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THIS WEEK
■I By
Earl
3 “Tige”
B Pickle
Max Middleton, who usually spends
his time playing a joke on somebody
(ask Bert Puckett), has -finally
come up with something construc
tive. And, of all things, it’s a chain
letter. And all the time we’ve been
thinking that a chain letter was like
the devil —that nothing good could
possibly come of it. But if Max’s
letter goes over, .everybody will
profit. Here it is:
Remember Pearl Harbor
Bottoms up for the Japs. Eternal
destruction for Hitler. For the sake
of humanity, make five copies of
this letter and mail to five friends
who will keep it going. Then tear
off message below, attach a SI.OO
Defense Stamp, cash or check, pay
able to Franklin D. Roosevelt, and
mail to him at the White House,
Washington, D. C. Just think —
twelve unbroken groups of letters
derived from just one of your let
ters amounts to S3O-5,175,780 for
bombers to bomb the Axis. Let’s
keep ’em flying.
Patriotically yours,
Note: This letter has been ap
proved by postal authorities in Wash
ington, D. C.
(Graft for no one, but Democracy
for all.)
Dear Mr. Roosevelt:
Please use the attached for the
purpose of building bombers to bomb
Hitler and those sneaky Japs.
Patriotically yours.
Max has had this letter approved
by postal authorities at Washington
and has mailed several copies to
prominent newspaper men and stage
• personalities, including Walter Win
chell, Mrs. Roosevelt, Bing Crosby,
Major Bowes and a number of others.
Max says he knows the letter is going
over big because his brother; Harvey,
is all for it. And Harvey doesn’t
spend a dollar unless he’s going to
get value received, Max says. To
which we heartily agree. We even
spent a dollar ourself. So if you
get one, keep it going. It will hard
ly net the stupendous amount as Max
states above, for the simple reason
that there aren’t that many people
in the good old U. S. A., but even
if enough money is raised to buy one
or two bombers it would be another
proof to our beloved President that
the American people are solidly unit
ed and all have one aim—to destroy
Hitler and the Japs.
Newspaper date lines carry such
queer names as Chungking, Tokyo,
Bankok, Hanoi and others which
tiwist the tongue into knots. We
think they are awfully queer-sound
ing and wonder why they couldn’t
have been given easier-pronounced
and better names. But right here at
home we have some queer names
which might sound gosh-awful to a
stranger; for instance: Sugar Tit,
Bolingbroke, Cannon Ball, Hen Town,
Peru, Bock Hill, Springfield, Wampee
and ’others, which will throw a
stranger into fits of laughter. As
the fellow said: “It’s just accordin’
to whut you aire used to.”
Folks bring some of the dangdest
things you ever saw to a newspaper
office. Somebody is always bringing
an egg that looks like Hitler or a
potato that resembles two Pilgrims
on a horse. In fact, some of the
vegetables that are left on the desk
could look like most anything if you
want to use your imagination. The
other day Drury Brunson, Weaver’s
dry goods man, brought us a turnip
which looked like a dressed hog
about to be taken to the market, or
at least that’s what Drury said it
resembled. It was a queer looking
object, but we advise Drury to stick
to dry goods and let somebody else
grow turnips, because the thing didn t
even look fit to eat, as Aunt Ada used
to say about a springtime ’possum.
Mr. D. H. McDowell sends us a
Very fine slogan to increase the sale
of defense bonds and stamps. Lend
To Defend”—-Buy -Defense Bonds.
Which is a very good slogan, too,
because that 'is exactly what you are
doing when you buy a defense bond
lending your Uncle Samuel some
money. It’s a good investment. Buy
a bond today. And then you can
tell your friends that you’ve plenty
of money—that you even lend money
to the government.
“Mayor” Ledger Knight, of Bluff
ton, was in the city over the week
end circulating among his friends.
He didn’t get to see but one of them,
however, as the other one was in the
GENERAL PRESENTMENTS OF GRAND JURY,
JANUARY TERM, 1942, EARLY SUPERIOR COURT
GEORGIA—EarIy County:
We, the Grand Jury empaneled to
serve at the January, 1942, term of
the Superior Court of Early county,
respectfully submit the following:
Through the various committees,
we have investigated the affairs of
the county as prescribed by law.
COUNTY BOOKS AND
RECORDS
We, the undersigned, have in
spected and examined the office and
records of the County Treasurer and
find the records nicely kept and the
office in good order.
H. B. JERNIGAN,
H. B. AINSWORTH,
E. A. DuBOSE.
We, the committee appointed by
the Grand Jury to inspect the Sher
iff’s Office and County Clerk’s Of
fice, find the offices and records
neatly and well kept.
W. C. COOK,
N. M. DAVIS,
C. B. SMITH.
We, the committee appointed to
examine the Tax Commissioner’s of
fice, find everything in good order.
We recommend their system of keep
ing accounts. We find room neatly
kept. We also find all tax fi. fas.
issued according to law and tax
collections in good condition.
H. H. DAVENPORT, 1
W. R. AVIRETT,
C. M. MOCK.
We, the committee appointed to
examine the books of the Ordinary,
find the books neatly and correctly
kept, all records properly posted.
We find four persons on the pension
book and that they are paid in full
to date. We find that proper rec
ords are now being kept of births
and deaths.
C. P. JENKINS,
J. R. PRINCE,
T. E. PETERMAN.
We, the undersigned committee,
have inspected the county buildings,
courthouse and jail, and find the
buildings in good condition and well
kept.
H. C. FRYER,
R. E. ALEXANDER,
RALPH B. SCARBROUGH.
We, the undersigned committee,
have inspected the Justice of the
Peace -books of the Lucile and Blake
ly Districts, and find them neatly
and correctly kept. The books from
the other districts were not turned
over to the grand jury for inspection.
D. B. JERNIGAN.
We, the committee appointed to
inspect Public Roads and Bridges,
have been over a number of the
roads of the county and find that in
some sections of the -county the
roads are in need • of being scraped
and urge that these roads be looked
after as early as possible. We find
some bridges in the Damascus Dis
trict, which are located on School
Bus routes, that are in poor condi
tion and need repairs for the safety
of school children. We urge that
all bridges on school bus routes be
given regular inspection for the
safety of our children and kept in
best of condition.
We wish to commend our Board
of Commissioners on the purchase of
one new Caterpillar Motor Patrol
and recommend that an old patrol
that is at this time out of condition
be traded for another new patrol
so that -the roads might be kept in
better condition in all sections of
the county.
We also recommend that the Board
of Comissionters investigate the pos
sibilities of building their own con
crete pipe for use in the county, and
if deemed advisable, purchase forms
and build concrete pipe for county
purposes. This appearing to us that
much transportation and commission
would be saved.
J G. CRAFT.
D R. DEAL,
BARNEY WYNNE.
We attach to these presentments a
report of B. R. B. Davis, County
School Superintendent. We also
attach a report of Joe F. Grimsley,
County Warden.
APPOINTMENTS
We have elected H. C. Haddock
as a member of the County Board
of Education to fill the place now
held by H. E. Hightower, whose term
expires on April 1, 1942.
We have elected G. H. Owen as a
member of the County Board of Ed
ucation to fill the place now held by
Gordon Hall, whose term expires on
April 1, 1942.
We have elected John H. Williams
as a member of the County Board of
Education to fill the place now held
by J. W. Bonner, whose term ex
pires on April 1, 1942.
We have elected W. R. Taylor N.
P. & Ex. Off. J. P. for the 1435th
(Arlington) G. M. District of Early
County, Georgia.
We wish to express our apprecia
tion to His Honor, Judge 'C. W.
Worrill, for his able and timely
charge. Also to Solicitor R. A. Pat
terson for his efficient cooperation.
Also to our foreman, Mr. Sid W.
Howell, for his splendid and efficient
picture show. (Now, don’t say your
name is never in the paper, Ledger.)
Tomorrow the nation will cele
brate the birthday of a great and
noble American —President Frankin
D. Roosevelt. Surely when the
sound of cannon has been stilled and
the clash of swords is heard no more
and there again is peace on earth
and good will toward men, and when
death comes, as it must to all men,
to this noble man of God, his name
will go down in history as the great
est man of the twentieth century and
one of the greatest of all time. The
prayers and best wishes of the na
tion will be bestowed on the Presi
dent tomorrow.
EARLY COUNTY NEWS, BLAKELY, GEORGIA
work in the grand jury room. Also
our thanks to Mr. Swann and Tom
Martin for their services in
on our body. Also our appreciation
to Mr. W. A. Scott, our bailiff.
We recommend that these pre
sentments be published in one issue
of the Early County News and that
the customary rate be paid for
same. ,
S. W. HOWELL, Foreman.
W. R. PULLEN, Clerk.
GEORGIA—EarIy County:
It is hereby ordered by the Court,
that the aboVe and foregoing Gen
eral Presentments of the Grand
Jury, be received, adopted, approved,
filed for record and published ac
cording to law.
This 22nd day of January, 1942.
C. W. WORRILL, J. S. C. P. C.
Blakely, Ga., January, 1942.
To the Honorable Grand Jury of
Early County, month of Janu
ary, 1942.
List of equipment now on hand at
Early County Camp:
1.1 D7 Cat. Tractor, 1937, Diesel
good condition.
2. 1 Syd. Letourneau, 1938, good
condition.
3. 1 D-7 Cat. Tractor, 1938, Die-
sel, good condition.
4. 1 6-yd. Letourneau, 1938, good
condition.
5. 1 50 Cat. Tractor, 1938, Diesel,
good condition.
6. 1 Galion Motor Patrol, 1937,
Diesel, good condition.
7.1 Speeder 1-2 yd. shovel, 1939,
Diesel, good condition.
8. 1 Pile Driver, 1-ton hammer and
gasoline motor, good condi
tion.
9. 1 small driver, 750-lb. hammer,
poor condition.
10. 1 Concrete mixer, 1 bag, Jager,
model unknown, good, condi
tion.
11. 5 wheel barrows, good condition.
12. 1 four - door Plymouth, 1941,
good condition.
13. 1 Ford Truck for bridge work,
1938, good condition.
14. 1 Chevrolet pick-up Truck, 1937,
good condition.
15. 2 Ford pick-up Trucks, 1937,
fair condition.
16. 2 2 - ton International Dump
Trucks, 1941, good condition.
17. 1 Killerfair road plow, good
good condition.
18. 1 Ford trailer, dual wheels, good
condition.
19. 25,000 ft. lumber 90% treated.
20. -Creosote plant, treating bridge
timber.
21. Normal stock of gasoline, oil,
and grease on hand.
22. Buildings in good condition, all
with metal roofs.
23. 1 well-equipped garage.
24. Storage tanks, pumps and hose,
in good condition.
25. 1 well-equipped blacksmith shop.
26. 1 50 Cat. Road J grader, 12 ft.
blade, 1932, good condition.
27. 1 24 Adams Road-grader, 12 ft.
blade, 1936, good condition.
28. 1 Adams Road-grader, 10 ft.
-blade, 1935, fair condition.
29. 1 Adams Road-grader, 8 ft.
blade. 1930, fair condition.
30. 1 Galion Road-grader, 8 ft.
blade, 1937, good condition.
31. 1 Galion Road-grade, 8 ft.
blade, 19-36, good condition.
32. 1 Caterpillar ijiotor patrol, 1942,
good condition.
Blakely, Ga., 1942.
To the Grand Jury of Early County,
January term, 1942.
Gentlemen:
For your information, you will find
7 miles on Blakely and Damascus
road graded and five miles paved.
Deeds have already been secured on
the remainder of this road to High
way 45 (the Arlington and Damas
cus road) and great efforts are be
ing made to get contracts with State
Highway so that work can continue
to the Arlington and Damascus
road which is about 6or 7 miles.
You will find work progressing nice
ly on Route 62 (the Blakely and
Columbia road). You will find coun
ty roads and bridges in normal con
dition. We are continuing to carry
on creosoting of bridge timber,
which is of great value in prolonging
its life.
You may find some mud holes on
some of the county roads due to
the heavy rains during the last few
days.
Yours truly,
JOE GRIMSLEY, Warden.
Blakely, Ga., January 19, 1942.
To the Honorable Grand Jury of
Early County, Georgia.
Gentlemen:
As a requirement of law, I, Su
perintendent of the Schools of Ear
ly County, do hereby submit to you
my report, this nineteenth day of
January, nineteen hundred and for
ty-two.
The achievements during the past
year are merely listed with a few
words of exposition. The reason for
this is that the report would be too
long; so, in brief, I present:
Defense courses for out-of-school
youth were conducted in our four
senior high schools—-Blakely, Da
mascus, Hilton and Jakin. Courses
offered were woodworking, element
ary and advanced farm mechanics,
and metal. About one hundred and
twenty-five (125) boys were reached
by these courses. As a result, many
of these boys are now positioned
with good pay on Uncle Sam’s de
fense program. All the boys were
greatly helped, regardless of wheth
er or not they have secured posi
tions. -Soon we plan to put on courses
in electricity, electric and metal
welding in the same course.
The wells at every school have
been checked by the State Depart
ment of Health. Certificates were
issued stating that the water was
free from contaminating germs.
The Rowena School, which had
-been discontinued, was reinstated
upon the recommendation -by the
survey committee of the University
of Georgia and there seems to be a
great deal of enthusiasm manifested
by the people there this year.
In past years, many teachers and
truck drivers were not paid for work
done, due to the state’s failure to
send funds. Even some school dis
tricts nearly bankrupt themselves
attempting to pay such teachers and
truck drivers. All these teachers,
truck drivers and school districts
have now been paid in full.
We purchased twenty-four (24)
all-steel school bus bodies when the
Board saw that it had a chance to
purchase at a real bargain, so that
safety and comfort could be brought
to the children and drivers. Numer
ous letters are coming in weekly
from students from over the county,
expressing thanks for these warm,
safe bodies, especially during this
weather.
The fall term began with a great
deal of professed enthusiasm. The
teachers are organized into a county
unit, meeting monthly at different
schools. They learn each other, see
what other schools look like, note
outstanding achievements and prog
ress. They enjoy a social hour with
eats. Good programs are exercised
and best of all, they are organized
into departments where they can
discuss their own school and child
problems. This county organization
is led by the principal of the Blake
ly High School, Mr. T. B. Clyburn.
There is an organization known as
the Principals’ Organization, led by
the principal of the Damascus High
School, Mr. W. F. McGlamory. This
organization is an executive body
subordinate to the Board of Educa
tion. They meet monthly and study
administrative problems, in the
-Superintendent’s office.
There are ten (10) accredited
schools in the county. Four (4)
senior high schools, namely. Blakely.
Damascus, Hilton, and Jakin; and
six (6) elementary schools, namely,
Cedar Springs, Colomokee, Liberty
Hill, New Hope, Rowena, and Spring
field. These schools serve approxi
mately six hundred and fifty (650)
high school pupils and nineteen
hundred (1900) elementary stu
dents.
There are eighty-six (86) teach
ers who direct these twenty-five hun
dred (2500) children. These teach
ers’ rate of pay is based on the
type certificate they hold. Os these,
twelve (12) hold a four (4) year
life professional; eight (8) hold a
three (3) year life professional;
ten (10) hold a two (2) year life
professional; nineteen (19) hold a
four (4) year professional; three
(3) hold a three (3) year profes
sional; seventeen (17) hold a two
(2) year professional; one (1) holds
a four (4) year professional; two
(2) hold a three (3) year profes
sional; eleven (11) hold a two year
professional; and, one (1) holds a
general elementary certificate.
There are thirty-seven Negro
schools; three (3) senior high
schools and the remainder element
ary. There are seventy-three (73)
teachers directing anproximatelv
ttwenty-four hundred (2400) chil
dren.
Good health is the greatest asset,
in a person’s life, regardless of the
price you have to pay for it. Every
effort is being put forth to bring this
to all young people in our schools.
Hot lunch rooms are one aim lead
ing to a sound health program in
our schools. All .schools have -been
operating, or making plans to oper
ate, hot lunch rooms until recently,
<gw4x.For Every Member'
j of the Family.-.-.
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B W January 23-31
Every American woman has a tradition of courage
and fortitude to uphold. While your sons, brothers
and husbands are fighting at the front, there is
equally important work for you to do at home. There
is something for everyone of you—choose the one
thing you’re best fitted for. Wear your badge with
pride.
Volunteer for training at
Any School (white or colored) in the VW
County or at office of the C. S. S.
Don’t Guess at the Weight of Your
SCRAP IRON—
ITS VALUABLE
We Weigh and Pay Highest Market Price.
J. W. ALLEN
NEAR DEPOT
when some schools were forced to
close their lunchrooms due to im
pounding of twenty-eight million
dollars ($28,000,000) from NYA
by the Government. These funds
furnished girls to the lunchrooms to
prepare and serve lunches. Steps
are being taken to get this impound
ed appropriation refunded. On Jan
uary ninth (9th) Walter F. George,
chairman of the finance committee,
replied' to a letter concerning the
reinstating of the money and promis
ing that everything would be done
to resecure it. However, some of
the schools’ lunchrooms are still op
erating because they chose WPA
labor to prepare and serve their
lunches. A better health motto can
not be' surpassed.
There is an urge that every teach
er purchase as many defense bonds
and stamps as possible and to en
courage and instill within the pupils
and parents what it means to pur
chase bonds and stamps. May I make
this request to you on the Grand
Jury, that you enter in your pre-
sentments a plea for the people to
buy defense bonds and stamps and
keep on doing so until this land of
love is free again from warmongers.
My books are open and at your
convenience come by and look them
over. I will appreciate your doing
so. Our financial record: We are
free of debt and have definite prom
ise of money to operate full nine
(9) months of school.
I regret that I am not able to
meet with you, but I am growing
stronger and my condition is almost
perfect again. My secretary, Miss
Roberts, is well-informed concerning
everything in the office, and can
answer any questions you might like
to ask.
Respectfully, I am
Yours to serve,
B. R. B. DAVIS,
County School Superintendent.
Tyrone Power and Betty Grable
in “A Yank in the R. A. F.,” at the
Blakely Theatre Thursday and Fri
day.