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The Jackson Herald By Holder & Williamson The Glory of Graduation GovernoF'E. D. Rivers delivered the address this year to the gradu ating class of Martin Institute. Any school is very fortunate to have the Governor of Georgia speak at its closing exercises. The exhilirating pleasure of the class of ’37 was heightened when the members re ceived their diplomas by having words of wisdom come to them from the lips and heart of the Chief Ex ecutive of this commonwealth. In the life of a person there are few events comparable to having his Al ma Mater present to him a sheep skin in token of efficient work and duties well performed. There are few times before or after this mo mentous occasion when one feels more keenly his importance. It is no small thing for one to attend school so regularly, study so earn estly, and learn so well that he or she is honored with a diploma. Fif ty-three young people, bouyant and hopeful, constituted this year’s graduating class of Martin Institute. This year, however, is not the first one the voice of a Governor has been heard at commencement in Jef ferson. More than half a century ago, when that noble, modern Ga maliel, John W. Glenn, presided over Martin Institute, Alfred H. Colquitt, then Governor of Georgia, preached the commencement sermon, for he was preacher, as well as states man. , It is not, however, the distinction or the exalted position of a guest speaker alone which arouses intense interest in commencement, but the children themselves are the mag netic force which draws the multi tude. There is nothing which so in terests people as folks, and nothing equals that of one’s own children. People go to anything where their own children play a part. Com mencements constitute a pleasant and an essential part of a person’s education. They should never be abolished. It was gratifying to see Martin Institute revive this year “May Day.” In days of Auld Lang Syne this was a gala occasion. A beautiful young lady was always crowned queen. In other years this honor was bestowed on Misses Alice Pittman, Eula Gober, Pearl Wilson, and others not now recalled. This year this very high honor was worth ily bestowed on one of Jefferson’s own daughters, Miss Mary Daniel, whose ancestors were pioneers of this county. There was the added feature this year of a stalwart and noble young man, Eugene Taylor, being made king of the festival. This event drew hundreds of inter ested spectators. No school's closing exercises so fill one with felicity as that of his home town. Especially is this true if members of his family have been participants in these occasions for more than a century. The writer’s grandparents attended Martin Insti tute when it was Jefferson Academy. Then his mother, uncles and aunts were enrolled as its students. Then came the writer as a pupil, who en joyed the historic occasions at the end of each school year. After leaving its halls of learning only a few years elapsed before our own children were members of the stu dent body. After their departure to college, then came nephews and nieces. Now we still have kin folks, as well as friends, whose children are enrolled as pupils of Martin In stitute. Our interest and love for the instiution has never waned, and commencements still have the old time thrill and charm, although the grandchildren are in attendance up on school somewhere else. This year one was at Milstead, three in Atlanta, and two in Riverside. It is just too bad that not a grandchild is enrolled in Martin Institute. tt t t One of the largest congregations that has assembled in Martin Insti tute auditorium in several years to witness the Sunday commencement exercises heard Rev. Bruce Nay de liver a beautiful and inspiring ser mon. For a number of years Rev. Nay made his home in Jefferson while serving the Christian church here as its pastor. He made many warm friends, who regretted to see him leave. But to an enlarged field of endeavor and activity he was called, where he has rendered a service not only to his own denomi- SINGLE COPY 5c nation, but that is helpful and en couraging to all with whom he has come in contact, for Rev. Nay is not only an able expounder of the gospel, but is a model citizen. The people of Jefferson again heard him gladly. He was accompanied by Mrs. Nay, whose friends here are many and loyal. tt t t Last week we met with J. T. Oliv er, a school mate of old Academy. In school he was a good boy, and had the respect of every one of his associates. In life he has been a fine citizen. He has lived a life of sobriety and usefulness; and he and his good wife, by sagacious manage ment, have around them well earned competency, and an abundant of this world’s goods, and have made a beautiful home life. Only a few weeks ago there was a home coming at Academy church. Near by once stood the school house, which is gone, but the church building re mains. Many of the same families who were the pioneers of this lo cality make up the present citizen ship of this community. Their names may be different, but they are de scendants of the same people who felled the forests, built homes, schools houses and churches, estab lished civilization, and planted re ligion in this midst. To the writer this is a hallowed place. Not far from Academy he first beheld the light of day, here he attended his first school, and heard his first ser mon, and formed ties of friendship and affection which have withstood the mutation of time, and will live forever. Wesleyan College, at Macon, had its commencement this week. Will this be the last one ever held as Wesleyan College, as an institution belonging to the North and South Georgia Conferences of the Metho dist Episcopal Church, South? Bond holders want to sell it. Will the trustees of Wgsleyan make ar rangement to buy it? Can they make plans for this purpose? It owes bonds to the amount of more than one million of dollars. It was a mistake to borrow such a stupend ous amount and build this great new plant. It would have been far bet ter to have continued doing college work in the old building. Other buildings near it could either have been bought, or leased. If possible, Wesleyan should be saved. It is the oldest chartered female college in the world, and its prestige is unsurpass ed, and its educational achievements have been marvelous. But above everything, Christian education must not be abandoned. The different denominations must keep their schools and colleges alive, and not let them die. The State is doing much for secular education, but Christian institutions must be re lied on for the development of Chris tian leaders—teachers, preachers, missionaries and laymen, without whom this land would retrograde towards materialism*, skepticism, ognosticism. These great insti tutions of the church must aid Chris tian homes in keeping Christian fires burning everywhere. Not only, then, for the sake of education, but religion and civilization, these insti tutions must be kept going, and one of the noblest and best of all such is Wesleyan College, at Macon. Save Wesleyan. SQme editors were disappointed because the Georgia Press did not go to Cuba. The writer and wife were members of the press party who visited these islands some eleven years ago. It was very en joyable, but we had no desire to make a second journey over there. Havana is a city with some attrac tions, but there are larger cities in our own country that are more inviting. Of course, the boat ride on the ocean is a novelty to one who has not had such an experience, but sea sickness could destroy all the pleasures of the voyage. The editors can have a good time right here in Georgia. At Adel, W. T. Shytle, Homer Parrish, Homer Nel son and other hospitable citizens of that attractive South Georgia mu nicipality, will give all the glad hand of welcome and provide splendid entertainment. After Adel, then go to Savannah, where ocean breezes blow, and where Billy Sutlive and Jenkins and other citizens of Sa vannah are ever ready to welcome a JEFFERSON, Jackson County, Georgia. FINALS PREACHER f \ 4 &*‘ s tin ♦ \ Rev. Bruce Nay, who preached the commencement sermon of Martin Institute last Sunday. SUPERINTENDENT Prof. H. J. W. Kizer, Superintendent of Martin Institute. DEDICATION EXERCISES SLATED AT COMMERCE Commerce, Ga.—Dedication of Commerce’s new $60,00(1 post of fice building, recently completed, will be held Saturday, with Con gressman B. Frank Whelchel, J. W. Cole, of the Post Office Department, and Abit Nix, of Athens, as the principal speakers. Dr. J. C. Verner, mayor of Com merce, who will deliver the welcom ing address, will entertain out-of town speakers and other guests at a luncheon prior to the dedicatory exercises, which will begin at 3:30 o’clock. visit from the men and women of the Fourth Estate. Jenkins is so clever, has such a warm grasp of the hand, such an enchant ing smile, uses such soft and ten der words, knows so well how to feed the hungry and satisfy the thirsty, that one forgets all about his politics, but is charmed with his magnetic personality. SavaVinah is a good place to visit for a few days, and have the time of one’s life. It is better than going to Cuba. tt t t The supreme court of the United States has rendered a decision in which it declared the old age pen sion law and all other social security legislation passed by congress to be constitutional. This means that people in Georgia eligible for bene fits under this act will be paid same if the amendments are adopted on June 8. Of all the amendments proposed, old age pensions is the most vital at this time. How those who claim to be humanitarian can oppose this proposition, is something we cannot reason out. Talmadge is still opposed to old age pensions, but seems now much concerned about prohibition. While he was governor a bill was passed which he signed providing for repeal of pro hibition to be submitted to the votes of the people. The thing he in sisted on was to submit the questions of beer and light wine, with the referendum on prohibition, saying the people of Georgia wr.nt or pre fer “hard liquor.” This indicated he favors liquor as a beverage, rather than wine and beer. He manifested no sentiment against repeal at that time. If he had done so, probably repeal would have been defeated by a big majority, and would not now be before the voters. He is welcome to the dry ranks. SCHOOL CLOSES Martin Institute Close* Most Suc cessful Session, Sermon By Rev. Bruce Nay, Address By Governor E. D. Rivers, Large Class Gradu ates. The 1936-37 session of Martin In stitute, Georgia's oldest and most historic high school, came to a brill iant close Tuesday evening with the literary address by Governor E. D. Rivers, and the delivery of diplomas to thirty-five young ladies and eigh teen young men. These were pre sented by M. M. Bryan, president city board of education, and the final curtain went down on the con clusion of one of the most success ful sessions in the school’s history. Music for the graduation program was furnished by the school orches tra, under the directorship of Prof. Stanton Forbes. First and second honors this year were won by Misses Sally Bryan and Eloise Hood, and they gave the valedictory and salutatory addresses. Those receiving diplomas were: Messrs. Smith Bridges, Hayes Dav is, Jack Dodd, Billy Duke, Brittain Elrod, Chas. Foster, Paul Freeman, Stuart Lord, Nolan Mahaffey. Bill Massey, Lloyd McEver, Edward Ragan, Allen Segars, Eugene Tay lor, Ralph Vandiver, John Whelchel, Ralph White, Charles Kesler; Misses Sara Frances Archer, Mary Cath erine Archer, Mildred Blackstock, Rachael Braselton, Thelma Brea zeale, Kathleen Brooks, Sally Bry an, Lounelle Cruce, Mary Daniel, Reba Griffith, Margaret Hardy, Frances Holliday, Eloise Hood, Elsie Langford, Thelma Langford, Louise Lavender, Martha Beth Lavender, Alice Logan, Doris Maley, Edith McDonald, Mary Lois Mize, Louise Murphy, Louise Palmer, Elizabeth Potts, Agnes Sell, Lanelle Shirley, Frances Smith, Mildred Smith, Dot Storey, Louise Tate, Lottie Belle Tate, Mary Lizzie Walton, Lucy Whitehead, Louise Wilhite, Lottie Mae Wilson. During the preceding week, re citals were given by the music pupils of Mrs. J. S. Ayers, and Miss Miriam Bennett, these adding much interest to the closing exercises. On Thursday evening, the Jeffer son Chamber of Commerce was host to the teachers and members of the graduating class at a most delightful barbecue, given in the basketball court, an interesting and entertain ing feature of the occasion being an address by J. I. Allman, state school supervisor. The program Friday evening con sisted of a three-act comedy-drama, “Bashful Bobby,” presented by the following members of the graduat ing class: Ralph White, Allen Seg ars, Jack Dodd, Stuart Lord, Hayes Davis, Misses Mary Daniel, Louise Murphy, Eloise Hood, Sally Bryan, Martha Beth Lavender, Lounelle Cruce, Elsie Langford. The audience was highly pleased with the performance, voting the en tertainment one of the best ever staged by senior pupils. They ex hibited marked histrionic talent, and were well trained in platform speak ing. The large school auditorium was filled Sunday morning with citizens from all parts of the county, who assembled to hear the annual bac calaureate sermon, delivered by Rev. Bruce Nay of Atlanta, state field secretary of the Christian Churches, and one of Georgia’s out standing divines. Mr. Nay chose for his text verses from St. Paul’s exhortation to Timothy: “But in a great house there are not only ves sels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honor and some to dishonor. If a man purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honor, sancti fied and meet for the Master’s use, and prepared unto every good work.” His theme was “Vessels of Honor,” and in order for the members of the class to be Vessels of Honor, he urged that they be patient; be dili gent; be thoughtful; be courteous; be always ready unto every good work; be able to give a reason for the hope there is in you; be strong, with good courage; be not deceived; be faithful to the responsibilities en trusted to you; and above every thing else, be a Christian. The sermon was well received, and lauda tory remarks regarding the choice of text, the exposition of the same and the delivery were extended the Thursday, June 3, 13937. FINALS SPEAKER 1 M***gsfc MPt, 4" M Governor E. D. Rivers, who spoke to the Graduating Class of Martin Institute Tuesday evening. speaker. A choir composed of mem bers from all the churches, with Mrs. L. H. Isbell at the piano, rendered two appropriate and beautiful an thems. The seniors and their friends as sembled again at six o’clock Mon day afternoon for the Class Day ex ercises. The program had been planned in the form of a garden party, and was to have been staged on the campus, but rain interfered, and the entertainment was given in the basketball court. The young ladies were arrayed in attractive garden party dresses, and when they assembled in the supposed garden of two of their number, Misses Beth and Louise Lavender, and when the history of the class was read by Miss Mary Daniel, the prophecy by Miss Elsie Langford, and the will by Miss Sara Frances Archer, a court room scene was carried out in a trial to decide whether or not the class was ready for graduation. Those taking part were: Bailiff, Hayes Davis; Judge, Ralph White; Clerk, Paul Freeman; Defenses and witnesses, Stuart Lord, Allen §egars, Louise Murphy, Ed Ragan, Nolan Mahaffey, Bill Duke, Mary Lizzie Walton, Ralph Vandiver, Lounelle Cruce; Prosecutor, Smith Bridges. The seventh grade students, those who will re-enter Martin Institute next fall as high school pupils, pre sented the program Tuesday morn ing. The exercises were in the form of a convention, with Reynolds Greene presiding, and Lois Hendry Jackson, acting as secretary. In a way, it was a drill in parliamentary law, and those taking part displayed a knowledge of the same that would outclass many older persons. In a few well chosen and well jipoken words, Albert Garrison welcomed the audience to the convention. Others taking part as chairmen of committees were Marion Ledford, Johnnie Ruth Hardy, Cecil Vandiver, Douglas Elder, Carolyn Lord and Lorene Huff. Each appeared on the stage with poise and grace, and spoke their parts in a manner that carried with it a prediction that high honors await the members of the 1941 graduating class. Certifi cates of promotion to the high school department were delivered by Pro fessor H. J. W. Kizer to the follow ing: Donald Alverson, Jonell Brooks, Lillie Bell Brown, Wineva. Brown, Mildred Doster, Douglas Elder, Al bert Garrison, Mildred Cause, Rey nolds Greene, Johnnie Ruth Hardy, Kathleen Hollis, Lorene Huff, Lois Hendry Jackson, Sam Kelly, Marian Ledford, Carolyn Lord, Annie Bell Moore, John L. Moore, Junior Mur phy, Emily Potts, Mary Purcell, Marilyn Roberts, Cecil Vandiver, Allen Weir, Jack Wilkes. The medal offered by the Ameri can Legion for the best paper on Citizenship was awarded to Miss Johnnie Ruth Hardy. Condition of Man Bitten By Spider Is Reported Improving Hull Jackson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Jackson of near Winder, is reported improving at General hos pital this morning after being treat ed Wednesday for a black widow spider bite. His condition was said to be serious following his arrival at the hospital. Mr. Jackson was re ported to have been bitten at an out-house near his home Wednesday. Mrs. Nena Cothran of Atlanta, and T. C. Morrison of Athens, spent the week-end here with home folks. Vol. 61. No. 45. EXCHANGE NOTES News Items Of Interest Among Our Neighbors And Friends Go To Keeping House (From Lavonia Times) Prof, and Mrs. Jas. T. McKay go to housekeeping the latter part of this week. Since their marriage last year they have been living at The Lavonia Hotel. They have secured an apartment from Mrs. W. B. Rich ardson which will be their future home. They expect to spend the greater part of the summer in La vonia. tt t t Miss Daisy Crisler Is Donor Of Home For Superannuate (From Wesleyan Advocate) Miss Daisey Crisler, Canton, itas given the home of her father, the late Mr. B. F. Crisler, to the North Georgia Conference to be used as a superannuate home. This gift is a memorial to her father who for many years was an official and a devoted member of the church at Canton. In speaking of the gift Rev. R. A. Edmonson, agent for Superannuate homes, made the following state ment: “This gift will, bring great happiness to Miss Crisler. It has shown her faith in her Saviour, her devotion to her father, her loyalty to the Church, and her love for the preachers called of the Lord to preach His Gospel in our world. No doubt this gift will be a great bless ing to the Church and to the town of Canton, and a home of peace and comfort to the itinerant preach er who may stop here to rest a while before going to the ‘house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.’ Dr. Pope B. Holliday Honored By State Dental Association (From Athens Banner-Herald) Dr. Pope B. Holliday, widely known Athens dentist, has been elected vice president of the Georgia Dental Association. Dr. Holliday has been a member of the executive committee for the state association for ten years and was chairman of the legislative committee of the or ganization. The election of Dr. Holliday as vice president of the as sociation was met with gratification:' by members of the organization throughout the state. Dr. Holliday is a former officer in the district dental society and is a member of the Athens Rotary club. He is one of the leading members of the Re serve officers Association and is one of the community’s most popular citizens. Mrs. Martha Nickelson Buried in Woodville (From Greensboro Herald-Journal) Mrs. Martha Maddox Nickelson, 90 years of age, died Tuesday at her residence in Penfield. Mrs. Nickel son was the daughter of Joseph Maddox and Susie Pittman Maddox and was born in Jackson County on October 16, 1847. She was a mem ber of the Penfield Baptist Church. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Susie Wilson; three grand children, F. P. Wilson, W. L. Wilson, and Mrs. Tom Mullins; fifteen great grand-children; three great-great grand-children. tt f t Farmers Capture Escaped Convict (From Commerce News) Mr. Otho Evans and Mr. Hubert Gordon, who live on the farm of Mrs. B. M. Durham below town, captured Will McConnell, an escap ed convict, early Tuesday morning. McConnell called at the Gordon home the night before asking the way to a negro house nearby. The next morning he was seen approach ing and when he saw that he was be ing noticed he turned and started rapidly in the opposite direction. Mr. Evans and Mr. Gordon started in pursuit and soon captured him. He was brought to town and turned over to the police who soon found that he had a bad record and had served sentence in Chattanooga, ini Michigan and elsewhere but had escaped from officers in Jackson county. He was returned tp them and is again doing road work. More than 6,000 camp grounds will be ready for this season’s va cation visitors to the 160 National Forests. Many of these camp grounds were built during the pas# few years with the aid of CCC and other emergency labor.