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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 51 Newly Elected Brantley County Commissioners First Meeting January 2 The newly elected Brantley County Commissioners will meet for the first time Thurs day, Jan. 2, it is announced by the chairman George Stewart. The first meeting will be preliminary to the meeting on the first Tuesday in January, which is the day set by law for the official monthly meeting of the county commission. In the event a legal holiday falls on the first Tuesday, the meeting will be held on the following non-holiday. All interested citizens are encouraged to attend meetings of the county commission, it was stated by the chairman George Stewart. The new county commission ers are George Stewart, chair man; W. E. Eldridge and J. E. Strickland. The county commissioners will operate with only three commissioners, instead of five commissioners under the pre sent plan. The chairman will work on a full-time basis and thus be able to devote full-time to the duties of the office. Only one commissioner, W. E. Eldridge, holds over from the present administration. The commissioners were elected county-w’de and will thus be responsible to all the people of the county for their policies and programs. Card of Thanks We wish to express our sin cere thanks to every one for the many kindnesses to us at the death of our loved one, Lambert Knox. We appreciate the kind words of sympathy, and the beautiful floral tri butes the covered dishes by our good friends and every thing that was done for our comfort. May God bless each one of you. Sincerely, Jeff Knox, his son and his sisters, Mary Knox and Lera Knox. Toys Part of Human Living Long Before 'Civilization 7 Where did the toys that children love so much such as dolls, kites, blocks, etc come from? Records and archeological excavations show that child ren have been playing with dolls, and many other toys we still see today, since many thousands of vears ago. The Egyptians were perhaps the first to have dolls. These were not idols, they were strictly items to entertain the children. Kites originated in the Ori ent. At one time kite flying was a national sport in China. Blocks, which were once call ed building bricks first ap peared minus any decoration. Most were somewhat larger than the average ones today. Generally as soon as some- “jTHPUjSH^^ IP Sale Priced ONLY 3t $ 100 l roUiJI Cecil Moody Furniture And Appliances BRANTLEY ENTERPRISE Brantley County — Land of Forest Products, Naval Stores, Tobacco, Livestock, Honey, Hunting, Fishing — and Progressive People. Pine Cone 4-H Club Met on Monday The December meeting of the Pine Cone 4-H Club met in the lunchroom of the Na hunta Grammar School on Monday of this week. New officers were an nounced and were installed. They were Terry Brooker, pre sident; Cleve Harden, boy’s vice president; Alva Kay Ar nette, girl’s vice president: Ginger Johns, secretary and treasurer; Robin Brmkley, re porter; and Sandra Thrift, par liamentarian. The program for the meet ing presented by the Exten sion agents, Mrs. Virginia Ra ulerson and Mr. George Lovd, was a film, “Young Ci tizens in Action”. It was a bout State 4-H winners throughout the country attend ing National 4-H Congress in Chicago. Robin Brinkley Reporter Hickox Home Economics Club Met Wednesday The Hickox Extension Home Economics Club met at the home of Mrs. Wilson Wain right on December 11. Mrs. Wainright gave the de votional and presided over the meeting. Mrs. Virginia Raulerson gave a demonstration on the use of the blender. Others present were Mrs. W W. Hendrix, Mrs. Edward Brand. Mrs. Ronald Hendrix and Mrs. Conway Howard. Visitors were Mrs. David O’- Berry and Mrs. Joe Smith. Your Home Newsp^ne* Reflects the History Os Your County- thing new appears for adults, it is duplicated in miniature for children. It was not too many years after the first ap perance of the locomotive that a child’s replica was design ed. The earliest steam engine, however, far preceded this. . . records show a reference to it as far back as 150 years be fore the birth of Christ. The sling shot, used by men as a weapon, and referred to in the Bible as David’s weapon, has been a toy for centuries, too. Children’s tastes have chang ed little since ancient times. A look at the toy collection in the British Museum would prove that. In fact, it would not be advisable to take the children there before Christ mas — they’d find too many toys to ask for! Nahunta Masons Elected Officers Tuesday Night Nahunta Masonic Lodge. In regular communication on December 17, the members of Nahunta Masonic Lodge elec ted the following officers for the coming year. . . Worshipful Master, Andrew Johns; Senior Warden, John ny Jones; Junior Warden, James L. Stevens; Treasurer, A. J. Stokes; Secretary, Georee F. Stewart; Chaplain Dr. Walter D. Vickery; Sen ior Deacon, H. Lavon Crews; Junior Deacon, Hilton Morgan; Senior Steward, L. O. Stal lings Jr.; Junior Steward, J. Fulton Jacobs; Tyler, George Dykes. Members of Folkston Ma sonic Lodge acted as Installing officers. Speakers were Walter Vic kery, Zelton Connor, and J. Connor. . . Refreshments were enjoyed by all present. Yule Legends Span Many Years And Many Lands Did you know that the first Christmas tree erected in a church in U. S., in 1851 shock ed its Cleveland congreg-ation. It was considered too heathen ish! America gave the world its most Beloved Christmas plant — the poinsettia. The plant is a native of tropical America. Bayberry candles, which are said to foretell good luck for the coming year if they burn bright at Christmas, were first made by early settlers in A merica. They dipped bay berry branches in wax and burned them during the holi days. The story is told that over a hundred years ago, a parish priest in Salsburg, Austria, re turning late one night from administering last rites to a dying woman, was awed by the particular majesty of the still, sparkled-with-stars night; he went home, wrote the love ly, haunting words of “Silent Night, Holy Night.” With his organist, Franz Gruber, play in<r the great music on his gu ; tar, the Father, Joseph Mohr, first introduced the strains of this popular hymn to a small congregation in Austria. A churchman, John Pierpont, composed the gay Christmas song, “Jingle Bells,” which has been popualr for over a cen tury. The number of mince pies you taste at Christmas indica tes the number of happy months you’ll have during the coming year, according to an old English belief. J. N. Carter's Condition Is Listed as 'Fair' A Pierce County man freed by a grand jury in the Nov. 18 shooting death of a former employee was reported in “fair” condition Tuesday night by a Waycross Memorial Hos pital spokesman after alled gedly being shot by his wife. The spokesman said J. N. Carter of U- S. Highway 82 had undergone surgery for four bullet wounds alledgedly inflicted by his wife, Mrs. Ethel Carter, following a dom estic quarrel at their trailer home near here early Satur- Shedff J. H. Pittman said Mrs. Carter has not been charged in the incident; which is still under investigation. Carter shot and killed Thom as Fulford Jr., 41, of Rte. 2, Blackshear, on Nov. 18 at Car ter’s Garage on U. S. 82, but a Pierce grand jury failed to in dict Carter in the shooting. Carter had reportedly ordered Fulford to stay away from his place of business and when I Fulford came into the garage, i Carter 38. seized a .38 caliber I pistol and shot Fulford. The Brantley Enterprise, Nahunta, Ga., Thursday, Dec. 19, 1968 Miss Mary Esther McDonald To Wed Anthony Napolitano McDonald- Napolitano Homerville — Mr. .and Mrs. Glenn J. McDonald announce the engagement of their daugh ter, Mary Esther, to Anthony D. Napolitano, son of Mr. and Mrs. Domenic Napoli tano of Providence, R. I. Miss McDonald is a gradu ate of Brantley County High School and is presently em ployed in Homerville. Mr. Napolitano is a graduate of Central High School of Pro vidence, and is currently ser ving in the U. S. Army at Fort Stewart. The wedding will take place December 29 at 4:00 P. M. at the First Baptist Church in Nahunta, with a reception im mediately following in the church social hall. No invita tions will be sent but friends and relatives are cordially in vited. Forester Offers Tips on Keeping Christmas Trees There’s no substitute for freshness. And foresters with the Univerity of Georgia Co operative Extension Service say this is especially true wh-m applied to Christmas trees. Ted Walker, Extension Ser vice foresters, said appearance and fragrance are groa”v en ha^r»d by freshness. Eut of greater importance i c the safety factor. A fresh Christ mas tree retaining plenty of moisture is virtual I '-' impossi ble to ignite by match or small flame, the forester pointed out On the other ha^d. a dry tree can be ignited with a small spark. Far too many people have a fire h^ard in their hom“s during the holiday season, Mr. Walker stated, However, the danger of a fire from the family Christ mas tree can be reduced. The first step in pre^en+ing this fire hazard is the selection of a fresh tree. Keeping it fresh is the second and most important step. Mr. Walker pointed out a tree won’t re main fresh more than a day Or two in a heated room un less some provision is made for replenishing the tree’s moisture losses. The forester said the tree will be kept fresher if the base of the trunk is submerged in water. Many commercial holders provide containers for adding water to the tree after it is placed in the home. Another tip from Mr. Wal ker is to saw off an additional inch or two of trunk immedia tely before placing the tree in the container. Then add water to the holder and check the leval once or twice a day. It is amazing how much water a tree will absorb daily in a heated room, he said. Mr. Walker said once a tr°e had dried out it is virtual! v impossible for it to absorb moisture and become fire r°- sistant again. Prevention is the answer. Mr, Walker says start with a fresh tree and keep it that way. YULE TREE The Christmas tree is a re latively new part of the holi day season in America, accord ing to Troy Keeble, horticul turist with the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Sendee. The first renorted use of Christmas trees by Ameri cans is found in an old diary date 1804. Prevent Forest rires by Using txtra Caution The people of Brantley County are urged to help pre vent forest fires in this area, by using care in burning trash or debris. Destructive forest fires have caused much damage in Bran tley County this year because of the dryness of the seasons. Shortage of rainfall has caused intense dryness and the smal lest fire soon turns into a roaring forest fire. The Georgia Forestry Com mission, with its corps of Ran gers, must have the coopera tion of all citizens in order to conserve our forest resources. Burning trees is about the same as burning money, be cause forestry is South Geor gia’s greatest natural resource. Help keep Georgia green by helping to preserve our for ests. Christmas Trees Could Be Money Crop for Georgia Can the Christmas tree be come a big money tree in Georgia? With practically every home, school, church, office, store, fire station and every other kind of building inhabited by human beings featuring at least one tree in its decorations for the Christmas seasons, an estimated one million Christ mas trees will be decorated in Georgia sometime between now and December 25. Since only about 10 percent of the live trees used will be grown in Georgia, B. R. Murray, forester with the University of Georgia Extension Service, believes Christmas tree pro duction has great potential as a source of income for many Georgia farmers. The income a farmer may expect in return for Christmas trees planted this year is given in a report issued by the Uni versity of Georgia College of Agriculture Experiment Sta tions. This report, Research Report 15, entitled “selected Horticultural Crop Budgets for North Georgia” was written by James O. Wise and Thomas A. Carlin, agricultural economists at the College Station in At hens. These research economists figure the net return to land, operator’s labor and manage ment from one acre of white pine trees to be between $325 at 1965 prices and $315 at pro jected pries for 1975. Expenses include he total cost of estab lishing the trees plus interest ($75 to $88), total cost for maintaining trees for four years ($67 to $73) and costs of harvesting and hauling. Total receipts of $2,165 per acre are based on the sale of 620 trees at $1.25 per tree the third year, 310 trees at $1.75 th fourth year and 310 trees at $2.25 per tree the fifth year. Results of research and grower experience in produc ing Christmas trees in Georgia show that planting good trees on good land and following through with good .manage ment practices are important steps toward success with this crop. Varieties which have per formed best in field plantings in Spalding County, according to Turner S. Davis of the Georgia station at Griffin, are Arizona cypress, Virginia pine. Eastern red cedar and Eastern white pine. Mr. Davis said that, for top quality trees, in tensive mangement, including pruning and weed control, is essential. Also, test sales show that customer prefer tree which have been tinted to im prove color. Georgian who are interested in growing Christmas trees for market should consult their county Extension agent for lat est information on clutural and management practices. Firm, ripe, sound pears wrapped in newspaper and placed in a box in a cool, dry place may be held in the home for several weeks, according to Miss Nelle Thrash, Extension Service home economist at the University of Georgia. Out-of-Town Attendants at Knox Funeral Out-of-town relatives and friends attending the funeral of Lambert Knox on Thursday of last week were Jeff Knox, Annandale, Virginia; Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Goodbread and Mrs. Lorena Goodbread, Bly the Island: Mrs. Edwin Ro binson, Jekyl Island; Miss Tora Penderson, Waverly, Ga.; Mrs. Joe Ballard and Kenny, Ocala, Fla.; Mrs. A.rt Landdy, Miami; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Knox and Mr. and Mrs. John nie Hickox, Jacksonville; Mrs. Pauline Knox, and Mrs. Lilia Mae Smith, Hazlehurst; Mrs. Kate Johnson, Folkston; Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Robison and Mr. Dan Wainright, Waycross; Mr, and Mrs. Roger Thrift, Detroit, Mich. Mr. and Mrs. Dowell Cor pen, Mr. and Mrs. David High smith, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Knox, Mrs. Mollie Knox, Dr. Louise Galloway, Miss Lil Haggerty, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Hickox, and Mrs. Cora Rober son all of Brunswick, Ga. One 'Ordinary' Man; Yet He Changed World Here is a man who was born in an obscure village, the child of a peasant woman. He grew up in another obscure village. He worked in a carpenter shop until He was 30, and then for three years He was an it inerant preacher. He never wrote a book. He never held an office. He never owned a home. He never set foot inside a big city. He never travelled 200 miles from the place where He was born. He had no cre dentials but Himself. He had nothing to do with this world except the naked power of His divine manhood. While still a young man, the tide of popular opinion turned against Him. His friends ran away. One of them denied Him. He was turned over to His enemies. He went through the mockery of a trail. He was nailed upon a cross between two thieves. His executioners gambled for the only piece of property He had on earth while He was dying — and that was His coat. When He was dead He was taken down and laid in a borrowed grave through the pity of a friend. Nineteen wide centuries have come and gone and to day He is the centerpiece of the human race and the leader of progress. I am far within the mark when I say that all the armies that ever marched, and all the navies that ever were built, and all the parlia ments that ever sat, and all the kings that ever reigned, put together have not affect ed the life of man upon this earth as powerfully as that One Solitary Life. AUTHOR UNKNOWN Christmas Creche We do not know when the first creche was set up as a tableau to illustrate the nati vity, but church records in dicate that St. Francis of As sisi received special permission from the Pope to reconstruct the scene in the Bethlehem stable. Today the crib, surrounded by figurines of the Holy Fam ily, the Three Wise Men, shep herds, angels and farm ani mals, is to southern Europe and Catholic countries what the brightly decorated Christ mas tree is to America. Realism Reflected at Christ's Birthplace In the Middle East where Christ lived, Christmas has a touch of realism. The patri arch comes from Jerusalem with a troop of cavalry in gorgeous array. The service lasts from 10 p. m. until long after midnight. After the reading of the gos pel the clergy and congrega tion leave the church and jour ney tp the Grotto of the Nati vity. OFFICIAL ORGAN BRANTLEY COUNTY AND CITY OF NAHUNTA Electric Power Rate Increase Now Effective The Georgia Public Service Commission today authorized the Georgia Power Company to raise its rates by slightly more than two percent. It is the first increase in electric rates in 16 years. The increase, made effec tive with meter readings on and after December 16, 1968, is applicable to all rate sche dules under the jurisdiction of the Georgia Public Service Commission. The Commission denied the company’s petition for a tax rider to be effective automatic ally with each change upward or downward in federal in come tax rates. It recognized, however, that the greatly in crease costs of operation made an adjustment in electric rates necessary. Only two previous rate in creases have ever been granted the power company in its en tire 41-year history. However, rates have been lowered 10 times during that period, the most recent decrease being ef fective in January, 1965. The average price per kilowa^ hour for residential electnc service has declined from 7.6 cents in 1927 to 1.6 cents in December, 1968. Even with the new increase, Georgia Power residential rates are among the lowest in the nation and lower than those of any other electric utility company in the South east. In approving the rate change, the Commission said, “The company has shown that increases in cost of service, including increased financing costs and operating costs, as well as increases in federal in come taxes, have depressed its earnings at present rates to such an extent that an up ward adjustment of those rates is required.” School Holidays Begin Saturday Brantley County schools will begin Christmas holidays Saturday, Dec. 21. The schools will be closed until Thursday, Jan. 2. Legal Notice CITATION YEAR’S SUPPORT Georgia Brantley County: The return of the appraisers setting apart twelve month’s support to the family of Wil ber D. Roberson deceased hav ing been filed in my office, all persons concerned are cited to show cause by the 6th day of January 1969 why said ap plication for twelve month’s support should not be granted. This 2nd day of December 1968. Perry U. Rozier, Ordinary. 1-2 CITATION YEAR’S SUPPORT Georgia, Brantley County The return of the appraisers setting apart twelve month’s support to the widow of R. T. Thrift deceased having been filed in my office, all persons concerned are cited to show cause by the 6th day of Janu ary 1969 why said application for twelve month’s support should not be granted. This 2nd day of December 1968. Perry U. Rozier, Ordinary. 1-2 Brantley High Basketball Game Dates HOME GAMES Fri., Jan. 3 Fri., Jan. 10 Bacon Co. Tues., Jan. 21 Blackshear Sat., Jan. 25 Fri., Feb. 7 Clinch Co. Tues., Feb. 11 . .. Charlton Co. AWAY GAMES Fri., Dec. 20 Bacon Co. Tues., Jan. 7 Waycross Tues., Jan. 14 ... Charlton Co. Tues., Jan. 28 . .. Atkinson Co. Fri., Jan. 31 ... Ludowici Tues., Feb. 4 Camden Co. SUBSCRIPTION PRICfe AND TAX Inside county $3.09 Outside county, in state $4.12 Outside state $4.00 Enterprise to Be Published 2 Days Early Next Week The Brantley Enterprise will f be published two days early । .... next week on account of giv ing the printers holidays Wed nesday and Thursday. Please get all news and ad vertising copy in to the En terprise office by five o’clock Monday afternoon. Thanks very much for your cooperation. The Editor. School Glee Club to Present Christmas Songs The Brantley County High School Glee Club will present its second annual Christmas Concert Thursday evening, Dec. 19, in the school cafe torium at 7:30 P. M. The holiday program, direc ted by Mrs. Carolyn Thomas, consists of carols, hymns and secular songs of the season. Melodies are mainly tradition al, but a few new songs are included for added spice. Spec ial features are solos and the two-piano accompaniment for the entire program. There will be no charge for admission. The public is cor dially invited to attend. Buddy Jackson Funeral Service Held Tuesday Buddy Jackson, well-known Negro plumber, died Sunday and was buried at Waynesville Tuesday. He had a host of friends, both white and colored in Brantley County. He was an expert plumber and knew exactly what to do when a plumbing crisis arose. Buddy Jackson earned his place in the hearts of his fellowmen bv his friendly disposition and his devotion to his work. He will be greatly missed by us all. Nahunta Stores Close Two Days For Christmas All Nahunta stores will be closed Wednesday, 05 an d Thursday, Dec. 26, for the Christmas holidays. The stores will be open for business as usual Friday and Saturday, Dec. 27-28. Card of Thanks We wish to express our thanks to all our friends and relatives for their kindness to us in our recent bereavement. We are deeply grateful for the many words of sympathy, the covered dishes and the floral tributes. We will always re member your kindness and we pray the Lord’s blessing upon you. The family of Charles J. Hickox. HIDING BUGS Ever wonder where the in sects go during cold weather? Dr. Emmett D. Harris, ento mologist with the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service, says they are just hid ing and waiting. They are hiding in protected places such as crop debris, trash and loose bark. They are waiting for warmer weather. THE DIFFERENCE What’s the difference be tween inspected and graded beef? Mrs. Rita Waters, Ex tension Service home econo mist at the University of Geor gia, says inspection is for wholesomeness and grading is for quality. Inspection is man datory and grading is volun tary. Darien Patterson For three centuries follow ing His birth, Christ’s nativity was celebrated at various times in January, March, April. May, September, and October by Christian groups.