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APRIL 11, W ED ELECTION iTE L. D. Smith To Run V. H. Stembridge, to- ^av cumu «n election for Tax Col- ! ' t nr ;o fill the un-expired term of Z'hw Mr. Beni. Bass, who died in Ffbrunrv. The date of the election v j been set for April the 11th. ^Thv election will be held with all rrccints open as usual. L. D. Smith, who has been nominated to the office for th. full '<-ur year term, has an- -ounced as a candidate for the un wind term. Mrs, Ben Bass, fcidow P ( the late Collector, decided not to I*tomc a candidate for this office. TWO BIG PICTURES AT COLONIAL NEXT WEEK TheConde •efer Blond. mnd The Leg nmed Thur.da: The Brunettes may be as largo and petite as they please, but the blonde j, always preferred, according to the story told in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes which is to he the headleader a the Colonial Monday and Tuesday of next week. The picture i> Paramount picturi- zution of the famous hook and stage piny that produced the laugh that was heard around the world. This i- one of the cleverest comedies the roovi« has g and is creating a sensation ev -e it is shown. .«y a thrilling, dnr- air in The Legion 1 is ,tne feature. | ted greater than other one of those i* and hatred that rountry by storm. Thui *re highly reci e being showr Colonial before they appea to the mmend- T 0. BRYAN HAS CAR STOLEN SUNDAY NIGHT ■Auto thieves were busy Sunday nurht, the Chevrolet touring car be- 'njrinjr to Mr. T. O. Bryan, freight Aei-nt for the Central Railroad, was f, - r 'len from in front of the Methodist ‘urch about eight o’clock Sunday i*hk The theft was reported to the po- f? . hut no trace has been made of ■The car was insured with L. H. Andrews & Son. CTTY ADDS NEW ZONES MONDAY Part «f Clark St., Liberty, WUlda- son McIntosh and Colombia Zoned. Sweeper Bought Additional paving zones were made •i session of *h«* City Council Mon- ' f ' tn ' ne ’ *>x blocks being added klock on North and South d ’ K ' ° nc W'»ck on North Columbia, 1 J ' ,c k <<n South Liberty and one k on *'*°rth Wilkinson Streets ;ri included in the new The paving will include the *■ ‘ a dditional sewer lines on ^ a nd Columbia Street 1 ’. instruction company is pre- l ’ remaining streets for the ■ !, J’ *nd will have them all con- Wben th ' rC the a5pha,t “ laid - w,|; f ’ J’ a '’ing is completed there r ,f>u t fifty blocks of paving G. M. C. WINS CORPS TROPHY Win Cap Second Time Over Nine- teen Competitors. General Davis Commends Team G. M. C.’s Cadet rifle team again declared the winner in the R. O. T. C. Fourth Corps Area Gallery rifle competition and has been award ed the handsome trophy given the winning team, by Major General Richmond P. Davis, Commanding the Corps. The team lost year made an out standing record in the corps winning first place in the Junior division and second place in the corps, Georgia Tech making the highest score. The team this year won over all Behoofs in both division, their nearest prtitor being Georgia Tech, their score being nearly one hundred points under the G. M. C. team, The team under the directing of Sgt. O. H. Wootten has begun firing the intercollegiate matches and will begin firing in the Heart Trophy matches within a few weeks. The team members are: Francis Bazanos, Lamar Beck, Guy Cantrell, James Chandler, Frank Gheesling, Joseph Hitchcock, Errtest Jordan, Jnbez Jordan, Calvin Rice and Wil liam Thompson. The following letter was received by Dr. Holmes: Headquarters Fourth Corps Area Office of The Corps Area Com mander Fort McPherson, Ga. March 8, 1928 Dr. E. T. Holmes, President, Georgfci Military Gflttego. Milledgeville, Georgia. Dear "Doctor Holmes: I take great pleasure in informing you that the Junior Division II. O. T. C. Fourth Corps Area Gallery Rifle Competition trophy has been award ed to the Georgia Military College for the current year as a result of the excellent performance of the Georgia Military College R. O. T. C. Corps Area Rifle Competition team. Your team won this match over nine teen competitors with a score of 3725 out of a possible 4,000. I congratulate you upon winning the trophy for the second consecutive Sincerely yours, RICHMOND P. DA VIC Major General. Commanding. Many Ties and All Members Nearly Equal This Week Couwaity Rivalry Stroag—Faaaly a ad Friends Necessary Aid Ta Members Wbo Waat Chrysler CLOSING RULES OF TREASURE HUNT IN THIS ISSUE Wads doac la Nest 8 Days Is Certaia Ta Decide Chrysler Winaer aad Lack of Work Wil Just As Certaialy Dedde The Last Priw Wiaaer YOUR HELP IS NEEDED—PICK YOUR FAVORITE Below is the alphabetically arranged list of member*! in ine Treasure Trove Hunt with the comparative., standing of each, based on cash business turned in from Thursday Mar. 8th, to an in cluding Wednesday Mar. 14th. At no time during the Hunt will the actual credits of each member be published. Name Address Credits n Mi B s Myr» * MiiieHfPoviil** 1,420,900 B d 11 Mi *i Muybcllc• Toonnhnro ....A 1,420,700 Cook, Miss M.; Milledgeville, — 1,420,850 .1,420,800 Dozier Mrs. Edwin; Milledgeville, . 1,420.850 1,320,000 Gholson, Mrs. W. L.; Milledgeville, Hall, Mrs. J. F.; R. F. D. No. 3, Gordon — 1,420,800 1,420,700 892,000 Horne Mrs. Willette; Milledgeville, 1,420,000 1,120,200 Taylor, Mrs. E. D.; Milledgeville, 890.000 Try and pick the Grand Capital Prize winne pick a quitter, "A Winner Never Quits. A Quitter r now but don’t Never Wins." city. mo *t improved vacuum street r w a« also purchased by the their meeting Monday. This »;,j . ke shipped immediately ^il, 0ft i e lateBt type. The sweep- “It dirt and tnurt, BLUES GIVEN EXCELLENT RATING BY INSPECTOR Lieut. A. B. Pence Looks Company Over Tuesday Nikft. Maj. Matthews Accompanies Officer Lieut A. B. Pence, Inspecting of- eer of the National Guard, gave the Baldwin Blues under the command of Lieut. F. R. Hargrove a rating of “very satisfactory’ ’at the inspection of the company Tuesday night. Lieut. Pence made a complete ex amination of the property rooms, offices and the men and their equip ment He complimented the officers and men very highly for the excellent showing made. He stated that the company was the best he had seen in the state and would be given the higheMt rating. He was very compli mentary to the non-commissioned officers of the company. Maj. J. E. Matthews of Cordele. commanding the third battalion, of which the Blues are a part, was also present at the inspection. He also complimented the company and urg ed a continuance of the fine showing that had been made. AUDITORIUM OF G. M. C. GRADE BUILDING TO BE FLOORED The Parent-Teacher Association are formulating plans to place a flooring in the G. M. C. new grade building, which remains unfinished. The mothers who eompose the mem bership of the association, are deeply interested that the children have assembly romo in their «hool build ing, hence the great activity they are showing. The next eight days will be full of suspense for every member of the Union Recorder Treasure Trove Hunt for at the end of thut time will come the opening of the Treasure Chest at the Exchange Bank, and all will know just what prize will be received. The members are running neck and neck this week with several tics for different positions, especially sec ond, third and fourth, and it is plain to be seen unless something unusual develops before Saturday nigh*, that the sealed Treasure Chest next week will hold the secret of the Chrysler Community rivalry is friendly but very strong. Baldwin residents want the Chrysler to stay in this county, and the good folks in Wilkinson are just as determined to have the honor- of taking the Grand Capital Award. Friends and family are going to be important factor.*-! from now on to any member who wants the Chrysler Sedan. Every member needs help and needs it badly because of the closeness of the race, and just a few credits will no doubt divide the prize winners. The closing rules ot -ie Hunt will be found elsewhere in this issue and they should be read by the public as well as by the members. To safe guard the interests of each member, all collections next week will be de posited in the sealed Treasure Chest No . at the Exchange Bank, even the manager of the Hunt, will know what is done by each member during the last week. The Hunt will close at 8:00 P. M. Saturday March 24th, and the final count of credits will be made at the Exchange Bank where the winners will be announced as soon fciiir an possible. The com mittee of judges will be announced in next weeks paper. Below is the complete list of added prize winners. There will be no more added prizes, and no bonus credi.s will be given except as contained in first published schedule. In the last issue Mrs. Dozier was credited with winning the $2.50 prize on March 2nd, when it should have rend Miss Barnes. March 2—Mrs. Dennard, $5.00; Miss Barnes, $2.50. March 3—Miss Co ok-Mrs. Hall $5.00; Mrs. Dozier, $2.50. March 5—Miss Barnes, $5.00; Mrs. Dennard, 2.50. March 6—Mrs. Home, $5.00; Mrs. Dozier, $2.50. Mnrch 7—Miss Bridwell, $5.00; Mrs. Gholson, $2.50. March 8—Mrs. Hall, $5.00; Mrs. Dennard, $2.50. March 9—Mrs. Dozier, $5.00; Miss Barnes, $2.60. March 10—Miss Cook, $5.00; Mra Gholson, $2.50. W. C. T. U. TO HAVE YOUNG PEOPLES RALLY IN APRIL To B« Gi Young Mm nnd Womei Problems of Interest cn At Baptist Church Celebrating the annual Aoung peoples rally, of the W. C. T. U., young men and women from all sec- .tions of Baldwin county will take part in a special program to be spon sored by the Temperance organiza tion at the Baptist church April the 8th. BISHOP Ml KELL TO VISIT EPISCOPAL CHURCH Clast To Be Confirmed On Annual Visit of Bishop, Will Conduct Morning Service Rev. H. J. Mikell, Bishop of the Diocese, of Atlanta of the Episcopal Church will make his annual visit to the local parish of the church on Sunday April the 29th,.has been an nounced by Rev. F. H. Harding, rec tor of St. Stephen’s church. Bishop Mikel) will confirm a class of candidates while here and will re ceive them into the church. Bishop Mikell is well known here and haw a number of friends among nc of the South’s most scholarly men and he it always greeted by large congrega tions here. Wdl Kaown Citiirn Pautd Away Tuesday Mornia(. Funeral At Methodist Church Wednesday Mr. John B. MnlpasM died at his home in this city early Tuesday mom- Dcnth came to Mr. Malpass while he was asleep, following a heart at- :ack the afternoon before from which he bad apparently been relieved by medical treatment. His son-in-law, Mr. F. L. Sessions, was in the room with him at the time of his death, and hearing a groan went quickly to the side of Mr. Malpass, and found him breathing hi.n last. The family called and physicians summon ed, but the end had come. The announcement of the death of Mr. Malpass was heard with deep gret by his friends throughout the city, as he was one of Milledgeville’s well known citizens. The funeral services were held al the Methodist church Wednesday af ternoon at half-past two o’clock Revs. J. F. Yarbrough, J. F. Mc- Cluney and H. D. Warnock officiat ing. Many beautiful foral offerings were bunked around the casket. The remains were buried in the city cemetery, the pall bearers being Mcrara. M. S. Bell, E. E. Bell. W. E. Robinson, T. S. Jeanes, W. L. Fraley, G. C. McKinley, Geo Carpenter and E. C. Kidd. Mr. Malpas.o was fifty-five years of age nnd was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. I). Malpass. In his youth he att-nded the Georgia Military Col lege and grew up here. In early manhood he married Miss Fairy Fra ley, who died a few months ago, her death taking away his companion of many years brought great sorrow to Mr. Malpass gave hi>> time largely to looking nfter his farming inter ests, as he hnd lands in Baldwin and Hancock Counties. He was a kind and loving husband and father; a good citizen, and hud hundreds of friends, who knew him and held him in the highest regard mu he was genial and friendly. He was u member of the Methodist church. He is survived by two daughters nnd one son, Mrs. H. F. Tarbutton, of Wrightaville; Mrs. F. L. Sessions nnd Mr. J. B. Malpass, Jr., of this city. He ia also survived by his father Mr. J. D. M.dpass, three brothers. W. W. Malpa.**, of Little Rock, Ark.; F. R. Mil pass, of this city, and F. F. Malpass, of Orange burg, S. C., four sisters, Mrs. S. B. Fowler of this city; Mrs. W. D. Ritchie of Tampa, Fla., Mrs. Geo Bogman and Mrs. Henry Palmer of Atlanta. The sympathy of our community has been extended those who have been bereaved. The program is being arranged with special emphasis on the prob lems of the young man and woman of today. The discussions will present these problems from the young peo ples standpoint. A committee headed by Miss Ruth b jj denominations. He Stone with the following members Mrs. E. A. Tigner, Miss Alice L. Tuck er, Miss Fannie Virginia McClure, Mrs. Elliott, Miss Florric Ellison, Miss Lucille Dunnaway, Mrs. A. C. McKinley. Mrs. Chas Gibson, Mrs. M. M. Parks and Mrs. L. C- Hall are working out the rally program. The committee has issued special invitations to Baldwin County Medi cal Association, the Senior Class of G. $. C. W., the Kiwanis, the col lege faculties and the Sunday schools of the county. The program will be put on entire ly fey young people who will give The services, which are being held twice daily, at the Methodist church are being attended by large and in terested congregations. The pastor, Rev. J. F. Yarbrough, is preaching earnest and effective sermons, which are holding the close and thoughtful attention of those who hear him. He has given his efforts this far in the services in arousing the membership of the churches of the responsibility resting upon them in bringing a city wide revival of re ligion. The song service, which is led by Mr. Homer Jenkins, of Atlanta, is be ing made a special feature. Mr. Jen kins in one of the best singers ever henrd in the city, and his leadership is proving inspiring in both choir and congregational singing. He possesses n clear full voice, and his solos are grea.Iy enjoyed. The ministers and congregations of the other churches in the city are lendnig their aid and encouragement and ire attending the services. The servicer, will continue through this and next week. Sunday even ing the congregations of the other churches in the city will unite at the Methodist church, as they did on the past Sunday evening. Services will continue to be held in the morning nt 10:30, and in the evening at 8:00 o’clock. The people of Milledgeville and Baldwin County arc not only invited, but urged to attend.. “THE WHOLE TOWNS TALKING TO BE REPEATED FRIDAY NIGHT Detn.nd. For Show Soti.f.od With Second Production. Benefit G. M. C. Annual. Numerous demands for a second showing of "The Whole Town’s Talk- ’ that came following the show last Friday night will be satsfied, the show to be presented Friday evening it 8:30 as a benefit for the G. M. C. Annual. The play is one of the moat popu lar the Dramatic club has ever given and the large audience that saw the initial performance was more than pleased. Hundreds who failed to see the show have requested that it be repeated. The prices will be 50 and 75 cents. three minute talks on the different problems of today. Misses Catherine Butts, Evelyn Nelson, Lucy Harding, Eleanor Brannen, Selma Sherrcr, Antionette Lawrence, Maj. Robert Gray, Maj. Milligan, Lamar Beck, Ossie Thaxton and William Moore will take part on the program. The W. C. T. U. expects to make this tally one of the largaat ever held HON. WARREN GRICE WILL DELIVER MEMORIAL ADDRESS One of Macon’* Landing Atlomsy* Will Be Spanker Hare on April 26th Hon Warren Grice of Macon, will deliver the Memorial address in this city April 26th. Mrs. L. M. Jones representing the R. E. Lee Chapter of the U. D. C. several days ago extended Col. Grice an urgent invitation to de liver the Memorial address in this city April 26th, and has received an acceptance from him. Col. Grice is one of Macon’s lead ing and most prominent attorneys, and h a polished speaker. He is son of a Confederate Veteran, and has a great love and admiration for the old soldiers. His address will be an eloquent and scholarly one. The people of Milledgeville and Bald win county can count themselves fortunate aw having an opportunity to hear CoL Grice. The R? E. Lee Chapter will a complete program for the COLUMBIA WILL BE HIGHWAY ST. City Council Dctcnuara To Grade aad Renrface Tlu* Street Ta iota Atlaata Hifkwiy The City Council at its meeting Monday night, determined to put North Columbia Street in such a con dition as the highway from Atlanta could enter this city by that street. The question of having the highway come to Milledgeville by Columbia Street has been discussed freely for the past several months. A commit tee of the Kiwanis Club met with the Commissioners and Engineer Geo B. Blount, and discussed this question with them. Mr. Blount is the conver sation told the committee that the Government and State highway did not aid in working the roads in a municipality. The question was brought before the City Council Monday evening, and that body determined to make Columbia the highway street. The paving will be extended on this street one block from Montgomery, and it will be neceaaary to make a twenty-foot fill between ti JU