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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1944
Page
4
The Butler Herald a weekly paper for Taylor County Georgia reports local happenings and opinions. It notes officers Chas Benns Jr managing editor E Cox publisher and outlines weekly circulation and subscription details. It quotes humor and reflections on war timelines and local sermons stressing the value of keeping appointments.
A writer laments the vast resources spent on war and imagines how nations at war might have grown wealth and prosperity if money time and effort had been diverted to constructive building instead of conflict and loss of lives and homes.
Local dairy insight argues a Taylor County cheese factory could be profitable as milk output rises and demand statewide exceeds supply. Producers note strong prices and no high freight costs compared to Western imports.
A campaign led by businessmen urges the government to quickly dispose of the estimated 75 billion dollars in plants machines and material it will own after the war to allow private enterprise to proceed without competition. Philippi church in Schley County traces its roots to February 28 1835 and marks its 109th anniversary last February. J N Chapman of Ellaville is church clerk and a minutes copy from 1835 to 1876 remains well preserved.
Mrs. Jake Bodow former Callie Wall of Ellaville heard a bomb smash into her Frostproof Florida home just after midnight. The blast tore through the ceiling and floor near her bed while her invalid husband Bodow was blown from bed but unharmed. Army fliers on a practice mission reportedly caused the incident.
The analysis notes Germany’s shrinking Lebensraum and looming clash as battles lines form near September 1939 boundaries. It outlines Germany’s resources deficits, reliance on Ruhr and Silesia, air raid scars, and 14 million foreign laborers as a potential risk, with strong lines along Siegfried and Oder defenses and Alpine passes shaping the eastern and southern fronts.
The President proclaims Fire Prevention Week the week of October 8 to stress saving materials and plants from preventable fires. Citing U S Chamber of Commerce data, seven months into 1944 saw fire losses up 15 percent from 1943, signaling annual losses potentially surpassing four hundred million dollars. Farm fires rose, and the chamber urges prevention on all buildings, stocks, and furnishings.
A mother and daughter plan a wedding when the groom-to-be expresses impatience. The bride assures him they must not overlook the smallest detail. He responds that he will be there, calm despite the chaos.
W. E. Steed advocates a recreational center in Butler as a worthwhile venture. He argues a well managed bowling alley would benefit all, offering healthful leisure and good dividends for the owner, encouraging industrious youths and workers to enjoy harmless recreation.
The Atlanta Constitution argues that Allied forces may occupy Germany for years after surrender. It urges that Germany bear occupation costs through taxation on German property and revenue to prevent giving Germany an economic advantage in postwar trade and to deter looting from European assets.
A Cuthbert Leader reprints counsel on popularity. It argues true riches lie in love and kindness, not wealth, noting that helping others and cherishing friendship define real status beyond color or creed. It stresses sincerity in thought and deed as key to lasting regard.
The executors Marion E West and J Harp West notify debtors to settle and 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 as of August 9 1944.
By order of the Ordinary of Taylor County the administrator of J. T. Willis deceased will sell 127.4 acres plus 25 acres in Taylor County Georgia on October 3 1944 to the highest cash bidder within legal hours. Proceeds go to pay debts and distribution. Sale bound by adjoining owners and land districts. H A Sealy administrator.
Will be sold before the courthouse door in Taylor County during legal hours on the first Tuesday in October 1944. Fifteen acres from lot No 2 in the 15th land district, lying south of Montfort forty acre tract and a five acre tract of the McCrary heirs. Property bounded north by the five and forty acre tracts, west by district line, south and west by Everett lands. levied upon to satisfy a judgment.
Property of Sanders McCrary is to be sold to satisfy tax fi fas issued by the Tax Commissioner of the county for State County and School taxes and any other liens. Levy by J M Downs, Constable, returns made. Dated September 5 1944.
G A Trussell has applied for permanent letters of administration on the estate of Mrs Mary Ann Freeman, late of the county. Creditors and next of kin are cited to appear at the ordinary's office by law to show cause why administration should not be granted. Witnessed by J R Lunsford, Ordinary, on September 4, 1944.
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 promptly. Renters of mules cows or hogs from Mr West deceased should return them to West Stables by October 1. Your cooperation is appreciated. D W Payne Reynolds Ga
All creditors of the estate of J. T. Willis of the county are notified to render their claims to the undersigned per law. All persons indebted to the estate must pay promptly. Dated September 6, 1944. Administrator of Estate of J. T. Willis.
D. W. Payne applies for permanent administration cum testamento annexo on the estate of R. S. West. He cites all creditors and next of kin to appear and show cause why administration should not be granted. J. R. Lunsford, Ordinary, issues the directive.
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. Hearing set at the next Court of Ordinary on the first Monday in October 1944.
Mrs. Janie Abercromby vs. Paul Abercromby in Taylor County Georgia suit for divorce. Paul Abercromby must appear before the Taylor County Superior Court on the first Monday in October 1944 to answer the petition. Witness Judge T Hicks Fort and Clerk Thelmon Jarrell this first day of August 1944.
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