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” , ■-■ GEORGIA R.L.C. COLUMN Edited by c. C. WALL, EJIaville, Ga. Sec. Ac Treaa. BUTLER HERALD, BUTLER, GEORGIA, DECEMBER 6, 1934. ,f i ca n stop one heart from breaking 1 shall not live in vain, If j can ease one life the aching, Or cool one pain, If I can bring joy and gladness instead of sorrow and sadness, 1 will sir.g with a glorious retrain And feel that I have not lived in vain. The glad season of the year is fast approaching ar.d we should take stock of ourselves right away and see if there is not some way that we can bring joy and happiness to those we love so dearly. At Christmas time we usually re- nember those whom we love best with some affectionate gift, which should rightly be, but there ate untless ones around us who, thru unfortunate circumstances, are not permitted to bestow the gifts that they would like to upon those whom they number among their friends, but sometimes 1 feel that we do not use this season of the year as our Master would have us use it. It is well e..ough to bestow gifts of love upon those who are dear to us, but while pve are doing this let us not forget unfortunate ones in our midst, nd if we haven’t the means to eir- low them with woridly goods, we all re possessed with the faculties of peech and expression ir. some form, so why shouldn’t we use them to con vey kindly greetings to every one we come in contact with for the next several weeks The sending of gifts and greetings to those whom we number as our friends is worthwhile and conveys a beautiful sentiment at this season of the year, but while we are perform ing this pleasing task why can’t we also turn to those less fortunate and offer them some of the feelings that peremates the air at this time. If you are not so well blessed with earthly tieasures you do have something that you can divide with them and which will mean much to them. ne expression of best wishes, an abundance of which we all possess, can be conveyed to everyone, and as we see the expression of their faces lignt up at our thoughtful remem brance of them we are always fully repaid for the effort. 1 well remember how I like to re flect back several years ago the da.'" before Christmas when 1 was making my daily round on the route and was running into so many of my patrons who seemed so happy with the task of sending some remembrance to a loved one or friend, and how proud they were to receive one, when a poor old darky came out to his mail box with a bundle of kindling under his arm, and as I drove up to his box he seemed to have a hesitancy in con- eying the message that he wanted to me when I told him that I hoped he would have a happy Christmas, and he said: 'Mr. Wall, that is just what 1 wish for you, and I only wish that I had some way of expressing it i suitable manner, but I didn’t have anything to give you, but I did know that you would need some kindling along, so I have brought you this little bundle of kindling, and with it 1 hope that the fires will he brightened for you during Christ mas time.” Of all the remembrances 1 had coming my way that Christmas I appreciated most that bundle of kindling given to me by that humble darky, for I felt that the motive be hind the gift was sincere and it fully conveyed the true spirit of friendli ness, hook about you and begin to plan |to bring joy and happiness to some- ene during this glad season, and you "ill never have cause for regret. Christmas Handbooks If you haven’t placed your order Ifor Christmas handbooks yet, let me | ur ge that you do so right away, and |fo those who have them already for ldistribution to their patrons may 1 Ingest that these be distributed a peek or ten days before Christmas p' n 'e, as they contain valuable infor- I matin,, that will help your patrons in I hating such information as they de- I B ' re about postage rates, classes of [mail permissable in the mails, etc. Mail Early Campaign lhe usual annual MAIL EARLY Campaign is now on, and fur trie liene- |fit ,,f everyone, both users of the pails and those who handle the mails I ' 3 urgently requested that packages pad Christmas greetings be mailed as pir'y as possible in. order that they pan reach their destination before phristmas Day. All postal employes are asked to call this to the attention of their patrons and rural carriers can have a large part in asking their patrons to mail early This is done as stated above to have all Christmas mail delivered before Christmas Day, and in order to give the postal em ployes an opportunity of spending Christmas Day with their loved ones. Let everyone co-operate with this movement, and no disappointments will come to those expecting remem brances from you at Christmas time. County Group Meeting The carriers and their lamilies from the counties of Houston, Dodge, Pulaski and Wilcox gathered in Hawkinsville on the evening of Nov. 28, at which time a barbecue supper was served to more than 50 guests. The weather was inclement, but not withstanding this fact the attendance was good, including besides the num ber of carriers present with their families, two retired carriers, two postmasters, and a number of guests who were invited. It was the privilege of your writer and Mrs. Wall to be present at this function ar.d it was indeed an enjoy able occasion. Past President Roy Carroll, of Abbeville, was master ol ceremonies and he conducted the meeting in a very pleasing and har monious manner Included in the list of speakers was Postmaster Hen dricks, of Hawkinsville; Postmaster Titshaw of Pitts, and Secretary- treasurer Chas. C. Wall. The work of the Ladies’ Auxiliary was stressed and Mrs. R. W. Bush of Eastman, who gave a report of the work as outlined at the Denver national con vention of the Ladies’ Auxiliary, and she urged the full co-operation of all the wives of the carriers in their work, as it was proving most bene ficial in the program of activities. We hope to have a full report of this meeting from the secretary of this group for publication in our news columns next week. The interest demonstrated at this gathering fully demonstrated the good that can be derived from these contacts, and we are hopeful that more such gatherings will be planneu for other groups during the winter months It is the purpose of the offi cers of the state association to at tend a many of these affairs as pos sible, so let us know when, you have one planned and arrangements will be made for some officer to be pres ent. This group will hold another such meeting on the evening of February 21, 1935, at Eastman, Dodge county. page rrv» Ninth District Banquet The rural letter carriers, their wives, children and friends of the Ninth District are making plans to have a get-together meeting and banquet on next Saturday night, Dec. 8, in Gainesville, Hall county, at the Dixie Hunt Hotel, beginning at 6:00 p. m., according to information reaching this office from President Thos. G. Walters, of Toccoa. These carriers are making plans for a full attendance of the carriers from over the district, and we know from past experience of the success ful operations of this district associa tion that every one contemplating attending will be assured a wonder ful time with preparations for the affair being in. such able hands as compose the officers of tiiis district group. Brothers Walters and Nace Grant have sent invitations to every carrier in the district, and they desire that you let them know right away,if you haven’t done so, the number that will accompany you on the trip in order that they can. know how many to prepare for. You will get a great inspiration out of this meeting with your breth ren, so don’t fail to be on hand at the appointed hour next Saturday night. We are publishing herewith the letter that has been sent out by the officers announcing this affair: “Brother Rural Carriers of the Ninth District: “We are having a get-together meeting and banquet, so that we may know each other better, have fun, and plan our work for the future. “A turkey dinner with all acces sories will be served at the Dixie Hunt Hotel, Gainesville, Ga., Satur day night, Dec. 8, at 6 o’clock, 85c a dining and Congressman-elect B. F. Welchel have promised to be present, also in vitations have been extended to Con gressman J S. Wood, State President Gordon Thompson, State Secretary- Treasurer C. C. Wall and other state and district officers. We feel confi dently sure that most of these will be with us, in fact our state associa tion officers have urged all distr.v: associations to have such a meeting as we are planning for. W’e have never hail a state president or state secretary to visit a meeting of Ninth District Rural Carriers, their wives and friends, so we must have a large crowd to greet our officers and oth er visitors. "A good time is in store for all, and don’t miss it. Bring your wife, daughter, son, sweetheart, postmas ter, substitutes and as many oi your friends as you wish tp, just so yon notify us in advance how many mill be in your party “Turkey dinner, Saturday, Dec. 8, 6 p. m., Dixie Hunt Hotel, Gaines ville, Ga. Fraternally yours, Thos. G. Walters, Pres , Toccoa, Ga. Nace Grant, Secy.-Treas., Alto, Ga. Pickens Carrier Passes We received news some ten days ago of the death of Bro. W. A Mash- bum, until his death a rural carriei from Jasper, Ga. However, we did not have any details of his death in time to publish account of it in bur news columns at that time. We have now an account of his death as was car ried in his home county newspaper, the Pickens County Progress, under date of Oct. 18. Brother Mashburn died on Sunday night, October 13, at 10 o’clock, after having undergone an operation for appendicitis the day before. The members of our association will regret to learn of his death, and the deepest sympathy of all is felt for the bereaved ones in their sad loss. We publish the account of his death as contained in the news dis patch: Death of W. A. Mashburn Mr. Wm. Alfred Mashibum died Sunday night, Oct. 13, at the Coker Hospital in Canton, after an illness that lasted less than two days. Mr. Mashburn was taken ill Satur day morning with acute appendicitis. He was carried to the hospital and operated on that afternoon. A large abscess had formed on the appendix complications developed and his gen eral condition being bad, death re sulted Sunday night. His almost sudden passing was great shock to his large host of friends On Friday he carried the mail as usual and was seemingly in the best of health. Mr. Mashburn was the son of Mr. H J. Mashburn and Mrs. Patsy S. Mashburi. and was born in Cherokee county on Sept. 6, 1876. On May 2, I960 he married Miss Ella Poole, daughter of Mr and Mrs. D. P. Poole. Three children wei;e born, the youngest child, Hugh Mashburn, died WHATDOESMYHAND TELL By Alice Denton Jenninga Today’s discussion concerns what known as the Quadrangle of the hand. A cut of the normal or average hand appears with this article. The Quadrangle is the space be tween the lines of head and heart. If it is wide and regular, largest nearest the percussion or outside of the hand, anil lines bounding it are of good color, it shows justice, loyal ty and broad tolerant views, a straightforward and courageous char acter. Should it be narrow, it shows narrow views and conventionality, a tendency to injustice and indecision, and with other bad signs concurring it shows deceit and malice. In an oth erwise good hand, but with a weak line of health, it is said to show asthma When this narrowness Is caused bythe line of heart descending towards the line of head, the subject is egotistical. When this narrowness of the Quadrangle is caused by the line of head mounting towards the line of heart, it is a sign of irresolution and timidity. Crosses in the quadrangle show the influence of others on the life of the subject. Those that fall from the heart line downwards are influences engendered by the opposite sex; those that rise may be the result of either friendship or love, but in the latter case the feeling will be deeper on 1 the part of the other person con cerned than on the subject them selves, If the cross is well formed and does not cross the line of fate or fortune, the influence will be good and happy, and if the branches of the cross touch both the head aind heart lines, the influences will be lifelong. | Mrs. Jennings’ new book “Your Fortune in your Hand” is now avail able and ma.v be secured by sending 25c; in stamps or currency, together with self addressed stamped envelope to Studios; Alice Denton Jennings, 14 Rosewell Road, Atlanta, Ga. FROM THE EDITOR OF THE AMERICAN BOY During the coming year, the boys of America will get a half-fare rate , , , , ... to adventure and fun! THE AMERI- when only a lew years old. His wife'c^ hoy—YOUTH’S COMPANION and two daughters, Mrs. Dow Ham- j the nation’s leading magazine for rick, of Ellijay, and Mrs. J. I. Her- boys, formerly $2.G« a year, now ner, of Jasper, survive him together with two uncles, Mr. Bill Mashburi., of Giller county, and Mr. Tom Mash- costs $1.00. A three-year subscription previously, $3.50, costs only $2.00. Griffith Ogden Ellis, editor of THE AMERICAN BOY, brings boys the burn of south Georgia, a number of ; hearty assurance that the new prices other relatives Mr. Hamrick is con- wi “ in "° f w f, y affect the editorial . icontents of the magazine. It will be nected with the Bark oi Ellijay, ami as large, as beautifully printed, as Mr. Hefner is employed by Messrs full of high-spirited adventure as Steve Tate and Grady Jones in thei ev ®Jj , , , THE AMERICAN BOY S leader- wholesale oil business here. ship has bee n no accident,” Mr. Ellis On July 16, 1906, Jasper Rural j states. “We publish the magazine on Route No. 2 was inaugurated with j the firm belief that boys deserve a Mr. Mashburn as carrier and for I Magazine as good as any publication „„ , , , .... ,, for grown-ups. So we use the best ll- over 28 years he has faithfully car- lustrators obtainable - well-known ried the mail on this route in all artists who work for the biggest kinds of weather and many times magazines. We send our staff writers under adverse conditions. For a long,? 1 ' ove t r the country digging up the ,. , . , , ..... , interesting facts of science, inter time he carried the mail with a horse , viewing world-famous explorers, talk- and buggy, and regardless of freez- ing to coaches and athletes, ing weather, rain or shine, or burn- “We encourage and assist our ing sun, he was ever jovial and mirth * rlter .? to go everywhere for material s , , , ... . —to Haiti, Africa, the South Seas seemed to boil over in his system. China—and bring back the adventure His friends were many and the pa- for American boys. We hire experts trons of his route filled the church at on hobbies and boy problems to ad vise boys and young men. These his funeral. He was a Christian, be ing a member of the Jasper Baptist church, and tried to live by that old rule, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you ” The Prog- steps account for our position as the quality magazine for boys, and we shall continue to take them.” Twelve issues of fun and excite ment for $1.00! Three years for $2- Spread the more among your friends ress has lost an ardent booster, the |—and send your own subscription di town a good citizen and the Postjrect to THE AMERICAN BOY, 7430 Office Deoartment a faithful era- Second Blvd - Detroit, Mich. Service , .... ■, your subscription will start ploye. Before entering the mail serv- issue you specify, ice he taught school for several with The funeral was held at the Jas- plate. The manager of the room guarantees to give us a $1 din- ner for 85c, also your money bark if i * ..... vou are still hungry after eating. I per Baptist church Tuesday after- What else would you want for 85c? noon and was conducted m a very “Don’t forget that it will be neces- impressive way by Rev. A. B. Couch sary for us to know not later than Friday *2“ hw Special songs were rendered and the Drop a church was crowded with sorrowing of Atlanta, assisted by Rev. D. P i Johnston, local Methodist pastor. coming many turkeys to B r ®^ re ' ~ t ~‘ or friends and relatives. The floral of- postal card to ei ' j ates fering was beautiful and together myself, indica mg 0 . , jth each business house in. town reserve for you and do this ^ manifestation the to away. “Senator Richard B. closing, Russell, Jr., I high esteem in which he was held. HOTEL LANIER Macon, Georgia Conveniently Located „ Excellent Cafe Rates $1.50 and Up WEAK AND SKINNY MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN Sarnd by mw Vitamin* ol Cod Uvtr Oil in tutilflH tablet*. Pounds of firm healthy flesh instead of bare scravry bones I New vigor, vim end energy instead of tired llstlessness I Steady, quiet nerves I That ia what thousands of people are getting through scientists' latest discovery—the Vitamins of Cod Liver Oil concentrated In little sugar coated tablets without any of Its horrid, Ashy taste or smell. ‘ Tat ibis' le h __ I gained io^ lbs. In oft sailed 1 *'Cod Liver Oil In Tablets", and simply work wonders. A little boy of 8, serl< isly sick, got well and same disease, galnad 8 lbs. the first week and t lba. each week after, A young mother who could not eat or eleep after baby came got all her health back and gained 10 lbs. In less Remember If you don't gain at leaat 8 lbs. of Arm healthy flesh In a month get your money back. Demand and get McCoy s-the original and genuine Cod Liver Oil Tablet* —approved by Good Housekeeping Institute. Refuse all subetitutea— Insist on the original McCoy'*— Z. there are none better. Mrs. ANGELES . jstSn (above),suffered LOS Jeanette B. HcstL- a itrango nervous affliction in a collision of a street car with am automobile. In her suit for $25,000 damages, a lighted match was held under her band to prove her im pervious to heat or cold. Vote On Bankhead Bill To Be Taken In December The County Agent has just received general instructions to State Allotment Boards and to County Committees regarding the referen dum on the Bankhead Act. It is seen from this that the following are eligible to vote: “Any person who signed a 1933 and 1934 Cotton Acreage Reduction Con tract, any person who ia or was eligible for tax-exemption certifi cates in 1934, any person who presents proof that he owns and has n present right to produce cotton, on a cotton farm, or any person who signs (by signature or other mark) and files a witnessed writ ten statement that he has made arrangements to produce cotton on a cotton farm in 1935 (that he has entered into a lease or share- cropping agreement to grow cotton on a cotton farm m 1935) is deemed eligible to vote on the continuation of the Bankiiead Act for the crop year 1935-36 (June 1, 1935, to May 31, 1936). (A cot ton farm is any farm on which cotton has been produced commercial ly one or more years since 1927.)” A copy of the official ballot is shown below; BANKHEAD ACT REFERENDUM BALLOT County Community Are you in favor of continuing the Bankhead Act for next year, (June, 1 1935, to May 31, 1936) ? YES Mark one square with an (X) showing whjch way you want to vote. Continuance of the Bankhead Act means that a tax will continue to be levied on the ginning of cotton in excess of an allot ment made to meet the probable market requirements. Further details will be announced later in issues of this paper. wWM 033.' = jiSRF fein r MTr*!* ■di 122222 j J| >]jj| CXPOSE a Careystone Shingle to the ™ weather for years—you will see no wear whatever. Place one in a fire, and you’ll find that it will not burn. Is it any wonder that shrewd owners everywhere are roofing buildings with Careystone Shingles? When you re-roof an old building, or build a new one, get the facts about Careystone Shingles. They are made in a variety of weights shapes, and colors, and our prices will protect your pocketbook as well as this permanent roof will protect your building. MADE OF ASBESTOS AND CEMENT M. T. CHAPMAN STORE Butler, Georgia HERE'S THE AID TO FEWER COLDS. VICKS VA-TRO-NOL • A FEW DROPS UP EACH NOSTRIL