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Arne Rae at
- Press Meeting
Arne Rae, newly elected secre
~~ry of the National Editorial As
_^iation, will be one of the speakers
th- 12th annual session of the
;orgia Press Institute at the
f*mry W. Grady School of Jour
Usm, the University of Georgia,
.'■bruary J' 22-25. This announce
, nt was made today by Albert S.
irdy, editor. Gainesville News, and
airman of the Press Institute
mmittee of the Georgia Press
Mr. Rae comes to Athens as the
est of the Fulton County Daily
Import, Atlanta, and its editor,
ank Kempton.
Mr. Rae assumed his new position
nuary 1, after having served as
ijsretary-manager of the Oregon
r ■wspaper Publishers’ association
■ d member of the faculty of the
a
hool of Journalism of the Uni
«rsity of Oregon.
Born in Great Falls, Mont., in
95, Mr. Rae was graduated from
gh school in that city. He en
red Reed College. Portland. Ore.
Bri 25% REDUCTION IN COACH FARES
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 15, 1939
On end after January 15, 1939, the Central of
Georgia Railway will have bargain fares in Coaches
every day.
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.01 \ l /z Cents Per Mile in Southeast
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You will enjoy Traveling by Train. Air-conditioned
air-cooled steel Coaches. Toilet facilities, free drink
ing cups, smoking compartments, ladies’ lounge.
i Travel Safely Comfort
and in
I; Fares, Schedules and other information will be
1 Cheerfully furnished by any agent of
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tovington Service Station
nd Ginn Motor Company
COVINGTON, GEORGIA
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The Georgia Covington Enterprise, Star, Est. Est. 1874 1864 COVINGTON, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 1939
in 1915, leaving in May, 1917, to
enlist with the 116th Engineers
when the United States entered the
World War.
Shortly after his enlistment, Mr.
Rae went to France with his bat
talion, but was transferred to the
railroad transportation corps. After
18 months overseas, he was dis
charged with the rank of sergeant
major.
Returning to Oregon, he was
taken on the staff of the weekly
Oregon City Banner-Courier, He
became advertising manager of the
paper before he quit in 1920, to
enter the school of journalism of
the University of Oregon. He was
graduated in 1922, after being active
in the business management of the
Oregon Emerald, campus publica
tion While a student in the uni-
1 versity he was employed for a year
, by the circulation department of
j the Eugene Dally Register and
later by the University Press in
j charge of bookkeeping and cost- 1
finding records. During his last col
| leve summer vacation he had
charge of local advertising for the
Register, ,
in February, 1924, Mr. Rae went!
to Tillamook, Ore., as manager of
the weekly Herald, of which he be
came co-owner and editor.
He is a member of Sigma Delta Chi
Alpha Delta Sigma and Delta Upsi
Ion fraternities, and A F. ft A.
Methodist Church Officials of Newton Circuit Meet
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The Covington Mills Methodist Church entertained Saturday evening officials of the Newton County
circuit of the Methodist Church, South. The ladies of the church served a delightful fish supper to the
fifty guests which attended. Pictured above (left to right) are Rev. Arthur Kinsey, pastor of Newton
Circuit; Rev. T. M. Sullivan,presiding Elder of the Decatur-Oxford district; and A. L. Loyd. Ordinary of
Ne ' v ton county,
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The above well-known citizens of Newton County were also present at the Methodist meeting.
They are (left to right) E. L. Ficquett, Newton County School Superintendent; S. I. Day, R. W. McDon
ald and J. I. Alford. The meeting was reported a great success.
Turn idle time into dollars—ad
vertise.
5,000 Unemployed
File State Claim
Employment conditions in Geor
jia are mast favorable at this time,
Ccmmissioner of Labor Ben T. Huiet
pointed out today in announcing
hat less than 5,000 unemployed
■orkers filed claim for benefits un
'e rthe Georgia Unemployment
Compensation Act last week, the
first week in which claims were
accepted.
Of the 4.582 claims received in
the central office in Atlanta, im
mediate initial determinations
made showed that 1.058 claimants
| will be eligible for benefit payments
i the latter part of January if they
j continue unemployed, registered for
work and file continued claim at
I the nearest office of the Georgia
State Employment Service.
| Initial determinations of the re
maining claims are still in progress
at the central office and a great
many of them, it was pointed out,
obviously will be approved.
“Since over 400.000 Georgia work
ers have acquired credits toward
benefit payments under the law.
Commissioner Huiet said, “the fact
that less than 5,000 actually are
unemployed and applied for bene
fits the first week indicate that
j employment conditions throughout
; the state are very good and much
; better than prevail in some other
states.’’ i
To be eligible for benefits,
worker must register for work at j
the nearest office of the Georgia
State Employment Service; be able
and available for work; file claim 1
for benefits; serve a two-week
wa .ing period; and within the first
three out of the last four completed
calendar quarters earned wages in
covered employment equal to at
least sixteen times his weekly ben
efit amount.
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Projects in Georgia
Eight new Georgia projects, cost-;
ing $91,755, have been approved by
Miss Gay B. Shepperson. state WPA
administrator. Of this amount $29.-
489 will be contributed by local
spon.-ors. The proposed projects are
in the following counties: Candler.
Burke, Troupe. Pickins, Gordon and
three In Walker County. All of
them are school improvements ex
cept in Candler County where the !
sewerage system in Metter will be
extended, end in Burke where street
improvements will be made in Mid
ville. l
Fat Cattle Shows
Planned for State
The third Annual Fat Cattle
show and Sale in Macon takes
place March 13-14. which should
attract a large collection of choice
steers for show and sale.
The very first- entry was of 42
head by Alexander Hurse, State Ne
gro 4-H Club Agent, at Savannah.
Very" excellent progress is being
shown by negro club boya who
showed some good animals at the
last show.
The Prize list in Macon will be
virtually double that of last year.
More classes are open to adults,
and 25 per cent premium on all
home (Georgia! bred animals is of
fered The true objective of all
these shows will be realized when
all animah exh. rited are Georgia
grown.
Middle Georgia is well adapted
to the production of all kinds of
livestock and at last there seems to
be an awakening as much progress
is being made.
The public is invited to attend
this event on March 13-14 and all
who expect to enter cattle are
urged to secure blanks for early
entry. Address the Macon Chamber
of Commerce for information. The
official Prize list will be issued
oon after February 1
Eight state-wide Fat Cattle
Shows, to be r.eld throughout Geor
gia from February 28 to April 19. ac
cording to preliminary plans being
worked out in Athens.
The shows, followed bv sales are
scheduled as follows: Albany, Feb
ruary 28-March 1; Macon March
13-14; Moultrie. March 21-22: Col- i
umbus, March 28-29; Augusta. Ap
ril 4-5; Swainsboro. April 11-12;
Atlanta. April 18-19, and Savannah
March 23-24.
In addition to these a number of
district and county shows are be
ing arranged for the spring months
Sponsors of the various shows have j
been busy for some time drawing I
llp ru j es a nd regulations, and list- j
j n g awards.
The cheapest and mast satisfae
t D ry way to supply the table with
pork j R to grow your own nogs
Seet sericea—the perennial deep
rooted lespedeza — in late fall or
early winter if the unhulled seed
ar e used
If you render pleasant service,
let the public know about it—
advertise.
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SECOND SECTION OF
YOUR COUNTY
NEWSPAPER
(Our Advertisers Are Assured of Results)
Our Jan. Clearance Sale
We are Saying, “Move, and Move Fast” to All Winter
Merchandise. Buy Now and Save!
We wish to thank our FRIENDS and CUSTOMERS whom we
were privileged to *erv.e the past year. We appreciate your loyal
support and hope that we may have the pleasure of serving you
in 1939.
SIXE 18x36 CANNON MEN’S
Towels 6 for 50c Blue Melton Coats
Soft loop terry cloth, spongy and absorbent. $1.49
White with wash-fast borders.
SIZE 22x44 Blue Wool Fabric—Full Length Zipper—Medium
Towels 3 59c Weight.
for Boys Sizes $1.29
Beautiful. Durable heavy Double Loop Washfast
Colors. MEN’S
CHILDREN’S Work Pants 69c
Knit Underwear Coverts. “TAKE-AWAYS" Twills, Cords at this and Price. Cotton Worsteds. Odd lots of
25c 39c 49c 66x76 DOUBLE
Clearance Childrens Lots Waist of Suits—Women’s Mens and Boys’ and Unions— Men’s Cotton Blankets 68c
Shirts and Slips. Soft Napped Cotton—Assorted Color borders.
Double Lock Stitched ends.
Hosiery Values 70x80 DOUBLE $1.16
5 pa " !s 19c Blankets PART WOOL
Children’s Anklets and Stockings. Not less than 50 per cent Wool. Warm. Fleecy
\ap_Satten Bound—Blue, Rose, Orchid and
Green Plaids.
WOMEN’S
COPER’S LEADER
COTTON FROCKS OVERALLS PAIR 84c
59c AND 98c Service Mens 2.20 and Denim. Satisfaction Heavy Guaranteed. Weight. Full For Cut- price
Real Bargains that will help meet your Budget. for Quality—Try Cofer's Leader Overalls.
Clearance of our Regular SI.00 and S1.79 values.
MEN’S AND BOYS’
HEAVY CANNON QUALITY DRESS CAPS 29c
Bath Cloths 4 FOR * 1 Or Clearance oLRegular 49c Values, made of Wool
Fabrics—Shades and Patterns.
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CLEARANCE VALUES FOR THOSE WHO SEW AND SAVE!
26-IN. OUTING 36-INCH 36-IN AND 42-INU 36-INCH
Flannel Print* Curtain Fabric Print*
Yd. 8 Vac 12 17 2 c yd. Yard, 9c Yard, 9c
Softly Fleered on Both Color Voiles
Sides—warm medium Beautiful assortment Fast
weight. Dark and light of Patterns, Vat fast Scrims and Marqui- Fast Color—good con
Exceptional colors. Printed nroad- settes. Plain. Doited struction. Beautiful
stripes, cloth and 80 squares. and Tyrolean Patterns. range of patterns.
value.
—SWEATER VALUES FOR THE THRIFTY—
Infant’* Sacque* Men’* Coat* ‘ INFANT’S
Legging Set*
39c $1.18
Children’s Sweater*
Ml wool. Shell crochet. Pink 25c, 49c, 69c All wool. 3-piece sets. Red,
ar blue trim. Navy or Tan.
PROFIT SHARING SPECIALS!
GOOD FOR LIMITED TIME ONLY!
DOMINO DAUFUSKI
SUGAR 10 LBS. 47c OYSTERS 2 CANS 17c
5 Lb. Cloth Bag SUGAR 24c Pound Box SODA CRACKERS __8c
25 Lbs. Paper Bag SUGAR $1.15
BABY
DOUBLE Q PINK LIMA BEANS 4mc
LB.
SALMON TALL CAN 9hc LARGE LIMAS, lb. _ 6c
5c PACKAGE 100 LB. BAG MORTON’S WHITE NAVY
SALT 2 ™ 5c SALT 97c Beans 3 Lbs. 10c
6 inch Stove Pipe, Elbows or Dampers Each 10c
For Repairing Your Leaky Roof Take Advantage of our Special
Clearance Price*. Plastic or Asbestos Cement
Gallon Can, 44c Mfg. by Lastic Products Co. Half Gallon, 23c
NO. 2 RED RIPE NO. 2 MAYFIELD
TOMATOES 3 CANS 17c CORN 3 CANS 18c
NICELY DRESSED NEWTON COUNTY
HENS AND FRIERS EGGS . .j . .„.h DOZ. 21 c
BENNETT – C0FER
COVINGTON, GEORGIA
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