The Brantley enterprise. (Nahunta, Brantley County, Ga.) 1927-2014, March 01, 1956, Image 1

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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 9 Okefenoke REA Gets SBOO,OOO Expansion Loan, George Announces WASHINGTON, D. C. — Sena tor Walter F. George has been notified by the Rural Electrifica tion Administration of the appro val of a SBOO,OOO loan for the Okefenoke Rural Membership Corporation. Formal notice of the approval of the application for funds is being made to Mr. R. L. Bernard, the cooperation’s president. This loan is for the purpose of constructing 39 miles of distri bution lines in order to serve 688 new rural consumers and for system improvements, including five new sub-stations, 66 miles of tie line, and increased capacity of existing consumer service. The system improvements will enable the cooperation to give better service to Brantley, Glynn, Wayne, Camden, Charlton, and Ware Counties. Senator George expressed gra tification over the approval of this loan and assured officials of his continuing interest. Car Plunges Into River, Couple Killed Two young people from Bax ley were killed when their car plunged into the Altamaha river north of Jesup early Sunday morning, Feb. 26. They were William Henry Col quitt Baxley, 23, and Miss Clara Mae Hand, 22. The bodies were recovered from the river after the accident was reported to Sheriff John C. Reddish about 10:30 a.m. The she riff said the mishap apparently occurred about 1:45 o’clock a.m. The auto went down the old road where a bridge has been torn out following the construc tion of a new one nearby over the Altamaha on U. S. Highway 301. It crashed through a barri cade and skidded 195 feet before leaping another 150 feet out into , the river, the sheriff said. 2 Dead, 4 Injured As Fire Destroys Blackshear Home Fire caused by the explosion of kerosene placed in a wood burn ing stove destroyed a wood frame house in Blackshear Tuesday night and left two persons dead and four injured. The dead are George Lee, 61, and his grandson, Malcolm Lee Jr., two years old. Mr. Lee was enveloped in flames when an explosion occurr ed as he was pouring kerosene into a wood burning stove in the living room of his home on N. Highway avenue. He managed to walk to the front porch of the house before collapsing but his body was in flames all over and he could not be rescued. Little Malcolm Lee died early Wednesday morning in the Pierce County Hospital as a result of burns suffered before he could be rescued from the house. The house, owned by Mr. and Mrs. George Lee, was complete ly destroyed, and other houses in the area seriously threatened because of extremely high winds at the time of the fire, about 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Others who suffered injuries, all of whom were in the Lee home at the time of the fire, are: Mrs. Malcolm Lee, mother of the baby. She was treated for bums and shock at the Pierce County Hospital. Mrs. Lee escap ed from the house after wrap ping the baby in a blanket. Malcolm Lee of Alma, son of George Lee, the deceased, was not burned seriously but suf fered from shock. He attempted to go into the house to rescue his mother, Mrs. George Lee, who had recently suffered a stroke, causing her family to assemble at the Lee home. Mrs. Lee was carried from the bedroom by Harvey Aldridge. Ernest, Carter, brother-in-law of the dead man, is in the Pierce County Hospital suffering from Brantley County — Land of Forest Products, Naval Stores, Tobacco, Livestock, Honey, Hunting, Fishing — and Progressive People. Qualifying As Candidates In County Primary Began Mar. 1 Representative Race to Be Run In County Primary Candidates for representative from Brantley County will run in the county primary to be held April 18, it was decided by the Brantley County Democratic Committee in a meeting Wednes day, March 29. The fee for representative was set at SIOO. The law concerning the race for representative was recently changed by the legisla ture and the race can be set in either the county primary or the state primary in September. The meeting of the Democratic Committee Wednesday was a spe cial called meeting to determine the time for the race for repre sentative and a majority, later made unanimous, voted to hold the race at the same time as the county primary. Candidates for representative must qualify with the chairman or the secretary of the commit tee by noon, Thursday, March 15. Opening date for qualifying was Thursday, March 1. Ike Says He Is 'Available' President Eisenhower an nounced at his 10:30 a.m. press conference Wednesday that he is “available for another term” if the Republican party selects him as their 1956 presidential candidate. The President was scheduled to address the nation by radio and television Wednesday night. extensive burns and shock. Mrs. Ernest Carter, sister of Mrs. George Lee, is in critical condition at the Pierce County Hospital. She suffered third de gree burns from the waist down. She suffered shock and had not regained consciousness early Wednesday morning. Mrs. Earl Carter, daughter of the deceased Mr. Lee, suffered shock. Both Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Lee are now at the home of Roy Lovett in Blackshear. Heard Explosion Neighbors of the George Lees, Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Raulerson, Mrs. Richard Hill, and Mrs. Eldon Jones, reported hearing an explo sion about 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and said the Lee home was immed iately enveloped in flames. The Blackshear fire department rushed to the scene and did an excellent job in holding the fire under control despite high winds which caused the flames to threa ten the entire neighborhood. Wa ter was put on adjoining houses to prevent them from catching. The Lee home was completely destroyed. Large sparks and burning pieces of the Lee home landed on the roofs of several adjoining houses in the area. Volunteers helped keep these put but and under control. A burning electric wire near the Lee home also hampered fire men at the height of the blaze. E. E. Harrison is chief of the Blackshear volunteer fire depart ment and Gordon Mitchell is assistant chief. Cost of milk production in the state has increased about 125 percent since the 1935-39 period, according to Extension Service dairymen. Sranttey Enterprise The date for qualifying as can didates for county offices began Thursday, March 1. A represen tative will also be elected in the coming county primary April 18. All county offices will be fill ed in the county primary, in cluding Ordinary, sheriff, court clerk, county school superinten dent, tax commissioner, treasurer, coroner and surveyor. County Democratic committee men will also be elected. Two blanks will be found on the tick ets for the writing in of two names for committeemen in each precinct. , Rumors of various candidates for the several offices have been circulated but no announcements had been made up to the time of going to press. Goodrich Riggins Funeral Services Were Held Friday Funeral Services for Goodrich Riggins, of Nahunta, who died Wednesday, were held Friday, Feb. 24, at the graveside in Oak Grove cemetery in Brantley County, with the Rev. A. T. Ald ridge officiating. Survivors include his wife, three stepsons, Joe Harris, Adolph Harris and Bennie Harris, all of Nahunta; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Chess Herrin and Mrs. David Moody, both of Nahunta; three sisters, Mrs. Rosella Dean, Jack sonville, Mrs. Buck Crews and Mrs. Dan Morgan, both of Na hunta; one brother, Bill Riggins, Blackshear, and 12 step-grand children. Pallbearers were Vornice Crews, R. J. Wainright, J. L. Gunter, Bill Willis, Donald Mor gan and Eugene Morgan. Mincy Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Flowers Infant Died in Jesup Hospital Sunday Gerald Glenn Flowers, 3-month old son of Ross Flowers and Mrs. Onie Sloan Flowers of Hortense, died Sunday in the Leaphart hospital after a short illness. Funeral services were held at 3 o’clock Monday afternoon at the Hortense Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. Johnny Bragg. Burial was in the church cemetery. Surviving are his parents; two sisters, Miss Linda Flowers and Miss Lillian Flowers, both of Hortense; seven brothers, Ronald, Harvey, Elbert, Lloyd, Lawrence, Howard and Ross Flanders Jr.; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Sloan of Hor tense; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Effie Bennett of Hortense; and his paternal great grand father, M. C. Jones of Jesup. Harrison Funeral Home os Je sup was in charge of arrange ments. Hortense Eighth Graders Visit Health Center The Eighth Graders of the Hortense school made a visit to the Health Department on Wed nesday, Feb. 29th. The purpose of the trip was to receive shots of the Salk vac cine that are being given in the fight against polio. The class is using this as their project in Health. They were accompanied by their teacher, Mrs. Edna A dams, and the bus driver, Mr. Ignatius Raulerson. Members of the class making the trip were: Barbara Brauda, Josephine Bryan, Jack Dowling, Cecil Drury, Shelton Dubberly, Betty Ann Lanier, Freida Man ning, Ann Moody, Jerry Rowell, Larry Rowell, Martha Nell Ro well, Sylvia Rowell, Wayne Ro well, Leona Williams, Robert Taylor, Harold O’Berry, Emory Brauda, Robert Sloan and Ivella Coleman. Brantley Enterprise, Nahunta, Ga., Thursday, March 1, 1956 NAHUNTA HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL SQUAD Front row, kneeling, left to right, Wain Brooker, George Thomas, Marvin Griffin, Kenny Lee. Standing, left to right, Royce Morgan, Manager, William Royster, Donald Cleland, Terry Allen, Hartwell Purdom, Coach Ronald Luke, Principal Earl W. May, Lonzo Griffin, Auvelle Raulerson, Melvin Griffin, Burnette Dubose. Cleanup Week Is Planned For Nahunta A Cleanup Week has been set for Nahunta beginning next Mon day, March 5, and extending through Saturday, March 10, it is announced by Mrs. G. C. Rog ers, a member of the “Cleanup Committee.” Th Cleanup Week is being sponsored by the several clubs of Nahunta, including the two garden clubs, the Lions Club, and Parent - Teacher Association and also the mayor and members of the city council. The slogan for the Cleanup Week is announced as “Cleanup, Spruce up, Paint up the Town.” All citizens of Nahunta are requested to clean up their pre mises and cooperate generally in cleaning up the town in the annual Spring Cleanup Week. Committees have been appoint ed from the several civic clubs to cooperate with city officials in carrying out the plans for Cleanup Week. Committees for the clubs and the city are as follows: Nahunta Garden Club: Miss Mary Knox and Mrs. G. C. Rog ers. Oleander Garden Club: Mrs. W. C. Long and Mrs. Linton Brooker. Lions Club: Prof. Herschel Herrin, George Loyd and W. C. Long. City of Nahunta: Mayor Fred Strickland. Nahunta Fire Chief Plans Practice Run Fire Chief Clint Robinson an nounces that the City of Nahunta has purchased a large amount of equipment for the fire truck. It includes two and one-half and one and one-half inch hose, noz zles, and an extension ladder. All of the equipment has been placed on the truck and is ready for use at any time. He states the telephone num bers to call in case of a fire or emergency are 2-3663 and 2-2655. These numbers are to be called day or night. Everyone living in or around Nahunta is requested to list these numbers in the front of their telephone directory so that they will be readily avail able at all times. In order to familiarize every one with all the equipment and how it operates, drills will be held on the following Wednesday evenings from 2:30 until 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 29, and Wednesday, March 7. All interested persons are re quested to meet at the Police Station about 2:15 p.m. Bernard Pearson, Secretary. Wainright— Wainright A wedding of interest was that of Miss Theo Wainright, daughter of Mrs. Allie Wainright to Joseph W. Wainright, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Wainright of Waycross on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 19, at the Riverside Baptist Church with Rev. David Thrift, of Folkston, performing the double ring cere mony. Gladioli and snapdragon were used for decorations with a background of greenery. The bride entered on the arm of her brother, Joe W. Wainright, who gave her in marriage. She wore the traditional white bridal gown with a finger tip veil and carried a white Bible topped with white carnations. Miss Florrie Wainright, sister of the bride was her only attendant. Earl Page of Waycross was best man to the groom. The ushers were Alvin Lee and Emory Thrift. Following the wedding, Mrs. Wainright, mother of the bride, entertained with a reception at her home. Assisting Mrs. Wain right in serving punch and cake were Miss Dorothy Wainright, Miss Pauline Thrift, Mrs. H. Q. Thrift and Miss Marva June Thrift. Miss Rita Joan Thrift kept the bride’s book. Immediately after the reception the young couple left for Dublin, Georgia, where both are employ ed. Lulaton News By Mrs. Grady Boyd The Lulaton WMS presented a program at the church Sunday evening for the Annie Armstrong offering. Mrs. L. J. Edgy and Mrs. Helen Griffin were in charge of the program. • * * Rangers Avery and Floyd Ro well and Mrs. Grady Boyd spent a few days last week in Tampa, Fla. While there the Rowell bro thers got in some good fishing. * * • Raymond Smith, son of Mrs. A. J. Harper, is home from Ok lahoma wheer he has been at tending school. * » * Carl Highsmith, a student at South Georgia College in Doug las, spent the weekend at home with Mr. and Mrs. S. B. High smith. • • * Mr. and Mrs. Conway High smith of Jacksonville visited Mr. and Mrs. Grady Boyd on Sun day. * • • Mrs. Connie Bass and Mrs. Grady Boyd were honored with a surprise birthday party at the home of Mrs. S. B. Highsmith Monday evening. Each received lots of nice gifts. The hostesses, Mrs. Highsmith and Mrs. Helen Griffin, served cake, coffee and tea for refreshments. Mrs. Bass is an aunt of Mrs. L. J. Edgy. OFFICIAL ORGAN BRANTLEY COUNTY AND CITY OF NAHUNTA Nahunta High Champions To Joseph C. Lee Dies in Way cross Joseph C. Lee, 65, died at his residence in Waycross early Mon day after a long illness. He was the owner and operator of the I Creamland Restaurant in Way ! cross and worked with the ACL Railroad. He was a member of the ACL Retired Men’s Club. Survivors are his wife, three daughters, Mrs. Tracy Everett, Waycross, Mrs. Lajuana Thorn ton, Nahunta, and Miss Patsy Lee, Savannah; one son, J. H. Lee, Waycross; two brothers, H. B. Lee and Jim Lee, Bristol; two half brothers, Arthur Perkins, Atlanta, and Guy Perkins, Sav annah; three sisters, Mrs. Robert Mikell, Sea Island, Mrs. Josh Brannen, Bristol, Mrs. Stella Glont, Houston, Texas. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 4:30 p m. at Central Baptist Church, burial in Oakland Cemetery. Riverside HD Club Met Friday with Mrs. Marvin Purcell The Riverside Home Demon stration Club met Friday after noon, Feb. 24, at the home of Mrs. Marvin Purcell. Mrs. Purcell led the devotional. Mrs. Leland Manning, the presi dent, was in charge of the busi ness session. Miss Sarah Simpson, home de monstration agent, gave a dem onstration on clothing. Mrs. Quince Thrift was honored with a birthday party during the club meeting. Others present were Mrs. Allie Wainright, Miss Elsie Wainright, Mrs. Calvin Crews, Mrs. Othell Rozier, Mrs. Milton Manning, Mrs. Effie Middleton and Mrs. Dixie Purcell. The hostess served sandwiches, cookies and pie. PTA Conference To Be Held in Jesup March 9 The spring conference of the Third Division of the Georgia Congress of Parents and Teach ers will be held at the First Methodist Church in Jesup Fri day, March 9. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the pro gram will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. Knox Walker, president of the Georgia Congress of Parents and Teachers, and Mrs. Charles D. Center, chairman of the Endow ment Fund Promotion, will be guest speakers at the meeting. Mrs. T. H. Weatherly, district director, will preside at the meet ing. Each local unit president or representative will be expected to give a brief report. The Home Newspaper is Read Like a Letter From Home. If They Don’t Subscribe, They Borrow The Enterprise. School District Play In Macon The Nahunta High School boys basketball team was to play Hephzibah High School in the Macon city auditorium Thursday night, March 1, in the state Class B tournament. The Nahunta team won the Eighth District basketball cham pionship and thereby won the right to represent the district in the state meet. A number of people went to Macon to see their favorites clash with the strong Hephzibah team which is reported to have won all games this season. A photo of the Nahunta team, the school principal, the coach and the manager is carried in this issue of the paper. Mrs. Murphy, 75, Passes Saturday Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Crawford Kimbrell Murphy, 75, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs, Elmer Harrison, on Strickland Avenue Saturday afternoon, February 25, were held Monday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church. Rev. R. C. Johnson and the Rev. H. Lester Dixon officiated. In terment was in the Blackshear Cemetery. Mrs. Murphy was a native of Pierce county, a daughter of thd late Senator Ezekiel Crawford and Sarah Raulerson Crawford, pioneer citizens of Pierce county. Her life was in inspiration to her family and all who knew her. / i Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Elmer Harrison of Black shear, Mrs. A. P. Minchew add Mrs. Norman Altman of Way cross and Mrs. Vera Hunter of Jacksonville; two sons, James Ivey Kimbrell of Jacksonville and J. T. Murphy of Blackshear; one sister, Mrs. W. A. Purdom of Nahunta. Pallbearers were grandsons and nephews. Darling Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Jeff Davis Girls Fall to Baxley In Extra Period i In the preliminary to the Blackshear-Elberton game Sat urday, Baxley girls took a 62-60 victory over Hazlehurst to win the class A girls state champion ship in an overtime thriller that left spectators breathless. The two girls teams fought to a 60-60 tie with Baxley’s Eloise Turner in a 30-41 scoring duel with Shelvie Jean Johnson. In the two-minute playoff per iod, Turner presided over a Bax ley freeze, then tossed in the winning basket with one second left to play.