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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1946
Page
4
The Butler Herald editorial page quotes aphorisms on personal failure and energy misdirection. It suggests reducing marriages to cut disputes and advocates a higher respect for the marriage vow as a remedy.
Pennsylvania superior court rules excessive drinking bars a man from collecting life insurance disability benefits. The note adds a quip about grocers raising butter prices and city taxes to meet needs, reflecting local commentary by Jim Chism in the Pelham Journal.
A Commerce News quote suggests that a man free from hay fever is the richest in the world. The piece advises talking to a friend who suffers hay fever to gain perspective on life and gratitude for health.
Mrs H B Howard marks the 59th anniversary of The Dawson County Advertiser Dawsonville with a special edition on Dawson County business and industry. The issue features pink paper, many illustrations and pictures, making it a creditable production.
The Jackson Herald notes Eugene Talmadge claimed hatred for no one during his governor campaign. The paper suggests his stance shifts after he wrote Ralph McGill’s Constitution column, asserting Talmadge blesses those who curse him and remains relentlessly critical of him.
A brief columnist note compares views on motorized scooters across regions. It humorously observes Southern grandmothers socializing with younger crowds, already driving jeeps, riding horses, cycling, swimming, and playing ball, signaling broad acceptance of aging adults' mobility.
Hon Sam Mathews a leading Fort Valley figure and noted lawyer in Middle Georgia visited Butler on Friday to mingle with friends and renew acquaintances. He appeared well and said his legal practice remains strong and active.
Jim Chism writes in the Pelham Journal criticizing Boston OPA policies driving people to eat horse meat. He questions the black market cow substitute and urges southerners to avoid meat provenance concerns, joking about ponies and sweep steaks not round steaks.
Georgia leads the nation in naval stores income with nearly 24 million dollars in 1945. Timber owners earned over 65 cents per tree, boosting returns per acre beyond traditional crops. Georgia already produces a third of the world's naval stores, with demand and prices remaining high for landowners to profit.
The editorial notes concern over boys and girls on bicycles darting in front of cars. It urges making youths realize the danger of street riding and the risks taken, despite not intending recklessness, relying on drivers vigilance and luck.
A Banks County Journal reader quotes a man threatening to leave the state after Talmadge’s election. The note laments the three million residents and recalls an old Methodist joke about the Wesleyan way, with a Baptist praying by plugging ears.
The Columbus Enquirer receives commendation for steady progress, equal to Southern newspapers, with strong editorials on industrial and agricultural topics and up-to-date news from leased wire services. The improved typographical appearance and clear print are highly appreciated by readers.
The Dawson column notes nationwide meat plant shutdowns affect cities more than farms. Rural renters with freezer locker boxes stay protected while Dawson gains a modern freezer plant by E. H. Bazemore, easing future shortages for locals.
A Georgia Press Association leaflet links National Press Week to Sidney Camp and Carl Vinson both starting as paper boys at ages 15 and 16. Belmont Dennis reflects on starting in the newspaper business at 15 and enjoying community work, recalling childhood alphabet stick printing and lifelong affinity for ink under the fingernails.
Notice to qualified voters of Butler Georgia that on October 22 1946 an election will decide issuing bonds totaling 30000 dollars to acquire improve and extend a municipal water works plant The bonds will bear 3 percent interest and mature over 30 years Polls open 7 am to 6 pm at Taylor County Court House Voters mark FOR ISSUE OF $30 000 WATER WORKS BONDS or AGAINST ISSUE OF $30 000 WATER WORKS BONDS Lewis Beason Mayor Attest J F Cox Clerk
Administrators of Mrs. Emily Perry deceased announce a public sale of Lot 78 in the 13th Land District Taylor County Georgia containing 202.5 acres. Held on the first Tuesday in November 1946 at the courthouse door for cash to pay debts and distribute the estate.
J B Rodgers and C G Wainwright administrators of Mrs Odessa Rodgers deceased apply to the Ordinary of Taylor County Georgia for leave to sell estate land to pay debts. The hearing is set for the regular term of the Court of Ordinary on the first Monday in November 1946.
A Miami banker commented that public relief money reaches the wrong recipients and would be an eye opener to taxpayers if they knew who actually benefits, arguing most funds do not go to those in greatest need.
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