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VOL. 63. —NO. 50.
governor honor
GUEST AT DINNER
following dedication o f
new bridge guests were
entertained at dinner at
JACKSON SLUBHOUSE.
Honoring Governor Eugene Tal
r. adge who came to Jackson Tuesday
to dedicate the Ocmulgee river
1 ridge, a dinner was given at the
| j a ckson clubhouse Tuesday night
' xhis delightful social affair was ar
ranged by the Butts County Cham
ber of Commerce, and the dinner
vas attended by more than a hun
died citizens of Butts and Jasper
counties, including in addition to
Governor Talmadge other pfominent
| visitors.
\r'
\ Members of the Jackson Club
Irbrpo ration served a dinner that
elicited the favorable comment of
the large guest list The hall was
_rr‘*Vtily decorated for the occasion
fand praise was heaped upon the
ladies for the fine dinner and ele
g-.-nt service.
John O. Minter, executive vice
president of the Chamber of Com
merce, presided as toastmaster, car
rying out his duties with tact and
smoothness. Governor Talmadge
was the first speaker, and in his re
marks related his first visit to Jack
son in 1901 when he rode a mule
from his home in Forsyth to compete
in an oratorical contest in Jackson.
Hon. C. D. Redwine, president of
*the state senate, brought greetings
from the county of Fayette and laud
ed the enterprise of Butts county
* citizens.
L. 0. Benton, Jr., representative
from Jasper county, declared the
new bridge should lead to greater
growth in this section.
Sam Wilburn, brother of Chair
man W. E. Wilburn of the State
Highway Board and native Jasper
county citizen, was introduced.
Judge Monroe Philips, ordinary of
Jasper nounty, made a happy speech
in which he pointed to the fine bene
-1 its that would result from the new
bridge, and expressed the hope that
s\',any other similar gatherings would
Je held in future.
1 Judge A. S. Thurman, prominent
.Sptfceello attorney, lauded the sph-it
that prompted the dinner and spoke
of the cordial relations that have
always existed between Butts and
Jasper .county people.
Captain E. S. Settle, Butts county
representative, joined in extendiny
a welcome to the visitors.
Hon. W- .H. Key, former represen
tative and state senator from Jasper
tounty, went into the situation re
garding the building of highways in
■Georgia and said he had worked for
venty years to secure the new
i ridge. Pine results and new bonds
Ireindship will follow between Butts
<nd Jasper as a result of the new
titans ,of transportation. He ac
knowledge appreciation for the sup
port given by the highway board in
■uilding roads .in Middle Georgia.
J. D. Joß.es, editor of The Prog
less-Argus, citd the long fight made
to secure the Ocmu’gee river bridge
“id called attention to the develop
ment that follows building of mod
ern highways. The hope was ex
pressed that the governor and mem
i'-ts of the highway board would see
h’oper to complete in the immediate
toture route 16, an important cross
tote highway.
D, Cravey, state game and
h commissioner, fade a plea for
conservation of the wild life of
N state.
VJasper county commissioners, O
r Price, J. L. Lane, Sr., and C. H.
r o l>e, and Butts county commission
|‘- rs > B. H. Hodges and J. L. Bailey,
(Continued on page 5)
COTTON CROP LESS
11,000,000 BALES
SHARP DECLINE IN PRODUC
TION OVER ESTIMATE LAST
MONTH. YIELD MAY BE
10,734,000 BALES.
\\ ashington, D. C.—The agricul
tural department Monday estimated
the 1935 cotton crop at 10,734,000
bales, a reduction of 407,000 bales
or about 3.7 per cent from the fore
cast a month ago.
Estimates of the 1935 crop show
gain of about a million bales over
1.934 production. ,
Most of the decline in production
estimated during the past thirty days
occurred in Texas and Okfalhom'a
w’here weather conditions were re
ported unfavorable for the maturing
and picking of the late crop.
The average yield per acre this
year was reported to be 188
pounds compared with 170.9 pounds
in 1934 and the 10-year average,
1924-33, of 177.1 pounds.
The Georgia crop was estimated
at 1,060,000 bales.
9,362,343 Bales Ginned
Ginnings of this year’s crop to
December 1 were reported by the
census bureau to have totaled 9,-
362,343 bales.
Ginning figures for Georgia show
that 1,028,474 bales had been gin
ned prior to December 1.
CAR OF PRODUCE SENT
TO BAPTIST ORPHANAGE
CHURCHES OF KIMBELL ASSO
TION CO-OPERATED IN DONA
TING CASH AND PRODUCE. MR.
ETHERIDGE WAS CHAIRMAN.
A car of produce and cash dona
tions, the gift of churches in the
Kimbell Association, went forward
Wednesday to the Baptist Orphanage
at Hapeville. Gifts were assemblea
;at dbh store of R. N. Etheridge Sect
Company. Mr. Etheridge was chair
man of the committee to assemble
and deliver the gifts.
A good showing was made by the
several churches comprising the as
.situation. The interest felt in sup
port of the home was reflected by
the substantial contributions, both of
;cash and produce suitable to the
needs of the institution, includng
such items as corn, wheat, meal,
meats, laid, canned fruits and vege
tables, sweet potatoes, syrup, etc.
The total amount of the contri
butions will be compiled and mention
cf this will be made in the next
issue.
The committee in charge apppre
ciates the splendid support and co
operation extended.
EARLY CHRISTMAS MAILING
URGED BY P- O. DEPARTMENT
“Shop now and mail early” are
suggestions made by the post office
department to avoid the rush at the
yuletide season. Attention is di
rected to the fact that there will be
no mail delivery Christmas Day, Wed
nesday, December 25.
In circulars distributed by the
jest office department timely sue
gestlons are given for wrapping
packages, addressing them legibly
rnd above all in mailing them early.
If these suggestions are generally
followed there will be satisfacory
service for all concerned and it is a
courtesy the po*t office department
j will appreciate.
i N U ts, such as Brzil nuts, cashews,
peanuts, pecans and walnuts, contain
from 45 to 70 per cent fat, and pro
-1 tein from 10 to 25 per cent.
JACKSON, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER, 13, 1935
BOY CLUB WINNER TOLD
ABOUT TRIP TO CHICAGO
MILTON COLWELL DESCRIBED
HIGHLIGHTS OF VISIT TO CLUB
CONGRESS LAST WEEK. RE
PORTS BE SUBMITTED.
Milton Colwell, winner of a free
trip to Chicago for his record in cot
ion production this season, describ
ed highlights of this trip to members
of the Kiwanis club Monday night.
The program was arranged by M. L.
Powell, who introduced Mr. Colwell
and told of the good work being done
by 4-H club members. He explained
that another Butts 4-H club member,
Oscar Waver, Jr., won a similai
award last year.
On an acre of land young Colwell
produced 2,275 pounds of seed cot
ten, using as a side dressing 200
pounds of nitrate of soda. The trip
was provided by the Chilean Nitrate
ti Soda Company.
Club boys and girls, winners in
contests, were present from forty
ol the 48 states in the union. Mr.
Colwell to’d of the livestock show, a
trip through the science and museum
building, a fifty mile ride over Chica
go, a visit to the great packing
plants, where meals were served, of
a trip on Lake Michigan, and a visit
to the livestock show where many
fine horses and cows were on displa j
and where races were held and of the
’ivestock judging contest. Pretty
souvenirs were given the fortunate
club members winning the trip. Mr
Colwell expressed his appreciation to
Mr. Powell and the club for the co
operation given club work.
Wilmer Letson, secretary of the
Towaliga 4-H club, was a guest of
the club. Mr. Powell explained that
anew project, a build-something
project, is engaging the interest of
his club members just now and ex
hibited some of the work. For an
other season he said he hoped to
raise a revolving fund to buy pure
bred pigs for club members and de
velop this project to the point where
co-operative hog sales could be held
in th county. A similar project for
dairy or beef type cattle was also
uggessted for club members.
At the meeting of the club next
Tuesday reports will be submitted by
the chairmen of committee:; covering
activtities for the past year. Presi
dent Thornton requested all com
mittee heads to be prepared to file
reports at that time.
The Jackson Club Corporation,
Mrs. J. M. Leach chairman, served a
fine chicken dinner Monday night.
Worthville Church
To Have Program
DR. CHAMBLEE OF BESSIE TIFT
COLLEGE WILL PREACH AT
11 O’CLOCK HOUR. CHURCH
GREATLY IMPROVED.
Dr. Aquil'a Chamlee, president of
Bessie Tift College at Forsyth, will
preach at the Worthvil’e Baptist
church next Sunday morning at the
j I ocock hour.
This service will be in the nature
or a rededication of the church,,
which has been greatly improved
through recent remodeling inside
and out. The building is a beautifti’
sr.d imposing structure and on tha".
occasion all old members, present
members and friends are invited to
attend.
Dr. Chamlee is prominent in the;
work of the Baptist church in Geor- j
I
gi? and is known both a? an able
minister and educator. He is well 1
known in this section through his
werk in the Kimbell Association. j
Sunday’s service promises to be j
interesting and no doubt a large con
gregation will be present.
Rev. J. B. Stodghill is pastor of
the Worthvi’le Baptist church. I
AMERICAN LEGION
SELECTED LEADERS
WITH STATE COMMANDER PRES
ENT ENTHUSIASTIC SESSION
HELD MONDAY NIGHT. AT
TENDANCE WAS GOOD
Marked by a good attendance ana
the presence of state officers, the
Jim Finley Post of the American
Legion held an enthusiastic meeting
at the clubhouse Monday night and
elected officers to serve for the en
suing year. Those chosen include:
D. W. Ham, commander.
Victor Carmichael, vice command
ed.
Harry E. Moore, finance officer.
W. M. Redman, adjutant.
J. T. Douglas, chaplain.
Paul Maddox, sergeant at arms.
Ben T. Watkins, state commander,
Stanley Jones, state adjutant, both
of Macon, made talks at the meeting,
pointing to the benefits of an active
post. Others present spoke briefly,
pledging support to the organization.
Mr. Turner, of Macon, was also
i mong the visiting legionnaires.
Following the election officers
were installed by Colonel Watkins.
From the spirit of interest shown
at this meeting it is believed that the
post will enter upon an active period
of usefulness to the community.
There was an attendance of 32 and
several members were enrolled and
ethers will join later.
Meetings will be held on the first
and third Thursday nights at the
arnjory.
During the evening the .Jackson
Clu)j Corporation served an elegant
dinner and the meeting was declared
to have been a satisfactory one.
ATTRACTIVE WINDOWS
HINT OF YULE SEASON
MERCHANTS PREPARE FOR BUSY
! SHOPPING SEASON BY STOCK
ING PRETTY AND USEFUL
HOLIDAY GOODS.
As the Christmas season approach
es Jackson merchants are preparing
I for the biggest shoping sea-
son of the year by placing attrac
tive decorations in their windows ard
displaying holiday goods. Many of
the windows are most attractive and
Lave drawn favorable comment.
In connection with the trade cam
paign in progress here during the
fall months, merchants have stocked
well assorted lines of Christma®
goods. Pretty and useful
are on display, including a wide
range, and with emphasis being plac
ed on things Santa Claus will need in
his pack before he comes down the
chimney.
Reports from over the nation show
that buying is heavier this season
than for several years past. This
will be reflected in local sales, it is
expected, due to good crops and sat
isfactory prices. Most local business
men predict the Christmas shopping
season will be a busy one.
Jackson business men report a sat
isfactory business this fall.. The vol
ime has probably been larger than
for any year since 1929.
Efforts are being made to mak>'
the Christmas shopping season a
pleasure for the trading public and
tiiis, year, as a'ways, local merchants
have prepared to furnish your needs
and will appreciate your patronage.
More than two-thirds of the pop
ulation of the British Empire is lo
cated in India.
The first stretch of concrete high
way in the United States was laio
in Bellefontaine, Ohio, 1893.
OCMULGEE RIVER BRIDGE
WAS DEDICATED TUESDAY
$16,537.15 PARITY
CHECKS PAID SOON
CONTRACT SIGNERS AND PRO
DUCERS T OSHARE IN GOV
ERNMENT PAYMENT. DATE
IS AFTER DECEMBER 15.
Butts county farmers taking part
in the 1935 cotton program, includ
ing 708 contract signers and about
the same number of producers, will
receive parity payments amounting
to $16,537.15 some time between
now and the Christmas ho’idays.
Payments are expected to begin
after Decmber 15, according to in
formation received at the county
agent’s office.
Practically all rental checks have
been distributed to growers.
Cotton farmers of the county will
receive a total of about $75,000
this year, including rental, parity
and subsidy payments.
Subsidy payments at an average
estimated to be around $5.00 a ba'e
will be made before the close of the
season.
MARKETS BE BUILT
ONLY WHEN NEEDED
C. G. GARNER, MARKETING
SPECIALIST OF THE GEORGIA
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE,
OUTLINED GENERAL PLANS.
A system of markets to be erected
in Georgia with WPA funds will be
built in communities where they are
needed and where there is no need
for such buildings, they will not be
recommended, it was explained by
C. G. Garner, marketing specialist of
the Georgia College of Agriculture,
m a ta'k to Butts county citizen.
Saturday afternoon.
Mr. Garner was invited to come
here and talk on the general plan of
erecting markets to serve the needs
of Georgia growers.
The city or county must provide
a site for the market and furnish
half of the materials, and the asso
ciation must be controlled by pro
ducers. The markets will not be op
erated for profit, Mr. Garner ex
plained.
It was explained that Savannah,
Columbus and other Georgia cities
already have large marketing cen
ters.
Under the PWA plan it was point
ed out that some communities, wher
the need exists, will have large build
ings and in others there will be on'v
read side houses.
Mr. Garner explained that Walton
county has worked out a system
whereby trucks call for and delivet
produce to Atlanta an dother mark
ets, paying th producers for their
wares. Such a system was recom
mended for Butts county.
The average annual rainfall h
against Butts county becoming a
large vegetable producing center,
it was shown.
Tomatoes were suggested as a crop
that might be grown in Butts county
in connection with the pepper can
ring plant.
Replying to a question, Mr. Gai
r.tr said Butts county was not suit
er to the production of tobacco on
a profitable scale.
It was the sense of the producers
present that Butts cunty does not
reed a marketing center at thi>-
time but that such business as de
velops will be handled by truck.
$1.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE
NEW STRUCTURE OPENED BY
GOVERNOR EUGENE TAL
MADGE IN PRESENCE LARGE
ASSEMBLAGE OF CITIZENS.
In the presence of a crowd of
Butts and Jasper counties citizens
estimated at 2,000 or more, the new
bridge across the Ocmulgee river,
recently completed at a cost of $72,-
000, was forma'ly dedicated by Gov
ernor Eugene Talmadge Tuesday
after noon.
An interesting program had been
planned for the occasion, marking
the completion of an important pro
ject on highway No. 16, and it was
an enthusiastic crowd of middle
Georgia citizens who gathered to see
the bridge dedicated to commerce
and travel and usefulness.
The exercises at the bridge toolc
place at 3 o’clock and music for the
occasion was furnished by the Gor
don Institute band. Rev. J. B.
St.odghill, member of the committee
on arrangements, presided and the
audience joined in singing America.
The invocation was said by Rev.
it .P. Etheridge, pastor of the Jack
son Methodist church, and greetings
were brought by Mr. Slodghill, who
introduced L. O. Benton, Jr., Jaspe
county representative in the legis
lature. Mr. Benton introduced prom
inent visitors, including Zack Cravej,
head of the stale game and fish de
partment, and Hon. C. D. Redwine,
president of the state senate. Mem
bers of the state highway board
were unable to be present.
Governor Talmadge was intro
duced by Mr. Benton as a man born
and reared in Middle Georgia and
needing no introduction. He pre
sented him as a great Democrat aid
a man of rare common sense whoso
record is familiar to all Georgians.
Governor Talmadge complimented
the people of Butts and Jasper coun
ties upon completion of the new
biidge. He recounted briefly some
of his experiences as commission ;r
of agriculture and governor and de
clared that true happiness is to bo
found in one’s work. In empahtic
terms he declared there would ho
iic extra session of the legislature*
to pass an appropriations bill, and
that the schools would run, the
courts wouuld function and the pen
itentiaries would carry on. Having
remained in session for 70 days and
failed to pass an appropriations bi",
the governor said there was no as
surance that a bill would be passed
were an extra session called. Ho
pointed out that the senate passed
such a bill but that the house wai
too busy nominating candidates for
governor to attend to that matter.
Governor Talmadge, accompanied
to Jackson by Senator Red wine, Mr.
Cravey and Hon. L. L. Goodrich, of
Griffin, was accorded a most sincere
welcome by friends and supporters.
The exercises completing the dedi
cation of the bridge were completed
when Governor Talmadge cut the rib
bon symbolizing the uniting of Butt,}
and Jasper counties, and Commission
er O. D. Price, Jasper county com
missioner, and B. H. Hodges, Butts
county commissioner, clasped hands
in a spirit of brotherhood and last
ing goodwil'.
The exercises marking the opening
c f the bridge were arranged by th i
Butts County Chamber of Commerce
with J. O. Minter, Rev. J. B. Stodg
hill, W. W. Wilson, J. L. Lyons, T.
W. Moore, M. O. McCord, L. R.
Washington, P. J. Evans and E. H.
Pace serving, and the capable man
per in which the program was carried
out is a tribute to their careful plan
ning.