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CIRCULATE IN BEST
SECTION OF NORTH
GEORGIA.
VOL. 53; NO. 3
NEWS AT A GLANCE
ABOUT PEOPLE AND
THINGS IN GEORGIA
NEED FOR MOKE FARM IMCOME
IS MOST IMPORTANT FARM
PROBLEM IN GEORGIA.
ATLANTA, April 4 (GPS).—Need
for more farm income is the most im
portant farm problem in Georgia, ac
cording to a report submitted recently
to the state board of regents by Prof.
J. William Firor, head of the depatment
of agricultural economics and rural so
ciology of the the University of Georgia,
who has just completed a survey of farm
conditions throughout the south.
Necessity for adequate educational op
portunities for Georgia youths who ex
pect to settle on the farm was emphasiz
ed in the report, which outlines the his
tory of Georgia farm problems and ex
plains that the boll weevil has had a con
siderable influence in dethroning King
Cotton. Prof. Firor concluded his report
by saying his study indicated a pressing
need for co-ordinating the activities of
federal and state workers so that the
present-day forces affecting agriculture
will be focused upon the solution of these
problems.
A Warning: “Unless we flatter our
selves that we know how to make a bet
ter job of it, Canada’s experience with
government-owned railroads has a warn
ingly plain significance for us,” declares
the Wall Street Journal. “It says that
government ownership means political
management; that political management
cannot be stopped until its cost has be
come unbearable, and that then only par
tial, not complete, relief is possible for
those who must foot the bills.”
Gist Os the News: Recent week-end
rains, which did a good job of covering
most of the state, was estimated to be
worth at least a million dollars to Geor
gia farmers. And to think some people
complain when it rains! . . . Savings de
posited in Georgia banks and loan asso
ciations protected by the Federal Savings
and Loan Insurance corporation increas
ed 44 per cent, during 1938 .. . The
Atlanta Crackers now are at home and
are playing exhibition games with big
league clubs preparatory to opening the
regular season at Ponce de Leon park
April 14 . . . Atlanta’s municipal mar-
Ket, which handles Georgia products in
season, recently celebrated its fifteenth
anniversary. Authorized by the city gov
ernment in 1922 and opening in 1924,
the market is the largest retail center
for farm products in Georgia.
18 Marines Will Be
Accepted In April
During April eighteen men will be ac
cepted for enlisted in the United States
marine corps from this area, of which
Macon is headquarters, it has been an
nounced by Maj. J. M. Tildsley, officer
in charge.
Applicants must be between the ages
of 18 and 28; sixty-four to seventy-four
inches in height; of good moral charac
ter; in excellent physical condition and
with at least one year of high school
training.
Full information concerning enlistment
may be had from the headquarters in
Macon.
Baptist Young People
Meet At Trion Apr. 10
The annual meeting of the young peo
ple’s work of the Chattooga Baptist as
sociation will be held with the Trion
Baptist church Monday night, April 10,
beginning at 7:30 o’clock.
Hymn, ‘Jesus Calls Us’.
Devotional—Summerville Y.W.A.
Song by Summerville quartet.
z ‘Progress With the- Young People’—
Mrs. Jimmy Parker.
Conference —Mrs. Guy N. Atkinson.
Special Music —Trion Quartet.
Address —-Miss Miriam Robertson.
Song—Congregation.
Address —Missionary.
Report of committees.
Adjourn.
MRS. JIMMY PARKER.
Y. P. Leader.
WHO KNOWS?
1. How many college students are in
the U. S.?
2. What is the average monthly en
sion for blind persons?
3. Do many people collect postage
stamps?
4. Can a rainbow be seen in the
western sky in the afternoon?
5. How many Catholics are there in
the world?
6. Where did chess originate?
7. Can Texas divide itself into four
states?
8. What is the oldest parliament on
the world?
9. How long does it take electricity to
travel around the world?
10. What kind of time does Mexico
use?
(See "The Answer” o» Another Page.)
Bnuiimrnnlk
PERCH TACKLE LANDS
15 1-2-POUND CARP
HAWKINSVILLE. Here’s one
of those fish tales we have heard so
much about, but Frank Dortch, of
Hawkinsville, declares it is the truth.
He was fishing on Big Creek the
other afternoon, and had scarcely be
gun when he felt an awful tug. Sens
ing something unusual, he was care
ful and maneuvered so that he got
the fish close to shore. Then he was
amazed to find it a big one, indeed.
Now with a small perch taele and a
number 7 Carlisle hook you are not
in position to talk too fast to the
big-uns. He didn't. For fifteen min
utes he played the fish, then an at
tempt to haul him in was unsuccess
ful. For an hour and a half, Mr.
Dortch played the fish and had his
hands on him six times before finally
landing him. The carp weighed loVg
pounds and laughed when he saw the
tackle that had brought him in.
Municipal Curbs On
Door-To-Door Sales
Debated by Writers
What about the house-to-house sales
man? Are his calls a nuisance that
should be curbed by city ordinances, such
as some cities now enforce? Or are they
indispensable contributions to household
efficiency and to merchandising in gen
eral? Two authorities debate this timely
question in the current Rotarian Mag
azine.
S. S. Hoover, former mayor of Green
River, Wyo., the town where the ordi
nance banning the uninvited door-to-door
salesman was enacted, speaks from his
experience: “The ordinance was adopted
at the request of numerous primate resi
dents who were exceedingly annoyed by
repeated uninvited visitations.” These
salesmen, he states, are schooled to high
pressure tactics, disregard the amenities,
and hold that “nerviness” pays. Through
unwillingness to be rude, Mr. Hoover
holds, many people are overborne by
these tactics. After the salesman has
gone, they find they are in for it; often
they have to accept something they don’t
really want and perhaps can’t .afford.
“Now, there is certainly no urgent so
cial need for salesmanship of this kind ”
insists Mr. Hoover. “In the old days of
bad roads and far-scattered stores, it was
often a real convenience to have a trav
elling trader come to the. door once in a
while. But today virtually every com
munity is served by modern mercantile
establishments . . . We feel it is only
right that the business of the communi
ty should be handled through the insti
tutions that make our communities pos
sible : the peoeple who employ local la
bor, pay taxes, and help maintain the
schools and churches.”
Herbert J. Taylor, president of the
Club Aluminum company, states the case
for house-to-house selling. “Consider the
contribution that direct selling makes to
the progress of civilization by introduc
ing new products,” he writes. “The man
who first made can openers is said to
have tried selling them in stores, but
without success. Then he turned to house
to-house soliciation. Soon customers de
manded that retail stores keep them in
stock . . . Oil burners, vacuum sweep
ers, electric washing machines and iron
ers and refrigerators were introduced by
door-to-door salesmen.”
He further states that is such laws as
the Green River ordinance were univer
sally adopted, they would wipe out the
jobs of 200,000 full-time and part-time
door-to-door sellers, about 75 per cent, of
whom live in the communities in which
they sell. "Laws prohibiting all uninvit
ed calls of salesmen at homes,” says Mr.
Taylor, “interfere with the personal free
dom of the housewife to buy either new
or established products when and where
she chooses.”
METHODIST CHURCH.
Church school at 9:45 a.m.; Dr. E.
R. Buskin, superintendent.
Preaching at 11 am.; an Easter mes
sage, "The Soul's Message.”
Preaching at 7 :15 p.m.; subject, third
in series, “How Jesus Worked.”
We are urging every Methodist to at
tend these services and cordially invite
anyone else to come.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
Sunday school at 9 :45 a.m.; Duke M.
Espy, superintendent.
Morning worship at 11 o’clock; subject.
‘The Meaning Os the Resurrection.’
B.T.U. at (5:30 p.m.; Miss Ellene
Whitworth, director.
Evening service at 7 :15; subject, ‘The
Coming Os the King.’
Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:15.
Fellowship club Thursday at 7:15.
The pastor will preach at both services.
You are invited to come and bring all
in your family to these services. Just as
there are classes for all ages in the Sun
day school, 9:45; there is a union for
every age in the Baptist Training union
at 6:30 p.m.
Story Hour, Ages 1-7—Leader. Miss
Williams.
Junior B. Y. P. U., Ages 8-12— Lead
er, Miss Eilenburg.
Intermediate B. Y. P. U., Ages 13-’6
—Leader, Mrs. Abney.
Senior B. Y. P. U.. Ages 10-30.
Adult Union—Ages 30 and over,
SUMMERVILLE, CHATTOOGA COUNTY, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 1939
FARMERS ORGANIZE
COUNTY CHAPTER OF
‘UNITED FARMERS’
The farmers of Chattopga county met
Saturday, April 1, at the courthouse and
organized a chapter of the United Geor
gia Farmers.
Twenty-six paid dues and joined at this
meeting. Temporary officers elected are
as follows:
J. P. Agnew, president; C. P. Hamil
ton, vice-president; Ernest Lee Pless,
secretary-treasurer.
Another meeting will be held soon and
all farmers will be invited to attend.
Watch The News for notice of when it
meets next time.
Roosevelt Back In
Georgia For Visit
WARM SPRINGS, Ga., April 3
(GPS). —The president of the United
States once again is in our midst.
President Roosevelt came to Warm
Springs to spend the Easter holidays at
the Little White House. He plans to
return to Washington in time for the
White House Easter egg party.
Since arriving in Georgia, his “second
home,” he has taken part in the dedica
tion of two new buildings on the Warm
Springs Foundation grounds. One is a
school and occupational theraphy building
and the other is a medical department
with operating rooms and a floor for pa
tients. En route to Warm Springs, the
president addressed the students of Ala
bama Polytechnic Institute, and told
them one of the great problems of the
south is to preserve its soil.
In connection with President Roose
velt’s visit to Warm Springs, Mrs. J.
Render Terrell, of Greenville, has start
ed a movement to remark the Roose
velt highway from Atlanta to M arm
Springs. Only three of the several hun
dred original markers are still standing
along the highway. The markers are to
be made larger and more permanent next
time, she said.
The forty-sixth annual meeting of the
Woman’s Baptist Missionary union of
the county will be held with Lyerly Bap
tist church on April 11, beginning at 10
o’clock. We will have state workers and
a missionary with us. These meetings are
very helpful and beneficial. All unions
are urged to be well represented. Each
lady is asked to bring a dish to help out
with lunch.
The young people of the county will
meet Monday evening, April 10, at 7 :15,
at the Trion Baptist church for their pro
gram. We hope these meetiings will be
well attended.
MINNIE JUSTICE, Secretary.
Going By Car? Then
Here Are Some Tips
Soon several million motorists will be
off on automobile tours. But not all will
have the good time they expect. Head
aches, backaches, and grief await many
of them. Yet Paul W. Kearney, in the
current Rotarian Magazine, indicates
that these annoyances can be cut to a
minimum by heeding a few common
sense rules. Here is a condensed list of
, his do’s and don’t’s for motorists:
1. Eat lightly while on a tour. Heavy
eating causes drowsiness.
2. Stop now and then for a rest. Play
catch or hang by your hands from a tree
limb.
3. Take an emergency can of gasoline.
One and a half million motorists ran out
. of gas last year.
4. Avoid excessive fatigue. If you must
drive when fagged out, reduce speed and
use extra caution.
5. Take along duplicate car keys, but
let someone besides the driver carry
them.
fl. Carry a tire gauge. When driving
on a hot day, check tire pressure.
7. Have a block of wood suitable for
use under your jack on soft ground.
TETER SMASHES RECORDS AT LAKEWOOD PARK!
F .......
Lucky Teter, world’s champion daredevil, is shown
above as he cleared the tops of eight sedans in his stock
model car setting a new world’s record for high jumping
automobiles at Lakewood Park before a record crowd
last Sunday. The Hell Drivers’ new performance from
start to finish proved a real thriller and is being held
over for a second show on Sunday. Teter will attempt,
on this big hold-over performance, to leap over ten cars
as well as make a try to crash an automobile through
two flaming plank barriers among other untried thrill
ers. »The performance will get under way at 3 p. m.
ANNUAL B. W. M. U.
MEETING TO BE HELD
AT LYERLY APRIL 11
The annual meeting of the Baptist
Woman’s Missionary union of the Chat
tooga association will be held with the
Lyerly Baptist church April 11. The
theme for the day will be ‘Go Forward.’
The program will begin at 10 a.m.
Program :
Hymn, ‘Onward, Christian Soldiers.’
Devotional—Mrs. E. B, Shivers.
Recognition of pastors and visitors.
Greetings—Mrs. Crawford.
Response—Mrs. R. A. Harlow.
"We Must Go Forward”—Mrs. Thos.
J. Espy.
Report of district secretaries.
Special Song—Quartet from Trion
Baptist society.
“Looking Forward in Mission Study”
—Mrs. R. A. Harlow.
“Advancing in Stewardship”—Mrs.
John L. Yancey.
“Advancing His Kingdom In the
Hearts of People”—Miss Effie Leath.
Conference, led by state divisional
leader, Mrs. J. L. Clegg.
Hymn. ‘Jesus Shall Reign.’
“The Progress of the Gospel”—Mis
sionary.
Lunch.
Devotional—Mrs. J. C. Jackson.
Reports:
White Cross chairman, Mrs. W. H.
Clarkson; Margaret Fund chairman. Mrs.
J. L. Pollock; Training School chair
man, Mrs. J. C. Jackson; publication
chairman, Mrs. S. B. Platt; press chair
man, Mrs. A. J. Eilenburg.
Special Song—Miss Pitts.
Address —Mrs. J. L. Clegg.
Miscellaneous business.
Adjourn.
MRS. THOS. J. ESPY, Supt.
THE HOME-MAKER.
Bruce Brown says, “A palace may be
a prison and a cottage may become a
castle of dreams, depending on whether
hate or love dwells within.” I think you
will all agree that this is true.
Home-making is an art and the one
who succeeds in this field is an artist in
the most satisfying sense. It is one of
the mot important, if not the most im
portant, professions in the world; be
cause the home life is the bulwark of the
nation and the “hand that rocks the
cradle is the hand that rules the world.”
A house is more than a place to hang
our hats; it has the principles of serv
ice. co-operation, appreciation of the
best which makes for stability of charac
ter and from this the nation is formed.
There is where love endures all things.
What is an ideal home?
The basic factor is love and affection
in the fullest sense of the word. Here
will be found a sense of security, peace,
retreat from the noise and turmoil of a
restless world, a chance for expressing
the better self. An opportunity to do for
others, a freedom from critical thought,
confidence in success, and a haven of
happiness. There are so many things that
come under the heading of Home-Maker
that we could not do justice to them in
so little space, so will merely mention a
few of them; the dwelling itself, the
budget, meal planning, serving, being a
perfect hostess and guest, the family life,
religious training, etc. Let's all try to
make home a better place to live —this
calls for no money.
FRANCES HOUSCH.
AN EASTER BANQUET AT
GORE CABIN APRIL 6TH
Six is the hour, and six is the date,
Six is the time, so don’t be late;
Here is the place to get your plate.
Chicken and dressing and eggs for Easter
Bring your lady fair and feast er.
Just a quarter or twenty-five cents,
Laugh and talk—don’t sit and mince.
There’ll be custard pie and coffee, too;
And plenty of fun, so walk right through.
Bring your girl and let us toast ’er—
Get some chicken right out of the roaster.
Don’t fee afraid of the back or neck.
They‘ll ’eave all that for the poor
Home Ec.
PUBLICITY CHAIRMAN,
GEORGIA EXHIBIT
NEEDS SUPPORT
ATLANTA.—First shipment of exhib
its and decorative material for the Geor
gia building in the Court of States at
the New York World's fair was on its
way to New York this week as Jere
Moore, chairman of the Georgia World’s
Fair Commission, urged Georgians to in
sure success of Georgia’s participation
in the ‘World of Tomorrow.’
The state’s comprehensive exhibit is
being financed solely by contributions of
private individuals, who are interested
in Georgia’s having a creditable show
ing, and while the response has been
encouraging, additional funds are sorely
needed, Mr. Moore said. Contributions
should be sent to Mr. Moore in care of
the Natural Resources Department, State
Capitol, Atlanta.
Virgil W. Shepard, official decorator
of the Georgia building, left for New
York this week to begin the arduous task
of putting the various pieces of the mag
nificent panorama of Georgia together.
The color scheme of the building interior
is green and gold, set off by a pink mar
ble fountain in the center with colored
lights alternating on the water.
Mr. Shepard, who is working under the
supervision of Richard C. Job, director
of the state planning board, has designed
the exhibit building interior in a beauti
ful Colonial or Georgia type of atmos
phere, avoiding the modernistic tenden
cies now so common in fair buildings, so
is to set off the Georgia exhibit by con
trast. Mr. Shepard said he has sought
beauty instead of novelty.
The wild life exhibit, prepared under
the direction of Charles Morgan, wild
life technician of the planning board, will
include thirty live quail as well as
mounted specimens of bear, deer, other
animals, fish, and birds. Pieces have been
contributed by Dr. Clinton Howard,
Lambdin Kay and Major Trammell
Scott, of Atlanta ; Qr. W. B. Childs, of
Macon ; Robert Henceley, of Forsyth; L.
A. Thomas, Jr., of Macon, and Mr. Job.
Henry T. Mclntosh, of Albany, chair
man of the planning board, has loaned
one of the finest, collections of Indian
artifacts. Twenty-two leading specimens
of commercial woods will be seen in the
forestry exhibit.
Nannie Shivers Society
In Program April 7th
On Friday night, April 7, at 8 o’clock
the following program will be given in
the dining room of the Trion inn. This
program is being given under auspice*
of the Nannie Shivers Missionary society
of the Trion Baptist church, and the pub
lic is cordially invited. No admission will
be charged, however, all free-will offer
ings will be used for a worthy cause.
Program
‘Deep Purple’ (Peter Rose) —Paul Maf
fett.
Trombone Solo, ‘lndian Love Call’ —
James N. Stewart; accompanist, Mrs.
Leila Newton.
Saxaphone Trio, ‘I Love You Truly’—
Roland Gray, J. E. Peary, Bus Maffett.
Duet: Alexander’s Ragtime Band ; The
Umbrella Man —Georgia Ruth and Doro
thy Hix.
Violin Solo, Hungarian Dance No. 5
(Brahns) —Eugene Cornett; accompanist,
Mrs. J. T. Rhyne.
‘Moon Mist’ (Cooke) —Mrs. Leila New
ton.
Reading, ‘The Busy Body’—Elizabeth
O'Neal.
Violin Ensemble: Summer Showers
(Bornschein); Sea and Shore (Born
schein) —Miriam Rhyne, Eugene Cornett,
Barbara Anderson, Charles Howard; ac
companist. Frances Hammond; directed
by Mrs. J. T. Rhyne.
Solo, ‘Trees’ —Margaret Ford.
Violin Solo, ‘Frasquita’ (Franz Lehar)
—Whistle, ‘Trees’- —Frances Ballard;
accompanist, Mrs. M. C. Ballard.
Violin Ensemble (Bourree) ; ‘Leib
straume’ (Liszt) —Paul Maffett.
Solo. ‘The End Os a Perfect Day’—
Mrs. Weyman Harmon.
MENLO GROUP PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCHES
(D. E. Boozer, Pastor.)
THE GRAVE. What is it? To the
grave-digger it is several hours of hard
work. To the Agnostic, it is a Question
Mark. To the Atheist, it is the return of
the body to Mother Earth from whence
it came. To the wicked, it is despair or
the gate which opens into hell. To the
Christian, it is a cherished hope or the
door into the Heavenly Haven. The way
you are related to the Risen Christ will
determine the meaning of the grave for
you. What is it to you :
SERVICES FOR APRIL 9TH :
Menlo:
Sunday school at 10 a.m.
Morning worship at 11 o’clock; sermon
subject, ‘The Suffering Savior.’
Pioneer League at 6:30 p.m.
Evening serive at 7:15 o’clock; topic
of message, ‘The Liviing Lord.’
Alpine:
Sunday school at 10 a.m.
Young Peoples’ League at 6:30 p.m-
Beersheba:
Sunday school at 10 a.m-
Young Peoples’ League at 6 ;30 p.m-
Cloudland:
Sunday school at 10 a.m.
Young Peoples’ League at 3 p.m.
STATE, COUNTY AND
LOCAL
HAPPENINGS.
$1.50 A YEAR
WOMEN’S FIELD ARMY
IS PUSHING DRIVE TO
CONTROL CANCER
SAYS FEAR AND IGNORANCE ARE
CANCER’S GREATEST FRIENDS
—KNOWLEDGE IS ENEMY.
The Women’s Field army of the Amer
ican Society For the Control of Cancer
needs your help in its nation-wide fight
against cancer.
Do you know . . .
Cancer is curable in its early stages
and that it is possible to save approxi
mately 60.000 lives each year. Every
year the lives of over 145,000 American
men and w r omen are sacrificed because of
this disease.
FEAR AND IGNORANCE are can
cer’s GREATEST FRIENDS and
KNOWLEDGE is cancer’s WORST EN
EMY.
Over 100,000 individual women have
already enlisted in the ranks of the Wom
en’s Field army. Hundreds of national,
state and local organizations are support
ing its activities.
Information concerning the Women’s
Field army and its program may be se
cured from your local county chairman,
or the Georgia State Department of Pub
lic Health, Dr. T. F. Abercrombie, Di
rector, State Capitol, Atlanta. Ga.
1939 National Enlistment Campaign
April 1-39—Enlist!
Chevrolet Sales Show
Large Upward Trend
Chevrolet dealers sold 24,342 new cars
and trucks at retail during the second
ten days of March, it was announced at
company headquarters here today. This
is a continuatiton of the upward trend
notable since new model introduction,
making the month's sales to date 36.3
per cent, higher than they were a year
ago. Used car sales for March this year
are also running ahead of those for the
same period in 1938.
Combined sales of new cars and used
cars, during the second ten days, were
66,295 units, and for the month to date,
126,373. the announcement said.
DEATHS !
E. H. Dalton.
E. H. Dalton, 57, a well known and
popular member of the Summerpille po
lice department, died suddenly while on
duty Friday, March 31, at 1 p.m.
Mr. Dalton is survibed by one son,
Morris, ofJSummerville; one brother, Ray
Dalton, of Summerville; three sister,
Miss Chelie Dalton, Mrs. Frank White,
of Summerville, and Mrs. Erau Kellett,
of Birmingham, Ala.
Funeral services were conducted from
the First Baptist church, of Summerville,
Saturday at 3 p.m. by the Revs. J. C.
Jackson, J. G. Kirckhoff and G. G. Ram
sey. Interment in South Carolina Camp
Ground cemetery. Pallbearers were T. J.
Espy. Jr., J. H. Edge, J. G. Allen, J.
Frank Kellett, E. H. Baker and Andy
Thomas. Paul Weems Funeral home in
charge.
Andy Brown.
Andy Brown, 76, died at his home in
the Welcome Hill community March 29,
after a long illness. He is survived by
his wife.
Funeral services were conducted from
the Ridgeway Baptist church Thursday,
March 30, by the Rev. John Ott. Inter
ment in adjoining cemetery. Paul Weems
Funeral home in charge.
MRS. SERENA BRYANT.
Mrs. Serena Bryant, 83, died at her
home on Lookout mountain March 26.
She is survived by one brother, S. D.
Pitts.
Funeral services were conducted from
Mount Olive church Tuesday, March 28.
Interment in adjoining cemetery. Paul
Weems Funeral home in charge.
MRS. M. B. BARKLEY.
Mrs. M. B. Barkley passed away on
March 26 at the home of her daughter,
at Lyerly. Mrs. Barkley had been in ill
health for several months. She was a
member of the Adamsburg Baptist church
at Adamsburg, Ala. She will be missed
by her many friends.
Mrs. Barkley leaves to mourn, a hus
band and seven children. Mrs. L. L.
Copeland, Mrs. George Jones. Mrs. L.
Turner, all of Adamsburg; Mrs. Ethel
Shankles, of Gadsden, Ala.; Mrs. M. E.
Fowler, of Lyerly; Dennis, of High
Point. N. C., and Jesse, of Fort Payne;
Ala. Funeral services were conducted at
the Adamsburg Baptist church with the
Rev. R. L. McElroy officiating. Inter
ment was in the adjoining cemetery. The
Smith Funeral home was in charge.
REUNION.
Sunday, May 26. the family of Mrs.
Aura Sewell Kellett met at her home for
a surprise reunion, the occasion being
Mrs. Kellett’s seventy-second birthday.
Forty-eight descendants were present.
The table was beautiful at the noon
hour, the centerpiece being a large two
tiered. white iced angel food cake bear
ing seventy-two yellow candles and sur
rounded with yellow flowers, Mrs. Kel
lett received many lovely gifts and good
wishes from friends who called in the
gfternoon.