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P.-T. A. OFFICERS FOR NEW YEAR ARE INSTALLED Officers for the Ella Jones Parent Teacher Association for the 1953-54 school year were installed in an in stallation service conducted the past week by Mrs. Victor Balkcom. The officers are: Tommy Ward, president; Mrs. W. R. McKinney, vice presi dent; Mns, William Cox, secretary; and Mrs. LeRoy Miller, treasurer. Mrs. Sevola Jones presided read the By-Laws of She declared the Flower Show a success and thanked all who partici pated in and helped with the show. Mrs. Robinson McLendon, treasurer, reported $48.00 was cleared on the show, leaving a balance of $106.34 in the treasury. The P.-T. A. will again sponsor Cub Scout Pack 91 for the coming year, following a vote to that effect. Announcement was made by H. Brinson, principal, of the exercises for the remainder of the school year. Mr. Brinson gave a report of the ex penditures made from the Principals Fund, pointing out that this fund had enabled the school to buy many items when there were no other sources from which this money could be obtained. The money was derived from the soft drink bqxes, school supplies, ice cream, and other vend ing machines at the school. Mr. Bmson said the 6th, 7th and 8th grades and the high school clubs would have their end-of-school par ties and picnics on Thursday; the re maining grades, f rom the 1st through the 5th grades, and all high school classes would have their picnics on Friday, May 22. Appreciation was expressed to Mrs. J-ones for her efforts as presi dent of the P.-T. A. for the past two years, and Mr. Ward gave a short talk soliciting the support of each P.-T. A. member for the coming year. Mi's. Jones thanked Mr, and Mrs. Bmison for their work with the Association during the past six years and extended well wishes to them as they move to Lyons. F. B. CALHOUN DIES FROM INJURIES RECEIVED IN AUTO ACCIDENT F. B. Calhoun, 64, of Vienna, a resident of Blakely for many years, died of injuries received in an auto truck accident six miles north of Perry on U. S. Highway 41 on last Thursday. Trooper C. J. Logging of the Per ry State Patrol said the wreck oc cur red at 10:30 a. m. Calhoun died in the Macon Hospital at 6:05 p. m. from head injuries, hospital attaches said. Logging said Calhoun’s vehi cle and a truck operated by Eugene Gaimon, 25. of Flowery Branch, were involved in the accident. Gai mon was not injured. farming Calhoun, who engaged in in and other business enterprises Blakely several years ago, was a prominent Vienna businessman. Among his survivors are his wife, the former Mamie Ford; two sons, Royce and Rodney, both of Vienna; and one daughter, Mrs. Ed Chancy, also of Vienna. i C. B. McCORKLE DIES AT HOME NEAR DONALSONVILLE (Charles B. McCorkle, 73, of Route 1, Donalsonville, died Monday after a short illness. He formerly lived in Miller County for nine years and had many friends throughout this section who learned with regret of his death. Funeral services were held Tues day afternoon at 3 o’clock in the Bethany Missionary Baptist Church in Baker County, with,Rev. Mr. Har vey officiating, assisted by the Rev. Hugh White. Interment was in the church cemetery, with Evans Funeral Home of Donalsonville in charge. wife. (Surviving Mrs. Arlie Mr. McCorkle McCorkle, are of Don-! his j alsonvllle; a daughter. Mrs. Raleigh Lane, of Blakely; two sons, Clifton j C. McCorkle, of Donalsonville, and Maurice M. McCorkle, of Albany. Soil Conditioner A synthetic chemical that converts I non-productive soil in a matter of hours instead of years or genera tions required by present methods was demonstrated in Philadelphia recently. The chemical—named Kril ium—is not a fertilizer. It is a soil conditioner that quickly restores the physical structure of the soil to the proper consistency, thus enabling the plants to obtain the optimum amounts of oxygen, water and nutri ents from the soil. Extensive tests were carried out over the last three years by almost eighty soil scientists in various sections of the country, These experiments indicate that the new chemical will mark the begin ning of a revolutionary era in agri culture, as a result of which man made deserts may be turned in a short time into blooming gardens and green acres. Can “Take It.” Too Both the tractor on the truck farm and the bulldozer leveling a military airstrip are built to be able to “take it.” The specially designed finishes that protect them are also tough and durable. E. D. Alexander Is Recognized With USDA Award A man familiar to farmers throughout Georgia has received the Superior Service Award of the U. S. Department of Agriculture. E. D. Alexander, agronomist for the University of Georgia Agricultur al Extension Service, received the honor “for unusual ability and ef , fective cooperative effort in agrono m y Extension work; for greatly im j )rov j n g agriculture through better pastures, soil conservation, better seed, and increased yields per acre. The award was presented to Alex ander by Ezra Taft Benson, Secre tary of Agriculture, during special ceremonies in Washington, D. C. As Extension agronomist, Alexan der has worked for 28 years through county agents to keep farmers in formed about new developments in agronomy work. He took the leadership in organiz ing the Georgia 100-Bushel Corn Club, and helped in starting the Georgia Crop Improvement Associa tion, the Georgia Ton-Per-Acre Pea nut Club, and Soil Conservation Dis tricts. The 100-Bushel Corn Club made Al exander an honorary member at its 1953 meeting, as did the Georgia Plant Food Education Society. Pre viously, he received honorary mem- BOYETT’S M1BSARY SALE Continues Through Saturday May 30th. One rack of Summer Dresses—Regulars, Juniors and Half Sizes (Friday and Saturday only) i/ 4 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 ... .. ___________________1_______________________________________ 3.99 SEE OUR DOUBLE-PAGE CIRCULAR FOR MANY OTHER ANNIVERSARY SPECIALS | j We Close at 8:00 P. M. Saturdays j on ! j I Charles E. Boyett Dept. Store I BLAKELY, GEORGIA j i EARLY COUNTY NEWS. BLAKELY, GEORGIA bership in the Georgia Seedmen’s As sociation. A native of Walker county. Alex ander attended Berry Schools at Rome and the University of Georgia at Athens. Upon graduation from the University in 1917, he was ap pointed to the staff of the College of Agriculture. Following two years Army service during World War 1, he returned to the University as as sistant professor of agronomy, a po sition he held until appointed Exten sion agronomist in 1925. Mileage More than 17,600 miles of cotton cloth are turned off the looms daily. 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 BLAKELY CANNING PLANT TO OPEN Beginning Tuesday, June 2, the Blakely-Union canning plant will be open twice daily until further notice —Tuesdays and Thursdays of each week. No produce will be accepted after 2:30 p. m. The cost of cans will be seven cents for No. 2’s and eight cents for No. 3’s. . E. H. CHEEK, Voc. Agr. Teacher. A daii'y farmer who wants to de velop and maintain a herd of of prof itable cows should raise most his replacements, the Agricultural Ex tension Service of the University of Georgia points out. Read the ads in The News. Summer Food Values French Market Coffee—11b. Can 90c Tomatoes—No. 1 Tall Can___________ 10c Grapefruit Juice—No. 2 Can______ 10c French Market Tea—10-oz. Glass 38c 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 Smoked Sausage—Sunnyland, lb. 39c Ralph Scarborough Market & Grocery Phone 2114 Quick Delivery Boyett’s Used Cars! Vacation Specials--Save $100 to $300 CARS on l v DODGE Fordor—R. & H., Clean on H DODGE Tudor—R. & H., Gyromatic on H Ford Del. 8 Tudor—Radio and 0. D. on H Plymouth Club Coupe—Heater and Seat Covers on O Plymouth Spl. Del. Club Coupe—R. & H. 4^ CD DODGE Coronet Fordor—Gyromatic 4^ ^ Ford Custom ’8 Club Coupe—Radio. 1 4 - 0 (1st Series) Chrysler Windsor Fordor—R. & H., Extra Clean CD (1st Series) DODGE Tudor—R. &H <| Ford Tudor ’8—R. & H. PRE-WAR MODELS Plymouth Tudor .... $295.00 Pontiac Tudor________ 195.00 1 Buick Tudor _____ 195.00 O Ford Coupe—-Good 275.00 O Olds Conv. ______________ 175.00 4^ O Chevrolet Tudor____ 275.00 CO CD Plymouth Fordor __ 195.00 TRUCKS M3 HO00N G. M. C. 1/2 Ton P. U.—Clean 1C G. M. C. 14 Ton—Good Condition Tt< DODGE 2 Ton 2 Speed rf DODGE i/> Ton P. U. __________________ 150.00 DODGE-PLYMOUTH DEALER Court Square Phone 2104 Blakely, Ga. 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.