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Repair your farm machinery ••. Sell all scrap iron that you don’t need. That is the urgent request being made to American farmers by the U. S. Department of Agriculture. Machinery needs to be in top condition for the 1942 food-for-freedom crop. Scrap iron on farms is badly needed by the steel industry in order to turn out sufficient munitions. Georgia Waters Receive New Supply of Fish The Wildlife Division announced today its 1941-’42 distribution of fish in Georgia waters has been completed. Wildlife Director Zack D. Cravey said 1,287,000 fish were liberated from the state fish hatcheries and that the Division also distributed 265,390 for the U. S. Fish and. Wil dlife Service. Included in the vast lot were rainbow and brown trout for North Georgia’s cold mountain streams; large and small-mouth bass; perch, bream, channel cat and crap pie. Most of the fish went into public streams and lakes throughout the state and the balance were given to owners of private lakes and ponds who agreed to permit fishing in the newly-stocked waters only according to State fishing laws. The Bowens Mills hatchery near Fitzgerald yielded the largest num ber of fish—32s,ooo. Summerville contributed the next greatest amount •with 321,000; Richmond Hill, 275,- 000; and Magnolia Springs, 11,000. In addition, some 300,000 fish were rescued last summer .from drought depleted streams and liberated in other waters. The state has retained sufficient brood stock at its hatcheries to in sure a supply of fry and fingerlings for next season’s distribution pro-, gram. Fishing, except in the mountain streams where trout are spawning, will remain legal until April 15, when the state-wide closed season sets in for a month and a half. Trout season will open April 1, ex cept in the streams’ of the Chatta hoochee National Forest manage ment areas and the special opening for these will be announced soon, Director Cravey said. FROM THE CAPITAL CITY COMES FIRST COTTON BLOOM OF ’42 Milton Bryant, of this city, con siders himself a fairly good cotton grower. His brother, Robert Bryant, lives in Washington, D. C., and his business runs along the more urban lines. But Mr. B. from Washington has it all over Mr. B. of Blakely. Now, the first mentioned Mr. 8., in an uncertsored communication from the nation’s capital, writes to the other Mr. B. that he has several cotton blooms. Yes, real, honest-to-goodness-pure n-t cotton blooms. But they were grown in Mr. B.’s basement where the elements do not descend nor does the rain break through and ruin. They were grown in a flower pot, and Mr. B. says along about May 1 his brother is aiming to invite the President over to help him pick his cotton crop. We would like the opportunity of serving you in any way we can. If you need finan cial help, come discuss your needs with us. Your cancelled check is a good receipt and a checking account is a convenient way to pay bills. We cordially invite you to open a checking account with us. Help save America by buying Defense Bonds. Bank of Early BLAKELY. GEORGIA Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. All Deposits Insured up to $5,000 I MR. WHITE HONORED AT BIG DINNER ON 91 ST BIRTHDAY j 7 A barbecue and big outdoor din ner, which has grown to be an an nual event, was held at the home I of Mr. and Mrs. Jim White Wednes day last, when Mr. Silas White cele brated his 91st birthday. Sharing honors with Mr. White was Mrs. White, who is now in her 83rd year. This barbecue, which is anticipated with pleasure each year by Mr. White’s many friends, was largely attended this year by people from this surrounding territory. Those present included: Judge C. W. Worrill, of Cuthbert; Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Maybre, Miss Anne May bre, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Carter, Miss Joanne Carter, Mr. and Mrs. Angus Robinson, Miss Lizzie Bell White, all of Atlanta; Mr. and Mrs. Austin Mid dleton and daughter, Kay, of Do than; D. C. Patrick, of Fort Gaines; Henry Lane, of Biloxi, Miss.; Bert Tarver, Alfred Felder, Dr. W. H. Wall, Sid. Howell, Wilton Howell, W. J. Howell, Lewis Haddock, Sam George, M. W. Balkcom, Mrs. Em mett Peterson and children, Mrs. Di lin Goocher and Miss Irene Legere, of Blakely; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Had dock, Bill Geer, Superintendent Mc- Glamory, Mars. Ira Walton, Ira Wal ton, Jr., and Miss Martha Jane Bridges, of Damascus; Mrs. Bertha Holder, of Edison; and Miss Lucy Mabel Middleton, Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Blackshear, Mr. and Mrs. George S. Blackshear, and daughter, Anne, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Middleton, Mr. and Mrs. George Powell, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lee Middleton and children, Mrs. Carey Powell, Mr, and Mrs. Wil lard Peterson, Mr. Charlie Thomas, of New Hope. WORTHY GRAND MATRON TO VISIT EASTERN STAR CHAPTER There will be a special meeting of Blakely Chapter No. 282, Order of the Eastern Star, at the Masonic Hall tonight (Thursday) at 8:30, E. W. T. At this meeting the chapter will be honored by a visit from the Worthy Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter of Georgia, Mrs. Louise Car ter, of Savannah. Accompanying her will be Mrs. Kalah Hardy, of Albany, Grand Instructor of the Grand Chapter of Georgia. After the formal reception of the Grand Officers, there will be chapter inspection and the conferring of de grees. FOR SALE OR RENT— Four or [ five well-broken saddle horses. DR. W. O. SHEPARD, Bluffton, Ga. Buy Defense Bonds and Stamps. EARLY COUNTY NEWS, BLAKELY. GEORGIA Increase of 35,000 Gardens Needed in Georgia This Year Around 35,000 more farm gar dens are needed in Georgia in 1942 to help in the food-for-victory pro gram, Elmo Ragsdale, horticulturist for the Georgia Agricultural Exten sion Service, said this week. Georgia has 216,000 farm families and ap proximately 15 per cent of these do not have home gardens. In urging every farm family to plant a variety of vegetables in the home garden, Mr. Ragsdale pointed out that as many vegetables as are needed can be used fresh and others may be grown for drying and storing to use throughout the winter. Then after this has been taken care of, he continued, the surpluses may be canned, using glass containers as far as possible. The Extension horticulturist ex plained the importance of planting plenty of vegetables for soup mix tures, suggesting that plans be made to produce enough for home use and some for sale if practical. Giving all fruit trees and berry plants special attention now will mean extra production later on, Mr. Ragsdale said, in pointing out the importance of having surpluses from these orchards to dry, store, or can. In addition to growing year-round gardens and canning and storing surpluses, farmers are advised to make a greater effort to control in sects and diseases, save seed from home gardens, and use all waste foods possible for livestock and poultry feed. Commercial production of fruits and vegetables for market and for canning should, as a general rule, be left to those with previous ex perience, the proper equipment, and a definite market outlet, Mr. Rags dale continued. Georgia farm fami lies, he said, can make their best contribution to the war effort by producing enough fruit and vegeta bles to supply their own needs. Dream Comes True w f wb aHHHHk ' I < w K 4•Jr Y mW Second Lieut. Edward Bowlds of Omaha shows his certificate of ap pointment to a girl friend. Bowlds, 19, has been commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U. S. army reserve and may soon he directing rookies twice his age. He is a 1942 high school graduate. Attention, Motorists! For a quick start and a long-mileage Gas • visit your Gulf dealer on the square. GEORGE F. PICKLE JUDGE C. W. WORRILL ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR RE-ELECTION The News this week carries the announcement of the Hon. Charles i W. Worrill, of Cuthbert, as a candi date for re-election to the office of Judge of the Superior Courts of the Pataula Circuit. Judge Worrill is serving his third term as presiding jurist of the Pa taula Circuit, having been first elect ed in 1930. He has twice been re elected without opposition. In a personal note to the editor of The News, Judge Worrill states that a rumor had gained headway that he would not seek re-election as Judge but would run for Congress in this year’s primary. Such rumors are wholly unfounded, he says, and adds that while he “appreciates the compliment” in being suggested as Congressional timber, he 'has no intention of seeking such a place, and aspires to succeed himself on the superior court bench. “MacARTHUR DAY” PROVES SUCCESS IN EARLY COUNTY Felix P. Davis, general chairman for Early county’s celebration of “MacArthur Day,” announced this week that the drive for scrap iron proved a big success over the county. Approximately 100,000 pounds of scrap iron was brought to the city and sold that day, Mr. Davis said. One dealer alone bought 85,000 pounds, he said. Mr. Davis wishes to thank all the people in Early county who so whole-heartedly cooperated to make the drive a success. NAVY OFFICER TO BE IN BLAKELY MARCH 20 W. C. Cook, commander of the local post of the American Legion, announces that Chief Horrocks of the U. S. Navy Reserve Corps, will be in Blakely Friday, March 20, for the purpose of interviewing appli cants for the Navy. Anyone desiring to enlist in the Navy can register with Commander Cook and he will arrange an inter view with Mr. Horrocks. LT. “PETE” UNDERWOOD AT TURNER FIELD Second Lieutenant William F. Un derwood, of Atlanta, recently report ed to the Air Corps Advanced Flying School, Turner Field, Albany, for duty. Lieut. Underwood is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Underwood, of Blakely, and is married and lives with his wife in Albany at present. He is a graduate of Blakely High School and received his A. B. de gree from Oglethorpe University in 1928. He is a former commercial pilot and operated CAA Flying School in Atlanta before going on duty at Turner Field. The Blakely Motor Company an nounces in this issue of The News that they now have the agency for the well known J. I. Case Company farm machinery. “Sergeant York,” one of the screen’s really great pictures, with Gary Cooper as Sergeant York, at the Blakely Theatre Thursday and Friday. LIVE STOCK AUCTION SALE gwgb v dPc Er y TUESDAY 3:00 P. M. FARMERS STOCK YARD, Inc. ARLINGTON, GA. Recruiting ‘Female of Species’, . ihi jar ■ . irffßTr I v—-i 1 w Jl Lj ( > A huge federal campaign to train women and girls to take the place of men in war industry has been started. The U. S. civil service com mission here begins to recruit women to work in the Philadelphia navy yard, Frankford arsenal, ordinance and signal corps departments. In the group above are, left to right, H. W. Roughiey, shop foreman, and Lieut. F. D. Rohmer, as they go over the final examination of the cylinder heads. The girl is Ida lingered. Curtis W(j Loy less A Speaks! “We have opened a complete Feed Store next door to our main store on N. Main street. Here are a few of the many low prices on all kinds of Feeds”: 100 lbs. Scratch Feeds2.so 100-lb. sack Laying Mash; 2.95 100-lb. sack Growing Mash 3.05 100-lb. sack Red Gravy Hog Feed 2.65 100-lb. sack Silver Mist Shorts 2.69 100 lbs. Cotton Seed Hulls .95 100 lbs. Cotton Seed Meal 2.35 100 lbs. Peanut Meal 2.65 100-lb. sack Best Ever Dairy Feed 2.39 Come to see me at the little store out of the high rent district. Boyett & Co. Formerly Dixie Flour Store CURTIS LOYLESS, Manager BLAKELY, GA. ANNOUNCiNG™ THE J. I. CASE CO. Farm Power Machinery FARM TRACTORS— POWER UNITS— HARROWS— PLANTERS— GRAIN DRILLS— PLOWS- HAY BALERS— and any other farm machinery needed. Blakely Motor Go.