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Newspaper Page TextEDITOR’S MOTTO "Be not diverted from youi 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 47 — NUMBER 49 MISS CHERYL COLLEEN McMURPHY Engagement Announced McMurphy-Baker Mr. and Mrs. Allen Mc- Murphy of Richford, Vermont announce the engagement of their daughter, Cheryl Colleen to John Baker, son of Mrs. John H. Baker and the late Mr. Baker of South Burling ton, Vermont. Miss McMurphy is a gradu ate of Richford High School and is a sophomore at the University of Vermont. Mr. Baker graduated from Staunton Military Academy, Staunton, Va. in 1962, Champ lain College in 1965 and at tended the University of Ver mont. He is currently employ ed in Burlington Vermont. Miss McMurphy is the granddaughter of Mrs. W. H. Jacobs and the late Mr. Ja cobs of Waynesville. Cheryl’s mother is the former Emily Jacobs. Mrs. Opal Miller, Spring field, Ohio, a sister of Ira F. Brown, arrivetd Monday to spend a few days with her brother and Mrs. Lula Brown. Earl Howard of New Smyrna Beach, Fla. visited his sisters, Mrs. Mae Schoefield and Mrs. Ira Johns last week end. MAYOR NESBERT THOMAS OF PATTERSON PASSES AWAY Nesbert Thomas, 63, mayor of the City of Patterson, pass ed away Monday afternoon in the Pierce County Hospi tal following a brief illness. A native and life-long resi dent of Pierce County, he was a son of the late Nick Thomas and Mollie Griner Thomas. A building and masonry contractor, he was a member of the Patterson Baptist Church. A member of the Patterson Lions Club, he had served as program chairman a number of years and had been instrumental in helping develop the patterson Lions Park. Long active in civic affairs, he had served as city police man a number of y°ars. be fore b°ing elected to the post of councilman, which he held for eight years. At the com pletion of this post, he was elected to the office of .mayor. He was serving his sixth term in this office. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Thelma Mikell Thomas of Pat terson; a daughter. Miss Fran ces Marilyn Thomas of Pat terson; two sisters, Mrs. Dick Morgan of Nahunta and Mrs. J. C. Williamson of Savannah; six brothers, Fred Thomas, Sr., Rouse Thomas, Rev. Clyde Thomas and Arthur Thomas, all of Patterson, Nick Thomas, Jr. of Ft. Pierce, Fla. and Claude Thomas of Jesup. There are a number of other relatives. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 4:00 o’clock at the Patterson Bap tist Church with the pastor, BRANTLEY ENTERPRISE Brantley County — Land of Forest Products, Naval Stores, Tobacco, Livestock, Honey, Hunting, Fishing — and Progressive People. State Patrol Reports Traffic Cases Increase Sergeant D. L. Waldron of the Waycross State Patrol Post announced that his post has investigated 15 traffic ac cidents, made 71 arrests and issued 58 warnings in Brantley county during November. Sgt. Waldron said 12 per sons were injured in the 15 accidents along with one kill ed. Estimated property damage amounted to $7275. The post commander said a total of 50 pending traffic cases were disposed in the Ordinary’s court with the fol lowing dispositions: 4 guilty pleas, 30 bond forfeitures, 7 dismissed and 9 nolprossed. Also Sgt. Waldron pointed out that fines and forfeitures amounted to $1525. which were paid to the Ordinary’s court of Brantley county. Brantley county had a large increase in accidents this month over previous months. NESBERT THOMAS Patterson Mayor Dies Rev. W. C. Rice, and Rev. H. Lester Dixon officiating. In terment was in the Patterson Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Dr. . Bronze Youmans, N. L. Rau- I lerson, J. D. Aspinwall, Jim my Screws. Ed Hyers, J. R. Byrd and Dan Poppell. Honorary pallbearers were all friends who were present. ! Clough-Pearson Funeral Home was in charge of ar rangements. Henry McVeigh Funeral Service Held Nev. 25 Funeral services for James Henry McVeigh, 74, of Way nesville, who died at the Brunswick Nursing Home on Thanksgiving morning, after an extended illness, were held Saturday afternoon at the grave side in Highsmith Cemetery in Waynesville. Mr. McVeigh was a lifetime resident of Waynesville. He was a retired turpentine and timber operator, also, at one time he worked for Seaboard Railroad. He was a veteran of World War 1, having served in the U. S. Navy. Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Mamie McVeigh Harrison of Brunswick, Mrs. Ora McVeigh Johnson of Florence, S. C. and Mrs. Ju lia McVeigh Wiggins of Waynesville, and three broth ers, John A. McVeigh. Leland IT. McVe’gh. both of Florence. S. C. and Norman S. McVeigh of Waynesville also several nieces and nephews. Active pallbearers were Vjr t?il Knox, Marvin Kelly. Boh bv King. Jam°s King. J. Q Smith and Eddie Rozier. Serving as honorarv nail bearers were Buster Walker. L. W. Robinson. C. D. Gib son. Clayton Harrison. Cars well Moody, Bud Hunter. R. M. Strickland. Wilmer Drury and P. U. Rozier. Following the graveside services, which were conduct ed by Rev. J. S. Wetzel of McKendree Methodist Church. Arco, assisted by Rev. J. C. Shepard, of the Waynesville Baptist Church. Mr. McVeigh was afforded full militarv honors by the National Guard including presentation of the flag. Scores of beautiful floral ar rangements attested high es teem and respect held for Mr. McVeigh, as a long time phil anthropist and civic leader, including serving his county as Democratic Committeeman and Poll Supervisor for a number of years. Edo Miller and Sons Funer al Home was in charge of the arrangements. (Editor’s note: because of omissions in last week’s obi tuary of Mr. Henry McVeigh, it is run again this week.) Hoboken Honor Roll Announced Hoboken Elementary Honor Roll for 2nd 6 weeks. Mrs. Schmitt’s 3rd; Mike Carter, Becky Ferguson, Kar en Hanchey, Michael Hickox, Karen Hickox, Ann Johnson, Terri Jones, Teresa Rhoden, Jeffery Riggins, Byron Thom as. Nick Wiley. Mrs. Burch’s 4th: Wade Lee, Carol Gunter, Diane Lee, Deb ra Barnard. Miss Parnell’s 4th: Ginger Thomas. Patty Ivey, Tammy Cook, Beth Griffin, Ronnie Miles, Sheila Pearson, Roger Joiner, Dennis Ferguson, De- Iree Lee. Mrs. Kelley’s sth: Roney Peterson, Sharon Crews, Don na Stevens, Paula Lee, Vicki Rhoden, Patricia Hickox. Mrs. Robinson’s sth: Steve Strickland. Delda Lee, Angela Thrift, Felicia Thomas Patri cia Turner. Mrs. Larkins’ 6th: Sheila Thomas. Brenda Gunter. Terrv Lee, Vickie Crews, Cheryl Gunter, Rosa Lee. Mr. Thornton’s 6th: Terry Jones. Sonja Thomas, Diane Strickland. Mrs. Carter’s 7th: Debbie Colvin, Tim Jones. Kay Wal dron. Vicki Cook. Sheri Strickland, Pam Moody, Geor gette Garland. Mrs. Colvin’s 7th: Joan Carter, Darlene Hanchey, Boyd Griffin, Danny Strickland, Barbara Foster. Card of Thanks We would like to take this opportunity to thank those who were so kind and thought ful of us during our recent j bereavement. I We are especially grateful for the messages of sympathy, i the floral tributes, the cover j ed dishes and all the many other kindnesses shown us. | May the Lord’s blessings a bide with each of you. The family of Cager Crews. The Brantley Enterprise, Nahunta, Ga., Thursday, Dec. 11, 1969 MR. AND MRS. JAMES D. STRICKLAND Marriage was solemnized December 5 Strickland- Strickland The marriage of Miss Deb ora Strickland daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Strick land of Twin Rivers, to James- D. Strickland, son of Mr. and Mrs. Van W. Strickland of Hortense, took place at 6:00 in the afternoon, Friday, Dec. 5, in Twin Rivers Baptist Church, with Rev. Bobby Brinkley officiating. Miss Strickland was given in marriage by her uncle Claude B. Mills. Maid of hon or was Miss Debora Johns. Bridesmaids was Miss Kaye Allen, with Jill Strickland as flower girl and Kevin Rowell as ring bearer. John Coker was best man. The soloist was the groom’s father. Van (Shot) Strickland. Mrs. Jack Dowling was pian ist. Ushers were Harry Strick land, Al Strickland, Wynn Strickland and Butch Gibson. Mrs. Maxine Coker kept the bride’s book. Hostesses were Mrs. Sharon Strickland. Miss Carol Robinson, Miss Faye Allen and Miss Judy Johns. After the reception in the church diningroom, the cou ple left for a wedding trin to Florida. They will make their home in Valdosta. Classified ads bring results. ASC Farm Committee Ruling Can Be Appealed Farmers who feel that the County Agricultural Stabili zation and Conservation Com mittee made a mistake have the right to appeal. George Dykes, Chairman of the Brant ley County ASC Committee said recently. Appeals relating to the farm marketing auota for crops for which marketing quotas are in effect (cotton. peanuts, certain kinds of tobacco) are considered by a review com mittee appointed by the Sec retary of Agriculture. Appeals on all other matters are con sidered by the County Com mittee. “No red tape is involved in making appeal. All a farmer has to do is write out a notice to the County ASC Committee that he is appealing a com mittee decision. He then must get this notice of appeal to the County ASCS Office with in 15 days from the date of the committee decision,” said Brantley High Chorus Will Present Concert The Brantley County High School Chorus will present its third annual Christmas Con cert on Monday evening, Dec. 15, at 7:30 P. M. in the school cafetorium. The program will feature both traditional and current Christmas melodies. Fifty eight students will participate in the presentation under the direction of Mrs. Carolyn Thomas. There will be no charge for admission. The public is in vited to attend. Slash Pine 4-H Club Holds Meeting The Slash Pine 4-H Club held its monthly meeting in the Brantley County High cafetorium December 9. President Debra Thrift call ed the meeting to order. We gave the pledge to the flag. Allison Chambless read the devotional. Jan Purcell, secre tary, read the minutes of our last meeting. Denise Smith re ported on a County Council meeting. Sonya Bass gave a report on our annual awards banquet held November 15. The meeting was then turn ed over to Mrs. Raulerson and Mr. Loyd and they passed out our project manuals and iden tification cards. A short pro gram on the history of Christ mas Carols was given. Denise Smith, Reporter Mr. Dykes. However, he pointed out that a farmer should have addi tional pertinent information to place in the record, since it would be unlikely a deci sion would be changed if there is no change in the data on which it was based originally. Any determination or deci sion made by the County ASC farm programs .may be ap pealed. These could include acreage allotments and bases, projected yields, farm consti tutions, action on an ACP cost-sharing request, determi nations of non-comlience with program provisions, and other county committee ac tions. A farmer may continue an appeal on up the line, if he chooses, to the State ASC Committee and to agency of ficials in Washington, or to the courts in the case of a marketing quota appeal, said Mr. Dykes. Brantley Cagers Win 3 Games The Brantley County High Herons won all three games Friday night against Patter son. To start off the night’s win, our B-Team girl’s team won easily by a score of 30-2. The varsity girls sparked another victory with Sissy Smith flipping in 31 points to lead the sextet. Debbie Crews had 16 points and Myra Fain 10. Other players who helped make victory were Marilyn Lee, Cindy Raulerson, Cathy Wynn, Donna Bell and Kay Smith. Benjie Walker paced the Brantley boys to win in the nightcap with 10 points. Mar tin Brooker hooked 8, Jerry Crews 6, Thomas Herrin 6. Philip Purdom 5. Larry John son 2, and Leon Able and Ran dy Turner both 1. High School Beta Club Met Monday The Beta Club Chapter of Brantley County High School held its regular meeting Dec. 8. The Meeting was called to order by our president, Lyn nell Griffin and the minutes were read by Gloria Smith and approved. Sheila Bennett gave the treasurer’s report. Our district convention is December 10, in Jesup. It was decided not to have a talent entry at the convention. Two members in our club are run ning for a district office. They are Sheila Bennett, running for district reporter, and Law rence Melton, running for district vice-president. The induction of new members was then brought forward. Old members who took part in the induction services were: Sheila Bennett, Gloria Smith, who explained the key of achievement; Glynn Griffin, who told about the key of character; Scott Lewis key of leadership; and Cathy Wynn, key of service. New members in our club are Ge rol Drawdy, Gary Hickox, A lan Hickox, Mary Robinson, Sissy Smith, Bedell Johns. Ma rilyn Lee, Bessie Sloan, Cherry Thomas, Judy Thomas, Da vid Carter. Pam Patten, Elaine Murray, Ernest Lee, Clifton Roberson, Al Strickland, and Eddie Highsmith. They recited the Beta Club pledge and the meeting was adjourned. Captain Bernard Wins Awards In Air Force TRIPOLI, Libya — U- S. Air Force Captain Gregory L. Bernard, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Bernard of Waynesville, Ga., has received his eighth through 12th awards of the Air Medal for air action in Southeast Asia. Captain Bernard, an F-5 Free dom Fighter pilot, was cited for his outstanding airmanship and courage on successful and important missions completed under hazardous conditions. He was presented the medal at Wheelus AB, Libya, where he is now serving as an in structor pilot with the 727nd Flying Training Wing, a unit of the U. S. Air Forces in Eu rope, America’s overseas air arm assigned to NATO. The captain served during the Cuba Crisis and holds an aeronautical rating of senior pilot. A 1956 graduate of Glynn Academy, Brunswick, he re ceived his B. S. degree in 1960 from the University of Geor gia, where he was commission ed through the Air Forces Re serve Officers Training Corps program. Personals The Nahunta Garden Club will meet at the home of Mrs. Dorothy Brooker at 7:00 P. M. Dec. 15 for their annual Christmas party. From there the group will go to see the Christmas Cantata at the Brantley County High School. Will return afterwards to the Brooker home for refresh ments and social hour. OFFICIAL ORGAN BRANTLEY COUNTY AND CITY OF NAHUNTA MISS MARTHA LOUISE BURDEN Engagement Is Announced White Oak 4-H Club Met Monday The White Oak 4-H Club met Monday, Dec, 8, in the school cafetorium. Deidra Brand presided. Don na Popwell read the minutes of the last meeting. Ada Lisa Orser gave the devotional and Franklin Lee led the pledges to the flags. Mrs. Raulerson and Mr. Loyd gave out our 4-H pro ject manuals and identifica tion cards. We had a short Christmas program. Denise White, Reporter Card of Thanks We would like to take this opportunity to thank every one for the messages of sym pathy, the floral arrangements, the covered dishes and for all the kindness shown us in our recent bereavement. May God bless you always. The family of Patrick H. Wainright Lions Club Celebrated 25th Anniversary with Banquet Monday Night Brantley County Lions Club celebrated their 25th anni versary with a banquet at tended by about 120 people at the high school cafeteria Mon day night, Nov. 8. A steak supper was serv ed. Perry Rozier, Brantley County Ordinary, presided at the opening of the meeting and Pete Gibson acted as mas ter of ceremonies. The main speaker was Rob ert Hucker, Director of Lions International. He was intro duced by Lions District Gov ernor, Roy Jones, Jr. Lions Club .members from Way cross, Brunswick, Jesup, Folkston. St. Marys, St. Simons, Jekyll Island were present. Brantley County Lions Club was organized Sept. 14, 1944, with he following charter members: C. Winton Adams, F. M. Allen. J. C. Allen, S. K. Allen, R. L. Bernard, A. B. Brooker, Carl Broome. Her bert Colvin. J. A. E. Cox, J. W. Crews. T. L. Dowling. Rov Harper, J. R. James. T. W. Lastinger, D. E. McCool, Dr. E. A. Moody, D S. Moody, Rev. C. I. Morgan, F. R. New ton, Hubert Rawls, Conway Rogers, G. C. Rogers, Perry Rozier, E. L. Sears, A. J. Stokes, Avery Strickland. El roy Strickland, Jos. B. Strick । land, Banner Thomas. R. D. . Thomas and R. F. Parkman. SUBSCRIPTION PRICfc AND TAX Inside county $3.09 Outside county, in state $4-12 Outside state $4.00 Burden-Davis Mr. and Mrs. Wesley M. Burden of Nahunta announce the engagement and forthcom ing marriage of their daughter, Martha Louise, to Quinton Dean Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim R. Davis of Jesup, Ga. The wedding will take place at the First Baptist Church of Nahunta Saturday Dec. 20 at 7:30 P. M. A reception in the social hall of the church will follow the wedding. Miss Burden is now attend ing the License Practical Nurs ing School of Jesup, Ga. Mr. Davis is now serving in the Armed Forces and stationed at Fort Gordon, Ga. for ad vanced Infantry Training. No formal invitations will be sent but all friends and relatives are invited to at tend. Mrs. A. S. Mizell and Mrs. Marvin Swilling and Mrs. C. J. Wallace left Sunday to spend some time at the home of Mrs. Swilling in Langdale, Ala. ROBERT E. HUCKER Lions International Director Speaker at Lions Banquet Active members at present are J. C. Allen, Lamar Brant ley, George Brantley, Sidney , Burden, Pete Gibson, Dan Ja cobs, Carroll Johns, Robert | Johns, George Loyd, Emory Middleton, Hilton Morgan, J. ID. Orser, T. E. Raulerson, I Clinton Robinson, Perry Roz | ier, George Stewart, Avery Stricklannd, Elroy Strickland, A. L. Sutton, S. D. Tomlinson and Jackie Tumlin.