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The Jackson Herald By John N. Holder. PRESIDENT CAN MAKE ALMOST ANY MOVE NOW Washington.—Under the powers of unlimited national emergency which President Roosevelt proclaim ed Tuesday night, the chief execu tive may close or commandeer radio stations, demand preference for troops and war materials on any transportation system, suspend trad ing on securities exchanges, and take over powerhouses, dams and conduits needed in munitions and manufacture. Any step' he may choose to take aside •'from actual declaration of war, must be done by individual proclamation. Only congress has authority to declare war. President Roosevelt proclaimed an emergency in 1989, which he de scribed as “limited.” Government legal experts said, however, that there was no clear distinction be tween a “limited” and an “unlimit ed” emergency, and that technically the President could call into force his full powers in either case. They believed he proclaimed a full emer gency Tuesday night primarily to emphasize that the situation was serious,. Some of the emergency powers may be brought into use only after a declaration of war, but the ma jority are operative in various de grees of peril or concern as deter mined by the President. The President may do these things: Forbid federal reserve banks to do business except under treasury regulations. Investigate, regulate or prohibit transactions in foreign exchange. Place the coast guard under the Navy (Mr. Roosevelt already has transferred part of it to the Navy). Refuse clearance to vessels of a belligerent i country which discrim inates against American vessels or citizens. Empower the federal power com mission to require temporary con nections for the transmission of electric energy. Require any vessels to leave the United States waters or prohibit any vessel from entering them. Remove duties from imported food, clothing and medical supplies needed in emergency relief work. Waive or modify the monthly ap portionment of federal appropri ations. Order the National Guard and Army and Navy reserves to active duty (this already has been done). Suspend the law prohibiting more than eight hours’ work in a day by persons engaged on government con tracts (this has been done in some instances). Suspend the rules covering trans mission of radio and wire communi cations. Close certain places to the public under the espionage laws. Acquire land for military pur poses (much of this already has been done). Bishop Made President of Wesleyan Trustees of Wesleyan College have named anew president and vice president and set a course for 12 months of progress. Bishop Arthur J. Moore, who pre sides over the episcopal district of the Methodist church, will become president and the Rev. Silas Johnson will become vice president with the end of the present school year early in June. The office of vice president was created so that Bishop Moore, who will be unable to give full time to the Wesleyan job, will have execu tive assistance. Mr. Johnson said that Bishop Moore, “upon his own insistence,’’ will not receive a salary for his work at the college. Election of both Bishop Moore and Mr. Johnson was for a period of one year. BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Allen Akridge of Pelham announce the birth of a daughter, whom they have named Marion. Mrs. Akridge is the former Miss Jean Williams, daughter of Mrs. H. I. Mobley. SINGLE COPY sc. NEW PASTOR OF BAPTIST CHURCH WARMLY WELCOMED Warm welcome was given Rev. James T. Burrell, new pastor of First Baptist church in this church i last Sunday night. A large crowd was present on this occasion. Rev. Milo H. Massey, former pas tor of this church, presided and gave the new pastor welcome in be half of the Baptist congregation of this city. Dr. J. E. Coker, pastor of the Presbyterians spoke for this de nomination, Mrs. L. H. Isbell, in the absence of the pastor of the Chris tian church, represented this congre gation, and Rev. A. B. Elizer, pas tor of the Jefferson Methodist church gave expressions for the Methodist congregation. All the above named church congregations expressed through the named representatives great joy there congregations have in the Rev. James T. Burrell coming to Jefferson to work in the Lord’s cause. All wished him a pleasant stay in the city and hoped that his efforts be crowned with success. Rev. Burrell responded in words of deep appreciation for greetings extended and Chfistian fellowship shown him and his family. He is well pleased with his new home. He preached a sermon that made a deep impression on his hearers. In the morning he delivered his first message as pastor of the Jeffer son Baptist church. Rev. Burrell moved to Jefferson last week from Colquitt, where he has been pastor for several years. The pastorium had been recondition ed and painted and everything was in readiness for him in the preacher’s home when he came. He is a young man, who is ener getic, studious, friendly and conse crated. He has made a fine impres sion on all who have met him. Retirement df Chief Justice Charles Evuns Hughes Washington, D. C., June 2. — | President Roosfevelt accepted the request of Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes that he be permitted to retire from u.e supreme court on July 1. The chief justice, in a letter made public by the temporary White House, informed the President that “consideration of health and age makes it necessary that I should be relieved of the duties which I have been discharging with increasing dif ficulty.” The Presdent notified Justice Hughes that he was “deeply distres sed” by the letter and that it was his “every inclination” to beg him to remain. But he said “deep con cern for your health and strength must be paramount.” Here, in chronological order, are the changes in the Supreme Court since President Roosevelt took of fice March 4, 1933: Willis Van Devanter retired June 2, 1937; succeeded by Hugo L. Black. George Sutherland retired Janu ary 18, 1938; succeeded by Stanley F. Reed. Benjamin N. Cardozo died July 9, 1938; succeeded by Felix Frank furter. Louis D. Brandies retired Febru ary 13, 1939; succeeded by William 0. Douglas. Pierce Butler died November 16, 1939; succeeded by Frank Murphy. James C. Mcßeynolds retired Feb ruary 1, 1941; vacancy unfilled. Charles Evans Hughes retired, ef fective July 1, 1941. LOCAL GIRL TO GRADUATE FROM GSCW Miss Hilda Sue Blackstock, of Jefferson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Blackstock and a sister of Miss Mattie Joe Blackstock, will re ceive a degree from the Georgia State College for Women in the graduating exercises to be held June 8. Dr. Paul Caudill, pastor of. the First Baptist Church of Augusta, will deliver the Commencement ser men and Dr. S. V. Sanford chan cellor of the University System of Georgia, will deliver the Baccalau reate address, June 9. Approximately 312 students are expected to receive degrees and di plomas this year. JEFFERSON, Jackson County, Georgia. 50,000 SOLDIERS IN TENNESSEE FOR WAR GAME Up in Tennessee seventy-eeven thousand men—about a tenth of the nation’s present force of combat troops—are ready for the South’s first great war games in a summer long test of the Army’s year of training. They started Monday and will con tinue until June 28. About 50,000 men already aye encamped over the sprawling Cum berland Plateau, midway between Nashville to the northwest and Chat tanooga to the southeast. The sol diers—regulars, National Guardsmen and Selective Service men—came from the North, South, East and West, some of them traveling on foot and in trucks as long as nine days. Many of these soldiers passed through Jefferson last week. In the morning about 4.30 for three mornings they began rolling through Jefferson in motor vehicles, and the procession continued until about Ba. m. The military motor cade consisted of trucks, cars, mu nitions, guns, other war equipment, and soldiers themselves. Except for the noise made by the motor ve hicles it was a silent parade. Not a word was spoken. Occasionally some soldier would throw out a note to some charming damsel saying, “Write to me,” and would give his name and address. Many people gathered along the streets and high ways to watch the great procession pass. It was impressive on observers to see soldiers and military equipment pass over the highways. They went from here to- Gainesville, thence by Dawsonville, Tate, Jasper and on to Tennessee. It was as great a test of the Ar my’s ability to move its divisions as it was of the hardiness of the men themselves. And the ability to move, quickly and smoothly, either in at tack or retreat, has won or saved battles since wars began, and it has never been more forcefully demon strated than in the European War. The massing of these soldiers means that the U. S. is getting rap idly ready for defense of this coun try against all enemies. David I. Barron Elected Dean of Georgia Tech Athens, Ga., May 30—David I. (Red) Barron tonight was unani mously named dean of men at Georgia Tech by the State Board of Regents at a salary of $3,600 a Governor Talmadge recommended Barron for the Tech post after tele grams from Regents L. W. (Chip) Roberts, Jr., of Atlanta, and R. D. Harvey, of Lindale, the only two Tech men on the board, heartily in dorsing this move. Nothing was said in the meeting about eventually making Barron president of Tech. It had been wide ly rumored that he was being con sidered for the vice presidency of the institution. The board re-elected all important officials in the university system with the exception of Dr. Marvin Pittman, president of the Georgia Teachers (Jollege at Statesboro, and Dr. Walter D. Cocking, dean of the School of Education of the Univer sity of Georgia. A hearing on whether they will be retained in their present positions will be held at 10 o’clock on the morning of June 16 in Governor Tal madge’s office. The chief executive charged Cocking had “said things contrary to Southern principles,” and alleged that Pittman had “been taking too enthusiastic an interest in politics.” Rev. V. E. Lanford Taken By Death The Rev. Van E. Lanford, aged 65, a former pastor of the Jefferson Methodist church, died Monday night at his residence in Decatur, following a long illness. Because of ill health, Mr. Lanford retired from active work in the ministry six years ago. At the time of his death he was connected with the Prudential Life Insurance Company. Surviving are his wife; a son, William E. Lanford; a daughter, Miss Allie Mae Lanford; a brother, R. D. Lanford, and three sisters, Mrs. J. S. Riddle, Mrs. R. M. Rid dle and Mrs. Marion Gossett. AUCTION SALE OF MACHINERY AT TRENTON, GA. Trenton, Ga., May 31.—The State Highway Department in an auction near here Saturday began cleaning up the mess of broken and rusted road machinery left in the make of what has been termed the “Dunkirk of Georgia taxpayers.” Tractors, scrapers, trucks and other equipment that originally cost more than $600,000 went under the auctioneer’s hammer before a throng of buyers who came from four states. Much of the material belonging to the state was little more than junk. Trucks bought new in 1940, some of them with less than 6,000 miles reg istered on the speedometers, were merely battered pieces of metal. Much of the machinery was half buried in the earth, its parts strewn around in endless disorder. Road scrapers were upside down, parts of motors or whole motors had been removed from others. Practically all was ruined and weather beaten. The total of 125 pieces of road building equipment was a hang-over from the administration of Governor Rivers. It was sold in the first of a series of auctions planned by the Highway Department to clean house. The initial aim was to get rid of excess equipment, the second to dis pose of material that would be no earthly use in its present state of disrepair. It was learned that most of the equipment, practically all of it high grade and costly, had not been used for the past five or six months. The most impressive of the entire lot was the long lines of 62 trucks, many of them purchased in 1940. Few df them had more than 8,000 miles registered on their speedome ters, but they were in a sad, sad state. Many of the trucks cost in the neighborhood of $2,000 each and few sold for more than $125 Saturday. Nuts and bolts had been removed from many of the machines and much of the gear had been tucked in earth-filled tool boxes seemingly to expedite the process of rust. Why such wanton lack of attention* to maintenance, why the damage to practically new machinery, could not be explained because those respon sible for maintenance were employ ees of a previous administration and were not at hand to solve the puz zle. Among the pieces sold were a number of tractors. They went for SSOO and S4OO. ALL AMENDMENTS RATIFIED On Tuesday an election was held in all the counties in Georgia on the questions of ratifying or rejecting. Sixty-nine amendments and electing one man, David M. Parker, to office of Solicitor General of the Way cross district. He had no opposition. All these amendments were local in their nature except the ones pro viding for a four, year term for the Governor of Georgia, annual session of the Legislature, exemption of R. E. A. property from taxation, in creasing the powers of justices of the peace, one pertaining to hospitals and one providing for advertising the state’s resources. In this county the election was very quiet. Little interest was shown in the election by the people gener ally speaking. The division of sentiment among those who ex pressed themselves was pretty sharp on the four year term and annual sessions. According to latest information obtained from the daily press and over radio all the amendments were ratified. The four years term for Governor was approved by a vote of about three to two while annual sessions received a small majority. Avery light vote was polled. THE KAISER IS DEAD The former Kaiser of Germany, Wilhelm Hohenzollern, died Wednes day morning at his castle in Doom, Switzerland, at the age of eighty-two years. He was KaLser of Germany for many years and headed his gov ernment during the first World War. Thursday, June 5, 1941. REV. R. M. RIGDON FORMER BAPTIST PASTOR PASSES A Prince in Israel has fallen today, A great white soul has slipped away; He has gone among the Angels to stay Preacher of Righteousness. He loved his fellowman —worshipped God alone; The world is poorer now, since he has gone. But' Heaven is richer, with the Prince on his throne. For he lived and died to bless. Under regal sun and white stars of God, Under winter’s blast and winter’s sod, Let him lie—let him sleep. Silently through the years he suffer ed pain, In starless nights—in sunshine—in rain. Through them all praised God, never , murmured or complained, For his love was pure and deep. So brave was he—so gentle and true, Neath leaden skies or skies that were blue, He always lived for the good he could do, While the days were going by. , y ; ) ■ ; , But at last, life’s fitful fever was o’er And the burden of pain was felt no more, Soldier of the Cross walks the shin ing shore— We loved him so tenderly. Almost at the midnight hour, May 30th, 1941, the soul of Rev. R. M. Rigdon winged its way to the home not made with hands, eternal in the Heavens. He was surrounded in his last moments by his loved ones, who had watched over him so lovingly, ten derly and patiently during his last few months of intense suffering. He passed away as he had lived peace fully. While his life was saddened and blighted by disease, yet he was noble, self-sacrificing and gentle. He went to the Georgia Baptist Hos pital the first of April for an oper ation of tumor on the brain, and for a while much encouragement was given; but had a serious backset. Again he rallied and was able to leave for his home about the 4th of May, and seemed to improve, until May 27. th, his condition became grave and serious. His labor ceased and he went to rest on May 30th. This messenger of the Gospel was born in 1883. He gave his heart to God and joined the Baptist church, and was ordained for the ministry in 1905. In 1912 he was married to Miss Emma Lou Champion of Roberta, Ga. To this union there were four children, Mrs. J. T. McKay, Misses Marion and Emilyn of Covington, and Raymond, Jr., of Atlanta, also a little grand daughter, Contrita Mc- Kay. His motto through life was: Not for self, but others.” Though dead, his influence will live throughout the ages, pointing many to the New Jerusalem. One of his sweetest characteristics was his great love for his family. Faithfully he served during his pastorate at Warthen, Columbus thirteen years and Jefferson thirteen years. After his health gave way, the first of this year, he and family moved to Covington, leaving behind a sor rowful flock, that he had watched over so long. Faithfully he went through the days of the week, whose missions of mercy and cheer, making loads lighter to bear, preaching the truth a3 revealed in God’s word, earnestly seeking the lost, giving himself without stint or reserve, and regarded not the cost. We do not understand why his noble life was taken, and we grieve for him, but God knows best. Not now, but in the coming years, it may be in the Better Land, we’ll read the meaning of our tears. The funeral services were held at Jefferson Baptist church at eleven o’clock, Saturday morning, conduct ed by J. C. Wilkerson, D. B. Nichol son of Athens, Milo H. Massey and J. T. Burrell of Jefferson in a most Vol. 66. No. 51. MISSIONARY CHINA MISS BONNIE RAY ROTARY’S SPEAKER A Jackson County Missionary to China, Miss Bonnie Ray, was tho guest speaker of Rotary last Tues day. She is an alumna of Martin Institute. Some time after her grad uation here she was sent by tho Baptist church as a Missionary to the interior part of northern China where for twenty-three years she has lived in the same city and work ed in that portion of this oriental land. When she first went there the roads were very poor, but later weTe greatly improved. During the war, however, between China and Japan the roads have been torn up by the gorilla warriers of China to prevent Japanese inroads. The silk and other industries, railroads and col leges all have been moved to west China. Since the war began between Chi na and Japan, not a Missionary has been killed, wounded or injuried by either the Chinese or Japanese. The greatest effect the China- Japanese war has had on China is to unify the people of this ancient land into one mighty force under the leadership of Chiang-Kai-Shek. Misa Ray is spending a while in her native land and is enjoying meeting many of her friends of Auld Lang Syne. Her visit to Jefferson, where she graduated from Martin Institute, af forded her much pleasure. Rotary Governor’s monthly letter shows the Jefferson Rotary’s average attendance during the past month was 84.84. One club Quitman made 100 in attendance. Rotary Anns will be entertained June 17 at 8 p. m., Harrison Hotel. Birthday cakes were prepared for T. T. Benton and A. A. Frost. Rotarian Frost however wa absent. Guests present besides Miss Ray were Mesdames Ralph Ellington and J. H. Aderhold and Mr. A. S. John son. Eight members were absent. It Comes Asa Shock For the first time in its history, the United States in January actu ally imported more farm product* than it exported. That comes as a shock, for we like to think of the United States as a great food-producing country with vast surplusses to send abroad. Tho surplusses are there, all right, but the people abroad who would like to buy American foodstuffs can’t do> it on account of the war. And o American import of foods like cof fee, tea, pepper, and cocoa beans, not produced in the United States, have at last reached up and passed the war-shaken exports. Yet there are those who still be lieve that the United States is be yond being affected by things that happen in “far-off” Europe. impressive manner. Sweet music was rendered by a choir composed of Mesdames C. B. Lord, Boyce Hooper, Dr. C. B. Lord and Rev. Milo Massey with Mrs. L. B. Moon pianist. The pall bearers were the deacons of the church, with whom he had labored, M. M. Bryan, Sr., L. B. Moon, Luther Lyle, C. T. Storey, Jr.,. C. E. Hardy, H. L. Garrison, H. E. Aderhold and H. W. Davis. Honor ary pall bearers, were: Dr. Coker, Presbyterian church, Rev. A. B. Eliz er and Rev. W. B. Hughes of the Methodist churches, Rev. Tooke of Commerce Baptist, Cone of Coving ton Baptist and Lowe of Atlanta. The beautiful floral offerings were in line with his nature. The family accompanied by friends carried his body to Culloden, where it was interred in the family lot. The deepest sympathy from mem bers of his last church, town amf county goes out to his life’s com panion, children and relatives. After years of service, After deeds of love Pointing all around him To that bright above Dawns Heaven Now he has left us On before us gone Bidding us to follow Till resurrection morn To Heaven.