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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1940
Page
4
The Butler Herald notes its 1876 establishment and a weekly circulation of about 1500. It thanks Windham Caldwell for asparagus at low prices and urges graduates to prepare for their future. Columbus Roberts gains praise for his agriculture department leadership amid a gubernatorial bid. state newspapers report rising interest.
Adjoining towns near Butler recently hosted successful flower shows drawing large crowds from the region. Reports say the displays were most interesting and the ladies of the clubs deserve heartfelt congratulations for their work in planning and presenting events that brought pleasure to thousands.
News comes from the Montezuma region of Georgia of the untimely death of Judge J. B. Guerry a member of the State Court of Appeals in a car crash near Fredericksburg Virginia while en route to Washington with Mrs. Guerry. Born in Georgetown Quitman county he rose to prominence as a Montezuma attorney and civic leader educating and serving the community. He graduated from Mercer University law school in 1907 and was elected to the Court of Appeals in 1922 later reelected in 1930. He led the Montezuma Kiwanis Club for years and served as lieutenant governor for Kiwanis Central Georgia district.
Governor Rivers appoints Hon. George C. Palmer of Columbus to fill the unexpired term of Judge C. Frank McLaughlin in the Columbus judicial circuit. Palmer, former solicitor general and long-time lawyer, receives broad local endorsement and hearty congratulations from the Herald and residents.
The Third District Executive committee endorses Representative Stephen Pace as a merited and effective congressman. He has served two terms, responded quickly to constituents, helped secure federal funds for major projects in the district, supported Ft. Benning Infantry School development, aided the Chattahoochee and Flint river program, and worked to improve rural conditions. Pace led Congressional activities as chairman of a newcomers group and is urged to face no opposition this year to avoid campaign burdens.
The Columbus Enquirer notes Judge Palmer reappointed R. O. Perkins as court reporter. Perkins has served about 25 years and is highly regarded statewide, with many friends in Taylor County praising the appointment.
Judge George C. Palmer, newly installed presiding judge of the Chattahoochee circuit, was overwhelmed by visitors at his office as hundreds of Taylor county friends came to offer congratulations. He still managed to attend to numerous official matters during the late morning and afternoon despite the steady stream of well wishers.
The Dooly County Citizen quotes a local voice noting that most people are foolhardy at times, but the trouble grows when they feel compelled to prove it publicly. The remark underscores a humorous take on community manners and civic discourse.
Bro. Miller chairman of the highway board asks the Federal Appellate court to reconsider an injunction and contempt case against Governor Rivers. He argues Rivers was not a party to the state court litigation and the issue is not moot.
Representative B. Frank Whelchel won backing from the Ninth District Democratic Executive Committee for a fourth term. The report highlights his experience and support for Georgia postmasters at the June 3-4 state convention in Toccoa Falls. The piece also reprints a controversial Atlanta Constitution column arguing for a US shift in war policy and aid to Allies from a realist stance, critiquing England and Munich era appeasement.
The piece argues England aided Hitler for profit, warns U S savior role in Europe harms, and urges staying out of war to preserve resources. It claims English governance is controlled by industrialists, cites past WWI U S aid, questions Atlantic defense, and warns aliens could betray America for money.
The annual Memorial Day events under the G A R Memorial Day Corporation will be held in Washington on May 30. The program includes a parade and accompanying services as in prior years.
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