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Try Our Job Printing VOL. 65; NO. 26 NICHOLS DISCUSSES COMMUNISM AT WILDLIFE MEET “Communism” was the topic of an address by Judge H. E. i Nichols Monday night at the | regular meeting of the Chattoo- j ga Wildlife and Consrevation Club. The meeting was held in the courthouse In Summerville. "Communists live in Summer ville and in Rome,” declared the Superior Court judge, "and there are over 100,000 in the United States.” He pointed out that for every 10 persons in the world, one is a Communist, and that one in 1440 in the United States is a Communist. Judge Nichols said that Eisler, who recently was a stowaway on a ship out of the U. S. and who was released, was “the direct connection” between the U. S. and Moscow and that Fuller is the Communist head in this country at the present. Two men who worked on the atomic bomb commission are avowed members of the Com munist party, he said, and they have applied for a commission in the U. S. Army Reserve. A movie, “Ooutdoor Sports,” was shown the club members through the courtesy of a Rome automobile dealer. 16 ARRESTED BY SHERRIFF HERE Sixteen persons were arrested by county officers during the week-end, it was disclosed yes terday by Deputy Edmond Kerce. They are as follows: L. C. Stowe, Clyde Franklin Glenn, Bill Luallen and Gordon Brady, driving under the influnce of intoxicating drink; Clyde An gles, Carlton Clemons, James L. Wells, Hubert O. Pilgrim, Wil liam H. Headrick and Johnny Moon, public drunkness; George L. Woods, negro, and John Keith making home brew without a li cense; E. C. Day, possessing non tax paid beer; Jim Bean, John Huckaba and Emory Elmer Stennett, possessing non - *ax paid whiskey. 100-Gallon Still Captured On Lookout Mountain A 100-gallon still was captur ed by Sheriff Reuben Lyons and Deputy Edmond Kerce Tuesday on Lookout Mountain, however no arrests were made. Also at the scene of the out fit were 150 gallons of beer and one half gallon of whiskey. -HERE ’N THERE- Dr. Robert Powell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Powell, of Tri on, was named President of the Northwest District Dental Socie ty at it’s meeting in Rome last week. Dr. Powell is a Rome den tist. He attended Emory University School of Denistry, graduating in 1944, after which he entered the U. S. Naval Dental Corps. He was discharged as a lieu tenant in November, 1946 and opened his office in Rome in March, 1947. The Rev. Oscar Smith, of the Mountain View Church of God. will preach at the Chapel Hill Community House at 2:30 p. m. Sunday, June 19 Everyone is in vited. The Rev. O. 11. Edwards will bring mesages at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday at the Chapel Hill Baptist Church. The American Legion will meet at 7:30 o’clock this even ing at the American Legion Hall in Summerville. The Chamber of Commerce Directors will meet at 2 o'clock today at the ordinary's office in the courthouse. The regular meeting of O. E. S. will be held at 7:30. Monday. June 20. All members are urged to attend. The Coosa Valley Livestock Sale on June 8 totalled $23,027.- 79, with 62 buyers and 84 sell ers exchanging 264 cattle, 44 hogs, two pigs and three mules. Hogs were: $15.60 to $20.90 cwt.; calves. $12.50 to $26.25 cwt.; bulls. $15.90 to $18.20 cwt.; steers, $16.25 to $23 cwt.; slaughter cows, $13.70 to $19.75 cwt.; dairy type heifers, $16.75 to $25.50 cwt.; springers, $75 to $l9O per head ®hr ^uminmiillp Nms W S ■ $b t SA I' S it *- &M- ■ B i ■ M y i~. - EJI .* y. w/t.. * l : - InW? nsHh ■ < ' ft .. y'A&i . FACES BEAM at the Vacation Bible School, held at the First | There was an average attendance of 124, however 159 pupils were Baptist Church last week. Commencement was held Friday night. I enrolled. Guy Walton, back row, middle was superintendent. Sixty-Nine Students to Begin Pre-Vocational Classes Classes for the white veterans in Pre- Vocational training, sponsored by the Rome Voca tional School, will begin Monday at the Summerville High School. The school has on hand 69 cer tificates of eligibility of veter ans desiring to improve their education. Anyone may enter the school who has less than an eighth gra,de education. Classes will vary from Reading and Writing to the study of Social Science and Occupational Guidance. All Instructors in this school must have a State Teachers Cer tificate in order to teach in this program. R. J. Dobbs, of the local school system, will be the Instructor. Approximately forty other vet erans have registered with the .'■chool but have failed to file their Certificates of Eligibility with the school. These veterans are urged to file their certifi cates with the school in order that a date may be set for them to enter the school. All veterans who have filed their certificates with the school are urged to be at the Summer ville High School at 7 p. m., Monday, June 20, for Certifica tion and the issuance of books. A similar program is being planned for colored veterans in this area. As soon as enough Certificates of Eligibility are on hand, these classes will com mence. Marriage licenses were issued by Ordinary John W. King last week to the following: Grady Milton Brown, 29, and Annie Ruth Green, 21; James William Hollis. 52. and Hazel McCrick ard, 46; William G. Wilson, 32. and Helen M. Lane, 25; Levi Bryant, 20 and Vassie Chapman, 23. Sgt. First Class W. J. Wilcox, Station Commanders of the Rome U. S. Army and U. S. Air Force Riecrulting Station, 406 West Building, announced today that an Aviation Cadet Project Officer will be in Rome at the Recruiting Office on July 5. Any one interested is invited to come to the Rome Office on that date to get full information about Aviation Cadets. A regular convocation of Tri on Chapter 19, Royal Arch Ma sons will be held at 7:30 p. m. Saturday. All Royal Arch Masons are invited. The Harmony Boys and the John Daniel quartet will be featured in a double concert at 8 p. m. Saturday, June 18, at the courthouse. The Rev. J. 11. Chafon. super intendent of Evangelism of Mo bile Baptist Association will con duct a iwo-week revival at the Belmont Baptist Mission on the Lyerly - Summerville highway, beginning June 20 Services will be held at 8 p. m each day. Five members of Mason-Mc cauley VFW Post 6688 will leave Friday’ night for Brunswick where they will attend the an nual state convention of the VFW, which will be held June 19-21. Those going are: James (Slop py) Floyd. John Stubbs, James Abney. Douglas Baker and John C. Cavin. SUMMERVILLE, CHATTOOGA COUNTY, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 1949 Seven Local 4-Her's To Allend District Achievement Meet Seven Chattooga 4- H club members will participate in the North District Project Achieve ment Meeting June 22-24 at Athens, according to an an nouncment this week by local 4-H club leaders. Those planning to attend are; Yvonne McCullough, senior dress revue; Edith Garvin, junior dress revue; Betty Jean Vaughn, muffin; Frances Maxey, yeast bread; James Mitchell, senior public speaking; Billy Jo Pinion, livestock pest control; Hill Ham by; forestry. Highlights of the achievement meetings will be the selection of project winners to take part in state contests and the election and installation of district 4-H coucil officers. Two district song leaders, a boy and a girl, will be selected for the coming year, and district taient winners to compete for state honors later this year will be determined. M. L. Van Winkle State Extension Service recrea tion specialist, will assist with these two contests. District 4-H council officers will be elected by voting dele gates from each county partici pating in the achievement meet ings. Present district officers and the state council officer re siding in each district will take part in the election and nstalla tion ceremonies. Master 4-H club members in each of the six districts also plan to hold meetings in connec tion with the project achieve ment meetings. FUNERAL RITES FOR MRS. MORGAN Funeral services were held Sunday at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church for Mrs. Mary Morgan who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Maude Snyder, in Chattanoga. Besides Mrs. Snyder, she is survived by three sons. Fred, of Chattanooga, Ben, of Summer ville and Gilbert, of Eastman; two brothers, John and Free man Clark, of Holland. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Mrs. Morgan was a native of Chattooga County and a mem ber of the Baptist Church. She had been making her home in Chattanooga with her son and daughter since the death of her husband several years ago. Interment was in the Pleas ant Grove Cemetery with the following nephews serving as pallbearers; Bill Morgan, Mack Morgan. Howard Snyder, Wayne High and James Stephenson, GORE BIBLE SCHOOL PLANS ANNOUNCED A Union Vacation Bible School will be held at the Gore High School June 20-31, it has been announced. The Rev. George C. Schroeder Is director and he states that all children, 4 to 16 are wel come. The school will be held from 9 a. m. to 11:30 a. m. and trans portation will be provided, he said. Chattooga Attains 98 Per Cent Quota For Savings Bonds Harry McGinnis, County Chairman of Chattooga County, has received the county stand ing in the Opportunity Loan Campaign sales quota for E Bonds. Bonds cleared through Federal Reserve Bank on June 3rd are included in this report. Mr. McGinnis. County Chair man, says, Chattooga County has attained 98.2 per cent of the goal of $63,000. E sales amount to $61,856. All districts in Georgia with the exception of District Five are behind ths. national aver age. Georgia has reached 59% of quota. The United States has achiev ed 64% of the goals set. Some states have sold as much as 80% of their qquota. Mrs. Lula Griffith Dies At Chattanooga Mrs. Lula Coulter Griffith, 73, died Friday morning, June 10, in Erlanger Hospital, Chatta nooga after several weeks ill ness. She was a member of Shilo Baptist Church and had lived the most of her life in Chat tooga County. She is survived by two broth ers and one sister. Several I nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services were held at Pleasant Hill Methodist Church at 3 p. m. Saturday, June 11. The Rev. Lewis Smartt, pastor of Shilo Baptist Church, con ducted the service. Interment was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. J. D. Wallis of LaFayette, had charge of arrangements. HOMECOMING SET BY LYERLY CHURCH There will be a home-coming at the Congregational Holiness Church at Lyerly on Sunday, June 26, it has been announced by the Rev. Paul Fowler, pastor. The Rev. Roy Merck, of Gainesville, will speak at 11 a. m. and special singing will be featured throughout the day. "Come and enjoy the day with us,” invites the Rev. Mr. Fowl er. OTHERS IN WHEEL CHAIR, WIFE TELLS 75-YEAR ''YOUNGSTER” Summerville’s own C. C. Cleg horn was one of three alumni of the class of 1894 returning last week for the reunion. Somewhat disappointed be cause more members of his class weren't present. Mr. Cleghorn expressed concern to his wife. "Why, they're all at home in their wheel chairs," replied Mrs. Cleghorn. Mr. Cleghorn who Is 75 years young, apparently Is as far from a Wheel chair as any of the stu dents graduating at the Univer sity this year. Not only is the pormlnent Bummer v 1111 an remarkably young in spirit, but physcially. he could pass as a much, much younger man. A special thrill for Mr. Cleg horn was his opportunity to stay at his old fraternity house, the Phi Delta Theta Barbers, Beauticians Organize Chapter At Monday Meet A meeting of Beauticians and Barbers from Summerville, Tri on, Pennville and Lyerly, was held at Myrtle’s Beauty Shop, Summerville, Monday. A drive to raise the profess ional standards of beauty cul । ture and barbering has been [ launched here with the organi zation of Master Beauticians and Barber Chapter No. 986 Summerville. The new chapter, which en i listed 22 members and elected i officers, is part of the associated Master Barbers and Beauticians of Georgia and is affiliated with the national association. Leading the organization of the new chapter was Walter P. R. Wagner, Chicago, second general vice president, associat ed Master Barbers and Beauti | cians of America. , The new group is ’absolutely 1 not affiliated with any union or labor organization,” Mr. Wagn er said. He listed these objec tives of the organization. 1. To elevate professional ideals. 2. To increase the phases of shop service, promote uniform shop practices and establish un iform fees. 3. To assist toward technical edcation, a s exemplified b y Beauty and Barber Science. 4. To promote tolerance among all branches of beauty culture and barbering; to work for non conflicting laws governing the business. Officers elected are; Mrs. Myrtle Sizemore, president; Wil . liam G. Hendrix, vice presi ' dent: Mrs. Ruby L. Lambert | secretary and treasurer; Mrs. Edna Rea, recording secretary; Mrs. Billie Ward, sergeant at arms; Carl W. Nix, guide; Miss Emily S. Hollis chaplin. Trustees are: Mrs. Alice K. Crouch, Miss Ruby Jane Watk ins and Walter G. Rutherford. Committees named were: Or iganizing Committee: Joe A. Ragland, Chairman; Mrs. Lessie P. Floy, Walter L. Adams and Mrs. Ruby L. Lambert. Educational Committee; Mrs. Edna Rae, chairman; William G. Hendrix and Miss Ruby Wat ! kins. Auditing committee: Gordan McGraw Jr., chairman; Miss Emily S. Hollis and Mrs. Ruth P. Snow. Advertising and Pubilcity: Mrs. Myrtle Sizemore, chair man; Miss Emily S. Hollis. Sick and birthday card com mlttee: Mrs. Billie Ward, chair - । man. Entertainment committee: Mrs. Estelle Davison, chairman; Mrs. Lena Mae Chappelear. Mrs. Minnie Bryant. Elbert Davis, Joe H. Laws. Carl W. Nix. Walter G. Rutherford. Albert N. White and Mrs. Lessie P. Floyd. The next chaper meeting will be held at 8 p. m. Tuesday, July 12, at Trion Beauty Salon, Trion. ATLANTA WOMAN RETURNS "HOME"; REGISTERS TO VOTE She not only says that Sum merville is “home” to her. but she also proves It, although she resides and works miles ' away. Mrs. Mary Murphy, formerly Mary Flournoy, registered this week to vote In Chattooga County although her actual residence is in Atlanta. Mrs. Murphy, who has visit ed here often, says that she expects to make her home in Summerville again sometime In the future, and explains that although she’s been away for a number of years, this is still her “home.” Referendum Called On Sale of Beer in City BUS, AUTO COLLIDE HERE; NO ONE IS SERIOUSLY INJURED A greyhound bus and a 1937 j Chevrolet were involved in a ! collision Tuesday afternoon on I Rome* Boulevard in Summer | ville, however no one was seri | ously injured. The accident occured on the i crest of a small rise near the | river bridge as the bus proceed ed northward and the automo bile, driven by Sanders Ratliff, crashed into the side of the bus. According Bud Tucker, invest igating officer, F. B. Bramlett, who was headed southward, had stopped to pick up someone when Ratliff came over the hill and swayed into the ditch at the right to avoid crashing into Bramlett’s car. The Ratliff auto mobile hit the ditch and turn ed over, back into the highway and crashed into the side of the bus. Bramlett meanwhile had driven on down the highway. He was charged with illegal parking on a highway, and no other charges were made. Ratliff and Smith, the only other occupant of the demolish ed automobile, suffered minor cuts, and were treated at Riegel Community Hospital. Examinations For Menlo Postmaster Is Announced Here The United States Civil Servi ce Commission has announced an open competitive examina tion to fill the vacancy in the position of postmaster at the Menlo post office in accordance I with an Act of Congress, ap proved June 25, 1938. The salary for this office is $2,750. In order to be eligible for the examination, an applicant must be a citizen of, or owe allegiance to, the United States; must have actually resided within the de livery of the post office for which the examination is held, or within the city or towm where (such office is situated, for at least 1 year immediately preced ing the date fixed for the close of receipt of applications; must be in good physical condition; . and must be within the prescrib ed age limits. The competition is open to both men and women. The Civil Service Commission ] will certify the names of the highest three qualified eligibles to the Postmaster General who will thereupon submit the name of the eligible selected to the president for nomination. Con firmation by the Senate is the final action. Applicants will be required to assemble in an examination room for written tests, and will also be rated on their education and business or professional ex perience, general qualifications and suitability. The Civil Servi ce Commission will make an im partial inquiry among represen tative patrons of the office, both men and women, concern ing the experience, ability, and character of each applicant, and the evidence thus secured will be consdiered in determining the rating^ to be assigned to the applicants. The Commission is not interested in the political, : religious, or fraternal affilia tions of any applicant. Full information and applica tion forms may be obtained at । the post office for which the examination is held, or from the United States Civil Service Com mission, Washington 25, D. C. Applications must be on file in the office of the Commission, at Washington 25 D. C., not later than the date specified at the head of the examination an nouncement. Bus Station, Rug Mill Lead Softball Group Ths Bus Station and the Rug' Mill are leading the City Soft ball League, each with a per centage of .750. Both teams have won three games and lost one. Games are played each Mon day, Tuesday and Wednesday I at 6 p. m. on the field south of the Summerville Manufacturing Company. The Rug Mill will play the Cotton Mill Monday, June 20. Growing With Chattooga $1.50 A YEAR A referendum on the sale of beer within the City of Summer- I ville has been called for Sat ' urday, July 16. The action was taken at the regular meeting of the Mayor and Council Monday night. Den nis Cox was the only member on the council voting against calling the referendum. Leßoy Alexander, Joe Gaines and Mayor Willis James voted for the measure. Prior to calling the election, the Council nad Mayor voted on the matter of issuing licenses for the sale of beer in the city and the matter was dead-lock ed when James and Cox voted against the issuance and Alex ander and Gaines voted for it. The mayor said he favored calling a referendum after hear ing a petition brought before the group by Fred Thomas, of Trion. The referendum is not man datory however in such instanc es the council usually abides by the decision of the people. Voting will take place from 7 a. m. to 6 p. m. and Mayor James said it is important that all persons check and see that their names are on the city books so they may vote in this election. “They do not have to re-re gister under this new state law to vote on July 16, however they must have their names register ed at the city clerk’s office,” he said. The books are open now and will remain open until July 5. At Monday night’s meeting the Council passed an ordinance as recommended by the State Health Department for provid ing proper disposal of human excerta within the city limits. The health department will make an inspection of sewer disposal units at the end of 90 days. J. H. Oglesby, 57, Dies Here Friday Jim Hamilton Oglesby, 57, died in a local hospital Friday at 11:50 a. m. * He is survived by his wife; Mrs. Arvie Hartman Oglesby, mother, Mrs. Lula Bradley; two daughters: Misses Ann and Juanita, both of Summerville; I two sons; Linon and James, ;both of Summerville; one brother; G W. Oglesby, of Utica, New York; two sisters; Mrs. Lizzie Clark and Mrs. Min nie Waldon, both of LaFayette. Funeral services were con ducted at the Summerville Church of God at 2 p. m. with the Rev. Jeff Dale and the Rev. Tommy Waits officiating. In terment was in LaFayette Cemetary. J. D. Hill Funeral Home, of Summerville, in charge of arrangements. W. S. Reynolds, 27, Dies Al Residence Willie Samuel Reynolds. 27, died Saturday June 11, after a lingering illness at his residence on Summerville Route 1. Mr. Reynolds is survived by his wife; Mrs. Myrtle Teems Reynolds: three daughters; Misses Virginia Louise, Barbara Ann and Brenda Reynolds; two suns; Henry Lee and Johnny Mack, all of Summerville. Route I; two sisters: Mrs. Pledger Parker, of Summerville and Mrs. Roy Parker, of Trion; three brothers: Carl Wilson and Albert, of Summerville, and Clarence Wallace, of the U. S. Army, now stationed in Alas ka. Funeral serviues were con ducted at the Wayside Baptist Church at 4:30 p m. Monday June 13, with the Rev. Oliver Pledger and the Rev, Clyde Par ris officiating. Interment was in the Pennville Cemetery with the J. D. Hill Funeral Home, of Summerville, in charge of ar | rangements. The Cotton Mill has a .500 per centage, having won two and last two games this season. The Presbyterians and the Bus Station will battle it out Tues day afternoon, the church group seeking their first win. What oromlses to be a good game will be that of the Meth odists and Baptists on Wednes day. Each has a .500 percentage, having won and lost two.