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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.