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The Jackson herald Volume 75. MRS. W. A. CLARK FASSES AT HOME IN ATHENS Mrs. W. A. Clark passed away last week at her home in Athens. Funeral services were held on Thursday, conducted by Rev. J. W. O. McKibben, pastor of the First Methodist Church in Athens. Inter ment was in Oconee Hill cemetery, and the pallbearers were Carter Daniel, George Storey, Carl Daniel, George Driggers, Glenn Davis and B. T. W. Jenkins. Mrs. Clark was the widow of the late W. A. Clark, who for many years was conductor on the Gaines ville-Midland Railroad. During his life, they resided in Jefferson, where they had a wide circle of friends. She was a native of Athens, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hunter. Her grandfather was the late John S. Hunter, who served Jackson County as Sheriff for many years. Surviving the deceased are two children. Mrs. Annie Carlton Cul breath of Athens and Dr. W. A. Clark of Atlanta; a sister, Mrs. R. L. McElhannon of Jefferson; two broth ers, S. G. and G. P. Hunter of.Ath ens; tw r o grandchildren, Mrs. B. L. Naylor, Jr., of Athens and W. A. Clark, Jr., of Atlanta. The Athens Banner-Herald said of the deceased: “Mrs. Clark was one of this city’s most beloved wo men and had a large circle of friends who were saddened by her death. She was a devoted member of First Methodist Church and until her health began to fail was active in all of the women’s affairs of her church.” Church Notes FIRST METHODIST Lamar H. Watkins, Pastor. EASTER PROGRAM APRIL 17, 1949 11:00 A. M. Morn,” Mallard. Invocation Sentence —Choir. Hymn No. 170—“ Crown Him With Many Crowns,” Elvey. Apostles Creed. Pastoral Prayer. Special Music—“As It Began To Dawn,” Parker. Responsive Reading “Easter Day,” Page 629. Gloria Patri. Announcements. Offertory—“ Hosanna,” Granier. Doxology. Solo—“ The Holy City,” by Adams, Mrs. L. Watkins. Scripture —Story of Resurrection. Hymn No. 167, Hark! Ten Thou sand Harps and Voices,” Mason. Sermon “A Miracle Constantly Repeated.” Prayer. Hymn No. 220, “Majestice Sweet ness Sits Enthroned,” Lowry. Christening Service. Benedifction. Choral Response. Postlude —‘He Lives,” Ackley. Evening Service: 7:30 P. M. All musical program. Public invited. First Baptist Church J. D. 'MATHESON. Minister. J. D. Matheson, Minister. Next Sunday the Church will give special emphasis to the Easter theme in its services. The morning worship begins at 11 o’clock, and a feature of the service will be the choir’s anthem. 4 - The Bible School meets promptly at 10 A. M-, and has a class for every h ge group. The departments and ?r e very anxious to maintain ; V excellent < tabard of attendance' Single Copy Five Cents CHORAL CLUB EASTER PROGRAM SUNDAY AFTFRNOON The Jefferson Chorpl Club, under the dircetion of William Cutts, Will present a community program of Easter music at the First Baptist Church, Sunday at 4:00 o’clock, ac cording to Edmond Garrison, presi dent. The hats been rehearsing a selection . of correlated anthems since earlV in thd year which tell the of Easter in music. Soloists fdy tne program are Mrs. Boyce Hoopw, soprano; Mrs. W. H. Robison, Jr., Contralto; W. H. Rob ison, Jr., tenoi; and Clarence Sil man, baritone. Mr. Robison, a broth er to Mrs. Boycfe Hooper, has re cently organized a band at Winder High School and is\ teaching instru mental music in thai city. Four local ministers, Dr. M. H. Massey, Rev. J. D. Rev. W. R. Thurman, and tlev. Lamar Watkins, will participate in the ser vice. \ A complete program wilVoe found elsc'w 'fhis issue of The Her ald. ■ Members of the club singing in this- production are: Mrs. Morris Bryan, Jr., Miss Bonnie Carter, Miss Grace Carter, Mrs. Imogene Copas, W'illiam Cutts, Mrs. Ethel Dadisman, Miss Elizabeth Echols,'Edmond Gar rison, Joe Griffeth, Robert H. Grif feth, Miss Melba Hanson, Mrs. Claire Hill, Mrs. Boyce Hooper, Mrs. Rufus Hooper, Dr. and Mrs. C. B. Lord, Mrs. Marshall Melvin, L. B. Moon, Mrs. Noble Patrick, Mays Potts, Miss Irene Rankin, Mrs. Louise Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Robison, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Silman, Miss Frances Staton, Miss Jayne Staton, Miss Mabeth Storey, Claudius Thurmond, Ellis Whitlock, and Ernest Wilkes. The public is cordially invited to attend. and interest. Training Union convenes at 6:30 o’clock, P. M., and has units for the Story Hour, Juniors and Interme diates. The Training Union will sponsor a church-wide study course beginning May Ist. The evening worship will open at 7:30 o’clock. The Church will have a special pre-Easter service this Thursday evening, commemorating the events in the life of Christ on the eve of His crucifixion. This evening’s service starts at 7:30. A cordial welcome at all the services. Presbyterian Church W. M. Thurman, Pastor. SPECIAL MEETING AT PRESBYTERIAN Next Sunday at 10:00 a. m. a Special Easter Sunday School pro gram will be held at the First Pres byterian Church. About thirty of the members will recite. They will range in age from three or four years to 17 years. They have studied hard and will put on a fine program. It is therefore hoped that all mem bers and friends of the church will come out at 10:00 a. m. and en courage them. ProbabV you don’t belong to any church or if you do, you don’t go very regularly, so why not get up early and come on out. When you hear these girls and boys and see their smiles and Pep, you will catch the Easter spirit. So, for just an hour or so, forget all about expenses, sickness and all the other daily problems that you have to confront, and be a kid again. It will do you good. > -. •. :; Jefferson, Jackson County, Georgia PEACHTREE ROAD ’ CHURCH DEDICATED ON PALM SUNDAY ATLANTA.—On that significant Sabbath morning, Palm Sunday, the 2,200 members of the Peachtree Road Methodist Church worshipped for the first time in their beautiful new sanctuary. Dr. Nat G. Long, pastor, preached the sermon, using as his subject, “Our Church.” It was a day of victory and rejoicing for the members of this great church, some of whom have been members since the organization of the church nearly 25 years ago. Located in a rapidly growing section of Greater Atlanta, this magnificent church is destined to become one of the great churches of Methodism in America. Dr. Long, after a distinguished pastorate at Glenn Memorial Meth odist Chtirch on the Emory campus, returned for his second pastorate at Peachtree Road, and has led his people in planning and building their fine church. Ills qpeople, too, have been active; and that is not just a figure of speech. They love their church and, under pressure, will recommend it to others. JEFFERSON SCHOOL NEWS F. H. A. NEWS Eight members and chapter ad-1 visor of the Jefferson F. H. A. Chap ter attended the district meeting held in Athens on April 9. There were approximately 1,000 attending this meeting. Martha Wilbanks was nominated for State Recreational leader. Martha, along wffh two other F. H. A. members, made her campaign speech for this office. Each chapter was allowed to have voting delegates. The num ber of delegates were determined by the size of the chapter. Martha was elected for the nomination by these delegates. She and the other nominee will attend the state con vention to be held in Atlanta on May 6-7. At this time, they will further their campaign and will then be voted on by F. H. A. members from all over the state. The Jefferson chapter plans to send Martha, two delegates and the chapter advisor, Mrs. McFall, to the convention. Jan Anderson EASTER PROGRAM Mrs. A. C. Mackay, known as the “John Three Sixteen Lady” was here Monday and gave the Story of Easter, using very colorful flannel graph pictures. Grades Four, Five, Six and Seven were privileged to see this program and were a very appreciative audience. ATLANTA JOURNAL SPELLING CONTESTANT Barbara Doster, a member of the Bth grade in Jefferson High School, and winner of the Atlanta Journal Spelling Contest in Jackson County, went to Gainesville Thursday after noon to compete with other county winners in the Ninth District. Al though Barbara did not win, she made a good showing and we are proud of her . She was accompanied to Gainesville by Mrs. H. M. Jarrett. * STATE MUSIC FESTIVAL The Glee Club of Jefferson High School was in Milledgeville Friday to in the State Music Festival which took place at G. S. C. W. The two numbers rendered by the club were, “O Holy Father In finite in Mercy’’ by Palestrini and “This is My Country,” arranged by Fred Waring. The girls trio, con sisting of Jayne Staton, Betty Rob erta and Ada Ellen Hardy, sang, “I SUPERIOR COURT RE-CONVENED ON MONDAY MORNING Judge Clifford Pratt re-convened the February Grand Jury in the court house Monday morning. The body passed on several important matters and adjourned. On Wednesday court convened to try parties against whom the Grand Jury found “True Bills.” On last Saturday the State Patrol in cooperation with Sheriff Brooks and deputies and constables of the county, investigated twenty places in the county under warrants issued and signed by His Honor, Judge Pratt. Of the twenty places, intoxi cating beverages, either beer or whiskey, were found at thirteen. Against these the Grand Jury found “True Bills.” The Grand Jury also found “True Bills” against five Negroes for tak ing goods from stores in Commerce. When these five went into a place of business in Commerce, two or three of them would engage the clerks while the others stepped out with goods which they loaded in a car. Suspicioning -that two many goods were being carried to this car, Police Chief Delmar Fitzpatrick and Special Officer E. C. Crow watched the five quasi customers while Policeman Dick Sims hid him self in the car and when unwrapped goods were carried to the automo bile, he arrested two of the parties. The other three were soon also in the hands of the city officers of Commerce. The five parties indict ed by the Superior Court are Albert Jones, Inez Johnson, Nora Jenkins, Fm-ence Bolton and Pearl Johnson, all from Athens. While Court was in session Judge Pratt appointed three registrars for the County. In accordance with the law the Grand Jury nominated six men as follows: Claude Jackgpn, J. P. Mahaffey, Wilborn Ilealan, Jew ett Barnett, Harold Vandiver and Worth Wilkes. The Judge has the appointment of only three and named Claude Jackson, J. P. Ma haffey, and Harold Vandiver Know that My Redeemer Liveth.” The members of the Glee Club who made the trip were: Merle Sat terfield, Jean Griffeth, Susie Burke, Sarah Barnett, Doris Allen, Shirley Deaton, Joan Redd, Mary Ann Spratlin, L. G. Jackson, Jan Ander son, Charles Kinsey, Clara Maddox, Mary A. Nabors, Vera Davis, Lil lian Jones, Mary George McCain, Martha McDonald, Mildred Whit mire, Margaret Doster, Jimmie Van diver, Betty Beatty, Catherine Ber ryman, Billy Legg, Cafiise Ray, La mar Duncan, Martha Wilbanks, M. Lou Jackson, A. Ellen Hardy, Jayne Staton and Claudius Thurmond. Besides the director, Mr. W. G. Cutts and the accompanist, Mrs. R. D. Gasaway, the members were ac companied by Supt. and Mrs. A. W. Ash, Judge and Mrs. L. B. Moon, Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Johnson and Sidney, Mesdames S. W. Dadisman, W. H. Spratlin, A. S. Moseley, Terrell Ben ton and Pam Cutts. An account of the rating given by the judges ap pears in another column of per. ONE-ACT PLAY ‘ Jefferson’s One-Act play, “Love Hits Wilbur” was presented in Com merce Thursday evening. Each of the six characters gave a most credi table performance, and showed careful training on the part of their coach, Miss Cathryn Mobley. A large number of Jeffersonians were In Commerce to witness the play and were proud of the showing the boys and girls made, even though Thursday, April 14, 1949 F.G. CHANDLER SPEAKS ON AGRICULTURE Every time a speaker addresses Jefferson Rotary on the subject of Agriculture he tells something new, or something different, from any thing said previously. This was true on last Tuesday when F. G. Chandler of the Uni versity of Georgia made a talk on the world wide subject of agricul ture and followed it with a very interesting moving picture, which entertained, pleased and instructed. The speaker knew his subject well, discussed it carefully, expressing his thoughts in simple words, but pure English. His pictures showed the splendid progress of Georgia in agricultural activity. In presenting the speaker, Chairman William H. Booth complimented him and laud ed agriculture as the world-wide and universiaal occupation of man. After, the address, President H. E. Ader holt joined with Mr. Booth in saying we had a great speech today on a mighty big subject. President, Aderholt announced that Jefferson Rotary will elect a! Eoard of Directors at the meeting next Tuesday. R. J. Kelly, chairman of a special! committee, reemomended that dues for next three months be $6.00 per month. Adopted. Three members were absent. Visitors were Dr. H. C. Stratton of Gainesville and J. T. Bryan of Elberton. Evangelist Don Baker, of Green ville. S. C., will conduct revival services at Crooked Creek Baptist ChOrch, from 10:30 o’clock April 17 until the 24th The services will open Saturday night with a Youth for Christ Rally and music by a visiting quartette. A picnic lunch will be served ,pn Sunday. Services daily at 10:30 a, m. and 8:00 p. m. the play did not win. • PIANO RECITALS Mrs. R. D. Gasaway and Miss Montine Head presented their gram mar school music pupils in a chapel recital Monday, March 28. Those taking part were Margaret Hancock, Janie Hargoove, John Marshall Mel vin, Jane Melvin, Marie Cody, Jackie Brooks, Jere Alice Wilson, Mary Frances Brooks, Irey Voyles and Harold Butler. The following pupils appeared in a chapel recital Tuesday: High School, Jan Anderson, Mary George McCain, Ruby Dell Holiday, Mary Frances Gilbert, Mildred Whitmire, Mary Anne Venable, Joyce Vena ble,, Joan Redd, Martha Pern Fite, Nell Tolbert, Martha McDonald, Minnie Sue Brooks. Seventh grade Jerry Copas, Grace Porter, Edith Fay Tullis. Sixth grade—Billy Ann Hogan, Shelia Yarbrough, Lou Anne Wil son, Donald Marlowe. Mr. Ash, the school chairman of the Red Cross for Jefferson High School, reports the following sums of money submitted from home rooms: Mrs. Matheson, $3.10; Mrs. Miller, $5.00; Mrs. More, $3.65; Mrs. Sprat lin, $5.24; Mrs. Turner, $4.00; Fran ces Roberts, $20.01; Mrs. Early, $2.00; Mrs. Tonge, $6 55; Charlotte Lyle, $3.35; Annie Roberts, $7.68; Mrs. Ash, $13.43; Mrs. Cochran, $3.00; Irene Rankin, $5.03; Frances Smith, $5.15; Helen Britt, $1.60; Mrs. Moon, $11.90; Mrs. McFall, $2.35; Mrs. Jarrett, $3.05; Martha Jo Black stock, $3.10; Cathryn Mobley, $4.10; Mrs. Isbell, $4.30. >■ Total $116.69. BURIAL SERVICES FOR S.B. ANDERSON AT HOLLY SPRINGS Funeral services for Samuel But ler Anderson were held at Hclly Springs Methodist Church, with in terment in the Maysvilie cemetery. Rev. W. P. Holland conducted the services. Mr Anderson passed away April 2, at his home on Route 1, Maysvilie, after an illness of several months. He was 75 years of age and was a native of North Carolina, but had been a resident of Jackson County for many years. He was one of the county’s most prominent citizens and farmers. Surviving the deceased are his wife, Mrs. Richie Veal Anderson; twelve children, Clarence, Marvin and S. B. of Maysvilie, Herman of Wadesboro, N. C., Roy of Lexing ton, Ky., Mrs. W. L. Thomas of Stone Mountain, Mrs. Grace Wilson and Mrs. George, Hutchins of Gainesville, Sergeant Mitchell Anderson, Camp Hood, Texas, Mrs. Grover Crook of Madison, Mis. Jack Scott of Com j merce and Mrs. W. C. Haulbrook of j Athens. Also, there are twenty i three grandchildren, one great grandchild and a sister, Mrs. Sallie Irvin of Greenville,' S. C. CURRY’S CREEK DRAINAGE BEGAN MONDAY MORNING Notwithstanding clouds and lain, Monday morning work began on the j drainage project of Curry’s Cheek. It, is a cooperative undertaking be tween the City of Jefferson, Jack j son County, Oconee River Soil Con servation District, and the United States Government, a Corps of En gineers with the last named doing the construction work. The engineer in charge is W. H. Shepherd. Soil Conservation representative of this county, J. W. Phillips, has general supervision. A large crew of laborers with bulldozer and drag line are engaged in the task of the execution of the work on the pro ject. The project is about one and one-half miles long. Work began at the lower end. The work will be completed in 69 to 90 days. The channel from the end of the project to the mouth of the stream where it empties into the North Oconee River is already suffi ciently deep to carry the water. On this part of the stream it is only necessary to clear out the rafts, which it is hoped, will be done by the land-owners. JOE B. LOONEY DIED APRIL STH AT HIS HOME Funeral services for Joe B. Looney i who died at his home near Jefferson j April sth, were conducted Thursday j afternoon from Ross Chapel, Oconee , County. Burial followed in the churchyard cemetery. Mr. Looney, 84-year-old native of Franklin County, had been sick for quite sometime. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. George Looney; ten children, W. W. Looney, Hickcom Looney, both of Jefferson; Dove Looney, and Mrs. Safflie Slatan, both of Monroe; Mrs. Ada Hansford, of Bogart; Mrs. Ruby Nash, of Mergan County; Mrs. Jon nie CulberSon, of Anderson, S. C.; jJrs. Nelh£ Shannon, of Covington*; Mrs. Addie Denny, of Bogart; and Mrs. Luvy Scarbrough, of North Carolina. One sister, Mrs. Ellen Norton, of Madison County, also survives- No. 44.