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THIS WEEK
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War! War! War! Man and boy,
how you’re going to tire of that
word. Just back from a week-end
trip to Fort Benning, Ga., where the
army is gearing itself for the great
est conflict ever conceived by hu
man minds. There is going to be
huge loss of lives, property damage
untold, heartaches, anxiety, sacri
fices and much suffering. All this
isn’t going to be inflicted on the
fighting man alone, however; a fact
which we are trying to impress on
you. There is going to be more civi
lian casulties than there will be in
the army. Which is why we say that
it is the patriotic duty of every
Blakely and Early county citizen to
volunteer his own services in some
way. There is a job for us all. You
haven’t got to join the army and lug
a rifle to be of aid. Right here in
Blakely, the Home Guard needs men,
the Red Cross needs workers, the Civ
ilian Council needs men and women.
They need doctors, nurses, messen
gers, telephone operators, fire watch
ers, bomb squadrons, first-aid teach
ers, firemen, policemen, and count
less other jobs which have to be done.
We would like to impress on every
man and woman that it is his or her
duty to volunteer for duty now. This
old alibi that one is too busy just
won’t hold water. Hell, mister, any
body with any imagination at all and
the sense of a doodle could find a
plausible excuse not to serve. You
might say “my business keeps me
from serving; I’m just too busy.’’
That may be true. You might be busy.
But who isn’t? Any person who does
not neglect his or her business right
now is liable to wake up some morn
ing and find that business which
was so dear to you has vanished and
all your cherished belongings have
disappeared with it. Man and boy,
we’re in a war. And we mean a war.
A kind of war like Sherman said.
And business, home, family and
pleasure should come second place
until we lick hell out of those slant
eyed Japs and that well-known house
painter, Adolph Hitler, who majors
in murder.
Volunteer your services today. Do
not put it off any longer. Let’s
do this job quickly, calmly, efficient
ly and completely.
The best story to come out of the
war concerns the little twelve-year
old boy who tried to join the Navy
last week. He wanted to be a cabin
boy on board ship. When he was
refused on the grounds he was too
young to fight the Japs, he told
them that wasn’t exactly what he had
planned to do if he joined the Navy.
He explained it this way: “My dad
is already in the Navy. He is going
to look after the Japs. But those
Japs, they also have some little Japs.
Well, they are the fellows to whom
I would direct my undivided atten
tion.”
Next week comes the greatest date
in all the annals of history. Next
Thursday will be Christmas Day, the
birth day of Jesus Christ. Wonder
how many of you think of it in that
light, it being the birthday of that
gallant Galileean, the Prince of
Peace. Wonder what He thinks of the
world today. Wonder if He doesn’t
look down on us mortal men and con
sider how foolish we are. All of this
MBUY DEFENSE BONDS AND
HELP YOUR GOVERNMENT
There is an urgent need for the Red
Cross. Help by making your contribu
tion now.
For your banking needs, we cor
dially invite you to see us.
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Bank of Early
BLAKELY. GEORGIA
Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. All
Deposits Insured up to $5,000
Home Defense Corps
And Local Policemen
Attend Macon Meet
Captain 0. R. Brooks, commander
of the Early County Defense Corps,
and two members of the local police
force and 24 members of the Corps
attended a state-wide meeting held
in Macon Sunday for the purpose
of gaining information in protecting
and • defending tjpis county in case
it is invaded.
The group attended demonstrations
■ in bayonet drill, incendiary bombs,
■ explosive bombs and many other
helpful defensive measures.
Those making the trip to Macon
were Captain 0. R. Brooks, Police
Chief J. L. McArthur, Marshall Ollin
Goocher, Deputy Sheriff C. C. Swann,
Fire Chief Cecil George, First Lieu
tenant J. M. Coile, Supply Sergeant
W. C. Jordan, Sergeant W. P. Smith,
Corporal C. M. Dunning, J. T. Jordan,
Emmett L. Williams, Jack White,
Tommy Owens, Linton Willis, Ser
geant T. C. Willis, John Scarborough,
Philip Grier, J. B. Stokes, Hubbard
Grimsley, J. W. Craft, John Holman,
Top Sergeant Grady Holman, Jr.,
Arthur Creel, Sevola Jones, Bruce
Lindsey, Second Lieutenant Woodrow
Grimsley, Captain Hilton Hightower,
A. J. Singletary.
CHRISTMAS CANTATA
METHODIST CHURCH
SUNDAY NIGHT
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“The Vision of Scrooge,” by Wil
liam Baines, a Christmas cantata
based on Dickens’ A Christmas Car
ol, will be given at the Methodist
church next Sunday night at 7:30
o’clock. The occasion will be a
union Christmas service, to which
everyone is invited.
The program will feature a chor
us of women’s voices, including Mts.
C. G. Brewer, Mrs. J. B. Jones and
Mrs. Sam Garwood, sopranos, and
Mrs. W. H. Wall and Mrs. Oscar
Whitchard altos.
Other numbers on the program,
which will begin at 7:30 o’clock, in
clude a reading by Mrs. William Cox,
with Mrs. Lester Camp as piano ac
companist, and a number of carols
by the a’ccordion pupils of Miss
Evelyn Dußose,
Have taken up one yearling calf.
See JOE BOWMAN.
fighting, squabbling, murdering and
killing just because a group of men
couldn’t agree. Well, it’s good that
Christmas comes next week. The
world needs to be filled with that
good and kindly feeling which ex
ists at Christmas. Let’s hope that
it remains with us a long time to
come.
Recommended reading: In another
section of today’s paper you will find
a story, “There’s Got To Be A Santa
Claus,” by Channing Pollock. It’s a
moving, tender, true and intensely
human story which, after reading, if
you don’t feel better, you can sue
us.
“Remember Pearl Harbor,” has
already taken its place in history
along-side other famous war slogans
like, Remember the Maine; Lafayette,
We Are Here; Don’t Shoot Until You
See The Whites of Their Eyes, and
other phrases coined in previous
wars.
Maybe this should give you some
idea of the temper of the American
soldier. Last week at Fort Benning,
when some of the soldiers heard that
Germany had declared war on the
United States, one soldier rushed
from the barracks and shouted to
other soldiers: “Hurrah, Germany has
declared war. Weve got some more
targets besides those so-and-so Japs.”
By
Earl
“Tige”
Pickle
EARLY COUNTY NEWS, BLAKELY, GEORGIA
Mrs. Houston Passes
At Home of Her
Son in Colquitt
Succumbing to a heart attrack,
Mrs. Victoria Roberts Houston, wid
ow of Mr. Rafe Houston, died Mon
day morning at 12:30 o’clock at the
home of her son’, B. B. Houston, in
Colquitt. Mrs. Houston, who was
88 years of age, was ill two weeks.
Funeral services and interment
were in the Houston cemetery Tues
day morning at 11:00 o’clock, with
the Rev. W. T. Wiley officiating and
Evans & Son Funeral Home in charge
of arrangements. Serving as pall
bearers were the following grand
sons of the deceased: Leonard Hous
ton, Dr. R. A. Houston, Woodrow
Houston, Marcine Gibson, Eugene
Gibson, and J. B. Houston.
Mrs. Houston was a daughter of
the late Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Rob
erts, and was born in Miller county
on September 18, 1853. She was
married in 1868 to Mr. Houston,
who died in 1893. She was a member
of the Lucile Free Will Baptist
church and of the Order of the
Eastern Star. Greatly beloved by
many friends, she was widely related
throughout Early and Miller counties
and has about two hundred grand
children, great-grandchildren, and
great-great-grandchildren, and lived
to see the fifth generation' of her
family.
Living children include J. L.
Houston of Blakely, B. B. Houston
of Colquitt, W. C. Houston of Blake
ly, Mrs. Alice Sheffield of Blakely,
and Mrs. Lucy Gibson of Colquitt.
BLAKELY CITIZENS
INJURED WEDNESDAY
IN AUTO ACCIDENT
Mr. S. G. Maddox suffered a brok
en knee cap and a chest injury
and Mr. I. D. Felder was injured in
ternally in an automobile accident
early Wednesday morning, when the
car in which they were riding col
lided with a school bus near Thomas
ton. Mr. Grady Holman, Jr., and
Mr. Bert Tarver, also in the car,
were not seriously hurt, although Mr.
Tarver received severe skin lacera
tions. It is understood that a num
ber of the children in the school
bus were injured.
The members of the party were
en route to Atlanta to attend the
hearing of the Blakely Telephone
Company before the Public Service
Commission when the accident oc
curred. Details of the accident were
not known Wednesday afternoon,
but it was stated that Mr. Maddox
had been carried to Macon for treat
ment, while Mr. Felder was -in a
Thomaston hospital, where he had
not regained consciousness late Wed
nesday and his condition was consid
ered serious.
LIONS HELD REGULAR
MEETING TUESDAY
Final plans for a telephone hearing
which was held Wednesday were
made at Tuesday’s meeting of the
Blakely Lions Club at the Early
Hotel.
It was also announced that Blake
ly had won the attendance contest
from the Arlington club and that the
Arlington club would entertain the
Blakely Lions on January 12.
Tuesday’s meeting was presided
over by President Philip Sheffield.
FIREWORKS BANNED
The Mayor and Council have giv
en instructions that the ordinances
against the shooting of fireworks on
the streets of Blakely be rigidly en
forced. Take warning, and if you
must shoot fireworks, shoot them at
home.
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Y. W. A. MEETS
The Y. W. A. met Monday night,
December 15, at the home of Mrs.
Bert Tarver, with Misses Melba Eu
banks and Annette Greene as hos
tesses. The living and dining rooms
were beautifully decorated with
Christmas candles and holly and at
the end of the living room stood a
large Christmas tree brilliantly il
luminated. In an impressive cande
light ceremony, each member con
tributed generously to the Lottie
Moon Christmas offering. Carols
were sung and soft music was ren
dered throughout the evening. A
program on “Gifts and Homage to
Our King” was given by Mrs. Cheek,
Melba Eubanks, Marjorie Weaver,
Annette Greene and Eloise Sheffield.
I After being dismissed with a word
iof prayer, everyone gathered around
the tree and presents were distrib-
I uted. Dainty sandwiches and tea
were served to 18 members.
The next meeting will be at the
home of Miss Marjorie Weaver De
icember 29. Every member is urged
to be present, as the election of of
ficers will be held.
MRS. EARL F. TARRE,
Reporter.
Read the ads in The News.
Ghwlftasfltorc
—GIFT SUGGESTIONS:—
To Make
HIS CHRISTMAS MERRIER,
we suggest:
Manhattan Robes, Pajama Sets, $4.95 to
$8.95.
All Wool Flannel Robes, $3.45 to $10.50.
Stetson and Etchison Hats, $3.95 to $7.50.
Curlee and Merit Suits and Overcoats,
$25.00 to $30.00.
Leather Jackets, all sizes, $8.45 to $16.50.
Neckwear in a Weaver’s Box, $1 to $2.50.
Manhattan Silk Pajamas, $3.95 to $5.00.
Manhattan Broadcloth Pajamas, $1.95 to
$2.50.
Westminster and Wilson Bros. Hosiery,
-39 c to 59c pr.
Manhattan Handkerchiefs, plain, colored
or initialed.
Hickok Belts, Belt Sets, Bill Folds, and
Suspenders.
Men’s Traveling Sets —Military Brush Sets.
Christmas Begins at Weaver’s
Visit Our Store Today .... . . Meet Your Friends There
Free Christmas Wrapping for All Weaver’s Packages
T. K. Weaver & Co.
“Blakely’s Only Complete Store”
CHARLES E. BOYETT, Owner BLAKELY, GA.
EARLY COUNTY
ASKED FOR SI,OOO
FOR RED CROSS
A thorough canvass of Early coun
ity is being made this week by Red
Cross solicitors to raise this county’s
quota for the war relief fund which
was asked by President Roosevelt in
a proclamation last Friday. The na
tion’s total is $50,000,000, and Ear
ly county’s quota is SI,OOO.
Red Cross officials met early this
meeting in a meeting presided over
by Mrs. R. C. Singletary, Sr., and
appointed committees to canvass the
towns and communities in Early
county. The following were an
nounced by Mrs. Singletary and will
solicit fuhds:
Blakely: Oscar Whitchard, Lewis
B Fryer, Sr., C. D. Duke, Bert
Tarver, H. C. Fort, C. H. Loback,
J. D. Rogers, S. G Maddox, Emory
Houston, R. C. Howell, C. E. Boyett.
Damascus: H. C. Haddock.
Colomokee: F. B. Melton.
New Hope: G. O. Lindsey, C. I.
Houston.
Freeman: Mrs. George Nelson.
Jakin: Clark Mosely.
Hilton: Mrs. Gordon Hall.
Cedar Springs: L. H. Baughman.
Liberty Hill: J. R. Prince.
Cuba: J. W. Grimes, W. B. Hester.
Lucile: Mrs. C. B. Miller.
Mrs. Singletary asks that all funds
be reported to Robert H. Stuckey,
treasurer, at the First State Bank,
or to any Red Cross official, which
includes Mrs. C. L. "Glessner, Mrs.
Grady Holman, Jr., “Tige” Pickle,
and Mrs. W. R. McKinney.
FIRST STATE DIRECTORS
HOLD MEETING, BONUS
GIVEN TO EMPLOYEES
The board of directors of the
First State Bank, meeting last Fri
day afternoon, declared a 12 per
cent dividend on its capital stock of
$50,000, and added R. C. Howell to
the board of directors.
All bank employees were given
an extra month’s pay as a bonus and
were also presented a $25.00 defense
bond. Bonds of the same denomina
tion were also given to each director
of the bank and to its attorney.
Bank officials report a profitable
year and the institution in excellent
financial condition.
Clothes baskets, clothes baskets
and market baskets at BECKHAM’S.
To Make
HER CHRISTMAS MERRIER,
we suggest:
Satin Pajamas and Gowns, $1.95 to $4.95.
Slips in crepe, and satin, $1.39 to $2.29.
Bed Jackets in satin materials, $1.95 to
$2.95.
Bed Jackets in satin materials, $1.95 to
$2.95.
Chenille Bath Robes, all colors, $4.95 to
$6.95.
Quilted Bath Robes, all colors, $4.95 to
$6.95.
Quilted Satin Bath Robes, $7.95.
Quilted and Chenille Bath Robes for
Children.
Hosiery, all kinds, 79c to $2.50.
Bridge Sets, 79c to SI.OO.
Cannon Towel Sets, boxed, $1.95 to $2.95.
Bed Spreads, all colors, including Bates
newest patterns.
Visit our gift department, china and glass
novelties.
Bed Lamps, Table Lamps, Reading Lamps.
Electric Toasters, Hot Plates, Waffle Irons.
COMMISSION ORDERS
IMPROVED TELEPHONE
SERVICE HERE
The Georgia Public Service Com
mission, following a hearing in At
lanta Wednesday morning, gave Mrs.
Mattie Powell, owner of the Blakely
Telephone Company, until February
1 to employ a linesman and improve
the local phone service, The News
learned Wednesday afternoon.
The hearing was held following
complaints registered by local civic
clubs, city and county officials and
many other local citiaens against the
service rendered by the company.
LOCAL BANKS ASK THAT
PENNIES BE TURNED IN
Because there is a shortage of
pennies, despite the fact that the
mints of the government are now
working overtime, the local banks
are asking that all people who have
pennies saved or hoarded to please
turn them in at once.
Just received a big assortment of
floor and table lamps. BECKHAM’S.
Notice!
On account of being sick, I am
unable to attend to my busi
ness. I won’t be able to have a
fruit stand on the outside. Will
appreciate all the business you
can give me inside my store.
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Willie Byrd Bush
HLLO FOOD MARKET
COUPLE NARROWLY
ESCAPE DEATH AS
RESIDENCE BURNS
The residence on Church street
occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow
Houston and owned by Mrs. W. H.
Alexander was badly damaged by
fire last Thursday night. Mr. and
Mrs. Houston had a narrow escape
from death, being awakened by one
of their neighbors Who saw the
blaze. They escaped through a
window, flames having enveloped the
entire building before they were
awakened. Mr. and Mrs. Houston
lost all their household and personal
belongings either by fire or water.
150 MET HERE FOR
AIR WARNING SERVICE
One hundred and fifty Early
countians met at the courthouse, here,
Sunday morning to make plans and
organize for Early county’s air warn
ing service. S. W. Howell, Air War
den, was well pleased with the large
attendance and reported that much
was accomplished at the meeting.