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VOLUME II NO. 40 prizes Awarded At Fair Here Saturday p arm Exhibit—Bartow Walker Ist; Leroy Biisenddmei, 2nd. stolk of Cotton —J. R. Underwootl. lst;Ck S. Potts, 2nd; I. L. Brlsendlnia, 3rd. Stalk of Corn —H. C. Moon, Ist; Bar toff Walker, 2nd; 1. L. Brisendine, .‘!rd, Jersey Cow—H. C. Cowan, Ist; 11. C. Cowan, 2nd. Jersey Bull Over One Year Old, Er nest Ik Holmes, Ist. Jersey Hull Under One Year Old, H, C. Cowan, Ist. pint Calf Over One Year Old —list, Etonian lister: 2nd 1 , H. H. Elliott, Jr. Cub Calf Under One Year Old —Ist, Joe Brown: 2nd, Howard Mayfield. Club Pig Over One Year Old (Sow with lilter) —Ist, Leroy 1 Brisendine, Jr. Club Pig Under Six Months, — Ist, Wilbur Chapman; 2nd, I.eroy Brisen- dine, Jr. Club Calf Grand Champion —Bee- man Lester. Club Stalk of Cotton —Ist, Stephen Potts, Jr.,; 2nd, Leroy Brisendine, Jr.; 3rd, Howard Walker. Club (Vrn Exhibit —Ist, Beeman lister. Club Boy’s Exhibit Over all Club Exhibits —Beeman Lester. ~ Fancy Work Exhibit —Ist, Mrs. P. J. Brown; 2nd!, Mrs. M. L. King; 3rd. Miss Bess McDonald. Oldest Needle Work Exhibit—Mrs. G. A. Hale. School Exhibit —Ist, Milstead ; 2nd, Conyers; 3rd, Oak Grove. Canned Fruits —Ist, Mrs. Bartow Walker; 2nd, Mrs. J. D. Clay; 3rd, Mrs. J. R. Chapman. Butter —Ist. Mrs. L. F. Bailey; 2nd. Mrs. Bartow Walker. Eggs—Colored, Mrs. Bartow Walk er; White, W. R. Davis. Cake—Mrs. HinquefieUl. Antique—JoseplT Brown. Pen of Poultry —Ist, R. O. Galley; 2nd. Judge J. R. Irwin; 3rd, Mrs. S. B. Mitcham. It. I. Reds —Ist, It. O. Gailey; 2nd. Mrs. B. x, Willingham; 3rd. Howard Mayfield. Buff Orphingtons —Judge J. R. Ir win. B. P. Rocks—let, Mrs. S. R. Mitch am; 2nd, Mrs. J. R. Chapman; 3rd, J. T. Loyd. Jr. Bantams—lst, 11. H. Elliott, Jr.; 2nd. Howard Mayfield; 3rd, Clarence Vauglm, Jr. Lucks—lst, Ldroy Brisendine. Turkeys—lst, Mrs. Martha John -80111 2nd, Leroy Brisendine. Pigeons— lst, H. H. Elliott, Jr. Bull Dog—lst, Joh. L. White; 2nd, Harry L. White. Bird Dog-—lst, Horace King: 2nd. Bn- Frank McDaniel. Cutest Puppy—Billie Hardeman. Race Undecided Between Qu-en, owned by S. I. Cowan, and Prince, owned by G. S. Potts: Both awarded Ist prize. P°ay Show —Best Rider, Joe Paul Cowan; Trick Pony Eugene Irwin; Pony and Rider. Leroy Brisendine. Jr. Best Team Farm Mules—B. F. Les ter. Boats— Geo. r>. Malcolm. Land Made Air Planes —Ist J. T. B°-'d, Jr.; 2nd, Clarence Vaughn, Jr. Hand Made Musical Instruments —L. H- Harj>er. Cane— Peter Fears. Bumpkins—Mrs. Della Swan. Mrs. Jackson Dies ‘^ rs - Jiiue E. Granade Jackson, one 0 lovliest characters in Newton flinty departed this life October 5 at le home of her son, C. W. Jackson at a .vston, after a lon? 1 and useful life ° f near, y H 4 years. She was the daugh- f ''' Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Granade ( ’ f County, but live<l in the a Wor, District: fo r more than half a entnry. Her husband. Mr. A. L. Jack- Predeceased her some years ago. besides countless friends she leaves '' mourn her loss three sons, C. W. of J'ston, Mr. E. of Covington and W. ' " f f,r eensl)oro. X. c., and one daugh r Mrs. j. p Huss, of Atlanta, be . I ' t "' Numerous grandchildren and col al(‘ral relatives. tuneral services were held Sunday at the home of Rev. Scott ter son of Madison as the officiat !l? clergyman. Tlk- interment was at "j Jackson family cemetery. ' ( Harwell and Son. Covington aaerai directors, were in charge*— I The 0Ti ngton News. fkckfode Jkeort Fair Was A Success Me, the Rockdale County Fair Com mittee, wish to express our sin, -erest and deepest appreciation to the people of Rockdale County, and tine city of Conyers for their beauty cooperation in making the Rockdale County fair a thing that the whole county seems to be proud of. Ale thank all those who so liberally and gladly gave the eighty dollars for prizrs. showing a most liberal spirit of cooperation and love for Rockdale County showing, by their action, that kind of spirit, anil that interest and desire that will generate and promote the many phases of our well being and progres, for our mutual benefit as good neighbors and friends, tending, we hoi>e to help make a better Conyers, a bet ter community and a better Cockdale County. We thank all thosei who exhibited the fruits of their labor, as expressed in all the various exhibits, bringing them, with their many varied interests and purposes, together where 'Rockdale County as a Community was permitted to get a newer and greater vision of what the good people of Rockdale I County are producing and doing among the things that constitute the very heart of our well being and our happi ness. You have hearty commendation and congratulations. You have done well. We thank every one who atttended the Fair, for your expressed apprecia tion, for the things you learned, saw, and enjoyed there. It was indeed an inspiration to see so many of you en joying th,e fair together. Every one seemed to be happy. Not a trace of ill feeling, disappointment, or misbe havior was seen in a single one of the many hundreds of you who visited the tlie fair. We hope that each of you feel henefitted bv your coming* to the fair. Judging from the voices we have heard, expressing the wishes of so many who took part in and enjoyed the fair, wd feel that we must say that we will all work harder and long er to have a lugger and greater fair next year then we have this year. The cooperation of every on? is invited 1 to bring such about. We believe we all will enjoy doing so. Assuring you all that it lias been a great pleasure to give our services in this work and hoping that we will have a greater fair next year, we are, Most Sicerely Yours, Ernest D. Holmes, County Agt. L. B. Still, for Conyers. Mrs. W. L. King. Education. Mrs. P. J. Brown. Fancy Work. J. M. Towns, General Work. 11. AY. Irwin. Pony Show. J. J. Sims, Dog Show. Fair Committee. HEWLETT BUYS FOR MANN Mr. R. D. Hewlett bought cotton Tm sday and Wednesday fo r Mr. Mann of The Milstead Manufacturing Com pany. Mr. Hewlett was buying for Mr. Mann, while the latter was at the bed rid! and the funeral of his father, Mr. Johnny Mann. Correction We wish to correct an error in last weeks issue in regard to Yelta School opening. This school opened last Mon day with Miss Nina Bowden as Teacher. Magnet School opening Monday of this week with Misses Harris and Stock w 11 as teachers. Teachers Meet The Teachers of the County and two memliers of the Board met Satur day morning at 9:30 in the County School Superintendent’s ofice where a short business session was held. We were disai(pointed that Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Martin having been una voidably called out of the state were unable to attend the meeting. Mrs. W. L. KING, C. S. S. METHODIST NOTES Attendance at Sunday School and church, services were fine. Quarterly Conference was held on Wednesday evening. Regular services will be held Sun day morning aud evening. The public is cordially invited to attend services. CONYERS, GEORGIA OCT. 25, 1929 Pioneer Citizen Died Tuesday Death has again robbed us of our beloved. Tuesday morning debr Uncle Johnny Mann departed this life for bis home in glory. Uncle Johnny had lieen a faithful member of Union Methodist church for many years. The glow of his counte nance reflected his Christ like life. He was an active member in church and Sunday School work. He was born March 9th, 1945 In South Caroline in early child hood his parents moved to Newtou County, near Salem camp ground. He was married to Mrs. llelieooa Owens in ISG7 and God blessed t he!r home with seven children. Mrs. Mann passed away in 1020. Uncle Jolyiny has long bedn one of the foremost planters of Rockdale County. Tho, he never sought public office, lie was deeply interested in county affairs, especially good roads and butter schools. He is survived by seven children, three daughters, Mrs. Minnie R. Cook, of Atlanta, Mrs. J. H. Farguson of Stock bridge, Mrs. Luther Morris of Cony-el's, and four sons, Mr. J. J. Mann of Atlanta, Mr. B. F. Mann of Bruns wick, Mr. Joseph Mann of Stoekbridge, Mr. AA r . O. Mann of Conyers, and a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Bold. Sharp of Atlanta. Funeral serviettes were held Wednes day afternoon at 2 o’clock, Ea stern time at Union chug:h with Rev. J. K. Jordan of Conyers, and Rev. Pojie Huekleby, of Stoekbridge officiating. Interment in Union Cemetery with White and Company in charge. Uncle Johjiny leaves a host of rela tives and friendis to mourn his passing. The Record extends its heart felt sympathy to the family their bereave ment. Mr. Clyde H. Langford of Atlanta was guest Sunday of his mother, Mrs. ,T. J. Langford. Social and Personal Items LITTLE MISS WHITE CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY An nfair o f Thursday afternoon was the children's party at which lit tle Miss Evelyn White entertained in celebration of her eighth birthday at the home o flier parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. White. The young guests were received in the hostess’s little model playhouse, after which games were enjoyed. The guests were ushered later into the dining room wlier* the table was daintily appointed: in every detail, the color scheme of orange and white l*e ing carried out. The central decoration was a beautiful cake lighted with eight orange candles. Hallowe’en fav ors were presented the guests. Assisting little Miss White in en tertaining were her mother, Mrs. Har ry L. White and her aunt, Mrs. Clark of Albany, Ga. The guests included forty young friends. BRIDGE CLUB Mir. and Mrs. W. T. Baldwin enter tained The Friday Night Bridge Club at their home on North Main Street. The house was beautifully decorated iu garden flowers. Mrs. D. H. Patrick won topscore for ladies, and Dr. C. R. Canon won top score for men. A salad course with punch was serv ed on the individual tables before the game. The cluli members were present. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. Dan H. Patrick, Mr. and Mrs. Will Mc- Kemie, Mr. Lewis Summers and Mr. S. S. Elliott, Swainsboro, Ga. SEWING CLUB Little Miss Evelyn Leftwich enter tained tlie members of the sewing club at her home on East Avenue. After an hou r of sewing a social half hour was enjoyed during which time fruit was served. Mr. Frank Mann of Brunswick, Mr. Jim Mann and Mn-. Minnie K. Cook of Atlanta and Mrs. Jim Parguson of Stockhridge were called to the bed side of tiydr father, Mr. Johnny Mann, Friday. Mr. and Mrs. R. TV. Tucker spent the week end in Hapevile, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Brown Tyler. Mr. W. I. Sawyers and Mr. F, I* Robinson of Honey Creek District are seriously ill. We wish for them a speedy recovery. Edison Winners Are Announced Several weeks past Mr. Ed L. Cow an local district manager of the Goor gin Power Company nnounoed prizes for the la's! essay written on Thomas tag —Edison Winners Alva Edison, as a great benefactor to the pupils of the Junior and Senior High Schools. These prizes were awarded on (fatal ter 21, 1929, (the birthday of Edison’s Incadesceut Limp), at the Conyers High School Auditorium. A siKM-ial program was arranged for this oension and those entering the con test were seated on the stage. Song: Onward Christian Soldiers. Prayer: Lord’s Prayer in Unison. Reading of Junior High School Es says. Raiding of Senior High Sphol 1-As says. Unveiling of Edison’s Picture by Gladys Thompson and Virginia Cook, while Mr. Ed Cowan operated the switch and threw the spot light on the picture. Brief sketch of Edison’s life and adventures by Mr. Ed Cowan. Awarding of prizes by Mr. Ed Cow an. Those receiving prizes in Junior High School were Miss Virginia Cook, of Seventh Grade, First prize; Mr. Howard of the Sixth Grade and Morph ret Perrin of the FLU h Grade. The prizes lielng SI.OO each. While Mijss Cook received an addi tional prize of $2.00. Prizes awarded in Senior High School were Miss Gladys Thompson. Tenth Grade, First prize, Miss hiuw McElvamey of the Eleventh grade, Miss Nerda Mitchell of the Ninth grade and Forest Perrin of the Eighth gitide. Ttye prizes being SI.OO while Miss Thompson received an addi tional prize of $4.00 All receiving SI.OO prizes will be presented a book “on the Life of Edison’, by Mr. Cowan, as soon as this liook comes from the press. The many friends of Mrs. F. I>. Baggett will k glad to learn that she is improving after a long illness. T Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Hardeman of Atlanta, and Mr. James Granade of .Savannah were guests Sunday of pa rents, Air. and Mrs. W. 11. Granade. Mr. Dewey Cook of Atlanta was the guest Monday of Ids mother, Mrs. E. F. Cook. Air. L. B. Hull had the misfortune of getting his finger badly cut Alonday, while working in the mill. Mr. and Airs. J. Al. McCollum and children, and Air. J. Tom Tucker spent the wek end in Pelza, S. guest of Air. and Airs. M. B. Tucker. Air. and Airs. Tom W. Parker spent the week end in Bainbridge. Aliss Emily Hanna of Sparta sis-nl the week end with her mother, Airs John Al. Hanna. Mrs. Alamie Richards Davis of Washington, J>. C., was guest of Air. and Mi-s. IV. L. King last week. Air. E. Al. Tucker of Washington, D. C., visited his father, Mr. J. H. Tucker, last week. s Air. and Airs. AVilliam Buck and chil dren of Atlanta were the week end guests of Mr. and Airs. G. Al. SinquC fiekt Aliss Coonie Taylor of Atlanta is vis iting her sister, Airs. Bartow Walker. Air. W. H. Ogletree had tlie misfor tune of getting his right hand caught in the gin Saturday and bady lacer ating three fingers. x Afns. Annie Warren of Lithonia is visiting Airs. B. R. Smith tips week. Air. R. A. Tribble spent the week end in .Marietta. Air. Fletcher Huff of Atlanta was guest Sunday- of his brother, Afr. J. A. Huff. The many friends of Airs. J. J. Lang ford will lie glad to learn that she con tinues to improve. Airs. Harry L. White left Monday for Wesley Memorial Hospital where she will undergo an operation. OFFICIAL ORGAN OF ROCKDALE COUNTY Mrs. Simpkins Died Monday Conyers was grieved Monday morn ing to learn the sad news of the death of Mrs. W. H. (Fannie) Simpkins whp died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clyde 11. Lmgforil on Springdale Road, Atlanta. Mrs. Simpkins had been in declin ing health fo r 15 months and her con dition btvaine extremely serious three nmntli'S ago and a month later she was carried to the home of her <llalighter, Mrs. Lingford. She was horn and reared in Rock dale County and made Conyers her home fo r many years. She was a faithful wife, a devotei) mother and a loyal Christian. Only a Christian could smile through tortur ing pain as Mrs. Simpkins did. She was a memlier of the Conyers Baptiat Church and a sincere friend. Mrs. Simpkis is survived by lyr daughter, Mrs. Clyde H. Langford, two sons, Mr. John S. Simpkins of Atlanta and Mr. OiMAliah Simpkins, of St. I Louis. Mo., and a grand daughter, Mian Alpha Sea wans Langford of Allan,t.a Funeral services were held Wednes day afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Con yers Baptist church with Rev. Frank Flemming officiating and: interment In East A iew cemetery, with 11. M. Pat terson and Son in charge. Mrs. Simpkins leaves a host of rela tives and friends to mourn her pass ing. Tin* Record) extends its heart felt sym pathy to the family in their bereave ment. Oxford District News In commotion with the rapidly ap proaching session of our Annual Con ference, our Pastors and District Of ficials are stirring up their people throughout the Oxford District In the Interest of a record of whir-h none need be ashamed. Rev. It. W. Slone says, an nouncing bis Fourth Quarterly Con ference, “This is the last Conference of the year ami for this reason let us do ou r liest to make it the best of the year.” Rev. R. W. Carroll writes to Ills people, “Pastor desires to be able to report ‘all benevolences in full’ at the Annual Conference in Atlanta, November 13. These are typb-al ex plesslons from the Pastors. Lay Lend er Stcmbrhlg: says, ‘Give in projsir tlon as the good Lord has blessed you.” laty leader Duke says, “Is*t everyone of the Oxford District. Charges aim at 100 per cent, report." Airs. J. O. Brand, exhorts “la-t us do It all la-cause ‘the love of Christ constraineth us.” A writer in (he Wesleyan Advocate says, "Tlie pastor’s salary is deja-ndent up on tin* Steward, he asseseea It, he ap portions it among the memls-rs, and, if if is collected, he collects it. Because the steward has lieen honored by such large power as lo Ids .pastor’s salary, he Is obligated to do large things for his pastor.” Let us all lay to heart these thoughts and art accordingly. Responding - to several requests, I furnish a list of delegates elected to the Annual Conference from tlie Ox ford District : M. S. Bell, W. T. Wynn, .1 D. Duke, Mrs. F. I). Cantrell, E. C. Kelly, H. S. Gardner, Mrs. S. J. Keley, Miss Ethel Belcher, A. 11. Flake, A. N. Wilson, J. T. Williams are the dele gates; while S. I). Stembridge, Airs. J. (>. Brown, Airs. W. T. Irvine and Rev. F. A. Ragsdale are (he alternates. It. is trusted that the Oxford District will have a full representation when the conference opens Wednesday morn ing. November 13th in Atlanta at the First Methodist Church. Be sure to lie ready for your Fourth Quarterly Conference. S. S. Training School is in session at Miildegville this week. Lithonia observed home-coming Sun day. October 13th. Bishop W. A. Candler will speak at the unveiling of boulder marking site of our first church in Milledgeville un der the auspices of the U. D. C. Our District sorrows over the deaths of Brothers G. D. My rick and W. H. Blanks, ami Mrs. J. M. Sewell. Nobly they lived and their names are frag rant among us. Air. and Mrs. T. P. George of L - thonia were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. T. C. White. Mrs. Fannie Afae Dabney of Atlan ta was in Conyers. Saturday. Fox Hunters Have Fine Race and Pie (By One of the Hunters) Monday morning Ham Cowan, Irwin Cowan, Unole Joe Sims, laither Mc- Dowell, Claud Johnson and Jesse Johnson ull from Conyers went ow* to Mr. Forest White’s, ami with that pack of big mouth hounds they soon had old daddy Red fox on the run. lie tried hard to make his get away, but for six long hours the sixteen hounds Just would not let him stop to rest, no about one o’clock Ham Cowan yelled out, "Well, I must have another chicken pie.” Poor fox In the mouth of sixteen dogs all at once gave up all his god chicken yardh awl said no more chick en for me. Poor Uncle Joe did no* get out to see lady fox caught, chewing that good old long Bill tohetceo said, "Well, Isiys that was a fine race, let’s go home,” so all Jumped in the car and down came tlhe hardest rain we ever saw. Uni-le Joe’s car went right straight into the <Utg>h. Well, we all stopped to help Unde Joe out; Ham Cowan went out to get some mules to pull Uncle Joe out. Claud Johnson went to Mr. Forest White’s to dry his coat toy the fire, just then Mr. White came In and said, “Omne Into dinner, chicken pie, custards, coffee, baked sweet pota toes.” Oh my, such a good dinner, we never did sen. Uncle Joe out of the ditch. Mr. Cowan wet to the skin, said, “Well, goodbye hoys, I am going In”, so up the road he went in his car, slipping and sliding, hut finally got up the hill. Ham 'got the big fifty pound fox tout Claud Johnson got the chicken pie. PRESBYTERIANS ENTERTAIN MR. AND MRS. HOLLAND. Tlie members of the Presbyterian church entertained Mr. and Mr*. Hal land at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Har ry- White on Friday evening. Their spacious home was decorated most beautifully, pink and white dom inating. A large wedding liell hung over the dining tattle with white satin rib ism streamers extending to the cor ners of the table. Miss Warn McCollum met tly* guests and ushered them to the receiving line which was made up of the officers of the church anti Mr. and Mrs. Hoi hind. After each gueet had met the jmstor and his wife, Miss Luru Cowan read a history of the Conyers church from its beginning to the present pastor. As she called Mr. Holland’s name, a lx-vy of pretty girls sang a song calling for a speech from Air. Holland, to which he responded very gracefully. In song Mr. and Mrs. Holland were then directed to take a seat, which was two ehaim.Aied to gether with a large bow of rilibou. The deacons and elders were then called by the singers and introduced to Mrs. Holland. Mrs. Ida Beattie read the history of the Woman's Auxiliary after which the officers of the Auxiliary were call ed and introduced to Mrs. Holland. Mr. Jordan is a dhort ajiprojiriate talk welcomed Mrs. Holland to town. To the strains of tly* wedding maiy-h Billie McCollum as the grom arid Eve lyn White as the bride, entered draw ing a wagon covered in pink and white with tiells tinkling, filled with mis cellaneous gifts for the guests of hon or. A delicious ice course was served. BAPTIST W. M. g. The joint meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society met at the home of Mrs. Hi liver StiU, Monday afternoon, at 3:30 o’clock. Mrs. Fred Davis had charge! of the program. The subject being State Mis sion Work, and the theme being, Wo man’s Part in the Work. Those taking part on the program were Mrs. B. L. Hoff, Mrs. M. B. Ste phenson, Airs. J. R. Lee and Airs. Zaek Almand. After a wry interesting program, a short business session was held. The joint meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. M. C. Summers, Mon day afternoon, November 18th. FLORAL CIRCLE Airs. C. R- Vaughn was hostess to the Floral Circle Friday afternoon at her home on North Main Street. Rook was played during the after noon. * Thirty-five guests were present. ■* A salad course with iced tea was served. ' ,