The Brantley enterprise. (Nahunta, Brantley County, Ga.) 1927-2014, February 25, 1960, Image 1

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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. .4 . ■ Brantley County — Land of Forest Products, Naval Stores, Tobacco, Livestock, Honey, Hunting, Fishing — and Progressive People. VOLUME 40 — NUMBER 8 • Sweeping The Country MAY OUR POLITICAL FEVER SUBSIDE “The tumult and the shouting dies, The captains and the kings depart, Still stands thine ancient sacrifice, An humble and a contrite heart. Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet, Lest we forget, lest we forget.” These lines from Kipling’s poem seem to apply, in part at least, to our political furor here in Brantley County. We have had our clash of political interests among various candidates and personalities and now the winners have been decided. May the tumult and the shouting die and calm and patience and forbearance be in evidence. It is to be most earnestly hoped that all forms of bitterness or disgruntlement be dispelled from our hearts and that we draw together in the common effort for the welfare of all. Let us remember the words of the poet: “Still stands thine ancient sacrifice, An humble and a contrite heart.” WINNERS AND LOSERS SALUTED I congratulate the winners. And I have sympathy for the losers. As for the losers, I know how they feel because I am the peerless loser in Brantley County. I made three races for representative and lost every one of them. Yet, I can say with complete honesty that I felt no bitterness toward my successful opponents, nor toward anyone who voted against me. Some who voted against me 1 counted then and now as among my best friends. It is really a bad mistake to hold grudges against any one. The one who holds the grudge is hurt worse than the one toward whom the bitterness is directed. A grudge is a canker to the soul that holds it. Again, as the poet said: “Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet, Lest we forget, lest we forget.” NAMES OF DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEEMEN SHOULD BE PLACED ON BALLOT It seems to me that candidates for county Democra tic Committeemen should have their names placed on the ballot. This would eliminate the voting for so many names for committeemen. Those wishing to be candidates for Democratic Committeemen should be required to pay a small qualifying fee and have their names placed on the ballot. ... , Then, before each election, the committeemen should receive instructions as to the rules and regulations con cerning holding the polls and carrying out the election. There are laws concerning holding primary elections as well as general elections. The State Democratic Commit tee also has rules and regulations which supplement the laws on primary elections. The state laws and the rules of the State Democratic Committee concerning primary elections should be studied by the county committeemen so that no irregularities 01 confusion would result in case of a close vote in any gixen contest. It is my belief that all the precinct managers iq the recent primary carried out an honest election to the best of their ability. But I do believe that more instructions should be given the managers prior to every election so that all would be refreshed as to the law and the rules and regulations governing such elections. ws on Pittman and Youmans Win Pierce Run-off Pierce County Sheriff J. H. Pittman won renomination and County School Superintendent C. H. D. Youmans also again emerged victorious in a Demo cratic primary run-off election Wednesday, Feb. 24. Pittman defeated Bill Lee 1,- 923 votes to 1,222 for a 701-vote margin and Youmans won over Joe T. Lee 1,816 to 1,329 for a 487-vote lead. The incumbent sheriff carried all boxes in the county. Incumbent Superintendent Youmans carried all boxes ex cept Walkerville, Sweat, Black shear P-Z and Blackshear A-D. Mr. Youmans’ home precinct of Patterson gave him an over whelming 503-49 majority. Approximately 3,150 total votes were cast over the county in the run-off election. Economists, University of Georgia College of Agricultural, report today fewer than 50,000 farmers in Georgia produce 82 percent of the state’s agricultural income. Boost home businesses. By Carl Broome Georgia Pow?r Company Pays City $1036.75 Checks totaling $2,036.75 were delivered to the city of Nahunta this week by B. F. David, Local Manager, of the Georgia Power Company. This payment represents three percent of the gross receipts in 1959 from the sale of electric po wer to commercial and residen tial customers of the company under the Municipal Partnership Plan. The three per cent tax is paid by the company in place of occupation and franchise taxes and is in addition to the com pany’s property taxes which totaled $5,683,000 last year. More than $2,292,000 is being paid to the communities of Georgia for 1959 under the Muni cipal Partnership Plan. This is an increase of more than $157,- 000 over 1958. The company’s total tax bill for 1959 was $29,504,000. This does not include the sales tax which the company collects from its customers for the £tate of Georgia nor the sales tax which the company pays on materials used in its operations. A fence is no better than its corner post, declare agricultural engineers, Agricultural Exten sion Service. Sranthy SiBWWK Brantley Enterprise P. O. Box 128, Nahunta, Ga., Thursday, Feb. 25, 1960 J. Walter Crews Expresses Thanks For Re-election To the Citizens of Brantley County: I wish to thank you for your support and vote which re-elect ed me to the office of sheriff of our county for another four-year term. It is very gratifying to know that you have placed your con fidence and trust in me as your sheriff. I pledge to give you the honest, efficient service which you right ly expect of your sheriff. Once again, may I express my sincere appreciation for your friendship and support. I seek the cooperation of all our citizens in my efforts to enforce our laws. I will do my best not to betray the trust that you have placed in me. Waynesville HD Club Met Monday The Waynesville Home Demon stration Club met on Monday, Feb. 10, at the Church. Mrs. Dorothy Gibson led the devotional. Following the busi ness session Mrs. Virginia Raul erson, County HD agent, gave each member pamphlets concern ing fabrics, fashions and care of appliances. She demonstrated how to alter patterns in order to make better fitted garments. Members present were Mrs. Margurite Jacobs, Mrs. Marian Gibson, Mrs. Daisy Hunter, Mrs. Frank Walker, Mrs. Thelma Thompson, Mrs. Virginia Rauler son and Mrs. Dorothy Gibson. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Frank Walker. Delma F. Herrin Extends Thanks to Brantley Citizens TO THE VOTERS OF BRANTLEY COUNTY: I wish to express my apprecia tion to all the people who sup ported me in my race for re election as your clerk of Superior Court. I will endeavor to show you my appreciation by giving the service you deserve from this office. I have no ill feelings to any one who did not support me in this race. I will be most anxious to serve you in any way I can, so please feel free to call on me at any time I can be of service to you. I again promise to give you honest and efficient service to the best of my ability. Sincerely yours, Delma F. Herrin Paine - Broome Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Palmer Atkinson of Atlanta announce the forthcoming marriage of her daughter, May Ruth Paine to Linton Dale Broome of Atlanta, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Broome of Nahunta. The wedding will take place at the First Methodist Church in Atlanta on March fifth at two o’clock in the afternoon. Drive safely — the life you save may be your own. The First Stag;e J. Walter Crews, ( Sheriff Brantley County $570 Asked of Brantley County For Heart Fund A local volunteer army will join in the battle against heart disease Sunday, Feb. 28, when 35 Brantley County citizens be come Heart Sunday solicitors. Heart Sunday will climax the local Heart Fund Campaign with a door-to-door collection in resi dential areas of the county, Mrs. Leila H. Turner, County Heart Sunday Chairman, has announc ed. A goal of $570 for Brantley County has been set. The local canvassing will be one of more than 10,000 being conducted by more than 1,500,000 volunteers at approximately the same time from coast to coast, according to Mrs. Turner. Volunteers will call on the homes of neighbors and present an official Heart Fund contribu tion envelope for the donor’s con venience. Special mail-in en velopes will be left for families that are away from home during the collection hours. Heart Sunday is a very impor tant day, it is the one day on which the Georgia Heart Associa tion asks you to remember what you have seen, heard, and read about Heart diseases throughout the year and to give for every heart in your family. The major part of the funds collected in Georgia remains here, and a certain proportion of contributions is used for research nationally, Mrs. Turner stated. Among the research projects be ing undertaken in the state is the support of Cardiovascular Re search Chairs and Established Investigatorships at each of Georgia’s two medical schools. Hilton Morgan Says Thank You' to Brantley Citizens TO THE VOTERS OF BRANTLEY COUNTY: I wish to thank all my friends who supported me in my race for Clerk of Superior Court of Brantley County. To you who supported Mr. D. F. Herrin, I have the highest regard for you exercising your privilege of vpting your choice. I want to wish Mr. Herrin the best of luck and success for the next four years. I also appreciate the time and courtesy shown me by the people of this county during my race. Thank you, Hilton Morgan. E. F. Jones Died Wednesday in Jacksonville, Fla. Mr. B. F. Jones, a native of Brantley County, died in Jack sonville on Wednesday, Feb. 17. He was 84 years old. Burial was in Miami, Fla. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Lewis B. Mayor of Holly wood, Calif;, Mrs. Mary Donahue of Miami; one son, Lester Jones of Miami; two sisters, Mrs. B. G. Dixon and Mrs. U. O. Stokes of Nahunta and a brother, E. E. Jones of Brunswick. OFFICIAL ORGAN BRANTLEY COUNTY AND CITY OF NAHUNTA Re-count of Votes Gives Mable Moody One Vote Majority for Superintendent Future Farmers Activities at Nahunta High One of the most enjoyable events of the year for members of the Nahunta FFA is when we have our Annual Father-Son Banquet. This was one of our best, be cause almost all of our members were present along with their Dads or some man whom they had chosen to honor. Our meal was one of the most delicious that we have had. The Menu was: Baked Chicken, Dressing, Lima Beans, Tossed Salad, Candied Yams, Rolls, Tea, and Chocolate Cake. Some of the Lunchroom Ladies prepared it and Mrs. Herrin and members of the FHA served it and decorat ed the Banquet Hall. The Theme was, “Growing More Corn.” This idea was incor porated into the program book let by having real shucks stapled over an ear of corn drawn on yellow paper. The blue and yel low candles were set in holders, made from ears of corn. The Officers of the FFA gave the opening Ceremony, Don Hen drix gave the welcome, and his father, N. W. Hendrix, respond ed. Bro. Thomas ask the Blessing. After the meal, H. C. Morgan introduced the Speaker. We were fortunate to have a speaker in our Chapter and everyone enjoy ed hearing John Calhoun Jr. dis cuss our Greatest Resource, Forestry. John will represent our Chapter in the Area Public Speaking Contest next month. Mr. Herrin, County School Supt. gave the qualifications for the first two degrees and award ed them to the members, who had earned them. Those boys re ceiving the Green Hand Degree were: Benny Crews, Mik 1 e Crews, Alton DePratter, Ray Gardner, A. J. Harris, Don Hen drix, Ronald Hendrix, David Hodge, Eddy Hunter, David Ja cobs, Floyd Johns, Jerry Johns, David King, Jack Knox, Jessie Lee, Lamar Little, David Morgan, H. C. Morgan, Elwood Proctor, Cordell Wainwright, Ronald Wil liams, Julian Willis, Norman Wil son Jr., Cullas Wilson, and Jerry Smith. Those boys, receiving the Se cond Degree, Junior Farmer, were: David Lyons, John Cal houn, Terry Thomas, Stanley Sloan, Johnnie Crews, and Cur tis Riggins. In his closing re marks, Mr. Herrin, compliment ed the boys and their Fathers for the fine job that they are doing in our community. Our Chapter conducted a local corn growing contest, which was sponsored by the Blackshear Mfg. Co. Mr. Elroy Strickland a warded the first place trophy to Johnnie Crews, who made 111 Bu. of corn per acre. The second place trophy went to Curtis Rig gins with 66 bu. per acre. These were nice trophies and thcj created much interest. The prettiest part of our pro gram was the presentation of our Chapter Sweetheart. Some time ago, we held a contest and Miss Loma Harden was chosen Others participating were Miss Marion Morgan and Miss Helen Strick land. The Chapter Sweetheart was given a Sweetheart Jacket, Marion was given an FFA bracelet and Helen received an FFA necklace. Mr. Long, awarded the Honor ary Junior Farmer Degree to our principal, Mr. Calhoun, for the fine cooperation that he has given to the FFA in each school, where he has served. This is the highest award that can be given by the local chapter. The program, was completed with the regular closing cere mony. The Officers are: David Lyons, Pres.; Terry Thomas, vice president; Johnnie Crews, Secre tary; Donald Lewis, Treasurer; Curtis Riggins, Sentinel; John Calhoun Jr., reporter; and W. C. Long, Advisor. ______ She — Lips that touch liquor shall never touch mine. He — Your lips? She — No., my liquor. Wife (to sick husband) What do you mean you have nothing to live for? The car isn’t paid for, the washing machine isn’t paid for, the house isn’t paid for, the TV isn’t paid for. MRS. MABLE MOODY Wins in Re-count for Superintendent Nobody's Funnier Than People Pedestrian — Sorry, my good man but I do not give money to men on the street. Panhandler — You want 1 should open up an office. Late one evening at a recent convention in Las Vegas, nightclub doorman assisted four happy delegates into a taxi and told the driver. Doorman — This one goes to the Thunderbird, these two go to the Sahara, and the one with the hiccups goes to the El-Rancho. In a few minutes the taxi driv er was back. Beckoning to the doorman, he asked. Taxi Driver Would you mind sorting these fellows out again, I hit a bump. Drunken voice coming from a telephone booth: Well, grouchy, if thish is the wrong number, why did you answer the phone. 33 Garden Clubs Will Meet at Claxton Mar. 8 Thirty - three Garden Clubs from sixteen counties are ex pected to participate in the an nual bulb show which will be held in Claxton on March 8 by the Associated Garden Clubs of Southeast Georgia. The hours for the Show will be from two thirty to nine-thirty. Entries in the show must be in place by eleven o’clock on the morning of the show, and may not be re moved before nine-thirty in the evening. Judges of the American Daffo dil Society will judge the horti cultural classes. All daffodils entered in the cultural classes must be grown outside, and must have been in possession of the exhibitor for at least three months. Each entry must be nam ed to win a blue ribbon. Entry cards will be mailed to members requesting them. Mrs. S. J. Hen derson of Lyons is chairman of horticulture. In the arrangement classes there must be some daffodils used in all classes. The standard system of judging will be used both in the horticulture and ar rangement classes. The artistic classes will be judged by all nationally accredited judges. Each Garden Club in the As sociation has been alloted two spaces for artistic arrangements. Each Garden Club President has been sent the complete rules and list of classes in which each club is expected to enter. It is impor tant that any one expecting to exhibit, read the rules and des criptions that are in the posses sion of each club’s president, so that there may be no misunder standing about exhibiting. It is expected that the date of the show will be at the height of the daffodil blooming season and numerous exhibits and horticul tural specimens will be seen. In Georgia, more and more farmers are fattening hogs for market in close confinement in concrete floored pens called pig parlors, report animal husband men, Agricultural Extension Ser vice It is estimated there are 2,000 to 4,000 of these pig parlors in Georgia now, as compared to practically none five years ago. Keep up with the Newt About Your Home County Subscribe for the Brantley Enterprise, $2.50 a Year, $3.00 Outside the County. (Plus Sales Tax) Judge Thomas Presided at Re-count Tuesday After a re-count of all the votes on the county school super intendent’s race in Brantley County, the final results was an nounced by Judge Douglas Tho mas of the Brunswick Judicial Circuit as being Mable Moody 1,330 votes and Herschel W. Her rin 1,329 votes or a majority of only one vote for Mrs. Moody. The votes on the race for county school superintendent were re-counted by a judicial commission composed of Judge Thomas, attorney S. F. Memory Jr., and attorney Lamar Gibson. The committee was assisted in tallying the vote by members of the Brantley County Democra tic Committee. Judge Thomas, in announcing the final results over the WACL radio, commended the County Democratic Committee for the efficient manner in which they had handled the election and counted the votes. He told mem bers of ihe county Democratic Committee that it was the straightest election he had ever re-counted. In most of the eight precincts /c-et, nt of votes showed a difference of only one or two votes from, the official results previously am^. iced by the Democrat!, '.tee. One pre cinct, H^ * w.ed exactly the same vote. The re-count of the votes in the superintendents’ race was re quested by Mrs. Moody after the official results of the primary elect''l bad indicated that Mr. Herrin had won by seven votes. As senior Superior Court Judge in an adjoining circuit. Judge Thomas was chairman of the re-count committee. He has been Superior Court Judge of the Brunswick Circuit for many years. County Democratic Committeemen * Were Elected Brantley County Democratic Committeemen elected in the primary election Tuesday, Feb. 16, for the eight precincts in the county are as follows: Hoboken, R. R. Kelly and Fred Lee. Atkinson, Cecil Drury and Julian Middleton. Hortense, Ted Strickland and Ike Moody. Hickox, Woodrow Hendrix and Jasper Johnson. Lulaton, Clifton Strickland and S. B. Highsmith. Nahunta, J. D. Orser and Ewell Herrin. Schlatterville, Robert Ammons and Owen Griffin. Waynesville, Henry McVeigh and Virginia Omick. These 16 Democratic commit teemen will begin their term of office Jan. 1, 1961. Farmers Invited to Tractor Meeting Next Monday Night On Monday night, February 29, we will have a tractor meet ing at the Nahunta High School building in room 4. All farmers are urged to attend this meeting so that you will be better informed on how to keep your tractor in good shape. On Tuesday, March 1, we shall meet at Hickox, where you will bring your tractor and .with the help of mechanics, you will work on your tractor. Even though you cannot bring your tractor on Tuesday, you are welcomed to the night meeting. It will be under the direction of the local ag teacher, with a re presentative from the district office assisting. One hour at this meeting may save you many dollars in costly repairs later on in the busy farm ing season. Each tractor owner or operator is WELCOME. W. C. Long Vo Ag. Dept Some people would like to take a trip to the moon but are afraid to sit in the front row at church.