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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1944
Page
3
An English translation presents a Chinese anti occupation song that grew during Japanese held China. It spread with fleeing students and non Christians and Christians alike as they moved westward. Dr E Stanley Jones curates the piece and its message of shared faith and resilience.
First Lt. W. P. Booth of Manchester has been awarded the Silver Star for gallantry with the Fifth Army in Italy. He assumed command after his commander was wounded, led an advance that killed 50 Germans and captured 20, and directed the assault through a heavy barrage and an uncharted minefield up a steep hill. His mother, Mrs. Booth, lives in Manchester.
Savannah Ga Oct 3 James A Dickey flagman on a train out of Atlanta was fatally injured at Lewiston and died in Macon. He was found unconscious beside the tracks by the train crew and had not been run over. The Central of Georgia railway headquarters issued the report and said the train was switching cars at the time of the injury. Dickey, a resident of Port Wentworth Savannah suburb, was taken to Macon by ambulance where he died.
Homerville Georgia October 3 tax valuation of wild lands in Clinch county settled at 1.50 an acre by agreement after a dispute between Clinch county officials and the Georgia state revenue department. Judge W R Smith noted the disagreement began when the county set 1.00 and the state insisted on 1.50. The tax assessors and county commissioners appealed to the superior court. the agreement was reached at a hearing Tuesday.
J H Harris president of Taylor county farm bureau urges heavy turnout for the November 7 election citing only 62 percent of eligible voters voting in 1940. He says voting is a duty to rural citizens and Americans as many crucial issues are at stake. He notes 77 percent of senators and 62 percent of congressmen come from rural districts and warns rural apathy could mute rural voices if city voters prevail.
A concise passage collection links thought to action and virtue. It cites Emerson Moore Eddy and others, arguing ideas shape judgment, ethics, and harmony, with callouts to thought guiding character and life.
Bishop Arthur J. Moore will preside over a gathering of ministers and laymen from 50 charges in the Macon and Americus districts. The City Auditorium hosts more than 200 visitors as Moore, district superintendents L. A. Harrell and Geo E. Clary, and other speakers discuss church work and the Crusade for Christ plans for 1945. The meeting opens at 10 a.m.
The United War Fund quota for Taylor county this year is 1800 dollars. The drive seeks about three dollars per county boy in service. Chairman Rev. Dunn presides with district quotas listed for white and colored contributors including Butler, Reynolds, Panhandle, Howard, Carsonville, Daviston, Cedar Creek, Mark, Charing, Taylor Mill, and Cross Roads with varying targets and chairpersons.
Governor Ellis Arnall addresses Georgia publishers editors and staff during National Newspaper Week praising wartime press support and freedom of speech. He notes newspapers’ free space during shortages and their role as guardians of the free press, hoping for continued influence and service to state and nation.
Ideal Georgia telegram reports Pfc Wells D Poole missing in action in France. Poole enlisted September 1942 and trained at Camp Forest Tennessee. Survived by wife Generelyn Stafford and two children, plus four sisters in Montezuma Macon and Ideal.
Rev James I Stealey a 29 year old Seventh Day Adventist minister from Clarksburg West Virginia drowned near Albany Georgia while crossing Kinchafoonee creek at Schomburg Camp. Witnesses said he appeared to suffer a heart attack and fell into the water. his body was recovered in about an hour.
The Post Office Department outlines overseas Christmas parcel rules. Maximum five pounds and 15 inches length or length plus girth 36 inches. Mark as Christmas parcel for timely arrival before December 25. One parcel per week to same service member per sender. Perishables are banned. Use sturdy containers and clear addressing. avoid shoe box sizing. Packages must be secured with tape or twine. damaged wrappers can endanger contents. Unauthorized packaging travels at sender’s risk.
Washington reports that October 2 to October 14 is the final window for mailing Christmas packages to service members overseas. The date was moved from October 15 because that day falls on a Sunday and post offices will be closed.
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