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Volume XI—No. 31. CLUB BOYS AND GIRLS WILL GO TO CAMP WILKINS FOR WEEK By Melvin Tanner One or more representatives from each of the Clubs working under di rection of County Agent Bussey, and Miss Lizzie D. Buchan, Home Demon stration Agent, will go to Camp -Wilwins at Athens, Ga., for a week "of special training during the sum mer. This summer course sponsored by the State Agricultural College with Kts staff of instructors and field workers presents a wonderful oppor tunity for the hundreds of boys and girls who will attend from all parts of the state, and we are anxious that Coffee County shall be well repre sented. The girls will go June 15th. The boys sometime in July. An effort is being made to furnish free transpor tation. In the event this is accom plished, the cost to each member at tending will not exceed $7.00 for the week. C a mp Wilkins. Camp Wilkins is a training and playground for future agricultural and home economics leaders of Geor gia. It is a State Short Course and a week’s outing combined. It is a || monument to .the accomplishments that are now a matter of record, and also a beacon light to present and future club members. The privilege of attending this camp is so full of possibilities that the entire club membership of the State will exert themselves to the utmost to win the coveted honor. It will mark the turning point in the lives of many of them and the whole course of their future existence will be affected in t beneficial .way. There are today more than 20,000 Georgia farm boys and girls regu larly enrolled in some phase of club work. By means they ha'Cte shown their desire for information relating to agriculture and home economics. Camp life appeals to them in many ways. “All work and no play still make Jack a dull boy.” County workers have realized the situation and most of them or ganized county camps. These are filling a long felt need of the country boy and girl. Most of these camps, however, have little or no physical equipment for instruction or recrea tion. To provide both of these in abundance was the thought of Presi dent Soule when he declared for the State Club Camp on the campus of the State College of Agriculture, Athens, Georgia. The need for the state club camp is, therefore, apparent if these Geor gia boys and girls are to get what thye want and deserve. It has been built to give the country club boys and girls of Georgia an opportunity of spending a few days each year in surroundings definitely prepared to inspire them to still greater deeds of service. Its purposes are to inspire and train for leadership in the two big fields of agriculture and home economics. Its methods will be to combine a fundamental course with the wholesome pleasures of camp life. This camp is located on a beautiful site overlooking the college farm and within a few minutes walk of all %arts of the nine hundred acre campus and, farm of the Georgia State College of Agriculture at Athens. Buildings, equipment, live stock, poultry, fields, test plates, or chards and vineyards, etc. valued at $1,500,000.00 is the physical equip ment that will be utilized in giving instruction to the members of this camp. Athletic fields, swimming pools, tennis courts, gymnasiums, etc. will be available for recreational fea tures. The camp is a beautiful park with woodlands, lakes, springs and drive ways. Come guess early. You may be the lucky one. Easy to guess ara costs only 10 cents a chance. Court House Square, Saturday. Ad-28 High School Faculty Entertains. One of the most enjoyable events of the week was the party given by High School faculty Tuesday ev ening at the KrackerClub. A delicious salad and sweet course was served and favors of hoppers balls and other toys marked the pla ces of the guests. Several reading and musical numbers were given. (Baffet fiStmwJjj JJrogrfss. SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE DUE Quite a number of subscrip tions are due The Progress, and we are forced to ask all delinquents to renew at once. Heretofore we have allowed subscriptions to run a year and more past due, but in the future this will not be done. It is much easier to pay a year’s subscription than it is two or three, and it has been our ex perience that if not collected when due, a large percentage is never paid. We have taken from our books as much as SSOO at a time and never real ize a penny afterwards. We feel that the price of the paper $1.50 a year is well earned. If you, as subscriber think so, note the date on your label and mail check for what is due. Just one does not amount to very much, but we have several hundred dollars due us, and must have the list paid up at once. DR. LYONS TO SPEAK HERE SUNDAY, 11:30 Mr. N. L. Curry, representing the movement in Georgia for the removal of Columbia Seminary from Colum bia, S. C., back to this state, will be in our city on Friday of this week and will speak Sunday 31st, at 11:30 o’clock at Presbyterian church in the interest of the movement, according to word received from Dr. J. S. Lyons of Atlanta, chairman of the Synod’s committee. The need for more universal relig ious training is the crying need of the times, says Dr. Lyons, and this fact is being recognized not only by ministers and the churches %it 'by the industrial leaders. “The leading statistician of the day has said that the most important group in any community is the ministers. The edi tor of a leading commercial journal said that what business needs most is the religion of Jesus Christ, and a southern caption of industry said at a meeting of a commercial club that the most important institution in any city is the church. “There cannot be religious leader ship without ministers”, says Dr. Lyons. “There are 318 chur ches in the 5 synods that control Columbia Seminary (Alabama, Flori da, Georgia, Mississippi and South Carolina.) If the growth of the church continues the same as in the past twenty-five years, in 1950 there will be 500,000 Presbyterians in this territory. Where will we get our ministers ? It is pointed out that the churches in the territory mentioned are too far removed from the seminaries *)f the Southern Presbyterian church at Louisville, Ky., Austin, Texas, Rich mond, Va., and Colifnt\>, S. C.,—that ministers usually stay and preach near where they have graduated. “Georgia is a stragetic point for the location of a theological seminary for the Southern Presbyterian church. Most of the other seminaries are well equipped with buildings, endowment and faculty. The Georgia campaign is for the purpose of raising funds to renew Columbia Seminary, so as to insure its return to Georgia, where it will be nearer the center of the five synods it serves. A site of 40 acres has already been given five miles from Atlanta, and a building fund of 314,000 subscribed.” A splendid spirit of interest and co-operation is being shown through out the state, says Dr. Lyons, and the committde feels confident that the Presbyterians o fthis community will do their part generously toward endowing Columbia so that it can be moved to Georgia, and can celebrate its centennial in 1928 in its new build ings. SI N 1 AY SCHOOL PICNIC. The Methodist and Baptist Sun 'ay S' hoo'f held their annual picnic near G'.ysie last Thursday. Evreyore re ported a "fry nice time. The various n ur.riees are to be congratulice.l on th ■ earnest efforts put forth iCer linnfei- was served. Mr. Patters, 1 of '’anlr.rta made a very interesting c which was enjoyed much by all r"-~- i eT. OFFICIAL ORGAN COFFEE COUNTY. CITY OF DOUGLAS, AND THE CITY OF NICHOLLS DOUGLAS, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, MAY 28, 1925. FIRE SWEEPS NEGRO SECTION A fire that broke out Monday af ternoon came near cleaning out the whole section of Douglas’ negro quar ters when the fire department was unable to stop the first building owing to a sweeping wind and inade quate water hose and fire plugs. The fire department was called about 3:30. When they arrived at the burning building it was to find themselves called too late to save it. They could only make every effort to keep the fire from spreading while the families near by worked franti cally to get their belongings from their imperiled homes. The firemen were badly handicap ped by the strong wind blowing southeast and the lack of hose and vater. They made a brave fight to save the other buildings but in spite of their efforts five other houses caught and two of them burned down with the first building. Of the six houses caught three of them were equendhed without damage. Never has the fire department of Douglas worked so hard as they did Monday afternoon. Grabbing the nozzles of the hose they fairly walk ed into the blaze pouring a stream of water upon the raging fire that heeded them not. Though the fire was so hot that people a hundred yards away were uncomfortably warm the firemen plunged headlong toward the fire, right alongside the burning and fighting like demons, bravely tried to squelch the great flames. Special credit is due to each of the firemen but extra praise should be bestowed upon Marvin Gaskins, Pat Hendricks, Marion Parker (volun teer), Alfred Barnes and Mr. Bailey. Regardless of the heat they fought he fire right up to the mouth of the blaze. Gaskins, Parker and Hen- were badly scorched. Parker’s burns were so serious he had to have them attended by a physician. His hat—-the famous Parker somebrero — was burned in so many places that he is heart-broken over the fact that he must buy a new one. Two of the buildings were the prop erty of Mrs. Lonnie Pope. She had them rented, one of them being used is a boarding house. This fire must have cost her at least S2OOO or $2500. The other house, a very small build ng, could be estimated at $250. The buildings catching, but saved were SISOO to SIBOO values. If this fire hadn’t been conquered when it was there is little doubt but what it would have swept through the entire section of the town. The buildings being so close together nothing but a miracle could have saved them. The nearby families were taknig no chances. Everyone was busy hauling their furniture to safety. DOUGLAS BOYS SMASH FLORIDA RECORDS The following from the Sarasota Times: “The largest tarpon catch for a sin gle boat on recordwas reported this muring at the Russell Thompson sporting goods store with a party of three, A. W. Haskins, J. E. McLean, and M. E. Holly, bringing in nie tar pon weighing a total of 542 pounds. Lawton Blount was guide on the trip and the tarpon were landed in eleven hours. Mr. Haskins, with a catch of an 86 pounder landed the biggest one. His other two catches were one of 60 pounds and another of 42 pounds. Mr. McLean’s three included an 80 poun der and two others of 45 and 40 pounds respectively, while Mr. Holly turned in three catches of 83, 64 and 42 pounds. Russell Thompson’s boat, the “Flying Fish” was used on the trip and the trapon were landed off the Rocks.” PLAY AT HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM JUNE 8. A play entitled, “Safety First,” is to be presented at the High School auditorium Monday evening, June 8, for the benefit of organized charities of the city. The project has been un der informal discussion and planning for some time, but heretofore no def-! inite announcements have been made. ! A canvas of the cast of characters J shows some of Douglas’ best citizensj as players. Look for a short story of the play next week. E. A MEEKS HONORED BY GA. POSTMASTERS Mr> E. A. Meeks, postmaster at Nicholls. and for six years president of the Georgia State League of the National' League of postmasters, an organization of more than 500 mem bers, was presented with an engrav ed silver loving cup last week by the members of the organization. It was the occasion of the annual conven tion, and Mr, Meeks asked that his name not be used for the presidency again. This beautiful token, more than two feet high, was an expression of appreciation upon the part of the organization for the splendid work that he has done during the years he has been president. Mr. Meeks was elected a vice-presi dent 6f the state organization, and is chairman of the Board of Organizers of the Southern states for the nation al league. He declined the presi dency in order to carry on his duties in this capacity. He will be called upon to visit the different states in this work from time to time. Since his election as its president, the state league has grown from an organization of fifty members to 500 members. A raise in salary of postal empolyes and clerk allowances has been granted by the Government, and in many ways the efficiency of the service has been improved. The Atlanta meeting was largely attended. The body, which was pre sided over by Mr. Meeks, was ad dressed by Senator W. F. George, Governor Walker, and other promin ent men. A representative of the postoffice department in Washington was present and delivered an ad dress. t §- JURY TAKEN TO MINSTREL SHOW Fla., May 27.—-A jury shifted from the jury box in federal court here tonight to a special box in a local theatre to witness an an nual local talent benefit minstrel under orders of the court. One of the leading performances in the show, who had been rehearsing for several weeks, was selected to serve as juror in a liquor conspiracy case on trial. The trial had not been completed, so rather than interfere with the minstrel Judge William B. Shepherd ordered the particular per former to play his part, with United States Marshal M. M. Owen accom panying him back stage, while the other jurors took one of the theatre boxes with two deputy marshals with them. COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES BEGIN AT HIGH SCHOOL The commencement exercises jf i,he Doug'os high School will start 1 ri day n.gfac, which will be observ..;' as Senior CL" s night. The High School has done sp,.- did worx this term and though the grad uation c’ass is small, what is lacked in quantity is made up in quali, ’. Below is given a list of the gru\. ar:ng class: Georgia Elizabeth Breen. Be-iS’e Melva Coffee. Mary Arnes Davis. Va'.la Crson Grantham. Mary Carolyn Deen. John -ohibald McLean. Mary Virginia Griffin. Chailie Henry Ported. c pencer Clark Strickland. Mm or Oscar Turrentine. Lcuglas High School is improving yearly. Each succeeding term oui classe* the previous one, and with the elec iron of most of the present teach ers for another term, it is the gener al opinion that next year will even surpass the work this year. Quite an interesting program has been arranged and the public is cor dially invited to attend all the com mencement exercises. The program of class night follows: Introduction of class. “Hail Douglas High School.” President’s address —Clark Strick land. Class History—Virginia Griffin. Vocal Solo—Melva O ffee. Inventory—Valda Grantham. Class Jests—Minor Turrentine. BISHOP F. F. REESE OF SAVANNAH HERE SUNDAY Bishop F. F. Reese of Savannah, Ga., will be in Douglas next Sunday evening to hold the confirmation ser vcies at St. Andrews church, 8:30 p. m. CRIMINAL COURT HOLDS BUSY TWO DAY SESSION Criminal session of the City Court held two days this week, Monday and Tuesday, Judge Ca. Ward presiding Monay, and Judge J. L. Crawley of Waycross presiding Tuesday for Judge Ward, who was disqualified in some cases. Solicitor J. A. Roberts appeared for the state as prosecuting attorney. A long list of cases were disposed of, a few by pleas of guilty and oth ers by jury trial. Bonds were forfei ted in several cases, notably that of Charlie George, charged with viola tion of the prohibition low on five or six counts. Following is a list of the cases dis. psed of: State vs J. L. Spivey, assault and battery. Plea of guilty, two months or $25.00. The charge against Spi vey was assault upon his mother in law. State vs Dan Ttickletson, , simple larceny. Vedict of guilty, six months or S6O. State vs Jim Stalvey, illegal sale of whiskey, two counts. Verdict of guilty. 12 months on the state farm. An appeal for a new trial was made in this case. State vs Cleve Carter, carrying con cealed weapons. Verdict of not guil ty. State vs Sol Collier, colored, lar ceny from the house. Plea of guilty, 8 months or $125. State vs Lee Darden> carrying, con cealed' pistol. Plea of guffty, eight months, or SIOO. State vs Montgomery Dyal, larce ny from the house. Plea of guilty, six months or SSO to include cost. State vs Sol Russ, carrying con cealed pistol. Nolprossed. State vs Geo. Kirkland and Lee Thigpen, assault and battery. Nol pressed. State vs Ira Kirkland, public drunk enness. Plea of guilty, 3 months or $25. State vs Frank Sanders, colored, carrying concealed pistol. Verdict of guilty, 8 months or $125. State vs Alvin Streat, misdemeanor Not guilty. State vs Cleve Carter, misdemean- Piano Duet—Virginia Griffin anil Agnes Davis. Diagnosis—Harry Porter. Last Will and Testament—Agnes Davis. Piano Solo—Virginia Griffin. Phrophecy—Melva Coffee. Reading—Agnes Davis. Presentation of Gifts—Georgia Breen. Class Song;—“I'll Tell you Why.” The commencement sermon will be delivered Sunday morning by ev. Geo W. Macon. A program for this ser vice has been arranged as follows: Hymn, “All Hail the Power of Je sus’ Name.” Scripture reading. An nouncements. ‘ Send out Thy Light,” chorus. Sermon by Rev. Macon. Ben ediction by Rev. T. M. Christian. The graduating exercises will be held Monday evening, June Ist at 8:39 This will be the closing exercise and it is to be the biggest event of the commencement. The diplomas will be presented upon this occasion uid the many friends of the school are especially urged to be present at .his last exercise. PROGRAM. Invocation—Rev. R. J. Stilwell. Piano Duet—Mrs. V. W. Critcher and Mrs. T. A. Dixon. Salutory—Carolyn Deen. Violin Solo—Nora Huss. Valedictory—John McLean. Address —Hon. W. W. Mundy. Delivery of Diplomas. Benediction—Rev. W. E. Smith. $1.50 Per Annum in Advance COMMISSIONER VICKERS MAY LAND CONVENTION FOR DOUGLAS IN 1926 Mr. Lewis Vickers and Mr. P. L. Moore attended the convention of County Commissioners in Athens last week and extended an invitation to the organization to hold their next convention in Douglas. The invita tion was earnestly considered, and but for the fact that pledges to Sa vannah had already been made, it is likely that the convention would have been brought to this city. Mr. Vickers and Mr. Moore were on the ground early and worked hard to swing the next meeting here. Ad vertisements were placed in the Athens papers and it is said that Coffee’s commissioners met and talk ed with every one of the four or five Hundred representatives therje. As the time for selecting a meeting place drew near, Mr. Vickers wired for ex-Senator E. L. Grantham of this city to go to Athens and form ally extend the invitation. Mr. Gran tham went hurridaly and arrived in time to extend a most earnest and cordial invitation upon behalf of the city officials, the Kiwanis Club, and the people generally in addition to that of the county commissioners. The progressvie spirit of these two gentlemen is indeed commendable, and though they lost out to the larg. er city, they won the admiration of the people of their home county, and Secured some excellent advertising for Coffee county. CENTRAL DIAIE HIGHWAY MEET FITZGERALD JUNE 17 Invitations have been extended to all the towns on the Central Dixie Highway to meet at Fitzgerald at 10 o'clock, June 17. The invitations were extended by the FitzgareJd Chamber of Commerce through its secretary, W. N. Smith. The number expected to attend from Douglas was not learned, but will probably be six or eight. Matters pertaining to the welfare of the route will be discussed, and paving of the route will doubtless re ceive consideration. SAVANNAH W ARS OVER SUNDAY DANCING Savannah, Ga., May 26.—The fact that one of the three dancing pavil ions on Tybee Island has inaugurat ed Sunday dancing is exciting a great deal of interest locally; has resulted in prominent ministers issuing a statement against the practice and has brought to light that there is ap parently no state law in Georgia pro hibiting Sunday dancing. Eight local ministers of the gos pel, including Presbyterians, Meth odists, Baptists and Episcopalians headed by Rev. Neal L. Anderson, D. D., president of the Ministerial Union gave out a statement that they were unalterably opposed not only to Sun day dancing “but to the whole pagan izing influence it represents.” They believe public dancing on Sunday hostile to good morals. The ministers said they were grat ified to learn through S. N. Harris, Mayor of Tybee, that the Sunday dancing was without the permission or knowledge of the city authorities, “and he recognizes the responsibility resting upon the municipality under its general police powers, for regu lating in the interest of public morals those licensed to do business by the city.” All eyes are now centered on May >r Harris and the town council of Tybee, for, although there seems to be no state law governing Sunday mblic dancing, it is stated the town •f Tybee can regulate it by ordinance f it so desires. Anyone taking a chance on Little Oscar, Saturday, if lucky, will be re garded by carrying the prize homo with him or her. Benefit Woman's Club. Ad-28 >r. Not guilty. This was among the busiest ses sions of the court that has been held n many months. Judge Ward is de ermined to clear the dockets of both i civil and criminal cases just as rap idly as possible.