Entering a World of Tabulated Fear and Hope
A 1946 newspaper column reflects on recurring apocalyptic warnings across history, contrasting past crises with atomic age power. It cites Henry Adams, shifts from coal to oil and electricity, and the rise and obsolescence of the League of Nations, ending with a note on insecurity in modern farming and markets as page reference is given.
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Henry Adams
America
David Or
Caesar
George Washington
You
League of Nations
United Nations
Woman's Improvement Club Carnival in Reynolds Streets
The annual Halloween Carnival sponsored by the Woman's Improvement Club will be held on Reynolds streets Thursday night October 31. Activities include House of Horrors Pup show fish pond bingo ringstand penny stand dancing cake and pie walk sandwiches drinks and candy. Four year old Judie Melton of Macon granddaughter of Bill Jones will ride her champion horse after earning 49 first places in riding contests.
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Woman’s Improvement Club
Reynolds
House of Horrows
Judie Melton
Macon
Judie
Bill Jones
Preston Hammock Hurt In Fall From Car
Four year old Preston Hammock, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Hammock, was seriously injured when he fell from the rear seat of a fast moving automobile near the public square last Thursday night. He suffered a dislocated shoulder, head, back and body cuts and bruises. The door sprang open as the boy leaned against the bar, and his chin fell out. He was taken to the local hospital in a semi conscious condition and reported yesterday to be out of danger and on the road to recovery.
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Preston Hammock
George Hammock
Lee
Preaching Services At Mt Pisgah Church Sunday
Mt Pisgah Baptist Church invites the public to Sunday School at 10 30 a m and preaching services at 11 30 a m and 7 30 p m led by Pastor J H Stanford The 11 30 a m topic Can One Know That He is saved aims to clarify the christian's assurance of salvation Read I John and the first chapter for context and inspiration Bring a friend for plain gospel preaching and a warm welcome
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Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church
J. H. Stanford
Scout Troupe Re-Registered With Coleman As Scout Master
The Butler Boy Scout Troup is re-registered with Mr. R. L. Coleman as Scout Master and Rev. W. E. Hightower as assistant Scout Master. Sixteen boys ages 12 and older are invited to meet at the courthouse next Tuesday at 7 30 p m. The troupe is sponsored by American Legion Post 124.
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Butler
R. L. Coleman
W. E. Hightower
Court House
The
American Legion Post 124
For Sale Fertilizer and Grain Co. R. Simmons
A compact notice lists a sale action at Reynolds Georgia with Fertilizer and Grain Co. and R Simmons as the warehouse contact. The item hints at a business sale or inventory disposition in Reynolds.
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Fertilizer and Grain Co
R. Simmons, Warehouse
Reynolds, Ga
Bond Election Carried By Overwhelming Vote
Cotton market turmoil and a broad exchange shutdown prompt investigations. The New York Cotton Exchange and other boards suspend sessions as the Agriculture Department probes three days of steep futures losses, while Senator Thomas pressures for hearings and federal oversight.
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New York
New York Cotton Exchange
Chicago
New Orleans
Houston
Tex
Wall Street
Department of Agriculture
Elmer Thomas
D. Okla
New York Exchange
Thomas
Exchange
Senate Agriculture Committee
Southern Commissioners of Agriculture
Oklahoman
J. E. McDonald
Southern Commissioners‘of Agriculture
McDonald
Missing $90,000 Shipment Ties Alabama Bank to Postal Scan
Cullman Alabama reports that a $90,000 currency shipment en route from the Birmingham Federal Reserve to Leeth Banking Co was lost in the mails. Officials confirm full restitution by the Post Office Department. Postal inspectors hunt for the missing funds as only a $10,000 portion reached the bank. The two bundles were mailed separately. the smaller bundle arrived.
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Cullman
Ala
Leeth Banking Company
Federal Reserve Bank
Birmingham
Cullman Banner
J. A. Dunlap
Post Office Department
Dunlap
Post Office Registry Division
Lost wool sweater found on north street
A lost and found notice lists Ida Nolton of Butler Georgia offering a reward for identifying the person who left a man's wool sweater on a north street.
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Ida Nolton
Butler
Butler approves thirty thousand dollar water works bond vote
Butler voters pass a thirty thousand dollar bond measure by 202 for 23 against on Tuesday October 22. Mayor L R Benson says the bonds will be sold after legal proceedings and the city will purchase the current water works system from the present owners at an agreed price.
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Butler
L R. Benson
The
Herald
Former Butler Woman Dies At Columbus Hospital
Miss Louise Coulter twenty of Butler died Thursday morning at the Columbus hospital after four days illness. She was a Butler High School graduate and had worked in Columbus in recent years. Survived by mother Mrs. Annie Coulter Butler four brothers Lewis Coulter in U S Army Joe Coulter Columbus Robert Coulter Butler Randall Coulter Butler and two sisters Mrs. Minnie Bell Wright Junction City and Ruth Coulter Butler.
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Louise Coulter
Butler
Columbus Hospital
Miss Coulter
Butler High School
Columbus
Annie Coulter
Lewis Coulter
U. S. Army
Joe Coulter
Robert
Randall Coulter
Minnie Bell Wright
Junction
City
Ruth Coulter
American Legion Jeep Giveaway At School Carnival
American Legion Post 124 will announce the World War II Jeep winner at the High School Halloween Carnival tomorrow night. Raffle chances cost one dollar and may be purchased at the event or on the Fall Festival grounds on the east side of Butler. Proceeds fund the Legion building project.
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Amercan Legion Post 124
American Legion
Butler
Legion Building Fund
Four Youths Sentenced for Series of Armed Robberies in Georgia
Four Barnesville men aged 17 to 27 were sentenced to 47 to 62 more years in prison by Bibb and Bleckley superior courts for armed robberies across six counties in Middle Georgia. Ernest Emmett, Sammie Sykes, Arthur Pettie, and Kenneth Owens received multi year terms on counts of robbery. Emmett faces tied cases in Bibb. The four remain with other cases pending.
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Macon
Barnesville
Middle Georgia
Bibb
Bleckley
Ernest Emmett
Bibb Superior Court
Emmett
J. C. Penny Company
Sammie Sykes
Bibb County
Arthur Pettie
Kenneth Ownes
Bible Court
Funeral Services Held at Turners Chapel for Mr Drew Amerson
Mr A J Drew Amerson 68 died at his sister’s home near Butler after a stroke. Funeral services were held at Turners Chapel Church with Rev John M Cox officiating and interment in Turners Chapel cemetery. Surviving relatives include three adopted children, two sisters, and other relatives. A related farm note quotes H L Wingate urging farmers to hold cotton for a few weeks amid market fluctuations and forecasted demand.
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A. J
Drew) Amerson
John Gaultney
Butler
Amerson
Mr. Amerson
Julia Barfield
Dora Ranow
Turners Chapel Church
John M. Cox
Turners Chapel Cemetery
Bernice Ranow
Thomaston
M. H. Finnegan
New Orleans
Paul J. Ranow
U. S. Army
Montgomery
Ala
Bessie Pitts
This County
H. L. Wingate
Georgia Farm Bureau Federation
Macon
U. S
E. D. Thomas
GFBF
Wingate
Farm Bureau
Fulton County Lone Negro Candidate Put In Asylum
Aurelius S. Scott, Negro candidate for coroner, was removed from the Atlanta jail by relatives for transfer to a Nashville mental institution. Police reported he was violent. he had smashed doors and cut his wrist, requiring hospital treatment before the transfer.
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Atlanta
Aurelium S. Scott
Nashville, Tenn
M. A. Hornsby
H. T. Jenkins
Scott
Hornsby
Cornelius A. Scott
Atlanta Daily World
Aurelius
Nashville
Fulton County
Eugene Gunby
Georgia
G. M. Kirkland
Gundy
County Democratic Committee
J‘ound
Official to Assist World War II Vets Visits Court House Twice Monthly
John R. Owen of the Veterans Administration will be at the Court House on the second and fourth Friday of each month to help veterans file claims for compensation schooling hospitalization and other VA benefits.
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John R. Owen
The
Veterans Administration
Court House
Th Veterans Administration
Trinity Baptist Church Weekend Services
Services at Trinity Freewill Baptist Church Saturday night at seven and Sunday at eleven. Eld B T Gill of Thomaston has been called to the pastorate for the next associational year. The church and its membership extend a cordial welcome to all.
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Trinity Baptist Church
Trinity Freewill Baptist Church
Eld. B. T. Gill
Thomaston
City Cafe In Butler Changes Hands This Week
Mrs Mary Lizzie Purvis and Mr A Locke Jr purchase City Cafe from Reno Blackstock with the transfer effective Tuesday. Purvis brings years of cafe experience in Butler and Thomaston while Blackstock operated the cafe for the past year. Friends wish the new owners success.
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Mary Lizzie Purvis
A. Locke, Jr
City Cafe
Reno Blackstock
Purvis
Thomaston
Blackstock
Mr. Locke
Electric Drink Box and Philco Radio Sold in Butler
A local listing notes an Electric Drink Box and a Philco radio associated with T. E. Tante of Butler, Georgia. The notice emphasizes possession or sale details for the items.
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Philco Radio
T. E. Tante
Butler, Ga
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C. L. Glenn
Butler Methodist Church
Woman's Imp
Mt Pisgah
Turners’ Chapel
Drew Amerson
State Farm Bureau
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