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CAMPUS, Monday - Tuesday, Oct. 21-22 CLAUDEtTE COLBERT EN " She Married Her Boss ” Finest She Has Made Since “It Happened One Night" Students Voice Views On Whiskey Question at P.T.A. Meeting The viewpoint of forty-three col lege freshman at Georgia State Col lege for Women on why there is immoderate drinking among the high school boys and girls of Geor gia. and what can be done about it by their parents, was presented to the Peabody Prcatice School P. T. A. by Miss Louise Smith, of the college health department. ‘ Because it’s the smart thing to do", "because they call you a poor sport or a sissy if you don’t”, “be cause it gives n shy boy or gin self-confidence", "because it makes you think you can dance as well ns anybody though you are a poor dancer", “because it relaxes you when you are tired." were among the answers given by the fresh men to Miss Smith’s questioning preparatory to her talk. "Provide a real home instead of an apartment” "We want our parents to love rach other, and not keep us tom between siding with one or the ether." "We want them to remember when they were young.” “We want their sympathy instead cf scolding when we tell them our problems." "We want them to talk to us as they would to a friend.” These were some of the reecom- mendatiocu made by the y^ung wo men to parents desiring to shoulder their responsibility for lessening the eviL Asked if it would be desirable to try to remove temptation, the girls chorused, “No! it would be Impos sible.” Education in the harmful effects of alcoholism can have very little effect, they thought, for, they point ed out “Doctors are among the heaviest drinkers, and they ought to Other reasons given for the alarm ing situation were the example of drinking parents, the thrill of law breaking, the necessity of bolster ing up nerve to cotnmitt a crime, the custom of celebrating holidays with a great deal of alcoholic stimu lation. the example of aodety lead ers. the desire for revenge in love affairs, the cust'm of warming up for a fishing or hunting trip, effec tiveness as an appetizer before a meal, the sheer liking for the taste of stimulants. Other remedies suggested were wholesome activities, recreational advantages and facilities, encourage ment of sports, the teaching of right from wrong from infancy, a trust ful parental attitude, stronger home tics, a stronger religious environ- "Parents can't take a cocktail, and demand abstinence on the part of their children with any assurance of obedience.” one girl remarked. "The knowledge that my parents trusted me has kept me from doing the wrong thing more than any thing else”, another said, and many others agreed with her. The talk made a profound im pression on the parents present at the meeting, and occasioned a great deal of discussion afterwards. Presi dent Guy Wells, Mrs. Wells, many of the college educate** and around fifty parents were present. Dr. Edwin Allen of Allen’s Ir valid Home discussed the Fears of Childhood interestingly, giving ex amples of both helpful and harmful kinds. He emphosized the fact that fear may be a wholesome thing in some situations, and nothing to be ashamed of. Extreme fear and pro longed states of ar prehension a be avoided however, because of the NEW Swagger Suits Just the thing for these zippy fall days. The materials are thr new' wool tweeds in all $*.«o And $9.90 Flannel! Suits Broun, Naw and Black MY WEATHEI CAUSING CONCEM THROUGHOUT COUNTY AND STATE TMftF Ban Ban rami Slata Bala wm aia Brlai Ir More than thirty days of dry eather have caused much concern throughout the county with wells drying up and branches and creeks low* in their banks. The last rain of any consequence as in early September and since that time a dry season has prevailed. The weather reports state that the end is not near. The planting of fall gardens, cover and grain crops has been delayed due to the continued dry weather. HUNTEIS CAUTNMD AS TO COC WORSENS Superintendent—James M. Lewis of the Stevens Ifottery CCC Camp, asks hunters to be careful to note whether CCC workers are in a area over which they are proposing to hunt. Unless this precaution is taken, he says, there is danger that some ctf the CCC men may be hit by the gun shots and wounded, if >t killed. The presence of men In any area where one proposes to hunt, the Camp Superintendent says, may be found out by inquiry of any resident 1 the area. Cooperation of the public in this matter is respectfully requested by Camp Officials. Members of the Milledgeville Ki- wanis Club leave today for Savan- where they will attend the stale convention of Kiwanians. The convention |convenes on Thursday and continues through Saturday. A most interesting pro gram h-s been planned for the entertainment of the visitors. President Jce Andrews, of the Milledgeville Club and Dr. Francis Daniel?. Lieutenant Governor of this district, will lead the Milledgeville delegation which will include the following: Col. and Mrs. Joe Jenkins, Mayor and Mrs. J. A. Horne. Mr. Wilson Mason. Rev. Horace Smith. Dr. William T. Wynn, Dr. Daniels Mr. Andrews and Mrs. L. H. An drews. TRUSTEES UCTD IN COUNTT SCHOOL DISTRICTS Voters went to the polls W« day in the various school districts in the county to elect trustees. Returns late Wednesday night were available only from the Merriwether district. Supt. P. N. Bivins said. Mr. Ollie Little was re-elected in the Mcrriwether district and J. T. Wagner was named a new member cf the schocl board to succeed W. S. Eskew, deceased. In the Midway. Cooperville. Browns and East districts returns were net available, but it was dersteod the incumbents, who cCfering for re-election had been favored. At Ccoperville F. D. Pierce w the incumbent: Midway D. C. Leap- trott and A. E. Bonner: East District, H. G. Posey and S. B. Blizzard; Browns. W. F. Williamson and M. E. Webb. SPECIAL TRAIN IS PLANNED FOR ROOSEVELT DAT Plans are being perfected to op erate a special train from Milledge ville to Atlanta on the day of the visit of President Roosevelt to Geor- Col. Marion Allen returned from Atlanta Tuesday after a conference •ith tiie committee planning fc-r the President’s visit ar.d said that the largest crowd ever assembled In Georgia would be present. Plans are being made to seat over one hun dred thousand neople at the speak ing. The G M. C. cadets, hattallion and band, will be taken to Atlanta the special train tr take part in the welcoming ceremonies. It is understod that over five hun- od people will go to Atlanta from this city. harmful pathological effects, ac- cording to experiments and actual experiences. Childhood fears should not be treated harshly but under standing^. and they he advised. The seventh grade of Peabody High School furnished two songs for the meeting. Several new chairmen announced by Mfc Ckmtm Window Glam and Petty at HATCHER’S. COL. JENKINS TO PREACH AT Col. Joe Jenkins, president of G. M. C.. will preach at the morning services of the Presbyterian church next Sunday. There will be no evening services. Cc-1. Jenxms is an interesting speaker and all members of the congregation are invited to hear him. The Hardwick Methodist Efcworth League held a most intereata* moat ing on last Sunday afternoon and named officers for the new year. Miss Frances Epps was named president Other officers are: llin Anita TenniUe, vice-president Roy Epps, secretary - treasurer; Misses Olivia Lawrence. Gladys Lawrence, and Tom Simmons and Louis Smith, group leaders. Plans are being made for inter esting program this (fall. NEGRO ARRESTED ON AND LIQUOR CHARGE Willie Manson. suspected as car thief and liquor hauler, was arrest ed Saturday night by Officers Lon nie Minor and IVed Vinson on Co lumbia street. 25 gallons of whiskey, funnel and a siphon tube were found in the car with a number of blankets used in packing furniture. Mr. Grady Pen nington identified the blankets as his property. Monday in county court Manson was convicted for stealing gasoline and given 12 months or $75. He will be tried later on the other charges. Other arrests made by officers Minor and Vinson were Verley Brookins for possessing whiskey and Emanuel Harris for carrying con cealed weapons. The i ly quiet in the police department of the city, and few arrests by the officers. There were but five or six cases on the Record* r’s dock et Monday afternoon A detachment of approximately 200 United States soldiers from the field artillery stationed at Fort Brag, N. C.. passed through the city early Tuesday morning on a return trip to Fort Bragg. They had been trip through the west. A number of our citizens will at tend the fair, which is in progress this week in Macon. There out-of-to\ Sunday. Mr. Alexander Britt, who is a chicken fancier, recently sold to Mr. Gaither Banks a flock of elevcu hens and a rroster of Lakenvelders —an imported chicken known as “Jerusalem ever-lasting layers”. These chicken? are not only great egg producers, but present an at tractive appearance. Mr. Britt will soon buy a flock of another variety of chickens, which he says is also heavy- egg producers and striking in appearance. PEANUT VALUER ON FARM SHOW GAIN SINCE AAA Since the agricultural adjustment program on peanuts was initiated the farm value of this product increased to $20,913,000 in 1933 and to $29- 671,000 in 1934. according to L. R. Langley, county agent. In 1932, prior to the initiation of the AAA peanut program the farm value of the crop was SI2.947.000. The present outlook indicates that the farm value of the 1935 peanut crop will be nearly the same as that of the 1934 crop. In addition, growers will receive benefit payments of •beul $3,582,783 under their 1935 were no brndfit in 1833 ' 1934. Mrs. Roy Alford, Jr., has i ease( the Miraline Beauty Shoppe and ha taken over the management of thL established enterprise. Mrs. Alford is installing the new e*t type permanent waving ma chines and other new equipment The shop is being renovated througr out Mrs. Alford has been an opera to with beauty parlors in this city f 0 several years and is an experienced efficient operator. She will have a her assistant Miss Billy Thompson W. L PROCTOR OWNS OLD VIOLIN Mr. W. L. Prostor, who lives i< west Baldwin, is the owner of ; rare old violin. The instrument i stamped. Made in Berlin in 1746 which makes the violin almost twi hundred years old. The violin is made of very beaut' ful wood and has a sweet tone. Mr (%-octor said the violin had been ii his family for many years. SERVICES AT COOPERVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH SUNDAY Services will be held at the Coop erville Baptist church at 3:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon, October 20th. Immediately sifter the services an important business meeting will be held. The public is cordially in vited. KEEP THE CHANGE You Can Do This At T. H. ENNIS Hudson-Terraplane Station CASaoc CARS WASHED AND LUBRICATED SI Any Make Car—Every Job Guaranteed Batteries Recharged - $1 Rental FREE for 2 Days Watch for the New Hudsons and Terraplanes 5 Things You Never Saw Before On Display at our Show Rooms Soon T. H. Ennis HUDSON - TERRAPLANE DEALER Have Your Lawn GRASS SEED READY So when the rains come you can plant it and gel a good start on a green winter lawn. Phone us for low prices. R. W. Hatcher Hdw. Co WHOLESALE AND RETA1