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THE UNION-RECORDER. MILLEDGEV1LLE, GA.. MARCH 2«,^»31
More Than Million in
Twenty States Fed by
Red Cross Volunteers
Hot School Lunches and Bal
anced Rations Given to
Drought Victims—Seed Pro
grams Instituted on Wide
Scale
More than 1.000.000 persons in SC2
drought-stricken counties of 20 States
came under the care of the American
Keel Cross in what developed into the
mutt extensive relief operations in half
a century ol ministering to stricken
bumrnity.
Measures to lessen the severity of
the blow inflicted by drought were
taken as early as last September, when
seed was distributed to more than 6S.-
000 families for the planting of rye and
other pastures, and to more than 27.-
GOO families for the planting of kltrher.
gardens. The expenditure for this pur
pose amounted to J32G><"». Green ve^e-
tables were made available np to the
first of January*
Early In February another lied Cross
garden program ;:ot under way and
607.0**0 packages of seed were distrib
uted in ’a states. Quarter-acre plots
were planted to beaus, beets, cabbage,
carrots, coilard, sweet corn. fca'<-. let
tuce. mustard, okra. aions. peas,
spina- h. squash, tomatoes and turnips.
Once again were farm families given
the opportunity to participate in their
A comparatively mild winter contrib
uted to the success of the Spring and
Fall seed campaigns. Many habitual
single-croppers were introduced to the
advantages of kitchen gardens, bal
anced cropping and balanced ' diet.
Numerous iand-owners have expressed
the opinion that this constitutor the
one apparent blessing to come out of
the drought catastrophe. The I'nlted
States Department of Agriculture and
tbe local county ;igricultural agents
and borne demonstration agents co
operated in making this part o? the re
lief operations outstandingly success
ful.
Balanced Meals Served
Red Cross feeding was aimed at ade
quacy and scientific correctness, u\
well as simple economy. In large num
bers of schools, where children were
found to be attending with little nr
nothing lr. their lunch boxes, hot meals
were served at noon A typical menu
consisted of vegetable soup and bread
one day; thick beef soup or stew with
vegetables another day: cocoa or milk
and cheese, peanut butler, or Jam
sandwiches, a third day.
In some places where lunches were
not served in the schools, but were pro
vided for in the regular food orders,
each family having school children r<
celved extra staples lor school lunches
Including peanut butter, raisins, prunes
and tomatoes. ?d Cross nutritionists
instructed mothers In the preparation
of lunches.
County health (.Ulcers and private
physicians commended the adequacy
of rations procured on orders issued
by Red Cross chapters, which were
filled at local stores. Resides the usual
staples, such as corn meal, flour, lard,
meat, beans and potatoes, such Items
as canned salmon, cabbage, tomatoes,
vegetables ami milk were provide-
each order being adapted to the special
needs of the family for whoi
Issued. Where pellagra threatened,
eggs, yeast and other preventives won
given.
Thousands of Volunteer Workers
Many thousands of volunteer*
through their local Rod Cross chapter-
gave freely of their t'.rne, experience
and efforts, as In other lied Cross dii
aster operations. They searched ou
needy cases In their mtnmunltiei
many persons bring restrained t.or
inking assistance liccnuso t-f ]•. ide. ]
Chapter committees investigate
cuinstanres, distributed food and cloth
ing.
More Ilian 600 carloads of foodstuffs
were contributed. These wore giv<
freo haulage by railroads. Farmers
more fortunate sections embraced tl
opportunity to help their iiastai
cousins of the affected area. Shiftmen
ranged from live 'poultry to fish, fro
[THE FARMERS CLUB ENJOYS
i HOSPITALITY OF MR. AND
MRS. PENUEL
THE FIRST QUARTERLY
CONFERENCE METHODIST
CHURCH HELD FRIDAY
by R c *. Nath Thompson. Pr«
Ele- 0 f Oxford District, H«<
of Officers
Tin* Farmers Progressive Club met j Rev. Nath Thompson, Presiding
Saturday at the home of Mr. and (Elder of the Oxford District, paid
Mrs. F. C. Penue!. with a good at- j Milledgeville a visit Friday night and
tendance of tbe members aru Dr. .held the first quarterly conference
! E. H. Scott, D-. O. F. Moran. Dr. [ of the Methodist church. The re-
; Bradford and Mr. Oscar Ennis, as ! ports of the different department- of
'guests. Intereriing talks were made the church submitted showed that
by the guests, and Col. Erwin Sib- I the church had made progress, and
.ley. Mr. J. L. SiLley and Farm,that the finances were in good con-
j Agent Langley. The lattpr telling 1 dition. "While Mr. Thompson had paid
of his work in organizing girls and,the church visit-- and preached two
j boys clubs, and his pr imoting agri-! sermons this was the first conference
| culture in the county. He said that 1 he has held since he has been the
th co-operation he was receiving I Presiding Elder of the the Oxford
from the farmers throughout the*District He did not hold any preach-
‘couiity was gratifying. j ing services during this visit.
A turkey dinner
elegantly
, rv. .i i.y Mr. an,. Mrs. Panuel. and , SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS TO GIVE
.-•a- .rt'Jy enjoyed. The meeting • IAD . D v
The April meeting will be held at '
altogether was as pleasant a one a.s Mcmb<
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Terrance i the Ba,,t
The job printing department of the
Union Recorder is practically kept
busy- This paper appreciates the
bunne s given the office and will
strife to give satisfaction to its
rs of the Philathea class of
st church will each bring a
tm- class next Sunday to be
the library at Eddy High
School.
ON BEING PROFICIENT
We find the following in an* ex
change. It was furnished by a syndi
cate writer. We think so well of it
that we are copying the article.
"There arc exceptions to every
rule, according »o an old faying. A
widely known and successful basket
ball coach never f layed a garr. e of
j basketball in his li:'e. The best ath
letic coaches, as a title, are general-
y those who have played the game
ind have experience in it.
“That is a rule that almost invari
ably holds ttue in life.
“The best ditch digger k the one
ho has been digging ditches all of
his life—has made it a business and
knows the quickest and best way to
do the job.
“The best doctor is generally the
doctor who has studied the most, has
had the most experience and has
made the greatest effort to keep
pace with the advancement of medi
cal science.
“The same is true in any profes-
uon, any business, any trade.
“To le proficient, we must ‘know
aur business.’ We must make a study
of it und devote all of our energies
making the most of what we have.
“Look around you and observe the
?n and women in this community
regarded as the best in their
F*rtilis*r for your farm or garden
—one sack to car load quality and
prices ju«t what you want. J. H.
ENNIS FERTILIZER WORKS.
The merchant, who .Zzj*"
The Un.on.Ilecorde: are fi mli *'«
the people of thi, ,ectb„ ‘
ers of this paper. rta d-
(orfit Man
wno Co/?;
Mis. Ruth Stone is teacher of the
class. Each member of the class has
been requested to bring a book or
n current magazine- to be given,.the
colored school. There arc- about
twenty-five members of the class.
eople who have
their
FIRE INSURANCE
OTTO M. CONN
25 Years Experience
OFFICE EXCHANGE BANK
No Magic Here
Just the plan fact that this plant has the equipment—That its
Experts know how—and its business is to give you the finest
dry cleaning to be had—
A spotless Dry Cleaning Plant where pure, crystal-clear clean
ing huids, of highest quality are used to make evety garment
dean through and through—a corps of expert cleaners who
know fabrics, know how to mould them back to shape and
know that unless care is taken the fabric can be destroyed
ana the length of usefulness be greatly effected. Thus we
give our thoughts and talents to make your garment like new."
Our dry deaners give personal attention to each garment.
You can truely depend upon us to give expert cleaning to
your garment.
TRY USING OUR DRY CLEANING EXCLUSIVELY FOR A
MOfmi AND NOTE THE DIFFERENCE. Just Phone 559 and
a courteous route man will call promptly at your service.—
Free Cleaning: Miss Otelia Flemister and Dr. Richard Binion.
ONLY TEN DAYS TILL EASTER-SEND YOUR DRY CLEAN
ING NOW—AND LOOK YOUR BEST IN THE SPRING
FASHION PARADE.
The OdorlessjCIeaners
"They
ven the best they ha
chosen work.
“It makes no difference whether
they are men who labor with their
hands or men who are skilled in some
profession; whether they are women
whose chief aim in life is to have a
good home or women who have
chosen the business world for their
activities.
“To be recognized as a leader in
hatever you are doing is honor
enough for any person, whether it
be digging a good ditch or skill in
ie of the professions.
“Proficiency is whatever you
choose for a livelihood carries with
it a certain sense of satisfaction and
ight to be recognized more than
it is.”
A DAY OF ADVERTISING
This is the day of advertising. No
product can be marketed without it.
t is the super-salesman.
The Dalton Citizen speaking of
the big advertisers, prints the fol-
The Ladies Home Journal charges
$9,500 for a page.
Woman’s Home Companion charges
$9,400 for a page.
Delineator charges $9,200 for a
page.
Pictorial Review charges $8,800
'or a page.
McCall’s Magazine charges $8,800
for a page.
Saturday Evening Post charges
5-8,000 for a page.
Collier’s charges $5,500 for a page.
True Story charges $4,500 for a
page.
7/* FLO RS HEIM
T HERE’S no shoo like o Florsheim ... and
no belter time to find it out than now
J* He Holloway
TAKE A RIDE IN THE
New
ESSEX
We Are Now Showing AH The New Body
Types and Color Combinations—
\ ou Can Be The Judge in A Few Minutes of
The Ease of Driving—Quick Get-Away, and
Finer All Round Performance of The New
Kssex.
Before Buying A New Car Let us Sho.v You
The New Essex and Give You An Appraisal
on Your Old Car—Liberal Allowances and
Easy Terms.
T. H. Ennis
HUDSON-ESSEX DEALER
The Milledgeville Music Stor
Cr.M
the r.
cfllclci
suit of drought has bvon uncovered.
Large quantities « f r‘-w and used
clothing were distributed, la direct
consequence many school children re
sumed their studies who had been kept
at home for lack of sufficient protection
from the elements. In some Instances,
rural schools that had been closed
were enabled to reopen as a recult of
Ked Cross relief work.
States involved were: Alabama. Ar
kansas. Georgia. Illinois. Indiana. Ken
tucky. Ixmislana. ..Maryland, Missis
sippi. Missouri, Montana, North Caro
lina. North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma,
Pennsylvania. Tennessee, Texas, Vir
ginia, West Virginia.
Many of these States bad beer, hard
hit by a succession of floods, crop fail
ures. low prices and economic depres
sion. and drought constituted a climax
to the cycle of distress.
WELL DRESSED
Style, quality land vajue
are paramount features in
our shoes for men. Men
who practice economy will
be quick to avail them
selves of this marvelous
opportunity to save.
T HE famous five-tuned circuit, screen-
grid, micro- synchronous Victor set
•.. now at a saving of about a third, in
cluding tubes! Get .yours before it is too
late. Remember this is the highest-grade
set made—backed by the Victor name to
the full—not “orphan” merchandise
dumped on the market. We are proud
to lead in this offer.
Easy terms to
suit, and our
famout expert
service your
safeguard.
FRIENDLY FIVE
The Best $5.00 Shoe Made, Sizes from 3 to 15 All The Same Price. The Finest Leather and
Styles. Wear a Friendly Five This Spring and You Will Wear No Other Shoe Blacks and Tans
and Combinations.
Our Store is Filled With New Spring Merchandise to Outfit The Whole Family for Easter-
DAVIS’