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Newspaper Page TextNotify this newspaper when your address changes. VOLUME 46 - NUMBER 16 Sanders Appoints 10 Georgians To Road Board Governor Carl E. Sanders has announced the appointments of 10 prominent Georgians to serve as members of the reorganized State Highway Board. The 10 represent the State’s Congressional Districts. They are, L. C. McClurkin of Savannah, First District; Hugh D. Broome of Donalsonville, Second District; Clarke W. Duncan of Buena Vista, Third District; John R. Hines of Hogansville, Fourth District; Robert H. White of Atlanta, Fifth District; Re ginald Trice of Macon, Sixth Dis trict; N. N. (Asa) Burnes Jr. of Rome, Seventh District; E. J. Gayner of Brunswick, Eighth District; Willis N. Harden of Commerce, Ninth District; George A. Sancken Sr., of Augusta, Tenth District. FFA Chapter Elects Officers The Nahunta F. F. A. Chapter held its annual officer election April 16 in Nahunta High School Cafeteria. The officers elected were as follows: Kenneth Batten, presi dent; Steve Hendrix, vice-presi dent; Roger Steedly, secretary; Mikel Crews, treasurer; Morris Chesser, reporter; Barry Wain right, sentinel; John Jones, Par liamentarian; Lawrence O’Berry chaplain. After the election was held the new officers all made a speech. This year for the first time the chapter elected a set of assistant officers. They were as follows: Kenny Johns, presi dent; Edward Lee, vice-presi dent; Wendell Herrin, secretary; Donny Batten, treasurer; Tommy Graham, reporter; G. W. Knox, sentinel; Derrell Waimighl; par liamentarian. Five boys were selected to get up a stunt night. They were as follows: Curtis Johns, Tommy Graham, Greg Loyd, John Jones and Kenneth Batten. Alton DePratter, reporter HEALTH INSURANCE Don’t knock the snack. Exten sion Service nutritionists at the University of Georgia point out that “when snacks are chosen in relation to the foods eaten at regular meals, you are getting extra health insurance.” Stock Yard News At our sale last Friday, hog prices were as follows: RI, $14.25; LI, $14.27; Hl, $13.25; No. 2, $13.25; No. 3, $12.76; No. 4, $12.65; No. 5, $12.50; and males, $8.40. Feeder pigs sold up to $lB.lO. Heazy cows sold up to $19.10, heavy steers up to $23.90, stocker calves up to $30.50 and heavy bulls up to $21.60. Station WBSG in Blackshear will broadcast hog prices Friday afternoon at 3:00 from the Pierce County Stock Yard. We invite you to jell with us each Friday. Our good line of buyers assures you of the top do'lar. i WE APPRECIATE YOUR SELLING WITH THE PIERCE COUNTY STOCK YARD. PIERCE COUNTY STOCK YARD H. F. Allen Jr. 0. R. Peacock, Phone 449-5522 OPERATORS AND MANAGERS BLACKSHEAR, GEORGIA Stock Yard Phones 449-5305 and 449-5471 For Hauling, contact O. J. AMMONS, Hoboken, Ga., phone GL 8-3122. Brantley County — Land of Forest Products, Naval Stores, Tobacco, Livestock, Honey, Hunting, Fishing — and Progressive People. Faye Brooks Car Smashed by Large Truck Faye Brooks of Nahunta suffer ed bruises and abrasions when his car was hit by a truck in north Nahunta early Friday morning, April 12. The trucker evidently was running too fast for trafric condi tions and allowed his truck to ram the rear of the Brooks car, knocking it from the highway and cutting a wide swath over the ditch and to the bushes be side the street. Mr. Brooks’ car was damaged to the extent of approximately SISOO, it is reported. He said he avoided serious injury by falling over onto the seat as the truck struck the rear of his car. The trucker paid for damages to the Brooks car. Have Your Dogs And Cats Treated Against Rabies Due to the presence of rabies among raccoons in Florida and South Georgia, the Brantley Co unity Health Department feels that, for the protection of the people and livestock in the County, it is necessary for all dog and cat owners to have them vaccinated against rabies. In order that all the people in the County may get this done, rabies clinics will be continued for those who could not meet the first schedule. The following times and places have been set up: Hortense, Strickland Store Building, Saturday, April 20, 9:00 to 12:00 A. M. Nahunta Stock Market, Satur day, April 20, 1:30 to 3:00 P. M. Waynesville Post Office, Tues day, April 23, 3:30 to 5:00 P. M. Twin Rivers, Thursday, April 25, 3:30 to 5:00 P. M. Future Homemaker Met Tuesday, April 16 The Nahunta F. H. A. met Tuesday, April 16, The meeting was called to order by the presi dent, Wylene Manor, and the minutes were read and approv ed by the secretary .Johnny Faye Eldridge. The devotional was read by Charlotte Riggins. We presented a shirt to Mr. Morton in appreciation for his services the past year. A stunt was planned for “Stunt Night.” Diane Howard, reporter. BRANTLEY ENTERPRISE The Brantley Enterprise, Nahunta, Ga., Thursday, April 18, 1963 Eighth District City Officials Meet Thursday City officials of the Eighth District will convene in Waycross Thursday, April 18 for their an nual Spring meeting, with Mayor Lee Broome of Blackshear pre siding. The gathering is one of a series being held in each of the ten congressional districts by the Georgia Municipal Association. Discussions will include an evaluation of the results of the 1963 General Assembly and fu ture courses of action of the Municipal Association. In addi tion, district officers will be nom inated for 1963-64 terms. Blackshear Mayor Broome is presently Eighth District Vice President of GMA, and Way cross City Commissioner Ray Willingham is a director repre senting the district. The meeting will be held at the Okefenokee Country Club beginning at 2 p. m. and will adjourn after a 6 p. m. dinner. Tobacco Variety, Fertilizer Tests Being Conducted Four tobacco growers in Geor gia will conduct tobacco fertilizer and variety trials this year, reports John B. Preston, Cooperative Ex tension Service agronomist at the University of Georgia. Purpose of these tests is to emphasize the im portance of variety and fertilizer rates in the production of quality tobacco. The program is a cooperative ef fort involving the Coastal Plain Ex periment Station, tobacco manufac turers and the Extension Service. County agents in the four counties will work directly with the growers. The tobacco manufacturers will evaluate the tobacco in the field, on the warehouse floor and in their laboratories. These trials are located in Evans County on Tifton soil, in Jeff Davis County on Klej soil, in Brantley County on Lynchburg soil and in Lowndes County on Lakeland soil, Mr. Preston said. The growers who are cooperating with these tests are Cohen Sapp, Claxton: Barney O’Quinn. Hazle hurst: Alfred Thomas, Nahunta, and Julian Johnson, Valdosta. R. L. Miles, special tobacco agent of the Extension Service, will work with county agents in supervising the trials. Three varieties — Hicks, Coker 80-F and McNair 12 — will be used. Fertilizer rates will be 1200, 1600 and 2000 pounds of 4-8-12 per acre. Growers are urged to visit these demonstrations and observe the re sults obtained, Mr. Preston said. Foundations Are Prepared For Building The ground has been cleared and the foundations are being orepared for the Brantley Coun ty Recreation Building, it is an nounced. Later a steel building will be erected and expected to be com nleted sometime in June. The building fund has reached a to tal of S3OOO but the foundation expenses are expected to use up all the present funds. A fish fry is planned for Fri day, April 26, for the benefit of the Recreation Building fund. The Lions Club is reported to be planning a picnic shelter and grill, to be erected in May. They are also considering plans for funds to build a swimming pool in the Recreation Park. ^DANGER! A match in the hands of a careless trash burner can wipe out an entire Southern forest. Scenic beauty and valuable timber go up in smoke. Before you bum, take every precaution. Then stay until the last spark is out. HELP SMOKEY 2^ BEAR PREVENT w FOREST FIRES! Eastern Star Will Install Officers Tuesday Satilla Chapter 365 O. E. S. will hold open installation of of ficers with the regular meeting opening at 8:00 P. M. and with the public invited at 9:00 P. M. in the Lodge Hall, April 23. Among those to be installed are Mrs. Louise Drury, worthy matron; Alvin Drury, worthy patron; Mrs. Elizabeth Robinson, associate matron; J. Walter Crews, associate patron; Mrs. Lurline Broome, treasurer; Mrs. Malva Alice Brown, conductress, and Mrs. Ruby Herrin, associate conductress. A reception will be held fol lowing the installation. Nematodes Can't See or Think; They Just Eat Tiny animals which have nei ther brains nor eyes are outsmar ting many Georgia vegetable growers. The culprits, according to Dr. Wiley N. Garrett, head of the Cooperative Extension Service plant pathology department at the University of Georgia, are nematodes. “These destructive pests claim an average of 15 percent of t h e state’s vegetable crop each year,” Dr. Garrett said. “In many in stances their take is 100 percent of a farmer’s yield.” Because of their small size, and because they eat away at the plant below the soil surface, ne matodes go undetected. Dr. Garrett said these tiny parasitic animals have a spear or stylet which they use like a hy podermic needle to obtain food from plants. “They secrete ma terial through this hollow tube into the plant cells. As the cell contents are broken down it is sucked back through the same tube into the nematode’s diges tive system.” Dr. Garrett continued that several different types of nema todes may be involved in the on slaught on vegetables. Some cause roots to become stunted, stubby, or bunchy. Others pro duce dark, discolored root lesions which result in extensive decay. The plant pathologist explain ed that most vegetables are sus ceptible to attack by these tiny worms with big appetites. Okra, squash, cantaloupes, cucumbers, tomatoes, pepper and beans are among their choice foods. Nematodes build up rapidly in soil where susceptible crops are planted each year. “This is espe cially true if the soil is not fumi gated,” Dr. Garrett added. He stated that nematodes are not' eradicated. However, soil fumigation and crop rotation can be used to reduce their popula tion to the point where crops can be grown profitably. A rotation program for vege tables should include small grains such as oats, corn, wheat, rye, etc. Areas that have been pas tured for several years also are good sites for vegetable plant ings. Another good practice is plow ing out crops after harvest to ex pose roots to the sun for several weeks. This kills many nema todes, Dr. Garrett explained. Several different nematocides are readily available in Georgia. These include Nemagon, Fuma zone, DD and EDB. EDB is com monly sold as W-85 or Garden Fume. Regardless of the material us ed, all nematocides must be ap plied six to eight inches deep un der the row to effectively kill the pests, Dr. Garrett warned. The pathologist also cautioned growers to read the label before using any nematocide. “Materials used improperly can cause death to plant or animal and will not control the nematodes,” he said. Dr. Garrett suggested that in terested persons contact their lo cal Cooperative Extension Ser vice office for detailed informa tion. HOW TRUE! Dogs, cats and other animals can break the stems of young plants. Extension Service land scape specialists also point out that they may even try to make a bed in the mulch that you add to your shrubs. To prevent this, drive two small stakes into the ground about two inches out from both sides of each plant. Thiokol Operation s Expected To Boost Southeast Economy Cloverleaf 4-H Club Met Thursday Our Cloverleaf 4-H Club met Thursday April 12 in the Gram mar School Auditorium. The president, Jack Wilson, called the meeting to order. We said our 4-H pledge, sang two songs and Scott Lewis brought the devotional. The only new business was to see if the group wanted to enter a stunt on stunt night April 19. It was voted to have a stunt. The president appointed a committee to plan the stunt. The people on the committee are Sue Wilson, Nancy Middleton, Bruce Griner, Michael Johns, Cathy Jones, Steve Dykes and Beverly Smith. The president turned the meeting over to Mrs. Raulerson. Mrs. Raulerson talked on the importance of wise buying of clothes and gave us some books on clothing. Mrs. Raulerson gave Lucy Johns, Stacy Crews, Sue Wilson and Dianne Dowling a summary sheet to help them with their projects when they go to Rock Eagle. Beverly Smith, reporter. Robert Page of Hoboken Wins Scholarship The University of Georgia’s Inter-Fraternity Council has a warded five tuition scholarships to outstanding University fresh men. They are William R. Grow, a pre-medicine major, and Gordon H. Miller, a science student, both from Colquitt; Bob Franklin Page, an agriculture student from Hoboken; Michael Shepherd, a iournalism major from Bain bridge; and Ronald Dean Elliott, 1 liberal arts major from Gaines ville. The scholarship will pay tui ‘ion costs for the student’s sopho nore year at the University. The Inter-Fraternity Counci iwards several tuition scholar hips annually to outstandin Tniversity freshmen. Selectior 'f the winners is based on aca lemic achievement and on par icipation in activities both ir high school and in college. Personals Eugene Crews, EPP-P, has re turned to his home in Nahunt? fter four years of service in the U. S Air Force. He spent one rear in Greenland and has been at Cheyenne, Wyoming for past ‘wo years. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Crews of Nahunta Army Specialist Four James W. Moody, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Moody, Hrtense, Ga., recently was assigned to the 11th Air Assault Division at Fort Benning, Ga. Mrs. Alice Highsmith and daughter. Irene, spent Easter holidays with relatives in Thal man, Ga. Mrs. Ella Brown and daughter, Harriett, of Brunswick were guests of Mrs. Alice Highsmith during the past weekend. Births Mr. and Mrs. Delaner G. Robin son of Jacksonville, Fla. announ ce the birth of a baby girl on A pril 13. 1963 at the Brantley Medical Center. The baby weigh ed seven pounds and five ounces and has been named Peggy Ann Mrs. Robinson will be remem bered as Miss Peggy Inez Sloan, from Hortense, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. James Keith Thomas of Hoboken announce the birth of a son, born at the Memorial Hospital in Waycross, and weighing five pounds 10 ounces. The baby has been nam ed Jeffry Keith and will be call ed “Jeffry.” The mother is the former Miss Joyce Griffin. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lee Hall man of Brunswick announce the birth of a son, born Monday, April 15. He weighed six pounds 14 ounces and has been named Donovan Lee. OFFICIAL ORGAN BRANTLEY COUNTY AND CITY OF NAHUNTa Hortense Church Will Observe Homecoming Day The Hortense Memorial Church will hold its annual homecoming services Sunday, April 21, with preaching at eleven o’clock by Rev. Bernard L. Brown, pastor of First Methodist Church in Brunswick. Dinner will be served on the church grounds at noon. A ser vice of special songs will be held in the afternoon. Rev. Forrest Buchannan of Waycross is pastor of the church. Everyone is invited to attend the homecoming services. Mrs. Lucile Johns Is Hostess at Buffet Luncheon Mrs. Lucille Johns was hos tess to a buffet luncheon at her new home in Hickox on Sunday, April 14 at 1:30 P. M. Mrs. Mil ton Highsmith, Mrs. Ethel Hig ginbotham, and Mrs. Emmie Newton assisted Mrs. Johns. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Kennedy, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Layfield, Mr and Mrs. Ash ley Goldwire and Larry, Mr. Franklin Camp and Mr. and Mrs. Bud Chadwick and Eveline and John of Waycross; Mr. and Mrs. Ja<*k Goldwire and Rodger and Miss Gwen Gordon, Jesup; Mr. Jerry Goldwire and Alan, Valdosta; Mr. and Mrs. W .A. Lon Adams, Glenwood, Ga.; Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Higginbotham; Mr .and Mrs. Lawrence L. Ho ward, Miami; and Miss Judy Highsmith, Jacksonville. The children enjoyed an Eas ter Egg hunt after dinner. Fertilizing Pecan Trees Pecan trees in the backyard or in the orchard receive an application of a complete fertilizer in the next few days, according to Cooperative Extension Service horticulturists. mHman talmabge 11 From II [ II I^4 ti I It H \ 111 W^HMGTON > J IF THE MAIL I receive is any indication of public sentiment on the proposed federal tax cut, the American people would like to see their taxes reduced, but they also think there should be a cor responding cut in spending. We all know that federal taxes, ranging from 20 to 91 per cent on personal income, are confis catory and work to destroy initi ative and job opportunities. Moreover, the 52 per cent cor poration tax makes the govern ment the senior partner in businesses. The primary purposes of taxes, of course, is to operate the gov- ... VW ernment. Na- ’ turally, it? would be ideal if the business of our nation' could be run without taxes, but unfortun-g ately this is I impossible. I I would like to see a tax reduc tion which would benefit every one. But I also would insist that the tax cut be coupled to a reduc tion in federal expenditures. NO BUDGET is sacrosanct. There are always areas in gov ernment where spending can be trimmed, whether it be at the state or national level. When I was Governor of Georgia, I cut budgets 6 per cent across the board, and there were great outcries that the state govern ment would come to a standstill. Os course, it didn’t, and the state continued operating, more smoothly and efficiently than before. Bulging federal payrolls is another fertile field for a cut in spending. There are vast build ings in Washington filled with federal employees, many of whom seem to be doing little, if any, work. The people want a tax cut. They need relief in this regard, and it also would be beneficial to the general economy. But they are alarmed by mounting deficits and the astronomical na tional debt, and are demanding that the government put a stop to unnecessary spending. (not prepared or printed of governs ent expense) subscription Price and Tax Inside county $2.58 Outside county, in state .... $3.09 Outside state $3.00 The economy of Brantley County and all southeast Geor gia is expected to be greatly sti mulated by the operations of Thiokol Chemical Corporation in Camden County during the next several years. Contracts have been awarded the company to build huge rock ets motors for space exploration. The company has already plan ned to spend more than 10 mil lion dollars in erecting the rocket plant. The companj’ plans to hire a bout 400 workers in the next few months and to ultimately em ploy around 500 workers. Thiokol received three parts of a four-part contract by the Na tional Aeronautics and Space Ad ministration acting in conjunc tion with the Air Force. The two contracts affecting Georgia include one for demon stration firings of 260-inch solid fuel motors and another for dem onstration firings of a 156-inch motor with a three million pound thrust- both to be assembled and tested at the new Thiokol plant in Camden County. The awards were announced in Washington by Sen. Frank E. Moss, D-Utah. Thiokol’s main rocket plant, located in Utah, re ceived a companion contract call ing for static firings of 156-inch solid propellant motors. Pine Cone 4-H Club Met Wednesday The Pine Cone 4-H Club held its regular meeting April 10. Our president, John Jacobs, called the meeting to order. The president picked a com mittee to plan a stunt for stunt night. The president asked for any old or new business. Mrs. Raulerson then took charge. She talked to us abopt camp and how to spend our money wisely. ■ She showed us an example of this in the buying of socks. Pam phlets were handed out on how to buy socks and shoes. Also some pamphlets on sizes of clothes of girls. Mrs. Raulerson handed out Leadership books and summary sheets. The president adjourned the meeting. Linda Harden, reporter. Governments, if they aren’t held in check, tend to grow big ger and more expensive to the taxpayers. This doesn’t neces sarily mean they at the same time, by spending more money, become more efficient. Often, the reverse is true. Thus, there are areas in the federal government which could stand a reduction of spending, especially those involving non defense. If Congress decides to cut the federal budget, and pur sues that policy with determina tion, it will be done, not only in the 1964 budget now pending, but also in future expenditures. FOREIGN AID, where we have spent SIOO billion all over the world, in Communist and non-Communist nations alike, offers a splendid opportunity for reduced expenditures. In my opinion, the American people are fed up with the billions going out in some foreign aid pro grams.