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Short Stops Mr. Dallas Hughes, of Birming ham, was a visitor m Blakely the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Crozier Batchelor and children are visiting relatives at St. Petersburg, Fla. For fresh pure Milk, call HALL’S DAIRY. All cows regularly tested by State Veterinarian. Mrs. Joe Coggins, of Panama City, Fla., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Bessie Bush, here this week. Mrs. R. D. Norton, of Philadel phia, Penna., is here on a visit to her mother, Mrs. W. H. Alexander. T-5 Sherrod Sessions returned to Fort Knox, Ky., Monday night, after spending several days here with his wife. Mr. J. C. Peters left last Thursday for Marietta, where he is undergo ing treatment in a hospital in that city. Mrs. Ruth Houston and Mrs. Jack Crawford spent last week end in Panama City with friends and relatives. Mrs. Josh Davis and daughters, Nelda, Merlyn and Sterlyn, are vis iting their uncle and grandmother in Mexico City, Mexico. Lieutenant Colonel Collier David son, of Atlanta, is spending a few days here with his grandmother, Mrs. W. H. Alexander. Miss Jane Bonner has returned home from the University, where she has just received her A. B. degree, majoring in journalism. Mrs. N. B. Solomon, Mrs. Tom Debnam, and George Debnam are down at Laguna Beach, Panama City, Fla., for several days. Mrs. Robert I. Scott, Jr., and lit tle son, Bobby, are visiting relatives at West Point Military Academy and Eellerose, L. I., New York. Mr. and Mrs. Alma White and children, Jacqueline, Harrell, Peggy and Barbara, spent last Thursday at Long Beach, Panama City, Fla. Mrs. R. M. Underwood is here from Berkeley, Calif., to spend B. a month with her sister, Mrs. J. Tarver. She made the trip by plane. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Williams have returned home, after spending Canada, some time vacationing in Novia Scotia, and other points of interest. Mrs. C. E.. Gunthorpe arrived Wednesday from Atlanta to be with her mother, Mrs. G. F. Pickle, who is undergoing treatment in a Dothan hospital. Mrs. W. A. Radney, of Century, Fla., spent several days here the past week with her son and daugh ter, Mr. and Mrs. Wilton Radney, and Mrs. Ed Minter. Misses Gayle and Stetha Lee Chambers, of Hilton, left Thursday for an extended visit to relatives in Washington, D. C., Lenardtown, Md., and Norfolk, Va. Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Duke have returned from a vacation trip to Cuba - and Florida. Mr. and ^“ s Claud Brown, of Dothan, accom panied them on the trip. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jones and children have returned to their home in Los Angeles, Calif., after sneding a week at Colomokee with Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Corley. Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Godwin spent Sunday in Donalsonville with their daughter, Mrs. James Renfroe, who is recupererating from a recent op eration at the Baxley Hospital. Blakely and Kolomoki Mounds came in for some real publicity the past Saturday afternoon, when WSB broadcast a radio transcription made from atop of the mounds. Featured on the program were Dr. J. G. Standifer and Chamber of Commerce Secretary R. C. Job, and Brad Crandall and Miss Jane SparKs of the WS'B staff. Miss Annette Alexander is spend ing several weeks in San Antonio, Texas. Miss Ouida Benton, of Newton, Ala., is spending some time with her sister, Mrs. Sammie Denton. Harrell White returned home last Wednesday, after spending sev eral days with Ronny Harrell at Donalsonville, Ga. Roy Pritchard, of the U. S. Para troopers, Fort Benning, is spending a furlough here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Pritchard. Mrs. Alma White and children, Jacqueline, Peggy and Barbara, spent Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Harrell, at Donalsonville. Mrs. Lee W. Jackson had as her guest the past week end her sister, Mrs. Hilton Phillips, and children, of Donalsonville. Mr. and Mrs. Code Hays and baby daughter, of Haines City, Fla., spent Sunday night with Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Elliott. Friends are interested to know that Barbara, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alma White, has Brills re covered from an illness with fever. Mr. Harry Stone and son, Har land, of Atlanta, spent the week end in Blakely, coming down to visit their brother and uncle, Mr. W. L. Stone, who is undergoing treatment in a Dothan hospital. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Elliott and sons, Shirley and Daniel, of Albany, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Smith and child ren, Betty Gene, Jereleen, Donald and Janett of Dothan, spent Sun day with.Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Elliott. Miss Nelda Carswell, of Lake Wales, Fla., and Miss Veryle Mc Grady, of Columbia, Ala., have re turned to their homes, after spend ing a while here with Miss Sylvia Swann. Pfc. George Temples returned from Korea by plane the past_ week. He is spending his furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Branch Tem ples, and expects to be discharged from the Army within a few weeks. CL1NKSCALES-DAV1S. Mrs. James Marcellus Davis an nounces the marriage of her daugh ter, Jean Hattaway, to Samuel Jef ferson Clinkscales, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson Lafayette Clinkscales of Damascus. The double ring ceremony by was the performed Friday afternoon Rev. W. E. Storev at the home of the bride’s grandmother, Mrs. W. B. Hattaway. lovely in suit The bride was a of biege raw silk with navy ac cessories. She carried a bouquet of red rosebuds. bride After the ceremony, the and groom left for a wedding trip to Florida and Louisiana. On their ; return, the couple will reside in Blakely. THOMAS-WALLER. interest is the announcement ma( ] e today of the marriage of Miss Gei . a j dine Waller to Hillary Thotn aSj botll of the New Hope commun- Sunday, ity, which was an event of July 2-8, at the home of the bride s parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. D. Waller, The ceremony was performed by ot the Rev. J. Alton Davis, pastor the Blakely Methodist church. The bride, an attractive brunette, is the elder daughter of her parents. high She graduated from Damascus school and attended Andrew Col lege, Cuthbert. She chose for her wedding a dress of navy blue with white accessories. Her corsage was of asters and tuberoses. Mr. Thomas is the elder son Ox Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Thomas, and is oresently employed by the City of Blakely. the wedding Mr. and Following Mrs. Thomas left on a honemoon trip to places of interest in Florida. Mr. Farmer! Join the Early County Farm Bureau The county’s goal is 1000 mem bers. The membership drive is now on. You should be a mem ber. This space contributed by C7) m> c y If it’s in the drug line we have it—now serving this community for nearly 34 years. EARLY COUNTY NEWS, BLAKELY. GEORGIA PRENUPTIAL PARTIES HONORING MISS FRYER Mrs. Lowell Dennis and Mrs. W. L. Rhodes entertained Miss Lillian Fryer, who is to be married August 1. with a novel coca-cola party. The bride-elect was presented with a lovely corsage. Several bridal con test games were enjoyed by the guests, with prizes going to the win ners. The honor guest was present ed with a handpainted coaster set. The • guests included Misses Lillian Fryer, Beth Fryer, Emily Single tary, Mrs. Billy Jones, Mrs. E. P. Whitehead, Mrs. Grady Holman, Mrs. F. D. Grist, Mrs. John Gleaton, Mrs. Robert Puckett, Mrs. H. E. Hightower, Mrs. J. 0. Brown, Mrs. John Holman, Mrs. H. C. Fryer, Mrs. R. A. Houston. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Sawyer were hosts at a buffet supper at their home on College street, Cuthbert, Ga., honoring Miss Lillian Fryer and Jeff Davis of Albany, her fiance. This lovely home with its priceless antiques and beautiful paintings was enhanced with lovely flowers. After supper the guests enjoyed dancing. Those present were Miss Fryer and Mr. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Wat kins and Mr. Allen Davis of Al bany, Miss Beth Fryer, Miss Emily Singletary, Mrs. Billy Jones, Mr. Lewis Fryer, Mr. A. J. Singletary, Mr. James Murdock, and Mr. and Mrs. Dunbar Grist of Blakely, Dr. and Mrs. C. E. Wade and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. McCauley of Cuthbert. On Friday afternoon Mrs J. B. Jones complimented Miss Fryer with a lovely bridge party. Beautiful garden flowers were used effectively in the hall and living room. Easter lilies and tuberoses enhanced by candlelight formed a lovely center decoration on the dining room table. The bride-elect was presented with a beautiful crystal compote. Those enjoying bridge were Misses Lillian Fryer, Beth Fryer, Louise Howell, Emily Singletary, Mesdames Grady Holman, Bill Arnold, J. 0. Brown, W. A. Fuqua, Billy Jones, Alfred Felder, Lloyd George, E. P. White head, F. D. Grist, John Gleaton, Lowell Dennis, Bert Puckett. Those coming for tea included Mrs. J. H. Moye, Mrs. J. B. Tarver, Mrs. W T . J. Grist, Mrs. L. B. Fryer, Mrs. Carl Fryer, Mrs. H. C. Fryer, and Mrs. H. H. Perry. Mrs. W. A. Fuqua and her daugh ter, Miss Betty Fuqua, compliment ed Miss Fryer and Mrs. James Rad ney, a recent bride, with a bridge supper at their home on Monday night. The guests included Miss Friday, Saturday and Monday SPECIAL SALE LADIES’ AND CHILDREN’S SHOES 1 PAIR FOR $ 1.00 500 pairs in all sizes and styles for your selection • Whites • Blacks • Browns • Reds 4 — BE HERE EARLY — WYNNE’S DEPARTMENT STORE 1 Shierling in Mira-.. Monumental TVS M A. Works 0 MONUMENTS COPINGS SLABS LAWN BENCHES See, Write or Telephone 149-W C. W. SHIERLING BLAKELY, GEORGIA IMeLE HAM diCZ \X LOOKS LIKE SOME O' -TVV WOMEN NOW-A-OAVS SELECTS 1HEU3 HUSCAN05 AS TO HOW HUGH AUMONV THE Vi—— CAN PaV r«WL Y/ ft 7 St «j m Everyone in town knows about the superiority of the PETERS DRUG COMPANY ... of its serv ice to the citizens of this com munity. Yes, sir, this drug store has a complete fountain service. vllZmwl \Jts THE J^exgCl STONE H PHONE 16 BLAKELY, GA. Fryer and Mrs. Radney, Misses Lou ise Howell, Rosemary Fulton, and Beth Fryer, Mesdames Bert Puck ett, J. 0. Brown, Wiliam Barksdale, Ralph Hobbs, Bernard Herring;, Ed ward Sealy, Bill Arnold, Dunbar Grist, Billy Jones, E. P. Whitehead, J. B. Jones, H. C. Fryer, and Nel son. The honor guests were each presented with a dainty apron and cooking utensils. Mrs. Bert Puckett received bridge cards as high score prize and Mrs. Billy Jones a leather stamp book for consolation prize. Mr. and Mrs. Dunbar Grist enter tained the wedding party and out of-town guests with a buffet supper after the rehearsal Wednesday night. Following the ceremony at the First Baptist church, the bride’s par ents, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Fryer, will entertain at a reception at the Wom ans Club House. CALHOUN-CAMPBELL. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Calhoun, of Sanford, Fla., announce the engage ment of their daughter, Effie Vir ginia Calhoun, to Honore S. Camp bell, of Charleston, S. C. Miss Calhoun attended public schools in Sanford High School in 1939 and later attended Norman Junior College, Norman Park, Ga. She was cashier in Boyett’s Depart ment Store, in Blakely, Ga., for some time. She is at present em ployed by the Southern Bell Tele phone Company of Sanford. Mr. Campbell completed his edu cation in Charleston, S. C., and has been connected with the Charleston Navy Yard for the past five years. The wedding will take place Aug ust thirty-first, in Savannah, Ga. The couple will make their home in Charleston. m LICENSED EMBALMERS Courteous and Efficient AMBULANCE SERVICE DAY OR NIGHT Phone No. 168 Blakely, Ga. We Service Any Insurance Policy (Agency for Family Funds) Telephone 111 for the freshest MEATS and VEGETABLES, and for FANCY and STAPLE GRO CERIES. PROMPT, EFFICIENT SERVICE • • • WE DELIVER • • • Waller’s Martel & Grocery (Formerly Sevola Jones Market & Grocery) Phone 111 Blakely, Ga. Si ( 12 ' . O— THIS WEEK'S SPECIALS Best Rice—Lb. 2,5c 25-lb. Bag Good Flour 1.95 10-lb. Bag Best Meal 90c Smoked Sausage—Lb. 40c 16-oz. Jar Hot Dog Sauce 23c No. 2 Can English Peas 10c 15p2-o z * Can Spaghetti 15c Pound Can Bobo 15c Gaines’ Dog Meal—50 lbs. 4.98 25-lb. Bag Scratch Feed 1.79 25-lb. Bag Laying Mash 1.59 Laundry Soap—Regular size _______ 5c We Have Meat, Cheese, Lard ®^Spot BRYANT TURNEfi Cash to All One Low Price to Telephone 146-W J. B. RICE for all your PLUMBING AND WIRING NEEDS J. B. RICE BLAKELY, GA.