subsidy would not aid the cotton industry and would badly burden spinners exporters merchants and farmers in the Southern states with severe penalties.
Dr. Joe P Bowdoin and his wife observe their fiftieth wedding anniversary at home 1140 St Augustine Place Atlanta acknowledging that consideration, cooperation, and understanding in rearing children are essential. He praises choosing the right partner and stresses calm discourse, individual discipline, and patient guidance for six children while citing Christ's example.
J L C of the Christian Index reflects on the outlook for the graduates of 1939. He warns some will face unemployment and rejection while others will find opportunities and security. He expresses faith in the young and urges society to encourage them as England considers conscription and war looms.
An editor's letter questions the Kansas City conference's plan to unify the Methodist church, arguing reservations undermine unity as power and finances are ceded to a central authority. The writer warns that partial integration betrays trust and threatens the church's structure, urging lay participation and preservation efforts. Frank J. Dudley reports from Columbus, Ga., May 12, 1939.
Cordele Dispatch notes a diverse array of hobbyists from horticulturists to philatelists, urging readers to take hobbies seriously and join like minded collectors. It highlights scavenging for specimens in fields and libraries and the uplifting effect of shared interests.
A reflective vow as a person seeks simple comfort and debtless living. The speaker pledges intimate bonds with loved ones, healing, public service, spiritual priority, and self-effacement to gain true happiness and contentment.
Clinch County News editor and county clerk Huxford, an evangelist singer, says global events align with ancient prophecies. He cites scripture from 2000 to 4000 years ago being fulfilled, with significant developments from 1900 onward and Europe and Palestine as key focal points for the near future.
A Byron Georgia note recalls the 1846 Southwestern Division cut near Echeconnee Creek, named Cuba Cut after workers seeking Cuba aid but redirected to manual labor on the hill. The piece links the tale to broader fears of internal subversion and calls for vigilance against domestic enemies.
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