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Short Stops
Miss Dorothy Balkcom visited in
Atlanta the past week.
Seed Potatoes, Seed Corn, Plants
of all kinds. GODWIN’S GROCERY.
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' Mr. and Mrs. Howard Davenport
announce the birth of a son, Tues
day, February 17.
Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Wall and
children spent several days in Miami,
Fla., the past week.
For fresh pure Milk, call HALL’S
DAIRY. All cows regularly tested
by State Veterinarian.
Mr. and Mrs. K. B. Maddox, of
Waycross, spent Saturday afternoon
with friends in Blakely.
Miss Marjorie Standifer was at
home from Albany the past week end
on a visit to home folks.
Miss Frances George was at home
from Southern Business 'University,
Atlanta, to spend the week end.
Capt. E. P. Whitehead and Lieu
tenant Grady Holman, Jr., of Fort
Benning, spent the week end at
home.
We carry all good polishes. Let
us keep your shoes like new with
our fine shoe repairing. BLAKELI!
SHOE SHOP.
Aviation Cadets George Slaton
and Remma Hotchskill, of Napier
Field, Dothan, Ala., spent the week
end with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Tarver.
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Phelps, of At
tapulgus, announce the birth of a
daughter, Carolyn Sue, on Tuesday,
February 10. Mrs. Phelps is the
former Miss Mattie Clark of Blakely.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Radney, of
Century, Fla., and Mr. and Mrs.
Wilton Radney, of Tallahhssee, Fla.,
were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Ed Minter.
Mrs. Ben Smith, of Vidalia, Ga.,
and Mrs. Max Bergstein, of Milwau
kee, Wisconsin, are spending some
time with their parents, Mr. and
Mrs. M. Berman.
I will be in Blakely every day
from 12 to 1 o’clock, War Time, at
Sevola Jones’ Store, to finish selling
at private sale corn, farm implements
and' one mule. JOSEPH FREE
MAN.
Mrs. Marie Williams is chairman
of the Women’s Division of Civilian
Defense for Hilton, it was announced
this week. Mrs. Gordon Hall and
Mrs. Freeman Hall are her commit
tee members and will help in the
defense work for the Hilton com
munity.
DR. 0. H. PATRICK, of Pelham,
is located in the building next door
to the WESTERN UNION and is
prepared to test your eyes and fit
glasses. He is here ONLY ON TUES
DAY. If you are having eye trouble
visit Dr. Patrick. The date, TUES
DAY ONLY. '
Mr. Eric A. Gay and Miss Nola
Dugan, both of Chattanooga, Tenn.,
arrived Saturday to spend several
days with the former’s parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Roy E. Alexander. Mr.
Gay will leave later in the week for
Fort Oglethorpe, where he will be
inducted into the United States
Army.
When the Doctor
Writes Your Prescription
you want the assurance that it is going
to be accurately compounded and that
only pure drugs will be used. You can
be assured of accuracy in compound
ing and the use of only fresh drugs
when you bring your prescriptions to
our drug store.
Make Our Store Your Store
in 1942
Your Service Druggists for Over 29 Years
BLAKELY, GEORGIA
Mr. D. C. Morgan has returned
from a week’s visit to Miami, Fla.
Misses Frankie Martindale and
Norma Ann Jones spent Monday in
Albany.
Get your Garden Seed at GOD
WIN’S GROCERY. Biggest assort
ment in town.
Miss Tommie King spent the week
end with her cousins, Misses Eleanor
Joyce and Betty King.
Messrs. O. H. Snyder, John Gil
bert and George Warrick were at
home from Nashville, Tenn., for the
week end.
Friends regret to know that Mr.
E. L. Fryer has been quite sick for
several days at his home on Cuth
bert street.
50 acres of land on River road
near old factory for sale, $600.00.
V. H. SUTLIVE, 641 Princeton
avenue, Birmingham, Ala.
Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Palmer and
children, Bill and Nelda Joye, were
guests of friends and relatives at
Louisville, Ala., last Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Royce Middleton, of
Camilla, spent the week, end with
Mr. Middleton’s parents, Mr. and
Mrs. C. W. Middleton, at New Hope.
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Widener an
nounce the birth of twins, a boy and
a girl, Tuesday morning, February
18. Mrs. Widener is the former
Miss Jeanette Williams.
It is noted from the “Macon papers
that Miss Mary Standifer, of Blakely,
member of the freshman class at
Wesleyan College, made the honor
roll for the past semester.
Their many friends throughout
this section regret to learn that Mr.
and Mrs. E. S. Collins lost their
home out at Colomokee by fire on
Monday night of last week.
First Lieutenant James M. Bry
ant, Jr., commanding officer of a
CCC camp at Mendenhall, Miss., has
been called into the army and is to
report this month. Lieut. Bryant
holds a commission in the Military
Intelligence Corps.
SINGLETON-HALL
Mr. and Mrs. William Alexander
Hall announce the marriage of their
daughter, Mary, to Mr. Wentworth
Singleton, Pilot Officer, Royal Ca
nadian Air Force, on Wednesday,
February 4th, 1942, Seattle, Wash
ington.
The announcement by Mr. and
Mrs. Hall of the marriage of their
daughter, Mary, is of cordial inter
est to many friends in Blakely,
where she was born and reared. She
is a charming young lady of the
brunette type, and prior to going
to Now York, where she spent the
•past few years, was a popular mem
ber of the young social contingent
of this city. Prior to her marriage
on February 4th, she spent several
weeks at home with her parents.
Mr. Singleton is a member of the
Royal Canadian Air Force, holding
the position of Pilot Officer.
Mr. and Mrs. Singleton are “at
home” at Rest Raven, Sidney, Brit
ish Columbia.
EARLY COUNTY NEWS, BLAKELY, GEORGIA
EASTERN STAR HOLDS
INSTALLATION MEETING
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At the regular meeting of Blake
ly Chapter' No. 282, Order of the
Eastern Star, held last Thursday
night, three officers, not previously
installed, were duly inducted into of
fice. Mrs. Mary Lee Martindale,
Past Worthy Matron, acted as in
stalling officer, with Mr. W. H. Ivey,
Past Patron, acting as Marshal. The
officers installed included Mr. R. E.
Mills, Worthy Patron; Mrs. R. E.
Mills, Ruth; and Mr. Alto Warrick
as Warder. The Worthy Matron an
nounced that the degrees will be
conferred on Thursday, Feb. 26.
WILMER SMITH MADE
SERGEANT AT GUNTER
Wilmer Smith, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Wood Smith, of Rock Hill, who
was inducted into the army last
July, has been promoted to Ser
geant, it was learned here this week.
Before going into the army, Ser
geant Smith was employed by T. K.
Weaver Company wholesale grocery
department. He is stationed at
Gunter Field, Montgomery, Ala.
EARLY REGISTERS 925
BETWEEN AGES 20-44
Draft Board Clerk Alex Carswell
announced Wednesday after a check
had been made of the whole county
that 925 men between the ages of
20 and 44 who had not previously
registered, were registered Monday
in Early county for the nation’s
third draft call.
REED-JOHNSON
In a home ceremony marked by
dignified simplicity, Miss Gertha
Johnson and Paul D. Reed were mar
ried Saturday night at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest G. Gearhart,
4602 Nebraska avenue, Tampa, Fla.
The Rev. Ralph Keene, pastor of Ne
braska Avenue United Brethren
church, officiated.
An improvised altar of fern and
gladioli was arranged for the cere
mony, which was performed by the
light of many candles. Ernest Smith,
violinist, provided a short program of
nuptial music.
The bride, who was given in mar
riage by Mr. Gearhart, wore a hea
venly blue sheer wool ensemble,
with a fitted bodice fastened with
gold buttons and a skirt of unpress
ed pleats. Her corsage was of pas
tel sweet-peas.
Miss Sarah Thomkins, of Largo,
maid-of-honor, was in gold sheer
wool, fashioned on lines similar to
those of the bride’s dress, with a
peplum at the waistline. Her corsage
was also of sweet-peas.
Ernest Kurtis Grebruc, of Wiscon
sin, was best man.
Mrs. Reed, daughter of Mrs.
Myrtle Johnson, of Ruskin, was
born in Miller county, Ga. She has
lived in Tampa for about a year.
Mr. Reed, whose parents are Mr.
and Mrs. Lee H. Reed, of Seymour,
Tenn., is a technical sergeant in the
army.
The couple is residing at 212
Cedar avenue, Tampa.
JUNIOR GIRLS’ AUXILIARY
The Junior G. A. met at the
home o>f Ida Marcia Middleton. There
were 23 present. We elected of
ficers for the coming year, as fol
lows: President, Carol Beckham;
Vice President, Tommy King; Sec
retary, Gwendolyn Tolar; Reporter,
Sara King.
Our lesson topic was “Follow the
Leader.” After our lesson, the
hostess served delicious refresh
ments.
Our next meeting will be with
Jane Fuqua, February 2,3. Let’s all
be present.
—REPORTER.
IN MEMORY OF WILLIE WILEY
Who Passed Away Feb. 19, 1940
Dearest daddy, how I weep,
When I think of you, so dear;
While with Jesus you are sleeping
I am so lonely here.
Your sorrow and suffering are now
o’er,
Your life crown has been won;
Dear Lord, grant that I may meet
him in heaven
And hear our Master say, “well
done.”
—Written By His Daughter,
Mrs. E. C. MeDoiwell.
RED RIVER RANGERS
Would you look who is here?
Who: Red River Rangers from
WMAZ, Macon.
When: Thursday, February 26.
Where: Colomokee School.
Time: 8:30 O’clock.
Sponsored by Colomokee P.-T. A.
The public is invited.
LOST OR STRAYED— BIack and
tan female hound dog, 7 years old.
Answers to name of Bell. DOTIE
HILL, Rt. 2. Reward. 4tp I
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| ANNOUNCEMENTS |
THE BLAKELY
BAPTIST CHURCH
SPENCER B. KING, Pastor
In spite of rain last Sunday, we
had a goodly attendance at all serv
ices. Our people, here in Blakely
as elsewhere, need to draw closer to
God, and the best way we know is to
come humbly, repenting of sins, to
the House of the Lord on His Holy
Day, and receive the blessing He has
in store for every one of us. Sup
pose a thousand (about half the
white people) should try it next
Sunday—“ What a day of rejoicing
that would be!” Which group would
you prefer to be in—those at church
or those fishing, playing, working,
sleeping?
Sunday School at 10:45—“Jesus,
and the Twelve.” Morning Worship
at 12:00—“The Success of Failure.”
Training Union at 7:00, with three
good programs. Evening Worship
at B:oo—’’The Sorrows of An En
tangled Soul.” Help make it a
great, wholesome Sunday!
Monday afternoon at 4:30 the
Circles come together at the church
for a Mission Study session. All the
ladies will be interested in this
unique plan. The Sunbeams meet
in their room just after school.
The Junior G. A. meets at the same
time with ; at 8:30
the Business Women will meet with
Mrs. S. B. King, and the Y. W. A.
with
On Wednesday night the Mid-week
Prayer Meeting at the Pastorium.
Thursday afternoon the R. A.
meet with their Leader, just after
school.
THE BLAKELY
METHODIST CHURCH
REV. W. F. BURFORD, Pastor
Church School 10:50 a. m.
Morning Worship 12:00 a. m.
Epworth League at 7:15 p. m.
Evening Worship at 8:00.
Prayer Meeting on Wednesday
evening at 8:00.
The Young People’s Choir will
meet at the Parsonage Thursday
evening at 8 o’clock.
HOLY TRINITY
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
REV. JOS. H. HARVEY, Vicar
Services at Holy Trinity Episcopal
Church Sunday, February 22nd., Holy
Communion. Sermon: “Self Dis
trust”, at twelve o’clock, War Time.
Offering, in special envelopes, for
British Missions. Public cordially in
vited to worship with the congrega
tion.
BLAKELY FREE WILL
BAPTIST CHURCH
REV. W. S. DRIGGERS, Pastor
Sunday School 10 o’clock a. m.
Preaching service each first and
third Sundays at 11 o’clock,
EARLY COUNTY CIRCUIT
L. CECIL WIMBERLEY, Pastor
Hilton
Preaching services at 11:30 a. m.
and 7:30 p. jp., Eastern Standard
Time. Everybody welcome.
Freeman’s Chapel
Preaching services at 3:30 Sunday
afternoon, Eastern Standard Time.
Everybody welcome.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION BY
GUARDIAN TO SELL REAL ES
TATE FOR REINVESTMENT.
Luther McKinnon, guardian of
Ruby Harrison Boyett, Olivia Harri
json Neuman, and Rufus Harrison,
j minors, gives notice that he wall ap
! ply to the Honorable C. W. Worrill,
Judge of the Superior Courts of the
Pataula Circuit, at 10:00 A. M., on
the 28th day of February, 1942, at
Chambers at Cuthbert, Georgia, to
sell at private sale the following de
scribed property, to-wit:
A three-twentieths (3-20) undi
vided interest in and to 107%
acres of land, more or less, off the
west side of lot of land No. 181
in the 28th District of Early
County, Georgia, known as the
Sam Harrison (or Pheraby Harri
son) Place in Early County, Geor
gia. Bounded on the north by
lands of E. Hilton estate; on the
west by Jeffry Harris lands, on
the south by lands of Henry
Brown, and on the east by lands
of Luther Tully and lands of J.
E. Chancy.
and reinvest the proceeds because
|of the small income of said wards’
property sought to be sold.
This 3rd day of February, 1942.
LUTHER McKINNON,
Guardian of Ruby H. Boyett,
Olivia H. Neuman, and Rufus
'■ Harrison, Minors.
SOME HAPPENINGS IN BLAKELY
A QUARTER OF A CENTURY AGO
Clippings from the Early County News of
February 15, 1917
THE BAND has succeeded in get
ting Mr. F. A. Smith, an expe
rienced musician, to direct the band.
He has already arrived and has as
sumed his duties.
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DR. S. P. HOLLAND, of Colum
bia, visited. Blakely this week.
THE FRIENDS of Mrs. Emma C.
Fryer will regret to learn that she
continues very ill.
MESSRS. E. L. Fryer, Jr., J. C.
Loyless, Lindsey Holman and W. F.
Bell paid Arlington a business call
Tuesday, though not in company.
UNION NEWS: Miss Fannie Pel
ham visited her sister, Mrs. Grady
Cain, a few days last week . . . Miss
Mary Lizzie Hayes spent Saturday
night and Sunday with Miss Treva
Sawyer . . . Among the visitors at
Sunday School were Messrs. Gary
and Murray Loyless, Ollin Melton,
Emory Gilbert and Leland Morse . . .
Mr. John Allen, of Blakely, called
on a visitor at Union Tuesday night.
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MISS EULA MAE WARRICK, of
Dothan, is visiting her brother, Mr.
L. F. Warrick.
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MRS. J. J. SMITH, of Albany, was
a recent guest of Mrs. Grady
Smith.
MRS. CLAUDE SPARKS, of At
lanta, who will be employed as milli
ner at Mrs. D. M. Wade’s, has ar
rived in the city.
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MR. J. A. WILLIAMS, recently of
Alabama, is now associated with his
brother, Mr. Josiah Williams, in the
restaurant business.
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Prices Effective Thursday-Friday-Saturday
HEINZ SOUPS, All Flavors —10-oz. can 10c
HEINZ RED KIDNEY BEANS —Large 15c
FRESH PRUNES—No. 2% size can 1.20 c
PURE LARD
Gallon 55c
Gallon 98c
45-lb. Can $6.50
CORN FLAKES 2 for 15c
COLLARD GREENS—No. 2>/ 2 size can 10c
SILVER-MIST SHORTS—IQO-lb. sack $2.75
KRAFT CHEESE—2-lb. loaf ____ ___ _ 69c
MY ROSE FLOUR
12 lbs._.___ 48c; 24 lbs. 90c; 48 lbs.___ $1.75
LAVAX
MEDIUM Vy* 80c
2 for 15c
”1 ri I I 'X( SMP Med. -8c
RRYANT TURNED
Cash to All One Low Price to All • ™
MR. E. K. ODUM was over from
Dothan Sunday.
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MRS. COSBY BIRD, of Colquitt,
is visiting Miss Mattie Butler for
several days.
WANTED— Second-hand or old
typewriters and adding machines.
We also rebuild your typewriter. *
O’KEEFE TYPEWRITER CO., Box
507, Blakely, Ga. 1-ts
DR. R. A. HOUSTON
VETERINARIAN
Day Phone 232; Night 157
Located: Under Telephone
Exchange
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