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THURSDAY. MAY 10, 1945 Corporal Eula McGinnis Is Now In France NINTH AIR FORCE HEAD QUARTERS, France.—ln a small French town, more than 3,500 miles from home, a Commerce, Ga., wom an will celebrate a birthday this month. Miss Eula McGinnis—a corporal in the Women s Army Corps—with other members of one of the largest contingents of WAC’s serving in France, will commemorate the third anniversary of the women’s organi zation on May 14. Cpl. McGinnis is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Y. McGinnis of Commerce. The women may find a three candled birthday cake on their mess table. Or they may swing a few turns at a dance. By and large, however, the anniversary date will be an ordinary work day for these women who hold key positions at headquarters, Ninth Air Force. Cpl. McGinnis is a postal clerk. Joining the service when the or ganization was still an auxiliary, Cpl. McGinn's has been overseas more than 10 months. She has two brothers in the service. Prior to embarking for France, she was at Ninth’s headquarters in England. CIRCLE 111 MEETS Circle 111 of the Baptist W. M. U. met at the home of Mrs. R. S. Med lin Monday p. m., May 7, at 4 o’- clock for their regular monthly meeting, with nine members pres ent. • Meeting was opened by singing “Only Believe,” followed with sen tence prayers. Collection was taken, which amounted to $ll.OO. The de votional was led by Mrs. Ramsey, using as a theme, “The Home and Its Influence.” The scripture used w r as a saying of Joshua: “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” Miss Irene Rankin discussed brief ly something of the Centenial Cru sade. Those present were Mesdames T. O. Roberts, Claud Robinson, Ernest Wilkes, J. T. Stovall, Sr., M. H. Chrystal, L. R. Bryson, Soney Ram sey, R. S. Medlin and Miss Irene Rankin. NICHOLSON Mrs. Frank Palmer No greater shock ever came to our community than when the unex pected death of Mrs. Frank Palmer was announced on Tuesday morn ing. She retired in normal health Monday night, but sometime during the night she quickly passed to the great beyond and her body was found cold in death as the family arose the next morning. Mrs. Palm er*, the former Miss Clara Belle Howington, daughter of Mrs. Arrie Leila Howington, and the late Hen ry A. Howington, spent her entire life among those that knew her best, and had won the admiration of a wide circle of friends, who are deeply grieved at her demise. The funeral services were con ducted from the Congregational Holiness Church on Thursday morn ing, May 3, by the Rev. Asa G. Dorsey, Cleveland, assisted by Rev. J. H. Norman, Gainesville, Rev. G. W. Rumsey, Toccoa; Rev. H. A. Pettit, Gainesville; Rev. B. M. Sailors, Nicholson, and A. O. Hood, Jeffersdn. Interment followed in the Nicholson Cemetery. Besides her husband and mother, she is survived by one son, Roger Palmer; five daughters, Mrs. Ben Cowart, Misses Eloise, Ethlene, Sara Nelle, and Dolly Jean Palmer, Nich olson; three brothers, S-Sgt. Thomas HowingtoQ, Germany, Cpl. William SPECIAL NOTICE A Veterinarian will be here Friday, May 18, 1945, to inoculate dogs. This being a state law, the Mayor insists that it be enforced. It will be the duty of the Police to kill all dogs that do not wear their identification tag. The price will be SI.OO per head. By order of MAYOR AND COUNCIL, CITY OF JEFFERSON Howington. Colorado, H. L. How ington, Nicholson; four sisters, Mrs. O. C. Sailors, Mrs. W. M. Williams, Mrs. Horace Seagraves. Miss Mary i Elanor Howington, Nicholson, and a large number of other relatives and friends. Deepest sympathy is extended the bereaved family in the passing of their loved one. Special Guests Among the out-of-town visitors here for the funeral of Mrs. Frank Palmer, Thursday,-May 3, were: Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Palmer, Rev. Asa G. Dorsey, Cleveland, Rev. and Mrs. H. A. Pettit, Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Norman, Gainesville, J. B. Perks, C. H. Palmer, Mrs. Annie Massey, Reece Arnold and family, Floyd Palmer and family, Mrs. Ethel Fields and daughter, Athens, Rev. G. W. Rumsey and family, Toccoa, Rev. and Mrs. A. O. Hood, Mrs. J. R. Baird, Mrs. Robert Matthews*, W. T. Chester and family, Jefferson. Play Postponed On account of the death of Mrs. Frank Palmer, whose daughter, Miss Eloise Palmer, is a member of the senior class, the play, which ! was scheduled for last Friday eve ning, will be held on Friday eve ning, May 11. Bear the change of date in mind and attend upon this occasion. And, the Musical Recital, which was scheduled for Friday evening, May 11, is postponed until Thurs day evening, May 17, the day pre ceding the graduation exercises, May 18. Sunday morning, May 13, the Baccalaureate Sermon will be de livered in the auditorium of Benton High. Car Wreck A Ford car, property of E. L. Whitehead, Nicholson, was com pletely demolished in a wreck early Saturday morning at Harmony Grove Mill, Commerce, when a truck, owned by a construction com pany, ran head-long into it. Six ; ladies, employees of the Commerce I overall company, occupied the car, 1 which was driven by Mrs. Bonnie Reynolds. The others were: Mrs. Irene Kesler, Mrs. E. L. Whitehead, Mrs.R. G. Whitehead! Mrs. Pearl Brooks, and Miss Hilder Palmer. None were hurt seriously. After re : ceiving medical attention,all were released from the hospital. The con ■ struction company assumed all the responsibility for the wreck, as the truck driver was to blame for the accident. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Webb, Gaines ville, were visiting here on Thurs day, guests of friends. Mrs. George Palmer and baby were visiting at Jefferson over the week-end with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Matthews, Jefferson, were visiting relatives here over the week-end. J. R. Miller and family. Center, Rev. J. V/. Allison, Flowery Branch, is scheduled to preach at the Congregational Holiness Church, Sunday. were visiting here over *he week end, guests of relatives. Miss Lucille Cowart, who is em ployed in Athens, was visiting reia ihere over the week-end Several from here were in attend andee at the home coming services at Union Grove, White County, Sun day. Dorsey Smith and family, Athens, were among ;he week-end guests of relatives in our city. Lester Brock. Kannapoli . N. C., is spending awhile here, the guest of relatives and friends. W. T. Wnitley made a business trip to And\S 'ii, S. C., and returned on I riday of last week. Cpl. William Howington of the U. S Army. Colorado, is spending a few days here with relatives. THE JACKSON HERALD, JEFFERSON, GEORGIA m V/--- Large Lot SANDALS - In red, green and blue. Children's sizes in white only. SI.OO Pair SELECT FROM A WIDE CHOICE OF GIFT BOXES IN MOTHER S DAY WRAPPINGS A Sweet Gift for the Sweetest Woman would be a box, basket or bowl filled with candies, crystallized fruits, nuts, etc. These are attractively wrapped in cellophane and are priced at exactly V 2 price for MOTHER S DAY! CLOTHES DRYERS SI.OO A Pair of Our EMBROIDERED • PILLOWCASES would make an ideal gift for Moth er. Reduced from S2.SB t 052.50 $2.50 A Pair of FEATHER PILLOWS These were formerly 51.98 and 52.49 each. Now they are— sl.9B - $2.49 Per Pair LOVELY PLATES 5c and 10c Ea. WEEK-END SPECIALS TENNIS SHOES Priced for the week-end at— sl.29 150 PAIRS OF BOYS’ SHORT PANTS These are of gabardine, palm beach cloth and chambray. They are in all shades of blue and brown, in khaki and tan, in fact, practically any color you wish. They are San forized and in sizes 3 to 14. These pants were $1.29 to $1.98 but for this week-end the entire lot will sell for— 98C Pair Free marbles with each purchase in this department! GIVE MOTHER CANDY DRAPERY MATERIAL For living room windows. This for merly sold for 52.49 per yard, it is now— -79c Per Yard Many Pairs of MESH HOSE We want to reduce the stock, so we are selling these at — 25c Per Pair IRONING BOARDS Are always useful. Two styles at $1.50 .n d $2.00 Summer BLANKETS Light Weight Single Blankets in Pastels. 25% Wool. 89 c Each Belk-Gallant Company COMMERCE GEORGIA Commerce’s Largest And Leading Department Store Nice Lot of Men’s WORK SHIRTS These are regular 51.39 and 51.49 shirts. Asa special inducement for the week-end they have been re duced to— sl.oo One Group Attractive LAMPS She'd love one of these and they are ONE-FOURTH OFF PAGE FIVE MOTHER WILL ENJOY THE TEMPTING ARRAY OF DELICIOUS ASSORTMENTS