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Newspaper Page TextGot Anything to Sell? Want to Buy Anything? Put a Want-Ad in the Brantley Enterprise. 75 Cents or 3 Times $2.00. Volume 38 — Number 35 Infant Killed In Auto Crash Near Hoboken An 18-months old infant was killed and six persons injured in a two-car accident three miles East of Hoboken on U. S. 84 Saturday night, Aug. 23. The State Patrol identified the fatality as Vanessa Ann Thomas of Nahunta. Four of the persons injured were passengers in the same car in which the infant was riding and the other two injur ed occupied the second vehicle involved. The injured were identified as Frances M. Thomas, mother of the infant killed in the mishap, Shirley Thomas, Harold C. Mor gan and Willetta Morgan, all passengers in one vehicle, and Leon M. Aspinwall of Jackson ville and Ward Turner of Na hunta, occupants of the second auto. Aspinwall and Turner sus tained first degree burns when their . vehicle burst into flames after the collision. All the injured were carried to the Waycross Hospital by the Chambless Funeral Home Am bulance. According to the Patrol, both vehicles were traveling West on 84. One vehicle, driven by Aspin wall, stopped to pick up a per son and the second auto driven by Shirley Queen Thomas, crash ed into the first. James W. Jacobs Funeral Service Held Monday Funeral services for James Wardie Jacobs, 55, who died Saturday at the < Pierce County Hospital after a long illness, were held Monday at 2:30 p. m. at Hortense Methodist Church with Rev. Robert Wagnon offic iating. Burial was in Hortense cemetery. He was a native of Brantley county and spent most of his life there. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Lee Kunz of Flush ing, N. Y., Mrs. Barbara Harris and Miss Shirley Jacobs, both of Blackshear, Mrs. Carolyn Hy ers and Miss Irma Jacobs, both of Jacksonville; three sons, Ray, Troy and Eugene, all of Jack sonville; father, Mose B. Jacobs of Blackshear; and 16 grandchild ren. Pallbearers were Fred Camp bell, Carl Campbell, A. J. Piland, Olie Jacobs, Buck Lightsey, I. J. Strickland, James Chastain, and Ivy Rozier. Darling Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. Strickland-Joiner On August 17 at 4 o’clock in the afternoon, the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Hoboken was the scene for the double-ring ceremony which united Miss Mattie Grace Strickland and Ar thur Rogers Joiner in marriage. The Rev. Marvin Guy was the officiating clergyman. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Zoie Strickland of Way cross and J. E. Strickland of Hoboken. Mr. Joiner is the son of Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Joiner, Sr., of this city. Miss Bobbye Joan Wilson of Trion attended the bride as maid of honor. The bridesmaids were Mrs. Keith Thomas, Brunswick; and Miss Margit Joiner. Mr. Joiner had as his best man L. A. Joiner. The usher grooms men were Henry Watts and Keith Thomas. Mrs. Walter J. Moore, Jr., of Hoboken, provided selections of nuptial music at the piano and accompanied Miss Bobbye Joan Wilson as she sang “I Love Thee,” “Sweetest Story Ever Told,” and “Seal Us Oh Holy Spirit.” Following the ceremony Mrs. Strickland entertained with a re ception at her home in Way cross. Bookmobile Schedule Is Announced for Brantley County The bookmobile schedule for Brantley County is as follows: Monday, September 8, Hobo ken and Hortense. Tuesday, September 9, Wayn esville. Hickox and Nahunta High School. Wednesday, September 10, Na hunta Elemetary and Nahunta. Thursday, September IL Brantley County Colored School. Brantley County — Land of Forest Products, Naval Stores, Tobacco, Livestock, Honey, Hunting, Fishing — and Progressive People. Mrs. Altha Henderson Funeral Service Held Saturday Funeral services for Mrs. Al thea Martin Henderson, 42, of Nahunta, who passed away last Thursday morning, August 21, at Talmadge Memorial Hospital in Augusta, were held from the graveside at Pilgrim’s Rest Ceme tery Saturday afternoon, August 23, at 3 o’clock, with the Rev. Lester Edgy conducting the rites in the presence of a large num ber of sorrowing relatives and friends. Mrs. Henderson was born in Emanuel county and was the daughter of Eugene and Clara Bell Martin. She attended school in Mclntosh county. At the time of her passing she was employ ed at the St. Illa Restaurant in Nahunta. Survivors include her husband, Jack Henderson of Nahunta; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Martin of Cuthbert, Ga.; one daughter, Miss Ann Henderson of Nahunta; two sons, Frank E. Hen derson, USAF, Panama City, Fla., and John W. Henderson, USCG, Brooklyn, N. Y.; two sisters, Mrs. E. R. Cato of Albany, Ga., and Mrs. P. S. Smith of Patrick, S. C. One grandchild and several nieces and nephews also survive. Serving as pallbearers were Messrs. Dan Wainright, Pierce Lee, Joe Walker, George Poppell, Willie Griffin, and Buster Max well. The Chambless Funeral Home of Nahunta was in charge of ar rangements. Henry E. O’Neal Funeral Service Held Monday Mr. Henry Ervin O’Neal, 58, of Route 1, Nahunta, died sud denly Sunday .morning at his home as a result of a self-inflic ted gunshot wound. Mr. ONeal was born in Wayne county, now Brantley, and was the son of the late Charlie Gil bert and Annie McClellan 0,- Neal. He received his education in the county schools and at the time of his death was engaged in farming. Mr. O’Neal is survived by his wife, the former Miss Mamie Johns, of Nahunta; three daugh ters, Mrs. J. C. Wainright and Miss Estelle O’Neal, both of Na hunta, and Mrs. A. G. Tolles of Leonard Town, Md.; four sons, J. L., Eugene, Nolan, and Gilbert O’Neal, all of Nahunta; one sis ter, Mrs. J. A. Batten of Nahun ta; three brothers, Jesse and Charlie O’Neal, both of Nahunta, and Ivey O’Neal of Waycross. Seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon, August 25, at 3:30 o’clock from the New Hope Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Lyman Hughes officiating. Interment followed in Hickox Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Messrs. Randall Crews, Andy Turner, Cager Crews, Archie Crews, Major Riggins, and Royce Proctor. The Chambless Funeral Home of Nahunta was in charge of arrangements. Johnnv Sowell Wins High Award As Airman OSCEOLA AFS, WISC. — AIIC Johnny E. Sowell. AF 14568043, son of Mrs. Wretha Sowell, Box 46, Nahunta, Georgia won the Airman of the Month Award for July 1958. Airman Sowell attended Na hunta High School, Nahunta, un til going to work as a cook. On 28 February 1955 he enlisted in the United States Air Force. Af ter basic training and technical school (Radar Operators’ School, Kessler AFB, Mississippi) Air man Sowell was assigned to the 674th Aircraft Control and Warn ing Squadron, Osceola Air Force Station, Wisconsin. He arrived here December 10, 1957. Airman Sowell works in the Radar Operations section here at the 674th. His work in the Mov ements Section has contributed ereatlv to the air security of the United States. Sowell is married and residing in Asceola, Wiscon sin. Airman Sowell was chosen as Airman of the Month for his in tegrity, airmanship, and devotion to duty. This award is made mon thly to the outstanding airman of this squadron who has perfor med his duties in an exemplary manner. Along with a war bond of $25. Airman Sowell received a letter of appreciation from the commander of the base, Major Ben. H. Gildart, Jr. Srantky Entaprw Convict Caught In Satilla River Swamp One of the convicts who Wed nesday escaped from a Ware Pris on Branch truck was recaptured early Saturday morning after a 12-hour search through the swamps which wore out two bloodhounds. Spotted with him was a companion, also involved in the break Wednesday, who elud ed capture. Caught this morning was Billy Carver, serving a four-to-six year term for burglary of a soft drink stand at Laura Walker Park. Still at large is Charlie Turner, also sentenced for burg lary. A third convict involved in the break Wednesday, Clark Gibson, was quickly recaptured Wednes day after 45 minutes of freedom. Gibson is serving a life sentence for murder. Warden A. W. Clay of the Ware Prison Branch said that Carver , who had been placed in solitary confinement, was spot ted with Turner around noon yesterday near the fishing camp by the Satilla River Bridge East of Nahunta on Highway 84. Prison guards began the search at 12:30 yesterday afternoon, as sisted by state troopers, the GBI and Brantley County Sheriff Wal ter Crews. About midnight a new bloodhound was brought in from Jesup to replace Clay’s dogs, and this dog actually led guards to the convict, the warden said. Fire Department Plans Meetings For Training The Nahunta Fire Department will meet every second and fourth Friday night at the fire station for the purpose of instruc tion on how to use the fire fight ing equipment, it is anonunced by Clint Robinson, fire chief. Every citizen is invited to at tend the fire department meet ing. It is necessary for those who are to man the fire fighting equipment to learn how to use it in emergencies. Every man in Nahunta in good physical health is urged to come out and learn how to fight fire. There are times when the mem bers of the regular volunteer crew are out of town and others are then needed to fill their places in case of fire calls. Won’t you come out each sec are to man the fire fighting help develop a trained crew to fight fire in case of need? Hickox HD Club Plans Family Picnic The Hickox Community Home Demonstration Club Family Night Picnic will be held Friday evening at 5:30 p. m., it is an nounced by Mrs. Clarence Allen, President. The picnic will be held at the Home of Mr. and Mrs. Bill White. Each lady is reminded to bring an item to auction off at the supper. For further information contact any of the Club members. A WINNER IS CROWNED — Margaret Rose Rogers, third from left, is crowned “Miss South Georgia Bathing Beauty” by Marilyn Clough, last year’s Pierce county titleholder, at the beauty pageant last Wednesday. Runners-up were Sara Jones, left, of Alma and Mary Ellen DeLoach, center, of Blackshear. (Hendry Studio photo.) The Brantley Enterprise, Nahunta, Ga., Thursday, August 28, 1958 ZACK CRAVEY GREETS BRANTLEY COUNTY JUN IOR FIRE MARSHALS — With Georgia the only state in the Union sponsoring such an event, the Second An nual Junior Fire Marshal Conference closed its week’s session at the FFA Camp at Lake Jackson Saturday. Approximately 400 delegates, representing Georgia’s 40,000 Junior Fire Marshals and Inspectors, attended as guests of Safety Fire Commissioner Zack D. Cravey. In Photo: Mr. Cravey with Hubert Pearson. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Wildes Celebrate Golden Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Mark Wildes will celebrate the 50th anniversary of their iparriage on Friday, Sept. 5, and their friends are invited to call on them next Sunday after noon, Aug. 31 at their home. Mr. Wildes is a son of the late Alexander and Nancy Wildes of Charlton County. Mrs. Wildes is the former Miss Zona Johns, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Johns of Brantley County. - Mr. and Mrs. Wildes have a host of friends in this section who are congratulating them on their Golden Wedding anniversary. They are counted among Brant ley County’s most beloved and respected citizens. Nahunta Post Office To Be Closed Labor Day Monday The Nahunta post office will be closed all day Monday, Sept. 1, for the usual observance of Labor Day, it is announced by postmaster Parker Dodge. The Rural Routes will not run on Labor Day. The General Delivery window will be open from 8:00 a. m. to 8:30 and 4:00 p. m. to 4:30 p. m. for delivery of mail or sale of stamps; no money orders will be sold. Usual daily service will be re sumed Tuesday. Card of Thanks We would like to express our sincere appreciation for the many kindnesses and expressions of sympathy shown us during our recent bereavement in the loss of our daughter .and granddaugh ter, Vanessa Ann Thomas. We will always remember you a)l with deep gratitude. May the Lord’s blessing be upon you for your kindness and friendship Mr. and Mrs. Jesse B. Thomas. Mr .and Mrs. Horace Morgan. Mrs. Ophelia Thomas. Card Os Thanks We wish to express our sin cere thanks to all our friends who extended sympathy and help dur ing the illness and death of our wife and mother, Mrs. Altha Hen derson. We deeply appreciate every act of kindness and word of sympathy offered during our bereavement. We will always re member you all with heartfelt gratitude. The Henderson Family. Waynesville HD Club Met Tuesday .Waynesville H. D. Club met Tuesday Aug. 26 at 3 p. m. for their Family get together. All 4-H Boys and girls were invited to go on a hike with Mr. Dick Schmitt and Mrs. Virginia Raulerson for a Nature study course, about 20 boys and girls went on the hike. Picnic supper and wiener roast, cold drinks were enjoyed by all. OFFICIAL ORGAN BRANTLEY COUNTY AND CITY OF NAHUNTA Poll of Georgia County Officials Indiciates Vandiver Landslide Vanessa Ann Thomas Funeral Service Was Held Tuesday Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, August 26, at 3:00 o’clock from the Raybon Advent Christian Church for lit tle Vanessa Ann Thomas, 19 month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse B. Thomas of Nahun ta, who passed away early Sun day morning at Memorial Hospi tal in Waycross, following a two car collision on Highway 84 be tween Nahunta and Hoboken. The Rev. Harold Aldridge con ducted the rites in the presence of a large number of sorrowing relatives and friends. Interment followed in Robb Lewis cemetery. Possessed of a winsome nature and sunny disposition, Vanessa Ann had endeared herself to many people in Nahunta and Brantley county, and her passing leaves a void in the hearts of many who loved her. In .addition to her parents, sur vivors include her paternal grandmother, Mrs. Nancy Lewis of Nahunta; several aunts and uncles also survive. Serving as pallbearers were Messrs. Hartwell Purdom, Kenny Grimes, Jimmy Thomas, and Cur tis Riggins. The many beautiful floral of ferings attested to the high es teem held for Vanessa Ann and the Morgan and Thomas families. The Chambless Funeral Home of Nahunta was in charge of ar rangements. Mrs. Lonnie Guy Funeral Service Were Held Friday Mrs. Lonnie Guy, 65, died Wednesday night Aug. 20 at her residence in Waycross after a long illness. A native of Brantley County, Mrs. Guy was the for mer Miss Mary Malissie Strick land, daughter of the late James H. Strickland and Elizabeth Highsmith Strickland. She was a resident of Brantley County for most of her life but for the past two years had made her home in Waycross. She was a member of the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. * She is survived by her husband; four sons, J. L. Guy, Roy Edward Guy, L. M. Guy and Troy P. Guy, all of Waycross; three daughters, Mrs. W. W. Thrift, Waycross, Mrs. James A. Thrift, Waycross and Mrs. Lawrence E. Marino, Jacksonville, Fla.; a brother, D. F. Strickland, Way cross; a sister, Mrs. Leila Hick ox, Waycross; 18 grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday at 3 p. m. at Pleasant Val ley Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. V. C. Bailey. Burial will be in Thomas Cemetery. Pallbearers were David Thrift, Roy Thrift, Charles Thrift, Ter ry Crawford, Bobby Crawford and Jimmy Guy. Robert Anderson Funeral Service Held In Orlando Funeral services for Mr. Rob ert F. Anderson age 75, were held in Carey Hand Chapel in Orlan do on Saturday Aug. 23, with the Rev. Robert McAllister officia ting. He died Thursday in a hos pital in Orlando. Mr. Anderson was a brother of Maurice L. Anderson of Hick ox and Mrs. Geneva Stahl of Na hunta. Mr. Anderson was born in Georgia, moved to Orlando from Miami eight years ago. He was a member of Buford, S. C. Masonic Lodge. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Dicey A. Anderson, Odlando; four sons, Jack C. and Robert F. An derson, Salinas, Calif.; and Cla rence Anderson of Detroit; one daughter, Mrs. Clara Markins, Grosse Point, Mich.; one brother, Maurice L. Anderson of Hickox; one sister Mrs. Geneva Stahl of Patterson, Ga. and seven grand children. Attending the funeral from Na hunta were; Mr. and Mrs. Mau rice L. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stahl, Mrs. W. L. Bare foot, Jr. and Elmer K. Uam. BACHLOTT HOMECOMING The Bachlott Church of God will observe homecoming day next Sunday, Aug. 31, with preaching services morning and night and dinner on the church grounds at noon. Keep up with the News About Your Home County. Subscribe for the Brantley Enterprise, $2.50 a Year, $3.00 Outside the County. (Plus Sales Tax) Georgia’s county officials be lieve Ernest Vandiver will win the race for Governor by a big margin, according to a poll con ducted by Sid Wiliams, publish er of the Austell weekly news paper. Four officials of each of Geor gia’s 159 counties were polled, in cluding Ordinary, Clerk of Court, Sheriff and Tax Commissioner. The poll revealed that the county officials believe that Van diver will carry 146 counties. Bodenhamer was given two counties, five counties were ra ted doubtful and no notes were received from six counties. The two counties believed in the Bodenhamer column are Tift, his home county, and Bleckly County. Two officials reporting from Pierce County rated the race a toss-up and a third said Vandiver would take the county. Os two officials reporting from Brantley County, one said Van diver and the other said Boden hanfer would carry the county. Other counties showing an even split in opinion were Atkinson, Decatur, Quitman and Screven counties. Hoboken FFA Group Attended Camp A number of Hoboken Future Farmers attended the recent FFA camp at Lake Jackson. Among the boys attending the camp were Roy Griffin, Arnold Jacobs, Roy Gordon, Wallace Lee, Jimmy Hickox, Ray Dean Altman, Avery Griffin and the advisor, Wallace J. Moore. Political Announcements For Representative TO THE VOTERS OF BRANTLEY COUNTY This is to announce my candi dacy for Representative from Brantley County in the election to be held in September. For thirty years I have been connected with the educational farming and forestry affairs of our county. This experience gives me a good understanding of the problems facing us today. I am particularly concerned about the waste and corruption in our State and Federal governments, and the constant increase in the already heavy tax burden being placed on our shoulders. We are only kidding ourselves when we create “authorities” to sell bonds to enable them to go into all kinds of activities. Those bonds are obligations of the state of Georgia and we will eventually have to pay them through an increasing tax load on us. If you see fit to elect me as your representative, I shall do everything within my power to eliminate corruption in state af fairs and to stop the rapid in crease in taxes we are blindly placing on ourselves and our children. I consider it an honor to rep resent Brantley County in Atlanta and I shall appreciate your vote and influence in helping me win this race. Yours Sincerely, E. L. Sears TO THE VOTERS OF BRANTLEY COUNTY: I hereby announce my candi dacy for the State House of Rep resentatives from Brantley Coun ty, subject to the rules and reg ulations of the Democratic Pri mary to be held on September 10th, 1958. I have lived in what is now Brantley County all of my life, I have been a member of your school system for 20 years, con stantly working to have better educational opportunities for the children of Brantley County. You honored me when I was elected your Representative, and I have constantly worked for the progress of Brantley County, helping secure road contracts, some of which are under construc tion, and contracts for the con struction of other roads will be let in a few days. I shall contin ue these efforts, working for the good of all citizens. Brantley County now stands on the threshold of even greater progress in schools, and roads. I earnestly solicit the opportunity to be part of this, by serving as your Representative in the Gen eral Assembly of Georgia. Your vote and active support in my behalf will be greatly ap preciated. Sincerely Yours, J. Floyd Larkins.