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Ilnion-ltttwriieir Iwi Progressive BaMvia ■*d Surmajiag Coin- - ns Gl, 9, 1939 ConooUdatod is ia?t I Senator Walter F. George spent a 1 short time in Milledgeville Friday. | He was enroute from his home to Washington, D. C. His presence in i „ r Monday Mora- the city was known to only a few of I* Coo*'”' "'ST. lour citizens, who happened to meet ,f“ Tw ow-f/sr Civil Docket Colled Fir,t Business License Rates EXCHANGEBANK A GOOD WOMAN Raised By Council Monday NAMES OFFICERS GONE TO REWARD tile Schedule Coverainf Rates Charted Basinets Homes for Opera- ' him. Tht spring term ourt^ convex ,.f Supe- e5 next Monday -Jock, Judge Jas llately after court convenes '""“ f urors n»me, will he call- the wrav.tl r Fo l- ■ jj,c members sworn in. ,hc rgani/ation of thjtt body election of s foreman, baliff k! "".'rMory, Ju.lpe Park will de- V)i> charge. |e ri vil docket will he taken up [j,. week and disposed ietet should ni tioa Revised. Would Equalize Taxation, Councilman Declares. Chanfe Expected to Increase City's Revenue G. S. C. FACULTY GIVEN RATING A revision of the license schedule of the city of Milledgeville was pass- ed by the City Council at their meet ing last Monday night, the new rat ing the pretent rate in prntically every instance. Clerk H. “ a | T Baisden declared Who’s Who Among North American Under the present rating, a net in- Authors Lists Four Members ! come of approximately $9,ooo i« of G. S. C. Faculty 1 remtiuoJ. and it is exported that the IF | revised a tsments will increase this c« shown by battery department-, and shop, where 1 here-to fore they have paid a license to do a general garage and automo bile business. Mr. Baisdcn stated that the new rating had raised every business in the city, he had estimated and that the change would place the rating on an equal level, each merchant paying '.a share of the !iccn*c in- Dr. Ridurd Binioc, Messrs Ralph Mrs. S. F. Thomas Passed Away Simmerton and Homer Bivins Wednesday Morning. Funeral Added to Directorate Board To Be Held Thursday At the regular annual meeting of Mrs. Sanin Florence Campbell the stockholders of the Exchange I Thomas, widow cf the late Mr. Henry Bank Wednesday afternoon, officers; P. Thomas, passed away Wednesday and directors for the new year were i morning, January 8th. at half-past named and reports of the business! five o’clock at the home of her were heard. j daughter, Mrs. D. W. Brannon. The following officer- elected: The funeral services will be held Dr. H. I). Allen, Chairman of the at the Methodist chuich this (Thurs- Board of Directors and Vice-Presi- (iny> morninir nt eleven o’clock. Rev. Volume IVV, 1929-1930 of Who’s | figure to $12,000, it w Tr ; Who Among North American Au-, Mr. Baisden. f tho.s lists four members cf the Tht> ‘hnr.gc was mad- VXXM--.C the fncuJ of tht> state College equalize the license fe. until the foi- ■ •—j ill be taken. for Women. Pijesident .Tiasper 1* ming Monday be ... ! Beeson is named as the author ol The criminal docket will be tried on chemical su b- ,.cond week of the court. The - ,umiruuB lU ns art . that there will bb a number of criminal cases, worker inber charged with arious crimes awaiting trial. Sheriff W. J - Haynle aml C,erk Court J. C. Cooper have issued mnions to jurors and witnesses, and reytbing will be in readiness tor . i ning of court next Monday Hi J. L, IVEY DID TUESDAY Life of One of Milldegeville's Oldest Citizens Ended. Funeral Held Friday Afternoon James L. Ivey, one of Mil- •dgeville’s and Baldwin county’s mown atul olde.-t citizens, pa it his home in this city Thurs- ormng, January 2nd. after sn I illness i xt nding through several services were held at Friday afternoon at ■three o’clock. Elder William Green, l,f the Primitive Baptist church, Officiating. The interment was in city cemetery, the following act- as pall bearers. Messrs Hugh e. E. K. Hints. J. H. Ennis, - M. Conn, R. W. Hatcher, M. S. numerous treati: jects having been .a research in this field for many years. He is a fellow in the A. A. A. S.. is listed in Men of Science and othor national publications. Dr. Francis Potter Daniels, head of the department of languages is recognized as an au thor and poet. Hr. Daniels is the author of several text books in French, scientific treatises, and num- ei-ous pot-ms. His dedication ode is ju cd in the initiatory ceremony of i the Doctors Academy and was recent- j ]y published in a collection of poems. Dr. Daniels is also a fellow in the A. A. A. S.. and s s otherwise nation ally recognized. Dr. Geo. Harris Webber, head of the department of education and psychology is the third member listed. I)r. Webber i- '.he ;'.!thor of reveral treatises in f’duca- tion and a forthcoming book “Dyna mic Teaching” in collaboration with Dr. Thos. B. Meadows is to be off et j the press at an early dute. We also ’earn from this volume that “Sig” is the pen name of Dr. Webber. Dr. Webber is a fellow in the A. A. A. S., and recognized by other national organizations. The Inst listed is Dr. William T. Wynn, dean of the college of arts and sciences and head of the department of English. Dr. Wynn is the author of an English Grammar, numerous pamphlets and has been a contihutor to various newspapers and Journals. Dr. Wynn ha- under way i volume on Southern Literature. Dr. Cooper. L. H. Andrews j Wy likewise recognized by of the ho placed | amountin g to $150.00. n order to passed that no eamival would he per-1 a member mitted to show here that had any d declared. Under the ; kind of gambling device. Thecoun-l each merchant will payjcil must also pass on the car nival j ach commodity he sells, j before it would be permitted ‘ * j dt.it; Otto M. Conn. President; H, jv . j G. Banks. Cashier; H. II. Herndon also I Ro °kkeeper and Miss Fleta Bateman a fee f- using the garages as an illustration, Mr. Andrews stated that under the revision the garages will pay liceni ■ This law i the carnival that Assistant to the President. In nddi'.ion to the President, Vice- Pre.-ident and Cnrhier who by vir ture of their offices are directors, the following directors were named Dr. Edwin Allen, Dr Richard bin- Yarbrough and Rev. A. G. Har ris officiating. The interement will bc in the city cemetery. Mrs. Thomas was born in July 18*9, and was a member of one of Baldwin county's pioneer families, her parents being, Mr. W. D. and Mr-. Eli^beth Lewis Campbell. In early v.'omnshood she i for Chas. J. Conn, W. L. Ritchie. n enry f», Thomas, and they nr»de Uy * nnuaHy for th0 J R - Stanley, Ralph Simmcrson and, thcir home in Midway until the death list.j” cars, 'wish pits, j Middle Georgia Fair and have here- Homer Bivins. j „ f Mr Thomas several years ago. and sales, gasoline pumps. | lofore shown without paying license. Hr. Richard Binion, Mr. Ralph | Mr> Thomas was a refined and Simmerson and Mr. Homer Bivim cnltllrej , nman , combining in her nro new mcmlH-rs of the Boord. Dr- naUre lho c hnrm and groces of the Binion, one of the state's most prom- j womo nhood of the Gld South. She inrnt physicians, has been identified j „ a , a , ifc | on( , mctnb r of the Mctho- in Milledgdville bu«inc»s life for rhim . h and wo, a devout, con- K CLUB INSTALLS MAYOR NAMES 1 NEW OFFICERS NEW COMMITTEES Rev. Harding Goes is At Prcsiden j New Council Holds First Session Succeeding fur. L. C. Hall. Pass Tax Ordinance and Hear Year’s Renori Slade Kiwanir Committee rs: He.ha« served for the city and ha*' lished a wide friendship Aid- Mr. Sin corn ers man who has risen to the I front rapidly. His safe businc* J judgment and wide business con- F. H. Harding war. formerly | The new Mayor and Council to* , nections, make him a man unusually d as President of the Milledge-’Milledgeyille held their first meeting! well qualified for the post, iwanis dub with a complete! of the year Inst Mrnday night in the I Mr. Homer Bivins, steward at the ,f officers at a meeting of the! Ci unril chambers, pa-sing the tax Milledgeville State Hospital, i< -t Friday evening. J ordinance nnd heard a Ki’ ho requested the w “ ,l - cerate d chrisvnn, ns she performed •stab- 1 | ut i l>Sf faithfully and well. Her tWs " c - good works will live after her to young |,i OT , h Pr memory. She l- survived by one daughter, Ur«. I). W. Branncn. of this city; one ion, Mr. W. C. Thomas, of Gaines- rillc; eight grundchildren, and other relatives. - birth L. Wall. The floral offer- s the casket were beautiful. Jamts L. Ivey was born iu the part of Baldwin jounty December 24, 1848; his^Bf- * being Mr. Chas. Ivey and Mrs. sc ilia Gibson Ivey. At the time of his father was owner of landing interests in Baldwin I Wilkinson counties, and Mr. fvey grew to manhood the years of r between the States and tfce li-riod of reconstruction. On Deccm- • 20th, 1871, he married Miss jN’ancy Keel of this city, and they to Wilkinson county to make |their home. After several years they cam cto |MilledgeviHe to make their home, and long time he superintended the I farming interests of the late Mrs. A. |L dniiignon. Ivey ii i Baptist church number national organizations. The college is to be -ongratulated on the wide recognition her faculty mem bers arc receiving. FOUR NEGROES INJURED IN AUTO ACCIDENT NEAR CITY Employe** of Diaie Conatruetioi Company Sarionaly Injnred. Ono Near Death Four negroes, employees of the Dixie Construction Company here, were seriously injured last night, when the truck ,- n which they were riding crashed into another truck on the Eatenton road near this city. Robert Frnley, had both IegH broken and the injuries made it neces- rary for Doctors to amputate them. .u„ ! William VYaley had nis skull crush- rly life joineu the 3 , "•i -~ J • • — a serious condition >Val of his death for - hired closely I If that faith, and wa honest in | dealing with his fellow men. Mr. Ivey held str,m B ’coin ions on moral, civic and religii ucstions, which he lived daily as he amc- in coataet with his fellow man. k-j-pising sham and pretense, he was •emed by the dictates of a con- nce, controlled by an abiding th in God’s word. Ho had a retentive mind, and of- on recalled many interesting events F’f th»* past history of Baldwin coun* and Milledgevnlle, especially as ‘ l ’ e losing days of the war be- -en the States, and ihe times im- J'odiauiy following. c an be truthfully said in sum- “ up the character of Mr. Ivey e »as ar. honest and religious r - Iv n- is survived by Mrs. Ivey, ChM A.. 1.,'lnnd K. end r V v- tfl * s c ^ y ’ an ^ one Mattie L. Ivey, of an(1 -overal grandchildren. r &l. Jos. E. PottU ii. br nt u: been unable „t the time 5 r Rro " n and Ch " rlit ' Bo!< ricusly injured and are at tl the doctrines i C ity Hosl'i-nl where all of the ne(t.oi from brought -after a doctor Eatonton had attended them. .. | The negroes stated the truck which j. j their car hit was parked on the >ide e of the road without lights and they , crashed into it before it could be s nt his offiee -r- 'unt of 'he riest few dnys ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH The pastor of the First Baptist church announces that next Sunday morning his theme will be The Per suasive Spirit of the Christian Heart, and that for the evening his theme will be. When Hunger is A Blessing. The public is cordially invited to attend these services, and the mem bers, one and all, of the First Baptist church are urged to do so. CITY BONDS FALL DUE FIRST OF THIS MONTH City bonds amounting to $5,000 covering school and water improve ments will fall due this month. The city will meet this payment, Mr. Baisden stated. Mr. L. C. Hall, retiring President gave -i report of the clo-ing year’s acti’-ities, reviewing the accomplish ments of the club. The report brought out many interesting facts and showed the club activities along civic lines most progressive. The activities for the year are as follows: Dangerous crossing condition at Wayne street during school hours handled with City Council and cor rected. On request of Kiwanis Club, National Headquarters American Red Cross sent special representative to make survey of flood conditions and temporary relief given. Contest put on Ky the club as to how Kiwanians could best -ervo their community. Sponsored broad casting over WMAZ in special contest. Handled with City Council matter of keeping parks mowed, same hav ing been corrected. Sponsored sending ten hoys to Ath.-ns to Georgia State College of Agriculture. Sponsored the Cali Club der ■leadership of Dawson Allen. Handled matter of putting road leading to camp of Dixie Construc tion Company in suitable shape to properly carry on their work. Coun ty Commissioners acted promptly and now road in good condition, suit able to carry on the work of the Constructing Company. Special committee sent from Ki- w.anis Club to appear before High- wav Board in conjunction with com- (Continued on back page) G. M. C. BASKETT BALL SEASON 0FENS JANUARY 1VTH Thir Business Collei . Coach Florei Candidates to Thirty cadets were sent through the first work-out of the season this week in preparation for the schedule that open- Friday, January 17th. Coach Florence expected to weed out the candidates, reducing the squad to f hree teams. Southern Business College of Macon will furn ish the first opposition and River side, Monroe, Gordm will follow to make up one of the best cage sche dules the college Has ever had. P. T. A. WILL MEET FRIDAY AFTERNOON The P. T. A. will hold their first meeting for the rew year on Friday afternoon at 3.00 o clock. The program for the afternon will especially interesting to mothers, and a large attendance is desired. Dr. W. B. Childs, of Macon will address the P. T. A. in March. install four signal lights in the city. Mayor Pennington read the com mittees who will serve during the year. Mr. J. T. King was named chairman of the most important commtec, that of Finances. The * following are the committees named: Finance—King, Chair.; Moore nnd Horne. Streets—Horne, Chair.; Smith and King. Water—Smith, Chair.; Moore and King. Fire—Andrews, Chair.; Moore nnd Smith. Lisence—Moore, Chair.; Smith and Stembridge. Land—Stembridge. Chair.; Horne and Andrews. Police—Stembridge, Chair.; King and Mcore. Lights—King. Chair.; Stembridge and Smith. Cemetery—Andrews, Chair.; Horne and King. Ordinance—Horne, Chair.; An drews and Stembridge. Encroachment — Smith, Chair.; Andrews and Stembridge. Sewer and Sanitation—Moore, Chair.; Horne and Smith. The Kiwanis committee appearing before the council asked that signal lights be placed at the intersection of Hancock, Wayne; Clark and Han cock; Hancock and Jefferson; and Wayne and Green. It was pointed out that the lights would cost $400.00 dollars each and that ■ $24.00 per month would maintain them. The committee showed the increase traffic made it necessary to have the lights. It is understood the request was tabled. Mayor Pennington is preparing his annual message, Mr, R. T. Baisden ftated. He declared that with Mr. Williams assistance the message would be prepared for a report at an eurly date. CONCERT COMPANY TO APPEAR ON G. S. C. LYCEUM NEXT WEDNESDAY NIGHT iingrea to Give Interesting Piogram Prof. O. A. Tbnxton H-» Annoac- •d Hr»t of Now Yonr The Schutz Concert Company, Metropolitan mixed quartette of con cert singers, will present a program as a lyceumn number at the Georgia State College for Women next Wed nesday evening, Prof. -O. A. Thaxton director of the lyceum,bas announc- ed. Press has proclaimed it the best mixed quartet assembled in America today. The program will give a number of fine musical presentations. U.D.C. TO HONOR GREAT LEADER Rev. L. E. Roberts to Deliver En- lory to Gci»era! Robert E-.-iee. Exercises to Be Held 19th ...... Tribute will be paid the South’s Mr. John Conn, and under h.s leader- of ^ General of the most prominent business exe cutives of the county. His connec tion with the hospital has ably quali fied him for this post and his wide friendship in this county, ranks him high in fin. ncial circles. Mr. Otto Conn read the annual re port before the board, showing the splendid growth of the bank "ifti !ng ( the closing year. He hn- served as President since the death of the late, j ship, great progress hns been shown. The Exchange Bank was organized in 1903 by Mr. Otto M. Conn. The hank commenced business with a capital stock of only $15,000. Todny this hank has the largest capital, surplus and profits of any hank in Middle Georgia, outside of Macon, and offers to depositors security in a sum greater than that offered by an.' * n nk in this section of the state. The bank has made a steady ami conservative growth since its organi zation, each year showing stantiul amounts added to its profit account. In addition to the steady increase in prof fa account this bank, although next to the youngest in the city, pays its stock holders more <y each year than any bank ii The Exchange Bank has been a pro gressive institution and contributed generously to the growth and vancement of the town and county. LITHE CAROLYN BANKS UNDERGOES OPERATION G. Carolyn, the little dnughtei of Mr. and Mrs. II. G .Banks, has b«en seri ously ill the past week at the Pied mont Sanitarium in Atlanta, where she was carried by her mother about ten days ago. The child developed a head trouble some weeks ago, ana a diagnosis tbowed that a tumor had developed on the brain. An operation was per formed Friday, and another one will lie made next Monday. Carolyn is a sweet bright littie girl, and the many friends of her parents are sympathizing with them in the trying ordeal through which they are passing, and are wishing for their child a restoration to health. MIS5 COOK NAMED MATRON OF NURSES HOME. Miss M. Cook was named matron of the John T. Brantley Nurses Home at the Milledgeville State Hos pital, succeeding Miss Clara Brant ley whose death left the office va cant Miss Cook has been associated with the hospital for mdny years and has many friends In this city. She has it Burned her duties. Robert E. Lee. at special service Sun day afternoon, January !9th, the anniversary of the commander’s birth the Robert E. Lee Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confeder- > acy having charge. Rev. L. E. Roberts, pastor of the First Baptist church, will deliver the eulogy to the Confederate leader, and a fitting program paying tri bute to his life and character has been arranged. While the uxercLe is sponsored by the members of the Daughters of the Confederacy, other organizations will have a part. The children of the Confederacy, Sons of the Confederacy and Veterans will have a part in the exercise. The memorial service will be held at the First Baptist church at three o’clock. A complete program will be announced next week. MISS BERTIE STEMBRIDGE RE SIGNS AS LEGION AUXILIARY PRESIDENT Art. K. G. McMillan Succeeds Her a? Leadership. Reports of Com- imtce* Heard at Meeting Miss It rtie Stembridge tendered her resignation as President of the American Legion Auxiliary at a meet ing of the chapter Tue» 'ey afternoon at the home of Mrs. T. A. Reese, the Vice-President. Mrs. K. G. McMillan, who has nreviously served as President, was elevated to the post in order that the work might continue uninterupt- ed. Reports of committees for the closing six months were read, show ing splendid work done and many major activities carried forward. Mrs. Howard Bert Ennis was given a rising vote of thanks for the splen did manner in which she handled the poppy sale last year. Miss Stcmbridge’s resignation was accepted with regret, and the entire membership voted her thanks for her •crviccs to the organization. It was necessary that she resign since die held public office, and the • rter would not premit her continuing. In creased responsibility and additional duties made it necessary for Miss 9tembridf.e to retire. She has made a splendd record as President and has led the organization forward to neny great accomplishments.