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* ttnimt VOLUME XCVIli. ftjMiSJS"** “ Milltdfevillr C»., June 7, 1928 Consolidated in 1872 PAVING PARTY IS HUGE SUCCESS Thousands Throng Streets and En joy City’s Hospitality. Crowd Served Barbecue and Dance Till Late Hour Thousands of people from Buld- tt j„ county nod many of the sur- r .unding counties r*' lC kod Milledge- viile Monday afternoon to attend the street tlance and bnrbecue given in celebration of the completion of fifty- five Mocks of paving und the erection , f seventy-two white way posts at a c ost of more than a half million dollars. The party began at six o’clock and the spirit of gaiety was evident from the first group that began to gather to join in the festivities. The Geor gia State Sanitarium band opened their concert shortly after six and rendered a delightful program while the crowds were gathering. A score of men had been busy un der the direction of Mr. John Ivey preparing the 2,000 pounds of meat that was barbecued for the occasion. A large cafeteria had been erected from which the throng was served. Several hours were Mpent in serving the people as they filed past the serv ing tables. Col. Erwin Sibley, acting as master of ceremonies, opened the official program with a short speech and in troduced Col. J. E. Pottle who made the official address of welcome. Col. Pottle extended a cordial welcome to visitors and expressed his delight in being given the honor of representing the city and county. The Georgia Power Band of thirty pieces played for the street dancing that began .about nine-thirty. Han cock street immediately in front of the Post Office was filled with couples who were enjoying the modern dances. Square dancing and the old fash ioned dances were enjoyed by a rum- her of people on the section of the street in front of E. E. Bell’s store. A fiddlers orchestra nnd members of the State Sanitarium Band furnish ed the music for this form of enter tainment. The streets were packed on both sides of the street by people witnessing the dances. Chairman Horne and other mem ber, of the Board of Aldermen with Mayor Pennington an.J their commit tee with other city officials acted host for the occasion nnd were un tiring in their efforts to make the affair a success and to see that all the people were enjoying themselves. Millcdgeville's first official party "us a huge success despite the rain and threatening weather that kept hundreds of people away. G. S. C. W. SUMr:/; SCHOOL WILL OPEN NEXT TUESDAY More Than A Thousand Student* Will Be In Attendance Under Direction of Well Trained The G. S. C. W. Summer School II commence next Tuesday, June The dormitories will open Monday, 11th, and a special train will arrive in the city in the evening of that date, bringing more than a thousand students from all section of Georgia. A splendid course of studies has been arranged, and the school will be conducted by a faculty of well train, ed teachers, under the direction of Dean E. H. Scott. During the session, which will last six week’s, a number of high class intertainmentfl, such as lectures, mov ing picture shows, outside of the regular course of studies* will be pro vided the students. A bulletin containing the final in structions, and the regular course of studies has been mailed out of the office of Dean Scott to all applicants The total amount of expenses for the six week’s course is as follows: Reservation Fee $2.00; Tuition Fee $5.00 and board, etc., $27.00; to talling $24.00. The number of applicants greatly exceeded those who could be admitt ed. It has been planned to make this one of the most successful sessions of the Summer School yet held. Storm Sweeps South Section of County Stale Sanitarium Buildings Damn fed. Scottsboro Section In Wake of Terrific Winds Tuesday Afternoon PROPERTY DAMAGE SEVE RAL THOUSAND DOLLARS Hundreds of Trees Uprooted As Wind Reaches Velocity of 80 Miles An Hour ALUMNAE NAME MISS GUSSIE TABB FOR NEW PRESIDENT INOCULATION OF DOGS JUNE 15.18 Competent Veterinarian To Do Work Under Supervision of Health Officer Last of Month The services of a competent Veteri narian has been secured to inoculate all dog» within the city with the .anti-1 rnbic serium in compliance with a law that was recently passed by the City Council. The days for the treat ment have been set for June 15th, 1(1 and 18th. Dr. Sam Anderson, county health officer and member of the rnuncil, will have the operation in charge nnd will supervise the work of the veteri narian. The hours for the work have been set for from 9 to 1 and 2 to 5. All persons owning dogs are re quested to hare them at the City Hall on one of these days and during the appointed hours. Dr. Anderson assures dog owners that the greatest care will be taken in the inoculatihn and that dog owners need not fear any after ef fects. Winds that reached cyclonic pro potions swept across the southern section of Baldwin county Tuesday afternoon about four o’clock, carry ing destruction in its wake, the prop erty damage amounting to several thousand dollars. The wind swept a path about three-quarters of a mile wide, the State Sanitarium being in the course of the hurricune. The winds suddenly swept down on the Scottsboro community from a black cloud that had threatened, up rooting trees and doing damage to houses and other property in its path. The area that hud been wind swept presented a devastating sight and the fact that there was no lows of life was a remarkable fact. The grove in front of the Furman place was prntically uproot , d, numb ers of trees being hurled from their pinnings to the ground with great force. Two large trees in front of the home of Mr. J. R. Normcnt were twisted from their rooty and hurled to the ground. Mr. Norment stand ing in his store, which is near his heme, witnessed the damaging work of the wind and stated that he thought that nothing would be spared as the terrific gale reached a velocity of about 80 miles an hour. Trees on all aides of the road and around the state Sanitarium pulled from their roots, tell the tale of the* winds work. The front of the A. T. Swann home was torn away, gaso line pumps in front of the store near the Swann home were snatched from their base and many of the homes in the Scottsboro district were damaged, including the home of Rev. J. K Mc- Cluney. The wind continued in an easterly direction striking the State Sanitar ium, practically missing Hardwick. Numbers of trees were Mown down on the yards uround the state hospi tal. Large oaks that had been stand ing for a number of years were vic- tiomy of the storm. One of the trees standing in the rear of the center building fell against the wall of the building, tearing a hole through the bricks, when it gave way to the terrific beating of the wind. Electric wires were down in all sec tion* of the institution. The greatest damage done to the 'Sanitarium came when parts of the roofs to the Green Building, the col ored building and the laundry were torn away. As soon ay th? storm broke, crews were busy clearing the debris and repairing the buildings. A few hours after the storm had ceased, all wires had been repaired, uprooted trees were moved from the roads nnd walks, and little t could be found of the deluge. Mr. Will Gillman way the only victim of the storm, having his a broken when the wind hurled him the ground before he could reach shelter. A tree fell .across on< the mules owned by the state but left the animal with minor injuries. Houses on the Mosclyville road were greatly damag 'd, the home of Mm Rhonie Blount being hurled from its pillars. Mrs. Blount wi the house ut the time but escaped in juries. Many other houses were dam- Electric poles were down in many places and crews from the Georgia Power Company were busy several hours repairing the damuged lines. Older citizens describing the storm state that it is the most damag ing wind that hus hit this section in many years. Mill Mary Brook. Gift From Aaaociat lion of Work Don Ho.pi JUNIOR CHAMBER URGEDBY CP Resolution Offers Financial and Moral Support To Junior Chamber of Commerce If Organized GRANDMASTER TO VISIT LODGE Han. Raymond Daniel Grand Master of Georgia Masons Will Make Official Visit Here Jane 19th Miss Gussie H. Tabb, member of College faculty, was named President of the Alumnae Association last Sat urday evening at the annual meeting of the Association at the college, sucecding Miss Mary Brooks who has served for the pas* two years ns the head of the former student or ganization. The annual banquet and business meeting of the G. S. C. Alumnae was the secene *»f rare interest, hun dreds of former students returned to their alma mater to be present at the meeting and witness the presvnta- tion of the Memorial Hospital the first real achievement of the organi zation. The banquet was held in the dining room of Terrell Hall. The col lege colors were used in the decora tions and a most impressive scene was presented when the ladiey filed into the room und took their appoint ed places. At the conclusion of the banquet, during which several speeches were made, Miss Mary Brooks was present ed with a pair of silver candle sticky, given by the association in apprecia tion her work in erecting the Parks Memorial Hospital and of her devo tion to the work of the association The presentation was made by Mis: Katherine Scott who served as toas’ mistress of the occasion. Miss Brooks in her acceptance expressed her greut appreciation and her love for the work and the members of the organ ixation. She thanked them for the co-operation and support that given in the work. Other momberw of the Executive board of the organ ization were presented with dainty bottles of perfume. The honor guests at the banquet were members of the faculty, r bers of the board of directors, Viola Ross Napier, members of the lady board of visitors nnd Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Fowler. The following officers were named for the enWein(. year prior to ad journment: President Miss Gussie Tabb, 1st Vice-President Miss Rosa- belle Burch, 2nd Vice-President Mrs. Arbie Belle Carter Lowe, of Mucon, Secretary, Miss Margaret Jackson, I and Treasurer, M!ss Blanche Tait. Mi. Miller S. Bell and Mr-. Frank tone were called to Chattanooga. this afternoon by a telegram " l ’ little Olive Bell Davis, daughter • Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Davis was ' i'rally ill. CHURCH SERVICES AT ST. STEVENS’ SUNDAY j The reegular sen-ices will be held at St. Stephens’ Episcopal church Sunday morning. Celebration of the I Holy Comunion at 8 o’clock and Morning Prayer at 11:30. In a resolution offered by Alder- Hon. Raymond Daniel, Grand Mas- man L. H. Andrews before the ’*y, t r of Georgia Masons, will make his Council at its regular meeting *1 ues-1 first oficial visit to Benevolent day evening, the organization of a Lodge, No. 3, on Tuesday evening I Junior Chamber of Commerce was ( .Tune 19th, according to an announce- urged and financial and moral sup- ment that ha j been made by Woship- port was assured such an organiza-1 ful Master John Riley. Among the prominent visitors at tending the Paving Pagent and street dance Monday ight, were: G. E. Boulineau, Freight Traffic Manager, S. 1. Young. Asst. Chief Engineer. Geo. K. Williams, Asst. Supt. L. D. Hail, Edtior of the Courier and R. F. Wynne Commi.won Agent f Ms- con representing the Georgia Rail road. dieted for the next few i THEATRE MAN WILLRECOVER M. L. Carry, Nan-owly Escapes Death When Automobile Crashes Into Tree Near Savannah Condition Improved M. L. Curry, remains in a serious condition at the St. Josephs In firmary in Savannah, where he was carried Saturday right after he had been severely injured when the auto mobile in which he was riding crash ed into n tree on the Tybeo road, throwing him from the car. Mr. Curry had both shoulders brok en, severely lacerated about the head and face and was suffering from severe shock. Mr. Curry left this city Snturday with Mrs. Curry and his sister, Mrs. Gibson, of Richmond, Vn. t going to Tybee Island where Mrs. Curry and Mrs. Gibson were planning to spend n month at the Georgia bench. Mr. Curry was returnig to Savannah from Tybee in company with four soldiers- of Fort Screven. Sgt. O’Delle' an old friend of Mr. Curry’x during hi* army days, was driving the theatre man’s Chrysler 72 roadster and traveling at a fast rate of speed when he crashed into one of the palm trees that line the Tybee highway. Mr. Curry was thrown from the car into the marsh. He was rushed to the first aid station at Fort Screven nnd later taken to Savannah to St. Joseph’s Infirmary. Doctors announced late Monday afternoon that pneumonia had de veloped in one lur • and that his con dition was grave. The severe shock and serious injuries making his re covery a matter of deep concern. Messrs* Cason Black, Hyman Glass, Adam Snipes and Rev. Geo. B. Thompson went to Savannah Tues day. Mr. Thompson remained in the city several days, while the other men returned home Wednesday. Mrs. Curry nnd three sisters and one brother of Mr. Curry were call ed to hio bedside. Mr. Curry came to this city a little more than two years ago taking over the ownership ofc the Colonial Thea tre. He has become active in civic affairs and has many friends hen* who arc deeply interested in his wel fare. He was largely instrumental in staging the paving party last Mon day evening. Rev. George B. Thompson return ed to this city Thursday morning •from Savannah where he was called to the bedside of Mr. Curry and stated that Mr. Curry had shown a marked improvement and that the Doctors had stated that signs of pneumonia had practically disappear ed. He was suffering from the in- jurieo he had received, but it was believed that his progress to recovery would b- rapid. Avoiding other complications Mr. Thompson stated that Mr. Curry would regain his strength rapidly. Brilliant Exercises Mark the Close of Georgia State College Large Graduating Class Have De grees Conferred and Diplomas Awarded. Visitors From All Sections of State T1 Thirty-seventh Annual Com- ’’' rici-ment of th'.* Georgia State Col- ! *-tre for Women came to a close • day afternoon, June 4th. after ■ xliibits of the work Had been •'•cted by the large number of 1 "'•rx who had come here to at- •' <1 the graduating exercises. These dibits attracted wide attention and v ’‘ r, ‘ highly commended on account the accuracy, and talent shown by ,t "' punils of the training school and the tudents of the college classes. The graduation exercises were held Monday morning in the presence of !arg« audience, the parents, rela- IVe * and friends of the members of the class, who had come from every M, ction of Georgia filling the large auditorium to its capacity. The exercises consisted of three M, ngs from the Opera Faust by the members of the graduating class, prayer by Rev. John F. Yarbrough, Vddreas by Dr. Spright Dowell, Presi dent of Mercer University; Confer- 1 ng of Degrees, Senior Class Song; a awarding of Diplomas, and the Bene diction by Rev. H. I>. Warnock. Dr. Dowell was presented to the audience by Dr. J. L. Beeson, Acting President, in o few well chosen words. I share your happiness and your appreciation of the significance of this hour." Dr. Dowell said. “It rep resents a sum of the past and a ' prophecy of events of the future. It , is not particularly remarkable, not 1 extraordinary, but nevertheless mean- j ingful. “There is nothing more thrilling, more meaningful, than youth going out into the world." Dr. Dowell con.-iidered that the at titude that youth “should be seen and not heard’’ had changed. The elas ticity and resourcefulness of youth is being recognized, he said. “Each new generation of youth, my friends," he continued, “is but God's effort to redeem the world. This is your hour of glamour and thrill.” Dr. Dowell summarized his ad dress: “A man’s true greatness is a fixed purpose in life, a true valup tion of himself and everything con nected with him. “The will," he continued, “is the core of personality. 1 do not mean (Ccntinued on b.ck PM-> tion if perfected. The resolution embraced the needs of an active organization of young men in the city, who are the pro gressive element and the future con trollers of the city’s destinies. Fid- lowing the city’s action, a group of young men are planning a meeting to see the sentiment and plan such an organization for Milledgeville. ^ The council ordered the purchas ing of another pump for the city water works to insure against any shortage of supply. The pump will be immediately purchased and in stalled. | The council passed resolutions I thanking Mr. Adrian Horne for his sen-ices in making the barbecue nnd street dance the success that it was. I Plans are being made by a commit tee of th? lodge to have a reception and dinner for the Grand Lodge official on the evening of his arrival. I A brilliant program is being planned I for his entertainment. Mr. Daniel j will go to Warrenton Wednesday to ! attend the meeeting of the 10th Dis- J trict Masons. The visit of Mr. Daniel to Milledge ville this month will mark the first visit of a Grand Mason to this city in more than fourteen years nnd the lo cal members of the fraternity consid er it a distinct honor that they should be visited by the distinguished offi- Bishop Candler Dedicated Memorial Hospital Sunday Prof. Geo. S. Roach and family are expected to arrive in the city the early part of next week. They will make their home in the apartments in the G. M. C. building. Prof. Roach will immediately com mence his .active duties as President of the College. He has about com pleted the relection of the faculty and teachers, and will perfect organiza tion for an active campaign during the summer months for boarding cadets. The catalogues are expected from the press within the next few days.! « nnd will be immediately mailed out. I Drs. H. D. Allen, R. G. Swint, N. P. Walker, J. I. Garrard and II. D. Allen, Jr., left Sunday for Minne apolis Minn., to attend a mce'ing of the National Psychiatric Associv.oin in session this week. Dr. H. D. Allen, Jr., will go to Mattie, Washington, before returning home ot attend a meeting of the Ki- Thc large majority of the march- intwof Mill edge vill? close their stores •very Thursday afternoon during th. 1 iimmcr months. lbs* Alice Hall, who has been lung in Miami, has returned e for the holidays. Tribute Paid To Life and Service of Dr. Marvin Parks. Miss Mary Brooks Makes Presen tation of Building Before hundreds of Alumnae, friends and student*, the Marvin Parks Memorial Hospital was pre sented and dedicated last Sunday af ternoon, brief and impressive exer cises making one of the most beauti ful scenes ever held on the college campus. Bi-hop Warren A. Candler, friend and teacher of Dr. Parks, dedi cated the building prior to the official presentation by Miss Mary Brooks to Judge R. B. Russell who received it for the college. Gathered in front of the beautiful building, which occupies the most imposing spot on the campus the large concoursa* of people opened the exercise* by singing How Firm a Foundation.” Miss Mary Brooks, President of the Alumnae Association presided and introduced Bishop War- mi Candler to the audience. Bishop Candler impressed the audi ence with the pleasure of the duty which he had been asked to perform. He related tho story of Christ’s sanc tioning and approving memorials, and ] of the significance of th** Park’s Me morial Hospital erected to aid those Who suffered body afflicitions, a | most fitting memorial to the man who had so unselfishly served hundreds of Georgia girls. He paid a tribute to the life of Dr. Porks, the service ; h<* had rendered and the impression | he had made upon his generation. “Memorials to men like Dr. Parks are worthwhile stated the Bishop, and al though we are accustomed to th’nk of monuments as having been erected to warriors; and the men who have won battles in our wars, it is far more fitting and proper that we should cpmomorate the lives of men ^ like Maiwin Parks, who control destiny and build character that will control the entire civilization. The college Glee Club under the direction of Mrs. E. R. Hines sang “Alma Mater” and the special song that had been written by Mrs. Hines and dedicated to Dr. Park.*), upon the laying of the first brick when the work on the hospital began. Mips Mary Brooks made the pre sentation speech. The speech of Mi-s Brooks was most impressive and is n « follows: We have assembled this afternoon (Continued on back page) ■Hi