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HpL. 62—No. 1
HI 934 JANUARY 1934
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JACKSON SCHOOLS TO
BEGIN TERM MONDAY
OPENING DELAYED WEEK ON
account/of HEALTH CONDI
TIONS. teachers and pu
pils en/oy holiday
The JadCson public schools will be
g:n the^(^ r ing term Monday, January
opening was delayed a week
the board of education, it being
■ieemed advisable on account of mea
■ sles, an epidemic in the county.
( The holiday vacation dates from
December 22, when the fall term end
ed. For teachers and pupils it has
been an enjoyable vacation. Most of
. the out of town teachers spent the
"•fiojidays at their respective homes.
While there is still some complaint
of measles, it is thought .the enroll
ment and attendance next week will
be nearly normal.
EARLY PAYMENT
OF BANK DEPOSITS
MORE THAN FIVE MILLION DOL
LARS IN FROZEN ASSETS TO
BE DISTRIBUTED TO GEORGIA
PEOPLE
Atlanta, Ga.—Almost immediate
release, rp depositors of $5,600,000 in.
frozen assets in 40 closed Georgia
banks was assured following a State
Supreme Court decision the hanks
had a light to borrow on their assets
from the R. F. C.
The high court decision, which
came late yesterday in a test case,
gave Supt. R. E. Gormley of the State
Banking Department, authority to
borrow the funds against the assets
of the banks from the R. F. C.
through the Sixth Federal Reserve
District deposit liquidation commit
tee.
Liquidation will begin immediately
and all of the closed banks should
liquidate completely within 30 days,
it was said. Ryburn G. Clay, chair
man of the liquidation committee,
called a meeting for next Wednesday
to take up applications already re
ceived from 25 of the banks.
The test case was brought by J. W.
Touchstone, representing the Griffin J
Banking Company, against Gormley.
The court was unanimous in its opin
ion the banking act jof 1920 as
amended in 1931 banking'
superintendent authority to borrow [
against the 'bank’s asstts. It provided j
however, the transactions of the su- J
perintendent must 1,1 approved by
the Superior Court jjlge in the cir
cuit in which the baiv. is located.
The assets of theijaekson Bank
ing Company, in Jan
nary, 1931, were apfjaised the past
week by a committed consisting of
Messrs. E. L. Smith, H O. Ball, R. P.
Newton, T. W. Moore jnd H. W. Tur
ner. Depositors in thai bank, as well
as the Bank of Flovillf, will share in
the government plan, according to
information given out here,
the Com
substantial
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oividend
on
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LAND TAKES BEAD
OF KlWflisrtw
OFFICERS INTSALLED TUESDAY
NIGHT. PAST PRESIDENT’S
BUTTON PRESENTED TO RE
TIRING HEAD, J. L. LYONS
At the meeting of the Kiwanis
club Tuesday night, officers for the
year were installed. N. F. Land was
inducted into office as president, suc
ceeding J. L. Lyons, who served most
capably in that capacity during the
past year. S. H. Thornton is the new
vice president and A. W. Newton the
secretary and treasurer. The direc
tors include: H. O. Ball, W. M. Bond,
B. K. Carmichael, B. M. Drake, J.
D. Jones, R. P. Newton, J. W.
O’Neal.
In appreciation for his faithful ef
forts as leader of the club last year
retiring president Lyons was pre
sented the past president’s 'button
Mr. Lyons thanked the members for
■ their faithfulness during his admin
istration and predicted success and
growth for the club under the new
officers.
In a short talk Mr. Land pledged
his best efforts to the club for the
new year and appointed the follow
ing standing committees:
Attendance, House and Classifica
tion—T. E. Robison, chairman; S. H.
Eiseman, D. P. Settle, M. R. Cope
land, T. A. Nutt.
Finance and Business Standards —
E. L. Smith, chairman; B. A. Wright,
R. P. Sasnett, E. 11. Pace, W. M.
Bond.
Agriculture and Boys Work —B.
M. Drake, chairman; H. O. Ball, W.
M Bond, J. D. Jones, M. R. Cope
land. .
Inter-Club Relations and Recep
tion—W. W. Wright, chairman; J.
W. O’Neal, J. L. Lyons, J. D. Jones,
V. H. Carmichael.
Program and Music —S. H. Thorn
ton, chairman; J. L. Lyons, H. O.
Ball, J. W. O’Neal, B. K. Carmichael,
W. M. Bond.
Kiwanis Education, Laws and
Regulations, Good Will and Griev
ance—R. P. Newton, chairman; D.
P. Settle, A. W. Newton.
Under-Privileged Child and Voca
tional Guidance —J. L. Lyons, chair
man; E. H. Pace, R. P. Sasnett.
Public Affairs and Publicity—J.
D. Jones, chairman; T. A. Nutt, B.
A. Wright, V. H. Carmichael.
Membership —A. W. Newton,
chairman; V. H. Carmichael, J. W.
O’Neal, W. M. Bond.
Objectives for the year were out
lined by President Land and mem
bers were requested to report on
these at an early date.
With this month Kiwanis begins
its twelfth year in Butts county, the
local club having been organized in
January, 1922.
Dinner for the evening was served
by the Womans Club, Mrs. N. F.
Land chairman.
The club having held together un
der a most trying period, officers ex
press hope for an increased member
ship and greater prestige, ’before the
end of the year.
Stockholders of
Jackson Bank
Meet January 9
Stockholders of Jackson National
Bank will hold their annual meeting
a the bank on Tuesday, January 9,
at, 10 a. m.
At that time directors for the year
will be elected and the 'business of
the past year will be reviewed. The
presence of all stockholders is desir
ed.
Artificial flowers were made in
ancient times in Rome, Egypt
China.
JACKSON, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 1934
HAIL THE NEW YEAR
There are no regrets at the passing of 1933. It
was a mixed year, with some bright spots, but gen
erally the year was one of hardships and difficulties.
The entire county faces the new year with
greater confidence and renewed hope and courage.
Steady and substantial progress is being made on
the way back to normal business. We must not be
surprised if recovery is slow. The main thing to
consider is that we are on the way back.
Sentiment has undergone a radical change
within the past few months. March, 1933, marked
low tide. The country was in an awful muddle.
People were blue, discouraged and hope was fast
waning. Anew and dynamic leader was able to
change the entire order of things and fear has given
way to optimism. People are thinking and plan
ning in terms of the new deal.
Adjustments must be made and these will re
quire time. Most of all the people, by and large,
need to exercise patience. Another thing that must
be done is to support the administration in its recov
ery program. Much is being done that is new and
unheard of, and if the programs do not work some
thing else will be tried. The United States has a
leader who is willing to experiment. He is a leader
who possesses to the fullest extent the confidence
of the people.
In a purely local way, much has happened to
bring good cheer and encouragement. Butts county
now enjoys normal banking facilities; the real estate
market is becoming active; there is a brisk demand
for livestock, showing a determination of farmers to
recoup their losses; the cotton program promises
much of material help, if properly supported, and it
is not too much to expect 12 or 15 cent cotton by fall
if the acreage reduction campaign has proper back
ing; the Civil Works Administration has embarked
on a large program, touching almost every part of
the county, and this work will afford large pay rolls
to many unable to earn support otherwise; good
headway is being made in the soil improvement
campaign; the Civilian Conservation Corps is doing
constructive work at Indian Springs on Georgia’s
parent state park.
These movements, and others, hold much of prom
ise for the entire county.
Great stress is being laid on what is being done
at Washington. But after all it is what we do at
home that will count most of .all in the final results.
It is important to keep your courage high, to face the
future with faith and hope, and to play your full
part in the new era now facing the country.
By every man putting his shoulder to the wheel
we can make 1934 a highly constructive year for
Butts county. To that task every good citizen is
asked to give his loyal co-operation.
Oyster Supper
Served By Men’s
Sunday S. Class
Members of the Men’s Bible class
of the Jackson Methodist Sunday
school enjoyed a delightful oyster
supper at the church Thursday even
ing of the past week. Members of the
other Jackson churches were invited
tc share the occasion.
Hugh Mallet presided as toastmas
ter, filling the place in a fitting man
ner. Short talks were made by J. D.
Jones, of the Presbyterian church,
Col. W. E. Watkins, of the First Bap
tist church, R. P. Sasnett, J. B. Har
rison, S. M. Pope, W. M. Redman
and Col. C. L. Redman, the latter
teacher of the class. Good fellow
ship prevailed during the meeting
and the sentiment was unanimous
for more frequent meetings of the
kind.
Mrs. J. M. Leach was chairman
of the serving committee, who w 2
UNION SERVICE MARKED
PASSING OF OLD YEAR
REV. R. B. HARRISON OF FIRST
BAPTIST CHURCH FILLED PUL
PIT SUNDAY NIGHT AT PRES
BYTERIAN CHURCH
The passing of the old year wa:
marked by a union service at the
Presbyterian church Sunday night,
with Rev. R. B. Harrison, pastor of
the First Baptist church, delivering
an interesting sermon. There was a
large congregation present to enjoy
Mr. Harrison’s message and good mu
sic was a feature of the meeting.
In the morning Rev. G. L. Riddle,
pastor, preached at the Presbyterian
church. The engagement had been
postponed from the fourth Sunday,
the regular date, on account of the
union service.
given a vote of thanks for the de
lightful menu.
COTTON CAMPAIGN
GETS UNDER WAY
PRELIMINARY MEETINGS ARE
HELD AND COMMITTEE MEM
BERS GIVEN INSTRUCTION
FOR ACTUAL SIGN UP
Butts county along with the rest
cf the cotton growing states is ready
for the 1934 acreage reduction cam
paign.
This week is being devoted largely
to preliminary work, to visits of in
dividual farmers to acquaint them
with the contracts and in laying the
groundwork for the sign up.
Several meetings, county-wide in
scope, have been held. These were
sponsored by Mr. B. M. Drake, coun
ty agent, and were held in the vari
ous school centers. The meetings
generally were well attended and
considerable interest was shown.
On Saturday afternoon there was
a county meeting in the office of Mr.
Drake. This was attended by mem
bers of the county and district com
mittees and interested farmers and
business leaders. The meeting was
devoted to reading and studying the
contracts and getting the names of
al' cotton growers in the county.
Another meeting of the county
and district committees was held
Monday, when another school of in
struction was held.
The committees are going out in
the county this week contacting the
cotton growers and explaining the
provisions cf the contracts and clear
ing up all points in which doubt ex
ists.
The actual working of signing con
tracts will start in a short time. The
preliminary work now being done
will make it easier to put over the
campaign, it is believed.
On the whole people of the county
ere showing deep interest in the acre
age reduction campaign and it is be
lieved there will be liberal and hearty
support of the government plan.
EAST-WEST ROAD
READY FOR STATE
BARNESVILLE TO JACKSON TO
COVINGTON ROAD SOILED AND
READY TO TURN OVER TO
HIGHWAY DEPARMENT
The Barnesville, Jackson and Cov
ington highway has been soiled from
the Butts-Lamar line to Butts-New
ton line, and is now ready to turn
over to the state highway department.
The road was graded some time ago,
according to the log made by high
way engineers. Soiling was completed
a few days ago.
The highway department promis
ed to take over this highway as part
of the state aid road system as soon
as it was placed in condition. The
county authorities hope the highway
will be taken over during January.
This will materially increase the gas
oline tax receipts of the county, and
will be of great help in maintaining
other highways in the county.
It is also hoped to obtain a con
tract for permanent grading on this
highway before the year is out.
This highway will serve the travel
ing public of several middle Georgia
counties and is a much needed link
in the highway system.
The county is now completing soil
ing and laying of drain pipes on
Route 16 between Jackson and the
Ocmulgee river. Soiling has been
about completed and when a few
pipes are laid the highway will bj
finished.
Before 1934 is out it is hoped the
county will obtain paving contracts
both on Route 42 and Route 16.
91.59 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE
COUNTY SCHOOLS
BEGIN NEW TERM
CORK AND PEPPERTON SCHOOLS
UNABLE TO OPEN ACCOUNT
OF MEASLES EPIDEMIC. EIGHT
EXTRA TEACHERS AT WORK
Schools in the Butts county system
opened Monday for the spring term,
following the Christmas holiday va
cation dating from December 22.
The Cork and Pepperton schools
were unable to open owing to an
epidemic of measles in these com
munities.
The health situation is better in
the county and the attendance is ex
pected to be up to normal in a few
days. Measles hampered the atten
dance considerably in December and
Pepperton and Tussahaw were forced
to close a week earlier than planned.
With the beginning of the spring
semester eight extra teachers havo
been added, being put on under the
CWA plan at a salary of S6O per
month, each.
The teachers and the schools to
which they were assigned are:
Mrs. J. W. Hodges, JenKtnsburg.
Miss Mary Will Jinks and Miss
Flora Robison, Pepperton.
Miss Agnes Childs and Miss Neva
Fletcher, Tussahaw.
Miss Sara Moore, Miss Hazel
Ridgeway and William G. Preston,
Indian Springs.
HON. C. A. TOWLES
DIES OF INJURIES
PROMINENT AND BELOVED CIT.
IZEN RECEIVES FATAL INJU.
RIES IN AUTOMOBILE ACCI
DENT FRIDAY NIGHT
A tragedy that brought deep sor
row to citizens in Butts county and
throughout the state was the fatal
injury of Hon. C. A. Towles ia an
automobile accident on the Indian
Springs highway late Friday after
noon. He was picked up and rushed
to a physician’s office in Jackson for
emergency treatment but lingered
only a short time. Death resulted
from internal injuries.
The accident happened as Mr.
Towels was driving home after
spending Friday afternoon in Jack
son. In some way he appears to have
lost control of the car, which turned
over two or three times, throwing
him on the concrete highway. Mr. S.
H. Thornton, who was returning from
a funeral at Sandy Creek, picked u;>
Mr. Towles and rushed him to a phy
sician’s office. The accident happen
ed near the old J. R. Connor place on
the Jackson-Indian Springs highway
The automobile, a Chevrolet coach,
was badly demolished in the wreck.
Clem Adam Towles was born on
February 14, 1866, and was 67 years
of age. He was one of the leading cit
izens of Butts county, having long
been prominent in the upbuilding of
the county. He formerly represented
Butts county in the general assem
bly and at the time of his death was
a member of the Board of Education.
He was largely interested in fanning
ar.d other business interprises and
represented the Southern Railway as
elaim agent.
Mr. Towles was a son of Captain
Adam Towles, a gallant Confederate
soldier who served in Company A
30th Georgia regiment, army of the
West, and Mrs. Sarah Williams
Towles. He was a grandson of Hub
bard Williams, pioneer Butts county
settler. Mr. Towles was actively in
terested in the work of Confederate
veterans and attended many of the
state and national reunions.
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