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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1936
Page
4
A collage of local musings on elections and civic life urges readers to prepare for campaigns and holidays. The column notes post office gains in Butler, questions of law vs lawsuits, and calls for better town water. It recalls editorial shifts, bank stability under Roosevelt, and Southeastern Fair plans with local dignitaries highlighted.
A speaker extols a county fair as essential for the county stressing benefits to residents and the economy. The message highlights recreation, community gathering, and showcasing local prosperity as reasons to continue holding the event.
In the absence of the wedding garment we decline an invitation to the wedding and attend the reception following the ceremony of the charming daughter of our beloved Congress man Hon. B. T. Castellow to a Mississippi congressman, a notable social event at Cuthbert tonight.
The message urges Georgians to vote against a proposed 16 minute imitation amendment. It cites that teachers in Georgia are the lowest paid of any profession and argues for extending a helping hand to educators through increased support and funding.
The widespread practice of compromising debts has led to a general erosion of conscience regarding financial obligations. This shift is expected to echo for many years in bank lending and the extension of credit among careful bankers and merchants.
The Savannah News reports Paul Harber, former president of the Georgia Press Association and former Florida resident, now living in Willington, is visiting old editor friends in North Georgia. He remains popular among colleagues.
Mrs. G. F. Granade's cook Ola refused to stay and cook supper after passing a house where friends were keeping a wake. Ola feared transporting a fresh dead body, while Granade insisted the man was dead and harmless.
Thousands of Georgians tally sales receipts from crops as tobacco, peaches, pecans, cotton, and peanuts show strong prices and steady yields. The Georgia Chamber of Commerce manager notes broad farm prosperity and gratitude for the year’s agricultural results.
Ralph Smith argues against the county unit system in his Crackerland column in the Elberton Star. He says the system is deeply rooted and unlikely to be removed, leaving most change to interest rather than reform. The piece notes large counties retain influence while small ones still have a voice in state affairs.
Congressman elect Stephen N. Pace was named principal speaker but regrets cannot accept due to a Washington committee meeting. The letter notes Pace is already at work for his district and that the engagement would clash with his duties in Congress.
W G Sutlive editor of the Savannah Press, avoided formalities during a brief visit, purchasing a hamburger and 3 2 beer before leaving town unseen. Bel mont Dennis of the Covington News and his wife paused en route to Albany for a friendly greeting, a gesture appreciated by the local press.
John Spencer notes that Taylor citizens are proud Asa Singleton of Taylor County Ga. has been promoted to Brigadier General and given command at Benning succeeding Brigadier General George H Kate who has taken a leave of absence from active duty for the present.
A speaker extols the farmer as the world’s food producer who works outside formal rules, engaging directly with earth and sky. He stands on the firing line for humanity, aiding progress as millions rely on his effort and independence.
Albany figure DeLacy Allen has been provisionally elected to the proposed Lieutenant Governor office. Described as an outstanding citizen and former Georgia American Legion commander, he would preside over the state senate with dignity and fairness and could serve well as governor if needed. The amendment’s ratification is hoped for in the November election.
The 1936 campaign intensifies with President Roosevelt and Governor Landon evaluating where to speak for maximum impact. Both camps monitor public reaction to events and push for smooth, effective appearances to gain support before the November vote.
J A Hall recalls rural Georgia schooling in his DeKalb New Era column. Early lessons occurred in a country church with shared benches and a single crosswise plank serving as a desk. Students copied lines such as Procrastination is the thief of time and Early to bed and early to rise make a man healthy wealthy and wise.
An editorial urges farmers to keep a quarter’s worth of postal cards for time savings but cautions against overreliance on mail order. It argues home town merchants should use post cards to reach rural customers with special offers, boosting local spending and keeping profits in the county.
The writer argues against a proposed Georgia constitutional amendment to limit tax levies, calling it foolish and undemocratic. He claims taxation remains necessary for state and local needs, condemns sales taxes as unfair to lower-income and real estate taxpayers, and warns it would favor large landowners, corporations, and railroads while harming essential services. He cites current law linking income taxes to ad valorem relief and criticizes proposed changes as destabilizing to government operations and public services.
The Taylor County Fair earns commendations for its well run week. County Agent Daniel Home Demonstration Agent Miss Willie Leggitt and Fair General Manager F Paisley Davis are praised for their contributions. Brown Novelty Shows provide clean attractions with no gambling or questionable displays. The fair’s success is celebrated.
United States may enter a large building expansion as FHA figures show July residential construction up 700 percent from 1933 and over 200000 homes planned this year. FHA insured loans exceed one billion dollars and banks push into installment lending for building. Labor welcomes revival linking housing activity to jobs for skilled and unskilled workers.
Georgia led North and South Carolina and Florida in repayments to the Federal Land Bank at Columbia for September loans to farmers. The bank stated repayments totaled 535,128 with maturities at 70,034.36, equating to 8.22 dollars collected for every dollar due as farmers show improved conditions and a drive to wipe out debt.
The Cicero News editorial urges all rank and file Americans to support Franklin D. Roosevelt as he corrects warned evils of misrule. It cites depositors with insurance, homeowners safeguarded from foreclosure, small bankers protected by insurance, and industry revived under Roosevelt policies. Georgia and others are urged to back Roosevelt in November.
The editor is described as always working gratis while others are paid. He offers advice for free, yet professionals like doctors and lawyers charge. He prints sermons for no fee and releases names funded by the sheriff and the justice of the peace for marriages.
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