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The Jackson Herald Volume 76. FUNERAL RITES FOR MRS. APPLEBY HELD TUESDAY “The afterglow of her beautiful life sheds a glow of shining light” can be truly said of Mrs. A. C. Ap pleby whose passing brings sorrow to her devoted friends of yester year. Mrs. Appleby, the former Miss * Mary Ann Williamson, was born in Commerce November 27, 1860 and passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. H. Taylor (Meda Appleby), in DeFuniak Springs, Fla., on September 18, 1949, follow ing an illness of several months. On May 16, 1878, she was mar ried to A. C. Appleby. For many years they lived in Commerce, later moving to Jefferson. Mr. Appleby passed away on October 26, 1932. There were born to this union nine children, three of whom preceded their parents in death, in 1893 Mrs. Alva Appleby Moore; in 1941, Hugh Stevens Appleby and in 1948 George Douglas Appleby. Funeral services for Mrs. Apple by were conducted by Rev. M. H. Massey, assisted by Rev. J. D. Math eson, in the Jefferson Baptist Church, of which she was a devoted member, on Tuesday morning. In terment was in the cemetery at Commerce. Surviving the deceased. .are the following children: Mack Appleby of Atlanta, Mrs. Sidney Nix and Mrs. B. C. Steele of Sanford, Fla., Mrs. E. H. Taylor of DeFuniak Springs, Fla., Mrs. Fred W. Evans of Atlanta and Oscar Appleby. Also nineteen grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren. OUT-OF-TOWN KIN AND FRIENDS HERE FOR APPLEBY RITES The children here this week for the funeral rites of their mother, Mrs. A. C. Appleby, were H. M. Appleby of Atlanta, Mrs. S. J. Nix of Sanford, Fla., Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Evans of Atlanta, Mr. and Mrs. E. IL Taylor of DeFuniak Springs, Fla, O. T. Appleby of Columbus, and B. C. Steele of Sanford, Fla. The grandchildren here were Mrs. Frank Bundy of Chattanooga, Tenn., Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Taylor, Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. George B. Taylor of Atlanta, Miss Mary Jane Appleby of .Athens. t Others from out-of-town were Mrs. Mary J. Williamson of Atlanta, Mrs. Frank Thurmond of Gaines ville, Mrs. H. M. Appleby and Mrs. R. E.. Carter of Athens, Mrs. J. R. Jarreti and J. R. Jarrett, Jr. of Cen ter,’ Mrs. R. C. Nix, Mrs. H. O. Willi ford, Mr. and Mrs. Stoy Harris, Mr. and Mrs. George Williamson, Cecil Harris, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. William son, Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Hardman, Frank Thurmond, Mrs. H. C. Wil liamson, of Commerce. Janet Virginia Hancock Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Hancock of Anderson, S. C., announce the birth of a daughter, Janet Virginia, at the hospital in Anderson on September 17. Mrs. Homer Hancock of Jeffer son and Mr. and Mrs. Chandler Phil lips of Royston are the baby’s grand parents. MRS. BLACKWELL DIED ON SATURDAY Mrs. Mary Jane Blackwell, aged 65, passed away Saturday, at the hospital in Athens, after an extend ed illness. She was a resident of the Jefferson Mills village and had many friends to mourn her passing. Funeral services were held at Highview Church Monday after noon, conducted by Rev. A- D. Coile, pastor of Highview, and Rev. R. B. Smith of Athens. Interment was in Woodbine Cemetery. Surviving the deceased are her husband, H. H. Blackwell; seven ‘children, Misses Inez and Mildred Blackwell, Mrs. Emma Ricks, Mrs. Ducile Farris, Mrs. Ellen Huntsing er, Mrs. Jessie Ruth Satterfield and Curti? Blackwell: and a brother. C. C. Lynn. Single Copy Fire Cents SOUCITOR GENERAL HOPE D. STARK SPEAKS AT ROTARY At the meeting of Jefferson Rotary Tuesday, Program Chairman Clif ford Storey presented as guest speaker, the capable and much loved Solicitor General of the Piedmont Circuit, Hope D. Stark, whose ad dress was on the subject: “The Con stitution of the United States.” He discussed the delegates to the Con stitutional Convention. Franklin, Madison and Hamilton were the leaders. Georgia was represented by Abraham Baldwin and Ignatius Few. For awhile it seemed to be an impossible task for the delegates to agree on an organic law for our country. Sine die adjournment was advocated by some, but Benjamin Franklin, the great statesman, through compromise finally secured enough votes to adopt the provis ins of the Constitution, which Black stone, the well-known lawyer, pro nounced the greatest instrument of its kind that ever evolved from the mind of man. Rotarians were much interested in the message and at the conclus ion President Nat Hancock said, “That was a fine talk on a great subject.” President Hancock named the i committee on the question of Jef i ferson Rotary sponsoring a “Calf ! Chain”—J. L. McMullan, H. W. j Davis, J. C. Alexander and Clifford R. J. Kelly, the Secretary, was on : the Honor Roll last month. The | average attendance for Jefferson was 80.83. Average for the District I was 85.66. MRS. G. W. SHAW DIES AT HOME NEAR ACADEMY After a long illness, Mrs. W. Shaw passed away at her home near Academy Church last Saturday night. On Sunday afternoon, she was buried in Academy cemetery. Rev. W. P. Holland, assisted by Rev. Jim Harvey, conducted the obse quies. Before her marriage she was Miss Evie Pinson, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Pinson. She leaves a husband, George W. Shaw, and two children, Henry Newton Shaw of Bogart, and Mrs. C. T. Pruitt, of Route 1, and twelve grand children to mourn her passing. She had been an active member of Academy Baptist Church since childhood and was one of its most loyal and devoted members. She was good wife, a careful and pains taking mother, a loyal friend and a kind neighbor. The large congre gation at her funeral attested the esteem in which she was held. LEBANON Rev. Truman Thomas filled his appointment here Sunday morning, and the evening services were in charge of the M. Y. F. of Bethany Methodist Church and they pre sented a most enjoyable and helpful program. We invite them to be with us again. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Whitfield and son of Jacksonville, Fla. were the weekend guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. Whitfield. Mrs. Alma Fulcher and Miss Ruth Holliday are spending a few days in Athens. - Mr. and Mrs. Estes Holliday and son, of Atlanta, and Mr. Towns Fulcher of Athens were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Holliday Sunday. Miss Fannie Hunter spent last week in Atlanta, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Hunter. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ivey of Com merce were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Ivey Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Doolittle of Athens visited Mr. and Mrs. Ben Martin and family Sunday. Mr. Frank Merck of Atlanta at tended preaching services here Sun day morning and was the dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Carruth. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Martin of Dahlonega visited Mr. and Mrs. Hu bert Martin Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Lavender were visitors in Attica Sunday afternoon. Mr. ard Mrr. Henry Fulcher cf Jefferson, Jackson County, Georgia DEATH REMOVES ONE OFJEFFERSON’S OLDEST CITIZENS James Pinkney Aaron, in his 93rd year, passed away Sunday. He was born March 12, 1857 in Dan ielsville, and for the past 47 years had made his home in Jefferson. Mr. Aaron was a man of many ad mirable characteristics, a citizen held in high esteem by a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. When the summons came for him to come up higher, he was ripe in years, and his passing leaves a vacancy that is mourned by children and associates. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon by Rev. J. D. Matheson and interment was in Woodbine Cemetery. Surviving the deceased are six children: Misses Alma, Viola and Addie Aaron, Mrs. Pearl Pirkle, Joe and Elmer Aaron, all of Jefferson, three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. MISS MATTIE BAILEY DIED THURSDAY IN ATHENS HOSPITAL Last Thursday in a hospital in Athens, Miss Mattie Bailey, age 79, passed away. Her body was brought to Jefferson and funeral services were held in the First Baptist Church on Friday afternoon by the pastor, Rev. J. D. Matheson, after which her remains were carried to Pendergrass and interred in the cemetery of that little city. Miss Bailey was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Bailey, a sister of J. L. Bailey of Greens boro and an aunt of Mrs. David Hardy of Jefferson. For several years prior to her death, she made her home in Jef ferson. In life she practiced the Divine principle called the Golden Rule. She was a consistent member of the Baptist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Collins and two daughters and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Collins and daughter bi Com merce attended preaching services here Sunday morning. Much improvement has been made to our church grounds and cemetery here recently. . Our church congregation is now enjoying most comfortable seats as we have heavy cushions for most j of the pews and the following dedi [ cations were made Sunday morning i Mrs. Ida Lee Wills Alexander do nated one honoring the memory of her grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. George R. Holliday; Col. Willie D. Holliday and Mrs. Edith Holliday Mac Swords of Zanesville, Ohio, do nated two in honor of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Holliday; Mr. tyarvin Wills gave two in memory of his father, Mr. Jim Wills; the remaining cushions, numbering fourteen, were donated by the Mar tin brothers, Ben, Weyman, Hubert, Curtis, Byrd and Theron in memory of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eli sha B. Martin, and Mr. Key Holliday to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John M. Holliday. These dedications were made honoring life long residents of this community and all were members of Lebanon Church and all are buried in the Lebanon church cemetery, excepting Mrs. Maude Holliday who is buried in Jefferson. Mr. Walter Crawford of Athens, the owner and operator of the Craw ford Mattress factory made the cush ions without profit, and he cheer fully, donated, two nice cushions for the pulpit chairs. These donations have made most comfortable seats and only cost one hundred and fifty-four dollars. We invite all the Herald readers to visit with us and help us all enjoy this comfort. J. C. BENNETT HONORED BY CLUB IN FLORIDA Fernandino, Fla.—Fernandino Ki wanians chose J. C. Bennett as 1949 president at their annual meeting last Monday night. Bennett, con nected with the timber office of Container Corporation, is one of the youngest men in point of Kiwanis Service ever to assume leadership of the local club. Delegates to the Kiwanis district convention, slated for Jacksonville in early October, were also elected as follows; S. L. Tarlton, J. C. Ben nett, and T. G. Hall. ATLANTA LODGE CONFERS MASTER’S DEGREE HERE On September 14, in the Jefferson School auditorium, Atlanta Lodge No. 59, F. & A. M., for Unity Lodge No. 36 conferred the Master’s De gree on three candidates. Worshipful Master William H. Spratlin for this purpose assembled Unity Lodge No. 36 F. & A. M. into a call communication which was at tended by more than 200 Masons. thirty-five of whom were members of Atlanta Lodge, 59. Visitors were here from Athens, Commerce, Win der and Gainesville. The perform ance of the Atlanta Lodge was beautifully executed. John C. Turner made a statement in open lodge: “I have been a Mason for 57 years and this was the most beautiful work I have ever wit nessed.” Worshipful Master W. H. Spratlin expressed for Unity Lodge No. 36, deep appreciation to Atlanta Lodge 59 for coming to Jefferson and for the service it gave. Between sections of the degree work, a delicious brunswick stew supper was served to the satisfac tion and delight of all those who were present. Unity Lodge has other candidates “bn the road” for the sublime de gree of Master Mason. Unity Lodge No. 36 is one of the most active and virile lodges of the entire Georgia Jurisdiction of Masonry. PENDERGRASS Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Wiley of Washington, D. C-, are visiting their father, Mr. John Brooks. Mrs. Mary Cantrell suffered a stroke of paralysis last Thursday and was admitted to St. Mary’s hos pital, Athens, where she continues seriously ill. Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Benson and daughter, Peggy, of Atlanta and Mrs. L. C. Gearheart, of Florence, Ala. spent the week-end with Mrs. ft. M. Benson. • - Miss Johnnie Bridges of Atlanta spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. J.B. George^ Mr. George. Mrs. J. H. Getzen is visiting Mr. and Mrs Robert Getzen in their home at Augusta. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Jones spent the week-end with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Jones, near Oxford. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. McEver at tended the Georgia-Furman game in Athens Friday night. Miss Ruth Freeman of Athens vis ited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gus- Freeman, last week-end. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Brooks and daughters, Betty and Mary, of Chi copee visited their father, Mr. John Brooks Sunday. Mr. Hoyt Cooper spent ten days recently visiting friends and rela tives in Birmingham, Ala. Mr. L. A. Ash of Tampa, Fla., vis ited Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Watkins Saturday. Mrs Dock Hunt and children, Skippy and Judy, and Mrs. Steve Turnell and children, Stevie, Dianne and Jo of Athens visited Mr. and Mrs. Howell White Sunday. Mr. Harry Park and Mrs. Charles Loder of Stockbridge and Mrs. Edd Cunningham of Atlanta, spent Sun day here, guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Park and were accompanied home by their mother, Mrs. Eula Buffington, who spent part of last week with Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Park. Mrs. Ina Lee Cooper spent two weeks in Gainesville with relatives. Mr. Donald Roberts, who has a position with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Cmpany in Jacksonville, Fla., spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Roberts. Mr. and Mrs. Howell White spent Thursday in Athens. Mr. and Mrs. Broughton Cruce and children, Johnny and Michael, and Miss Hazel Fowler of Atlanta and Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Fowler and children, Harry and Joan of Jeffer son, vistied their parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Fowler last week-end. Rev. A. O. Hood attended camp meeting in Whiting, N. C., of the Fire Baptized Holiness Church. Not long since, Rev. Hood was in charge of the camp meeting of his church in Toccoa. At both these camp meet ings meals were served to many without charge. In both gatherings, people who attended manifested great spiritual enthusiasm. Thursday, September 22, 1949 Church Notes First Baptist Church J. D. MATHESON. Minister. Next Sunday is Promotion Day in the Sunday School. Following brief periods in the departments and classes, there will be general assem bly in the church auditorium for the promotion exercises. Presbyterian Church W. R. THURMAN, Student Supply Pastor. J. M. Melvin, S. S. Superintendent. The Annual Sunday School Rally Day program will be presented next Sunday morning, Sept. 25, at 10:00 A. M. On Sunday afternoon, at 3:00 P M. we are planning to hold the formal Dedication Service for our new Sun day School Annex at the Church. Dr. J. McDowell Richards, President of Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, Ga., will be the speaker. THYATIRA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH W. R. Thurman, Student Pastor W. L. Barnett, S. S. Superintendent. Annual RALLY DAY program will be held at the Sunday School service next Sunday morning, Sept. 25, at 10:00 A. M. We especially urge all our members and friends to be present. Academy Baptist Sunday School 10:00 A. M., Fred Smith, Supt. Morning Worship: 11:00 A. M., Rev. Jim Harvey, pastor. BTU: 7:00 P. M.—Dwight Porter, director. Evening Worship: 8:00 P. M. : PERSONALS : Mrs. W. S. Pinson, of Atlanta, was a visitor in the city Monday. James Medlin of Atlanta spent the past week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Medlin. Their daughter, Mrs. M. L. Crowe, and Mr. Crowe of Stone Mountain, were here Sunday and Mr and Mrs. R. S. Med lin, Jr., of Atlanta visited their parents during the past week. Bishop William T. Watkins, of Louisville, Ky., father of Rev. La mar Watkins, pastor of First Meth odist Church in Jefferson, will preach in the church at 11 A. M. on the first Sunday in October. Bishop Watkins is at home in Jackson County. He was born at Holly Springs, lived for some years in Maysville and attended School at Martin Institute. He began his min isterial career on a circuit and grad ually arose until elected a Bishop, the highest office in the Methodist Church. When he preaches here on October 2nd, he will be greeted by a large congregation and will be given a warm welcome by his home people. Professor Arthur Jackson, of the Jefferson School faculty, spent the past week-end at his home in Sta pleton. Mrs. E. Y. Spencer has returned to Brooksville, Fla., after spending two weeks with her sister, Mrs. Jewell Williamson. Professor and Mrs. L. G- Payne and son, Don, were guests the past week-end of Mrs- Payne’s mother, Mrs. A. D. Moorehead, at her home in Hart County. Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Carithers and son, Danny, were visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Slover last week. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Slover and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Slover, of Atlanta, were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Duke Gibson. The attractive new home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Storey Ellington on Dickson street, is about completed and they will be occupying the same within a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Jones and Miss Suzanne Merrill, of Atlanta, were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Hanson at their home on the Gaines ville highway. Mrs. Jones is the for mer Miss Frances Hanson. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Williams and Miss Kathleen Shaw, of Greenville, S. C., were here Sunday to attend the burial service of Mrs. George Shaw. Mrs. H. D. Watkins, of Atlanta, was in the city Saturday night, vis iting her grandson, Rev. Lamar Watkins, and family. : PERSONALS : Mr. and Mrs. James Arthur Asii and baby daughter, Ann, of Toccoa. were visiting in the city this week. Mrs. F. C. Thomas, of Atlanta, and Miss Ethel Martin were dinner guests Thursday of Mrs. W. M- Champion. The three were class mates in Martin Institute and en joyed this renewal, of friendship formed during school days. Mr. and Mrs. Ray McDaniel and Dick Smith, of Cartersville, were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. ,W- M. Champion. H. I. Mobley, Jr., and Mrs. John A- Long of Decatur, were guests Sat urday night of Mr. and Mrs. H. I_ Mobley. John A. Long and son, of Decatur, were guests the past week-end of his mother, Mrs. W. T. Long at her country home on Route 1. Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Fuller and Misses Frances and Karen Fuller spent Sunday at Carrollton and Bremen. Miss Olive Long, young daughter ©f Rev. and Mrs. Nat G. Long, of Atlanta, and granddaughter of Mrs J. A. Wills and Mrs. W. T. Long of Jefferson, has matriculated at Wes leyan College, Macon. James Truelove, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Truelove of Monroe, has matriculated at Clemson College. Clemson, S. C. Our office was brightened Satur day with a visit from Jack Parks, editor of the Dahlonega Nuggett. which paper is replete with local and general news, editorial com ment and advertisements. Jack has greatly improved the Nuggett since he has become owner and editor. He has many more improvements planned, especially for the mechan ical department. His friends in Jack son, where he was born and reared, are very much gratified with his success in his new field of activity, J. W. Phillips, for some time Soil Conservationist of Jackson County, but now flood control engineer at Marietta, paid a visit last Saturday to Jefferson, where he was given | warm greetings by his many friends I Mr. Phillips is one of the most effi cient men connected with Sell Con- I servatlon Service. ' Misses Montine Head and Betty Nunn spent Friday in Atlanta. Mr. and Mrs. W. Frank Head and children, Dolores and Warner, of Atlanta, Misses Elizabeth Watkins and Frances Nunn, of Rome, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Frost, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Nunn and Miss Betty Nunn were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Head, Sunday. Miss Betty Nunn will leave Fri day for Milledgeville, to resume her studies at G. S. C. W. County School Superintendent Pittman Carter, H. A. Rays, Mrs. L- B. Moon, Miss Lona Mae Barnett and Mrs. Boyd Langford, were in Athens last Wednesday, attending a Library Conference. Mis£ Sara Jones, Library Director of the State Department of Education, presided. Mrs. Dewey Bailey is ill in an Athens hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Robinson have returned from their wedding trip and will reside in Jefferson. Mrs. Robinson is the daughter of Mr. Prince Pirkle and Mrs. Pirkle. the former Miss Viola Arthur, who once lived near Jefferson. Miss Martha Payne was the guest last week of Mrs. Lewis Vandiver. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Langford, of Decatur, were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Vandiver. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Robinson, of Winder, were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Davis at their home on Danielsville street. Miss Myrtice Allen of Hoschtort spent the week-end with her sister. Mrs. Phil Dohn, and Mr. Dohn, in Atlanta, and on Sunday attended, her class reunion at Grant Park. The members of the class were grad uates of the A. & M. School at Mon roe. Mrs. H. R. Howell was visiting her mother, Mrs. W. B. McCants, in Win der last week. Mrs. McCants’ friends will be pleased to know that she is improving from a recent illness. Rev. and Mrs. Lamar Watkins, John and Bobbie Watkins, and their guest, Mrs H. D. Watkins of At lanta, and Mrs. J. M. Melvin, attend ed the Home Coming at the Meth odist Church in Maysville on Sum day. Mrs. Lamar Watkins, with Mrs. Melvin at the piano, had a part on the program, rendering a vocal solo. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Holliday had as guests on Route 2, on Sunday, Towns Fulcher of Athens- and Mr. and Mrs. Estes Holliday and 1 son, 80. No. 14.