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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1934
Page
5
A Georgia rural route column shares birthday gratitude and family news, including engagement announcements for Claudine Tolbert and William Hills, former carrier Geo M Gamze’s election to the state general assembly, and updates on Bro Barry’s recovery from injury. The piece notes community support and plans for future weeks.
A badly injured carrier, identified as Bro. J. J. Barry of Dooly County, was transported to Oglethorpe and then to Waco for treatment after a recent incident. Early reports indicate a serious but non-specified injury requiring immediate medical attention.
The Montezuma community reports Brother J M Levie is steadily improving from skull fracture after a passing motorist struck him, leaving him unconscious for days. Friends are urged to send cards of sympathy and speedy recovery, with many flowers sent as tokens of love and esteem.
Thomas G Walters reports the serious illness of K F Martin at Alto San itarium in Alto Georgia. Martin has long served as a rural carrier from Avalon post office in Stephens county and friends are urged to send messages of comfort and cheer.
The department aims to consolidate as many routes as possible to cover an estimated $4 million shortfall in the rural postal service this fiscal year. Carriers are urged to retire within the 90-year service limit if annuities cover living costs, though hardship cases will be considered, and officers will assist. The notice cites an article by C. C. McDevitt in the National Rural Letter Carrier.
Budget Director C. C. McDevitt questions whether the post office department will become arbitrary in retirements after 30 years service and possible consolidation. The issue centers on how a consolidation might affect retirement terms and carrier tenure.
The Rural Free Delivery program faces a 4 million dollar shortfall this year due to H. R. 8919. Officials urge the budget director to raise the rural appropriation or accept further consolidations and service cuts. Consolidations begin at 50 to 60 per week as 80 year carriers face mandatory retirement and potential emergency 30 year retirements loom. Carrier J L Ham, Elba Alabama seeks to swap routes within 100 miles of Atlanta to be closer to his daughter.
The secretary treasurer levied assessments Nos 97 98 to cover the death claim of Brother J D Gould of St Simons Island and to maintain a reserve for future deaths, this notice reminding the brethren who yet.
The note urges timely payment of a 7 October assessment to settle with the widow of Brother Gould. It invites members to enroll, obtain a membership certificate for 110 dollars plus 1.10 dollars upon an affiliate member’s death, and to send applications to C. C. Wall in Ellaville, Georgia.
Atlanta on September 19 reports Georgia Press Day at the Southeastern Fair and American Indian Exposition will be October 6. The Bankers Trophy for the Waycross Journal-Herald will be formally presented to Editor Jack Williams as M. L. Fleetwood presides. Press Day draws editors to credentials at 9:30 a.m. with access to all fair buildings and attractions. The program features the Indian Village Rubin and Cherry carnival acts bicycle races and night shows including Thavin's Streets of Paris and Bit of Paradise Revue.
Discussion explains how skin texture and nail shape indicate temper and personality. Instructions describe making a hand print to receive a personal chart from Alice Denton Jennings at 14 Roswell Road, Atlanta, Ga, with a 10 cent stamp and self addressed envelope.
A reader contrasts life without electricity with modern comforts. She recalls pumping water by hand, ice delivery, churning, lamp lighting, washing clothes, and cooking on a hot stove, then celebrates electric pumps, refrigerator, stove, and vacuuming. She notes lower bills under new rates compared to ice and wood expenses.
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