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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1941
Page
3
The article recalls the first day of the new school year at R H S with seniors showing mild nerves and excitement. A chapel program featured teachers, students, and a string of performances including songs, a devotional, and an alumni review. Gloria Whatley notes returning seniors resisted the urge to stay away.
A red brick lunch room 24 feet long rises at the southeastern corner of the school building. Divided into kitchen and dining areas, it aims to be finished by September 29 with NYA labor led by Luther "Dick" Servem. report by Hugh Sealy.
The Seniors And All R. H. S. report 215 pupils this year. The first grade leads with thirty nine pupils while the eighth grade grows weary teachers with its large size. The article notes a dozen big titled items and lists seniors Edith Coolik Don Whatley Dan Payne Albert James Mack Lucas Jim Carson Gloria Whatley James McDonald Hugh Sealy Carolyn Kilby Hazel McDaniel Anne Halley.
Taylor County Georgia commissioners met September 2 1941 to levy taxes for current expenses. The tax digest lists value 740190.00 with rates shown as 1 mill 2 mills 11 2 mills 1 2 mill and 5 mills.
A year of new faculty begins with Mrs Carson as fifth grade teacher Mrs Cooper as eighth grade teacher librarian and popular and Miss Cook head of English Department Patricia Fuller welcomes readers with warm remarks about Ed gar Whatley and music department plans
Gloria Whatley is appointed editor in chief for the coming year of the R. H. S. Newscaster. The staff includes Hugh Sealy as Assistant Editor Donald Whatley Senior Correspondent David Montfort Sports Editor Robert Rogers Assistant Sports Editor Anne Halley Junior Correspondent Margaret Woods Chaterbox Editor Patricia Fuller Sophomore Editor.
The Reynolds Red Socks won a double header at the school grounds. Pitcher Link Marshall starred in a 4 2 victory the first game after a scoreless first four innings and a four run burst. The second game ended 9 5 with solid defense including a double play. Players David Montfort and Sid James were thanked for their help.
A lively school page highlights Fort Valley taking a win in a ball game amid senior class activities. Students Sara and Albert are noted, along with teachers Miss Cook and Mrs. Ricks. The column captures daily school life and attitudes.
No.1 pass 4 Dr L R Christie and Dr J C Wilkinson are noted as pastors involved. An offering yielded 50 for State missions. Bethel shows 149 members at the last session and enjoys fruitful ministry under J J Size. Leaders include L Y Tolbert J N Lenard J A Nix G E Skinner and others. The church recently repainted and beautified grounds. An invitation is extended to attend the association sessions.
No 2 Fasc matic Service remains at home recuperating from illness. Plans for a dedication ceremony are not yet completed. Tablets for the new bridge will state it was erected by the State Highway Department in memory of Maj Gen Howell Cobb and Capt J A Cobb.
The American Farm Bureau and its 41 state units press to make parity pricing permanent after the 1941 Bankhead Parity Loan Act. They seek fair prices for basic crops Wheat corn cotton rice tobacco in 1941 and across 1942 43 44 and beyond, plus parity for non basic crops like vegetables and fruit. Georgia Farm Bureau calls for strong councils to leverage power.
A speaker denounces the “merchants of death” led by the Von Thyssens and munitions trusts for fueling war and crime, urging loyalty to the White House while warning of the global scourge of profiteering and bloodshed. He cites the Nazi rise and the arms trade as driving forces behind ongoing wars.
Rupert area residents share visits and weekend trips with relatives and friends. Several families host guests from Thomaston Albany Columbus Valdosta and Sale City including Mr and Mrs Julius Harmon Mrs Velma McLaughlin and Miss Irma Stringfield Mrs Harvey Callahan Len wood Harvey and others.
Dr John Howard Robinson III joins Dr T M Adams and Dr J F Adams at the Macon County clinic in Montezuma. He is transferring from Spartanburg SC Hospital to serve the Montezuma community.
A speech condemns greed driving war and arms sales while an attendance list shows local families and visitors from Butler to Eastman gathered for a meeting. Names span Gaultney, Peterman, Parker, Burnham, and others across multiple Georgia towns.
Local social notes list visitors and family gatherings throughout the area. Names include the Montgomery, Jarrell, Tucker, Byrd, Fuller, O Neal, Mosley, Neisler, McDaniel, Windham, and Duggar families with trips to Macon Butler Griffin Thomaston and Half-way Station.
Commissioner Zack Cravey announced state parks will remain open beyond Labor Day if there is visitor interest. Director R. F. Bureh advised continuing operations year round, with overnight accommodations at Vogel State Park and Pine Mountain Park, and cabins kept heated if possible to attract winter visitors.
In 1901 Henry E. Bennett, then 36, agreed to a railroad settlement after the Ashtabula wreck that killed 95. The city notes he has lived to 101 and collected about $23,700 in daily benefits. He remains vegetarian and enjoys cigars, beer, pool, baseball, poker, and rummy.
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