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The Jackson Herald Volume 75. Jefferson Receives Champion Town Award ijj| Jj| M X V 'II. Mm m&H WJr- l 4' t| •. 1 WMm&f H 181 ' k'W% • k MkW#Mrm£ B*jgaj:'iJSscl Mr. L. M. Shadgett, vice-president of the Geo gia Power Company is shown discussing the Hon * V.£. *> in. - ft" - orable Mention plaque won by Jefferson in the Georgia Champion Home Town Contest. Presentation of the award was made Thursday night, March 17th at the City Hall to former mayor R. S. Johnson, who was the city's executive during the contest pe.'iod last year. Pictured above are the men who accepted the award on behalf of the city: Left to right, R. S. Johnson, Southworth Bryan, president of the Jefferson Civic Improvement Club; W. G. Cults, past presi dent of the JCIC, and William T. Bryan, Jr., Mayor of Jefferson. Mr. Shadgett was the principal speaker. He complimented Jefferson on the extensive improvements which have taken place here, and told how greatly other cities and communities are impressed with the civic improvements going on in Jef ferson. Parker Mcßae and E. C. Hammond of the Georgia Power Company’s Athens office gave brief talks revealing that Jefferson placed first among the cities of this sec tion entered in the Champion Home Town Contest. According to Mr. Shadgett, the Jefferson Progress Report upon CARLTON ENGLISH SINGS WITH GEORGIA GLEE CLUB The University of Georgia Glee Club began its annual thirty-ninth Georgia tour this week. The club is composed of 40 voices and is direct ed by Bryan Warner. Jefferson will be represented on the club by Carlton English, who is listed with the bass voices. Carl ton is a graduate of the Jefferson High School and is now a student in the University. He has frequent ly been heard in local chorus sing ing, and his friends congratulate him on being selected by the Uni versitiy Glee Club to join their number. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. U. H. English who is affiliated with the Jefferson Mills. Dry Pond Farm Bureau Met Monday Night The Dry Pond Farm Bureau met Monday night at 7:30. On account of the inclement weather the at tendance was little lower than usual. Supper was served and enjoyed. Afterwards Mr. Thurmon Griffeth, president, called the meeting to or der and then a business hour was held. Several interesting things were discussed by the group. Also, Mrs. Hayne Porter discussed some interesting projects which are being planned bv the Associated Women. Single Copy Five Cents which Jefferson was judged will go on display in New York City. There it will be viewed by industrialists, business men and civic leaders from throughout the country attending a convention in July. The Progress Report thoroughly illustrated with j a review of Jefferson’s accomplish ! ments from March to October, 1948, was sponsored by the Jefferson Civic Improvement Club. The book was compiled and edited by Tom Wil liams, publicity chairman of the JCIC. Civic Club President Southworth Bryan presided over the award pre POND FORK Fire Destroys Home Our deepest sympathy goes out to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Love and children whose home was destroyed by fire on Sunday at the noon hour. They lived in the house that has been known as “The Hale House," for many years. Everything was de stroyed. The family was visiting at the time the house burned. We do not know what kind of plans will be made, but if we are called on or not called upon to give, let’s give and help others who are in need for God’s word tells us “He loveth a cheerful giver.” Let’s do the giving and God will do the rewarding. Sue Bryant Has Birthday Little Sue Bryant celebrated her fifth birthday Saturday. She receiv ed several birthday greetings and many nice presents. And the week end guest of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Bry ant were Mr. and Mrs. Doc Bates, of Atlanta. Miss Gene Smith, of Atlanta, was with her parents in Jefferson the past week-end. Billy Bryan and C. B. Lord, who were at home for Spring holidays, have returned to Little Emory at Oxford. Last Sunday Dr. L. Clinton Cutts, president of Truett-McConnell Ju nior College, spoke at the Baptist Church here. He was accompanied to Jeferson by Miss Mullis, dean of women, and Miss lona Tate, student. Frank Gudger, of Greenville, spent Sunday with his aunt, Mrs. F. P. Holder. Jefferson, Jackson County, Georgia sentation meeting. Representative groups from Jefferson clubs and or ganizations attended. Mr. Bryan briefly reviewed important civic projects now under way, including: The Jefferson Community Gymnas ium Association raiamg funds to build anew gym; the organization of a Boy Scout Troop and Cub Pack in January of this year; the Curry’s Creek drainage project; develop !ment of a community center near the Baseball Park; plans for im provement of the County Court House grounds and the appearance of more new homes. NICHOLSON J. F. Palmer Has Birthday Sunday, March 20, was a gala event at the home of J. F. Palmer, when a number of relatives and friends gathered to celebrate his birthday. All enjoyed the occasion very much and wish for Mr. Palmer many happy returns of the day. Minister From India On March 28th and 29th at 8:00 o’clock, the public is invited to hear the messages delivered by Pastor K. E. Abraham, a minister from India. These services will be held at the Congregational Holiness Church in connection with a Committee Meet in interest of missions, and a large number of visitors are expected on the occasion. Senior Class Play Friday evening, March 18th, the Senior Class of Benton High School presented one of the most compli mented plays in the history of the school, displaying wonderful local talent and a large crowd was pres ent to enjoy every moment of the time. Home-Coming In May On the Fifth Sunday in May,, members and friends of the Congre gational Holiness Church are plan ning a home-coming at the church. All former pastors and other dis tinguished guests will be present, if possible and the Rev. Watson Sor row of Atlanta will be invited to de liver the morning message. It will be an all-day affair and all visitors are requested to bring the lunch and ehjoy the entire proceed ings. CLAUD WILLIAMS, RALPH SNOW SPEAK TO ROTARIANS Chairman of Program Committee of Jefferson Rotary, George W. West moreland, provided the club with another splendid entertainment on Tuesday in the Harrison Hotel. The speakers were Ralph Snow and Claud Williams of Athens. "The program chairman introduced Mr. Snow, who made a few brief re marks, after which the speaker, Claud Williams was presented by him to the club. The speaker is one of the owners and the manager of Radio Station WRFC, which is No. 1836, and is located in Athens. There were then 1835 radio stations erected before this one in the United States. In Georgia there are sixty-five radio stations. In Jackson County there are four thousand homes with 3500 radios, which is more than the number of telephones, bath tubs and tooth brushes. In 1922 there were only two radio stations in the United States and few radios in the homes. Mr. Wil liams discussed the great progress in radio service and there is pros pect of even better service in the future. He also discussed television, but he thought it will be some years before this will be in common use because of the tremendous cost of construction. Appreciation was expressed by both Colonel Westmoreland and President Aderholt for the messages brought by these visiting Rotarians. President Aderholt announced that an election for directors and officers of Jefferson Rotary No. 4658 will be held in April. Four members were absent. WALNUT W. M. S. ON SATURDAY The W. M. S. will meet here next Saturday, March 26th, in joint ses sion with Zion, observing the seas onal prayer for Home Missions. All members are asked to bring lunch and tea. Time 10:30 A. M. Every body invited. Next Sunday night is our sing ing night. Come and help sing. Also, will meet next Saturday night to practice. All are invited. FAMILY REUNION Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Baird had as their guests last week the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Ivey of Oglethorpe, and brothers and fami lies: Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ivey of Montezuma, Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Ivey of Griffen, Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Ivey of Mt. Airy, Lt. and Mrs. G. E. Ivey and sons, of New London, Conn., Lt. J. G. and Mrs. C. B. Ivey of Indian Head, Maryland, and James Ivey of N. G. C., Dahlonega. BARBECUE FOR CHARLES BAIRD Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Ivey of Ogle thorpe, were host and hostess to a barbecue last Friday night at the lunch room at Braselton School in honor of their grandson, Charles Baird, who is a member of 1949 Senior Class. Those to enjoy the oc casion were: the Senior Class, Fac ulty, Board of Education; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Baird and family and Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Baird and son, and members of Ivey family. Since this was a get-together for all this family the first time In 15 years, all had a good time and hope to meet much oftener, especially for a bar becue and the many good things that went with it. Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Dozier and Mr. and Mrs Horace Singletary were visitors in North Carolina the past week-end. Thursday, March 24, 1949 JEFFERSON SCHOOL NEWS JEFFERSON HIGH RATES IN FIVE CONTESTS Representatives from Jefferson, Gainesvile, Toccoa, Winder, Sugar Hill, Norcross, Cornelia, Rabun County High, Lumpkin County High, Maysville, Commerce, Homer and from Marguerite Ringo’s Studio participated in the Ninth District Music Festival, which was held at the Jefferson High School on last Saturday. Entrants were rated by the judges as 1, or superior; 2, or excellent; and 3, or good. Those receiving a 1 rating will be eligible to participatae in the State Music Festival at Mil ledgeville, on April 6. The Jefferson Glee Club, under the able direction of Mr. W. G. Cutts, and with Mrs. R. D. Gasaway as ac companist, won a superior rating for their presentation of “O Bone Jesu” by Palestrina and Fred Waring’s ar rangement of “This Is My Country.” The trio, consisting of Ada Ellen Hardy, Betty Ann Roberts, and Jayne Staton, won a superior rating for their rendition of “Open the Gates of the Temple. - ’ Jefferson High School is proud to have these two groups represent us at the State j Festival. Nell Tolbert was awarded a rat ing of “2” and Jimmie Vandiver a * “2” plus in piano solos. A rating of excellent was given to Claudius; Thurmond in boys solo and to Joan i Redd in girls’ solo. New Chairman Elected At a luncheon in the Home Eco nomics room of the Jefferson High School, Mr. Donald Rich, band di rector of Gainesville High, was named general chairman of the fes tival to be held at Gainesville next year. Mr. W. G. Cutts, the general chairman for this year, and Mrs. R. D. Gasaway, local piano teacher, deserve much commendation for the marked success of this year’s festi val and for the honors awarded Jefferson’s entrants. BARBARA DOSTER WINS IN SPELLING CONTEST On last Thursday afternoon rep resentatives from many of the schools of Jackson County met at the Jefferson High School for the purpose of determining who will represent the county in the annual “Spelling Bee” contest, sponsored by the Atlanta Journal. Barbara Doster, of 8, B. was declared the winner with a grade of 98. DEBATE This year the schools of Georgia will debate on the question, Re solved: That the United Nations Now Be Revised into a Federal World Government. From our school, the affirmative speakers are Shirley Deaton and Jayne Staton. The negative will be upheld by Jan An derson and Carrol Dadisman. These debaters have been well coached by Mrs. Harold Jarrett and Mr. L. B. Payne, teachers in the Social Science Department On Friday evening at 8 o’clock our negative team will meet Gainesville’s affirmative at Gainesville. Winder’s negative team will meet our affirmative at Jeffer son during school hours on Friday. SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS For several weeks the faculty and members of the student body have been quite interested in improving the appearanace of oux building and grounds. The walls of the class rooms, library, office and main cor ridors are being painted. Additional maps, pictures, and other equip ment have been purchased. Vene tian blinds have been installed in some of the rooms. The Woman’s Club has financed the purchase and ALBERT GORDON POST CELEBRATES 30TH ANNIVERSARY The Albert Gordon Post Ameri can Legion observed the thirtieth birthday anniversary on Tuesday evening at the City Hall. A large number of Legionaires, accompanied by wives and lady friends, were present to celebrate the occasion. Commander J. F. Eckles was master of ceremcnies. Other offi cers of the post are Henry Robinson, Senior Vive Commander; Leonard Drown, Adjutant; Nat Hancack, Service Officer; Edmond C irrison, Chaplain. A pleasant feature at the open ing service was the presentation by Commander Eckles of a Past Com mander pin to J. N. Smith. Mr. Smith is a most active and enthusi astic member of the Legion and never tires in the duties given him. Mr and Mrs. B C. Hill of Winder were introduced by Commander Eckles. They furnished the enter tainment for the evening. Mr. Hill is skilled in magic, an occult science of controlling secret operations of nature. His performances were very .interesting and greatly en joyed. A beautifully decorated table, with an abundance of attractively arranged refreshments, occupied the center of the room, from wnich the members and their guests were j served, The birthday cake was a thing of beauty, being embossed | with the emblem of the Legion. The 1 cake was cut by Mrs. Guy Strick ' land, president of the American ! Legion Auxiliary. SERVICES FOR SERGEANT HARDY SET FOR THURSDAY Services for Staff Sergeant Ed ward M. Hardy, who was killed in the invasion of France on Septem ber 8, 1944. will be held at the graveside 'in Mizpah cemetery Thursday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock. Officiating will be Rev. D. L. Hay good, pastor of Winder Methodist Church, and members of the Ameri can Legion Post and of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will serve as pall bearers and will also form an hon orary escort. Sgt. Hardy is survived by his mother, Mrs. A. S. Hardy, Athens; four sisters, Mrs. G. P. Cofer, Mrs. W. H. Rhodes and Mrs. H. L. Land ers, all of Athens, and Mrs. J. E. Martin of Atlanta; five brothers, Albert Sidney Hardy and C. N. Hardy, both of Atlanta, Joseph N. Hardy, Athens, R. E. L. Hardy, Cin cinnati, Ohio, and Pvt. John G. Hardy, Fort Hancock, N. J.; three aunts, Mrs. R. L. Smith, Mrs. G. T. Mize and Mrs. Nannie Cook, all of Athens. A native of Jackson county, Sgt. Hardy resided in Jackson county until he entered service. Sgt. Hardy enlisted in the service and trained in Texas before going overseas. planting of many shrubs that add to the attractiveness of the campus. Many other improvements are be ing- planned. NEW BOOKS The Library and the English de partment wish to acknowledge the gift of fifteen copies of “Ivanhoe” and “A Tale of Two Cities.” These books were contributed by Mrs. M. M. Bryan, Sr., who is always in terested in promoting the reading of good books. These books fill a great need and are greatly appre ciated. No. 41