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By Holder & Williamson FACTS ABOUT GEORGIA The Georgia Power Company has collected and distributed some im- Cl ’ rtfl nt “Facts About Georgia.” Jh e? e facts are not an exploitation or a boost for the Georgia Power Company, but are valuable histori cal. statistical and general informa tion for the public. P. S. Arkwright, he president of this corporation, is undoubtedly responsible for this splendid and unbought service to th c public. Not only is he a brill iant man, but is sincere, public spirited, patriotic and unselfish. For throe years the writer sat in the same class with him at the Univer sjty 0 f Georgia, where he learned to knOW this native Georgian favorably ant l well. Frequently when the class had some difficult problem in mathe matics, physics or astronomy, if Arkwright first learned its solution, which was often the case, he would gladly give to every member of the class the benefit of the work of his bright mind, and show them first how he had accomplished the task. Nothing seemed to so rejoice his heart as to be helpful to someone else. As head of this great Georgia enterprise, he renders unselfish ser vice. Of course, he strives to make dividends for stockholders, which is proper and right; but if Arkwright did not believe in these efforts he was aiding in the development of the State, doing good for the masses and bringing comfort and gladness to hundreds, he would be a most un happy man. Thoroughly democratic, easily ap proached and perfectly frank, he has built up an organization of people who entertain his sentiments. They are loyal to their Company, but their hearts’ desire is also to please the public. Right here in Jefferson he has a fine organization, composed of Claud Y. Daniel, the general manager; Miss Jewell Alexander, book-keeper and cashier; H. H. Chatham, salesman; and G. D. Har rison, custodian of property. All have the good will of those whom they serve. It is fully expected that the business of the Georgia Power Company will expand at this place in the not far distant future, until many other families, and farmers in the rural districts, will be its pa trons. Following is a list of some of the outstanding facts of the State, given wide distribution by this enterprise: “Georgia was settled in 1733, by English colonists headed by Gener al James Edward Oglethorpe. “Georgia was one of the original thirteen colonies, and was the fourth state to l’atify the Constitution. “The steamship Savannah, which sailed from Savannah for Liverpool, May 20, 1819, was the first steam ship to cross any ocean. “Georgia was a leader in the con temporary American practice of pro viding higher learning at public ex pense, and was the first state to establish a state university. The University of Georgia was charter ed in 1785. “Georgia was the first state to have a chartered college for women: Wesleyan College, founded in Ma con in 1839. Georgia also was the first state in which a college degree was granted to a woman. “ f he first orphanage in America was established in Savannah by George Whitefield, a disciple of John Wesley, in 1741. “A Georgian, Dr. Crawford W. Long, first discovered and demon strated the use of ether for anae sethic purposes in surgical oper ations, in 1842. “Cotton, on which the economic structure of the South is largely based, was first planted for com- use in Georgia. The cotton gin was invented in Georgia by Eli Whitney (1765- 1825). Ihe process by which cotton seed °il could be made from the previous ly discarded cotton seed was per fected by Launcelot Johnstone, a Georgian. “The first state agricultural ex periment station was established at Savannah in 1735. "1 he R. F. D. system of the Unit ed States is the evolution of a plan Proposed in Congress by a Georgian, Thomas E. Watson, who was author the Rural Free Delivery bill. “Georgia is the largest state east The Jackson Herald of the Mississippi river, with a total area of 59,265 squhre miles. “The average annual rainfall for the state of Georgia is 49.3 inches. “Georgia possesses the largeat forest area of any of the states, 23,750,000 acres. “Greorgia’s forests grow 163 varie ties of trees. “There are about 250 species of birds in Georgia, the principal game birds being quail, wild tHrkey, dove, several species of duck and some ruffed grouse. The United States government maintains two fish hatcheries in the state, one at Warm Springs, the other near Valdosta. +t t t “Georgia has the largest undrain ed swamp land in the United States, the Okefenokee Swamp, near Way cross. The region is prolific in un usual vegetation and is the habitat of many species of wild life. “The first successfully operated cotton mill in the South, the Bolton factory, was built in Wilkes county, Georgia. “The first gold mining operations in the United States were at Dah lonega, and an important U. S. gov ernment mint operated there for many years. “The first machine for manufac turing ice was made in Columbus and patented in 1844. “The first woman United States senator was a Georgian, Mrs. Rebec ca Latimer Felton. “The first Protestant Sunday School in America was founded in Savannah. “Within Georgia are many miner al springs. The best known of the springs in Georgia is Warm Springs, at which is located one of the princi pal clinics in the world for treat ment of infantile paralysis. The institution operates under the spon sorship of President Roosevelt, who also has his “little White House” at this resort. “Stone Mountain, in Georgia, is said to be the largest body of solid granite in the world. “Georgia produces 75 per cent of all the tire cord and fabric used in automobile tires in this country. “Georgia ranks high agricultural ly in the United States and, in 1936, ranked among the states: “First in the production of water melons; “First in the production of pea nuts; “First in the production of pecans; “Second in the production of sugar cane syrup; “Second in the production of peaches; “Third in the production of sweet potatoes; “Fifth in the production of cotton, and “Fifth in the production of tobac co. While in this presentation of facts about Georgia, the State is given credit for the first state Uni versity and the first college which granted degrees to women, one im portant educational matter was omit ted, namely, Georgia is the first State to have an endowed High School, which is located in Jefferson, and is named Martin Institute. The discovery of anesthesia by Dr. Long, and the endowment of Martin Insti tute by W. D. Martin, are two facts of history of which this town can proudly claim credit. W. D. Mar tin came to Jackson county from Virginia, became a wealthy man, never married, and willed his pro perty to the Jefferson Academy, to the Jefferson Methodist Church, and to a number of citizens of this coun ty. At one time Martin Institute was the only high school in all this section of Georgia, to which came young men and young women from a number of counties, and even oth er States. It has played an import ant part in the educational develop ment and progress of Georgia. It is now a grammar and high school, with a well qualified faculty and superintendent, teaching some seven hundred children. It takes its place in Georgia with the very best insti tutions of its kind in our State. The Georgia State Fair, held one week annually in Macon, closed Sat urday. The manager announced that, due to the number of rainy days last week, the fair faeee a de ficit this year. SINGLE COPY 5c JEFFERSON, Jackson County, Georgia. U. D. C. CHAPTER MEETS WITH MRS. RANDOLPH The Jefferson Chapter, U. D. C., held their regular monthly meeting on last Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. E. Randolph, with Mrs. Effiie Flanigan as assistant hos tess. Miss Mabeth Storey opened the meeting by reading the Chapter Ritual. The salutes to the American and Confederate flags followed, led by Mrs. J. D. Escoe. The business meeting followed, presided over by Mrs. J. C. Bennett. Mrs. Randolph reported one certi ficate received since last meeting. The treasurer reported $1J.51 in treasury at present. The finance committee stated that tickets would again be sold this year for a fruit cake. The hostess committee submitted the following as hostesses for the ensuing year: November: Mrs. King Murphy, Mrs. Scott Murphy, Mrs. Jack Mur phy, Mrs. Simmons. January: Mrs. G. W. Bailey, Miss Beth Bailey, Mrs. John Hardy, Mrs. Ethel Hancock. February: Mrs. T. T. Benton, Mrs. J. D. Escoe, Mrs. Fannie Turn er, Miss Irene Rankin. March: Mrs. L. J. Lyle, Mrs. Ed Hardy, Mrs. J. O. Stockton, Mrs. A. C. Appleby. April: Mrs. Mamie Foster, Mrs. B. E. McCollum, Mrs. J. W. Jackson, Mrs. W. S. Pinson. May: Mrs. John Getzen, Mrs. P. J. Roberts, Mrs. J. B. Marlow, Mrs. Jim B. Trout. June: Mrs. C. T. Storey, Jr., Miss Ella Dickson, Miss Joyce Storey, Miss Mabeth Storey. September: Mrs. J. C. Bennett, Miss Miriam Bennett, Mrs. Guy Strickland, Miss Vennie Barnett. October: Mrs. J. E. Randolph, Mrs. Effie Flanigan, Mrs. Sam Kelly, Mrs. Lucy Carr. The program followed the business mooting, and consisted of the read ing of several poems by Miss Beth Bailey, and a talk on Reconstruction Days by Miss Irene Rankin. After adjournment the hostesses served delicior.s refreshments, and a social half hour enjoyed by all. Those present, were: Mesdames L. J. Lyle, J. D. Escoe, J. C. Bennett, Effie Flanigan, Jack Murphy, J. O. Stockton, Guy Strickland, C. T. Storey, Jr., Ed Hardy, W. S. Pinson, B. E. McCollum, J. E. Randolph, King Murphy, Misses Mabeth Storey, Beth Bailey, Irene Rankin, Vennie Barnett. JACKSON COUNTY WILL RECEIVE $2,652 FOR NO VEMBER PUBLIC WELFARE Mrs. W. B. Gunter, director of Public Welfare in Jackson County, announces that Jackson county’s al lotment for old-age, dependent chil dren and blind relief for the month of November is $2,652, which will be paid out to 350 persons. The October allotment was $2,411. Relief for those 65 years of age and above, of course, is given only those who have no other means of support. Relief for the blind is paid out under the same conditions. There is a mistaken idea with some that every person who is 65 or over is eligible for old age pension. This is not true. And dependent children are only those who are deprived of parental support. If parents are physically able to work, but have no employment, they are referred to the WPA and are assigned to work wherever there is a project. There is no relief for crippled children unless they are deprived of parental support. The national law provides for pensions to cripples, but the Georgia legislature failed to make an appropriation for this class. Jackson county has no WPA pro ject at present, except the sewing room, and this is kept open through an appropriation of $3.00 per month for each person from the county commissioners. This is used to buy materials. The government pays the salary of each person connected wjth the sewing room, but does not furnish equipment or material. SNOW IS REPORTED IN DAHLONEGA AREA Dahlonega, Ga.—First snow of the season fell in Dahlonega Saturday evening. Cars coming from Blue Ridge were covered, and occupants reported two inches of snow on north side of blue ridge. COUNTY AGENT’S COLUMN Farmers who have received low corn yields for any reason this year, will find it profitable to sow an in creased acreage of oats for produc ing grain to supplement the corn crop. I am advising farmers to sow oats at once. Tests made by the two experiment stations showed that higher yields were obtained from oats sown on October 15, than from those sown on December 1. There are many varieties of oats which have given good yields in various sections of Georgia, but, generally speaking, the varieties best suited to this area are the Hastings 100 to 1, and Coker's Smut and Cold Resist ant. Oats repsond readily to an appli cation of commercial fertilizer, and in some cases it will pay farmers dividends to fertilize. However, caution should be taken not to spend more money for fertilizer than in creased yields will bring in returns. Farmers are urged to plant seed of high germination, after treating them for smut. While some varie ties are resistant to smut, it is usu ally a good plan to treat all seed be fore planting. Highest yields are usually obtain ed when oats are drilled on prepared land. Discing is usually sufficient if the land is not too compact or too thickly covered with vegetation that, will prevent preparation. On heavy soil, good yields result when oats are planted in open furrows between rows of cotton or other crops. This method will also give some protec tion for cold. Despite the fact that Jackson county wheat acreage has been in creased substantially in the past five years, production is still insufficient to meet requirements. Farmers are urged to work not only on efforts to obtain higher yielcs per acre, but also to increase their wheat acreage, where this is p acticable. W heat should be sown as soon as possible. Results of experiment station tests show that higher yields were obtained from wheat sown be tween October 15 and November 1, than from wheat sown as late as De cember 1. Several varieties of wheat, in cluding the Bluestem, Redhart, Geor gia Red, Gasta, and Fulcaster, have been grown successfully in different parts of the state. The county agent calls attention to the fact that best results are ob tained when wheat is sown on good land which has been thoroughly pre pared. At planting time, it is best to have the sub-surface of the soil firm and the surface loose, he said, adding that a good rain after plow ing gets the soil in good condition for sowing. If the soil is good and the pre ceding crop has been fertilized, no fertilizer will be needed at seeding time. Under average soil condi tions, however, an accepted method of fertilization is advisable. A practical seeding rate is four to five pecks per acre. Wheat infested with smut should be treated. J. W. Jackson, County Agt. HELTON—ELDER Announcement is made of the marriage of Miss Johnnie Lou Hel ton to Joseph E. Elder of Atlanta, the ceremony having been solemniz ed on September 22 in Conyers, Ga. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Beulah Helton of Winder. The groom is the son of Mrs. Em ma Elder also of Winder. He and his bride will reside in Atlanta where Mr. Elder holds a position with Rogers Grocery Cos. The many friends of this couple wish for them a long and happy life.—Winder News. MARIETTA REPORTS EARLIEST SNOWFALL Marietta, Ga.—The earliest snow fall in the remembrance of several old timers, hit Marietta Saturday morning. Snow fell for about ten or fifteen minutes, in light flakes, but was soon dissolved by the ensuing sleet and rain. Approximately 1600 Georgia •youths, members of the Future Farm ers of America, concluded their an nual convention in Macon Saturday. Thursday, October 28, 1937. GETZEN—SHELNUTT NUPTIALS SATURDAY (From Winder News) At a most beautiful home wed ding on Saturday, October 16, 1937, at high noon, Miss Hazel Shelnutt became the bride of Mr. Robert L. Getzen of Atlanta. Rev. W. C. Foster, pastor of the First Christian church, performed the impressive ring ceremony in the presence of an assemblage of rela tives and close friends, in the spaci ous living room at the home of the bride’s parents, Rev. and Mrs. E. L. Shelnutt. The altar was arranged in four tiers of ferns and immense baskets of gorgeous dahlias in autumn shades gold and rust predominating. The bride and groom descended the stairs in the reception room and entered together, standing upon a white lamb rug. The bride wore a traveling costume suit of three pieces in a shade of rust with black accessories. Her corsage was of Talisman roses with swansonia tied with gold ribbon. Mrs. W. A. Brad ley played the prenuptial music and Mrs. D. A. Price sang “O Promise Me.” Using Mendelssohn’s Wedding March as a processional and Lohen grin’ as a recessional, the pianist softly rendered “I Love You Truly” during the ceremony. Mrs. Herschel W. Smith and Mrs. T. S. Saxon arranged the flower decorations. Miss Nina Chafin presided at the bride’s book where guests register ed. The lower floor was arranged throughout with Jane Cowl dahlias. Mr. and Mrs. Getzen departed at once for a short honeymoon trip. Upon their return they are to reside at 1001 Crescent Avenue, Atlanta. Out of town guests attending the Getzen-Shelnutt wedding on Satur day included: Mr. jind Mrs. C. D. Shelnutt of Sandersville, Miss SJallie Shelnutt of Watkinsville, Mr. and Mrs. Claud Herrin and Miss Char lotte Shelnutt of Buford, Mr. J. B. Shelnutt of Monroe, Prof, and Mrs. J. H. Getzen and Mr. Rupert Getzen of Pendergrass, Mr. and Mrs. J. Ed win Getzen and daughter little Miss Sally Anne Getzen of Birmingham, Ala., Mr. and Mrs. Thos. J. Briggs of Augusta, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest M. Simpson of Uvalda, Mr. Robert Simpson of Augusta and Miss Eve lyn Herrin of Columbia, S. C. WEDDING BELLS Walker Pritchett and Miss Mon tine Morris of Commerce were unit ed in marriage on last Sunday, Oc tober 24, Rev. H. R. Foster officiat ing. On Saturday, October 23, M. T. Massey performed two wedding cere monies, uniting Howard Haynes and Miss Maybelle Bowles of Commerce, and Clifford Wheeler of Maysville and Miss Nellie May Waters of Commerce. On the same date, Judge W. W. Dickson officiated at the marriage of H. H. Jarrett and Miss Hattie Tiller of Jefferson. Harold W. Wood of Clarke Coun ty, and Miss Nancy Roquemore of the southern section of Jackson County, were married on last Sun day, the ceremony being performed by Rev, A. A. Phillips. S. B. Holbrooks of Carnesville, and Miss Freddie Elizabeth Duckett of Commerce, were married on Oc tober 14, Rev. C. C. Tooke officiat ing. R. M. Gaines, Ordinary of Bartow County, performed the ceremony on October 16 which united in marriage J. E. Moon of Elberton, and Miss Tommie E. Sorrow of Nicholson. Jack Sullans and Miss Hazel Gee of Pendergrass were married re cently, Judge W. W. Dickson officiat ing. DEAN’S LIST AT STATE UNIVERSITY The Dean’s List for the spring quarter 1936-37 session at the State University was issued last week by Registrar T. W. Reed. The list in cludes 387 names. Among them are Sumner Jewell Smith, Jefferson; John Welch Duke, Pendergrass; Otho L. Dodd and William Barrett Gun ter, Commerce; W. C. Wheeler, Maysville; Brannon H. Kinney, Braselton; H. B. Wall, Bogart ; J. L. McMullan, Tapley Bennett, Dyar E. Massey. Mrs. W. T. Bryan and Mrs. M. M. Bryan spent Friday in Atlanta, Vol. 62. No. 13. ROOSEVELT TO SPEAK. AT GAINESVILLE Washington, D. C.—A Georgia delegation said after a White House conference President Roosevelt would spea;: at Gainesville, Ga., November 25. They said he accepted their invi tation to stop in the Georgia city en route to Warm Springs for a Thanks giving holiday. The Georgians said the President would dedicate a monument to him self. The monument, which includes a marble base and bronze likeness of the president, is being erected as an expression of gratitude for govern ment expenditures totaling about $2,500,000 to rebuild Gainesville after a tornado in 1936. It stands in an area to be known as Roosevelt Square. The program arranged by a Gain esville committee calls for a parade, a 30-minute speech by President Roosevelt and brief addresses by others, including Senators Walter F. George and Richard B. Russell, Jr., Representative B. Frank Whelchel of Gainesville, and Governor E. D. Rivers of Georgia. FIRE DRILL HELD AS SCHOOL BURNS AT FAYETTEVILLE Fayetteville, Ga. —Flames destroy ed the $35,000 Fayetteville grammar school Friday after 350 children, be lieving they were practicing a fire drill, had marched to safety. Superintendent Joe DeFoor de scribed the drill as “the prettiest I ever have seen.” Miss Lucia Gray, a second grade teacher, saw smoke coming from the basement, announced to the class a fire drill was to be held, and, while the children filed out, warned other teachers. The children marched from nine classrooms without a hitch. DeFoor said the only excitement occurred after the children reached safety and “realized the school was really on fire. There were plenty of tears then.” t ATHENS PRESBYTERY MEETS IN ELBERTON FALL SESSION Presbyterians of this section of Georgia meet in Elberton this week for a session of the Athens Presby tery. The two-day meeting will be held at the Presbyterian church in Elber ton, with Rev. E. V. Ramage as host pastor. Rev. J. E. Talmadge, of Winder, is Moderator of the Athens Presbytery and will open the session.. Dr. S. J. Cartledge, of Athens, is Clerk. There are 39 churches in the Pres bytery, and each is expected to be represented during the meeting Tues day and Wednesday, the delegates being entertained in the homes of Elberton on Tuesday night. Two sessions of the Athens Pres bytery are held each year, one ii the spring and the other each fall. Reports covering the denomina tional activities of the various churches will feature the meeting next week. CHRISTIAN CHURCHES OF NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEET The Christian churches in the Northeast Georgia District held their annual Co-operation Meeting at Franklin church, in Franklin county last week. Rev. Clifford Foster, the widely-known, popular pastor of the Winder Christian church, is president of this august body, and Rev. W. B. McDonald, for a long time pastor of some of the leading churches of the faith in the state, is secretary. There are something like 5,000 communi cants in this church and quite & large inumber of church organiza tions were represented to add to the pleasure and spiritual profit of the occasion. MRS. BRYAN ENTERTAINS BRIDGE CLUB The Ladies Thursday Bridge Club was given a beautiful party Thurs day afternoon by Mrs. M. M. Bryan at her home on Lawrenceville street. Those enjoying the game were Mes dames H. E. Aderhold, W. T. Bryan, T. T. Benton, C. D. Cox, 11. J. W. Kizer, Carl H. Legg, H. I. Mobley and Dudley Moore. High score was made by Mrs. Legg.