Union recorder. (Milledgeville, Ga.) 1886-current, November 19, 1931, Image 1

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Newspaper Page Text’ A BALDWIN COUNTr • INSTITUTION ’ With Over One Hundred Year* Devotion to Public Internet MINISTERS ARE RETURNED HERE Hit Three Preachers Who Have Served local Methodii! Church ts Come Back Another Year PASTOR METHODIST CHURCH The 31 illcdffeville and Baldw county Methodist churches will have t - their pastors another year the m-ni'-ers who are now serving them. At the session of the North Geor gia Conference held in Atlanta the tJ1 -t week. Rev. ’-'rank Quillian was re-appointed as pastor of the Mil- . ijrevillt Methodist church; Rev. G. p Henderson of the Milledgeville Circuit and Rev. J. M. Guest of the Midway Charge. .Air. Quillian has done a good work the past year in promoting the est of the church. There were al addition.- to the membership, -.d he reported to the Conference substantial amount paid on the, •nevolences. He is an earnest and holarlv preacher, and a diligent i-tor. He will enter upon his work' •r the new year, with the same votion. and oneness of purpose a; hav characterised him during * m i-terial life, that of being a faith/ul shepherd, and consecration to the work he is doing in promoting the interest of God’s kingdom in the world. Rev. Mr. Henderson has served the .Milledgeville Circuit for the past year, and has made his home in this city. He has served the congregations of his churches faithfully, and has loth by precept and example made i« influence felt for good. During t wet year he held revival ser ies- in all of his churches, and roved l.imself an effective preach- I Rev. J. M. Guest has been pastor Consolidated in 1872 Baldwin Superior Court Begins Two Weeks Session Monday -Baldwin Superior Court con vened in an adjourned term Mon day morning of this week and im mediately took up the civiv docket that had been set by attorneys for trial during the week. The early part of the week- hgs been consumed in arguments before Judge James B. Park, who is pre siding. in the case of Porter vs the Georgia Power Company. The case of Cline vs Simmerson consumed all of Wednesday. Other cases will re quire the court, to continue through Friday. The criminal docket will be call ed Monday morning. Twelve prison- 'TV STORE OPENS HERE ON | SATURDAY REV. FRANK QUILLIAN -urns to Milledgeville as Pastor of First Methodist church after Con ference in Atlanta. THANKSGIVING DAY SERVICES People to Unite at Methodiit Church Next Thursday to Give Praise (or Blessings Union Thanksgiving services will be held at the Methodist church next Thursday morning at 10:30 o'clock. Rev. Frank Quillian will preach, and the ministers of the Presbyterian and Baptist churches will be in the pul pit and take part in the services. The people of Milledgeville and Ba’dwm county are urged to as semble at the church services and jom in praise and Thanksgiving for the many blessings they have receiv ed during the year. . Miritarof t * I Thanksgiving services will be held M,d ” f ‘ h T„ f0r ‘"VT at St. Stephen. Episcopal church at -- and ha, fully c.tabl.ahcd | , u . von 0 . do ck. Rev. F. H. Hardin* .ha love and aatcam of the | wide conduct t „e p „var aeryic. and -..am he ha. served. HI, in- L. iU prMch . The public u invitli |. :>• a. a preacher and pastor ha. | Father Conlin will conduct aer- hdphd and beneficial to hi.| vicM nt th , SluT „, He „ t r>th „- ic church during the day. era in jail await trial and a number are out on bond. The principal will be the trial of Mae Crooms who was indicted with Inez Temple and Robert Seaye for th«* murder of Ed- nar Horton, White boy. Inez Tem ple and Robert Seay are now » ing a life sentence. The majority of the cases to be called next week are for minor offenses. Solicitor Baldwin has been in the city throughout the week preparing the state cases for trial. Court will probably adjourn on Wednesday of next week, the Thanksgiving holiday breaking in the full week. Cadets to Play Madison Aggies on Gridiron Next Friday NUMBER 14 ARMY OFFICER Will SPEAK IN CITY TO NIGHT Situ W. C. Phillip, Reierve Offic, tion ha China « >d Japan Capt. Walter C. Phillips, of Camp Benning, and former intelligence officer, in Japan, will speak befbre the Army Reserve Officers and the American Legion at the Georgia Military College this (Thursday) irening at eight o’clock. The sub- GRANDJURYENDS SESSION WED’DAY Presentments Recommend That Ellis Health Law Be Continued. Ask Employment of Agent The Baldwin County Grand Jury for the July term in an adjourned session closed their work Wednen.ay ject of his talk will be the situation j afternoon and read to the court their in China and Japan, and it will bet presentments and were dischraged most interesting and instructive, by the court. Capt. Phillips has just returned from The presentments carried After a conference Monday be- ■een Coach Wallace Butts and Coach §lap Rentz an announcement as made that G. M. C. and the Madison Aggies would play a foot ball game Friday aftemoua at three o’clock in Madison, the -second of the season between the two teams. Since the game between G. M. C. and Madison earlier in the season when Madison won by a score of 6 to 0 there has been much talk about a return game. A charity game was suggested after the reason closed but events of the week made the game possible for next Friday. Riverside canceled their game with G. M .C. for Friday. Madison cancel ed with Norman-Park, and Madison canceled with Lanier for the Thanks giving game, so Madison was without games for the balance of the season The two coaches decided to get to gether again and tentative arrange ments were made. Macon has made some effort to get the game but Coach Rentz was of the opinion that the game definitely settled to be played in Madison Friday. G. M. C. and Madison have played for the past two years twice during the season but this year there are no championship laurels at stake other than to decide which of the ro teams is the better. Coach Bobby Hooks began prac- •e Monday for the game, sending 4 team through a long work out. maelf AUDITORS NEAR ENDOFLONGJOB ■ three ministers have'return- i Confi r work without interruption. Reports to Be Given to Council in Short Time, It is Stated. Water Report Ready. I education week observed AT G. C. C. W. LAST WEEK be Novelty Shop Under The Mm- agetnent of Mr. and Mr.. J. C. Ingram Will Open Door. Tr.e Novelty Atop, MilledgeviUe’s west stor^, will »e opened to the abiic on Saturday of this week. The new store will be operated by t- and Mrs. J. C. Ingram and will •vture a line of ladies wearing ap- rel and novelties. The store will occupy the rooms the Doctors Building formerly the ration of the Baldwin Furnture impany; Mrs. Ingram has been in ‘•kcA* the past several days making ****» tor the new store. ** ' ntire interior of the building * don «? over, new fixtures been added, and the store will a modern and attractive fnuce. Mr. and Mrs. Ingram - known in Milledgeville j * !r J'nonds will be interested 'uncement. ‘*«ES LNINTENIALLY OMITTED board of stewards . Tr ‘' • ‘Hies of Messrs E .E. Bell, ' b> il. J. F. Bell and J. F. Bell, ■hould have been included in '* of the Methodist church Published in last week’s * ^e ,Union-Recorder, but ■ , Bn >ntentionaUy omitted. The ‘opy ag prepared contained r rutnu-F, i, u t they were overlook- fJ - l j lt ‘ linotype operator, and r omission escaped the eyes of f reader. The senior editor, Under the direction of the Educa- Jn Club, Dr. George H. Webber, director, student of the Georgia State College for Women observed st week “Education Week”. Tuesday the Health Department presented, “What the Schools are Helping America to Achieve in Child Health and Protection.” The program depicted the progress made in health education in the schools. The History Club on Wednesday presented a program entitled “What the Schoo’s Are Helping America to Achieve Through a High Level of Intelligent Life.” The week's program was concluded on Sunday at the Vesper service der the direction of Y. W. C. A. when Dr. John McSwenn spoke. The students took part in prei ing the programs, and they ’ interesting and instructive. All preachers in the city used edu cation as a subject for their Auditors are nearing the end of heir long and tedious task of check- ng over the hooks of the clerk of Club, | the city of Milledgeville and the perintendent of the water depart ment and will have a report ready for council in a short time. The work on the books of the water 'department have been finish ed and were ready for council but it was decided to wait until the en tire job had been finished before any reports were received. The countil will gather in extra session if the reports are finished before the regular meeting night it has been decided. The auditors began work several \ -ks ago and have spent a great majority of the time in the office of the water superintendent. Since the work began the wafer commis- 7r, ; the Mess ed the copy, especially mistake, and gladly cor- na • k afi known ml,- 1 Ven ac *' Ve and interested . r ‘ th <“ Board Of stewards ’ ° f ye “ r '- Mr - E - E - ' "WF-t of them, is „„w serv. ‘ ' Ha.rman of the Hoard. Cm ATTENI > | NC CONVEN TS £ ATL ANTA this week ' UIe Baptist Convention i, Atlanta this week. The ' Baptist church is repre- Kev. and Mrs. L. E. Rob- -• H - Scott and Mrs. K L. »-ent to At'untu Toes. Dr. Leon Smith, Dean of Wesleyan College, will come to Milledgeville Friday to speak before the Doctor’s Academy at their regular monthly meeting. Dr. Smith will be accompanied by Mrs. Smith and they will be the guests of Dr. and Mrs. J. L. Beeson at the Mansion. On Friday afternoon Dr. and Mrs. L. C. Lindsley will entertain at a tea at Westover in their honor. On Friday morning Dr. Smith will address the G. S. C. students. i n . DEAN E. H. SCOTT TO SPEAK BEFORE G. S. T. C. STUDENTS Dr. E. H. Scott, dean of the Geor gia State College for Women, has ac cepted an invitation to make the principal address at the Home Com-' ing banquet of the Georgia State Teachers College in Athens on No vember 27th. Dean Scott is one of the leading educators of the state and is a most | interesting a nd entertaining speaker. PETITION ASKS FOREARM AGENT Citizens Interested in Agent’s Work Ask That County Commissioners Reconsider CITYTOOBSERVE DAY OFTHANKS Stores Will Be Closed, Football Game in Afternoon, and Dance in Evening Petitions were circulated this week asking the County Commission ers to reconsider their recent decis ion not to employ a farm agent this year and to again provide funds for A court ruling was sited last showing that the tax accessing body in the county were the only ones had a right to provide funds for the farm age. work. The petitions hav been r.igned by a large number of people representing both business men and farmers and large tax era in the county. The petition asks that the county commissioners re-open the matter and allow the petitions to come before them. A delegation of citizens will also appear before the county board. Mr. G. C. McKinley, chairman of the commission, said that he would Milledgeville will join whole heart- edly in the observance of Thanks giving Day next Thursday with many gay festivities planned, following church services in the morning. All stores in the city will be clos ed and a full holiday will be enjoy ed throughout the city which, of course, includes all schools. Many people will arise to take to the fields for a day’s hunt while others will observe the day as one of rest. Church services at ten-thirty and eleven o’clock will bring the people together for worship and prayer und praise for the blessings of the year. # In the aftrenoon the annual foot- J' game between G. M. C. and Gordon will be played. In the even- a dance and entertainment will | thi: iven at both the Echetah Coun try Club and the Spring Lake Hunt ing and Fishing Club. G. M. C. will observe u holiday j the presentments. for the remainder of the week be ginning at the close of school Wed- recom mendation that the Ellis Health Law be continued in operation after a number of people appeared before them on this question. The citizens called befere the jury were: Dr. H. D. Allen, R. W. Hatcher, Dr. Richard Binion. Dr. Sam Anderson, Dr. O. F. Moran, E. R. Hines. Carlisle Giles, M. E. Webb and P. N. Bivins. The jury also recommended that the Health Commissioners office be op erated at the lowest cost consistent with good service to the citizens of the county. It is understood that the jury~wns urged to recommend the abolishment of th& Ellis Health Law in this coun ty. The jury also included in their report a recommendation that the County Commisrionera employ a Farm Agent at a cost as low as possible. The jury also took occasion to urge e enforcement of the prohibition Inws and automobile laws calling attention to the fact that the en forcement of the prohibition law was necessary for good government. Dr. E .A. Tigner appeared before the jury and called attention to .he 200th anniversary celebration of the founding of Georgia in 1932 and asked that the county take part in celebration since Milledgeville the center of government for than sixty years. The resolu- f Dr. Tignet was included in nesday. Many of the I in d-1 wi idents will The report of Supt. P. N. Bivins is highly commended by the jury P. E. Williams, has left the * call an extra session of the board Just what the report* will ias not been hinted. CADETS AND CORDON RESUME BATTLE THANKSGIVING DAY Two-lhirt, Turk.; For the eighth consecutive year M. C.“hnd Gordon Institute will ?et on the football field Thanks giving Day to settle there gridiron supremacy for 1931. M. C. has won for the past four years and Coach Cecil will bring mg team here in an effort to try and bieak this record. The Gordon has gone through a fairly suc cessful season, but victory Thanks giving Day always gives the Gordon coach and team the satisfaction of successful year. The game will begin at two-thirty Davenpirt Field. REGISTRATION BOOKS CLOSED WEDNESDAY EVENING The books for voters to qualify to participate in the city election to be held December 2nd, closed Wed nesday evening with a registration of At the election the following tick et nominated at the recent primary will be elected without opposition: For Mayor—J. A. Horne. For Alderman 'or a term of four ars—T. H. Clark T. F. Duma?. C. Kidd. when the petition was filed. DR. McSWEEN DELIVERED TWO ELOQUENT SERMONS Preached at The Pre.bytei Church Here Sunday On the campus of -G. S* C. W. th< annual Home Coming festivities will take place. Old graduates fron sections of the state are expected back for the weekr-end. Thanksgiving will be a real day of celebration in Milledgeville SPLENDID ADDRESS AT THE METHODIST CHURCH SUNDAY Col. Lorton Sh.yk.rd ol Fo. Heard by An Apprecia' Audience Dr. John McFween, President of the Presbyterian college at Clinton. S. C.. and one of the leading minis ters of the Southern Presbyterian church, preached at the Presbyterian church in this city Sunday morning and evening. Both of his discourses' were learned and eloquent presenta tion of Gospel themes, which charm ed and pleased large audiences at bbth services. Dr. McSween is an easy and graceful speaker, a deep thinker and has a broad knowledge of God’s Word. Those who heard him pronounce his sermons to be mong the best ever heard in the city. Dr. McSween remained in the city several hours Monday, and talk- > the student bodies of both the G. S. C. W. and G. M. C. Col. Layton Shepard, a promin ent attorney of Fort Valley, and a leading laymen of the South Geor gia Conference delivered a most in spiring address at the Methodist church in this city Sunday morning. Coi. Shepherd came to the city on invitation of Col. Geo. S. Roach, who had chrage of and presided at the services. The speaker discussed the spirit of unrest in the political, com mercial, civil and religious realms, and the many influences that were at work to undermine their founda tions. There war: one foundation that could stand the test, and that was faith in God. He urged the impor- s of building chaialter on right principles. He held the closest at- ■ntion of his hearers, who enjoyed and appreciated address. He was the dinner guest of Col. Roach. Rain fell Wednesday morning for the first time in several weeks. Although the showers were re'ief a parched eurth more rain is bad ly needed. The weather man has promised rain for the remainder of v**4: v-;th the first rea! cold snap SERMONS AT THE BAPTIST CHURCH SUNDAY id special attention was called to which fhowed splendid progress in schoo! # matters and un economical operation. -The full presentments will be pub- Isiheu in next week's Union-Recorder JUDGE HINES TALKS ON COUNTY MERGERS u.l, M.r.er. Wi.. iMion From Stand- of Court. Judge E. R. Hines, of Baldwin county court, declared county merg ers a wise move before the Kiwanis Club at their meeting last Thursday night. The address of Judge Hines was the first of a series on the subject of county mergers, that will be heard by the Kiwanis Club. Judge Hines discussed the problem frohi the standpoint of courts. He said that counties are too small for courts to function properly since jurors chosen to serve are most always in some way interested in the cases. He said that by merging counties the bus 5 - of courts would, not only be ma terially advanced in the matter of handling cases rapidly and judici ously but that there would be much economy. CONGRESSMAN VINSON CALLED TO WASHINGTON TO HELP ORG4N1ZE HOUSE Mr. Roberts, pastor, will return from Atlanta the latter part of the week, and will Sunday, morn ing and evening. At the morning h-iur his subject will be—The Most Famous Money in The World. At the evening hour, 7:30 he will discuss the subject—The Greatest I j anuar y Service a Man Can Render God Man. These messages will have quick ness and inspiration in them, and will be calculated to he'p the hear ers to a more thrilling experience in the meaning and service of life and A cordial invitation is extended to the people to avail themselves of 'h-* opportunities offered in these Congressman Carl Vinson of the Tenth Georgia District and a can didate for reelection in the new Sixth District received a telegram this morning from Democratic lead ers in Washington urging his im mediate return to the Capitol to as sist the Democrats in reorganiza tion of the House in the forthcom ing session of Congress. fudge Vinson will leave for Washington early Thursday morning and will to Milledgeville until He will be Chairman of the Naval Affairs Committee under 1 mocratic control and is one of leading Southern Democrats. He has accepted the invitation of the Huff-Vinson Chapter Disabled American Veterans of the World War to address Er-Service men here Wednesday upon Legislation nffect- ing Veterans. W. L. Gholson is Chapter Commander and Veterans over a wide area are expected to at- *ctod.

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Union recorder. (Milledgeville, Ga.) 1886-current, November 19, 1931, Image 1