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CIRCULATE IN BEST SECTION OF NORTH GEORGIA. VOL. 53; NO. 44 PARALYSIS BUTTONS BEING DISTRIBUTED TO STATE SCHOOLS •* - (By Georgia News Serice.) ATLANTA.—Distribution of 400,(XX) ten-cent buttons to schools in every sec tion of Georgia was begun this week at the headquarters of the Georgia Commit tee for the Celebration of the President’s Birthday to raise funds for the “Figh; Infantile Paralysis” drive. At the same time, 200,000 buttons sell ing at $1 each are being distributed to county chairmen for street sales during Button week, Jan. 22 to Jan. 27. Organization of Georgia, county by county, for the annual campaign has been completed by the Georgia commit tee, and plans for county-wide drives to be climaxed by birthday dances on the night of Jan. 30 are going forward rapid ly in all sections. One of the most brilliant programs is being arranged in Atlanta, where public dances in four halls will be going on si multaneously with a number of private dances being given for the polio benefit. One of the principal sources of revenue for the infantile paralysis drive is in the sale of buttons during Button week, the slogan of the week being: “Button, But ton, Who's Got a Button? Everybody!” Half of the funds raised by Button week, the dances and other events will remain in Georgia to !>e used by the Georgia state chapter of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, in the care and treatment of victims of the dreaded malady in this state. The other half goes to the national foundation to be used in research into the cause and pre vention of infantile paralysis. The proximity of danger from infantile paralysis was illustrated strikingly in the annual report of the Georgia chapter of the national foundation recording help given 93 eases in 48 counties. The malady is highly contagious, and no known pre ventive exists to guard against it, al though scientists feel that progress has been made in that direction through the aid given by the national foundation. The thought emphasized by the drive this year is: “When you walk, think of a child who can’t.” Each contribution to the campaign means hope of continued usefulness to some maimed victim of polio myletis. The disease is no respecter of rank or persons; it strikes the high and the low, the rich and the poor. But all can contribute to the fight against it, as contributions range as low as 10 cents for a button to be sold in the schools. ECOLOGBSrsS TO HELP CONTROL OF GAME ATLANTA. —Charles N. Elliott, direc tor of the division of wild-life, prociding for ecological investigations by which he desires to ascertain the food and cover requirements of the bobwhite, quail, ruf fed grouse, chukor partridge, wild turkey and cottontail rabbit. The work is part of the program being carried out by wild-life rangers and dis trict chiefs, observers close to these game birds and animals in all parts of the state. “This study is unscheduled.” Elliott pointed out, “but we are touching upon it every time we have the chance and wo hope that it will help us learn the short est cut possible to a state-wide manage ment program designed to increase fed eral aid for such study, but F”’’o*-*- be lieves that much benefit may be derived from the observations of Georgia’s wild life rangers. The problem will be approached from its physiological aspects, but laboratory studies supplemented field work will be done on a very small scale. BAPTIST TRAINING UNION RALLY The Chattooga Baptist associations! quarterly training union rally will be held at the Trion Baptist church Sunday aft ernoon, Jan.. 21. at 2:30. A group of workers from Rome will present the pro gram for the afternoon. Every church in the association, whe ther or not it has a training union, is cordially invited and urged to be well represented at this meeting. CORRECTION Due to a typographical error in the res outions of the democratic executive com mittee, The News stated last week that candidates who wanted to contest the results of the election must do so by Feb. 20, 1940. Following is the paragraph as it should have been: In the event any candidate wishes to contest the results of his or her election, such contest in writing shall be filed with the secretary of the committee, on or be fore noon, on the 24th day of February. 1940, but notice of such intent must be filed by noon on the 22nd day of Febru ary 1940. Such written contest, when filed, must specify the cause of such con test and give in detail why such election is contested. The entire executive com mittee within ten days from the date of filing of the cause of such contest, such date to be selected by the chairman of this committee, shall meet at the court house of Chattooga county, and hear and determine such contest. Npws FARMERS URGEB TO PLANT SEEBLINGS County Agent O. P. Dawson this week urged farmers to plant forest tree seed lings, in an effort to provide cover and start a future crop of timber on the hundreds of acres of idle and abandoned farm land. “These areas have been abandoned be cause they were too poor for production of row crops, or too steep for permanent vegetation,” he said. “By planting such areas in trees, the production of more timber for home use would be assured, since most farms need large acreages of woods. “During January and February is an excellent time for setting out forest tree seedlings,” Mr. Dawson continued. “Seed lings may be obtained at production cost prices from the Georgia division of for estry, state capitol, Atlanta; University of Georgia Forest school, Athens; or Abraham Baldwin college Tifton. “Trees will be delivered in moist con dition and it is important that they be kept moist until they are planted. In case there is delay in planting, the trees should i/e placed in a trench dug deep enough to cover the roots with soil, leaving the tops of the seedlings exposed.” Mr. Dawson offered the following pre cautions in planting seedlings, in order to secure satisfactory results: Keep the seedlings from drying out during planting by carrying them in a bucket containing enough clay and water to cover the roots. Tree seedlings should be planted at the same depth that they grew in nursery and should be set vertical, with plenty of room provided for the root systems. A mattock is probably the best tool to use on stiff clay lands, and a square pointed ditching shovel may be used on certain soils for planting. ».• or sandy land, a dibble usually gives best results. In ease plowing is necessary to clear away sedge and other underbrush, the furrows should be made on contours to prevent erosion. NEW MAYOrTgOUNCIL FOR TOWN OF MENLO In the municipal election for mayor and council of the .town of Menlo, held Jan. 6, tlie following vote was cast: For Mayor—Scott Cleckler, 81 votes. For Councilmen —J. B. Crane, 50 votes; Robert Ring, 37 votes; F. M Polk, 50 votes; R. L. Smith, 60 votes; J. H. Thomas, 38 votes; L. A. Martin, 6( votes; H. E. Wyatt, 50 votes. For Recorder —G. M. Moseley, 82 votes. Cleckler and Moseley had no opposi tion. Moseley has served as recorder for the past six years, having no opposition each year. PUBLIC LIBRARY Circulation Jan. 1-Jan. 15: Adults 159 Children 90 Total 249 Magazines 37 Grand Totail 286 LIBRARIAN. HOLIDAY NOTICE The undersigned banks will observe Lee’s birthday, Friday, Jan. 19, and will transact no business on that date. Farmers & Merchants Bank, Bank of Trion. AMERICANPEOPLESAID TO BE THE HEALTHIEST The American people were recently de scribed as the healthiest people in the world and the present generation the healthiest in the nation’s history, by Surgeon-General Thomass Parran, of the public health service at Washington. In almost the same breath, however, he declared that some conditions were “alarming and disgraceful” in view of the great advances which could be made in preventive medicine and treatment if full use were made of present knowledge. Health conditions in the United States continued to improve during the year, Dr. Parran said in his annual report, and the complete statistics for the year 1938 showed .that the country had the lowest death rate ever recorded, 10.6 per thousand population. This compared with 11.2 for 1937. / Diseases of the heart, cancer, cerebral hemorrhage, kidney trouble, accidents, pneumonia, diseases of the digestive sys tem and tuberculosis were the principal causes of death. Cancer and heart dis ease showed an increase. Doc. Parran said that the 14 939 cases of smallpox in 1938 and 8.273 cases in 1939 constituted a national disgrace. j The surgeon-general reported that the | expenditure of §2.400,000 in 1938 and i .$4,379,252 in 1939 .for the control of ve [ nereal diseases had enabled the federal government and the states to make a good start in attacking the problem. SUMMERVILLE, CHATTOOGA COUNTY, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 1940 Sixteen Candidates Aspire For Offices * . So far sixteen candidates have announced for the various coun ty offices to be filled this year. The race for tax receiver looks like it will be a scramble for the position, seven candidates having already announced —Hoke Echols, R. E. McWilliams, Wright G. Wheeler, Al Strange, A. W. Justice, A. G. Gaylor and Robert Wm. King. There are ru mors that there will be several other candidates coming out for this office. j So far, H. A. Ross, ordinary; John S. Jones, clerk superior court, and I. M. Henderson, coroner, have no opposition. No one has announced for surveyor, as yet. Sheriff J. Frank Kellett will be opposed by T. A,. Cook. Miss Kathryn Henley is opposed by J. A. Smith for county school superintendent. For tax collector, Austin Scoggins is opposed by Emmett Clarkson. Following are the individual announcements: FOR TAX RECEIVER. To the Voters of Chattooga County: I am a candidate for tax receiver of Chattooga county, subject to the demo cratic primary of Feb. 21, 1940. I earn estly solicit your vote and influence. Thank you. HOKE ECHOLS. FOR TAX RECEIVER. To the Voters of Chatttooga County: I am a candidate for tax receiver of Chattooga county, subject to the action of the Democratic primary to be held Feb. 21, 1940. If elected, I will fulfill the duties of the office to the best of my ability and promise a square deal to all. Your vote and influence will be greatly appreciated. A. W. JUSTICE. FOR TAX RECEIVER. I hereby announce my candidacy for tax receiver of Chattooga county, subject to the democratic primary of Feb. 21, 1940. Your vote and influence will be highly appreciated. R. E. M’WILLIAMS. FOR TAX RECEIVER To the Voters of Chattooga County: I am a candidate for tax receiver. I feel like that I am w’ell qualified to fill the office, and if elected I promise a square deal to the taxpayers of this coun ty. I earnestly solicit the vote and influ ence of every voter in each district of Chattooga county, at the democratic pri mary, to to be held on the 21st day o' February, 1940. AL STRANGE. FOR SHERIFF. I announce myself as a candidate for Sheriff of Chattooga county, Georgia, in he primary election which is to be held eb. 21, 1940. I do appreciate past avors that have been given me, and 1 most earnestly solicit the vote and influ ence of every citizen in the county in .his election. T. A. COOK. FOR ORDINARY. Highly appreciating the confidence re posed in me by the voters of Chattooga county in nominating and electing me irdinary of the county, I announce my candidacy for re-election to this office, abject to the wishes of the people to be expressed at the Democratic primary on Ft*. 21, 1940. Assuring you of my earnest endeavor ;o faithfully and conscienciously dis charge the duties of the office to the best of my ability and respectfully soliciting your vote and influence. H. A. ROSS. FOR CLERK SUPERIOR COURT. I hereby announce for re-election for the office of clerk of superior court of Chattooga county, subject to primary of Feb. 21, 1940. I appreciate this office and again want your vote and help. Thank you. JOHN S. JONES. FOR SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT I hereby announce my candidacy for re-election as County Superintendent of Schools, subject to the Democratic pri mary Feb. 21, 1940. Your vote and influ ence will be appreciated. KATHRYN HENLEY. FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS To the Voters of Chattooga County: I hereby announce myself as a candi date for superintendent of schools of Chattooga county, subject to the action of the democratic primary. With my many years of experience in school work, ranging from the one-teach er school to high school work, I feel that I am capable of judging and dealing in matters that may arise in our school work. As to technical qualifications, I hold a certificate signed by Dr. M. D. Collins, certifying that I had qualified with the department when I ran in 1936. Since then I have added 66 2-3 semester hours in “Education." thereby meeting agaih the requirements of the state. If elected, it shall be my purpose to give to the people of Chattooga county the best and unbiased service possible. It will be impossible for me to canvass the county and see all the people in per son, so I am taking this method of so liciting your vote and influence. J. A. SMITH. FOR TAX COLLECTOR. To the Voters of Chattooga County: As tax collector of your county I am announcing myself a candidate for re election, subject to the democratic pri mary to be held Feb. 21, 1940. If re elected I promise to fulfill the duties of the office to the best of my ability. Your vote and influence will l>e highly appre ciated. I wish to thank the people of Chattooga county for support given me in the past, and trust I shall continue to merit your support. J. A. SCOGGINS. FOR TAX COLLECTOR I hereby announce my candidacy for tax collector of Chattooga county, Geor gia ; election Feb. 21 1940. If elected, I will devote my entire time to the duties of tax collector and will not let other business interfere with my duties Your vote and influence will be appreciated. EMMETT CLARKSON. FOR CORONER. I hereby announce myself a candidate for re-election as coroner of Chattooga couhty in the white primary election. Feb. 21. 1940. Your vote and influence will be appreciated. I. M. HENDERSON. FOR SHERIFF To the Voters of Chattooga County; I hereby announce that I am a candi date for re-election for the office of Sheriff, subject, to the Democratic pri mary Feb. 21. 1940. If elected Mr. Frank M. Fisher will be my-chief deputy. Thanking you for the support given me in the past, I earnest ly solicit your vote and influence. Very respectfully, J. FRANK KELLETT. NATION’S UNEMPLOYED SHOWS A BIG INCREASE During the month of November, unem ployedment in the United States increas ed 391.000. the first increase since July, and reached a total of 8 511.000, or about 1.000.000 less than in November, 1938. according to the monthly estimates of employment and unemployment prepared by the division of industrial economics of the conference board. The rise in the total number of jobless was due almost entirely to a decline in employment of 625.000 workers in agri culture. This decline, however, is less than the usual one for the month. The total number of employed workers in November is estimated at 46.142,000 ns comnared with the revised figure of 46.475,000 for October and with 44,530.- 000 for November, 1938. Manufacturing employment continued to increase with a contra-seasonal gain of 56,000 new -workers. The November es timate of 10.954.000 is more than 1 000-090 090 above -the low point of 9.836,000 in July. Declines in construction, transporta tion and public utilities, normal at this time of year, totaled 35.000 workers. The government’s emergency labor force continued the rise begun in Octo ber. The Novemlier estimate was 2.329,- 000. an increase of 6 per cent, over the revised figure of 2.195.000 for October. WHO KNOWS? 1. Who is the chief of staff of the U S. army? 2. Who commands the Finnish armies? 3. What is a “slow doo" strike? 4. Who were appointed to the supreme court in 1939? 5. Did Great Britain or France declare war first on Germany? 6. Who won the Pulitzer prize for poetry in 1939? 7. When did the supreme court out law processing taxes? 8. Did farm income attain parity in 1939? 9. Doos Italy profess neutrality in the present war? 10. When did Italy invade Albania? (See “The Answers” on Another Page.) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE W.M.U. MET ON JAN. 9 The executive committee of Chattooga County Woman s Missionary union held its first meeting of 1940 with the First Baptist church in Summerville Jan. 9. The meeting was opened by Supt. Mrs. T. J. Espy with a few timely remarks. Song, "How Firm a Foundation.” Devotional, Mrs. James Jackson. I Cor. 15:58. She spoke very fluently on all phases of our 1940 watchword, “Be ye steadfast, unmovable —aways abounding in the work of the Lord.” Prayer, Mrs. Robert Harlow. Song, “Faith In Our Father.” Mrs. Espy introduced Mji-ss Maude Sewell who taught the 1940 year-book. The ladies from Trion represented the south-wide workers of W. M. U. while the ladies of Summerville represented the state workers. Each giving their office and address. Miss Gaynelle Justice gave the message from the year-book on “Our Watch word.” Miss Sewell resumed her message at this time, explaining and stressing many points to help us in our W. M. U. work. Every one present appreciated her work. Miss Kathryn Henry gave a note from Miss Mary Christian, her work. Mrs. Robert Harlow gave us poihts on the standard of excellence. After this Miss Sewell stressed each point definitely. Song, “The Woman’s Hymn.” Prayer, Mrs. J. W. Parris. Noon —Lunch was prepared and served by all present; this was very much en joyed. Prayer, Mrs. Price. Minutes from last meeting were read and adopted. Reports from officers: Mission Study—Mrs. Thomas; her re port was very encouraging. It was voted on to have Miss Dollie Heit.t to come to us in April for a week and if possible have her here for our as sociation which will meet with the First Baptist chureh, of Summeville, on Ap ril 9. White Cross —A letter was read from Georgia Baptist hospital thanking us for our jellies, jams and linens. Orphan Home —Mrs. Leon Story asked each society to please collect Octagon soap coupons for the building. Mrs. Claude Bagley, secretary, gave a splendid report stating all had responded promptly with their reports. Mrs. Espy urged each president of each society to have a family altar. Rev. T. J. Espy spoke on the Hundred Thousand club. He urged us t<> help clear this debt. Three new societies were organized last year and our aim is to try to organize more this year. Our next meeting will be held with the First Baptist church in Summerville on the afternoon of April 9, after the as sociation. Prayer, Mrs. J. T. Woods. MINNIE JUSTICE, Secretary. DEATHS Mrs. Emma Wafford Willingham. Mrs. Emma Watford 'Willingham, 62, well-known resident of Menlo, died at the Summerville hospital Friday at 8:30 p. m. alter a lingering illness. She is sur vived by her husband, M. M. Willing ham ; four sons, Roy, Luther, Jean and Chaney; two daughters, .Mrs. Harvey Goodson and Mrs. Zeek Gilley. Eight grandchildren also survive. Funeral services were conducted from the Menlo Methodist church Sunday at 2 p.m. by the Rev. Norris and the Rev. Herbert Morgan. Interment in Alpine cemetery. Paul Weems Funeral home in charge. Mrs. Margaret Barnette Owings. Mrs. Margaret Barnette Owings, 64. life-long resident of Chattooga county, died at her home in Lyerly Friday night. She is survived by her husband, J. S. Owings; four daughters, Mrs. 11. E. Wil liams. of Lyerly; Mrs. George Toler and Mrs. J. C. Bray, of Chattanooga; Mrs. Roy Cannon, of Gaylesville, Ala.; three sons, Jim and Jack Owings, of Corcoran, Calif., and Isaac Owings, of Trion; one sister, Mrs. Armstrong, of Atlanta, and one brother, Joe Barnette, of Trion. Funeral services were conducted from the home Tuesday at 2 p.m. by the Rev. H. E. Wright and the Rev. Rowe. Inter ment in Lyerly cemetery. Paul Weems Funeral home in charge. Miss Alice Wood. FLORENCE. S. O. —Funeral services for Miss Alice Pearle Wood were held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the First Baptist church, conducted by Dr. Walter R. Alexander, assisted by the Rev. W. S. Yoynor. Burial was in Mount Hope cemetery. Miss Wood died late Thursday night at her residence from heart failure. She had taught school Thursday morning. Born in Ludville. Ga., on Nov. 14. 1894. Miss Wood had spent the greater part of her life in Menlo, Ga.. but for the past fourteen years had lived in Flor ence where site was connected with the city schools. She is survived by her parents, Dr. and Mrs. M. N. Wood, who are now making their home in Florence. She is also sur vived by the following sisters and broth ers: Mrs. T. B. Carroll, of Valdosta, Ga.; STATE, COUNTY AND LOCAL HAPPENINGS. $1.50 A YEAH. GEORGIA DEMOCRATS TAKE THIRD W IN PARTY BENEFIT (By Georgia News Service.) ATLANTA. —Georgia democrats pull ed the ox out of the ditch Monday night as they responded to the party’s call for the traditional united front of the Solid South by placing third among the na tion’s Jackson Day dinners. Only Washington and New York sur passed the total raised at the $25-a-plate dinner in Atlanta. Over 800 tickets sold for the Georgia dinner brought in over .$20,000 and net proceeds will be sent to the national democratic committee to help defray expenses of the democratic convention and the national campaign this year, W. V. Crowley, vice-president of Fulton National bank, of Atlanta, and state treasurer of the Jackson Day din ner campaign, reported. Maj. Clark Howell, state chairman of the Jackson Day dinner committee, happy over the response of Georgia democrats to their party’s annual plea for funds, said the committee was “immensely pleased” with the dinner. Ryburn G. Clay, who was chairman of the 1939 dinner, said the 1940 dinner was “an outstanding feat.” Maj. Howell's pledge of a non-faction al atmosphere at the dinner was carried out to the letter. Leaders of rival fac tions within the party joined in the spirit of the occasion wholeheartedl,y and all Georgians of political importance were present at the dinner. Maj. Howell said: "The Georgia Jack son day committee has reason to bq proud of such an outpouring. The de mocracy of Georgia has shown the nation tonight that we are true to the political heritage of our fathers, true to the party of Andrew Jackson.” Col. Lou>» A. Johnson, assistant sec etary of war and former national com mander of the American Legion, guest speaker at the Atlanta dinner, said : “We are democrats, and ‘democratic’ to us means exactly what it says. We are free to disagree, to argue, to get mad. and even to cuss among ourselves. When it comes right down to fundamentals, however, the American people, as always, will find us united.” Col. J. Monroe Johnson, assistant sec retary of commerce, a special guest, spoke briefly, amusingly and informatively about “Old Hickory.” Mr. Crowley said: “It was an out standing success. The loyal democrats in Georgia always can be counted upon to forget j ,’taonal lines and to rally to the call of the democratic party.” Wiley Moore, whose personal slogan, “We Ain't Mad At Nobody,” was made the official slogan of the dinner, compli mented Maj. Howell on “the wonderful job you have done.” Mr. Moore was chair man of the Fulton county committee for the dinner. Marion Smith, chairman of the board of regents of the University system of Georgia, introduced the guest speaker. EAf DEPARTMENT MOVES TO CAPITOL All of the constitutional officers of the state government were quartered on the same floor of the capitol building this week for the first time in more than a decade. Attorney-General Ellis Arnall moved the state department of law from the ground floor to the main floor of the capitol building, taking over quar ter recently vacated by the income tax division of the state revenue department. The office Occupied by the attorney general was originally built for the gov ernor. and it was occupied by governors from 1880 through the administration of the late Gov. Nat Harris. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Henderson, Robert Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hender son and Mrs. Odas Hill, of Chattanooga, and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Calloway, Mrs. R. S. Henderson and Mr. and Mrs. Pow ell. of Rome, attended the funeral of Mrs. S. W. Albertson here last Tuesday. Mrs. R. N. Pharr, of Orange. N. J.; Mrs. W. P. Davis, of Florence; M. E. W of Baxley, Ga.; H. L. Wood, of Savan nah ; P. N. Wood, of Hartsville; W. H. Wood, of Memphis, Tenn. Mrs. Sarah L. Albertson. Mrs. Sarah Lucenda Albertson, 85, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L. M. Alexander, of Summerville. Route 2. Monday, Jan. 8, at 12:20 a.m. Besides Mrs. Alexander she is survived by an other daughter, Mrs. Bertie Lafoon, of Arkansas; one son. Felton Albertson, of Oklahoma ; one brother, Charlie Hender son, of Chattanooga. Funeral services were conducted from the Spring Creek Baptist church Tues day. Jan. 9. at 11 o’clock by the Rev. E. B. Shivers and the Rev. T. J. Espy. In terment in Alexander cemetery. Trion Department store in charge. Funeral services for little Dorothy Lee Wilson, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Wilson, were conducted from the graveside in Trion cemetery Monday afternoon, Jan. 18, at 3 o’clock, by the Rev. L. B. Harrell. Arrangements by the Trion Department store.