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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 45 Warning Issued About Forest Fires Because of Shortage of Rainfall MACON — Researchers at the Southern Forest Fire Lab oratory here have changed the old adage to “Everybody is talking about the weather and ‘somebody’ is doing something about it.” As part of the overall re search program here, there are ' more weathermen — or techni cally, meterologists — working on forestry problems than any place in the nation. Paul Hagerty, supervising forestry meterologists, U. S. Weather Bureau at the fire laboratory, says the shortage of rainfall in Georgia this year — coupled with a carry over shortage from 1967 — nla"“s Georgia forests in a nos'ible critical danger period in the months ahead, this de spite recent rains. Through August, some of southwest Georgia has a de ficiency in rainfall of up to 35 inches for 1967 and 1968. Hagerty cited the severe per iods in 1955 when most of the large fires came on the heels of “precipitation deficiencies of 20 to 25 inches.” H. Ed Ruark, director of the Georgia Forest Research Coun cil. cited the expanded need for work on weather as it re lates to forest fires as a prime example of the Council budget for the next biennium. “Already we know the dan gers that lurk ahead and with research meterologists work ing on the problems, we know that we must step up our re search program if we are to provide the 200,000 Georgia timberland owners with ade auate protection,” Director Ruark explained. The Georgia Forest Research Council, created by the Geor gia General Assembly to co ordinate all forest research in th® state and to exnand Geor gia’s second largest industry, has several other projects in th“ area of fire research. “From my experience as fire chief of the State s forest fire protection organization in the mid-1950’5, I sav that unless we have considerable rain evenly spread over the next few months, Georgia forest land owners face a greater danger today than they did in 1955,” Director Ruark said. FHA Girls Attend District Meeting Future Homemakers Speak Up For Citizenship and Out For Neighbors, was the theme for the fall district meeting held in Swainsboro. Guest speaker for the meet ing was Congressman Bill Stuckey, eighth district Con gressman. This year’s theme for the chapters in Georgia is: To Know — To Care — and to A.ct Girls from Brantley High who attended were Deborah Johns, Carol Robinson, Elaine Chesser, Jonnie Ruth Burden, Lulu Hendrix, Janice Batten, Janice Wilson, Ruby Chesser, Sandy Brooker, 'and two ad visers. Mrs. Dorothy Ham and Mrs. Macie J. Colvin. Lula Hendrix, Reporter. MORE BEEF MONEY There are three ways to make more money from beef cattle in Georgia, says Dr. Dan Daniel, head of the Coopera tive Extension Service animal science department. These three ways are wean heavier calves, wean better calves and wean more calves. Deadline for News In This Newspaper Is 10 A. Wednesdays If It Is Worth Printing, Its Worth Getting in On Time for Printing. BRANTLEY ENTERPRISE Brantley County — Land of Forest Products, Naval Stores, Tobacco, Livestock, Honey, Hunting, Fishing — and Progressive People. Legal Advertising LEGAL ADVERTISMENT .... Court of Ordinary, Brantley County, Ga. To any and all parties at interest: Regarding Estate of WIL LIAM RICHMOND GIBSON, deceased, formerly of said county, notice is hereby given that C. D. Gibson, an heir of said decedent, has filed ap plication with me to declare No Administration Necessary. Said application will be heard at my office, Monday, December 2, 1968, at 10:00 A. M. If no objection is made, the application will be gran ted. This 4th day of November, 1968. |s| Perry U. Rozier, Ordinary J. Robert Smith Attny For Applicant Colquitt, Ga. 11128 GEORGIA, BRANTLEY COUNTY TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Please take notice that C. D. Gibson has qualified as Execu tor of the Estate of Mrs. W. R. Gibson. All persons having claims a gainst said Estate shall make immediate demands to the un dersigned, and all persons in debted to said Estate shall make payment to me. This 4th day of November, 1968. ls| C. D. Gibson, Execu tor Estate of Mrs. W. R. Gibson Waynesville, Ga. 11|28 The City of Nahunta is call ing for bids on attachments listed below: 1 Sidewinder 66 L Rotary Cutter with bridle, 1 3-point Hydraulic Hitch, 1 P.T.O. Shaft, 1 Angled Street Sweep er. These attachments to fit a Ford Industrial Tractor Model No. 3402, with Power Steer ing. Bids to be opened Dec. 2, 1968. The City of Nahunta re serves the right to reject any or all bids. T. E. Raulerson. 11|28 Homemakers Collect S9O For UNICEF The Brantley County High School Future Homemakers of America wish to thank the citizens of Brantley County for their generous contribution to UNICEF. We used this as one of our community projects and we are proud to announce it was a success. We collected ap proximately S9O. Again we thank you for your participa tion. Lula Hendrix, Reporter. Births Mr. and Mrs. Lonell Thrift of Nahunta announce the birth of a son, Kevin Lonell. He weighed eight pounds two ounces. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Owen Al britton of Nahunta. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Thrift of Nahunta. David S. Page Funeral Service Held Sunday Brantley countians were saddened to learn of the sud den and unexpected passing of Mr. David Sheppard Page, 66, whose death early Thurs day morning, October 31, brought personal sorrow to many throughout this section. Mr. Page had arisen early in the morning as was his usu al custom and had just begun his daily work in a wooded area in the northwest section of Nahunta when he was seiz ed suddenly with an apparent heart attack and succumbed before an ambulance or medi cal attention could reach him. Possessed of a quiet manner and gentle disposition, Mr. Page enjoyed the acquaintance and friendship of many in all walks of life. As County Surveyor for many years, he perhaps knew more about original property lines than any other person within the county and his knowledge of such things will be missed. A native of Marietta, N. C., Mr. Page was the son of the late Timothy and Annie Ford Page. He received his educa tion in the Marietta schools and later attended college. Upon completion of his formal education, he entered the U. S. Navy and upon his discharge enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corps where he served for many years. During his en listment, he was among those forces which occupied Nicara gua during the early 1920 s when rebels attempted to take over the government there. Following his honorable discharge from the Marine Corps, he lived for several years in Coffee County and later moved to Brantley County where he had resided for the past 35 years. He was a member of the Nahunta Bap tist Church, a member and past master of Nahunta Lodge No. 391. F. & A. M., a mem ber of Satilla Chapter No. 365, Order of the Eastern Star. He served as the County Surveyor for many years. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Alene L. Page of Nahun ta; one daughter, Mrs. Walter Hollowell of Indian River City, Fla; one son, Roger Wayne Page of Fairmont, N. C.; one sister, Mrs. Lucille Cadorette of Lake View. S. C.; two brothers. Wade Page of Marietta, N. C. and Max Page of Marion, Va. Four grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and other rel atives also survive. Funeral services were held at two o’clock Sunday after noon, November 3, from the Nahunta Baptist Church with the Rev. Cecil F. Thomas of ficiating. The body lay in state in the church for one hour prior to services. Interment followed in the family nlot in Hortense ceme tery. with Masonic honors. Servins as active and hono rary pallbearers were mem bers of the Nahunta Masonic Lodge and members of the Or der of Eastern Star. 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. Technight Set For November 12 Don F. Winters, Director of Waycross-Ware Tech, has an nounced that Technight will be held on Tuesday, November 12, from 7:30 - 9-30 p. m. The purpose of the Technight pro gram is to provide high school students, parents and other adults an opportunity to examine first hand the oppor tunities available at the vo cational-technical school. On technight the entire school including classrooms, shops and laboratories will b-' open and instructors fre.m each of the 15 areas will be available to answer any Ques tions the visitors might have. Refreshments will be served for the event. The public is invited to attend. Find lost articles with want ads. The Brantley Enterprise, Nahunta, Ga., Thursday, Nov. 7, 1968 Wayne Moody Killed in Auto Accident An automobile accident on fog-shrouded Highway 301 shortly before midnight on Saturday, November 2, two .miles north of Nahunta, claim ed the life of a young Brant ley countain, Tommy Wayne Moody, 22, of Route 2, Nahun ta and brings widespread sor row to many throughout this section. According to investigating officers, the automobile driven by Mr. Moody left the high way and travelled south along the ditch. Until the forward motion was halted by the ve hicle striking a telephone pole, the automobile hurdled three culverts and the young man suffered extensive brain in juries as he was thrown for ward by the force of the im pact when the automobile struck the ends of the culverts and finally the telephone pole. The injured young man was removed from the vehicle and succumbed in the ambulance on route to the hospital in Waycross. Mr. Moody was born on No v-mb°r 1. 1946, in Way cross and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Osborne S. Moody of Nahunta. He was a 1964 gradu ate of the Nahunta High School and a member of the Nahunta Baptist Church. Fol lowing his graduation, he en tered the U. S. Army and ser ved overseas in Germany for more than a year. At the time of his untimely death, he was a student at Ware Tech in Waycross where he was taking a course in data proces sing. Os affable manner and geni al disposition, he had a host of friends in Brantley and surrounding counties who mourn his passing. In addition to his parents, survivors include his wife, the former Miss Linda Hickox of Nahunta; one daughter. A manda Gail Moody of Nahun ta; one sister, Mrs. Brian W. Berger of Nahunta; two broth ers. Dwight Moody of At lanta and Danny Moody of Nahunta: his maternal grand mother. Mrs. T. S. Corbitt of Pearson. Also surviving are several aunts, uncles and other rela tives. Funeral services were h ol d at three o’clock Tuesday aft ernoon. November 5, from the Nahunta Baptist Church with the Rev. Cecil F. Thomas, as sisted bv the Rev. E. J. Dixon, officiating. The body lay in state in the Church for one hour prior to services. Interment followed in the Bethlehem Cemetery. Serving as active pallbear ers were the Messrs. James Vickers, Lloyd Murray, Eddie Hunter. Ronald Murray. Wil liam Knox and Caron Hotch kiss. Th° bnnorarv escort was composed of th° Messrs. Char les Stevens. Jimmy Allen. nonaiH Griner. Jack Griffin, Rav Griffin, Wilfred White, Alton DePratter. Buddy Allen. Charles Wainright, Barry Wamright. LaCount Smith, Lamar Thrift, Jermone Lee and classmates from Ware Tech in Waycross. The many beautiful floral offerings attested to the love and esteem felt for the deceas ed. The family has the sympathy of their many friends in their bereavement. The Chambless Funeral Home of Nahunta was in charge of arrangements. Personals Satilla Bantist Church in Hortense will hold an Old Fashion Sing Saturday No vember 9th at the church at 6:30 P. M. till 11 P. M. Their will be fellowship and re freshments serve by the ladies of the church. You may wear long dresses and overalls. Everyone is invited to attend. The Nahunta Garden Club will meet Tuesday at 4:00 P. M. at the home of Mrs. Elroy Strickland. Mrs. R. B. Brook er will be in charge of the pro gram. All members are urged to attend. Senior 4-H Club Council Meets The newly elected officers of the Brantley County High School’s three 4-H clubs met after school. These clubs compose the Senior 4-H Club Council of which Keith Tho mas is president. The executive board of the Council briefed the new coun cil members on the plans al ready underway and some of the projects which the Council could sponsor. Among the important p-o --jects approved are having the County 4-H Club Banquet November 16 at the County High School and purchasing welcome signs for placing at the county line. Those present were Martin Brooker, Jerry Crews, Rufus Douglas, Lynnell Griffin. Mike Lyle, Denease O’Berry. Sharon Prescott, Betty Jo Purdom, Cindy Raulerson, Denise Smith, Keith Thomas, Jeff Ve lie, Gary White, Sheila Ben nett. Newlv elected officers for the High School 4-H Clubs are as follows: White Oak Club — Jeff Velie. nresident; Gary White, boy’s vice pres.; De nase O,Berry, girl’s vice presi dent; Betty Jo Purdom, secre tary & treas.: Jan Purcell, re porter; and Rufus Douglas, parliamentarian. Slash Pine 4-H Club: Mike Lyle, president; Jerry Crews, boy’s vice president; Sandy Brooker, girl’s vice president; Cindy Raulerson, secretary & treasurer; Denise Smith, re porter; and Martin Brooker, parliamentarian. Palmetto 4-H Club; Jack Wilson, president; Nancy Middleton. girl’s vice presi dent; John Jacobs, boy’s vice president; Charlene Roundtree, secretary & treas urer; Sharon Prescott, report er; and Dan Moody, par liamentarian. Sheila Bennett, reporter Sunday Law On Hunting To Be Enforced The No Sunday Hunting law will be enforced in Brantley County, it is announced by Sheriff Robert Johns. State law forbids hunting on Sunday, the sheriff stated, and this law will have to be enforced. HIDDEN 4-H’ER Do you have a son or daughter between 9 and 19? Is that boy or girl active and creative? Does he or she have a desire to learn? Then you have a hidden 4-H’er in your family. Contact your county Extension Service office and make it official by enrolling your child in 4-H. Wayne Branch Prisoner Recaptured After High Speed Chase An escaped prisoner from the Wayne County Prison Branch at Jesup was caught Friday afternoon at a road block at the Satilla River after a high speed chase through Pierce and Wayne Counties. Daniel Drew, 22. escaped from the Prison Branch and made his departure in a 1968 y -IHEhh. c * I Nixon Elected President, Wallace Wins in Georgia And in Brantley County Use Care with Fire In Or Near Woodland Areas Macon, Ga. — With the first killing frost just around the corner, Ray Shirley, director, Georgia Forestry Commission, urges all citizens to use ex treme care with all sources of fire in or near woodland areas. Shirley, in making the plea, cited the acute deficiency in rainfall during the past 21 months. From Middle Geor gia-South, the rainfall defi ciency ranges from approxi mately 20 to 33 inches. He emphasized that the long range weather forecast indicat es that the fire weather dan ger will continue in general with only isolated relief. Shirley pointed out that be low normal rainfall, coupled with a brush and grass killing frost, will make our fire dan ger situation critical. Through August of this year, more than 66,400 forest acres have burned as a result o* A.650 wildfires. In August, 531 fires blazed through 2,201 forest acres. This is 41 more fires than the previous four years combined. Shirley added that more than 37 percent of the fires and 59 percent of the acreage burned was unavoidable. These fires were caused by lightning. This pinpoints the severity of our situation since little control burning is being done at this time of year, the Commission director said. Shirley strongly suggests that persons wanting to burn trash and / or debris to con tact their local county forest ranger. Notify This Newspaper When Your Address Changes. auto owned by Millard C. Lamb of Jesup. With the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department in hot pursuit, Drew ran around two road blocks in Pierce County set up by Sheriff’s Deputies Noah Strickland and B. L. Smith and city police. State Troopers from Way- ESCAPED PRISONER WRECKED CAR AT ROADBLOCK Deputy B. L. Smith examines bullet holes made b/ officers' shots. OFFICIAL ORGAN BRANTLEY COUNTY AND CITY OF NAHUNT* BULLETIN TELLS EIGHT WAYS TO PROCESS PEARS Want to know eight ways to process pears at home for family use this winter? A new publication by Miss Nelle Thrash, Extension home economist - food preservation at the University of Georgia, tells how to store a year’s supply of pears in the home. Included in this publication, entitled “Processing Pears At Home,” are eight ways to pre serve fresh pears, how to se lect pears for processing, rec ommended varieties grown in the state and tips on prepara tion. Miss Thrash offers advice on how to can, freeze and pickle pears and how to make rel ishes, preserves, marmalades, jams and baby food from the popular fruit. She also points out that fresh pears may be held in the home for several weeks if you select firm, ripe and sound pears; wrap each pear in newspaper and place in a box. Store the box of pears in a cool, dry place. Interested homemakers may obtain copies of this publica tion at local county Extension Service offices. Awful Toll of Traffic Deaths Grows in 1968 The horrible toll of traffic deaths, injuries and property loss continues on Georgia highways, according to a re port by the Georgia Safety Council. To date 1408 people have been killed this year, besides thousands injured, some maim ed for life. The loss in proper ty damage is put at $267,520,- 000. The total killed this year through October was 68 more than the 1340 killed up to this time last year. 129 people were killed in October alone, the report showed. Some of the advice for safe driving is as follows: Drive defensively. That is, watch out for the other fel- cross set up another block at the Satilla River Bridge east of Waycross on U. S. Highway 82, using a tractor trailer. The stolen car operated by Drew ran off the left shoulder of the road to avoid colliding with the tractor and the car overturned several times, law officers said. The prisoner SUBSCRIPTION PRICfe AND TAX Inside county 53.09 Outside county, in state 54.12 Outside state $4.06 Brantley County voters gave George Wallace a big majority in the presidential election of Tuesday, Nov. 5. The vote was Wallace 1709, Humphrey 317 and Nixon 237. Talmadge swamped Patton for U. S. Senate by a vote of 1744 to 116. The vote on the Constitu tional Amendment No. 28 af fecting Brantley County was, Yes 932, No 129. This amend ment allows formation of an organization to promote in dustry in the county. Richard Nixon won the tree cornered race for President of the United States, defeating Hubert Humphrey and George Wallace. Georgia went for Wallace by a big majority, as did four other states, Alabama, Missis sippi, Louisana and Arkansas, for a total of 45 electoral votes. Georgia homemakers may soon be making seams with out a needle and thread. Ac cording to Miss Margie Mc- Intyre, home economist-cloth ing, with the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service, adhesives are starting to replace the needle and thread. low. Don’t tailgate, don’t drive too close behind the ear ahead. Don’t turn on your right hand signal when you mean to turn left, or left signal when you turn right. Don’t try to pass other cars without more than plenty of open space ahead, clearance and to spare. Don’t contest for right-of way. You may be right and dead right. If the other drivers drives like a fool, don’t make it two fools by trying to out-fool him. Use your head as if your life depended on it. That is what your head is for. You have only one life to live for your country. was apprehended inside the car and returned to the Wayne Prison Branch. The car was demolished. Drew went through the in tersection of Main Street and U. S. Highway 82 at high speed just before the Black shear High School Homecom ing Parade reached that point.