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HOUSTGN.HOME JOURNAL JOHN L. HODGES, Publisher DEVOTED TO HONE INTERESTS, PROCRESS AMD CULTURE ESTABLISHED 182? VOL. LV. PERRY, HOUSTON COUNTY, OA., THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 1925 1* STREET IMPROVEMENT IN PROGRESS HERE Among other notable improve* ments iu progress her? is the ex tention, widening and improve meat otherwise of a number of streets iu the city. With the recent extention of Ball Street a number of houses have been built along that way and that street m;i<1e an important residential thoroughfare. The straightening and widening of Swift Street al the junction of Macon Street is another improve ment of note. Tbe-regrading of the Methodist Church grounds and walks now in progress will greatly improve the appearance of that part of the city. Probably the greatest street im provement accomplished here recently was the widening of Kitchen Street and Park Way just completed. This street is now just twice its original width, running from Ball Street along Armory Park to Ma con Street. A number of large oak trees were removed and the street regraded all along the way, proper ty owners contributing land on eaoh side. The contributions and expense seems amply justified, this "Park Way'-' street being now one of the prettiest in the city. In the business section o n Carroll Street considerable im provement in the appearance as well as the utility of the street is being accomplished by the removal of unsightly awniugs by property owners on the Sonth side of the Street and the straightening of the sidewalk line by the eity. The trees on eaeh side of the "bottle neck" section of Carroll Street are being removed to increase traffic and parking space. The street improvement going em at this time indicate the growth of eivic pride and marks the advancement of this com munity toward town more pre tentious in the future. MICKIE SAYS? C OUT OV1 \WE GCTTA, B? GernvKi copm fer ucmjs MP tkVS t\X> TU" BETViEB-i ISSUES, 00 \9 MOO WAUE Syoff moo vjNvrr p\jr \u tyv PAPEP., FES. GfcOSW SMCfc D04Y VJMT UUY\L >(W l*ST v WVW\r X) BRAVJG \r \U? IP WERE Aiur NEVJS EVWFf W ./ ouc. t To aotf MOO; ?Seuo, IVi I SO?*?" ??53 !)? D. C. ANNOUNCEMENT The Clinton Duncan Chapter of the United Daughters of the Con federacy will meet with Mra. 8am Crowell on Wednesday, April 1 at 3:30 o'clock. An instructive and interesting rogratn will be giren. PEACH BLOSSOM FESTIVAL NOTEWORTHY EVENT The Fourth Annual Peach Blossom Festival has come and gone leaving a pleasing impression on the thousands who attended it. Each feature of the two days' entertainment was well carried out. The program of the day began with the coronation of King Samuel aud Queen Kuth amid all, the pomp aud stately ritual of mediaeval royalty. Following this magnificent spec tacle was the paiade of Heats from several Georgia cities and cor porations. The prize winning float was Montezuma's, which portrayed more perfectly ihe spirit of the j occasion. The Central of Georgia's float, a miniature pullman car beautifully decorated, won second place. Thomaston, Ca. had the most unique float, a lav^e eratc containiug a full pack of Thomas, ton "peaches". Albany's float re ceived honorable mention. Hous ton County's pretty float was in the shape of a boat, and contained eight of Perry's prettiest girls, namely; Misses Martha Cooper. Martha JordaD, Georgia Ruth Harris, Martha Sue Woolfolk, Frances Crowell, Laura Gilbert, Chloe Tray lor, and Louise Houser. At noon a well prepared barbe cue was served to the thousands in attendance. The "Trail of the Pink Petals" was presented in the afternoon. This pageant, directed by Miss Pauline Oak, ably assisted by all of Fort Valley, was a remarkable performance. There were 1,000 characters in the cast, who though amateurs, gave no suggestion of amateurishness in their acting. The clever lines of the pageant' were written by Mrs. Mabel S. Withoft. of Fort Valley, aud were read by Mr. Leigliton Shepard, general chairman of the festival. The music was played by the Tweuty-ninth Infantry Band of Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. The selections were taken from the most familiar classics and semi popular compositions. Eachjscene was in itself a thing of beauty, rich in color. The de sign of - the scenes and cottumes throughout adhered strictly to historic detail. The finale came with the mar riage of "Miss Peach" to Fort Valley. The bridesmaids in this wedding were i?irls from counties in the peach belt. Miss Martha Cooper, of Perry, represented Houston. During the wedding scene.peaeh petals were dropped from two of the Greatest airplanes of the Huff Daland Corporation. The pageant. "The Trail of the Pink Petals" is a magnificent dramatic spectacle. It reflects credit to the people of Fort Valley who through hard . work and close co-operation accom- \ plished such a noteworthy event which advertised not only Fort Valley but all of Georgia. RESIDENCES UNDER CONSTRUCTION Among Ihe items of construc tion and improvement id the resi dential section is the new resi dence of Dr. Lee Evans now be ing built on "Park Way." The new residence is attractive and modern in dosign and will be a distinct addition to this recently improved street. On this same street, on the ror ne< of Washington, th? residence of Mr. J. H. Short j* being beaati fiod and enlarged, a porch and porte-cochere being added. MACON KIWANIS ENTERTAINS PERRY CIVITAN3 The Macon KiwanisClub enter tained the Perry Civitans at a luncheon at the Dempsey Hotel Wednesday noon. The feature of the entertain-j nient program was the present*- ' tion of a most amusing paroday on The Peach Blossom Festival en- i titled "Trail of the Peach Brandy j Peddlers," Messrs S. L- Orr and Alan Mac Donald representing the Onion, Potato, Cabbage and Egg Pant sought "Peruna's flavor," Mr. Henry Martin rep-esenting "Pe runa. Gen. Walter A. Harris was "veiled destiny." Mr. Sam A. Nunn. representing "Mr. Perry," was the groom iu marriage to Peach. The entertainment wa<* thorough ly enjoyable and the spirit of fun and good fellowship prevailed. FARMERS TO BE LOANED MONEY THROUGH CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION The Georgia Cotton Growers Co operation has organized a Loan Committee in Houston County composed of X. W. H. Gilbert, li. j L. Thompson, L. F. Cater and Marx Kuuz, the latter beiug j secretary to the committee. The | object of tbe Loan Committee, as I stated by Mr. KTnz, is to aid the farmers in the purchase of supplies ! such as guano, etc. I The Georgia Cotton Growers 10 ? operative Association has j settled (he question of financing ' the growing of crops by the farmer j which has heretofore been the ' chief hold back in joining tbe same, this association has organized what is known as the Houston County Loan Committee* Marx Kanz as Secretary of Committee and W. B. Johnson, of Sumpter County as field man. Auyone who is a member of t?~p Association, those who want XL* join or any other cotton grower can borrow sufficient money to make this and future crops at G/4 per cent interest for from 6 to 9 months time to be paid back when the crop is marketed interest for form 6 to 9 months time to be paid back when the crop is market ed in the Fall. The loans are taken by the intermediate credit bank and only requires about ten days to get any loan through. Mr. Marx Kuuz or W. B. Johnson will be glad to help yoa with satne any time. This serves two purposes, gives the farmer cheap and continous finances, when desired, to make their crops and join Farmers in an organization that is permanent where they will have each others interest at heart, and enables the farmer to resist flooding the market 1 with cotton in the fall when the price is the very lowest. It will bo a pleasure to any member of the Loan Committee to talk the matter over in detail with I anyone desiring assistance finan cially in making their 1926 crops. 1924 COTTON GINNED A total of 5,647 bales of cotton was ginned in Houston county for for the season of 1824 as compared to 6.605 bales ginned in 1923. Peach connty total was 5,575 bales ginnod for the season of 1924. M.C.Watson. Japan Lead* in Divorce$ In proportion to population. Japan lends all other countries In the num ber of divorce*. We Have Just Completed OUR NEW FERTILIZER PLANT And equipped it with the Latest and Most Modevn Machinery. We are better piepared than ever to take care OF YOUR REQUIREMENTS. Write, Phone or Wire Us for prices on com plete Fertilizers or any grade of Fertilizer Ma terials for Home Mixing. "It's What's IN The Bag That COUNTS.' HEARD BROTHERS. Manufacturers of High Grade Fertilizers. 1 MACON, - GEORGIA n? Now is the time to stock your panlry with. Floor We are in position to sell you Flour at $2.00 a Ekb^ rel less than the Mills ate asking for it. WE CAN UNDERSELL ANY COMPETITOR Our prices are also right on Groceries,. Hardware, Farm Supplies, Cotton Rope, Plow Shapes, Crodfe ery and everything to work with. All we ask is a chance and we will convince that we can save you money on any article we J. W. BLOODWORTH, ) PHONE No. 94. The Busy Big Store. Perry, Ga? HEADQUARTERS FOR Steaks and Fresh Meats of All Kinds. \ Staple and Fancy Groceries. Prompt Service. Phone 12. E. F. BARFIELD & CO. PERRY, GA. We are always in the business for Hay, Corn,Peas* Seed Cotton, Cotton Seed, Velvet Beans, etc.CoM^ to see uswhen you want to see these products* We cariy a full line oi Spray Materials for peaches* and can take care of your wants in any quantity?. Lime, Sulphur, Oil Emulsion, Arsenate of I Automic Sulphur and any kind of Dust. We car ry a complete stock of Lime, Brick, Cement, Sand^ Gravel, Shingles, etc., for building. Perry Warehouse Co.