Butler Herald roundup of wartime and local notes
A compilation of items from Butler Georgia: attacked Paris aiding Hitler escape, Congress recess planned Sept 15, a $3 billion highway program to curb unemployment, nonrationed items include bitter weeds and scandal, culling hens in laying houses, Navy air arm counts, post office surplus forecast, Nixon Waterman obituary, Andrew College Jesup to open 91st session, paper bag crisis in Atlanta, Mrs. Quimby Melton Jr named editor of Red and Black, notes on evil companionship and Piney Woods Pete’s absence from Atlanta Journal.
Labor Day Fifty Years Since Congress Designated Holiday
Monday marked the fiftieth anniversary of the act designating the first Monday in September as Labor Day. The day was spent joyfully for twelve hours in bringing happiness to many, with a hope that every day will be likewise good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
America
Executive and Editorial Shakeup at Macon Telegraph and News
Taylor Smith becomes executive editor of the Macon Telegraph and News after serving as editor of the News. His father Wm. R. Smith, previously associate editor of the News, is named editor. Leroy Smith is appointed managing editor of the News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon Telegraph and News
Taylor Smith
the News
Smith
Wm. R. Smith
The
News
Leroy Smith
Ashburn Post Office Praised as One of The State’s Best
The Wiregrass notes Ashburn’s post office is modern and well equipped with fresh paint enhancing its brick building. Postmaster Carmicle at Jackson disputes any small city boasting a superior office, but Ashburn’s facility is described as among the last built before the war and highly regarded in this section.
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Ashburn
The
Herald
Carmicle
Jackson
Carmick
American youth and the hope of peaceful environments
An essay extols American youth growing up in constructive environments with schooling, wholesome activities, and civic duties. It contrasts US upbringing with German and Japanese militarism, arguing that nurturing citizens leads to peace, happiness, and strong government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Germany
Japan
Hitler
Hirohito
Welcome and changes at Butler school staff
A cordial welcome to returning teachers is extended while new staff join the Butler faculty amid shortages statewide. The note praises cooperation with parents and hopes for a profitable year as the battle in Europe unfolds with France rising again. The piece also notes Thos. G. Walters’s re election as President of the National Rural Letter Carriers Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Thos. G. Walters
Toccoa
National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association
Taylor County
Walters
National Organization
Washington, D. C
Constitution Implements New Head Type Face At Costly Upgrade
The Atlanta Constitution praises its new head type face as clearer and easier to read, noting the upgrade cost of many thousands of dollars. It asserts the paper remains one of America's most enterprising publications since its founding nearly 80 years ago, backed by sustained owner commitment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Constitution
America
Constitution
Barefoot Visitors Enter Dawson Café Like Boys Again
A visitor to Dawson last week witnessed two well dressed men arrive in a fine car and enter a cafe barefoot. They asked whether locals go without shoes in summer and then left with ice cream cones, behaving like two barefoot boys.
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Dawson
Oil losses in Europe shorten war’s remaining duration
One third of Germanys oil needs probably came from the Ploesti fields in Romania now held by Soviet forces. Allied air raids reduced Ploesti output and sharply cut synthetic oil in the Reich. Drohobycz fields in Poland are also lost to the Nazis. These losses would have mattered earlier, but now have limited effect on war length.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Ploesti
Romania
Reich
Drohobycz
Poland
Five Years After The Nazi War Starts
Atlanta Journal reflects on five year battle since Poland 1939. It notes German advances through 1941 42 and turning tides with El Alamein and Allied landings in North Africa then predicts total destruction of Germany and Japan. The piece honors democracy’s resilience and calls for lasting peace.
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Hitler
Poland
Germany
Denmark
Holland
Belgium
France
Britain
Russia
America
Rommel
el Alamein
French North Africa
United Nations
Eisenhower
French Mediterranean
Italy
Europe
Japan
Atlanta Journal
Read article labels Dawson a Sleepy Town but praises plant growth
The August Read magazine article calls Dawson a sleepy town but credits Ed Stevens with opening a peanut butter plant that is now one of the nation’s largest producers and continues to grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson News
Read
Dawson
Ed Stevens
Notice to Debtors and Creditors of R S West Estate
The executors Miss Marion E West and J Harp West notify all debtors to settle and all creditors to present claims for the estate of R S West deceased. J Harp West will receive payments and claims at the former office of R S West. August 9, 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. West
Marion FE. West
J. Harp West
Marion E. West
Lands in Taylor County Put Up For Sale
By order of the Ordinary, on September 4, 1944, the estate of J. T. Willis will sell on October 3, 1944, the south half of lot 184 and part of lot 169, totaling about 127.4 acres, at cash bid in Taylor County. Sale aims to pay debts and distribute assets. H. A. Sealy, administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Taylor County
Georgia Loan & Trust Co
W. J. Caldwell
A. H. Sealy
George Heath
J. T. Willis
H. A. Sealy
Sheriff sale of 15 acres in Taylor County October 1944
The sheriff will auction 15 acres of land in Taylor County on the first Tuesday in October 1944, at the courthouse door, to the highest bidder for cash. The property is described as part of lot 2 in the 15th land district, bounded by a 40 acre Montfort tract and a 5 acre McCrary heirs tract, with specified dimensions and neighboring parcels.
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Georgia
Taylor County
Court House
Said Taylor County
Said County
G. W. Montfort
Peter McCrary
M E. Everett
Tax sale notice for Sanders McCrary property
Be sold as the property of Sanders McCrary to satisfy tax fi fas issued by the Tax Commissioner of said county for State County and School taxes and other liens. Levy made by J M Downs, Constable and returned to me. Dated September 5, 1944.
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Sanders McCrary
J M. Downs
Permanent Letters of Administration Sought in Freeman Estate
J. R. Lunsford, Ordinary, issues citation to creditors and kin of Mrs. Mary Ann Freeman to appear at his office by law to show cause why permanent administration should not be granted to G. A. Trussell. Dated Sept 4, 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Taylor County
G. A. Trussell
Mary Ann Freeman
Notice to debtors and creditors of R S West deceased
All debtors and creditors of R S West deceased are asked to contact D W Payne at Reynolds or Dan Payne at Wests Stables in Butler as soon as possible. Renters of mules cows or hogs from Mr West deceased are asked to return them to West Stables by October first. Your cooperation appreciated. D W Payne Reynolds Ga.
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R.S. West
D. W. Payne
Reynolds
Dan Payne
West
Butler
Mr. West
West Stables
Reynolds, Ga
Notice to creditors of J. T. Willis estate
All creditors of the estate of J. T. Willis late of the county deceased are notified to render demands to the undersigned and all persons owing the estate must pay promptly. Dated September 6 1944. Administrator of Estate of J. T. Willis.
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Georgia
Taylor County
J. T. Willis
H. A. Sealy
Notice to creditors for R S West estate
D W Payne having in proper letters of administration cum testamento annexo on the estate of R S West, late of this county, cites all creditors and next of kin to appear to contest the grant of administration. Lunsford Ordinary. December 1944.
Guardianship Hearing Sought for McLaughlin Children
Mrs Irma S Barrow applies for guardianship of Anne Ann McLaughlin Shirley Jane McLaughlin James Josephine McLaughlin and Velma S McLaughlin minor children of J R McLaughlin deceased The Ordinary Court of the county will hear the application on the first Monday in October 1944.
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Georgia
Taylor County
Irma S. Barrow
Anne Ann McLaughlin
Shirley Jane McLaughlin
James Josephine McLaughlin
J. R. McLaughlin
Velma S. McLaughlin
J. R. Lunsford
Notice by Publication in Abercromby Divorce Suit
Mrs. Janie Abercromby vs. Paul Abercromby filed for divorce in Taylor Superior Court. Paul Abercromby must appear on the first Monday in October 1944. if not, court proceeds. Witness the Honorable T Hicks Fort, judge. August 1, 1944. Thelmon Jarrell, Clerk.
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Janie Abercromby
Paul Abercromby
Taylor Superior Court
Superior Court
Taylor County
Georgia
T. Hicks Fort
Thelmon Jarrell
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Butler Herald
Official Organ Taylor CO
Paris
U. S
Navy Air Arm
Post Office Department
Nixon Waterman
Canton
Mass
Atta
Quimby Melton Jr
Athens
Griffin
Red and Black
University of Georgia
Griffin Daily News
Monroe Advertiser
Piney Woods
Pete
Champs Elysees
de Gaulle
Administrator's Sale
Sheriff's Sale
R. W. Payne
Willig
Carnation Milk
PET Milk
Libby’s
Borden’s Milk
Swift’s Milk
Prince Albert
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