What is the Matter with Georgia
E R Black president of the Atlanta Trust Company speaks to the Georgia Manufactures Association urging business leaders to unite. He argues for fair taxes, revived farming, a competitive education system, and better market facilities while noting Georgia’s slow tax changes and contrasting growth in North Carolina and Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Black
Atlanta Trust Company
Georgia Manufacturera Association
Georgia
Florida
North Carolina
The Purpose of American Education Week
The statement by P. P. Claxton defines American Education Week as a push to disseminate accurate information about school conditions and needs, to elevate appreciation for education, and to generate interest that yields improved opportunities for education and broader support for schools of all levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. P. Claxton
Progress in Georgia Education Through 1925 Legislation
A 1925 Georgia session summary lists bills and appropriations for public schools. Highlights include a 5,000,000 general appropriation for 1926–27. HB282 raising Barrett-Rogers funds to 253,000 in 1925 and 300,000 thereafter. SB109 mandating annual budgets and indebtedness summaries by county superintendents. HB425 requiring county superintendents to post Surety Bonds. SB179 aiding the State School Auditor. SB48 creating a high school supervisor position now state-supported. HR70 extra 325,000 for 1925 with allocations for summer institutes, Barrett-Rogers funding, and county apportionment. HB459 authorizing purchase or construction of schoolhouses. HB369 guidance on school buildings when terms meet. and an additional 21,000 for Vocational Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Education
E. A Pound
General Education Board
Barrett, Rogers Fund
Education Week Observed by Jefferson County Schools
Jefferson County prepares for Education Week November 16 to 27 with plans for multiple addresses by Dr Gordon Singleton from the state education department. Singleton will speak in Stapleton, to the Louisville Kiwanis club, and at Wadley and Wrens events. Superintendent Mr Little Jr and Professor I B Smith inspected schools during the planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Little, Jr
Jefferson County
Wrens
Wadley
I. 8. Smith
Little
Macon County Schools Plan Education Week
Montezuma November 4 Professor J P Nelson Macon county schools superintendent announced a county wide observance of Education Week from November 16 to 22. He urged Montezuma Kiwanis club and county women’s organizations to visit schools. Speakers will be secured and educational programs arranged across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P Nelson
Macon County
Montezuma Kiwanis Club
Nelson
Oyster Supper Prompts Church Fundraising Dinner
A notice announces an oyster supper organized by Union ladies at Union Court, with proceeds planned for church funds to purchase a piano. The event details are limited in the fragment but indicate a supper and fundraising goal for the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Atl Jaon
Court Grout
Plano
American Education Week 1925 Observed Nationwide
American Education Week has become a permanent institution addressing fundamental education issues. The program, printed in this issue, is projected by National Education, the U S Bureau of Education, and the American Legion. Taylor County schools held special programs and produced an educational edition of the Butler Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Herald
National Educattion
United States Bureau of Education
American Legion
Taylor County
Butler Herald
County Superintendent of Schools
Board of Education
County Schoola
Court Affirms Death Penalty for Two in 1928 Slaying
Georgia Supreme Court upholds the 1928 murder conviction of Gervis Bloodworth and Willie Jones. The justices ruled the proof of guilt overwhelming and that mercy is not warranted. Both men, jailed in Muscogee County, face execution pending clemency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gervis Bloodworth
Willie Jones
Howard F. Underwood
Georgia Supreme Court
Richard B. Russell
Muscogee
Columbus
Jones
Bloodworth
Supreme Court
Jones and
Walker
Georgia Normal Plans American Education Week Observance
The Georgia Normal School at Statesboro announces its tentative program for American Education Week, November 16 to 22. It aims to show prospective teachers practical outcomes of education for a national viewpoint and invite the community to learn about public school ideals shaping future citizens. Speakers include Congressman C G Edwards, Editor D G Bickers, County Supt Theodore Brewster, Dr G G Singleton, County Supt J D Bacon, Principal M M Phillips, and local pastors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statesboro
Georgia Normal School
United States
C.G. Edwards
Savannah
D G. Bick Ers
County
Theodore Brewster
Glaston
J. D. Bacon
Reidsville
County officers raid large distillery near Rupert
At about ten o'clock Sheriff McGuffin and Deputy Bazemore raided a big whiskey outfit near Rupert. The plant was operating at full capacity when officers arrived. Several fugitives escaped, while two gallons of alcohol and several beer barrels were seized and the entire operation destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGuffin
Bazemore
Rupert
Death of Butler Villager A. J. McGee Noted Confederate Veteran
Butler mourns A. J. McGee longtime resident and Confederate veteran who died November 16 after a brief illness in Birmingham. He was beloved by many and survived by his widow and five children, with funeral services at the Baptist church conducted by Rev. J. T. Adams and Rev. H. G. Hobbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
A. J. McGee
McGee
Mr. McGee
Birmingham
Ala
George Hanson
Baptist Church
J. T. Adams
H. G. Hobbs
A. I. McGee
F. A. Peed
Col
Theo McGee
Columbus
J. McGee
G. W Hanson
Death of Mrs Willie Douglass Grace at Hatchechubbee
News from Rev J T Adams reports the death of Mrs Willie Douglass Grace in Hatchechubbee Alabama on November 1 1925 from paralysis. Her husband W H Grace formerly resided in Taylor County and had been a Herald subscriber for forty years. A longer obituary will follow in the next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Adams
Willie Douglass Grace
Hatchechubbee
Ala
W. H. Grace
Taylor County
Herald
Butler High School Wins First Game of Season
Butler High School defeated Roberta High 18 to 11 in a fast season opener. Roberta scored only in the second half with one field goal, while Butler built a 14-9 lead by the third quarter and finished strong to secure the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler High School
Butler High
Roberta High
Roberta
Butler
Makfine
Education as seen by Rev H L Lumpkin
The speech praises the evolving U S school system, noting improved opportunities for today’s children and linking quality education to civilizational progress. It argues that truth and honor in schools lead to better citizens, laws, officers, and less crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Lumpkin
Recommendations to Improve County Rural Schools
Dr Parks outlines steps to aid country schools including stronger state and community support, less political interference, professional boards, empowered county superintendents, and better teachers, texts, libraries, buildings, and curricula. Emphasizes elected county leadership, longer terms, and local option for county unit plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iCounty
Georgia's Choice Ignorance or Progress
A Georgia Citizens Education Movement statement argues education needs define the state's immediate priorities. It asserts boys and girls require better facilities, presenting a clear fact-focused appeal to voters and citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Georgia Citizens Education Movement
Butler Banking Co Merged With Taylor County Bank
The Butler Banking Company merges with Taylor County Bank transferring all assets and deposits. Checks on Butler are payable at Taylor County Bank. Mangham and Burt welcome customers. Taylor County Bank is financed by Bankers Trust Company and promises improved service and safety for deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Taylor County Bank
Butler Banking Company
Butler Bank Co
Mangham
Burt
Bankers Trust Company
Witham Bank
Butler Banking Co
R. A. Hinton
H. G. Mangham
Evolution of Early American Schools and Teacher Folkways
Massachusetts led in compulsory education starting in 1642 with Connecticut and others soon following. In colonial times schooling varied by settlement, with wandering teachers and illiteracy common before the 1840s Little Red Schoolhouse era. Schools relied on primers and rudimentary arithmetic, using birch rods and slates, with sand dials and desks of primitive design. The piece reflects on progress and the opportunity modern schools offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Massachusett
Georgia
Wesleyan
New England
Barnard
Educational program at Butler High School Thursday evening
A public educational program will be held at Butler High School auditorium this evening at 7:30. Rev J D McCore gives invocation, Supt A E Shearer delivers an address, and Hon W E Steed offers remarks. Four girls perform Voices of the Woods quartet with a piano solo by Miss James. Miss Pinkerton discusses What Is Education and Does It Pay, followed by benediction by Rev H G Hobbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler High School
America
J. D. McCoré
A. E. Shearer
W. E. Steed
Lillian Brown
Miss Pinkerton
Gabrilouitsch
Miss James
H. G. Hobbs
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Mr. Black
Grand Theatre
Reynolds
Colleen Moore
Ben Lyon
Wallace Berry
Dot Farly
Sally
Common Schools
Gillows
F. Underwood
Georgia Normal
Thrift
G. G Singleton
State Department of Education
Atlanta
Abraham Lincoln
Joel Chandler Harris
Bibb
Chatham
Glynn
Richmond
T. J. Wooster, Jr
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