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THE BUTLER HERALD, BUTLER GEORGIA, FEBRUARY 5, 1953.
THE BUTLER HERALD
Entered at Post Office at Butler,
Georgia as Mail Matter of
Second Class
Chas. Benns Jr., Managing Editor
O. E. Cox, Publisher & Bus. Mgr.
OFFICIAL MORGAN TAYLOR |CO
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY
Average Weekly Circulation
Fifteen Hundred Copies
Unfortunately the man with the
loudest mouth often gets most at
tention.
Most people overvalue compli
ments and undervalue constructive
criticism.
Veterans Are Warned
Not To Let Inusrance
Contracts Expire
Veterans who took out term in
surance during the year 1945
should be careful not to let their
insurance expire, now that their
policies are reachingthe end of
their 8 year period, W. K. Barrett,
director of the State Department of
Vets Service, announces.
Any veteran who took out in
surance after December 31, 1945
has a 5 year term period instead of
S. He should also be careful not to
let the expiration slip up on him.
These warnings are necessary
Editor's Anger Drawn
In 1923 by Habit of
Bathing in Ocmulgee
Senator Jordan Says
Lawbooks of Talbot
County Are Under Lock
Atlanta, Feb. 2—Lawbooks might
disappear elsewhere through the
state, but not in Talbot County ac
cording to Sen. R. H. Jordan of Tal-
botton.
You see, the Talbot County com
mission has arranged to put them
under lock and key.
Five local bills to provide law
books at state expenses, have been
introduced in the House of Repre-
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Macon, Ga.—Within two months'
after Macon’sfirst lots were sold in
1823, industrious carpenters had
built 17 frame houses. It was hot
work and the cool Ocmulgee river
drifted by invitingly. Soon the edi- j
tor of the Messengerforcefully
commented.
“The practice of bathing in the
river at or near the ferry in this
place, which we understand is fol
lowed up inceassantly, is at once j sentatives, but members of the
so improper and indecent that we ; General Judiciary Committee ob-
trust those who are in the habit of j ec ted on the grounds
The trouble with most of the ex
pert opinions is that the experts
seldom agree.
The best way to accumulate mon
ey is to save some of what you are
now making.
Nobody can eat more than a fat
man on a reducing diet, when he
is invited out to dinner and given
himself a sort of special dispensa
tion. We can prove this by our
dear local friend, J. W. Edwards, I.
, n U1 __ the grounds that the
since the passage of Public Law 2d (0 b s erving this hint, and taking a books disappeared because “law-
states that, “any NSLI that expires, second thought on the subject, will y er s put them in their brief cases
cannot be reinstated. World War i at 0 nce see their error and desist, and walked out.”
and II veterans cannot purchase | Ladies G f respectability often j Replied Sen. Jordan, chairman of
new insurance unless they re-enter i h ave occasion to cross the river at the committee:
the Armed Forces. the ferry and we understand some; Our courthouse burned down
Those who had NSLI term insur-1
ance when they went back into
service and were on waiver may
re-instate all or any part of it
i without a physical examination
within 120 days after
All that is necessary is to send a
premium to. VA District Office, 441 t<j>he Creek
449 West Peachtree Street, Atlan-'
ta.
an d Those who had term insurance
that
ACCIDENTS TAKE
FRIGHTFUL TOLL
OF U. S. LIVES
The McClesky Cotton Oil . , . ,
"Peanut Mills of Albany was among lhat was not in force when the>
successful bidders for peanuts pur- went back in service but the in-
chased from the Production Mar- surance expired while on active du-
keting Administration in New Or- ty, may within 120 days after
leans March 10. The amount pur- separation, apply for the same
chased was 119,720 pounds. amount or less by taking a physical
examination.
Gov. Herman Talmadge still Barrett invited interested persons,""^ aw ’n of the” mornin'* the“usual
•strongly favors a 70-day continuous to come by the nearest branch of-1 aawn of the morning, the usual
legislative session for 1953. The fice of the State Department of
Governor is also seen to favor Veterans Service for further infor-
l our courinouse Durnea uown in
have been under the necessity of 1892 and the set hasn’t been corn-
waiting an hour or two for persons pleted since our County Commis-
bathing to come out and dress. [sion has had shelves built that are
Ending omniously- the editor provided with a lock and key.”
cautioned, “We say no more at
!! P -I!L 0I !'iP resen t-" Apparently no further
comment was necessary.
Indians, too, did not
like certain types of bathing at
Macon. James Adair, an early
traveler to Macon wrote that the
(Indians claim “they have seen and
distinctly, most surprising appara-
tions, and heard horrid shrieking
noises” at Ocmulgee Old Fields.
“They strenuously aver, that
when necessity forces them to en
camp there they always heart at
Homer Edenfield, Kingsland auto- mation.
mobile dealer, as floor leader in
the Senate as successor to Grady
Rawls of Albany.
It has been declared | that not
only the farmers of Georgia, but
people in almost every other walk
of life ni our State have benefited
immeasurably from the work of
the Georgia Farm Bureau Federa
tion over a long period of years the
observance of which is on the cal
endar for the week.
School Awards
Will Be Given in
Georgia Schools
noise of Indians singing their joy
ful religious notes, and dancing, as
if going down to the river to puri
fy themselves,” he said.
“Whenever I have been there
however all hath been silent,” Adair
stated. The Indians explained to
Adair why occupants of Macon
were not able to see and hear the
ghosts “because I am an obdurate
infidel that way.”
Chicago, Feb. 1—Americans .paid
a frightful price in lives, pain and
cash for accidents in 1952.
The National Safety Council
added up the bill this way today:
Killed—96,000.
Injured—9,700,000.
Cost—$8,300,000,000.
The over-all death total was 1,000
higher than in 1951. Motor vehicles
and other public accidents were
responsible for most of the increase.
The No. 1 killer was the motor
vehicle. Traffic fatalities totaled
38,000. The total was 700 higher
than in 1951 and it was the fourth
highest mark in history.
Dr. Olson of Griffin
Through a new phase of the
Americanism program of the J
American Legion in Georgia, out- _ .
standing boys and girls in gradu- tXP0riVTIdlt JldllOfl l0
ating classes in elementary, junior r
Miss Helen Keller has been re- high a nd senior high schools in the
elected president of the John Mil-| s j. a j- e receive citienship awards
ton Society for the Blind for the at the end of the curren t school
21st connsecutive year. In 1928 Judge A M Andersoni Pe rry,
she challenged Protestant churches c h a irman of the Department of
to provide religious literature in
braille for their blind. In the past
year 4,000,000 pages of such litera
ture were published in nine differ
ent languages and distributed free
to the blind'of 66 countries.
the Department
Americanism commission of the
Legion, has disclosed.
Local Posts of the organization
throughout Georgia have been
asked to sponsor the program in
their respective communities, Judge
Anderson said. The decision on
whether these awards will be pre-
Another “Quack” has been found
In hte person of Ermel Simpkins,
Williamson, W. Va., coal miner who sented in any particular school will
says that Biblical law, 91st Psalm, be made by local Post and school
is the basis of his refusal to permit officials in each case,
his son to be immunized so that he | This Americanism project has
can attend school and that for biro three major objectives, as follows:
to permit it would violate his ^ place emphasis on the develop-
faith in God. ment of qualities of honor, courage
leadership and serv-
Visit County Feb. 12
Wrightsville Headlight: A rather scholarship
cynical comment was made by 1 ■
a young lawyer recently when vis- 2. Develop those ideals of Ameri-
iting us (not a Wrightsville man, eanism among young people which
by the way). Said that with income will make them citizens of the
tax exemptions set up the way highest type.
they were, he expected all babies to 3. Give recognition through the
be bom in November and Decern- award of American Legion medals
ber in a few years. I to the boy and to the girl who are
I deemed most worthy of the high
What Old Timer remembers that qualities of citizenship and true
ancient guitar song that began: Americanism.
“In Alabama, they issue peas; . . . . . . . .
In Tenn., just what you please; | In e . ach sch ° o1 in which thei p
In North Carolina, tar and rosin f am is sponsored, one girl and one
And Old Georgia, gobbers and ^ u wlU be fleeted, by secret vote
sorghum" ! of the members of the graduating
Then Che chorus trailed off on ! clas s and faculty. Final seelctions
marryin’ the gal with dark brown .will be confirmed by a committee
eyes, who is sweeter than sorghum j from the local Legion Post. Medals
molasses.—A. C. Jolly. 'will be presented to all awardees
Most farmers will soon be plant
ing their crops. Consequently now
is the proper time to have the soil
analyzed. This will help get the
correct analysis and amount of
fertilizer, as well as lime, etc. Also
certain crops and pasture require
much higher analysis of fertlizer.
A farmer can save money and
improve his yield by correct fertili
zation. Farmers are urged to bring
in their samples anytime before
that date, to the County Agent’s
Office or bring them in on that
date by 9 o’clock and see the unit
in operation. Or information about
how to take a soil sample can be
acquired from the County Agent’s
EX-TREASURER OF THE
U. S. MARRIES FORMER
NEWS REPORTER
j BUILDING MATERIALS
l We are headquarters for nationally known ^
8 building materials including hardware, plumb- /j
jj ing wiring, light fixtures, paints, etc.
§
a Pittsburg Paints, Celotex, Doors, Hardwood ,<•
Flooring. Windows, Lime, Brick Blocks, Sheet
Rock, Wall Board and many other items.
A complete stock for large and small jobs
j at prices to save you money.
® Inquires solicited and appreciated.
Butler Lumber Co.
Phone 51 Butler, Ga.
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Washington, Jan. 25—Mrs. Geor
gia Neese Clark, the outgoing treas
urer of the United States, was mar
ried Saturday night to a former
newspaper reporter who said that
was “the only way to make a Re-1
publican of her.”
The groom is A. J. Gray, 40, for
mer Boston Post reporter and now |
a partner in the Washington public ! 'q
relations firm of T. A. Mclnerny, j ^
Inc. +Ji£>^S^
Office. Also the blanks are usedlg
egarding information pertaining to
the saipples. Farmers entering the
acre cotton contest are urged to
take samples from the field where
their cotton will be grown.
betrothed Macon Couple
Killed Saturday Morning
Two Cars Collide
As
START
CHICK
THIS YEAR WITH SUPER QUALITY
FOUNDATION DIET
No tv proven
beyond doubt
to be the finest
Starting Mush
you ettn buy at
ANY price/
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| Taylor County
Are Now
Tax Books
Open
Macon, Feb. 3—A double funeral
was conducted Monday for a young
couple who was killed in an auto
accident Saturday just a month
from the time they were to be wed.
The bodies of Carl Dame, 26, of
Macon and Miss Peggy Allen, 19,
also of Macon were laid side by
side in Riverside cemetery.
They became the city’s first two
deaths in 1953 when their 1951
Oldsmobile sedan collided with an
other sedan driven by W. W.
Weaver, 23 of Macon at 12:58 a. m.
Saturday.
Weaver, who police charged with
speeding and reckless driving, was
taken to a Macon hospital where
he was admitted. He was reported
in fair condition.
Investigating Officers E. D. Fos-
etr and J. S. Adams said Weaver,
who was traveling south on Mont
pelier had the green light. Dame’s
auto was headed west on Pio j g
Nono Avenue when it struck | •
Weaver’s -vehicle, according to of-1 •
ficers. g
Damage to Weaver’s auto was •
estimated at $2,000 by officers. The j *
other car was termed a total loss. I •
Dame and Miss Allen were!#
thrown clear from their car, with j J
Dame pinned under the auto. Missi#
Allen was lodged between the carl#
and a store building. •
To Receive
Returns
State and County Tax
For The Year 1953
All persons owning property January 1, 1953, must report
it for taxation purposes.
In order to get the benefit of HOMESTEAD and PERSON
AL EXEMPTION it will be necessary for you to file your ap
plication on or by April 1.
I will appreciate your calling by the office first time you
are in Butler and making your return.
Yours to serve
E. F. PARR ESTATE
Reynolds, Ga.
DR. WILLIS L. WEBC
OPTOMETRIST
Fort Valley, Ga.—Phone 611
Hours: 9 a. m. to 5 p. m.
Except Wednesday Afternoon
and Thursday
:
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C. H. ADAMS
Tax Commissioner, Taylor County
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