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JOIN THG
NEWTON COUNTY
TRADE BOARD
-ovd NEWTON COUNTY AND THE CITY OF COVINGTON. SUBSC RIPTION, $1.50 A YEAR IN ADVANCE.
VOLUME XXVI, NO. 14.
STILLWELL HEADS NEWTON COUNTY TRADE BOARD
f
FINE ORGANIZATION
WAS PERFECTED
TUESDAY
Two Hundred
Assembled to Give
Endorsement to This
Movement.
Men of Vision and Ac
tio n Unanimously
Elected as Officers and
Directors.
-~ in uthor man is the only one in
ill v n if country who is against
TIK New I mi County Trade Board.
Tin- (irst night, when the dinner was
given at the Library, he sent a cold
uiinl. sleet and rain, but it did not pre
vent tiir determined citizens of Coving
lull unci Newton county from respotjd
ing - in the -all for action.
Tu.-sday night of this week the weath
,-r man sent a cold wave that lie
thought would keep our citizens at
thcii fireside.
IF was mistaken again.
The determination to make the Xew
mn County Trade Board a certainty,
despite the cold wave, inspired approxi
match i itizens to defy the ele
ments. and assemble at the court
hens- to perfect the permanent organi
zation of business men and farmers
which means so much in the develop
ment of this section of the state.
The same enthusiasm which marked
dr- first meeting to "go over the top”
with this organization was evidenced
in tin- second meeting, and the result
was highly satisfactory and gratifying
to those who had worked so zealously
for its success.
The Newton county Trade Board is
Fduy an organization with a member
ship of m re than 450 and an assured
annual income of approximately $!>,
m.m.
A. C. Belcher, temporary chairman,
(■tilled the - meeting to order with L. W.
Jarman, keeping tho records of the
proceedings.
The meeting was opened with invo
i-atinn by J. ('. Upshaw.
Mr- Belcher stated briefly the object
"i the meeting- which was to perfect
the permanent organization of The
N-wton County Trade Board, elect its
officers and board of directors.
The committee appointed to draft tin*
constitution and by-laws, consisting of
i: - Tuck. A. L. Loyd and T. C. Meet
'ffiis, made its report through Judge
Boyd, and it was unanimously adopted.
On motion of Col. Tuck, Chairman
ReU-Uev appointed a committee uf three
nominate the officers and directors
for the organization.
The nominating committee consisted
”* Br. Luke Robinson, C. T. Meadors
^ A- 1,. Loyd.
' hill- thi committee hud retired
'’'Tort the names of officers and direr
tors the crowd was enthused by th
inspiring speech of L. B. Bolton of
Mansfield He spoke of the wonderful
''(‘suits which would follow the organi
ffl hon of the Trade Board which the
business in
men and farmers would on
"Porntf. This organization has un
B'uspfi th, people in ( very section of the
" |I} ,<n<l there is limitation of it*
no
possibiliti,. s to advance the interests
of "in’ united
People.’’ said the inspired
"Peaker.
I’ 1 - Rtihins
"u. announced that tlm
((’Pifnittee on nominations was ready
report. 1,0 explained that there was
s-f. 'many menihers
■f who were deserving
nii.- "•'•'•g-iiiir.n, and cajlnble of filling
off), s -md hoard of direeters that
he committer found
select it difllcult to make
i< ! ' ul they had exorcised their
imiRtm a nd tlien proceeded to
'All th, l<,,M "’t of the.
ffilows committee, which
V-sident, W. r. Stillwell.
A. O. Belcher.
J uiei. s. c, Candler.
Hin! ■ , ' U m ’ lS ''(‘on ’’ Cohen. R ‘ Philips, Reginald
;Z Joe Pitman, A.
Io 0 T U I 1 Fowler, E ' Stephenson, J- K.
' Tom Heard. L.
i p r ,
L , ' u P«haw, J. r. Ander
itiic«p„ I Par well and includes the
T 1h< , above.
* ceport
“anii "f tile committee was
CfiUsh approved and
adopted by
"as then named
The pro tem.
iry selectio n of a permanent
be made
COVINGTON NEWS
COVINGTON, GEORGIA, THURSDAY MARCH 13, 1924.
evangelistic
CLUB TO HOLD
MEETINGS HERE
Covington lias the promise of an un
usually inspiring scries of Gospel meet
ings on Hie Fourth Sunday in March.
the 23rd. The Atlanta Business Men’s
Evangelistic Club is sending down a se*
led team of twelve men cn that dm
^
o hold special services in all the
Churches of Covington and Oxford.
, nh , .. , , „ a doing . . great work, ,
* s 1 a
They are all laymen, and are prominent
business mc-n of Atlanta, who give much
of their time to special Christian work
ot this nature. Similar meetings hav >
been held in most of the cities and
larger towns of Georgia, and Covington
should feel herself fortunate that she
occupies such a position as to com
maud the services of these men.
Much good should he accomplished
in the religious life of the town by such
a series of services. These business
men present the practical phases of
Christianity in a practical way. Show
ing what religion means in their pri
vate and business life.
Services will lie hold in the Sunday
Schools of each Church. The team will
also have charge of the regular morn
ing services of each Church at u
o’clock: also of the evening services in
the Churches at the usual hour. A.
public mass meeting will be held in the
afternoon for the men and boys of tVt<
town at some convenient place.
REVIVAL SERVICES
CLOSE AT
TERIAN CHURCH
After a season of great spiritual re
freshing, the series oj meetings at
Presbyterian Church came to a close
Sunday evening.
Large congregations attended every
service. . .
L>r. Hobt. King, evangelist, with his
gifted singer, Mr. Walter Buhler. made
a most favorable impression on
people and left a lasting influence for
Christian uplift in the hearts and lives
f the community.
I)r. King and Mr. Buhler visited the
schools daily, holding services during
chapel exercises. Their talks and songs
•were productive of great good among
the student body and teachers.
The service held at the court house,
Sunday afternoon, was one of the best
of the whole schedule, bringing togeth
er many who are not regular church
goers.
The meeting of Sunday night was sa
cred and heart-searching.
The series concluded with a prayer
md praise service Monday morning,
which was in the nature of a
giving for all the benefits that Ood has
blessed Covington.
It is earnestly hoped that Dr. King
and Mr. Buhler will came this way
again.
Rev. S. B. Hay, pastor, and the Pres
byterian membership are h be con
jrratulated upon the superb way •n
which the meeting was conducted. The
full choir, the courteous officials and
ushers come in for a generous need of
praise.
rectors at their next meeting.
In accepting the presidency of
Newton County Trade Hoard. W. R.
Stillwell made a very happy speech, and
it was full of pep and a promise to do
everything he could to make of the
organization the success anticipated
its members.
Inspiring speeches were made by
Henry Odum, U. M. Tuck, A. K. Hop
kins W. B. R. Pennington. .G. W. Rob
inson. C, C. King. W. Trox
and others.
A vote of appreciation was extended
the committees for the splendid work
they had accomplished and to Mr. G.
\V. Robinson, county agent, for the
happy suggestion that inspired tho
American Legion to start the movement
that has resulted in the organization
of the Newton County Trade Board,
The next regular meeting will he held
at the court house in Covington, Go..
on Tuesday night. April S, at 7:30
o'clock, at which time refreshments
will he served.
Many additional members were added
at this meeting and the splendid team
of the Committee on Membership will
reach every section of the county he
fore the next meeting.
•n„. ,,1 'V.
-ru.—l'.v night Included Ou-ec Rd>
ortson. \V. .1 Morehouse. .1 C.
son. L. D. Bolton. Henrv
Joe \V. Wright, Cason rit vl *" 'hens "
BATTLE OF BALLOTS
NEXT WEDNESDAY
Candidates Are Making Their
Last Hounds To Secure Votes
In Primary.
Then* will be- a anow storm in New
Lon eoum >' next Wednesday.
This is not a prognostication con
corning the weather, but refers to the
.failing ot ballots m tho primary eloe
non on that date, when some of the can
j didates will l>e snovvedunder.
OFFICIAL BALLOT
For President United States
(Vote For One) :
WILLIAM G. McADOO
OSCAR W. UNDERWOOD
For Ordinary
A. L. LOYD
For Sheriff I
(Vote For One) |
R. H. BALLARD
W. H. GAITHER j
B. L. JOHNSON I
For Clerk Superior Court
C. 0. NIXON
For Tax Collector
(Vote For One)
O. M. NEELY ; ■
V. T. STEPHENS
For Tax Receiver
(Vote For One)
II. I. HORTON
MISS EVA STEPHENSON
For County Treasurer
(Vote For One)
E. O. LEE
C. J. NORMAN .
JOHN M. POTTS
JOE W. WRIGHT
For ( OllHt\ School Superintcn- •
dent.
(Vote For One) ■
C. ADAMS j
G. ;
E. L. FICQUETT
For Commissioner of Roads and
Revenues of Newton County
(Vote For One*
SAMP AIKEN
R. P. BOYD
B. H. GUINN
P. J. (TON) HUSON i
I. W. MEADORS
it, b. McDonald
C. U. SKINNER j
For County Surveyor
COUNT D. GIBSON
For Coroner j
(Vote For One
E. S. COX 1
JOHN MASK j
JOHN T. WARD
,;yp S Y ROVER PROVES
A SPLENDID SUCCESS I
;
The musical comedy presented at the J
auditorium Monday evening, tin ;
dec the direction of Miss Fletcher Lou j
Lunsford, assisted by Miss Annie
Smith, was a wonderful success.
and appreciative audience greeted
the performance, i
Members of the High School Glee and
Mandolin Club represented the cast of.'
characters in the play, entitled
Gipsy Rover.” The scene represented j
gipsy by the lakeside, and a 1
a camp
drawing room in the fashionable se--;
;
i of London.
The story had a thrill from start to j
finish and held the audience enthralled. •
The castumes and scenic effects were j
gorgeous.
Selections from the City Orchestra
■
interspersed with delightful charm, j
The songs throughout were sweetest
melody.
Those taking part were: Misses An
’
Sue MeCullers, Kara Clyde Hutch
Louly Turner Catherine Smith,)
Elizabeth ('annon. Glennie Padgett, j
Lynda Lee Bryan. Maravene Norman,;
Edna Bb odworth. Caroline Lee. Sam
^
Hill, Frances Odum, Catherine. Smijh. i
Messrs. Frank Redmon, Athon Muse,,
'
Jefferson Garrison, Bernard Piper, Her
man Loyd. Francis Cowan, Mack Hays,
Jack Neal, w. B. Yancey. Six Gipsy j
children— Edward Stephenson. James:
Stephenson, Walker Combs. Leonora
Belcher. Carolyn Anderson, and Pauline
Faulkner. !
j ( \M1* FIRE GIRLS ELECT '
OFFICERS 'T MEETING
The (’amp Fire Girls held their wee’T
ly meeting Thursday afternoon, at
home of the Guardian. Miss Ina Rogers.
The following officers were elected:
President, Annie Laurie Turner;
President, Isabel Cannon; Secretary.
Bessie Kaplan: Treasurer. Glennie Pad
ScHbe Caroline Lw; Kong leader,
Florence McDonald; Hike committee.
B«h O'—.-, oni
ftKS.ww.1 Btradley mid Mary Mood (IT TT.,,,J, GaUbei, p rte
1 gram Committee, Eleanor Piper. Caro
(fine Lee and Florence McDonald:
i Committee, Annie Louise Turner, Isa-
A HATCHERY FOR
COVINGTON CERTAIN
Another Step Which Marks the
Advancement of Newton
County.
Th,i people of this section of country
will no longer have to depend on a hen s
inclination t<> sit on a nest of eggs for
three weeks to start their spring chick
ens on the road to maturity.
Covington is to have a modern hatch
ery with a capacity of 3.200 eggs to
with
The necessary fixtures and inctiha
tors have already been purchased, and
if prompt frieght delivery can tie ci
pended upen, should be ready for busi
ness b.v I tie last of next week.
The lien will have to produce the
eggs hut after that she will be ex
from further service as the ineu
batons will take her place.
Nothing is attracting more attention
this section just now than the grow
ing of thoroughbred chickens of all
kinds, and tlrs hatchery is the lat<st
-top taken by Covington to encourage
the people along this line.
WHEN CAR TURNS TURTLE.
Samp Aiken and Bose Lunsford Have
Very Close Call.
A blow out on the front tire of the
auto of Samp Aiken, who was accompa
by Bose Lunsford, yesterday morn
ing, while they were near Mixon, en
f- Covington, threw Mr. Aiken
out of the car and pinned Mr. Lunsford
tinder the machine when it turned un
tie. Mr. Lunsford had his ear cut, and
his left thigh was injured. Mr. Aiken
was more fortunate in escaping with
serious injuries, Mr. Aiken says
will continue in his efforts to see as
of the voters as possible before
tam day.
DESTROYS AIKEN
HOME ON RIVERS HILL
Fire of undetermined origin, broke
in the home of Ben Aiken on Riv
Hill, Saturday morning about 11:00
o’clock, destroying the building and'all
household furniture.
Mr. Aiken was in town when the
blaze occurred.. .Neighbors seeing the
called the fire depart
which arrived too late to render
assistance. . .
Mr. Aiken carried a small amount of
The loss entails effects
by association and which can
not he reproduced.
-jt. SESSION i
„ K j ,> AT j jbrAHY. |
«pj,e March meeting of the W. C. T.
r was held at the Library Tuesday at
ternopn at 3:30 o'clock.
Tall vases of buttercups adorned the
officers' table and mantel.
Mrs. R. R. Fowler played “Stand Up
Foi - Prohibition, which was sung with
hy the rae mtiers.
Mrs. A. S. Hopkins presided with ease
and naturalness
Mrs. Walker Com) is gave a . harming
outline of "Queen Esther’s Life and
Times.”
Silent prayer was offered for the
0 p min g primary, followed by a fervent
petition from Mrs. Combs.
The minutes were read and approved
j» e j H ,,-ts were rendered. Mrs. J. E
Hutchins, Treas., repotted cncourag
ingly
Pay Dues was stressed in a plea to
,,lose up the year’s obligations.
Mrs. B. F. IGherhart arranged the pro
Rrarn having for its subject, 'Woniep
j n industry.”
current events were read by the
memhePer .
Lynda Lee Bryan presented Mrs.
j^ e jj a Dillard's presidential message,
lowing the increase of activities along
a „ lin ,. s ot - yy. C. T. V. endeavor.
Mrfl A . |>. Meador made an
organization study
j| le political situation and vote right
in the coming elections.
During the social hour tea and wafers
were served by Mesdames A. S. Hop
B. F. Eberheart and R. M. Tuck
Otlier members of the committee
r ; ; Mesdanie8 «. t. Dingier. E. M
Love Chambliss and Miss Fan
^ UvinSftton>
DO YOU WANT TO
BE A POSTMASTER?
On March 23, 1324 an examination
for postmaster at Mansfield Ga will he
„ High buildlne t„ Coving
<-»in, •!«. It I, third ,■!»«. office and ,».v»
salary $1,700. There will doubtless he
applicants. E. M Smith is sec
jetar y 0 f tile board of examination,
W. TROX BANKSTON
EDITOR AND OWNER
MISS HELEN SMITH
BECOMES BRIDE
MR. SUMMERS
The marriage of Miss Helen Smith
and Mr. Moody C. Summers, of Con
yers. ■ was solemnized Wednesday af
ternoon. March 12th at 4:0(1 o’clock, in
the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs.
Lilia Ivey Smith, on Mdnticello
The officiating minister was Rev. J. M.
Tomlin of the First Methodist Church.
The decortaions were characterized
by an artistic simplicity, throughout
reception halls and living rooms, has
kets of fragrant daffodils were featured
lavishly.
The bower, where the sacred vows
were plighted, had for its back ground
u graceful arrangement < f Southern
smijax, with insert baskets of brides'
roses and wall Candida brae.
Two white pedestals in the rear sup
ported a Cathedral candelabra? holding
white burning candles. The pedestals
forming the marble gate way were
adorned with snow white urns filled
with palms and trailing maiden hai''
ferns. Suspended from above, was
a basket of misty maiden fern, entwined
with streamers of rose and white rib
bons, tied in love knots.
A program of love melodies was
rendered. Mrs. Chas. K. Gailey, >f
Conyers, sang with soulful sweetness,
“Because.”
Mrs. James Carter Anderson violin
ist and Miss Annie Pauline Anderson,
pianist, played “O Promise Me” and
"The Rosary.”
Mrs. R. R. Fowler, Sunday School
teacher of the bride, arranged the wed
ding music. To the strains of Lohen
j grin's Bridal Chorus, the four little
i ribbon bearers entered forming an
Lpsie with tulle streamers. They wev
Margaret Pennington, Elizabeth Elliott..
Emily Davis and Rachel Campbell, of
Mansfield. The> were exquisite little
fairies, in dainty frocks of rose colored
• crepe
: The bride and her attendants de
scended the stairway and passed
through-the aisle as follows: Mrs. La
mar Smith, of Albany, matron of honor.
Miss Florence Turner, maid of honor.
Preceding the bride, was the little
ring be. • r. Ida Mary Usi-y. of Thom
son. niece of the groom. She was as
fair as the lily she bore; her dress was
snow white crepe, with becoming frills
ribbons.
The bride. Miss Helen Smith, was
accompanied by her brother, Mr. La
mar Smith, of Albany.
They were met at the altar by the
groom. Mr. Moody C. Summers and his
tiest man, Mr. id. M. Hudson, of Atlanta.
who approached from the rear hall.
The soft radiance of unshaded tapers
fell in softened charm over the beauti
ful tableau, as Rev. Turnlin read tin
impressive Methodist ritual.
The lovely young bride wore an af
ternoon toilette of Ophelia crepe ro
maine over a rose tinted foundation.
skirt was fashioned in three tiers,
outlined by three luce frills in each.
were in scalloped design caught
quaint hand woven rose buds
graceful ribbons were looped a nd tipped
with rosebuds, Her hat was of pink
silk, wreathed with pink and gold bios
sums, and edged with a soft frill of
gold lace. Her bouquet was Ophelia
rose buds veiled with valley lillies.
The bride is the only daughter oj Mrs.
Lilln Ivey Smith, and the late Mr. Geo
t. Smith. Mayor and civic promoter
«the was a graduate of G. S. C. W. and
taught with success in various
of Georgia.
The groom, Mr. Summers, is one of
Conyers highly esteemed citizens and
is responsibly connected with the Me
Cord-Stewart Company, of Atlanta. The
popular couple have hosts of friends
Georgia, to wish them aP
happiness.
Mrs. Ada Aiken and Mrs. AV. B. R.
Pennington cut the cream which was
by Misses Lily Pennington, At
lanta. Dorothy Lee, Natalie Turner
Annie 1 aulim A > I i
Mrs. Wilson Biggers.
Mrs Dai Upshcfw kept the bride’s
book.
Receiving at the di.or were Mrs. Hen
rv Branham and Mrs. R. M. Tuck.
The decorations were under the direc
| tfon of Mesdames E. O. Lee, H. b. Bram
: ham', T. G. Callaway. J. K. Philips am
Lamar Smith.
The countless array of wedding gifts,
was displayed in the living room and in
eluded a variety of silver, china crys
tal and hand-embroidered tokens.
The bride donned a going-away gown
of champagne rharmedh with rich
brown trimmings and hat to match.
Mr. and Mrs. Summers left immedi
ately for Atlanta by automobile and will
I NEYVTON TRADE JOIN BOARD COUNTY THE
4?
SCOUTING PARTY
ATLANTA ELKS
COMING SATURDAY
City And County Officials And
* Other Citizens To Give Them
Hearty Welcome.
Covington, Georgia is to be honored
by a visit of the Scout Patrole of the
Atlanta Lodge of Elks next Saturday
morning, March 15.
The hour of their arrival will be giv
en as soon as received. .
A large crowd including the city and
count} officials, officers of the Newton
County Trade Board and its members.
The American Legion, officers and mem
bers, and the officers amt members of
all other local organizations, and otehr
citizens sin mid give the Elkfj a hearty
re'ceptb n on their arrival in Covington.
Telegram received today follows:
Atlanta, Oa., March 13. 1324.
W. Trox Bankston,*’
Editor News, Covington, Ga.
Scouting party from Atlanta Lodge
of Elks in the interest of “On to Au
gusta Trip.” will arrive in your eitv
March 15th.
Will wire you hour of arrival early
Saturday morning.
Will meet you and your representa
tives at your county court house.
Time very limited.
Hope your party will lie on hand
promptly.
This trip will take place May 2hth
This automobile procession will be
headed by officers of Atlanta Lodges,
accompanied by Royal Purple Band fol
lowed by lay members Purple Devils
Patrol Drum Corps Troubadours and
Atlanta Lodges Famous Degree Team,
The splendor and magnitude this parade
will assume can not be described in a
telegram. Please give us youv hearty
co-operation.
L. F. McClelland
Exalted Fluid Atlanta Lodge of Elks
VIIB8 SMITH HONORED BY
MRS. SMITH AND MISS CAMPBELL
The Bridge party which Airs. Lamar
Smith and Miss Sara Campbell enter
tained. Saturday, was a distinctive com
pliment to Miss Helen Smith.
The Campbell home on Floyd street
was bright with a rare collection of
golden jonquils and ferns, The color
motif of yellow and green, carried out In
detail, in the decorations and refresh
ments and score cards.
Mrs. Lamar Smith was distinctive
in a toilette of crepe de chine
Miss Sara Campbell was strikingly
handsome in a gown of blue crepe.
Miss Helen Smith's costume was i
spring model of brown charmine with
hat and shoes to match.
A salad course was served.
Three tables were employed in the
game of bridge.
The following were included in the
guest list:
Misses Natalie Turner, Helen Kmltn
Dorothy Lee. Inez Thomas, Annabel
Robinson, Caroline Wooten. Frances
Dealing, Florence Turner Mesdames
Wright Adams and R. M. Tuck.
P. W. GODFREY UNDERGOES
OPERTION IN ATI, A N't \
Mr. P. W. Godfrey, who was seized
with an attack of appendicitis Satur
day night and rushed to the Wesley
Memorial Hospital. Atlanta, stood the
operation splendidly. The latest, ad
vises from his bedside report his c n
dltion most favorable and hopes are
entertained for his early return home
TOLAR M CONNELL.
Mrs. J. F. Tolar, of Newborn, an
nounces the engagement of her daugh
ter, Ruby Elizabeth, to Air. Foster
Brown McConnell, the marriage to be
solemnized in the early spring.
HYATT-HIMBALL,
Mr. Harry Himbali and Mips Lillian
Hyatt were married March 8th at th -
home of Rev, S. M. Holcomb, who pe-
forined the ceremony in the' presence
of a few friends, who wish for them
a long and hapy life.
Mr. and Mrs. Miller Brooks, of Madi
-ion attended the Smith-Summers wed
ding, Wednesday.
spend their honey moon in Florida and
Cuba.
The out-of-town guests were: Mrs.
M. C. Summers, mother of the groom:
Mr.. Chas. B. Hudson, Mr. and Mrs.
Chas. K. Gailey; Mr. and Mrs. J. H.
McCalla, Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Elliott. Mr.
and Mrs. A. D. Summers. Mr. and Mrs.
Ci R. Vaughn, Conyers; Mr. and Mrs
T. G. Callaway, Milstead: Messrs E. M.
Hudson. H. T. McCord, Mr. and Mrs.
Mike Hudson, Atlanta; Mr and Mrs.
Gordon Usrey, Thomson; Mr. and Mrs
Hudson Summers, Dalton.