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Newspaper Page TextCLERKS OFFICE >_ PEMBROKE, GA. 31321 Tbo Pym broke State Bank BMMfk t® Serve You Small Knoafgk to Know Hou" Mohtr 5% WK ON TIME DEPOSITS Volume 67, Number 39, The Pembroke Journal. Pembroke. Ga. 31321 State Patrol Reports On Bryan Cases Troopers of the Georgia State Patrol Post No. 11, Hinesville, Ga., investigated seven traffic accidents, made 92 arrests and issued 52 warnings in Bryan County during the month of June, 1969. A breakdown of the accidents and arrests revealed the fol lowing: In the seven accidents, two persons were injured and none were killed while the estimated property damage amounted to $12,450.00. Traffic violations: Speeding, 64; driving while under the in fluence of intoxicants, 4; fail ed to grant right-of-way, 1; following too closely 2; improp er passing 4; driving on wrong side of road 2; too fast for con ditions 4; driver’s license vio lations 1; tag violations 1; M. V. I. violations (no sticker) 1; defective equipment 2; other violations 6. A total of 257 pending traf fic cases were disposed in the city court of Pembroke, Ga., one plead guilty, 175 bond forfei ture, 63 dismissed, 14 no record, 4 nolo contendere pleads. The fines and forfeitures amounted to $4,690.50 paid into the courts of Bryan County. A total of 19 drivers license were issued in Bryan County during the month of June, 1969. A breakdown of the licnse is sued is as follows: Operators, 11; Chauffeurs, 2; Learners 4; Veterans 2; A total of eight persons failed the ex amination: Written test 6; Road test 1; Eye test 0; Road signs 1. Downs Family Reunion The annual Downs family re union will be held Sunday, July 20th, 1969 at Beulah Baptist Church. All friends and rela tives are invited to attend. A basket lunch will be spread at 12 noon. Come and be with us. STARLINGS HAVE ALL THEIR CHILDREN HOME FOR FOURTH Mr. and Mrs. Malcom Star land had all of their children home for the Fourth of July week-end. Mr. and Mrs. Harold N. Starling and family of Jack sonville, Fla., Mr. and Mrs. Dan Jones and family of Waycross, Ga., Mr. and Mrs. Raymond M. Starling and son of Lake City, Fla., Mr. and Mrs. Ted R. Star ling and son of Brooklet, Ga. All of them returned home on Sunday afternoon. Barbara, Brenda, Sue and Harold Jr. are visiting their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. M. N. Starling for the next two weeks from Jacksonville, Fla. GLENNIS LEE AT GEORGIA SOUTHERN Miss Glennis Lee daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Lee of Ellabell is taking a course in Career Training at Georgia Southern College in Statesboro. The course will last three weeks, ending July 11th. The purpose of this program is for selecting and deciding on voca tions. Glennis will be a junior at Bryan County High School this coming year. She is also pianist of the Junior Choir at Ellabell Methodist Church. The family of the late Rufus Bacon wishes to express their, sincere appreciation to the many friends, both white and colored for the food, cards, flowers, and many acts of kind ness during the illness and death of their brother. May God bless each of you. The family of Rufus Bacon. 7^^ 731^ > POASTAL GEORGIA'S LEAHING WEEKLY NEWSPAPER I >7 9W I (IKil) 6Y M *NY • CUSSED BY SOME • READ BY THEM All | •JOURNAL 1954 Class Reunion —- Pi O' The 1954 graduation class of Bryan County High School held its third class reunion Saturday, June 21, 1969 at the Pembroke Fire Station, marking 15 years. Members attending with their families were Mrs. Mary Belle (Smith) Strickland, Mrs. Evangaline (Sims) Reynolds, Mrs. Betty (Josey) Moore, Mrs. Earline (Shuman) Geiger, Mrs. Dorothy (Gay) Waters, Mrs. Martha (Smith) Lanier, Mr. Andy Edwards, Mr Gene Sanders and Mr. Spencer Moore. Teachers attending were. Mrs. Margaret Curl Mrs. Sophie Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bowers. The above picture shows members of Class of 54 that attended their reunion: Seated L. to R. are Mary Belle (Smith) Strickland,, Evangaline (Sims) Reynolds, Betty (Josey) Moore. Standing: Earline (Shuman) Geiger, Andy Edwards, Gene Sanders, Dorothy (Gay) Waters and Spencer Moore. Billy Joyner In Candler Hospital Serious Condition Thursday while at work at Union-Camp Billy Joyner a well known Pembroke citizen suf fered a brain hemorrhage or some like ailment, and as of Monday morning had not re gained consciousness. However the Doctors said that his case was not hopeless, but serious. He married the daughter of Mrs. Ben Cowart and has three children, besides his wifes par ents in Bryan he has a large number of relatives in Effing ham county, his home before coming to Pembroke. He had been with Union- Camp for a long time and held one of the better jobs there, was a hard worker and seldom missed a day at his work. His friends throughout this section are hoping for his recovery. Social Security Squibs Rich man, poor man Beggar man, thief All count on Social Security To save them grief. Those social security taxes which you and every other working man, woman or child are required to pay have a defi nite dollars and cents value which can be expected to pay you big dividends in the future. The amount you can expect to receive is directly related to how much you earn per year and how many years you work —and will vary from $55.00 a tmonth for anyone averaging no more than S9OO a year in tax able wages to better than SIBO.OO a month if you are in the big money (over $7,800 a year) bracket. When it comes to figuring up your Social Se curity, the same rules apply to the rich and the poor, the doc-^ tor and the nurse, the company president and the janitor—the doctor, lawyer and merchant chief. The pennies you pay in today become a guaranteed pro tection to you and your family against loss of income when you get too old to work or be come disabled or die. It’s your money coming back to you—so read up on it, ask questions about it, and make sure you apply for it as soon as you be come eligible. Miss Kaufmann, the Social Security Representa tive, will be in Pembroke, Ga. at the Courthouse on Monday, July 14, 1969 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Pembroke Marine Corporal Graduates \ 1 * 'lll • /.. V w' .»Jw a****., VIETNAM (EHTNC) — Ma rine Corporal David N. Jones of Route 1, Pembroke, Ga., was graduated from the Non-Com missioned Officer’s Leadership School at Force Logistic Com ma n d Headquarters, Camp Books, eight miles northwest of Danang, Republic of Vietnam. The school is designed to sup plem e n t military leadership skills normally gained through years of military service. Force Logistic Command is the largest supply, service and > maintenance support organiza ’ tion in the Marine Corps. It I supports Marine Corps and Re public of South Korea forces ' operating in the I Corps Tac ’ tical Zone of the five northern most provinces of South Viet -1 nam. 1 Before entering the service ' in April 1968, Corporal Jones attended Georgia Southern Col i lege in Statesboro, Ga. i — WILDWOOD BAPTIST J CHURCH ANNOUNCES GROUNDBREAKING Wildwood Baptist Chqrch ( announces the groundbreaking .•ceremony in preparation for , their new sanctuary to be held , July I.3th at 3:30 p.m. Rev. Roundtree will be assisted by , Rev.. Hannie Burnsed of the Fleming Baptist Church and , several other’ ministers for the , ceremony. Construction is ex pected to get under way in the . near future. The public is cordi , ally invited to attend. A gospel sing is being plan ned for the 18th of July at the American Legion Hall in Pem broke sponsored by Wildwood Baptist Church. Several gospel singing groups are expected. No admission at the door, but । a love offering will be taken. All proceeds will go toward the building of the new church. PEMBROKE. GEORGIA. THURSDAY, JULY 10. 1969 Baptist To Have Dedication And Appreciation Program For Many Church Improvements Services of dedication and of appreciation will be conducted at the First Baptist Church of Pembroke next Sunday morn ing, July 13. A baby grand piano in memory of Mr. W. W. Curl, Jr., was given to the church by his wife to be used in the sanctuary. Also, given for the church sanctuary ,in the interest of the musical program were 23 opera-type chairs for the choir in memory of Mrs. Zada R. Moody by her daugh ter, Mrs. Charles Warnell. A program of dedication to the work of the Lord and to honor the memory of each of these persons is planned with appro- 1 L >cal Man Gels Involved in Escape 01 Prisoners Jimmy Sands, Claxton postal worker, became rathei deeply involved in tin escape of four prisoners from a work detail near here lasi Thursday. He lost his clothes, pickup truck, gun mid two dogs. Most of his property has been recovered, however. Ilic prisoners, working on a detail west of Hagan, overpowr .cd a guard, took his gun and uniform and locked him in the truck with other prisoners. Soon afterward they came upon Sands and his truck With a gun at his head, Sands was forced to remove his clothes, and they took his truck] and gun. with the dogs. A wide search was begun for. the escapees, and Saturday two of the prisoners were tracked down by bloodhounds near the 1-16 intersection by Bryan County Sands’ truck was found in a wooded area near Ellabell. The .22 rifle was still in the Luck md the guard’s shotgun and pistol were found nearby. Both dogs have since returned home. The two prisoners were captured alter an Ellabell man reported someone trying to steal his truck I riday night. Bloodhounds from the Jesup camp picked up the trail and tracked them down. Iwo others were still at large. The Above Young Man Is Son-In-Law Os Mrs. Graham When we first heard that a young Claxton man was held up by “escaped” convicts, his truck was taken, a pistol and a rifle was taken, and to add to the young mans embarrassment they “derobed” him and took his clothes, and left him stand ing in the middle of the road with very little to cover his “nakedness.” He is the son-in-law of Mrs. Helen Graham, having married her daughter, Betty Graham, and is one of the finest young men in Evans county". We are sure that it made him madder than a wet setting hen to be treated in this manner. He got his truck back, and also the pistpl and the gun, and two dogs that went off with the convicts in the truck finally got back home. We have not learned yet whether he ever got his “breetches” back or not. Venda Shara Johnston of Midland, Texas is visiting her mother, Mary Lou Lee and family for two weeks of Ella-’ bell, formerly a Bryan County student of Bryan County High. She is a graduate of Midland High School and will attend the University of Texas in the fall. She will be taking social work. All her friends were invited to visit her last Thursday after noon July 3 at 4:00 for a get together at her mother’s resi dence at Ellabelle. priate responsive readings, hymns, and prayers. The church has also been the recipient of a renovated fellowship hall that was made possible by a gift of Mr. Billy Miles. Included in the services Sunday will be a service of dedication of.this fel lowship hall to the fostering of good-will among the member ship. The pastor will use as his text Sunday, Joshua 4:21 and the subject will be, “What Mean These Stones?” The church by this service wishes to express appreciation to those who have made these improve ments possible and their friends will want to join with them in the services Sunday. NAVY ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL AWARDED TO DECEASED MAN PARRIS ISLAND, S. C. (ISO) — The Navy Achieve ment Medal with Combat “V” for meritorius service in Viet nam and promotion to staff sergeant were posthumously awarded to Sergeant Thomas L. Nelson during ceremonies held at Parris Island, July 1. Mr. and Mrs. John W. God ley, Sergeant Nelson’s mother and stepfather accepted the medal and promotion warrant, on behalf of their late son, from Major General O. F. Peatross, Depot commanding general. Sergeant Nelson served with the First Engineer Battalion, First Marine Division in Viet nam from February 27, 1968 to March 15, 1969 as a supply ad ministrative chief, a job norm ally assigned to a Marine of higher rank. Despite extremely adverse conditions and the difficulties of a combat environment Ser geant Nelson distinguished himself by his consistent level of efficiency. His citation reported: “Ser geant Nelson materially en hanced the operational effec tiveness of his unit and exhibit ed exceptional professional ability. He skillfully supervised his -men to ensure the expedi tious accomplishment of all as signed tasks, thereby providing outstanding logistical support to his command. “Serving additionally as Pla toon Guide with his unit’s reac tion platoon, he participated in numerous security patrols and enhanced the defensive posture of the battalion.” Sergeant Nelson, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Godley of Rt. No. 1, Ellabell, Ga. was killed in an auto accident on March 31, while on leave be fore reporting to a new duty assignment, with the staff of a Marine reserve unit in New Orleans. The Harns Go To St. Petersburg To See Sick Aunt Mr. and Mrs. J. Dixie Harn left late Monday afternoon for a hurried trip to St. Peters burg, Fla., where they went to be at the bedside of an aunt of Mrs. Harn, who is seriously ill there, and due to her ad vanced age they thought best for them to go to see one of their loved ones during her seri ous illness. They hope to return to Pem broke the latter part of the week. This is a “failing” of the Harn’s that we think a great deal of, they are loyal to their relatives when they have trou ble and can always be counted on to respond and be with their loved ones in their hour of need. No greater failing could anyone have. Senator Dirksen opposes ex port liberalization. A Lovely June Bride .VW \ ■ ’ MISS JAY ANN CASON Miss Jan Ann Cason, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Cason of Pembroke, Ga. became the bride of Jimmy Louis Gaultney, Sr. Statesboro, Georgia on June 28 at 8:30 P.M.. in the chapel of the First Baptist Church of Statesboro. Mrs. Ralph Simmons, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. Joe Gaultney served as best man. Mrs. Gaultney is a graduate of Georgia Southern College and has been employed at Merle’s Coiffures in Savannah. She will now be associated with her husband at Jim’s Hair Styles, Statesboro, Georgia. Mr. and Mrs. Gaultney will make their home at 210 South Main St., Statesboro, Georgia after a wedding trip io New Orleans. Area Forester y J. R. LANIER Area Forester for 4 County Area MACON, Ga. — The Georgia Forestry Commission has initi ated an administrative program designed to provide a more co ordinated forestry service to the landowners of the state. Ray Shirley, Commission di rector, said the program divides the state into 39 areas of super -vision. Each area is headed by experienced personnel, and in cludes a professional forester who will provide technical as sistance to woodland owners and coordinate Commission services within the area, Shir ley added. In the past, technical forest supervision has been pro vided through the Commission’s ten district offices consisting of 14 to 18 counties each. The Forestry Commission Board, Hugh M. Dixon, Vidalia, chairman, authored the change in an effort to reach more landowners with the Forestry Commission’s services, and to bring a 40 hour week closer to reality for Commission field personnel. Georgia forest lands, Shirley pointed out, are producing at approximately 50 percent of capability with about six mil lion acres badly needing rehab ilitation through planting, tim ber stand improvement, site preparation, weed tree control and other cultural treatments. The increased costs in reforc; tation, timber ^tand improve- Official Organ Bryan County and The City of Pembroke ment, and ad valorem taxes make it necessary that land owners have available technical guidance on programs that will help develop maximum growth and yield from forest prop erties. Shirley, in making the an nouncement, emphasized that to realize these objectives thq Commission will coordinate as sistance among counties within the same area. He pointed out that this will, in no way, change ranger and other employees within a county. Forestry Commission em ployees have made possible the best forest fire protection or ganization in the nation. This program will continue to be strengthened with forestry practices and cultural treatment emphasized to provide a bal anced program to which this change is geared, Shirley stat ed. The Commission director also cited the program as a finan cial benefit to the Commission employees. The program, ef fective July 1, sees the em ployees on the same merited salary schedule as other state employees. All rangers and oth er county unit employees re ceived pay raises as a result of the upgrading of those posi tions. Shirley has named Jerry R. Lanier to the position of Area Forester for the four county area of North Bryan, Bulloch, Chatham and Effingham. He will work out of the district of fice at Statesboro. The Unit rangers of these counties are Bryan-Chatham, Palmer Rich; Bulloch, Paul L. Moore; and Effingham, Ernest Rahn. Lanier came with the Com mission in September 1958 as assistant ranger of the Eman uel County Unit. In 1960 he was promoted to assistant First Dis trict Forester at Statesboro. He held this position at the time of his recent promotion. A native of Candler County, Lanier is a graduate of the University of Georgia School of Forestry. There, he was a member of the Forestry Club and Alpha Gamma Rho fra ternity. A'registered forester, Lanier is a member of the Society of American Foresters. He was Housing Project Making Progress, Soon Be Ready For the past few days there has been much progress made on the building of Pembroke’s Housing Project, which is going to ba the biggest single im provement the little city has ever made. It was built in a “wilderness,” and only required the moving of one or two little “shacks,” and when completed will have nice modern homes for 38 families. They have huge machines grading the ditches, and pre paring for the paving of the streets in the project. The city will have sewerage available for them when it is needed which is thought to be in De cember. The only thing holding up the awarding of the contract for the sewerage is the filing of the easements, which has been secured on most of the land needed, and steps are being completed to condemn any that fail to sign. Then the contract will have to be advertised for four weeks before a contract can be awarded, which we are told can be done in August. These house? will relieve our housing to an extent in Pern broke, but there is a need for at least 25 homes by local peo ple, which will rent for a nice sum and bring new people to Pembroke to patronize our stores, and schools, and become active citizens of our little city. Ellabell First Baptist Church To Hold Revival The Ellabelle First Baptist Church will hold a week-end revival July 18, 19 and 20th. The Rev. Henry K. Neal will bring the message on Friday, July 18th. Rev. W. J. Carswell will bring the message Satur day July 19th. On Sunday, July 20th Rev. Henry K. Neal will be back to bring the Message. Rev. Neal is the area Mis sionary Rev. Carswell is a re tired Missionary. On Monday there will be prayer meetings held in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hewitt, Tuesday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Strickland Wednesday at the church, Thursday at the home of Mrs. Mary Lane Lee. Each service will be held at 7 p.m. We welcome each and every one to come to each service. Rev. D. D. Manning pastor will be there to give everyone a welcome at the Sunday morn ing services. Sunday School is at 10 a.m. morning worship 11:30 a.m., Training Union 5:45 p.m. and evening worship at 7 p.m. — Birth Announcement Mr, and Mrs. Clyde R. Smith announce the birth of a daugh ter, Kelli Jean, born June 23, 1969 at Memorial Medical Cen ter. The Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Thomas of Savannah, Ga. Pa ternal grandmother is Mrs. Maude Smith of Richmond Hill. Mrs. Theron Groover and children Allen and Tracy of San Diego, California are visit ing her .mother, Mrs. Lovie An derson and other relatives in Pembroke. Mrs. Groover will be remembered as the former Miss Kathryn Rooks. honorably discharged from the U. S. Air Force with the rank of Airmarr First Class in 1966. Lanier and his wife, the for mer Phebia Ann Rocker of Met ter, have two children, a son, Jerry, Jr., 3; and a daughter, Sonya Kaye 1. The family is a •member of the Eastern Heights Baptist Church of Statesboro where Lanier is a deacon.