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The Jackson Herald VOLUME 71 BELOVED JEFFERSON WOMAN PASSES TO HER REWARD In death, the white casket that contained her remains, and the beau tiful white flowers that covered and surrounded it, reflected the purity of life of Mrs. Fannie Brown Tur ner, who departed this life on Thursday, May 10. From childhood’s earliest hour until the summons came to her to join the innumerable caravan that moves to that myster ious realm, she lived an exemplary life, which extended over a period of 94 years. On April 12, she cele- brated her 94th natal day. Death terminated the life of one who was a real neighbor, a devoted wife, a tender and loving mother and a consecrated Christian. Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon in the First Baptist Church by Rev. J. D. Matheson and Dr. I&. H. Massey. A most touching and beautiful tribute was paid her by Dr. Massey, who for several years had been her pastor and who had known her for 30 years. “Rock of Ages” and “He Walks With Me” were softly rendered by the choir, with Miss Mabeth Storey at the organ. Honorary attendants were members of the U. D. C. Chap ter and the following men, A. O. Hood, R. B. Maxwell, A. S. John son, T. T. Benton, L. B. Moon, F. P. Holder, C. T. Storey, J. N. Hold er. Active pall bearers were G. D. Ap pleby, F. C. Staton, H. J. W. Kizer, A. H. Moore, A. W. Ash, H. W. Da vis. After the services her body was carried to Oconee Church Cemetery and put to rest by the side of her husband, C. H. Turner, who pre ceded her to the grave several years ago. She leaves four sons and one daughter to mourn her demise. They are W. F. Turner of Atlanta, J. A. Turner of Athens, H. H. Turner of Jefferson, R. F. D., Tom H. Turner, Jefferson, and Mrs. J. G. Roberts, Jefferson, R. F. D. She leaves a number of grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Until a few months ago her health was good and she took an active in terest, not only in domestic matters, but the church, U. D. C., and in rendering service to others. She was the widow of a Confederate Veteran and the “Lost Cause” was written in leters of burnished gold on her mind and heart. LT. DARNELL RELEASED FROM A WAR PRISON A telegram Tuesday from the War Department to Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Darnell announced that their son, Clarence, had been released from prison. This was the first informa tion they had received from him since December. Clarence entered service in March, 1942, went overseas in January, 1943, was captured in May, 1944, and has since been a prisoner. His wife, Mrs. Sara McWhorter Darnell, for merly of Royston, is making her home in Atlanta. ....PERSONALS.... Because of the demand for ad vertising space, several news arti cles are left out this week. We re gret this, but there was no other alternative. ¥ # ¥ LOST—Probably left in the Meth odist Church, pair of spectacles in black case. Return to Herald Of fice. * * * Sergeant Thos. A. McElhannon has been transferred from Memphis, Tenn., to Seattle, Washington. He is the younger son of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. McElhanon. ¥■ ¥ ¥ Those having dinner with Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Hood at Commerce Sunday were: Mr. and Mrs. Carl Porter, Carlene and Jennie Lou Porter, Mrs. Wert Baird, Misses Ola, Lena and Annie Lou Porter from Atlanta. * ¥ ¥ ¥ Mrs. Sara Hawkins Fossett has gone to Indianapolis, Ind., to join her husband, who is stationed there in the cryptographic department of the R. A. F. ¥ * * Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Hawkins of Talmo' and Miss Esther Ewing, their son’s fiance, of Hamilton. Ohio, were recent visitors of E. D. Hawkins end family. ¥ ¥ ¥ Mr. and Mrs. Duke Gibson had as guests during the week-end Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Whelchel and family of Atlanta r>d Mr and Mrs. D. D. Carithers of Marietta. SINGLE COPY FIVE CENTS LOCAL REGISTRANTS REPORT FOR SERVICE The following white registrants having been previously given a phys ical examination and found accept able for general military service of the United States, were on May 15, 1945, sent by Local Board of Jack son County' to Ft. McPherson for induction into the armed forces of the United States. Burrel Jackson Yarbrough, James Herbert Martin, George Wallace In gram, Otha Massey, Artemas Ches ter Walls, George Theron Kesler. Charles W. Gillespie, Jr., Richard Jewett Brady, William Fletcher Boone, Guy Suddath Miller, Andy Parker, Jr., James Thomas Parham. James Oscar Hfcrbin, William F. Edwards, Miram Bluford Vincent, John Richard Hartley, Cecil Thomas O’Kelley. THOMAS W. GARRISON ANSWERED LAST CALL Thomas Wesley Garrison has fought his last fight. At his home near Oconee Church last Thursday at 2:40 a. m., he surrendered to Eternity. Whether a soldier or civil ian, he fought a good fight, he kept the faith, but h*e has now finished his course and now wears a crown of righteousness. If he had lived until his next b#thday in early fall, 'he would have reached his one hundredth birthday. He was the sole surviving Con federate Veteran of Jackson Coun ty. All his comrades had gone to that undiscovered country from whose bourne no traveler ever re turned. For four years he fought battles in Confederate Army, being in several engagements, but he came out of this conflict with his wonted health and without a wound. When he put aside the uniform for the habilment of a civilian, he made just as good citizen as he had a sol dier. Throughout his entire life from childhood to the grave he was rec ognized as an industrious, law abid ing, conscientious and God-fearing member of the human family. Sev eral years before his passing he told friends, “I am ready to go when the Master Calls.” He was a faithful and loyal member of Dry Pond Church. He tvas born and reared in Jackson and spent his entire life in this county, except the four years of service as a soldier in the War Be tween the States. Funeral services were conducted in Oconee Church by Rev. C. T. Gray, after which his body was in terred in the cemetery of this church. He was married twice. His £irst wife, Mrs. Mary Nunn Garrison, preceded him to the grave several years ago. His second wife, Mrs. Nancy Seagars Garrison, survives him. Also, the following children mourn his death: Mrs. Elija Langston, Commerce. J. A. Garrison, Lake Park, W. B. Garrison, Fresno, Calif, E. D. Gar rison, Tampa, Fla., L. D. Garrison, Tampa, Fla., Ralph Garrison, Jef ferson, R. F. D. 3. Mrs. J. Perry, Maysville. Mr. Garrison is now united with his Christian comrades on Eternity’s shore and is now enlisted for eternity under the snow white banner of the King of Kings. Miss Kathleen Moon of Atlanta spent the week-end here. * ¥ * Mrs. Bluford Smith and children of Nicholson spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Harmon of Jefferson. * * * Judge and Mrs. L. B. Moon, Mr. Allie Hunt, Misses Inez Hunt and Kate Moon were recent visitors in Atlanta. ¥ ¥ ¥ Carl Gibson was a visitor in At lanta last week. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Segers and children of Gillsville spent Sunday with their aunt, Mrs. Soney Ramsey. Mrs. Ramsey accompanied them home and attended the graduation exercises at Hickory Flat High School. * ¥ * Mrs. J. B. Patrick has been criti cally ill for several days at the home of her daughter, Mrs. S. W. Dadis man. Mrs. Patrick is one of Jeffer son’s oldest and most beloved citi zens and her serious illness brings sorrow to her family and friends. * * * Mrs. D. E. Coker and son, Eugene, of Atlanta, Miss Elizabeth Hood of Jackson, Misses Eloise and Janet Hood of Athens spent the week-end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Hood at their home on Martin Street. ¥ ¥ ¥ Ralph T. Waddell, a member of JEFFERSON, JACKSON COUNTY, GEORGIA NEW GEORGIA CONSTITUTION IS DISCUSSED At Rotary Tuesday Dr. Albert Saye, Professor of Political Econo my of the University of Georgia, spoke on the proposed New Consti tution of Georgia. Dr. Saye reviewed the history of the preparation of this new docu ment by a special committee of 22 men and one woman. He then told of its passage by the General As sembley. He carefully reviewed the proposed new organic law and an alized the changes of the present Constitution. He was. absolutely fair in discussing the new Constitution and did not hesitate to express his approval, or disapproval, of any part of it. In presenting him, chairman George W. Westmoreland stated that he thought the new Constitu tion should be discussed before Jef ferson Rotary and that he selected a man who has made of it a careful study. Jefferson Rotary again scored one hundred per cent on attendance. Ensign Southworth Bryan was a guest of the club. He has been in service in the Pacific area. CHAMBER COMMERCE WILL ENTERTAIN THE SENIORS AND FACULTY The Jefferson Chamber of Com merce will entertain at dinner in the Harrison Hotel, Thursday, May 17, at 8:30 p. m., E. W. TANARUS., honoring the seniors and high school faculty of Martin Institute. The seniors, members of the high school faculty, their husbands and wives and the wives of the members of the Chamber of Commerce are to be the guests of the occasion. BIDS FOR CITY’S NEW SCHOOL BUILDING WILL BE OPENED HERE ON MAY 18TH On May 18th, in the office of County School Superintendent, bids will be opened for the erection and completion of a general school building, including heating, plumb ing and electrical systems for an elementary and high school build ing in the city of Jefferson. The Board of Education of the city of Jefferson reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive in formalities in any bids received. the Naval forces of the U. S., is at home on leave of absence for 30 days. For three years he has been in the armed service, 27 months of which he has spent overseas in the Pacific area. He was just 17 when he entered the service. After the expiration of his leave, he will re port for duty, but does not know whether he will remain in the U. S. or go overseas. He is quite reticent about war activities where he has been serving. ¥ * ¥ J. W. Jackson has been re-elected Principal of the city schools of Win der, and Miss Esther Kinney was also re-elected to teach in the Ele mentary School of that city. * * * Cpl. Benjamin O. Sailors has been transferred from Chanute Field, 111., to Gulfport, Miss. * ¥ ¥ Mrs. T. W. Segers and children, Miss Martha Ann and Sonney, were guests Saturday night of Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Segers near Ashland. * * ¥ Mrs. G. C. Forsyth of Fitzgerald and Mrs. T. M. Burn of Savannah were called here by the illness and death of Mrs. Fannie Turner and were guests of their cousin, Mrs. John W. Hardy. Mrs. Bobbie Hardy and little daughter, Kathy, spent the past week-end at Ft. Knox, Ky., .with Cpl. Bobbie Hardy. * ¥ ¥ Lt. J. E. M_cElhannon has return ed to the hospital at Daytona Beach, Fla. ¥ y Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Fambrough and son of Oconee County spent Sunday in the bity, guests of Mrs. Fam brough’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Wilhite. * * * Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Wilhite left Tuesday for Oconee County to spend several days with Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Fambrough. YOUNG BOYS GUILTY OF BURGLARY HERE FWe delinquent young boys of Jefferson were tried last week be fore L. B. Moon, Judge of the Ju venile Court of Jackson County. These boys are James Farr, 14: Ralph Allen Cowart, 13; Edgar Craig, 12; Aubry Cowart, 11, and Donald Couch, 10. The first three named above were sent to the Boys’ Training School at Milledgeville, while the two last named are on probation and will remain at home, but under the supervision of the Jefferson Mills Welfare Worker, Mrs. Willie Peters. These boys stated that a few nights ago while playing at the rear of the store of C. E. Robinson, one of them leaned against the base ment door which was unfastened. The three first named boys entered and took from the cash drawer about $125.00. The two younger boys entered after the older ones had been in the store for some time. All five boys received some of the money, $90.00 of which have been recovered by Jefferson policemen, Chief Martin and Night Marshall Griffeth. On Saturday night, May 5, these same boys took from Rankin’s Store some peanuts and other mer chandise while the clerks were busy waiting on the trade. In passing sentence on these boys, Judge L. B. Moon said, “Sometimes parents are more delinquent than the children offenders. In many cases they deserve punishment rath er than their children. I appeal to the parents of these boys to cooper ate with this* court, the Welfare Worker and officers of the city in the efforts we are making to rescue these boys from their evil ways and to make good citizens of them.” The request for bids comes from the City Board of Education, M. M. Brvan, chairman of the Board. The architects are Francis M. Davis and Associates. Bidders qualifications must be satisfactory to the City Board of Education. All bids will be publicly opened and read alound. It is thought that there will be several bids for the construction of this building. J. Emory McElhannon of Newnan spent the past week-end in Jeffer son. * * * Mrs. J. S. Hartsfield of Blakely has been spending several days in Jefferson with her mother and sis ter, Mrs. J. O. Stockton and Mrs. G D. Appleby. They also had as guests Mrs. H. M. Appleby of Washington, D. C., and Miss Mary Jane Appleby of Gainesville. ¥ ¥ * After spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Dock McDonald in Jefferson, Mrs. Jewel McDonald and children have returned to their home in Macon. Mrs. A. W. (Evelyn McElhannon) Epps of Sanford, Fla., arrived in the city Friday to spend a few days .with relatives and friends here. * * * Mis. Thomas Luther (Byrd Hardy) Roberts of Atlanta was in the city the past week, visiting her sister, Mrs. L. G. Dozier. ¥ ¥ ¥ T. W. Segers of Thomson and Mrs. L. B. Segers of St. Petersburg, Fla., were guests the past week-end of Mrs. T. W. Segers and children on Lawrenceville Street. Mrs. Lucy Mae Hartley entertain ed at a Sunday night supper in hon or of her son, Johnnie Hartley, who left Tuesday for induction into farmed forces. Those present were Jack Kesler, Bob Appleby and Ed win Aderhold. ¥ ¥ ¥ Sgt. George C. Prickett, who for several months has been serving as Flight Engineer at an air base at Liberal, Kan., was a visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Duke a few days last week. ¥ ¥ t Miss Mary Lyle, who now holds a position in Atlanta, spent Sunday in Jefferson with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Lyle. THURSDAY, MAY 17, 194 5 808 C. MINISH TAKEN BY DEATH On Saturday, May 12, at Wilson Church, between Commerce and Maysville, funeral services were held for Bob C. Minish, Rev. H. H. Humpherys officiating. Surviving Mr. Minish are his wife; sons, Opal Minish of Nacoo chee, Ford Minish of Gainesville, Nelson Minish of U. S. Army; four daughters, Mrs. Hubert Ray of At lanta, Mrs. Datha Bell, Mrs. Herbert Lewis and Mrs. Ernest Connor, Jr., of Gainesville; a brother and a sis ter, L. G. Minish and Mrs. J. W. Barnett of Commerce. BRIDGE CLUB ENTERTAINED The Thursday Bridge Club mem bers were entertained very gra ciously on Thursday afternoon by Mrs. W. T. Bryan at her home on Lawrenceville Street. Club members present were Mrs. M. M. Bryan, Mrs. T. T. Benton, Mrs. C. D. Cox, Mrs. C. H. Legg. Other guests, Mrs. J. C. Alexander, Mrs. F. P. Holder, Mrs. J. N. Holder, Mrs W. C. Smith, Mrs. J. D. Escoe, Mrs. T. D. Storey, Mrs. Homer Han cock, Mrs. R. J. Kelly. High and second high scores were made by Mrs. J. N. Holder and Mrs. T. D. Storey. McNEELY-APPEL Toccoa Record Mrs. J. P. Sims of Jefferson, Ga., anounces the marriage of her daughter, Leta Mae Appel, to Wil liam Edward McNeely of Toccoa. The marriage ,was solemnized in South Carolina on May first. Mr. and Mrs. McNeely are making their home with the bridegroom’s par ents, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. McNeely, on Doyle Street. GRIFFIN—SAILORS Wednesday evening, May 9, Rev. B. M. Sailors performed the cere mony that united in marriage How ard Loggins, Nicholson, and Miss Loia Griffin; Commerce. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Loggins, Nicholson, and enjoys the friendship of a wide circle of friends that are congratulating him upon winning the charming young bride as his future companion. They will reside at Gainesville. DRY POND SCHOOL CLOSING EXERCISES This, Thursday evening, May 17, closing exercises of the Dry Pond Junior High School will be held. A splendid program has been prepared for the entertainment of the audi ence. Mr. and Mrs. John R. Duke have returned from a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Duke at Canton, N. C. * ¥ * Guests at the home of Mrs. Henry Johnson for the week were Mrs. E. F. Boyd, Sr., Mrs. Jeff Cobb of Adel, Mrs. George Dyson and Miss Roslyn Johnson of Sanford, N. C., Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Elder of At lanta, Mrs. America Elder, Mrs. E. F. Boyd, Jr., and Michael Thomas Boyd. * * ¥ Mrs. W. D. Griffeth is in Colum bus, visiting Mrs. Alta Dyess. ¥ ¥ ¥ Mrs. Ben Collier, little Miss Suz anne Collier and Miss Nell Roberts of Cartersville were the week-end guests of Mrs. T. O. Roberts. * ¥ * Miss Anne Satterfield and Mr. Herbert Evans of Anderson, S. C., were the Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Satterfield. Miss Sara Dadisman of Toccoa spent Sunday in Jefferson with mother, Mrs. W. D. Dadisman. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Brannon Hancock and two young daughters were vis itors in Demorest Sunday, guests of Mrs. Hancockfs parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stephens. ¥ ¥ ¥ Mr. and Mrs. Harold Duke were guests Sunday of relatives in At lanta. ¥ ¥ ¥ Friends of T. W. Bramlette, Jr., will be glad to hear he is well and likes the Army fine. Pvt. Bramlett is at Camp Rucker, Ala. * ¥ * Mrs. Donald ll„r.cock and Miss NUMBER 48 MRS. W. D. HOLLIDAY SUCCUMBS THURSDAY IN ATHENS HOSPITAL After a long and serious illness, Mrs. W. D. Holliday passed away Thursday in a hospital in Athens. Medical science, applied by skilled physicians, careful nursing, care and attention of loved ones, failed to restore her to health. Throughout these many days of suffering she was patient and bore her afflictions with Christian fortitude. Funeral obsequies were conducted Saturday afternoon in the First Methodist Church here by Rev. L. M. Bowen, assisted by Rev. Frank Morehead of Dahlonega and Rev. F. E. Crutcher of this city. Her body was interred in Wood bine Cemetery. The pall bearers were C. T. Storey, Jr., A. A. Frost, W. P. Frost, E. H. Crooks, W. A. Wages and Mr. C. L. Conway. She was 73 years old and was a native of Jefferson. She leaves a husband, W. D. Holliday; three chil dren, Alva W. Pendergrass of Ath ens, a son by a former marriage, W. D. Holliday, Jr., and Mrs. Edith Hol liday Mac Sword of Zanesville, Ohio. Also, by three step-children, Lt. CoL Pope B. Holliday, Mrs. Noble Pat rick of Atlanta, and Mrs. Hugh Storey of Jefferson. Until her illness, Mrs. Holliday took an active interest in the church, the U. D. C., the Woman’s Club and the American Legion Auxiliary, and made a most capable member. She was especially inter ested in the young men of this coum ty who were inducted into the Sec ond World War, and rendered them service when opportunity presented itseif. She will be missed in the home, the community, the church and pa triotic activities. VISITORS AT TURNER FUNERAL Mrs. G. C. Forsyth, Fitzgerald, Mrs. T. M. Burns, Savannah, Mrs. Clara Davis, Mrs. Mary Edith Thompson, Master Butch Thompson; Gainesville, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Tabor, Ellijay, Mr. Lee Gordon Da vis, Gainesville, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Turner, Mrs. Malcom Turner, Miss Sara Lipscomb, Miss Julia Roberts, Atlanta. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Turner, Mrs. Troy Davis, Athens, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Marsengill, Cornelia, T-Sgt- Leonard Drown, Miami Beach, Fl;,„ Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Turner, Franklin, N. C., Mrs. B. C. Patrick, Mrs. Wil ma Settles, Winder, Mrs. Floy Tur ner, Charlotte, N. C., Mr. Wirroh Lipscomb, Winston-Salem, N. C, Mrs. Dora Marrable and daughter Jewel, Athens, Mrs. B. C. Amick, Columbus, Mrs. Otis L. Cato, Gainesville. Annie Hugh Hancock were visitors in Atlanta Thursday. * * * Roy Moore of Gainesville was a visitor in the city Sqnday. * * * Mr. and Mis. David Hardy were visitors of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Hardy at their home near Winder on Sun day. * ¥ ¥ Mrs. Stanley Kesler, Jr., and little daughter, Dianne, who have been visiting Mrs. Stanley Kesler, Sr, have returned to Knoxville, Tenn. ¥ ¥ ¥ Mrs. Henry Long of Atlanta spent a few days the past week at the Harrison Hotel in Jefferson. * * ¥ Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Cox spent the past week-end with their chil dren in Newnan. ¥ * * Ned Pendergrass of Atlanta was a visitor in Jefferson this week. ¥ ¥ ¥ Rev. and Mrs. J. D. Matheson and , son were recent guests of relatives in Hartwell. ¥ ¥ ¥ Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Smith of Greensboro were guests Sunday of the later's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J .L. Bailey. ¥ ¥ ¥ Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Bailey of Ath ens and their son, G. D., Jr., who is in the service of his country and located in Atlanta, spent Sunday with Mrs. G. W. Bailey. ¥ ¥ ¥ Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Deaton and Miss Shirley Deaton were in Win der Sunday, guests of Mr. Deaton’s mother, Mrs. J. M. Deaton.