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VOL. LXVIX. No. 14.
NEW CHARGE GIVEN f
ELKO METH. PASTOR!
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In order to fill the Methodist !
nastorate at Eastman, several 1
changes were made by Bishop
j l Decell and his cabinet at a
meeting last week. Involved in j
these transfers is Rev. W. J.
Erwin, pastor of the Elko charge 1
churches in Houston county, who i
was appointed to Lumber City. 1
Rev Willard Rustin, of Colum- I
bus who is leading the song ser- :
vices during the Revival at the ;
Perry Methodist church, was]
named Elko pastor.
Hev. James F. Jackson, pastor (
of the Lumber City Methodist <
church, was transferred to East- 1
man where a vacancy existed be- 1
cause of the resignation of Rev. .
Paul Muse. Mr. Muse asked for
a leave of absence from confer- <
ence work on account of his ill- ]
ness. He and Mrs. Muse will 1
move this week to Woodland, Ga. <
in Talbot county where Mr. <
Muse will rest and endeaver to 1
regain his health. 1
Perry friends of Rev. and Mrs.
Muse regret his illness. He was
a pastor here last year. ;
HOUSTON TEACHERS
HAVE MEETING HERE
_
The Houston County Educa
tional Association met here Mon- i
day at the school.
After the departmental meet
ings, S. W. Hickson, county (
school superintendent, announc
ed a program to be given at the
Perry High school, April 19 at
2:30 p. m.
State Supt. M. D. Collins and
Asst. Supt. M. E. Thompson will
be in charge of the program,
which will consist of an inform
ative and enjoyable picture, “The
School Goes to the Farm.”
The next meeting of the asso
ciation will be held in Elko May 6.
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REVIVAL CONTINUES
I
The Revival services at the
Perry Methodist church have
been well attended. The ser
vices will continue through Fri
day night, April 5. The hours
of service for the remaining days
will be 10 a. m. and Bp. m. The
public is cordially invited to the
services.
LIBRARY NOTES
Sinclair Lewis is America’s
most publicized author. Hi s
new novel, “Bethel Merriday,”
will be of wide spread interest.
It is an absorbing story of an ac
tress and her struggle for suc
cess.
The Literary Guild’s selection
for April is, “The Morning Is
Near Us.” by Susan Glaspelt.
It is a charming story of an ap
pealing and lovable character.
u Helen T. Miller, author of
Song After Midnight,” writes
n romantic story of two young 1
people. The title is l“The Mul
berry Bush,” and the setting
Washington and New York.
Biography is a field in which
Burton Hendrick is an acknowl
edged master. “Statesmen of
the Lost Cause,” combining his
tory with biography to make a
tascinating narrative.
Verneice Beavers, Librarian.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The general meeting of the
Baptist W. M, S. will be held at
the church next Monday at 4
p. m.
The Sunbeams will meet at the
IS I c hurch Monday after
noon > April 8, after school.
u ,;T^ e A. R. chapter will meet
u- , Mrs. J. W. Bloodworth
April 10, at 3. p.m,
t,,/ 1 wHelen Davis and Mrs.
j m Mobley as co-hostesses.
eJt^ ol Pj' s population is
oo a t 3,146,111, a gain of
c ’ J the 1939 estimate, ac-
L) * n F to from the State
epartment of Public Health.
Houston Home Journal
QUALIFY BY MAY 3
TO VOTE THIS FALL
1
Those who wish to vote in the
state primary in September and
in the general election in Novem
ber must qualify before May 5,
1940.
All past due poll taxes must be
paid by all male voters residing
in the State since their twenty-'
first birthdays. Women voters
are liable for poll taxes after
their names are on the registra
tion list. Persons above sixty
years of age and blind persons
are exempt from the payment of
poll taxes.
Persons who become twenty
one years of age before the gen
eral election may register before
May 5 and poll taxes are not due
to be paid before December 20,
1940.
Houston county citizens who
qualified to vote in the county
primary in February are eligible
to vote in the state and national
elections. Those who did not
qualify at that time should do so
before May 5 by paying poll tax
es, if already registered.
SUPERIOR COURT IN
SESSION THIS WEEK
The Superior Court of Houston
county began its regular April
session Monday with Judge A.M.
Anderson presiding and Solicitor
Charles Garrett acting for the
state.
The civil calendar was disposed
of Monday, five undisputed di
vorce cases being heard and one
judgment taken.
The Grand Jury, with Geo. C.
Nunn, foreman and W. V. Tug
gle, clerk, was in session thru
Wednesday, returning 40 true
bills and 17 no bills.
Floyd Tabor and C. B. Watson
were reappointed members of
the county board of Eucation by
the Grand Jury.
The trial of criminal cases be
gan Tuesday and is expected to
continue through Friday. Two
murder cases, and another case
for manslaughter, growing out
of an automobile-truck collision
in which a young white boy
from Dooly county was killed
about two weeks ago, will also
be tried at this session.
A. APPLICATIONS
MUST BE FILED SOON
Houston county farmers who
have not filed applications for
payment under the 1939 agricul
tural conservation program and
are eligible for payment should
sign applications immediately, C.
B. Watson, chairman of the
county AAA committee, said
this week.
Mr. Watson said these applica
tions must be filed in the county
office on or before April 30, the
closing date for filing 1939 appli
cations.
Approximately 14 of the 1939
applications remain unsigned, ac
cording to Mr. Watson. The
county office has forwarded ap-
I plications to the State AAA of
fice from 95 per cent of the farm
ers in the county who were eli
gible for payment.
The county office has received
j notice of approval of about
$6,000, which they expect by the
end of the week.
KIWANIS CLUB MEETS
Dr. Ed. Watson, director Child
! Hygiene Division of the State
;iPublic Health Dept., was the
:! speaker at Tuesday’s luncheon
II meeting of the Perry Kiwanis
club. Dr. Watson spoke on the
> benefits of public health work
J and the need of such in Houston
county.
Visitors present were C. L.
t Shepard, of Fort Valley; Chas.
i Garrett and Mr.McGehee of Ma
, con; W. W. Gray, and Rev. Wil
, lard Rustin.
Lovely Corsages, priced from
\sl to $5. Place your order now
for Junior-Senior Banquet,School
• Parties, Receptions, etc.
J Mrs. Cooper Jones,
Phone 182, Perry, Ga.
PERRY, HOUSTON COUNTY GA.. THURSDAY. APRIL 4, 1940
PROMINENT CITIZEN
OF HOUSTON PASSES
Henry E. Talton, age 75, pass
ed away early Tuesday morning
at his home at Kathleen after a
long illness. Mr. Talton was a
leading citizen of Houston coun
ty, a prominent farmer and mer
chant, and a highly esteemed
gentleman.
Mr. Talton was born in this
county and lived here all his life.
He served as county commission
er for two terms. He was sen
ior steward of Andrew Chapel
Methodist church.
Survivors include his wife who
was Miss Abbie Howard, three
sons, A. R. Talton, Kathleen;
W. C. Talton, Perry; and Wm.
Robert Talton, Kathleen; four
daughters, Mrs.Mitculler Bryant,
Kathleen; Mrs. R. P. Walker,
Bonaire; Mrs. J. R. Launius,Ash
burn; Mrs. C. W. Gillespie, Ab
beville; ten grandchildren; one
brother, W. H. Talton, Bonaire.
Funeral services were held
Wednesday at 2:30 p. m. at the
Bonaire Methodist church and
interment followed in the family
lot in Bonaire cemetery. Rev. W.
J. Erwin, recent pastor at Bon
aire, officiated. He was assisted
by Rev. Willard Rustin and Rev.
Roy Gardner.
Pallbearers were: C. E, An
drew, C. E. McLendon, S. A.
Nunn, J. W. Perdue, B. J. Hunt,
and B. H. Andrew.
PERRY PEOPLE INVITED TO
FOB! VALLEY FRIDAY NIGHT
The people of this community
are invited to attend a service at
the Fort Valley Methodist church
on Friday night at 7:30 o’clock,
central time, when R. G. Le
Tourneau will make a talk of
much interest to all Christian
people.
Mr. Le Tourneau is an out
standing Christian layman who
is well known all over the United
States, having spoken to large
and appreciative audiences in
most of the large cities of the
nation as well as many of the
smaller ones. He rarely goes to
cities as small as Fort Valley, so
the people there feel that it is a
distinct privilege to have h i m
come on this occasion.
He is at the head of a machin
ery manufacturing company that
is worth several million dollars,
with plants at Stockton, Calif.,
Peoria, 111., and one at Toccoa,
Ga., established last year, valued
at two million dollars.
Those who have heard Mr. Le
Tourneau speak at other places,
such as Albany, Griffin, Savan
nah and Macon, say that he has
a marvelous message of stirring
interest, and many are expected
to attend the meeting Friday
night from throughout Middle
Georgia.
GO TO CHURCH
SUNDAY AND
EAT DINNER
WITH US!
Enjoy a good, home-cook
ed meal without having to
plan it or cook it. Your
money back if you’re not
satisfied with our quantity
and quality.
Just Give Us A Trial!
Good Food!
Reasonable Prices!
LEE’S ALL AMERICAN CAFE
Perry, Ga.
Wrote ‘Good-Bye Dolly Gray’
"Good-bye, Dolly Gray” was writ
ten in 1900, just after the war with
Spain, when relays of American
troops were starting off to put down
rebellion in the Philippines.
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 t __
F.F.A. CHAPTER HAS
PROGRAM & SUPPER
The F. F. A. chapter and
Home Economics club had their
Father-Son and Mother-Daugh
ter barbecue last Thursday after
noon at 6 p. m. in the Home Ec.
Dept. Judge A. M. Anderson
was the principal speaker.
After a delightful supper,those
attending assembled in the audi
torium where the meeting was
opened with the regular F. F. A
ceremonies. The F.F.A. quintet
composed of James Williams,
Courtney Mason, Ralph Tabor,
Worth Bryant.and Robert Pyles,
assisted by Miss Williams at the
piano, gave a selection. The
county school supt., the county
board of Education, and local
board of trustees were introduc
ed by Courtney Mason.
A reading, “How to Cook A
Husband,” was given by Betty
Gooden. Another reading, “En
semble,” was given by Carlene
Ogletree.
Ralph Tabor introduced W.
Virgil Bass, Soil Conservation
engineer, and J. Lawrence Hunt,
asst, county agent.
Durwood Wilson made a short
talk on the subject, “Is Soil Con
servation the Answer to the
Farm Problem?” “If our soil
could be conserved, one of the
farmer's major problems would
be solved,” he said.
Helen Gray introduced Supt.
E. P. Staples, who made a short
talk and then presented the
speaker, Judge Anderson.
After a splendid talk by Judge
Anderson the meeting was clos
ed with the regular F. F. A.cere
monies.
METHODIST ANNOUNCEMENTS
Church School, 10:15 a. m. C.
P. Gray, Supt.
Morning Worship, 11:30 a. m.
Sermon by pastor, “Jesus Our
Supreme Authority.”
The Epworth League meets at
6:30 p. m. Young people, ages
13-17 inclusive, are especially in
vited to attend.
Evening Worship, 8:00 p. m.
Subject of Sermon, “Christ of
Every Man.” In this service
the Men’s Bible class will spon
sor the music and occupy the
choir.
Prayer Service, Wednesday
night, 8:00 o’clock.
Rev. Roy Gardner, Pastor.
DURWOOD WILSON WINS
IN PUBLIC SPEAKING
Durwood Wilson won the F. F.
A. Public Speaking contest in
the finals held Wednesday,
March 27. Those speaking with
their subjects were: Durwood
Wilson, “Is Soil Conservation the
Answer to the Farm Problem?”,
Ralph Tabor, “Is the South the
Economic Problem Number
One?”, James Williams, “Do We
Want to Be Farmers?”, and
John Overton, “Controling In
ternal Parasites in Hogs.”
Durwood Wilson was declared
winner with Ralph Tabor runner
up. All of the speeches were
very good, proving that each boy
had spent some time preparing
his. The judges were Miss
Elizabeth Stewart, Miss Ruby
Pickens,and Miss Frances Foster,
Durwood will represent the
Perry school at Hawkinsville
against other speakers from this
section during the week of April
22-27.
The boys are also working on
a quartet to represent the chap
ter at this same time. They ap
preciate very much Miss Wil
liams’ and Mr. W. K. Whipple’s
efforts with the quartet. Those
out for the quartet are: Ralph
Tabor, James Williams, Robert
Pyles, Worth Bryant and Court
ney Mason.
FOOLISH BUSINESS
Last year Georgians planted
40,000 acres of young pine trees
at a cost of $200,000, and at the
same time they burned over
4,000.000 acres of similar trees
at a $5,155,000 loss, resulting in
100 times as many trees being
burned as were planted.
POPULATION CENSUS
OF NATION BEGUN
The National census enumera-;
tion of the population and agri
cultural interests, which is a na
tion-wide process every ten years,
began Tuesday, April 2, in Hous
ton county and throughout the
nation.
The ten local enumerators be
gan work Tuesday with Mrs.
Willie C. Lee as captain.
Houston County Enumerators
are:
Mrs. Helen B, Davis, 10th Dis
trict.
Mrs. Willie C. Lee, Lower
Town in Perry and Bonaire.
Mrs. Nell B. Cater, Lower
Town outside Perry.
Mrs. Josephine H. Lee, Upper
Town outside Perry and Kath
leen.
Mrs. Mae T. -Andrew, 14th
Dist.
Mrs. Evelyn T, Whipple,
Clinchfield.
Mrs, Nona S. Hodge, Upper
Town in Perry.
Mrs. Maude Watson, Wellston
and Centerville.
Mrs. Winnie J. Winn, Hender
son District.
Mrs, Sallie J. Eason, Elko
District.
PRUNING OF SHRUBS
URGED BY FARM AGENT
With the spring sea son getting
underway, County Agent W. T.
Middlebrooks this week remind
ed Houston county families that
now is the time to prune plants
and shrubs.
The object of pruning, the
agent pointed out, is to remove
dead wood and weak growth.
Since spring flowering shrubs
produce next year’s flower buds
in the late summer, he saitj the
plants should be pruned immedi
ately after the flowering period.
Spring flowering plants include
sweet shrubs, red bud, deutzia,
weigelia, exochorda, forsythia,
jasmine, Christmas honeysuckle,
dogwood, rosemary, common spi
reas, lilae, snowball, and wis
teria.
Summer flowering shrubs may
be pruned anytime after the
flowering season is past, Mr.
Middlebrooks stated. Some of
the summer plants are abelia,
false indigo, butterfly bush,
French mulberry, silver bell, al
thea, hydrangea, crape myrtle,
oleander, English dogwood,elder,
pink spireas, coralberry, ever
green vibrunum, and spice bush.
The agent said that such
shrubs as azalea, mountain lau
rel, rhododendron, barberry,
graybeard, pyracantha, tatarian,
honeysuckle, cherry laurel, and
hercules club, do not need prun
ing. A few herbaceous plants,
however, are pruned by pinch
ing out all buds except one, in
order to secure large flowers.
ADVERTISE GEORGIA
Georgia editors believe in their
state and want to advertise it.
Hence an “Advertise Georgia”
campaign is in the offing.
Editors representing twenty
two South Georgia newspapers
went on record recently favoring
such a campaign. In a resolu
tion unanimously adopted they
asked that the next session of
the Georgia Legislature appro
priate a fund for advertising the
state to the world,
Among those from Houston
county attending the R, E. A.
Show in Reynolds March 26
were: Mrs. N. W. 11. Gilbert,
Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Gilbert, Mr.
Woodrow Gilbert, Mr. and Mrs
Floyd Tabor, Mr. and Mrs. Lewi
s Mr. and Mrs. Tom Griggs,
Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Kersey, and
Mrs. Cheek.
The Sprinter’a Power
Scientific studies of athletic sports
reveal that, irv a 100-yard race,
which takes about 10 seconds, the
sprinter’s power reaches a peak of
eight horsepower; that nearly 95
per cent of it is used in overcoming
the frictional resistance of his own
muscles; and that the total energy
expended would lift his own weight
about 250 feet from the ground, says
Collier’s Weekly, . .....o
ESTABLISHED 1870
[PATROL SUPPORTED
I BY DRIVER LICENSE
Major Lon Sullivan, commis
sioner, explained today that
neither troopers nor the Depart
ment of Public Safety receives
any fines or bonds resulting
from cases the patrol makes
against motorists.
In reply to several queries re
ceived recently, Major Sullivan
said that all such benefits are
paid into courts in counties
where the cases are made. The
Department, he said, is support-
entirely by driver license fees.
“Troopers themselves receive
no benefits or promotion from
the arrests they make,” Major
Sullivan said. “The Department
prefers that the patrol serve as
an accident prevention rather
than as an arresting agency.
However, he said, it is neces
sary sometimes for t,hem to make
arrests to prevent accidents, but
for minor offenses, they give
warnings. As an example, last
year they issued 42,610 warn
ings and made only 12,502 ar
rests.
Last month troopers patrolled
276,570 miles and answered 206
emergency calls to investigate
accidents. Sergeant R.E. Wood,
commander of the district patrol
located at Perry, said troopers in
counties of thit district patrolled
24,306 miles.
He reported that speed and
driving under the influence of
alcohol led the roster of arrests
in his district. Records show
also, he said that those viola
tions are causing more than half
of the fatal accidents.
9 fatalities were recorded in
this district in January and Feb
ruary as compared with 7 in the
same months of last year. The
Sergeant appealed to motorists
and pedestrians to use “utmost
caution at all times and thus help
the Georgia campaign to reduce
the highway accident toll.”
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ELKO CHARGE NO FES
Rev. W. R. Rustin, new pastor
for Elko charge, will preach his
first sermon since his appoint
ment there at the Grovania
church next Sunday at 11:30 a.
m. Everyone is cordially invit
ed to attend.
The churches of the Elko
charge held their Easter services
as scheduled. Bonaire, Elko,
and Grovania paid their benevo
lence offerings in full. Andrew
Chapel paid a high percentage of
their acceptance. $2BO of the
$340 accepted by the Elko
churches for benevolences has
been paid.
CARD OF APPRECIATION
To all the Members and Friends
of the Elko Circuit:
I regret very much that due to
[ the sudden change in the ap
pointments it was necessary for
me to leave Houston county with
out having the opportunity of
seeing all my friends personally
before I left; however I am tak
ing advantage of this opportuni
ty of expressing to you my ap
preciation for the many kindness
es shown me while I was in
Houston county and of express
ing to you my very best wishes.
Sincerely,
W. J. Erwin.
PRESBYTERIAN NOTICE
Perry Church
Sunday School--10:15 a. m.
1 Worship Service-11:30 a. m.
Clinchfield
Sunday School-3:00 p. m.
Worship Service-8:00 p. m.
Rev. R. F. Boyd, Pastor.
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1 BAPTIST CHURCH
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mid-week Prayer Service, Wed«
nesday, 7:30 p. m.
Sunday Preaching Services,
11:30 a. m. and 8:00 p. m.
Sunday School, 10:15 a. m.
The church welcomes you to
its services.
Rev. J. A. Ivey, Pastor.
