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UNION RECORDER, MILLEPGEVUXE. CA- NOVEMBER «■ l»M r UNION RECORDER | Federal Union EatablUkad 1&2» c n ..ihrr n Recorder E*tb. 1®>» R. B. MOORE—EDITOR JERF. N. MOORE, Bu.ine** Mgr. SUBSCRIPTION RATES OFFICIAL ORGAN OF COUNTY THURSDAY, NOV. 8. 1928 HALF MILLION PEOPLE AIDED BY RED CROSS IK HURRICANE RELIEF Porto Rico and Florida Victims Helped by Prompt Action; $5,000,000 Given by Public. One of the gr.-itest disasters. In point of loss of 'life and devastation of homes, in whit h the American I*, il i’ross has ever r.nrried relief was the West Indies hurricane of Scptemb- r last, which swept across Porto UI'o. parts of the Virgin Islands, the rr- ! of Florida and north to end In tor rential rains, flooding streams In a half dozen states. The known dead in all of the areas affected war, 2.259. although it was admitted that the - .mplcte total nf dead in Florida .. mid never he known. The number ; of injured was estimated at 3.170. Ap proximately 20.000 buildings were de- : strayed and damaged. At the height of the emergency the ; was caring for 506.410 peo- I la, feeding and cloth!: r,.i,en « n,un Carl Vinson. Col Jo; potMe and Col Erwin Sibley, o) is city, did valiant work for th« use of Democracy during the cam ign which came to a close Tuesday Judge Vinson visited practically ji ?t j cross erv county in the Tenth Congres- pie—tiiat n;,trict and spoke to large and them and arranging for whatever " . .. ' .heller was obtainable. As long os tnusiastlc aun three weeks after the hurricane Col. Pottle offered his services to g|ruck Porto Rlco and Florida, the e State Democratic Managers, and cross was aiding 20,230 people who t was called upon to go into every sec tion of the State. He was' greeted by Isori-' crowds, as he eloquently pro- Influrnra Md Mlarln, sen ted the Democratic cause. Col. Sibley, as Chairman of the Tenth District Democratic Club, was alert and active in solidifying the Democrats throughout the district He made a number of speches, which Mr--. Frank Dei daughter of Mr. and Mr.- - . Jan of *his city, made a number of iprechos throughout the State and a roved herself a most effective speak er. She hai taken her place high imong the women orators of Goor- i be- | ing treated to prevent epidemics or j more drastic diseases. Large num* ■ hers of Red Cross nurses were active | at beta points. In Florida more than 11.000 persons applied to Red Cross for assistance, and a great number of people in Flori da and also in Porto Rico still were I t ‘ I ul ’ being cared for in the matter of food, . f Eatonton, clothing and shelter as long . Jor- ounty remained era tic State of the forget politics now, a that we are friends* tme community. The Union Recorder is still loyal, to the Democratic party, with noth ing to regret for the stand it took in the recent election. GEORGIA AND A. & W. P. RAIL ROADS OFFER SCHOLARSHIPS TO FARM CLUB BOYS FOR 1929 (As announced through office of G. V. Cunningham. State Boys’ Club Agent. Ga. State College of Agricul ture. Athens, Georgia.) Nine 4-H Club boy in every coun ty traver*ed by the Georgia and A. A- W. P. Railroads will spend a week nt Camp Wilkins next summer as a resul* of an offer just made known by Mr. E. S. Center. Jr., General Agricultural Agent of the above roads. This offer is a renewal of prizes donated Kast year fbr th5s *; me purpose when as evidence of the intiiCgt aroused, two hundred and fifty club boys from counties through which these roads pass enjoyed •nths after the hurricane, while | they awaited maturing crops which ! would enable them to again become J self sustaining. For this relief task, the American j public gave the American Red Cross of- a fund of $5,000,000—the sum set forth in a proclamation issued by ’ ! President Coolidge a few days after i to news of the hurricane was received j The relief given by the Red Cross | in this great emergency, spread over ; such a wide territory of sea and land, r -” ? * was everywhere commended and es- ; pedal emphasis was placed upon the I promtitude with which the organiza tion respoude»'. The hurricane struck Porto Rico September 13. and the I first brief cabled word of It came ! September 14. to both Red Cross and ! rt ‘‘ the news agencies. Before nightfall. • n P| the national director of disaster re- | lief for the Red Cross and a staff of four trained men had left Washington for Charleston. South Carolina, to board a navy destroyer which upon instruction of the President of the United States had been placed at command of the Rod Cross by the Secretary of the Navy. Ami although the next day was Sunday, a Red Cross man arrived in New York to purchase a thousand tons of food for the Porto Uicaus, already reported to be starv ing, and the Navy again placed a ship for the cargo at Red Cross command. Late on Saturday evening there came another cable—a Red Cross nurso at St. Croix, in the Virgin Islands, ad dressed a plea to the mother orgnni- zatlon in Washington and gave llrst warning of the plight of the people of the American possession, where family in a population of 11.000 had escaped injury In the meantime the Red Cross had notified its Florida Chapters that It stood ready for nny service, in Red Cross Membership Is Sound Investment, Business Leader Says lound investment, yielding thr. investor tremendous returns in per- *oual satisfaction.’' is the statemen of William BauervvTth, president of the Chamber of Commerce of tbi j United States, in endorsing the 1 twelfth annual roll call of tat American Red era;.*. Nov. 11 Mr. Batterworth’s icnt fol- "The men engaged in carrying forward th.* busings an industry of this nation are quick to respond, and respond generously, when hu man suffering calis for their assist ance. They welcome the existen. of an organization authorized by international treaty anil congres sional charter to ac- as their agency, and the ageucy of all the people, in providing relief in dis aster and promoting their beneiicial service.* to humanity. The nation's business men take particular . Icas- ure in supporting The AmerU National Red Cross Lecause' it has applied sound and efficient business technique and administrative meth ods without sacrifice of sympalh and understanding in the preven tion and mitigation of human suf fering. "The Chamber of Commerce o. the United States, as *epresentative of the nation’s business, has such confidence in the American Red Cross that it calls upon Us member organizations to contribute to re lief in disaster only upon Red Cros- assurance that an appeal is nec essary. "Wo believe that individual mem bership In the American Red Cross is a sound investment, yielding the Investor tremendous returns In per sonal satisfaction. The Red Cross is seeking to increase Its member ship to live million: the opportu nity to Join Its ranks Is presented by the Red Cross Chapters through out the nation from November 11 to 29. It is good to be a link in this great chain of service reach ing around the world.’’ (Signed) WILLIAM BUTTER WORTH, President The Chamber of Commerce of the United States. ~\fafelcOfndThoSCs wbat America bas said to the Twin-Ignition Motor F ROM the very day of the introduc tion of the new Nash “400”, keen public interest has surrounded the new Twin-Ignition motor— People everywhere are telling other people that they've never driven a car with so much sparkle and enthusiasm in its action— • , —Or one that is as smooth and quiet at every speed, clear up to the top-— —Or one that needs so little gasoline. Twin ignition, with high compression in the valve*in-head motor means more power, more snap, more speed, using ordinary gasoline, and less of it. Before you buy your new car, come in. We'll give you the key to a Twin- Ignition-Motored "400". You take it out, and take a ride. That's all we ask! ♦ /» the first three months following the "400” introduction "400” sales were nearly 75,OOO cars, 14,000more than the total of the best previous July, the best previous August and the best previous September in all Nash history. 9 Sedans from $885 to $1990, 8 Coupes, Cabriolets, Victories from $885 to $1773, J. o. k. factory NASH "400" Lendo the IfVrfrf 4m .Itoior Car I‘mime IMPORTANT FEATURES—A*O OTHER CAR HAS THE.lt ATI, Twin-Ignition motor Aluminum alloy pistons Bijur centralized 12 Aircrift.typc spark (ImwSlrM) liibriretion plu,, New double drop fritn c EIecttic clockl High compression Torsional vibration Houdaille and Loveioy damper -i i. i shock absorbers (excloth* tilth Salon Bodies W orld’seasiest steering '•bearing crankshaft (holloto crook ptr.i) Short turning radius Longer wheelbases One-piece Sslon fenders Clear vision front pillar posts Nash Special Design front and rear bumpers Hines & Callaway, • Milledgeville, Ga. RED GROSS FIGHTS DEATH m DISEASE DEATH OF MR. T. E. HAWKES Mr. T. E. Hawkcs, a well-known citizen of Baldwin county, died at his home in the Southern part Monday, Four Nation-wide Services Pro- nft.r nn nines or ten days with mote Health Preservation and P"™n>°nU. Mr. H.»ke> w .ixty Accident Prevention. of age, and had been a resident of Baldwin county several years, coming here from Green county. He is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Nola Whitehead, Eastville; Mrs. did any damage. Not content with this, the Red Cross on Sunday night entrained a disaster relief director and six workers for Florida. ... i uuu. pro ...jPjeu „ * <■*—»““Or * «* sr“Jr State Club Camp located on the RediCi Campus of the Georgia State College] people. This prompt response was mads A nation-wide program for preser vation of health and prevention of ac cidental death is one of the great sen _ mi vices of the American Red Cross. Four -Maul.ne Bridges, of Greensboro; Mrs. bureaus, manned by experts, direct -Mary Hawkins of Dennis, Mrs. Cleo this work. They are the Public Health Meacham and Miss Clara Hawks, of Nursing Service: the First Aid and this county, and four sons, Mr. Abe Life Saving Service: the Home Hy- Hawkes, of Opp. Ala., and Messrs clenrai.il Care of the hick Service, and j Gil bert nnd Joe Brown Howkes the Nutrition Service. . _ ., . . . These service, aim a. preservation " f Baldwin county. The funeral and ot health through skilled miralng care; b urial took place la Greensboro Mon- prevention of loss of life in accidents; day. Rev. H. D. Warnock of this city prevention or illness, through cleanli- officiating. ness In the home and knowledge of methods of care or the sick: nnd rain- FUNERAL SERVICES OF MR. O. O. ing the standard or physical efficiency through proper eating. hanks This nation-wide campaign against ; disease and accidental death is con- The funeral services of Mr. O. O. ; ducted through a majority of the 3.532 Banks were held at the residence . } Chapters of the Bed Cross. It Is a Friday afternoon at three o’clock in Ihc hurricane, headed toward Ihcm comm „ n | ty campaign, tilted to the [he> of , d a,„ damaec. Not content with prebLm, each .action fRcv.Thn F The Red Cross, through its Chap- A „ terfl, is the largest employer of trained Yarbrough, anamted by Rev. E. C. Public Health nurses In rural work In Adkins, officiating. There were a the United States. In Its campaign number of relatives and friends from for preservation of healtn and proven- Jasper county, Mr. Banks' native For Chilly Mornings And Evenings WARM, LIGHT WEIGHT Top Coats You will fiad oar dupUy one that mail, tkc Consideration of the nun who woatd buy quality aid style economically. A DISTINCTIVE SHOWING AT The railroad:, offer of three farm be $?5.00 froi the this amount is doubled by donations from civic organizations or public t ubscriptinos in each county. There fore six additional boys from each county will be given free trips by fund** from local source}* secured ns offset for the scholarships donated by the railroads. he w ek’s «tnv at the », tbo club boys hn 1 to visit the different de- and experimental pi: e plant as well a« study •red cattle on the College taught by professors FOR RENT- passible by the disaster relief organi zation the Red Cross has brought to gether and trained through a series h national calamities. tion of disease it t lishing 2.000 or moi ing services. At the national h rollmcnt of nurs< which form. ■adquarters i Under its Charter from Congress this of such national calamities. j R(l j Cross Nursing Service Is the ofll Support of this work is through the | C | a | reserve for the United State* aided in estab- county, present. The remains community nurs- j ntcrre( j in ^ city ceme t ery- The floral offerings placed on and maintained, around the casket v ere abundant, nursing reserve, and beautiful, being silent testi monials of esteem nnd sympathy. Mr. Banks will be missed by hi* John Holloway The Mu’, Store annual Roil Call for memberships, j Armv am j ;, aV y Nurse Corps. In nddl- friends, who knew him us a genial The goal In the twelfth annual Roll Cali to he hold Armistice Day to Thanksgiving Day. NV.vembi 29. is 5.000.000 members. lime of disasi servo list or t reached Its pi there being : Fifty nations fly the Red Cross flag. For all It cr-rle:» the symbolic mean ing of help in time of distress; of health preservation; disease preven tion. and international co-opcratlon in humane effort, which recognizes no frontier, uo difference in language, but only merciful help for all men. be mobiliz' d umber enrolled— 908 nurses quail- n filiations who MR. S. J. NEWTON DIED SUNDAY IN SOUTHERN PART OF COUNTY Mr. e comprehensive, nalion-wide pro- pai of Instruction In First Aid and ab< Life Saving inr ntnined by the Red D f j|j health. J. Newton, aged 7U years died at his home in the Southern of the county Sunday afternoon o’clock after a long time sight ned specialists of the The bo trn’n'ne* in leadership for develop ment of ^ndnrd 4-H Cluhs in their communities and are inspired to work for the betterment of commu nity life as a whole. The uftrenoons »” .1 evenings nt Camp are given over t»» pleasures of camp life, Ruch as boating, swimming, hiking, playing ball, moving picture shows and other entertainment features. The offer of the Georgia end A. A: W. P. Railroads is in keeping with known as the Hawkio of Columbii itreeti. Mrs. J. H. Ennis. ad centers, great Industrie. Utilities, t Is In answer to the appalling al of accidental deaths each year He was bun «d in the family grave In the United ti::; < yard Monday afternoon, Mr. Jos. A. use, in its First .Mil Instruction among Moore officiating. Mr. Newton is the firemen and pollc * forces, in fhctorles. .survived by four children: J. W. and Lonnie Newton, Mrs. James Malone, Omenand cf Maeon » and Mrs - Will Hardy of ) be alert. Wilkinson county and two hrothres 7 ~ . _ ready In case of accident, to apply first Mr. H. F. Newton, of West Palm stimulate increased enrollment or ald treatment . Beach, Fin., and Mr. C. L Newton of 1929 among the farm boys m the pig. The campaign against accidental this city, corn, cotton, dairy calf, sweet potato deaths through drowning has been .. and other agricultural and live stock carried throughout the country, and r ’ . * w . ton '*P cnt tbe ffreater part clubs, and will be a means of intro- there now are 173.50G men and women. ot nis life in this county. women, ’ during better methods of growing bo>« and girls, qualilled as Red Cross DEATH OF AN INFANT Helen Brace, the two-year-old _ , ... completed" tha Red daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Lay- their policy to promote the develop-* Baldwin, Bibb, Clarke, Columbia, Cross Home Hygiene and Care of the field, died nt hte home of her par- ment of agriculture along their lines Coweta, DeKalb, Elbert, Fulton, Sick course, which teaches sanitation ents in East Baldwin Sunday night. life i More than 600.000 certificates hav teen Issued to girls and women, boys i who b: surer way of Greene, Huncock, McDuffie, Moriren, 10 Jj™'- cure ot the Infant after a short illness with diptheria Some The buri>1 was ot Bl,lck Spring. cemetery Monday, Rev. H. D. War- nock officiating. and there teaching better farm practices than. Newton, Richmond, Rockdale, Talta' through the youth of tkc farm. It i I ferro, Walton, Warren, Wilke*, Clay- thought also that these prizes will ton and Troup. CET A POCKET KNIFE WORTH WHILE Don’t fool yourself with a bar gain counter knife—Buy one with an insured guarantee your money or a new knife. Call and let us show you a “Mastercraft** knife. R. W. HATCHER HD WE. CO. Wholesale and Retail SPOTS BEFOHL riu Miner Had Dark Spots &L- Eyes. Felt Dull, Tired, Achy. Doesn’t Get Down Any More. Somerset, Ky.—Telling how he fcal known of the merit of Thedforo 1 Black-Draught since he runt of the sick spells I haci. v.ould get to having a bad n In my mouth, and a very dull. ' feeling and ache. I would have t! spots in front of my eye.-. would be to dizzy I would star like I was drunk. “I took medicine, but didn't c-‘ to get any better. "My mother told me to try B~ Draught, which I did. and . few dosev I felt much better. I take it as soon as I feci the 1- bad. and I don't get down. 1 ' tainiy can say that it ha. ‘ more for me than any other cine I have ever taken. "I never get without L- Draught If I go on a vxsh- j a package along in my My health Is better now tw-* has been In years, and I I*-- .;. Is the use of Black-Draug!-' did it” Black-Draught Is prepares medicinal roots and ‘