Houston home journal. (Perry, Houston County, Ga.) 1924-1994, November 16, 1939, Image 1

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Newspaper Page TextHOUSTON HOME JOURNAL VOL. LXVIII. No. 46. CONFERENCE MAKES PASTORAL CHANGES The 73rd session of the South Georgia Conference of the Meth odist Church came to a close Sunday afternoon with the offi cial announcement of 253 pasto rate assignments. Rev. Silas Johnson who had served one year as district su perintendent of the Macon dis trict, of which Houston county is a part, was retained in this place. Rev. Paul Muse, Perry pastor this year, was assigned to East man. Rev. Roy Gardner was named Perry pastor to succeed Mr Muse. Rev. Mr. Gardner has been at the Hamp Stevens Memorial church, Columbus, for five years. Rev. Mr. Muse was re-elected editor of the Wesleyan Christian Advocate. His appointment to Eastman was a promotion for him in the conference and was made upon request from several of his friends there. Rev. W. J. Erwin was return ed to the Elko circuit for a sec ond year. Rev. Robert Hicks, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Hicks of Perry, was assigned to Liberty church in the Macon district, located between Perry and Macon in the Walden community. Li ber t y was recently changed from a cir cuit to a charge. Bishop J. L. Decell of Bir mingham presided over the con ference during its five-day ses sion at Mulberry St. Methodist Church, Macon. lIHODIST W.M.S. MEETING Miss Mary Culler White, mis sionary to China, was the prin cipal speaker at the public ob servace of the Week of Prayer, held Wednesday, Nov. 8, at the Perry Methodist church by the Woman’s Missionary society. In the morning, Miss White brought a devotional message on Five Gospel “Ings”; Christian Living, Forgiving, Praying, Giv ing, and Trusting. She exhort ed the women to make their manner of life adorn the Gospel of Christ. In the afternoon, Miss White illustrated her work in China through the use of posters and told of present conditions in that country. The program was presented by Mrs. G. C. Nunn, vice-president of the Perry W. M. S. Those taking part were: Mrs. C. H. Tucker, Mrs. R. E. Ogletree, Mrs. W. V. Tuggle, Mrs. W. T. Middlebrooks, Mrs. S. A. Nunn, Mrs. A. M. Anderson, Jr. Mrs. J. M. Gooden and Miss Norine Swanson sang solos with Mrs, M. G. Edwards as pianist. Lunch was served at noon by Mrs. L. M. Paul, Jr., president, and a committee. Members of the Andrew Chap el W. M. S. were present. J.P. ETHERIDGE NAMED ON COTTON COMMITTEE J. P. Etheridge of Perry, gin Her member of the National Cot ton Council was named Monday by President Oscar Johnson to serve on the committee on do- 1 mestic consumption, cottonseed products sales promotion section, during the remainder of 1939 and 1940. The Council president said that efforts of the organization dur ing the coming year will be cen tered around increased domestic consumption, new uses through! scientific research, expanded for-i eign trade, increased cotton pro-1 duction efficiency and better ini-j tial processing and marketing, Th e domestic consumption committee is entrusted with all advertising and promotional work toward increasing cotton use in the United States. The distress of millions of civi lians in European war zones can be alleviated in some measure through the Red Cross societies of the world. Our own Ameri can Red Cross is sending surgi cal dressings, medicine, and clothing for war sufferers. Join today and support this humane endeavor. I SAFETY PROGRAM AT ! LOCAL P.T.A. MEETING I | A program on Safety—in the [ Home, at the School, and on the Highway was presented by the fifth grade of the Perry school at the November meeting of the P. T. A., held Tuesday p. m. at the Perry school. Songs, jingles, and talks were given by the class in the form of a radio pro gram. Miss Evelyn Hunt is teacher of the fifth grade. H. T. Mayes, state patrolman stationed at the Perry district headquarters, made a talk on How to Drive Safely, pointing out laws, signals, and courtesies concerning driving. He urged a compliance of the law requiring careful and slow driving past schools and prohibiting the pass ing of a school bus when it comes to a stop. Mrs. G. W. Rhodes, president, presided over tne business ses sion. The Ways and Means com mittee of which Mrs. W. K. Whipple is chmn. reported $6O cleared on the Hallowe’en Car nival. The Health committee of which Mrs. Max Moore is chmn. had a good report. The P.T.A. passed resolu tions requesting the County Com missioners to employ a health nurse for Houston county. Miss Martha Cooper urged en rollment in the Red Cross during the annual Roll Call now in pro gress. The attendance prize was won by the fifth grade. METHODIST ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Paul Muse will preach at the morning service at 11:30 o’clock next Sunday. There will be no evening service Sunday and no prayer meeting Wednes day night next week. Rev. Mr. Muse and his family will leave here about the middle of next week for Eastman, his new appointment. Church School—Sunday 10:15 a. m. Young People’s Service 6:30 p. m. BASKETBALL NEWS The Perry fans have a treat in store for them next Tuesday night for the lads from Fort Val ley will come to Perry with a strong team. The Fort Valley boys are confident that they will win and the boys that represent the maroon and gold are confi dent of victory, so somebody is going to be disappointed. You can’t afford to miss this game. KIWANISCLUB MEETS Rev. Addison A. Talbot, who is conducting a series of special services at the Perry Presby terian church this week, was the speaker at the Tuesday luncheon meeting of the Kiwanis club. Rev. R. F. Boyd, local Presbyte rian pastor, introduced the speak er. H. T. Gilbert, Presbyterian elder, was a guest on this occa sion. Rev. Mr. Talbot’s talk was on “The One Essential.” based on the scripture, “What shall it profit a man if he gain the whole world and lose his own soul?” COTTON REPORT Census report show's that 5,259 bales of cotton were ginned in Houston county from the crop of 1939 prior to Nov. 1, 1939 as com pared with 3,980 bales for the crop of 1938. baptist church ANNOUNCEMENTS Sunday Preaching Services, 11:30 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Mid-week Prayer Service, Wed nesday, 7:30 p. m. Sunday School, 10:15 a. m. The church welcomes you to its services. Rev. J. A. Ivey, Pastor. PERRY, HOUSTON COUNTY GA., THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 16. 1939 IFORUM SHOWS NEED OF COUNTY NURSE Types of public health set-ups were discussed by Dr. R. F. Payne, speaker and the audience, last Thursday night at the Fo rum on Public Health at the Perry school. It was agreed that Houston county needed some kind of an agency through which the State Dept, of Health could work for the benefit of the coun ty. For several months, Houston county has had no public health set-up of any kind. No mo r e clinics can be held here by the state until the county co operates in a public health program. The minimum co-operation required by the state is the employment of a full time public health nurse at a cost of $lOO per month to the county. The state pays oth er expenses in connection with the carrying on of a health pro gram, pays a doctor, furnishes X-ray equipment and serums. The need of a public health program in Houston county was shown by facts and figures cited by Dr. Payne who is a regional director of Public Health Work in Georgia. This need was testi fied to by Miss Salhe Frank Thompson, county welfare di rector; Dr. J. W. Story, county physician, and S. A. Nunn, may or of Perry. Upon request that some defi nite action be taken, Mrs. J. L. Hodges, chmn. of the Forum,ap pointed a committee to consult with the county commissioners in regard to the employment of a public health nurse. Those nam ed are; S. A. Nunn, E, P. New hard, Mrs. A. C. Pritchett, and Mrs. G, E. Jordan. At the beginning of his talk, Dr. Payne gave a brief history of Public Health work saying that epidemics brought efforts at control of diseases but that hook worm had caused a continuance of public health work in Georgia. In reply to a question, Dr. Payne said that the County Board of Health, composed of the County School Supt., the chmn. of the board of Commis sioners, and a doctor chosen by the first two, were responsible for the enforcement of vaccina tion laws in regard to school children. MARCH OF TIME FILM IN PERRYTODAY.NOV.iI Ted Munson, manager of the Princess Theatre, Ferry, an nounces that the new and much discussed March of Time film, “Uncle Sam-The Farmer,” will be shown today, Nov. 16, at his theatre for one day only. This film brings to Perry movie go ers a story of 32,000,000 Ameri cans -their life, work and tuture. F.F.A. CHAPTER NEWS Saturday, Nov. 4, Ralph Ta bor and Mr. Walker attended the annual state F. F. A. convention in Macon where Ralph received his Georgia Planter’s key. The agriculture basketeers ad ded another name to their “con quered” list Friday night, de feating the Vienna Aggies 27 to 14. Our team has scored 114 points while our opponents have scored only 46. The next game scheduled will be here Friday, Nov. 24, when the team meets Vienna Ag. Courtney Mason, Reporter. SURPLUS COMMODITY During the past twelve months Houston county received and dis tributed commodities and cloth ing having a total value of $12,- 637.17 according to figures re leased by Braswell Deen, state director of the Welfare Depart ment. This large volume of food and clothing was issued to and consumed by needy and deserv ing families of Houston county. NOTICE The schools of Houston county will be closed Thursday and Fri j day, Nov. 23-24, for the Thanks -1 giving holidays. LEGION SPONSORS ARMISTICE PROGRAM The Robert D. Collins Post of the American Legion and its Auxiliary presented a program, Sunday night at the Perry Bap tist church, in observance of Ar mistice Day. P, A. McArthur, of Macon, Y. M. C. A. secretary and World War veteran, was the principal speaker. Rev. J. A. Ivey, Baptist pas tor and World War veteran, was master of ceremonies and gave a devotional talk. Mrs. J. B. Cal houn was program chairman, C. E. Andrew, post command er, led the Pledge after colors were advanced. Eby Holtzclaw called the Roll of Houston county deceased veterans, who are seventeen in number. “In Fland ers Fields” was sung by Mrs. W. V. Bass following the Roll Call. Miss Willie Ryals was accompa nist. One of the program highlights was the singing of the Y. M, C. Choir of Macon, composed of thirty boys, with Harrold Beatty as director and Mrs. Cooper as pianist. Miss Martha Cooper read two poems, “When War Shall be no More” and “Let There Be Light.” The Legion and Auxiliary members and their children marched into the church and sat in a body during the program. Flags and bunting were placed in the church on this occasion. The Y. M. C. A. group were served refreshments at the Le gion Home following the exer cises at the church. Armistice Day, Saturday, Nov. 11, was featured by the Street sales of Poppies by the Auxiliary with Mrs. O. A. King as chmn. Graves of World War veterans were decorated by the Auxiliary. Friday morning, an Armistice program was presented at the Perry school with Mrs. L. M. Paul, Jr. in charge. PAYMENTS ON COTTON CERTIFIED TO DATE Homer S. Durden, state ad ministrative officer of the A. A. A. announced from Athens this week that certification of over $7,000,000 in cotton price ad justment payments on Georgia’s 1939 crop has been made farmers to date. “December 31 has been set by the S’ate A. A. A. committee as the closing date to accept ap plications for price adjustment payments,” Mr. Durden said. “No doubt there are some farm ers who have not signed applica tions and are expecting pay ments. These cannot be made unless applications are filed be fore the closing date. In urging farmers not to delay filing their applications, Mr,Dur den said 139,368 applications already have been received. Of this number, 133,153 have been certified for payment. The 1939 price adjustment payments in Georgia are expected to total about eight million dollars. He said checks are being issu ed as quickly as possible, and, in most instances, they have been delivered to the farmers. The price adjustment rate on cotton is 1,6 cents for each pound of the established normal yield on each acre of the 1939 cotton acreage allotment. The price adjustment, which is known as a “parity” or “subsidy” payment, is being made to cotton farmers whose acreage planted to cotton this year did not exceed their 1939 cotton acreage allotment. The A. A. A. officer said that the closing date for filing appli cations for price adjustment pay ments on wheat harvested this summer also is December 31. This year, the Red Cross train ed its one millionth life saver. [Since this program was estab- I fished 25 years ago, thousands of lives have been saved through greater knowledge of water safe ty and the ability to meet emer gencies. Join your Red Cross chapter during Roll Call this year and add your name to the millions of Americans who are combatting human distress. RED CROSS ROLL CALL OF INTEREST TO PERRY November is the month of the national Red Cross membership drive. Last year for the first time in about twenty years, Per ry had its first Red Cross mem bership drive. The majority of the citizens paid their $l.OO mem bership fee gladly. The Red Cross has sponsored life-saving classes at Houston Lake for the local swimmers and first aid classes in Perry free of charge. The people of Perry should be thankful that they have never had to call on the dis aster group of the Red Cross, but they can remember that the na tional Red Cross quickly sent its disaster crew to help the city of Cordele after the horrible torna do in 1936. The one dollar membership fee this year will help humanity by promoting welfare work in America, by giving aid to Ameri can refugees of all kinds, by sending food and supplies to the war-weary Chinese, by providing for the war-torn European peo ple and children, by helping all kinds of people everywhere who need help. The one dollar will be an insurance policy for help here at home or near at home if a disaster should happen to Per ry in 1940, So save one dollar this month and join the American Red Cross. Let every adult member of the family join. PERRY HIGH ACTIVITIES The girls’ drill squad is spon soring a donkey basketball game Thursday night, Nov. 16, in the high school gym, It will, we can assure you, be a very enter taining game. Some of the prominent business men and merchants of the county will play. The benefits of this game will go to buy equipment for the drill squad. The school has certainly been conscious of this week, Book Week. The girls of the eighth grade made some very attractive posters which are being display ed on several bulletin boards. Some of the posters illustrate books by foreign authors and about other countries. Others illustrate books by Georgia au thors. The seniors were very excited Monday when they found their rings had come. Tuesday the money was collected, and they got the rings. Of course they think the rings they bought art mucn prettier than any before. They think it was worth eleven years ot hard work to get to buy a senior ring, BAPTISTS TO OBSERVE ORPHANS’ HOME DAY The Perry Baptist church will observe the annual special Thanksgiving Offiering for the Georgia Baptist Orphans’ Home in Hapeville, Sunday, Ncv. 26 There are today 275 boys and girls in the Georgia Baptist Or phans’ Home. These children have been carefully selected by the Board of Trustees and in all cases have been recommended by the Baptist churches of Geor gia and their applications have been signed by Baptist Ministers. During the past few months repairs costing more than $lO,- 000 have been made to the build ings at Hapeville, A beauliful new building, the White Memo rial Building, is in the process of construction. Ne»v hot air heat ing systems are being installed. For the first time in rnan> years the Home is out of debt at this season of the year. Howevei the Baptist churches of Georgia are making a special effort this Thanksgiving to provide for the additional load of thirty children that the Home is carrying and for further much needed re pairs. An effort is being made all over Georgia to make the Thanksgiving offering this year the greatest in the history of the Home, which has been in opera tion for 50 years. Want Ads—The little fellow with the big pulling power. ESTABLISHED 1870 BAPTIST CONVENTION IIWEETING IN AUGUSTA Rev. J. A. Ivey, pastor of the Perry Baptist church, left Mon day for Augusta to attend the 118th annual meeting of the Georgia Baptist Convention which is in session there through today (Thursday). The conven tion represents a membership of 450,000. Dr. Aquila Chamlee, Fort Valley, president of the con vention,will preside. Gifts to causes fostered by Georgia Baptists have increased more than $BB,OOO over 1938 dur ing the first 10 months of this year according to reports which Dr. James W. Merritt, Atlanta, executive secretary-treasurer of the work gave. These increases have been to missions in Georgia and world wide Christian education and benevolences, including the Georgia Baptist Hospital, Atlan ta, and the Georgia Baptist Or phans’ Home, Hapeville. There have been substantial increases over last year in church memberships, according to Dr. W. H. Faust, Atlanta, superin tendent of the convention’s evangelism department. Dr. T. W. Tippett, Atlanta, state secretary of the Sunday school work, reported many more study course awards and in schools attaining the level of standard work. Training Union work under Gainer E. Bryan, state secretary, has shown advances. There are now a total of 2,489 unions in this department. Awards for the year totaled 14,907, Informal reports were made by officials of the Woman’s Mission ary Union, the Georgia Baptist Hospital, Atlanta, and the Geor gia Baptist Orphans’ Home, Hapeville. Dr. O. P. Gilbert, Atlanta, ed itor and manager of The Chris tian Index, the state denomina tional paper, reported a surplus of funds for the first time in a number of years. LIBRARY NOTES Now that long winter nights are here reading is enjoyed with increasing pleasure. Season's Newest Fiction Cohen, Alice-“W he t e the Heart Goes.” Douglas, Lloyd-*‘Dr. Hud son’s Secret Journal.” Godden, Revner-*‘Black Nar cissus.” Kelland, Clarence.-*‘Arizona.” Non-fiction Ademic, Lewis-“ Grandsons.” Halliburton, Richard--*‘Royal Road to Romance.” Post, Emily-‘’Etiquette.” Childrens’ Books Alcott, Louisa-‘‘Jo’s Scrap Book.” Disney, W a 1 t--‘‘Version of Pinocchio.” Harris, Joel Chandler-Uncle Remus Stories. : Terhune, Albert-‘‘Chi ps, a Dog.” Twain, Mark-‘‘Huckleberry Finn.” Library hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Verneice Beavers. Librarian. , BIRTHDAY PARTY j Rebecca Hunt was honored with a birthday party Saturday, Nov. 11, by her mother, Mrs. B. J. Hunt, at the home of Rebec ca’s aunt, Mrs. J. R. Hunt. Tne I honoree was eleven years old on this day. The pretty birthday cake, iced in pink and white, adorned the refreshment table. An ice course, in which the colors pink and white were repeated, was served to the seventeen present. A feature of the entertain j ment was a treasure hunt in I which each one found a prize. Miss Evelyn Hunt and Mrs. J. R. Hunt assisted in entertaining, I pray Thee, O God, that I may be beautiful within.-Socrates. Buy or sell, twice as well, with Want Ads. Time and tide wait for no man —and neither do the Want Ada.