Houston home journal. (Perry, Houston County, Ga.) 1924-1994, January 11, 1940, Image 1

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Newspaper Page TextHOUSTON HOME JOURNAL VOL. LXVIX. No. 2. COMMITTEES NAMED I BY KIWANIS LEADER! 1 W. D, Anderson, president of' Bibb Manufacturing Co. Macon, j was the speaker at the Tuesday luncheon meeting of the Perry Kiwanis club. Mr. Anderson made a plea for the preservation of the American system of free enterprise. He urged citizens of this country to protect, promote, and popularize the American way ! of life. It is a sad fact that too many people refuse to have anything to do with government or the se lection of officials, the speaker! stated. Ours should be a govern ment of all the people not just a j few. The government needs the. advice and help of businessmen, he said. If the present trend continues, the United States is headed towards bankruptcy and repudia tion, Mr. Anderson declared, citing comparative figures on the national debt now and in 1914 to prove his contention. There is no new known form of taxation as the federal government has tapped all sources of taxation, he said. Referring to world conditions, the speaker said that America had not gotten over the terrible effects of the last war. The U. S. has a 12 billion dollar debt owed by other nations, over 14 million unemployed, and an in crease of 25 millions in the na tional debt. The question of how the U.S. would be able to finance another war was raised. In the discussion of the Ameri can way of life, Mr. Anderson said that forces were at work here to destroy the liberty and rights of the individual and crush Christianity just as had been done in Russia and Germany. He urged the average citizen to be more interested in his gov ernment. Sam A. Nunn, new president, presided and introduced the speaker. The president appoint ed the following committees for 1940: AGRICULTURE G. C. Nunn, Chairman: W. T. Middlebrooks, J. P. Etheridge, W. C. Huggins, and W. V. Bass. ATTENDANCE W. K. Whipple, Chairman; E. D. Wilder, and Max Moore. BOYS AND GIRLS VOCATION AL GUIDANCE S. W. Hickson, Chairman; A. C. Pritchett, Dr. J.L. Gallemore, and C. C. Pierce. KIWANIS EDUCATION G.W. Rhodes, Chairman: Rev. James A. Ivey, and Dr. Robert Shepard. INTER-CLUB RELATIONS E. P, Newhard, Chairman; W. V. Tuggle, W. C. Massee, and J, P. Etheridge. PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND BUSINESS STANDARDS C. E. Andrew, Chairman; M. E. Akin, Dr. H, E. Evans, Dr. J. L. Gallemore, Dr. Robert Shep ard. J. A. Beddingfield, and C. E. McLendon. RECEPTION AND HOUSE J. J, Rooney, Chairman; E. P. Staples, W. E. Beckham, W. S. Gray, and F. M. Houser. UNDER-PRIVILEGED CHILDREN C. P. Gray, Chairman; Dr. H. E. Evans, Rhodes Sewell, and W. C. Talton. PUBLICITY John L. Hodges. MUSIC Francis Nunn. BARN DESTROYED Fire destroyed the barn and its contents on Uhlan Carter’s place, three miles from Perry on the Hawkinsville road, Tuesday night. Six mules, one calf, one automobile, 3,000 lb. cotton seed, all hay and corn were burned completely up. There was no insurance. LEGION MEETING The Robert D. Collins Post of the American Legion had a busi ness and social meeting Tuesday night at the Home. C. E. An drew commander, presided. A delightful barbecue supper was served. SPECIAL SERVICES FOR | PERRY METHODISTS j The Annual Business Meeting| of the Perry Methodist church ; was postponed last Sunday on account of the bad weather. It is now planned to hold this An nual Meeting next Sunday morn ing, Jan, 14, at the 11:30 service. Reports will be made on the work of 1939 and new plans and policies will be discussed. The work of the Church School will be reviewed by Supt. C. P. Gray. He will present goals for 1940. Mrs. L. C. Walker will present the work of the Epworth League. Mrs. G. W. Hicks will review the work of the Woman’s Mis sionary Society and will outline new plans. The work of the board of Stewards and the church budget will be discussed by Chmn. Geo. C. Nunn. The benevolences will be explained by Sam A. Nunn. The pastor will present several new goals and will outline a united policy of work which the congregation will be asked to adopt. The entire church membership is urged to attend this service. Rev. Gardner will preach on an evangelistic theme at t h e 7:30 o’clock evening service, and an increased attendance is ex pected. METHODIST US. MEEIINB The Methodist W. M. S. held the first meeting of the new year Monday p. m. at the church with Mrs. G. W. Hicks, new presi dent, presiding and giving a de votional on Stewardship. I The Day of Prayer will be ob served Feb. 9 with Mrs. Vernon Tuggle, vice-president,in charge. Mrs. Hicks was elected represen tative on the local board of Christian Education. Mrs. W. T. Middlebrooks made a talk on What Our Missionary Dollars Are Doing. Pledge cards were given out. Circles will meet next Monday at 3:30 p. m. as follows: No. 1, Mrs. H. D. Gordy; No. 2, Mrs. J. F. Bonner; No. 3, Mrs. C. E.An drew. DIRECTOR i] (• H. T. DOBBS i Atlanta Insurance Executive, who today announces the complete or ganization of more than 125 of Georgia's ICi) counties. “We are confident,” said Mr. Dobbs, “that on the record made by the Georgia Chapter of the Na tional Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, in treating and helping 86 polio cases in 43 counties since its organization this year, Geor gians will respond as never before, and this will be the most success ful drive in the history of the cause.” ‘ _jJ j ’ i Origin of Neckerchief ! The sailor’s neckerchief was orig- I inally worn as an article in which j tobacco and other small personal things could be kept. It was also I used for a sling when a man broke 1 his arm and had several other uses. | It finally became a decorative part ! of the uniform. Formerly the neck j erchiefs were in various colors, but after the death of Nelson the use of j black was standardized. First Division Monument All exposed granite used in the shaft of the First Division memorial in Washington is pink Milford. The late Cass Gilbert designed the shaft, and the late Daniel Chester French the figure which surmounts it. The total height of the granite, includ l ing the 35-foot monolithic shaft, is 60 feet. PERRY, HOUSTON COUNTY GA„ THURSDAY, JANUARY 11. 1940 BASKETBALL NEWS The Panthers have won their last fourteen basketball games and it is the longest winning streak for Perry High school in several moons. The team has shown much progress, and if the boys are spared the misfortune of sickness or injuries, and keep the fighting spirit that they have shown in the past they should make a mighty good showing in the tournaments that they will play at the end of the season. The offense has been sparked by Boswell, Roughton, and Tolle son, while Cawthon and Holtz claw have been taking care of the defense. The substitutes have also been doing some mighty good work; Clark, Hunt, Johnson, Pierce, and Gray have really helped carry on during the absence of some of the regulars. The Panthers to date have won 17 games and lost only 1. The one game that was lost was in the last few minutes of play and to Chauncey, but since then Perry has admini ste r e d a thorough trouncing to the Chaun cey lads. Let’s don’t forget the game with Byron on Tuesday of next week, Jan. 16, for the Perry boys are very anxious to avenge the defeat handed them last year by the Byron lads. The drill squad has several new drills and stunts to present at that time. Perry defeated Byron Tuesday night 36 -17. Reporter. GAMES AT BONAIRE Bonaire plays two big rivals this weekend. Friday night, the Bonaire boys will tangle with the boys of Perry High. This al ways is a good game. The big gest rivalry in middle Georgia is evidenced by the boys and girls from Byron and Bonaire. Their last game ended in a tie. Don’t forget Friday night it will be Perry in Bonaire and then Saturday night it will be Byron. Reporter. S. S. CLASS MEETS The Susannah Wesley class had a business and social meeting Wednesday p. m., Jan. 3, at the home of Mrs. G. C. Nunn, with Mrs. S„ A. Nunn and Mrs. J. F. Bonner as co-hostesses with Mrs. Nunn. Mrs. J. M. Gooden, the presi dent, gave a devotional talk on Service. Mrs. C. H. Tucker gave a missionary talk on Africa. Delightful refreshments were served. NOTICE The Susannah Wesley Class of the Methodist Sunday school will have a “Measuring Party” to which the public is invited,Thurs day night, Jan. 11, 7:30 p. m. in the Home Economics Dept, of the Perry School. Weiners, cof fee and doughnuts will be served, Plenty of fun for everybody. Come One! Come All!! Breaking; the Laws The man who reserves the right to break a single law cannot com plain when he is the victim of the lawlessness of others. Eyes Most Advanced Of all the special sense organs the eyes are the most advanced in structure and function, says Hygeia, the Health Magazine. Secret of Happiness The secret of happiness is not in doing what one likes, but in liking what one has to do.—Sir James M. Barrie, Baby Buggy Rules Jn Edmonton, England, it is illegal to baby buggies on paths or sidewalks two or more abreast, or to use them for any other purpose than for carrying children or inva lids. In Constant Prayer Accustom yourself gradually to carry prayer into all your daily oc cupations. Speak, move, work, in peace, as if you were in prayer, as indeed you ought to be. Do every thing without excitement, by the spirit of grace.—Fenelon, 700 TRAFFIC DEATHS Georgians wound up last year with approximately 700 traffic accident fatalities, 244 less than in 1937, Major Lon Sullivan.pub lic safety commissioner, has an nounced. At the same time he said the Department of Public Safety has set as its New Year goal a re duction of the ’37 rate by at least 300. That year, the Com missioner explained, is used as the yardstick because the De partment was established then and began keeping accurate records. The 1938 toll of 823 fatalities was bettered last year by 128 fewer deaths and every month, v/ith the exception of February, June and July, saw the rate go down as compared to the same period of the previous year. Ma jor Sullivan said receipt of de layed death reports, however, may swell the toll to slightly more than 700 in 1939. MARKET HOGS WHEN NO. I IN WT.AGENT SAYS Houston county farmers would do well to hold their small hogs off the market until they reach No.l weights, according to Coun ty Agent W. T. Middlebrooks. “Farmers who have light weight hogs that are being mar keted now will take a terriffic loss, whereas, if they will carry these pigs to No. 1 hogs, they will at least break even and probably make some money,’’the agent pointed out. Due to short yields of hogging off crops last year, coupled with comparative low hog prices, the greatest supply of unfinished hogs have been put on the mar ket in recent years, Mr. Middle brooks said. As a result, it is estimated that the bulk of this season’s hog crop will be mar keted about a month earlier than normal, he explained. The county agent said all at tempts have failed to stem the large tide of light and feeder hogs on the market. He said this has resulted in an enormous loss, not only from the lack of weight, but also from the price differential on the lighter weight grades. ‘ ‘At present corn prices, pro ducers cannot afford to sacrifice 80 to 130 pound pigs at quoted prices. Even if No. 1 hog prices do not rise, it will be better to feed out light and feeder hogs and sell at a weight of from 180 to 240 pounds.” Although the present 1o w swine prices will probably cause a large number of hog producers to quit, or curtail their produc tion, the agent explained that a successful hog producer is one who plans his operations on a long-time basis, making careful study to constantly improve his methods. This will, in turn, lower production costs and will produce a higher grade product, thereby enabling the grower to secure to market prices. Braddock’s Burial Place General Braddock was wounded about seven miles from Fort Du quesne (now Pittsburgh), His actu al death occurred at Great Mead ows, about 50 or 60 miles from the battlefield. The body was bur ied in the middle of the highway. In 1823 laborers rifled the grave and stole some of the bones. What remained were buried at the foot of a broad-spreading oak, about a mile west of Fort Necessity. Buffalo Rings When attacked by wolves, the buf faloes always gathered the weak and the young in a group. The strong and sturdy ones then gal loped in a circle around the huddled group. Hound and round the huge fellows raced, and the wolves could not break the ring. If they got in the way of the flying hoofs they were stamped upon and crushed to death.—Our Dumb Animals. Noted Architect, Carver Samuel Mclntire of Salem, Mass., like the Adam Brothers of England, was most noted for his fame as an architect and as a carver. He is responsible for some beautiful pieces of furniture gracefully and delicately executed. His favorite piece was the sofa and several of these with chairs to match are in the collection of the Essex institute at Salem. FARMERS GET TREES FOR REFORESTATION i County Agent W. T. Middle brooks reports that 31 applica tions for forest tree seedlings have been received by his office up to date since last fall for far mers and 4-H club members, who are carrying out reforestation practices on their farms. Mr. Middlebrooks states that he is stiii accepting applications for seedlings and that the vari rious nurseries over the state are already shipping trees to the farmers. Farmers wishing to obtain seedlings may purchase pines from the State Division of Fores try in Atlanta, Abraham Bald win College in Tifton, or the University of Georgia Forest School in Athens, at a cost of $2.00 per thousand. Black locust may be obtained from the State Division of Forestry at $3.00 per thousand, and black walnut at $3.50 per thousand. All orders are F. O. B. nursery. “Those who wish to plant dur ing January and February and who have not already placed an order for trees should do so as soon as possible, in order to be sure that they get delivery. “Remember, that every farm participating in the 1940 Triple- A farm program can earn an ad ditional $3O this year by planting forest tree seedlings.” STANDARD OIL ANNOUNCES NEW IMPROVED MOTOR FUEL Standard Oil stations and deal ers are today offering their cus tomers the new,improved Crown Gasoline—a popular priced gaso line that meets specifications for premium anti-knock perform ance. Road tests have proved that this new gasoline gives motorists quicker starting, faster pick-up, smoother operation, more mile age, and a new high in knockless power. It also contains a unique solvent action, which helps to reduce the tendency of carbon formation. Today’s purchasers of popular price gasoline demand the per formance heretofore obtainable only in premium grade at prem ium price, and the development of this new, improved gasoline was to meet this demand. Invented the Cowcatcher The first cowcatcher was designed by Isaac Dripps and was on the locomotive called the John Bull which was built by Stephenson in England. It was attached to the John Bull, which operated on the Camden Amboy railroad after 1831. The cowcatcher was support ed by two wheels. Early Military Engineers By the Thirteenth century mili tary engineers had developed amaz ing war engines, destructive devices such as catapults, trebuchets, bat tering rams, and the like, and there is no reason to believe that they were not equally ingenious in de veloping constructive devices, such as mammoth derricks and cranes, lifts, and timber platforms upon which masons could work. Native Hawaiian Dance To most persons the native Ha waiian dance, the hula, is but a sin gle step accompanied by undulations of hips and arms. There arc a doz en hulas, varied mostly by the ges tures of the hands. The most popu lar are tne gourd dance, the rock dance, the moon dance and the hymn to the sun. How Snakes Crawl A snake cannot cross anything smooth. It must have a rough sur face to pull its body along by rhyth mic contractions. It cannot crawl, for example, on smooth ice or glass —so if you are afraid of snakes, surround yourself with ice or glass and rest assured none will bother you. Against Law to Get Into Debt North Carolina’s constitution per mits the state to borrow in any bi ennium only two-thirds of the amount paid on the public debt the preceding biennium. The law also applies to the state’s counties and cities. ESTABLISHED 1870 METHODISTS HAVE ANNUAL MEETINGS The Annual Meeting for the Grovaniu Methodist church was held at the Grovania School House, Friday night, Jan. 5. All who attended the meeting deem ed it quite a success. The people of the community were the guests of the stewards and the pastor, Rev. W. J. Erwin, at a barbecue supper, After the supper, the pastor gave a report on the general state of the church and Mrs. R. H. Brown gave a report for the Church School. Rev. D. G. Mann, ex tension Secretary for the South Ga. Conference Board of Educa tion. was present and spoke briefly. Rev. Silas Johnson, su perintendent of the Macon Dis trict, spoke on the general work of the church and commended the church for the work of the year just passed and said he was expecting greater things in the new year. Rev. Roy Gardner, pastor of the Perry Methodist church gave a splendid talk on “Tithing.” The monthly finan cial system was adopted and pledges were taken and envel opes distributed. The Annual Meeting for the Andrew Chapel church will be held Wednesday night, Jan. 10, at the church. The Annual Meeting for the Bonaire church will be held Wednesday night, Jan. 17, at the church. Every member is urged to be present. Rev. Silas Johnson, superin tendent of the Macou District, will occupy the pulpit of the Bonaire Methodist church at the morning service, Sunday, Jan,2l. All the people of the community are urged to be present. The first quarterly conference for the charge will be held at Andrew Chapel, Thursday, Feb. 15. NEW STATIONS Perry is to have two new fill ing stations. Work on both of them is under way. The Citizens Oil Co. is build ing the station on the Miller Day property at the corner of Carroll St. and Washington Ave, The Wofford Oil Co. is putting up the station on the Boswell property at the corner of Ball and Commerce streets. P. O. RECEIPTS GAIN Perry post office stamp receipts increased $454.95 in 1939 over 1938, according to Postmaster Otis A. King. The receipts were $7,799.66 in 1939 and $7,344.71 in 1938. The money orders in 1939 amounted to $57,764.35. BAPTIST CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS I Mid-week Prayer Service, Wed nesday, 7:30 p. m. Sunday Preaching Services, 11:30 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Sunday School, 10:15 a. m. The church welcomes you to its services. Rev. J. A. Ivey, Pastor. ELKO CHARGE NO FES Schedule of services for the I Methodist churches of the Elko [charge is as follows: First Sunday--Grovania, 11:30 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. j Second Sunday--Andrew Chap i el, 11:30 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Third Sunday—Bonaire, 11:30 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. ! Fourth Sunday—Elko, 11:30 la. m. and 7:30 p. m. Rev. W, J. Erwin, Pastor. ' ' PRESBYTERIAN NOTICE Perry Church Sunday School-10:15 a. m. Worship Service-11 ;30 a. m. Clinchfield Sunday School-3:00 p. m. Worship Service-8;00 p. m. I Rev. R. F. Boyd, Pastor.