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About Wilkinson County news. (Irwinton, Ga.) 1922-2008 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 1, 1937)
She Wtlktitfiitt WILKINSON COUNTY CONTAINS LARGER DEPOSITS OF SEDIMENTARY KAOLIN THAN ANY SIMILAR AREA IN THE ENTIRE WORLD. THESE DEPOSITS ARE MINED FOR USE PRINCIPALLY AS A PAPER FILLER, AND IN THE MANUFACTURE OF WHITEWARE AND REFRACTORIES.—THIS IS WHERE NATURE DEPOSITED ITS'TREASURES f VOLUME NO. 8 SCHOOL BOARD TO BE DEBT-FREE Irwinton, Ga. Dec. 31- The Wilkinson County Board of Education will be debt-free on January I', in the opinion of Julian F. Bloodworth, coanty school superintendent. All teachers salaries have been paid with the exception of October 1936, and the money to retire these vouchers will be available shortly, Bloodworth said. ’ The board expects to oper ate during the new year on a .cash basis, paying the teachers salaries promptly. This will be the first time in many years that all debts of the board have been paid. Four years ago the indebtedness was in excess of $25,000. This has been paid by practising eco nomy and increasing the shools income, better attendance bringing in more of the state equalization fund, according to Bloodworth. * The same board has been in office for several years, namely * H. E. Stephens, H. M. Blood worth, W. T. Porter, F. S. Eng , lish, and J. W. Holland. BILLUE—BELL Miss Dorothy Billue and Mr. RoUie A. Bell were married in Anniston, Ala., on April 26, ac cording to announcement in the daily papers. Miss Billue is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I. F. Billue of Ir winton. The groom is the son of Mrs. R. A. Bell of Irwinton • route and the late R. A. Bell. .The couple will make their home near Irwinton. CENSUS REPORT Census report shows that there were 3,539 bales of cot ton ginned in Wilkinson County from the crop of 1936 prior to Dec. 12 as compared with 2,738 ginned to Dec. 12 crop of 1935. Jessie C. Richardson,Spec. Agt. HALL-BLOODWORTH According to reliable infor nfation, Miss Erin Hall, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Hall of Ivey, and Mr. Avery Blood worth, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Bloodworth of Ivey, were .prjoined in marriage in Irwinton on Thursday, December 24. After the marriage, Mr. Bloodworth returned to his work in the CCC at Baxley, and the bride resumed her duties at Allen’s Invalid Home in Milledgeville. Friends wish the couple a happy married life. ■!■■"■ ■ ■ I - ■ — TO ALLENTOWN Dear Santa Claus from Allen town . I think you need a spanking sound. I wanted to see you —I’m no chjld, But mercy on me! You ran like wild. “Merry Christmas! Look on the porch”, you said. . I looked and looked and then I read The names of those who sent by y°“ Toya, clothes, and groceries, The great big socks-all red and g-V fuM, Helped keep Christmas from being dull. And the log cabin bank with contents great, Was a life-saver up-to-date. 0 And now, Dear Santa, I’ve tried all day, , I To think just what is proper to I say. S 9 BUTLER—ASBELL Miss Edna Butler of Danville route and Mr. Glen Bryant As bell of Irwinton were joined in marriage December 22 in Cochran, the groom’s uncle per forming the ceremony. The bride is a graduate of Ir winton school and has many friends in this section. Mr. Asbell is the son of Mrs. B. Asbell and the late Bryant Asbell. He is an attorney and farmer. IRWINTON NEWS Mrs. Gertrude Carswell is seriously ill at her home. Roy A. Barnett, supt. of the Irwinton School was injured slightly in an automobile wreck during the holidays while visit ing homefolks near Dommerce according to reports appearing in the daily press. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kitchens an.d baby and Miss Evelyn Gor don have returned after spend ing several days in Florida. Mr. L. P. Player, who recent ly went to work in Florida, spent the holidays with home folks. Mr. Grady Hatcher is re cuperating from the effects of a broken arm, suffered while working on his regular job with the state highway The condition of Mrs. T. H. Bragg, who has been seriously ill, is slightly improved. Mr. Byington Lindsey, a re gular guard on the Ga. Tech football team, is visiting home folks. _ BARRS—GRIFFIN The marriage of Miss Eva Barrs to Mr. John B. Griffin of Chester, Ga. was a surprise to their many friends and relatives of this county. Mr. Griffin is the son of Mrs. Lula Griffin and is a prominent farmer of Dodge County. He is the nephew of Mr. I. A. Brown of Irwinton route. Their many friends and relatives wish them a long and happy life. Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Stinson and children of Gordon have returned home from a delight ful tour of Florida during the holidays. They traveled over 1100 miles and visited many points of interest. Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Hale of Griffin announce the birth of a baby girl on December 11, who has been named Patricia Louise. Mrs. Hale is the former Miss Orene Deason of Mcln tyre. NEW LAW MAGAZINE IN MILLEDGEVILLE Milledgeville, Ga. Dec. 23- The “Southern Lawyer’’, the South’s latest legal magazine, was granted a charter today by Superior Court Judge James B. Park of the Ocmulgee Circnit. The main stock-holders pre practicing attorneys of Georgia and the District of Columbia. The corperation will publish a legal magazine under the* name of “Southern Lawyer”. It will be published quarterly at Mil ledgeville. The first issue will appear during the Christmas holidays. But I fail to find the word* I need To thank you enough for this great deed. I love you, friends of Allen town. Nd better ones are found. I thank you more than words can tell, For your kindness to me — s Mrs. Reuben B. Bei^ Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Boyer have purchased a new Ford. IRWINTON, GEORGIA. FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 1937 MRS.J.A. TAYLOR BURIED MON. Montrose, Ga; Dec. 28. The mortal remains of Mrs. J. A. Taylor, 81, were laid to rest in the Cochran cemetery today, after funeral services held at the Montrose church with Rev. J. H. Dykes, Elder Elzie Bryant, and Elder John Chance, offi ciating. Mrs. Taylor died Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joe Payne of Montrose, where she had been staying since the death of her husband. She was the former Miss Frances Maude Thompson. Besides Mrs. Payne, other survivors include Mrs. W. T. Porter of Danville, and a son, Ernest Taylor of Vienna, besides several other relatives. Pallbearers were near-rela tives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Oswell Waters of Macon announce the birth of a baby girl, to be called Gloria Lavonne. Mrs. Waters will be remembered as Miss Mattie Day of Toomsboro. MASONS ELECT ’37 OFFICERS Gordon, Ga. Dec. 30. Gordon Masonic Lodge No. 240 elec|- ed officers for 1937 at a meet ing held a few days ago. H. E. Dennard was chosen as worshipful master; W. E. Batch elor S. W.; T. Sanders, J. W>; D. Turner, S. D.; Elmer Beck, J. D.; J. T. Sanders, S. Wood, J. S.; W. W. Massengale, syler; J. B. Butts, treasurer,'TH C. Blankenship, secretary, and J. F Bloodworth, chaplain. The lodge opens on the first and third Wednesday nights of each month. All loyal Masons are invited to meet with the Lodge. WRECK TOLL IS VERY LIGHT Irwinton, Ga. Dec. 31. Holi day auto wrecks took slight toll of Wilkinson County citi zens, only three wrecks, none of major consequence being re ported. Hoke Thompson, Robert Thompson, and Paul Yancey were injured, not seriously, December 24, when their auto jumped the bridge over the branch near Commissioner Creek at Toomsboro. Miss Mary Paul Lee, daugh ter of D. P. Lee of Gordon suffered injuries to her ankle and leg last Sunday night, when the car in which she was riding collided with a car driven by a negro woman on the Mclntyre- Irwinton road. Accompanying her were Edgar D. Strange, manager of the Jewell Theater in Gordon, and Miss Edith Jackson, both of whom suffer ed minor injuries. NEGRO WRECKS AUTO A negro from Gordon, nam ed Cobb, wrecked a V-8 Ford of recent make last week when he met a pecan tree in a head on collision on the Jefferson ville road. The occupants sus tained injuries, the seriousness of which is not known. THEY GOT THE MAIL The Fred Byingtons of Ir winton have a box on the rural route, some distance from the house- Last week Mrs. Bying ton seat her two small child ren, Gilmore and Cornelia, af ter the mail. They couldn’t open the box, so they did the next best thing tore it down and were bringing it home. MRS. M. A. HALL PASSES AWAY Danville, Ga. Dec. 20. Funer al services were-held today at home for Mrs. M. A. Hall, 72, of Danville R-2, who died Sat urday following a long illness. Mrs. Hall was a native of Wilkinson County, and had liv ed near Danville for many years. She was the wife of Morgan A. Hall, a prominent farmer and respected citizen of this section. She was a member of the Primi tive Baptist Church. Rev. J. L. Allen conducted the last rites, with Adams Fun eral Home in charge of the body, and interment at the Danville cemetery. . Survivors include her hus band; two daughters, Mrs. Al fred Ryles and Mrs. Harris Williams of Danville; four sis ters, Mrs. R. E. Spears of Mac on. Mrs. J. F. Lee of Mclntyre, Mrs. R. B. Lewis, and Miss Bes sie Taylor of Macon; two grand-sons, Robert and Edwin Ryles, and several other near relatives. BUTTS OPENS DRUG STORE Mclntyre, Ga. Dec. 30. J. B. Butts, proprietor ot the Butts Drug Co., in Gordon, opened a new drug store in Mclntyre this week, in the Deason build ing. Butts has successfully operat ed a drug store in Gordon for many years. He is qualified and competent to fill prescriptions. He will still operate bis drug store in Gordon. The people of Mclntyre are glad to have an efficient Phar macist, and are equally as glad that Dr. R. S. McVaugh is mak ing his home there. KING’S FUNERAL AT ALLENTOWN Allentown, Ga. Dec. 22. — Funeral services for Mrs. Sally Allen King, 68, who died at her home at 6a. m. Monday, were held at the local Metho dist Church today. Rev. W. R. Smith pastor, officiating, with Mrs. H. C. Melton rendering two solos. Interment being in the Allentown cemetery. Pallbearers were A. W. Daughtry, P. D. Payne, W. C. Adams, W. C. Adams Jr , A. T. Land, John Wade Jr., Hampton Wade, and Willis Allen. Mrs. King was born in Allen town in 1868. Before her mar riage she was Miss Sally Allen. She spent her entire life in Allentown, and was a member of the Allentown Methodist church, having joined in in fancy. Until her health failed, she was an active worker in all church affairs and spent her life in helping where her ser vices were most needed in the community. Surviving are her two daugh ters, Mrs. W. C. Adams and Mrs. P. D. Payne of Allentown; one son, S. M. King of Allen town; six grand-children, John Whyte Payne, W. C. Adams Jr., John Adams, A. W. Adams, Maryline and Sara Rosatine Adams; two brothers, her twin J. W.,and James Allen. Editor’s Note: Tho editorial, “Politically Speaking'” by Alex S. Boone Sr., for this week was taken from the writings of Thomas E. Watson, Through an oversight he was not given credit for the article on the editorial page. , AYCOCK-MULLIS Miss Anna Mae Aycock daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Aycock of Gordon route, and Mr. Marvin Mullis of Rentz, Georgia, were united in mar riage Thursday, December 24, at the home of Rev. and Mrs. J. S. Hayes, in Gordon. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Haywood Mullis. Friends wish them much hap piness. They will make their home near Rentz. EXCESS LIQUOR ..KILLS NEGRO Gordon, Ga. Dec. 23. The only reported fatality of the holiday 'season in Wilkinson County was a negro woman, . Cora Mae Evans, who a coron ; er’s jury decided came to her . death by an excess of whiskey . and exposure. She was found dead Wednes . day morning at a negro home । where she had been carried by i two men the night before. Her grandmother, Annie Evans, testified at the inquest that two men brought Cora home, and, told her that she had drank a quart of whiskey, according to the transcribed evidence on file in the court ‘ house. I 4 t BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR » MYRTICE WINSLETT Mrs. Will Winslett of Dan ville entertained Monday after noon, December 21, with a , birthday party in honor of her । daughter, Myrtice, who was eight years old. Games and con , provided entertainment. Billy Canady, Carolyn Baker, Mary Lou Dame and Dana Job ' son were awarded clever prizes ’ in the contests. 1 The home was beautifully . decorated. The guests were too numer ous to name. M r INTYRE NEWS Mr and Mrs. Chas. Kirby of Shelby, N. G spent the holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Lee. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Morris spent several days with Mrs. Morris’ father, Mr. KendrixanJ family at Bartow. They return ed home with Mrs. Morris Sun day and spent the day. Dr. and Mrs. D. P. Holliman and family of Unadilla spent Sunday and Monday with relat ives here. Mrs. Mathis of Sandersville is the guest of her son, Mr. A. K. Mathis and Mrs. Mathis. Miss Margaret Perry of Mil ledgeville was in town lately. Mrs. R. S. McVaugh has been ill with influenza. She is much improved. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Giles, Mr. Sammy Giles and Carl Yawn visited relatives at Helena Friday. Miss Eva Reese Chambers of Macon visited homefolks dur ing the holidays. Mrs. Cora Scott of Macon visited her sister, Mrs. Henry Price this week. r Mrs. W. R. Helton and Mrs. O. D. Holliman visited in Mil ledgeville Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. J. W. .Holland and son, Raphael and Mr. and Mrs. Glover Hudson are visiting re latives in St. Petersburg. Mr. and Mrs. James H. Ables of Nashville, Tenn, are -the guests of Mrs. G W. Clee and mother. Mrs. Maurice Grinstead, Mrs. J. D. Holliman and Billy Jean, and Misses Carolyn and Patricia Holliman spent Monday in Ma con. * ; ■ a NUMBER 23 NEW OFFICER TAKES OATH Irwinton, Ga. Dec. 31. Only one change will be made in the official family of Wilkinson County on January 1, in obedi ence to the recent election. E. S. Mills will take the oath of office as coroner of Wilkin son County succeeding C. C. Thompson, whom he defeated in the democratic primary. The oaths of office will be ad ministered by Ordinary J. E. Butler. The ordinary was sworn in today for a new term by Judge James B. Park in Milled geville. The following officers will succeed themselves: W. L Council, clerk superior court; T. Sanders, sheriff; J. E. Butler, ordinary; Julian F. Bloodworth, supt. of schools; O. W. Bell, tax collector; Mary Alice Stapleton, tax receiver; J. G. Hatfield, surveyor; G. M. Toney, J. E. Holliman, G C. Johnson, F. M. Fountain, and A. L. Branan, Commissioners. Mclntyre has new ADMINISTRATION Mclntyre, Ga. Dec. 31. A new mayor and council will take the city’s rein of govern ment tomorrow, J. H. Shepherd succeeding H. Price Jr. as Mayor, and J. E. Holliman, J. W. Holland, Herman Hooks, J. W. Vinson Jr., and A. W. Hall being seated as councilmen. It is reported that the first meeting of the administration will be held on January 1. 13 YEARS AGO— News from the old files of THE WILKINSON COUNTY NEWS May, 31, 1923 The Gordon High School exercises were concluded Mon day evening. Nine graduates were delivered diplomas. The tenth district masonic convention is held in Gordon. Marvin G. Pound of Sparta is the worshipful master. A dog belonging to Mr. A. T. Neal goes mad and bites several children, one being Hugh Wallace, son of Rev. and Mrs. Wallace. Butts Drug Co., announces the purchase of the I. E. Stokes Drug Co. in Gordon. J. B. . Butts and Mrs. Annie L. Irby compose the company. The five months old infant of Mr. and Mrs. loh n Lavender was buried at White Spring: Church last Tuesday, with Rev. W. D Dewell officiating. Sugar retails at 9 1-2 cents per pound in Gordon. Eli B. Hubbard is admitted to practice befor the Supreme and Appeals Courts. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Trapnell and family, Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Daniel and son, Graham. J. G. Bowen, Miss Frankie Trapnell of Metter and Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Trapnell spent last Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Trap nell. Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Grimes of Little Rock spent several days with their sister, Mrs. G. W. Clee The Grimes were enroute to Ft. Myers, Fla. to visit anoth er sister, Mrs. Jackson Sells. Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Holliman ■und little Jimmie of Atlanta spent last Friday with their par ents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Holli man. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Kirby, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lee, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Morris visited in' Macon Tuesday of last week. Mr. and Mrs- Sam Trapnell and children visited in Milled geville Tuesday evening of last week. ." •_
