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Perryan Wins Honors in Nat. CAR Convention Blake Smyth of Perry, a Mercer University student, won National recognition at the 77th Annual National Convention of the C.A.R. in Washington, D.C., April 21- 23, with his election as National Organizing Secretary. The National Society of C.A.R. has over 16,000 members over half of which are of voting age. Blake, a junior at Mercer where he is a member of Kappa Sigma, has just been elected also to the State Board of the Georgia Society of the S.A.R. He is Honorary State President of Georgia Society, C.A.R., and a past president of Commodore Perry Society. The National Convention, held at the Sheraton-Park Hotel, convened on Friday, April 21st, with a business session presided over by Miss Jane-Elizabeth Hardy of Wheaton College, Con necticut, the National President, and Mrs. Robert Hudgins of Charlotte, N.C., the Senior National President. Mrs. Wm. Henry Sullivan, Honorary President General of the N.S.D.A.R., the keynote speaker, gave an inspiring message to the young people about leadership and the challenges which they face today. At this time the National Chairmen gave their reports, and the top awards announced in National contests. During the Awards Cememony, the gold rosette and first prize in recognition for his outstanding work as State President was presented to Blake Smyth. Commodore Perry Society was awarded Ist prize in the National contest for Patriotic Education, and third prize for Conservation in the nation. A reception for the delegates to introduce the National candidates was held in the Exhibits Hall, followed by an All- Candidates Party in the Franklin Room. On Saturday, the reports of the National Officers and State Presidents were heard, after which the election took place. The Dinner-Dance held that night in the Sheraton County Line NEWS IU Dot “God’s in his Heaven all is right with the world!” I know that you have said or heard this expression before when things were going just right. It expresses my feelings about today exactly. Today has been a memorable day in my life one that I will long remember. It started with a beautiful inspiring devotional given by Mrs. Clara Dykes, First Baptist Church Perry. The theme was; ‘do we pray for the right things and do we look for the right answers?’ When we pray we want God to answer our way instead of what we need. We pray for wisdom and God sends us problems and solutions of which develops wisdom. We plead for prosperity and God gives brain and brawn to work. We ask for favors and God gives us opportunities! Now let’s pray for the ability to recognize the answers God gives us. Leave everything in His hands and do the best we can with what we have. Mrs. Annie Reeves con tinued the theme in the Sunday School class bringing it down to witnessing and our role as a missionary and witness. I agree with her idea that we have to be in volved and interested before we can accomplish anything. Our prayers have to mean something to us before they mean anything to God! Room, was followed by the Connecticut After-Dance Reception in the Continental Room, honoring Jane Hardy, the National President. On Sunday, during the Annual Pilgrimage to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, a wreath was laid with ceremony at the Tomb. At Mount Vernon, wreaths were placed with ceremony at the Tomb of George and Martha Washington. The Installation Ceremony followed, near the C.A.R. Tree at Mount Vernon, at which time the new National Officers and State President were installed. The new National President is Philip Horne of New York, a junior at Sullins College in Virginia. Miss Laura Reid of Vidalia, is the new National Recording Secretary. Jacob Varn, Jr., of Waycross, is the new State President of Georgia Society. Forty-five Georgia CAR’s attended the National Convention, accompanied by six senior leaders. The Georgia Bus left on the previous Tuesday, and the delegates and members enjoyed several days of sightseeing at historic places in Virginia, including Monticello Williamsburg, Jamestown, and in Washington, D.C. Miss Clare Smyth represented Commodore Perry Society at the con vention, and served as special page to Miss Carolyn Garvin, National Vice President for Southeastern Region. Mrs. Lewis B. Smyth, Senior President of Com modore Perry Society, also attended the Convention. |i| jgj* Hi- ■L^ £ * : IPI m Wm Blake Smyth For the worship service my heart swelled with pride as I walked in with twelve Rainbow girls who were attending church together in honor of the founding of Rainbow. The future is in their hands and to me the future looks good! The day did not end there. I attended the Installation of Officers at Tallulah Atkins Chapter OES and was treated to a fine talk by the new worthy matron on love and fellowship’. She told how God had helped her to become what she was and how she was depending on Him to carry her on. Rev. Stanley Hendricks closed the meeting by singing the Lords Prayer. As a fitting climax to a perfect day Rev. Entrekin spoke from the book of Acts 23:11 telling us to look to God for leadership and guidance that our faith might be strong and steadfast; so we can resist the temptations of the world and carry out Gods will in our life. Mrs. Ennis Williford is still in the Taylor Memorial Hospital. We ask your prayers for her and her family. Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Evans had as guests last week, Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Lee, Tina, Danny, and Pam of Jacksonville, Fla. Ki Fa **™ jSfite. I I ■if FASHION TREND jx COTTON I WINS! 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