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Newspaper Page TextVOL. LXXIII. No. 46 METHODIST PASTOR I ASSIGNED TO PERRY! I Rev. J. B. Smith was appoint-! ed pastor of the Perry Metohdist church at the annual South Ga. conference session in Macon last week. Rev. Mr. Smith comes to Perry from the First Street Methodist church, Macon. He will arrive in Perry today(Thurs day) with his wife, daughter, and son. Members of the Methodist con gregation will call at the parson age to-night (Thurs.) to welcome the new pastor and his family, There will be a union service at the Methodist church Sunday night, 7:30 o’clock, when the Baptists and Presbyterians will join with the Methodists in wel coming Rev. Mr. Smith to Perry. Rev. J. E. Sampley who serv ed the Perry charge the past three years superannuated at the annual conference, after nearly fifty years in the ministry. Rev. and Mrs. Sampley, who are greatly beloved by the people of Perry, left Tuesday for Lake Junaluska, N. C. where they will make their home. They! were presented farewell gifts by! several organizations of the Per-: ry church including the Men’s Bible class which gave them $l5O Sunday morning. T h e Fort Valley Methodist church, which the Sampleys served for three years at one time, sent them love gifts, also, including a purse of $5O. Dr. Samuel T. Senter succeeds Rev. G. E, Clary as presiding: elder of the Macon district, of which Perry is a part. Dr. Sen ter was formerly pastor of Vine ville Methodist church, Macon. Rev. James Holston (S) was appointed to Elko, and Rev. W. V. Dibble was returned to War ner Robins. UNITED WAR FUNdIePORT $1,138.05 has been collected in Houston county to date for the United War Fund. A special ef fort is being made this week to complete this drive and reach the $2,500 quota. Of the amount already raised, $547.80 was collected by the wo men of Perry; $313.10 by the school children; $55 by the Gro vania committee;s2s.so by Heard district: $66.65 by Elko commit tee. Penn-Dixie Cement Corp. contributed $lOO and Rogers store $3O. METHODISTJJ. ACTIVITIES The Young People of the Meth odist church have had two very enjoyable parties lately. Friday night they had a Scavanger Hunt from the church. Lillie Brooks and John Blue Calhoun were the winners. Miss Eliza beth Short and Mrs. J. N. Buff Jr. were chaperones. Sunday night they had a Ham burger Supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cater Rogers. The young people enjoyed both of these affairs. More progress is being made | on the recreation room. Geo. Francis Nunn’s class of boys are planning to paint the two rooms. | The program was given Sun day night by Rev. J. E. Sampley. The Youth Fellowship presented him and Mrs. Sampley with two pictures as a farewell gift. REVIVAL SERVICES ' . Rev. Eugene B. Richardson of The Church of God, Macon, Ga. is conducting Revival services this week and next week at the Court House in Perry every ■tight except Sunday, at 7:30 o’clock. The public is invited to attend. , Rev. J. M. Monroe and Rev. Theodore Holloway both of Ma con, will assist in the services. NOTICE . The Red Cross Surgical Dress ■ng Room at the Legion Home in Ferry is closed for the present opon orders from the National Red Cross Headquarters, the lo cal chairman, Mrs. G. E. Jordan, announces. The Home Service Worker, Mrs. Reynolds, of the Macon Red cross office will be in Perry every ■Thursday at the Legion Home. Houston Homo Journal I dehydration TOPIC j I AT KIWANIS MEETINGj j j Paul DeLeon, general manager ' of Cleaver Brooks Co., Milwau kee, Wisconsin was the speaker at Tuesday’s luncheon meeting of the Perry Kiwanis club. Dehy dration of foods for animal feed was Mr. DeLeon’s topic. Since his company manufactures all types of dehydrators, Mr. De- Leon is an authority on the subject. The pilot plant being installed in Perry by Cleaver Brooks Co. is a combination dryer which will handle sweet potatoes, hay, and other products, the speaker said. Chas. J. Farmer is to operate this all-round plant which has a ca pacity of three tons of raw pota toes per hour. It takes three tons of raw potatoes to make one ton of dry potatoes. Samples of dehydrated pro ducts and pictures of various types of dehydrators were shown by the speaker. Sam A. Nunn introduced Mr, DeLeon. Rowland Hughes of the Cleav er Brooks Co. was also a guest of the club. Other visitors present were i Albert Pratt and his brothers, 1 Parks Pratt and Vermont Pratt, lof Covington, Ga,; Dr. W. G.Lee and Guy Wade of Macon; D. F. Young of Atlanta, and Pvt. Wil liam Hunt. President E. P. Staples pre sided. OROCEHS AND CONSUMERS UNITE AGAINST INFLATION Houston county grocers and their customers and local civic leaders will join hands with the Office of Price Administration in a telling blow against any threat to their future economic,security when they unite in the nation wide Grocer-Consumer Anti-In flation campaign, Mrs.' Ruby C. Hodges, Community Service member of the local War Price and Rationing Board,..said today. '‘Food merchants, who have received word of the campaign from their national and state or ganizations have pledged their wholehearted support to the pro gram which is designed to hold food prices down,” Mrs. Hodges declared. ‘‘They are inviting their cus tomers to check their posted lists of ceiling prices and to call to their attention any prices which seem out of line.” Meanwhile, word has come from local wo men’s and civic organizations that they are making plans to co operate wholeheartedly wit h 1 their grocers in the effort to hold! down the cost of living. ! Local stores will launch the] campaign which extends thru- December with displays of red, white and blue posters, window stickers and banners pledging their efforts in the nation’s fight to preserve economic stability through the critical months just ahead, when inflationary pressures will be greatest, Mrs. Hodges said. Grocers are sponsoring the campaign because they realize that run-away food prices would 1 result in chaotic business condi tions, even worse perhaps, than those experienced following the Hast war. j The anti-inflation campaign I will be built around increased use on the part of customers of 1 the ceiling price lists on dry groceries, meats, and fresh fruits and vegetables. BIRTHDAY PARTY | Anna Katharine Akin was] i given a pretty birthday party] Monday in celebration of her) r i fifth anniversary by her mother, | > 1 Mrs. Emmit Akin. )j A pink and green color note | was carried out in the birthday -Icake, favors, napkins, and re ■jfreshments which consisted of ice cream, cookies and mints. The thirty-five little guests in cluded the honoree’s Kinder garten class, Sunday School •jclass, and the Sunbeam Band. 1 Assisting in entertaining were t Mrs. J. L. Wall, Mrs. C. B. Grimes, Mrs. A. C. Watts, Mrs. ■ I. Bramblett, and Mrs.V. Bramb ’ lett. ______ The Wesleyan Service Guild 1 will meet tonight (Thurs.) 7:30 m. at the home of Miss No 'rine Swanson. PERKY, HOUSTON COUNTY GArr THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16. 1944 | PIS, BASKETBALL SPOTLIGHT | By G. FRANCIS NUNN , j Still running true to form,with no letup in their attack, the Per ry Panthers doled out their fifth consecutive walloping to the op position this season with a fine 34-15 win over the charges of Brother Don Staples of Leslie. Touted as one of the fastest quints in the southern part of the state, the Sumter county lads showed local fans one of the fin est passing attacks seen here in many a day—in fact they ap parently had everything on of fense but the spark of luck which would have started them on a scoring spree. However, their inability to stop the attack of the Panthers was their greatest weakness, as time after time, Skellie, Wilson and Bledsoe slip ped through for points when they needed them. L. Bledsoe drew first blood for the Panther with a side court shot which seemed to be his specialty, but Leslie quickly re taliated with a dazzling cross pass under the goal and they looked like a sure-fire bet for trouble. Skellie then slipped loose for Perry for another 2- pointer and added a foul shot but Leslie was right back on a brilliant fust-break that caught the Panther secondary liat-footed and netted a perfect shot under the goal. But here the play was called back as a Leslie forward took too many steps with the ball in his hands, and the goal was ! nullified. This was the turning! point of the game, as the Hal lowe’en clad visitors never look ed as good again and the Pan thers kept right on pecking away and constantly pulling off from their opponents. The third quarter opened with Perry nolding a 14-7 lead and in the first three minutes, Leslie was given a chance to tie the score, having seven free shots on Perry fouls. The first six of these were missed, and then the Panthers went on their usual third quarter spree and rang up 13 pbintsTo ice the game away. Skellie continued his sensational play to lead in the scoring, while Bledsoe was a constant threat and showed the fans amazing ability to keep the ball in his possession no matter what the odds. Wilson crossed up the op ponents by slipping through un der the goal from his usual out side position, and he and Mar shall each cracked down for long court shots when the defense tightened up under the basket. Capable substitutes were again on display as B. Bledsoe and (Whipple replaced L. Bledsoe and ! Skellie and showed no letup in the attack. I So it was a grand game from a . Panther viewpoint and a hard loss for Leslie, but there was no doubt that the best team won. But no better game than is fore cast for Friday night this week (Nov. 17) when the Panther is host to his old friend and arch rival, Fort Valley. ’Tis said that the Valley lads don’t have the j team which they did last year, 1 but you can rest assured that what they lack in ability they make up in enthusiasm both on the floor and on the sidelines. No Perry-Fort Valley game is decided until the final gun (timer’s gun) so be there ready for a thrill. ! The lineups; PERRY 34 Pierce 1 Bledsoe, L. 9 ’ Skellie 13 Wilson 6 Marshall 3 Whipple 0 Bledsoe, B 2 i Satterfield 0 ( LESLIE 15 Monroe 6 Cruce 1 I White 4 Deriso 0 j Pollock B Johnson 2 COTTON REPORT 1 Census report shows that 1,954 bales of cotton were ginned in i Houston county from the crop of 1944 prior to Nov. 1 as compared with 2,514 bales for the crop ■ of 1943. | Self-Government in Prison [ The plan of self-government in ’ prisons was first introduced at Sing ‘ Sing by Thomas Mott Osborne, the famous prison reformer* ARMISTICE DAY OBSERVED WITH PROGRAM AND SUPPER An Armistice program was presented Sunday night at a union service at the Perry Bap tist church under the auspices of the Auxiliary to the Robert U. Collins Post of the American Le gion. Joseph A. Moore of Mil ledgeville was the speaker and he was introduced by Kev.J.A.lvey, Baptist pastor. The churches should be plan ning for the return of the ser vice men and women in order to administer to them spiritually, Mr. Moore said. There is a need for the revitalization of Christi anity in the lives of church mem bers, he said. The speaker paid tribute to the soldiers of both World Wars I and 11. He stressed the impor tance of having faith in our na tional leaders and in our allies. Francis Nunn sang “There is no Death” with Mrs. Mayo Da vis as accompanist. After silent prayer for the dead, taps were blown by John Blue Calhoun and Tommy Marshall. Colors were advanced by D. M, Ryle followed by the Pledge to the Flag by the congregation. G. W. Rhodes led in prayer. Mrs. Davis rendered organ se lections and “Star Spangled Ban ner” and “God Bless America” were sung by the congregation. Supper For Veterans The veterans of World Wars I and II were entertained at a bar- I becue supper Friday night at the Legion Home by the Auxiliary. Ist Lt. Dan L. Grant, U. S. Army Air Corps, was the speak er. He was presented by Rev. Mr. Ivey. Lt. Grant paid tribute }to the American Legion for its I efforts in behalf of World War [veterans, for its preparedness program, and for its emphasis on Americanism. He predicted that veterans of World War II would unite with those of World War lin making a strong post war America and in maintaining world peace. Mrs. Joe Mitchell, president of the Auxiliary, presided. B. H. Andrew, commander of the Le gion Post, thanked the Auxili ary for the entertainment. Mrs. J. M. Gooden led the group in singing patriotic songs. Mrs. J. B. Ryner of Vienna was the pianist. After the program,games were directed by Mrs. W. E. Marshall, SOROSISCLUB MEETS The Sorosis club held its No vember meeting last Thursday p. m. at the home of Mrs. Hugh Lawson with Mrs. James Dug gan and Mrs. James Ivey as co hostesses. Plans were made for the Christmas boxes which will be sponsored by the club as usual. The need is not as great this year as it has been at times in the past, but regardless of the general improved conditions there are always some who eith er through old age or poor health need assistance. They will not be forgotten this Christ mas. Because of the fact that fewer boxes will have to be pack ed there will not be a drive for funds. Anyone desiring to make any contributions however may make them through any member of the club. Mrs. Warren Hodge is head of the committee responsible for the boxes. Mrs. A. C. Pritchett is president of the club. METHODIST ANNOUNCEMENTS Church School-10:15 a. m. Church Service, 11:30 a. m,, and 7:30 p. m. Young People’s Service, 6:00 p. m. Rev. J. B. Smith, Pastor, 6TH WAR LOAN DRIVE The 6th War Loan Drive gets underway in Perry and Houston county next week. Mayo Davis, county chairman, is organizing committees this week to launch the drive Nov. 20. Houston county’s quota is $514,000 with $414,000 in E Bonds. During the sth War Loan Drive, $697,000 of Bonds was bought in Houston county with a $503,000 quota. EDUCATIONAL CENSUS UNDERWAY IN COUNTY An educational census which is required by law is now being taken in Houston county. S. W. Hickson, county school supt., haa sent out the following letter on this census: Dear Teacher: The Georgia School Law re quires an educational census to be taken every five years. It is now time for another census. In previous years the census was taken of school children between the ages of six and eighteen only. The census of this year will cover every member of the household. The information ob tained from the census will be used for educational planning in the post-war period with respect to buildings and equipment, etc. 1 have employed eflicient men to supervise the work of obtain ing the necessary information for this census. I am requesting you to make an extraordinary effort in giving publicity to this program through your students, patrons and school officials. Please insist that all citizens co-operate fully with the census workers giving them ac curate and speedy information on all questions asked. Taking census is necessarily a slow and tedious job. Full co operation from the public in this work will be greatly appreciated by the census workers and school officials. Yours truly, S. W. Hickson, Supt. Houston County Schools. CITY [LECTION NOTICE An election will be held Satur day, Dec. 2, to elect three coun cilmen for the City of Perry to succeed W. V. Tuggle, L. M. Paul, and B. H, Andrew whose terms expire Jan. 1, 1945. Candidates must qualify in' writing and pay $1 fee to Horace Braddock, City Clerk, prior to Wednesday, Nov. 22. which is ten days before the election date. Candidates must be property owners in the City of Perry, qualified voters of the city, and residents of the city of Perry for 12 months prior to the elec tion. BAPTIST W.M.S. MEETS Officers for 1945 were elected by the Baptist W. M. S. Monday p. m. at the general meeting at the church with Mrs. C.E. Brun son, president, presiding. They I areas follows: Mrs. W. B. Rob erts, president: Mrs. Henry Mathews, first vice-president; Mrs. G. S. Riley, second vice pres.; Mrs. W. E. Beckham,third vice-pres; Mrs. E. W. Traylor, secty.;Mrs. Annie Watson,treas urer; Mrs. Mayo Davis,pianist. : The program Monday was pre sented by Mrs. Roberts on the ■ topic, “Wondrous Works of God ' in South America.” Mrs. Henry Mathews and Mrs. G. E. Jordan ' took part. Mrs. Alton Hardy gave the devotional. The Lottie Moon Season of Prayer and Offering will be ob served Dec. 4-5 witn services at ' the church at 3:30 p. m. and on ■ Dec. 6at the mid-week prayer service, 7:30 p. m. BOOK CLUB MEETS The Wednesday Afternoon Book club met this week at the home of Mrs. A.P. Whipple with j Mrs. D, M. Ryle, co-hostess. Mrs. S. A. Nunn, president, pre sided. Mrs. A. G. Hendrick reviewed “Leave Her to Heaven,” Ben I Ames Williams. Mrs.W.T. Mid dlebrooks gave a review of Louis Bromfield’s “What Became of Anna Bolton?” Mrs. W. C.Hug gins reviewed “Pastoral” by Navil Shute. Refreshments were served af -1 ter the program. Mrs. L. F, 1 Cater was a guest. i " >--■ I ! Buy War Bonds 1 TODAY— J •For Future. Needs** ESTABLISHED 1870 OBSERVATIONS ON FARMS IN HOUSTON W. T. M., County Agent Cooperating with the Macon Chamber of Commerce, A, A. White of Byron conducted a re sult demonstration on production of blackeye peas and butterbeans. A 1-4 acre plot of each was planted. An accurate record of fertilizer, seed and labor costs were kept. Each of the two plots produced 800 lbs. of green marketable products that sold for 5c per pound. Mr. White’s rec ord shows a net profit of $40.00 on the 2 plots. On visiting this farm to get the above record of the result demonstration, 1 found Mr. White digging a 5 acre plot of sweet potatoes, He had plowed up about 1 acre and the hands had picked up 4 rows of potatoes and put them in baskets. The baskets were so thick in the line row 1 asked what production he anticipated and didn’t have any idea. We stepped the length of the rows and counted the bushel baskets and figured he had a pro duction of 450 bushels per acre. Several days later, Mr. White called by my office after he had finished harvesting the 5 acre patch and advised that the patch turned out 550 bushels per acre. That is a lot of potatoes. This shows what plenty of good ferti lizer and good seasons will do when work of the right type and plenty of it is applied. NO OUTDOOR XIS LIGHTS The Office of War Utilities of the War Production Board has asked city officials, civic clubs, chambers of commerce, me r chants and citizens generally to dispense with outdoor decorative lighting this Christmas, as was done in 1942 and 1943. This was done at the request of the Solid Fuels Administration for War. OWU pointed out that Christ mas lighting consumes a large amount of fuel in the production of electricity. The fuel situation in most areas of the country is critical and strict conservation is essential, officials said. OWU is not asking that indoor Christmas lighting, whether in homes or in stores, be eliminated, but believes that outdoor light ing, such as store fronts and dec orated streets, should be dispens ed with as long as fuels are scarce, the agency said. I PERRY INVITED TO MACON MEETING N0V.22 Macon will be the sight for the seventh of a series of meetings sponsored by the Industrial Pan el of the Georgia Agricultural and Industrial Deve 1 o p m e n t ■ Board for the purpose of promot ing industrial expansion to in crease local payrolls and provide jobs for returning service men atid women. The Macon meeting will be held Wednesday, Nov. 22, and twenty-nine communities will be represented. Towns in this section expected to send delegates to the meeting include: Macon, Milledgeville, Cochran, Monticello, Dublin, Eatonton, Tennille, Montezuma, Thornaston, Knoxville, Sparta, Wrightsville, Cray, Forsyth,"Jef fersonville, Dudley, Sandersville, Cordon, Eastman, Unadilla, Vi enna, Perry, Marshallville, Ogle thorpe, Fort Valley, Hawkins ville, Butler, Jackson, and Barncsville. Robert Strickland, Atlanta, chairman of the Industry Panel and members Wiley Moore, At lanta and Charles L. Bowden, Macon are expected to attend the Macon meeting as well as Blan ton Fortson, Athens, chairman of the Board; Dr. V. L. Howard,ex ecutive director of the Board and W. C. Cram, Jr., Atlanta, direc tor of the Industry Panel. BAPTIST ANNOUNCEMENTS Sunday School, 10:15 a. m. Morning Worship Service 11:30- Training Union, 6:30 p. m. Evening Worship 7:30 p. m. Prayer Service Wednesday, 7:30 p. m. Rev. J. A. Ivey, Pastor.