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Newspaper Page TextGot Anything to Sell? Want to Buy Anything? Put a Want • Ad in the Brantley Enterprise 75 Cent* or 3 Times $2.00. Brantley County — Land of Forest Products, Naval Stores, Tobacco, Livestock, Honey, Hunting, Fishing — and Progressive People. VOLUME 41 — NUMBER 41 Nahunta Grammar School Adopts Student Council Constitution Nahunta Grammar School stu dents in grades four through six voted approval of their student council constitution in a special election held Tuesday Oct. 10. The election was held in the same manner as a regular elec tion. An election committee was selected, a voters list made, and students were checked off the list and given a ballot which they marked and placed in the ballot box. The vote was 178 for the constitution, 6 against, 17 recom mended a change, and there were 7 improperly marked ballots mak ing a total of 208 voters. The election was a part of the citizenship training provided through student council work. The entire election was organized and conducted by the students. The Constitution approved as follows: CONSTITUTION OF THE NAHUNTA GRAMMAR SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL Article I. Name This organization shall be known as the Nahunta Grammar School Student Council. Article 11. Purpose The purpose of this organiza tion shall be to promote good citizenship in the school. Article 111. Membership Every student in the school shall be a member of the student council with equal privileges and responsibilities in carrying out the work of the student council. Article IV. Officers President — selected from the sixth grade Vice-president — selected from the fifth grade Secretary — selected from the fifth grade Representatives — One boy and one girl selected from each class by the students Article V. Meetings The student council shall meet twice monthly. Article VI. Election of officers Candidates seeking election to office shall appear at the first student council meeting each jear and offer themselves for office. Officers shall be elected by a majority vote of the room repre sentatives. Article VII. Amendments This constitution may be a mended by the proposal of an a mendment by a majority vote of the room representatives and must be ratified by a majority vote of the student body. Article VIII. Effective date This constitution shall become effective when .approved by a majority vote of the student body. Students to Compete In Examinations On Uses of Atoms Schools where the 1961 Youth Conference on the Atom examin ations will be held on Oct. 14 were announced this week. The Georgia Power Company annually awards an all-expense paid trip to the conference to one science student from each of the company’s divisions. In addition, each winning student will select a science teacher to attend the conference, also as guest of the power company. Schools last month selected students who will compete. The conference is set for Nov. 9-11 in Chicago, 111. The examinations will be ad ministered by the State Depart ment of Education. Students will be notified by letter concerning beginning times for the tests. Ex amination sites are as follows: Augusta Division, Louisville Academy, Louisville; Athens Divi sion, Athens High School; Atlan ta Division, Briarcliff High School, Atlanta; Columbus Divi sion, Baker High School, Colum bus; Macon Division, Lanier High School, Macon; Rome Division, Cartersville High School, Carters ville; and Valdosta Division, Val dosta High School. Purpose of the conference is to present to a group of the nation’s high school science students and teachers a view of the future peaceful applications of the atom. The conference also seeks to stimulate interest in the study of science in the United States. The annual session is sponsored by a group of the nation’s investor owned electric light and power companies. _ Only 12,000 bales of cotton had been 'ginned in Georgia as of September 1, compared to 76.000 bales on that date last year re ports Extension Cotton Market ing Specialist R. H. Long. Proceedings of Brantley County Commissioners The Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue of Brantley County met in regular session on Tuesday, October 3, with all members present and ordered the following bills paid for the month of September. ROAD DEPT: Arthur C. Alt man 143.40 Sal. Ellis Altman 187.- 34 Sal. J. M. Chancey 193.75 Sal. Perry Crews 250.40 Sal. Ira C. Harris 179.94 Sal. Weita Herrin 159.90 Sal. Gillis Hickox 151.50 Sal. Mitchell Hulett 180.95 Sal. Alex B. Lee 147.40 Sal. John H. Mercer 173.05 Sal. Virgie R. Mur ray 19.40 Sal. Fred Willis 197.04 Sal. Woodrow Wilson 187.34 Sal. Talmadge Gunter 194.00 Sal. General Expense: R. B. Brooker 16.75 Sal. R. C. Harrell Jr. 14.70 Sal. Silas D. Lee 30.00 Sal. Louis Prescott 16.75 Sal. Major Riggins 30.00 Sal. C. Winton Adams 36.75 Sal. John M. Wilson 86.25 Sal. Archie A. Johns 80.00 Sal. S. E. Blount 97.00 Sal. SUPERIOR COURT: Dewey Hayes 63.34 Sal. Cecil M. Rod denberry Judge, 47.00 Sal. W. J. Summerall 46.00 Sal. M. A. Parse 30.00 Three Days Bailiff Service Floyd Rowell 30.00 Three Days Bailiff Service Joel Herrin 30.00 Three Days Bailiff Service Oliver Johns 30.00 Three Days Bailiff Service. EXTENSION SERVICE: George A. Loyd 207.63 Sal. & Travel Virginia N. Raulerson 120.63 Sal. & Travel. HEALTH DEPT: Rebecca D. Griner 346.68 Sal. Travel & Con tingent Fund Charlotte O. Wilson 194.56 Sal. Elvin F. Cooper 107.- 27 Sal. Alvin M. Powell 12.00 Sal. Dr. E. A. Moody 30.00 Sal. Dr. Hart S. Odum 62.00 Travel Welfare Dept: Department of Public Welfare 691.16 Budget Ro bert Riggins 10.00 Pauper. GEORGIA FORESTRY DEPT: Georgia Forestry Commission 600.00 Budget. INVOICES: C. L. King 119.10, Repair on Court House; F. H. Brooker 61.25, Painting on Court House; Mrs. J. A. Campbell 28.00, Superior Court Jury Meals; Mer cer Wooten 133.50 Wire Cable; The Brantley Enterprise 65.90 Advertising & Supplies; Hatcher Iron & Metal Works 1200.00, Three Tank Car Tanks; Marshall & Bruce Company, 35.64 Office Supplies; J. W. Brooker 105.31, Supplies; R. E. A. Corporation 3.07, Caution Light; Standard Oil Company, 214.56 Gas, Oil & Fuel; Sid’s Service Station 18.26 Re pairs; Cotton States Life & Health Insurance Co. 15.55 Employee’s Premiums; The Weston & Brook er Co. 253.49 Three Car Loads of Rip-Rap; Consolite Corporation 77.21 Beer, Wine & Whiskey Stamps; Foote & Davis 130.87 Of fice Supplies; Dr. E. A. Moody 21.00 Treating Prisoners; Charle’s Service Station 30.35 Repairs; D. F. Herrin 143.40 Court Cost & Recording; Wilson’s Garage 1069.- 20 Repairs; Wilson-Wainright Oil Co. 833.89 Tires, Tubes, Grease & Oil; J. W. Crews 283.06 Service Rendered; The Harrison Co. 24.00 Law Books; DePratter Service Station 65.56 Repairs; A. B. Brooker & Son, 11.48, Supplies; Memorial Hospital 80.40 Barbara Aldridge; Calhoun Company Inc. 106.12; George A. Loyd, Profes sional Insurance Corporation 80.- 20 Employee’s Premium; Brant ley County Board of Education 200.00 Library. The Following Resolutions was passed: Number 1. Designating the Brantley County Develop ment Corporation as a bargaining agent for the said Commissioners for the purpose of obtaining In dustry and obtaining aid to de pressed areas, under present or future laws of the Congress of the United States. Number 2. Ap pointed a Board for Medical In digents, consisting of the follow ing people: Mrs. Rebecca D. Griner Dr. J. L. Walker Mrs. Liela Turner Mr. Tom Purdam. Being no further business the meeting adjourned. John M. Wilson Births Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Harris of the Raybon community announce the birth of a baby boy born Tuesday, Sept. 26. at a Jesup hos pital. He weighed seven pounds 14 ounces and has been named Dennie Lee. Brantley Enterprise Junior Womans Club Met Tuesday Night The Junior Womans Club met at the Red Pig on Tuesday night, Oct. 10 with Mrs. lone Smith presiding. Present were Mrs. Sidney Wal ker, Mrs. Blanche Jones, Mrs. Ef fie Middleton, Mrs. Carolyn Lewis, Mrs. Ruth Moody, Mrs. Iris Schmitt, Mrs. Virginia Raul erson, Mrs. Lizzie Mae Brooker, Mrs. Rita Smith and Mrs. Moena Percell. Mrs. Rita Smith and Mrs. Moena Percell were the hostesses serv ing refreshments. Hoboken Baptist Training School Starts Monday The Hoboken Baptist Church has accepted the challenge of the Georgia Baptist Training Union Department to have more and bet ter trained leadership for 1962. The pastor, the Rev. Chesley Walker, states that on Monday, Oct. 16, a training school and en largement campaign for all de partments, junior through adult, will begin at the Hoboken Church. According to the Training Union Director, Mrs. Lena Rowell, there will be three state workers, Miss Elizabeth Simmons, Mrs. Marshall Nelms and Mrs. Tom Davis, to lead the discussions. Classes will be Monday Oct. 16, through Thursday, Oct. 19, from 7:00 until 9:30 P. M. with inter mission for refreshment and fel lowship. Certificate credit will be given in either the Sunday school or training union. Other Baptists in the area have been invited to join in the campaign, and a large represen tation from each church is ex pected, according to promotional leader, Mrs. Ruth Davis. Fire Prevention Weeks Heralds Dangerous Season Fire Prevention Week, October 8-14, will be a good time to find out how safe your family and home are from the tragedy of fire, Willis E. Houston, Extension engineer for the University of Georgia College of Agriculture, urged this week. President Kennedy proclaimed National Fire Prevention Week, and Secretary of Agriculture Or ville Freeman has called on all agencies of the U. S. Department of Agriculture to do all they can to help prevent rural fires. Fire Prevention Week is held each year during the week when the anniversary of the Chicago fire — October 9 — falls. “This is appropriate not only because it reminds us of how great the danger of fire is, but also because this is the beginning of the most dangerous season for fires,” Mr. Houston said. Fire killed more than 11,000 Americans last year. More than half of these died in their own homes, according to National Fire Protection Association esti mates. Fire also destroyed approxi mately $1.5 billion worth of pro perty, including more than 600,- 000 places where people live. Al most 100,000 farm buildings were destroyed by fire. “The great tragedy of these statistics,” Mr. Houston said, “is that .most of this waste of lives and property is avoidable. The record could be far different if everyone would assume personal responsibility for observing a few simple rules of fire safety.” Farm fire losses in 1960 were estimated at $165 million by the USDA. Four-fifths of the losses were from fire and one-fifth from lightning damage. Some 850 persons died last year as a result of fires on farms. About one-half the dwelling fires in which six or more lives were lost occurred in rural homes. November was the peak month for fires and loss of life. Fires are serious anywhere, but especially so in rural areas where families must rely on their own fire safety training, fire prevention checkups and pri vate fire protection measures to safeguard their lives, income and property, Mr. Houston said. Leaving youngsters home alone, even for a short time, is one of the surest ways to lose them to fire, says Miss Lucile Higginbo tham, Extension health specialist. Brantley Enterprise P. O. Box 128, Nahunta, Ga., Thureday, October 12. 1961 OFFICIAL ORGAN BRANTLEY COUNTY AND CITY OF NAHUNTA Nahunta FFA Initiates Greenhands The Nahunta F. F. A. Chapter held its initiation for greenhands Thursday, Oct. 5, at the High School Cafeteria beginning at 7:30. The F. F. A took 41 new members into the chapter. The new members were: Harry Boatwright, Roger Chancey, Mor ris Chesser, Mikel Crews, Odie Crews, Cary Drury, Wayne Du bose, Lloyd Flowers, Frankie Har ris, William Harris, David E. Herrin, Edgar Highsmith, Lamar Johns, Carrol Lee, Ronald Mor gan, Bobby Powell, Denny Rho den, Marvin Smith, Friel Thrift, Johnny Walker, J. B. Willis. Winton Wilson, William Hur sey, John Jones, Corbett Wilson, Kenneth Batten, Fred Albritten, Sammy Davis, Charles Harrell, Casey Henderson, Edward Lee, Jerry Loper, Ronald Norton, Wil liam O’Berry, Kenny Raulson, Roy Ralph Rooks, Simon Rowell, Roger Steedly, Roy Warner, Emory Rowell, Benny Thomas. In order for these boys to get this degree they must be regular ly enrolled in a class in Voca tional Agriculture and have to possess facilities for and have satisfactory programs of super vised farming. The initiation committee was as follows: Lamar Thrift, Chairman; Johnnie Crews, Wilfred White, Ray Griffin, Don Hendrix, H. C. Morgan, Cordell Wainwright. The initiation was well planned by the chairman and well carried out by the committee. We hope in the future that the new members will go by the F. F. A. Motto: “Learning to do, Doing to learn; Earning to live; Living to serve.” Nahunta High School Conducts Re-evaluation The administration and faculty of Nahunta High School are cur rently engaged in a school re evaluation. The re-evaluation is in compliance with regulations set forth by the Southern Associa tion of Colleges and Secondary Schools, requiring all member schools to conduct periodic re evaluations. The visiting committee on re evaluation is scheduled to visit the school on November 16 and 17. The committee will inspect the school plant, examine school records, interview school person nel, students and patrons and ob serve classroom activities. The visiting committee will be composed of the following mem bers: Dean Paul Carroll of Georgia Southern College, Statesboro, Chairman; Miss Grace Hightower, Georgia State Department of Edu cation; Mr. W. E. Gregory, Prin cipal, Ware County High School; Mr. William Smith, County School Superintendent, Charlton County; Mrs. Jim Olliff, Patter son High School; and Mrs. John H. Morrison, Area Representative of the State Board of Education. Nahunta High School has been a member of the Southern Asso ciation since its original evalua tion in 1955. Grave of Revolutionary Soldier Marked in DAR Ceremony Friday A previously unmarked grave of a Revolutionary War soldier, John Lee, was marked in a brief ceremony Friday morning, Sep tember 29, at Bethel Cemetery, near Fargo, Ga. The marking was sponsored by the John Floyd Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revo lution (DAR). The Chapter in cludes the counties of Clinch, Ware, Atkinson, Echols, Lanier, Berrien, Cook, Pierce and Cof fee. In touring the counties of the John Floyd District, Mrs. Samuel M. Merritt of Americus, Ga., Georgia State DAR regent, and five other DAR state officers, were present for the ceremony. Mrs. Herman Summerall was the DAR member from Pierce Coun ty attending. Mrs. H. W. Williams of Hom erville, historian of the John Floyd Chapter and also a descen dant of the veteran, was in charge of the program and did the un veiling of the marble marker placed on his grave. Folks Huxford, former judge of Nahunta Library Club Elected Officers The Nahunta High Library Club elected the following as officers: Becky Omick, president; Tru man Rowell, vice-president; Nao mi Moody, secretary; Freddye Lou Gibson, treasurer; Sarah Anne Gibson and Barbara Wig gins, reporters; William Jacobs, typist. The body voted to have dues, refreshment committee each month, and a Christmas party. Mrs. Gibson, librarian, discuss ed with them their various duties and responsibilities. Bernard Ham, Oliver High smith, Truman Rowell, and Joey Strickland are the film projector operators. The club selected as a project for the year to contact every graduate and teacher of Nahunta | High School and invite him to autograph a book and give to the library. We welcome names and addresses, and especially class rolls for ’3B, ’39, '4O. In response to those early grad uates contacted, the library has received 13 books for which we are very grateful. The first book was from Mrs. Naomi Manning, Class of 1933 and the second from Mrs. Verdie Willis, Class of 1929. Sarah Ann Gibson, Barbara Wiggins, Reporters. Farmers Asked To Watch for Screwworms ATLANTA, Oct. — WARNING! Two cases of screwworm have been positively identified in Georgia and there is a definite possibility that others exist. This is the first re-occurence of the livestock menace in Geor gia since the cooperative eradica tion program among Georgia, Florida and federal officials was completed in 1959. The two cases of screwworm were discovered in Floyd County, near Rome, last week. Since that time, extensive inspection and treatment measures have been established by state and federal officials to keep this killer con fined to the northern portion of the state. If the screwworm can be kept in the northern portion of the state, he will not be able to sur vive the winter. However, if he is allowed to move south, he will live through the winter and be in a position to do serious dam age to Georgia livestock next spring. Farmers and livestock dealers are urgently requested to inspect all their livestock carefully for possible screwworm infestation. Any evidence or suspicion of screw worm should be reported immeditely to your veterinarian, county agent or directly to the Stae Deparmen of Agriculture. PINES ON home grounds Thinning trees to a reasonable number and properly pruning those left is the way to obtain healthy and beautiful pines on home grounds, says Extension Forester C. Dorsey Dyer. If trees are too thick, they will have small crowns, a slow growth rate and poor form. They also have enough vigor to ward off insect attacks. the Alapaha Judicial Circuit, was principal speaker and recalled a brief life story of the soldier. Mr. Lee, born in 1755 (the date estimated), originated from North Carolina, where he served in the North Carolina Regiment during the Revolutionary War, before moving to South Georgia. One of the first Lees to settle in this area, he first lived in the Waycross area ten years prior to moving to Appling county, what is now part of Echols county. He died in 1843 at the age of 88 years. Seven generations have passed down since then, three of which were represented at the unveil ing. Descendants from Pierce coun ty attending were Mr. and Mrs. James E. Lee and Mr. and Mrs. Ruel Lee, representing the fifth generation; Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Howell, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold De- Pratter, Mrs. Inez Riggins, and Harrison Lee, sixth generation; little Amy Ragsdale, Tommy Ho well and Ray DePratter, seventh generation. Page Heads State Delegation To National FFA Convention George J. Johnson Funeral Service Was Held Tuesday Funeral services for George J. Johnson, who died in McClenny, Fla., Friday were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Na hunta Baptist Church. The Rev. Cecil Thomas offi ciated. Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery. Johnson was a native of Phil adelphia, Pa. Son of the late George F. Johnson, he was a re tired lathe operator. He was a former resident of Brantley County but was living in Jacksonville, Fla., at the time of his death. Pallbearers were James Ches ser, Clyde Chesser, Lester Ches ser, Johnny Chesser, W. M. Cor bett, and Frank Jacobs. Survivors include his wife, the former Miss Stella Chesser; one brother, James Johnson, Phila delphia, Pa.; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Colity, Philadelphia, Pa.; Mrs. Catherine Whitley and Mrs. Elizabeth Cliff, both of California; several nieces and nephews. Soil Testing Gives Answer To Soil Needs The Georgia Experiment sta tions, located in the principal soil areas of the state, have establish ed general fertilizer ratio-grade recommendations for all our crops, according to County Agent George A. Loyd. Since Brantley County Soils vary considerably as to sand, silt and clay content and from past fertility treatment and manage ment, it is logical to assume that different soils need varying treatment for maximum response of our principal crops. For Brantley County the re commendation calls for three basic phosphate-potash ratios. These are high phosphate-low potash ratios like 6-12-6, low phosphate-high potash ratios like 5-10-15 or 0-10-20, and even phos phate-potash ratios like 4-12-12, 0-14-14, or 6-12-12. Every farmer, says the county agent, can be assured that one of these ratio-grades will fit each of his fields. But the question is: Which one? Only a soil test can give the answer. Farmers are demanding specific recommendations, and only by a soil test can the prescription needed for each field and crop be given. The county agent states that soil testing provides the most in telligent approach to the proper use of lime and fertilizer, but each farmer must participate in the program to reap its benefits. Brantley FFA Boys To Receive Degrees Four Future Farmers from the Hoboken FFA Chapter and one from the Nahunta Chapter will be among 387 to receive the Georgia Planter Degree at the State FFA Rally in Macon, October 21. Receiving the degree from these Chapters will be Lamar Altman, Wayne Altman, Jimmy Bell, Willis Lee and Johnnie Crews. The Georgia Planter degree is the highest degree a Future Farmer can obtain on the State level. Only two per cent of the entire Georgia membership is eligible to receive this honor. Eligibility is based on supervis ed farming program and leader ship activities. Presenting the degrees and the Georgia Planter key that each candidate receives wil be imme diate past State FFA President, Don Thompson of Greenville. Four of the 387 Georgia Planter candidates will come in for fur ther honors. They will be chosen as the four Star Planters. One of these four will be selected as Star Georgia Planter, and the other three will be Star District Planters. W. J. Moore, Ag. teacher at Ho boken and Carter Morton, Ag. teacher at Nahunta, will accom pany the Future Farmers to the meeting at Macon. 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) Mrs. Mable Moody, Brantley County school superintendent, and Prof. Jack Moore, Ag. teacher at Hoboken, accompanied Robert Page, president of the state FFA to the National Future Farmers convention at Kansas City, Missouri, this week. The national convention, which opened Wednesday, October 11, and closes Friday, Oct. 13, is ex pected to attract 10,000 FFA mem bers and guests from all the 50 States and Puerto Rico. The Georgia delegation was led by State FFA President Ro bert Page of Hoboken and Ste wart Bloodworth of Perry, Past State President, who will serve as the State’s official delegates. Two delegates from each State form the convention’s voting body. Mor gan Cantrell of Ellijay, State FFA Secretary, is listed as an alternate delegate. Eighteen of the Georgia farm boys expect to receive the A merican Farmer degree, highest degree of achievement offered by the FFA. The degree is limited so that only one member in a thousand may attain it. It is giv en for outstanding achievement in farming and rural leadership. Each American Farmer receives a gold key, certificate, and a SIOO check from the National Founda tion. R ? nr«r n -all gj ves ’ ; ison Dates Anyone holding an honorary hunting and fishing license and anyone under 16 yrs. of age that want to deer hunt, see Ranger Avery Rowell for their deer tags. Deer Season opens Nov. 1. Closes Jan. 5 1962, limit 2 bucks, visible antlers. Squirrel season opens Nov. 1. Closes Jan. 5,1962, limit 10 per day, 10 weekly. Wild Turkey Season opens Dec. 1. Closes Feb. 5,1962, limit, 2 tur keys for the season. Avery Rowell, Ranger. CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our appre ciation for the many acts of kind ness shown us during illness and death of our loved one, George Johnson. We are deeply grateful for the many words of sympathy, the covered dishes and the floral offerings. We will always remember your friendship and kindness in our bereavement. May God bless you all. Mrs. Stella Johnson and the Chesser family. Personals Serving aboard the dock land ing ship USS Oakhill, one of 10 ships and other units taking part in Operation Wagon Master, is George D. Williams, boatswain's mate third class, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mathie Williams of Route 1, Nahunta. James Crews who is on light house duty in the army in Alaska will begin a 60-day leave at home about Nov. 3. He will then re port for service at Miami, Fla., after his stay at Nahunta. Mrs. Bernice McCullar of the State Department of Education will be the main speaker at the Fall Conference of the Parent- Teachers Association to be held at White Oak Elementary School Saturday, Oct. 14. Brantley County Sheriff J. Walter Crews has been named chairman of the Brantley County Dollars for Democrats, accord ing to Mrs. Bruce Schaefer, of Toccoa, state chairman. Miss Mattie Lou Wildes of At lanta visited Mrs. L. T. Wasden of Folkston the past weekend. She also attended the Wildes family reunion at the Laura S. Walker Park Sunday. Mary Jane Williams, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Burnie Williams of Nahunta, returned home Saturday from the Folkston hospital where she underwent an appendectomy Tuesday, Oct. 3. Mrs. J. B. Lewis, who is admis sion chairman for district three, Georgia Garden Clubs, will at tend the district meeting at Statesboro Nov. 3. The Hortense Parent-Teachers Association will meet at the school Thursday night, Oct. 12. at 7:30, with Mrs. Robert Harley of Brunswick as the main speaker, it is announced by Mrs. W. J. Rowell, publicity chairman. Mr. John B. Highsmith and daughter, Michael, of Brunswick spent the weekend with Mrs. Alice Highsmith and family.