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with Mr. and Mrs. Oscar
of Covington.
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SNAPPING
SHOALS
Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Bunn and
daughter, Belva June, visited rel
atives at Stewart Sunday.
Mrs. Fred Piper had as her
guest Friday and Saturday, her
sister, Mrs. Tommie Rutledge, of
Walnut Grove.
Mrs. L. P. Fincher and Janie
Ruth Piper spent Saturday night
with Mrs. O. C. Tomlin and fam
ily.
Mrs. Luther Smith has as her
guest Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. George
Mason and children and Mr. and
Mrs. Ray Stewart and children.
Mrs. O. C. Tomlin and children,
Edgar and Ellen and little Janie
Ruth Piper, spent Sunday with
Mrs. L. P. Fincher.
Mrs. Carl Hooper is on the sick
list, and her many friends wish
her a speedy recovery. —
Mrs. O. C. Tomlin had as her
guests Saturday night, Mrs. C. B.
Bunn and Mrs. Luther Smith.
Mrs. Fred Piper and children
visited Mrs. Piper’s parents, Mr.
and Mrs. O. D. Harcrow Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. V. C. Ellington,
Jr., visited relatives in Henry
County Sunday.
Miss Mary Hooper visited Ella
Joy Hampton on Monday evening.
Miss Louise Harcrow spent Sun
day night with her sister, Mrs.
Fred Piper.
Mrs. V. C. Ellington had as her
guests Saturday evening, her mo
ther, Mrs. Arthur Jetfries, and
Mrs. Patterson of Henry County.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lane and
children, Lindsey and Larry, and
Junior Lane visited Mrs. Lane’s
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lindsey of
near Grffin Sunday.
Bermuda and lespedeza pasture
sods, on all soils except those of
very high fertility, are greatly
benefitted by having the sod brok
en at intervals of from three to
six years. •
For the first six months of 1940,
cash farm income including gov
ernment payments was 292 mil
lion dollars higher, or eight per
cent more compared with the same
period a year earlier.
First F. S. A. Unit
Completed Here
The completion of Newton
County’s first F. S. A unit was
announced this week by Assist
ant Supervisor Ralph W. Pen
nington. This work is being carried
out under the provisions of the
Bankhead-Jones Tenant Purchase
Act.
The new unit, located 8 4 miles
southeast of Covington on the
Starrsville-Dixie Road, contains
100 acres, a modern six room
dwelling house, complete with
runnuig water, the necessary
barns, and ample pasturage. It
was started last year. Three other
similar units are now under con
struction. It is expected they will
be completed within the next four
months.
The new unit is occupied by
Aubrey C. Ewing and family, and
may be inspected by those who
are interested. Further informa
tion about this type of project
may be obtained from Ralph W.
Pennington, Assistant Rural Re
habilitation Supervisor. His of
fice is located in the Cohen Build
ing.
One of the greatest mistakes
white men made when they spread
over this country with its contin
ental climate was to do a poor job
with grass. We plowed up millions
of acres of grassland; we over
grazed millions of other acres.—
Secretary of Agriculture Henry A.
Wallace.
mgton, spent the week with her
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. P.
Smith.
Mr. and Mrs. Welcome Walton
had as their guests Sunday after
noon. Mrs. Pete Walton and
daughters, Louise and Jeanette,
and Mr. Carl Henderson, of Por
terdale; and Mrs. George Hen
derson, Mrs. Carl Newby and Mrs.
Ruth Goodman and daughter,
Virginia.
Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Smith had
as their guest s Sunday, Mr. and
Mrs. Oscar Womack and son,
Jerry; Mrs. George Smith and
son, Lafry, and Mr. and Mrs. Bob
Studdard and daughter, Elaine,
of Covington.
Everybody that has friends and
loved ones buried at Tabernacle
cemetery, please meet there Sat
j I ur< ^ ay ’ August 10th, to clean the
I cemetery. Everybody bring a well
filled basket.
THE COVINGTON NEWS
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IT’S RIGGS AGAIN . . . Short
Bobby Riggs, national tennis
champ, shown with famous Sea
bright bowl, permanent beating posses
sion of which he won by in epic
Tall Frank Kovacs (left) first
five-set match In after 53-year losing history,
two sets.
bowl had been retired only once
before, by Little Bill Johnston
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TO SPEED OUTPUT of material for national defense and indus
trial uses, David M. Goodrich (left) and Frank Phillips, chairmen
of major rubber and petroleum companies, signed contracts for
formation of nation’s first independent synthetic rubber com
pany, pooling resources of two concerns to make larger quantities
available promptly as insurance against possible cut-off of natural
rubber supplies *
NEWBORN
Miss Helen Amendola left Sat
by train for New York City
visit her grandparents. While
she will visit the World’s
Fair, spend some time on the
shores of Long Island and look
about the City generally. She will
also visit with her aunt, Mrs.
Melvyn G. Quayle, on Leeds Drive,
Port Washington, Long Island. She
expects to return to Newborn in
time to enter school the 2nd of
September.
Little Miss Mellie Pitts Carson
was entertained with a birthday
party by Dorothy Carson on Mon
day, August 5.
Mrs, W. H. Pickett has been
visiting relatives in Newborn for
the week end.
Mr. and Mrs. Hamp Wade, their
little son, and Mr. Wade’s mother
from Florida, were the guests of
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Gay for the
week end.
Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Brown and
children, Kenneth -and Martha,
spent the week end with their
parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. A.
Brown.
Miss Frances and Kathryn Hin
ton and Miss Wynelle Hickman
from Macon are visiting relatives
in Newborn.
We are glad to welcome our
new teacher, Mr. Anderson and
his wife, to town.
We are sorry to note that Miss
Nannie Hay is on the sick list
agam> child
Mrs W N. Belding and
ren of Augusta, was the guest of
her sister, Mrs. E N. Freeman,
Mr and Mrs. Ralph W. Holmes
are spending the week in the
mountains
Mrs Mary Tolar and family and
Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Holmes at
tended the home-coming at Brick
Store Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Foster McConnell
and Foster, Jr., were guests of
their mother, Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Bryan Elliott and children
have returned from Jacksonville,
Fla
Mrs. E. N. Freeman and Mrs.
W. N. Belding spent Friday in
Atlanta.
Mr. and Mirs. W. P Rogers
and family, of near Monticellc,
Ga., spent last Sunday with Mr.
and Mrs. Guy H. Stevens and
children.
Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Womack
and daughter spent a while last j
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. I. L.
Harper and family, near Coving- j
ton, Ga.
Mr. Wood Henderson, and
grandson, of Decatur, spent from
Thursday until Sunday with Mr.
and Mrs. G. W. Womack. Mr. and
Mrs. H. W. Womack were also
guests. and chil
Mrs Guy H. Stevens
dren spent Sunday afternoon
with Mrs. Will Bowden and Sam.
Mrs. H. W. Womack and
daughter spent last Monday with
Mrs. J. F. Hardman and daughter
Mrs. H. W. Womack and daugh
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WANTS THE ROCK • » Gen
Francisco Franco, dictator of
Spain, shown reviewing parade *
marking fourth anniversary of
Nationalist revolution. Parad
ing Falangists (Fascists), 200,000
strong, shouted in unison “Gi
braltar, Spanish,” echoing his
statement famous Spain rock expected acquired to get by
back
Britain 300 years ago.
President
Completes Course
Ralph Newton Adams, was in
in the 43 aviation students
the Southern Air Lines, Inc.,
school at -the Milledgeville
who recently completed
ground courses and success
passed rigid examinations
the Civil Aeronautics Authority
The ground courses, which were
at the Georgia Military Col
were under the direction of
E. C. Applegate.
Captain E. W. Romberg, vioe
and general manager oi
Air Lines, Inc., laudec
class highly for its work.
“This is the second group o:
studying under the gov
civilian pilot training
at our school that ha:
the ground courses in
Captain Romberg said
acheivements of the clas,
ability to put their shoulder
the task at hand. We are prou<
them and their record.”
The students schedule to com
their flight instructions i:
immediate future.
Worms Save Day
R. L: (Pinky) Torbush of E
is one fisherman who is g.
they were not biting. A can
worms which had failed to 1'
even a small bream to his
saved the day—and perhaps
auto for Torbush.
He was returning from a d
pointing trip on a creek near
when a short , in the ignition Of
his car set it afire. Torb
brought the worms into acl
and the five was immediately
tinguished when he poured tfc
on it.
Winter legumes should be
distinct part of any
gram.
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Mrs. Will Bowden and son sp
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Georgia, with her sisl
Lowell Kitchens.
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SUGAR 5-23/ 10 -45/
1-LB. CANS ALASKA BRAND
PINK SALMON.. 2 29/
BULK UNBOLTED
GA. MEAL ... 12- 25/
CARNATION, SILVER COW OR
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PURE GOLD BRAND
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SWIFT'S SILVERLEAF
PURE LARD . . LB: Cm 28 /
TOILET TISSUE 3*^13/
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Fresh Maid (16-Oz. Jar LETTUCE^/
Peanut Butter... 320 *.jar 19^
Self-Rising Flour (24 Lbs. 73c)
Sun Gold 48-Lbs. 91,33 ★ ★
Plain or Self-Rising Flour (24 Lbs. 79c)
Harvest Day ...48-n*. $1.43 Tall, CELERY Full Flavor Michigan Stalk 6 ^
Kellogg’s Corn Flakes or
Post Toasties... 2fk9*.l3^ Calif. GRAPES Thompson Seedless 2 Lbs. 13£
Eatmore Brand
Margarine...... ilb. carton 10/ AVOCADOS Large Ripe Cuban*
White House (Gallon 33c) xJ ♦ » <# »
Pure Vinegar „..ot-9/ Fancy PEARS Meuntain Bartlett 2f~3/
Avondale Halves Dessert * • • # ♦ •
Peaches........ 2 no. CANS a** 25/ Sweet ORANGES Juicy Sunkis* Do*. 19 *1
Hot-Dated Coffee (1-Lb. Bag 15c)
Spotlight 3Lb.B.:39^ Large LEMONS Juicy Suokiet d«. 27/
Wesco Blend
Iced Tea Vfe-Lb. Pkg. 25/ U. POTATOES... S. No. 1 White Cobbler* 10 Lb». 19/
14-Oi. Cello Bag Embassy Brand
Marshmallows..... Ea. 10/ ★ ★
24-Oi. Bottles Latonia Club (Plus Deposit)
Ginger Ale............ 4 For 25/ fancy BANANAS golden ripe 5/
Hot-Dated Coffee
French Brand...i-Lb.Bag21/
Vacuum Pack Coffee
Country Club fj, 24/
Gelatine, Pudding or Ice Cream Powder
VEAL, OR LAMB ROLLED Twinkle 3*fc»13/
BEEF, 2443*. Cans Country Club Fancy
ROAST lb 23/ Tomato Country Salad Club Dressing Freeh Juice...... (Pint 15c) 3 For 0^27/ 25/
Sliced Breakfast Country Club Fresh (8-Oz. 15c)
BACON . Lb. 19/ Mayonnaise.......... 25/
SUGAR CURED PIECE BEAST Cpuntry Club Fresh
BACON-15/ Salted Sodas ... m*.bo* 15/
Country Club Quality 15/
Pork – Beans......3 is-or. CANS
Corn-Fed Beef Shoulder Lge. 15-0*. Can Rosedale-Brand
ROAST.............. Lb- 23/ Sliced Pineapple ...^ 10/
Berdo Sweetened or Unsweetened
STREAK O' LEAN SALT Grapefruit Juice 4c–!^»/
BACON 11/ 22-0*. Jars Pure Gold Brand Sweet Mixed
Pickles...............2 For 25/
(4’s Cans Libby’s or Armour’s
Freshly Ground Potted Meat......3 can* 10/
HAMBURGER u. m/ Maple Log Blend Cabin Syrup 12-02. 15/
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RED PERCH lOOO Sheet Rolls
FILLETS ■* 19/ Sunset Scottissue...... Scratch Gold (25 Feed. Lbs. 55c) ..ioo-li*. 3 Rolls $2.03 22/
Whiting 10/ Sunset Gold (25 Lbs* 65c)
TROUT Lb. Egg Mash 100-Lbs. $2.43
CORN-FED BEEF CHUCK Country Club .Fancy Pack
ROAST “21/ Fruit Cocktail......2 Si 28/
Country Club Brand
Sifted Peas.........2 can! 25/
Haddock li^-Lb. Cartons Myles Plain or Iodized
FILLETS Lb. 21/ Table Salt 2 For 5e
Brookfield Grade “A” Large
Fresh Ga. Eggs carton do*. 25/
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