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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1946
Page
6
A faith study on the tenth commandment emphasizes inner motives over actions. Covetousness breeds stinginess envy selfishness pride and foolish living, urging a closer walk with Christ to invest possessions for heavenly treasure and God’s glory.
Editor Mrs Belmont Dennis of Covington reflects on Christian faith guiding life from birth to death. The piece urges belief in Jesus Christ as the only path to salvation and describes the hope of being raised at Christ's return, contrasting earthly sorrows with spiritual consolation.
A new 5-cent air mail postage stamp and embossed air mail stamped envelope are prepared for exclusive first day sale at Washington DC on September 25 1946. The stamp features a four motor transport plane in red, printed by rotary process in sheets of 50. Collectors may request cancellations by sending up to 10 addressed envelopes with payment to the Postmaster Washington 13 DC. details include two stamps per envelope and proper sizing and sealing.
Phil Buckheit, business manager of the Macon Telegraph and the Macon News, was appointed general manager for both papers by Publisher Carriage Wells. Buckheit, with the News-Telegraph since 1941, previously worked with Greenville News and Piedmont, Wilmington Star and News, The Atlanta Georgian, and Savannah Morning News.
The notice details order rules for up to five stamped envelopes showing full name and address, adds the 5 cent air mail stamp to prepay air mail postage, and lists remittance to the Washington postmaster with a price schedule. It warns that stamps or personal checks are not accepted and first day cancellations must exclude uncancelled stamps or envelopes. The 5 cent air mail stamps will be sold at the Philatelic Agency from Sept 25, 1946, but the agency itself does not sell stamped envelopes.
In Macon Georgia on September 9 rallying details report 18 month old Ronnie Brand son of Mr and Mrs Donald Brand of Fort Valley was bitten on the right leg by a rattlesnake in Byron. Brand killed the snake and the child was taken to Dr J B Kay in Byron then to Macon Hospital for antivenom serum and observation.
Washington says Christmas packages for soldiers overseas may be mailed without request slips from October 15 to November 15. Maj. Gen. E F Witsell cites smaller overseas numbers and slower movements. Officials urge October mailing for distant posts such as Korea.
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