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Official Organ of Cherokee County North Georgia Tribune JA REAL INEWSPAPERS FOR NORTFIGEORGIA 8 PAGES TODAY VOL. VI. No. 38 CANTON, GEORGIA FRIDAY, SEPT. 22, 1939 PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY Think o’ That Bx TOM ARNOLD A letter from Dr. S. C. Dobbs tells us that he was highly pleased with the recent program at Rein hardt when the new dormitory for girls was dedicated. Dr. Dobbs believes in Cherokee county and in Reinhardt College. He did not give permission to print his letter, but I think he will not object to this one paragraph, which all friends of Reinhardt should read: “It was a great day for Rein hardt, and I am hopeful that it marks the beginning of a new day for Reinhardt. We have made pro gress there in the last twelve years, though as a matter of fact, we have only just begun. That school has rendered an outstanding service to Cherokee county and that section of Georgia and it should have, for it richly merits, the liberal support of all Northwest Georgia.” B. R. Woodruff, over at Flowery Branch, has become interested in pure-bred beef cattle. He came to Canton and bought some registered stock from Cherokee Farms, and a letter from him to Jake Johnston indicates that he is very proud of his purchases. Mr. Woodruff is going to do what a great many Georgians will do successfully by starting a few registered beef cattle to helping build up pastures on land that wouldn't be worth much for any other purpose. The prize animal he bought here is Etowah Don 2nd, registry No. 2706901. Etowah Don is sired by Don Axtell 16th, Jr., No. 2320401, and his grandsire was Don Ax- tell 16th, No. 2073242. Dam was Queen Mary, No. 2179618 and Grand Dam Queen Rupert No. 1853675. It is a fine thing that we can raise registered cattle right here on the banks of the Etowah, cat- tle fine enough that people from other counties will come here to buy them to build up herds in oth- er parts of Georgia. We are going to have some fine cattle at the Fair. Jake Johnston is getting some good stuff in shape at the Cherokee Farms, and others hire planning to bring some. We may have some from other count- ies. I wish Mr. Wooruff would bring Etowah Don 2nd back, all dolled up for the event, to compete with brothers and sisters and uncles and aunts here in Cherokee. I am sure they would welcome him home for a visit and he might even win a prize. Fast drivers, beware! Under new police rules, cases will be made and Judge Hines Wood will take your driver's license from you. Police have been instructed to present cases whenever they catch speeders in town, and Judge Wood has warned that he will not talked out of it. The idea was brought here by Recorder Cone of the Atlanta Po- lice court, in a speech to the Ro- tary Club of Canton. He told of his relieving speeders of their license to drive (and the idea "took" with Mayor Pettit. Sunday baseball never did take in Canton and probably never will. Baseball players here have the idea that there are other days to play baseball and other days to do on Sunday. In the little world series we were staging with Car- tersville, the visitors wanted Sun- day games, there or here. . But several of the players here were ‘ conducting prayer services Sunday, holding a religious meet- ing and visiting homes on religious missions. Some way it seems we have a good idea here, and the boys said. Pennant or no pennant, no Sunday games.” That is a fine commentary on the mortal attitude of Canton people. It is an idea that was planted here by the late Mr. R. T. Jones. And I believe if he looked from his abode of rest from earthly cares upon that exhibition of devotion to the Sabbath his heart was warmed by it. Annual Red Cross Roll Call Will Begin Here November 11 At a meeting of Red Cross of- ficials Thursday morning plans were made for the annual roll call to begin November 11. S. E. Hyatt was again named chairman of the roll call. Miss Irene Waldo, of Washing- ton, D. C., field representative of the American Red Cross, made a special appeal for refuge garments for Poland. The Red Cross will try to supply the garments and Mrs. P. W. Jones, chairman of the Canton Chapter pledged Canton’s support in the endeavor. A forty per cent increase will be aimed for this year in the annual roll call. Others attending the meeting were E. T. Booth, supt. of county schools. Mayor J. T. Pettit, Mrs. John S. Wood, Mrs. Rube Jones, Mrs. Ed Garlington, Miss Martha Galt, president of the Woman's Club, Lee Burtz, Roscoe Spears and Jasper Keith. Schoolboy Patrol Elects Lathem And Doss Heads Gene Lathem was elected Cap tain of the Canton School Boy Pa trol and George Doss Jr., Lieuten ant, at the meeting Tuesday. Other senior members of the pa trol are Billy Hudson, Canton; James Chadwick and Joe Wallace, Ball Ground; J. A. McGarity and Carlos Henderson, Hickory Flat; Carl Hames, Woodstock; Ralph La- them and Max Sandow, Lathem- town. The amazing record of saving lives by the simple expedient of having school boys look after the safety of their fellows was recom- mended to the public recently by officials instructing the patrols. Members of the Canton patrol went to Atlanta for instruction. The patrol was enlarged here to its present strength from 15 mem- bers this year. Patrolmen work the bus lines in and out of Canton, stopping motorists when the bus stops are made and helping little ones across the intersections safe- ly. In town they patrol interesect- ions. Their job is a difficult one and they ask the co-operation of the public to keep from hurting, maim- ing or killing children. Junior members are Lee Spears Jr., Jimmie Wood, James Cannon, Elwin Holcomb and Bob Kilby, Canton; Tye Sandow and Howard Lathem, Lathemtown; Ed Ramp- ley. Hickory Flat; Glenn Hasty and Ed Rampley, Woodstock; Dean Smith, Ball Ground. Judge John Cone Speaks Tuesday To Rotary Club Judge John Cone, of the Atlanta Police Court, was the principal speaker at the Rotary meeting on Tuesday at Hotel Canton. Judge Cone spoke on "Law Enforcement.” Resolutions were adopted on the death of Dr. N. J. Coker, promi- nent Canton citizen. Following are the resolutions: RESOLVED that our county has lost one of its most service- able citizens; one whose life was filled with good deeds in behalf of others; one whose interest and loyalty never fagged toward the ifundamental institutions and agen- cies of our community and county. Furthermore, be it RESOLVED that we shall ever miss his fellowship, counsel, co- operation and unabounding sacri- fices in extending the causes of education, agriculture, good gov- ernment and the interests of the Christian Religion. Furthermore, be it RESOLVED that we extend our deepest sympathy to the family on the occasion of the death of this beloved husband and father, and commend them to the Heavenly Father who alone can assuage the grief in the stricken hearts. There- fore, be it further RESOLVED that a copy of these resoultions be spread upon the minutes of the Rotary Club of Canton, and a certified copy there- of be sent to the family of Dr. N. J. Coker. R. TYRE JONES, President. M. B. YOUNG, Secretary. Avery Fair Will Be September 29 In preparation for the Cherokee County Fair, all patrons of Avery Community will take part in an all day community fair at the Avery gymnasium on September 29. Additional features will be en tertainment and fun of all kinds, including fortune telling, throwing at the duck pins, bingo and other such contests. The weiner stand will have all kinds of eats as hamburgers, can- dy, ice cream and cake. The public is invited to attend. Proceeds will go toward communi- ty improvement projects. Dr. Johnson To Speak Sunday At 1st Baptist Dr. Hansford Johnston will speak at both services of the First Baptist Church on Sunday in the absence of the pastor. Dr. O. M. Seigler. Dr. Seigler is in LaFay- ette conducting a series of revival meetings and will continue in his work there throughout next week. Dr. Johnson is an outstanding minister and denominational work- er. He was formerly pastor of the Broadway Baptist Church, Louisville, Ky., and the First Bap- tist Church, Valdosta. Sunday School will convene at 10 o'clock. Baptist Training Union at 6 o'clock and the evening ser- vice at 7 o'clock. Plan Fair Exhibits At Saturday Meeting School Children Free At Fair Oct. 3; Big- Carnival Attractions Prospects continued this week for a successful Cherokee County Fair, with a high type carnival to lend a holiday spirit amid exhibits of Cherokee County's choicest pro- ducts. Final fair plans will be mapped Saturday when the County 4-H and H. D. clubs council meets at the courthouse at 1 o'clock in the afternoon. County Agent H. A. Maxey and Miss Martha O'Farrell, Home Dem- onstration agent, and council mem- bers will confer on details con- cerning booths and exhibits. Ev- ery creditable community exhibit will receive a prize this year. Community exhibits will take the top prize of $75 best one, scaling down to $5 each for the credita- ble ones that fail to meet prize- winning requirements. Total cash prizes offered for the fair is $1,000. The fair is spon- sored by the American Legion, and all Legionnaires throughout the county are assisting in the job. A great deal of improvement at the Fairgrounds has been done by Legion members this year. Indications are that livestock ex- hibits will be more numerous and better this year than last. Barfield's Cosmopolitan Shows are coming for the entertainment feature. They have many new shows and rides and a splendid free act, which will preform daily. The free act is an aerial, the Fyling Co- lumbians, who have joined the Barfield Shows after successful tours in some of the larger cities. An unusually excellent negro minstrel show with uniformed band is part of the attraction this year. The minstrels feature jitterbugs. There is a Mechanical Wonder Ci- ty, a monkey circus and many other splendid attractions. Tuesday, Oct. 3, will be school day. School children from all over the county will be admitted free, and will be charged only half rate to 6 o'clock in the evening for all shows and rides. The children are expected to take charge that day. Children from schools that are in session will go in a body to the Fairgrounds, arriving there at 11 o'clock, and teachers in charge of them also will be admitted free. Other school children will be ad- mitted singly or in groups as they arrive. Superintendent Haworth has de- cared Fair Day for the chldren in Canton schools, both High and Grammar grades and will let them out of school in time to be at the fair gates. Children from Canton wil be required to go in a body to avoid confusion. The Canton high band has been asked to lead the processional of children to the fair grounds and to play there. J. L. Wilbanks Dies in Buford Funeral services were held Mon- day afternoon for J. L. Wilbanks, former Cherokee County citizen, who died at his home in Buford on Sunday. The Rev. Lawson con- ducted the services from the Friendship Baptist Church, near Buford. He is survived by two brothers, S. A. and E. M. Wilbanks, both of Canton. A Photo From the Files @ 1 i The young man second from left in this picture is the Duke of Windsor. At the time, 1914, he was the Prince of Wales and a commander of a company of the famous Grenadier guards of the British army. Today, 25 years after, the duke, once a king, comes back to England to assist his country in this war. Mayor of Warsaw IIN X Mayor of Warsaw, Poland's capi- tal, Stefan Starzynski who directed the valiant Polish stand at the capital. In a radio broadcast. Star- zynski appealed to citizens to con- tinue to defend the city. Boys Entertained At Party Monday Members of Mr. G. C. Adam's Sunday School class gave a din- ner Monday evening at the Hotel Canton in honor of Charles Mc- Clure, Billy Day, and Herbert Buf- fington who leave for college this month. Mr. Adams has taught the class for the past five years. Sunday is promotion day at the Methodist Sunday School and marks the end of this association with the boys. Those present were: Mr. W. S. Elliott, Mr. G. C. Ad ams, Billy Day, Herbert Buffing- ton, Charles McClure, George Doss, Billy Hudson, and Gene La- them. Mr. Elliott was guest of the class and spoke briefly after din- ner. County Council Has Important Meet, Sept. 23 An important meeting of the 4-H Club and H. D. Council will be held at the courthouse on Sat urday September 23 at 1 o'clock. All members are urged to be pre- sent as definite and final decisions will be made for community booths and settlement of all problems that might arise concerning the Coun- ty Fair. The H. D. Agent, County Agent, and a representative of the Fair Association will be present to re- present each phase of work. Fair and Supper At Hickory Flat Hickory Flat will have a com- munity Fair and Chicken Supper Saturday evening. The public is invited. Central Meeting Oct. 12 To Admit New Citizens A central committee to handle Ci- tizenship Day, Oct. 12, when Che- rokee county boys and girls reach-| ing the age of 21 will be certified I at public ceremonies was organizedi Wednesday night. George A. Doss, chairman of the American Legion’s American- ism committee which had sponsor- ed the project, was elected chair- man also of the central committee. County and Canton schools, Ro- tary and Lions Clubs, Woman’s Club, Parent-Toacher Association and others are represented on the central committee. It was decided to have the meet- ing in the Canton school audito- rium at 7 o’clock in the evening, Oct. 12, and to invite a main speak- er for the occasion. Chairman Doss assigned decor- ations for the school auditorium and the town, asking merchants to decorate, to the Woman’s Club and the Parent-Teacher Associa tion. Superintendent Haworth of the Canton Schools and Supt. Booth of the county schools have co-opera- ted with their records so that some 250 names and addresses of youngsters now coming of voting age already are listed. Those who want to receive cer- tificates of citizenship and in- struction in citizenship, should send their names to Mr. Doss or to the school authorities. Those attending the meeting Wednesday night were Chairman Doss, Commander Y. T. Tarpley of the American Legion, Tom Smith, Sam Buchanan and Floyd Ritchie, members of the Americanism Com- mittee, and Marvin Lathem, La- themtown, Supt. Haworth, Mell Smith representing Supt. Booth and N. E. Fackler, president of Canton Lions. Methodists Will Observe Day Of School Promotion Sunday, September 24, will be promotion day at the First Meth- odist Sunday School, according to announcement by A. R. Morgan, supt. of the school. He said: "It is the biggest day in our school year, the day when we actually see the progress made through the year. From the little folk in the nursery department through the young people’s depart- ment, certificates will be issued. Let all Methodists in Canton at- tend this great day of church school progress." The exercises will begin prompt- ly lat 10 o’clock when each class will assemble in their classrooms then meet in the auditorium. At the 11 o’clock service, the pastor, the Rev. R. P. Etheridge will speak on "The Sabbath Was Made, for Man." His subject Sun- day evening at 7 o’clock will be "The Oldest Sin and the Rarest Virtue." Hitt Reunion To Be September 24 The Hitt reunion will be held September 24 at the home of J. L. Hitt, seven miles east of Ball Ground. All friends and rela- tives are invited. RAMBLIN’ ‘ROUND BY J. B. PARHAM A coincidence is that of the death of two men by the same name, the same age and died on the same day. Ezelle Wilbanks’ half brother, John Wilbanks, died Sept. 19, age. 86, near Roswell John Wilbanks, age 86, died Sept. 19, at Chatsworth, in Murray county. These two men never met and do not know if they were re lated. ’ I We used to think that our name was unusual and very few of them in the world, but after we got out of the mountains and the borders of Union county we find the woods full of them. Some are merchants, some are faramers, some run fill- ing stations, some are preachers some policing, some streetcaring, and some are expert road builders. Reports come to us that there are A number of revival meetings in progress around Canton for the past two weeks and phenome- nal results are reported. It seems the biggest revival and the one the most talked of has been in progress over at North Canton. It is said that hundreds and hun- dreds of people have attended this meeting. It is almost impossible for the preacher to preach a ser- mon. As soon as a hymn is started the shouting starts and continues for hours. Crowds gather in the church yard and around the build- ing with some one pleading with the unsaved. One young boy has been making the rounds pleading for sinners to forsake their ways and accept the ways of the Lord. New Citizens Name Address — — Date of Birth 1 Sex If you have become or will become 21 years of age between Oct. 12, 1938 and Oct. 12, 1939 fill out and return this blank to George Doss, chairman Americanism Committee, American Legion, Canton, Ga. Gallogly Guarded Here For Check on Ills Puts Canada in War Prime Minister Mackenzie King is pictured as he broadcast to the people of Canada the decision of the dominion to stand by the mother country in England’s war with Germany. Canton Lodge To Confer Degrees At Meet Sept. 23 Alton Hogan, worshipful mas- ter of the Canton Lodge No. 77, F and A. M. announced today that the Masonic Lodge would open at 4 o’clock September 23 for the pur- pose of elevating three Canton men to the rank of master mason. An informal dinner will be serv- ed in the Lodge rooms at 6:30 with the recognition of distinguished visitors and a short business ses- sion will be held. A number of Lodges in this vi- cinity have expressed the intention of sending delegates an dthe of- ficers of the Canton Lodge have issued an invitation to all qualified master masons to attend this meeting. All members of the degree cast and hospitality committee are re- quested to be present at 4 o’clock. Elliott to Seattle For Bank Meeting William S. Elliott, President Bank of Canton, left for Seattle, Washington, today to attend the 65th annual convention of the American Bankers Association which meets in that city September 25-28. Elliott, who is Vice-Presi- dent of the State Bank division of the Association will travel via Canada and Vancouver, B. C. to Seattle and return by San Fran- cisco and the Golden Gate Exposi- tion and will be absent about two weeks. 0 Singing Will Be At Old Damascus There will be an old-time sing- ing at Old Damascus Church on Sunday, October 1. All good sing- ers are invited to attend and bring well filled baskets. More than forty applicants for baptism are now ready which will probably take place next Sunday over at the North Canton lake. Well, sir, all this is good. Reli- gion is a wonderful thing. It makes people starighten up old scores in the right way, it causes people to sacrifice, work and serve and love it. If there was no here- after and no reward, religion still would be a good thing to embrace. Down at Woodstock a union meet- ing has been in progress, meeting at one church in the morning, then holding a half dozen prayer meet- ings, then meeting in another of the churches for the evening ser- vice. People who seldom are seen in church have attended these ser- vices and taken a prominent part. It is our opinion that we are on the upgrade when people take an interest in religious things. Cliff Reeves thinks we are in a devil of a fix. He says according to the Bible that when the wicked rule Continued on Page 8 Murder Convict Asking Release On Plea Of Condition Is Rebuffed Presence of Richard Gallogly, Georgia’s most notorious clemency- seeker, in Coker’s Hospital here was revealed when report of physi- cians appointed to study his case was made to state authorities. Dick Gallogly and George Harsh, rich college students, instituted a reign of terror ten years ago in At- lanta, in a series of "thrill" hold- ups in which at least one man was murdered. They are serving lifetime sen- tences. In an effort at clemency for Gallogly, three physicians were named to report on his physical condition. Gallogly was sent here under guard and for ten days was ob- served by Dr. Grady Coker. Dr. Coker’s report said: "I do not think Mr. Richard Gal- logly is suffering from any dis- ease. I had the opportunity to check his temperature, pulse and respiration three times daily. "On admission to the hospital his pulse was 96 and his tempera- ture 100, which I think was due to work from his trip. Thereafter it was subnormal. His nose condi- tion is a defect and not suggestive of any disease. I believe the pris- oner’s cough is due to some aller- gic condition.” Dr. Coker recommended no man- ual labor, fresh air and balanced diet. One of the two other physi- cians agreed with Dr. Coker, and one believed he should be given consideration on account of physi- cal condition. This report would seem to blast hope for the playboy-convict’s chances for clemency. Stancil Reunion Is Held Sunday; Gathering Large The annual Stancil reunion was held on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. L. J. Stancil. Scores of relatives and friends enjoyed the day. They were entertained by the Marietta Band as a special feature. Those who attended were: Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bearden, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stancil, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Burrell, Mr. and Mrs. Scott Carney, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Worley, Uncle Cate Worley, Mr. and Mrs. Hallman Little, Mr. and Mrs. Grady Whitfield, Mr. and Mrs. Luke Stancil, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mitchell, Mr. Thomas Whit field, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Stancil; Mr. Fred Mitchell, Mrs. Angus Grovenstein, J. S. Allred, Wood- row Little, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Ai red, R. L. McClain, Bobbie Stancil, Miss Eva Stancil, J. M. Teague, Miss Rhodabel Gay, Arnold Allred, Mrs. D. G. Dorsey, Woodrow Wil son, Bill Whitmore, Clinton All- red, Miss Dorothy Teague, L. B. Thompson, Earman Teague, Kress Burrell; Miss Betty Camp, Ralph Little, Fay Stancil, Howard Allred, Miss Hazel Haynes, Wallace Allred, Mrs. Tana Hampton, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Stancil, Tom and James Stancil, Miss Helen Mitchell, T. J. Stancil, Jr., Miss Donnie Jean Mitchell, Miss Mary Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Dorsey, ames F. Doss, Miss Annie D. Tippens; George Savill, Luke James, N. B. Richardson, Bill Legg, Kin Wiley, Bill Jordan, S. E. James, Pierce Worley, Ty Smith, M. L. Burrell, Ralph Hampton, Ray Stancil, Fred Whitfield, Herbert Carney, Alton Carney, Clarence Weatherby, Wade Hampton, George Stancil, Neil In- gram, Paul Ingram, Clifford Little, Bob Gay; Oscar Worley, Nolin Weatherby, Bill Stancil, Broughton Stancil, Lu- ther Stancil, Max Stancil, Esmond Hampton, C. Cornelison, Roger Odum, Howard Stancil, Donald Whitfield, Norman McFarland, Jack Burrell, Young Smith, Jack Harry Smith, Ray Owen, Jack Pitts, Mack Stancil, Albert Ray; J. W. Lee, William Jordan, Bra- dy Little, Robert and Maurice All- red, Roy Whitfield, Hubert Stancil, Claude Heard, Frank Kelly, Billy Bailey Roy Hillhouse, Leon and Paul Whitfield, Herman Ray, Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Owen, Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Pitts; Mr. and Mrs. G. Stancil, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Carney, Mr. and Mrs. Continued on Page 8
