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Newspaper Page TextEDITOR’S MOTTO “Be not diverted from your duty by any idle reflections the silly world may make upon you, for their censures are not in your power and should not be at all your con cern”—Epictetus,Roman philo sopher. VOLUME 46 — NUMBER 36 Democratic Primary Set Next Wednesday Mert Johns Outlines IB Qualifications For Brantley Sheriff TO THE CITIZENS OF BRANTLEY COUNTY: This will be the last op portunity for .me to use this newspaper to solicit your vote and support in my behalf in the September 11th Democra tic Primary. Although most of you are familiar with my background, I offer the following informa tion as facts to substantiate my character and integrity. I am a Master Masc-i, a member of Nahunta Lodge No. 391 F. &. A.. M. I am a member of Royal Arch Mason Chapter No. 9 and Knights Templar in Waycross. I am a member of the Na hunta Lions Club. I have 414 years of exper ience as a sheriff and deputy sheriff in Brantley County. This experience has provided me with knowledge on law en forcement practices that will enable me to better serve you people of Brantley County. You cannot pick a man off the streets with no training or experience and make a law enforcement official out of him. If reelected to this of fice, I will have any deputies I employ attend the Georgia Police Academy for training which is provided by the Georgia Peace Officers’ As sociation. This will enable me to have a professional staff to assist with enforcement of the laws. Because Superior Court o pens on September 9th with a heavy docket. I may not be able to personally, contact each of you in behalf of my cam paign for re-election. But you can rest assured that I will continue to provide you with SOBER, honest and impartial law enforcement for all Brantley County. I solemnly pledge to never operate the office under the influence of alcohol. A law enforcement official should set the example for citizens, es pecially our youngsters. I promise you that I will al ways live an exemplary life so that the youth of Brantley County who are watching me will have the right example to follow. I have enjoyed my associa tion with the people of this county for the past 414 years in law enforcement. It has been a pleasure to serve you. A statement appearing in the proceedings of the Brant lev Countv Commission for a called meeting on July 23 (printed in this newspaper on August 1. published m the Savannah Morning News and read on the air over a Bruns wick Radio Station) were aim ed at gaining political favor. BRANTLEY ENTERPRISE Brantley County — Land of Forest Products, Naval Stores, Tobacco, Livestock, Honey, Hunting, Fishing — and Progressive People. I invite you to check the county audit report to learn the truth in this matter. I have established a record sys tem in the Sheriff’s office that meets the approval of the county auditors, Dußose CPA of Waycross. My pledge to you to con duct the affairs of this office in an honest manner will nev er allow me to misuse my authority or to abuse citizens. Nor will it permit me to mis appropriate funds that belong to the taxpayers of Brantley County. I beg you to compare qua lifications of mine and my opponent on SOBRIETY, hon esty and other human charac teristics. Then cast your bal lot for ROBERT JOHNS for sheriff of Brantley County on Sept. 11. Sincerely, ROBERT W. JOHNS Knox Reunion Held Tuesday A reunion of the Knox fam ily was held at the Knox Ho tel on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Those attending were Mrs. Corine Roby, Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. Venera Smith, Columbus, Ga.; Fred Knox, Jacksonville; Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Robinson, Mrs. E. M. Wainright, of Waycross; Mrs. E. H. Knox, Mrs. Stella Herrin and Mrs. Lorena Good bread of Brunswick. From Nahunta were Mr. and Mrs. Dick Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wainright and daughter, Angie, Mrs. Allie Wainright, Miss Florrie Wain right, Miss Dorothy Wainright. Mrs. Loyd Wainright and Randy, Miss Evelyn Wainright, Miss Alice Wainright, Miss Elsie Wainright, Mrs. Milton Wainright, Homer Wainright. Devzey Hickox, Lambert Knox, Mrs. Jap Johnson, Miss Leera Knox and Miss Mary Knox. Births Mr. and Mrs. Joe E. Turley of Jacksonville announce the birth of a baby girl. She has been named Tanya Charmaine. The mother is the former Miss Gail Bennett. Vote as You Please But VOTE September 11 Mrs. Sarah G'bs^n Died August 24 Brantley countians were saddened to learn of the pass ing of Mrs. Sarah Anderson Gibson, 93, a lifelong resident of the Waynesville commun ity, whose death occurred late Saturday night, August 24, in a Brunswick nursing home following an extended illness. Her death brings personal sor row to a wide circle of rela tives and friends throughout this section and removes one of Brantley County’s oldest and most beloved residents. Possessed of a quiet manner and gentle disposition, she was a kind and true friend, devoted to her family, always thoughtful and unselfish. She loved and served her church well and her dedication to Christian principles had a tre mendous influence for good in her community. Mrs. Gibson was the daugh ter of the late Berrien and Julia Drury Anderson. She re ceived her education in the public schools of her com munity and was a charter member of the Waynesville Baptist Church. She was the widow of the late William Richard Gibson. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Daisy G. Hunt er of Waynesville; five sons, Fred W. Gibson, Pete J. Gib son and Charles D. Gibson, all of Waynesville, Clinton E. Gibson of Tampa, Fla., and George W. Gibson of Rome; two step-daughters. Mrs. Marie Anderson and Mrs. Eliza Coulter of Tampa, Fla.; one sister, Mrs. Martha Benjamin of Tampa. Fla. 13 grandchildren. 8 great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive. Funeral services were held at three o’clock Monday aft ernoon, August 26, from the Waynesville Baptist Church with the Rev. Duane Partin, assisted bv the Rev. C. T. Smith, officiating. The body lay in state in the church for one hour prior to services., Interment followed in the family plot in the Baptist cem etery near Waynesville. Serving as pallbearers were the Messrs. Billy Gibson, John Gibson, Tom Gibson, William Gibson, Joe Gibson and Eddie Hunter, all grandsons. The honorary escort was composed of the Messrs. Car roll Johns, K. E. Kelly, Cars well Moody, Osborne Moody, Henry Edgy, Frank Walker, Willie Bell, Lester Harrison, Norman McVeigh, R. L. Ber nard. J. Q. Smith, Jr., H. H. Hunter, Henry McVeigh, Clay ton Harrison, Herbert P. Kan ev, H. S. Howe, Grady Boyd, Clinton Popwell. Franklin Gibson, Clinton Robinson and Porter Hunter. The many beautiful floral tributes attested to the esteem felt for the deceased. The family has the sympa thy of their many friends in their bereavement. The Chambless Funeral Home of Nahunta was in charge of arrangements. J. 0. Strickland Kills 2 Rattlesnakes J. O. Strickland of Route 1, Nahunta, had an un usual experience with two rattlesnakes Monday, Sept. 2. His dog bayed something Sunday night but Mr. Strick land did not go to see what it was. The next day about six o’clock the dog bayed again and Mr. Strickland investigat ed. He found two rattlesnakes mating in the weeds and kill ed both of them. They were both four feet seven inches long, with one having nine rattles and the other ten. The Brantley Enterprise, Nahunta, Ga., Thursday, Sept. 5, 1968 Kenneth Johns to Get Highest Farmer Award Kenneth Johns, Route One, Nahunta, has been nominated to receive the American Farm er Degree which will be pre sented during the National FFA Convention, Oct. 15-18, in Kansas City. Kenny, as he is known to his friends, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Riley Johns of Na hunta. His wife is the former Peggy Rowell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hardie Rowell of Hortense. Peggy will accom pany Kenny to Kansas City. In addition to the trip, he will receive SIOO in cash. Kenneth received many lo cal and state awards and rec ognitions. For having grown one hundred or more bushels of corn on an acre, he receiv ed in 1964-65-66 the One Hun dred Bushel Club Award; he was awarded the Georgia State Planter Degree and in 1965 was named the Southeast Georgia Star Farmer by the State FFA organization. Kenneth is an outstanding young farmer, having man aged well in such agricultural enterprises as: tobacco, corn, swine, dairy cattle, beef cat tle, pecans, and his latest ven ture, poultry raising. From the county two other deserving young men have re ceived this coveted award. They are: Addison Strickland, Nahunta and Robert Page, Ho boken. It is the highest award given by the National FFA organization. John Wilson ’s in Hospital At Waycross To the Citizens and Voters of Brantley County: Friends, this is to let you know that I am still a candi date for Re-election to the Office of Tax Commissioner of Brantley County. Due to circumstances be yond my control I have been forced from the active solicit ing of votes from door-to-door campaigning that you know goes on from day to day. Most of you know by now' that I have been forced to enter the Waycross Memorial Hospital for a Kidney opera tion which was performed Friday, Aug. 31, and at this time I am still a patient, but I am doing well, according to the doctors report. I am not sure when I will be released but I feel sure that I should be home by this week-end. I will not be able to do any more door to door campaign ing for your vote and support but mv family and friends will be calling on you in my be half, and I sincerely hope that you will receive them in the same friendly atmosphere that you have always shown me. We also trust that when election day comes you will support us as you have in the past. I am looking forward to being back in the office on a full time basis in a few days, so please accept this as my personal appeal for your vote and support. Sincerely, JOHN M. WILSON Personals Mrs. E. L. Sears and grand daughter, Denise Sears, have returned from a visit to Mr. and Mrs. William C. Davis in Gray, Ga. They also visited in Atlanta- and Richland, Ga. “On election night they won’t be counting votes of citizens who failed to regis ter nor those registered voters who failed to cast their ballot”, he warned. Riggins-Herrin Miss Dorothy Gail Riggins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton P. Riggins, became the bride of Herschel Wendell Her rin, Jr., son of Mrs. Herschel Herrin, in a double ring cere mony at the Nahunta Baptist Church September 1 at three o’clock P. M. with the Rev. Cecil F. Thomas performing the rites. Mrs. Jimmy Thomas was the organist with Mrs. Linda Steedley as soloist. The bride entered on the arm of her father who gave her in mar riage. The bride’s gown of bridal satin was styled with empire lines with lace over bodice with train flowing from th Q shoulder. Her three tiered veil of illusion was finger tip length. She carried a bouquet of white bridal roses and white carnations centered with a white orchid. Miss Linda Riggins was her sister’s maid of honor. Her gown was baby blue peau de soie empire style. Bridesmaids were Miss Sharon Griffin, Mrs. Donald Griner, Mrs. Joey Strickland, and Miss Beth Her rin. They wore empire styled baby blue gowns of peau de soie and carried bouquets of pink carnations. Patricia Chancev, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Chan cey, was flower girl. Emory Allen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Terry Allen, was ringbearer. Edward Chancey was best man to the groom. Grooms men were Tommy Graham, Corbitt Wilson, Fred Rich mond and Johnny Sutton. The bride’s parents enter tained with a reception in the social hall of the church fol lowing the wedding. Assist ing in entertaining were Mrs. Danny Thornton, Miss Nancy Strickland, Miss Jane Miller and Miss Ginny Cheatham. Miss Sandra Riggins kept the bride’s book. The bride’s mother wore a turquoise princess line gown of bonded crepe. The groom’s mother wore a gown of apri cot. The bride’s traveling outfit was copen blue suit with matching accessories with the white orchid corsage. The young couple will make their home - in Augusta where Mrs. Herrin is in nursing school at the University Hospital. Mr. Herrin will attend Augusta College. Out of town guests included Miss Nancy Brown, Augusta; Mr. and Mrs. Grady Riggins, and Mrs. Fred Anderson, of Brunswick; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ramer, Parrish, Fla.; Mr. and Mrs. James Ramer and child ren, Savannah; Mrs. Fred Richmond and Mr. and Mrs. B. G. Richmond, Jacksonville; Ma Branch of Riceboro: F. U. Branch, Johnny Branch, Pat Branch, Janette Branch, Won er Branch, Larry Hearn, Sav annah: Mrs. Sandra Shockley and Jim Hendry. Georgia farmers are produc ing about eight percent more summer vegetables and melons this year than last year, ac cording to the State Crop Re porting Service. Proper care of your rose plants now will determine the supply of rose buds on your plants in the fall, according to horticulturists with the Uni versity of Georgiy Cooperative Extension Services. Notify This Newspaper Whsn Your Address Changes Luther Smith Funeral Service Held Wednesday Luther P. (Barber) Smith died in Millen Hospital Mon day, Sept. 2. He was 84 years old. Mr. Smith was a native of Tattnall County but resided in Brantley County for many years. He was a barber by profession and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. Survivors are seven sons, Charlie E. Smith, Rufus Smith, Raymond D. Smith and Don nie Smith, all of Brantley County; Bobby L. Smith of Jesup; Jimmy E. Smith of Brunswick; Hoke Smith of Savannah. Also a number of grandchildren and other rela tives. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in Jes up. Burial was also at Jesup. Rhinehart Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Osbyrn Pearson Funeral Service Held Friday Osbyrn N. Pearson, 63, died Wednesday, Aug. 28, in the Wayne Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Wayne and Brantley counties. > Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Nora Campbell Pearson of Hortense; three daughters, Mrs. Louise O’Berry, Mrs. Shirley Altman and MfsT Sah dra Causey of Hortense; three sons, Clifford Pearson of Hor tense, Hubert Pearson and Harry Pearson of Brunswick; two sisters, Mrs. Mattie Boyd of Waynesville and Mrs. Nel lie Scott of Waycross; nine grandchildren and a great granddaughter. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday in the Hor tense Congregational Metho dist Church. “The process by which A mericans are offered the gift of freedom is the elective pro cess”, he added in noting that many people do not have such a right under a democratic process. Smokey Says: , . . keep fire from destroying them! Ais Sapfls! Churches of Brantley County t© Held Rally Tuesday Night One of the County-Seat Ral lies to be held in Georgia is to be held at Nahunta Bap tist Church, Tuesday night, Sept. 10, at 8:00, with all the Baptist churches of Brantley County, being urged to attend in the largest numbers possi ble. A special invitation is be ing extended all the churches by pastor Cecil F. Thom- . In the meeting. Rev. Ches ley Walker, of Hoboken, will lead as chairman wilh Rev Charley Smith, of Waynes ville, leading the opening prayer. Response to the wel come will be brought by Rev J. R. Bowen, associational missionary. A message of ex plaining the meaning of the OFFICIAL ORGAN BRANTLEY COUNTY AND CITY OF NAHUNTA 25 Candidates Running For 9 County Offices In Election Wednesday Layton Johns Asks Election As Sheriff TO THE CITIZENS OF BRANTLEY COUNTY Again, let me thank all the good people of Brantley Coun ty for their gallant and un tiring support. We have been the underdog and we fought our way from a 324 vote defi cit to a victory by one vote. You legally elected me your sheriff from January 23, 1968 to May 11, 1968. I am again calling on you to stand tall and support a man that will stand up and fight for law and order in Brantley County, one that is capable of making his own decisions. Vote for Layton Johns Sep-- tember 11, 1968, and elect a man who will uphold the laws of the land and serve the peo ple of the county fairly and impartially. Your vote and support will be appreciated. LAYTON JOHNS. Raybon Advent Church Revival begins Monday Raybon Advent Christian Church will begin a revival meeting Monday night, Sept. 9, which will continue through Sunday, Sept. 15. Rev. Harold Aldridge will be the evangelist. A Homecoming Day will be observed Sunday, Sept. 15, with dinner on the church grounds at noon. Services in the revival will begin each night at 7:30. Ev eryone is invited to attend all the services. Albert Purdcm Church Clerk. Palmetto Church Os God Revival The Palmetto Church of God began a revival meeting Wed nesday, which will continue through Sunday, Sept. 15. Services are being held each night at 7:30, with Rev. Loyd Davis as evangelist. Everyone is invited. Crusades of the Americas will be brought by Rev. Ralph Smith, of Pleasant Valley. Special music will b’ brought under the direction of Forrest Thomas of Nahunta and Rev. Al Ferguson, of Mt. Calvery. After the scripture reading by Rev. Bobby Brinkley of Twin Rivers. Rev. Brookes Hampton of Waycross will bring the sermon, and Rev. Eddie Dixon of Riverside will lead the prayer. Parts will be taken by pastors of Hickox and Satilla Churches, as at tendance from all churches of Brantley County are invited to have a great part. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE AND TAX Inside county .. 53.09 Outside county, in state $4.12 Outside state $4.00 MANY RACES UNCONTESTED Approximately 4,000 Brantley Countians will be eligible to vote in the 1968 Georgia Dem ocratic primary next Wednes day, Sept. 11. A race between Herman E. Talmadge and Maynard H. Jackson, Jr., for the U. S. Senate seat held by Talmadge, heads the ticket. Other state races are: For Associate Justice, Su preme Court — W. H. Duck worth. William B. Steis and John L. Westmoreland. For Associate Justice, Court of Appeals - William L. Nor ton, Jr., and George P. Whit man, Sr. For State Senator, Sixth District — Roscoe Emory Dean, Jr., and Jack R. Mays. A total of 25 candidates are contesting for election to coun ty offices in the Democratic Primary set for next Wednes day, Sept. 11. This does not include candidates for Justice of Peace and Constable. The candidates and the of fice they seek are as follows: For sheriff, Layton Johns and Robert Johns. For Ordinary, P. U. Rozier and Claude Smith. For Clerk of Court, D. F. Herrin, Conway Howard and E. H. Morgan. For Chairman of the County Commission, R. B. Brooker, Owen Griffin and George Ste wart. For Post No. 2 County Com mission, E. B. Campbell, W. E. Eldridge, James H. Ham, Silas Lee and David Page. For Post No. 3, County Com mission, Carlton Lee, Major Riggins, Raymond D. Smith and J. E. Strickland. For County School Superin tendent. Mrs. Mable Moody. For Tax Commissioner, An drew Johns, C. L. King and John Wilson. For Coroner, Guy Chambless and Sidney Hulett. Contested Justice of Peace races are as follows: Nahunta District, Lloyd Grimes, Mrs. Denny Ray Smith and Bobby Wilson. Brantley Retail Sales Show Good Increase Retail sales during the sec ond quarter of 1968 totaled $2,217,455 compared to $1,924,- 860 during the same period last year, an increase of 15.2 per cent, according to a recent survey by the Georgia Cham ber of Commerce. Chattahoochee County led the state with an increase of 42.8 percent. Retail sales de creased in only four of Geor gia’s 159 counties. Brantley County retail sales increased in the second quar ter from $1,038,000 to $1,213.- 000, an increase of 17 percent. Brantley Scho?! Enrollment Totals 1489 The Brantley County schools opened the Fall term with a total enrollment of 1489 stu dents as follows: Hoboken Elementary, 308. Nahunta Elementary, 616. Brantley County High School, 565. The teachers, bus drivers, lunchroom personnel and cus todians names will be publish ed next week.