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EARLY COUNTY, GA. GARDEN SPOT OF GOD’S COUNTRY VOLUME LXXXI NO. 39 FUNERAL RITES HELD FOR CAPT. JOHNH. CROZIER Funeral rites for John Hudspeth Crozier, 44, of Cedar Springs, who died in the Veterans Hospital, At lanta, on Tuesday of last week, were held Thursday morning at 11 o’clock in the Cedar Springs Baptist church, with the Rev. W. P. Axson. officiat ing. Interment was in the Cedar Springs cemetery, with the Minter, Fellows & Forrester Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Serv ing as pall-bearers were J. G. Brant ley, Sam Wright. W. B. Martin, D. E. Martin, Sid Howell, Jeff Hoover, Leon H. Baughman and D. iC. Mor gan. A large number of friends at tended the rites. Mr. Crozier was born and reared in Cedar Springs, where he was born June 13, 1897. He was a son of Mrs. M. E. Crozier and the late Dr. John Henry Crozier. He was a grad uate of Gordon Military College and attended Georgia School of Technology, Atlanta. He was a long time member of the Baptist church, a 32nd degree Mason, a Shriner, and a charter member of the American Legion post in Blakely. For some time prior to his death he was chief clerk of utilities at Moody Field, Valdosta. Mr. Crozier was a World War vet eran, and rose to the rank of major in the U. S- army, perhaps the youngest American soldier in the overseas force to attain that rank. He had a brilliant war record. His wife, who survives, is the former Edith Hudspeth, of Cedar Springs. Besides his wife and moth er, he is survived by one son, Gor don Hudspeth Crozier, age 6; one brother, Dr. Gordon T. Crozier, of Valdosta; and one sister, Mrs. Nan nie C. Powell, of Cairo. TYPHOID SHOT NOTICE To the Public:' You can get your typhoid shots by calling at my office on Fridays and Saturdays during May and June. Will begin next Friday, May Bth. I will be in my office as much as possible on Fridays and Saturdays at the following hours: 9:30 to 12:30 in the morning and 2 to 5 in the afternoon. C. R. BARKSDALE, County Physician. SUNDAY IS— Suggestions That Will Make Your Mother Happy on Her Day—Sunday, May 10th HOSIERY UNDERWEAR SLIPS PANTIES DRESSES HATS BAGS COSTUME JEWELRY HANDKERCHIEFS HOUSEHOLD LINENS BLOUSES FLOWERS DRESS MATERIALS GOWNS BED JACKETS PAJAMAS Visit our store now and make your selection early. Weaver’s Gifts wrapped attractively at no extra charge. T. K. Weaver & Co. “Blakely’s Only Complete Store” C. E. BOYETT, Owner BLAKELY, GA. ffiowntg JJews First Four Sugar Stamp Allotments Are Announced ■ I Early countians are registering this week for sugar rationing books, and a board of registrars in each of the county schools is handling this stupendous task. Today (Thursday) is the final day for registering and those who fail to register by tonight must wait two weeks before applying to the Local Ration Board for a ration book. Figures had not been tabulated up to Wednesday afternoon, Civilian Defense Chairman F. H. Brooks an nounced, so it is not yet known how many Early countians registered for War Ration Book One. The government has announced a ration of one-half pound per per son per week for the first four of the stamps in the book, with each stamp good for one pound of sugar and covering a two weeks’ period. The first ration period is from May 5 to May 16 for stamp No. 1, weight value 1 lb. Ration period No. 2: May 17 to May 30; stamp No. 2; weight value, 1 lb. Ration period No. 3: May 31 to June 13; stamp No. 3; weight value, 1 lb. Ration period No. 4: June 14 to June 27; stamp No. 4; weight value, 1 lb. WOMAN’S CLUB WILL INSTALL OFFICERS FRIDAY AFTERNOON Officers for the ensuing year are to be installed when the Blakely Woman’s Club meets Friday after noon at four o’clock in Woodlawn Park, and the public is invited to witness the ceremonies, it was an nounced yesterday. Mrs. W. R. McKinney is the new president. The musical portion of Friday’s meeting will be by Miss Evelyn Dußose, music teacher at the local schools. BLAKELY, GEORGIA, THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 7, 1942. Success to All Who Pay Their Honest Debts —“Be Sure You Are Right, Then Go Ahead/’ EARLY’S NAVY RELIEF QUOTA IS OVERSUBSCRIBED Early county has again lived up to its name, it was learned this week, when R. C. Howell, lo cal chairman of the Navy Relief So ciety Fund, announced that this county was one of the first to raise and oversubscribe its quota to the fund. Early’s quota was $822 and a total of $839 was raised. Within a week after the drive was begun the funds had. been raised and a check was in the mail to Mills B. Lane, prominent Atlantian, who is acting as state chairman. Mr. Howell was very jubilant be cause of the hearty response of loy al Early countians who so cheerful ly donated their money to this worthy cause. Said Mr. Howell: “I wish to extend my appreciation to all those who gave to the fund in order that the families of disabled Navy men might be cared for, and especially to the Early county men and women who helped to conduct this drive, I want to extend my thanks.” The committee which solicited funds was composed of J. D. Rogers, Jr., James B. Murdock, Jr., H. ( A. Walton, Oscar Whitchard, Chester H. Loback, and J. L. Camp, all of Blakely, and Mrs. Gordon Hall, of Hilton. The following is a list of those who donated to the fund: C. E. Boyett $50.00, S. G. Mad dox $50.00, J. H. Williams $50.00, R. iC. Singletary $50.00, R. C. How ell $50.00, City of Blakely $50.00, Early County $50.00, W. R. McKin ney $25.00, Farmers Hardware Com pany $25.00, First State Bank $15.00, H. J. Middleton $12,50, R. C. Singletary, Jr., SIO.OO, W. L. Mosely SIO.OO, W. A. Hall, Sr. and Jr., $15.00, F. D. & R. D. Grist SIO.OO, Dr. W. H. Wall SIO.OO, H. C. Haddock SIO.OO, ' J. H. Moye SIO.OO, Oscar Whitchard SIO.OO, J. D. Rogers SIO.OO, Howard Daven port $5.00, Hilton Jones $5.00, Mrs. Mattie Powell $5.00, A. R. Killebrew $5.00, C. E. Martin $5.00, A. T. Fleming $5.00, Dr. S. P. Holland $5.00, Mrs. V. L. Collins $5.00, Mrs. S. P. Holland, Sr„ $5.00, Dr. W. A. Fuqua $5.00, H. E. Hightower $5.00, J. F. Gilbert $5.00, Melvin Middleton $5.00, Sam Owen $5.00, J. W. Bonner $5.00, Carl Fryer $5.00, G. F. Oldham $5.00, Grady Holman, Sr., $5.00, H. C. Fort $5.00, A. H. Gray $5.00, Lay’s Case and Early Hotel $5.00, Early Furniture Co. $5.00, J. C. Peters $5.00, Peters Drug Co. $5.00, J. E. Lomax $5.00, W. L. Stone $5.00, Alfred Felder $5.00, H. C. Fryer $5.00, W. D. Martin $5.00, C. S. Middleton $5.00, G. M. Sparks $5.00, C. H. Loback $5.00, H. A. Walton $3.00, J. E. Freeman $3.00, Fryer’s Pharmacy $3.00, John H. Hudson $3.00, A. D. Roberts $3.00, W. C. Cook $3.00, Sevola Jones $2.75, Gordon Hall $2.50, Ed Chancy $2.50, E. S. Ses sions $2.00, Ralph Brown $2.00, Rev. and Mrs. W. F. Burford $2.00, James Murdock, Jr., $2.00, J. B. Jones $2.00, C. B. Miller $2.00, Dr. R. A. Houston $2.00, Earl Beasley $2.00, B. J. Turner $2.00, Barney Wynne $2.00, F. A. Barham $2.00, Hubert Farr $2.00, Dr. C. R. Barks dale SI.OO, R. P. Scarborough SI.OO, H. E. Bush SI.OO, J. W. Allen SI.OO, Tom Grier SI.OO, C. L. Tabb SI.OO, C. G. Brewer SI.OO, Max Middleton SI.OO, John Allen SI.OO, B. C. Spence SI.OO, Mrs. W. R. Stewart SI.OO, Fletcher Thompson SI.OO, Tom Morgan SI.OO, R. R. Stovall SI.OO, J. E. Houston SI.OO, J. L. Camp SI.OO, P. M. Grier SI.OO, Hunt Westbrook SI.OO, M. W. Balkcom SI.OO, A. C. Spence SI.OO, Lloyd George SI.OO, C. A. Grubbs SI.OO, S. W. Howell, Jr., SI.OO, Julian Moore SI.OO, Robert Stuckey SI.OO, Grady Smith SI.OO, J. B. Duke SI.OO, R. L. Swann SI.OO, B. O. Amerson SI.OO, W. M. Barksdale SI.OO, Wood row Houston SI.OO, George Gee SI.OO, C. P. Gay SI.OO, J. E. Wil liams SI.OO, J. R. Owen SI.OO, Oneal Powell SI.OO, Bert Puckett SI.OO, Mrs. Stella Justice SI.OO, U. L. Slap pey SI.OO, W. A. Smith SI.OO, H. L. Martin SI.OO, Earl Pickle SI.OO, Lu ther Robinson SI.OO, Smith’s Bak ery SI.OO, Jordan’s Market SI.OO, Evelyn Morgan SI.OO, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Bryant SI.OO, Miss Ruth Smith SI.OO, Beckham’s Furniture Co. SI.OO, D. 0. Morgan SI.OO, Mrs. C. L. Glessner SI.OO, F. B. Melton SI.OO, Rex Reeves SI.OO, Rev. D. T. 'Cox SI.OO, Red Knighton SI.OO, Bubber Gay SI.OO, Robert Hall SI.OO, ‘Dorsey Barbree SI.OO, Abe Berman SI.OO, Morris Berman SI.OO, J. B. Tarver SI.OO, Josh Davis SI.OO, J. B. Still SI.OO, Lewis Fryer, Jr., SI.OO, C. M. Dunning SI.OO, W. B. Tolar SI.OO, Carl Tolar SI.OO, Lou ise Howell SI.OO, Cecil George SI.OO, Mrs. Cecil George SI.OO, Horace Bell SI.OO, Gene Bush SI.OO, Sid Howell SI.OO, O. R. Brooks SI.OO, W. T. Clearman SI.OO, Nathan Col lier SI.OO, Alto Warrick SI.OO, D. H. Brunson SI.OO, Mrs. Lewie Stein SI.OO, Mariclaire Alexander SI.OO, J. M. Coile SI.OO, Bernard Herring SI.OO, C. D. Duke, Sr., SI.OO, Sam George SI.OO, A. S. Blocker SI.OO, Bill Duke SI.OO, B. B. Godwin SI.OO, Blakely Shoe Shop SI.OO, John J. English SI.OO, J. A. Hammack SI.OO, Joe Bowman 50c. Hoban Martin 50c, C. W. Mosely 50c, B. R. B. Davis GUARDSMEN IN LARGE NUMBERS GATHER HERE Historic old Indian Mounds, lo cated in Early county in the heart of Kolomoki Park, again was the scene of fighting men Sunday, but this time in a more peaceful and se rene atmosphere, as more than 200 State Guardsmen from ten South west Georgia, counties assembled for tactical maneuvers and a barbecue which was given by the local unit. Lieutenant J. M. Coile was in charge of the program and maneuvers and the whole show moved off without a flaw. Early Sunday morning Guardsmen began pouring into Blakely, togeth er with hundreds of civilians who came along to see the show. In the morning session a dynamic speech was delivered by Captain R. Judge, Flight Commander of the British cadets stationed at Darr Tech, Al bany. Captain Judge praised the genuine hospitality and courtesy ex tended by the American people to the British airmen since their arrival in the states. He charged his listen ers to forget politics, self, making money, “business as usual,’’ and let their thoughts be primarily on the war efforts to assure a final and com plete victory. Following Captain Judge’s bril liant talk, which was frequently in terrupted by applause, Guardsmen got down to the business at hand and listened to a talk on chemical warfare. This talk was given by Lieutenant L. E. Terrell, Turner Field army officer, who also demon strated these chemicals by loosing several varieties of poison gases fre quently used by warring nations. At the conclusion of this demon stration, barbecue was served by the local unit. Sergeant Dunning was in charge of preparing the ’cue and all visiting Guardsmen reported that he did a swell job. Corporal Billy Hall was in charge of the serving and it was reported that every jnan re ceived his capacity of this fine food which has become as much a part of the American life as the gallant spirit shown by Guardsmen who went through the strenuous maneu vers. A roll call taken at the beginning of the afternoon session showed there were more than 200 Guards men present from ten Southwest Georgia counties. They were here from Dougherty, Peach, Terrell, Sumter, Schley, Crisp, Worth, Cal houn, Bleckley and Early. Hundreds of Early countians be gan to flock to the parade grounds after the serving of dinner to watch the huge parade which closed the meeting. At times sentrymen had difficulty in keeping the large crowds from entering the restricted area. A demonstration in bayonet fight ing was given by Lieutenant John Holman of the Early State Guards, followed by a demonstration in the throwing of “Molotoff bombs” by Sergeant Lewis of the Dougherty county unit. After this the real show, for which the public had been wait ing, began. Guardsmen formed sev eral different squadrons and was commanded to take an imaginary enemy which had “gained” positions around the mounds. Captain Judge and the visiting U. S. army officers were stationed at advantageous po sitions to see that the warfare was being conducted according to regula tions. The crowd which came out to witness this demonstration were dis appointed, however, as they only saw the advancing army once, and only a part of it then, as it came across the west corner of the drill field with guns and bayonets in hand, crawling and running low to meet the enemy which was advanc ing from the depths of the creek swamp to “take” their main position around the mounds. At the conclusion of the mock battle Guardsmen lined up in their respective units and stood atten tion while the Blakely band, under the direction, of Hugh Eubanks, play ed the National Anthem. This was followed by the parade, which was viewed by Captain O. R. Brooks, commander of the Early unit, Cap tain Judge, Lieutenant Terrell of the U. S. Army, and Lieutenant J. G. Standifer, chief of Early’s medical corps. Another important demonstration which the public probably failed to note was the demonstration given by J. S. Burton, a telephone company official of Americus, Who gave a short course in field communications as carried on through the aid of telephones. An estimated crowd of 700 people attended the maneuvers and parade, which was the first to be held in this section of Southwest Georgia. 50c, Cap Dukes 50c, Curtis Holder 50c, T. J. Spurlin 50c, J. F. Lind sey 50c, A. E. Mills 50c, H. B. Ful mer 50c, Mary Clark 50c, O. B. Childs 50c, Mrs. J. L. McArthur 50c, Mrs. Emmett L. Williams 50c, Wil liam Wright 25c, Mrs. Ray M. Hous ton 50c, iMrs. Earl George 50c, Fred E. Godwin 50c, Elizabeth Sheffield 50c, Mrs. O. M. Monroe 50c, E. L. Hartley 50c, B. M. Lindsey 50c, Hu bert Gilbert 50c, Johnny Reynolds 50c. Total—sß39.oo. Gasoline Rationing Set for Three Days, May 12-13-14 F. H. Brooks, chairman of the lo cal Office of Civilian Defense, an nounced Wednesday that Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of next week—May 12-13-14, had been set apart for registration of motorist) for gasoline ration cards. Mr. Brooks stated that the set-up in Early county would be similar to that used for registration for sugar ration books, although not as many schools will be used in next week’s registration. Motorists are urged to inquire as to the nearest registra tion place and register during the above-named three-day period, since after May 15 no gasoline may be sold unless the motorist has a ration card. The weekly allotment to civilians has not yet been determined, it was stated. REVIVAL MEETING TO BEGIN AT BAPTIST CHURCH SUNDAY Pastor Spencer B. King announced this week that a week’s revival meeting will begin at the Baptist church next Sunday morning, the meeting to run through Sunday, May 17 th. Services will be held at the regular hour, 12:00 noon, on Sunday, but beginning Monday morning services will be held each morning (except Saturday) at 9:00 o’clock. Evening services will be held at 8:30. The morning service will last only forty five minutes, it was announced, al lowing school teachers and pupils at tending the service to reach school by 10 o’clock. The visiting minister will be the Rev. H. B. Shepherd, of New Or leans, a young man of dynamic per sonality and is an excellent speaker. He is a son-in-law of Pastor King, his wife being the former Miss Sarah King. The hearty co-operation of the citizenry of Blakely of all denomina tions is invited. LOCAL FFA CHAPTER WINNER IN DISTRICT QUARTET CONTEST The local Future Farmer chapter’s auartet won the district contest at a meeting held in Albany Monday night. The quartet will represent the district at the State contest which is to be held next month. The quartet is composed of Andy Lanier, Mack Balkcom, Wilson Fryer and Fred Pressley. James White accom panied them at the piano. Melvyn Douglas and Ruth Hussey in “Our Wife” at the Blakely Thea tre Thursday and Friday. We Should Like to Serve You... You would benefit in many ways from a regular connec tion with this bank. Nothing would please us more than to have your name on our books as a depositor. FIRST STATE BANK BLAKELY, GEORGIA Member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Maximum Insurance of $5,000.00 for each depositor PULL FOR BLAKELY —OR— PULL OUT $1.50 A YEAR RESULTS OF COUNTY MEET ANNOUNCED The following are the first and second place winners of the various events held in the county-wide school meet held last Thursday and Friday, as announced by Superintendent of Schools B. R. B. Davis: Literary (Elementary) Rhythm Band: New Hope, Hilton. School Song: Rowena, Colomokee. Historical and Geographical Quiz: Damascus, Jakin. Vocal Solo: Jakin, Blakely. Boys’ Quartet: Hilton, New Hope. Girls’ Quartet: Blakely, Jakin. Music: Damascus, Blakely. Reading: Blakely, Damascus. Chorus: Jakin, Damascus. Declamation: Hilton, Jakin. Dance: Rowena, Hilton. Essay: Damascus, Hilton. Mathematical Quiz: Colomokee, Hilton. High School Comedian: Jakin, Hilton. Historical and Geographical Quiz: Damascus, Blakely. Vocal Solo: Jakin, Hilton. Music: Jakin, Blakely. Reading: Jakin, Damascus. Boys’ Chorus: Damascus, Jakin. Girls’ Chorus: Jakin, Damascus. Mixed Chorus: Damascus, Jakin. Declamation: Damascus, Blakely. Dance: Damascus, Jakin. Original Poem: Hilton, Damascus. Duet: Blakely, Jakin. The results of physical education meet were announced as follows: High School Drill Squad: Blakely, Jakin. Volley Ball: Hilton, Jakin. 100-Yard Dash: Jakin, Blakely. High Jump: Hilton, Jakin. Broad Jump: Damascus, Jakin. 220-Yard Dash: Damascus, Hilton. Shot Put: Hilton, Blakely. Relay Race: Jakin, Blakely. Hurdles: Jakin, Blakely and Da mascus tied for second. Sack Race: Jakin. 3-Leg Race: Hilton. Horseshoes: Damascus, Hilton. Basketball (Girls): Damascus, Ja kin. Basketball (Boys): Damascus, Hil ton. Physical Fitness (Girls): Damas cus, Blakely. Physical Fitness (Boys) 5 Blakely, Damascus. Elementary Drill Squad: New Hope, Blakely. Volley Ball: Hilton, Jakin. 100-Yard Dash: Blakely, Jakin. High Jump: Cedar Springs, Hil ton. Broad Jump: Hilton, Cedar Sp’gs. 220-Yard Dash: Blakely, Cedar Springs. Shot Put: Hilton, Blakely. Relay: Blakely, Jakin. Hurdles: Blakely, Jakin. Sack Race: Rowena. 3-Leg Race: Blakely. Horseshoes: Damascus, Blakely. Physical Fitness (Girls): Damas cus, Cedar Springs. Physical Fitness (Boys): Jakin, Springfield. MAKE EVERY PAY day WAR BOND DAY STOP SPZN'D.'MG SAVE D Oil AUS