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EARLY COUNTY, GA. Gardea Spot Os GOD’S COUNTRY VOLUME NO. 110—NO. 48 VFW INSTALLS ’69 - 70 OFFICERS r—। : ' ; Im ^-J W wt 1 -M1 * K 4090% it 1 ih &mmSk 4 « < ^V ■ *5-/” • —'■ -J* > •» V; X V Vi V 'T ’«■’ . ’ J d i r / lUL ■ y £ W •'Mr v ?Wl 6 "\. M -4 1 . / <./ IJr «jg3i ® " ’’"■ F-* *” . .. XsssF «* wf » ' v 5 ‘- - ? ■■■■■|b — - ■■■■ Veterans of Foreign Wars officers for 1969-70, Lto R; Installing officer, Bill Hudson; Quarter master, James H. Grimsley: Jr. Vice Commander, Mack Temples; Sr. Vice Commander, Waymon Thomas; Commander, W. S. Aiderman, Jr. Local Policemen Complete FBI Training Course All eight Blakely Policemen recently completed a five-week training course at Bainbridge, Georgia according to Chief of Police Carl Gilbert. The school was sponsored by the Bainbridge Police with FBI agents as in structors. The local policemen attended in groups of four; classes were held in the mornings when four from the Blakely Force attended and repeat classes in the after noon afforded a time for the other four to attend. The Blak ely Police Force is nowaneight hour work schedule. Having just completed this school of instruction, it is doubtful that the Blakely police will participate in additional law enforcement training under the Lower Chattahoochee Valley Area Planning and Development Commission, Chief Gilbert said. The local police and sheriff's department are working with Joe A. Mitchell, criminal justice co ordinator for AP DC who reported at the recent meeting of the Lower SAFETY-CHECK your HOME' "FUTURE CITIZENS” L d Stacy Michael, 3 year old, and Steven Paul, 1 year bld, are the children of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Swords of Blakely. B W M ,»'<••> |K,- ;X J Jo| K jt’'* ■■<**<■ Jr SKa^^ Terron Renee, 5 year old, and Tina Michelle, 3 year old, are the children of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy L. Harris, of Blakely. Cemitg Chattahoochee Valley APDC at Lumpkin that on hand for distri bution is $8,939.00 for law enforcement training. Already the Columbus Police Department is expected to receive $5,800 and Musogee County Police De partment, $1,200 and the Musco gee County Sheriff’s Department, $750.00 of the almost $9,000 available through the federal Om nibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. Each sheriff's and police de partment in the seven county commission is to receive bene fit of some of these funds, which must be used within a two-year period. Completing the Five-Weeks Course in Bainbridge along with over forty other law enforce ment officers, were the follow ing members of the Blakely Po lice force: Chief Carl Gilbert, Asst. Chief Herbert Glass, Fry erson Chandler, Olin Goocher, Mallie Cleveland, Bruce Middle ton, Matt Allen, Robert Freeman. k ' r* * > V W ‘ . Eve, 1 year old, and Tricia, 1 month, are the daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Al Warrick of Blakey. ■IQ v. 4 F > > %»z' Ls r Jonathan Andrew, 4 year old, and Stephen Alexander, 1 year old, are the sons of Mr. and Mrs. Homer White, Jr. of Blakely. Success to All Who Pay Their Honest Debts — “Be Sure You Are Right, Then Go Ahead” Viet Nam veteran Rotary speaker Blakely Rotarians heard an interesting discussion of the Viet Nam war at last Friday's meet ing. The speaker was Major Frank B. Harbor of Fort Benning. Major Harbor spoke from first hand experiences as he has com pleted two tours of duty as a cam bat soldier. The speaker was introduced by Rotarian Earl Taylor who was program chairman for the day. President Pete Underwood pre sided at the meeting, the first of the new Rotary year. Visitors at the meeting includ ed Richard Allen and Ronald Slusarchuk, of the Chattahoochee Planning Commission, of Colum bus, guests of A. D. Wilkerson; Fess Mainor, of Columbus, guest of Robert Collier; Ben Rogers, Doyle Butler, who are opening a mobile home manufacturing plant in Blakely, guests of John Holman. HOSPITAL LIST Patients listed as being admit ted and discharged the past week at Early Memorial Hospital are as follows: ADMITTED Lori Wiliams, Merle Buckner, Mercelle Houston, Martha Mor ris, Earl Williams, Wllmon Bush, Ralph Mills, Betty Oakley, Ruby Nell Tinson, Mary Helen Hodges, Fannie Thornton, Robert (Buck) Nobles, Lillie Pearl Wright, Jim my Monday, Willie Williams, Herman Bass, Elmer Moore, Dock Sutton, MaryMiliner, Henry Sheffield, Reuben Mozee, Jeanet te Baxley, Willie Jean Penuel, Aggie Pickle, Percy Wright, Bob bie Dean Evans, Kay Jordan, Maude James, Mary Doris Easom, Roy Howard, Gloria Blankenship, Wyatt Hudley, Jan ice Wimberly, Dan Amos, Billy Wiggins, Charolette Smith, Irene Mosley, Curtis Hall, Doris Harper, Louise Carter, Lydie Robinson, Ann Stapleton, Dorothy McCorkle, John Baskin. DISCHARGED Laverne Smith, Daisy Clark, Sybil Weaver, Irene Floyd, Toni Turner, Willie Jean Penuel, Car olyn Regan, Arthur Smith, Fran ces Holland, Irene Mosely and Baby Boy, Tommie Tedder, Ad die Floyd, Charolette Smith, Helen Houston, Monroe Loyd, Lydie Robinson, Annie Stapleton and Baby Girl, Jan Anderson, John Williams, Dorothy McCor kle, Billy Wiggins, Rossie White, Roy Howard, Mary Alice Miliner, Robert Overtree, Dan Amos, Johnny Mills, Dora Harper, Rox ie Gilbert, Mary Doris Easom, Janice Wimberly, Ruth Odom, Kay Jordan and Baby Boy, John Backin, Gloria Blankenship, Ma ude James, Curtis Hall, Bob bie Dean Evans, Dock Sutton, Pearlie Beasley, Annie Ander son, Jimmy Monday, Marie Davis, Jeanette Baxley and Baby Boy, Fannie Thornton and Baby BLAKELY GA, THURSDAY, JULY 17, 1969 Superior Court Convenes In Blakely Monday GRAND JURY, JULY TERM, (JULY 21, 1969), EARLY SUPE RIOR COURT R, C. Singletary, Jr., H. C. Cashwell, C. L. Jester, V. L. McLendon, W. T. Smith, Perry L. Bridges, W. B. Byrd, O.F. Thompson, Ivy Chambers, R.E. Balkcom, Hal Clinkscales, H.A. Walton, Lester Sioemaker, H.C. Fort, Coy Watson, Cecil Hall, W. A. Cheek, Warren Garrett, William M. Cannon, Harvey Ri ley, E. C. Scarborough, Bobby Holmes, J. R. Jarrett, H. R. Farr, W. H. Haddock, Jr., LB. Brownlee, Roscell Ellis, Jack Slaton, A. B. Temples, Will Wi ley, E. E. Ford, Garland Mid dleton, J. C. Loyless, Dorsey Barbree, Lavert Burkett, Fred H. Brooks, William K. Dekle, Marion C. Mock, George Nelson. TRAVERSE JURY, EARLY SU PERIOR COURT, JULY TERM 1969 (FIRST WEEK, JULY 23, 1969 Billy Wilson, Hugh Frazier, Thomas & Hester, Lynn Pul len, Charles Emmett Houston, A. M. Day, Earnest Turner, Ho race Hall, Vinson Evans, John O. Napier, J. L. Loyless, Steven Slappey, Robert Puckett, William Blakely native Atlanta teacher died Tuesday Miss Josephine M. Jones, a native of Blakely and a retired Atlanta school teacher, died Tuesday, July 8, at a Monroe, Georgia hospital. Funeral ser vices were held Wednesday at Spring Hill, burial was in West view Cemetery, Atlanta. Miss Jones was born in Blak ely, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. ID Jones, who resided on College Street, Blakely. She taught in Atlanta for 25 years, including several years at George W. Adair Ele mentary School and Forest Park Elementary School, until her re tirement 10 years ago. She was a member of the First Methodist Church of Decatur and the United Daughters of the Con federacy. Survivors include a sister Mrs. Frances J. Knox, of Mon roe. Houston named to a top office, American Legion The Department of Georgia, American Legion and Auxiliary Convention was held in Savannah, July 11-13. The business meet ings of the Legion were conducted by Commander Karl Conradi of Thomasville, Ga. William E. Galbraith, immedi ate past National Commander, was key speaker. Mr. Galbraith is now deputy Secretary of Agri culture in charge of Agricultural Stablilization and Conservation Service- The election of officers was held Sunday at 12 o’clock. The 1969- 70 officers are: Willis Burgess of Columbus, Ga., Com mander; C. B. Burke, Jr., Cedar town, Ga., Sr. Vice Commander; Cary Houston, Blakely; Horace Borders, Rockmart; Eugene Kelly, Savannah; and Guy Hard man, Lexington: Jr. Vice l Com manders. National Executive Committeeman, W, D. Harrell of Bainbridge; Alternate National Executive Committeeman, Geor ge W. Brown, Doraville; Treasu rer, J. W, Toney, Doerun. Attending the convention from Blakely were: Mr. and Mrs. Cary Houston, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Clardy, Mrs. G. J. Cor rell, Ashley Temples, and Emory Dirham. Boy, Herman Bass, Louise Car ter, Earl Williams, Elmer Moore, Henry Sheffield, Be too busy in the daytime and you will be too tired to worry at night- M. Loyed, Jr., R. E. King, Cro zier Batchelor, Harvey Hatcher, Sam R. Chandler, Mrs. William F. Arnold, Jack Sutton, Jimmy Randall, J. EX Welch, Ralph Scar borough, Fred C. Garrett, Thomas H. Gilbert, Jr., H. E. Hightower, Arthur English, Her bert Edge Sims, Otha Adkison, M. C. Cobb, John H. Ford, Alex Me Coy, F. E. Davis, L A. Wi ley, Herman Clark, C. T. Moore, Russell Nash, C. E. Thomas, W. EX Buckhalter, T. M. Col lier, J. N. Cavanaugh, J. C. Hill, James Edward Kelly, Fred Andrews, J. EX Johnson, J. F. Gilbert, Jr., F. B. Melton, Leo nard Bridges, J.T. Wright, Mack Temples, Jr., Elbert J. Hender son, William B. Hobby, Robert R. Chapman, Curtis Milliner, george Warrick, J. J. McCorkle, H. L. Prince, Sam Lindsey, Ru fus Harriss, James Evans, Mrs. Jewel McLendon, Floyd Sam mons, Tom Henry Tolbert, J. H. Starling. TRAVERSE JURY, EARLY SU PERIOR COURT, JULY TERM 1969 SECOND WEEK, JULY 28, 1969 Aubrey Jenkins, Sherman Nic hols, Robert Wright, E. A. Can- Mrs. Singletary's funeral services held Saturday Mrs. Viola Hatcher Jones Sin gletary, 87, of Columbia, Ala-, and a former resident of this county died in Early Memorial Hospital on Thursday, July 10, after an illness of several weeks. Mrs. Singletary was bom in Calhoun County July 20, 1881, and had lived in Columbia for the past 21 years. She was a member of the Columbia Bap tist Church. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon in the Chapel of Manry-Jordan Fun eral Home, conducted by the Rev. James A. Brown and the Rev. A. H. Lanier. Burial was in the Blakely cemetary. Pall bearers were Sid, Guy and George Jones, Larry Coleman, Billy Joe Hollar, Jack Carney, Tommy Owen, Bennie Hensel. Survivors are one son, L. B. (Casey) Jones, of Blakely; one sister, Mrs. R. E. Hollaway, Blakely; a brother, John N. Hatcher, Porterdale, Ga.; 9 grandchildren, 10 great grand children and 2 great-greatgrand children- Early Co. 4-H'ers earn honors at Rock Eagle Early County Junior and Senior 4-H Club members returned from the Southwest District Project Achievement meeting at Rock Eagle 4-H Club Center with many honors. During the three-day event, the 4-H'ers were given the op portunity to present demonstra tions in their selected projects. Also, District 4-H officers were elected for the coming year. Well presented demonstrations earned District honors for four teen Early County 4-H’ers- Jun ior District winners were: Ray Durham, Agronomy; and Debra Waller, Corn Meal Muffins. In addition to these, Early County had five second place winners: Mike Ellis, Senior Rifle; Kerry Waller, Senior Landscaping; Cliff Sheffield, Junior Veterinary Science; Nancy White, Senior Canning; Bill Williams, Senior Public Speaking. Third Place Winners were: Ricky Adams, Junior Woodwork ing; Michael Blackburn, Junior Landscaping: Kay Cleveland, Junior Health; Mike Ellis, Senior Forestry; Tommy Middleton, Senior Swine; Kim Settles, Jun ior Dog Care and Training; Deb orah Stephens, Senior Frozen Foods; and Wendy Willis, Junior Wildlife. Others attending were: Keith non, John M. Gilbert, Vince L. Hilliard, Solomon Brunson, Le ron Clower, David Crumb, Buddy Cleveland, W. R, Avirett, J. H. Hunt, Lamar Willis, J. EX Cook, Coleman Whatley, Herman Har ris, Charles E. Arnold, Ewell Jarrett, J. A. Mercer, G. S. Blackshear, Norman Nobles, Malcom G. Enfinger, J. L. White, Joe M. Sheffield, Justant Cox, John Howard, Jr., J. W. Mil ler, Gordon Temples, S.C. Owen, Frank Echols, Walter P. Brooks, E. E. Tabb, George Fin cher, Troy Temples, W.M. Reeves, Stanley Causey, Joe Owen, Jack Slappey, J. W. Gowan, EJavid Smith, Dwight Harris, Keaton Tiner, EX W. EJoster, James Parker, Harvey Harris, E. W. Reese, Melvin Jordan, Oscar Lewis, G. F. Oldham, Chester Stokes, martin Still, David H. Dunn, J. H. Radney, Nobles Ford, Walter Hodges, Ledger White, Glenn Maddox, G. E. Bates, Mack Jarrett, J.O. Brown, David Pittman, Wayne Foster, C. B. Smith, J. EX Hat cher, Byron Bruner, William B. Hudspeth, Lester E. George, W.J. Collier, J. Floyd Lewis, L.J. George- Deßosa Rites held here Monday A.P. (Neil) De Rosa, 47, head of Georgia Tech's placement bureau, and who died of a heart attack in Leningrad, Russia, on July 5, was interned in the Blakely cemetery Monday afternoon. Memorial services were held in Atlanta’s First Methodist Church Sunday afternoon. Manry-Jordan Funeral Home was in charge. Mr. De Rosa was in Russia accompanying 11 Tech students on a two month YMCA exchange tour of Russia. A native of New York City, Mr. De Rosa was a 1954 graduate of Tech. He had been director of placement since 1960. He was also president of the Southern College Placement Association. Survivors are the widow, the former Miss Virginia Holman, of Blakely, and five children, two sons, Neil Holman De Rosa and Thornton Holman De Rosa, three daughters, Virginia Ann, Robin Elizabeth and Lindsey De Rosa, all of Atlanta. Vacation Bible School The Sowhatchee Baptist Church will have Vacation Bible School startLng July 21-30, beginning at 8:30 til 11:30 a.m. Preparation Day will be Satur day, July 19, at 4;30 p.m. Chil dren, ages 3 thru 12, are in vited to attend- MARKET REPORT Sales totaling $33,512.05 were reported at Moseley Livestock Barn Tuesday as 59 cattle and 488 hogs were sold. No. I's sold for 24.50; Light I’s, 23.78; No. 2’s, 22.53; No. 3’s, 21.50; No. 4’s, 18.00; No. s’s, 17.50; Heavys, 24.30; No. 1 Rough, 19.60; No. 1 Meat Type, 25.09; Light No. 1 Meat Type, 24.10. (Found in old St. Paul's Church, Maryland, dated 1692) Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; listen to others, even the dull and ignorant; they too have their story. Evans, Junior Swine; Suzanne Jenkins, Junior Dress Revue; Marva Lee, Junior Clothing; Mrs. Shorty Cleveland, local leader; Miss Glenda Helmly, County Home Economist: Larry Taunton, Assistant County Agent and Jud son Cooper, County Agent. Mike Kolen to Speak tonight at ME church HHL to (w a II _ ___ Mike Kolen Mike Kolen, Captain of Auburn University's Football team, will speak tonight at the First Metho dist Church of Blakely. Mike is a three year All-SEC linebacker and has been named to this year's pre-season All-America teams. Everyone is invited to hear this fine Christian young man. Ser vices will begin at 8:00 o'clock P. M. Homecoming at Milford Baptist church Sunday Milford Baptist Church, Leary, Georgia, will observe Home coming Sunday, July 20. Estab lished in 1834, the historic church has served in the community for many years. Homecoming services will mark the begin ning of Revival Services Sun day evening at 8;00 p.m. Guest speaker for Home coming Sunday morning will be the Rev. Ronnie McKenzie, for mer pastor, and now pastor of First Baptist Church, Seaville, Florida. Dinner will be served on the church grounds after the morning services, and an after noon program of singing will be gin at 2:00 p.m. Guest speaker for the Revival Services, July 20-25, will be the Rev. W. Lester Parks, pastor of Gordon Heights Baptist Church, Cairo, Georgia. The Rev. Joe Hart, Minister of Music, First Baptist Church, Mango, Florida, will direct the music for the services. Services will be held each morning throughout the week "FUTURE CITIZENS” ■ Fl ’ ■ - ■/ * - t , * * f I f ' Susan Denise, 3 1/2 year old, Sammi Loretta, 1 1/2 year old, are the children of Mr. and Mrs. James D. Bush of Route 3, Blakely. • '? ' X, z . ■/ ><' ’• »3 ■ FF- v- '' - aB Todd, 5 year old, Michelle, 4 year old, Kelly, 2 year old. are the children of Mr. and Mrs. Tony R. Swords of Route 3, Blakely. PULL FOB BLAKELY -OB FULL OUT |3.09 FEB ANNUM City of Blakely Election set for August 5 The City of Blakely will hold a regular election on Tuesday, August 5, at which time two Councilmen will be elected to serve the years 1970-71. Holdover Councilmen are James B. Murdock, Jr., and Wayne Foster, whose terms ex tend through 1970 and Mayor Alex Howell who was elected at this time last year for a two year term. Councilmen whose terms expire . December 31, 1969 are: Guy H. Dunaway and A. J. Gentry. Candidates mayqualify with the Mayor or at the City Clerks office, deadline is Monday, July 21. Citizens who are qualified, and not registered to vote in this election, have until 5 p.m. Monday, July 21, to register at the City Hall. At the present time no candidates have quali fied- Auto accident claims life of Bluffton youth Larry Miliner, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Grady Miliner, of Bluf fton, died instantly as the result of an automobile accident in Ed ison on Wednesday night of the past week. Young Miliner, a 1968 graduate of Clay County High School, was employed by the Pamco Company of Edison, and was a member of the Army Reserve, having re cently completed basic training. He was born in Cuthbert, but had lived in Bluffton all of his life and was a member of the Bluff ton Methodist Church where fun eral services were held Friday conducted by the Rev. Ray Wilder Internment was in the Biuffton cemetery, Manry-Jordan Funer al Home in charge, and the fol lowing serving as pall bearers: Kenneth Giles, Johnny Bruner, Don Wayne Cox, Will Knighton, Randy Parker, Johnny Edison, Robert Harrell and Ricky Cro zier. Survivors, in addition to the parents, are two brothers, Char les Lamar and Harry Miliner, a sister, Mrs. Jimmie Ann Mil iner, all of Bluffton, and grand mother, Mrs. Emma Green, of Columbia, Alabama. at 11:00 a.m. and each evening at 8;00 p.m. Nelson J. Weathersby is the pastor. A C Stacy Tabb, 18 month old, and Susan, 8 year old, are the chil dren of Mr. and Mrs. LM. Cooper, Jr., of Route 3, Blakely.