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The Forsyth County News Vo’ ume 50. R. L. VANSANT NAMED GEORGIA’S 1958 MAN OF THE YEAR IN SERVICE TO AGRICULTURE R. L. VANSANT BIRMINGHAM, ALA.,—R. L. Van sant, now division director for the Georgia State Department of Ag riculture, is named Man of the Year in Service to Agriculture for Georgia by The Progressive Farm er in its January issue. When he retired as state dir ector of Farmers’ Home Adminis tration in September 1958, Mr. Vansant had been in professional agricultural service for 38 years. He served with the Agricultural Extension Service as county aj'ont in Murray, Walker, and Cobb coun ties for .nearly 15 years. In 1934 he became State director of the Resettlement Administration. This later became Farm Security Ad ministration and since 1946 has been Farmers’ Home Administra tion. Called “one of the outstanding administrators in the field of ag riculture today,” Mr. Vansant has always tried to help family-type farmers reach and maintain a standard of living equl to that of other citizens. How well he suc ceeded is shown by wht happened to Georgia farmers during his directorship of FHA: In 1949, av erage gross farm income of FHA borrowers was 51,340, while aver age gross income of all Georgia farms was $1,892. In 1957, average gross farm income of FHA bor rowers was $6,794, while average for all farms in the state was $3,893. Most of the FHA borrowers, when they received loans, could not get credit from conventional sources. By 1957, average net worth of all Georgia FHA bor rowers was $9,433. One of the main factors con tributing to these huge gains was Mr. Vansant’s foresight in help ing them get facilities and know how to balance farming operations with profitable livestock operations In being named Georgia’s 1958 Man of the Year, Mr. Vansant joins a select group of men; men who were named in years past by The Progressive Farmer be cause of their outstanding con tributions to Georgia agricultuie. They are: Dr. Charles H. Herty, deceased (1937); John R. Fain, de ceased (1938); Paul W. Chapman, deceased (1939 ; H. P. Stuckey, deceased (1940; Dr. M. D. Mobley <1941); Walter S. Brown (1943); j F. Jackson, deceased (1944); Dr. Milton P. Jarnagan, deceased (1945); H. L. Wingate (1946); Hon. Stephen Pace (1947); Cason J. Callaway (1948); Channing Cope (1949); D. W. Brooks (1950); W. A. Sutton 1951); W. Tap Bennett (1952); Dr. George H. King (1953); Byron Lester Southwell (195T);- Dr. George P. Donaldson (1055); T. G. Walters (1956); Dr. C. C. Mur ray (1957). HE WAS WISE “I don’t believe you know the meaning of the word ‘courtship, said the designing young woman. “Don’t I?“ replied the wary young man. “Courtship means run ning after a woman till she catch es you!” Consumers group seeks welfare legislation. OFFICIAL ORGAN OP FORSYTH COUNTY * CITY OF CUMMING DEVOTED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF FORSYTH. FULTON. CBEKO REE. DAWSON, LUMPKIN. HAI.I. AND GWINNETT COUNTIES. (City Population 2 500) TRAITORS IN THE CHURCH When it is found out that mem bers of some of our churches wealthy churches have men in them that operate gambling estab lishments and drink and sell strong drink. They get in trouble with the law but they have money so they pay off and move to another place. Are they honoring Christ with their lives or are they trait ors? Is it right for the person who is not wealthy to be thrown in prison for some minor offense and the man who is operating the crime ring to go free? Of course, all professing Christ ians who live unclean lives and habitually break the laws of God and man are traitors. They are hypocrites and have betrayed the Master whom they profess to fol low. There are many weak Christ ians also that are following Christ afar off as did Simon Peter when he denied Christ. Even in the twelve that formed the inner circle and followed Jesus from place to place there was one who became a traitor. The fact that a traitor was found in their midst did not lessen the power and greatness of Christ nor diminish the Christian heroism of the other eleven who followed Jesus. At ■times .they did follow afar off but as the years rolled by they became mor faithful. Tradition tells us that everyone of the eleven except (John did a martyr’s death. Yes. rather give up their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ they died and the death of the Martyrs has be come the seed of the church. When we find hypocrites in the church that is a call to greater and more faithful service on the part of every true follower of Christ :Do not give up in despair and throw in the sponge when we find traitors in the midst of Christians, but do as Christ did, he went on to perfect the plan of redemption for mankind by his atoning death and resurrection. The eleven did not give up and their Chritian lives inspire us to day. “Stand up, Stand up for Jesus Ye Soldiers of the Cross”. W. R. CALLAWAY TAXES BENEFITS GO UP Just about every U. S. family will be affected by the changes in social security taxes and benefits for M 959. Some 12.300.000 persons receiving old age, survivors or dis ability checks will get a seven per cent increase. Nearly 6,000,000 (about which many taxpayers know nothing) are going to get more money based on their need— though they are not covered by social security system. The almost 75.000,000 persons paying social security taxes, and the businessmen and corporations which have been required by law to pay part of their social security taxes, are going to have to pay more more than ten percent more, this year. Other increases, for self-employ ed persons, etc., will also be in ef fect in 1959. The base income on which selfemployed taxes must be paid is also being hiked, from $4200 to S4BOO. Payments to retired workers at age 65 ranged in 1958 from S3O. to $108.50. They will range up to $116.00 in 1959 starting from $33 instead of S3O. These hikes are not steep. But as the social security system be comes an accepted and “taken-for granted” device in our society, pressure on the politicians will mount to lower the age at which one becomes eligible for federal maintenance, increase the benefits, etc. Approximately 60 percent of the nitrogen in mixed fertilizer is re covered by plants. This informat ion is from P. J. Bergeaux, agro nomist-fertilizer, Agricultural Ex tension Service. Gumming Georgia, Thursday January 8, 1959. Rev. John P. Smith Passes At Age 95, At Home Of Daughter The Rev. John P. Smith, 95, a minister for 55 years, died here Wednesday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Paris Bennett. He had served a number of churches in north Georgia. Funeral services were held on Thursday Janury 1, 1959 at 2 o’clock at Concord Baptist Church, with Rev. Hoyt Thompson, Rev. Johnny Lurnmus officiating. Survivors are three daughters in Atlanta. Mrs. Frank Rowland, Mrs. Ben D. Beard and Mrs. Cath erin Inglett, another daughter, Mrs. Leon Smith, Hazelhurst; Mrs. Paris Bennett of Cumming; six sons, Joe H. Homer W. and John R. Smith, all of Atlanta; William C. Smith, Cumming, and Claude L. and Ezra Smith, Hazelhurst; 33 grandchildren, and 39 great-grand children. Appreciation Letter To The Editor Mr. Roy P. Otwell, Editor The Forsyth County News Cumming, Georgia Dear Mr. Otwell: May I express my sincere thanks and appreciation for the help and assistance you have given this De partment in the past year. Without your generous support, our efforts would not be successful. Our job is to provide veterans, their families, and their, survivors with information about various programs and benefits, and to as* sist them in obtaining the help or services to which they are entitled. Every day. this Department is con tacted by veterans and their fami lies, in response to news articles they have read. Your newspaper is the vital link in our communications wjtj} the veterans. Your use pf Stir releases, and your editorial explanation and interpretation, is in the public interest. f We appreciate it, and we know I Georgia veterans appreciate what j you are doing, for they have told |us so, on many occasions. Whenever we can be of service to you, please call upon us. With cordial best wishes for health and happiness in the New Year. Sincerely, PETE WHEELER, Director Veterans Service Cravey Approves Lower Rates On Auto Insurance ATLANTA—lnsurance Commission er Zack D. Cravey gave Georgia motorists a savings of approxi mately $1,500,000 as his New Year’s present by approving a proposal of the National Association of Auto mobile Underwriters to cut rates on automobile collision insurance up to 13 per cent. Commissioner Cravey said the reductions apply to policies with both SSO and SIOO deductible. The filings by the Underwriters call for the following rate de creases: On cars with SSO deductible, 3.7 per cent in Atlanta; 11.6 per cent in smaller cities and 6.7 per cent in rural areas. On cars with SIOO deductible, 8.3 per cent in Atlanta; 13 per cent in smaller cities and 7.9 per cent in rural areas. The overall average reduction for the State will be 5.2 per cent, Commissioner Cravey stated. The new rates are effective as of Janu ary 7. NITROGEN NEEDED Georgia farmers are now using approximately 42,000 tons of actual nitrogen for direct application an nually, declare agronomists at the Agricultural Extension Service. If they followed the recommended rates they would use approximate ly 223,000 tons annually, the agro nomists said Two aluminum producers freeze prices. March Of D mes % Fw In Progress Pressing on beyond polio toward greater victories, the 1953 March of Dimes now in progress seeks fund to finance expanded health programs of the National Foun dation against arthritis and birth defects as well as polio. These are the Three Faces of Ci ippling that call for wider support of this year’s March of Dimes. Medical scientific research, pat ient aid and training of profession al disease fighters are the core of this program which will initially cover polio, arthritis, birth defects and research in virus diseases Arthritis, and otther reheumatic diseases bring pain and crippling to more people inthe United States than any other chronic disease. Over 11,000,000 persons are afflict ed. Some 320,000 are so disabled they can no longer work. The loss to the nation in wages, working hours and taxes is a billion and a healf dollars a year. Some 3,000 youngsters each year also have juvenile arthritis. In ad dition to swelling of the joints causing pain, stiffness, restrieted motion and crippling, the rheumatic diseases may attack the heart, eys, kindneys or skin. The National Foundation will of fer patient aid to juvenile and adolescent arthritis patients thru age 18. Helping this group creates the possibility of bringing many to maturity able to lead normal, productive lives. Birth defects (congenital malfor mations), called the most import ant limpet, childhood medical prob lem, cause heartbreak and- tragedy annually in thousands of American hordes, causing, the 'death of 34,000 infants a year. About 250.000 infants are born each year in the U. S. with detect able b s>, h defects. Half of them will grow up afflicted with serious illness,Kcrippllrtg or chronic dis ease. Patient aid for children through age 18 suffering from birth delects involving the cepfral nervous system sqpn will be offer ed aid by theMatidnal Foundation-. Research|wosikar.s nvill stufcy the causes of the (jßbre kinds of birth defectsmnd seek methods of prevention as well as improved techniques for diagnosis and The vast resources of the National Foundation are de dicated to the task of taking more patients out of wheel chairs, and restoring them to jjobs and pur poseful living. psnifiroi NOTES EDWARD L. WRIGHT, Ranger The year 1958 was a pretty good year fire wise, but not as good as 1957, which was an excellent fire year. We had more fires and lost more acreage than in 1957. But its time now to think about 1959 and try to set anew record. To do this or even have a good record we must have your cooper ation. You can help by calling the for estry unit about any burning that you have to do. Pick a good day i to burn trash or any outdoor burn ing. Do not burn on windy days. IBe careful when hunting, fishing and camping while warmin, smok ing, cooking etc. Help up protect your forest. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ELECTS BOARD MEMBERS The Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce elected the following to the Board of Directors last Fri day: Mr. D. E. Pulliam, Col. Jesse H. Watson, Mr. J. C. Vaughan. Jr. and Mr. Don A. Cotton. | The Presiident, Hon. Roy P. Ot | well was reelected to guide us another year. Mr. W. Mack Roper, Vice President; Oscar B. Tally, Sr. Executive Secretary, Mr. Paul H. Worley, Treasurer. The regular meetings hereafter to be in the City Council Room. THE SECRETARY High per acre yields mean low unit cost of production and more net income, say agronomists at the Agricultural Extension Service. County Population 15,000. Vandiver Picks Massey To Head Commerce Department ATLANTA (GPS) Accent on youth apparently will be an under lying theme in the Vandiver ad ministration. Latest evidence of this was seen in the disclorsure that 31-year-old Abit Massey, DoKalb County Court solicitor, will become secretary of the Georgia Depart ment of Commerce. Earlier Gov.elect Ernest Vandiver announced that his executive secre tary would be Peter Zack Geer, Colquitt attorney. He also is 31 years old. Several other of the in coming governor’s appointees are young men, only slightly older than these two. Vandiver, himself, is only 40. Massey was an active supporter of the lieutenant governor during last year’s gubernatorial campaign. As an active state-wide leader in the Junior Chamber of Commerce, the youthful Decatur attorney led a drive to rally young voters to Vandiver’s side. Long active in Jaycee work, Massey is a former president of the state organization and past national vice president. He was re-elected without opposition to a four-year term in the civil and criminal court of DeKalb County in November. Massey is expected to servo as solicitor until mid-January when he will resign to become Com I meree Department secretary. He | will succeed Scott Candler, who confirmed his plans to resign | from the position he held during ■the past four years. Bulletin Presents Outlook For 1959 For Ff.rm Family A bright spot in the outlook for family-giving in 1959 is the'fact that rot ail food prices in general will be a little lower compared with the high of 1958, says Hilda ment Agricultural Ex tension Service, University of Geor * gia College of Agriculture. Miss Dailey, author of the "fam ily” section of an Extension bulle tin .“Georgia’s Agricultural Out look for 1959,” says this change is based on the likelihood of iarger supplies and lower prices of hogs. Price outlook for otther foods is: beef—about the same, with a high er proportion of better beef grades; I orange juice concentrate— lower than last year, but not as low as in 1957; potatoes, fats, and oils— lower; milk and other dairy pro ducts —about the same; grains, breads, and cereals—higher because ! of processing and marketing costs. ! “The share of family income sptnding for clothing has dropped J steadily in the past several years," j Miss Daily declares. “One reason i for this is that the consumer has ( man v varied and new products on , which to spend his income and ; clothing shares a less important | part in his spending. Generally, ; clothing prices are not expected to be different from 1958, with the I exception of footwear which may | be somewhat higher. Cotton and | man-made fabrics will be priced ; ■ about the same, but woolen prices j will be the lowest since 1950.” | The Extension specialists says | the outlook for housing and equip j ment is good. Rents for the same I quality dwelling have been rising gradually, bbut consistently, and are expected to continue to rise in the foreseeable future. In spite of this and the fact that property taxes have risen, cost of mainte nance is up and building construct ! ion has jumped 11 percent since 11952, the proportion of income that new home owners spend for hous ing costs has not increased. A CRUSHER A much-married Hollywood actor was confronted by a gay damsel. “Hello, there,” she greeted him; “don’t you remember me? Ten years ago you asked me to marry you.” “Really,” yawned the actor, “and did you?” Old curb signals still used on | American Exchange. Number 2. Veterans Are Reminded No Grace Period On Leans ATLANTA. GA. -Georgia veterans are reminded by Pole Wheeler, Director of the State Department of Veterans Service, that there is no grace period for the payment of installments on GI loans. Accordingly, Wheeler added, vet erans should make their Gl loan payment on or before the date they are due. Wheeler said the Veterans Ad ministration has pointed out that failure to make payments on time may be costly, since lenders an? authorized to add an extra service charge when payments are receiv ed late. He also warned that veterans who gain the reputation of being chronic delinquents may find their lenders taking that fact into ar count if the veteran should pver need an extension of repayment time. Delinquent payments also ulti mately could lead to the loss of the property obtained with the GI loan. The last Congress extended the GI loan program for two more years, until July 25, 1960, for World War II veterans. Korea vet erans have until January 31, 1965 to apply. Memorable Dates January is packed with memor- v able dates. One of the most mem orable, and one often overlooked, . is January Bth the d ; *y in ISIS . when General Andrew Jackson de- ■ feated 7,000 British troops storm ing his positions before New Or | leans. In the same year that Naoleon fought his last battle (Waterloo) “Old Hickory” was saving New • Orleans and winning the last bat- I tie of the War-of 1812, irpnlCally after the peace treaty had been |signed (Ghent, December 24. 1814.) jThe ifnitted States/ had learned | earlier that year of Napoleon's ab diction, .which freed large British I forces. Though Napoleon was to escape from St. Helena in March of 1815, to fight the Allies once again (Waterloo), American officials did not know this when they concluded peace in December, 1814, and, in any event Napoleon was defeated again in 1815. Jackson first attacked the British; December 23rd, 1814, but was re pulsed, and fell back upon earth works, which he fortified. The British finally attacked, January Bth, with 7.000 men and 2,000, in cluding their commanding officer were lost in thirty minutes. Another memorable January date is the 9th. On that day in 1861 the merchant steamer Star of the West attempted to land reinforcemens at Fort Sumter and shore batteries opened fire and turned back the ship. The fort’s commander had opposed this dangerous move, knowing that the South lelt it had received clear assurance that no reinforcement would be attempted while negotiations were in progress Nevertheless, firing on the flag I was a great victory of strategy for the North and a blunder for ; the South, which stirred intense | passions. The first balloon ascen sion in the United States occurred January 9th, in Philadelphia, in 1793. A Frenchman, Francois Blanchard, lost money on the oc casion, even though President Washington attended —and gave him a written message to carry into the air! League of Nations Day is now forgotten, but was formerly ob served on January 10, for in 1920, on that date the League was es tablished. Standard Oil was found ed that day in 1870. January 11th, in the West Indies, at Charles Town, Alexander Hamilton was born son of a Scotch father and a French Hugenot mother. On January 13th hostilities be tween Mexico and the United Stat es began, in 1846 and on the 14th, in 1874, the peace treaty between England and rebelling colonies was signed - begining the U. S. Inde pendence! Bank merger plan in California lis approved.