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' EARLY COUNTY, GA. I GARDEN SPOT OF GOD’S COUNTRY VOLUME LXXXIII NO. 1 Changes in Duck And Dove Season In Georgia Told Except.on ducks and doves, Geor gia hunters will not find much change in regulations on hunting migratory birds this season, the Wildlife Division announced. Rules governing these birds were established by the Federal govern ment and the State Division concurs with the assists in enforcing them. Wildlife Director Zack D. Cravey said duck season has been lengthen ed from 60 to 70 days, due to the last inventory which indicated the national duck population has risen, from an estimated 70,000,000 to an estimated 100,000,000. This good luck, however, is somewhat offset by the curtailment on doves, which can be hunted' only 30 days this season as compared with 42 last. The Di rector explained that the dove’s pop ulation still is far below the normal and that unless hunters are willing to conform to the shortened season, it will be necessary to close the sea son entirely for several years. The bag limit also has been reduced from 12 to 10. There still is no open season on woodcocks or ruffed grouse. Hunt ing hours run from sunrise to sun set, whereas it went only until 4 p. m. on duck, geese and coot last year. Following is the new schedule on seasons and limits: Rail: Sept. 1-Nov. 30; daily limit 15, professional limit 15. Duck: Nov. 2-Jan. 10; daily limit 10; professional limit 20. Geese: Nov. 2-Jan. 10; daily lim it 2; professional limit 4. Coot: Nov. 2-Jan. 10; daily limit 25, professional limit 25. Dove: Dec. 1-Dec. 30; daily limit 10; professional limit 10. BACK TO SCHOOL—Dresses for the girls, silks and woolens for dress up occasions, $4.95 to $9.95, at WEAVER’S. New Special OKers E. S. (BILL) BOYETT NOW IN CHARGE OF BARGAIN ANNEX 10 Yds. LL Sheeting 99c Men’s 220 Wt. Overalls $1.19 Turkish Towels, 27x15 10c Men’s Herringbone Pants, $2.00 value, for $1.67 Men’s Herringbone Shirts, $1.69 value, for $1.39 Ladies’ Crepe Dresses, worth $2.95, only 1 51.95 One lot Men’s Denim Pants 98c Men’s Plain Toe Work Shoes sl.79 Men’s Straw Hats, $2.00 values, close out ß9c 36-in. Dress Prints, new patterns, yd. lsc 20c Value Play Cloth, all colors, yd 15c The above prices in effect August 14th thru 24th, as long as supply lasts TAKE THE STAIRS AT WEAVER’S AND SAVE T. K. Weaver & Co. BARGAIN ANNEX DEPARTMENT BLAKELY, .... GEORGIA Con ntn JNtw Georgia Tax Receipts Show Large Gain Atlanta, Ga.—lnstead of slump ing 20 per cent, as anticipated, Georgia’s tax collections for July totaled almost $400,000 more than a year ago, State Auditor B. E. Thrasher, Jr., said Monday. He listed receipts for the month as $3,675,78’5, compared to the $2,529,517 which had been antici pated in making up the departmental budgets. The amount anticipated, he said, was based on the expectation lof a 20 per cent decrease from the $3,286,896 collected in July last year. The auditor said that the income and fuel oil taxes accounted for the increase. Because of the unforseen gain in tax receipts, he added, the state’s cash surplus has climbed from $9,- 663,535 at the close of the fiscal year on June 30 to $10,316,630. Thrasher said he still anticipated a 20 per cent decline in tax collec tions in the present fiscal year, as serting that the full effect of the new gasoline rationing system and of steeper federal income taxes has not yet been felt. ANOTHER FREAK EGG MAKES ITS APPEARANCE It’s probably the war that is caus ing such strange things to happen among the female species of the poultry of Early county. Not to be outdone by the guinea hen of R. W. Wood which laid a couple of eggs bearing markings of a geographical nature, a Barred Rock hen on the farm of J. E. Jar rett this week deposited an egg in the nest which has a clearly outlined human figure, surrounded by a num ber of markings resembling either Chinese or Japanese lettering. Mr. Jarrett would like for some one to tell him the why or wherefore of this poultry phenomenon, and just what is its significance. BLAKELY, GEORGIA, THURSDAY EVENING, AUGUST 13, 1942. Success to All Who Pay Their Honest Debts — Report of Local Rationing Board July 22-31, 1942 The Local Rationing Board reports that certificates were issued for the purchase of new tires and tubes and retreads to the following during the period July 22-31 (eligibility classi fication given): W. E. McDowell: 1 truck retread; classification, E-9. Earl Beasley: 2 passenger car re treads; classification, B. J. E. Freeman: 1 truck retread; classification, E-9. Dr. W. W.-Calhoun: 1 passenger car retread; classification, A. J. B. Hasty: 1 truck tire; classi fication, E-9. Wallace Ivey: 1 truck tire, 2 tubes; classification, E-9. Dr. J. G. Standifer: 1 passenger car tire; classification, A. C. R. Davis; 1 passenger car tube; classification, Obsolete. John Underwood: 1 passenger car tire; classification, Obsolete. Dr. W. W. Calhoun: 1 passenger car tire, 1 tube; classification, A. Arthur White: 2 truck tires, 4 tubes; classification, E-9. V. R. Moody: 2 truck retreads; classification, E-9. B. D. Harvey: 3 truck retreads; classification, E-9. J. E. Lomax: 1 truck retread; classification, E-9. Bill Bostwick: 1 truck retread; classification, E-9. J. W. Bonner: 2 truck retreads; classification, E-9. Paul Brown: 1 truck tire, 1 tube; classification, E-9. C. H. Baughman: 1 truck tire; classification, E-9. Early County: 3 truck tires, 1 tube; classification, E-2. J. H. Williams: 2 truck tires, 2 tubes; classification, E-2. S. G. Maddox: 1 truck tire, 1 tube; classification, E-9. C. B. Reese: 1 truck tire, 1 tube; classification, E-9. J. E. Lomax: 2 truck tires; clas sification, E-9. W. H. Wright: 1 truck tire; clas sification, E-9. Lewis E. Oliver: 1 truck tube; classification, E-9. Cecil Cobb: 1 truck tire; classi fication, E-9. Arthur Toole: 1 truck tire, 1 tube; classification. E-9. W. E. McDowell: 1 truck tire, 1 tube; classification, E-9. J. O. Powell: 1 truck tire, 1 tube; classification, E-9. E. C. Spence: 1 truck tire, 2 tubes; classification, E-9. B. C. Williams: 1 truck tire, 2 tubes; classification, E-9. Ed Drew: 1 truck tire, 1 tube; classification, E-9. Homer Reddick: 1 truck tire, 2 tubes; classication, E-9. J. L. Camp: 2 passenger car tires, 2 tubes; classification, C-5. Dr. E. C. Smart: 1 passenger car tire, 1 tube, 1 retread; classifica tion, A. J. L. Underwood: 1 passenger car tube; classification, B. I Mrs. Dewey Cannon: 1 passenger car tube; classification, B. G. C. Hasty: 1 passenger car tire; classification, Obsolete. E. D. Temples: 2 passenger car tires; classification, Obsolete. George B. Bridges: 1 obsolete tire; classification, Obsolete. W. R. Middleton: 2 obsolete tires; classification, Obsolete. A. V. Cannon: 1 obsolete tire, 1 tube; classification, B. L. E. Sheffield: 1 obsolete tube; classification, B. A. B. Hayes: 1 passenger car re tread; classification, B. J. B. Chambers: 2 truck tubes; classification, E-9. J. G. Collins: 2 truck tires; clas sification, E-9. Expert Urges Undersea Cargo Carriers |;W £ • fe ■ / ‘’ % 1 . 3 ? mH Simon Lake, one of the inventors of the submarine, who advocates the building of underseas cargo carriers capable of carrying 7,500-ton loads of supplies, oil, tanks, etc., to the fighting zones, shows the sen** ate military affairs sub-committee a model of a new freight-carrying submarine which he designed. Lake is in foreground. Left to right, Senator Edwin C. Johnson and Senator Josh Lee. '**'* “Be Sure You Are Right, Then Go Ahead.” Rotary District Governor Visits Blakely Club Meeting Tuesday night in lieu of the regular Friday meeting, members of the Blakely Rotary Club heard an inspiring address by Dr. Boyce M. Grier, of Athens, governor of the 165th district of Rotary Internation al, which includes 55 Rotary clubs in Georgia. Dr. Grier is superintendent of the City Schools of Athens and a mem ber of the Athens Rotary Club. He was nominated as governor at the conference of the 165th district at Macon last March and formalily elected at the 1942 convention of Rotary International in _ Toronto, Canada, in June. The speaker’s topic was “Some 04 Boyce M. Grier Conclusions I Have Reached Con cerning Rotary,” and he related many instances of the fine work being done by the different units of the international organization, and of its opportunities for service dur ing the present world war and in the post-war period. His address was warmly applauded at its con clusion. Contributing to the enjoyment of the evening’s program were two vo cal selections by Miss Virginia Hol man, talented local singer, with Mrs. Ben Haisten as her accompanist. Prior to the luncheon and the ad dress, Dr. Grier met with the club assembly and discussed the plans of Rotary for the current year. Pre siding over the assembly and the luncheon was President James B. Murdock. Jr., who also introduced the distinguished guest. Mayor R. C. Singletary was a guest of Rotarian Marvin Sparks. WEEKLY MEETING OF ROTARY CLUB HELD FRIDAY AT NOON The weekly meeting of the Blake ly Rotary Club was held Friday last at noon at the Early Hotel, with President James B. Murdock, Jr., presiding. The President announced the ap pointment of his committees for the 1942-’43 year, and plans for the future were discussed. The club sang “Happy Birthday” to Secretary “Chip” Grubbs. Guests included W. R. Osborne, of Atlanta, a guest of Rotarian Thomas Debnam, and Felix Barham, Jr., a guest of Rotarian Felix Barham. August Term City Court of Blakely To Convene Monday The August term of the City Court of Blakely will be convened by Judge J. W. Bonnei 1 on next Mon day, August 17. The following ju rors have been summoned to serve at this term of that court: J. M. Knight, G. H. Powell, J. C. Balkcom, J. H. Dykes, J. S. Pyle, Curtis Waller, J. G. Loyless, D. L. Hayes, J. R. Hudson, S. B. Black shear, Murray Brunson, J. O. Ev ans, J. L. McArthur, J. D. Rogers, Jr., Roy Hartley, C. R. Jones, E. C. Mosely, Barney Wynne, W. N. Du- Bose, J. W. Cannon, W. A. Smith, F. W. Pipkin, D. G. Lisenby, S. A. Wright, H. C. Middleton, L. A. Wil ey, W. M. Philmon, Cecil George, W. R. Weems, E. L. Hartley, O. A. Jordian, C. H. Loback, C. W. Shier ling, Branson Minter, J. T. Jordan, J. W. Miller, Abe Berman, J. W. Tedder, J. W. Grimes, J. Wesley Hatcher, W. H. Haddock, C. C. Chambers, T. M. Pullen, Henry Nix, L. L. George, W. A. Walker, Chester Middleton, W. I. Daniels, H. L. Mc- Cann, E. C. McDowell, W. C. Bry an, Sr., J. S. Willoughby, .J. H. Whitehurst, J. O. Bruner, J. H. Mar tin, J. G. Collins, H. T. Billings, E. L. Lewis, Otis Deal, W. V. Hayes, M. A. McDowell, S. E. Kelley, W. B. Hogan, J. L. Underwood, T. T. Daniels, D. R. Deal, W. L. Rhodes, Ernest Sessions, R. R. McLendon, J. W. Plymail, A. J. Reese, Walter Williams, Willie Jim Hammack, O. F. Thompson, I. A. Walton. 1942 PEANUT CROP DOUBLE THAT OF 1942 Washington, D. C.—The Agricul tural Department forecasts a 1942 peanut production almost double last year’s harvest, based on the August condition of the crop. The crop is vital for vegetable oil to meet war requirements. A picked and threshed production of 2,800,305,000 pounds is indicated the department said, a billion pounds above the record 1940 crop and on ly 154,000,000 pounds less than twice 1941’s harvest of 1,477,000,- 000 pounds. Peanut acreage was indicated at 4,173,000 acres, more than double 1940’s record acreage, although 827,- 000 acres, or about 17 per cent, less than the national goal. Indicated 1942 productoin figures for leading peanut-growing states included: Virginia, 200,000,000 pounds; North Carolina, 368,900,000; South Carolina, 47,600,000; Georgia, 799,- 500,000; Florida, 110,250,000; Ala bama, 462,250,000. BACK TO SCHOOL —Visit Wea ver’s now and get ready. Boys’ Socks, just like dad’s, only 15c. May We Help? | ♦ I We stand ready to assist you in any way we can in regard to your bank- j ing problems. Call on us for any * advice which we may be able to > offer during the busy season which > we are now entering. | « v ■■■■:= . I FIRST STATE BANK ; BLAKELY, GEORGIA *, Member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. e Maximum Insurance of $5,000.00 for each depositor ♦ PULL FOR BLAKELY —OR— PULL OUT $1.50 A YEAR Report Shows Cost Os Living Still On Upward Trend Despite ceiling prices, the cost of living continue to rise, according to a report just issued by the labor de partment at Washington. The cost advanced 0.4 per cent between June 2 and June 14, following a drop of 0.1 per cent in the two weeks imme diately following establihsment of the general price maximums. Prices of unregulated goods and services advanced 1.2 per cent in the June 2-June 15 period While prices of controlled goods declined 0.1 per cent, the department said. Between May 15 and June 15, un controlled prices advanced 2.4 per cent, while controlled items declined 0.8 per cent. The most important advances listed have been in the prices of uncontrolled food. The recent advance brought the Labor Department’s cost of living index to 116.4 per cent of the 1935- 1939 average, a net increase of 0.3 per cent between May 15 and June 15. Costs on June 15 were shown as 11.3 per cent higher than on June 15, 1941. The cost of living on June 15 was somewhat lower than on March 15 in Norfolk, Birmingham, Mobile and Seattle, largely attributed to reduc tions of rent ordered by the Office of Price Administration. Costs in June were higher in Cleveland and Detroit than in March, but were lower than in May because of rent reductions. The only other cities surveyed which showed a decline between May and June were Chica go, Savannah and Houston, in which food prices were mostly stable or declined. WALLACE SLAPPEY, JR., GETS HIS WINGS Lieut. Wallace J. Slappey, Jr., of the U. S. Marine Corps Reserves, is spending a few days’ leave with his mother, Mrs. W. J. Slappey, and his sister, Mrs. F. M. Greene, Jr., in Perry, Ga., after completing his flight training at the Naval Air Base, Corpus Christi, Texas. Lieut. Slap pey will be stationed at the Naval Reserve Air Base, New Orleans, La., as flight instructor. The flier is a native of Early county. He is a graduate of Valdos ta High School and A. B. A. C., Tif ton. He enlisted in the Naval Re serve Air Corps in 1941. CANNING PLANT TO BE OPEN ON THURSDAY Beginning next week, the Blakely- Union Canning Plant will be open only on Thursdays. E. H. CHEEK. BACK TO SCHOOL— GirIs, visit Weaver’s and see long and short sleeve blouses in white and colors, $1.95 to $2.25.