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FARLY COUNTY NEWS, BLAKELY, GEORGIA
BLAKELY F. H. A.
FHA'ers Compete in Bake-Off
June Allen, FHA president, and
Joyce Causey went to Tallahassee on
Friday, November 23 to compete in
the Regional Baking Contest, spon
sored by the Pyrofak Gas Co. The
girls were among 24 winners from the
Georgia-Florida area selected on the
basis of thir essays, “Why I Want To
Go to College”, Essay winner met in
Tallahassee to prepare the recipe they
submitted as part of the contest. Re
sults of the Bake-off have not yet
been announced. One winner from the
24 ocntestants will be chosen to rep
resent the region in the National fi
nals in December. All regional con
testants will receive a prize and the
National prize is a $2,000 college
scholarship. June's recipe was South
ern Pecan Pie and Joyce baked a
“Snowy Cloud Cake”. The girls were
accompanied by their homemaking‘
teacher, Mrs. Charlie Houston. |
FHA'ers Hear Foreign Student
Matti Vahaskari, from Finland, an
exchange students at Andrew College
in Cuthbert, was guest speakr at the
November meeting of Blakely Future
Homemakers. Matti told the girls
many interesting facts about his coun
try and the customs of the people
there. He was accompanied to the
meeting by Al Warrick, also a stu
dent at Andrew, and was introduced
by Judy Allen, program chairman,
A Thanksgiving devotional was pre
sented by Norma Willis, Judy Clark
and Mona Jones. Elizabeth Sessions
led the group in singing God Bless
America, ‘
Susan Howell, chairman of recreation,
for the Blakely chapter and a third
year Homemaker, was selected by
chapter members to be a candidate
for a State office in FHA this spring.
Susan is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Wilton Howell, and is an applicant for
the State Homemaker Degree this
year. She represented the school in
Home Economics in the District Lit
erary meet last spring.
Thanksgiving Baskets ‘
In the Thanksgiving Baskets pro- |
ject, sponsored by FHA in the high !
school last week, first prize for the |
most attractive and well filled bas-l
kt went to Mrs. Bruce Houston's
; eighth grade home room. The basket|
was shaped like a pumpkin, construe’- |
ed of orange crepe paper, and was
made by the students.
Second place went to Coach Prof
fit's home room and third place went
to Mrs. Brown's senior class.
CHARLOTTE WHITEHURST,
—Reporter.
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COURT SQUARE BLAKELY, GA.
Early County Chapter
American Red Cross
Holds Recent Meeting
The Board of Directors of the Early
County Chapter, American Red Cross,
met recently at the City Hall, with
Frank Tinney, chairman, presiding.
| Twenty-two women have volunteer
ed for School Gray-Lady Service, it
was reported, and they are now train
ing for this volunteer work. Each vol
‘unteer will work one-half day each
;week. They will primarily assist with
‘comforting sick or injured children,
giving first aid where needed, and
helping arrange transportation for the
sick or injured to the doctor, or to
their homes.
They will assist teachers in any way
prescribed by the school principal,
they will really add one more needed
person to the staff of the school.
Blakely is the second chapter in
Georgia to have the Gray-Lady Serv
ice at school, Macon is the only chap
ter to install this service before Blake
ly.
A report from thelocal Home Serv
ice Director, Felix Barham, from 1961
until July 15, 1962, shows that 600
hours have been given as Home Serv
ice Director. 46 cases for military or
veterans duties; 39 cases received
assistance in obtaining government
benefits and 62 other cases. Mr. Bar
ham was commended by the chairman
for his services.
Early County Chapter instructors
gave advanced first aid instruction to
47 people; the Water Safety program
has been given to 40 people. Seven re
ceived Junior Life Saving Instruction;
10 completed the Swimmer Course; 11
the Intermediate Course; and 13 the
Beginner Course,
The 1963 Fund Drive was discussed
briefly and it was announced the
quota will be $1624.00.
The Chapter is working with the
Supervising principal, Frank Buck
ner to inaugurate the Junior Rid Crosg
program in the Blakely School. In
addition to first aid training and spe
cialized instruction, students will re-
Loeivo monthly periodicals from the
‘National Red Cross, written especially
| for the different age groups.
| A Chapter Chairman Workshop for
the Southeastern area of the ARC will
'be held in Albany, Wednesday, De
'combur 5. Mr. Tinney has been asked
| to speak at this Workshop.
Latin Club Meets
The Latin Club at Blakely High
School held their regular monthly
meeting in Mrs. Robert Puckett's
room. with Billy Daniels presiding.
Carol Brown. program chairman,
nresented an interesting play, “How
Important Latin Is.” Taking part in
‘he play were: Angie Thompson,
Linda Widener Sarah Ann Richard
con, Vireinia Bridges, Carol Brown,
Walter Sessions, Johnny Johnston,
Billy Fleming and Billy Daniels.
Diane Crowdis read an informative
paper on “Roman Funeral Customs.”
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Miss Mary Frances Turner
Becomes Bride Of
Robert W. Hickey
Marked by beauty and serenity was
the ceremony in First Baptist Church
Zephyrhills, Florida, at three o'clock
in the afternoon, Sunday. November
18, when Miss Mary Frances Turner,
of Zephyrhills, formerly of Cedar
Springs, Georgia, became the bride of
Robert W. Hickey of Orlando and
Pensacola, Fla.
~ The church was beautifully decorat
‘ed with emerald, jade and green ivy,
palms and ferns with tall lighted Ca
thedral Candelabra on each side of
tall baskets of white pompoms and
gladioli completed the floor decora
tions. A kneeling pillow of white sa
tin was in the center of the platform.
White satin bows showered with lil
ies of the valley and ivy marked pews.
A large assemblage of friends and
relatives witnessed the impressive
rites at which Rev. B. A. Oswald, her
pastor, officiated.
Mrs. Nathan Geiger, organist, pre
sented a program of nuptial music and
Bill Baker, vocalist. sang “Sweetest
Story Ever Told,” “Ah, Sweet Mys
tery of Life” and “The Lord's Pray-
el
The bride, given in marriage by her
father, was radiantly beautiful in her
exquisite gown of Bouquet Taffeta
Princess style and blouse of Chantilly
lace, featuring a chapel train. The|
long sleeves ended in a point over the
wrists. Her fingertip veil fell from
a double crown of lace, seed pearls,
and crystals, bouffant styling.
For her something old, she carried
a dainty handmade handkerchief of
linen and lace belonging to her late
maternal grandmother, Mrs. J. L.
Ricks. Her something borrowed was
the wedding veil belonging to a friend, |
‘Mrs. Paul Nolles, Her something blue |
was a tiny garter, gift of Mrs. Cole
man Howell. A cascade bouquet of
white carnations showered with lillies
of the valley an dsatin ribbons cen
tered with a white orchid was carried
by the bride. |
Miss Barbara Peeples, of Zephyrhills
was maid of honor, bridesmaids were
Miss Mildred Smith, Miss Dona Clark
of Zephyrhills and Mrs. 'William T
Branham of Chicago, a sister of the
groom.,
They were dressed alike in irrides
cent green taffeta with round neck
very short sleeves and fitted bodice,
lcut along princess lines, featuring a
bustle in back. They wore green ban
ideau with matching wveils, single
strands of pearls and short white
gloves. They carried cascade bouquets
of gold and bronze mums, showered
with acorns and oak leaves.
Mr. William Branham, brother-in
law of the groom was best man and
{ usher groomsmen were Jim Gunder
son of Cocoa Beach; Tony Huber and
Jon Lorbach, of Orlando.
The mother of the bride wore forest
green lace gown with matching acces
sories in green. Her corsage was of
champagne carnations to match her
gloves,
At the reception, which was held in
Municipal Building. Mrs. B. A, Os
waid and Mrs. T. E Bush greeted the
guests and introduced them to the
receviing line. Th bride’s book was
kept by Mrs. Bobby Benne.t.
Assisting in serving were Miss
Gayle Adamson, Miss Delores Bridges
and Mrs. Jimmy Pruitt, all of Orlando
Hostesses were Mrs. Coleman Howell,
Mrs. Victor Hall, Mrs. Rufus Bembry
and Mrs. Tallie Smith.
The bride’s table, which held the
three tiered wedding cake, embossed
in white roses with centers of pale
pink topped with miniaiure bride and
groom was covered in white satin
with ruffled net. The serving tables
turing garlands of plumoso ferns with |
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’ Golfing News
Blakely Town & Country Club
golfers participated in a “mixed 4-
ball” golf tournament November 18,
Each team consisted of one man and
[one lady alternating shots.
Gross Winners:
1. Bill Arnold, Rose Howell.
1. 'Red Knighton, Nell Houston,
3. Booty Cox, Agnes Culpepper,
Net Winners:
1. Tuck Swann, Mariclaire Herring.
2. B. Herring, Grace Fryer.
3. Reuben Roberts, Barbara Gee.
Other teams included: E. T. Craw
ford, Betty Singletary; Carlton Hous
ton, Dot Holman; A. J. Singletary,
Bobbye Roberts; John Amrich, Gold
en Holman; Billy Peters, Louise Am
rich; Tom Jenkins, Betty Hill. All
winners received trophies.
Blakely was defeated by Cuthbert
golfers again this past Sunday in
Cuthbert. J. J. Hewitt and Tuck
Swann played a tremendous game for
Blakely (they received almost half
of Blakely's points).
ARA Program In ;
Georgia Setting
Pace For Nation
Atlanta (GPS) —Georgia is now
setting the pace for other states in
seeking development opportunities
and aid under the Area Redevolpment
Act, according to Vincent Jones, assis
tant director of the Georgia Depart
ment of Commercg, the state’s agency
responsible for clearing, promoting
and coordinating area redevelopment
activities. i
Here;s the ARA score in Georgia as
of November 20: Sixty-six Georgia
counties have been certified as eligi
ble under the act. Of these, 60 coun
ties have had their Over-all Economic
Development Program (OEDP)) ap
proved by the State Commerc De
parement and cleared to the Washing
ton ARA office.
To date, eleven projects have been
approved for Georgia. Total cost of
these projects. including local funds
expended is $2,356,246. A total of 712
new jobs were created as a result of
the projects. with 120 workers receiv
ing job {raining bene’its under the
ARA Act.
- The Department of Commerce cur
rently has 31 projects peading. Total
cost of these projects is $10,989,659.98
and, if approved, 1,914 new jobs will
lbe created, Jones pointed out.
“After a slow start. due largely to
delayed action in the Washington of
fice, the ARA program is now moving
forward in Georgia,” commented
Commerce Director Jack J. Minter.
“In fact, Georgia now has the best
record of any state in the Union. We
are proud of that record.”
were also covered in white satin, fea
tiny weddnig bells at each scallop.
pink and white colors were carried
out in refreshments of punch, cake,
mints,
Tall silver candelabra flanked the
punch bowl which was surrounded in
fern and pink hibiscus. A hurricane
lamp, pink rose buds and fern decorat
ed the small table from which the
Juests were registered.
Mr. T. E. Bush, an uncle of the
bride, of New Smyrna Beach, fur
nished music throughout the recep
‘ion. g
The briqle chose an original wool in
tones of off-white and brown, with
accessories of Taffee and she wore the
rchid from her bridal bouquet as her
l ‘'ooing away costume,
After a wedding trip they will be
at home at 231%. West Princeton, Or
'lando, Fla.
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= “THE LAST VETERAN", the story
~of Blakely's old flagpole, by D. H, Me
‘Dowell is now on sale at all Blakely
drug stores—Fryer, Hall and Howell's
and Gray Jewelry Co. stc
DUDLEY McDOWELL'S BOOK,
Young Blakely H. D.
Club Meets; Officers
Installed For Year
The Young Blakely Homemakers
H. D. Club met November 18, at the
home of Mrs. Billy Glass, with Mrs.
Phillip Moore as co-hostess. Mrs,
Moore read the 100th Psalm and we all
stood and repeated the Lord's Prayer.
The meeting was called to order by
Mrs. Clarence Still, president. A new
Treasurer had to be elected. Mrs.
Still opened the tloor for nomination
and Mrs, John Millard Siill was elect
ed. Also our newly elected of.icers
were to be installed.
Mrs. Still installed the officers in
a lovely candlelight ceremony. The
officers installed were:
Mrs. Phillip Moorc. President.
Mrs. Pierson Shefiield, Vice Presi
dent.
Mrs. Lester Earnest, Secretary.
Mrs. John M. Still, Treasurer.
Mrs. Charles Adkison, Reporter,
Afier the ceremony pictures ware
taken and Mrs. Still turned the meet
ing over to Mrs. Moore.
Mrs. Moore then told the Club about
the New Work Year. We also talked
and made plans for our money making
project, heard report on County Coun
cil meeting and made plans for
Christmas Party.
Mrs. Moore . turned the meeting
over to Mrs. Othar Adkison and Mrs.
Don Waller, recreation chairmen.
Games were played and enjoyed by
all. Mrs. Ginn Sirmons and Mrs. Char
les Adkison won prizes. Mrs. Don
Waller won the Surprise Package.
The club had two new ..embers,
Mrs. Ras Cannon and Mrs. William.
D. Sellers. There were 13 members
present.
Refreshments were sandwiches, can_
dy, potato chips, and cokes. A candy
turkey was placed on the plate to
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McDOWELL'S GARAGE
Damascus, Georgia
Thursday, November 29, 1962
Landscaping And
l Horticuture Short
Courses To Be Held
' From Office Of County Agent
i This office has had many requests
from the members of the home dem
' onstration clubs, ?s well as from the
peopl at large, for landscaping and
horticuliure short courses in Early
County," - ¥ 7
| We have Been very fortunate im
| securing the services of Mr. T. G.
lWilliaml. head of the Extension Land
scaping Department, Athens, and Mr.
IGerald Smith. Extension Horticul
| turist—Floriculiure and Nursery,
| Athens, Ga., to present these short
!courses December 4 and 7.
| Following is the schedule as set up
'for the 2 days mentioned:
1 Tuesday, December 4, 12:30 p. m.—
Radio program, Station WBBK, Blake
'y, Ga.
| Tuesday, December 4 1:00 p. m.—
:T. V. program, Station WTVY, Dothan,
iAlabama.
. Tuesday, December 4, 2:30 p. m.—
|Landscaping and Horticulture Short
Course, Blakely City Hall
| Tuesday, December 4, 7:30 p. m.—
. Landscaping and Horticulture Short
' Course, Blakely City Hall.
! Wednesday, December 5, 12:30 p. m.,
. Radio program, Station WBBK, Blake
| ly, Georgia. s
! These short courses are open to the
| public so, PLEASE attend and, bring
'a neighbor with you as it may be
!quite sometime before we will have
,the opportunity of having another
. such program in Early county, due to
’the great demand for Mr. Williams’
and Mr. Smith’s services.
lcarry out the Thanksgiving theme.
The meeting was enjoyed by every
on present.
MRS. CHARLES ADKISON,
—Reporter,