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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 39 — NUMBER 38 Governor Vandiver Proclaims Farm Bureau Day Sept. 29 Macon, Ga., Sept. 17 — Gover nor S. Ernest Vandiver, in a sa lute to Agriculture, has officially proclaimed September 2 9th •'FARM BUREAU DAY” in Geor gia’s 159 counties. "It is essential that our farm people co-ordinate their interest by supporting the new program so ably outlined by the member ship of the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation”, the Governor declar ed, "and I, S. Ernest Vandiver, Governor of Georgia, do hereby proclaim and set aside Septem ber 29, 1959 as ‘Farm Bureau Day’ in Georgia, and call upon the people of our State to work to gether for the best interest of Agriculture and our State and Nation.” Governor Vandiver commended the Georgia Farm Bureau Fede ration, the American Farm Bu reau Federation, and the various County Farm Bureaus declaring the Farm Bureau units have "contributed much to the pro gress, prosperity and happiness of the farm people of the State”. The Governor added, "I am confident this organization will continue to serve the best interest of farmers and other groups when sound thinking is demanded of our leaders when all segments of our economy are affected by these decisions.” Governor Vandiver said "this organization can do more effective and constructive work and render greater service to our common wealth by substantially increas ing the membership in each of the one hundred fifty-nine counties”. The proclamation came in advance of Farm Bureau Day when thousands of farmers will be inviting their neighbors to join their local Farm Bureau chapters and assist in determin ing the policies of the organizat ion. Births Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Darkoskie, Jr. of Jacksonville Beach, Fla. an nounce the birth of a little girl on Sept. 10 weighing eight lbs. She has been named Kelly Lynn. The mother was Miss Iris High smith before marriage. Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Highsmith of Atkin son are grandparents of the new baby. Gregory Paul is the name of the baby born to Mr. and Mrs. Vanice Sikes Aug. 28 weighing eight pounds and nine ounces. The parents live in Norfolk, Va. where Mr. Sikes is stationed in the U. S. Navy. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Johns of Nahunta are grand parents of the baby. 50-YEAR MASONS — Dr. G. T. Hendry of Blackshear, right, and Jesse Strickland of Waycross are shown as they were presented with 50-year Masonic pins at the 11th District Masonic Convention in Blackshear on Sept. 16. Grand Master of Georgia R. M. Vandergriff Sr. of Atlanta made the presentation. Dr. Hendry is a member of Blackshear Lodge No. 270 and Mr. Strickland is a member of Waycross Lodge No. 305. (Engraving courtesy Waycross Journal-Herald.) Brantley County — Land of Forest Products, Naval Stores, Tobacco, Livestock, Honey, Hunting, Fishing — and Progressive People. Conservation Reserve Deadline Is Extended Farmers who are interested in the Conservation Reserve of the Soil Bank for 1960 now have additional time to take the first step in applying for the program, Chairman George Dykes, of the Brantley ASC Committee, an nounced today. He said the dead line to request a basic annual rate per acre has been extended from September 10 to September 30. The principal reason for the extension, Mr. Dykes said, is to allow the Department of Agricul ture time for a re-study of the method being used in establishing the rental value of land offered for the program. Also, there is new legislation pending on this subject. The Agricultural Appropriat ions Act for 1960 contains the following provisions: "In estab lishing annual rental rates for new contracts, no such rental rate shall be established in excess of the local fair rental value of the acreage offered, such fair rental value to be based upon the aver age annual crop production har vested from such acreage during the past five crop years.” Many problems have encountered in applying this provision, particul arly in areas where drought and other natural disasters have un usually affected crop yields dur ing one or more of the past five years. Farmers who have already filed applications for basic rates need take no further action at this time, Mr. Dykes said. Their ap plications will be held and will be acted upon after new instruct ions are received. Applications for contract, the second step in the 1960 Conservation Reserve pro cedure, will not be accepted until further notice. Winokur Baptist Church to Start Revival Monday Revival services will start at the Winokur Baptist Church next Monday, Sept. 28, with services each night. Revival preacher will be Rev Eddie Dixon of Patterson. Rev David Thrift is the pastor. The services will continue through Sunday, Oct. 4, with din ner on the church grounds at the noon hour Sunday. All the people of this section are invited to attend the Wino- kur revival. Srantby Entrrprto Brantley Enterprise P. O. Box 128, Nahunta, Ga., Thursday, September 24, 1959 REV. H. L. DIXON, who will be honored at a special Homecom ing Day service at Patterson Baptist Church. Rev. Dixon to Be Honored With Plaque The unveiling of a bronze plaque honoring Rev. H. Lester Dixon will be the highlight of Homecoming Day activities at the Patterson Baptist Church this Sunday, Sept. 27. The beloved South Georgia minister, a native of Pierce coun ty, served as pastor of the church for 25 years until his retirement on Oct. 1, last year. Honor to him and appreciation for the service he has rendered will be expressed at the special afternoon service to be held at 2:00 P. M. Other Homecoming Day acti vities will include the morning worship service conducted by the revival evangelistic speaker, Rev. C. W. Sheffield, and dinner served on the church grounds at the noon hour. Revival services have been in progress this week and will con tinue each night at 7:30 o’clock through Sunday night. The pastor, Rev. T. Richard Davis, and the church membership extend a cor dial invitation to attend the re vival services and the activities on Homecomng Day. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Highsmith spent the past weekend with Mr. Highsmith’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Highsmith of Lulaton. Aubrey is in the army and will be stationed at Fort Sills, Okla. His wife is teaching at Thomp son, Ga. The Nahunta Grammar School P. T. A. will meet on Monday September 28, at 8:00 P. M. All parents are urged to be present. * • * Cecil McCloud Is Crushed Under Truck Cecil Ransom McCloud, 39, of Hoboken was killed instantly Saturday morning when he fell beneath the wheels of a tractor trailer truck on which he was riding. Investigators for the state High way Patrol said the victim ap parently lost his footing and fell beneath the dual wheels of the tractor. He was crushed to death. The accident occurred at 8:55 A. M. inside the city limits of Hoboken on Georgia Highway 121. Mr. McCloud was a native and lifelong resident of Hoboken. He was a farmer and carpenter. He was a veteran of World War 11. He is survived by his wife, the former Miss Sara Dykes of Na hunta; two daughters, Miss Jo Ann McCloud and Miss Patsy Mc- Cloud, both of Hoboken; one son, Randy McCloud, Hoboken; his .mother, Mrs. Verdie McCloud Hoboken; three sisters, Mrs. Lester Parker and Mrs. Alvin Kite both of Jacksonville, Fla., and Mrs. M. A. Thompson, Bruns wick; one brother, Francis Mc- Cloud, Jacksonville; several nie ces and nephews. Funeral services were con ducted at 3:30 P. M. Sunday at the Morris Hill Primitive Baptist Church by Elder Martin Harris and the Rev. W. C. Rice. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were nephews J. C. Brunson, Eugene McCloud, Norman McCloud, Gerald Thomp son, Horace Dowling and Ken neth Kite. Grammar School Elected Officers The Nahunta Grammar School Jr. 4-H Club meeting was held in the Grammar School auditorium with Mr. George A. Loyd, County agent and Mrs. Virginia N. Rau lerson, home demonstration agent. We elected the new officers for the year which are: Nancy Moody, President; Greg ory Loyd, boys’ vice-president; Virginia Thrift, girls’ vice-presi dent; Cheryl Davis, secretary; Wendell Herrin, treasurer; Tom my Graham, reporter. Mr. Loyd and Mrs. Raulerson discussed the project and stressed the importance of keeping good records. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. Tommy Graham, reporter. Interest Is Increased on Savings Bonds Never before have United States Savings Bonds been so attractive to investors and small savers alike, Charles A. Collier, chairman of the State Savings Bonds Committee, said in com menting on the one-half per cent increase in interest rates on old and new Series E and H Savings Bonds. “Forty million automatically benefit from the recent legislation passed by Congress,” Mr. Collier said, “because that many hold outstanding bonds in the amount of $42.6 billion. For the first time, the hike in rates applies to old series E and H Savings Bonds, as well as those being bought currently. So, it will be to the advantage of most bond owners to hold onto their old bonds, thus automatically receiv ing the benefit of the increase”. The new law does two things: (1) it provides that all Savings Bonds bought on and after June 1 draw 3 3 /4 per cent interest when held to maturity, and (2) it increases by at least one-half of one per cent the interest re- turn on all outstanding E and H bonds, regardless of their age, for the period from June 1, 1959, to their maturity. In addition, the Treasury has promised a 10-year extension privilege for all E bonds, both old and new. “I cannot emphasize too strong ly the fact that every person who owns an E or H bond benefits from the new rate, without hav ing to do anything about it,’’ Mr. Collier continued. “I would there fore encourage the public to do two things: keep holding their old bonds, and keep on buying the new ones. This is the finest Savings Bonds package ever off ered”. Driver-Rogers Miss Lola Jean Driver became the bride of John Richard Rogers on Sunday afternoon Sept. 13, at 4:30 P. M. in the Reidsville Methodist Church.’ The Rev. C. E. Reeves performed the double ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Roger Glynn Driver of Swainsboro and the late Roger Glynn Driver of Nahunta and Carrollton, Ga. The groom is the son of Mrs. Henry Edward Rogers of Reidsville. The wedding music was pre sented by Mrs. Rushin Watkins, organist and John D. Kennedy, soloist. The bride was given in marri age by her uncle, W. R. Walker of Macon. She wore a gown of silk organza and lace over taffeta. Her veil was of silk illusion, fall ing from a tiara of seed pearls and sequins. She carried a cres cent of white roses and lily-of the valley. Her jewels was a single strand of pearls, a gift of the groom. Her matron of honor was her sister, Mrs. John D. Kennedy of Claxton. Mrs. Kennedy wore a dress of mint green taffeta and lace with matching accessories. Her hat was mint green and bronze leaves. She carried a bou quet of cymbidium orchids. The bridesmaids were Miss Frances Driver of Dublin, cousin of the bride, and Miss Mary Ellen Curl of Reidsville. They wore identical dresses of bronze taf feta and lace, bronze accessories, and carried crescents of green cymbidium orchids. James Cannady of Savannah was the groom’s best man. Bobby Collins and Elliot Hodges served as ushers. The bride’s mother wore navy crepe and lace with matching accessories. Her corsage was of white cymbidium orchids. The bride’s grandmother, Mrs. W. A. Stokes of Nahunta, was present. Her dress was navy crepe and she wore white carnat ions. A reception was held in the Reidsville Community House immediately after the ceremony. The bride’s table was covered with a linen cut-work cloth and featured a double ring wedding cake flanked by silver candela bra. Serving at the reception were Miss Rebecca Wood and Mrs, Wendell C. Smith. Assisting were Mrs. T. M. Clyburn, Mrs. Mack Neal, Miss Nancy Neil, Miss Mariah Alexander and Miss Dale Elders. Mrs. Cosby Daniels kept the bride’s book. Music during the reception was by Mrs. Joyce R. Wood. After a wedding trip to Florida, Mr. and Mrs. Rogers will make their home in Atlanta where the groom is attending school. Guests from Nahunta attending the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. Avery Strickland, and their daughters, Gail, Arlene and Jane; Mrs. Joe S. Strickland, Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Highsmith, Mrs. W. A. Stokes and Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Moody. Honors Mrs. Davis And Mrs. Robinson The Brantley County Home Demonstration Council showed their appreciation of two mem bers who have won State honors by giving a Tea for them at the Nahunta High School library Tuesday, Sept. 22. Those honored were Mrs. Nolan Davis Jr. of Hoboken, who was e lected to serve as first vice-presi dent of the State Home Demon stration Council for this year and Mrs. M. H. Robinson of Waynes ville who won first place in the party Dress division of the State Dress Revue. The library had several beauti ful flower arrangements which complimented a tea and punch table. Attending the tea, in addition I to the guests of honor, were Mrs. I Nolan Davis, Sr. Mrs. J. Marvin | Strickland of Waycross, Mrs. M. t L. Anderson, Mrs. Claude Smith, ; Mrs. John Wilson, Mrs. O. A. Jones, Mrs. E. A. Hunter, Mrs. Woodrow Hendrix, Mrs. W. C. Long, Mrs. Avery Strickland, Mrs. E. L. Sears, Mrs. Albert Purdom, Mrs. Harley Lewis, Mrs. Clint Robinson, Mrs. Julius Robinson, Broxton, Ga. Miss Ethel Robin son, Broxton, Ga. and Eva Kate McLean of Broxton, Ga.; also Mrs. Rachel Burden, Mrs. William F. Dudney, Mrs. Allen Barnard, Miss Linda Burden, Mrs. Neil W. Hendrix, Mrs. Pete Gibson, Mrs. Thelma Thompson, Mrs Virginia Raulerson, Mrs. Cecil Moody, Mrs. Ben Jones, Mrs. Norman Lewis, Mrs. Joe Walker and Mrs. Keith Strickland. Serving were Miss Nancy Moody, Miss Marlene Ross, Miss Alice Sue DePratter, Miss Aria Dean Wilson, Miss Lynn Herrin find Miss Una Wilson. OFFICIAL ORGAN BRANTLEY COUNTY AND CITY OF NAHUNTA Big Crowds Attending Court In Nahunta at Fall Session Nahunta FFA Initiates 27 “Green Hands” The Nahunta Chapter of Fu ture Farmers of America held its annual initiation for new mem bers Thursday night, Sept. 17. The following “Green Hands” were received into the chapter: Bennie Crews, Mikle Crews, Alton DePratter, Ray Gardner, A. J. Harris, David Jacobs, Floyd Johns, Jerry Johns, David King, Jack Knox, Elwood Proctor, Cor dele Wainwright, Morris Walker, Freddy Warren, Ronald Williams. Don Hendrix, Ronald Hendrix, David Hodge, Eddie Hunter, Jesse Lee, Lamar Little, David Morgan, H. C. Morgan, Norman Wilson Jr., Julian Willis, Cullas Wilson, Charles Wilson. These boys survived a rugged day and night of initiation to be come members of the nation wide organzation of F. F. A. This is the first degree in F. F. A. work. Now these boys will be working toward their second degree — the Junior Farmers. We have several older mem bers, who are working toward that degree now. John Calhoun, Reporter. T. H. Purdom Is Candidate For Mayor To the People of Nahunta: This is to announce that I am a candidate for the office of may or of the City of Nahunta, the election to be held Wednesday, Oct. 7. If elected, my purpose will be to serve to the best of my ability and devote all my time necessary to the job. I will do all within my power for the betterment of our city and all its people. I will appreciate your consider ation, your vote and your cooper ation. Thank you. Yours sincerely, T. H. Purdom. HERMAN TALMADGE Wb From WASH/NGTOW NO GOVERNMENT anywhere has more civil rights laws than the City of New York and, despite them, there is no city in the world which has a worse record of racial friction and violence. - International $$ | ’ reports that. J Pte as of the end of August, at least 20 had been killed and another 38 woun d<■ d in racial violence involving teen-agers in that me tropolis U. S. News and World Report says the racial tension seething there “can lead to real trouble.” Newsweek describes much of the city as “a jungle where no one is safe after dark” and points out that conditions in some schools are so bad that girls have to walk the corridors in pairs as protection against assault. Yet Senators Javits and Keating who represent the State of New York are among the principal propon ents of legislation to jail the peo- ple of the South for their sincere efforts to spare their cities and states jus* such deplorable condi tions. THE SITUATION IS not much better in the principal cities of the home states of some of the other outspoken sponsors of force bills. In Senator Douglas’ State of Illinois, arsonists recently set fire twice to a Chicago apartment building within a matter of hours after it was occupied by three colored families. In Senator Hen nings’ State of Missouri, a mob of 1.000 Negroes prevented two St. Louis policemen from apprehend ing a purse snatcher. In Senator Humphrey’s State of Minnesota, 40 policemen and firemen had to • • • fwl ye«ysr«4 •» pHatsd at /evamtaant axpaaaa) t 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) The fall term of Superior Court in Brantley County is being fea tured by one of the biggest crowds in attendance in the hist ory of the county. Court was expected to hold through Friday and possibly be called back Mon day week. Judge Cecil Roddenberry is presiding and Col. Dewey Hayes is solicitor. The first three days of the court were spent in civil cases, with the case of Marian Harmon Highsmith versus J. B. Southwell, Jr., and John Edgar Bennett being one of the most important. The case involved the death of Mrs Highsmith’s late husband who was killed when a load of pulpwood was left on the highway at night between Folkston and Kingsland, allegedly without proper warning lights. The case was tried once before and won by the defendants but was remanded to court here on a legal technicality. This time the plaintiff was asking damages of $206,000. The jury brought in a verdict in favor of the two de fendants. The court was scheduled to take up the criminal docket some time Thursday. A murder case, a car stealing case and a burglary case were on the docket. Opening of Toll Free Service Soon Toll free telephone service be tween Blackshear and Waycross, a program inaugurated a little more than a year ago, will be provided this fall. Work has begun on the tele phone cable flow for the service, W. B. Smith, Waycross manager for Southern Bell Telephone Co., said on Tuesday of this week. The laying of the cable is being done in one operation. The cable is feed to the cable plow which cuts the trench and buries the cable in one operation. The cable will be laid from Waycross almost to Blackshear’s city limits and from there on into town on poles. use police dogs, night sticks and fire hoses to quel) a riot by 300 persons in a St. Paul Negro Dis trict. Within the past month three colored hoodlums terrorized an entire family and assaulted the mother in San Francisco. Three bystanders and three policemen were injured in a street fight in Philadelphia involving more than 100 Negroes. In Boston 50 officers with drawn guns and swinging clubs were required to head off a 100-member Negro mob headed for a battle with a gang of white youths. • • • THOSE AND DOZENS of sim ilar recent incidents which can be cited should serve as a stern warning to all Americans of the inevitable consequences of at tempting to force one race upon another. They substantiate the experience of the people of the South that the cause of harmoni ous race relations is best served through the mutually-accepted pattern of separate, but equal, facilities. That this is recognized by many of the thinking colored citizens of New York City is evidenced by the report of the New York Times that a number of colored parents are sending their children to live with relatives in the South in order that they might attend seg regated public schools which are free of tension, violence and un wholesome influences. The experience es New York City is an effective and irrefutable answer to those who contend that the mere enactment of new laws is the answer to racial problems anywhere.