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Glee Club, Band Students
Program Tuesday al 8 P.M.
The Music Club of Coving
ton, is delighted to present a
program on Tuesday evening,
Apsil 24, at 8 p.m. at the High
School Auditorium, which will
be of great interest to all. At
this time the Glee Club will be
presented and six students se
lected from the honor students
of the Newton High Band will
give solos on different instru
ments. Pictures of these band
students were carried in a re
cent issue of the NEWS.
The Newton County High
School Glee Club, which is
composed of 34 students, was
organized at the beginning of
this school year, under the di
rection of Mrs. Hugh McDonald.
Having had no previous chor
al experience they received
music appreciation training
along with their choral work.
The Glee Club has participated
in many civic programs.
Eight of these students re
presented the school in a Dis
trict Choral Clinic which was
held at the University of Geor
gia in Athens. From this group
three students were chosen to
represent the school in an All
State Chorus in Atlanta, which
was directed by Elwood Keister,
President of National Choral
Directors, and who is from the
University of Florida. These
students were Brenda Cham
bers, Vioki Wise and Ray Am
erson.
In the Literary Meet, which
is held annually Kathy Calla
way, in competition with four
soloists from the District, was
awarded first prize, receiving
a medal and the privilege of
attending the State Literary
Meet, which will be held in
Macon on April 20. Also a trio
from the Glee Club was award
ed first place in the District
•nd will also represent the
•chool in the State Meet in Ma
con. In this trio were Brenda
Chambers, Carol Burch and
Peggy Williams.
The six Band Members, un
der the direction of Basil Rig
ney, to be presented on the
program will be: Mada Patter
son, Oboe; Hugh McDonald,
clarinet; David Rainey, saxo
phone: John Jordan, trumpet;
Billy Skinner, French horn and
Lanier Forrester, snare drum.
Mada Patterson, oboe soloist,
is a senior at Newton High. She
has been a member of Clinic
Band for three years, Honor
Band at the University of Geor
gia in 1961-62, Band Camp at
Middle Tennessee State Col
lege in 1961-62, Rookie of the
Band in her first year and
president of the Blue Ramblers
at present. She has received a
scholarship to study at Peabody
College in Nashville, Tennessee
and is a private student of Mr.
Charles Bradley in Atlanta.
Hugh McDonald, clarinet so
loist, is a member of the Clin
ic Band for the past two years,
Junior High All State Band in
1962. Transylvania Band dur
ing the summer of 1961. He is
also a student of Mr. Charles
B/adley in Atlanta.
David Rainey, saxophone so
loist, is a sophomore in high
school and Manager of the
Band. He was an All-State Al
ternate in 1962, a member of
Clinic Band in 1962 and is a
private student of Basil Rigney
•nd doubtless many honors will
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NEWTON COUNTY GLEE CLUB will perform at the Covington Music
Club meeting Tuesday evening at the high school auditorium at 8 o'clock.
Members of the club are, from left to right front row: Judy Mobley, Cathy
Callaway, Frankie Day, Carol Burch, Peggy Williams, Nelda White, Jeanne
Pickett, Sally Hardman, Cindy Steele, Frances Fields, Jo Mitchell and
Bobbie Asbell. Second Row: Jane Autry, Emily Smith, Janice Stapp,
The Corington Enterprise, Established in 1864 — The Carmgton Star, Established in 1874 and The Citizen^Obser^r, Established
pursue this outstanding stu
dent.
John Jordan, trumpet soloist,
is a senior and treasurer of the
band. He was selected for the
John Phillip Sousa Award in
1961. a member of Clinic Band
for three years, Honor Band in
1962; University of Georgia
and All-State Alternate Band
in 1962, Middle Tennessee Band
Camp 1961-62, dance band
camp 1961-62. John studies pri
vately with Basil Rigney.
Billy Skinner, French horn
soloist, is a senior at Newton
and has been a member of Clin
ic Band for three years, Honor
Band at the University of Geor
gia in 1961, Band Camp at
Middle Tennessee State College
1961-62, Rookie of the band his
first year and is a student of
Basil Rigney.
Lanier Forrester, snare drum
soloist, is a junior in high
school and officiates equally
as trap drummer and percus
sionist. He attended Clinic
Band in 1962. A very promis
ing future awaits this good mu
sician in his chosen field.
These outstanding students
and members of the Newton
High School Band, under the
direction of Mr. Basil Rigney,
were selected for this program
following their attainment of
Superior ratings at the State
Festival held recently.
The Music Club and the
music lovers of Covington con
gratulate Mrs. McDonald and
the Glee Club, and Mr. Rigney
with his Band students, in re
cognition of these outstanding
attainments and honors. This
program is one greatly antici
pated by all. The public is cor
dially invited to enjoy and
share in the pleasure of it as
well as to encourage these mu
sicians.
Ray Summerour
Claimed bv
Death in Conn.
Robert Ray Summerour of
Mystic, Connecticut passed
away March 21, at a hospital in
New London, Connecticut. He
was born and reared in New
ton County, near Oxford and
was a graduate of Palmer Stone
High School. He was a former
member of Sardis Congrega
tional Christian Church and
was the son of Mr. and Mrs.
Dan Summerour of Decatur.
He was retired from the US
Navy after having served 20
years, most of which was sub
marine duty. He was 41 at the
time of his death.
Besides his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Dan Summerour, Decatur,
he is survived by his wife, Mrs.
Fay Luken Summerour, daugh
ter Miss Gail Summerour,
sisters, Mrs. Gordon Williams,
Mrs. Arthur Wharton, Decatur;
Mrs. Robert Herbert, Albany;
Mrs. Clarence Williams, Li
thonia and several nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services were held
Friday at Mystic, Connecticut.
The NEWS joins friends in
extending deepest sympathy to
the family in their sorrow.
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Church recently observed their 25th Anniversary. Shown
above are from left io right: Mrs. N. C. Sammons, Mrs. H.
Jimmy Bentley Was Speaker
At Rotary Club Meeting
Lancaster Rises
Are Held at
Gainesville
Mrs. D. J. Lancaster of De
catur and Gainesville, mother
of G. D. Lancaster of Oxford,
died April 17 in a private hos
pital in Decatur.
She is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. L. J. Bradber
ry, Gainesville; Mrs. Frank S.
Perkins of Decatur; four sons,
G. D. Lancaster, Oxford; Ray
H. Lancaster, Decatur; CWO
Lewis Lancaster, Germany;
and D. J. Lancaster of Gaines
ville. Fifteen grandchildren and
several great-grandchildren.
Services were held at Cal
vary Baptist Church near Gain
esville on Wednesday, April 18
at 3 p.m. Interment in the
church cemetery.
The NEWS extends deepest
sympathy to the members of
the bereaved family.
Carey Knight
Inferred at
Carmel Tues.
Funeral services for Carey
Knight. 64, of Porterdale, were
held Tuesday afternoon, April
17, at Carmel Baptist Church
with Rev. Bill Cagle and Rev.
John Lance officiating. Mr.
Knight, a native of Newton
County, died at his home on
Sunday, after a lingering ill-
I ness.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs.
j Blanche Knight, Porterdale;
three sons, Marion Knight, Ox
ford; Lester Knight. Porterdale;
Carey Lee Knight, Monticel-
I lo; four daughters. Mrs. Ruby
COVINGTON. GEORGIA. THURSDAY. APRIL 19. 1962
Jimmy Bentley, who recent
ly announced his candidacy for
the office of Comptroller Gen
eral, subject to the Georgia
Democratic Primary, Septem
ber 12, was the guest speaker
at the Covington Rotary Club
luncheon meeting Tuesday at
the Teen Can building.
Mr. Bentley was introduced
by Dr. Maurice Griffin, Rotary
program chairman.
Mr. Bentley’s speech was
non-political and well-received
by the Rotarians and many
guests present. He pointed out
to the club the possibilities of
future growth of Georgia in
dustry and the necessity for a
strong state economy.
Visitors present at the meet
ing included: Herb Boice, guest
of John Thompson; Greeley El
lis, guest of Jack Morgan; Leo
S. Mallard, guest of Leo Mal
lard; Stone Cooper, guest of
Otis Spillers; and J. H. Mosbey,
Rotarian of Athens.
Pruett, Covington; Mrs. Doro
thy Rutledge, Walnut Grove;
Mrs. Birmah Howell, Social
Circle; Mrs. Allene Scarbrough,
Germany; three brothers, Otis
Knight, Social Circle; Wiley
Knight, Covington; and Jess
Knight, Social Circle.
Interment was in Carmel
Cemetery with Caldwell and
Cowan Funeral Home in charge
of arrangements.
The NEWS joins friends of
the family in extending deep
est sympathy to them in their
sorrow.
Cake Sale Sat.
The final cake sale, sponsor
ed by Student Council parents,
for the purchase of scholastic
pins for students of Newton
County High School with 93 or
above averages, will be held in
front of the court house Satur
day, April 21, starting at 9
a.m. Your support of this pro
ject will be greatly appreciat
ed.
Brenda Millwood, Nancy Smith, Rebecca Prather, Vicki Wise, Diane Car
son, Linda Henderson, Hannah Wyatt, Elaine McCord, Brenda Chambers,
Mollye Dawkins, Rosemary Smith, Selma Spears, Gloria Holifield and
Gail Malcolm. Back Row: Jess Barton, Mrs. Hugh McDonad (director),
and Edmond Hackney. Not pictured are Ray Amerson and Gloria Moore.
T. Niblett, Mrs. Carl E- Cassidy. Mrs. J. E. Rowe. Mrs. W. H.
Harris, all past presidents; Mrs. W. L. Pratt, President; Mrs.
Gertrude Niblett, also a past president.
Pilot Club
Barbecue Wed.
The Pilot Club of Covington,
is sponsoring another big bar
becue on April 25, 1962, 5:00-
8:00 P.M., at the Lions Club
Pavilion. Tickets are now on
sale by the members for $1.50
—all you can eat.
It is being prepared by Fred
Greer. Come and enjoy eating
under the pavilion.
Mrs. Sam Martin
Funeral Held at
No. Cov. Church
Mrs. Sam (Mattie Lee) Mar
tin of Oxford, died in an At
lanta hospital on Tuesday,
April 10, after a short illness.
Mrs. Martin, a native of New
ton County, was 61 years old
at the time of her death. She
was a faithful member of North
Covington Methodist Church.
Funeral services were held
today (Thursday) April 12, at
3 p.m. at North Covington
Methodist Church with Rev.
Charles Poole, pastor of the
church and Rev. Walter Mur
phy, pastor of Allen Memorial
Methodist Church of Oxford, of
ficiating. Interment was in
Lawnwood Cemetery with J. C.
Harwell and Son Funeral
Home in charge of arrange
ments. Serving as pallbearers
were Wendell Kitchens, Billy
Kitchens, Jack Standard, Cur
tis Rowe, Thomas Dial and
Virgil Dearing.
Surviving are her husband,
Sam Martin, Oxford; two
daughters, Mrs. J. B. Hander
son, Oxford; Mrs. L. E. King
Jr., Atlanta; daughter-in-law,
Mrs. Margie Martin, Covington;
three sisters, Mrs. I. J. Harrel
son, New Orleans, Louisiana;
Mrs. Rena Carmichael, Atlan
ta; Mrs. R. C. Polk, Covington
and six grandchildren.
The NEWS joins the many
i friends of the family in extend
' mg deepest sympathy to them
I in their sorrow.
New Drive-!n
Restaurant
Opens Here
A new Drive-In Restaurant,
"The Cow Palace”, opens to
day (Thursday) on the Cov
ington-Madison highway at the
ci'ty limits where the four lane
highway merges into two-lanes.
Manager of the new restau
rant is Sam Brizzi. His firm al
so operates restaurants in De
catur and Clarkston.
Mr. Brizzi says that the Cow
Palace will feature curb ser
vice, pick-up service for food
to go, snack box and counter
service and will specialize in
catfish. There is a main din
ing room and a private dining
room for church groups, civic
clubs and other parties.
Window service at the Cow
Palace will be provided for
those who want to pick up their
orders.
Mr. Brizzi says that his firm
will give-away a cash prize of
$50.00 a month and the lucky
person does not have to be
present to receive the award.
For further information we
suggest that you read the ad
vertisement in The Covington
News today in order that you
may register.
The future plans of the Cow
Palace includes paving a huge
parking lot and adding a
curb-service shelter for pa
trons who wish curb service.
Mrs. Aaron's
Funeral Held
Al Macedonia
Mrs. Coatney A Aaron of
। Covington, died at her home on
Sunday, April 15, at the age of
57. She was a native of Rock
dale County.
Funeral services were held
Tuesday afternoon at Macedon
ia Baptist Church with Rev.
Leon Anthony Jr., Rev. Lee
Anthony and Rev. Carl Cassi
dy officiating at the services.
Surviving are her husband,
Coatney A. Aaron, four sons,
W. C. Aaron, O. L. Aaron, E.
K. Aaron, Gene Aaron; one
daughter, Mrs. W S. Brock, all
of Covington; three brothers,
Elton McMichael, Clifford Mc-
Michael, both of Atlanta; Clar
ence McMichael, Dover, New
Jersey: sisters, Mrs. Vera Hel
ton, Covington; Mrs. Irene
Lindsey, Mrs. Leila Criswell,
Loganville; Mrs. Ruth Deeds,
Dover, New Jersey; Mrs. Es
telle McWaters, Good Hope and
Mrs. Mary Elia Stewart, At
lanta.
Interment was in Lawn
wood Cemetery with J. C. Har
well and Son Funeral Home in
charge of arrangements.
The NEWS joins the many |
friends of the family in extend
in'* deepest sympathy to them
in their sorrow.
Well planned and executed
timber sales can result in in
creasing profits from wood
lands for many years, accord
ing to Extension Forestry Mar
keting Specialist C. Nelson
Brightwell.
This Paper Is Covington's
Index To Civic PRIDE and
PROSPERITY
Four Newton Teachers Are
Retiring at End of Term
In observance of Teacher
Career Month, the program,
presented by Mrs. Carlos Meyer
at the Newton County Educa
tion Association’s meeting last
Thursday, was centered around
teachers.
Nancy Blankenship, a mem
ber of the Future Teachers
Club at Newton County High
School, gave a lovely devotion
al with WORK as the theme.
Other future teachers present
ed were Elaine Allen, Becky
Barr, Carol Hitchcock and Bet
ty Anne Maddox.
Mrs. Dan Moore, sponsor of
the Future Teachers Club,
awarded the NCEA Annual
Scholarship to Linda Hudson,
a graduate of Newton County
High School and at present a
student at Emory-at-Oxford.
Three student teachers were
recognized: Mrs. James Ander
son (Jane Greer Anderson) of
Woman's College of Georgia,
who is doing her student teach
ing with Miss Mary Trippe’s
fifth grade in the Porterdale
school, Farrell Warren and
Vernon Kennedy of the Uni
versTy of Georgia. Mr. War
ren is teaching science with
Mr. Crooms and Mr. Kennedy
is with Mrs. R. H. Patterson in
social studies.
Miss Ethel Belcher and Miss
Maude King represented the
teachers who have retired from
the Newton County Schools.
Others whose names were call
ed but who were unable to at
tend are: Mrs. H. S. Allen, Mrs.
J. P. Baker, Mrs. Bruce, Mrs.
Mrs. Wilson. ST,
Succumbs Alter
Long Illness
Funeral services for Mrs.
Willie T. Wilson, 83, of Route
2, Covington, were held Wed
nesday afternoon at Prospect
Methodist Church with Rev.
Carl Standard officiating. M r s.
Wilson died on April 16, at a
private hospital after a ling
ering illness.
Surviving are several nieces
and nephews.
Interment was in Prospect
Churchyard Cemetery with
Caldwell and Cowan Funeral
Home in charge of arrange
ments. Serving as pallbearers
were A. L. Hicks, W. L. Hoop
er, Reuben T. Hull, Joe Mos
ley, Lawrence Burke, Stewart
Hull, Wade Willingham and
Rosser Maloy.
The NEWS joins friends in
extending sympathy to the
family in their sorrow.
David Rainey, Danny Digby
"Band Members of Ihe Month'
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Band Member and Rookie for
the month of April are David
Rainey and Danny Digby, re
spectively.
David is a sophomore in high
school and plays saxophone in
the band. He is the son of Mr.
and Mrs. E. L. Rainey of Le
gion Drive. He attends the First
Methodist Church and is trea
surer of their MYF This yeat
David made the All-State Band
and received a Superior rating'
on his solo at the Festival.
NcX only is David active in
Band but also in school, where
he is a member of the Latin
Club, Nominating Secretary of
the Hi-Y and a member of the
NUMBER
Sybil Ellington, Miss Julia
Ewing. Mr. E. L. Ficquett, and
Miss Bell Gardner.
Miss Mary Trippe pa d love
ly tribute to Miss Ruby Jor
dan, Miss Ruby Lane, Mrs. W.
R. Porter, and Mrs. W K.
Swann who are retiring at the
close of this term. They were
presented with silver pitchers,
gifts of the Newton County
Education Association.
Mr. E. G. McCants, recently
elected president of the New
ton County Education Associa
tion for 1962-1963, tendered
his resignation with regret. Mr.
McCants stated that he had
looked forward to serving in
this capacity. However, he has
been offered the position as Di
rector in charge of building
and operating the new voca
tional school which is being
built in Thomaston, and he and
Mrs. McCants will be moving
to Thomaston this summer.
Miss Mary Trippe was elect
ed delegate, and Mr. Eddie
Najjar was elected alternate
delegate to the National Educa
tion Association Convention to
be held in Denver this summer.
Miss Trippe expressed her
deep appreciation for the co
operation she has received dur
ing her term of office as presi
dent of the Newton County
Education Association.
Mrs. L. M. Burke, Mrs. J. T.
McKay and Mrs. J. Dungan
McKinsey presided at the re
freshment table during the so
cial period which followed the
meeting.
Marion Piper is
Named to Honor
List Emory-Oxford
Roswell Marion Piper, son of
Mr. and Mrs. E. Marion Piper
of Covington, has been named to
the Honor List at Emory-At-
Oxford.
This scholastic honor is
granted to students for out
standing academic work dur
ing the preceding quarter, ac
cording to Registrar Dallas M.
Tarkenton.
Newton Cancer
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I ature for the education of N w
' ton County's people along the
[ line of cancer, was given each
worker in the various section*
of the county.
The next meeting of the
group will be hold on Mon lay,
April 23rd, and then on Sunday
April 29th.
The meeting was dismissed
with an expression of apprecia
tion for work being done, by
the Chairman.
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DANNY DIGBY
Beta Club.
Danny is a freshman in High
School and plays oboe during
concert season and drums dur
ing marching season. He is th®
son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dig
by and attends Gaithers Metho
dist Church.
We are especially proud of
Danny for this is his first year
of being in the band as they
did not have a band where he
went to junior high school.
We would like to congratu
late both of these band mem
bers for their outstanding ac
complishments and wish them
continued success in the future.
Lanier Forrester, reporter