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THIS WEEK By IL J"' Earl ■ " T ' se ” Pickle Man and boy, if we were a city columnist with a lot of big-name friends, this would be one week we wouldn’t do a column. We would just call up one of our big-shot ac quaintances and have him or her, whichever the case might be, to do a gnest column. We not only have to stand on tip-toe to see over all the work which piled up on us over the week-end, but we are lazy today and don’t want to work. And, besides, we’ve got the headache. The wag who said that two heads are better than one never had a headache like ours. Talking of guest columns, our old buddy, Fred Godwin, whom we have libeled on numerous occasions in this column (and gotten away with it, too), is scheduled to spend the sum mer abroad, leaving next week with several other draftees. Whether Fred is to spend his time in Australia, New Zealand or Ireland, we don’t know just yet, as Fred hasn’t been advised. But, anyhow, we’re think ing seriously of inviting Fred to do a guest column next week, provided he can get some one to help him with his spelling. If he accepts, prepare yourself for some vitupera tive remarks from the acid pen of Groceryman Godwin. Now that June has descended up on us (we’re speaking of the month of June, wise guy, so stop asking “June Who?”), the season for brides has officially opened. All of which causes Mrs.’Roy Thompson, Jr., of Atlanta, herself a bride of not many months ago, to send us a letter de ploring the sad neglect to which a groom is subjected at the time of his marriage. With which we hearti ly agree, since the groom owns 50 per cent of the stock in any mar riage. Mrs. Thompson sent along a , little clipping written by a newspa perman, who got good and tired of seeing the bride take all the bows, and wrote up a marriage to suit him self. Here it is: “Mr. Hiram Norcross became the bridegrom of Miss Emily Lewis in a pretty ceremony today. He was at tended by Mr. Roy Schultz as grooms man. As the groom appeared he was the cynosure of all eyes. “He was charmingly clad in a go ing away three-piece suit, consisting of coat, pants and vest. A pretty story was current among the guests to the effect that the coat was the same one worn by his father and grandfather on their wedding days, but he shyly evaded questioning on this sentimental touch. “The sheer simplicity of the groom’s pants was relieved by the right pants leg being artistically caught up by a hose supporter, re vealing a glimpse of brown holeproof sock above the genuine leather shoe. “Blue galluses gracefully curved over each shoulder were attached to the pants fore and aft, while a loosely knotted blue tie rode under his left ear above a starched collar with a delicate saw-edging. This gave the effect of studied carelessness which marks supreme artistry in male attire. “Mr. Schultz’s costume was essen tially like the groom’s, and as the two approached the altar a hush of awed admiration enveloped the gath ered throng. “The presence of the bride was also observed by many.” All of which reminds us of George (Bernard Shaw, the famous play wright, critic, novelist, and what have-you, and of the time he visited I TANKS and BANKS One protects the security of your country— the other your personal wealth. Both will play an important part in preserving the American way of life in 1942. As our nation mobilizes its manpower, its in dustrial power and its financial power we want to do everything we can to help you and your business during these trying times ahead. Call on us any time. We are at your service. Bank of Early BLAKELY. GEORGIA Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. All Deposits Insured up to $5,000 Medal Winners, Past and Present, At Blakely Hi School D. A. R. CITIZENSHIP MEDAL 1931 Alice Singletary 1932 Frances Balkcom 1933 Hazel Warrick 1934 Sadie Standifer 1935 Lucy Maddox 1936 Marjorie Standifer 1937 Ann Gunter 1938 None offered 1939 Carolyn Middleton 1940 Cena Loback 1941 None offered 1942 Elon Hayes ROYAL ARCH MASONIC SCHOLARSHIP MEDAL 1933 Sara DeWolfe 1934 Bill Standifer 1935 Mary Miles Camp 1936 Cena Loback 1937 Mary Standifer 1938 Margaret Boyett 1939 Kenneth Tabb 1940 Hal Beckham 1941 Faye Goocher 1942 Marion Dunning MASONIC SCHOLARSHIP . MEDAL (HIGH SCHOOL) 1933 ... Hazel Warrick 1934 Sadie Standifer 1935 Lucy Maddox 1936 Miriam Godwin 1937 Sara DeWolfe 1938 Ina Claire Godwin 1939 Mary Miles Camp 1940 Lowrey Stone 1941 Mary Standifer 1942 Margaret Boyett THE HARRY STONE MEDAL 1930 Woodrow Grimsley. 19,31 Henry BuchannonX 1932 Lynwood Pickle 1933 Walter Hayes 1934 Grady Holman 1935 A. J. Singletary 1936 William Clearman 1937 James Warrick 1938 Bill Standifer 1939 Collier Gay, Jr. 1940 Arthur Sherman 1941 Ben Landrum 1942 Milton Bryant, Jr. CITY COUNCIL MEETS No business other than routine was transacted by the Mayor and Council at their regular monthly meeting held Tuesday. All members were present, namely: R. C. Single tary, Mayor, and C. R. Barksdale, Charles E. Boyett, L. B. Fryer and Oscar Whitchard, Councilmen. FOR SALE— SO Rhode Island Red fryers. H. B. BUCHANNON. Kay Kyser and John Barrymore in “Playmates” at Blakely Theatre Thursday and Friday. Miami, Fla. Mr. Shaw professes to hate publicity and possesses a cor dial dislike for ordinary newspaper men. But he really doesn’t, for ac tually he loves the limelight better than a 1938 debutante still seeking matrimony. But a Miami newspa perman took him at his word when he visited Miami and went on to de scribe at great lengths and with choice adjectives Mrs. Shaw’s visit and quoted her frequently. At the end of his story he inserted these biting and acid words: “Mrs. Shaw was accompanied by her husband, a writer.” BLACK DUCKS: “Man and boy, we’ve seen some strange things around our town, but last week was the first time we ever saw three black ducks walking around the square at night Three sure-enough ducks.” —.Earl (Tige) Pickle, in the Early County News (Blakely). If any of several columnists we could name but won’t had written the foregoing, we should have asked, “And how many pink elephants aci companied the ducks?” But we know that when Earl says he saw three black ducks walking around the square, that’s what he saw. We really wish we could disbelieve this report, because somehow we feel that these ducks were birds of ill omen. We shouldn’t be at all sur prised if something were to happen soon. —Olin Miller, in Atlanta Jour i nal. EARLY COUNTY NEWS, BLAKELY, GEORGIA EARLY COUNTY LIBRARY RECEIVES PRAISE FROM MISS WHEATCROFT Miss Beverly Wheatcroft, Secre tary of the State Library Commis sion, visited the Early County Libra ry Commission, visited the Early County Library recently. She praised the selection of books and also the fact that the library is so well pat ronized. Miss Wheatcroft has made a real contribution to the state in her un tiring efforts to promote libraries in counties where there have been none. She has been unfailing in her inter est and enthusiasm in assisting read ers from communities without li braries to secure books and also in aiding clubs and schools to prepare programs and in sending them books for this purpose. BABY GIRL DIES AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS Friends sympathize with Mr. and Mrs. Glenn E. Maddox in the death of their 11-weeks-old baby daughter, Joe Ann, who died last Wednesday night after a ten-day illness. The funeral and interment of the little one was at Webb, Ala., on Thursday morning at 10 o’clock, with Rev. Mr. Modema officiating, and Ralph Mills and Martin Murkerson serving as pall-bearers. Minter, Fellows & For rester Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Besides the par ents, survivors include the following brothers and sisters: Norma Ruth Maddox, Emma Jean Maddox, Sam uel Edward Maddox, Herbert K. Mad dox, and Glynnean Maddox. fMl'flß | Many of the prices quoted in our store are far below today’s government ceiling prices. It is our intention to continue to bring you quality foods at the lowest possible prices. Buy Now . . . Save Money. THESE PRICES EFFECTIVE FROM JUNE STH THRU JUNE 13TH, NCLUSIVE APPLE BUTTER— MATCHES 3 r 7” 12f MUSTARD— prunMuice- C SILVER KING RICE 3 ‘ Qt. bottle i9c QUART SALAD DRESSING 28 c 2-lb. jar 23c ARGO PRUNES— ICHFFSF Wisconsin, cream no CHILL TONIC— Pound package .... 10c tnEWC Pound Z ‘ OC 666, bottlel9c CORN FLAKES— PINK SALMON No. i tall ca> 22 c dessert PEACHES- Kellogg’s . 2 for 13c CORNED BEEF Regular can - . 28c No. 2>/ 2 Sunshinelßc POTATOES— in TALL SARDINES 2 ea„ s 2sc New crop 3 lbs. 10c ft| j $. . o Gallon can 63c GULF SPRAY VUUMHb UIL Gallon can 1.40 TEA, LIPTON’S— Quart can 39c TOMATOES No. 2 can 10c 1-4 lb., glass free29c PURE EXTRACT— TOMATO JUICE Campbell s 2 cans 15c Grapefruit JUICE— -3-4 oz. bottle 10c SODA CRAmS 10c for 15c TOMATO CATSUP— „.p.pp TT ro 1C SWEET PICKLE— Heinz 14 oz. —2l c ltd All popular brands IDC I Quart, mix2sc /agfa z W FLOUR A Jfhj » SILVER MIST FLOUR—24 lb. bag °f fi nest fl° ur °k ta i na bi e SAVINGS Qt. Packer Jars, doz— 69c $1.15 Red Gravy Hog Food $2.85 Jar Rubbers, doz 5c Big Ace Grow. Mash $3.05 Mason Jar Lids, doz.— 10c it n x* 171 Off TH Hen Scratch, 50-50 $2.60 Mason Jar Caps, doz. 23c A - Big Ace Start. Mash $3.25 Pickling Spices, pkg. „ 10c This grade of flour is excellent. You Big Ace Laying Mash $3.00 Certo, bottle23c will surely be pleased with a Alco Broiler Mash 53.25 Sure-Jell, box 2 for 25c 24 lb. sack Horse & Mule Feed $2.60 Hundreds of other bargains in All of these Feeds in 100-lb. our stores. Visit the store ftC ba .B»- Milled by Alco Feed nearest you today. Mills. BUY DEFENSE BONDS AND STAMPS NOW WEAVER’S FOOD MARKET C. D. DUKE, Manager BLAKELY, GA. Lieut. Com. S. B. McMurrain Dies at Jacksonville, Fla. Friends here regret to learn of the death of Lieutenant Commander S. B. McMurrain, of the United States Navy, who died Sunday at Hie Navy Air Base at Jacksonville, Fla. His remains were interred in the National Cemetery at Pensacola, Fla., instead of at Arlington, Va., because of the desire of Mrs. Mc- Murrain, Pensacola being their home and the deceased having served many years there at the Naval Air Base as instructor in bombing and ma chine gunnery. At the time of his death Lieutenant Commander Mc- Murrain was doing similar work in the Chemical Warfare Division and was stationed at Jacksonville. Lieut. Commander McMurrain re sided in Blakely several years ago and will be remembered by many citizens here. He was a brother of Mrs. L. R. Thompson, who has just returned from Pensacola, where she attended the funeral services. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HOLD MONTHLY MEETING Only routine matters were trans acted at Tuesday’s meeting of the Early County Board of Commission ers. The session was adjourned be fore noon. FOR SALE— Four-wheel trailer. 6.00x16 tires, all in good shape. J. B. RICE, Blakely. Telephone 146. Did You Know There are Seven Grades of PAINT? When you price paint, be sure you get the grade you pay for. We can recommend— PEE-GEE Pee-Gee and a RELIABLE Painter is a combination that can not be beat. We are exclusive dealers for Pee-Gee. FARMERSHARDWARE CO. BLAKELY, GEORGIA TRY AN AD IN THE NEWS