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Newspaper Page TextAll of the People in Most of the Homes in Brantley County Read The Brantley Enterprise, Their Home Newspaper. VOLUME 36 — NUMBER 6 1956 BOY’S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT HOBOKEN HIGH SCHOOL — HOST TEAM Hobqken, Georgia FEBRUARY 13-14-15-16 Surrency Mon., 9:30 Workmore Wed., 7:30 Lumber City Tues., 8:45 Hoboken Mcßae 8:00 Mon., 8:15 Ocmulgee Wed., 8:45 Odum Screven Tues.. 7:30 Mon., 7:00 St. George Hoboken Host To Basketball Tournament Hoboken will act as host to the Class C boys’ basketball tov^- nament for the Northern Divi sion beginning Monday night, Feb. 13. The first game will be be tween Screven and St. George at 7:00 p.m. Monday night. Hobo ken boys drew a bye and their first game will be against Lum ber City Tuesday night at 8:45. The tournament will extend through Thursday night when the finals will be played. High School PTA Will Meet Monday Night The Nahunta High School Pa rent - Teacher Association will meet in the High School library Monday night, Feb. 13. at eight o’clock, it is announced by Prof. Earl May, leader of the program. The program will be on the theme, “Development of the Child Through Our Heritage.” Hostesses for the meeting will be Mesdames R. O. Davis, J. Q. Smith, Marvin Kelly, Frank Wal ker and Lightsey. Palmetto News By Mrs. W. H. Jacobs Morris Drury and Vernon Dru ry of Vidalia visited their moth er, Mrs. S. C. M. Drury on Thurs day, of last week. ♦ ♦ * Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Coleman and son were visitors in Bruns wick on Sunday of last week. * * • Miss Ruth Jacobs, who has been employed in Waycross has ac cepted employment with the Okefenoke REA. • * * Mrs. W. H. Jacobs has return ed home after spending a week with Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Drury in Brunswick. » * * Miss Ruth Jacobs and Frank lin Gibson were visitors to Bruns wick on Thursday of last week. • • • Mr. and Mrs. Elery Johnson and children of Jacksonville were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Osborn Johnson. * * • Mr. and Mrs. Morris Drury and sons of Vidalia visited Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Jones and Mrs. S. C. M. Drury last week. • * * Mr. and Mrs. Redick Thorn ton and children and Mr. Savage Pittman of Waycross were week end guests of Mrs. W. H. Jacobs. Other visitors on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Glynwood Dowling and children and Mrs. Minnie Dowling of Nahunta, Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Jacobs and children of Raybon and Mr. and Mrs. Boots Harrison and children. Brantley County — Land of Forest Products, Naval Stores, Tobacco, Livestock, Honey, Hunting, Fishing — and Progressive People. Fleming Johns Died Tuesday Os Heart Attack Fleming Johns, a resident of Charlton County, was found dead in his car Tuesday near where he had been cutting crossties. A coroner’s jury verdict was that Mr. Johns died from a heart attack. He left his work and sat down in his car and was found dead later. Gas Authority Proposed In Legislature A bill is before the Georgia legislature seeking to establish a Southeast Georgia Natural Gas Authority which, if established, plans to provide natural gas for southeast Georgia cities and towns, the municipalities to re sell the gas to consumers. The Georgia Coastal Natural Gas Corporation is opposing the establishment of a state Author ity, claiming that private enter prise is more desirable than state-sponsored enterprise. A hearing was held Monday on the bill and a number of in dividuals and city officials from Southeast Georgia spoke for and against the proposed Gas Auth ority. C. Winton Adams, city attor ney of Nahunta, appeared before the legislative committee in op position to the Gas Authority. Others appearing in opposition to the proposed Authority were Valene Bennett of Alma; Lee Purdom, city attorney of Black shear; Bob Wright, Eastman city manager; Joe Roland, Wrights ville city attorney; Frank McCall, Riedsville city councilman. Hickox W.M.S. Met Monday Night The Hickox W.M.S. met at the Baptist Church on Monday night, Feb. 6. Mrs. Betty Hendrix read the scripture and Mrs. Sadye Thornton led the prayer. Mrs. W. W. Hendrix was pro gram leader on the topic “God Save America”, with a general discussion by the members. Mrs. Betty Hendrix presided during the business session. Mrs. M. L. Anderson was given a surprise birthday honor during the social hour. The hostesses. Mrs. Jasper Johnson and Mrs. W. W. Hendrix served cake and soft drinks for refreshments. Others present were: Mrs. R. E. Lee, Mrs. Archie Crews, Mrs. Fred Lewis, Mrs. Alfred Thomas Jr., Mrs. W. L. Bohanon and Mrs. Horace Jacobs. Roddenberry to Address Rotarians Judge Cecil Roddenberry of the Waycross Superior Court Circuit will be principal speaker at the Blackshear Rotary Club meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 14. Srantky tntrrprwß Brantley Enterprise, Nahunta, Ga., Thursday, February 9, 1956 Man Accused Os Bold Theft of Car A young man giving the name Gene Rolland of Cincinatti, Ohio, was jailed at Nahunta Wednes day, Feb. 1, accused of car steal ing after he drove off the car of Ordinary Claude Smith from near the courthouse. Ordinary Smith saw the young man get out of the car after the alleged thief brought it back be cause there was no gas in it. Sheriff T. E. Raulerson was in the Ordinary’s office at the time and arrested the accused man as he went up the street seemingly looking for another car that had gas in it. The alleged thief is said to have got into the car of Miss Sara Simpson but could not get it started. He then is alleged to have found the Ordinary’s car with keys in it. He seems to have dri ven the car away, found it was gasless, then returned it to its place near the Ordinary’s win dow at the courthouse. The young man is reported to be an escapee from a jail in an other state. A car stolen from South Carolina was carried to Jesup and left there on the same day. A car stolen from Jesup was found in Nahunta also on the same day. The belief is that the young man came to Nahunta by relays in stolen cars. To steal a car right under the eyes of the Or dinary and the sheriff is regard ed as one of the boldest cases of theft ever known here. But the alleged thief was nabbed at once and jailed. Pleasant Valley Mission Society Met Last Sunday The Woman’s Missionary Socie ty of the Pleasant Valley Bap tist Church held their regular monthly meeting at the church Sunday, Feb. 5. Those attending were Mes dames Cora Bell Sapp, Lonnie Hickox, Fulton Hagin, Hugh Ald ridge, S. L. Watson, W. M. Marr, Hattie Mae Smith, D. A. Cason, Fleming Melton, J. P. Driggers and Bennett. May Reports On Results Os Polio Campaign I wish to take this opportuni ty to express my appreciation to everybody who helped to make the polio campaign a success in Brantley County for this year. Everyone worked arduously on this very important task. The following is a record on how the money was raised: Hortense School $159.49 Hoboken High 300.89 Nahunta Grammar 471.25 Nahunta High 400.25 Negro Schools 24.40 Nahunta Business 26.75 Mothers March 75.95 Oleander Garden Club .... 10.00 Polio Ball . 37.67 Total About one hundred twenty-five dollars will be deducted from the above amount for expenses. Earl W. May, Chairman Brantley County Fund Raising Campaign. Recreation Center Building Erected In Calvary Section A Recreation Center building is being erected in the Calvary com munity in the western part of Brantley County, it is announced by Mrs. D. A. Cason and Mrs. J. R. Driggers. The building will be used as a recreation center for the Cal vary and Pleasant Valley com munities. The land for the build ing was given by J. L. Miles. The roof is being put on the building this week. When com pleted, it will be used for Farm Bureau meetings, club and com munity gatherings of all kinds. Tobacco Grading Problems to Be Discussed Monday . A representative of the U. S. Department of Agriculture will be in our department on Monday, Feb. 13, to discuss the grading of tobacco. During the day, Mr. Hicks will talk to each Ag. class-8:30 - 9:20 and 10:20. Any interested farmer is invited to attend either of these classes. At 7:30 Monday night Mr. Hicks will hold a meeting at the Hortense School for the benefit of those farmers. In the past these meeting have been well received and we hope that the farmers will make use of this man’s services. These men are usually tobacco farmers out of North Carolina and can discuss other questions at the meeting. Come and tell your neighbors to come. W. c. Long, Ag. Teacher Nahunta High School Nahunta Wins From Camden In Both Games The Nahunta High School bas ketball teams won both games from Camden County Tuesday night, Feb. 7. The Nahunta boys won by a score of 64 to 32, and the Na hunta girls took the Camden girls by a score of 45 to 35. The Nahunta boys have won she last three games, including the Camden County game, a game from Coffee County and one from Hoboken. The next game will be against Folkston Friday night, Feb. 10. The Nahunta boys enter the tour nament at Waycross next Tues day night when they again face Folkston. The Nahunta girls will play a preliminary game at Waycross a gainst the Camden County girls Tuesday night. Personals Mrs. H. L. Sims, Mrs. Anna Ferris and Mrs. Grace Yearsley left Wednesday for their home in Hamilton, Ohio, after several days visit with Mrs. Myrtis Smith and daughters Rose Mary and Jean. They had also visited several points of interest in Florida. Wilder Brooker, R. E. Johns, T. J. Thornton and C. L. King went to Florida this week on a fishing trip. Some of their friends are hoping they will give a big fish fry when they return. Waynesville By MRS. PETE GIBSON Mrs. J. R. Aldridge of Jack sonville was guest of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Robinson on Satur day. Mr. Truby Thornton visited friends in Waycross on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Buster Walker were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rozier of Tarboro on Sunday. $1507.91 Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Robinson were guests of Mrs. Minnie Bar nett in Brunswick on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Miller and Mrs. A. T. Harrison from Bruns wick were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Truby Thornton. Mr. and Mrs. Newton Rozier of Atlanta spent the weekend visiting Mrs. D. C. Proctor. Mrs. W. T. Miller and Mrs. Marvin Robinson were visitors to Brunswick on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Gibson of Tampa, Fla., spent the weekend with Mrs. W. R. Gibson. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Johns and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Walker were hosts with a picnic at Laura S. Walker Park on Sunday for mem bers of Waynesville Baptist Sunday School class. About 25 young people attended. News ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ * * • * * * • * • • * * Altamaha Pollution Issue Again Raised By People Along River Youth Killed As Car Hits Pole by Road An Oceanway youth was killed and his two companions injured Monday when their car left the road several miles south of Brunswick, and crashed into a utility pole. James D. Carter, 19, a passen ger in the car, died instantly, the Georgia Highway Patrol re ported. The accident occured on the U. S. Route 17 bridge detour. A Glynn County corner’s jury ordered that the driver of the car, Russell M. Somers, Holly Hill, Fla., be held on charges of involuntary manslaughter. Som ers received only minor injuries while a second passenger, Eugene Morgan, 15, Waynesville, Ga., sustained a fractured arm and multiple lacerations. Police Chief O. E. Burch of Brunswick said Carter apparently was on his way home at the time of the accident. Teenage Dance Will Be Held Saturday Night A teen-age dance will be held at the high school gymnasium Saturday night, Feb. 11, sponsor ed by the junior class, at eight o’clock, it is announced by Gay Hiller, vice-president of the jun ior class. Stacy Riggins and his band will play for the dance. Admis sion will be at popular prices. The proceeds will be for the ben efit of the junior class. The public is invited to attend the dance and enjoy the good band music. The teen-age dance will be held every two weeks. Senate Beats Bill To Cut Cigarette Tax The Georgia Senate Tuesday defeated, by a vote of 24 to 2L a bill to reduce the tax on cigar ettes in the state by 1 cent a package. Since the vote was not a con stitutional majority, the measure may be called up again. Mean while a House committee report ed favorably on a similar bill, and debate was expected in the House this week on the measure. The House Tuesday killed a bill which would have prevent ed Georgia legislators from hold ing state jobs during their terms. The vote was 83 against, 52 for and 70 not voting. PTA Workshop / To Be Held At Nahunta School A Parent - Teacher workshop will be held at the Nahunta High School Saturday, February 18, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Parent- Teacher Associations from all schools in the Third PTA Dis trict are expected to send dele gates. Mrs. T. H. Weatherly of Baxley, district director, is in charge of the meeting. The theme of the workshop will be “Know Your Educational Program”. It is expected that se veral well-known South Georgia educators and Parent - Teacher leaders will be present to lead the discussion. All delegates attending will bring sandwiches and the • host school will furnish the drinks. The workshop is open to all parents, teachers and persons in terested in providing a better educational program for schools of Georgia. In the last six years, according to Extension Service livestock specialists, the cattle population has increased faster than the hu man population. OFFICIAL ORGAN Tractor Clinic Will Be Held At Manor Place The State Department of Ed ucation in Cooperation with the local High School department of Vocational Agriculture, Mechan ics, and tractor dealers will hold a tractor clinic next week at Mr. M. M. Manor’s in Hickox. Farmers will be taught the pro per method of serving his tract or as well as how to adjust the plugs, carburetor, points, brakes and other minor repairs. The tractors will be cleaned during the clinic. The schedule is as follows: Movie and organizational meet ing 7:30 Tuesday night, Feb 14. Methods, demonstration etc. on dealer models 2 P. M. Wednes day. Each farmer will bring his own tractor Thursday and ser vice it in the ways that he learn ed in the clinic under the super vision of the experts. All tractor owners are urged to attend the clinic, and improve his know ledge of this expensive piece of technical machinery. W. C. Long. Liquor Still Discovered Near Hoboken A liquor still was found and destroyed near the home of Wil lie Dowling three miles northeast of Hoboken Saturday, Feb. 4, it is reported. A case was made against Mr. Dowling and he was placed un der bond accused of operating the still. State revenue officer Oscar Burden and federal revenue agent Lofton Smith made the raid. Mr. and Mrs. Layton Melton announce the birth of a baby girl on Wednesday, Feb. 1. She has been named Martha Diane. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Drury of Brunswick announce the birth of a daughter, weighing eight pounds and three ounces on Jan. 23. in a Jesup Hospital. She has been named Cynthia Suzanne. Officers Nab Escapee From County Prison A prisoner who escaped from the Pierce County Work Unit was apprehended about 11:00 a. m. Wednesday by Warden D. F. Blount and Blackshear Chief of Police J. H. Pittman at the Clough farm on the Old Alma Road. Identified as Nick Carroll, 45- year-old white man serving a two to four year sentence for robbery, the prisoner escaped from a work unit that was mov ing a house on the Newt Wood ard place preparatory to paving the Sunset Road. Bloodhounds from Pierce and Ware County Farms trailed the prisoner to the Floyd Roberson farm where he went into the river swamp. They followed the trail to the F. E. Harrison place. The dogs ran approximately five hours but the prisoner was not apprehended until Wednesday morning. The dogs picked up the pri soner’s trail again Wednesday af ter the man had been seen near the home of Frank Davis and trailed him down the road where he went by Sam Owens’ fish pond and across the lane to the old W. H. Clough home where he was apprehended in the house. Assisting the local law en forcement officers and Warden Blount in tracking the prisoner Tuesday were Troopers W. E. Strickland, T. C. Catledge and F. F. Cornelius of the Georgia State Patrol. COUNTY AND CITY OF NAHUNTA Births * * ♦ The Home Newspaper is Read Like a Letter From Home. If They Don’t Subscribe, They Borrow The Enterprise. Melntosh Man To Offer Bill In Legislature By BILL ALLEN in The Atlanta Constitution A delegation representing com mercial and sport fishermen and legislators from the coastal coun ties Thursday asked for immed iate action to curb alleged pollu tion of the Altamaha river by a “slimy substance.” Headed by Mclntosh County Sheriff Tom Poppell, they blam ed the $25,000,000 Rayonier plant at Doctortown bridge north of Jesup with “ruining edibility and salability of fish and crustacean life in the river below the plant. By telephone from Rome, Ra yonier attorney Henry Troutman characterized the substance caus ing complaints as “a slimy sub stance,” the result of bacteria acting on the substance from the plant’s settling basin, more pre valent in winter than summer . . It does not seem to be injurious to the fish . . No fish kill has been reported . . . Rayonier is spending thousands of dollars to clear this up if possible.” 209 Fishermen Sheriff Poppell, representing “at least 200 commercial fisher men in Mclntosh alone” brought two shad nets to illustrate the fishing industry’s complaint. One he had labeled and notarized as having been used “24 hours three miles above the plant,” and it was white. The other, similarly labeled and notarized, was used “12 hours, 35 miles south of the plant.” It was discolored and “somewhat adhe sive” in the words of State Atty. Gen. Eugene Cook, who held a “mediation” conference for the complainers and Rayonier attor neys Allen Lockerman and Henry Troutman. In the conference the follow ing developments took place: 1. Game and Fish Commission Fulton Lovell said that his fish eries biologist Fred Dickson is at the Rayonier plant now, investi gating the company’s adherence to the consent decree that, came out of the 1954 fish kill below the plant and that Dickson would begin investigating the black sub stance immediately. Spent $25,000,099 2. Rayonier attorney Locker man pointed out that Rayonier already has spent $25,000,000 on the Doctortown plant and plans to spend that much more. “We are as interested in the river as anyone, and we want to get to the bottom of the trouble.” 3. Mauldin and Poppell said an injunction has been drawn at the request of some 50-75 sport and commercial fishermen in Mcln tosh County and will be filed in Wayne County (Jesup) within a week “if immediate action is not taken.” Poppell pointed out “There are at least three people in the hos pital with stomach trouble that we believe came from eating Altamaha shad fresh-caught by their families.” Introduce Bill 4. Rep. Mose Edenfield of Mc- Intosh and Rep. George Hendrix of Long said they are introduc ing a bill in the House Thursday providing that any polluter of streams can .be enjoined and sued for damages in any county where life, health or property is ad versely affected. Hendrix said he is asking the State of Republic committee to hold an “immediate” public hear ing on his antipollution bill. Meanwhile, the attorney gen eral and director Lovell said the investigation into the black slime would be carried on simultane ously by the state Health De partment, Game and Fish Com mission and Cook’s law depart ment separate from the Rayonier » probe.