Wheeler county eagle. (Alamo, Ga.) 1913-current, October 13, 1944, Image 1

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Newspaper Page Text. / < ot in r IBtokr County Eagb DEVOTED TO THE HEALTH, HAPPINESS AND PROSPERITY OF THE HOMES, SCHOOLS AND CHURCHES OF ALAMO AND WHEELER COUNTY- Volume 31 JOE DM MS® WM SIMM.! Joseph Lee Day, 55, died sud* denly here Monday morning with apoplexy. He left his home about 10:00 o’clock gatheiing samples of water from the spick* ets to send off to the State chemist to have anylized ano had talked to a few people about having the head ache, but not thought to be serious at that time. He was seen as he was nearing the depot as being in a condition when some of the citi zens seen him and offered him aid. A physician was summond at once but all the medical aid failed. He died in a few minutes after he was taken ill. Mr. Day with his family moved to Alamo about eight years ago and was employed by the town as Chief of Police, he held lhi> position with credit to him sell and also to the town. He was also Chief of Police of Glenwood for some time and later came to Alamo. He was held in the high' est esteen by all who came ir> cantact with him. It was always a pleasure for a number of tht citizens to meet with him at a late hour of the night and have a conversation with him. He was very witty and an interesting in his conversations. In hit official duties he was always fail and a most obliging officer of thi law. This was attest by the large attendance and the ilorial offer* ings, He was born in Wilkinsoi. County April 5, 1889, the sun ui the late Addison Day, and Sarat Simpson Day. He was mariieu 1 to Miss Rachel Ussery, of thi. County in 1908. 1 Funeral services were hern , from the Alamo Baptist Church ’ Wednesday afternoon at 4:00 o’* ' Clock, conducted by Rev. W. H. 1 Green, of Brewton Parker of'Mt. । Vernon, a former pastor. He is survived by his wire < Mrs. Rachel f(Ussery) Day, o^ • Alamo; turee daughters, Mis, t Lewis Fussey, Glenwood Route ‘ 2; Mrs. Lewis Maddox, Bavanueh- e and Miss Mary Day, Alamo* J three suns, Tyres Duy, Uvalda; t J. I’. Day, Tampa, Florida; and ] James Day, ol tne United States S Army of South weal Pacific; three g sisters, Mrs. Fannie Dean, of 1 Brunswick; Mrs. Matlie Holton, { Macon, and Mrs. Joseph Brach* ' well, Duoim. The pall bearers were his ( nephews: Joseph Simpscn, ■ Her'shel and Benjamin Bracewell, ' Robert Day, Woodrow, Curtis i and Frank Johnson. Interment was in the Buelah 1 Church Cemetery, arrangements ] were under the direction of i Harris A Smith Funeral Home, , STATE PATROLMEN VISIT GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL Two state patrolmen visited the Glenwood school October 2, but they were not searching for lawbreakers. They came to organize a school pa trol. . . ; JMI The troopers spoke to the student body, telling some of the duties of patrolmen and presenting facts that proved the success of organized school patrols. The following school troopers were sworn in and given badges: Wen dell Weldy, Lorelie Evans, N. A. Bright Jr., Harry Morison, Lanier Mercera, Donnie Crawford, Margaret Butler, Kathlene Pope, Bonnell Whited, Jean Baldwin, Maggie Joiner, Geraldine Brantley. PRUNING OF SHRUBBBERY AT SCHOOL The pruning of the shrubbery at the Glenwood High School has added to the looks of it very much. We wish to congratulate the Ag boys for their interest shown in the work READ THE EAGLE QUARTERLY CONFER ENCE AT MT. VERNON The Fourth Quarterly Conference of the Mount Vernon Charge will be held at the Mount Vernon Methodist church next Sunday, October 15. District Superintendent, the Rever end Leland Moore, will preach at 11:30, and conduct the business of the conference immediately there after. All reports, covering the work of the several churches, will be pre pared in advance, and presented for record, so that the entire service need not be prolonged unduly, and these will include the work of the Charge, generally, in the Pastor’s report. More specifically, also, by the individual reports of the Stew ards, Church School Superintendents, and Presidents of the Woman’s So ciety of Christian Service. Stewards for the ensuing year will be nomi nated by the Pastor for confirmation by the Quarterly Conference. This is therefore one of the most impor tant church meetings of the entire year. It is hoped that all the people of the community, irrespective of de nominational lines, will avail them selves of the opportunity to hear Dr. Moore, one of the exceptionally strong preachers of the South Geor gia Conference. The Quarterly Conference, while open to the pub lic, nee2 not keep any who feel they must be excused at the close of the preaching hour. Officials of all the churches of the Charge are expec ted to attend the Conference. John H. Allen, Pastor. MAJOR PART OF FIRST TWO WAR FUNDS SPENT TO AID ARMED FORCES WASHINGTON, D. C.—ln a world wide program which, in its entirely, has contributed “directly or indirectly to meeting the war needs,” the Amer ican Red Cross in a report to the na tion of the use of $218,367,339 con tributed by the public during the war period up to March, 1944, revealed a total expenditure of $205,819,870. Os that amount expended by the Red Cross during the first 26 months of war, the national organization ex pended $138,619,870 and the 3,756 chapters, $67,200,000. The remaining funds supplement the more than $200,000,000 raised during the third War Fund, on which a report will be made next year. Outlining total expenditures during the 26-month war period, national headquarters officials called particular attention to the expanding services carried to United States armed forces stationed in the three major theaters of war as well as at isolated stations throughout the world and in training camps and stations at home. The report disclosed Red Cross in stallations, staffed by thousands of professional workers, in 687 Army and Navy hospitals in this country and overseas and at 654 Army and Navy stations in this country alone. As an increasing number of United States troops moved into overseas subjiiaio 000‘000‘l pu® uauiaoiAJOs jo sajituißj 000‘000‘f paisisse -ouioq }B Boinuißi Jieq; pus sbosibao uaiu -aoiAJes Sutujaauoo suoqßaiunuiuica pus sautnbui aJBjpM oog'S jo bßb -JBAB Aqßp « paipußu ssojq pay übo -uauxy aq? ‘Bupps; Ajajpua jo paps; -jna suopßoiunmiuoo ;buuou qp^ •pa;Bj;ua3uoo bjb uatuaatAjas usauauiy ajaqM gsais uaq^o pus sra; -uaa babb; uStaioj ut sqnp 09g uop« -jado o;ut ^nd puß 'sjuojj BApau iuojj Xbmb sauioq 483 J paqsjjqßjsa ssojq pay usßuauiy aq; ‘ssajs ;eqtuo3 or servicemen of other wars. Through 35 centers throughout the United States, the American Red Cross collected 6,500,000 pints of blood for plasma transfusions on the fighting fronts. In addition to the services it financ ed. the Red Cross processed almost $79,000,000 in supplies purchased through government and other funds for distribution to prisoners of war and civilian war refugees abroad. Os the 10,726,528 prisoners of war food packages provided with such funds, over 90 per cent were packed by Red Cross colunteers. October 16 Is Deadline For Overseas Gifts Washington, Oct. 2—October 16 will be the last day for mailing Christmas packages to men and women overseas. The deadline bad been announced as October 16, but that date falls on Sunday and the Post Office Department said today that post offices will not be open., LATER—Postmaster O. C« Hartley announced today that he would accept Christmas Packages to Servicemen and women overt ALAMO, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1944 • * j Pin-up for Those Not Buying Boni’s ■K ri awf rs > « •»<. .2,1 ” l ^****y*j* < W '' fl** ■ M ' This American soldier took refuge under a truck during a Jap bombing Taidof our positions on Rendova. A Nipponese bomb, however, had his number on it Here you see his comrades gently removing his body from under the engine you are asked t 0 buy War B °nds think of this picture. Ftcm u. s GENERAL EISENHOWER’S ADVICE TO CHILDREN Sixth grade pupils of a Virginia school wrote a letter to General Eisenhower asking advice on how they could help win the war. He suggested that they: Request the teacher to have the whole class repeat in unison the Pledge to the Flag every Monday morning. Immediately after the Pledge to the Flag say a short prayer for the safety and welfare of the fighting men of the United Nations. Outside of school hours find a job at home or working for someone else so as to buy War Savings Stamps. Have the teacher remind them that they should buy all the War Bonds possible. Write every friend in the armed forces at least once a month and as sure that friend that everyone at home is working and sacrificing all the time in order to help him win this war in the shortest possible time. Study the history of the United States from its very beginnings to appreciate thoroughly the privileges and rights in our c untry so we would always be ready to meet ourj obligations to our country whether in war or in peace. RENEWAL OF BASIC “A” AND “D” RATIONS - 11 1 mW Renewal of “A” books in the Gaso line Shortage Area will take place considerably earlier than had been jlanned. This is being done in order ;o accomplish two objectives: to re move the differential that now exists between the East Coast and the rest of the country—and to remove from circulation the large number of coun terfeit “A-12” coupons that have been printed. The “A-12’s” in the present book have been invalidated and will never be used. The “A-ll” coupons in the present book are not good for con sumer use after November 8, and the “A-13” coupons, the first ones in the new book, wil Ibe made valid on No vember 9th and will have a unit value of 4 gallons each. Inasmuch as the new “A” book contains six coupons of each series (instead of eight as in the present book), coupons in the new “A” book will be worth four gallons, and will provide the same monthly mileage as the old. The period for use of the “A-13” coupons on the East Coast is from November 9, 1944, to December 21, 1944, when all “A-13’s” throughout the country will expire, and on De cember 22nd “A-14” coupons will be come good in all areas. All applications for renewal must be accompanied by the back cover of the current “A” book together with the Tire Inspection Record. The ap plicant who has lost or thrown away the cover of his current “A” book will have to prove to the board (1) that he has a car, which entitles him to apply for an “A” ration; (2) that the car is currently registered and in use; and (3) that a renewal basic “A” ration has not been issued for it and no application for renewal is pending any board. War Price and aßtionir.g Board. Alamo, Ga. FOR SALE —Seed oats. SI.OO per bushel; Seed wheat, $2 00 per bushel. See me or write, A P* Grimes, Helena, Ga. Route 1. seas Monday. It you sent one this week, you can send anoter* one Monday, CLEBRATES 70TH ANNIVERSARY An enjoyable occasion was the celebration held at the home of J. P. Sumner in honor of his 70th birthday, Sunday, October 8. A bountiful lunch including bar becue was served under the shade trees. Mr. Sumner received a number of useful gifts from his family and friends. Celebrating this occassion with him were his 6 children, 31 grand children, and 1 great grandchild, also a host of friends and relatives including some from Macon, Wrights ville, Savannah, Baxley, Vidalia and Mcßae. We wish for Mr. Summer many more prosperous years and happy birthdays. ‘The Gang’s All Here’ Showing At The Alamo Theatre Monday-Tuesday there s still a lot of sentiment lithe big business of making motion pictures—take Alice Faye’s word for it. At the conclusion of the first week’s ehooting of "The Gang's Ail Here,” 20th Centure-Fox’s naw Ttchnicolor musical bl„ cjrrently showing here at the Alamo Lbeatre next Monday and Tuesday, October 16-17, Alice, who enacts the role of a chorus g rl, received two pay checks ins stead of the customary one. One was her usual studio pay check. Tne second, calculated to arouse nostalgic memories of her professional beginning as a member of the chorus, was from Producer William Le Baron, and drawn for the usual stipend of a chorus girl. Starred with Alice in "The Gang s All Here,” which was directed by Buaby Berkeley, are Oarmen Miranda, Phil Baker of radio’ss64 question fame, and Benny Goodman and his Grebes* tra. SERVICE MEN ENTERTAINED WITH PEANUT BOILING K’l T ' Morria Hycourt, of Miami, Ma.; bgt Dewitte Wood, of Mt. Ver non, and Pvt. Curtis Jordan were en tertained Tuesday night, September 26 with a peanut boiling given by Misses Mary Wood and Pauline Heatn at the home of Mr. T. J. Jordan. About 40 young people enjoyed the games and boiled peanuts. T. Sgt. Hycourt has served 3 years and 3 months overseas and was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds , received in action. The reported for reassignment at Miami Beach. Sep tember 27, 1944. Sgt. Wood has served fifteen months overseas and was also award ed the Purple Heart. He reported for reassignment at Miami Beach Sep tember 27, 1944. Pvt. Jordan has been in service eight months, receiving his training at Camp Lw, Va. He is now *ta tioned at Camp Beale, Cay BETTER HOME TOWNS CONTEST CLOSES OCT. 31 Georgians who plan to enter the $5,200 Better Home Towns contest are reminded by the Georgia Power ’ompany that the contest closes October 31. All entries in the con test must be completed and mailed in a little more than two week’s time. While many Georgians al ready have responded to the power company’s invitation to write letters on the subject, “5 Ways to Make My Community Better,” others who plan to write letters are reminded that the time is growing short. All citizens of this county, and ol 138 other counties, are eligible to compete for 60 War Bond prizes to taling $5,200. The first prize is a SI,OOO War Bond to be awarded to a Georgia man or woman and another SI,OOO War Bond to be given to a boy or girl under 18. Separate con t< sts, with identical prizes, are being held for adults and young people. Georgians intending to write let ters of one thousand words or less in the contest, and who have not yet obtained full instructions, are urged to ask for them at once, either by calling at the nearest Georgia Power office or by writing to the power 1 company in Atlanta. The booklet ac companying the instructions should 1 be read carefully before contestants write their letters because it contains many valuable suggestions. The purpose of the contest is to encourage Georgians to express their ideas on the most important 1 things needing to be done for the improvement of their communities. The letters need not be long—l,ooo words is the top limit—and they should not be difficult or compli cated. Grown people and boys and girls entering the contest can state the five things needed to make their 1 community better. Then they can say why they chose those particular 1 suggestions, why they are needed, how the improvements are to be brought about, and what good re sults can be expected from them. In short, they can elaborate in any way they see fit. All entries in the contest should be mailed to Better Home Towns Contest, Georgia Power Company, | Atlanta. The letters from each ] county will be returned to the local 1 county judges for selection of coun- ; ty winners. From the county win- i ners, the state winners will be se lected. In many counties there are local county awards in addition to , the state-wide War Bond awards. CONVERSION The poem “Conversion,” written by Miss Angermayer, is the author’s in terpretation of a soldier’s thoughts in action. A clipping of the' poem was found in the pocket of a soldier killed in action in Italy. Men of the Pacific theater have also read the poem. Save this copy of it for future reading. Look, God, I have never spoken to you— But now—l want to say, “How do you do.” You see, God, they told me You didn t exist— And like a fool—l believed all of this. Last night from a shell-hole I saw Your sky— I figured right then, they had told me a lie. Had I taken time to see the things You made, I’d known they were not calling a shpade a spade. I wonder, God, if You’d shake my hand — Somehow—l feel that You will un derstand. Funny—l had to come to this hellish place, Before I had the time to see You Face. Well, I guess there isn’t much more to say. But I’m sure glad, God, I met you today. I guess the “zero hour” will soon be here. But I’m not afraid since I know you are near. The signal! Well, God—l’ll have to go. I like you lots —this I want you to know— Look, now—this will be a horrible fight— Who knows—l may come to your house tonight— Though I wasn’t friendly with you before I wonder, God—if you’d wait at your door— Look, I’m crying! Me, —shedding tears — I wish I’d known you these many years— Well, I have to go now, God—good bye. Strange— since I met you—l’m not Sample Copy 5c Number 23 wnsi AssocundH NEEM GLENWOOD ; The Fifty-Fifth Annual Session of the Daniell Baptist Association! will be held at the Glenwood Baptist . Church next Wednesday and Thurs day, October 18 and 19. The Ises sion will begin at 10 o’clock, Eas tern War Time, Wednesday morning. The officers are: Rev. Gower Latimer, Moderator, Vidalia; Dr. J. W. Palmer, Vice-Moderator, Ailey; Rev. J. D. Rabun, Clerk; Lyons; M. N. Rogers, Treasurer, Vidalia; M. E. Hall, Auditor, Vidalia. The Introductory Sermon will be preached Wednesday morning by Rev. James E. Bacon; Alternate, Rev. C. D. Horton. Rev. Thomas J. Holmes, one of the state evangelists of the Georgia Baptist Convention, will represent the Co-operative Work of Baptists. On the Wednesday afternoon pro gram the report on Christian Educa tion will be read. A report will also be made on the progress and further plans of the campaign to raise funds for the building and endowment program of Brewton-Parker Junior College. President R. L. Robinson will give the report on Brtwton-Par ker. The session on Thursday will be gin at 10 o’clock. A special feature of the Thursday morning session will be a service at 11 o’clock for the men and women who have gone from the churches into the armed forces of our country. The Mission ary Sermon will be preached by Rev. W. H. Oellerich, Uvalda; Alternate, Rev. C. E. Vines, pastor of the Glen wood Baptist Church. The Thursday afternoon program will include i eports on finance, obitu aries, nominations, resolutions, and time, place and preachers. The chairmen of committees to report in 1945 will be read at this dosing ses sion. All churches in the Daniell Asso ciation are cordially invited to be represented at this meeting at Glen wood. BROWNING SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS The Bronwing Sunday School has been organized with Mr. R. N. Wood presiding. We are very grateful for ou * n *y Church and Sunday School. The following officers were elected: Superintendent, Mr. H. C. Gibbs; as sistant superintendent, Mr. B. H. Hathaway; secretary, Miss Mary Wood; treasurer , Miss Pauline Heath. The folowing teachers were also elected: Adult class, Mr. J. C. Mar- Un; Junior class, Mrs. Eschol White; Primary class, Mrs. O. B. Adams; Be ginners class, Mrs. B. H. Hathaway. There is a total of 45 members, though we hope to have more. Every one is cordially invited to come to church services the first Sunday of each month and to Sunday school every Sunday. GLENWOOD SCHOOL CANNED MANY PEARS THIS SEASON Between 400 and 500 cans of pears have been canned in the Glenwood canning: plant this year. With Mrs. Rainy conducting the canning and the parents, students and other teachers helping, we haVe been able to get this done. The pehrs are to be used in the lunch room. ■ > s. DADDY’S NIGHT Daddy’s Night marked the second meeting of the Alamo P;-T. A. of this year. There was a good attendance of the parents. The meeting was en joyed due to the fact our speakers gave intelligent and enlightening talks. The parents were welcomed by Mrs. J. D. Peebles, our president, who also introduced our visitors, after which the reports of the secretary and treasurer and the various committees were given. - The main speaker, Mr. Steprenson, of the J. F. Darby Bank in Alamo . and of Mt. Vernon, gave the princi pal address. He stressed the point . ; that in these days and times there I» ev no excuse for illiteracy. He alao-e lauded the fact that it is possible for* a person to get vocational and com»- mercial training in our schools. He suggested that the schools give read ing courses for high school students so as to instruct them in the Art of reading which they might and would carry on after leaving school. Our tenth grade won the grade count again. “Hats off” to their teacher for being so aggressive in having her pupils bring their par ents. Mr. J. R. Chambless gave the de votional and also made an address concerning the responsibility of their parents in bringing up their children. The Halloween committee was ap pointed and October 20 was selected as the date of the Halloween party, which gives every indication of being , * .UM, IC. Xsnlta, Bwrteb .