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SEMINOLE COUNTY Georgia’s Peanut Center The richest and 1 st farming section jrf the world, the home of the in dustrious farmer. SI.OO A YEAR IN ADVANCE VOLUME XXV. GRAND JURY PRESENTMENTS FOR OCTOBER TERM SUPERIOR COURT • To the Honorable C. W. Worrill, j Judge Pataula Circuit, ► . We, the Grand Jury serving at the October Term, 1941 of Seminole Coun ty Superior Court, beg to submit here with the general presentments of this Jjody. In our deliberations we find 16 true bills and 14 no bills. We, the Garnd Jury, fixed the fee for Petit Jurors, Grand Jurors and House Bailiffs at $2.00 per day and fixed the fee for Riding Bailiffs at $5.00 per day. PUBLIC WELFARE COMMITTEE We, your Committee on Public Wel fare, find the records of this office well kept, and informative. We find old age pensions awarded to 148 cases with an average of $8.44 per person, 28 dependent children repre senting 11 families and 1 blind award. There are pending 123 applications for old age pensions, 1 blind and 64 dependent children representing 23 families. ,Ve wish to commend Mrs. Blonnie r . Bivings and Miss Eliza beth O’Neal for their cooperation with this committee and for the spendid manner in which they conduct the af fairs of this office. We would most strongly recommend to the state ad ministration that a great proportion of the funds be made available for dependent children. C. W. BEARDSLEY, Chairman. B. A, BRAMLETT, W. L. CLEVELAND, ROSCOE BURKE. COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC ROADS We, the committee on public roads find the roads in ordinary condition except the ditches are pulled and left in that condition; We recommend by request of Mau Carriers that this dirt be spread over the roads to avdid trou ble getting in the ditch. C. E. WADDELL, Chairman, D. P. VERNER, L. E. SPOONER, J. R, JOHNSON. COMMITTEE ON J. P. BOOKS We, the Committee on J. P. Books of Seminole County, find them well kept and up-to-date. Y. L. ROBERTS, Chairman, J. D. FAIRCLOTH, SR. J. V. BRACKIN, J. F. KING. Mr. Walter Williams, of Jakin, was visitor here this week. 15.000 if maximum <l|»\ <5 y II INSURANCE; © H*s IWY FOR EACH cW 5? I Vtu W depositor I AFTER HIGH PRICES WHAT Begin saving now and you will be ready for whatever comes. We invite your business. We Are A Member. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Commercial State Bank Donalsonville, Georgia BntiaLfiotitttilv Nr ma COMMITTEE ON CONVICT CAMP We, the Committee appointed to inspect the Convict Camp and Grounds j find that they have a good garden and good potatoe crop and the premises are clean and in good condition. J. O. O’NEAL, Chairman, H. L. HOWARD, WILLIAM T. WARD, A. P. HURST. COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS We, the Committee on County Of ficers of Seminole County, find them well kept and up-to-date in every re-1 spect. Y. L. ROBERTS, Chairman, GEORGE ODOM, I. E. GIBBONS, GORDON BARBER. COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC BUILDINGS We, your Committee on Public Buildings, beg to report we find Court house and jail in fair condition and well kept. We recomend that plumbing be checked over and broken parts be replaced. We further recommend new ,shades for tax Collector’s and Grand Jurror’s room. It was brought to our attention that white and colored use same toilet at times and we re commend that signs be placed over! doors and white use white toilets and colored use colored toilets only, i I. E. GIBBONS, Chairman, BOWEN EARNEST, W. F. HERRING, J. D. FAIRCLOTH, JR. We hereby recommend the County Warden or parties working on the highways in Seminole County not to throw Bermuda grass from the road into cultivated fields. We wish to thank Judge Worrill for his frank and able charge, and express to Solicitor Patterson our deep ap preciation for his efficient guidance during our deliberations. D. F. WURST, Foreman, Y. L. ROBERTS, Clerk. This the 22nd day of October, 1941. GEORGIA, SEMINOLE COUNTY It is hereby ordered by the Court that the above and foregoing General Presentments of the Grand Jury, be received, adopted, filed for record, ap proved and published according to law. This 22nd day of Octoebr, 1941. C. W. WORRILL, J. S. C. P. C. Farmers Urged To Hold Back For Full Cotton Planting All families aided by the Farm Se curity Administration in Seminole county are urged to save back suffi- ! cient of their current crops to assure full planting of next year’s acreage,! advises Hugh E. Gleaton, County FSA Supervisor. Selection of the best va rieties of current crops for next sea son’s use is an act of good husbandry, said Mr. Gleaton, and is recommended by the Farm Security Administration under normal circulations, but with todays apparent shortages ahead it is almost necessary that enough seeds are stored to guarantee supplies re quired for 1942 plantings. This is especially true with peanuts as the expanded acreage of all farm ers, cooperating with the national call for production, together with the brisk demands for all pea nut products indicate that shortages may develop in available seed sup plies. Under the programs now plan ned, peanut acreage will be doubled in the next year’s undertakings. “Aside from the savings farmers may make in the expense of next sea son’s plantings by having their own seed at hand, by careful selection and storage the quality of the seed may be safeguarded,” said Mr. Gleaton. He gave a word of caution to fami lies who plant to make selections and lay by their seed requirements. There are several important steps to be con sidered when storing seeds. Families who wish more information about seed storage may discuss this with Mr. W. E. Brigham, county agricultural agent or visit the local offices of the Farm Security Administration. PAY YOUR SUBSCRIPTION OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE COUNTY OF SEMINOLE AND THE CITY OF DONALSONVILLE, GEORGIA No Curtailment 1 In Building Has Been Ordered ■ According to information received by The News this week no curtail ment of home buildnig, repairing or construction of homes or the con- i struction of barns has been ordered. ; Press dispatches, it is indicated • that all of this type of work was in | eluded in the list of which “priorities” I must be obtained. Where steel is not used in construc tion, it is said that no ban has been , placed on construction. Red Cross Drive Begins Here November 11th. It was announced this week that the annual Red Cross drive will begin on November 11th, Armistice Day and that a committee from the Donalson ville Lions Club will aid with the drive. Rev. John S. Lough is chairman of the drive this year and the usual generous response is anticipated to j the drive for funds. Carnival To Play Here Week Os November 3rd. The Scott Shows, a large carnival company, will come to Donalsonville for one week beginning November 3rd under the auspices of the Donalson ville Lions Club for the annual Semi nole County Jubilee. The carnival is sponsored annually by the Lions Club for funds to pay prizes in the Seminole County Live stock show. The carnival this year is a new company and will bring new rides, new shows and new free attractions to the city. DONALSONVILLE DOWN ARLINGTON TWICE by Lowe Johnson, Jr. In two thrilling encounters last i Tuesday night the Seminole teams de feated the Arlington “Travelers” in Arlington twice. The “Squaws" of Donalsonville thrilled the fans of the packed court j throughout the entire game with their ! fine passing. Caroline Fain led the I scoring, followed by Helen Hasty and i Joyce Cowart. They finished with a 36 ; to 20 triumph over their opponents. Although the Donalsonville boys i were being led at the half by the score i of 9 to 3, they staged u second-half I rally that brought to them victory 16 ■ to 12. The Indians showed their spirit ; during the fourth quartetr as they dogged their opponents all over the court to retain their lead which they had gained. Thomas Garwood stood out for his follow up work under the basket. Follow these teams this year for they have already gained their medal.--. ■ Sacred Harp Sing A Sacred Harp Sing will be held i at old Friend -hip church three miles ! south of Ashford, Ala.. Sunday Octob er 26th. it was announced this week. This will be a Memorial all day sing i and the public is invited. Another Sacred Harp Sing will be [ held on the Sunday in Novem- • her at Collins Church 1 mile west of Malone. Flu,, and this too will be an i all day sing to which the public is invited. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Services In the Preszyterlan Church next Sunday. The preaching hours arc 11 o’clock a. m., and 7 :45 p. nt, Young people meet 0:45 p. m. Sunday School—lo a. m. Subject of Sermon for 11 o’clock — “Samson Shorn Os His Locks”. Special music and song at both services. DONALSONVILLE NEWS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1941. Defense Corps Held Regular Drill Monday The State Defense Corps held its regular drill on Monday night with forty men present. The drill time was devoted to squad drills and guard duty. A plan of defense of vital instal lations in Seminole County has been submitted to State Headquarters and Captain Beardsley has been notified of its acceptance and approval and the officers were commended and congra tulated for a “very fine and compre hensive piece of work.” Drill time has been changed from 8:30 to 8 o’clock beginning next Mon day night. Rev. Brooks Is Transferred Chaplain (Captain) E. B. Brooks of Ft. Barrancas, Fla., notified The News this week that he had been transferred to Keesler Field at Biloxi, Miss, effective about November Ist. Rev. Brooks states that this is simply a transfer with no change in the time factor of his present tour status. He hopes to spend a short while in Donalsonville in the near future, he states, but at the present time could not give any definite date. Remus L. Barbree Dies Os Heart Attack At Home Mr, Remus L. Barbree, well known rcMU-mt e? Early county near Jakin, died suddenly Sunday of a heart at tack while wjth his family at home. He was 58 years old and was born in Dooly county, moving to Early county when a young man where he has resided since that time as a farm er. He was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church. Funeral services were held at Beth el Church Tuesday afternoon with Rev. R. K. Blackshear conducting the service. Active pallbearers were C; C. Crook, Clarke Mosely, Lamar Hum phrey, Curtis Dunning, Alphono White and G. G. Siniard. Honorary pall bearers were Gus i Reese, Charlie Reese, Mr. Cosby, San-i ford Burkett, Virgil Miller anti Leoni Baughman. Surviving are his wife, three sons, Dorsey, of Blakely, Dick and Gene and three daughters, Mrs. Cary Houston,! of Blakely, Mrs, Frank Fuller, of ■ Jakin, and Miss Alicia Barbree, Out-of-town relatives and friends ' attending the funeral were Dr. C, B, Murphy, Neal Clark, Miss Beatrice Newberry and daughter, Joy, Waverly | Hall, Mrs. Krank Barbree and Mrs. j Eugenia White, of Sarasota, Fla. Evans and Son, funeral directors,! were in charge of the funeral. “Needed-Men To Stand In The Gap” Subject of Rev. J. A. Duren At Men’s Service The service Sunday evening will be “Men’s Night” at the First Baptist Church. Last Sunday evening was “Ladies’ Night," and there was a good attendance, but the auditorium was not filled. The men are asked to show the ladies that It can be done, but they will need your help to fill the church. At the morning service the pastor’s subject will be. “Who Are These That Fly in the Clouds’” This question was asked by the prophet Isaiah, and was a prophecy of the airlane. The Baptist Church will begin a meeting on the first Sunday in Nov ember. The pastor will preach. Mr, O. 11. Lewis, a local layman, will direct the singing. Week-day services will be at 8:00 in the morning and 7:45 in the evening. The members of the church are asked to join in the effort to have an “Every Member Atten= dance Service” at the morning hour on November second. OCTOBER TERM SUPERIOR COURT COURT IS HELD HERE THIS WEEK LARGE NUMBER OF DIVORCE CASES HANDLED AT TERM Judge C. W. Worrill recessed the October term of Superior Court here late Wednesday after noon, the order being a recess from day to day and week to week, subject to call by the judge. Practically all criminal cases had been disposed of and all civil business ready for trial when the recess was ordered. Other criminal cases disposed of at the term were as follows: State vs. Alvin Ardis, stabbing; verdict of guilty, 12 months on chain gang. State vs. Freeman Curry, drunken ness on highway; verdict of guilty, 12 months or SSO. State vs. Guss Sheffield, drunken ness on highway; plea of guilty, or dered to take 6 months treat for liquor and serve 6 months on proba tion. State vs. B. Cowart, drunken driv ing; 12 months on probation. State vs. Man Wilson, illegal sale | of liquor and possessing tax unpaid liquor (two cases); verdict of guilty, I 18 month probation and SSO fine in • each case. ; Stalje vs. Rufus Moss, possessing) tax unpaid liquor; plea of guilty, S3O fine and 12 months on probation. State vs. Roscoe Christmas, stab bing and assault with intent to mur der (two cases); plea of guilty, 12 months on chaingang in each case. Judge C. W. Worrill presiding over Seminole Superior Court here this week, took occasion to condemn the pardon racket, military rule and the Supreme Court of Georgia for rever -1 sal of court on minor techni calities in his charge to the grand jury on Monday. The charge given by the judge was ' one of the ablest and most interesting; ever heard from the local bench and 1 the grand jury, as well as the court room filled with spectators listened [attentively as he gave the charge. He branded the pardon racket as’ en- ( | couraging crime and declared that violations of the law were on the in crease due to the wholesale pardoning of criminals. I He also took occassion to flay the 1 use of military rule to gain an ob ■ jective as has been noted by two of j Georgia’s governors in recent years. I IHe pointed out that Georgia has courts in which all such difference should be decided and that there was no need for invoking military rule. In criticizing the Supreme Court.i iJudge Worrill cited liistr.nces where, ! decisions of the lower courts had be<n , reversed on minor technicalities caus (ing a gross miscarriage of justice as !a result. He stated that good schools are es iscntial to a good community and j charged the grand jury with the re sponsibi’ity of reducing county ex penses that taxes might be reduced. He praised the people of Seminole stating that this is good town and"* good county and urged the jurors to. help keep It as one of the best in Southwest Georgia. Following the judge’s charge, the (grand jury began its deliberations’ ; with D. F. Wurst as forman and Y. L. : ; Roberts and clerk. The civil docket was then sounded: [and divorce cases were taken up, ver 'diets being rendered in the following: ' Cecil W. Smith vs. Beatrice Alday Smith. 2nd verdict and final judgment, i Shellie Glisson vs. Mrs. Mytl Davis [ Glisson, first verdict. Mrs. Jewell Cox Cumbie vs. Riley; Mason Cumbie, first verdict. Bleema S, Tipton vs. Rufus Tipton, 2nd verdict and final judgment. Charlie Green Chambers vs. Mary M. Chambers, 2nd verdict and final judgment. Myrtle Sheffield vs. Guss E. Shef field. 2nd verdict and final judgment. Francis Lynn Glisson vs. Ruel G. Glisson, appearance term. Gladys Williams Buckins vs. J. P. Buckins, appearance term. Laura R. Maxwell vs. James N. Maxwell, appearance term. i Charlie Covington vs. Anis Turnage' ' Covington, 2nd verdict and final j DONALSONVILLE Capitol of Seminole County The home of progressive people, pret ty homes, good churches, splendid schools and the best of climate. SINGLE COPIES 5 CENTS judgment. Marguerite Mitchell Hagan vs. George W. Hagan, appearance term. John Enfinger vs. Mottie Griffin Enfinger, appearance term. One civil case, that of J. B. Monk vs. C. W. Beardsjey, which had been on docket for six years, was dismiss ed by the plaintiff’s attorney. This case was a suit for damages follow ing a wreck on a sharp curve in the southern part of the county. Mr. Monk’s wife was injured in the wreck. No civil cases were tried and the jury was dismissed shortly after noon until Wednesday morning when the criminal docket was called. / Harvey McKeller plead guilty to public drunkenness. He was under probation from the last term of court and 12 months of his probation re mained. Judge Worrill revoked his probation and gave him a straight "sentence of twelve months at the state prison. He was given thirty days to gather his crops before start ing his time. No Candidates * 1 Qualified For City Primary i The time limit for. candidates to qualify in the City Primary expired Wednesday at noon with only two candidates qualified for the offices of City Aldermen. L. W. Martin and R. I. Evans qualified for re-election for the two positions on council. It was also noted that no candidates for committeemen qualified, which au tomatically required the present com mitteemen to hold office until their successors arc elected which will be two years hence. This committee is composed of L. R. Robihson, T. E. Roberts and Ellison Dunn. In view of the fact that no opposi tion has developed in the city races, the primary will not be held, hut the qualified candidates are declared the nominees and will be certified as the Democratic candidates in the regular general election for the city to be held in January. Attorneys Vance Custer and Jahn R. Wilson, of Bainbridge, attended court here Monday. OLIVE THEATRE Saturday Only BiilJSHfct’t, In “PRAIRIE ’SCHOONERS” - , , Monday;'And Tuesday • J ' Don Anieche and Mary Martin. In “KISS THE BOYS GOODBYE” Wednesday Brenda Joyce, In “PRIVATE NURSE" Thursday And Friady i William Powell and Myrna Loy, In “LOVE CRAZY” Big Midnight Show Halloween MIDGET THEATRE SATURDAY Roebrt Sterling and Charles Winninger, In “GETAWAY” NUMBER 39.