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Newspaper Page TextNotify this newspaper when your address changes. /OLUME 48 - NUMBER 25 Chambless Funeral Home To Hold Formal Opening The Chambless Funeral Home at Nahunta will hold a formal opening of their new location and modernized build ing Saturday and Sunday, June 26-27, it is announced by the owner Guy Chambless. Mr. Chambless bought the home of the late Mrs. Mamie Knox several weeks ago and has modernized it into a fune ral home of the most up-to date appointments. It has a lar ge space for holding funeral services or for gatherings of friends and relatives. Wall-to-wall carpeting and beautiful draperies, with walls and ceilings painted in soft ar tistic colors, create a distinc tive and home-like atmosphere. The new location has large, shady yards, with entrances at front and rear, affording plenty of parking space for all vehicles. Showrooms, offices and rest rooms adjoin the main chapel room. Hours for visitors for the formal opening will be from 10:00 A. M. until 6:00 P. M. Saturday and from 1:00 to 6 P. M. Sunday. The chapel will be dedicated at 2:00 P. M. Sunday by the Rev. Lester Edgy, the Rev. E. J. Dixon and the Rev. Lee Ramsey. Births Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Wilson an nounce the birth of a son born June 16 at the Wayne Memorial Hospital in Jesup. The baby weighed eight pounds two ounces and has been named Robert Hugh Jr. Mrs. Wilson is the former Betty Jean Jacobs. CARD OF THANKS We would like to express our deepest appreciation for your acts of thoughtfulness and the words of comfort spoken to us at the death of our loved one, E. R. (Kid) Du Priest, Sr. We thank you for the beau tiful floral arrangements and covered dishes, and for the help which you so graciously provided to us at home and at the church. May God bless each of you. J. W. Eldridge and The Family of E. R. Du Priest, Sr. Questions and Answers on the Bible BY MRS. GLADYS C. JOHNSON SHOULD A CHRISTIAN BE AFRAID TO DIE? Far removed as we are from the superstitions of the past which surround the mystery of sickness and death, we still feel uncomfortable in its presence. What is death? Perhaps the fact that we cannot completely understand what it is makes us fearful. Fear of the unknown is common to everyone. However, we do know that death takes place when the heart ceases to pump its life giving flow of blood through the body. For the Christians this is the moment when the soul leaves the body and is taken into the very presence of Christ Himself. Paul tells us that “to be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord.” II Corinthians 5:8. Humanly speaking death is our enemy for it separates us from everything on earth which we may have loved or enjoyed — fame, family or friends. For others, death may come as a re lease from pain, misery and heart break. However, Christ through His death upon the cross conquered this last enemy, Death, for all time. He robbed death of its sting and the grave of its victory. For the Christian He has chang ed the entire meaning of death. No longer is it something to dread or fear, but a wonderful experience to which we may look forward with joy. You say, “But I don’t want to die — I don’t want to leave all that I have here.” And what is there to leave? Long, weary days with their dis- BRANTLEY ENTERPRISE Brantley County — Land of Forest Products, Naval Stores, Tobacco, Livestock, Honey, Hunting, Fishing — and Progressive People. Turner-O'Quinn Miss Irma Jean Turner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. An drew W. Turner became the bride of William (Buddy) O’- Quinn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tyler O’Quinn in a double ring ceremony at the home of Rev. and Mrs. L. C. Allen on June 14 with the Rev. Allen performing the rites. The bride is a graduate of Nahunta High School. The groom graduated from Folks ton High School. The young couple will make their home in Nahunta. Prescott's Celebrate 40th Wedding Anniversary Miss Mary Lou Prescott ar ranged a surprise dinner hon oring her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis J. Prescott to celebrate their fortieth wedding anniver sary Sunday June 20 at their home in Lulaton. Guests attending were Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Prescott and Lynn from Orange Park. Fla.; Mr. and Mrs. Cecil B. Hickox, Rosalyn and Cecil Jr., Jack sonville; Mrs. Agnes Rich, Mrs. Coyla Drury, Eugene Drury, Mrs. Mary Penland, Mrs. Ethel Persons, Dewitt Drury, Shir ley Drury, Derwin Drury, Dar lene D. Mites and Paul Jr. Herrin Family Holds Reunion A. reunion of the members of the Herrin family was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. K. Herrin in Winokur on Monday June. 21. Attending were Mrs. Isla House and children, Mrs. Dia ne Johns and Lennett, Kurt, Gary, Phillip and Ambia Hou se, and Mr. and Mrs. O. K. Herrin, Jr. and Douglas. Mrs. W. W. Spikes and children of Fort McPhearson, Ga„ Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Herrin and Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Batten. If you are a subscriber for The Brantley Enterprise, you do not have to BORROW your neighbor’s paper to find out what is happening each week in Brantley County. appointments and failures — the endless task of earning a living — the heartaches caused by loved ones? How can we want to hold on to that when Scripture tells us that “Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither hath entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.” I Corinthians 2:9. Everyone wants to go to heav en, but no one wants to die to get there. Perhaps if we could by pass death and get into heaven some other way, we would be more willing to go. However, unless the Lord comes very soon for His own as He promised, all of us will have to encounter death. Death is not the end of living for we will be more alive than we are even now. I like to think of death as the opening of a door through which we pass from one room to another — more wonder ful than we have ever known. No more to be feared than the open ing and closing of a door in your own home. Perhaps you say, “I would not be afraid if I could be sure that I was really going to get into heaven. Maybe I will be turned away.” If you have accepted Christ’s atoning work on the cross for your sins, then you are saved for e temity. “Let not your heart be troubled, ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you that where I am ye may be also.” John 14: 1, 2. Mrs. Nora White Funeral Service Was Held Sunday Mrs. Nora Highsmith White, 74, beloved resident of the Hic kox community passed away late Friday afternoon, June 18, at Memorial Hospital in Way cross following an illness of 12 days and her death removes one of Brantley county’s most esteemed persons. Mrs. White was born in Wayne, now Brantley, county and was the daughter of the late James Franklin and Julia Jones Highsmith. She received her education in the schools of the county and was a devot ed member of the Hickox Bap tist church. For a number of years, she resided with her family in Brunswick, but for the past 35 years had been a resident of Brantley county. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. R. E. Austin and Mrs. Alma Edmunds, both of Nahunta; two sons, Gadis White and James White, both of Nahunta; three sisters, Mrs. Estelle Saxon of Jacksonville, Fla., Mrs. A. J. Poulnot of Savannah, and Mrs. Frank J. Rozier of Waynesville; two brothers, J. Milton Highsmith and Hoke Highsmith, both of Nahunta. 17 Grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, several niecgs, nephews and other relatives also survive. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, June 20, at three o’clock from the Hickox Baptist church with the Rev. E. P. Corbitt, assisted by the Rev. E. J. Dixon, conducting the rites in the presence of a large number of sorrowing relatives and friends. The body lay in state in the church one hour prior to ser vices. Interment followed in the Hickox cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Messrs. Clinton Williams, A. J. Poulnot, Warren Highsmith, Woodrow Hendrix, James Highsmith and Lavelle Bohan non. The many beautiful floral offerings attested to the es teem felt for the deceased. The family has the sympathy of their many friends in their bereavement. The Chambless Funeral Home of Nahunta was in char ge of arrangements. Personals Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Cox, Monroten, Penn., Mrs. I. H. Pierce of Savannah were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Strickland last week. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Farr and daughter, Pam, of Savannah spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Strickland. Mrs. I. J. Crews, Rev. and Mrs. Cecil Thomas and Mrs. J. Walter Crews will attend the Baptist World Alliance in Miami, Fla. June 25 through 30. Mr. and Mrs. Linton Broome and Wanda and Renee of At lanta visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. Broome last weekend. Dinner guests on Sunday included Mr. and Mrs. Royce Lewis of Augusta, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Broome and family and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Broome and children of Black shear. Vergil Strickland was car ried to the Waycross Hospital Monday morning. He was re ported to be getting better Tuesday. Mrs. B. M. Atkinson of Kingsland is spending this week with her mother Mrs. Allen Barnard. Raybon HD Club Met Thursday The Raybon Home Demonstra tion Club met at the Advent Christian Church Thursday night, June 17. The devotional was led by Mrs. Annie Riggins, with prayer by Mrs. Virginia Raulerson. The theme of the meeting was “Basics of Flower Arranging.” Those present were Mrs. Mary Ryals, Mrs. Annie Riggins, Mrs. Albert Purdom, Mrs. Geneva Wil son and Mrs. Virginia Raulerson. From the Springfield, Mass., Union: Escaped leopard be lieved spotted. Th* Brantley Enterprise, Nahunta, Ga., Thursday, June 24, 1965 Canning Plants Begin Operating Brantley County canning plants began operation this week. The plant at Hoboken will be open from 12 to 5 P. M. on Mondays and Thursdays. The plant at Nahunta will be open from 12 to 5 P. M. on Tues days and Fridays. Huey Ham will be in charge of the Hoboken plant and Jim my Dubberly will be in charge of the Nahunta plant. Both are vocational agriculture teachers at their respective schools. Because of time involved in processing food no produce will be taken after 3 P. M. Shelters are available for all types of peas and beans. The plants will remain open through the month of July, Ham said. Broiler-Fryers Good Choice for Cookouts, Picnics Planning a 4th of July family get together? Southeastern meal planners looking for tasty main course fare will find broiler-fryers a wise choice for serving at backyard cookouts, picnics, and other fami ly meals. Broilers are in good supply now, and with production expect ed to increase about 5 percent during the summer, the U. S. De partment of Agriculture’s Con sumer and Marketing Service has the following suggestions for buy ing broiler-fryers and using them in family menus: To be assured of getting top quality birds, it’s wise to look for the official USDA Grade A quali ty standards. And, as a guide to wholesomeness, look for the offi cial USDA inspection mark. The inspection shield is the consum er’s assurance that the bird has been examined for wholesomeness under close supervision by a Con sumer and Marketing Service in spector. Broilers should always be serv ed at their best — so be sure to give them careful attention in the kitchen. USDA research has shown that cooked broiler-fryers are best when served either very hot or very cold. Leaving chick en standing at room temperature or in warm picnic baskets will cause rapid deterioration. Fresh, uncooked chicken should be loosely wrapped in wax paper or other wrapping, kept in the coldest, non-freezing part of the refrigerator, and served within 3 days. Frozen, uncooked chicken should be wrapped in special freezer paper and kept hard-froz en until time for use. Prior to cooking, sufficient time should be allowed for thawing so the meat will cook uniformly. Cooked chicken should be serv ed promptly after cooking, and pieces of cooked chicken to be saved should be refrigerated or frozen in covered containers as soon as possible. To freeze fried chicken, refri gerate the pieces immediately af ter frying until they are thorough ly chilled. Then, wrap in freezer paper and freeze. Remember fried chicken will sour if it is frozen while still hot. If frozen fried chicken is to be transported — such as for use on a picnic — wrap it carefully in several layers of newspapers to prolong the thawing or place the chicken in a cooler chest that will maintain a temperature of 50 degrees or lower. Either method will help extend the thawing time from 3 to 4 hours. Litter-fed Fires Cause Child Deaths NEW YORK, N. Y. — Litter bugs have turned to homicide. Every week one child dies in the U. S. in his own home as a result of a litter-fed fire. In 1964, an estimated 130 persons —old and young — died in home fires caused by trash. These figures, reflecting the tragedy of littering, were com piled by Keep America Beau tiful and International Asso ciation of Fire Chiefs, the latter a member of KAB’s national advisory council. A word of warning from the two organizations: “Think twice before you let litter ac cumulate in and around your home. Don’t give fire a place to start.” 2 Killed and 4 Injured in Auto Smashup A head-on collision south of Nahunta on U. S. 301 resulted in the loss of two lives and the hospitalization of four oth ers Thursday, June 17. An au tomobile occupied by a Sav annahian and her sister was headed north and the driver lost control of the car and crossed the center strip into the path of an automobile headed south. Mrs. Annie Newsome Smith, 67, of Atlanta was pronounced dead on arrival at the Brant ley Medical Center and her sister, Miss Bertha Kate New some of Savannah expired ap proximately ten minutes after arrival at the clinic. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ed ward Guinto and children, Michael Jr. and Delores were occupants of the second car. All the injured were carried by the Chambless ambulances to the Medical Center and later transferred to Memorial Hospital in Way cross for fur ther treatment. The body of Mrs. Smith was carried to Atlanta early Fri day morning and the body of Miss Newsome was carried to Savannah, where funeral ser vices and interment took place. The Chambless Funeral Home of Nahunta was in char ge of local arrangements. William Coleman Os Suwanee Died Wednesday Mr. William Thomas Coleman of Suwanee, Ga., the father of Mrs. J. L. Walker of Nahunta, passed away at the Walker resi dence Wednesday morning, June 23, following an extended illness. Mr. Coleman has been a patient in a Jacksonville, Fla. hospital in recent weeks and was trans ferred to the Memorial Hospital in Waycross and had been with his daughter, since Friday of last week. Mr. Coleman was a native of Banks County, Georgia and was the son of the late John and Nancy Coleman. He received his education in the schools of Banks and Gwinnett counties and was a member of the Suwanee Methodist Church. He was a pioneer employee in a shoe factory in Buford, Ga., having started as a sweeper and advancing to a foreman prior to his retirement several years ago. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Jessie McKinney Coleman of Su wanee, Ga.; one daughter, Mrs. J. L. Walker of Nahunta; one son, Earl Coleman of Suwanee; two sisters, Mrs. Ida Grier of Bu ford and Mrs. Lilly Morris of At lanta. Four grandchildren, four great grandchildren, several nieces, ne phews and other relatives also survive. The remains were carried to Buford, Ga. Wednesday afternoon where funeral services will be held Friday, June 25, from the Suwanee Methodist Church with interment following in the White Chapel Memorial Gardens. The family has the sympathy of their many friends in their be reavement. The Chambless Funeral Home of Nahunta was in charge of local arrangements. “Do it yourself,” advertises a Cleveland paper-hanger, “and then send for us.” A widow and her money are soon married. Waynesville Baptists Held Open House at New Pastorium Saturday The Waynesville Baptist Church held open house at the pastorium Saturday night, June 19, from 7:00 to 8:00 o’- clock. The congregation honored the new pastor, Rev. Eugene D. Reece, and his wife, with a pantry shower. Rev. Mr. Reece is from Sparks, Ga., where he was pastor and taught school. He will be a teacher at Na hunta High School next term. After the open house at the pastorium, the guests went to the church where a social hour was held, honoring Rev. and Hoboken Post Office to Get New Building Hoboken will get a new pos/ office building, according to a telegram, received by this news paper from Congressman J. Rus sell Tuten Thursday, June 17. The telegram from Congress man Tuten was as follows, “Hap py to anounce Post Office Depart ment will advertise for bids for construction of new post office at Hoboken June 30, 1965.’’ Details of the exact location and size of the new building are not available. Waynesville News By Mrs. Julia Gibson Mr. and Mrs. Arthur P. Hull of St. Petersburg, Fla. are visiting Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Robinson. Miss Iris Arnett has moved to Brunswick where she is now employed. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Gibson of Tampa spent the weekend visiting relatives in Waynes ville and in Way cross. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stokes, Miss Freddye Lou Gibson, Miss Sheryl Joyner and Mr. Edsel Jump of Brunswick, Mrs. Isla House, Mrs. Diane Johns and Lynette of Hickox, Miss Elaine Knox and Mr. Kenneth Popwell were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gibson on Sun day. Mr. and Mrs. Terry Thomas of Jacksonville visited Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Gibson on Sunday. Mrs. Willie Mae Phillips of Franklinton, La. and Mrs. Ollie Vee Whitner of Jacksonville visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Q. Smith last weekend. Mrs. Troy Willis and daugh ter, Kim of Brunswick spent the past two weeks with her mother, Mrs. Virginia Omick. Miss Janice Drury is visiting her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Drury in Jesup. Surburban HD Club Met with Mrs. Raulerson The Suburban Home Dem onstration Club met at the home of Mrs. Virginia Rauler son. Mrs. James Altman presided over the meeting. Mrs. Rauler son gave a demonstration on flower arrangements. Those present were Mrs. Wayne Brooker, Mrs. Buster Strickland, Mrs. W. C. James, Mrs. Layton Johns, and Mrs. James Altman. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Falls Are Leading Cause of Home Accident Deaths Nearly 30 per cent of all acci dental deaths occur in the home, the American Insurance Associa tion reports. And almost half of these deaths are caused by falls. Many of these tragedies can be prevented if stairways are kept clear, properly lighted and in good repair. Pay particular attention to keeping cellar or basement stairs safe, the Association advises. Don’t let them become a catch all for cleaning materials and other household paraphernalia. STORED CORN Stored corn in Georgia totaled 21,990,000 bushels on April 1. The State Crop Reporting Service says this is an 18 percent drop from a year ago. Mrs. Sydney Parks and wife of Brunswick. Rev. Mr. Parks has been supply pastor for a year. The church presented him with a silver engraved tray. The church presented en graved Bibles to its recent graduates, Elaine Knox, Bar bara Wiggins, Iris Arnette, Edna Mae Harrison and Lynn Jones at the Sunday night service. The Womans Missionary Society .met at the home of Mrs. Dorothy Gibson Tuesday afternoon. OFFICIAL ORGAN BRANTLEY COUNTY AND CITY OF NAHUNTA Three Armed Prison Fugitives Are Captured by Brantley Officers Three armed escaped convicts who escaped from a work gang on Jekyll Island Wednesday were recaptured Friday at Waynes ville by Brantley County Sheriff Walter Crews and Deputy Wesley Burden. Crews said the trio, described by officials at the Wayne County Prison Branch as “extremely dangerous,’ were flushed out of a church. They offered no re sistance. The three convicts had a saw ed-off shotgun and three pistols when they made their break Wed nesday. They forced their guards and other prisoners into a prison bus and fled in a pickup truck owned by the Jekyll Island Au thority. Crews said the men carried no weapons when they walked out of the church and surrendered Fri day. Later the shotgun and pis tol were found in the church. The escapees were Charles E. Fleming, 39, of Oliver, serving time from Chatham and Screven counties on burglary and bolita convictions; Harold Lowe, 33, of Clewiston, Fla., serving burglary sentences from seven Atlanta area counties, and Herman Le roy Drawdy, 39, serving time for robbery in Muscogee County. Crews said he and Deputy Bur den went to the Negro church at Waynesville after a woman call ed and said a man was “walking across our graveyard with a gun.” When they reached the scene the sheriff said they saw the form of a man through the stain ed glass window of the church. The sheriff said one of the merr came out of the church immedi ately after he called on them to surrender. The other two, who later said they were asleep, came up a few minutes later and gave themselves up. Crews said the three were cold wet and hungry after being in the woods since Wednesday during some heavy rains. He said they “wolfed down” their food after their capture. The Jekyll Island Authority truck the trio used to make their escape was found about a mile from the intersection of Highways 303, 17 and 84 in Glynn County. This is more than 15 miles from where they were recaptured at Waynesville. Crews said the men “talked big” and boasted that they would escape again. “We asked them if they were I TAIMA|bH \ Us - Ml LEGISLATION now pending before the U. S. Senate, which it was my privilege and pleas ure to introduce, would provide special indemnity insurance for members of the Armed Forces serving in combat areas. Under the provisions of my bill, any person on active duty with the Armed Forces in an area des ignated a com bat zone would be automati cally insured *1 ^; : :<<» -®**^: 46^V -:^ against death by the United States govern ment, without cost to the serv iceman and in the principal amount of SIO,OOO. The indem nity would be paid to the bene ficiary in 120 equal monthly in stallments, with an interest rate Os 2% per cent per annum. Also, the coverage would ap ply retroactively to January 1, 1962, or earlier than that date as may be determined by the President by proclamation. Os course, no price tag can be placed on the lives of American servicemen, but the insurance which I have proposed would provide some measure of eco nomic security for the widows and dependent children of mem bers of the Armed Services killed in combat. AS I TOLD the Senate, it is my feeling, and I know this feel ing is shared by all patriotic Americans, that members of the Armed Forces of the United States who are assigned to haz ardous duty in a combat zone anywhere in the world are enti tled to insurance benefits in the (Hot prepared or printt.'. at pcierument exponot) Subscription Price and Tax Inside county — $l5B Outside county. In stale $3.09 Outside state $3.00 so bad why didn’t they use that shotgun and pistol,” the sheriff said. “But they didn’t give us any answer to that.” The men were turned over to Warden H. A. Yawn of the Wayne Prison Branch who said he plan ned to press charges of escape, armed robbery and auto theft a gainst the escapees. In discussing the capture of the convicts, Sheriff Crews said they apparently surrendered without a fight because they thought they were surrounded by a big posse of officers. He said they proba bly couldn’t see through the stain ed glass windows. 2 Men Jailed On Charge Os Burglary Two young men from Louisville, Ky., were jailed at Nahunta Thursday, June 17, charged with burglarizing the home of Joe Mc- Donald near Raybon. They were Leroy Fryrear and Donald Elmore. They were held on bail of S2OOO each. Sheriff J. Walter Crews stated that they are charged with taking a 38 pis tol, two wrist watches, about S2OO worth of assorted jewelry and S6O in money from the McDonald home while the McDonalds were away. A young woman nearby saw their car near the McDonald home and gave the sheriff a des cription of it. The car and the two men were located at a Nahunta service station. A young woman, wife of one of the young men, was located at a local motel. She gave the sheriff some information about the stolen articles, some of which had been buried near Raybon, the sheriff said. The parents of the young wo man came and got her. She had married only a few weeks be fore, she said. The service station of Clifton Morgan had been burglarized Wednesday night, sheriff Crews stated, and the two young men are suspected of the burglary. Cigarettes and sundry merchan dise valued at about SIOO were stolen at the Morgan service sta tion, sheriff Crews said. Sheriff Crews was assisted by G. L. Lunsford of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation in work ing up the case. event of their death in order that the well-being of their fam ilies, their wives, and their chil dren may be made more secure. American soldiers, sailors, and marines now fighting in the jun gles of Viet Nam, or who fought in the Dominican Republic, or who may be called upon to fight for freedom anywhere in the world are no less entitled to this security than were the American fighting men who served their country in World War II or in Korea. • • • ALTHOUGH THE conflict in Viet Nam is not a declared war of the United States, it is a hot and deadly war nonetheless, as thousands upon thousands of American servicemen who are risking their lives daily to help stem the tide of Communism in Southeast Asia can testify. Since December 12,1961, mo: 3 than 400 Americans have made the supreme sacrifice in an effort to bring freedom and democratic government to Viet Nam. Just since May 10th, more than 50 American soldiers have died in battle with the Communist Viet Cong, and recently it was re ported that more than 30 Amer ican lives were lost in a single bloody engagement. It is my view that the govern ment of the United States and the worldwide cause of free dom which our men are fighting to defend owes them no less than to provide some token of economic security for their fam ilies.