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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1941
Page
4
City officials of Macon move to curb a sharp rise in tents in residential areas amid a regional drought. The piece notes drought related power shortages and water scarcities affecting North Georgia, with local reporting from Gum Log Correspondent.
J R Ham delivers a short parable about reaching a dangerous point when one feels they can afford to lose friends. The remark emphasizes caution in social risk taking and the adverse consequences of strained relationships.
Government survey finds newspaper comics are the most popular reading matter among soldiers. The study highlights humor as a key morale booster during service.
The announcement notes the resignation of Rev. Folks Huxford from the Bethel Baptist church at Clinch county where he has served since the church’s organization nine years ago. He hails from Homerville and his departure draws interest from Taylor county friends.
An old saying notes that politics make strange bedfellows and adds that war creates odd alliances. A year ago Russia England and the United States fought Hitler together while the Finns allied with England and the United States against the same foe.
The Tifton Gazette notes how home taught manners influence behavior and everyday life. It cites a Cordele Negro college president boasting that none of his graduates have jail records, a claim the paper says may be unique among Georgia institutions.
The Thomasville Press cites fewer love triangles while Olin Miller counters with a remark about octagonal cubes and tangled angles. He suggests modern marriages face double lives and women who confront husbands living discreet second lives.
The writer notes looming scarcity and steadily higher prices after World War II style conflicts. They express longing for a temporary period of normalcy and rest amid ongoing warlike strain and economic pressure.
Adel News notes Governor Talmadge says his health is good and he is feeling fine. The paper expresses gratification among political circles and the public that he remains strong and alert, dismissing rumors of illness as unfounded.
Citizens recount recurring rat infestations in Butler with deadly germs and disease risk. They urge a renewed extermination campaign, noting hospital costs and business losses justify the outlay to save health and property.
A newspaper notes a subscriber renewing after expiration and, unusually, paying the subscription plus enough to reimburse the publisher for mailing statements, calling it an event in exchange.
The friend speaks of Spring renewal and Fall confusion, and seeks guidance on managing August like October weather with the earth parched as the Sahara. His reflections frame a quest for comfort amid seasonal mismatch and arid conditions.
Hon. C W Moore of Junction City visited to press re enlisting the Heralds support for paving the gap on State Highway 19 from the Taylor Talbot line to Geneva. He urged the highway department to take definite steps soon to complete the work for the people of the section and the Columbus area.
The Dean's Theatre earns praise as a modern, comfortable venue in Butler with a steady stream of patrons enjoying current film presentations. Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Dean take pride in their picture selections and promise fine releases for the Fall season.
Nelson Shipp of the Columbus Enquirer debates a dance supervised by a Catholic priest five army chaplains and mothers in a church hall that was shut by police. He argues the action shows public welfare concern and hints at greater things to come.
The Americas Times-Recorder emphasizes the essential role of private industry in wartime effort. It notes industry through metals for tanks and planes, coal for power, oil for vehicles and ships, and electric power sustaining factory operations, all underpinning defense.
Bascom Anthony reflects on what makes life worthwhile the value of people over material wealth. He urges charity, healing, and inner growth, noting the heart’s poverty is deeper than money and urging help to improve others from within.
A female correspondent urges the editor to join his regular kissing tour. The item notes the News editor is Ira Butt, a bashful former Butler citizen.
A reflective note questions why frequent critics never volunteer for community activities. It suggests that inviting a chronic complainer to join committees yields excuses, while a town run entirely by critics would reveal their impact.
The Oglethorpe Echo editor W A Shackelford criticizes the plan to carve a Confederate Memorial. He mocks Julian Harris and refers to Borglum and Lukeman, condemning the blasting of a million dollar hole that ruined Stone Mountain and wasted stone and funds.
A reprinted 1884 Henry W Grady letter to Clark Howell on his twenty first birthday urges temperance marriage and hard work. Grady advises avoiding gambling and drinking and praising outdoor sport while stressing duty and the value of journalism. He frames Howell as a son figure and wishes him happiness and health.
The assault on former Governor E. D. Rivers and his wife is described as deplorable in Georgia. The article notes they were not seriously harmed and suggests the attacker acted as a man of a deranged mind.
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