Wheeler county eagle. (Alamo, Ga.) 1913-current, February 24, 1933, Image 1

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Newspaper Page TextVolume 21 80 YEARS GIVEN WOULD-BE ASSASSIN Miami, Fla., Feb 20—As scorn ful of the law as when be tried with fanatical zeal to assassinate President-elect Franklin D. Roosevelt last Wednesday night, Giuseppe Zangara Monday plead ed guilty to four counts of at tempt to murder and was sen tenced to 80 years in prison. Zangara is 33. His sentences of 20 years in each case, running consecutively, constitute life im prisonment at Raiford state pris on or hard labor in the Florida road camps. However, should mayor Anton Cei mak of Chicago or Mrs. Joe H. Gill, prominent Miami society woman, die of the wounds they received when spectators deflict ed Zangara’s aim at Mr. Rooose velt, the state will seek a first degree murder indictment and the death penalty. Monday’s sentences were for triyng to kill the president elect, Russell Caldwell, Coconut Grove, Fla., Miss Margaret Kruis, New ark, N. J., and W. J. Sinnott, New York policeman and body guard to Mr. Roosevelt. The latter three were slightly woun ded by the bullets Zangara’s pis tol sprayed into the crowd which surrounded the car occupied by the president-elect in Bay Front park. Louis Twyman, defense coun sei, who entered Zangara’s guilty pleas, said the swarthy little Ital ian had insisted he was guilty. “He says, No no, I not crazy,’ when we ask him if he thinks he is insane’’ Tyman told the court. Taking the witness chair, un concernedly, Zangara gave stomach pains and hatred of cai> italists as the reason for his de sire to kill Mr. Roosevelt. “I suffer all time from m y stomach” Zangara told Judge E. C. Collins. “I no like the way cap italist take all money. When I read in paper the president come here, I decide to kill him.” “I decide to kill him and make him suffer. I want to make it 50- 50. Since my stomach hurt. I get even with capitalists by kill the president. My stomach hurt long time.” Zangara told the court he did not care Waether he lived or not. “I seek all time,” he said. “I just think maybe cops kill me if I kill president. Albert E. Rasia, appointed as one of Zangara’s attorneys, ask ed: “Did you know what you were doing the night you shot the president?” ‘‘Sure I know I gonna kill the president. “I take picture the president in my pocket when Igo to the park that night. “I no want to shoot Cermak or anybody except Roosevelt. “I aimed at him, I shot at him. But somebody moved my arm. “They fools, they should let me kill him.” The zealot turned as he was led from the courtroom, held up eight fingers, and asked Judge Collins how many years he had been sentenced to serve. The judge nodded at the uplif ted fingers. “Four times twenty is eighty” Zangara shouted. Oh, judge don’t be stingy. Give me a hundred years.” Laughing in evident amuse ment, Zangara then fell in with his guards and was led back to his cell. WANTED —To buy several coops of chickens each week. L. M Pope. f • Mtoln County ATLANTA BURGLAR COMMITS MURDER Atlanta, Feb. 18—A fiendish burglar crawled through a win dow of a home here before dawn to day, killed Mrs. Sam H. Hender son with the family shotgun and wounded her husband and their baby. Nine hours later Henderson regained sufficient strength to crawl from the house. Boys play ing nearby saw him and sum moned a neighbor who called an ambulance and police. He was partially delirious from gunshot wounds on his neck but be told police the story of the tragedy. He said he and his wife awoke about 1 a. m. to find the burglar pointing the gun at their bed. He demanded to know the location of money and Henderson told him. Without a word, he fired one time at close range, killing Mrs, Henderson instantly. Then he went to search for the money, found it, came back and shot Henderson. Then returning to thecrio, he struck the child, Sam, Jr., 23 months old, with the gun and fractured his skull. Henderson lapsed into un consciousness a little while after the slayer fled. When he regained consciousness and crawled out doors, he spread a trail of blood from his wounds. Doctors at the hospital said he had a chance to recover and there was hope that the baby would live. Henderson is emplyed by the Fisher Body company’s plant at the Chevrolet Motor company’s branch factory in Atlanta. Shiloh School News The regular monthly meeting of the Parent Teacher Associa tion was held Tuesday, February 23rd. It was a pleasure to have with us again, our president, Mrs. R. F. lordan, who has re cently recovered from a pro longed illness. Miss Ruth Frost was in charge of the program, which was as follows: Song—America. Scripture —Mrs. E. N. Smith. Prayer—Mrs. R. W. Windham. Play —“An Evening in Valley Forge”—Bth grade. Special song—9th grade. After this George Washington program the regular business meeting was held. Special reports were made by the playground equipment committee, and the beautification on grounds com mittee. There have been several devices for amusement installed on the p'ayground recently, in cluding a merry go round, and a swing. There has also been an improvement in the grounds by theaddition of plantsand shrubs. After the business meeting a social hour was enjoyed and re freshments were served. RUTH FROST. IF right-Frost A Marriage of interest to many friends in this county was that, of Miss Mildred Frost to Mr. Wayne Wright, which happy event occurred last Saturday at the home of the bride. Mrs Wright is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Zade Frost, and is quite a beautiful young lady. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wright and is a young and industrious planter. They are residents of the Lands burg district. ALAMO, GEORGIA FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1933 Alamo School News The ninth grade being in a critical mood, decided that cer tain members of their class de serves to rank among the Who’s Who: Prettiest girl —Helen Hartley Cutest girl —Rachel McDaniel Most athletic girl — Helen Hartley Most athletic boy — Hiram Sears Most Handsome boy—Robert Clark Cutest boy—James Shell Mr. Sophomore —E d ward Cooper Miss Sophomore—R ache 1 McDaniel Best sport —Hazel Couey Most intelligent girl—Christine Burkhalter Most intelligent boy —R. A. Hartley Most poetic —Lucy Nell Shi rp ton Happiest—Juanita Causey Most conceited boy —Edgar Hall Sweetnst girl — Winnie Clements Quitest girl—Dorris Harvill Neatest girl —C hris ti n e Burkhalter Most popular girl—R ache 1 McDaniel Most attractive —C h r i s t i n e Burkhalter Biggest primper— Burnell Martin Wittiest girl — Earneetine McAlum Most ambitious—Mary Lou Sharpton Beat all way round girl— — McDaniel Best all-way-round bo'y— Edward Cooper Best singer—Nell Horton Most popular boy—Edward Cooper Most dignified girl—Elizabeth Patterson Most pignified boy —Oris Bras well Most lovable —Ethel Wommack Most energetic—Pauline White Most studious — Winnie Clements Wittiest boy —Hiram Sears Despite the bad roads, rain and lack of initative caused by th( rain, some members of each class were rewarded for their efforts by being placed on the honoi roll: First Grad e—Jacqueline Brown, Lucile Burris, Maxine Currie, Juanell Jones. Second Grade—Wade Hartley- Doyle Ussery, Grace Hattaway, Margaret Pierce, Edsel Joiner, Jean McDaniel. Third Grade—Evelyn Burris, Yvonne Hartley, Burnam Pope, Fred Elarbee, Adrian Purser, Sarah Hurwitz Fourth Grade —Gladys Causey, Birdie Simmons. Sixth Grade —Robert Hill, Sarah McDaniel, Josephine Elar bee. Seventh Grad e—E vel y n McDaniel. Eight Grade—Lois Pope, Mary Elarbee, Fred McDaniel. Ninth Grade—Winnie Clem ents. Tenth Grade—Rertie Harville. Eleventh Grade—Fannie Avant, Jewell Brown. At the usual chapel period Wednesday at ten-thirty o’clock, the Seniors gave a good program February 15th. Songs commem orating Georgia Day were sung and Mr. Elarbee gave a talk about Georgia’s history. A tri bute to Georgia was given by Willie Mae Harrelson. Addie Lee Wommack conducted the devotional reading. In additi on to the above a short play was given, “The Hippety Hoppety “Miss Popularity” Contest Arouses Much Interest. Ye old contest editor is getting a thrill from the way the contest ants, their friends and relatives are going after those “Miss Popularity” votes. With the con test only a week old and three more weeks to go, its hard to tell just who will bear the above title and also receive a cash reward. We advise those who might be come discouraged not to give up at this stage of the contest, as every one has a fair chance and remember that “a winner never quits and a quitter never wins.” May we remind you again of these merchants having the vot ing tickets who will be more than glad to give them to you if you will ask for them. Also they have the best in merchandise and service. They are: New City Market, Alamo Hardware com pany, Peebles Pharmacy, Service Motor company, Durden’s Quality Store, and the school lunch room. The Wheeler County E igle is also offering 500 votes with each yearly subscription. Lets go contesants. Morrison-Joiner. Mt. Vernon, Ga.,—Mrs. W. S. Joiner, of Glenwood, announces the marriage of her daughter, Louise, of Mt. Vernon, to Mr. Talmadge Morrison, of Alamo. The wedding having been solem nized on November 12th, at ’Lyons. The above announcement comes as quite a surprise to the manj friends of this young couple. Tin bride is a very popular young lady, a native of this county, but for some time has made her homt in Mt. Vernon. The groom is ; son of Mr. and Mrs. D. M Morrison, of Glenwood. He has recently been promoted to county warden, a well deserved recogni tion of his worth and ability. They are now at home to theii many friends with Mrs. K. D Hayes in Alamo. Miss Matthews Home Economic Class for Women The first meeting of the Home Ecconomics class for women and girls over high school ag( will be held in school Home Ecconsmics department Monday afternoon, February 27th, from 4 to 5 o’clock. The purpose of the class is to solve some of the economic pro- Edems of the home and to ex change ideas regarding all plans of the home. If you have any special problems in clothing, meal planning and preparation or household management that you wish to have discussed, be sure to come Monday to the first meeting, so that your problems will be included in the series ol lessons. There will be absolutely no charge. So if you are interested come bring some one with yon, MARIE MATTHEWS MAN WITH CAR WANTED —For local tea and coffee route. No experence needed. Must be satisfied to make $32,50 a week at start. Write Albert Mills, Route mgr., 2297, Monmouth Cincin nat, 0. Hotel.” The guests at the hotel made so many wise cracks that heares ability to laugh was hippety hoppedy by the time the program was concluded. Come and hear for yourself. WHEELER COUNTY Hl PRESENTS MINSTREL. The Wheeler County High school is presenting areal “min. strel show,” postively the best entertainment of the season, on Friday evening, March 3rd, 1933, 8:00 o’clock, at the school audr torium. We guarantee you your money’s worth, if dissatisfied after the show, come to us and get your money back. Come laugh your troubles and depres sion away with us. You need the show and we need your money. We have an "allstar” cast who will give songs, jokes, and dances just from Broadway. This Cast includes: Mr. Elarbee, Mr. Ing ram, Miss Hartley, Mr. and Mrs. Ridley, Miss King and others. The proceeds from this show are to be used on library and athletic equiptment. Admission—Adults -2ac school children 10c. Notice Fertilizer Dealers and Farmers Hon. G. C. Adams, commis sioner of agriculture, has ap pointed Mr. E. T. Methvin, of Eastman, as short term fertilizer inspector for the counties of Wheeler, Telfair, Laurens and Dodge. All farmers and dealers may call upon him to inspect their fertilizer at any time, free of charge. Mr. Methvin was in this vicinity Monday and assures us the co operation of the department. Wri gh t-D am pier News has just been received here of the Marriage of Miss Okie Lee Wright to Mr. Bill Dampier at Haynes City. Florida, on last Saturday. Mrs Dampier is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Wright of this place. She is a very pretty and industrious young lady, and her many friends here extend congratulations and wish for the young couple happiness and prosperity. Alamo Wins and Loses In Mt. Vernon February, 15th. the Alamo boys and girls’ basket ball teams defeated the B. P. I. teams by a large score. The games were good, but not as exciting as the three games formerly played by these teams. The final score for the girls was 29 to 20, while the Alamo boys won by 25 points, their final score being 36 to 11, On February 16th, the boys went to Metter to take part in the district tournament held there. They were defeated by Hinesville. This failure to bring home the championship for the district does not mean that the teams are “down and out” or that the season is over. Other games are being planned. Watch for t hem. Remarkable is a record made by Methodist Hospital of Mem phis, where 1,483 babies were born during a period of more than 26 months, without the death of a single mother. Writ ing of the matter Superintendent Hedden states that the attending doctors were not especially trained in most cases, but that among the 116 different ones who contributed to this record a large number were just “old fashioned family physicians.” Number 1 PfiOHIBITION» WIED IN HOUSE Washington, Feb. 20 —The house today following readjourn ment adopted the Blaine Prohi bition Repeal Bill by more than a two thirds majority. The bill will now be sent to special state conventions for ap proval or disapproval. Despite the fact that dry lead ers claim 16 states, wets are confident of victory and have mapped out wringing wet eastern states in which to begin the fight. The states picked will rapidly ratify the repeal bill, wets think, and will have considerable in fluence with the remaining states in the union. Two-thirds of the states or 36 states must ratify the repeal amendment within seven years before it will become a law. Who Will Pay The Beer Bill? In 1914, just before the coun try began to go dry state by state, the annual beer consump tion in the United States would have filled a ditch 6 feet wide, 3 feet deep, reaching from New York to Seattle. And who paid the bill? The family paid the bill in lessened comforts, lessened food, lessened clothing, lessened hap piness, lessened respect, les sened money for education —of- ten paid even in actual hunger, brutality. The drinker generally paid the bill not only in money, but in loss of job, loss of love of his family, loss of standing in his community. Society paid the bill in hos pitals and charities for the drink er and his family, in accidents and deaths due to drink fogged brains. The worst burdens fall, not upon him who drinks, but upon those who suffer because of the drinking habits of others. “Let the children speak —the little children, the wronged child ren, the crippled children, the abused children, the blind child ren, the imbecile children, the nameless children, the starved children, the deserted children, the beaten children, the dead children. Oh my God this army of little children! .. . Let their writing upon the wall of the nation —although traced by tiny fingers as stupendous as eternity —be correctly interpreted and read that the awful robbery of the lawful heritage of their little bodies, minds and souls is laid at the brazen gates of Alcohol.” Evangeline Booth, Commander, Salvation Army, Temperance Pledge. A pledge I Make No wine to take, Nor Brandy red that turns the head, Nor whiskey hot that makes the sot, Nor fiery rum that ruins the home, Nor will I sin by drinking gin, Hard cider, too, will never do, Nor laggar beer my heart to cheer, Nor sparkling ale my face to pale, To quench my thirst I’ll always drink cold water From the well or spring, So here I’ll pledge perpetual hate To all that can anticipate. W. L. MERCER.