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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1949
Page
4
The Butler Herald discusses gossip about neighbors and mentions a Wisconsin case of a woman decapitating her husband, while noting Butler’s growing industries and labor issues including the Ford strike in Detroit and taxi drivers in Atlanta, urging a swift settlement without public disruption.
Citizens are urged to report liquor stills to prohibition officers viaWay-bills while noting that informants risk retaliation from neighbors who may burn homes or barns. The piece emphasizes risk in tipping off raids and champions anonymous communications as a duty of good citizens.
The Georgia Branch National League of District Postmasters holds its annual Brunswick convention with speakers from Washington D C and Atlanta. The agenda includes school of instructions and a boat trip to Jekyll Island.
Lieut Gov Marvin Griffin argues that as business slows, Georgia must accept fewer public services and lower road and school budgets. He says if one hundred million cannot be spent on roads, then taxpayers should settle for less, urging care with dollars.
George Cord urges readers to buy and sell WCW Stamps during White Cane Week May 15 to 21 1949. Proceeds fund legislation rehabilitation vocational training loans for the blind and public education on blindness.
Public focus on the rising proportion of Americans aged 65 and over highlighting social and health challenges. A century ago about 1 in 40 was 65 plus. now 1 in 14, and projections show 1 in 8 before 2000. Mortality suggests most white babies reach 65 and many live beyond to 75.
Dewey S. tale, owner of the Tri County News, reports boycotts, sabotage, theft, assaults, threats, and printers hired away as he battles to keep the paper afloat. The Herald congratulates him on a resolute comeback and hopes for a stronger future as he begins a new phase.
Madison editor defends press role and condemns sensationalism while recounting a spicy editorial about an elderly couple. The piece defends reliable news and urges community decency amid alarm over moral conduct and hellfire warnings.
Eugene Anderson recounts his start in journalism with Hawkinsville Dispatch at age 14 earning seven dollars a month, then eight, then rising to typesetting for pay. He describes farm work, the joy of earning thirty five dollars a month by piece work, and a boss who warned of firing unless he joined a baseball club. He reflects that hard work led to success for the Anderson family.
Walton Tribune editor Ernest Camp writes from his room after a fall on April 17 in his home. He thanks readers and praises Mrs. Sams pinch hitting and Charlie Benns for kind expressions as he recovers. no broken bones were sustained and he hopes to resume his weekly column soon.
Schools and colleges across the educational system hold commencement exercises marking the start of freedom for thousands of graduates. The piece notes varied scenes from rural recitations to essays, highlighting the transition from study to the wider world and the enduring appeal of classic lines and memories.
Summer brings open windows and closer houses. Loud radios travel far and disturb neighbors. The message urges considerate behavior to reduce noise and respect others’ peace. Maintain silent hours and lower volume for a friendlier community.
L L Patten argues aging changes outlook from bright future to past realities. Youth ideals fuel progress while age brings seasoned caution. He claims adults shift from dreaming big to recalling earlier times, suggesting the difference between youth and age is experience.
The Fulton County judge dismissed the petition challenging Eugene Wilburn's eligibility for the State Pardon and Parole Board. McLendon, convicted of murdering his wife in Augusta in 1948, alleged Wilburn’s outside interests violated law. Tyson said appeal to the State Supreme Court and further action in Macon County will follow.
A column notes high school seniors sharing experiences after dates and a postmasters convention with an inspector and three postmasters including wives and a new baby likely to become president. Dr. Lewis Dean of the Dean Hotel faces penalties for late sleeping after leaving the City Coffee Shop. AU REVOIR for this sitting.
A petrified biscuit dating to 1895 was found in Hartwell in excellent condition. It was part of a lunch carried to the Cotton States International Exposition in Atlanta and has been kept wrapped in tin foil. Miss Emma Kay of Hartwell owns the relic.
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