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THE ' ! COVINGTON NEWS
A b M*tt For Newton County and Her People.
70L.UME 25, NUMBER 41.
?|SS MEETING IS
HELD IN
"
The members of the v.
nd Ninth District Press
nations received cordial
| offie at the hands of Athens
er hospitable citizens Friday.
he occasion was the joint meet
g of the two associations.
The business session convened
the assembly room of the
eorgian Hotel, with Mr.
jest Camp, of the Walton Trib
ine, Monroe, invocation presiding. offered by
The was
lev. Walter Robison, of the First
ethodist church, Monroe.
Judge Blanton Fortson dis¬
used the negro migration, and
towed a careful and comprehen
ve study of the situation.
Congressman C. H. Brand, of
e Eighth district, was intro
jced to the body. He made a
easing address, in which he
pressed appreciation of the
vver of the press, especially of
e work accomplished in his
m district.
The program featured talks
jtal ns to the problems and inter¬
of the profession.
Messrs. Louis Morris, of Hart-
11, Jim Williams, of Greens
ro, and Morcock, of Lawrence
le, were the speakers. A num
r dropped into a pleasant round
)'e discussion.
At noon the meeting adjourn
, and the editors repaired to
e State Normal School for
jch.
An informal reception was
Id on the veranda of the
1 hall until the gong sounded.
e guests felt themselves the
|cipients of special honors, in
midst of this “rosebud gar
id of girls,” with every wish
ticipated. head of
A pretty girl at the
:h table poured water, -nd
rely “a sweeter draught from
airer hand was never quaffed.”
The S. N. S. Glee Club favored
> audience with a number of
isieal selections. Miss Lucile
>ry read Pres. Camp’s poem
Autumn.
Mr. Frank Holder acted as
istmaster. Pres. Pound wel
ned the editors and made elo
ent plea for the needs of the
titution. He spoke of the large
mber of girls on the waiting
with not a reservation to be
throughout all Athens. An
tropriation is a crying Presi- need.
Mr. Charles Rountree,
nt of the Georgia Press Asso
[tion, was a distinguished outstand- vis
\ His speech was an
feature of the morning.
|An after dinner session was
i in the Smith Building, on
S. N. S. campus. Hon. John
bimon, ling, of Commerce, Banner-TIerald, and Hon.
of the
dp forceful speeches that
ro (The horird gladly.
election of officers was
Phoned until the December
feting, which will be held in
ens.
ev. E. A. Caldwell read
lions |o of appreciations to those
had rendered the day so de
ptful liss for the members.
Moina Michael, matron of
Winnie Doria Hall, was all
[Ws to all guests. Miss Mi
fd nt, lift which over the popny move¬ the
has spread into
thest parts of the world, and
inow working on a beautiful
of a national bugler. Miss
-tael is the gracious
n of the J. C. Upshaws.
ne ^°d following towns were
ei at the meeting: Mon
Hreefisboro, Royston, Cov
Xlm 'ton. Clarkesville, Commerce,
ightsville. Cleveland,
^ERANS ATTEND
REUNION
■leisrs. R. I. Weaver,
^id ‘^derate Mac reunion p 00 ] e attended in
week. Much praise is
|f y Clty for her Selous
E - Branham’s
t0 be in Rome at
■ano he was accorded a
^ H «&Goods share of attentions.
For Ssale
11 5 leaving thp ritv
er ? fine Martha
U*ehnu°k ‘ M g°°ds st ? ve at and
V es Ben D W.
‘ Smith.
MAN r^o TUDENTS 1 EAVE
FOR VARIOUS
The week has been notable for
the _________
departure of of many young
people to the schools of their
choice, both in the state and else
where.
The State Normal, at Athens,
has the largest representation
j 1 members. from Newton G. S. county, with ten
C. W. at Milledge
) ville comes next with eight, as
j follows:
[ Willis, Misses Eugenia Mary Trippe, Mabel
Edens, Stradley,
garet Ruth Sullivan, Mar¬
tha Briggs Churchill, and Emily
Leonard.
Misses Braswell and Brand,
of Loganville, joined the Coving¬
ton oaHy o-oing down.
Messrs. Isaac Hay and Render
B. ..swell Went to Athens Monday
to matriculate at the State
versity. Mr. Rayford
ton joined them Tuesday.
Miss Margaret Porter left
for Columbia University,
York.
Misses Mary Harwell and Rob
ertine Belcher are at Wesleyan.
Miss Ora Upshaw is at Shorter.
Messrs. Jack Flowers, R. R.
Fowler, Jr., William Aiken, Rich¬
ard Lester, and James White will
be at Emory University.
Messrs. Richard Dillard, Er
nest Lee and James Callaway,
and Jesse Adams are at Tech.
Misses Mary Alice and Sallie
Ruth Meadors are at Monroe A.
& M. School.
Mr. Robert Stephenson goes to
Young Harris.
Mr. Joseph Garrison was for
tunate in securing a position in
the banking department at Da
vison, and has been at work for
some time there.
MR. AUGUSTUS C. CLAY
PROMINENT CITIZEN OF
WALNUT GROVE, DIES
Mr. Augustus C. Clay, sixty
four years of age, a life-long
resident of Walnut Grove, Ga.,
and one of the most prominent
citizens of the community, died
early Tuesday in a private sani¬
tarium in Atlanta from an at¬
tack of heart disease.
Mr. Clay throughout his life
took a great interest in the re¬
ligious and civic affairs of Wal¬
nut Grove, and at the time of
his death was superintendent
of the Methodist church Sunday
school there.
Mr. Clay had extensive inter¬
ests in Walton county and also
took an active interest in the
civic affairs of Walnut Grove,
having several times served as
mayor. by his wife,
He is survived
and one son, Dr. Grady Clay, a
prominent Atlanta specialist.
Many friends attended the
funeral at Walnut Grove, Wed
nesday and the floral offerings
attested the sympathy and es
teem of & wide circle of friends
throughout the state.
The deceased was well and
favorably known to a host ol
friends, who deplore his passing.
NEWTON COUNTY GIRLS
i ENTER STATE CONTESTS
I - 4 —
W^an the bread baking con
test begins at the Southeastern
Fair in Atlanta, October 11 and
12, Newton county will be rep¬
resented by the following young
ladies t Hill
Miss Irene Edelman, Flint
Zion school; Miss Miss Pansy Sara Ewing,^Mt. Ruth
(Meadors, High Point school, and
Miss Mary Ruth Brooks, alter
nate, of Flint Hill.
These are entitled to repre
sentation through their success
in the competitive events held to
(determine the highest records.
It is believed that a larger
class than ever before will con¬
test for the distinction of being
the best bread makers in
state, as well as for the
SC HEDl 1 E OF NORTH COVINGTON
CHURCH SERVICES
Sunday School every Sabbath, 10 a.m.
Preaching, 2nd Sundays 11 a. m., and
at S p. m. Rev. W. H. LnPrade. Pastor.
v»-eaching 3rd Sundays. Rev. Cald
well, of Pennsylvania. Rev. Beasley.
Preaching 4th Sundays, Univer¬
Theological Seminary Emory
sity. Sundays, Rev. W.
Preaching, 5th
LaPrade, Tastor. Wednesday
I Prayer meetings every
8
FOR RENT—On Floyd street,
close in, three rooms with bath,
phone 18 or 259. 2tc
COVINGTON, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1923.
COMMUNITY CLUB FAIR
SHOWS WORK OF
When __________________________ the Newton county _ com _____ -
| i munity clubs open their fair in
the main room of the court house
! on Wednesday, October 3rd, ev
j casion erybody and should manifest rally interest to the
in
| the women and girls whose e
forts have made it possible.
Everything will be in place
j Tuesday afternoon, October 2.
The doors will be formally open
jed at the nine fair Wednesday will continue morning,
until
ten o’clock that evening.
It has been suggested that the
stores close on that date in ap¬
preciation of the event. An hour,
at least, could be profitably spent
in inspecting the handwork of
the women.
The premium list offers many
incentives, and compe
tition will only be open to New
county. The displays will in
elude cookery of various kinds,
home conveniences, hand work,
also an elderly ladies’ section
and poultry shows.
The local banks have been gen
erous in their prize offers, and
other worth while awards have
been donated.
Miss Mary Norman, Home
Agent, has been enthusiastic in
promoting this fair, and has left
nothing undone to further its
success. The fair will last only
one day.
The bread baking contest will
be the outstanding feature. Both
members and non-members of
the clubs are eligible.
Remember the date, October
3rd, nine A. M. to ten P. M., in
the main room of the court
house.
AD VILLE ATKINS BURIED
IN NEW ORLEANS.
The remains of Adville Atkins, who
died at Porterdale, Wednesday, were
sent to New Orleans for burial.
Mr. Atkins was found at 8 o’clock in
a dying condition, but conscious. He
told those in attendance that he was
stricken about 1 o’clock and was un¬
able to call assistance.
All that medical skul and friendly
interest could employ were rendered
without avail. He passed within the
hop r.
Mr. Atkins was a prominent figure
around Porterdale. He served at one
time as mayor of the town and was
House man of the Bibb Manufacturing
Company when he died.
He took great delight in singing con¬
ventions. He had a facile pen and was
a contributor to the News and other
papers.
He was a member of the Methodist
Church and frequented church services
and revivals.
His home was in Louisiana. He at¬
tended Tnlane University in New Or¬
leans, with a view to practicing medi¬
cine. hut abandoned this idea.
It is said three sons survive, one of
whom is in the navy.
Mr. Atkins had strong personal
friends, who deplore his sudden death.
PAINTING CONTINUES
IN COVINGTON HOMES
The home of Mr. and Mrs. H.
T. Dingier, in North Covington,
is being generally renovated.
The exterior is showing up at¬
tractively with a new coat of
paint, and the inside has been
overhauled and rendered more
convenient, as well as beautiful, j
Mr. W. B. R. Pennington is j
making decided improvements in j
his Monticello street property. 1
The spirit shown by Coving-,
ton's citizens is to be commend¬
ed most highly.
Burial of Mrs. Strickland
The remains of Mrs. Strick
land whose death occurred
Porterdale were brought to
ington, Wednesday and buried
in South View Cemetery. Rev.
Mize officiating.
First Methodist Church.
Sermon, Dr. W. B. Dillard.
Subject, Our Country’s Con¬
stitution.
Time, 11 a. m. Sunday,
tember, 23rd.
Everybody cordially invited.
JOHN ADAMS APPOINTED ON I
KAPPA PHI COMMITTEE
The many friends of Mr. John G.
Adams, of Social Circle, will be inter¬
ested to know that he has been appoint¬
ed on the receiving committee of the Pi
Kappa Phi Convention to be held in
Atlanta. December 27, 28. 29. in the Ans*
ley Hotel, main headquarters. Reser¬
vations have been made for one thous¬
and delegates. of the oldest
The Pi-Kappa-Phi existence. is one There
fraternities in are
chartered chapters at most
colleges and Universities throughout
America.
If there are any members m
county who wish to attend. th,ey
secure reductions in railroad fares
hotel rates. Write or phone Mr.
I G. Adams, Social Circle. Ga.
!FINE YEAR FORESEEN
FOR EMORY
j The opening exercises of Em
, academy,
| ory in the chapel on
j the campus, promise Wednesday of most morning
Save a success
ful year. Students continued to
(arrive all during the week, and
the days were busy with regis
! tration.
Four new members of the fac¬
ulty were presented at the open¬
ing: Dr. F. L. McCoy, from G.
M. C. at College Park; Professors
A. W. Beasley and E. C. Colwell,
of University, class of 1923, and
Professor M. R. Ellington, who
for the past two years has been
superintendent of the Winter
ville public schools.
Among the visitors were Dr.
Harvey W. Cox, president of Em
ory University, Asa G. Candler,
Dr. W. B. Dillard, and Professor
J. L. Yaden, of the Covington
public schools.
One of the speakers was Mrs.
R. L. Paine, whose talk was most
interesting and appropriate.
Reservations have been made
for students from Cuba, South
America, and a young man from
Russia. Two Koreans continue in
the school from last year. Dr.
Rees expresses himself as highly
pleased at the outlook.
AMERICAN LEGION SPON
SORS THE VIRGINIA
ENTERTAINERS
A concert de luxe to be given
by the Virginia Entertainers, is
announced for next Monday ev¬
ening, Sept. 24th, at 8:30, in the
school auditorium.
The Virginia Entertainers are
playing a week’s engagement at
the Rialto Theatre, in Atlanta,
and come here highly recom¬
mended.
The Newton county post of
the American Legion has recent¬
ly been reorganized, and is en¬
deavoring to maintain a floating
fund that will be available in
times of emergency. The cause is
a worthy one, the sponsors, the
flower of Newton county's man¬
hood and the entertainment di¬
verting and pleasing.
Don’t miss the Virginia En¬
tertainers at the school audito¬
rium, Monday night.
MISS NORMAN ANNOUN¬
CES BREAD CONTEST
FOR OCTOBER 3RD
There will be on October 3rd,
at court house a bread contest
held for the women of Newton
county. The three breads will
be made that day, biscuits, muf¬
fins and light read; the state
bread specialist will hold this
contest. The winner from each
community, and also winner
from Covington and Oxford may
enter this contest. Those that
wish to enter this contest from
Covington or Oxford, please
make your three breads by the
following recipe and have in my
office not later than September
25th, so that the winner is from
these places.
Yeast Bread
i cup liquid
i j_2 teaspoonful salt,
\ tablespoonful sugar,
1 i_2 tablespoonful shortening.
3 to 4 cups flour.
1 yeast cake (Fleischman’s)
Sour Milk Biscuits
2 cup flour.
teaspoonful soda. powder,
^ j_2 teaspoonful baking
o tablespoonful salt.
2.3 CU p sour milk.
Corn Muffins
2 cups corn meal.
2 tablesboonful fat.
1 teaspoonful salt.
2 cup sour milk.
1 egg.
I 1 teaspoonful soda. offered
There are dandy prizes
n ^his contest and if your com¬
munity don’t enter, the prizes I
have for you will go to some one
else as there are prizes for every
community whether you get first
place or 2nd. Come on and try Oc¬
tober 3rd, 9 o’clock sharp, (fast
time.)
MRS. SMITH SERIOUSLY ILL
The distressing illness of Mrs.
John J. Smith is deplored by her
wide circle of friends throughout
IMS section,
Mrs. Smith possesses many
charms of mind and heart that
endear her to people. This week’s
News features a beautiful
gend written by Mrs. Smith.
(MOVEMENT STARTED TO
SUPPLY OUR CONVICTS
WITH FIT LITERATURE
A worthy movement to secure
literature for the Newton coun¬
ty convicts is being launched.
Sunday School books and maga¬
zines have been supplied for two
quarters, at the expense of one
man. The fourth quarter’s in¬
stallments will soon be issued,
and it would be well if some one
would keep the connection by
aiding financially. See Mr. A. C.
Belcher or Mr. W. B. R. Penning¬
ton, who will gladly receive any
donation toward a fund.
Sacred books of any descrip¬
tion that will help to pass the
Sunday hours and uplift these
unfortunates will be acceptable.
Often from lack of proper
standards and Christian ideals
men are led away into wrong
doing, that end in shame and
degredation. A timely sermon, a
song, or a passage of Scripture
may change the ways of the
transgressor and lift up the fall¬
en ones.
In many lowly homes there are
no Bibles, and rarely a book can
be found. What can be expected?
Omit the Bible from you life,
and there is something lacking
in thought and character; omit
it in these camps, and the in¬
mates grow more calloused and
hardened, going out worse, per¬
haps, than when they came.
Newton citizens, help your
convicts, send them reading mat¬
ter, give them Bibles, and ar¬
range for Sunday services among
them. You can never estimate
the good that you may do.
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FORD MAY SUCCEED
IN GETTING SHOALS
Atlanta, Sept. 12.—Industrial
leaders here are greatly interest¬
ed in the reports which come
from the national capital that
Henry Ford has under consid¬
eration the request of President
Coolidge that the auto magnate
modify his offer for taking over
the government nitrate plants
and water power plants at Mus¬
cle Shoals, Ala. It appears that
the Alabama Power Company
owns the land on which the Gor
gas power plant is situated, and
hence a new bid from Ford will
be necessary.
C. W. McClure, the Atlanta
merchant and financier, and oth¬
ers who started the Ford for
Muscle Shoals movement in the
South, today expressed the opin¬
ion that every effort will be made
to have Congress act on the
Ford offer as modified, should
he modify it, which is expected.
“In Ford’s hands, the Muscle
Shoals would become a mighty
machine for the development of
one of the finest sections of
our country, and it would be a
healthy development,” said Mr.
McClure. “North Alabama, East
Tennessee, North Mississippi,
North Georgia, particularly,
75,000 square miles, or 45 mil¬
lion acres, would become one of
the most highly developed sec¬
tions of America, and would cre¬
ate wealth that would make the
Pittsburg district take second
place, and it would come to pass
quickly.”
SHERIFF ARRESTS HORSE THIEF.
Horse stealing at one time in various
parts of the country was more or less a
common practice among a certain class,
hut as time went on and the states be¬
came more populated with law abiding
4 itizens, horse stealing was rarely
heard of, and at the present in most any
part of the country you never hear oi
horse stealing.
A young negro, April Hendrix, of
Rockdale county broke all records in
tliis section last Thursday when he went
away with a horse belonging to Lewis
Conner of the same county, and stopped
in Covington, offering the animal for
sale for a hundred dollars or more.
Sheriff Johnson became suspicious and
began to talk of a trade with him and
finally got the price down to $20, and
made the trade, dating his check sever¬
al days ahead in order that the negro
could not get it cashed without delay,
which would give him time to make
proper investigation and to ascertain
who was the just owner of the horse.
The negro was soon placed in jail and
it is likely he will be tried next week,
as Superior Court is now in session.
City Tax Books are now open
for the payment of 1923 taxes.
Pay promptly and avoid the
rush. C. A. Sock well, Mayor.
4tc J. B. Weaver, Clerk.
P. T. A. Announcement.
Members of the Covington P.
T. A. are requested to meet at
the school building next Tues¬
day, Sept. 25th at 4 o’clock
Business of the utmost impor
tance will be transacted.
$1.50 Per Year In Advance
INDUSTRIAL REVIEW OF
THE WEEK FOR GEORGIA
Payrolls mean employment, employ¬
ment means purchasing power for the
people, purchasing power means a mar¬
ket for farm and manufactured prod¬
ucts. Reasonable wages, reasonable pri¬
ces and a reasonable taxation mean
prosperity for everybody. It is up to
every citizen to work to maintain such
conditions. Somebody else cannot do the
job for you.
Vakfosta—G15 cars Sowego melons
bring growers $120,419.
Fitzgerald—Mammoth hatchery to be
Installed here.
Macon—Construction of Second street
bridge over Central of Georgia Rail¬
road to begin shortly.
Gainesville—Improvements cos;, g
more than $60,000 to be made at r .•
Riverside Military Academy.
Cordele—New $60,000 hardwood 11
to be erected soon.
Atlanta—New Joseph Brown High
School under construction.
Lawrenceville—>$ew school building
ready for opening.
Decatur—Building permits issued in
first six months of 1923 amount to
$655,000
Egypt—Work and Hamilton Lumber
Company to establish plant here.
Jackson—Schools in this county to
be improved.
Quitman—Western Reserve Mills re¬
sume operation.
Gordon—Methodist parsonage com¬
pleted.
Lawrenceville—Work on new Pres¬
byterian church progressing rapidly.
Columbus—Local Salvation Army to
build $10,000 home.
Hahira—New filling station being
erected.
Fort Valley—Contract awarded for
paving streets in business section.
Regulations for licensing warehouses
storing farmers’ stocks of peanuts in
the shell have been prepared by the
United States Department of Agricul¬
ture.
Tifton—Southern Bell Telephone and
Telegraph Company expends approxi¬
mately $13,000 on improvements in the
lust three months.
Atlanta—Total of 8,000,000 pounds of
sold on warehouse floors in
Georgia this season.
Macon—Contract to be let for con¬
struction of new boys’ high school to
cost $300,000.
Augusta—Georgia and Florida Rail¬
road now occupying new building at
and Eighth streets.
Tifton—Sales on local tobacco mar¬
continue to run over 25,000 pounds
West Point—Paving on East Eighth
to LaOrange road nearing com¬
LaGrange—Rapid progress on Dun
Mills new' plant being made.
Brunswick—Construction of highway
St. Simons Island making rapid
Nashville—140,000 pounds of tobacco
here in one day at an average price
thirty cents.
Atlanta—Work on new postoffice in
Park to begin immediately.
Savannah—4.246 freight ears and 15
received by Atantic Coast
since July 1, 1922.
Gordon—New w-ater works system
Macon—Third street property sold to
Bank, to erect new building
cost of $150,000.
Waycross—$10,000 to be raised to aid
promoting new enterprises and aid¬
industries in this county.
OF MEETINGS END
METHODIST CHURCH.
The third meeting held in the inter
of Sunday School development, too!
at the First Methodist Churc!
evening.
Talks were delivered by Miss Carri ■
Davis, Mrs. Count Gibson, Miss
Hyda Heard and Prof. A. W. Baldwin.
Dillard’s scripture lesson had for
subject: “Feed My Souls.”
Plans for a more progressive school
will he put into operation the first Sun¬
day in next month, October 7th.
A system of pleasant rivalry will also
be inaugurated.
Wednesday night’s meeting ended tire
B. Y. P. U. Officers Installed.
The recently elected officers of
the B. Y. P. U. went on duty Sun
evening, Miss Evelyn Smith
presiding. of the various de¬
The leaders
partments will be announced at
an early date.
Several Removals Take Place.
Mr. and Mrs. Elwvn Gary
moved into an apartment at th>3
J. W. Peek home.
Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Aenchback
er are occupying the Pansy
house on Floyd street.
Dr. Schnackel and family are
with Mrs. Black.
Los Angeles man skated con
tinuously forty hours, proving
he must be a pretty good skate.