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The Jackson Herald Volume 76. FAMOUS AUTHOR DIES FROM AUTO INJURIES ATLANTA, Aug. 16 Margaret Mitchell, author of "Gone With the Wind,” died Tuesday as doctors pre pared for an emergency operation to try to save her life. Miss Mitchell, 43, was struck down by a speeding automobile on Peachtree Street last Thursday night. She and her husband, John R. Marsh, were crossing the street to go to a movie near their home. Miss Mitchell never fully recover ed consciousness. Doctors said she had a iractured skull, fractures of the pelvis, and other injuries. She was taken to the operating room at Henry Grady Memorial Hospital Tuesday morning. She died at 11:59 a. m. before the operation was performed. Doctors did not reveal imme diately what operation was planned. X-rays had shown a fracture of skull from near the top to the spine. The funeral will be at 10 a. m. Thursday and be private, attended only by members of the immediate family and close friends. Miss Mitchell had lived as quiet ly as possible since her novel and the subsequent movie thrust her in to prominence. She and her hus band had a small, unpretentious apartmeat. They were crossing a walkway when a car speeding down the street went over the center line and smashed into her. She was dragged 15 feet. Marsh held his wife in his arms until police and an ambulance arrived. Driver Charged Police charged the driver of the car, Hugh D. Gravitt, 28, with sus pision of manslaughter. A taxi driver, he was off duty at the time and in his private car. Police re cords show he has 23 previous traf fic violations against him. Miss Mitchell turned the Civil War tales she heard as a child into ’’Gone With the Wind,” a book out sold only by the Bible. But she scoffed at an idea it was an easy job. "Actually, I began writing at the age of six years. I worked 12 years on ’Gone With the Wind’ and threw away a lot of novels I had written before that,” she once said. Miss Mitchell began her career as a newspaper feature writer. Fresh from Smith College and a debut as one of Atlanta’s social set, she joined the staff of The Journal in 1922. The next four years many stories in the Atlanta newspaper were bylined "Peggy Mitchell.” In 1925 she married John R. Marsh, advertising manager of the Georgia Power Company, and a year later she left the newspaper field to become a full-time house wife. Then, "Gone With the Wind” be gan to take shape. But the volume wasn’t published until 1936. The day after it hit bookstands, all copies of the first edition were sold. It made the best seller list im mediately and turned the bright light of publicity on the quiet lit tle Atlanta author. Since then the book has sold some 8,000,000 copies in 40 coun tries and 30 different languages. Today "GWTW”, as it is shortened in book circles, still sells 50,000 copies yearly in the United States and probably that many overseas. From the time the book was pub lished, Margaret Mitchell struggled to live a life unchanged. In some ways, she succeeded. She and her husband continued to Jive in a five-room apartment, r*'*' Single Copy Five Cents DR. PIERCE HARRIS TO ADDRESS MEETING SATURDAY The annual members meeting of the Jackson Electric Membership Corporation will be held at the county court house in Jefferson, Sat urday morning, August 20, 1949. Official notice has been mailed to 5900 members. A large membership meeting is expected to hear reports of their Co operative and there will be an elect ion of nine directors to serve the Co-operative for the coming year Drawing of prizes will be for con sumer members only. The principal speaker of the meet ing will be Dr. Pierce Harris, pastor of the First Methodist Church of Atlanta. Dr. Harris is a native of Georgia, his father having been a member of the North Georgia Conference of the Methodist Church. He received his education at various schools of North Georgia, at Reinhardt College and Emory University. Since his arrival in Atlanta ap proximately 2600 new members have come into the First Methodist Church. The congregation has grown until they overflow the audi torium each Sunday, morning and night. Being a former baseball player, Dr. Harris is interested in sports. He compares favorably with ama teur golfers of the city and south. He has won more than seventy trophies and is considered one of the four best left-handed golfers in the United States. In past years he spent his vacations playing in golf tournaments, one of his first be ing the left-handed tournament in Miami. JURY LIST FOR AUGUST CITY COURT Jury list for the City Court of Jefferson, regular term, August, 1949, to convene Monday morning, August 22, at 9:30 A. M. M. D. Freeman, Howard Brown, Jack U. Pirkle, George R. Langford, B. A. Seagraves, Coy Wilson, Clyde Langford, Ben B. Martin, Ned H. Whelchel, W. J. Porter; C. F. Porter, G. R. Landrum, D. C. Mathews, J. Morgan Wilhite, C. C. Vandiver, Sr., J. S. Adams, T. C. Langford, Jr., C. A. Foster, R. H. Whitehead, M. D. Hogan; Scott Waddell, C. H. Beard, T. C. Williams, Sr., Worth Wilkes, Her man E. Barnett, Dean S. Lott, Leo G. Black, Jack Hancock, M. M. Bryan, Jr., H. J. W. Kizer: • J. Carl Carruth, R. L. Pirkle, Sr., James A. Barnett, E. F. Hosch, E. W. Edge, W. J. Martin, Edmond Garri son, Frank C. Kittle, Nelson J. Nix, Terrell W. Benton; Ford Mcßee, Ernest Whitehead, J. E. Barrett, Jr., A. C. Buffington, Claud E. McEver, Thomas K. Miller, Melvin H. Davis, Laster Porter, F. F. Vandiver, A. R. Adams. their old friends and drive a small car. But the avalanche of letters, re quests and calls, the legal entan glements that followed translations and overseas sales made private life difficult. Until stricken with a heart at tack three years ago, from which he is now recuperating John Marsh aided his wife with the business details. Jefferson, Jackson County, Georgia T. C. HARDMAN RELATES HISTORY OF JACKSON COUNTY At Rotary meeting Tuesday Pro gram Chairman Lamar Watkins pre sented as guest speaker, Rev. T. C. Hardman of Commerce. Mr. Wat kins stated that Rev. Hardman has written a very informative book on Jackson County and the city of Commerce, a publication of historic value, and he requested the author to give a condensed summary of the same to Jefferson Rotarians. He expressed great pleasure that his invitation was accepted. The speaker told of Georgia be ing the thirteenth of the original colonies and of the areas that com posed Georgia. In 1794 Franklin county was created from Wilkes county and in 1796 Jackson was formed from a portion of Franklin and included the territory now known as Clarke and Oconee coun ties. The County was named for James Jackson who resigned from his seat in the U. S. Senate, came home, was elected to the Legislature and fought the Yazoo Fraud. The first county seat was at Clarkesboro. The pre sent county seat, Jefferson, was chosen because of its central loca tion and because the area contained many springs. It was named for Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence and was made the county seat in 1806 and chartered in 1812. In 1849, one hundred years ago, Jefferson had a brick court house, two hotels, a school building, one church, a post office and five stores. The brick from which the court house was erected was hauled from Augusta in vehicles pulled by oxen. The University of Georgia was lo cated on Jackson County soil. At that time there was no Athens and no Clarke County. Later Clarke and Oconee counties were formed frmo Jackson county. Rev. W. B. J. Hardman, the speaker’s father, became a citizen of Jackson 101 years ago and settled at a place called Harmony Grove. In 1904, the name was changed to Commerce. The history written by Rev. T. C. Hardman records many interest ing historical and true stories of that progressive city, Commerce. The speaker had only time to give the subjects of the chapters record ed in his history which is a splendid contribution to the story and pro gress of this center of business ac tivity, Commerce. President Nat Hancock expressed deep appreciation to the speaker for the message. P. J. Roberts presented the visi tors, Henry Hill and Claud Chance of Athens. Miss Gene Smith was pianist. Secretary R. J. Kelly distributed Count Gibson’s letter. In attend ance, it showed Jefferson was 7th in attendance and Mr. Kelly was on the honor roll of secretaries. FIRST OPEN COTTON BOLL MAILED TO US THIS WEEK The first open cotton boll of this season was received in the Herald office by mail Tuesday morning. It was sent by J. N. Smith, Jr., of Maysville, who lives in the Diamond Hill community. Mr. Smith writes that he has the boll weevil under control and that his crop is in good condition. It is possible that cotton may be picked and ginned during August. QUARTERLY CONFERENCE AT METHODIST CHURCH The Methodist Church congrega tion on Sunday evening, beginning at 7 p. m., enjoyed a program of unusual interest and pleasure. At 7 o’clock members, their fam ilies and guests were served an elaborate and palatable supper on tables at the rear of the church. This was sponsored by the Womans Society of Christian Service, Mrs. R. J. Kelly, president, together with assisting committees. At eight o’clock, the congregation assembled in the auditorium where was held the First Quarterly Con ference, presided over by District Suprintendent A. B. Elizer. Before ealling the conference in session, Rev. Elizer brought a great gospel message. All departments of the church made favorable reports of the work of the First Quarter. District Superintendent Elizer and Mrs. Elizer were given a warm welcome. For five years Rev. Elizer served the local church as pastor. During their residence in Jefferson they made many warm and lasting friends. SERVICE GUILD INVITES PUBLIC TO BARBECUE The Young Women’s Service Guild of the Methodist Church is sponsoring a barbecue to be served on the church lawn from 6 to 8 o’clock on Wednesday evening, August 24. Tickets are SI.OO each and may be secured from Mrs. R. D. Moore, from any members of the Guild or when the barbecue is served. Give your family a treat and help a worthy cause. Cancel your regu lar evening meal in the home on next Wednesday and enjoy a feast of old-fashioned barbecue at the Methodist Church. Church Notes First Baptist Church J. D. MATHESON. Minister. Services Sunday 10:00 A. M.—Bible School. 11:00 A. M.—Morning Worship. 7:00 P. M.—Training Union. B:oo—Evening Worship. Welcome. FIRST METHODIST Lamar H. Watkins, Pastor. 10:00 A. M.—Church School. 11:00 A. M.—Morning Worship. 7:00 P. M. Youth Fellowship. 8:00 P. M.—Evening Worship. YOUTH SOCIAL Thursday, August 18, the Youth of the church will have the last of their summer parties before the be ginning of school. The boys and girls of the church will meet at the church, go to the swimming pool, enjoy games at the club house, and complete the evening with a weiner roast. a Barbecue Wednesday On Wednesday evening, August 24th, from 6 until 8 o’clock, there will be a barbecue supper served at the church by the Wesleyan Service Guild, for the benefit of the build ing fund. W. S. C. S. CIRCLES On Monday, August 22, at 4 p. Thursday, August 18, 1949 LIGHTNING KILLS HENRY HUTCHINS IN HIS HOME About 5:30 o’clock Tuesday after noon a bolt of lightning apparently entered the residence on the elec tric wire at the home of C. P. Hutch ins in the Lebannon Community and killed Henry Hutchins, age 20. In a short time, another bolt killed a dog inside the house. Other mem bers of the family suffered no effect from the bolt, but three dead chick ens were found underneath the house. Besides his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Hutchins, Henry is survived by four brothers, William, Lonnie, Dan and C. P. Jr. No funeral arrangements had been made when the Herald went to press. m. Circle No. 1 of W. S. C. S. will meet at the home of Mrs. C. B. Boggs. Miss Ethel Moore is co hostess. Circle No. 2 will meet at 4 p. m. at the home of Mrs. G. W. Westmore land, Mrs. A. S. Johnson is co hostess. CIRCLE NO. 1 Mrs. E. D. Adams Mrs. Clyde Boggs Mrs. George Henry Fite Mrs. Roy Griffeth Mrs. Claire Hill Mrs. A. O. Hood Mrs. J. N. Holder Mrs. H. R. Howell Mrs. R. J. Kelly Mrs. Stanley Kesler Mrs. Herbert Kizer Mrs. Carl Legg Mrs. Arthur Mcßee Mrs. H. I. Mobley Miss Ethel Moore Mrs. J. B. Pendergrass Mrs. J. E. Randolph Mrs. Chester Smith Mrs. F. C. Staton Mrs. Lewis Vandiver CIRCLE NO. 2 Mrs. W. T. Bryan Mrs. Lucy Carr Mrs. J. Z. Carter Mrs. H. D. Dadisman Mrs. J. D. Escoe Mrs. Mamie Foster Mrs. A. A. Frost Mrs. F. P. Holder Mrs. L. B. Isbell Mrs. Kate R. Jackson Mrs. A. S. Johnson Mrs. L. A. Langford Mrs. W. T. Long Mrs. J. P. Maddox Mrs. J. L. McMullan Mrs. Y. Z. Sailors Mrs. W. C. Smith Mrs. H. H. Storey Mrs. Guy Strickland Mrs. G. W. Westmoreland Mrs. J. A. Wills. Presbyterian Church W. R. THURMAN, Student Supply Pastor. Thyatira Presbyterian Church Services (W. R. Thurman, Student Supply Pastor) At 11:00 A. M. on Sunday morn ing, August 21, Mr. B. R. Nix of Atlanta will bring the morning mes sage during the Church service. Mr. Nix is an elder in the Clifton Pres byterian Church, Atlanta, and is one of the outstanding Presbyterian lay men in the South. He has served for several years on the Committee of Evangelism of Atlanta Presby tery, and also on the same commit tee in the Synod of Georgia. He is very active in promoting visitation evangelism campaigns by laymen, and has been invited to address various Presbyteries throughout our ELEVEN TEACHERS INSTRUCT 209 G. L TRAINEES HERE The Jefferson Chamber of Com merce met Thursday night in the Harrison Hotel and enjoyed a social period during the supper hour. Talks were made by J. L. Mc- Mullan, J. P. Maddox, Britt Elrod and Mr. M. P. Smith. In these talks it was shown that Jackson county has eleven teachers who give in structions to 209 G. I. students in agriculture. Each student receives $97.50 per month. They are given instruction in farming, shop and other subjects. Much benefeit, it was shown, is derived by the stu dents from these lessons. Church on this work. Mr. Nix has also served on At lanta Presbytery’s Religious Educa tion Committee, as Chairman of Adult Work, with special concern for the work of the Men-of-the Church. He is also a member of the Atlanta Presbytery Commission onThe Minister and His Work, has represented his Presbytery as a Commissioner to the General As sembly, and is at present a member of the General Assembly’s Ad In terim Committee. Mr. Nix is especially interested in the problems and activities of the smaller church, and he devotes much of his time to assisting in the work and worship of our smaller churches. He speaks from a wide background of practical experience, and a warm depth of feeling. We hope that all of our members and friends will plan to be present at our morning worship service. The Sunday School Lesson at 10:00 A. M. will be taught by Mr. J. T. Bowen, ruling elder and Sun day School Superintendent of Oak hurst Presbyterian Church, Decatur, Georgia. Mr. Bowen is also an ac tive layman and worker in the Men of-the-Church, and we are looking forward to the privilege of worship ping with these consecrated Chris tian business men and servants of the Church. ACADEMY Revival services are being con ducted at 8:00 o’clock each evening this week at Academy Baptist Church, Rev. Jim Harvey, pastor. They will close Saturday evening. Birth Announcements Sharon Elizabeth Champion Mr. and Mrs. Champion announce the birth on August 10 at the hos pital in Athens of a daughter, Sha ron Elizabeth. Mrs. Champion is the former Miss Gwendolyn McDonald, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. McDonald. Anthony Lee Hayes Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Lee Hayes, of Gainesville, announce the birth at Downey hospital on August 7, of a son, named Anthony Lee. Mrs. Hayes is the former Miss Dorothy Gooch of Jefferson. NOTICE The senior class of 1948 will hold a class reunion at the Jefferson Mills community center Saturday, Aug. 20, at 7:00 p. m. There will be a short program followed by a weiner roast. Very informal. DRY POND FARM BUREAU TO MEET The Dry Pond Farm Bureau chap ter will meet at the school building, Aug. 22, at 8:00 p. m. Everybody invited. Thurman Griffith, Pres, j No. 9.