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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. Brantley County — Land of Forest Products, Naval Stores, Tobacco, Livestock, Honey, Hunting, Fishing — and Progressive People. — NUMBER 7 VOLUME 40 OFFICIAL ELECTION RETURNS FOR FEBRUARY 16 Brantley County Democratic Primary V — — '► rs c c ® « v .82-aJ 2 - ® 1 — o * j: « -g — 00 5• - * O > O FOR SHERIFF J. W. Crews 102 181 182 68 146 403 188 137 1407 Dan Herrin 13 77 50 32 123 121 127 7 551 Ben Jones 34 63 77 39 85 258 67 52 675 FOR SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT Herschel Herrin 66 183 131 67 180 399 233 74 1333 Mable Moody 85 140 183 71 176 388 150 133 1326 FOR CLERK SUPERIOR COURT Delma Herrin 91 253 169 78 185 466 248 104 1594 Hilton Morgan 61 67 144 61 170 314 126 100 1043 FOR ORDINARY ' ’ Perry Rozier 47 199 236 43 145 231 249 118 1268 Claude Smith 101 123 75 97 213 547 135 88 1379 Negro Woman Held in Death Os Twin Boys A Brantley County Negro wo man is being held in jail in con nection with the death of her twin six-week-old boys. Sheriff Walter Crews identi fied the woman as Mattie Grif fin. He said the woman is being held on an open chage pending further investigation into the case. The sheriff said the two bodies were found at the Hendrix home about 5 P- m. He said both of the children had water on their bodies when discovered. He said one child was covered with blood and was lying behind the bed. The other child was found on the bed. One child had apparently been gnawed by rats before it died. An autopsy was performed in Waycross Wednesday and the cause of death was declared to be acute pneumonia. The mother is being held on a charge of criminal neglect. Dewey S. Griffin Os Hoboken Died Thursday Funeral services for Dewey Shafter Griffin, of Route 1, Hobo ken, who died Thursday, were held Saturday at 2 P- m. at Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Brantley County, with the Rev. Cecil Thomas and the Rev. Marvin Guy officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn ceme tery. Active pallbearers were Jim mie Lee, Aubrey Altman, Fred Bush, Noah Altman, Fred Bush, Noah Altman, Junior Lee and Carlton Lee. Honorary pallbearers we r e Perry Strickland, Noah Griffin, Arthur Altman, Herschel Herrin, Walter Crews, Alvin Shuman, Donald Shuman, Eldon Crews, Vernon Carter, Albert Thomas, Gerald Thomas and B. M. Tho mas. Survivors include his wife; four daughters, Mrs. D. E. Mc- Donald and Mrs. H. E. Gunter, both of Jacksonville, Fla., Mrs. W. R. Grooms, Boulogne, Fla., and Mrs. W. C. Dowling, Savan nah; three sons, D. S. Griffin Jr., and Malcolm Griffin, Hoboken, Mitchell Griffin, Waycross; one sister, Mrs. J. H. Altman Sr., Ho boken; 11 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Save and breed 30 gilts if you intend to farrow 25, advise ani mal husbandmen, Agricultural Extension Service. Mrs. Minnie Johns Funeral Service Was Held Sunday Mrs. Minnie Minchew Johns, 71, widow of the late Arlie D. Johns, of Nahunta passed away in the Memorial Hospital in Way cross a few hours after her ad mittance Thursday, February 11, following a sudden attack of ill ness at her home on Route 1. Mrs. Johns was born in Charl ton county and was the daughter of the late William Issac and Mary Jane O’Quinn Minchew. She received her education in the schools of Charlton county and was a member of the Winokur Baptist church. Survivors include two daugh ters^ Mrs. J. C. Johnson of Wino kur and Mrs. W. E. Bryant of Waycross; four sisters, Mrs. De lene Schooly and Mrs. Ray Lyle, both of Lakeland, Fla., Mrs. M. M. Smith of Hilliard, Fla., and Mrs. Susan Klein of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin; one brother, A. P. Minchew of Waycross. Two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral service were held Sunday afternoon, February 14, at two o’clock from the Bachlott Church of God with the Rev. Huie Dixon and the Rev. L. C. Allen conducting the rites in the presence of a large number of sorrowing relatives and friends. Interment followed in Bach lott Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Messrs. Wayne Minchew, Ray Johns, A. P. Minchew Jr., Cul bert Johns, Archie Crews, Ho ward Davis, and Lavon Crews. The many beautiful floral of ferings attested to the high es teem felt for the deceased and the family has the sympathy of their many friends in their be reavement. The Chambless Funeral Home of Nahunta was in charge of ar rangements. Sidney H. Heulett Passes Away in Jesup Hospital Sidney H. Heulett, 68, Jesup, died Friday night in the Wayne Memorial Hospital at Jesup after a short illness. Graveside services were con ducted at 3 p. m. at the Heulett Cemetery near Jacksonville, Ga. by the Rev. Fred G. Browning. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. J. D. Turner, Brunswick, Mrs. Oliver Guinn, Darien, Miss Betty Ann Heulett and Miss Nell Heulett, both of Jesup; five sons, Mitchell Heulett and Sidney Paul Heulett, Townsend, Larry Heulett, Jesup, and Clyde Heu lett, Ryne; one step son, Kelly Heulett, Jesup; 17 grandchildren, two great granchildren. Brantley Entrrprte Brantley Enterprise P. O. Box 128, Nahunta, Ga., Thursday, Feb. 18, 1960 Ki E. Morris Hickox Wins Commendation E. Morris Hickox Wins Certificate Os Commendation Ernest Morris Hickox, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hickox of Route 1, Nahunta, has received a certificate of commendation from his captain in the U. S. Navy. The commendation reads as follows: “The Commanding Officer of the U. S. S. Hancock takes plea sure in commending Gunner’s Mate Third Class Ernest Morris Hickox, U. S. Navy, “For your exemplary conduct and outstanding performance of duty during the 1959 cruise of the U. S. S. Hancock, you have been selected as the outstanding man in the “G” Division during the 1959-1960 WestPac deploy ment. “You have been chosen because of your outstanding “esprit de corps,” military behavior and professional competence. “The U. S. S. Hancock com piled an enviable record during the recent deployment and you can be justly proud of your worthwhile efforts and accom plishments. H. L. Miller Captain U. S. Navy Commanding Card of Thanks We take this opportunity to express our deepest appreciation for the many expressions of sym pathy, floral offerings, and other acts of kindness shown us during the recent illness and death of our loved one. May God’s richest blessings a bide with you always. The Family of Mrs. Minnie M Johns Crews, Herschel Herrin, Smith and Delma Herrin Win in County Races Re-count of Votes Requested In Contest for Superintendent Mrs. Mable Moody has requested a re-count of the votes for school superintendent, which were cast in the county primary election Tuesday, Feb. 16, this newspaper learned Thursday morning. The request for a re-count will be made before Judge Cecil Roddenberry, it is understood, and if the request is granted, the recount will be made at a date set by Judge Roddenberry The official returns from the county primary election, as ratified by the county Democratic Committee, gave the present school superintendent, Herschel W. Herrin, a majority of seven votes over Mrs. Moody. Miss Mae Morgan Marries Mr. Buddy Highsmith Miss Willetta Mae Morgan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Morgan or Nahunta and Buddy Highsmith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Taiford Highsmith, Nahunta, were united in marriage in a lovely ceremony at the Raybon Advent Christian Church on Feb ruary sixth. The Rev. Harold Aldridge, pas tor of the church, performed the three o’clock nuptials before a lovely arrangement of gladiolii, greenery and candlelight. He was assisted by Rev. Cecil Thomas. Given in marriage by her fath er, the bride wore a white lace dress featuring balloon type sleeves, fitted at the waist and enhanced by a bouffant skirt. Her illusion veil was secured to a princess crown of soft velvet. She carried a white Bible topped with a purple orchid and white streamers. Mrs. Faye Ryons Rowell was matron of honor. Mrs. Rowell chose a lace blue fitted dress over blue taffeta featuring the bouffant skirt. She carried a bouquet of pink and white carn ations. Melvin Griffin served as best man. Cledith Purdom and H. C. Morgan, brother of the bride were ushers. For her daughter’s wedding, Mrs. Morgan wore a light blue lace dress, with a corsage of white carnations. Mrs. High smith, mother of the groom, also wore a blue dress and a corsage of white carnations. Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents entertained with a reception in the church parlor. For traveling, Mrs. Highsmith wore a grey tweed suit with black accessories and carried the orchid from her Bible. The couple will reside in Jack sonville where the groom is em ployed. William R. Gibson Joins Marines William R. Gibson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Pete J. Gibson of Waynesville, enlisted in the Ma rine Corps for four years Feb. 11. He reported to the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S. C., for 12 weeks “boot” training. He will learn basic military subjects, there, before reporting to Camp Lejeune, N. C., for ad vanced infantry training. At the end of the infantry course, Gib son returns to Waynesville for 20 days. He then reports to a Marine detachment here or a broad; or to a technical school. Before enlisting in the Ma rines, he attended Agriculural College in Tifton. He played football for the college and be longed to Tri-Hi-Y. Hoboken PTA Will Discuss Respect For Honest Work The Hoboken P. T. A. will meet Monday evening, Feb. 22 at 7:30 P. M. The Executive committee will meet the same evening at 7:00 P. M. The theme of the program will be “Respect for Honest Work.” Miss Peggy Carter and Mrs. D. A. Cason will be in charge of the program. Nahunta Garden Club Discusses Plant Care The February meeting of the Nahunta Garden Club was held at the home of Mrs. J. B. Lewis with Mrs. Joe Siegal as co-host ess. The meeting was opened with a prayer by Mrs. Elroy Strick land. Mrs. Strickland also gave a talk on "Plant Care.” Mrs. Avery of Brunswick will be the speaker for the March meeting which will be held in th Home Ec Room of High School. The subject will be “Rhythm.” Several members vo lunteered to make arrangements to bring to the meeting wheie helpful criticism will be made. The valentine motiff was car- ried out in the refreshnients served in the dining room. The centerpiece on the table was a large lacy valentine on a mirror and flanked with candles in novel candleholders that held tiny white mums and arranged on ivy. Red and white heart shaped sand wiches, strawberry cake, mints of candy hearts, pickles and hot tea Mjere served. 1 Present other than mentioned were; Mrs. Edna Adams, Mrs. Dorothy Graham, Mrs. Collis Highsmith, Mrs. Grace Wakely, Mrs. A. S. Mizell, Mrs. J. R James, Mrs. Mollie Highsmith, Miss Mary Knox, Mrs. Jos. B. Strickland, Mrs. Jesse Lee, Mrs. J. C. Allen, Mrs. Virginia Raul erson and two visitors, Mrs. W. L. Blanchard and Mrs. Talmadge Griner. Moultrie Purdom Honored for Patriotic Service The regular monthly meeting of the Brantley County Post 210 American Legion, was held on Thursday Night, Feb. 11, 1960. The Selective Service System was guest at this meeting. The Commander, Harry Smith intro duced H. B. Lee Jr., Field Audi tor of State Headquarters and he presented Moultrie Purdom with a ten year certificate for Local Board Service, Mr. Lee also gave a talk on the faithful service of the Local Board members serv ing without pay and the import ance of Selective Service. M. M. Manor, L. B. member was pre sent and Mrs. Nellie Griffin, L. B. Clerk. Perry U. Rozier Thanks Brantley County Citizens I wish to express my gratitude to all my friends who supported me in my race for Ordinary of Brantley County. I am indeed grateful that you enabled me, by your vote to run a creditable race and make as good a show ing as I did. I also wish to state that I have the friendliest feeling for all who saw fit to support my opponent. In a free country such as ours everyone has a perfect right to freedom of choice in voting. I re quest all my friends to give sup port and cooperation to the man who was elected. To all Brantley County citizens I wish to express my heartiest wishes. Yours sincerely. Perry U. Rozier. OFFICIAL ORGAN BRANTLEY COUNTY AND CITY OF NAHUNTA Irak,- & s K ' T tl| J ■ ^^^fl W K fl l^fl Oflw. Herschel W. Herrin Apparent Winner for School Superintendent Hoboken Loses Heart Breaker Game to Odum The boys basketball team of Hoboken High School lost a heart breaker game to Odum in the regional tournament at Ludowici Wednesday when Odum made two foul shots after the final whistle. The final score was 37-3 H. Twe Hoboken team led by five points with only one minute to go. They led by three points with only 22 seconds to go. The Hoboken boys had found a nemesis in Odum during the regular season and were especially anxious to down them in the toummant. Hoboken won from St. George Tuesday night by a score of 68 to 30. Nahunta PTA Celebrates Founders Day The Nahunta High School P. T. A. held its regular monthly meeting on Monday evening, Feb. 15 at the school cafeteria. The meeting was opened with an inspirational led by Rev. Ce cil Thomas, pastor of the Na hunta Baptist Church. Mrs. Winton Adams was in charge of the program observing Founder’s Day. A Founders Day play was presented under the direction of Mr. Russell Huffman with a group of High School stu dents taking parts. Taking part were Sandra Williams, Linda Beth Manor, Allie Sue DePrat ter, Steve Adams, John Calhoun Jr., Terry Allen and Bobby Ro well. The High School P. T. A. has chosen as its project for the year, the purchasing of water coolers for the halls. The finance committee chairman, Mrs. Bertha Jacobs reported that from a chicken supper and dues collect ed, the organization now has $167.60 toward this project. To all parents of High School students: “The P. T. A. needs you, and you need the P. T. A." Mrs. Elroy Strickland, program chairman announces that the program for March will be de voted to group discussion of problems concerning teen-agers. If you have a problem you would like discussed contact Mrs. Elroy Strickland or Mrs. Edna Adams. The meeting adjourned to a social hour with refreshments be ing served by the social commit tee; Mrs. Heil Hendrix, Mrs. Tom Penn Herrin, Mrs. Andrew Turn er, Mrs. Jim R. Herrin, Mrs. Bill White, Mrs. Milton Manning and Mrs. John I. Lee. Education lacks substance un less it gives both moral and in tellectual challenge, declares Miss Audrey Morgan, family life specialist, Agricultural Extension Service. 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) Superintendent Race Is Won By Seven Votes In one of the closest primary elections ever held in Brantley County Herschel W. Herrin, in cumbent, won for county school superintendent over Mrs. Mable Moody by a vote of 1,333 to 1,326, or a margin of only seven votes. The next closest race was the contest for county Ordinary, which was won by Claude A. Smith, incumbent, over Perry U. Rozier by a vote of 1,379 to 1,268. Sheriff J. Walter Crews de feated two opponents by a major ity vote. The vote in the sheriff’s race was Crews 1,407; Ben Jones 675; Dan. W. Herrin 551. The present clerk of Superior Court won over Rev. Hilton Mor gan by a vote of 1,594 to 1,043. John W. Wilson, tax commis sioner; Archie A. Johns, treas urer; and C. S. Kizer, coroner, all were unopposed. No candidate qualified for county surveyor but David S. Page was elected by a write-in vote. In the Hickox county commis sioner’s race Major Riggins de feated Alfred Thomas Jr., the in cumbent. In the Lulaton-Atkin son district Louis Prescott, in cumbent, defeated Julian B. Mid dleton; and the Hoboken-Schlat terville district Silas Lee, incum bent, won over Owen Griffin. R. B. Brooker of the Nahunta district and R. C. Harrell Jr., of ’uft*'Monetise - Waynesville dis tricts were unopposed. Mother of Mrs. Royster Passed Away in Atlanta Mrs. Pattie P. Morrow died at her home in Atlanta on February 8. She is the mother of Mrs. J. T. Royster of Nahunta. She is survived by four daugh» ters including Mrs. Royster of Nahunta; Mrs. J. R. Culp of At lanta; Mrs. J. P. Stovall of Bays boro, N. C.; and Miss Wilma Morrow of Durham, N. C. and one brother, G. W. Pollard of Virgilina, Va. 8 Chairmen Are Named in Drive For Heart Funds Eight residents of Brantley County have agreed to serve as chairmen in their communities for the 1960 Heart Fund Drive, Mrs. Leila H. Turner announced. The Heart Fund Drive, con ducted by the Georgia Heart As sociation, began on Feb. 1, and continues through Feb. 29. The drive will reach its high point on Heart Sunday, Feb. 28. Community chairmen, who will be responsible for coordinating the overall drive in their respec tive communities, and their co workers are: Raybon, Mrs. Albert Purdom, Chairman and Mrs. Vornie Crews. Nahunta, Mrs. Joe Walker, Chairman, Mrs. Eloise Hulett* Mrs. Oscar Strickland, Mrs. W. C. Long, Mrs. Raymond Smith, Mrs. Reppard Johns, Mrs. Marshall Strickland, Mrs. Ebb Morgan, Mrs. Cecil Thomas and Mrs. Hoke Wilson. Hoboken, Mrs. Banner Thomas, Chairman, Mrs. Alvin Shuman, Mrs. J. B. Carter, Mrs. C. F. Dukes, Mrs. J. H. Sikes, Mrs. Fred Dowling and Mrs. Otis Jones. Mount Calvary, Mrs. John R. Driggers, Chairman, Mrs. Elbert Aldridge, Mrs. J. L. Miles, Mrs. Goldwire Fowler, and Mrs. Ernest Thrift. Atkinson, Mrs. M. I. Highsmith, Chairman. Waynesville, Mrs. M. H. Robin son, Chairman, Mrs. Pete Gibson and Mrs. E A. Hunter. Hickox, Mrs. Woodrow Wain right, Chairman and Mrs. John I. Lee. Hortense, Mrs. Maggie Middle ton, Chairman and Mrs. Agnes Strickland. Mrs. Robert Smith will serve as campaign treasurer, the Heart Fund Chairman an nounced.