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,V. F. W. STATE
COM’DER SPEAKS
TO ROTARIANS
A young Albany attorney who is
the state commander of Veterans
of Foreign Wars, was the speak- j
er at last week’s meeting of the
Blakely Rotary Club.
He Is Asa D. Kelley, Jr., who in
addition to being state commander
is also a member of the National j
Council of Administration V. F. W„ !
former , post , commander , at , Albany, A ,i „, r
a
and for two years was judge advo
cate of the Georgia department.
Mr. Kelley’s highly interesting and
informative talk was devoted in a
large measure to a discussion of
the principles and objectives of the
V. F. W. organization. These he
outlined under three headings, (1)
Dedication to the vetei’ans, particu
larly the disabled, and widows and
children of deceased veterans; (2)
Dedication to the communities in
which we live; and (3) Dedication
to the United States of America. He
discussed the efforts being made by
V. F. W. members toward carrying
out these objectives. He stated that
the Georgia department now has
3 7,500 members, 'but that there are
229,000 in this state eligible for
membership.
Introduced by Rotarian Alvan
Fleming, program chairman, Mr.
Kelley’s talk Was well received and
he received hearty applause from
the club members at its conclusion.
Other visitors at the meeting in
cluded Joe Pittman, commander of
Dwight Floyd Pyle Post No. 5259 of
Blakely, a guest of Rotarian Tommy
Tompkins, Mrs. E. P. Whitehead and
Mrs. C. G. Brewer, who were also
guests of Rotarian Tommy Tompkins.
They were at the club in the interest
of the 'big parade staged that after
noon in behalf of the city clean-up
campaign, a part of the Champion
Home Town Contest,
President Richard Grist presicied
over the meeting.
Official Of State
Health Dept. Woman’s
Club Speaker
Felix C. Pickron, of Albany, Re
gional Engineer of the State Depart
ment ed Public Health, was speaker
at the recent meeting of th Blakely
Woman’s Club and spoke on “What Is
a Health Department?” He .pointed
out the basic services rendered by
and the advantages of a completely
staffed department and the import
ance of having adequate quarters.
Mr. Pickron explained the duties of
a sanitary engineer, and reminded
the cluib members that Early county
had been placed on the waiting list
for one, but due to lack of space could
not have this officer. He stated that
Early county officials have been ad
vised of the detals of securing state
and federal assistance and the cost
of a new modern Health Center,
completely equipped. The cost to
the county would he one-third of the
complete cost.
Another feature of the program at
this meeting was the last study on
the Club Collect, by Mary Stewart,
given by Mrs. Oscar Whitchard.
Mrs. E. P. Whitehead, president,
announced the appointment of the
following committees for the year:
American Home, Mrs. R. C. Single
tary, Jr.; Communications, Mrs. C
A. Grubbs; Conservation, Mrs, D. L.
Maxwell; Education, Mrs. Oscar.
Whitchard: Fine Arts, Mrs. Philip;
Spence; Imternatoinal Affairs, Mrs. S.
G. Maddox, Jr.; Welfare, Mrs. J. M.
Middleton; Tallulah Falls, Mrs. Rob
inson McLendon; Finance, Mrs. S.
W. Tompkins; Clubhouse, Mrs. C. G.
Brewer. The Year Book Committee,
is composed of Mrs. R. A. Houston,
Mrs. Robinson McLendon, Mrs. Bar
ney Wynne, and Mrs. Fred Brooks.
Mrs. Whitehead thanked the com
mittee for arranging the luncheon ta
ble at the Flower Show. Mrs. W. A.
Fuqua. Mrs. S. G. Maddox, Jr., and
Mrs. J. A. Hammack served on this
committee. asked
Members of the club were
to participate in the parade begin
ning “Clean-up, Paint-up, Fix-up and
Light-yp” week in Blakely.
Appreciation was expressed by
the president for Mrs. H. H. Brinson
us a loyal and helpful member of |
the club and good wishes were ex
tended to her as she moves into an
other town.
Sandwiches and an iced drink were
served by Mrs. W. R. McKinney, Mrs.
E. S. Boyett, Mrs. V. L. Collins, i
Mrs. J. A. Hammack, Mrs. A. H.
Gray, Mrs. W. C. Baxley, and Mrs. ■
Fletcher Thompson, hostesses for the
afternoon.
Officers for next year are: Mrs.
E. P. Whitehead, president; Mrs. Ed
ward Scaly, 1st vice president; Mrs.
Dunbar Grist, 2nd vice
Mrs. E. W. Yarn ell, recording secre
tary; Mrs. Mobley Howell, corre
sponding secretary; Mrs. C. G. Brew
er, president; Mrs. Robinson McLen
don, parliamentarian.
BLAKELY TO PLAY KOREA
HERE SUNDAY AFTERNOON
Son Jones’ Blakely team will play
Korea here Sunday afternoon at 3
o’clock. This is the first league game
of the season. Blakely, Korea,
Griggs. Hilton and Columbia have
formed a little league which they are
calling the Georgia-Alabama league.
MR. W. G. WINGATE
PASSES AT HIS HOME
IN ELLIJAY, GA.
William Gordon Wingate, age 56,
of Ellijay, Ga., veteran of World War
j an< j na ti V e of Camilla, passed out
j n pi s s i eep a t, his home about 1 a.
m o’clock Thursday of a complica
tion of ailments.
He was a member of the Ellijay
Methodist Church, the Board of Ed
and the Lions Club. He was
owner 0 f Mountain View Orchards,
growing several varieties of north
Georgia apples and having his own
packing shed, grader, and cold stor
afi , u> aiM j wag especially interested in
his growing cattle herd,
Funeral services were held Friday
morning at 11 o'clock in the funeral
chapel at Ellijay, with the local
minister in charge, and interment was
in Camilla cemetery Saturday morn
ing at 11 o’clock, with the Revs. Dun
can and Williams officiating.
Surviving are his wife, the former
Miss Kate Mosely; a son, W. G., Jr.,
and a daughter, Mrs. Alwyn Stiles, of
Athens; one grandson and five grand
daughters.
'Mrs. Wingate’s sister, Mrs. John
Underwood, accompanied by her sis
ter, Mrs. J. C. Pigott, and niece, Mrs.
Alethia Dickson, of Panacea Springs,
attended the funeral service of
Mr. Wingate in Ellijay Friday morn
ing, and among those attending the
service and interment in Camilla Sat
urday were Mr. and Mrs. John Un
derwood, Mr. C. W. Mosely of Hilton,
Mrs. C. M. Dunning of Blakely, Mrs.
Neva Chambers of Arlington and Mr.
Frank Fuller of Jakin.
Montana’s Wealth
Copper, gold, silver arid natural
gas are Montana’s minerals.
BOYETT’S
30th ANNIVERSARY SALE
For the privilege of doing business in Blakely for 30 years, we
pass these savings on to you. See our circular in the mail for com
plete details.'
STARTS FRIDAY, MAY 22, AND RUNS THRU MAY 30
One rack of Summer Dresses—Regulars, Juniors and Half
Sizes (Friday and Saturday only) ---------------------------------- Vi Off
Patricia Nylon Hose—51 gauge, 15 denier, first quality _____ 69c
Men’s Short Sleeve Sport Shirts-—Broadcloths, Plissa and
Skipdents, $2.00 value _________________________________________________________ 1.69
Boys’ Sport Shirts—White and solid colors, skipdent and
seersucker, 6-16 --------------------------------------------------------------- 99c
For the first time EVER—Our entire stock of Humming Bird
Hose 20% Off
Sheer Piece Goods—A repeat of a sell out, a wide variety of
patterns in tissue sheers, dotted swiss, lawn, voiles and or
gandy, values to $1.00 a yard, only, yard---------------------------- 49c
100' < Nylon Piece Goods—Solid colors and prints, small puck
er and other sheers; guaranteed $1.95 value, now, yard ___ 99c
Chenille Bath Mats—Made of heavy Chenille; you would ex
pect them to be at least $2.00 each, only 99c
Pacific Percale Sheets—The finest 72x108 or 81x108, only . 2.99
Midwood Pacific Sheets—81x99 slight irregulars, each________ 1.79
Men’s Summer Slacks—Slight irregulars of fine pants; sizes
28-44, only, pair .. _________________________________________________:---------- 3.99
SEE OUR DOUBLE-PAGE CIRCULAR FOR MANY
OTHER ANNIVERSARY SPECIALS
We Close at 8:00 P. M. on Saturdays
Charles E. Boyett Dept. Store
BLAKELY, GEORGIA
EARLY COUNTY NEWS. BLAKELY, GEORGIA
MARILYN MIDDLETON
RESCUES COLQUITT
MAN FROM LAKE
Quick action, by Marilyn Middle
ton, Blakely high school senior and
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Mid
dleton,. Monday saved the life of L.
L. Hightower at Kolomoki Park.
Mr. Hightower, who was accom
panied by his wife, was fishing in the
lake when their boat overturned.
Mrs, Hightower began immediately to
swim toward shore, but her husband
was unable to swim.
Ediward Gray, a local business man,
observed the accident and ran for a
life preserver. Then IViiss Middleton,
who had just arrived on the scene,
grabbed the preserver and swam
toward the capsized boat. She reach-
Special!
Come see us for a good buy on SWEEPS.
If you buy a set of 4 or more we will allow
you 10% off list price. This way you get a
good price plus John Deere quality.
HILL IMPLEMENT CO.
Blakely, Ga. Phone 3174
ed the sinking man in time and
hauled him ashore.
The Hightowers reside at Col
quitt.
Miss Middleton, who is national
vice president of the Future Home
makers of America, will graduate
from high school next week.
For Athletes Foot
Use T-4-L for 3 to 5 days. It
actually peels off the outer skin,
exposes buried fungi and KILLS
ON CONTACT. If not pleased with
instant-drying T-4-L, your 40c
back at any drug store. Today at
(Dealer’s Name)
HALL DRUG COMPANY
Read the ads in The News.
It’s Summer Time Again
Get a lift on these hot summer days
by dropping by our fount for a cool,
refreshing drink, and one of our tas
ty sandwiches.
Our air-conditioned store will
make your visit even more enjoya
ble.
A courteous, friendly sales force
to serve you.
HOWELL DRUG CO.
HUGH REDDING, Proprietor
DIAL 3634 MOTOR DEL.
51
Summer Food Values
French Market Coffee—lib. Can 90c
Tomatoes—No. 1 Tall Can_____________ 10c
Grapefruit Juice—No. 2 Can______ r-l o
French Market Tea—10-oz. Glass CO 00
LARD—4-lb. Bucket Pure______________ 79c
Napkins-—80 Count, Pkg. _____________ 15c
Wheaties—Tops Free, Pkg.__________ 20c
Pears—303 Diced Tall Can___________ 10c
Flour—Tenderflake, 25-lb. Bag 2.25
Dog Food —Strongheart 17c Val., __ 2 cans 25c
Eggs—Fresh, Large, Doz. 59c
Stew Beef—Best Rib, Lb, 35c
Cheese—Full Cream, Lb. 49 c
Ralph Scarborough
Market & Grocery
Phone 2114 Quick Delivery
Boyett Motor’s Spring Sale
Prices Reduced On All Cars and Trucks
— AUTOS —
o Ol DODGE Fordor—R. & H., Clean Spl.
o i—I DODGE Tudor—R. & H., Gyromatic
H Ford Del. 8 Tudor—Radio & O. D.
10 H Plymouth C. Coupe
O Plymouth Club Coupe—R. & H.
© DODGE Coronet Fordor—Heater. Gyromatic
© Ford Custom 8 Club Coupe
^ © (1st Series) Chrysler Windsor Fordor—R. & EL,
Extra Clean
00 DODGE Tudor—Good Condition, R. & H.
47 DODGE Fordor—R. & H.
48 Chevrolet Fleetline Tudor—R. & H., Extra Clean
47 Ford Tudor—R. & H.
42 Chevrolet Tudor
41 Pontiac Tudor
41 Buick Tudor
40 Ford Coupe
— TRUCKS —
to © G. M. C. 1/2 Ton P. U.
00 DODGE li -2 Ton 2 Speed
ef l C DODGE i 2 Ton P. U.
a
DODGE-PLYMOUTH DEALER
Court Square Phone 2104 Blakely, Ga.