Senator George backs Navy convoy plan after Kearny attack
Vienna Ga October 21 Senator Walter George says lifting the neutrality act ban on U S ships to beligerent ports would lead to Navy convoys to destinations He expects further repeal of neutrality act parts while arms export licensing remains He warns the Kearny attack edges toward open conflict with Germany and cautions on potential Pacific war if Russia falls and Japan moves into Siberia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Walter George
Finance Committee
Kearny
Germany
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
George
Pacific
Russia
Japan
Siberia
Defense Boards Will Hold Several Meets
Georgia county defense board members and professional agricultural workers will begin a series of meetings on October 21 in Thomson to plan for the 1942 Food for Freedom drive. Meetings will then be held in Athens October 22 Cartersville October 23 Griffin October 24 Swainsboro October 27 Waycross October 28 Moultrie October 29 and Americus October 30.
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Athens
Georgia
AAA
Thomson
Cartersville
Griffin
Swainsboro
Waycross
Moultrie
Americus
Estate of J R Fallon sale notice in Taylor County Georgia
By order of the Court of Ordinary on October 10 1941 the estate of J R Fallon will sell at the late J R Fallon home on October 15 1941 during legal hours. Sale items include a mule milk cow beds chairs cooking utensils range churn and dasher lamps safe tools and more with cash terms. Administrator H A Sealy announces the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Taylor County
Court of Ordinary
Said County
J. R. Fallow
J. R. Fallon
Covington
H. A. Sealy
J. R. Fallaw
Dr Cagle speaks at local P T A on typhus and health
The Butler Parent Teacher Association held a health program with city officials and County Health Nurse addressing typhus fever. Dr Cagle from the State Board of Health spoke on history causes and control while other members announced a Halloween Carnival and organized lunch-room duties and by laws and publicity chairs. Implemented hospitality and refreshments for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler Parent-Teacher Association
Cagle
State Board of Health
America
E. G. Blackwell
Country Gardens
Edwards
Cathryn Culverhouse
E. H. Dunn
Wallace
Sara Windham
Benson
Doyel
Sutton
Austin
Prof Chambers
Bussey Childs
E. Wilson
Wm. Childres
Culverhouse
Perkins
Heath
Gee
Fire Laws Issued to Guide Georgia Landowners
Forest officials urge landowners and tenants to observe fire laws to protect woodlands. Fire wardens may enter land to prevent and suppress fires, and any uncontrolled fire is a public nuisance with costs recoverable from the responsible party. Owners who burn under control must notify neighbors at least one day prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
Director of Forestry
New Seventh Graders Welcome Back Miss Carter
Elizabeth Humber recalls returning to class in seventh grade and reuniting with Miss Carter who smiles welcoming the class. She notes no excuse remains for not doing work as they proceed with the familiar teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess
Miss Carter
Elizabeth Humber
Library moves to new space in Elementary School rear
The Library has relocated to a large rear room of the Elementary School. Thanks are due to Mr. Austin and Mr. Chambers for new shelves. Mrs. Clara Cameron resumes service to county readers, traveling with a fresh stock of books for schools and rural districts. New titles include Cronin The Keys of the Kingdom, Ethridge I'll Sing One Song, Spence One Foot in Heaven, Maurier The Loving Heart, Berkev The Strong Man of China and Chiang Kai-shek Life, Hough The Country Editor. Books are described as keys to wisdom and friends to read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Chambers
Clara Cameron
Cronin
Ethridge
Spence
Heaven
Dr. Maurier
Berkev
Man
China
Chiang Kai-shek
Third Grade Plays Share Color Wheels and Poems
Third grade students describe a lively play period with dodge ball tag games and color wheels showing primary, secondary and in between colors. They plan poetry books for art class and note two classmates Harold Brown and Jean Peed take music lessons while quoting Autumn Fires by Robert Louis Stevenson.
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Harold Brown
Jean Peed
Robert Louis Stevenson
Billy Poole
Butler Hi Plans Halloween Carnival For Athletic Aid
Butler High announces plans to resume its Halloween Carnival fundraisers, this year benefitting athletic and playground equipment. The event is set for Friday night October 31 with further announcements to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler Hi
Administrator's Sale of Whatley Estate in Taylor County
By order of the Ordinary of Taylor County Georgia Thelmon Jarrell administrator will sell at public outcry at the Butler courthouse on November 4 1941 between legal hours the whole lot No 128 in the 15th District Taylor County containing 202 1 2 acres more or less to pay debts and distribute estate cash terms This 8th day of October 1941
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Georgia
Taylor County
Thelmon Jarrell
G. T. Whatley
Butler
First Grade Reports Family Roles and Ice Cream Party
First grade students create reading charts about family members duties and home life. They assembled stories on mothers work helpers and politeness, and will make a scrap book with pictures and copies. An ice cream party Wednesday afternoon was hosted by Mrs William Childres and Mrs Emmett Wilson.
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William Childres
Emmett Wilson
Blabbermouse notes at school reveal hints and questions
A playful reader lists snippets about students Nellie Sanders Isaac and Robert Waller. He wonders who leads the Junior Class Martha Jane or Lucille and notes school life quirks such as long lunch periods and Dr. Pepper days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Sanders
Isaac
Mr. Dreizin
Ike
Robert Waller
Robert
Martha Jane
Lucille
Butler Boys Prepare for Oct 24 Marshallville Game
Fall sports at B. H. S. include basketball softball volleyball and table tennis under coach Mr. Chambers. The basketball team eyes a Oct 24 matchup with Marshallville as players pledge support with the line Please let Butler win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers
Marshallville
Butler
Senior Class Meeting Chooses Motto Colors and Mascots
Seniors gather to decide class motto colors and mascots after a heated debate. The chosen motto reads We have crossed the bay, the ocean lies before us. Colors are Red White and Blue. Flower is the Rose. Mascots are Little Linda Chambers and Bernard Sealy Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Linda Chambers
Bernard Sealy Jr
Mrs Edwards shares lifelong music journey at Butler High
Mrs Edwards, known for music at Butler High, recounts training at Brenau Conservatory Gainesville and Shorter College Rome, plus six summer courses and Atlanta normals. She began organ at six, values pupil success, and cites operas and concerts by Hoffman and Paderewski as thrills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
Josef Hoffman
Paderewski
Ben Giles
Campus Scenes In Health and Transportation Lessons
In Health class students study fractures and treatments while Occupational Guidance covers transportation methods. Last Friday chapel featured Rev. J. D. Smith speaking on lifters and knowers, urging pupils to be knowers first. Visitors Hankinson Jr. and Douglas Allman returned from six weeks in the Navy at Norfolk, Va. Rep. Helen Taunton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunn
J. D. Smith
Reynolds
Rev. Smith
Messrs
J. C. Hankinson Jr
Douglas Allman
Navy
Norfolk
Helen Taunton
Take It Or Leave It At B H S Pupils Toast A Follies Tone
Crude school brief notes a playful mix of crushes and gossip at B H S. Pupils praised for above average work while teasing teachers and romance weave through lines. A thought for the day urges not to procrastinate. Frances and Sidney, Helen and Joe appear among whispers of puppy love.
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Martha Jane
Sidney
Jim Nat
Oscar
Mr. Richardson
Frances
Frances Watson
Helen
Joe
Isaac
Second Grade Citizens Learn to Be Better Citizens
A school lesson outlines daily actions of good citizens. Students practice hallway behavior, quiet in class, fair play, politeness, truth telling, and caring for books. They also emphasize brushing teeth morning noon and night to keep teeth clean. Reading skills grow by listening and building vocabulary.
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United States Navy
Dr. Cagle
P. T. A. and
Butler High School Journal
Administrator's Sale
Popeye
U.S. Navy
King
Sym
Tae
Blabbermouse
J. W. Edwards
Willis Fish Market
Butler, Georgia
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