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VOLUME XXXVI. NUMBER 23 From Where I SELDOM sit By Lloyd W. Lloyd Matthews In the past few years Clayton County has been progressing so rapidly commercially and in pop ulation, to the extent that we now have three newspapers in the County. After several years of obser vation it became evident that the two main papers should get to gether as one for the best inter ests of Clayton County, rather than to be divided against itself. Therefore, since Mr. Jack Troy, a young, ambitious, long time newspaper man, offered his serv ices to combine these papers, it was without a question of a doubt that this was the thing to do so that Clayton County would have full coverage of the news and serve all subscribers and adver tisers much better than we could do separately. As your Editor and Publisher of the Clayton County News and Farmer for the past eleven years I have never enjoyed a respon sibility more than this and wish to take this opportunity to ex press my heartfelt thanks for your loyalty and coperation at all times. I will be in a much better pos ition to render a complete job printing service, personally su pervising it, which will be run under the trade name of Lloyd’s of Georgia. This will be at our same location with phone num ber 5021 Jonesboro. Again, may I expftess my grat itude to you as Editor of the Clayton County News and Farm er and will always be mindful of the interests of all concerned in Clayton County and will be able to continue to serve you as in the past as I will have the same editorial privileges after this merger except that I no doubt will have more time to use them. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Ware Hutcheson, daughter Ann and son, Ware, Jr- who have made their home in Atlanta for a number of years ,are happy that they have moved into their new house on Cloud street in Jonesboro. Mr. and Mrs. Morris Whaley visited friends in Covington, Ga. on Wednesday of last week- The Poet s Corner Dedication For A Home Be this our home A place to live in To learn the joy It is to give in. A shelter from The storm and sun A place to turn When work is done A place to rest As each day ends A place to welcome Cherished friends A place where each May do his part To show an Understanding heart. A calm retreat A place to pray For guidance through Each coming day. —Arthur Fredric Otis dlaytim dnuutu And farmer Clayton County League of Indepen dent Voters Adopt Constitution At a meeting held at North Clayton, Thursday evening, May 26, 1955 the Constitution and By laws of the Clayton County Lea gue of Independent Voters was unanimously adopted. This action was? the result of two previous meetings of the proposed organ ization. A permanent slate of officers including president, vice presi dent. secretary and treasurer, will be elected at the next meet ing of the League to be held at Forest Park, City Hall, on Thurs. evening. July 14, 8 P. M. Mem bers of the League and the public are invited. Progress reports up to that date are to be studied and fur ther action with regard to or ganization will be planned. We have furnished Clayton County News, with a copy of our Constitution and By-Laws, Please read carefully and plan to attend our next meeting. Suggestions for improvements will be welcome, if your area is not organized at present, the Lea gue will welcome your group and assist you in every possible way to do so. Some criticism is expected to ward an organization of this type particularly in the early stages. However, in the end, we believe this to be wholesome. Come and see for yourself. Then you will know first hand. Clayton County stands on the threshold of great and better things. The public and especially the voters, should keep abreast of each development, in a manner that will insure continuous pro gress. The League proposes to help, in an intelligent way, such progress. Roy Hancock Temporary Chairman MRS. CORINNE BLALOCK Society Editor Phone 3721 or 5021 Mrs. Nelle Whaley has return ed from a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Marian Whaley and Susan in Gainesville, Ga. The many friends of Mr. R. F. Tillman regret that he has been ill lor the past week, and wish for him an early recovery. Mrs. W. C. Powers and Mrs. Nellie Clark and daughters, Bec ky, of Thomaston, Ga. were guests of Mrs. Estelle Tilly and Mr. and Mrs- R. E. Tilly and Bru ce several days of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Cooper, of Atlanta, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Thompson, and Lucile, of Fay etteville were guests of Mrs. M. C. Thompson last Sunday. Donnie Jackson of Atlanta spent last week-end with Mrs. A- A. Camp. Mr. and Mrs. James Bowen, of Franklin, Ga., were guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Wilkerson last Sunday. Miss Joy Lewis, of Sarasota, Fla., spent several days of this week with Miss Virginia Linn. Virginia accompanied her to Sarasota for a visit of several weeks. Joy and Virginia are classmat es at LaGrange College- Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Camp spent last weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Julius Davidson and son David, in Birmingham, Ala. Soil Conservation Activities By T. W. HOLE Soil CunservatlouiHt Complete soil and water con servation plans were prepared for five Clayton County farms in cooperation with the Upper Oc mulgee River District Supervis ors during May. These farms con tain a total of 594 acres for which the needed soil and water con servation practices have been planned based on the proper use for each field and area. The owners and operators of these farms are: E. A. Foster, located near Orr’s Station, W. H. Allgood on Bethel Road, W. G. Bush on U. S. Highway 42, A. O. Williams, Forest Park, and O. M. Ruff, Sr., near Morrow. The Soil Conservation Object ive is, “The use of each acre of agricultural land within its cap abilities and the treatment of each acre of agricultural land in accordance with its needs for protection and improvement.” Prior to preparing a soil and water conservation planned pro gram for these farms an aerial photograph of the farm was used to establish the farm boundries and a Soil Scientist of Soil Con servation Service went over the farm developing a soil survey which shows the soil types or kinds of land and their respect ive location, steepness or percent slope, eroded condition and the physical properties such as the texture and body of the soil. These factors combined determ ine which of the eight standard classes of soil are on the farm and the boundries and other neces sary information is included on the survey photograph. As the local soil conservation ist and farm owner walk over the farm a fend use map is prepared showing field boundries, acreage and land use and treatment need ed and planned. A copy of this plan is given the owner contain ing land use map, capability pho to and detailed specifications re garding establishment and man agement for each practice. Mom Worm infestation Reported By Charles S. Tucker County Agent Dr. C. R. Jordan, Extension En tomologist of Athens, has re ported heavy infestations of to bacco horn worms on pimiento peppers in Butts, Merriwether, Pike, Spaulding, and Clayton Co unties. The horn worm is a large green, white-barred caterpillar, and is causing considerable dam age to pimiento peppers in these counties. The adult moths, eggs, and all sizes of worms are present in the field indicating a continu ing infestation. Pepper growers are warned to watch' closely for horn worms. The newly hatched larva are very tiny and are easy to control at this stage. If insecticides are ap plied after pods are formed, it is necessary to remove all re maining poison residue at harvest time. Recommendations for control of the horn worm may be obtained by contacting the County Agent’s office. Celia Jones, of Atlanta spent several days of this week with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Jones. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Chesney and Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Camp, Jr., will leave this weekend for a vacation in Carrabelle, Fla. Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Landers and Linda Gayle spent last week end with Mrs. M. A. J. Landers arid family in Powder Springs, Ga. Mr and Mrs. J. P. Porter, Miss Grace Porter and Miss Sue Hall will leave this weekend for a va cation in Fla. Miss Louise Moore, of Rock mart, Ga., was a guest of Miss Lucile Land last week. JONESBORO, GA. THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 1955 Jonesboro H. S. Faculty Honored The Wisteria Tea Room was the scene Wednesday, June Ist 1955 at 1 P. M. honoring the Jonesboro High School Faculty and County School Superintendent at a deli cious luncheon' given by the Jon esboro Hi P. T. A. Beautiful floral arrangements, of Sweetheart rose buds, gladi olis and vari-colored larkspur and fern, crystal candle holders holding lighted white tapers dec oiated the lovely appointed “T” shape damask covered table. Nov elty nut cups and place cards marked each guest’s place.,. In short but appreciative spee ches Mr. M. W. Sessions High School Superintendent spoke in behalf of Mr. Edmonds and the faculty. Mrs. R. W. Baker, pre sident of the Jonesboro Hi P. T. A. spoke on behalf of the P. T. A. Mrs. J. M. Reeves chairman of the luncheon committee, Mrs. T. R. Thornton, Mrs. R. W. Baker, Mrs. L. E. Oliver and Mrs. Betty Kilpatrick composed the receiv ing line to welcome the follow ing teachers to this gala affair. Mrs. C. E. Lamb, Mrs. W. R. Mann, Mrs. Frank Plant, Miss Ethel Woolf, Mrs. E. L. Stephens Jr., Mrs. L- J. Walker, Mrs. J. E. Edmonds, Miss Mattie Perkerson, Miss Annilu Hightower, Miss Sue Hutcheson, and Miss Malry Ter ry, Mr. J. E. Edmonds, Mr. M. W. Sessions, Mr. T. O. Gurley, Mr. Fred Smith, Mr. E. W. Woods, Mr. Frank Plant, Mr. Tom Brown, Mr. J. M. Hicks, Mr. H. S. Chapman, and Mr. Eugene Kendricks. Mrs. Feagin Wins First Prize In State Essay Competition MRS. PRINCE FEAGIN Lookout Mountain, Ga. May 28. A local woman, Mrs. Prince Fea gin, Route 1, Jonesboro, has won first prize in the state essay com petition with members of the Ge orgia Chapter of the Internation al Association of Personne 1 in Employment Security, according to. Ben Huiet, Georgia Commiss ioner of Labor. The Association has membership throughout the United States, the possessions and in several foreign countries. Mrs- Feagin is Secretary to Marion Williamson, Director of the Em ployment Security Agency, with headquarters in Atlanta. Mrs. Feagin was presented with twenty-five dollars cjash award and a citation for her achieve ment. She was among those win ning top honors in the Interna tional contes in 1952. Active in church and civic af fairs in this community, Mrs. Feagin is a past superintendent of the children’s department of the Sylvan Hills Methodist Ch urch and is a member of other professional organizations within the Georgia Department of La bor. Other winners in the Georgia essay contest, entitled "What Employment Security Does For My Community" are: Mrs. Rob bie Hill Prince, second prize, Ath ens; Elbert Forester, 3rd, Atlan ta; Miss Henrietta L. Davis and Rex P. Huffman, honorable men tions, both of Atlanta. Clayton County News and Farmer Merges With The Forest Park Free Press Harold R. Banke Opens Law Offices In Jonesboro MR. HAROLD R. BANKE Mr. Harold R. Banke has mov ed his law office to Jonesboro and is now located in the City Hall Building near the Court House. Mr. Banke received his pre legal training at Texas Wes leyan University and the Col lege of Marshall: his legal train ing from Southern Methodist Un iversity Law School, National University Law School and John Marshall Law School, where he was a member of Sigma Delta Kappa. Admitted to practice on Aug ust 29, 1951, in the Superior Courts of Georgia, Mr. Banke, has on various subsequent dates, been admitted to practice before the Georgia Court of Appeals, Supreme Court of Georgia, Fed eral District Court, sth Circuit ■U. S, Court of Appeals and the Tax Court of the United States. He is a member of the Clayton County, Georgia and American Bar Associations. Prior to his admittance to the Bar, Mr. Banke was an industri al Management Officer with the Federal Government in Washing ton and Atlanta for a number of years. A citizen of Clayton County for 9 years, he resides with his fa mily on Dixie Highway in the Philadelphia Community. Nichols-Watterson Take Vows Mr. and Mrs. Paul B. Nichols announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Glytnora Bayne Nichols to Jamies Wimberly Watterson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wendell L. Watterson Sr. of At lanta. The ceremony took place at Grace Methodist Church, with Dr. Charles L. Allen officiating. Mr. Nichols gave his daughter in marriage, and Mrs. Glynn B. Nichols was her matron of honor. The bride’s niece, Miss Glenna Cain, was her junior bridesmaid. Mr. Watterson chose his broth er. Wendell L. Watterson. Jr., as best man. Robert Johnson and Thomas Summersgill ushered. After their wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs- Watterson will reside at 1774 Shirley St., SW. Both are connected with the First Nation al Bank of Atlanta. Mr. Watterson is a nephew of Mrs. Nannie W. Royston and Mrs. Faye W. Clarke, of Jones boro. Riverdale Vacation Bible School to be Held Riverdale Presbyterian Church Vacation Bible School will be June 13th-22nd from 9:00 A. M. umil 11:30 A. M. The faculty consists of the following: Director, Mrs. G. H- Turner; Secretary, Mrs. Ernest Andrews; Music and Recreational Director, Mrs. Bob Parsons; Pianist, Miss Linda Adams; Refreshment Chair man. Mrs. E. F. Morris; Nursery, Mrs. Mike Harrison. Mrs. Tyndol Barnett; Kindergarten Depart ment, Mrs. N. S. Heeth. Mrs. Bob Howard, Miss Jane Howard. Mrs. J P. Land; Primary Department, Mrs. Buddy Dague, Mrs. Bob Hicklin, Mrs. Oliver Buice, Mrs. Brown Buttrill; Junior Depart ment. Mrs. Albert Edwards, Mrs. Alton Adams; Pioneer Depart ment, Rev- N. S. Heeth, Mrs. A. C. Ozburn. All boys and girls from the ages of 3 years through 16 years are invited to attend. Mrs. Duffee Presents Her Pupils On Thursday night, June 2nd, Mrs. Eula B. Duffee, with her as sistant, Mrs. J. M. Reeves and accompanist, Mrs. O. H. Heely, presented the pupils of her kin dergarten in their annual pro gram of dances, solos, duets, par ades, readings and plays. This is always a program the parents and friends of the kin dergarten look forward to and the children eharmed their audi ence with their talented perfor mance. It takes many hours of tireless effort and patience to train these little folks and a lot of loving and understanding to bring out the best in them. Mrs. Duffee and her assistants are to be commended for their wonderful work with these little citizens of tomorrow. Mrs. Barney Betsill Honored Mrs. Barney Betsill was honor guest at a "Surprise” Birthday dinner, on Thursday, June 2nd., at her home near Hampton, by Mr. Betsill’s mother, his seven sisters, 3 sisters-in-law, his bro. and nieces. Mrs. Betsill received gifts with expressions of love and good wishes. A day of happy fel lowship and the delicious food was enjoyed by all present. Mrs- Betsill’s guests in the afternoon were Mrs. W. R. Puckett, Mrs. W. S. Christian, Mrs. J. T. Davis and children, all of Forest Park Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Dorsey, of Lovejoy. HD Council Members Attend State Meet Mrs. Alma Orr, Mrs. J. E. Pace, and Mrs. Mary K. Singleton will leave Tuesday morning for Ath ens to attend the State Home Demonstration Council meeting at the University of Ga. Mrs. Pace will represent Clay ton County in the State Dress Revue. Mrs. Orr will represent the county president, who was unable to attend. Mrs. Pace has also been recommended for North West District Chairman to work with the State Executive Board in promoting Home Demonstra tion Work. A full week is planned for Home Demonstration Club women from all over Georgia and visitors from adjoining states. Highlighting the week’s activities will be the State Dress Revue on Friday night. PRICE SCENTS Beginning with the June 16th issue the Clayton County News and Farmer will merge with the Forest Park Free Press, in order to serve the best interests of the subscribers and advertisers. These combined papers will be edited and published by Mr. Jack Troy, formerly connected with the Atlanta Constitution and with 30 years newspaper experience between Fayette County and Chattanooga. This merger was decided upon, after deep consideration for the better interests of all concerned in Clayton County. Watch for the big new issue of these combined papers of the Clayton County News and Farm er and Forest Park Free Press next week. The headquarters will be in Jonesboro and will temporarily remain at the present location. Hereafter the deadline for all news and advertising will be Monday of the current week. Funeral Services Held For Mr. Roy W. Goss Funeral services for Mr. Roy W. Goss were held on Sunday, June 5 from Spring Hill Chapel, Atlanta, with the Rev. John Buell pastor of First Baptist Church, Jpnesboro, officiating^ Interment was in West View. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Josie Duncan Goss of Jonesboro; Son, Mr. Ed D. Goss, Birmingham, Ala.; Sisters, Misses, Bert and Jennell Goss, of Atlanta. Mrs. Milton Higginboth am, Mrs. L. B. Higginbotham and Mrs. J. T. Craft, all of Elberton, Ga.; Mrs. H. G. Adams, of St. Augustine, Fla.; nieces and nep hews. Mr. Goss had held a position with Federal Reserve Bank, At lanta, for a number of years. He was a member of First Baptist Church. Jonesboro. Since coming from Atlanta, sev eral years ago, to make their home in Jonesboro, Mr. and Mrs. Goss have made many friends here, who join others in deepest sympathy. Woman's Club Meets The May meeting of the Jones boro Woman’s Club was held on the 23rd at the High School Li brary. The meeting was opened with the reading of the Club Collect and Pledge of Allegiance. Mrs. J. A. Suder, President, presided. The Minutes of the previous meeting were read by the Secre tary, Mrs. J. L. Dickson and ap proved as read. The report of the Treasurer was read. Miss Amah Lee Rutherford, Chairman of the Home Depart ment, in charge of the program, introduced Mrs. M. Singleton, Mrs. W. A. Evans and Mrs. R. Huie in a program of Art Work an\ Handicrafts. Meeting adjourned. Refreshments were served by the hostesses, Mrs. G. P. Babb, Mrs. J. A. Suder, Mrs. T. D. Riv ers and Mrs. A. L. Wooten. Tim Holt in Person At 85 Drive-In Theatre Tim Holt, son of the late Jack Holt, will appear in person with his great show, one night only, on Monday, June 13th. This show is being brought back by popular demand. ' The picture for the evening will be "Revenge of the Creature”. We can assure you of a good evening I of entertainment.