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Mrs. C. C. Lane and Mrs. Earl
George spent several days in Atlan
ta the past week.
Shipments of chicks each week.
Place your order early. JORDAN’S
MARKET.
Miss Cena Loback was at home
from Bessie Tift College, Forsyth,
for the week end.
Buy your chicks at JORDAN’S
MARKET. Insure them with Ball
ard’s Insurance Feed.
Mrs. W. M. Duke, of Sylacauga,
Ala., is spending some time with her
sister, Mrs. A. R. Killebrew.
iSgt. and Mrs. R. L. Thompson, of
Orlando, Fla., are in Blakely visiting
Mr. and Mrs. Luther Thompson.
Velvet Beans for sale $2.50 bush
el. RICHARD GRIST, at Grist’s
Service Station.
Miss Janet Mann, of Panama City,
Fla., spent the week end here with
her mother, Mrs. Melinda Mann.
Mr. 0. H. Snyder returned Sun
day to Nashville, Tenn., after spend
ing several days with home folks.
Mack Strickland, Jr., of Charles
ton, S. C., spent the week end with
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mack
Strickland.
Mr. L. A. Warren, of Sacramento,
Calif., a former Early countian, was
a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Minter
the past week.
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Crapps, of
Troy, Ala., spent Sunday with their
parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Harpe,
out at Colomokee.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hayes have
. returned to their home in Tampa,
Fla., after spending last week here
with Mr. Hayes’ mother, Mrs. W. E.
Hayes.
Effective May 30, 1942, there will
be no more suits sold with vests,
trouser cuffs or extra trousers. Be
wise and get yours today. W. 0.
BRIDGES.
Mr. John Gilbert has completed
his course at Anderson Airplane
School, Nashville, Tenn., and will be
employed in Dothan, friends will be
interested to learn.
Friends will be interested to learn
that Eric A. Gay, who was recently
inducted into the army, has been
placed in the Coast Artillery and is
now stationed at Camp Stewart, Ga.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hodges and
children, of Bainbridge, and Mr. and
Mrs. S. L. Hodges and children, of
Amsterdam, were Sunday guests of
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Minter and Mr. and
Mrs. C. M. Dunning.
Mr. Bill Loyless and Mr. Wilson
Davenport spent the week end in
Blakely. They have been employed
at a powder plant in Sylacauga,
Ala., and were en route to Chicago,
where they will attend a six-weeks’
course in making TNT.
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- j
DAY ONLY.
OUR INVENTORY AT THE CLOSE
OF THE YEAR SHOWS—
-1 LARGE STORE
Adequately stocked with fresh merchandise and
chemicals, with —
1 MODERN SODA FOUNTAIN
Where the people meet for a delicious soda and
ice cream, and fellowship.
5 EMPLOYEES
Whose watchword is service and courtesy.
2 REGISTERED PHARMACISTS
To skillfully compound your prescriptions.
1 PHONE
Call 36 for courteous and prompt
DELIVERY SERVICE at all times.
MAY WE HAVE THE PLEASURE OF PLACING
THEM AT YOUR DISPOSAL IN 1942?
THE PLACE YOU SAVE WITIH SAFETY
Now Serving This Community for Nearly 30 Years
BLAKELY, GEORGIA
Misses Madge and Dorothy King
were at home from Norman Park for
the week end.
Velvet Beans for sale $2.50 bush
el. RICHARD GRIST, at Grist’s
Service Station.
Friends are glad to know that
Miss Fleda Barksdale has recovered
from a recent illness.
For fresh pure Milk, call HALL’S
DAIRY. All cows regularly tested
by State Veterinarian.
Dr. S. P. Holland attended the
meeting of the Southeastern Surgical
Congress in Atlanta this week.
Mrs. Thelma Bullard, of Albany,
spent the week end as a guest of
Mr. and Mrs. Mack Strickland.
Miss Edna Ruth Reeves, of Mont
gomery, Ala., spent the week end
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.
M. Reeves.
We carry all good polishes. Lei
us keep your shoes like new with
our fine shoe repairing. BLAKELV
SHOE SHOP.
Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Lewie
Stein, both of whom have been ill,
are glad to know they are able to
be out again.
Friends are glad to know that
Charles Brunson, young son of Mr.
and Mrs. D. H. Brunson, has about
recovered from a recent illness with
pneumonia.
Mrs. J. 0. Jackson spent several
days last week in Albany with her
son, Mr. Morris Jackson, who left
Wednesday for Fort McPherson to
enter the army.
Mr. and Mrs. Hilton Philips an
nounce the birth of a son on Feb
ruary 20. He has been named Darold
Hilton. Mrs. Phililps is the former
Miss Mildred White.
Friends of J. H. Harpe, Jr., who
was recently inducted into the army,
will be interested to know that he
has been placed in the medical de
partment and is located at the Sta
tion Hospital, Fort McClellan, Ala.
Mr. J. B. Tarver, who has been
undergoing treatment in Atlanta and
Plains, returned home Tuesday, and
friends are glad to know that his
condition is improved. Mrs. Tarver
spent several days with him in At
lanta last week.
< Mr. F. H. Brooks, chairman of
th Early County Civilian Defense
Committee, Mr. J. F. Gilbert, Jr.,
Chief Warden, and Mr. F. E. God
win, Air Raid Warden, attended the
District Air Raid Wardens’ meeting
in Camilla Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Miller, of the
Lucile district, have returned from
a two-weeks’ trip over Georgia, the
Carolinas and Virginia. They got
the full effect of the snowstorm
which swept those states last week.
In fact, they said Nature seemed to
put it on as a crowning event for
their tour. Mountains and snow
are two things with which they have
had little experience. They report
that, although their entire sojourn
was exceedingly pleasant, the really
high point was the return to good
old Early county, which, they say
(and we agree) is truly a “garden
spot.”
EARLY COUNTY NEWS, BLAKELY, GEORGIA
Mr. George Warrick, who has been
attending an airplane mechanics’
school in Nashville, Tenn., for the
past several months, has finished his.
course and will be employed in Do
than beginning Monday, February
16, friends will be interested to
learn.
INTERMEDIATE G. A.
The Intermediate G. A. met at
the home of Ruth Reynolds on
March 3. The meeting was called to
order by the president, Christine
Whatley. The roll was called and
minutes read by the secretary, Alice
King, with each member answering
with a Bible verse. Four membershad
done some personal service work.
We had 23 members present.
The meeting was then turned over
to Mrs. Dunn, who read the story,
“Who Is the Father?” which was
very interesting.
After the meeting was dismissed,
the entertaining committee enter
tained with a contest. The prizes
were won by Elizabeth Stewart and
Eugenia Thompson, who will enter
tain at the next meeting.
Delicious refreshments were then
served by the hostess.
Our next meeting will be at
the home of Miriam Hooten. Be sure
to attend.
Mollie Sue Herring, Reporter.
LOST— One black and white spot
ted Poland China sow, weighs about
400 lbs.; no marks; last seen near
Crystal Springs. Finder please no
tify me at my expense. E. E. ME
GAHEE, Blakely, Ga. 12-2 t
CARD OF THANKS
I wish to take this opportunity to
thank the many friends who showed
me so much kindness and considera
tion after my recent operation. I am
sorry I have not been able to thank
each personally.
The flowers, cards, gifts and visits
were cheering and I shall always re
member them with sincere apprecia
tion.
I am especially grateful to Dr.
and Mrs. Holland and the nurses
for the kindness and courtesy shown
me during my hospital stay.
Sincerely,
MRS. W. B. HESTER.
NOTICE OF SCHOOL TRUSTEE
ELECTION
On March 20, 1942, from 10 a. m.
to 2 .p. m. o’clock, there is to be held
a school trustee election in each
school district of the county.
'The names of all candidates must
be filed in the office of the County
School Superintendent five days be
fore the election.
The results of said election must
be filed in the office of the County
School Superintendent by 6 o’clock,
March 21, 1942.
By order of the Early County
Board of Education, this third day
of March, 1942.
B. R. B. DAVIS,
County School Superintendent.
BLAKELY CHAPTER 44 R. A. M.
Blakely Chapter 44
W Royal Arch Masons
meets on the second
■nd fourth Monday
nights of each montt
nt 8 o'clock. Visiting
companions invited.
W. P. Smith,
High Priest
J. G. Standifer,
Secretary.
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... CHURCH...
i ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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 Woman’s Society of Christian
Service will meet Monday afternoon
at 4:30 o’clock at the church.
THE BLAKELY
BAPTIST CHURCH
SPENCER B. KING, Pastor
The pastor greatly appreciates the
fact that, though it was a bad,
stormy day, so many came to the
service last Sunday. The pastor’s
35th anniversary as a minister, and
the messages he has received, have
made him quite happy. Thanks ‘a
million!’
For next Sunday the pastor speaks
on “Why Our Church?” Would that
all our members could hear this
message! At the evening hour:
“What It Costs Not to Be a Chris
tian.”
The TIME for our service stands
—until further notice: Sunday
School at 10:45; Preaching services,
12:00 (noon) and 8 p. m.; Training
Union at 7:00 p. m.
On Monday the Woman’s Mission
ary Society meets at the church at
4:30; the Sunbeams in their room at
the same time.
Tuesday the Intermediate G. A.
meets with Miss Miriam Hooten.
Wednesday evening at eight (8:)
the mid-week Prayer Service will be
held at the Pastorium. Surely it is
TIME TO PRAY.
THE BLAKELY
ASSEMBLY OF GOD
P. Z. SMITH, Pastor
Sunday Services WAR TIME.
Sunday School 10:45 a. m.
Preaching 2nd and 4th Sundays
11:30 a. m.
Young People’s meeting each Sun
day 7:30 p. m.
Evangelistic Service each Sunday
8:30 p. m.
Week-day meetings:
Ladies’ Prayer Meeting Tuesday
4:30 p. m.
Regular Prayer Meeting Wednes
day 8:45 p. m.
We trust that everyone will keep
these hours in mind and be at every
service on time. Come expecting a
blessing and we are sure the Lord
will meet you here.
Watch the announcement for the
revival we plan for the near future.
A welcome awaits you at every
service. Good music and good sing
ing.
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.
SOME HAPPENINGS IN BLAKELY
A QUARTER OF A CENTURY AGO
Clipping* from the Early County News of
March 8, 1917
INSPECTOR O. C. Cole, from the
postoffice Department, spent Friday
in Blakely making an investigation in
connection with the proposal to es
tablish mail delivery in Blakely. He
went over the situation with Post
master Beard, Mayor Felder and
other city authorities, routes were
laid out and all necessary arrange
ments were made to establish the
service in the event the department
approves the service.
♦ * *
MRS. W. C. ODUM and Mrs. C. M.
Baggs ar spending a couple of weeks
at the home of Mrs. Grady Smith.
• ♦ *
MISS LUCILLE BARKSDALE has
returned home after having spent
several weeks in Douglas with
friends.
* * •
MR. J. K. MURPHEY has sold his
River street residence to Dr. Loren
Russell, the jeweler-optician, and
has bought the Buckner farm three
miles southwest of Blakely.
* * •
THE HOME of Mr. Ed Granger,
in the extreme nothern limits of the
city, was destroyed by fire Monday
night. Mr. Granger had but recent
ly bought the place from Mr. C. M.
Deal.
• * *
THE Board of County Commis
sioners was in session Tuesday. Be
sides routine matters, they authoriz
ed the sheriff to purchase a SIOO
track dog.
» * •
MR. JOHN MONTGOMERY and
Mrs. Pearla Sirjnons were married
last Sunday afternoon near Lucile.
Justice W. C. Houston performed
the ceremony •in hls usual happy
style and sent them on their way re
joicing.
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Cobbler Seed Potatoes —Peck 50c
White and Yellow Dent Corn 3 qts. 25c
Trucker’s Favorite Corn 2 qts. 25c
Hasting’s or Whiteley’s Prolific Corn, qt. 10c
Hudson Lye 3 cans 23c
5c Salt 3 for 10c
Large Ivory Soap 12c; 1 medium 1c
Smoked Bacon —Lb. 19c
Smoked Sausage—Lb.2oc
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BRYANT TURNER
Cash to All One Low Price to All
SOLO DAVIS, one of Mr. J. M.
Bryant’s negro tenants, went on the
rampage yesterday and badly beat
up his wife and children. Sheriff
Howell now has him in the cooler
and Judge Worrill may have a whack
at him in April.
• • *
LET NOT the farmers forget tha
BoD Weevil Preparedness Meetings
at Blakely next Thursday morning
and at Damascus Friday morning.
FOR SALE— Red sugar cane for
planting. JOHN UNDERWOOD.
Velvet Beans for sale $2.50 bush
el. RICHARD GRIST, at Grist’s
Service Station.
BLAKELY CHAPTER NO. 282
ORDER EASTERN STAR
Holds regular meeting nights ev
ery second and fourth Thursday
nights, 7:30 o’clock p. m.
MRS. SALLY GOOCHER,
Worthy Matron.
Mrs. Nora Scarborough,
Secretary.
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