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Gumming, Georgia. .WVWWV SOCIETY MRS. ROY OTWELL, JR, Society Editor, Phone: Tu. 7—2965 Mr. and Mrs. Oren Stephens and children of Atlanta spent Sunday with L. D. Stephens and family Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Watson of Winder spent Friday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Willie Watson Mr. Leon Stephens of Warner Robins spent the weekend with homefolks. Mrs. Ted Echols and Mrs. Brough ton OBryant spent Wednesday af ternoon in Atlanta NEW ARRIVALS of Easter and Spring; Ladies Dresses at Otwell’s Department Store. Mrs. Grace Palmour attended an Institute on Child Growth and Development held in Gainesville on March 4 thru 6. Mr. and Mrs. Dossie Thomas and son Phil, of Atlanta spent the weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Thomas Mrs. R. H. Bramblett, Sr. is spending several days with her son and his family, Dr. and Mrs. Rupert Bramblett Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Rountree and family were called to Coving ton Tuesday morning, due to the critical illness of her mothe. Mr. Buster Carnes and Mr. Ran dolph Lee attended an REA Con ference held in Jacksonville on Thursday and Friday. Friends of Mr. Howard Hughes of Gainesville will be interested to know he is much improved. How ever, he is still in Hall County Hospital. Mrs. Hughes will be remembered as Betty Bannister PREACHING NOTICE Bro. Herberrt Youngblood will preach at Cross Roads Baptist Church Sunday night March 22 at 7:30 p. m. You are cordially invited Mr. Frank J. Bunis, recently from northern California an old Steam Engine fan spent a while with A. G. Thomas Sunday after noon. Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Lee and family have returned from Hart ford Alabama after spending sev eral days. They was called home due to the illness and death of Mr. Lee’s sister. Mrs. Grace Palmour, Mrs. Joel G. Webb and Mr. Thomas Nelms attended the Regional Conference of the Northern Health Region on Monday, March 9. in Gainesville. Mr. and Mrs. Royston Ingram and daughter Linda visited their son and his family. Mr. and Mrs. George Ingram in Nashville Tenn., this weekend. Revs, and Mrs. D. M. Nalley of Gumming. Mrs. Henry Stone of Smyrna, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Wad dell of Atlanta, Mrs. John Ma.iors of Alpharetta were weekend visi tors at Mr. and Mrs. Willie Watson Miss Kay Holbrook, Mrs. William Hughes, Mrs. Ted Echols and Miss Bette Ann Moore attended the Banker’s dinner and meeting held at the Georgian Hotel in Athens Tuesday night Mrs. A. Y. Howell and daughter, Patricia, Mrs. R. A. Ingram and daughters, Linda and Joyce, and Miss Bette Ann Moore attended the Roger Williams Concert at the Municipal Auditorium in Atlanta Thursday night. Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Thomas spent last week in Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky and North Carolina meet ing old friends and making new ones that will attend the Reunion of Old Steam Machinery from Ohio across states to California and Canada. NEW DIRECTOR OF NURSES Mrs. Elizabeth Seagraves of Hall County is now the new' director of Nurses for the Forsyth County Hospital, as announced by Mr. Bruce oßggan, Superintendent. Mrs. Seagraves was formerly employed at the Hall County Hos pital in Gainesville, and received her nursing degree from the Craw ford Long School of Nursing in Miss Barbare Forrest of North Georgia College spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Paul Forrest Mr. Leßoy Biker, President of the National Thresher Association and wife Blaker, Secretary from Alvarston, Ohio visited A. G. Thom as collection of Old Steam Engines recently. MISS DOROTHY BUICE HONORED AT SHOWER On Wednesday evening, March 4th, Mesdames Betty Hughes and Sarah Garrett entertained Miss Dorothy Buice, bride-elect at a miscellaneous shower at the Silver City Club House. There were about 40 guests pres ent. A color scheme of green and yellow was carried out. The table was overlaid with a yellow linen cloth centered with spring flowers. After the bride-elect opened her many lovely gifts, refreshments of delicious punch, green and yellow cup cakes, sandwiches, nuts and mints were served. BROWNIE SCOUT REPORT Troop No. 2 of Brownie Scouts met at the home of Mrs. George Bagiev. Susan Bagley acted as hostess. We discussed the ten laws of Girl Scouting. Those present were: Susan Grav itt, Susan Bagley, Judy Smith, Gail Bramblett, Peggy Suddert’n, Linda Valentine, Joan McCarty, Elaine Coots, and Nancy Boggan. We had one visitor, Pat Bagley and everyone enjoyed having her with us. Refreshments of cake and punch, served by Susan Bagley were en joyed by all. We helped Susan celebrate her Ninth birthday. NANCY BOGGAN, Reporter. CAROLYN PULLIAM ELECTED STATE BETA CLUB OFFICER Miss Carolyn Pulliam, was elect ed Vice-president of the Georgia Beta Club at the Annual Beta Club Convention, held in Atlanta last week. The sixteen year-old Forsyth County High School junior won out over three other candi dates from various sections of the State. Miss Pulliam is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Pulliam of Cumming. RANGE ROUNTREE STAR STUDENT Ranee Rountree has been named the 1959 STAR student for the Forsyth school system, the Cum ming Chamber of Commerce an nounced this w'eek. The STAR student is enrolled at Forsyth County High School. The newly named student serves both as Star student for Forsyth County High School and for the Forsyth County school system. The announcements were made as a part of the Student Teacher Achievement Recognition ISTARI p-ogram, sponsored state-wide bv the Georgia State Chamber of Commerce, and in the Forsyth County school svstem by superin tendent Almon Hill. The program is designed to encourage and to honor scholastic achievement thru out Georgia. Designation of STAR students was determined by top ranking scores they made in the recent annual College Board Schol astic Aptitude test. School System and district Star students are selected from those who scored highest at the indivi dual high school level. A Georgia STAR student and STAR teacher are selected at the State level. Shortly after the announcement was made, the student named Mrs. Wilsm Chaffin, teacher at Morgan County High School as STAR teacher, the teacher who. in the student's opinion made the great est contribution to the student’s ! scholastic achievement. Winners at the school system level and their STAR teachers will be honored at a special State Chamber of Commerce luncheon in Atlanta on April 24 and given a | tour of the city. District STAR students and | STAR teacher will be given a free, week-long educational tour of the State. The Star student for Forsyth County school system is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Rountree and resides in Cumming, Georgia. The Forsyth County News ANSWER THIS ONE Willie: “Mama says we’re here to help others.” Baby-Sitter: “Of course we are.” Willie: “Well, what are the others here for?” SO THERE! Little boy( does your mother know you’re smoking? Madam, does your husband know you talk to strange men on the street? NEW ARRIVALS of Easter and Spring Ladies Dresses at Otwell’s Department Store. FRIENDS In The Hospital DISMISSALS Mrs. Leon Brown Master Danny Allen Mr. Frank Lathem Mrs. Patsy Sorrells Mrs. Bobby Richards and daughter Mrs. Floyd Garrett and son Mr. James Binion Mrs. J. R. Cantrell Mr. Robert Rickett Mr. Bradford Samples Master Robert Olive Mrs. Mollie Glover Mrs. Lewis Holder and daughter Mrs. Clay DeLong and son Mrs. Carroll Tallant SVWNEE JUNIOR GARDEN CLUB MEETS The Junior Garden Club recently organized and sponsored by the Sawr.es Garden C'ub, under the leadership of Mrs. Jewell Bannister held its regular meeting Wednes day afternoon at 3 o’clock in Mrs. Bannister class room. Interesting films on birds, flow ers and gardens were shown which everyone enjoyed. Gail Bramblett served refresh ments of cookies and cokes. Those present were: Susan Bag iev, Gail Bramblett, Norma Roe, Paula, Pat and Nancv Heard. Kathv and Marguerite Mashburn. Phil ndd Judy Smith and Rovace Samples. JUDY SMITH, Reporter “Living With Diabetes” A conference on the subject of diabetes will be held at the Cum nvng Methodist Church on Tues day, March 24, 1959. This meeting is sponsored hv the physicians of Forsvth County and the Forsyth County Denartment. The dismission throughout the meeting will he centered on “living with diabetes”. Diet will be dis missed bv trained nutritionists from the State Health Department. One of our local doctors will speak on the “Problems of a Diabetic”. De monstrations on Urine testing, In sulin inflection and care of the feet will be given. Vi his should be a very interesting and informative meeting. We hope that all diabetics, relatives of diabetics, nurses and anyone else who is interested in diabetes will attend this conference. GIRL SCOUT NEWS The Girl Scouts of Cumming met on March 16. in Mrs. James Ot well’s room. We went in our Pa trols and collected dues. Refreshments were served by Elaine Westh-ook. Audrey Fowler, and Melba Hendrix. Patrols 1 and 3 went on the Civil Defense Bus to Mrs. Helen Brice’s home to watch birds. M r s. B-ice has a bird sanctuary. We were also shown her collection of chickens. She has over 300 in her collection. Wo wish to thank Mrs. Brice for lifting us visit in her home. We ntso wish to thank the Civil De fense for the use of their bus. Meanwhile Patrols 2 and 4 saw some films on birds. A ftp’wards we met at the school building and were dismissed. Troun Scribe Marion Wheeler CROSS ROADS H. D. C. Crass Roads HDC met March 17 at 2 o. m. with the president Mrs. Grace Chambers in charge. Members present 7 and M r s. Ban m’stpr. Devotional Psalm 19 read bv Miss Pauline Hiegms—Poem— “G'vinn- and Forgiving” read by Mrs. Corene Hicks. Hostess for April—Mrs. Grace Chambera and Mrs. Corene Hicks. Mrs. Bannister gave an interest ing demonstration on making belts and belt carriers which everyone enioyed. Everyone enjoyed the refresh ments served bv the Hosetesses- Mrs. Kathlen Sampler, end Mrs. Dorsev Sewell. Pauline Higgins, Reporter Mr. Roy P. Otwell, Vice President of the Uppper Chattahoochee Valley Association attended a meeting at the State Capitol Thursday in con nection with the newly proposed Two million dollar State Park, at or near Holliday in Hall County and near the Gwinnette County line. This State Park will be on the 1100 acres Island between Hall County and Forsyth County. Will be able to park 634 cats and can take care of several thousand peo ple and will help this North Geor gia area very much. I m .V "V, kc< ‘!\ ■**‘t , ill CLMMING METHODIST NEWS Have you ever wondered how you can renew your hope and spiritual vitality? Does life have meaning? Are you able to handle the problems that confront you to day? God can help you through the Cumming Methodist Church. Wait upon God; meet Him at wor ship; TRY HIS WAY! The Union M. Y. F. Sub-District will hold its regular monthly meet ing at the Bethelview Methodist Church on Thursday evening, March 19, at 7:30. All of our youth are invited to attend. A commemoration o fthe death of our Lord will be observed in the Cumming Methodist Church on Good Friday evening. March 27th, at 7:30. The public is invited to attend this service. The Methodist Men’s Club will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday night. March 2-lth, at 7:00. It is a supner meeting. Mr. Clvde Mize, our program chairman will preside over tthe prog’ am. Sermon tonics for Palm Sunday n re: “The Magnetic Christ” and “The Joy and Peace in Believing”. LADIES AUXILIARY NEWS The Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post No. 9143 met Friday night, March 13th. During this meeting ♦he ladies voted to contribute Sl2 to the Veterans Emergency Wel fare Fund and 566 to the Depart ment Hospital Fund. New officersr for the following vear were elected. They were: S. V. PRESIDENT Mrs. Bettyau President, Mrs. Jessie Tinsley: Senior Vice President, Mrs. Betty Benson: Junior Vice President, Mrs Ruth Barrett, Hreasurer, Mrs. Jean Potts; Chaplain, Mrs. Ethel Pur cell; Conduetoress, Mrs. Estelle Holbrook; Guard, Mrs. Audrey Gravitt, and Trustees, Mrs. Kath rine Martin, Mrs. Virginia Wood and Mrs. Zelma Bannister. RiD CKCSS gjjß 1 BLOOD gill PROGRAM I fifi? WF WHEN YOU WHO IT MOST Mr. John Pittard will be chair man, Mr. H. R. Bramblett, Co chairman of the 1959 Red Cross Drive for which the month of March has been designated. Forsyth County’s quota is SI9OO this year. Most of you people know what the Red Cross has done and what it is now doing in our county ns well as all other counties. Through the American Red Cross Forsyth County is participating in 'he Blood Program. This is one of the most important steps forward Forsyth County has ever made. It is very important that we continue to participate in this Red Cross Program. Your contributions will make this possible. Join The Red Cross Today! A. C. Smith, Chairman of Forsyth County Chapter. IN LOV’NG MEMORY In loving memon' vof on* - sen and brother, Larry Lamar Ttart'n. who passed awav March 25. 1956. He has gone to a better land. But surel-/ not forgotten. We missed him more and more leach lonelv day that passes. THE FAMILY CHEST ATEE GIRLS—FORSYTH COUNTY EIGHTH BOYS WIN JUNIOR TOURNEY The Chestatee girls worki J to the finals in the double olimonta | Hon tournament that ended on j March 12. They won over the For j syth Bth grade girls in a fine j game 31 30. They wore some larger and the smaller guards of Forsyth could not contain Forward Reeves who scored 25 of their 31 points. Linda Curtis, Elaine Bagiev and Diane Martin scored 7 11 12 points respectively, in the loss. Sherill Walls led the Forsyth Sth boys in the 29 25 win over the bigger boys from Friendship who had a fine first year team. Forward Jim Callahan scored 11 points to lead his team. Their team has some fine high school pros pects Cumming Elementary had two good small teams. Sharon had a fine boys team and played two fine games. Their girls were harly as good as the boys, but shows promise. Chestatee boys were a well coached team and play ed well for small boys. Friendship girls had first year team and Bernice Bottoms was one of the best players to compete and should be a fine high school player. The games were well attended and we congratulate the communi ties for sponsoring the teams. They had fine spirit and good sports manship. All the schools will parti cipate in the receipts. After Re ferees and trophies are paid for. FOR RENT Several Houses Contact John McClure or Roy P. Otwell, Cumming, Ga. NOTICE WATCH REPAIRS To the many friends of W. A. Simpson, formally with Gem Jew elry Company can still do your watch repairs. CALL Tu. 7—3155 NOTICE! NOTICE! Blue Crocs Blue Shield Hospitalization Insurance Deadline for new applications for Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospitalization Insurance through your County Farm Bureau Chapter is April Ist. Applications should be made with Mr. Jimmy Deaton, Farm Bureau Secretary, at Farmers Mutual Exchange. HEARD’S FLOWER & GIFT SHOP “For Your Complete Easter Line.” SEE US m wsm YOUR EASTER FLOWERS Fh. Tu. 7-2228 W Plaster design Heard’s Florist offers Corsages of Carnation’s, Orchids, Cymbidium orchild. Potted plants, Plaster Lilies, Azalea’s, Hy drangeas, Mum’s, Mixed pots, Mixed box s, Dish gardens and Plants, Gifts and Potter - Also fresh Pansy plans New Ready. For youd Cut Flowers, Carnations, Glad’s, Pompom’s, Big Mum’s and Iris. Memorial funeral pieces in Fresh Flowt n and Artifical in Pots, Sprays, Wreaths and Crosses. We are now doing Funeral work in Fresh Flowers. CALL IN FOR YOUR EASTER LILIES I have plenty of parking space. Rear of New ! Post Office at Cumming. MRS. RUBY HEARD, Owner Fh: Tu. 7 2228 Gumming, Ga. Thursday, March 19, 1959. REGULAR MEETING OF CUM MING CHAPTER NO. 316 O. E. S. 1C ? Will he held each Second and Fourth Tuesday Nights at 7:30 O’clock. All members are v r g/d to attend GLANNA PIRKI.E, tV. M. CLARA MAE COX, Secretary I NOTICE —Five Extra Clean I’sed Ford Trucks All with Stake Ruble ■; See Frank Roper or Ardeal Holbrook at OTWELL MOTOR COMPANY. NOTICE I will do private Nursing during the day See me at my home on Dahlonega Street Mrs. Grace Shadburn. NOTICE There will be Sunrise Service at Pleasant View Baptist Church at 6 A. M. Sunday March 29. You are invited to attend. WANTED Anyone having Timber for sale Also I have some lots to sell—Contact J. M. VOYLES, Route 1, Dawsonville, Ga. SEED! SEED! GARDEN SEED FIELD SEED Tanner Hardware Company 222 S. Bradford St. Gainesville, Georgia