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The Forsyth County News
VOLUME XXVI.
Federal Farm Bonds
Selling Above Par.
Vester Buiee,
o£ the national farm loan association
of Forsyth County recently received
word from the Governor of the Farm
Credit Administration, Wm. I. Myers,
telling him of the ready reception
which farmers and their creditors are
giving to the bonds of the Federal
Farm Mortgage Corporation which I
are now being tendered by the Feder
al Land Bank of Columbia in place!
of cash in settlement of farmers’ debt. |
"These bonds have been selling in
the large markets at a little above
par, indicating a ready market for
them. Just a week after the banks
began using bonds instead of cash,
the first bonds to be sold on the New
York market were purchased at 100-
3-4. We anticipated these bonds which
bear* 3 1-4 percent interest per annum
would sell at par or above at the time
we set the interest rate, for Govern
ment bonds maturing in 1941, hearing
the same rate were selling above par”
Mr. Myers pointed out that these
bonds were not only exempt from lo
cal, State and Federal taxation with
the exception of surtaxes, inheritance
and gift taxes, but that they are as
readily salable as Government secur
ities. He said they are being quoted'
in the metropolitan papers but if such
quotations are not available readily
to farmers that they will be given the
quotations if they will write to the
Federal land bank of their district.
Only 7 Workers Are
Killed On CWA Pro
jects in Georgia.
Seven persons were killed and 608
injured while working on Civ * Works
Administration jobs in Georgia from
the beginning of the CWA in Novem
ber ,to the end of the organization
April 1, according to an announce
ment released Tuesday morning by
J. E. Scott, FERA safety director for
Georgia.
December with four fatalities and
145 persons injured was the worst
month in so far as safety was con
cerned for the CWA.
The records shows that during its
existence the CWA worked 26,122,819
man hours with an accident rate of
23.28 per million current.
A record of those killed shows that
Miss Nettie Faye Wood and Mrs. Vida
H. Culpepper, CWA nurses in Peach
County, were killed when their car
was struck by a train at Fort Valley
on March 13, 1934. Lee Lawrence,
John Burney and Tom Cornett, all of
Putnam County, were killed on De
cember 18, 1-933, when a truck they
were riding to work in crashed with
another vehicle. James Ashley, of
Richmond County, was drowned when
he fell from a barge on January 24,
1934, and Louis Jones of Richmond
County, was killed when he fell from
a truck on December 27, 1933, fractur
ing his skull.
No fatal accidents were reported
for Fulton or DeKalb Counties by the
CWA authorities.
During the five month period of the
CWA only four persons were injured
by machinery while working on pro
jects. However, thirty-four persons
were injured by vehicles. One work
er was injured by an explosion and
four by fire or burning substances.
The report goes on to show that
twenty-four persons were injured by
poisons; eighty-five by falls; sixty
three by (Striking against objedts;
eighty-seven by failing objects 113 by
handling project materials; 155 by
hand tools; four by animals; fifty-two
by infeotions and fifteen by miscel
lear.eous accidents.
M. D. Collins Qualifies
For Re-election Race
Dr. M. D. Collins, s'.ate superintend
ent of schools, qualified Tuesday as a
candidate fo re-election, paying his
entrance fee for the September pri
mary with a surprise donation of $l5O.
from his office staff.
The check was presented to Dr.
Collins when he came to his office at
the capito! this worning.
"No more loyal, sympathetic and 1
appreciative group can be found any-!
where,” the superintendent said, de-|
scribing himself as overwhelmed with
gratitude for the kindness of his sub-!
ordinates. |
Official Organ of Forsyth County and Town of Cumming.
DEVOTED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF FORSYTH, FULTON, CHEROKEE, DAWSON, LUMPKIN, HALL AND GWINNETT COUNTIES.
(County Population, 11,003)
Where Should Our
Sympathy Go?
i i
To the ineligible pupil who is kept
from participation because of his in
eligibility
or
To the eligible pupil whs js kept
from participation because the ineli
gible pupil is given a place on the
team? . ;
II .
To the guilty school that has been
penalized or suspended from I. H. S.
A. A. ( .
or
To the innocent schools that have
observed the rules of I. H. S. A. A.
in every way?
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To the imported player who has
given little or nothing to the school
or
To the home player who has given
everything that he has to the school?
IV.
To the students and schools penal
ized by the rules
or
To the students and schools protect
ed by the rules?
V.
To the gambler who has no respon
sibility
or
To the Coaches and Principals who
carry full responsibility?
VI.
To those who strive to win at any
cost
or
To those whose consistently and sin
cerely consider the cost?
VII.
To the bally-hoo and hullabaloo
artist
or
To the believer in good school pro
cedure?
VIII.
To the Coach who develops play
ers only
or
To the Coach who develops men as
well as players?
IX.
To the irresponsible element that
“razzes” the official
or
To the official who executes the
rules and hears the responsibility?
—lndiana Bulletin.
Trade Ruling Halts
Practice of Giving
Prizes With Candy
Any oiie who buys candy in the fu
ture will get candy, and nothing else
in the way of a prize.
The Federal Trade Commission in
Washington has enjoined forty-eight
candy manufacturers, including two
Atlanta firms, from distributing to
wholesalers, jobbers or retailers
“candy so packed and assembled that
sales of such candy to the general
public are, by means of a lottery,
gaming device or gift enterprise.”
The Atlanta companies enjoined by
the commission are the Block Candy
Company ek'dthe Johnson Fl|nker
Company.
The federal body explained that a
lottery is carried on by mixing with
chocolates a few pieces with different
colored centers which entitle the pur
chaser drawing a certain color to a
prize.
The commission acted with the
backing of a Supreme Court decision
handed down in a case against a Lan
caster, Pa., firm in which the court
ruled that effects of the lottery de
vices were felt throughout the penny
candy trade.
Litigation over legality of the candy
prizes has been pending for several
years, Atlanta candy officials ex
plained Tuesday. The Supreme Court
decision has closed the question, it is
believed, and the firms enjoined are
taking steps to comply with the rul
ing, which becomes effective about
May 1.
-NOTICE-
I have sold my Stock of Merchan
dise to Mr. S. M. Stripland, but did
not sell my accounts. All parties
owing me will please call and settle
with either myself or Mr. J. C. Flem
ing at the Drug Store.
K. A. KEMP
CUMMING, GEORGIA,
Entries Closed May 5;
New Fees Are Fixed
At Brief Session.
Not a single voice was raised in
protest against the rules committee
recommendations that May 5 be se
lected as the date of closing entries
for the September 12 primaries when
the State Executive Committee met
in Atlanta last Saturday.
The committee finished its work in
less than 30 minutes after adopting
the rules committee’s report provid
ing:
1. All candidates must qualify with
Miss Eleanor Orr, secretary of the
committee, in the State Library in the
Capitol before noon, May 5.
2. Fees to be paid are: For Gover
nor and Congressmen, $250; for Slate
House officers including Supreme
Court jstices and Court of Appeal
judges, $150; all other state offices,
$125.
Local committees were empowered
to fix the fees for state senators and
members of the legislature.
In calling the session to order,
Chairman Hugh -How'ell lannounced
lie had named Susie T. Moore of Tif
ton as vice chairman to succeed J. J.
Mangham who resigned recently.
Major John S. Cphen, national de
mocratic committeeman for Georgia,
commended the committee for their
unaniminity of thought. He declared
the committee had done a real ser
vice to the party in the last presi-
dential election^
Following the meeting, the commit
tee members were the. guest3 of Mr. j
Howell at a luncheon. Major Cohen
was the principal speaker.
A flood of announcements for office
is expected immediately following the
fixing of an early closing date. Little
more than three weeks remain.
Program Forsyth Cos.,
Masonic Convention
Program Forsyjth County Masonic
Convention to be held with Ducktown
Lodge No. 572 F. & A. M. Friday night
April 20.
C.oo—Convention opened by officers
of Ducktowm Lodge.
6.ls—Convention Officers take charge
6.2o—Welcome address by Mack
STATEMENT OF CONDITION OF BANK OF CUMMING
CUMMING, GEORGIA.
At close of business, March 31, 1934.
As Called For By The Superintendent Of Banks.
B. P. ROPER, President B. L. REDD, Cashier.
Date of Bank’s Charter, October 11, 1904. Began business October 19, 1904.
RESOURCES
r , . $38,210.35
Loans and Discounts *“ 7 021 88
U, S. Government Securities owned. ’ ‘ *
_, , T , O.OOU.VU
Banking House and Lot. .......
Furmtui?”and Fixtures ( __
Other Real Estate owned J ’ ‘ ,J
Cash in Vault
Amount due from approved Reserve Agents 66,808.75
Checks for Clearing and Due from other Banks. 7 1 5.13
Cash items / NONE
Overdrafts _ 250,66
Profit and Loss —••— 2,717.74
. rq qa
Other Resources ’ '
County Warrants —.— • 2,005.9
TOTAL .... ... $146,648.59
LIABILITIES
Capital Steele.
Capital Debentures
Surplus Fund 2,000.00
Cashier’s Checks. 14
Certified Checks **-90
Demand Deposits 79,890.(18
Time Certificates of Deposits 19,835.59
Savings Deposits. 4,850.00
Bills Payable. , NONE
Other Liabilities. 63.88
TOTAL $146,648.59
GEORGIA—FORSYTH COUNTY:
Personally appeared before the undersigned, an officer authorized to
administer oath3 in said county B. L .Redd who, on oath, says that he is the
Cashier of the Bank of Cumming, and that the above and foregoing report
of the condition of said bank is true and. correct.
B. L .REDD, Cashier.
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 7th, day of April 1934.
R. L. REDD, N. P.
We, the undersigned directors of said bank, do certify that we have
carefully read said report and that the same is true and correct according’
to the best of our information, knowledge and belief, and that the above sig
nature of the Cashier of said bank is the true and genuine signature of that
officer.
This 7th, day of April, 1934.
ROY P. OTWELL
B. P. ROPER
Directors of said Bank.
THURSDAY APRIL 12th, 1934.
Roper.
6.30 Response by Lev. George Gary ,
6.so—public address by Judge Virlyn
B. Moore
j I.3o—Business of the Convention. *
I B.oo—Refreshments
8.30 Address by Dr. T. P. Tribble.
We are expecting several other good j
1 speakers to be with us who will be
asked ti. make an address.
All Master Masons and their wives
' aro cordially invited.
J. V. BOYD.
| JAY L. HOLBROOK
ROY L. REDD
Program Committee
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Senator Sisk Plans
Aggressive Race For
Agricultural Post
State Senator J. T. Sisk, for years
a leading figure in the political life
of Georgia, has announced his candi
dacy for commissioner of agriculture
and is planning an aggressive race.
In making his formal announcement
Senator Sisk declared that the agri
cultural department had been destroy
ed by various disruptive elements and
must he built up by constructive
means to be of fullest service to the
farmers.
"I realize this will be a monumental I
task, requiring an unfaltering courage
Unusual ability and a definite con
structive purpose to serve tbe people,
"ho said.
“It will be my purpose to coordinate
all the agricultural agencies in the
state rather than have them antago
nistic knd working at cross purposes
as is now the case. Harmonious and
intelligent action of these combined
forces under diplomatic and able lead
ership can and will restore agricul
ture in Georgia to its place in the sun.
Senator Sisk pledged himself to
work for the elevation of the standard
of rural living in Georgia. He alsc
outlined a proposed nation-wide cam
paign to increase the use of cotton and
cotton products.
"Petty bickering, strife and politi
cal antagonism must he eliminated in
the department,” he said. “I can and
will work the present or any
future administration and feel that I
can coordinate the various agencies
of the state rather than antagonize
them.”
Voters Must Qualify By
May 6 To Vote in
Sept. Primary
All citizens who expect to vote In
Georgia’s September primary must
pay their poll taxes and qualify as
voters by May 6, according to Attor
ney General M. J. Yeomans.
Tlie attorney general also has ruled
that where a person has property a I
ti fa cannot be issued against his one
dollar poll tax but must he placed
against the property for the poll 'ax
penalty. In cases where the person
does not own property and ha
fi fa issued against him for the poll
tax he must pay the additional pen
alty of one dollar.
Poll (axes were due last December
20, but where no fi fa hast been issued
all the citizen has to do, the at orney
general said, is to pay the one dollar
if he has n*t been called upon to pay
the penalty.
-NOTICE-
To Automobile Drivers,
When you drive at night
in the Town of Cum
ming, be sure that both
Headlights are on. Your
Tail light burning-Case
will be made against
any one failing to obey
these orders—
J. H. FARR,
Chief of Police.
Miss Mildred Otwell
Hit by Bread Truck.
Miss Mildred Otwell miraculously
escaped serious injuries Monday night
April 9 when she was struck down by
the truck of Atlanta Baking Company
Miss Otwell was on her way to the
home of her brothers, Mr. Edwin Ot
well when the accident occurred.
The driver of the truck apparently
had fallen asleep at his post. He was
unaware that he had struck anyone,
however, his car was slightly damaged
when it crashed into a hank after
hitting ,the girl.
Miss Otwell was shocked and bruis
ed considerably, but she is able to be
out.
‘Red’ Plot To Wreck
Recovery In South Said
Nipped in Ohio.
CINCINNATI, April 10—(AP) United
States District Attorney Francis Can
ny today said a man detained at
Springfield, Ohio, several days ago
had in his possession papers outlining
“communistic plans to wreck the gov
ernment’s reconstruction program in
tho south.’’
Canny said that several days ago a
white man and four negroes were de
tained by Police Chief George Abel at
Springfield and that Abel took from
the white man, said by Canny to be a
“communist organizer,” literature out
lining the alleged plans.
Abel told Canny the white man said
they were en route to Cleveland to at
tend a communistic convention. Abel
released the men but confiscated the
literature.
Canny said the papers indicated tin
organization was working out its plan
for wrecking the “new deal,” He said
the literature stated that five persons
were working in each mine and mi'l
and their object was to cause dlssatls
faction and strikes.
Canny said the papers referred to
the "new deal” as the “Wall Street
deal.”
The papers, the district attorney
said, revealed that men had been
"planted” in mills and mines, and
gave their names, ages, background,
the plants which they were working
and what each was supposed to do to
further the plan.
Canny said he would send the liter
ature to the department of justice a*
Washington. He added he believed the
papers would help to nip the plot be
fore it could get under way.
The district attorney said the scheme
for wrecking the recovery program
"was well worked out.”
(City Population, 700)
How Will Governor
NOW Talk About
Dailies’ Support?
The editorial plea of the Atlanta
Georgian that Governor Talmadge be
given a second term unopposed has
put the governor on the spot, accord
ing to widespread comment In politi
cal circles.
There is much speculation -as to
how the governor will reconcile this
newest development with the state
ment ascribed to him in campaign
speeches that lie would no’ have the
support of the big dailies.
Numbers of those who followed the
last gubernatorial campaign , closely
declare that Mr. Talmadge in frequent
speeches made the statement that "if
1 am elected and you see thp 1 . big dail
ies boosting me, you can. p.qt. it down
that I have gold you out".
Just before the Georgian editorial
appeared the governor said in his
speech last week at Columbus "when
you see me written up as a big man
by big newspapers and magazines you
had better watch out. You can bet I
have laid down and sold you out.
The question is being asked gener
ally as to what change In relationship
between the governor and the big
dailies has brought about the Georg
ian editorial urging that he be given
a second term without opposition and
the recent Constitution edi*.orial pie
‘ It'
dieting no opposition.
Cumming Re-employ
ment Office Consoli
dates with Gainesville
The National Reemployment Office
formerly under the management of
Mr. M. W. Webb at Cumming has
been consolidated with’ the Gaines
ville Reemployment Office.
Reemployment Offices 1 In the ma
jority of the Counties in the Stale
have been discontinued and the Coun
ties formerly served by individual of
fices will now be under the supervi
sion of District Offices.
The Gainesville District Office is
under the management of Mr. Dan
Palmour who is well known in Forsyth
County.
The Reemployment Conimittee con
sisting of R. L. Bagley, J. V. Merritt,
S. M. Stripland, J. B. Driskell, John D.
Black, Dr. J. A. Otwell, and H. W.
Moore will continue to function.
Mr. H. W. Moore a rrferilber of the
committee has been designated reg
istrator for Forsyth County and un
employed people who have not pre
viously registered with Mr. Webb may
see Mr. Moore who will gladly take
their application.
Home Bond Guarantee
To Greatly Increase
Operations In
Georgia
Calling attention to the fact that
the guarantee of the principal of the
Home Owners’ Loan Corporation
bond3, by the lower house last week,
with only a single dissenting vote,
after similar action by the senate two
weeks previously, boomed the market
price of these bonds well.above par,
Frank A. Holden, state- manager of
the Georgia agency, of. the Home
Owners' Loan Corporation, stated
Monday that the HOLC operations in
Georgia would be substantially increa
sed by reason of this action, and that
on both Friday and Saturday of last
week the improved sentiment of hold
ers of existing mortgages in favor of
the bonds of this corporation was a
reflection of the sharp rise in their
market value.
Mr. Holden called attention to the
fact that the number of loans closed
last week exceeded any previous week
of the operations of the corporation,
and that the speed with which loans
are now being put through had been
stepped up materially during the past
few weeks.
“One of our principal difficulties,"
Mr. Holden said, "is that the instant
we opened our doors for business, we
were flooded ,wifbh applications on
properties w r hich did not comply with
the requirements of this new federal
law. Thi3 grew out of a misconcept
ion of the purposes of the law. This
unfortunate misunderstanding is now
rapidly being overcome.”
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