Local newspaper banter and praise across Georgia papers
A collection of quotes from several Georgia papers praising editors and reporters. Mentions Butler Herald Milton Fleetwood Charlie Benns and Robert Anderson, plus references to Harris County Journal Cartersville Tribune and Tam many Hall political event supporting Mayor Walker’s re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Fleetwood
Cartersville Tribune
Charlie Benns
Butler Herald
Robert Adamerson
New York City
Tammany Hall
Walker
New York
Butler
Court conflict over Damascus Missionary Baptist church parish
The court ordered a sheriff led conference to elect a pastor for Damascus Missionary Baptist church colored, aiming to prevent faction interference during divine worship. The sheriff presides or delegates while the judge ensures order. Authorities act amid church power struggles in Taylor County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
C. F McLaughlin
R. P. McGuffin
Damascus Missionary Baptist Church
Stop This Nuisance Automobile Trespass on Sidewalks
A Columbus Ledger letter condemns male drivers who circle on sidewalks to harass women with improper suggestions. It calls these automobile nuisances a public disgrace and urges rigid legal action to curb the behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Columbus Ledger
Ledger
Sheeplike leadership and the need for safe leaders
A reader argues that humans resemble sheep following a leader and stresses the need for qualified leaders in church, home, and state. Cautions that fanatic leaders, religious or political, can cause great harm, naming Bishop Cannon of Virginia and Senator Hefflin of Alabama as examples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Darwin
Bishop Cannon
Virginia
Senator Hefflin
Alabama
Need More Joyful Sermons
A call for cheerful preaching argues that people seek hopeful church messages to dispel gloom. It notes the pulpit's current influence and urges preachers to focus on the gospel rather than defense, aiming to inspire with substance over self-display.
Senator George Demonstrates Fight in Tariff Debates
Senator George has led the Senate Democrats and progressives against a flexible tariff plan. He pushed for a 90 day commission reorganization and for a commissioner's counsel to argue the consumer side. The fate of the amendments depends on the House and presidential stance as rates likely rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Senate
Senate Democrats
Congress
Commission
The Worth of a Quiet Compassionate Life
A narrator recalls a man who helped others despite hardship, showing how quiet acts of service can ease burdens. The piece contrasts nagging and generosity, and notes how a simple, steady aid to those in need embodies true virtue amid social pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Gaines
Joe
Tom
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Es’rabl
Ote
Petoh Besa
Georgia
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Emerson
Greensboro Herald Journal
Manley
Oglethorpe Echo
State
John D. Rockefeller
Harris
Harris County Journal
Jim” Williams
Greensboro Herald-Journal
Pat Griffin
Atlanta
Clayton County
Flint River
Bainbridge
Paty
United States
National Safety Congress
Ainal
Behind the Times
Georgia Press Association
Times
Commerce News
Monroe
Caldwell
Walton News
Georgia Senate
Jackson Herald
Ways and Mead
Americus
Lucius McCleskey
Jim Bynum
McCleskey Cotton Oil & Peanut
MII
Americus, Georgia
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