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Newspaper Page TextPage 2 • The Brantley Enterprise, Nahunta, Georgia, October 26, 1972 * Brantley Enterprise THE OFFICIAL ORGAN OF BRANTLEY COUNTY AND THE CITY OF NAHUNTA, GEORGIA. Established September 1920 Published by the Enterprise Printing Co. NAHUNTA, GEORGIA 31553 TELEPHONE 462-56ia (SORGE F. STEWART Editor and Publisher Established in 1920 published every Thrusday. Official organ of Brantley County and the City, of Nahunta. Entered at the Nahunta, Georgia, Post Office for trans mission through the mails as second class matter under act of March 3,1869 Member of Georgia Press Association and National News paper Association. Address all mail to: Brantley Enter prise, P.O. Box 454, Nahunta, Georgia 31553, Subscription Rates Brantley County Subscribers $ 3.09 Subscribers in Georgia outside Brantley —$ 4.12 Subscribers outside State of Georgia $ 4.00 Counter Sales • Copy ,10 Sales Tax included. SUBSCRIBE NOW! ! ! Subscription rates will increase to $4. 12 on January 1, 1973. Clip along dotted line and mail to; The Brantley Enterprise P. O. Box 454 Nahunta, Georgia 31553 • Editor • • The Brantley Enterprise P.O. Box 454 I Nahunta, Georgia 31553 ; Please enter my name on the subscription list to the Bra. ; ntley Enterprise. I want to receive a copy of our weekly • newspaper. ( ) Enclosed is my check or money order. • ( ) Please bill me for the subscription. • ’ NAME :P. O. BOX OR ROUTE : POST OFFICE In 1038 OiHon Welks gave his famous "War of the Worlds” radio broadcast. When the Martians invaded in 1938, a kilowatt-hour was 2.9 cents. Now it’s 38 percent less. What a down-to-earth bargain! ♦Based on Georgia Power's average price per residential kilowatt-hour. Georgia Power Company A citizen wherever we serve® Deatht & Funtrait VAN W. (SHOT) STRICKLAND Mr. Van W. ( Shot ) Strick land, Sr., 46, passed away early Wednesday morning in the Glynn Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. A native and life • long resi. dent of Brantley County, he was the son of Mrs. J.C. Strick land, Sr. of Hortense and the late Mr. Strickland. A veteran of World War 11, he was member of the Twin Rivers Baptist Church where he had served as choir dir ector for a number of years. A farmer, he was also a mem ber of the CB Radio Club. Survivors, besides his mo ther, are his wife, Mrs. Ilene Strickland of Hortense; a dau ghter, Miss Ellen Marie Strick, land of Hortense; three sons, Van W., Jr., James D., and Harry Allen Strickland, all of FFA-FHA Held Executive Fish Fry The Brantley County FHA • FFA Executive Committee held a fish-fry at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Huey R. Ham. Those attending were: Debbie Colvin, Debra Thrift, Gall Wainright, Rebecca Wainright, Mary Ma son, Shirley Crews, Barbara Smith, Deldraßrand, Andy Har ris, Ray Smith, Rufus Douglas, Parkie Nichols, Mr. and Mrs. Hickox Homemakers Club Meeting The Hickox Extension Home makers Club met at the home of Mrs. David Hickox on Wed nesday, October 18. Mrs. Jim my Thomas presided over the meeting. Mrs. Eleanor Tomlinson showed a film on cancer str essing the importance of ear. ly check ups, both men and women. She gave out pamp hlets giving the seven danger signals, emphasising that young people get their parents to have these tests made. Others attending were Mrs. Myrtle Hickox, Mrs. Cheryl Hickox, Mrs. Neil Hendrix, Mrs. Iva Harris, Mrs. Nancy Brooker, Mrs. Thelma Knox, Mrs. Merle Hand and Mrs. Virginia Raulerson. IN THE SERVICE Navyman Robert F. Hoy. son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis A. Hoy of Route 2, Hortense, Ga., has reported for duty aboard the aircraft carrier, the USS Lexington, stationed at the U.S. Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Fla. A former student of Brantley County High School, he joined the Navy in March, 1972. Marine Pvt. Ronnie A. Brauda, son of Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Brauda of Hortense, Ga., graduated from basic training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island, S.C. He is a former student of Brantley County High School, Nahunta, Ga. f Gospel j I- - _} Rev. Ronald Hendrix wishes to announce a gospel sing to be held at the Winokur Bap tist Church, Saturday, October 28, 1972, at 7:30 p.m. Featured singers will be the “ Soul Winners ” from Bax. ley, Georgia, and other local talent. Everyone is cordially invit. ed to attend. Refreshments will be served. COFFEE TABLE SPECIALS ODD and END COFFEE TABLES PRICED TO CLEAR at $4. 95 and UP VALUES TO $39.95 AT CECIL MOODY'S Hortense; three sisters, Mrs. R.H. Scarbrough and Mrs. K. S. Partin, both of Jacksonville, and Mrs. H.A. Saye of Pensa cola; four brothers, Angus L. Strickland andjrwln W. Strick land, both of Waycross, Edwin G. Strickland of Lenox and J.C. Strickland, Jr. of Woodbine ; there are two grandchildren and a number of other rela. tlves. Services for Mr. Strickland were held at 4:00 o’clock Thurs day afternoon from the Twin Rivers Baptist Church. Officiating was the Pastor, Rev. Robin Adams and Rev. Bobby Brinkley. Interment was In the Twin Rivers Cemetery. Clough - Pearson Funeral Home of Blackshear was in charge. James McCall and children. Enjoyment was shared by everyone; catchingfishandboat rowing ! For the afternoon cook • out - cole slaw, hush puppies, potato salad, and tea was served along with the fried catfish. Reporter, Kymer Mathie. New Arrivals Mr and Mrs. Linton Herrin of Nahunta wish to announce the birth of a son, born Oct ober 19, 1972. He weighed nine pounds and one ounce and has been named Brian Linton. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Lyons of Nahunta. Paternal grandparents are Mrs. Mamie Herrin and the late Mr. Merrick Herrin of Nahunta. The mother will be reme mbered as the former Latrelle Lyons of Nahunta. Hoboken School Honor Roll Hoboken Elementary School Ist 6 weeks honor roll. These students have to make a 93 or above average to be on the honor roll. Mrs. Dowling’s 4th grade: Sonya Lee. Mrs. Parnell’s 4th grade: Kathy Peterson, James Carter, Tommy Crews, Gina Dowling, Linda Lee, Kris Mullis, Tim Rowell, Neal Stevens, Jeffery Thomas, Sylvia Hickox, Carl Lake and Donald Wilson. Mrs. Kelly’s sth grade: Dee Highsmith, Steven Sims, Sharon Woodard. Mrs. Brooker’s 6th grade: Bryon Thomas, Mike Carter and Nick Wiley. Mrs. Carter’s 7th grade: Ginger Thomas, Carol Gunter, Beth GRiffin, Roger Joiner, Wade Lee and Wavne Sims. DRAPERY PLEATS To keep pinch pleats on lightweight draperies in shape after laundering, University of Georgia Extension home economists offer the following tip. Slide ordinary clothes pins—not the spring type—over the pleat from top to bottom while draperies are drying. Try Want Ads Nomination For ASC Committee Invited The Election of County Com mltteemen and Alternates to serve for 1973 will be De cember 1, 1972 according to Dan H. Jacobs, County Execu tive Director of Brantley Coun ty ASCS Office. Eligible vot. ers may select nominees by petition signed by three eligi ble voters, petitions must be filed in the County Office by not later than October 27,1972. Ballots will be mailed to all known eligible voters not later than November 20,1972. Friendship Homemakers Club Met The October meeting of the Friendship Homemakers Club was held at the home of Mrs. Olive Griffin. Mrs. Eleanor Tomlinson pre sented the program. She gave a report on cancer which In cluded a film. Those attending were Mrs. Lucy Lee, Mrs. Evonne Wood ard, Mrs. Carol Spikes, Mrs. Bernice Griffin, Mrs. Delores Lee, Mrs. Joyce Jackson, Mrs. Shirley Driggers, Mrs. Vir ginia Raulerson and Miss San dy Moody. Mrs. Delores Lee, Secretary Hoboken PT A To Hold Carnival Members of the Hoboken P. T.A will sponsor a Hallo ween carnival in the Hoboken Elementary School Gymnasium Saturday, October 28th. Hamburgers, Hotdogs andfr ench fries will be served. Also there will be pony rides, haunt ed house, dart games, foot ball toss and many other att ractions. Proceeds for the Carnival will be used to air condition the Hoboken Elementary School. Come out and enjoy a night of real fun. The Carnival will begin at 6:00 p.m. til. FFA members are Youth With Purpose FFA LEARNING • DOING • CANNING • SERVING STUCKEY’S STAND On Veterans-Defense Working now as a co sponsor on a bill to boost Gl school bene fits up to S2OO month for single men and more for family veter ans. Co-sponsor also of measure to beef-up employment program for Vietnam veterans, now more unemployed than U. S. civilians. Opposes military cut backs in the forces, defense plants. Insists upon military might that will rebuff threats within and without. Re-elect . Congressman Stuckey • November 7 — J Card of Thanks Let us say thank you to everyone who gave so much support during our recent be reavement. We realize how foutunate we are to be living in a county where people show so much love and compassion as was shown to us. Words inadequately describe our heart felt appreciation for the many acts of kindness, your prayers, floral tributes, cov ered dishes and every word of sympathy. . A special thanks to the Brant ley County Rescue Unit for the quick response to our call. God Bless each of you is our prayer. The Family of Dick Allen. GEORGIANS FOR 4-H One - hundred-and-sixty thousand young Georgians between the ages of 9 and 19 are part of the state 4-H program. This makes Georgia 4-H America’s largest state youth program. Supporting 4-H in the state are some 7,000 adult leaders, the men and women of the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service and scores of business donors. Your Money Never Had It So Good! '/•'I If fail ■ ■ffaill 1 5% Golden Savings Accounts The Citizens Bank has a Golden Savings Account that pays 5% guaranteed interest. You can open a Golden Savings Account for as little as $25. From then on the amount you deposit is up to you. There’s no minimum -- no maximum. Your money earns 5% annual interest, compounded con tinuously. You can withdraw any money which has been on deposit a full calendar quarter during a convenient 10-day withdrawal period at the beginning of each calendar quarter. There are nO certificates to keep track of. Golden Sav ings Accounts grow fast for those savers who want the high est interest rate of 5% , . . only available at The Citizens Bank! EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1 Regular savings account 4^2% interest will he paid on the average daily balance, compounded quarterly. »| । in i—»» FDIC TIE CITIZENS BANK FOLKSTON, NAHUNTA. AND HOBOKEN, GEORGIA Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Tripp are happy to announce the en gagement of their daughter Merrell to Michael B. Dow ling. Michael is the son of Mrs. Vernease Dowling and the late Mr. George Dowling. Wedding plans will be announ ced later.