Wheeler county eagle. (Alamo, Ga.) 1913-current, November 15, 1940, Image 1

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Newspaper Page TextJOIN rMss DEVOTED TO THE HEALTH, HAPPINESS AND PROSPERITY OF THE HOMES, SCHOOLS AND CHURCHES OF ALAMO AND WHEELER COUNTY. Volume 28 THE ARMISTICE DAY PROGRAIH SUCCESS By Jeanett Joiner, sih grade reporter. The Armistic Day program rendered at the W. C. H. gymn asium on Monday, November 11th, at 11 A. M. was voted one of the best programs ever: witnessed by the audience in attendance. On each pupil and guest was pinned a poppy, worn as tribute to those who now lie in “Flanders Field.” These poppies were made by fifth graders. Jackie Hartley, president of the fifth grade lead the silent prayer for world peace at 11 A M , after which she led the flag salute given by the audience. The program was presided over . by Clyde Fulford, senior class * president The devotional was given by James Harris, a fifth grader. The pageant, by the fifth grade, was typical of the period from 1914 to 1918, depicting the declaration of the world war. tin nations participating in the war, President Wilson's war message to congress in one scene inter spersed with patriotic songs by the glee club. The next scene a pictured world war veteran, an American sailor, a ship build r, a red" cross nurse, a salvation army lassie, a woman knitting and a boy and girl carrying hoes, and rakes, the latter representing the children’s part in Uncle Sam’s war garden. Each, was inap propriate uniform, and after the announcer, Lamar Hurwitz, ex plained each one’s part in winn ing the world war, they right about faced, each saluted theU, S. flag, h Id so majstically throughout the program by the flag bearer in rcuut uniform, Herman Fulf rd, escorted by a guard of hoi. r, and march doll the stage. The in xt scene showed the after math of war. The same soldier in full uniform, crossed the stage i n crutches with leg bandaged. The gold star mother (who repre-enled all mothers who 10-t a son in France) came slowly into view. Then the blind s ildier appeared, after which “In Flanders Field” a poem, was rendered back stage in memory I of the unknown-oldiers who lie in nameless graves beneath the crosses row on row. • The glee club sang Star Spangled Banner, wl ile about 400 tiny U. S. flags waved in the breeze, each pupil having been given a flag as th y entered the gymnasium. The introduction of ‘h ■ speak er was made by Supt. It W. Stepnens Prof. Harold Gi eo, of B. P 1., Mt. Verrnon, add:ersed the audience ir a mann?r that was bo h m-pirational and edu cational. The audience was held spell bound by his message, which inspired patriotism and loyalty. Mere fitting words never fell fnm any one’s lips. The program was concluded by the group, who sang, “God Bless America” led by the glee club. Ti.; committee who pre pa-e 1 this nrogram, Mrs- L. M Pope and Miss Ruby Dennard, were congratulated on the sue. cess '-f sac ■ T;i' A ; >o and Lumber Ciy. basketball teams played in the Alamo Gym on Tuesday Novem ber 12. The Alamo girls won by 18, the score being 30 to 12 The Alamo boys Jos. by 6 points. Their score was 24 to 18. Whiter Qlnunty LOST BOY’S BODY EOUNDJUESDAY Cartersville, —M iss in g for nearly four days,-two-year-old Murray Upshaw, Jr., was found dead Tuesday in the rugged mountain woodlands a mile and a half from his North Georgia home. Lying face downward under a pine tree, the sandy haird child’s .body was found by one of hun dreds of searchers who had combed the countryside steadily since the baby disappeared with his dog, “Nickie,” last Friday at noon. After examining the body, Coroner G. W. Hendrixexpressed an opinion the child died of long exposure to cold and rain. Hen drix said the boy’s parents shared that view. Discovery of the body followed shortly the resumption of an organized search which was sus pended overnight, after the boy’s pet terrier ' as found, dry and clean despite week end rains. Return of the dog in such con dition led Sheriff George Gaddis co believe a kidnaping may have occurred. The boy’s father, Murray Up shaw, Sr., a prosperous farmer, but no means wealthy, was upset greatly by the news. The mother, extremely nervous, said “at least lam glad to know what hap pened.” Slight scratches appeared on the child’s arms and legs and bis nose was mashed in. Searchers said the boy apparently had stumbled and fell against a near by rock The body was brought to a funeral home here, 13 miles from where it was found. Searchers said leaves and pine twigs near the body indicated the little dog had bedded down beside his master for at least a part of the time since the child disappeared. Jo'd Parker, high way department employe, dis covered the body as he and companions trudged over Sugar Hill mountain. ALAMO GARDEN CLUB MET LAST TUESDAY The Alamo Garden Club was entertained in the home of Mrs L. M. Pope November 12, at 3:30 o’clock, with Misdames H. R. Hill, R. A. Eakes and Misses Esther Godbee and Mattie Lee Sears joint hostesses. The meeting was called to order by the President, when the club enjoyed a talk given on Red Gross by Mr. Francis I’. Simerville, Tifton, who is Red Gross ti Jd re presentative, afle the talk Miss Godbee’s 4-H club girls represented a program on conservation. Those taking put were: V Vivian Walker, Frances Couey, Frankie Holmes, Jackie Hartley and Dorothy Hattaway, This program was very interesting and we extend to Miss Godbee and her girls another invitation to be with us. The business meeting consisted of reports from committees- Names drawn for Christmas tree. As usual the club enjoyes a Christmas tree at our December m ' tmg, to be held December 17. Thanksgiving was carried out i-srving refreshments with a » , turkey on each plate. r i WANTED—-To buy or hire 2 . log trucks with trailers. C. B Griner, Alamo, Ga. ALAMO, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, November 15, 1940 MO P. I. J. W The members of the Alamo Parent-Teachers Association held its monthly meeting in the gym nasium Thursday, November 7. In the business meeting the members voted to put in lavator ies in the grammar school build ing. Half of the money made at the Halloween carnival is to be used for this purpose. The rest of the money is being loaned by Dr. M. Kusnitz until it can be secured from other sources. An interesting program on library was given by Miss Har ville, librarian, and Mrs. J. D, Peebles. After the program refresh ments were served by Mrs J.F. Nicholson, Mrs. J. H. Gross Misses Nancy Bridges and Wyo. Ie ne Wheeler. WHE-CO-HI-EHCO. There is going to be an election for staff officers for the Whe-Co. Hi Ecbo to.be held Friday. Stu dents of the High school will vote on the following candidates: For Editor in Chief Nini Coleman—Burnam Pope For Business Manager Evelyn McGhee —Eloise Hinson For Nows Editor Edsel Joiner—Willa Jean Gilder For Sports Editor Lewis Mercer —Morris Jenkins For Jokes and Gossip Editor Vivian Harrelson —Th Ima Foster For Circulation Manager ■ Tena Avery—Curtis Jordan These officers will serve for the remainder of the school year. The winners will be published in next week’s issue. It is under stood that the school paper will be published at the school within a short while. Montgomery-Wheeler League Union Meets The Montgomery- Wheeler League Union met at the Metho dist Church in Ailey on Friday night, October 25th, with the Uvalda League in charge of the program. The subject of the program was Courage and Faith. Those taking part were Bobby O’Neal, (newly elected president of the Uvalda League), Avnis Brown, Marjorie Wolfe and Jean Littlefield, After the program we had a very short business meeting- The League Union will meet at Uvalda Methodist Church on November 15th, with Glenwood in charge of the program. We were glad to have Shiloh League meet with us and hope this League will join our Union, There were 78 members present and 2 visitors. Immediately following the program the Ailey League mem bers served us delicious home made candies. Erick Colored School to Observe Thanksgiving There will be a basket ball game and a barbecue at 3:30 P. M., and a program and rally at 1 7:30 P. M. The public is cordially invited to attend these exercises. J. B. Maxwell, Principal. Alice Spencer, Assistant. i _ WE PAY $6 for selling ten $1 boxes. 50 beautiful assorted; 2 Christmas Cards. Sell for $1 — i your profit 60. Greeting Card House, 160 Main,Ossining, N. Y GLENWOOD GARDEN ; CLUB HOLD MEETING The members of the Glenwood Gar , den Club held their regular monthly meeting in the Methodist church an nex on Thursday afternoon, Novem ber 7, 1940. Mrs. D. C. Colson presined during business session in the absence of the president, Mrs. E, A. Pope. Those answering roll call named the thing for which they were most thankful four members were present. The min utes of the former meeting were read. A motion, stating that the results of the contest carried on during the year should be postponed until the Decem ber meeting, was made and carried. The members also voted to await the next meeting before completing plans for the Christmas decorations con test. Mrs. Walter Pope, member of the nominating committee, gave the fol lowing list of nominations for the year 1941: President—Mrs. w. H. Kent V-President—Mrs. D. J . Sears Secy-Treas—Mrs. M. L. Purvis Cor-Secy—Mrs. W. J. Ryals Parliamentarian—Mrs. Jolin Craw ford. Librarian— Mrs. De Leon Stone Tlie officers were unanimously elected Mrs, M. L. Segall reported that plans for state federation of the local club had never been completed. A motion was made and carried that, due to the late time of the year, the club wait until the following year to federate. Names for Christmas gifts were drawn. Mrs. R. E. Rivers, program chairman, presented ,he following program: Talk: when you bring the Plants in Doors —Mrs. A. F. Beacham. Talk: what the 4-H Club girls are Doing—Miss Esther Godgee. Newspaper Clipping—Mrs. waiter Ryals. The Hower arrangement receiving ihc most votes was the pitcher of bronze chrysanthemums displayed by Mrs. E. C. Morrison. A social hour was enjoyed. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames E. C. Morrison, G. F Ir": win, Mary N. Sparks and N.A. Wynn JONES-BARNHILL WEDDING HELD Glenwood, No/. 9—Mr. and Mrs. David Jones, of the Horse shoe Bend farm near here, an nounce the marriage of their daughter, Margaret Elizabeth, 1 to Emory V. Barnhill, the wed ding having taken place Sunday ' morning, November 3, in Soper ton with the Rev. Mr. Wall of Soperton performing the cere ' tnony. 1 The bride is the ejdest daugh -1 ter of her parents. She was dressed in a brown costume with ‘ rust colored accessories. She is a graduate of the Glenwood High 1 school, class of 1940. 1 Mr. Barnhill is an employe of ' the State Highway department and also operates a farm near 1 Soperton. ! They will make their home in ■ Soperton. b a j Rev. Morrison to Leave For New Home Rev. C. A. Morrison will leave in a few days for his new work at-Girard. He is to be succeeded here by Rev. J. L. Snell, who I comes to us from St. Marks, in Columbus. 1 Rev. Morrison and family have . been with us for the past three t years, and it is with deep regret I? that we have to give them up, but . hope that they will like their new home. Rtv. Morrison is loved by every one on this charge and his stay with us has been very 1 pleasant. — ■' - ■ - — FOR SALE —Coal or wood d heater, good as new. For parti f culars apply at Eagle office. Sample Copy 5c Number 32 ANOTHER “HARMLESS” GUN TRAGEDY_SUNDAY Oue of the saddest deaths to occur in tbis section was that of little Audrey Keene, the seven year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Keene, living about seven miles north of Alamo, which occurred at their home Sunday evening last. Death occured, it is said, when Marvin Clark, tne eleven year oid son oi Mr. and Mrs. N. M. Clark, play fully took a pistol from tht mantel in the living room of tht home and fired, the bullet pene trating the child’s head. She died almost instantly. It is said that the children were playing in the room, when the boy took the weapon from the mantel and fired, the bullet striking the little girl. The child was innocent of the danger when he pulled the triger, but the tragedy had occurred, a life had been tauen, yet the one pulling the trigger must be held blame less. He was not capable of know ing the danger. Weapons of such nature should be kept out of reach of children. The families have the sympathy of ail. Each are grief stricken. I’hey could not help the accident occuring. To make the sorrow in the Keene family more pathetic is the fact that Mr. Keene’s father is lying at the point oi death and all hopes of his re covery fading. Both families art highly respected citizens and much sympathy goes out to them. Little Audrey Keene was al student in the Cedar Grove High school, in the second grade. This was the only child of Mr. and Mrs, Keene, and a very bright little girl, and the tragedy brings sorrow to the whole com munity. Interment in the church cemetery at Bethlehem, in Laurens county, Tuesday after’ noon. J. 0. PEAVEY DIES WEDNESDAY Johnnie Otha Peavey, 55 year old farmer, died at his home at Stuckey Wednesday afternoon, after twelve years illness. Mr. Peavey was born in Washington county, March 5, 1885, and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Peavey. He was married July 7, 1913, and was a member of the Erick Christian church. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at the Erick ' Christian church, conducted by Rev. C. A. Morrison, pastor ol the Alamo Methodist church. He is survived by his wife; two daughters and one son. Interment was in the Erick cemetery with Harris and Smith Funeral Home in charge. I US PEOPLE I By G. C. Barnhill I Talk about the changes mad > in the way we farm, they are not i alone. It is interesting to note the changing of an old custom. > The takingof grand out of grand j ma, some of the little fellows are t being coached to say, mama, big b mama or mummy. Do you i suppose that the great old ad l jective, grand, in this modern 1 day is too strong to use. Must 1 not be age, because the scientist have added about ten years as an average to life. Looks like the I title, grand ma, is passing. A - good name for the new baby will be exemption. join REDCROSS SOUTH GEORGIA METHODISTS AR£ ASSIGNED Savannah, Nov. 10—Bishop Arthur T. Moore here Sunday night brought sessions of the South Georgia Methodist Con ference to a close with announce ment of appointments for 1940- 1941. Only two changes were made in the list of district superinten dents. The Rev. G. E. Clary retired as exeentive secretary of theconference Board of Christian Education and was assigned to the Valdosta District as superin tendent. Dublin District W. A. Kelley, district superin tendent; Adrian, J. H. Allen; Alamo, J. F. Snell; Bartow, J. M. Hancock, Brewton, to be sup plied; Davisboro, J. W. Lilly, Dexter, C. C. Long; Dublin, First church, Anthony Hearn; Dublin circuit, J. A. Wiggins, supply; Dudley, R. H. Moreland; Garfield, Chester Gilbert, supply; Gray mom-Summit, David Cripps; Kite, R. O. Edenfield; Louisville, L. W. Walker; Lyons, M. A. Shaw; Midyille, J. E. Wilson, Mitchell, E. R. Cowart; Mount Vernon, G. F. Irwin; Soperton, F. R. Nalls; Stapleton, W. A. Sobrook; Stillmore, Walter R. Smith, supply; Swainsboro, J. Garbutt; Toombs county circuit, R. E. Brown; Uvalda, W. B. Taylor: Vidalia, M. E. Peavy; Wadley, L. S. Holloway; Wrens and Mt. Moriah, E. R Lewis. Wrightsville, L. E. Fullerton; Wrightsville circuit, H, F. Roberts, district missionary secretary, M. E. Peavy. Ledbetter-Branan Rites Thanksgiving Thanksgiving afternoon at 5 o’clock in the First Methodist Church of Decatur, ' Elizabeth Forbes Ledbetter will become the bride of Fred Horton Branan- The bride-elect’s uncle, the Rev. Chai les Ledbetter, of Glenwood, Georgia, will read the marriage service. Miss Jeanet Bryan, organist, of Moultrie, close friend of the bride-to-be, will play the nuptial music. Elizabeth will be given in marriage by hei' brother, Samuel Ledbetter. —The Atlanta Journal. MORE LIGHT FOR THE LOCAL REA On last Monday the Rural Electrification Authority in Washington announced seven teen allotments for cooperative membership corporation. Seven of these were in Georgia and all were additional funds for further construction. The Little Ocmulgee Electric Membership Corporation was included in this allotment, with ninety-seven thousand dollars to build 120 miles of line to serve 300 member in Wheeler, Telfair, and Laurens Counties. Borrower has previously been allotted $297,000 to build 297 miles to t serve 1,297 families and $30,000 to finance house wireing and . blumbing installation. i > FOR SAL —Fulghum and Ap- L pie seed oats. 65c per bushel । For particulars see Z.O. Thomas, Alamo, Ga.