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• • till ■ a Itttitw-Rrour&er VOLUME CV. iw-j—=■- r. ■WI|CVW» ut., 17, 1*35 G. S. C. W. Buys Additional Land for Government Park Oat Am PanfctitJ frwa Mr. I L Ltag AAjiain CaOtfc Announcement was made this week of the purchase of an addition al acre of land adjoining the Gov ernment Park, bv the eorgia State College for Women. The land was purchased from Mr. It E. Long and adjoins the park property on the east side near the south end. Dr. Weils said plans were not completed relative lo the improvement of tjiis property hut a golf course is one of the things the college is considering using this additional land for. The Govern ment-Park has been used as i recreational center for the students for several years and many im provements have been made. The class of 1920 built a log cabin in the center of the reservation and from time to time, walks have been cut through the pine woods. The park has been made one of the most at tractive places*in the state and it has been the center of many en joyable entertainments given by the clubs, and other organizations the college. The young ladies en joy spending their leisure hours there. The added land is at the west end of Washington street. The college is planning to have the block from Clark street into the entrance o' the park property opened and im proved. The college has also leased a part of the Newell lot which adjoins the park on Green street and has con verted this into a nursery. This land has been cleared and laid off into beds for use by the Biology de partment in its course in botany. Th- land will be planted in flowers and shrubs of every description to make a practical laboratory for the students specializing in this work Planting has already been started. plans go forward for far Benefit ef Waim Sprfags Vmmm- Milledgeville and Baldwin coun ty people will dance January 30th . that weak legs might walk, as Presi dent Franklin B. Rosevelt’s birth day is celebrated with birthday par ties throughout the nation and the funds will go for the benefit of the Warm Springs foundation in the treatment of infantile paralysis. Mr. Miller Bell, general chairman, has instructed the committees to put on the stream, so to speak, and go the limit in arranging to make this the most colorful social event ever held here. A half dozen orchestras will furn ish the music at the balls to be held in Milledgeville. ’ In addition to a big orchestra to be brought here, the committee is planning to prestnt several local orchestras on tho program. Mr. J. L. Sibley and Mr. L. H. Andrews are planning the entertainment features at the Eche- tah Country Club where the main ball will be held. Other dances will be at G. S. C. W., G. M. C.. sev eral of the county community cen ters and at the State Hospital. Plans are being made also to have a ball for the Negro citizens. The funds derived this year will be divided between the communi ties having the parties and the na tional organization. Seventy per cent of the money will be kept here to aid sufferers from the dreaded malady. FARM PROGRAM IS LAUNCHED fm Vftriov Cmpt at Hartal Lut Friday at C*wt Ham. r»im Agent L. R. Ijuigley out lined the 1S&9 farm program at e meeting of a group of farm leaders In the county on last Friday and named the Baldwin County Farm Extension directors who will serve in an advisory capacity during the coming year. Mr. Langley expects to make the program the most extensive yet un dertaken in this county. The several committees will serve in an advisory capacity to the farmers interested in the crop or industry they are especially represent. The committees have been named from representa tive fanners in each malitia district of the county. Agent Langley is working toward a year round bal anced farm program in the county with the hope that each farmer will give attention to all phases of far— work. The members of the commit tees will advise and consult with Mr. Langley as the program pro gresses. The farmers of the county are urged to call on any committee member for help in their problems, the committees and members are as follows: Dairying—H. D. Allen, Chairman; W. C. Evans, Geo Hollingshead. Poultry—C. R. Torrance, Chair- an; W. C. Greene, J. C. Wilkin- n. Cotton—M. E. Webb, Chairman; R. W. Ivey, C. E. Smith. Trucking—J. L. Sibley. Chairman; J. O. Etheridge, W. C. Greene, W. E. Ireland Farm Crops and Soil Imp. Crops —Ralph Simmerson, Chairman; O. M. Ennis. J. B. Moran, R. G. Hooten. 4-B Clubs—Geo. Hollingsbead. fanwsi, CrJt Terrance. H. Allen, O. M. Ennis, W. E. Ireland, R. G. Hooten. . Swine—J. E. Weaver. Chairman; J. C. Wilkinson, Geo. Hollingshead R. G. Hooten. Executive—O. M. Ennis, Chair- an; R. W. Ivey, Geo. Hollingshead, J. B. Moran, W. E. Ireland. COURT TO CLOSE FOR WEEK ON FRIDAY Many Cases are Settled in Civil Docket. Criminal Docket to Be Called Monday. Baldwin Superior Court will close its first weeks work Friday, court thorities believe. The civil docket s been in progress throughout the week and a number of cases have been settled cr disposed of. Due to absence of lawyers, many cases were continued. The crimnal docket will be called Monday morning with Solicitor General C. S. 3aldwin. Jr., direct ing the prosecution. The Grand Jury has had a busy week and an active crimnal week is expected. The Grand Jury will adjourn Thursday to give committees time for their inspections and will reconvene on Monday, with the expectation of returning their presentments on Tuesday. MR. A. J. CARR SEES BETTER TEAR AHEAD Mr. A. J. Carr, one of Millcdgc- ville’s leading business men, ex pressed the opinion this week that 1935 would show a marked im provement in all lines of business. Mr. Carr said that his company. The A. J. Carr Co., wholesale groc ers, enjoyed a much improved busi ness in 1934 and expected a further increase in 1935. He feels confident that business is on the upturn and i3 very optimistic about the year ahead. Mr. Carr has been identified with the business life of the city for many years and is recognized as one of the outstanding citizens. FAR ROUNDS SHOT ON ■ ECH7TAH GOLF COURSE Two Milledgeville men reached the peak of perfection all golfers aspire to and that is to make a per- fect score. Fr’day Maj. Bryan made the nine hole Echetah course in par 35 and Wednesday afternoon Chaf. Whitfield duplicated this feat These are among the few this has been accomplished. BALDWIN CO. REPRESENTATIVES | PLACED ON IMPORTANT COMMITTEES Col. Marlon Allen and Capt. J. H. Ennis have been placed on a num ber of important committees in the House of Representatives by Speaker Ed Rivers. Col. Allen will serve on the fol lowing committees: Amendment to Constitution No. 2: Appropriations; Banks and Banking; Municipal Gov ernment; Public Utilities; Public Welfare; Railroads: Special Judici ary: Training School; University System of Georgia. Mr. Allen will serve as secretary to the Public Welfare and Training School com mittees. Capt. Ennis, a, vete an member of the house, was named chairman of the Public Utilities committee and named a member of the following I committees: Milledgeville State Hos pital Penitentiary, Special Ap propriations, Temperance and Ways and Means. Both members of the house from this county have rendered valuable service in the past and have be**' placed on the leading committees that will handle most of the legisla- ; tion. Paid Tribute MB. JOHN T. DAT GOOD CITIZEN GONETOREWARD Mr. Mb T. Dmy Plan Away SaJ- Aealjr al City Hwwtil Fneral Saday Aftcnwoa. Mr. John T. Day passed away Saturday afternoon at the city hos pital. where he had been carried from his home, after being stricken with a heart attack early Friday morning. The death of Mr. Day came as a great shock to the people of this community as the seriousness of his illness was not generally known. He had been in ill nealth for the past two years, but had continued his duties at the Merchants & Farm ers Bank until a few days before the end when he was compelled to remain at his residence on eccount of an injured foot caused by an acci dent. The heart attack came sud denly and unexpectedly. The funeral services were held at lht Baptist^ ghurch Sunday ; after noon in the presence of a Argc gathering who had asscmhlfcd to join in paying tribute and hlnoring one of the city’s best knovto most highly esteemed citizeoi. The casket at the church was covered and banked around with a selection of beautiful floral offerings. The song service was rendered by the choir of the Baptist church, and after the reading of appropriate scripture lesson* by Rev. A. G. Har ris of the Presbyterian church, and Rev. F. H. Harding, of the Episco pal church, and prayer by Rev. Horace S. Smith, of the Methodist church, the eulogy was pronounced by Dr. J. C. Wilkinson of the First Baptist church of Athens, a former pastor and a long-time friend of Mr. Day. Dr. Wilkinson spoke tsiuchingty of the life and character of Mr. Day and his faithfulness In tne perfor mance of every duty that came to him as a husband, father, friend, citizen, man. and in his frateranl, church and business relationships. The words spoken met a hearty re sponse in the hearts of those who h-'ard them. The cortege that acompaniod the remains to their last resting place the city cemetery was a large and imposing one. and numbers of people stood with uncovered heads the last sad rites were pronounc ed at the grave side. The pall-bearei-s were: L. C. Hall, Dr. J. L. Beeson. J. C. Black. Lewis Flemister. J. T. Andrews, J. F. Boll, M. H. Allen, Chas Whitfield. W. H. (Continued on back pace) J. C. EASTON NEW COUNCIL MEMBER fc. But*B Elected to F3I Ue- expired Tent ef L C. Kidd. Liceue Ordianct Pined. The City Council named Mr. J. C. Easton to fill the unexpired term of Mr. E. C. Kidd as a member of council at a meeting held Monday night. Mr. Kidd resigned several weeks ago, but the election of his succes sor was deferred until the beginning of the new year. Mr, Baston is a well known business man of Mil ledgeville. He established the Bas ton Hatcheries a few years ago which has become one of the leading industries of Oils section. Two years ago he opened Baston’s Feed and Seed store in connection with the hntcherie. He is considered a pro gressive and will be a strong addition to the council. The term of Mr. Kidd willl expire next Jan. 1. The council passed the license ordiance as the only other business at the adjourned meeting Monday night. The license schedule nassed with few alterations from last year’s schedule. The auditors of the city will rive this week and begin the annual check on the city books. A report will be issued by Mayor and Coun cil when the audit is received, M- Lamar Ham. Clerk and Treasurer stated. CADETS HIGHLY COMMENDED BY INSPECTING OFFICER Cl. W. L KM*, rnwnln of Carps Area R. O. T. C„ Reviews G. M. C. Col. W. L. Reed, Commander of the R. O. T. C., units of the 4th Corps Area, gave the cadet battallion of G. M. C. their preleminary in spection Tuesday in preparation for the honor school inspection wictil comes later in the spring. Col. Reed arrived with Mrs. Reed early Tuesday morning and follow ing a review by the cadets, he in spected the properties of the school. He was highly complimentary in the condition and neatness of the bar* racks and the college building. He expressed gratification in the im provements being made on the armory. In the afetrnoon the cadets i tested in field maneuvers and doss room work. Col. Reed highly prais ed the showing of the battallion and complimented Capt. Frank Mans field and Col. Joe Jenkins. He gave several suggestions relative to the Honor School inspection. On Tuesday evening Col. and Mrs. Reed were entertained at a dinner. Cant. Mansfield carried Col. and Mrs. Reed to Bamesville on Wed nesday morning. The City Council has given notice by publication of a proposed bill to introduce in the legislature now n session . > amend the charter. Judge E. R. Hines, city attorney, 'aid he had not been instructed to prepare a bill for introduction and did not know the nature of the pro posed amendment. He said he was :trucled to publish the notice so that in the event a change was de sired there would be sufficient notice ATTENDS SCHOOL DEDICATION' Col. Joe Jenkins went to Vienna last Friday where he attended the opening and dedication of the new $70,000 school building there. He accompanied by Mrs. Jenkins. Mousing Program To Be Launched Thursday Night CADETS DEFEAT EATONTON The G. M. C. cadets defeated the Eaton ton Athletic Club Five on Tuesday night by a score of 46 to 44. A drive to induce home owners to take advantage of the opportunity offered by the government to re model and repair their homes w : ’ be launched here tonight. Thursday, when a mass meeting will be held at the City Hall at eight o’clock. Every citizen of the city and county invited. Judge J. R. CalUaway, of Jack sonville, Fla., representing the Fed eral Housing Administration, will be the speaker. Every detail of the plan offering the owners of resident business property the opportunity to secure money from the government at a low rate of Interest for repairs and improvement of property will be explained. Judge Callaway is an inter csting speaker and is an authority on the act which permits these loans. The money may be repaid in small monthly installments and be secured on any property. Mayor Home added hit endorse ment to the movement and urged every citizen to attend this meeting. He said the opportunity was being offered for every home and business house in the city to be modernized and repaired and made up-to-date in •ery way and he sincerely hopes that the citizens of this community ,*ill take advantage of the opportun ity offered. Judge Callaway will answer all questions relative to this housing act. The four banks of Milledgeville are handling loans of this nature and will be glad to co-operate in any way possible. The meeti:ig tonight at the City Hall will be brief and to the point. It is one of the most important moves in the recovery program and the united cooperation of the citi- in each community is desired. The people are urged to attend 'the Governor and Staff to Attend Bridge Opening on January lo NEW THEATRE TO OPEN MARCH 1ST New Bedding te Be Raady far Crud A duns State,. The magnificient new theatre building under construction in Mil ledgeville by Martin Theatre’s Inc., owners of the Colonial Theatre, will be ready for occupancy abc|it March 1st, Frank D. Adams, man ager of the theatre announced this The new theatre building is one of the most attractive in the state and a distinct addition to the busi ness section of Milledgeville. The front is of white lime stone trimmed in black and a marquee of lights will entend across the entire front of the building. The interior appoint ments are most modem and artistic. The main section of the theatre will have the newest type lighting ef fects and deep cushioned opera seats will be arranged in two sections. A large stage with ample dressing room space is being built and the theatre management plans vaunde- ville at least twice a week. The foyer outside into the main floor will have smoking and loung ing rooms for the guests On the sec ond floor a spacious bain cony has ond floor a specious balcony has also having rest rooms. The theatre will have a seating capacity for 1,- 300 people and will be the largest auditorium in the city. Mr. Adams said the premier open ing would be held about March 1st when the building would be thrown open for inspection to the people of this section. The new theatre is in the heart of the business district and convenient to shopping, The work is being rapidly rush ed by the McFachren Construction company the contractors in charge The building is erected at a cost exceeding fifty thousaM- dollars and wherv complpeted vHl bt one of the most attractive show bouses in the state. DK. JOHN ODEN BECOMES SUPT. OF STATE HOSPITAL New Work on Tuesday. HsspKal Com mittee Here. Dr. John Oden came to the State Hospital Tuesday from Augusta and assumed the duties as superinten dent. Dr.. Oden immediately entered up on the multitudinc-’ duties of the ofifee, after exchanging greetings with the oficiols at the hospital. On Tuesday morning the hospital committee of the State Board o r Control held a meeting at the hos pital and conferred with Dr. Oden, assuring him of their support and cooperation in his new work. Mem bers of the committee who were present were: J. L. Pittner, Dr. R. Gilbert, Mrs. Healey. Mr. Linds- lcy, Mr. McElmurray and the secre tary of the board, Mrs. Hill. They session only a few hours. Plans for,the year were gone into. Dr. Oden was a member of the staff at the hospital several years ago prior to going to Gracewood -here he made a wonderful record. He has many friends at the hospital this city who gave him a cordial welcome here. Dr. and Mrs. Oden arc occupying the superintendents apartments in the center building. PLANTAOENET COMMANDERY TO BE INSPECTED BY HON. ABIT NIX The annual inspection of Plan- tagenet Commandery, No. 12, Knight Templars, will be held next Tuesday at 7:30 o’clock in the Masonic hall. Hon. Abit Nix, Deputy Grand Mas ter of Georgia Masons, and an out standing Georgian will be the in specting officer. Among the distinguished guests who will be present are Dr. J. C. Wilkinson, Grand Prelate; Hcrg Boling Du Bose, Hon. Jasper Palma- sino, of Athens and Emminent Grand Commander, W. J. Penn, of Macon. A dinner wiU be served proceed ing the inspection. All Sir Knights urged and requested to attend. The new offices provided for the FERA district officers in the Dumas building on Waynfe street occupied. Mr. Glenn, district supervisor, end his staff of assistants moved into ■MBS Olfctr State Notable, ft# Uaveiltof of Marker m M- —rial of QM Stale Q»itol Governor Eugene TulmacMe will be the principal figure when the new bridge spanning the Oconee River is opened to traffic end e marker naming the bridge “The Old Capitol” is unveiled on Sunday January 27th. A committee composed of Dr. Guy Wells, Mayor J. A. Horne, Col. Joe Jenkins, Dr. Richard Binkn end llr. Joe Andrews celled on tbs «*irf executive last Friday and extended to him the invitation of the city end county officials to be present when the bridge is opened. The invitation was also extended the members of the house and senate, 8tate High way officials, members of the Gov- r’s Staff, Congressman Carl Vinson and Senators Russell add George. The Governor and Ms staff have a accepted the invitation. State Highway officials have also said they would be present. The dignitaries will be entertained at a luncheon at the Mansion at noon and at two-thirty the party will go to G. M. C.. inspect the oM capitcl building, receive a review of the cadet battallion and then go to the river with the cadets forming an escort. Mr. L. H. Andrews, who has charge of the arrangements, said the bridge would be opened to traffic after Mrs. Anna M. Cook has un veiled a marker bearing the name, of the men who served as Cover* nor while Milledgeville was the capital. The marker also relate* briefly the history of Milledgeville as the state capital. Mrs. Cook is the county’s oldest citizen and a historian of note. She will draw the string the release the red, white and blue draperies covering the marker. ‘ Mayor J. A. Home, representing the city and county, will present the bridge to the state and Governor Talmadge .will, make the acceptance speech. The Governor and staff will then prapM across the brisfae fal lowed by other dignitaries, dty and county oficials and citizens, going to the Echetah. Country Oub and back through the estate of Mr. and Mrs. Terry Treanor. The line of march will be to the auditorium of G. & C. W. where the Governor will make a brief address, lie will be intro duced by Judge E. B. Hines. Judge of the Counts Court, and dean of the Milledgeville bar. Mr. Andrews stated that one of the largest crowds ever to assemble in Milledgeville is anticipated and the occasion will be a memorable event in the city and county history. The date of the unveiling was set for Sunday Jan. 27th. after the Gov ernor advised that this was the only dete that he cculd leave Atlanta. The bridge when .^mplcted be comes a memorial to these men who erved Georgia as Go -c-nors during the timo Milledgeville the seat of the state’s government. It will stand as n memorial with the old state Capitol h-riWrp. and the Governor’s Mansion to the days when this city was the center of the state’s interest. Mr. Andrews has been emergetic in carrying out this idea and has arranged a most interesting program. The birthday of Robert E. Lee will be observed by the Daughter’s of The Confederacy and the Children of the Confederacy at a joint meet ing at the home of Mrs. L. M. Jones Columbia street Saturday Jan uary 19th, at 3:30 o’clock. The meeting will be a silver tea for the benefit of the C. of C.. who will present a playlet, “An After noon in The White House of The Confederacy” under the direction of Mrs. M. H. Bland director of the chapter. The cast of characters in cludes about thirty children, all will be given in costume. The play- va* written by Mrs. John K. Anderson. Historian General of the United Daughter’s of the Confed eracy. The hostesses fer the occasion will be Mesdames L. M. Jones, E. E. Bass, O. A. Th&xtor., Bessie Lawrence, D. W. Brannen. Frank Finney and Miss Bertie Stembridge.