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Newspaper Page TextVOLUME 48 - NUMBER 41 PASTOR'S PEN OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF BABES It seems sometimes that we adults are guilty of the omission of one of the most vital actions of our spirit ual lives. The Joneses were invited out to dinner one time and the name Jones is just as good a name as the name Smith, But I will use the name Jones. And they and their daughter Mary, who was 4 years old, were at the dinner table. The plates had been served and everyone had started to eat, that is, except little Mary. “Wha’s the mmatter honey,” their host asked. “Aren’tyou hungry?” Little Mary answered slowly— “ Yes.” “Well, why don’t you eat. Don’t you like your dinner?” Again, slowly — “Yes.” “Well, what’s the trouble then?” Again, slowly. “Well” and the little girl squirmed in her chair. She looked at her father, then her mother, and finally faced the one that had asked the question. “Well-mister,” she squirmed some more and then finally said. “Don’t you—don’t you ever say anything before you start eating?” The host wiped his mouth, looked around the table, sort of wondering. “Well, yes—l think so—seems to me I’ve been saying plenty.” “Oh, I don’t mean that kind of talk,” Mary’s face was shining now, her eyes as wide as they were blue. “1 mean don’t you ever say anything to God, like asking the blessing or something?” Everyone looked at each other, then dropped their eyes. A long silence followed. Finally, the host said. “I see what you mean Mary. I guess I don’t say anything, I just serve the plates and everyone eats.” Poor Mary, her mind jumping from one subject to another, and then she started to laugh, she covered her mouth with her hands and laughed and laughed, as a young child does when it discovers that he is the center of attention. She continued, “That’s the way my dog Mike does, I put his supper in front of him and he begins eating. He doesn’t even bark. He wags his tail. I think that’s the way he says “Thanks.” I wonder, not to be too personal, but how do you express yourself ? So lets begin today and ask God’s blessing before every meal. Whether we are eating alone or with guests, whether at home or in a restaurant, it makes no difference. We can fold our hands, bow our heads, and either aloud or each one in silence ask the blessing. Bless all these people, Lord, as each one in his own way, either aloud or in silent meditation goes in to his prayer time. Nahunta Garden Club Met The Nahunta Garden Club met at the home of Mrs. Jes sie J. Lee on Oct. 6 at 4:00 P. M. The meeting was called to order by the President Mrs. Dick Schmitt. Mrs. Jessie J. Lee gave the devotional. Plans were discussed for our programs and year books for the following year. Present were: Mrs. Elroy Strickland, Mrs. Harry Rauler son, Mrs. Dick Schmitt, Mrs. H. K. Pearsons, Mrs. Brown Brooker, Mrs. Jos. B. Strick land, Mrs. Hugh Faircloth, Miss Mary Knox, Mrs. Jessie J. Lee. Delicious refreshments were served. Raybon Church Revival Services The Raybon Church of God of Prophecy will begin a Revi val at 7:30 P. M. on Oct. 12. Guest speaker will be Rev. Leon Mancel of Jesup. The church pastor is Rev. Unic kemp. The public is invited to come and worship with us. Rev. Robert S. Round Box 126 Nahunta, Ga. 31553 SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS. THEY MAKE THIS NEWSPAPER POSSIBLE. BRANTLEY ENTERPRISE Brantley County — Land of Forest Products, Naval Stores, Tobacco, Livestock, Honey, Hunting, Fishing — and Progressive People. Card of Thanks The kindnesses shown us and the many offers of assis tance at the time of our recent loss makes us thankful that we live in this community. While words can never ade quately express our senti ments, we would like to say that we are deeply apprecia tive and grateful for the words of sympathy, floral tributes, covered dishes and other acts of kindness shown us during this time. May the Lord bless each of you is our prayer. The Family of Charles D. Highsmith KING OF THE CROPS Corn is considered the “king of the crops” when it comes to producing top quality silage. At least that’s the opinion of agronomists with the Univer sity of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service. To produce top quality corn silage, the corn must have high energy with plenty of grain indicating it was cut late enough for maximum yield. Let The Brantley Enter prise handle your next job printing order. " i t isiii *’•**»<. T * —Mimiiiii ffiFF at . -<♦ / At 4, AHn L? m 4» Uta ««« Am* detta Z.aXL ASC Committee Chairman Discusses Com Prospects Pointing out that considera ble public attention has been given to com leaf blight, this year, George Dykes, Chairman of the Brantley County Agri cultural Stabilization and Con servation (ASC) Committee, said a special national corn re port on October 2, as well as the regular monthly crop pro duction report on October 12, will give more definitive indi cations of the extent of losses. As of September 1 crop re port, indications were the 1970 com crop would be the third largest on record. However, actual production of the 1970 crop cannot be accurately de termined until harvest is complete. “There is no crisis. I want to emphasize this to the public and farmers alike. Total carryover stocks of com and other grains amount to about two and a half billion bushels —more than enough to take care of domestic feeding re quirements through the 1971 harvest and still permit sizea ble increases in export sales,” Mr. Dykes said. “This is not to say that the disease which struck the Na tion’s corn crop this year can be taken lightly. It has to be regarded seriously. It is esti mated that it, along with drought, reduced corn crop prospects considerably this year,” he added. Based on the September 1 crop report of the U. S. Department of Agricul ture, the reduction would be about 6 percent. The 1970 har vest is expected to total about 4.4 billion bushels. The ASC Committee Chairman reported that Secretary of Agriculture Clifford M. Hardin recently commented on the reaction to the disease which hit corn, one of the Nation’s basic crops, this year. The Secretary reported: “We are working closely with the seed companies in an effort to maximize supplies of blight resistant seed for planting next year. Fortunately some stocks are on hand and some more can be produced in warm climates during the winter months. “The amount of internation al concern with our corn crop has, I think, surprised every one. We have had urgent re quests for information from almost every part of the world —from Japan, from the South west Pacific, from several of the Latin American countries, and from most of the European countries. Hortense Senior Citizens Meet The Senior Citizens of Hor tense met at the community center on Tuesday of this week. Barney Rowell, a mem ber of the Brantley County Committee on the Aging, pre sided over the meeting. Mr. Rowell introduced some of the county service workers who gave information about their departments. They included Mrs. Rebecca Griner, Mrs. Leila Turner. Mrs. Gay nelle Keene, Mrs. Lois Hulett, and Mrs. Virginia Raulerson. Ideas were discussed about problems and ways in which seme of these could be .met. Attending the meeting were: Alice S. Drury, Daisy C. Pierce. Vera Moody, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Sloan, V. D. Sloan, J. R. Lewis, Lucille Buckly, Mrs. Ike Moody, L. H. Lanier, Irene Lanier, Joseph J. Davi son, Margaret L. Harrell, Tom Boatwright, Emmie Lanier, Homer Lanier, John T. Lanier and Frank Pierce. The Brantley Enterprise, Nahunta, Jacobs-Baker Highlighting the September social season was the ceremony that wed Miss Rita Elaine Ja cobs and Ronald Gene Baker. The couple spoke their vows in a double-ring ceremony per formed at Hoboken Baptist Church September 5, 1970. The Rev. Chesley Walker officia ted at the 6 P. M. rites. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Olen L. Jacobs of Hoboken and the bride groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Baker, Sr. of Bruns wick. Centering the sanctuary for the evening ceremony was a double-arched candelabra holding yellow tapers with ar rangements of white gladioli and chrysanthemums centered with yellow pompoms on either side backed with green ery. Forming the background was two seven branched can delabras holding yellow burn ing tapers, with two nine branched candelabra trees on either side with lighted tapers enchanced by greenery and potted arena palms. Adding a sacred atmosphere was a three branched candelabra back of the white satin-covered prie dieu with lighted candles. The third candle was lighted by the couple after they had been u nited in mariage. Then the two lighted tapers were snuffed out by the bridegroom. Small bouquets centered with yellow lighted candles highligted each window of the sanctuary. Fam ily pews were designated by clusters of white flowers with white satin bows. Preceding the ceremony, Mrs. S. D. Kelley rendered a program of nuptial music on the organ, as Miss Leea Walk er sang “God Gave You To Me,” “Wedding Prayer,” and “This Is My Promise.” The bride, escorted to the altar and given in marriage by her brother Gary W. Ja cobs, was lovely in a formal gown of white silk organza o ver peau-de-soie fashioned with a sheer empire bodice and adorned with peau-d’ange dai sy lace extending into a high neckline. The long lantern sleeves were also highlighted with wide peau-d’ange cuffs at the wrist. The A-line skirt was appliqued with motifs of daisy design lace. The full cir cular silk organza train flow ed from the back waistline with daisy applique frosting the length of the court train. Her triple-tiered veil of silk illusion was attached to a ban deau crown of organza leaves and daisy petals. She carried a French-styled cascade bou quet of miniature carnations and sweetheart roses centered with a white orchid with vari egated greenery and white seed-pearls streamers. Mrs. Ronnie Carter served as matron of honor. She wore a peacock blue, full length peau-de-soie gown. Her head piece was a double-tiered cir cle of lace attached to fabrica ted flower petals, lace, chiffon and spirals. She carried a bou quet of miniature carnations and sweetheart roses entwined with baby’s breath with yellow streamers. Bridesmaid was Miss Gwen Jacobs, sister of the bride. She was attired identically as the matron of honor. Both dresses were designed and made by the bride’s mother. Flower girl was little Miss Benita Gail Hanchey, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil E. Hanchey. She was attired the same as the other attendants i, Ga., Thursday, October 8, 1970 except for the bouquet. She carried a white lace basket with yellow ribbons filled with yellow rose petals. Ringbearer was Donnie Hardwick, nephew of the bridegroom. Groomsmen were Rony Ja cobs, brother of the bride, Ho boken; Lu Ficarelli, Bruns wick; E. J. Baker, Jr., brother of the bridegroom, Brunswick; Derwin Drury, Jesup. For her daughters wedding Mrs. Jacobs wore a paris-pink lace, A-line dress. Her outfit was highlighted with matching accessories. She wore a cor sage of white cybidium or chids. The bridegroom’s mother was attired in an aqua blue A line fashion dress. She wore matching accessories and a corsage of white cymbidium orchids. Rice packets were given out by Sandra Gillis of Way cross and Rita Prescott of Hoboken. A reception in the church social hall followed the cere mony. Assisting the parents of the bride in entertaining were Mrs. O. U. Davis, Mrs. Bertha M. Jones, Mrs. Robert Hunter, Mrs. Ray Thomas, Mrs. Ches ley Walker, Mrs. Hubert Col vin, Miss Leea Walker, Mrs. S. D. Kelley, Hoboken; Mrs. Clin ton Herrin, Way cross; Miss Shirley Drury, Jesup; Mrs. Philip Dowling, Blackshear; and Mrs. Thomas Williams, Brunswick. Presiding at the bride’s book were Mrs. Jerry Dickerson and Mrs. Gary Jacobs, sister in-law of the bride. Miss Judy Davis rendered piano selections during the reception. After the reception Mr. and Mrs. Baker left for a short trip to points of interest in North Georgia and Tennessee. For traveling the bride wore a coat-style dress of navy blue polyester double-knit crepe complimented with self cov ered buttons and red accessor ies. She wore the orchid from her bouquet. Mr. and Mrs. Baker are pres ently living at 3757 Cochran Avenue, Brunswick, Ga. The bridegroom is employed with Motor Contract in Brunswick. Out of town guests: Mr. and Mrs. Wynn Strickland, Jan Strickland, Mr. and Mrs. Deryl Davison, Terry Davison, Roy Jacobs, and Mrs. Mary Harper, Hortense; Mrs. Ed Joyner, Mrs. J. V. Nichols, Derwin Drury, and Miss Shirley Dru ry, Jesup; Mrs. Jean William son and Mrs. Westberry , Pat terson; Mrs. Bobby Wilson, Na hunta; Mr. Jim Hendry and Mrs. Philip Dowling, Black shear; Mrs. Frances Gillis and daughter Sandra, Mrs. Kelley Robinson, Mrs. Mary Harrison, and Mrs. Clinton Herrin, Way cross; Mr. and Mrs. Al De zem, Henry W. Pruitt, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Baker, Sr., Burrell Hall, Mrs. Cindy Spires, Mrs. Sue Hardwick and children Donnie, Tammy, and Tina, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Baker, Jr., Mrs. Thomas Williams, and Louis (Lu) Ficarelli, Brunswick; Mr. B. F. Hall, Oakridge, Tennes see, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Mont gomery, West Palm Beach, Fla. MR. AND MRS. RONALD GENE BAKER BIRTHS Mr. and Mrs. David C. Han ey of Norfolk, Va. announce the arrival of a baby boy on September 27th. He weighed 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and has been named Michael David. I The .mother of the former Myrtis Hickox of Nahunta. The grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Hickox and Mrs. J. L. Riggins of Rt. 2, Nahunta, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Blount announce the arrival of a ba by girl on September 21st. She weighed six lbs and twelve and one-half ounces. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Carswell H. Moody of Waynesville, Ga. and Rev. and Mrs. A. C. Blunt of Thalman. 4-H Field Day Rally Held A successful 4-H Field Day Rally was held at Brantley County High School on Satur day, October 3. There were o ver 300 in attendance at all events. An assembly held in the gym which began the day and was presided over by Miles Moody, president of the Brantley County 4-H Council. Sheila Bennett gave the invo cation and Rosa Edwards and Denise White led in our pled ges. The welcome was given by Cindy Raulerson and De nise Smith gave an outline of the events for the day. 4-H exhibits were displayed by: Pat Dowling, Jeanette Ste wart, Denise Herrin, Janet Stewart, Lisa Riggins, Debbie Colvin, Edna Harris, Terry Herrin, Beverly Hendrix, Kathryn Schmitt, Phyllis Chancey, Kim Orser, Kymer Mathie, Pam Johns, Ernie Johns, Kevin Mathie, Art Keene, Cheryl Gunter, Bren da Gunter, Joyce Murray, Vic ki Crews, Mike Smith, Donna Popwell, Rosa Edwards, De nise White, Deidra Brand and Elizabeth Tomlinson. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Sears displayed some of their ceram ics and Sonya Bass and Debbie Colvin exhibited some of their paintings. Educational demonstrations and speeches were given by: Sabra Keen, JoAnn Davis, Wil lie Pearl Roundtree, Lucy Bo hannon, Cindy Rauluerson, Kevin Mathie and Denise Smith. Field events were held on the campus and the last e vent of the day, the pie-eating contest, was won by Henry Strickland. A Sock Hop was held that night as a money making pro ject for the county council to complete our day. This day was Brantley Coun ty 4-H’ers observance of Na tional 4-H Club Week. Denise Smith Co. Council Reporter OFFICIAL ORGAN BRANTLEY COUNTY AND CITY OF NAHUNTA Brantley County Inaugurated Food Stamp Program Ceramic Show Planned For Exchange Fair One of the outstanding fea utres of the Glynn County Ex change Club Agricultural Fair is always the ceramic show. This year’s show promises to be the biggest and best yet! Floyd Faust, Exchange Club Chairman for the ceramic de partment, is pleased to an nounce that Mrs. Sue Steph ens of Winter Park, Florida will be demonstrating for the public at the ceramic booth on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, October 14-16 from 3-10 p. m. Mrs. Stephens is a well-known ceramic instruc tor and writes articles in Pop ular Ceramics and Arts and Crafts. Mrs. Ann Tostensen and Mrs. Betty Lott, co-chairmen of the ceramic show, have been busy pouring greenware for Mrs. Stephens to work with dur ing the show. Other chairmen are Mrs. Marion Benfield, en tery chairman, and Mrs. Fran ces Gatewood, show chairman. These women have been work ing hard since March to co-or dinate this show. Local entries will be re ceived on Saturday and Sun day, October 10 and 11, from one to six p. m. No local en tries will be accepted after 6 p. m. on Sunday, October 11. Out of town entries will be re ceived no later than 10 a. m. on Monday, October 12. Judging will take place on Monday, October 12, at one p. m. Entries will be judged as to the quality of design, tech nique, originality and work manship. No exhibitor shall en ter rqore than a total of 12 pieces. Rosette Ribbons will be awarded to best of the class, best of the show, and sweepstakes winner (person with most blue ribbons). The six divisions for the show include: Professional Class I, Hobbyist-Class 11, Children (12 and under) Class 111, Children (13-17 years) Class IV, Brunswick Nursing Home-Class V, and Barrel of fun for everyone-Class VI. REMEMBER .... If you are a ceramic bug ... get your pieces finished and have them at the fairgrounds Saturday and Sun-; day, October 10 and 11. You just might walk away with the best of the show! Brantley County Sales Increase Retail sales in Georgia dur ing the second quarter of 1970 totaled $2,664,473,000 as com pared to $2,516,107,000 during the same period in 1969, a Georgia Chamber of Commerce survey shows. This is an increase of 5.9% over the previous period. Decreases were registered in 16 counties over the previous period in 1969. Showing de creases were Appling, Ben Hill, Berrien, Chattachoochee, Clinch, Cook, Early, Franklin, Jasper, Lamar, Murray, Ran dolph, Wheeler, White, Whit field and Wilcox. Retail sales in Brantley a mounted to $1,310.00 for the second quarter of 1970 which is an increase of 10.5% over the previous quarter. The in crease in Brantley County shows an average increase of 4.6% over the state average. Considering all 159 counties of the state, there were in creases up to 35.5% and de creases in sales to 28.9%. State Patrol Report For Brantley County Sergeant P. W. Colwell of the Waycross State Patrol Post announced today that his post has investigated 10 traffic ac cidents, made 65 arrests and is sued 115 warnings in Brantley county during September 1970. Commenting further Sgt. Colwell said 7 persons were in jured in the 10 accidents. Estimated property damage amounted to $9,225.00. Brantley County inaugurated the U. S. Department of Agri culture’s food stamp program on October 1, 1970. In making the announce ment, county welfare director, Leila H. Turner, points put that the county’s low-inccme families may apply now for food stamp help. If qualified, they will be certified in time to start getting food assistance within this month. Food stamp applications are taken daily, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m. Stamps are sold Monday through Friday from 9:00 a., m. to 12:00 p. m. and 1:00 p. m. to 3:00 p. m. Mrs. Turner noted that any family living on a small in come may apply for food stamp assistance, and urges all persons who feel they are eli gible to apply as soon as pos sible. “There is no deadline for applying,’’ Mrs. Turner em phasized, “but we urge fami lies to go ahead and apply now so they can be interview ed in time to take part in the program as soon as possible. Among those often eligible for food assistance are persons getting social security or some form of retirement pension, aid to dependent children, aid to the blind, aid to the physi cally disabled, old age assis tance, veterans checks or pen sions, and others forced to live on reduced incomes. Welfare recipients are es pecially urged to apply for food stamp help. Taking part in the food stamp program will NOT affect welfare checks in any way. At the same time, officials of USDA’s Food and Nutri tion Service announce that Brantley County’s retail gro cers must be authorized to ac cept food coupons. Any bona fide food retailer serving cus tomers in a food stamp county is eligible for authorization to handle coupons. Lee G. Pirkle, oficer-in charge of the FNS field office in Valdosta, noted that the food stamp program in Brant ley County will be meaningr ful to the entire community, since it has about the same e conomic impact as would the opening of a medium-sized new industry. Through the increased food sales brought a bout by bonus coupons given each food stamp recipient, the economy of the entire county is affected. Local Draft Board News Local Draft Board No. 13 Executive Secretary Mrs. Nel lie Griffin announced today that random selection number 194 is the highest lottery selec tion number reached in 1970 in Local Board No. 13 as of Sep tember 30, 1970. However, the board spokes man said, it may be necessary to go to a higher random se lection number than the num ber 194 in order to satisfy the remaining 1970 draft calls. Secretary Mrs. Nellie Grif fin said that in compliance with the White House Execu tive Order announced recent ly, all registrants of Local Board No. 13 who hold the highest reached number or numbers below the highest reached number and who have not been issued orders for in duction due to any circum stance, will be considered for carryover into the extended priority selection group if they are classified I-A as of December 31, 1970. Such young men will have their liability for ipduction extended forth a first three months of 1971. The local board spokesman said that the Executive Order states that registrants who held numbers above the high est reached number of Board No. 13 and are classified I-A on December 31, will be placed in a lower draft priority group on January 1. Personals Mr. Fred Mcßee of Port Washington, N. Y. left Sunday after spending a week with Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Austin and visiting other friends in this area.