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The Jackson Herald Volume 76. MISS NETTIE HOWARD PASSED IN ATHENS ON SUNDAY Athens, Ga. Miss Nettie Vin cent Howard passsed away at the home of her sister, Mrs. Thomas F. Comer, Sunday. Daughter of Judge Wiley Chan dler Howard, she was born in Jef ferson, Ga., where she spent her girlhood. Most of her life was spent in Atlanta until she came here to make her home with her sister. Miss Howard attended Shorter College, where she received honors for an outstanding record as a stu dent. She was a devoted and loyal member of the Baptist Church and a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. For many years she was con nected with the Bell House in .At lanta, and with Bessie Tift College and Lucy Cobb Institute. Of an unselfish, friendly nature,’ she spent a great part of her time' in service to others. She was never too busy for a friehdly greeting or a word of cheer to those with whom she came in contact. f, f Services were conducted from First Baptist Church ing at 11 o’clock by Dr. J. W. O. Mc kibben, pastor of First MetmxKst Church, and burial was in Oconee Hill cemetery. ' In addition to her sister here, Mrs. Comer, Miss Howard is survived by another sister, Miss Lucy Howard, Washington, D. C.; brother, James Frank Howard, Sr., Lumberton, Miss.; two nieces, Miss Martha Com er, Athens, and Miss Mary Dale Howard, Lumberton, Miss.jgnd two nephews, James Frank Howard, Jr., Seattle, Wash., and Wylie Hinton Howard, Spokane, Wash. WILLIAMS STORE BUILDING IS BEING MOVED The bulding is being moved in which the Williams Trading Cos. has been conducting a large mercantile business since coming to Jefferson, is located on the Gainesville Mid land right-of-way, near the Jeffer son Mills. This week the building, the stock of goods and other equip ment are being moved about 75 feet, and will be located on the pro perty of C. E. Robinson to whom the building belongs. The Williams Trading Company has been in Jefferson only a few weeks and Mr. Williams, who spent Tuesday in the city, had this to say: “After the removal of our building, we will be permanently located. We are well pleased with our busi ness operations since coming to Jefferson.” FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY JAUNTS MAY END TRAGIC Many families already are plan ning Fourth of July holiday jaunts. It’s a merry day but it can easily be turned into a tragic one. Here’s a reminder from the Safety Educa tion Division of the Georgia State Patrol. Last year fourteen persons lost their lives over the July 4th holidays in Georgia. Drinking driv ers, speeders and careless pedes trians came first in causing these mishaps. Strict observance of the common sense rules of safety will a repetition of such need less ruf.'ering and demolished cars. The ctc'.e Patrol will be doing Single Copy Five Cents METHODISTS ANNOUNCE NEW CHARGES Pastoral appointments and the selection of three new District Sup erintendents were announced by Bishop Arthur J. Moore Friday night at the conclusion of the an nual session of the North Georgia Methodist Conference. New District Superintendents are: the Rev. A. B. Elizer, of the Gaines ville District; the Rev. H. H. Jones, of the Griffin District, and the Rev. J. S. Thrailkill, of the La- Grange District. Rev. Lamar Watkins was returned to Jefferson, Rev. Truman Thomas to Jefferson Circuit, Rev. Hubert Dodd' to Commerce, Rev. W. A. Wicker to Circuit, Rev. George T. Shell to Maysville, W. E. Atkinson to Brookton, The Gainesville District appoint ments, are: Bethiehem, L. G. Harlin; Blairs ville, A <: Jack Waldrop; Brookton, W. E!' Atkinson, tfr., S.; Buford, N. O. L. Powell; Chicopee, R. W. Alli ih;t£laskes£ttfep *J- B. Godfrey; Clayton, J. R. Phillips; Cleveland, vJta&e , s L. Sanders, S.; Cornelia, L. : S. Baugh; Cumming, V. O. Gentry; Cumming, Assistant, Victor Hugo McKee, Jr., S; Dacula, James L. Ray; Dahlonega, W. A. Pilgrim: Dawsonville, W. H. Paquin, S.; Dawsonville, Assistant, O. N. Wade, S.; Demorest, T. W. Holbrook; Dil lard, James C. Lyman, S.; Duluth, Pledger W. Parker - , S.; Flowery Branch, P. H. Stokes; Gainesville, First, H. C. Stratton; Gainesville, St. Paul; John D. Maxwell; Hall Cir cuit, Paul Smith, S; Hoschton, W. A. Wicker, S.; Jef ferson Circuit, Truman Thomas, S.; Lawrenceville, W. J. Culpepper: Lula, J. H. Smith, S.; Lumpkin Mis sion, W. H. Bowman; Maysville, George T. Shell; Nacoochee Valley, Herman Nicholson, S.; New Hol land, B. W. Kilpatrick; Rock Springs, J. Sanford McDonald, S.; Suwanee, Harvey Boyd, S.; Tallu lah Falls, James F. Oakley, S.; Toc coa, First, Frank Morehead; Toccoa Circuit, John E. Ellils, R. S.; Towns County Circuit, Ralph Mabry, S.; Winder, D. L. Hagood; Young Har ris, Dow Kirkpatrick. District Secretary of Missions, Dow Kirkpatrick; District Secre tary of Evangelism, J. B. Godfrey. Among the new pastoral assign ments some 154 changes were ma’de, and 120 supply preachers were employed. Nearly 800 churches weer involed. Some of the assignments were Center, Garnett Wilder; Crawford, J. Ray Melear; Danielsville, J. S. Strickland; Lexington, C. S. Whee lis Watkinscvile, J. S. Hill;s Lake wood Heights, T. H. Shackelford; Martha Brown, B. W. Hancock; Mc- Kendree, J. A. Gray: Mt. Zion, A. E. Barton; Sandy Springs, B. L. Bar ton; McEachern, L. B. Linn; Peach tree Road, Nat G. Long; Calhoun, C. W. Fruit; Lafayette, F. E. Crut cher; Decatur, H. C. Holland: Ox ford, Gordon Thompson; Griffin, McLowCfy Elrod; West Point, Har ry Lee Smith. The concluding session of the Conference was held at Oxford, where the Conference body asssem bled for the rededication of the Old Oxford Church. duty over the holidays to make the highways safe. They ask you to join them in making this a safe and skne 7 b" driving with extreme cc. jil n. Jefferson, Jackson County, Georgia GEORGIA PRESS PRESIDENT SPEAKS TO ROTARIANS Jefferson Rotary had as guest speaker on Tuesday the new presi dent of the Georgia Press Associa tion. Albert S. Hardy, Jr., of the Commerce News, was invited to address the club by Program Chairman C. Ed Hardy and on ac count of the illness of the chairman, Mr. Hardy was introduced by Pres ident H. E. Aderholt. Mr. Aderholt complimented the services Mr. Hardy has given the city in which he lives. Mr. Ader holt said, “He publishes a good newspaper which lends its efforts for the progress of Commerce. Mr. Hardy and his newspaper are a valuable asset to the city.” The members of the club were highly honored in having the new president of the Press Association make his first speech to them. At the request of the program chairman, the speaker’s address was on a double subject, “The Georgia Press” and “Taxation.” Mr. Hardy first told of the organization and history of the Georgia Press Asso ciation which had its origin in Mil ledgeville. It was composed at first of only weekly newspapers but later it merged with the Georgia Press whtich is composed of daily and weekly newspapers. Mr. Hardy said he appreciated the honor of be ing chosen president of the Georgia Press Association. He discussed the tax question which he said is a complex problem and one which is being carefully studied by a Tax Commission of the state. The speaker expressed the hope that a fair and equitable tax system will be evolved by the body now making the study of this im portant subject. The visitors at the luncheon Were O’Donnell Mays and Odell Williams. Three members were absent. This was the last meeting of the present Rotary officers, H. E. Ader holt, president; S. ,F. Bryan, secre tary and treasurer, and J. W. Early, sergeant at arms. The new officers are Nat Hancock, president; R. J. Kelly, secretary and treasurer, and P. J Roberts, sergeant-at-arms. R. J. Kelly presented the budget for the new year, which was adopt ed. Six dollars per month dues will be levied on each member. JACKSON-BARROW PHYSICIANS MET MONDAY NIGHT The monthly meeting of the Jackson-Barrow Medical Associa tion was held Monday evening at the Harrison Hotel. Also, several members of the auxiliary were pre sent. After enjoying a delightful sup per, matters connected with the as sociation were discussed, and Dr. Frank Mullins read a paper on “Pathology of the Heart.” Those attending the meeting were Dr. Mullins, Dr. Green and Dr. Er win of Athens, Dr. and Mrs. O. C. Pittman, Dr. and Mrs. A. A. Rogers, Sr., Dr. and Mrs. A. A. Rogers, Jr., of Commerce, Dr. and Mrs. Alex Russell and Dr. Randolph of Win der, Dr and Mrs. J. T. Stovall, Dr. L. P Brvson, Dr. C. B. Lord of Jef . error; • MRS. F.E. WALKER DIES SUDDENLY IN COVINGTON, KY. A telegram to relatives in Jeffer son on Sunday announced the death of Mrs. Farish E. Walker in Coving ton, Ky. She died suddenly of a hear attack. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Flan igan left Sunday night to join the family in Covington for the burial services. Mrs. Walker was the former Miss Mellie Flanigan, daughter of the late Allen M. and Effie Randolph Flanigan. She was born and reared in Jackson County and was educat ed at Martin Institute, Young Harris College, and a college in New York. She was married to Rev. F. E. Walker, a former pastor of the Jefferson Baptist Church. They had made their home for several years in Kentucky. Surviving Mrs. Walker are her husband of Covington, Ky.; three children, Bill Walker of Seattle, Wash., Farish Walker of Ithaca, N. Y. and Miss Mary Ann Walker of Covington, and two brothers, John R. and Allen J. Flanigan of Jeffer son. A son, Allen, was killed while serving his country in World War 11. Church Notes Presbyterian Church We are pleased to announce the •addition of anew member to our church, Mrs. Harry McDonald, who joined Sunday, June 19th. She can be depended on to give of her time and talents to the church and we are very proud and iortunate to ■have her with us. The Men-of-the-Church will have a joint meeting with the Women-of the-Church on Monday night, July 4th at 8:00 P. M. at the church. The speaker will be Cook W. Freeman, from the Friendship Church. All are urged to be present. We will also have a shower for the church kitchen at this time. The Jefferson Presbyterian Church will be host to the Athens Presby tery on July 12th. Last week we had three young ladies between the ages of 12 thru 14 attending the Presbyterian Sum mer Conference at the Rabun Gap- Nacoochee School up in the moun tains above Clayton. They were Ruby Martin, Clara Nell Williams and Barbara Doster. Altogether, we have sent seven girls to summer conference at this school this sum mer and only one, Miss Ruby Mar tin, is a Presbyterian. This does not mean that we have plenty of money and can afford to send these girls to the mountains. In fact, we need $400.00 to pay up the expenses in curred in building the Sunday School rooms, but we felt that such an important step in the lives of these young people should not be omitted. Mr. Thurman, our minister, was a member of the faculty at the con ference last week and he proved to be a great help and inspiration to all who attended, most particularly the girls from our Sunday School. During the past few weeks we have received gifts and donations for the Sunday School rooms from the following people: Jack Daniel, of Athens. Miss Ruby Hancock. Mrs. J. E. Randolph. Emmett Roberts. Dr. and Mrs. Stovall. Mr. Daniel made his donation on the occasion of his birthday, to his old Jefferson church where he was originally a member. On Sunday, June 19th at 3:00 P. M., members and friends of the Thursday, June 30, 1949 MAFFETT, M'DONALD AND BLACKSTOCK WIN IN BABY SHOW The Baby Picture Show at the Roosevelt and Joy Theaters Monday night attracted an attendance of 740 people. Pictures of 141 children from four months to five year old were shown on the sccreen, twice at the Roosevelt and twice at the Joy. All these children are products of Jackson County and largely of Jef ferson. Not only was it a Baby Show but a contest in which three prizes were offered for the best photo graph of children in the classes. A total of $45.00 in prizes will be given. Awards were as follows: Danny, age 13 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Maffet; Kenneth, age 2, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison McDon ald; Jane, age 4, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Blackstock. The judges were Mrs. Frank Bon durant, Mrs. Grady Good and Miss Jane Good of Winder. The show was sponsored by the Jefferson Woman’s Club with the Ensley Studio of Winder in charge. church held a baptismal service at the home of Will McDonald. Dr. E. L. Hill baptized Harrison and Ken neth McDonald, both sons of Mr. and Mrs. Harry McDonald. Emmett Roberts, who erected the Sunday School rooms, contributed freely, both in time and money, and did an excellent job. We are most grateful for his services. First Baptist Church J. D. MATHESON, Minister. Announcement was made last Sunday that a week of revival ser vices will be held in the Church beginning Sunday, July 10th, with the Reverend Reginald Wall, gener al evangelist, as the preacher. Rev. Mr. Wall was for pome years pastor j at Buford, now giving all his time in the field of evangelism, and is 1 listed among the more successful ministers in special revival services. [ Next Sunday morning the Bible School meets promptly at 10 o’clock. Attendance goals were announced last Sunday for each department. There is a class for every age group, I and all are cordially welcome. The morning worship, with the; pastor preaching, begins at 11:00 o'clock. The Training Union convenes at 7 P. M., with the evening worship following at 8. Anew unit of the Training Union, the Young People’s, 1 was organized last Sunday. FIRST METHODIST Lamar H. Watkins, Pastor. 10 A. M.—Church School. 11 A. M.—Morning Worship. Sermon: “The Creative Power of Some Old Ideas.” 7 P. M.—Youth Fellowship. 8 P. M.—Evening Worship. Our Daily Vacation Bible School is planed for the week of July 10. Our Baptist friends made our chil dren feel quite at home in their school which tvas held during the early part of the month, and the Presbyterians have very cordially invited them to attend their school in August. It is therefore with very great pleasure that we extend to everybody a hearty welcome to be with us during the second week of July. At 7:30 o’clock, Thursday, June 30, there will be at the church a meeting of the Daily Vacation School workers. Please be present if possible. MRS.LT. HOGAN ! ANSWERED LAST SUMMONS SUNDAY After a life of activity and use fulness, Mrs. I. T. Hogan, age 91, passed away at her home in the White Plains Church community last Sunday night. On Tuesday in the White Plains Church cemetery her body was placed beneath the earth. Rev. Otis McNeal conducted the funeral ser vices. She was the wife of the late I. T. Hogan, who preceded her to the grave several years ago. Four children survive her, Mrs. D. L. Doster, of Winder; Mrs. C. S. Gooch, who resides in the com munity where Mrs. Hogan spent her life; Clifford Hogan, of Atlanta, and J. H. Hogan of Winder. Mrs. Hogan was a member of White Plains Baptist Church and until recent years took an active interest in the church. She was a good woman and had many friends. CHARLIE V. SWANN PASSES AT AGE OF SEVENTY Death removed from earth to the Heavenly home on Friday, June 24, one of Jackson County’s most be loved and popular citizens, Charlie *Voss Swann, whose home was on Route 2, Jefferson. He died at the hospital in Athens. Mr. Swann was bom in Ashville, i N. C. May 9, 1879, but had spent ; years farming in Jackson County. In 1918, he was married to Miss Gossie Fieeman who passed j away June 22, 1940. | He was a loyal member of Galilee Christian Church and until he be came very ill, he was a regular at : tendant at the church services. Surviving are two sons, Early and Joe; a brother in Asheville, N. C., and a sister, Mrs. W. L. Roberts of Lenox, Ga. Funeral services were held at Galilee on June 25, conducted by Rev. Randalph Cochran, and inter ment was in the church cemetery. 4-K CLUB MEMBERS , WIN PRIZES IN DISTRICT CONTEST Jackson County boys and girls were well represented at the Dis trict Contests and Demonstrations held in Athens, June 22nd-24th. Jackson County was represented by Robin Self, 4-H Club boy, in the Livestock Judging, and Ned Berry man in the Tractor Maintenance Demonstration. Patricia Venahle, Jefferson, Rt. 3, entered the Dress Revue and Trevie Glosson the Muffin Contest. Robin Self was District winner in Livestock Judging, the Northeast Georgia territory, and Patricia Ven able won a blue award and cash, prize, given by Rich’s in the Dress Revue. Ned Berryman placed second with red award in Tractor Maintenance. Trevie Glosson did well in her con test, also. Mary Nancy Baynes Mr. and Mrs. W J. Baynes, of Winder, announce the birth at St. Mary’s hospital, on June 20th, of a daughter, who has been named Mary Nancy. Mrs: Baynes is the former Mary Daniel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs- C. Y. Daniel of Jeffer son. No. 3.