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The Jackson Herald By Holder & Williamson SOME THOUGHTS ABOUT MARTIN INSTITUTE This is a conversation given by one who did not know he was being interviewed at the time. His first knowledge of it will be when he reads it in these columns. The best interviews are talks out of the heart. When formal, necessarily there is more or less reserve. Prof. H. J. W. Kizer, just about the time commencement exercises were con cluded, was sitting in the front porch of a Jefferson citizen express ing thoughts about Martin Institute to some gentleman, one of whom was the writer. No superintendent of schools is more interested in edu cation than Professor Kizer, and no one at the head of any school sys tem in Georgia is more intensely concerned about the school over which he presides than the Jefferson superintendent is over Martin Insti tute. He takes a deep personal in terest in each pupil. He knows each one by name, and knows pretty well his intellectual qualifications. In the conversation above mentioned, Professor Kizer said: XXX “The senior class this year was one of the best, as well as one of the largest, ever to graduate in Mar tin Institute. There were thirty-five young ladies and eighteen young men to receive their diplomas. One year the same number of young men and young women graduated here; but, as a usual rule, more ladies finish the grades than men. The class of 1937 was certainly a well balanced class. This is what I mean, there was no very great difference in the marks made by the one who made the highest in the class, and the one who made the lowest. The leaders of the class made a very fine record, that will compare well with leaders of classes who have heretofore finished their school work here; but other mem bers of this class made very good records, also. It was a class of studious and conscientious young men and young women. I expect to hear good things from the mem bers in their life work.” He continued, “We have paid our teachers their salaries in full, except for the month of May, and we have funds in sight with which to meet this obligation. Martin Institute has had for the past few years a hard time to pay the salaries of teachers promptly, together with incidental expenses. Sometimes teachers have had to wait for their money two or three months. This was due to the state being unable to pay appro priations in full some years ago, and ever since then our school has ex perienced difficulty in handling its finances. Now we have money due in sufficient amount to cancel cur rent expenses, and to meet teachers salaries and other obligations for at least the first month of the fall term. This money will come from the City of Jefferson. The state will pay salaries of teachers for seven months, and the equalization fund for one month. This provides a full budget for next year. We will have' eighteen teachers, an increase of three. This will give me more time and greater opportunity to do ad ministrative work. I will still teach some of the periods, but I have been so busy teaching that I had to have conferences with teachers and pupils, handle the financial work of the school, and perform administrative duties before and after the sessions. Now I will have more time to per form other duties besides teaching.” t t t “During the past few years many improvements have been made, in cluding hard wood floors, and much repair work done,” said Professor Kizer, “on the magnificient school building that graces our city. This has been done without cost to the city, county or state, as the funds for this purpose have come from the federal government. Martin In stitute school building is one of the most imposing and commodious to be found in any municipality the size of our splendid city; but the at tendance has increased so rapidly, and school work so magnified, that really it would be very helpful to the school to have a separate high school buliding. On the campus, be sides the main school building, is a basket ball court, erected by friends SINGLE COPY 5c of the school; a Roy Scout hut, con structed by the Woman’s Club, and other friends; and an athletic field, built by the city, in co-oper ation with the county and the feder al government. But anew high school building, made modern in every particular, would provide all the school room necessary to accom modate every pupil who may attend Martin Institute. People are so in terested in education, and it cost so little to send a child to school here, that the time may come when one hundred will receive diplomas, in stead of fifty-three. Martin Insti tute is a great school, and it is well favored by people interested in edu cation.” X t X Martin Institute is one of the leading high schools of Georgia. Not so many years ago it was the only high school in this portion of the State, and students came to school here from several counties. In speaking of Martin Institute being a school of consequence, Prof. Kizer said,” “Our graduates can enter West Point Military Academy, or the Naval Academy, without stand ing an examination, except on two subjects, mathematics and language. Only pupils who attend institutions with the military feature are reliev ed of examination on these two sub jects. One of the things that makes me so proud of our pupils who go to college, is their fine class stand ing in the higher institutions of learning. Some distinguish them selves in scholarship, and there are no failures at all among them. I will tell you, the alumni of Martin Institute for more than a century have been noted for good work in college. Many have distinguished themselves in .life. I feel that any one who graduates at Martin Insti tute should feel proud of this hon or.” This school was chartered in 1818, as Jefferson Academy. In 1859 the charter was changed, and the name, Martin Institute, given to it in hon or of its benefactor, William Dun can Martin, who was born in Han over County, Virginia, in 1771. When a young man he came to Jackson County, Georgia, where he made a fortune. He never manned. He died in 1852, and willed his for tune to the Jefferson School, the Jefferson Methodist Church, and the people of the county. A great legal battle was fought over his will. His relatives in Virginia tried to set it aside, but their efforts were futile, and the will was duly set up, and those named in it became the bene ficiaries of the fine fortune made in Jackson county and willed to insti tutions and the people of the coun ty. A monument is erected to W. D. Martin’s memory over his grave, which is at the northwest corner of the Methodist church yard. On this monument are there words— “ Remember man, as you pass by, As you are now, so once was I; As I am now% so you shall be, Prepare for death and follow me.” The city school system is managed by a city board of education, con sisting of H.. E. Aderhold, mayor; M. M. Bryan, chairman; W. W. Dick son, George W. Westmoreland and H. T. Mobley, members; but the Martin Institute land, buildings and other property of the institutien, are controlled by the board of trustees of Martin Institute, who have leased this property to the city. This board consists of John N. Holder, chair man; C. T. Storey, Jr., secretary; T. T. Benton, treasurer; together with the membership as follows, H. I. Mobley, S. Kinningham, L. F. El rod, George W. Westmoreland, J. E. Randolph and E. S. Ethridge, de ceased. Since the war between the states, the following named have served as chairman of this board: Rev. A. J. Kelly, Thomas H. Niblack, H. W. Bell, N. N. Pendergrass, J. C. Bennett, and John N. Holder. The first unit of the school building was erected by the board of trustees, at that time composed of the following: A. J. Kelly, president; J. EL Ran dolph, secretary; W. S. Thompson, treasurer; H. W. Bell, W. I. Pike, J. B. Silman, F. S. Smith, T. H. Nih lack, W. H. Simpkins; together with a building committee of seven, as JEFFERSON, Jackson County, Georgia. A Happy Reunion Of 1907 Graduation Class The 1907 graduating class of Mar tin Institute held a most delightful reunion in Jefferson during com mencement week, and enjoyed to gether reminiscences of happy school days of thirty and more Years ago. The class assembled in the Home Economic department of Martin In stitute. The rooms were decorated throughout with beautiful summer flowers, a color motif of pink and white prevailing. In the dining room, the table was centered with a large silver bowl of pastel colored sweet peas, harmonizing in color and beauty with the other decorations. Delectable refreshments were serv ed. A welcoming address was deliver ed by Mrs. W. S. Pinson. The re sponse was made by Mrs. Homer Thompson, and speeches were made by Rev. A. P. Watkins, Professof H. J. W. Kizer, and Mrs. J. C. Bennett, Sr. The assembling of this class was a happy thought, and should result in reunions at future commencements of many Martin Institute graduation classes. The members of the class present were: Mrs. W. S. (Ruth Mahaffey) Pinson, Mrs. L. G. (Gladys Hardy) Dozier, Mrs. F. D. (Pauline Marler) Divver of Anderson, S. C., Mrs. Homer (Haidee Johnson) Thompson of Atlanta, Mrs. Sam (Eloise Ben nett) Wright of Center, Mrs. C. Y. (Fay Ethridge) Daniel, Mrs. C. B. (Hattie Boggs) Whelehel, Mrs. G. W. C. (Angie Mauldin) Holliday, Mrs. C. A. (Ola Chandler) Langston of Ashland, Seneca Pittman of At lanta, Dr. P. B. Holliday of Athens, and W. P. Thompson. The teachers of the class present were Rev. A. P. Watkins, Mrs. J. E. Randolph, Mrs. J. S. Ayers, Mrs. J. C. Bennett, Sr., Miss Callie Wat son. Other guests were Mrs. P. B. Holliday and Professor Kizer. W. W. WHITE PASSES W. W. White, a well known and popular citizen of Winder, passed away Thursday afternoon at a hos pital in Atlanta. Funeral services were held Saturday morning at the Baptist church in Winder, and inter ment was in the city cemetery. Rev. E. H. Collins officiated. He is sur vived by his wife; one son, Elzie White, Winder; two daughters, Mrs. Monroe Wise and Miss Geraldine White, Winder; his father and moth er, Mr. and Mrs. Jbhn T. White, Hoschton; one brother, Thomas White, Hoschton; and one sister, Mrs. Omer McDaniel, Braselton. follows: H. W. Bell, chairman; J. E. Randolph, J. G. Grow, G. J. N. Wil son, A. H. Brock, J. A. B. Mahaffey, T. H. Niblack. M. B. McGinty was the builder, who also built the Jack son county court house. Bruce & Morgan were the architects. The first commencement held in this present building was just one-half century ago, when B. T. Hunter was principal of Martin Institute. The original unit has been added to twice since its erection. X t X Some time ago the State High way Board re-established a division of the department in Gainesville. Mr. A. D’Antignac was named di vision engineer, and put in charge of the division. Only last week, in company with assistant state high way engineer, C. W. Wright, he passed through Jefferson. He is meeting the people of the different counties of his division, and is be coming thoroughly familiar with the roads over which he has supervision. Mr. D’Antignac has the reputation of being an efficient engineer, and a young man of exemplary conduct. Nothing less than being a model man is expected of the grandson of that great hero of the civil war, the Hon. J. Mclntosh Kell, whose name shines with brilliant lustre in the galaxy of those who rendered dis tinguished and glorious service in the lost cause. It was the writer’s privilege to know General Kell when he was adjutant general of Georgia, serving in this capacity when Hon. Allen D. Candler was governor. The grandson, Mr. D’Antignac, is glad ly welcomed to this part of Georgia. In his field of labor here we wish him abundant success. COUNTY AGENT’S COLUMN Georgia Legumes Should Be Planted Early, Says AAA Georgia farmers are being urged by Cully A. Cobb, director of the agricultural adjustment administra tion's southern division, to plant summer legumes as early as possible, in order to qualify for full AAA payments. According to Mr. Cobb, the acre age devoted to soil-conserving crops, including legumes, in the southern region in 1936 was the largest on record. Farmers in Alabama, Ar kansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Caro lina, and Texas who are participat ing in the program planted approxi mately 21,000,000 acres of soil-con serving crops last year. “This year,” Mr. Cobb said, “we want to beat even this fine record, and the best way to do it is to make a good start right now with summer legumes. Increased plantings of cowpeas, soybeans, velvet beans, and other summer legumes will help to improve the land on every farm on which they are planted. Later in the year, we can again increase the acreage devoted to winter legumes, such as Austrian peas and vetch. “Farmers who divert land from soil-depleting crops under the con servation program are especially concerned with the planting of le gumes. In order to get full pay ments, it is necessary that each farmer plant as many acres to soil conserving crops as he diverts from soil-depleting crops. This acreage must be in addition to the acreage normally planted to soil-conserving crops. “The legume seed can be harvest ed and the hay can be cut without affecting diversion payments to farmers,” Cobb continued, “and if the legume crop is plowed under in order to qualify for a soil-building payment, the seed may be harvest ed before turning the crops under. “Legumes are such important soil-conserving crops that I hope all farmers in the region will make their plantings as early as possible.” iitt Feeding And Care Of Dairy Heifers Pointing out the numerous ad vantages of keeping dairy cows in good physicial condition, your agent is urging Jackson county farmers to care for and feed their cattle well during the summer months. Some farmers consider they have to feed cattle only in the winter. A feeding program of this kind of ten will stunt the growth of heifers and dairy cows, and will send them into the winter months in poor con dition. Pasture grass that is too closely grazed suffers to a great extent in hot, dry weather. The ground is thus exposed to the burning heat of the sun, and the grass cannot de velop a good root system when it is grazed too closely. We are offering some recommen dations in the care of the pasture. First, it is suggested letting the grass get a good start before turn ing cattle on it. Then, it is advis able to alternate pastures, or parts of a single pasture, in order to al low grass to grow for about two weeks without being grazed. You are advised that limiting of the number of cattle on a given grazing area. If too large a num ber are placed on a pasture, some of them will go hungry, and hungry cattle usually lose money for their owners. You are also advised to provide some temporary grazing crops for dairy cattle, such crops as millet, sudan grass, peas, or cane to help keep heifers growing all during the summer and fall months. The in creased production value of the cattle will more than pay for the extra feed necessary to keep them in good flesh. tt t + Plan Of Furniture In House Will Aid In Electric Wiring For the past year or so, farm families over the state have been installing electricity in their homes for the first time. No doubt many mistakes, due to lack of experience, have been made in wiring. With this in mind, your agent ad vised these families to draw a plan of the furniture in each room be fore starting to wire the house. A full analysis of the uses to be made of electricity in the various rooms will be most helpful. Despite the *nct that overhead Thursday, June 10, 1937. EXCHANGE NOTES News Items Of Interest Among Our Neighbors And Friends Joyce Hancock Injured By Intoxicated Driver (From Wesleyan Advocate) Joyce Hancock, daughter of Rev. B. W. Hancock, Rome, is recovering from injuries received when she was struck down by on automobile al legedly driven by a drunk man Sun day, May 24. A few minutes be fore the accident occurred Brother Hancock had preached a sermon to his congregation “Is it Nothing To You?” in which he urged the con gregation to vote against repeal of the prohibition law, and pointed out the terrible evils of liquor. tt t t Mrs. J. M. Gee Buried Sunday (From Gainesville News) Mrs. J. M. Gee, 81, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. D. Whitmire at Talmo Friday. Funer al and interment took place at Moun tain creek church at 11 a. m. Sun day, conducted by Rev. George Col lins. Mrs. Gee is survived by the following children: J. E. Gee of Gainesville; Mrs. H. D. Whitmire of Talmo; Mrs. Leah Brewer of Win der, and Mrs. J. W. Byrd of Joppy, Ala. Thirty-six grand children, fifty four great grand children and four great, great grand children also sur vive. +t t t 801 l Weevil Makes Early Start (From Walton News) Reports from all sections of Wal ton county have come into the Coun ty Agent’s office that boll weevils have already made their appearance. Some farmers have reported finding as many as 100 weevils in cotton fields. This is a very alarming re port and we know that every farmer in the county is aware of the fact that the boll weevils is one of the most dangerous pests the cotton farmer has to contend with. Wal ton farmers are urged to mop their cotton with a mixture of syrup, Water and arsenic now to kill the early crop of weevils and prevent the heavy damage that would come later on. 3,500 WILL BE CUT OFF GEORGIA WPA ROLLS ON JUNE 15 Elimination of 3,500 persons from WPA projects in this state by June 15 in order to meet the new state quota of only 25,000 workers, was announced Saturday by Miss Gay B. Shepperson, state administrator. Of those to be dropped from the rolls, 1,950 will be in the Atlanta district, comprising 27 north Geor gia counties, she announced. After spending two weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Y. Dan iel, in Jefferson, Miss Emlyn Daniel has returned to Atlanta. fixtures w'ill probably be used in every room, there will also be a need for outlets in the walls, so that electrical appliances and reading lamps may be placed at the most convenient positions about the room. It is also desirable to have a floor or table lamp where members of the family can read, write, sew r , or use their eyes for any close work. Your agent recommends the use of double outlets by which two electrical devices, such as a lamp and a radio, can be used at the same time. He also stressed the import ance of placing lights on all stair ways, with a switch at both the top and the bottom of the stairs. Such “remote control” switches may be used to turn on a porch light from the inside, or to light the garage or barn from the house. The agent reminds these families of the convenience of having a switch at the door of the room, so that the latter will not have to be entered in darkness. This switch is much more convenient if placed on the lock side of the door, not the hinge side. It is important to locate outlets so that an extension cord need never be carried across a passage way, or under a rug. Such a prac tice not only makes for inconven ience, but often is dangerous. We are beginning a rural electri fication program in Jackson county within the next few weeks, and the point mentioned in this article should be kept in mind. J. W. JACKSON, County Agricultural Agent. Vol. 61. No. 45. DEDICATORY RITES HELD IN COMMERCE AT NEW POSTOFFICE Commerce, Ga.—The new Com merce postoffice building, recently completed at a cost of approximate ly $60,000, was dedicated Saturday afternoon at exercises at which Con gressman B. Frank Whelehel, Sec ond Assistant Postmaster General J. W. Cole, of Washington, and Colon el Abit Nix, of Athens, were the principal speaker. The building, of modern brick with trim of Georgia marble, stands on a lot donated to the government by the Commerce city council. Mrs. C. C. Ward, local postmas ter, presided at the exercises. A chorus sang the “Star-Spangled Banner,” after which the Rev. H. C. Foster gave the invocation, and Mayor J. C. Verner welcomed the distinguished visitors and guests. Mr. Cole, introduced by the Rev. C. C. Tooke, sketched the history of the postal service in Commerce from its beginning on October 14, 1825, when mail delivery was by stage and horseback. The first postmaster,. Russell Jones, received $4.55 for his services in 1827, he said. He told of the discontinuance of postal serv ice from October 6, 1859, until 1866, during the War Between the States. He concluded his talk with a pledge of the best possible service. Representative Whelehel, intro duced by M. B. Clinkscales, spoke on the progress of the south and of the rapid growth of communica tions. He gave credit for erection of the building to those who paved the way for present-day progress. J. B. Hardman introduced Colo nel Nix, who also expressed grati fication over the growth and prog ress of Commerce, his native city. HOYT W. MURPHY DiES AT TALMO i Friends of the Murphy family at Talmo were shocked and grieved the latter part of last week, when an nouncement was made of the pass ing of Hoyt W. Murphy at the family home in Talmo. Mr. Murphy was one of the younger members of this well known and prominent family. For several months he had suffered ill health, but had been seriously ill for only a few days. He was popuar among a wide circle of friends, and his death has brought sadness to many. Funeral services, attended by a large concourse of people, were con ducted by Rev. E. H. Collins Sun day afternoon at the family resi dence, and interment was in the Talmo cemetery. Surviving the deceased are hi*- mother, Mrs. T. W. Murphy; Broth ers, A. J., Scott and King Murphy; and two sisters, Mrs. Paul Black stock and Mrs. H. A. Crow. MISS LOVIE WHITEHEAD ANSWERS LAST SUMMONS Miss Lovie Whitehead, aged 53, passed away Monday at the home of her brother, Hill Whitehead. Miss Whitehead w'as the daughter of the late J. R. and Elizabeth Vin son Whitehead, and throughout her life had been noted for her Chris tion character and splendid woman hood. For several years pi-eceding her death, she suffered impaired health. She was a member of Lebanon Methodist church, and before ill health prevented, was active in church work and every activity for the uplift of her community. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday morning by Rev. R. W. Green, and interment was in the cemetery at Lebanon church. She is survived by two brothers, Hill and Charlie Whitehead. DAVIS—TURNER (From Athens Times)* Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Turner, Ath ens, announce the marriage of their daughter, Edna Earle, to Troy Dav is, son of J. K. Davis, the wedding having been performed Thursday afternoon by Rev. J. C. Wilkinson. Mr. and Mrs. Davis will be at home on the Whitehall road. Anthony J. Camarata of Athens has been appointed assistant super visor of purchases by State Purchas ing Supervisor John Lewis. The state supervisor said Mr. Camarata will be assigned to supervise pur-, chases at the University of Georgiy,