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THE CHATTER ...EOX... Local-County-State By the Office Boy At the dawning of this Thanks giving Day of 1969, let each of us, as a Christian people, kneel and thank the Heavenly Father for the many blessings of this glorious year; thank Him for His many blessings, and the leading of us in the paths of righteousness, as a Nation. The beautiful heritage which Is ours in America is a rare and priceless thing. We should walk hand in hand with our ma ker, and our Lord and Saviour, for our tender guidance down a rugged pathway. We have seen, with heartbreak, many of the fine young people, both white and black, turn their backs on their parents, their Father in Heaven, and all else, to travel the pathway of so called “Hippies.” We have had much rioting, slayings, Hate Marches, and other uncalled for events even to the burning of homes, business houses and mur dering its occupants. These things have not brought them the satisfaction, and happiness they thought they set out to demand and take from a civilized nation. We only wish we could talk with each one of them individually and SHOW them the Leader we depend upon to lead us down the paths of righteousness. . .and teach us to love our fellow man as our selves. Let us pray, without ceasing, that the Father In Heaven, will come to the aid of all His child ren and show each of us the an swer to the situation we are In at home and abroad. Tilings are not going as He would have them go. They are not panning out as He, who gave His only begot ten Son, to die on the Cross, and rise again to show us His love for us, and hope for us. Yes, at this Thanksgiving Day 1969, let each of us pray, ear nestly, that there might be peace on earth and good will toward all men. Each of us know the Father as a loving Father who created us in HIS image, and lo ves us no matter what we do but we have a choice. . .we may live as He planned and inherit His Kingdom. . .or our enemy, Satan, will cunningly ensnare us in that grasp He so cleverly makes look glamorous, and cause us to fall along the pathway in sin. - There is but one pathway, and we are so thankful on this sac red day, that God is still show ing us the Way, the Light and the Truth, that we may inherit the kingdom of Heaven, and live with Him everafter. . .or we will burn with the Satan who Is tantalizing our older and young er people with all kinds of drugs, strong drink and many means of winning them. Tills Thanksgiving Day will be one that many of us have lost a beloved member of our family... a precious friend or acquain tance. How can “I” be thankful you ask? Oh, but what if you never had a sister, brother or child; a mother or father to lose in death. Let’s not call this go ing away, when God calls one of His children home. They are dwelling in the Kingdom of God, as we will, someday, if we only keep the faith and serve God in a manner He has directed. Thanksgiving with our hearts so grieved, you say? Yes, Thanksgiving not only for our lo ved ones that God did give us for so long, but for the privilege of serving Him here on earth. We thank Him for the joy of telling others of the Christ we know; of so living that we may let the light of Christ, who dwells with in our hearts, reach out and brighten dark corners of hearts who have never known the bless ed experience ofholding Him clo se within their hearts and lives. Let us pray, day by day, that we may have a closer walk with the Master, and when New Years Day comes, if not before, let us proclaim Christ to our neighbors and to the entire world. It is a glorious feeling to have God dwell within your heart. Some of our young people, and YOU and I, get discouraged! Well, what does that word mean? Just drop the “dis” off that word and use “Couraged.” Let’s never use that "Dis’’ again. Throw it in your waste paper basket. Know that God is with you all the way, in every fine, Christian endea vor. He will guide each of us, lighten our burdens, and LEAD us into the paths of righteousness, with a great future before us. .. IF we but on this Thanksgiving Day, BE THANKFUL FOR LIFE HE HAS GIVEN YOU. . .for your loved ones, friends and every human being with whom you come In contact. Do not ever be a sel fish Christian. ..Share the Christ with others, and that is where your greatest joy, and happiness bounces right back at you. On Thanksgiving Day, seek out a lonely person, living alone with no one to care. Have them over to dinner. . mt take them a little piece of your cake, or send them a little gift. Taking that gift Is the best thing. . .for YOU lose much joy in not giving. Sharing and Caring is what the Master ex pects us to do. I’d just love to know how many in Newton Coun ty did just that on this Happy Thanksgiving Day. (Continued Page 2) A Prize-Winning Newspaper 1969 Better Newspaper Contests BEST COVERAGE OF .URES, AND FEATURES OF ANY WEEKLY IN GEORGIA The Georgia Enterprise, Established 186 r jtar > Established 1874—The Enterprise, Established 1902, and The Citizen-Observer, Established 1953 VOLUME 105 NO. 5 Municipal sections On Monday, Wednesday Oxford’s Dean Eady Dies Dr. Virgil Young Cook Eady died Monday night at Emory Uni versity Hospital. Dr. Eady, the former Dean and Division Exe cutive of Oxford College of Emory University, retired August 31, 1966 after serving 37 years as teacher and administrator. Upon retirement, he was cal led to the local ministry as pas tor of Alcovy United Methodist Church and Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church. Also, he join ed Eady Associates of Covington as president of the business firm. Born in Hardy, Arkansas, May 9, 1898, the son of Mr. John L. and Mrs. Dora Eady, Dr. Eady held degrees from Hendrix Col lege (A.8.), Emory University (M.A.) and LaGrange College (LL.D.). In 1929 he came to Oxford College (then Emory at Oxford) as director of the Glee Club and teacher of English. In 1944 he was appointed Dean and Divi sion Executive, hi honor of his outstanding leadership in edu cation, the Oxford students de dicated their yearbook to him in 1931 and 1966. The dedication in 1931 pays tribute to him as a leader who “won the wholehearted admira tion of the entire Student 80dy... as a man of the greatest ability . . .as a true Christian gentle man. . .” hi the 1966 yearbook, Editor-in-Chief Wynona Repass writes: "We watch you and are inspired by your Christian prin ciples. . .” This edition, on the occasion of Dean Eady’s retire ment, featured statements of high praise by Chancellor Goodrich C. White, President Sanford S. Atwood, Associate Dean J. Ham by Barton, Jr.andHegistrarDal- Baby-Sitters Service Here Next Wednesday The Education Committee of the Covington Woman’s Club, un der the chairmanship of Mrs. W. L. Campbell, urge all respon sible citizens to vote in the city election on December 3rd. The members of this commit tee will provide free baby-sitt ing for parents while they vote. This service will be available between 9 a. m. and 5 p. m. at the Woman’s Club Building which is located on the corner of S. Elm and College Streets. Other members of the Educa tion Committee are Mesdames Homer Sharp, Eakes Fort, J. R. Gillette and Rene Murrelle. Covington-Covington Meadows Merchants Staging Big Sales The Covington Retail Mer chants and the Covington Meadows Merchants Association are starting two giant sales events this week. The Retail Merchants of down town Covington will hold an “After - Thanksgiving Sales and Clearance” this weekend, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 28-29. Covington Meadows Mer chants, in preparation for Christmas, will have its Annual Tree Lighting, Friday night, Nov. 28th at 7:30 o’clock. Santa Claus arrives at the shopping center Jr. Symphonic Band Members Get All-State Honors JUNIOR SYMPHONIC BAND MEMBERS receiving All-State honors are left to right first row: Dan Bohanan Bill Callaway, Fern Waldrop. Standing left to right are James Bell, Junior Band Director; alternates for All-State Band, Charles Robertson, Biff Hutchinson, Clay Bailey and Basil Rigney, Band Director of the Blue Rambler Band. QJnuitt^tnn Nema las Tarkenton. In a feature article Frank Wells of the Atlanta Constitution, in commenting about the Oxford educator’s long experiences with students, quotes Dean Eady: “To the best of my know ledge we only had one since I’ve been here who really went wrong,” he said, his face sad dening. "I don’t know what was the matter with that boy , . .we just couldn’t reach him.” In 1969 the students established the Sophomore Service Award in honor of Dean Eady. Annually a student receives this award and his name is engraved on the pla que. During his long service to Emory university, Dean Eady gave remarkable leadership to improvements in every area at Oxford College. Diring his ad ministration, the institution reached the highest enrollment in its history. The development of the physical plant included the four men’s dormitories (Stone, Bonnell, Dickey, and Dowman) and the new complex (dininghall, women’s dormitory and infir mary). He began plans for the new library and the restoration of the chapel. In student affairs he inaugura ted the student body government and honor system. He guided the faculty in Oxford’s Liberal Arts Program, which became a pilot program for all Methodist Junior Colleges. He established the World Affairs Institute and the Fine Arts Week, both of which have contributed tremendously to the cultural growth of this area. Dedicated to Christian edu cation, Dr. Eady devoted him self wholeheartedly to the Met hodist church. He was con ference lay leader, delegate to the General and the Jurisdic tional (1952-1968) Conferences, member of the General Board of Education (1952-1968), and mem ber of the Commission on Wor ship since 1960. Also, Dr. Eady served as president of the Geor gia Association of Junior Col leges and president of the Na tional Association of Two-year Methodist Colleges. Active in civic affairs, he was governor of the Georgia District ofKiwanis International. He was In great demand as a speaker on civic, educational and religious programs. For a period he was editorial writer for the Georgia Wesleyan Christian Advocate. He traveled in England, France, Hol land, Mexico, Cuba, and in 1966 the same evening at 8 o’clock. Christmas Concert music will be furnished by the Newton County Blue Rambler Band at 7:30. Both merchants’ groups have tabloid advertising supplements in today’s Covington NEWS (in color). Stores in the city are jammed with Christmas merchandise in anticipation of supplying Newton Countians with every Yuletide requirement. Why not visit the local stores and see the variety of merchandise for gifts? NGTON, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1969 guided a group of students on a European tour. Among the significant honors bestowed on Dr. Eady are the following: (1) plaque presented by Emory University Student Ameri can Dental Association on March 4, 1963. “In Ap preciation of His Outstand ing Contribution to the Den tal Profession.” (2) Plaque presented by Air Force R.O.T.C. on May 9, 1966. “In Appreciation of Outstanding Service to the United States Air Force.” (3) Plaque presented in 1966 by the Georgia Writers As sociation honoring Dr. Eady. (4) Award of Honor presented in 1966 by The Alumni As sociation of Emory Univer sity which reads as follows; This Award of Honor is pre sented by The Alumni Associa tion of Emory University to Vir gil Young Cook Eady In appre ciation of His unique Contribu tions to, and Unflagging zeal for, Alma Mater. Under His Dedicated Leadership and Ef fective Advocacy Oxford has truly been Reborn. Purveyor of Un rivalled Hospitality Moulder of Loyal and Interested Alumni, and Effective Ambassador in every way, He has been in a very real sense The Faithful Custodian of Emory’s Heritage. Presently, plans are being made under the leadership of Dr. William Matthews to establish the Eady Humanities Lectureship at Oxford College of Emory uni versity. His wife is the former Susanne Stone of Oxford. Other members of his family are a son, Virgil Eady, Jr. of Oxford, and a dau ghter Mrs. Bruce Herrington of Naples, Italy, and five grand children: Jonathan Eady, Vir ginia Louise Eady, David Eady, Jim Herrington and Beth Her rington; two sisters, Mrs. Geor ge Johnston, Pompano Beach, Fla. and Mrs. Ed England, Win der, Georgia; two nieces, Mrs. Burge Johnson, MiHedgeville, and Mrs. Alex Winn, West Mon roe, Louisiana. In a statement paying tribute to Dr. Eady, Dean Bond Flem ing said: “The Emory family and Newton County have lost a dedicated leader. He loved and (Contined Page 11) Christmas Decorations On Display Ladles! Are you interested in new ideas for Christmas deco rations? On Wednesday night, December 3rd, at 7:00 o’clock and December 4, Thursday morning, at 10:00 a. m., Miss Carolyn Joyner, Extension Home Economist, will have a showing of Christmas decorations. Both of these meetings will be at the Snapping Shoals EMC Building and will last approximately one hour. The decorations will include table and door arrangements. If you would like more in formation, please contact the Newton County Extension Office at 786-2574. The public is in vited to attend and there is no admission charge. IK i; A \ Sr 1 Dr. V. Y. C. Eady 7 Topics Discussed By Newton Commissioners Representative W. D. Ballard met with the Newton County Board of Commissioners last Tuesday to discuss the county’s respon sibilities and legal aspects of subdivisions, and proposed leg islation before the 1970 General Assembly that the Board had requested. Some of the topics discussed were: (1) tax payment dead line legislation; (2) placing county Coroner on salary; (3) speed limit on county roads; (4) load limits on county bridges; (5) the creation of a Newton County Water and Sewerage Authority; (6) the changing of legislation to state that the Board of Commissioner’s approval of County Officials’budgetsbe man datory; and (7) the Juvenile Court of Newton County be placed under the jurisdiction of the County Commissioners. Also discussed was the estab lishment of a county police force to be under the supervision of the Sheriff. Rise In County Auto Population Newton County’s auto popula tion is large and is steadily growing larger, according to the latest figures on car registra tions. Local residents, enjoying better incomes in recent years, have been going for the new models in a big way, trading in their older ones or keeping them as second cars for them selves or for their teen-age children. As a result, the family car has been having a greater impact than usual on the local economy. It commands a sizeable share Kiwanis Meets Today 12=30 The regular weekly meeting of the Covington Kiwanis Club will be held today (Wednesday, Nov. 26) at 12:30 at the Teen Can building on Newton Drive. The club normaHy meets on Thurs day, but the meeting this week is moved up one day due to Thanks giving tomorrow. President Donald Stephenson says that there will not be for mal program at the pre-Thanks giving meeting. The meal will .be served buffet style as usual. The Kiwanis program last week featured Junior Achievement, an organization for juniors and se niors of high school age. Bill Ballenger had charge of the pro gram and the guest speaker was Marvin L. Butts, Vice-President of Junior Achievement, Inc. of Atlanta. Mr. Butts explained the work of Jr. Achievement and the many ad vantages of the organization in a neighborhood. Prior to the start of the pro gram Thursday, Kiwanian Char les Strickland inducted a new member into the local club. He is Walter Partee, City Manager of Covington. Visitors at the meeting includ ed: Supt. of Schools J. W. (Whit) Richardson, Vocational Director Robert Arrington of NCHS, Paul Banks of Jr. Achievement of At lanta, Circle K members Sam Chapman and David Henderson, and Key Clubbers David Hays and Lynn Rainey. Covington, Porterdale And Oxford Voting Wednesday Three Mayors in five Newton County municipalities are not seeking re-election in balloting in town and city elections next week. Mayor Walker Harris of Covington, Mayor Jimmy Cason of Porterdale and Mayor Mel Prather of Mansfield are not of fering for another term of office. Two councilmen in Covington are running for mayor of the city. They are Dr. W. L. (Bill) Dobbs and E. E. (Buck) Callaway. At Porterdale the two candidates are Leroy Bailey and H. V. John son. Rufus M. Spears is unop posed at Mansfield. The other two incumbent mayors of the county towns are A. W. Jackson at Oxford and Guy Jones at New born. Jackson is opposed by Herbert Katz, a former coun cilman at Oxford. Mr. Jones is unopposed. The schedule for the county municipal elections are as fol- It was brought to the attention of the Board that the county tax books were being left under a counter in the hall of the Court House and available to the public without supervision of tax office personnel. The Board voted unanimously to have the County Attorney rule on the county books leaving the Court House to be worked on, and suggested that all county books should be locked up when not in use during office hours. Pierce Cline appeared before the Board and requested that the county accept the responsibility of upkeeping the roads in resi dential developments that he had developed in the county. The Board requested Mr. Cline obtain right-of-way deeds to Al covy and Duval Developments in Newton County since these two are not paved. The Board adjourned at 1:15 p. m. after a three and one quarter hour meeting. of the household budget. Not only is more money being spent today for the purchase of cars. More money is being spent, also, to maintain and service them. The expenditures in local service stations alone, for gas, oil, repairs and incidentals in the past year added up to $3,~ 869,000. Byway of comparison, five years ago it was $1,745,000. The facts and figures on auto populations and operating costs are given, for all parts of the country, by the standard Rate and Data Service. ft shows that there were 144 passenger cars in use in Newton County for every 100 families at the beginning of this year, a relatively high ratio. hi addition to the better Incomes earned today, which have brought car ownership within the reach of most families, other factors that have contributed to the increase in the auto population are the better roads that are now available and the greater need of the automobile for trans portation, now that so many more people are living in suburban areas. In Newton County, it has produced an increase in auto ( Continued Page 11) Stale C Os C Official To Speak Here The Covington-Newton County Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular meeting on Monday, December 1, 1969, at 12:30 P.M. at the Teen Can Building in Covington. Bob Arnold, Chairman of the Program Committee, will intro duce the speaker, Mrs, Mozelle Christian who is Manager of the Travel and Education Counsel of the State Chamber of Commerce. She also heads the Star Pupil Program and the Stay and See Georgia contest held annually. All members are urged to at tend, according to President Charles D. Strickland. Editorial 2 Obituary 6 Society 9 Sports ..... -21-22 Legal 31 Classified . .29-31 lows: Monday, December 1, Newborn Wednesday, December 3, Cov ington, Porterdale and Ox ford Monday, December 8, Mans field Candidates in the various bal loting for the offices follow: City of Covington: For Mayor: E. E. (Buck) Callaway Dr. W. L. (BH1) Dobbs Council, Post 1: Harold Cobb Clarence O. Hall Don J. Wood, Sr. Council, Post 2; Allene C. Burton Fred J. Kitchens Council, Post 3: W. Thomas Greer, Jr. J. E. Loyd Grover C. Owens Town of Oxford: For Mayor: A. W. Jackson Herbert Katz Council, Post 1: Thomas Dial Council, Post 2; James N. Dobbs Council, Post 3: Henry Lamar Weldon Town of Porterdale: For Mayor: Leroy Bailey H. V. Johnson Council, Post 1: Jack Rawls Grady Bowden Council, Post 2: Kenneth King Council, Post 3; J. T. Elkins Council, Post 4: Dewey Shlrah Aubrey Savage Council, Post 5: James E. Cason Homer Hill ♦ ♦ ♦ Town of Mansfield: For Mayor: Rufus M. Spears Council, Post 1; Robert W. (Bob) Goins, Jr. Council, Post 2: Hoke Autry Waymon R. Loyd ♦ ♦ ♦ Town of Newborn: For Mayor: Guy Jones For Council: (4 To Be Elected) Hugh Sams R. D. Murrelle Sheridan Davis Luther Carscn Mrs. Steve Polk Woman’s Club Offers To Baby-Sit FREE BABY-SITTING AT THE WOMAN’S CLUB ON DECEMBER 3. Mrs. Homer Sharp and Mrs. L. A. Patrick are prepared to care for any little tot while the mother is voting. SINGLE COPY PRICE 15< Thanksgiving Service Tonight The Annual Union Thanksgiving Service of the Covington down town churches win be held tonight (Wednesday) at 7:30 o’clock. The service this year will be at the First Baptist Church. Speaker for the service win be the Rev. E. Owen Kellum, Jr., pastor of the Covington First United Methodist Church. Special music will be provid ed by the First Baptist Church. Presiding as host pastor will be the Rev. Edgar A. Callaway. Rev. Tom White, pastor of the Covington Presbyterian Church, will not be able to take part in the service this year as he will be in Savannah during the Thanks giving Season. The public is invited to attend this special service during the Thanksgiving Season. ★★★★★★★★★★ Council Rescinds Action On Mobile Home Parks At a special called meeting of the Covington City Council Friday afternoon the Council voted to rescind its Monday night vote to change the city’s Trailer Park Ordinance. The ordinance, which present ly requires that property owners within 300 feet of a proposed mobile home site be notified by r igistered mall, was to be changed to eliminate the notification by any other means than legal advertisement. Also, the change would have left the final decision of allowing a mobile home or development of mobile homos to the judgment of the City Planning Commission. Presently, an objection by any adjoining landowner within 300 feet is all that is needed to keep a mobile home out of a proposed area. Art Show Dec. 3-7 The Covington Service Guild and the First Citizens Bank are staging the second annual art show at the First Citizens Bank from December 3 through the 7th (Wednesday through Satur day.) We would be very happy if you would allow us to show one or several of your paintings. Prizes will be given to the win ners ($25 for first place, sls for second place, $lO for third place. For young people, sls for first place, $lO for second place, $5 for third place). “If you decide to enter the show, please bring your art work to the First Citizens Bank on Tuesday morning from ten to twelve o’clock, December 2. If you have an easel, we would greatly appreciate your bring ing it.