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THE JACKSON HERALD
$1.50 A YEAR IN ADVANCE
PUBLISHED WEEKLY
Entered at The Jefferson Post Office
As Second-Class Mail Matter
ALONG THE WAY....
March 15 was a big day for the United
States Treasury as that was income tax
day. Millions of dollars rolled towards
the coffers of the United States on the
day mentioned. It was also the date on
which tax payers made estimate of their
income and expenses for this year, and
sent same to the collectors of Internal
Revenue. The Treasury made it easy on
people to estimate as it suggested to make
the amount for 1945 the same as the
taxes for 1944. The 15th of March was
also the date for paying state income
taxes. The revenue sent to the State
Revenue Department by each individual
tax payer was less than the amount re
mitted to Uncle Sam, as the exemption
for a couple by the United States is sl,-
000, while the state allows the tax payer
and wife to deduct $2,500. The tax in
come returns and estimates are simpler
and more- easily comprehended. Despite
Income taxes and all other revenue, the
United States has to borrow billions to
meet enormous expenses, much of which
is due to the war. Another bond cam
paign will soon be launched.
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One of Jefferson’s most useful citi
zens in all war activities is J. Curtis Alex
ander. He not only buys bonds himself,
but encourages others to make purchase
of these valuable securities. However, his
most effective services have been in the
collection of funds for the National War
Fund and for the Red Cross. In the pres
ent Red Cross drive he has made a can
vass of the city and has put many dollars
in the Red Cross coffers. He was a mer
chant for several years and learned how
to collect without offending the person.
He has a son, Wagner, who is in the mili
tary services of our country, but the fa
ther, J. C. Alexander, certainly looks af
ter the home front and his services are
very much appreciated by the people.
* * * * *
The motto of a well-known and great
advertising agency of the United States
is “Keeping Everlastingly At It Brings
Success.” The Bible expresses the same
thought in these words, “Never weary in
well doing for in due season you will reap
if you faint not.” Do not know which one
of these maxims Martin Institute teachers
inculcate into the minds and hearts of the
pupils of Martin Institute, or whether
they have a slogan similar to the above,
■ expressed in different phraseology, but
they have inspired the pupils to make un
remitting efforts in all their undertak
ings. This is made manifest outside the
school room in the children’s canvass for
Red Cross funds. They canvass by ones,
twos and groups, and they call on every
business and individual. If anyone fails to
. donate to the Red Cross it is not the fault
>of the pupils of Martin Institute. It can be
truly said of them they “have acted well
their part” in this great important under
taking of gathering shekels for this un
selfish, patriotic and humane organiza
tion, the American Red Cross.
* * * * *
Abuse, misrepresentation and unfair
and bitter criticism have made Henry
Wallace one of the most conspicuous
figures in public life today. In spite of
some pretty raw political deals handed
him, he has kept his head up and not one
time has he failed in his loyalty and de
votion to President Roosevelt. Because
the President made him a member of his
cabinet, Mr. Roosevelt has been accused
of rewarding a political friend. Do the
critics of the President expect him to ap
point his enemies to cabinet positions and
not have his friends in his official family?
As stated above Wallace has been stead
fast and unfaltering in his friendship for
Mr. Roosevelt. He is also one of the
ablest men in public life and has shown
himself to be the advocate of the aver
age man and of the small business man.
As Secretary of Commerce it is freely
predicted that he will prove himself to be
one of the present administration’s most
valuable assets.
* • * * *
Celebration last Thursday night of the
26th anniversary of the American Legion
in Lhv, City Hall, was a very enjoyable oc-
THE JACKSON HERALD, JEFFERSON, GEORGIA
Official Organ of Jackson County
John N. Holder Editor
Mrs. John N. Holder Asso. Editor
JEFFERSON, JACKSON COUNTY, GA.
casion. Some 75 people were present. The
feast was prepared by the American Le
gion Auxiliary and it was one that was
fit for the President of the United States
or the King of England. The birthday
cake, with its 26 candles, was given to
the honor guest, Lieutenant Mildred Dal
ton, after she made an effort to exting
uish the candles at one blow, but did not
quite succeed as a few candles were left
burning. The entertainment by B. C. Hill
and wife of Winder, the magicians,
caused applause and laughter. The magi
cal performances far surpassed the usual
slight of hand tricks by amateurs. It
seemed that the top notchers were pour
ing milk, multiplying coins and the play
ing card found in an orange. Commander
R. J. Kelly and Adjutant Foster Eckles,
together with Chief Byrd Martin and Al
len Flanigan provided a splendid enter
tainment. Several members of the armed
forces of World War II were present and
were given warm welcome.
* * * * *
The Herald carried the story of a sol
dier who is overseas. His parents had
heard from him but could not tell from
his letters just where he is located. A
story concerning him sent to this paper
by the War Department told in what
country and what section of that country
the young man was participating in the
armed conflict. His father came to this
office and said, “You performed a serv
ice we appreciate by telling our son’s
whereabouts.” A mother of a member of
the military forces called over the phone
and said, “We appreciate the story about
our son published in this week’s issue
which told of the record made by him,
wounds he received and the awards giv
en him for heroic service rendered. We
did not know the full facts until we saw
an account of them in The Herald.” In
formation that is obtained concerning the
awards and daring deeds of these brave
young military heroes usually comes direct
from the War Department or some mem
ber of the armed force who speaks with
authority. It always rejoices our hearts to
receive messages which commend the
services of young men and women who
are fighting our battles.
* * * * *
For 48 years, Ira Ethridge was the un
faltering and* loyal friend of the writer.
He was devoid of duplicity and show.
Sometimes he made suggestions and crit
icisms but they came from a friend and
not a fault finder. One day he saw efforts
to brace and make safe the old building
in which .The Herald had been printed
for more than 65 years. For a few min
utes he watched the work and then said,
“You do not have to publish your paper
in this building. It is unsafe. Take no
chances. Get you another binding.” The
words made an impression and in a few
months The Herald was in the building
it now occupies. He was public spirited
and was always ready and willing to aid
the country in any of its patriotic efforts
like the sale of bonds, donation to U. S.
O. or Red Cross. He was one of this coun
ty’s most successful farmers and took
great pride in the appearance of his home
and all premises. He has a worthy succes
sor in his son and only child, Lanis.
* * * * *
Two gentlemen from Atanta who are
very much concerned with Georgia’s fu
ture agricultural, educational and politi
cal welfare honored this sanction last
week with a friendly and welcome visit.
Highways, education, prison reform and
agriculture were ail freely discussed.
Also, the proposed new Constitution. Its
strong and weak points were analysed
and omission of certain things were ob
served. It was generally agreed that what
is known as “Home Rule,” something for
which there is a state-wide demand, was
very conspicuous by its absence. It does
not even offer a “sop” to Home Rulist.
One thing on which there was a unani
mous opinion and that is, that if an
amendment to the Constitution is passed
by the General Assembly permitting a
Governor to hold the office more than
one term, the present Chief Executive
will be the next governor of Georgia.
WALNUT
The W. M. U. held its regular
meeting Saturday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Wiley Hayes. The next
meeting will meet with Mrs. Walter
Swaims, fourth Saturday afternoon
in April.
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Richardson
and children spent the week-end
in Gainesville with Mr. and Mrs.
Clarence Richardson.
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Murphy and
children of Gainesville visited their
parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Ward,
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Teevil McNeal spent
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. A.
Banks.
Mrs. Hester Cruce of Winder at
tended Sunday School and Was the
visitor of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Mc-
Ever.
Mrs. B. W. Cash is on the sick
list, we hope she will soon recover.
Mrs. S. P. Matthews and son, Rob
ert, spent Sunday with Miss Sallie
McEver.
Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Irvin visited
Mrs. J. R. Phillips and family Sun
day.
Mr. and Mrs. Archer Wheeler of
Atlanta spent Sunday with the lat
ter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. D.
Holland. Mrs. Holland accompanied
them home to be with her father,
Oscar Sikes, who is ill at his home
in Atlanta.
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Bridges had as
their guests during the week-end
Mrs. Ola Merck of Gainesville, Mrs.
J. L. Bridges and children of Pen
dergrass.
Mrs. J. A. Crook of Pendergrass
visited Mrs. G. W. Murphy Sun
day.
Miss Lourene Bridges was the
dinner guest of Miss Nona Faulkner
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Hubby Phillips had
as dinner guests Sunday, Mr. and
Mrs. Wiley Hayes, Mrs. J. W. Ash
and son, Joel, Miss Lou Gregory.
Other visitors were Mr. and Mrs. J.
E. Bridges, Mrs. J. L. Bridges, Mrs.
Ola Merck and Misses Nina Faulk
ner and Lourene Bridges.
Ralph Bowles, Winder, will preach
at 11 o’clock after Sunday School
on fourth Sunday, March 25th. Ev
erybody invited to hear him.
INVEST IN WAR BONDS!
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COLLEGE LAYS PLANS FOR RETURNING VETS
At least 650,000 veterans will enroll in American colleges following
their return to the United States following the end of the present war,
Brig. Gen. Frank T. Hines, administrator of veterans’ affairs, told the
annual meeting of the association of American colleges held at At
lantic City, N. J.
His figures, he said, were derived from surveys and represented
“exactly 50 per cent more than the highest peak load ever before
handled by the colleges,” General Hines told delegates to the meeting.
General Hines said the chances were that demobilization will extend
over a period of about two years and that the rush by veterans to
college for training could be expected within one and one-half years after
victory over the last of the aggressive powers.
“This estimate,” he said, “is based upon the supposition that the
older men and women with dependents and those who have been in
longest will be demobilized first and that younger men with fewer de
pendents—in other words, the potential college group—will remain in
the armed forces longest.”
He warned that the colleges must develop an adult type of program
for veterans and proposed that the accelerated courses developed during
the war be retained, where suitable, for the returned students.
General Hines said the veterans administration woulcr “under no cir
cumstances interfere with the policies or procedure of educational in
stitutions and would in no way limit the freedom of individuals to take
any course they desire.” He urged the colleges to place increased
emphasis upon citizenship courses.
HOT AIR DOSEN’T CREATE JOBS
Almost every day some politician brazenly tells the nation there
must be 60 million jobs after the war—or else. Those who make such as
sertions have no more idea than a jack rabbit how to create and main
tain that many jobs. They say if industry dosen’t do it, government will.
Government can’t do it except by wartime spending which is maintained
by wartime taxation and bond selling. Such a policy cannot continue in
definitely without destroying all savings, all competition, and all in
dustry.
Permanent jobs and earnings, which maintain government, come
only from industry that can operate at a profit. Therefore, instead of ped
dling hot air and promises to the effect that government will maintain
some mythical number of jobs, which the people themselves would have
to be taxed to death to pay for, the politicians should be humping them
selves to see that private enterprise is given every possible encourage
ment to go ahead and expand and employ the greatest number of men at
the best wages, in order to roll up production and employment to the
highest possible level.
Government should not invade the province of industry, as is now
contemplated by many of the political planners. If our lawmakers really
want to create jobs instead of a totalitarian form of government, let them
concentrate on the American idea of encouraging private enterprise to do
its utmost under fair and reasonable public regulation and taxation. Let
them quit doubting the American system which has broken all produc
tion, employment and taxpaying records in history.—MADISONIAN.
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THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 1945
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