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About The Henry County weekly. (McDonough, GA.) 18??-1934 | View Entire Issue (May 10, 1918)
The Henry County Weekly VOL. XLIV. > V -j4 // ' 'a* Hi HENRY COUNTY'S NOBifERESPONSE The Call for Liberty Bonds \ % Patriotically Met With a Nice Margin Above Quota at the Close. For a time it seemed that Hen ry countv would fall a little short of her quota of the Liberty Bond issue, but in the final run Satur day the full amount was met, with a good margin above. Henry county’s quota was $149,- 000, and Friday night $35,000 of this amount remained to be rais ed. County Chairman Ralph L. Turner called a meeting of twen ty-one representative citizens and put the-situation squar.'v no * them. They met in the directors’ room of the First National Bank, and in less than an hour the de ficiency had been about sfo,ooo oversubscribed, and Mr. Turner wired the Liberty Loan Executive Committee in Atlanta that Henry county had not only gone “over the top.’’ but beyond. Hampton had also gone nicely above her quota. The ladies committee, of which Mrs. J. T. Weems was the efficient chairman, did some fine work, es pecially on the last day, which was duly appreciated. Chairman Turner, who had charge of the campaign, is highly grateful for the valuable aid ren dered by the committees, and the liberal response of the people to the call of their country. A good number of small sub scriptions were made by citizens throughout the county. And again—old Henry has “done her self proud.” Georgia’s total subscriptions were $36,539,600, nearly ten mil lions above her quota. It will necessarily be some davs vet before the subscriptions for the entire country can be definite ly announced, but it is believed it will be four billions or above. A Weekly Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of McDonough and Henry County. Hospital Supplies. Fqr the benefit of those who want wool for knitting for Red Cross, 1 im sorry to, sav jtis possible for .us to w(Jb|t at present, but ho*ffe’ to have vvppl and a small amfoifnT of material for making hospital garments. We urge all ladies who desire to help in this neat work to call on Mrs. J. G. Smith or Mrs. J. M. Giimore, and give their names and the work they prefer. When we get the material the work room for hospital supplies will be open from 3 until 4 o’clock on Mondays and Fridays. Mrs. A. R. Scott, Supervisor Hospital Suoplies. Emitting Committee. Mrs. J. G. Smith, Chm’n. Mrs. Blake Turner. Mrs. H. B. Neal. Mrs. Paui Turner. Cutting Committee. Mrs. J. M. Gilmore, Chm’n. Mrs. John Fisher. Mrs. Cnarlie Dickson. Mrs. R. H. Tomlinson. Inspecting Committee. Mrs. Lila Copeland, Chm’n. Mrs. Marvin Turner. Mrs. Will Turner. • Mrs. Ed Reagan. M. H S. Defeats Hampton High. The baseball season was open ed here last Friday afternoon with a contest between the McDonough and Hampton high school teams. The game was featured by the heavy hitting and fast base run ning of the entire M. H. S. team. Thornton Farrar won the hair cuts oftered as a prize for hitting a home run. He was not satisfied with one, but the succeeding time up pasted the pill into the pines for a total of two home runs. “Sugar” North starred for the visitors. The Hampton boys played a good gune, but on ac count of the continual practice of the locals, the final score was 18 to one in their favor. A war saver is a life saver. Buy War Saving Stamps. McDonough, Georgia, Friday, may 10, 1918 “Unto the Hills.” The Germans have resumed their persistent effort to break through the French and British lines in France and FJanders. The frightful losses they sustained in earlier stages of the offensive brought them to a temporary halt, •but now the drive, is on again. The reckless sacrifice of German lives is due to realization by the rulers of Germany that if they do not smash the Allies' line in this offensive —smash it so completely that the Allies can never hope to re-establish it —Germany’s last hope of victory has gone a glim mering. The submarine offensive has failed signally, and even the German populace now realizes that the U-boats will never be able to prevent food ships and troop transports from reaching England and France in steadily increasing numbers. But this renewed drive against the British and French will be sustained with all the power which the German general staff can put into it. No mercy will be shown the men ordered to take the Al lies’ trenches. They will die by thousands, but th£ whip of autoc racy will crack over the heads of those who survive, and Ihe order will be to “advance for God and Kaiser!” There is iu|i «|y,€i&ping, also, offensive In Italy. tkjst-h.dw Y- avy the as bT.-id'wh*,pi success wilt attend it remain to be seen. But the whole situation is one fraught with possibilities out of which there may reasonably be expected to come some dark hours for the Allies. We in this coun try will have to pass through our seasons of dread. That there will be some enemy successes is cer tain. In warfare on so gigantic a scale it is impossible for victory to be gained by one belligerent at all points. But let us be of good courage. When the clouds hang low and the light grows dim, remember the silver lining and the brighter day that’s coming. The just God will never give a* lasting triumph to a nation that makes war on women and children —that kills and destroys for the pure joy that killing and destruction yield. “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills!” cried the inspired psalmist. Follow his example. It is a time for faith. —Albany Herald. Extra Flour Supply. Individuals who have an extra supply of flour are requested to keep it in a cool place and care for it by turning it over and keep it clean, having no fear of it’s be ing taken from them. In due time the Administrators will issue rulings to care for it. Very truly, Federal Food Administration. By G. F. Fears, County Food Administrator. Notice to Public. As this year is the legal year for taking school census, the Board of Education will ask for appli cants from either mem or women to do this work, during the month of June. Respectfully, T. J. Horton, C. S. S. School Column. By the time some ot the schools are closing out. Some have had closing exercises, but on account ot measles, whooping cough, etc., most of them had regular work to the close. This has been a happy, profita ble year in the school work, omit ting had weather and diseases, and I wish to thank all the child ren for their hearty co-operation and also the teachers for consci encious work. May you all have a happy vacation and return next term with the determination to do your best. We have a few letters from our little friends which we are glad to read. Sincerely yours, T. J. H. Rock Spring School. Dear Mr. Horton: How are you enjoying these pretty days? tine I hope. My! my! next week is examination and we all dread it, too, but we hope we can pass and be promoted. Our school is not holding up well, there is not but six in our room. Miss Eva Woods Iris about eighteen or twenty. Come to see us before school closes. How is corn bread suiting you Your friends, Marie Woods, Lilie Lunsford. Hopewell School. Dear Mr. Horton: It is about boys are having to stop out of school. I am having to stay out of school. We haven’t many scholars. We have about 14 scholars. We have just got 5 more days' to go to school. Well, I will close and go to school. Your friend, DavH Lewis. Dear Mr. Horton: How are you? fine I hope. School will soon be out and I will be sorry. lam a 9 year-old girl. lam in the third grade and I am going in the fourth grade next year. I like my teacher fine and hope we will get her next year. We haven’t many scholars. My little sister Ruth is in the second grade. Your little friend, Estelle Lewis Joyner—Pul! in. Miss Kathleen Joyner of Jack son and Mr. William B. Pullin were married at the home of the bride’s parent in the former city last Wednesday, the wedding be ing a pretty and interesting home affair. The briue and groom are prom inent and popular young people, and a wide circle of friends in both cities extend congratulations ! and hearty good wishes. Engagement Announced- Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Patterson of McDonough, Ga., announce the the engagement of their daughter, Pearlie Beatrice, to Mr. George Fred Carmichael, of McDonough, Ga., the wedding to take place at an early date. No cards. —Atlanta Journal. Plant seeds in your war garden, plant your dollars in Liberty bonds. You will have to take care of the garden, but Uncle Sam will take care of the bonds for you. LOCUST GROVE LOCALS. Mrs Dobson of Atlanta spent a few days last week with relatives here. Mrs. A. B. Combs has returned to Albany after a visit to Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Combs. 'Homer Smith of Camp Wheeler spent the week-end "tfith his pa rents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Smith, Miss Mary Nixon and Mrs. Har kins have returned from Atlanta. Miss Stella Gardner of Griffin spent last week-end with her pa rents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Gard ner. Mr. Askew LeGuinn of Camp Wheeler spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. G. LeGuinn Mr. Charles Williams and Miss Clifford Williams attended the funeral of their aunt, Mrs. Kate Tarpley Dorsey, in Hampton, Sun day. Mrs. Beck of Macon is vititing her mother, Mrs. T. J. Upchurch Rev. R F. Smith spent the week end in Atlanta. Mrs. John Jenkins has returned from a visit to relatives in Atlanta. Mrs Ed Combs, Mrs. E. H. Cas tfdlaw and Miss Trella Castellaw were among the visitors to Atlan -11 last week. The Missionary Society met at the Baptist church Friday after noon. 'MrsrJafon J«w»k-ins lecUfhe service, and.needless to say it w.:s greatly enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Wall have returned to Fitzgerald after a visit to Prof, and Mrs. Claud Gray. Mrs. C. V. Williams and daught er, Grace, have been in Macon tl e past week. Mrs. Walter Smith and Miss Nora Smith spent Tuesday in At lanta. Messrs. John Harkins and Jo! 1 Witson left for Camp Gordon last week. Social Event. Miss Myra Berry etnertained P e Stockbridge Needlecraft Club M y 1, with a good attendance. The door collection for “Wo manless Weeding” given by t 1 s club amounted to fifty seven dol lars and ten cents, the proceeds to be given to the Red Cross and school. Mrs. C. M. Power and MrsL Grady Moseley were elected dele gates aud Miss Josephine McWil liams and Miss Grr.ce Tellifern? alternates, to attend the conven tion of Federation of Women’s Clubs at Griffin, Ga., May twenty third. All business being transacted, a delightful salad course was served by Miss Myra Berry. Miss Josephine McWilliams, Press Reporter. Red Cross Meeting. There will be a Red Cross meet ing at Bethel church Saturday evening, May the 11th, at 8:30 ! o’clock. Rev. Nath Thompson of Camp Gordon will be principal speaker. Don’t fail to hear him. Three milk cows now ready for sale, and three more to be ia 1 about ten days. William Cook, near White house, Route 2. $1.50 A YEAR
