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EARLY COUNTY, GA. GARDEN SPOT OF GOD’S COUNTRY VOLUME LXXXIII $ NO. 9 Success to All Who Pay Their Honest Debts—“Be Sure You Are Right, Then Go Ahead.” Red Cross Chapter Completes First Quota Surgical Dressings The Early County Chapter Amer ican Red Cross Surgical Dressings Program completed its first quota ■of dressings for the United States . Army on Friday, October 2. The Work on this quota covered a period of three weeks. This particular quo ta consisted of 9,000 4x4 sponges which are used for drying incisions, for temporary drains and as prelim inary dressings after operations. The next quota is identical and should arrive this week, having been delayed by mis-shipment to Colum bus. The sponges were completed under the most sanitary conditions and were subjected to a rigid inspection. The workers were not allowed to Wear lipstick or nail polish, either of which could ruin a bandage, or should it happen to pass inspection, which is not likely, could cause se rious trouble. The hair was covered and only cotton dresses or smocks allowed, and the hands kept clean. The tables were scrubbed each day and the building was kept clean and neat every hour. Each sponge re ceived three inspections before being packed, first in bundles of 25 each and then twenty bundles to a bag. They are packed uniformly accord ing to specifications, sealed and identified with stickers as to type, code and number. Almost all the ladies in the t-own worked and from out in the county came Mrs. John Hudspeth, Mrs. Shelly Simmons, Mrs. Guerry Loy less, Mrs. Billy Hall, and Mrs. Rich ard Alexander. It is hoped that more of the ladies in the county will find the time and ways and means of getting in to help us with our enlarged quotas for October, The quota will be tripled this month. OATS—Finest quality seed oats at WEAVER’S. Get Ready for Winter — AT — WEAVER’S Men’s Winter Needs— Men’s Leather Jackets ---------------------- $8.95 to $12.95 Men’s Wool Melton Jackets ------------- _________________ $4.95 Men’s and Boys’ Corduroy Pants .— $3.50 to $3.95 Men’s Heavy Unions -------------------------- _ 98c to $1.49 Men’s Duck-Head Overalls ----------------- $1.98 Men’s 8-oz. Sanforized Overall Pants ______ $1.69 Home Goods Staples— Best grade LL 4 yard Sheeting, yd. 15c 27-inch Outing, all colors, yd. 15c -------- Best grade Cotton Ticking, yd. 18c to 25c -------- ________ Part Wool Blankets-------------------------- $2.95 to $5.95 Boys’ Winter Needs— Double-Header Overalls $1.19 and up __ Boys’ Matched Suits --------- ______________ $2.99 Boys’ Heavy Unions---------- 60c to 89c Boys’ Boots---------------------———— $2.95 to $4.95 Boys’ Work Shoes-------------- _____________ $2.49 Boys’ Sweaters, all colors _ $1.49 to $2.95 In the Shoe Department— Men’s Peters Diamond Brand Work Shoes ______________$2.95 Men’s Raw-cord Oxfords ----------------------------- _____________ $3.95 Men’s Field Boots---------------------------------------- ______________$8.95 Men’s Lace Boots--------------------------------------- $6.95 to $9.95 Men’s Dress Shoes--------------------------------------- $3.95 to $9.95 GIVE YOUR SCRAP THIS WEEK—Don’t fail to help. T. K. Weaver & Co. “Blakely’s Only Complete Store ” C. E. BOYETT, Owner BLAKELY, GA. Counts BLAKELY, GEORGIA, THURSDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 8, 1942. FUEL OIL RATIONING IS NOW IN EFFECT; INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN The rationing of fuel oil became effective in the 17 Eastern Seaboard States, including Georgia and 13 Middle Western States, '■beginning Oteober 1st. Users of fuel oil and kerosene for heating should do the following four things in order to be ready to register for their fuel oil ration: (1) Check the amount of fuel oil in your tank on October 1. You will be asked for this figure later when you apply for your ration. (2) If you have not been able to obtain up to 275 gallons of fuel oil, you may receive a delivery from your dealer by promising in writing to turn over to him coupons totaling the amount of delivery as soon as you get your ration. (3) Ask your dealer for a certi fied statement on the amount you purchased from him last year for the 12 month period ending May 1, 1942. (4) Measure the rooms in your house that are used as living _ quar ters to determine the floor area. This will be a basic factor in de termining your ration. OCTOBER TIRE QUOTA REDUCED FROM THAT OF PREVIOUS MONTHS The October quota of tires and tubes for Early county, received the past week, shows a reduction from the September quota and emphasizes the seriousness of the situation as regards the rubber situation. The October quota is: Passenger cars: 2 grade II tires, 3 new tires, 10 recaps, and 8 tubes. Trucks and busses: 22 new tires, 15 recaps, 23 new tubes. Officials of the local rationing board face a difficult task in their handling of the tire problem, the number of applications of eligible purchasers being many times in ex cess of the quota, and in awarding tires and tubes the cases of direst necessity must come rfist, rationing officials said. —Throw Your Scrap Into the Scrap— Preview of New Nickel-less Nickel mi H III HH ^ mm : i: S3 ii t ¥ 11 ; \ ‘13 i & 5 SSp -1 ii • T-\:ygsl 'Z ms : : , I---:: llit 1 From the Philadelphia mint comes this new nickel-less nickel, cast as a preview of the new five-cent • piece which will soon replace those containing the war-necessary nickel. That metal will go into the war effort. The new coin is made up of a silver, copper and manganese alloy—an alloy that will click subway turnstiles just as well as the old, and buy the same package of gum. Col. Choate Speaks to Joint Meeting Lions And Rotary Clubs Col. R. E. L. Choate, commanding officer of the U. S. Army Air Forces Basic Training School, at Bain bridge, addressed a joint meeting of the Lions and Rotary Clubs of Blakely at the Early Hotel at noon Tuesday. The speaker gave an in teresting account of the operation of the various training schools where pilots are given their training pre paratory to assuming their duties as pilots in the air force and stressed the importance of the part the air force is to play in the successful prosecution of the war. The Air Corps organization was discussed in interesting detail, after which Col. Choate added the following com ment on how the civilians can help in the war effort: “Wars are not won on paper—nor by wishful thinking—nor by letting the other fellow do the job; wars are won by back-breaking sacrifice, and as Mr. Churchill so aptly stated, ■by blood and sweat and tears. “Quite often I am asked whether I think Germany or Japan is our rifssrJFz. ■2T&; But I do know this—unfortunately, we have a third enemy to worry about. He has no guns, no planes, no tanks, but his forces are un numbered and his power is terrify ing. It was with his assistance that Hitler brought France to her knees, reduced Holland to a bloody pulp, destroyed Poland, Austria, Czecho slovakia and Greece. His name— complacency. His battle cry, ‘Don’t worry—everything will come out all right.’ “It is time each and every one of us faced the facts. , If every man, woman and child in the country doesn’t throw aside personal inter ests, greed, selfishness, indolence, and get down and dig for all they are worth, we can, a.nd probably will, lose this war. “This is not a war of high-minded principle. Hitler, Hirohito and Mus solinia have chosen to make this a bestial, bloody program of extermi nation. We are fighting not only for the preservation of democracy, I but for our very lives—against a foe, to whom pity, humanity and ].sportsmanship ’and weaklings. are the cries of fools j j “Our armed have forces, already thousands made the of Americans, supreme sacrifice, Many more will die. It falls that we, behind the lines, both in civilian and military life, owe it to these men to make every possible sacrifice, in order that the men who are fighting the battle may have planes, guns, tanks, and food. j “What can we do? We, in the military training command, have our job cut out for us, but there are just as important things you as 1 civilians can and must do: (1) Buy [war Government bonds; needs (2) Collect bit scrap—-our of iron ; every and metal scrap that can be had to ! make planes, guns, tanks and bul lets; (3) Aid in recruiting drives; ithe Air Corps especially needs skill jcd men; (4) Collect magazines, books and papers and give them to [your nearest U. S. 0. Office or other service recreational offices; (5) Aid in recreation; do all you can to en tertain service men —no man can work at his best unless he has the opportunity for rest and relaxation; (6) Be on the lookout for people who are opposed to our system of government—if you have good rea son to believe that some one is en gaged in un-American activities, re port it immediately to your nearest law enforcement agency; (7) Save rubber and gasoline—they are as valuable as guns and bullets in mod ern warfare; (8) Last, but not least, back up your President and my . Commander-in-Chief to the fullest Scrap Metal Drive On This Week; Have You Done Your Part? Early countians are this week participating in the national cam paign to raise 17,000,000 tons of scrap metal with which to feed the foundries producing steel for the manufacture of implements of war. Evidence of the campaign in Blakely may be seen in the large pile of scrap placed on the north east corner of the square, which, while resembling an excellent start, is yet many tons short of th& amount expected to be contributed by the citizens of Blakely. It is urged that every resident of Blakely who has not yet done so will place all scrap metal they can possibly locate around their premises and place it in front of their resi dences that the city trucks maj pick it up, either today or Friday, and dump it on the pile on the square. The rural campaign is under tho direction of the principals of the several schools, and it is not yet known how much scrap they have by the county trucks at the end of the week. County Chairman T. B. Clyburn Wednesday urged that every citizen of the county join in this drive to secure the scrap metals so urgently needed by Uncle Sam to keep the implements of war rolling from the production line. It is the hope that Early county’s contribution to the national pile may be largo enough by the end of the week to bring the campaign to a close. If it is not, then the campaign will have to be continued, for Mr. Clyburn and those assisting him in the campaign are not going to close the drive in Early county until it is felt that Early county has done its part in the national drive. Join in the scrap drive today. Place all scrap collected in front of your home, and enjoy the feeling of contentment that comes to those who know they have done their best in this effort to furnish the necesary implements of war to the men in the U. S. fighting forces. CORRECTION The Farm Machinery Rationing Board for Early county was not named by the County Agent, as stated in The News last week, but was selected by the County War Board, the News is informed by County Agent Reid. limit. The President has the hard e st job in the world and needs our unquestionable loyalty. Finally, sac riflee long after it hurts—therein lies the key to victory.” Adding further enjoyment to the progi’am was the rendition of two vocal solos, “The Sunshine of Your Smile” and Alice Blue Gown,” by Mrs. Edward Sealey, of Cuthbert, with Mrs. Ben Haisten as accom, panist. introduced by Col. Choate was Lion William Cox, program chair man for the day, and the meeting was presided over by Lion Vice President E. H. Cheek. A number of visitors, including Lieut.’ H. E. Hightower, of the Bainbridge school who accompanied Col. Choate here, enjoyed the program as guests of the Lions and Rotarians. $1.50 A YEAR LOCAL WEATHER SUMMARY FOR MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, 1942 Temperature: Mean maximum, 87:5; mean minimum, 64.9; mean, 76.2; maximum, 98 on. the 18th; minimum, 46 on the 28th; greatest daily range, 34 degrees. Precipitation: Total, 3.84 inches; greatest amount in any 24-hour pe riod, 2.22 inches on the 27th. Miscellaneous: Number of days with 0.01 inch or more 01 „ ram .... taH, j 8; clear, 1,3; partly cloudy, 11; cloudy, 6. Dense fog on the 4th and ; 5th; thunderstorms on the 9th, 10th, 26th, 27th. J. G. STAN'DIFER, Observer, U. S. Weather Bureau. Abuses Forfeits Right To Secure Tires and Tubes, OP A Warns The local Rationing Board has re ceived the following instructions, re leased by the Office of Price Admin istration, for guidance in issuing cer tificates for tires and tubes, which is printed for the general informa tion of owners of motor vehicles: 1. Abuse Standards for Guidance Inspector and Local Board. Local boards through inspectors’ reports will be governed by the following Abuse Standards, even though the applicant is otherwise eligible: (a) Certificates for new, retread ed or recapped tires should not be issued if the tires to be replaced have been run beyond the point where they can be repaired or re capped, as outlined in specifications for repairing and recapping. (b) Certificates for new, retread ed or recapped tires should not be issued to replace tires that have de veloped ply separation due to over loading or through neglect in keep ing tires properly inflated. (c) Certificates for new, retread ed or recapped tires should not be issued when the tires to be replaced for new tires show evidence of abuse by having been run flat. (d) Certificates for new, retread ed or recapped tires should not be issued when there is definite evi dence of dual tires having been im properly matched. (e) Certificates for new, retread ed or recapped tires should not be issued if there is evidence of wheels out of alignment and operator cannot show that steps have been taken to correct the condition. (f) Certificates for new, retread ed or recapped tires should not be is sued when there is evidence of brakes out of adjustment and oper ator cannot show that steps have been taken to correct the condition. (g) Certificates for new, retread ed or recapped tires should not be issued when tires to be . replaced show evidence of having been mount ed on a bent rim, unless operator agrees to correct the condition im mediately. (h) Certificates for new, retread ed or recapped tires should not be issued when the tires to be replaced show tread or ply separation due to having been run at speeds above forty miles per hour. 2. Therefore, eligibility may be suspended on an application which originates as a result of the above mentioned abuses in tires. Blakely Hi Bobcats Are Trounced By Colquitt, 68-18 Playing their first home engage ment, the light but fighting little Bobcat team of Blakely Hi was ov erpowered by Colquitt here last Fri day night by the one-sided score of 68-18. The Colquitt team jumped off to a 20 to 0 lead in the first quarter and scored at will throughout the remainder of the contest, running in new men at frequent intervals to wear o the the game Bob cats, who 0) down fighting to prove to the several hundred spec tators present that they had the old fighting spirit. The Bobcats’ three scores came on two passes and a line play. Lanier, who quarterbacked the team, figured in on all three touchdown plays. In the second quarter he heaved a long pass to Norman Thomas, who cross ed the touchdown marker standing up. In the final quarter Lanier went wide around end for the second touchdown. The third and final score came in the same quarter when Lanier threw another pass to Thom as. All attempts for extra points were to no avail. Playing under the handicaps which they are, the Bobcats showed up ex tremely well. Playing without the services of a regular coach and with an entirely new team—with the ex ception of Andy Lanier—-the Bob cats lack precision and training, but they make it up in fortitude and the “old high school try.” Max Hol man at center showed up well, as did Robert Collier, who did some good defensive work for a little man playing his first year of foot ball. Homer Bush, probably the Bobcats’ fastest man, was hurt early in the game and had to be benched. He suffered two broken ribs and will probably be out for the rest of the season. Veteran Andy Lanier played a bang-up game but and still took a lot of punishment, like was his on his feet and playing team was only one point behind when the final whistle blew. Walter Hayes, who is said to be the best backfield man Blakely high school ever produced, is going to coach the Bobcats this week, accord ing to E. H. Cheek, and with his help the team is expected to show some improvement. The Bobcats take on Cuthbert in the Randolph capital tomorrow (Friday) after noon. FLORA NELL LANTION Flora Nell Lantion, 3-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie B. Lantion, died at the local hospital last 'Saturday afternoon after a sev eral days’ illness, Funeral services for the little girl were held Sunday afternoon at 1 o’clock at Ebenezer church, with interment in the Ebe neze.r cemetery, Columbia, Ala. The last rites were in charge of Rev. Mr. Culbreth, with Minter, Fellows & Forrester Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. (Surviving are the parents and one brother, Charles Lantion, Jr., who have the sympathy of friends in their bereavement. .SEED OATS, Hastings and Ful ghum, at WEAVER’S. BANK LOANS FOR l ALL ESSENTIAL NEEDS ! available always the - are as at * First State Bank X ♦ <t * % i X Wartime regulations discourage unnecessary bor- 3 rowing. The First State’s policies have always i done so. But if you need funds in your business, for prop- % f erty repairs, or for sound personal uses, The First t State Bank officers will discuss your require- t ments with you. No account necessary. r ! i '5 FIRST STATE BANK » ♦ o t BLAKELY, GEORGIA . I Member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. * T • Maximum Insurance of $5,000.00 for each depositor 1 Throw Your Scrap Into the Scrap—Drive Next Week i PULL FOR BLAKELY —OR— PULL OUT