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Butler Herald

Location

Butler, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1940

Page

5

Butler Herald full of local notices and international debate

The Butler Herald notes the new draft law hardens exemptions, praises Albany WGPC for its new 250 watt transmitter, reports Forest L. Glasco’s departure from Cordele Dispatch to Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, and reprints Savannah Press discussion on Japan’s stance amid Axis tensions and allied responses.

Albany Journal Albany WGPC WGPG Forest L. Glasco Cordele Dispatch Cordele Crisp County Glasco Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

County Fair Critics Warn of Unfit Attractions

Observers report objectionable entertainments at last week’s county fair and fault organizers for allowing immoral features. Sponsors express disappointment and vow stricter precautions to secure reputable attractions next year.

Butler Exposition Of W R Cook Mule Trade Sparks Growth

Kentucky man Mr W R Cook is praised for bringing high quality mules and horses to Butler and aiding local farmers to boost crops and profits. The piece also lauds editor J Roy McGinty for his community service and notes his speaking tour across the state to discuss newspapers.

W. R. Cook Kentucky de Scribe Butler Mr. Cook Cook J. Roy McGinty Calhoun Times State Press Association McGinty Columbus Rotary Club WSB Athens Rotary Club Warren Cutts Alabama R. B. Kirksey Butler Herald Kirksey Robert C. Fletcher Birmingham Association of the Deaf Birmingham News Talladega Alabama Institute For the Deaf

Louie Morris Bridge Dedication Honors Hartwell Editor

A new concrete bridge spanning the Savannah River between Hartwell Georgia and Anderson South Carolina was dedicated with large crowds. The structure is named the Louie Morris Bridge in honor of Hartwell Sun editor Louie Morris for years of advocacy and funds secured by Georgia and South Carolina highway departments.

Savannah River Hartwell Anderson S. C Louie Morris Hartwell Sun Highway Departments South Carolina Georgia Morris Rush Burton Lavonia Times Louie

Butler and Judge Gilbert Gift Highlight Local News

The Butler American Legion Post supports Taylor county fair with widespread displays of farm crafts and homemaking. Judge S Price Gilbert donates about 100000 in Coca Cola stock for a University of Georgia infirmary, celebrated by Columbus and Atlanta papers as a historic act of generosity benefiting students.

Judge Gilbert University Legion OF Georgia Post American Legion Taylor County American Legion America Legion Posts Butler Ladies Auxiliary S. Price Gilbert University of Georgia Columbus Enquirer Columbus University of Georgia At Athens Georgia Supreme Court of Georgia Gilbert Stewart County Georgia House of Representatives Muscogee County Superior Courts of the Chattahoochee Circuit Frm Circuit Supreme Court Vanderbilt University Yale University Atlanta Journal Stanford Vanderbilt Yale Commonwealth State Supreme Court

Peanut butter for soldiers main item in army fare

Rep Stephen Pace of Americus Georgia seeks peanut butter on the army bill of fare arguing it is a healthy energy producer and would reduce peanut surplus. The Americus Times Recorder cites Pace visiting the army and urging use of mashed goobers to boost soldiers and aid the peanut industry.

Stephen Pace Americas Congress Georgia Army Pace Newport News Times-Herald Peach Country Americus Americus Times Recorder

Georgia Leads Nation in Health for Mothers and Babies

Georgia ranks first nationally in expanding services for mothers and infants and tops neighboring states for total counties with maternity care infant and pre school health school health dental service and public health nursing. The Savannah Press notes this broad health achievement in the past year across multiple programs and regions.

Georgia Savannah Press

Georgia and Navy Pride Rise With Rear Admiral Ellis

Georgia readers celebrate Rear Admiral Hayne Ellis’s command in the Atlantic Fleet and the high ranks of several Georgian officers. The article recalls Ellis’s boyhood in Macon, his naval career from Annapolis to World War I service, and his leadership of a 125 ship Patrol Force, highlighting Georgia’s ongoing contributions to national defense.

Hayne Ellis Atlantic Macon Clark Howell Woodward Aday Hayne Ellis Ma Jn John W. Wise John H. Towere Rome Ellis Atlantic Fleet Towers Bureau of Aeronautics and Wi Woodward Hi 'Ellis Cherry Uoon Napolis United States Josiah Tatty Georgia U. S. Navy Admiral Son Brill Lanta Journal

Harvey Webb Dies After Three Months Illness

A. Harvey Webb, 87, foreman of the composing room at the Americas Times-Recorder for nine years, died Friday after a three month illness in his home.

A. Harvey Webb the Americas Times-Recorder

No War Was Wanted By Japan Or United States

Quote expressing mutual desire to avoid war between Japan and the United States, reflecting public sentiment on both sides. The statement asserts that neither nation’s people want conflict.

Japan United States America

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