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r read by thousands • OF PEOPLE • ®I)* ttninn'Htfjctfribtfr VOLUME c:i F»4m| Union E.l.LUL.d Sontknrn R M ordo.- Milkd|eviHc, G».. Dtcembw 3, 1831 Consolidated in 1872 NUMBER 16 WORK STARTS ON MACON HIGHWAY The report of the auditors who I have been busy on tty; books of the City of Milledgeville will be read Rond to B* Changed »t City Limits !' eforc th * city Coumil at lhe «*“■ » Work Goes Forward to 1'“ ra ° nthly me * t,nB Mo " <lay nighL Pave Short Stretch Work was started this week in preparation for the paving of the ,!k>rt stretch, of road in West End that connects the city paving with the highway hard surfaced road. The mad will be changed to elimi nate the sharp curves that approach the highway paving and are just •jde the city limits. The city has procured right-of-ways, according to Alderman D«yH. Andrews and an easement has been given the high way department. The grading work will require several weeks for completion. A paved road will be laid upon comple tes of the grading. The highway department was ad vised Tuesday that the road would have to be widened to meet specifi- cations and additional funds would be necessary. Tk? work will go rapidly forward, Mr. Andrews said, and will be finished before paving aitirities cease in this section. REV. A. G. HARRIS IS IN GREENSBORO THIS WEEK Neighboi ev. A. G. Harris, pastor of the ■•dgeville Presbyterian church, reensboro, this week assisting •rier. of protracted services, r. Harris will come home Sat urday. and conduct regular service in his church Sunday morning. Thei will be no services in the Presby- •rian church, however, Sunday •ening, as Mr. Harris will return i Greensboro Sunduy afternoon. Mr. {{arris is recognized through- Jt the Presbytery as a forceful •angclistic preacher and will assist a number of services throughout ■ State, during the coming year. CHEVROLET DEALER AND SALES FORCE SEE NEW CAR DAY OF THANKS QUIETLY SPENT Citizens Gather at Chnreh Services in Morning and Eniov Festivi ties in The Evening Thanksgiving Day was quietly spent In Milledgeville, church ser vices occupying the morning while entertainment featured (the after noon and evening. Rev. 'Yank Quillian preached at the Methodist churph to a gathering of the membership from this church and the Baptist and Presbyterian churches. Prayer sendees Stephens Episcopal church * ducted by Rev. F. H. Harding who used as the topic of his sermon the observance of Thanksgiving. In the afternoon the foot ball game was the feature although many citizens enjoyed a day in tW? field with dog and gun. Dances were given at the Eche- tah Country Club and the Elks club in the evening, and large crowds were present to enjoy this entertain ment feature. Many visitors were in the city throughout the day and many fami lies made it the occasion for a re union. Evenings around the fireside njoyed in many tyr»ou*s carry ing out the old custom of observing the day. Home Coming was cciebrateed throughout the week-end at G. S. C. W. Many alumnae came back to the campus and much celebration was enjoyed. Sheriff W. J. Haynie and Chief Frank Broom reported few arrests during the holidays, peace prevail- ail sections of the county. ELKS TO PAY TRIBUTE TO DEPARTED BROTHERS J. A. HORNE IS MERCHANTS PLAN RED CROSS DRIVE ELECTED MAYOR HOLIDAY TRADE ENDED THIS WEEK T. H. Clark. T. E. Darn and E. C. Kidd Named Aldermen ia Election Held Wedaeadajr The election held in this city Wed nesday .December 2nd, created very little interest, twenty-one votes be ing cast. Mr. J. A. Horne was elected May or for a term of two years, and Messrs. T. H. Clark, T. B. Dumas and E. C. Kidd were named Alder men to serve four years. ” These men -will be sworn Into office the first of January, and will serve with Aldtrlmen L. H. Andrews, J. R. Smith, and S. D. Stembridge, who have terms of two more years. CONTRACTS LET FOR ADDITION AT WATER WORKS OF HOSPITAL New Filter Bail, and Other Addi tions to Be Made at River Plant Contracts were let this week for the construction of an addition to the water plant of the Milledgeville State Hospital, Mr. W. S. Jett, Jr., Engineer stated. The new addition will modernize the plant and many new piec< of equipment will fake the place of old parts. New concrete filter basins wi'l be constructed and the capacity of the plant enlarged. Christmas Decorations Add Color and New Life to Mercantile Establishments This Wtiek "Shop Early” became the slogan of Milledgevillc’s merchants this week as plans went forward for the holiday trade in this city. Christmas decorations have shown themselves all through ttye city. Win dows are filled with gift suggestions and everywhere there is evidence of preparation for Christmas business. All business men are anticipating i increase in trade during the com ing weeks and are ready to care for the needs of the people of this section. It was pointed out that the stores here cotild care for the de mands of the buying public prob ably more satisfactorily than ever before. Unusual care has b^en used selecting the merchandise, and while it was stated that the stocks $186.75 Collected One Half of Ajnount Remains in City to Be Used in Local Ckarity ;v. Frank Quillian, pastor of the Methodist church has / announced that on next Sunday morning rill conduct nstallation sendees for the officers of the church for new year. It is expected at the officers elected at the recent quart erly conference will be present. Comm at the c< services. The drive for Red Cross members has ended, and the committees have | finished their work. The total amount collected was $186.75.The committee that can vassed the business section of the city collected $83.75 and the commit tee of ladies totaled $104.00. Half of this total as practically the full amount was made up of $1.00 mem bership fees, will be kept in the city as n charity fund, and the other half will be forwarded to the Nationu! Red Cross Headquarters in Washington, D. C. It was hop n d that our people would have responded more liberally in membership and their contribu tions, as Red Cross Is « great nation al organization doing a work caring large as in past years, | f or those brought to distress when the values are greater and the qua!- , calamity comes upon thfcm. and half * u ~ t— u “** ” *“ * each dollar of the ra»mbershpi' ity of the stocks better. Peopl from several counties are expected to make Milledgeville thpir shopping center as the Christmas season draws Only eighteen shopping days re main before Christmas. Post Office authorities urge people to mail early nnd the merchants are saying, “Shop Early,” so trading is expected to take on additional life during the coming weeks. HIGH MASONIC OFFICIALS TO ATTEND JOE MOORE RECEPTION fee is kept here for locnl charity It was desired that n community chest could be established substantial amount to care for those in -need in this city uuring the winter. Mr. Geo. H. Tunnell, Chairman, would be glad if there are those who were not seen or any who seen, who would like to join, would hand him amount of their scription right away. RH0DES-J0SEPH TO CLOSE STORE HERE JANUARY 1ST N. Jordan, local Chevrolet i d his entire sales foro of Bill Harrison. Walkt L. K. Stevens and ie just returned from A v they visited he showing v 1 i»32 Chevrolet Automo- n conversation with Mr. Jordan renyirks it can be truly said be yond question that the new Chpvro- b*t is well worthy of its name— “America's Greatest Value.” -Mr. Jordan will have the new Chevrolet on display Saturday, Dec. 5U). and a cordial invitation is ex tended to all. There is many ini- vements, such as, Syncro-m<*sn ansmssion, improved clutch, simplified tree wheeling, draft carburetor with heat r control, flashing performance ant in fact Mr. Jordan says that no ex •• tyas been spared in making thi; new model—“America’s Greatest It!! Harrison, Walker Blackwell, ® ii.nes and Stevens says to keep ye ^>n the new Chevrolet and al-, watch their smoke. p EUX LUNDY GIVEN SENTENCE OF 10 TO 20 YEARS Afternoon pt. J. II. Ennis, Exalted Ruler, announced thut the Milledgeville Lodge of Ell:?, will on next Sunday, SMrtheh- lodge rooms .a'- 2:80 o’clock nnd pay tribute to the mem ory of their dead with simple exer- This is the occasion of the annual Lodge of Sorrow, which is held the first Sunday in December, and usu- a'ly elaborate' exercises are he'd for the public. This year, however, only lembers of the order "ill take part. The program will bo carried out as arranged in the ritual, and a tribute will be paid by a local speaker. Capt. Ennis stated that the amount of money that is usually expended for public exercises will be devoted to charity during the approaching Christmas season. Other officers of the Grand Lodge of Georgia Masons will be present banquet and reception to be tendered Joseph A .Moore, newly lectcd Grand Master, by Benevob-nt .1 be administered I LojJge No. 3 on Friday evening. - of the inr'-aTlaHnn. Yhc reception wfll .om-eed tin I ’ .nrjuct in the Masonic hall. Grand Lodge Officers will stand with Mr. NURSES TO MEET - SATURDAY Mooie in the receiving ’ine. During The bi-monthly meeting of th • i the banquet 'brief speeches will be Sixth District Georgia State Nurses’ I made and n musical ; ■•ogram will Association will be held in Brant-1 intersperse tty- toll d. ley Hall. Miledgtvill?, State Hospl-I The function ,n a tr'bute from tal. Saturday. December 5, 1931. at[ the local Blue Lodge to or.- of their three o'clock P. M." . members who has been elevatpd to Flans for the yar will be discuss- j the highest office in Georgia Man ed. A full attendance is urged. I onry. . H'T AND RUN DRIVER KILLED MULE SATURDAY D.ndU Roger., Negro, Painfully Injured When Teem end W.gen are Struck by Automobile G. S. C. W. "Home-Coming” Celebration a Great Success Many Former Students Come Back to Campus. History of College Presented by 'tie Mornin Curl ’25. Alumnae Tea Feature on Friday Afternoon A: the recent session of the Su- r Court Felix Lundy, the negro aulted night Policeman Dar- n " i thh night of October 1st, btn the officer attempted to ar- ! D. ni was sentenced ten to twen- vard in the State Penitentiary, : I'ieading guilty to the charge a- -uuit with intent to murder. Park in pronouncing the sen- aid he wish'-d it was in his "•'•r to give him a longer sentence. changes made on basket ball court at c. m. c. rkntfBi are busy this t needed changes on Bull Court at G. M. C. floor will bo lengthened, the T <>ps under the basket being d to allow more action on the ‘ the courts without danger : y to the pinyerr. Saturday night about seven o’clock , the FnndeUsvillc highway near t!(e residence of Mr. T. E. I’ugh a hit and run driver driving an auto mobile at terrific speed, coming to- !s Milledgeville. struck two mules pulling a wagon belonging to Randle Rogers, a negro man. One of the mules was killed and the wag- demolished. Randle who was.driv ing the mules was thrown out and linfuliy injured. Mr. Gordon Hooten and Mr Thos •osser, drove upon the scene be hind the wagon at the time it was .truck v and the automobile in which they were riding was hit by the n and badly damaged in the wreck. Mr. Hooten fortunately e<*cap- without injury,, but Mr. Prosser received several minor injuries and bruises. The identity of the driver striking the mules and wagon is unknown he continued towards the city at a high speed, without stopping. It -id he was driving a car with light. Home Coming at thfc Georgia State College for Women, Milledgeville, celebrated each year at Thanksgiving through the ensuing week-end took place as customary last week with extensive festivities and was ohserv- ?d by the students and Alumnae with ievotiona! and social meetings. Thursday morning at 11:00 the Y. W. C. A. was in charge of the Chapel program. Miss FYances Adams, Royston, President of the Junior class led -he devotional ami Miss Dorcas Rucker ’30. Alpharetta, addessed the group. Miss Vera Hum of Atlanta, class of *82 played a piano solo, “Trees”. The choir dis missed the meeting with the Dox-1 ology. The Alumnae were guests of the College at a delightful turkey din it 1:00 p. m. in the CoIleg< Dii.ing room. The beautifully deco ded tables gave the occasion a ery effective air. Thursday’s festi- P*es were brought to a finish by the presentation of the fourth Lyce- number, a motion picture “Cim- inarron” i'.i which Richard Dix star red. The Sopnomore class presented a delightful skit. Friday, November 27. at 11:00 a. n. the Alumnae Association spon- ored 'he Home Coming program. Miss Marie Long, ’21» led the devo tional after which Misses Mary B. Brooks 15, and Annie Harper. ’1)3. memories of Dr. Joseph Harris Chappell and I)r. Marvin McTyeire Parks, the two former presidents of the institution. A group of college students, directed bv Mis* Maggie nlriw, 'a - : “A/ Alumnae Hymn , by Mrs. Nellie Womack Hines. Miss Gussie Tabb, president of the Alumnae Association, introduced Miss Lottie Munnin Curl, who gave an outline of “The History of the Georgia' State College for Women” which she wrote i history departme Teachers' College, Nashville, Tenn. After her address she presented a copy ol the thesis to Dr. J. L. Bee- son, who praised the work highly. Mrs. Mary J. Banks Ireland ’26, call ed 'he roll of tfcp Alumnae present, ami gave each one a chance to speak to the group. The meeting was dis missed by singing the Alma Mati-r. Fi tyaj*-afternoou the Alumnae As sociation entertained the Faculty and Alumnae with a tea in the col lege tea room from •• to 6:00. The alumnae who attended the Home Coming were: Misses Carolyn Moye, Bertlja Cunard. Newell Van Horne, Lottie Monnin Curl, Helen Smith, Kathleen Blalock, Clara Mae Co wart, Nell Coleman, Flora Sims, Mary Jernigan, Ann Chesshire, Car lisle Beggs, Mattie Musslcwhite, Mary Smi-h, Elizabeth Flemming Dorcas Rucker. Sara Harvey, Flor ence Giles, Fannie Harrison. Lucilc Warren, Marie Long. Ethelyn Ber- rie. Bucilb- Scroggin, Lucille Simp son Lillian Hardin, Lillian Sims, Frrisc Sasser, Gussie Mixon, Maxie Mixon, Lucy White, Betty Jane Pieratte, Mary Agnes Anderson, Mar jorie Neal, Ruth Brooks. Elizabeth Astin, Catherine Calloway. Thelma Holbrook,. Mafgaret Cunningham, Ruth Bolton. DeCora Adams, Mrs. j -,Tr','inxon. pt.Uard. Old Firm Will Discontinue Business in Milledgeville, dr. P«ul Rhodes States Announcement was made this week that Rhodes-Joseph, one of the oldest drygoods firms in the city woujd close on Junuary 1st. The business was founded by the late Mr. A. Joseph, and after th.- death of Mr. Leo Joafcpy.' who Y ceeded the founder as manager, Mr. N. K. .-imith took over the bu>uu; . When he retired Mr. Paul Rhod o? Madison became the manager. The store wili he closed on Ja uary 1st. The entire stock with f! FARM AGENT TO BERETURNED Commissioners Reverse kalmf at Meeting Tuesday, large Dele gation Presents Chun The Board of County Commission ers at their meeting Tuesday agreed to continue the Karm Agent for Baldwin county for another year. A delegation of farmers and busi ness men appeared before the com mission and asked that the work of the agent be continued. Several pe titions were also presented. A number farmers told of the benefits derived fr*.m the v.-ork during the year and accomplishments of AL\ Langley. The commission agrceif to re-elect Mr. Langley for another year. At the first meeting in Decem ber, the commissioners stated that an agent would not be employed for next year, but the large repre sentative body appearing at the meeting Tuesday was an mdi^ati^n that the people wanted the office continued, the commissioners ag- The commissioners at their meet ing Tuesday also agreed to continue the appropriation for the City Hos pital to care for charity cases in the county^ PASCHAL CASE GETS FINAL 0. K. Supreme- Court Upholds Decision c f Court of Appeals in Suit Against Georgia R. R. The this this week./ Mr. ],< Miss Julia Smithh and Mr. J ;en the store almost a century. The closing takes from Milkoi,.- rille> life of eld- •tores in the city, r. Rhodes stated that conditions made it necessary that the - be closed. He said that he had hoped to come here to take over ive management, hut since thi < impossible the store would ha\< he closed: Georgia Supren week upheld the decision of the Court »«f Appeals in their affirma tion of the lower courts in a decis ion granting a verdict to Mrs. A. H. Parchal in her suit against the Guirpia Railroad for damages done her property on Wayne street. Mrs. Paachul j ilv^ styir . ^veral monih« ago for ■isniar’i-A done to her property by the Dun my Line of the Mill, dgeville Railway. The decision n' th'* Ba dvrin ‘umerior Court was repealed -in«J on an appeal to the Couit of Appeals, the vc-dict was upheld. Th.- highest tribunal ci the state gave their approval to the de There are several similar cases pending against tty? railway com pany. Col. Erwin Sibley attorney fo-; Mr:-. V-*rr u v! received notice of the ruling this week. , W. C. T. U. TO HAVE DISTRICT MEETING HERE Mra. Marvin Williams to Addrcai Gathering of Temperance Work er! Next Friday G M. BASKETBALL PRACTICE BEGINS ! AT G. M. C. Coach Babe Florence called the jj r}( jf arv j n Williams, president . basket half pin; rs to prac- [ of the G< . on?ia W . C . T. U.. will be s week nnd began prepara- j G|e principal speaker at a rally of tion for the season thut gets under- the w c x> L *. of the sixth ron _ ihortly after Christmas. A large g. rcS! ,j ona i District to be held in Mil- thesis in the | number of candidates reported and ] ledReville Friday December 11th. of Peabody | the prospects look good. G. M. 0. X j 1{ , meeGntr will be held at the will play fhe leading prep nnd high jvi C tbr»dl*t ehtyrch and will continue school teams- of the state during the j roujghout the day. Other distin- season. guished guests will be Mrs. Walter Anthony, Mrs. B. A. Warlichi and MERCER GLF.E CLUB TO SING j „„ August Burghard. The Mil- HERE SATURDAY. The Glee Club from Mercer Uni versity will come to Milledgeville Saturday for their annual appear ance In this city. They vill give a mo-'t interesting nnd entertaining program G. S. C. W. Auditorium. ledgeville chapter will be hostess a luncheon will be served. All meetings will be open to public who are cordially invited. the th< i HUNTING TRIP INTERRUPTED BY AN AUTO ACCIDENT AT THE BAPTIST CHURCH NEXT SUNDAY ; Yob** Men of Coope^lile Sunday morning, ibeginnirg at ; Have Narrow Escape from Serious 11:30, the pastor, choir and congre j Injury Last Thursday gation will engage in worship and pirational service. The pas ‘Turning to Christ In Trouble.” The evening service, beginning Winfred Lee, Walter Hall. Robert Peirson and Joe Layfield of the Cooperville neighborhood had a hunting trip to Wilkinson county 7:30. .vill hi- in ctuirp- of the B. Y. I tart Thuniday interrupted By nn P. U-, and wilt be Younp Peopled 1 automobile accident, night in the church. The nlMect .These young men left their home, of the service wiU be—"Christian ] in an automobile d-teen by Lee. Living Expressed in Denominational They came upon a !e lying down Loyalty.” in tb * road - and in order not to The pastor hopes that the service j strike him Lee turned the automo- will be largely attended by all the i bile into the bank, thinking that members of the church and congee-: would be the safeat way. The result gqjion as well as by the young poo- was that Lee’s left arm was broken, pie. The service will be inspiring to the other’s received miner injuries and the r“** xtroa Ko ' ,lw Jsmsssd. all. < badly damaged.