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Brantley Enterprise, Nahunta, Ga., Thursday, October 10, 1951
Brantley Enterprise
Published weekly on Thursday at Nahunta, Georgia
CARL BROOME EDITOR and PUBLISHER
Entered at the Post Office at Nahunta, Georgia as
second class matter under the act of March 3, 1879.
Official Organ of Brantley County
SATURDAY IS DEADLINE TO
REGISTER FOR BIG DRAWING
This Saturday, October 12, is the deadline to register
for the SIO,OOO in free cash prizes which will be given
away next Wednesday as part of The Brantley Comparty’s
centennial celebration.
The prize drawing will be one
of the big features of the 100th
Anniversary observance. No pur-
prmui’thh
Knight-Vickers
Drug Store
Ernest Knight, Carey Jones,
Luke Stewart, Pharmacists
Phone 2251 Jesup, Ga.
A. S. MIZELL
INSURANCE AGENCY
FIRE, THEFT, COLLISION AND LIABILITY
INSURANCE. FIRE INSURANCE FOR YOUR HOME
OR BUSINESS. HAIL INSURANCE FOR YOUR
CROPS.
Phone 2-2171 Nahunta, Ga.
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In the northeastern tip of Bryan County is the site of old
Fort McAllister, the famous Confederate earthwork fort
that withstood attack after attack before its surrender in
1864. It was one of the principal defenses of Savannah dur
ing the War Between the States. Bryan County land was
also a part of the 70,000-acre model community Henry Ford
developed during the depression, and so well did the famous
Ford like the area, he built a beautiful and impressive home
in Bryan County which served as a retreat. Pembroke is the
county seat.
In beautiful Bryan County and throughout Georgia, the
United States Brewers Foundation works constantly to
assure the sale of beer and ale under pleasant, orderly condi
tions. Believing that strict law enforcement serves the best
interest of the people of Georgia, the Foundation stresses
close cooperation with the Armed Forces, law enforcement
and governing officials in its continuing "self-regulation”
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chase is necessary, but those
wishing to be eligible for the
cash prizes must register at The
Brantley Company affiliate firms
and stores
Registration must be made be
fore the stores close this Satur
day night.
The prizes to be awarded will
be as follows:
First prize — $500.00 cash.
Second prize — S3OO.
Third prize — S2OO.
Sixty prizes of SIOO.OO each.
Thirty prizes of SSO each.
To the person who can produce
the oldest bill or receipt from
any of The Brantley Company
affiliates — SIOO.OO.
To the oldest couple present —
SIOO.
To the largest family present
— SIOO.
To the oldest person present—
sloo.
Also, SI,OOO in additional prizes.
In announing rules for the
drawing, President Leo J. Allen
said that a person must be pre
sent to win and that no one
person would be eligible to win
more than one prize.
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By FULTON LOVELL
Director, Georgi* Game and Fish Commission
POPULATION STUDY
IN newspaper language, this is “on the spot coverage.”
This space is being filled, slowly but surely, from the
banks of Muckalee Creek and Lake Worth in the sovereign
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, \J 1 . , „ x fish population within the two acres under
rmu. lot.u study
It has always sounded unusual to me to hear a fellow
say fish drown. But, that’s what happens. The chemical
paralyzes their breathing apparatus and, without oxy
gen, they drown just like humans. It is when this occurs
that they are gathered up for close study.
Chief Ranger Steve Bush of the Flint River District
and some of his men are bringing up a load of fish now.
From here, it looks just as Fred Dickson suspected—too
many rough fish. Gizzard shad, suckers of all kinds, cat
fish, carp and minnows meet the eye from the buckets.
It can be said, then, that the water is out of balance—too
many rough fish.
A huge crowd of Albany citizens have begun to
gather around the weighing and measuring tables now
and each shows interest in the poundage removed from
the creek and lake. It was these people, and several
others interested in bringing back good fishing, that
requested the study.
Few Surprised at Number of Rough Fish
“I’m not surprised at the number of shad and suckers
taken from Muckalee,” one fellow said. “I honestly be
lieve an excess of rough fish has been the reason for the
decline in fishing over the past five years.”
“I’ve drawn the same conclusion,” another chimed in.
“We needed this study done some time ago. Os course, I
hope Fred Dickson can map out some strategy that will
return things to normal.”
Another interested onlooker explained that it was
his understanding that every time a population study
was performed, advice on how to improve the situation
came in the deal, free of charge.
All of them are right. When the data has been collected
and there is proof positive that rough fish are beyond
control, methods of eliminating them are given by fish
biologists.
In the case of Muckalee and Lake Worth, the answer
may be commercial fishermen or chemical treatment of
the entire area. Only time, and a lot of figuring, will tell
exactly what method of elimination should be used.
Biggest Bass Would Be Put to Shame
Another load has arrived and Dickson is busy sorting
out the different species. In this group is the first bass
I’ve seen since being here. He’s a two-pounder but he’d
look small beside some of the bass Georgia anglers have
taken this year.
As the afternoon wore on, more and more fish came
onto the table, very few game fish but plenty of rough
fish. Two bowfins, each about three pounds, were re
covered. Someone remarked what a fighting fish this
is and it immediately brought to mind an Okefenokee
fisherman who thrives on bowfins. Besides being a
battler, the Okie told me once, the bowfin is very
delicious when given the proper “kitchen treatment.”
This I don’t doubt, but my appetite has never been so
keen as to allow me to try a bowfin steak.
About thirty minutes ago, Phil Pierce told the gathering
all the fish were collected and measured. They were sep
arated into groups and put on display for the public, which
had said it wanted to do so, to see. Mr. and Mrs. John Q.
were not surprised at the conclusion that the game-rough
fish ratio was too many to one. They had suspected such all
along. That’s the reason they requested this study.
Things Aren't Like They Used to Be
When the thing was over, I thought of past years of
conservation, years when fish population studies were ab
surd nightmares. Biologists were afraid to even dream of
such procedures, much less offer such an idea to their bosses.
Fish management procedures have progressed along
with the rest of the world. Although fish population studies
are but one phase of the gigantic program it is an important
one, for it offers a guide to follow in keeping Georgia’s fish
in good shape and insures future generations of many hours
of good sport.
HOUSE FOR RENT? Let a pros-
pective tenant know with a
classified ad
city of Albany.
A fish population study is about to
happen. Shortly, wildlife rangers and
fish management personnel will begin the
untidy task of removing hundreds of
pounds of fish from the creek.
Chief Fred Dickson moved his men in
here yesterday and introduced a lethal
agent into the water. The chemical,
rotenone, worked through the water last
night and now has “drowned” the entire
Bristol Wreck
Injures Four
Four persons, three of them
from Pierce county, were injur
ed Saturday afternoon at 4:30
o’clock in a car-truck collision
on Highway 121 near Bristol.
According to State Trooper F.
F. Cornelius who investigated the
wreck, a 1949 Chevrolet sedan
driven by Jack Harold Sibley,
33, of Alma, crashed into the
rear of a 1953 Chevrolet pickup
truck driven by Mrs. Oliva Boat
right of Bristol. Both vehicles
were traveling south at the time
of the accident.
Those were Sibley, who had
head injuries; Mrs. Boatright,
who had bruises and abrasions;
Sue Bennett, age 5, who suffer
ed head injuries; and Kay Ben
nett, 3, also with head injuries.
All were admitted to the Pierce
County Hospital.
The Bennett girls are the
daughters of Mr. and Mrs. D. W.
Bennett of Bristol.
A charge of driving under the
influence of intoxicants was
placed against Sibley.
Engineers at the Agricultural
Extension Service advise using
irrigation systems tQ water win
ter grazing to insure a good stanc
and to get it established before
cold weather begins.
I TAX BOOKS
NOW OPEN
Dear Friends:
The 1957 County Tax Books are now open. If
anyone wishes to pay their 1957 taxes now, we are
ready to receive the payments.
All delinquent taxpayers will please come in and
see about your back taxes as the County needs the
money. The longer the fifas stay here the more it runs
into extra money and costs to you. So, please come
in and take care of back taxes.
Those of you who have a back tax on your car or
truck will have to have these paid by Jan. 1, 1958, in
order to be able to get a tag.
Please don’t wait until the last minute to pay
these as you will have to have your tax receipt before
you get your tag.
So, please come in and get these at once.
Your Friend,
I JOHN M. WILSON I
I TAX COLLECTOR OF BRANTLEY COUNTY I
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