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THE JACKSON HERALD
$1.50 A Year—ln Advance
Published Weekly
Entered at The Jefferson Postofflce
as Second-Class Mail Matter
Off. cial Organ of Jackson County
JOHN N. HOLDER .. ..Editor
W. H. WILLIAMSON...Bus. M’f'r.
JEFFERSON. GA., MAR. 28, 1935.
Athens Has New City
Directory
Anew directory just issued by the
Athens Chamber of Commerce con
tains the information that the Classic
City has a population of over 20,000,
an elevation of 800 feet, average
rain full of 53 inches, five hotels, 3
hospitals, an assessed property valu
ation for tax paying purposes of
over twelve million dollars and total
receipts amounting to $88,855.75 for
1934.
The directory contains the name
of every resilient living within the
city limits of Athens. Under S.,
the good old name Smith appears
250 times, with the Williams’ a close
second with 137 listings. A name is
listed under every letter of the al
phabet, with one under Y and 7 un
der Z.
Under ihe classified section of the
directory is a list of every business
firm in Athens. In this part of the
book 21 clergymen are listed, 14
dentists, 26 medical doctors, 43 law
yer-, 5 blacksmith, 14 graduate nurs
es and other firms too numerous to
count.
MRS. CHARLES TRUITT,
PROMINENT RESIDENT
OF COMMERCE, DIES
Commerce, Ga.-—Mrs. Charles W.
Truitt, wife of the president of the
Southern Hardware Association and
an active clubwoman, died Thursday
night at her home following an ill
ness of several wefks.
She was a member of the First
Methodist Church, where funeral ser
vices were conducted at 2.30 o’clock
Saturday afternoon. She was pro
minent in civic und social affairs in
Commerce.
Surviving are her husband, and
two nieces, Mrs. J. D. Brown, of
Rome, and Mrs. Eugene Ellington,
of Pendleton, S. C.
MRS. RUFUS LAVENDER
HOSTESS TO SOCIETY
OF PROSPECT CHURCH
The woman’s missionary society
of Prospect church met at the home
of Mrs. Rufus Lavender Friday af
ternoon for their mission study hour
with ten members and four visitors
present. Mrs. Rufus Lavender,
president, presided.
After the song “Count Your
Blessings,” was sung by the group,
Mrs. D. L. Hagood led in prayer.
Mrs. Roy Lavender led the de
votional, using the 33rd Psalm and
speaking of the complete faith and
devotion our forefathers had for
their Heavenly Father.
The mission study followed, con
ducted by Mrs. D. L. Hagood, using
Scripture from St. John and Ecc.
1-9 and gave a very interesting talk
on the formation of character. She
especially stressed the importance of
training children to refrain from tha
use of alcohol.
After the study hour the meeting
was closed with prayer by Mrs.
Nellie Mae Fowler.
Mrs. Lavender was assisted in on
tertaiiiing by her daughter, Miss
Katie Deuel Lavender.
—Publicity Chairman.
PAGEANT AT METHODIST
CHURCH SUNDAY AT 7.30 P. M.
Rev. J. A. Gray, pastor of the
Methodist church, has announced
that the usual 5:45 Sunday evening
service’ '’ill not he held on next
Sund,but the children of the
Chui.h Schcol will present a page
ant at 7.30 p. nt., to which the pub
lic given a cordial invitation.
During the month of March the chil
dren, under the direction of the
teachers in the Junior and Primary
departments, have been studying
Missions in Japan, and the pageant
to be presented on next Sunday at
7.30 will be the conclusion of this
study. Asa recognition the ef
forts the children have put forth in
their mission study work, they should
be complimented with a large audi
ence.
DeLacy Allen, state commander
of Qtorgia department, American
Legion says, “the payment of the
cash bonus would do more to stimu
late business and revitalize the
wheels of industry than anything the
government could do.”
STUNT NIGHT AT MARTIN
INSTITUTE AUDITORIUM
A stunt night and carnival will be
given at Marlin Institute Tuesday
evening, April 2, for the benefit of
the library. Each grade and each
department in high school will con
tribute a stunt, some of which will
be a mock divorce trial, automobile
stunt, wild west program, men's style
show, a mind-reading act, and other
interesting features. The admission
to the stunts, which will be held in
the auditorium, will be 5 and 10
cents.
Preceding this program, there will
boa carnival in the study hall. The
doors will be opened at 7.30 for
those who wish to see the booths,
and will remain open until 8.30, when
the mnin program in the auditorium
will begin. The admission to each
booth in the carnival will be 1 ct.
Remember the date, Tuesday,
April 2. The proceeds will be used
to purchase new books for the lib
rary.
MR. M. A. BENTON ANSWERS
LAST SUMMONS
Funeral services for Mr. M. A.
Benton, prominent citizen of Com
merce, were held in the First Baptist
church of that city Monday morning
at eleven o’clock, the large audi
torium of the church being filled
with friends of the deceased. Quite
a largo number of Jeffersonians at
tended the services, which were con
ducted by Rev. George Collins, a
close friend, assisted by Mr. Ben
ton’s pastor, Rev. C. C. Tonke, and
his next-door neighbor, Rev. Smith. |
They spoke in the highest terms of |
the life of the deceased, and paid
ardent tributes to his many excell
ent characteristics in every phase of
citizenship. He was a devoted home
maker, a loyal friend, and active
churchman, and a sincere Christian.
Mr. Benton was 84 years of age.
He was a pioneer citizen of the
county, and, until his health failed,
lived an active, useful life, setting
an example that is k heritage to his
family. His body was laid to rest
in the cemetery in Commerce.
Surviving Mr. Benton are his wi
dow; four sons, Mr. T. T. Benton of
Jefferson, Messrs. Theo, Clarence and
Clyde Benton of Commerce; and a
daughter, Mrs. Avery Byrd, of Com
merce.
FORMER JACKSON COUNTY
CITIZEN DIES IN LOUISIANA
The Commerce, Tex., News of re
cent date carried the announcement
of the burial in that city of Mr. A.
T. Nunn, who passed away at his
home in Cloutiersville, La.
Mr. Nunn was 84 years of age.
He was a native of Jackson county,
a son of Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Nunn.
He was twice married, first, to Miss
Fannie Evans. To this union one
daughter, Mrs. Eula Nunn Coody, of
Cloutiersville, was born. After the
death of the first wife, Mr. Nunn
was married to Miss Junior Lott of
Hoschton, who also preceded him to
the grave. Besides his daughter,
Mrs. Coody, he is survived by three
grandchildren, J. D. Marshall of
Greenville, M. B. Marshall of Gal
veston, and Mrs. R. P. Brown of
Shreveport; two brothers, W. D.
Nunn of Dallas, Tex., and J. M.
Nunn of Okluhoma City; and a sis
ter. Mrs. E. S. Brock, of Atlanta.
The deceased made his home in
Commerce, Tex., for many years,
where he was held in the highest
esteem. Later, he moved to Clou
tiersville, La., and he made many
friends in that city.
DIPHTHERIA AND TYPHOID
CLINIC IN JEFFERSON TUES.
There will be a clinic in Jefferson,
sponsored by the Woman's Club of
Jefferson, for the purpose of immu
nization against diphtheria on Tues
day, April 2, 1936, in Dr. J. T.
Stovall’s office. Those who are able
to pay will pay the cost of the serum,
which is 26c. Those who are unable
to pay, will be given the serum free.
Only one dose is necessary. From
six months to 12 years of age. From
six months to five years being the
ideal time. There have been three
"ases in this district in less than six
weeks. Help us to prevent an epi
demic. Now is the time to immu
nize your child.
Those who desire the typhoid ser
um can get this also for 10c a shot.
Child Welfare Dept.,
Jefferson Woman’s Club.
RAFT.LOMBARD TEAMED
AGAIN IN DANCE FILM
In response to the universal ac
claim that greeted their first ap
pearance together in “Bolero,”
George Raft and Carole Lombard
are again co-starred in a picture
based on a dance theme. It is Para
mount’s “Rumba.” which comes
Thursday to the Roosevelt Theatre,
i love-story centered around the
popular Rumba dance and rhythms,
the national favorites of Cuba for
three hundred years.
The plot of “Rumba” is based on
the love-story of Raft, a Broadway
dancer exiled to Havana by threats
of gang vengeance, and Carole Lom
bard. a beautiful and impetuous heir-
CSS.
The musical score of the picture
was composed by Ralph Rainger,
composer of “Love in Bloom” and
other recent hits. The picture fea
tures more than one-huiulreu mative
Rumba dancers.
THE JACKSON HERALD, JEFFERSON, GEORGIA
MISS RICHARDSON WEDS
MR. McCOMMONS
Greensboro, Ga.—The marriage of
Miss Lina Belle Richardson and Rol
i Jin Merritt McCommons took place
here Saturday afternoon at 5 o’clock
ut the Baptist church. Vines, ferns,
flowering white peach blossoms,
feathery spirea and plum blossoms
filling vases and white tapers in tall
candlesticks beautified the altar.
The prenuptial music was played
by M iss Marjorie Upshaw, talented
musician, who played the accompani
ments for the solos by Mrs. James
Baynes, including "Because,” “I
Love You,” and “At Dawning.”
Th** beautiful bride entered with.her
father, J. M. Richardson, of College
Park, who gave her in marriage.
The bridesmaids were Misses Myrtis
McCommons, Greensboro; Frances
Smith, Jefferson, Ga., and Penelope
Wills, of Washington, Ga.
The matron of honor was Mrs.
Lloyd Lewis, of Greensboro, and the
ring-hearer was little Woodville
Guy, of Montezuma. The best man
was the bridegroom’s brother, Law
ton McCommons, of Atlanta.
Ushers were John Copelan, Atlan
ta; William McCommons, Charles
ton, S. C.; Charles Griffin, Atlanta;
Owen McCommons, Greensboro;
Lloyd Lewis, Greensboro.
The bride was gowned in white
silk and carri- and a bouquet of valley
lilies. The bridesmaids and matron
of honor wore pale rose and pale
blue and their bouquets were of pink
roses. On their return from Florida
the young couple will keep house in
Greensboro. . .
Mr.;. McCommons is originally
from College Fark but has been
teaching in the high school here.
Mr. McCommons is engaged in the
mercantile business in Greensboro.
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The many friends of Mr. N. N.
Braselton are delighted to know that
he is recuperating from a lingering
attack of illness.
Mesdanies Robert Gilbert, E. ri.
McDonald, J. B. Marlow, J. H. Get
zen and Miss Jeanette Alexander
enjoyed the W. M. U. meeting of the
Sarepta Association in Danielsville
Thursday.
Miss Dorothy Higgins, one of the
faculty, was carried to Allen’s hos
pital last week for treatment. We
hope for her a speedy recovery.
Mr, Robert Getzen of Piedmont
college spent the spring holidays with
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Get
zen. ....
Mrs. Lou Adams of Athens is
spending this week with her niece,
Mrs. Jim Cooper.
Mrs. J. H. Getzen attended the
opening session of the D. A. R. con
vention in Athens Wednesday even
insr.
Mr. J. P. Leachman, who is serv
ing with the Marines of Norfolk,
Va., is visiting his father, Mr. T. M.
Leachman. „
Those enjoying luncheon with Mr.
and Mrs. J. H. Getzen Sunday, were:
Mr and Mrs. W. M. McDonald and
son. Jack, of Watkinsville, Mr. and
Mrs. E. H. McDonald and son, Hom
er, and Robert Getzen.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Nat Harrison spent
Sunday p. m. at the Park’s home,
near Commerce. , ,
Mrs. James Harwell, a member of
the faculty of Air Line high school,
and brother, Mr. Frank Roberts, of
Buford, spent the week-end with
their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Guy
Roberts. , , .. ,
Mr. R. D. Crook and family of
Barrow county visited the former’s
brother, J. A. Crook, Sunday p. m.
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Let’s every one remember we will
have an old-fashioned home coming
Sunday. Be sure and bring your
basket full for dinner, and spend
the day, for there will be singing in
the afternoon. So be here at 10
o’clock .Sunday a. m., and stay until
5 o’clock in the afternoon. Our pas
tor. Rev. Charlie Brown, will be
with us on this jovous occasion, and
w 0 are sure he will forints us u won*
derful message, as he always does.
Mrs. Tom Blackstock anti children
attended a birthday dinner at her
sister’s, Mrs. Martin, at lincolton,
Sunday.
Miss Onie Marlow, Miss Ruby and
Tack of Holly Springs, were guests
of Mr. and Mrs. Bud Marlow Sun
day.
Mrs. D. C. Crumblev is seriously
ill at her daughter’s, Mrs. Chandler,
in Commerce. We hope for her a
specdv recovery.
Mr. Garland Lynch of Winder was
visiting her sister, Mrs. T. 11. Black
stock, Sunday.
Mrs. E. M. Cartey and J. B. and
Mrs. Ruth Hill of Athens were visit
ing Mrs. D. W. Hanson one day last
week.
Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Pinson, and
Harry Pinson of Ochlochnee, were
visiting Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Shaw
one evening last week.
We are mighty glad to hear that
Mrs. C. Y. Pinson is greatly improv
ed- Hope she continues to improve.
Mrs. C. N. Oliver was able to be
out visiting her neighbors Sunday
We are glad to hear that she is feel
ing so much better.
Mrs. H. C. Marlow and son of
Possum Creek were visiting Mr. and
Mrs. G. W. Shaw and family Tues
day.
Mr. Newt Shaw is confined to his
room this week. Hope he will soon
be able to be out again.
PLANTING TIME
Cotton Seed for planting, and also
Seed Corn. Can get Corn at Rosier
6 Legg’s and J. C. Alexander’s, Jef
ferson.—L. P. Legg.
NEW SPRING GOODS
Arriving At
MOBLEY’S
NEW DRESS FABRICS ,
NEW HATS, LADIES
NEW BARETS, MISSES
NEW SILK DRESSES
NEW WASH DRESSES
NEW SPRING BLOUSE
NEW HOSIERY, LADIES
CHILDRENS SOCKS
NEW PRINTS, PIQUES, SEERSUCK
ERS, BROAD CLOTHS, LINEENS
NEW SLIP CLOTH
NEW LINGERIES
LACES, BELTS, TRIMMINGS,
DRESS MAKING ACCESSORIES
SEE THESE BIG WEEK-END SPECIALS
High Grade 9-4 SHEETING, Unbleached, 35c Value 25c
High Grade 38 In. BROADCLOTH, Unbleached, 12i/ 2 c Val., 10c
Standard 45 In. TABLE OIL CLOTH, Unbleached, 30c Val... 25c
YOUR PATRONAGE APPRECIATED I]
MOBLEY'S, Jefferson, Ga.
MRS. J. W. W. MADDOX
Braselton, Ga.—Mrs. J. W. W.
Maddox, 66, of a prominent Jackson
county family, died at her home
near Hoschton, Ga., Wednesday, af
ter a short illness. Funeral services
and interment were held at Mulber
ry Church Thursday, Rev. J. 0. Mc-
Neal officiating.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. H.
B. Feagins, of Hoschton, Ga.; and
six sons, W. H. Maddox, J. W. Mad
dox, S. N. Maddox, E. J. Maddox, and
J. P. Maddox, all of Hoschton, and
Professor C. P. Maddox, of Roberta.
MRS. ROBERT J. HALE
Maysville, Ga.—Mrs. Robert J.
Hale, 84, beloved resident here for
many years, died at her home Wed
nesday night. She is survived by a
son, J. P. Hale, Maysville; six daugh
ters, Miss Ncwtic Halt*, Mrs. H. J.
McElroy, Mrs. Ida Head and Mrs. J.
W. Sheperd, Maysville; Mrs. W. H.
Emmett, Americus, and Mrs. William
Miller, Athens.
MR. YOUND EDWARDS
After a very brief illness follow
ing a paralytic stroke, Mr. Rufus
Young Edwards, aged 82, died at his
home in Cornelia, March 17. He was
twice married, his first wife being
Miss Roxie Elrod of Jackson county.
One son from this marriage, Mr.
Walter Edwards, survives. He is
survived also by two sons and two
daughters from his second marriage.
SPECIAL MEETING OF
AMERICAN LEGION
Special meeting to be held Thurs
day night, 8 o'clock, at court house.
Ail ex-service men are invited to be
nresent. We expect the • District
Commander to be with us. Refresh
ments will he served.
H. L. Purcell, Com.
J. F. Eckles, Adjt
Strayed, red female hound, white
ring around neck. Answers to name
of Lois. Notify Boyce Williamson.
Rt. 2.
Miss Thirza McDonald, who was
called to the home of her parents in
Winder because of the serious ill
ness of her father, Rev. W. B. Mc-
Donald, has returned to Chicago to
resume her duties at the Chicago
University. The friends of Rev. Mc-
Donald will be delighted to learn
that his condition is greatly improv
ed.
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SupJ. T. T. Benton of Jefferson
visited our school one day recently.
Miss Freddie Ruth Wade visited
Miss Lois Edwards and Miss Ollie
Faye Evans recently.
Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Hill visited
Mr. and Mrs. Wade Hill and family
of Maysville Sunday.
Mrs. Kitty Gailey, Mrs. A1 Edwards
and Mr. and Mrs. Harve Evans visit
ed Mrs. Laura Evans one day last
week.
Miss Lois and Ruth Blalock spent
Sunday with Miss Hazel Wheeler.
Howard Roberts and Rufus Beck
spent Sunday with John and Odis
My ers -
Mr. and Mrs. Euhl Yarbrough
have mumps.
Miss Pearl Wade of Maysville
spent the week-end with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Wade, near
Commerce.
Miss Mable Spear is spending the
week with her sister, Mrs. George
Crisler.
Mr. and Mrs. Newt Crisler attend
ed the singing at Oconee Sunday.
The Woman’s Club will put on a
play, “Mrs. Apple and Her Corps,”
at an early date. All are invited.
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Sunday school is doing fine at this
place, with a large crowd present
every Sunday. So come, one and
all, and help to make our school to
be one among the best.
Misses Martha Joe Brooks and
Ruby Healan spent Saturday in
Winder.
Mrs. Genie Phillips and daughter,
znd Misses Ada and Hazel Irvine
spent Saturday afternoon with Mrs.
Mary Tate at White Plains.
Mrs. Hester Childers of White
Plains spent last Thursday evening
here with Mrs. B. F. Pollard.
The chicken stew at the home of
Mr. Hugh Phillips last Saturday
night was highly enjoyed by a large
crowd.
Mr. T. A. Phillips of DeLand, Fla.,
spent the week-end at home with his
father-, Mr. Hugh Phillips.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Brooks, Mrs.
A. T. Phillips and Misses Ada and
Hazel Irvine and Birdielou Phillips
=ment Sunday afternoon with Mr. and
Mrs. Edd Whitehead at White
Plains.
Miss Jessie Mae Brooks spent Sun
day with Mrs. Ila Jane Roberts at
White Plains.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank our friends for
the many kind expressions of sym
pathy extended us during the illness
and death of our mother.
The Children of
Mrs. S. E. Hale.
THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 1935.
FOR MEN AND BOYS
DRESS SHIRTS
SHIRTS AND SHORTS
PANTS AND BELTS
SOCKS AND TIES
SUITS AND SHOES
HATS AND CAPS
SLIP OVER SWEATERS
WORK CLOTHING
of Every Kind for
MEN AND BOYS
Visit Our Grocery De
partment for Best Quality
and Prices.
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Mr. Florence Bell of Winder is
with his son, Mr. James Bell, for a
while.
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Humphfrus
from Atlanta visited Mrs. George
Waddell, Sr., Sunday.
Mr. George Waddell, Sr., is still
under treatment in Atlanta, and is
improving. That he’ll soon be re
stored to his usual good health, is
the wish of his maViy friends.
Miss Bates met the Jackson Trail
woman’s club last Thursday evening,
with ten members present. We
were very glad to enroll three new
members, Mrs. Paul Elder, Mrs. Pearl
Lott and Miss Louise Elder. Let’s
continue to improve.
Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Berryman, Sr.,
and Mrs. R. B. Potter had as their
dinner guests Sunday Mr. and Mrs.
M. G. Henderson, and Mrs. and Mrs.
Wood Hill of Jefferson.
Mrs. Scott Waddell entertained a
large number of friends very pleas
antly last Saturday evening.
Mrs. McCain from near Holsen
beck spent the week-end with her
daughter, Mrs. Claud Potter, who is
sick with mumps.
Mr. and Mrs. Jewell Sell visited
Mrs. George Waddell, Sr., one even
ing last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Venable had
as their guest last week the latter’s
sister, Mrs. Matthews, and daughters,
from South Georgia.
Mrs. Elmer Venable and Mrs.
Matthews visited relatives in Win
der, Athens and Gainesville last
week.
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Day and chil
dren, Mrs. J. C. Day and son, Kieth,
from Atlanta, were spend-the-day
guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Laven
der Sunday.
Messrs. Jerald Venable, Jack
Wills and Marvin Lavender were in
Athens Sunday evening.
Mr. Rich Lyle from Statham spent
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. G. W.
Lyle.
Mrs. Charlie Beard spent Satur
day with her mother, Mrs. Elmer
Venable.
Mr. and Mrs. Ott Healan spent a
night recently in Carl, visiting the
former’s parents.
Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Lyle visited
Mrs. George Waddell, Jr., an after
noon recently. ,
We welcome Mr. and Mrs. Paul
Lott, who moved here recently.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lott, Mr.
Scott Roberts, Mrs. Billup Elder
and Miss Rachel Elder were in
Gainesville Saturday evening.
The country schools in Cherokee
county are closing their sessions this
week. The North Georgia Times,
published at Canton, says, “Pupils
will troop to the fields from the
school rooms, helping make th<
spring plantings, and be ready f°i
the late summer terms.”