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HAWKINSVILLE COUNTRY CLUB
A SOCIAL CENTER

   During the winter of 1922, at the suggestion of Dr. T. G. Peacock, a group of
Hawkinsville business men became interested in the organization of a Country Club.

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   Considerable enthusiasm was shown by the public. In the early spring of the
same year a meeting was held and the organization of the Hawkinsville Country
Club was completed. There were over sixty applicants for membership. A committee
was appointed to select a site for the location of the Club.

   The Lawrence Ryan home place on Pine Level, adjacent to the city limits, with
thirty acres of beautifully rolling ground, was selected as an ideal Club site.
This property was then leased and an option' granted, under which the Club was
to pay a stipulated rent for five years, with the understanding that the rent
would apply as part of the purchase price.

   On April 10, 1925, representatives of the Fitzgerald, Americus and Fort
Valley Golf Clubs met in Hawkinsville to create a league, which was formed and
named the Peach Belt Golf Association.

   The membership is growing, and the nine-hole golf course is one of the most
attractive in South Georgia. The house has been completely remodeled, the first
floor being converted into a spacious assembly hall and dressing rooms. The
basement is divided into two rooms, one for pool, the other where golf supplies,
candies, cigarettes and cold drinks may be purchased. As a convenience for the
membership the Club employs a golf pro.

   The Club property is rented by the Country Club from the "Holding
Commission," which is composed of the following members: H. E. Coates, R. W.
Batts, H. F. Lawson, W. N. Parsons, R. G. Way, A. R. Bush, W. A. Jennings, E. C.
Brown, N. G. Cabero, S. Sommer, E. B. Taylor, and H. A. Haskins.

   Presidents since organization : Dr. Gerald Peacock, R. B. Powell, W. A.
Mason, R. W. Batts, Dr. E. C. Brown, H. F. Lawson, H. A.

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Haskins, F. E. Dortch, and S. A. Way. The present officers are: A. R. Bush,
president; H. S. Cochran, vice president; B. Manheim, secretary-treasurer; Dr.
E. C. Brown and J. F. Saunders, directors.

COMMUNITY CLUB

   The Community Club of Hawkinsville was organized September, 1926. Mrs. F. V.
Lewis was the first president. Not a large membership but characterized by
courage and ambition to achieve. Immediately plans were launched to construct a
swimming pool. In January, 1927, Mrs. Lewis moved to Albany, Ga., and Mrs. D. R.
Pearce was elected president for the unexpired term.

   In 1927 the Club was chartered in order to more adequately finance the
swimming pool. In September of the same year, Mrs. Pearce, at the regular time
for election of officers, was elected president, which office she held for eight
years, rendering splendid service.

   Funds were collected in various ways through the hearty cooperation of the
membership, public-spirited citizens of Hawkinsville, and special contributions
from former citizens of "The Old Home Town."

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   For five years the Community Club worked, "fought, bled," but never died in
its determination to complete the pool, and in July, 1931, the Community
Swimming Pool was completed at a cost of $5,000.00, and Mrs. D. R. Pearce,
president, presented it to the citizens of Hawkinsville and community.

   The Club has beautified and made most attractive the location with shrubbery
and flowering plants. With its spacious patio, showers, and the ever-inviting
swim, it has been from its completion a source of delight and pleasure to
hundreds of people here and in neighboring towns and counties.

   In 1927 the Club sponsored a flower show, thereby stimulating a greater
interest in the culture and love for the beautiful in nature. At the same time a
flower show for the colored people was arranged as an encouragement to beautify
their homes, which custom continues up to the present time.

   The Club, with a special committee, assumed the responsibility of
superintending the upkeep of lots in Orange Hill Cemetery, particularly those
lots owned by non-residents.

   In 1928 two thousand crape myrtle and dogwood trees were planted on the
highway, and prizes were offered for the most attractive yard, to colored people
living on highways entering the city.

   In 1929 seven hundred dogwood trees were planted on the streets of the town.
Also a clean-up and paint-up campaign in cooperation with our city fathers has
continued up to the present time. One of the most beautiful customs of the Club
is featuring Community Christmas trees, the singing of carols and distributing
gifts to the poor.

   The slogan of the Community Club for 1932-33 was, "Trade at Home," under the
administration of Mrs. Eugenia Pate-Turner as president of the Club. The
outstanding work was the development of the Home department. An interest was
created in the member-ship in the doing of fine needlework, making rugs, quilts,
spreads and other forms of handiwork. A display was made of this work annually
at a monthly meeting of the club and prizes were given to those who excelled.

   At one of these meetings an interesting program consisting of splendid talks
on "Women's Work in Their Homes in the Days of Solomon," "The Handiwork of Our
Women in Revolutionary Days," "Our Grandmothers' Work in the Days of the War
Between the States," "What Our Women Did With Their Hands to Help Win the World
War."

   The work in the civic department consisted of the planting of trees on
highway and lifting the indebtedness of swimming pool. In the flower department
the introduction of the monthly flower

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exhibit added quite a bit of interest as handsome trophies were given to the
winners. The month of May brought a beautiful showing of gorgeous flowers each
year.

   There was a special and successful effort for increase of membership during
this administration, and attendance was encouraged by giving a guest prize to
the winner of the lucky number. It proved quite an incentive in an increase of
members and attendance.

   At the expiration of Mrs. Turner's administration, a new executive, Mrs.
Sarah Horne Jennings, was elected for the year 1934-35. It was the purpose of
the Club to continue through this year the splendid work that had been planned
during the previous years. The usual wide-awake interest prevailed throughout
the year in both the monthly meetings and the annual exhibits of the Home and
Flower departments, which exhibited very attractive displays at the Pulaski
County Fair in November, which made a very creditable showing for the Club.

   The spring season of the Club opened with an elaborate tea, given at the home
of Mrs. Robert S. Anderson. The purpose of this tea was to invite each member to
bring in the calendar in which they had deposited ten cents each month during
the past year. It proved to be a most interesting and worth-while project for
the Club.

   The civic department of the Club succeeded in planting one hundred and fifty
dogwood and crepe myrtle trees on the national high-way as it enters
Hawkinsville by way of Progress Avenue. They also planted new shrubs around the
swimming pool and remodeled it for the summer season, making it not only more
attractive for the town but also more valuable to the Club.

   The outlook along all lines of endeavor sponsored by the Community Club is
far-reaching.

HAWKINSVILLE GARDEN CLUB

   The Hawkinsville Garden Club was organized by Mrs. Ruel A. Anderson (Lucius
Oliver), Mrs. L. A. Jordan (Marie Johns), Mrs. E. T. Pate (Jennie Belle Taylor),
Mrs. W. C. Parker, Mrs. D. L. Ryan (Susie Edwards), and Mrs. R. H. Scarborough
(Janet Burton), at the home of Mrs. L. A. Jordan, May 7, 1930.

   The organizing members again met on May 14th at Mrs. Ruel Anderson's home and
elected and installed officers, term of office to be one year, no officer
eligible for re-election to succeed herself the following year. First officers
were: President, Mrs. Ruel Anderson; first vice president, Mrs. L. A. Jordan;
second vice president, Mrs. E. T. Pate; recording secretary, Mrs. D. L. Ryan,
treasurer, Mrs. R. H. Scarborough; reporter, Mrs. W. C. Parker.

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   By-laws were drafted, and the president was authorized to purchase a silver
trophy to be awarded each month for the best exhibit of fruit, flower and
vegetable, and the exhibitor winning oftenest during the year to be awarded the
trophy permanently.

   The third meeting was held at the home of Mrs. R. H. Scarborough, and
by-laws, as submitted, were adopted, and names presented for membership, those
accepting to be charter members.

   Husbands of members were to be honorary members, and privileged to exhibit at
meetings and shows, written invitations to be issued.

   At Mimosa Lodge, home of the president, on June 27th, the Hawkinsville Garden
Club was enthusiastically launched, with twenty-one members present. The
president appointed Mrs. N. A. Jelks chair-man of exhibits; Mrs. W. C. Parker,
reporter, resigned, and Mrs. Walker Jordan was appointed to fill the unexpired
term. Member-ship of the Club was limited to sixty.

   Interest in the club grew amazingly, friendly competition was keen,
instructive and entertaining programs were presented at each meeting. A program
on pastel flowers and songs was published in several State papers, and created
unexpected interest. Requests for copies of the arrangement were received from
clubs of Florida, Alabama, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia.

   During the first year three flower shows were held. First, Autumn Fruits,
Flowers and Vegetables; second, Bulb Display; third Spring Fruits, Flowers and
Vegetables. Fifteen dogwood trees were planted on the public school campus.

   By the end of the year organization was practically completed, only minor
changes having since been made. At first the Club was entertained by members,
but soon only the larger homes could seat the increasing membership. This
brought about the permanent and very satisfactory arrangement of holding all
meetings at the Hawkinsville Country Club.

   In 1931-32 the Club, under the capable leadership of Mrs. L. A. Jordan (Marie
Johns), kept the organization up to the high standard set by its organizers. The
lily, regal in its beauty, was voted the Club flower.

   Dogwood trees were again planted on the high school campus. A Harvest
Festival was held in the early fall, a colorful and beautiful occasion.
Cooperated with organized charities in the city in a worth-while way. In
February, planted a cherry tree on the lawn of the Country Club as a memorial to
George Washington, with appropriate and elaborate exercises; sponsored annual
flower show in the spring; presented bouquets to the graduating class of high
school

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graduation night. An elaborate flower show held in the spring, followed by an
afternoon tea.

   In 1932-33 Mrs. N. A. Jelks (Lila Napier) became president. The first work
under her efficient administration was beautifying with evergreen shrubbery the
lawn of the county courthouse. Also corner planting of same. Sponsored Princess
Theater popularity contest between Hawkinsville and Cochran. Miss Lucy Anderson,
Garden Club representative, won by several thousand votes.

   By special invitation from the Montezuma Garden Club, the Hawkinsville Garden
Club motored over and presented a delightful program. Outstanding for beauty was
the exhibit of Christmas decorative plants for the homes, first record and third
prizes being offered for most attractive arrangement.

   Five silver trophies were given at each meeting for flowers, fruits and
vegetables, respectively. Mrs. Jelks' administration closed with an afternoon
tea, inviting the religious, civic, and patriotic organizations of the city. A
beautiful occasion.

   Mrs. C. D. Davis, Sr. (Anna Mary Bailey) occupied the president's chair in
1933-34. Her first contribution to the Garden Club was the gift of five dozen
punch glasses. Also received the "Garden Exchange," a magazine that proved most
helpful to the membership in cultivating flowers.

   The annual flower show was held, an added attraction being "shadow boxes." At
an elegant seated luncheon, with invited guests from Cordele, was presented an
enjoyable musical program at the February meeting.

   The increasing interest and a long list for membership made it imperative to
extend the limit of membership to seventy-two. The annual flower show was
outstanding for beauty and number of exhibits; it was followed by a reception.

   In 1934-35 the Club continued to expand along the lines of real Garden Club
activities. Mrs. Richard B. Smith (Amanda Wood-ward) became president. During
her administration the beautifying of the courthouse lawn was completed, also
the foundation planting of evergreens around the city auditorium was made.
Dogwood trees were planted on historic Jackson Street and out the highway.

   By special invitation, presented program, meeting at McRae Garden Club.
Sponsored outdoor Christmas trees, more than two hundred homes cooperating.
Organized a Garden Club in Perry.

   In April the Club joined the Federated Garden Clubs of Georgia. At close of
year's activities entertained the husbands of the membership with a barbecue at
the Country Club.

   Mrs. Samuel Sommers (Jeanne Wolfe), with her capable corps of officers, has
planned a worthy and comprehensive program for

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1935-36 that will place the Hawkinsville Garden Club in the front ranks of
Federated Garden Clubs of Georgia.

P.-T. ASSOCIATION

   One of the prominent business men of Hawkinsville was recently heard to
remark that "the Parent-Teacher Association is the livest organization in our
town, and one of its best assets."

   The Parent-Teacher Association was organized in Hawkinsville in February of
1921. Since then many have given liberally of time and means toward its support.
Special mention must be made of the cooperation extended the association by
former Superintendent M. W. Harris, and the faculty of the school. Mr. J. J.
Harvard, former editor of the local paper, the churches, the Kiwanis Club, the
United Daughters of the Confederacy, and the Daughters of the American
Revolution have all rendered valuable assistance.

   While the Association was still young, the splendid playground equipment was
purchased and installed. It was valued at $500.00, and was made possible by
generous donations from individuals. It has proven of untold benefit and
pleasure to the school children.

   About 1900, through the efforts of Prof. G. R. Glover, a library was begun
and was called "Alumni Library." Prof. Glover most carefully selected the early
books placed in the library, and by September of 1901 it contained over one
hundred volumes. It has continued to grow through the years. The P.-T. A. has
invested $150.00 in books for the library, and many other volumes have been
donated by the patrons. Arbor Day has been observed with tree planting by the
grades. About one hundred shrubs and rose bushes have been added to our
beautiful school campus.

   Considerable effort has been put forth to guard the health of the children.
Good milk was furnished free to undernourished children of the first grade.
Shades have been placed on the schoolroom windows, and further efforts were made
to protect the eyesight of the children. The family service committee has given
relief to destitute families on various occasions. In one case a trained nurse,
medicine and food were furnished free.

   Undoubtedly the biggest thing accomplished by the P.-T. A. was the equipping
of the school basement for the department of Domestic Art and Science. The
department was second to none in the State of Georgia, experts declared, and
compared favorably, with the exception of gas stoves, with the equipment of the
College of Education of the University of Georgia. There was an attractive
dining-room with beautiful furniture, where lovely dinners have been served by
our girls to the school board and prominent visitors. The equipment was valued
at $1,200.00.

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   The P.-T. A. has been most hospitable. It has entertained the First District
Conference, with State School Superintendent, State P.-T. A. President, and
National P.-T. A. President as honor guests.

   One of the many worth-while undertakings was the tonsil clinic held for
children who otherwise could not have had proper medical attention. Specialists
from Macon conducted the clinic.

   Surely, in the light of all that the Association has accomplished for our
school and for our community at large, it deserves the hearty support of every
citizen in town. For in the future it is expected that the good work begun will
be continued and that many other needed improvements will receive attention.
Every patron of the school should become a member and help this worthy
organization carry on its laudable work.

AMERICAN LEGION

   August 23, 1920, a branch of the American Legion was organized in Pulaski
County. At this meeting the following officers were elected: Post Commander, R.
F. Fleming; Vice Commander, Grady Richardson; Post Adjutant, W. N. Pate; Finance
Officer, J. A. Frazier; Historian, Spencer Richardson; Chaplain, Rev. S. W.
Anderson.

   The Post unanimously agreed upon the name of John W. Holt Post, No. 125, in
memory of John W. Holt, the only soldier from Pulaski County killed in action.

   The object of the American Legion is: (a) To uphold and defend the
Constitution of the United States. (b) To maintain law and order. (c) To foster
and perpetuate a thorough and undivided spirit of loyalty to American
traditions, American principles, American institutions, and the American form of
government. (d) To preserve the memories incident and associations growing out
of the participation of its memories and their comrades in the great war against
the central powers of Europe. (e) To inculcate a solemn sense of individual
obligation and devotion on the part of its members to the highest and best
interests of the community, the State, and the nation. (f) To combat the
autocracy of either the classes or masses, and to discourage all tendency toward
class animosities. (g) To make Right the master of Might. (h) To promote peace
and good will on earth. (i) To safeguard and transmit to posterity the
principles of justice and freedom and democracy as exemplified in the manner in
which the United States and its associated belligerents prosecuted the war
against the central powers of Europe. (j) To consecrate and sanctify our
comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness and by our adherence to the
principles herein enunciated.

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   The John W. Holt Post has endeavored to maintain the high ideals of the
organization which places John W. Holt Post, American Legion, in the forefront.
It is outstanding in charity, dispensed to the poor.

   After the death of R. F. Fleming, J. W. Trammell was made Commander. M. A.
Cook followed Mr. Trammell, each filling the .position most acceptably.

   The present officers are: Post Commander, W. N. Pate; Vice Commander, H. L.
Beasly; Post Adjutant, Grady McKinney; Finance, C. C. Tank; Chaplain, Kelly Fuqua.

THE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY OF THE JOHN W. HOLT POST No. 125

   Following the national lead, an Auxiliary to the John W. Holt Post No. 125 of
the American Legion of Pulaski County, Georgia, was organized December 18, 1934,
with twenty-five charter members, who were as follows:

   Mrs. Helen Jennings Thornton, Mrs. Bertha Clower Conkle, Mrs. Catherine
Polhill Pate, Mrs. Lucile Smith McKinney, Mrs. Mabel Clark Cook, Mrs. Bettie
Anderson Meadows, Mrs. Ella Lee Jordan, Mrs. Angie Westbrook Butler, Mrs. Amanda
Woodard Smith, Mrs. Jeanette DuPree Turner, Mrs. Ollie Rogers Herrington, Mrs.
Blanch King Buchan, Mrs. Grace Beatty Watson, Mrs. Mildred Smith Kent, Mrs.
Grace Burt Williams, Miss Lilly Jelks, Mrs. Georgia Jelks McGriff, Mrs. Mary
Hearn Cabero, Mrs. Mary Roberts Polhill, Mrs. Aurelia Jennings Fountain, Mrs.
Bathsheba Sewell Johnson, Mrs. Emmie DeLamar Amos, Mrs. Fannie Blumenfield
Herschman, Mrs. Emily Mason Harvard.

   The women of Pulaski bore their share of sacrifice and service during the
World War, and are still keeping step with the men, as they carry into peacetime
the same patriotic service they rendered during the war.

KIWANIS CLUB-"WE BUILD"

   Following an agreement made between the Kiwanis Club International of Chicago
and an appointed organization committee for a local club in this city, the
Hawkinsville Kiwanis Club was organized in November, 1920, with total membership
of 50. Officers were elected, and the charter was received.

   Mr. Frank Waterman was elected as first president of the local Club, and
under his splendid leadership, supported by the able assistance of Mr. R. F.
DeLamar as secretary, the Club was well

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established, and has been a very potent factor in the public affairs of our
community.

   Mr. L. A. Jordan succeeded Mr. Waterman as president in 1922, and Mr. W. V.
Bell as secretary. A very successful year followed in which the Club made much
progress.

   Other presidents who followed were: R. F. DeLamar, Jr., in 1923; H. F.
Lawson, in 1924; E. C. Brown, in 1925.

   Mr. W. V. Bell held office as secretary from the time of his election until
his departure from this city for Florida, and served in this capacity in a very
successful manner.

   During the summer of 1925, owing to a large number of the members moving away
from the city, and others being away for the summer months, it proved
unsuccessful to try to hold the weekly luncheons, and the meetings were
suspended until January, 1926.

   However, on January 19, 1926, a reorganization meeting was held at the
Pulaski Hotel, and the following officers were elected : Mr. B. F. Haile,
president; W. D. Ogletree, secretary-treasurer; H. F. Lawson, trustee; and a
board of directors consisting of L. A. Jordan, D. E. Duggan, R. F. DeLamar, Jr.,
C. S. Glisson, and C. D. Davis.

   The Club met once a week at one of the local hotels where a business meeting
was held in connection with a luncheon. At these meetings, matters relating to
the welfare and upbuilding of our community were discussed, and the Kiwanis Club
sponsored many public movements along progressive lines. Among some of the
public activities fostered by our local Kiwanis Club were:

   Advertised and supported a local new creamery; raised funds for the
organization and maintaining of Boy Scouts; raised funds for the erection of a
sales pen in which to conduct sales; sold Red Cross seals; joined with the
public school in the distribution of gifts to poor at Christmas.

   Secured Boy Scout camp for the Twelfth Congressional District; cooperated
with the local farm demonstrator in holding a meeting of farmers to discuss the
diversification of farming; conducted five meetings among farmers at rural
schools to promote interest in agriculture and in an effort to introduce new
methods, introducing the Cow, Sow, and Ham movement; sent two representatives
from Boys' Agricultural Club to the Southeastern Fair in Atlanta; erected a
shelter on an auto camp ground for the protection of tourists from disagreeable
weather; entertained fifty farmers at a barbecue at the Country Club in
connection with 1924 farm program.

   A meeting, devoted to the highway program, at which time Mr. W. T. Anderson
of the State Highway Department addressed the Club; the Club selected thirty
boys in the county whom they financed in the extensive cultivation of one acre
each of cotton, under its per-

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sonal supervision, trusting thereby to demonstrate that cotton could be produced
in spite of the boll weevil; entertained Columbus-Brunswick Highway Association
at a barbecue at the Country Club; con-ducted a one-day fair for the County Club
girls and boys of Pulaski County, in which various prizes were offered for the
best displays.

   Raised $150.00 and installed shower baths for athletic pupils of the public
schools; selected sixty Cotton Club boys who were financed and otherwise
encouraged in the extensive cultivation of one acre of cotton each, under boll
weevil conditions.

   Entertained the officers of the Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce at a
weekly luncheon. Talks were made at this meeting, expressing a desire for united
efforts and cooperation of these two organizations for the upbuilding of
Hawkinsville and Pulaski County. A meeting was held for "Talk-up, Clean-up, and
Paint-up Hawkinsville."

   This organization lived up to its motto, "We Build," proving an asset to our
town and county.

MT. HOPE LODGE NO. 9
ONE OF THE OLDEST LODGES IN GEORGIA

   The records of the Grand Lodge of Georgia certify that we were organized and
began working under a dispensation granted in April, 1831. We continued to work
under this dispensation until November 9, 1838, at which time a charter was
granted, naming B. W. Bracewell, W. M.; J. V. Mitchell, S. W.; and A. C.
Bostwick, J. W. The records also show that Dr. R. N. Taylor was active in
securing the charter.

   From the time of its organization until the granting of its charter meetings
were held in Hartford. On December 22, 1830, immediately following the
installation of the first officers to hold office under the charter, the Lodge
repaired to the Methodist Church, where S. F. W. Andrews addressed the meeting.

   In 1844 a committee was appointed to revise the by-laws of the Lodge. This
committee was composed of A. H. Handsell, J. J. Polhill, P. E. Love, N. W.
Collier, and J. N. Mitchell. Some changes were recommended, and were adopted
October 18, 1844.

   The by-laws were reprinted in 1857, containing a list of the officers and
members of that date. Officers were as follows: 0. C. Horne, W. M.; D. Rawls, S.
W.; H. H. Whitfield, J. W.; B. N. Mitchell, secretary; J. B. Mitchell,
treasurer. The next edition of by-laws with list of officers and members was
published in 1875. Officers as follows: P. T. McGriff, W. M.; H. H. Whitfield,
S. W.; J. T. Z. Fann, J. W.; R. A. Merritt, secretary; J. J. Jelks, treasurer.

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   The next list of officers and members was published in February, 1889.
Officers at that time were as follows: R. A. Merritt, W. M.; J. Z. T. Fann, S.
W.; W. R. Taylor, J. W.; P. T. McGriff, treasurer; J. R. Beverly, secretary.

   Records show that every Ordinary of Pulaski County intrusted by his office
with the solemn charge of the welfare of widows' and orphans' estates has been a
member of Mount Hope Lodge. Among the judges of Superior Court of the Oconee
Circuit we find as members of Mt. Hope Lodge: Judge A. H. Handsell, Judge Chas.
C. Kibbee, Judge C. C. Smith, and Judge J. H. Martin.

   With less than six exceptions every Mayor of Hawkinsville has been a member
in good standing of Mt. Hope Lodge.

   Officers for 1908 were as follows: E. J. Henry, W. M.; J. C. Ridley, S. W.;
C. C. Dale, J. W.; N. F. Buff, secretary.

   Officers for 1909 were as follows: E. J. Henry, W. M.; J. C. Ridley, S. W.;
E. H. Langston, J. W.; J. J. Harvard, treasurer; S. M. Caldwell, secretary.

   Officers for 1910 were as follows: E. J. Henry, W. M.; W. C. McAllister, S.
W.; J. F. Johnson, J. W.; S. M. Caldwell, secretary.

   Officers for 1911 were as follows: W. C. McAllister, W. M.; J. F. Johnson, S.
W.; R. S. Anderson, J. W.; F. M. Bozeman, secretary and treasurer.

   Officers for 1912 were as follows: E. W. Goode, W. M.; R. S. Anderson, S. W.;
W. W. Poole, J. W.; J. J. Harvard, treasurer; R. W. Woodharn, secretary.

   Officers for 1913 were as follows: E. W. Goode, W. M.; A. W. Waller, S. W.;
J. L. Mathews, J. W.; S. M. Caldwell, treasurer; R. W. Woodharn, secretary.

   Officers for 1914 were as follows: J. L. Mathews, W. M.; J. F. Johnson, S.
W.; D. R. Pierce, J. W.; S. M. Caldwell, treasurer; R. W. Woodham, secretary.

   Officers for 1915 were as follows: F. B. Asbell, W. M.; D. R. Pierce, S. W.;
J. F. Jiles, J. W.; S. M. Caldwell, treasurer; R. W. Woodham, secretary.

   Officers for 1916 were as follows: F. B. Asbell, W. M.; J. F. Jiles,
S. W.; Max Moore, J. W.; S. M. Caldwell, treasurer; J. P. McGriff, secretary.

   Officers for 1917 were as follows: D. R. Pierce, W. M.; Max Moore, S. W.; J.
F. Saunders, J. W.; S. M. Caldwell, treasurer; J. P. McGriff, secretary.

   Officers for 1918 were as follows: J. F. Saunders, W. M.; Max Moore, S. W.;
R. F. DeLamar, J. W.; S. M. Caldwell, treasurer; A. T. Fountain, secretary.

   Officers for 1919 were as follows: J. F. Saunders, W. M.; R. F.

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DeLamar, Jr., S. W.; E. F. Thomas, J. W.; E. J. Henry, treasurer; M. Vinas,
secretary.

   Officers for 1920 were as follows: R. F. DeLamar, Jr., W. M.; E. F. Thomas,
S. W.; A. T. Fountain, J. W.; E. J. Henry, treasurer; M. Vinas, secretary.

   Officers for 1921 were as follows: E. F. Thomas, W. 1-I.; A. T. Fountain, S.
W.; H. P. Anderson, J. W.; E. J. Henry, treasurer; M. Vinus, secretary.

   Officers for 1922 were as follows: A. T. Fountain, W. M.; W. P. Clark, S. W.;
J. H. McCrary, J. W.; A. W. Waller, secretary; E. J. Henry, treasurer.

   Officers for 1923 were as follows: W. P. Clark, W. M.; J. H. Mc-Crary, S. W.;
T. A. Willis, J. W.; E. J. Henry, treasurer; A. W. Waller, secretary.

   Officers for 1924 were as follows: J. H. McCrary, W. M.; T. A. Willis, S. W.;
J. P. Watson, J. W.; E. J. Henry, treasurer; A. W. Waller, secretary.

   Officers for 1925 were as follows: T. A. Willis, W. M.; J. P. Watson, S. W.;
C. T. Warren, J. W.; E. J. Henry, treasurer; R. E. Dixon, secretary.

   Officers for 1926 were as follows: J. P. Watson, W. M.; C. T. Warren, S. W.;
J. D. Dupree, J. W.; E. J. Henry, treasurer; R. E. Dixon, secretary.

   Officers for 1927 were as follows: C. T. Warren, W. M.; J. D. Dupree, S. W.;
R. E. Dixon, J. W.; C. T. Burrows, treasurer; H. S. Cochran, secretary.

   Officers for 1928 were as follows: J. D. Dupree, W. M.; R. E. Dixon, S. W.;
J. M. Britt, J. W.; C. H. Reynolds, treasurer; A. J. Polhill, secretary.

   Officers for 1929 were as follows: R. E. Dixon, W. M.; J. M. Britt, S. W.; C.
T. Burrows, J. W.; C. H. Reynolds, treasurer; C. T. Warren, secretary.

   Officers for 1930 were as follows: J. D. Dupree, W. M.; C. T. Burrows, S. W.;
D. G. Hendrix, J. W.; H. C. Reynolds, treasurer; C. T. Warren, secretary.

   Officers for 1931 were as follows: C. T. Burrows. W. M.; Neede Goode, S. W.;
S. L. Johnson, J. W.; C. H. Reynolds, treasurer; C. T. Warren, secretary.

   Officers for 1932 were as follows: Neede Goode, W. M.; S. L. Johnson, S. W.;
H. L. Beasley, J. W.; H. C. Reynolds, treasurer; C. T. Warren, secretary.

   Officers for 1933 were as follows: S. L. Johnson, W. M.; H. L. Beasley, S.
W.; J. P. Millican, J. W.; C. T. Burrows. treasurer; C. T. Warren, secretary.

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   Officers for 1934 were as follows: H. L. Beasley, W. M.; J. P. Millican, S.
W.; Herbert Jones, J. W.; C. T. Burrows, treasurer; C. T. Warren, secretary.

   Officers for 1935 were as follows: H. L. Beasley, W. M.; Herbert Jones, S.
W.; Ivey Austin, J. W.; C. T. Burrows, treasurer; C. T. Warren, secretary.

   We as Masons do not regard Masonry as supreme, but we do regard it as supreme
in its field. It is not intended as a substitute for the Christian religion, but
is intended to be a great moral influence.

RHODES COMMANDERY
ORGANIZED 1922

   Rhodes Commandery came into existence when a "dispensation" dated April 20,
1922, was granted by Grand Commander Chas. A. McAllister, empowering its
officers to open and form a Commandery of Knights Templar and to confer the
Christian Order of Knighthood.

   Eli W. Goode, Eminent Commander; J. H. Hendrick, Generalissimo; A. W. Waller,
Captain General, were appointed by the Grand Commander as officers under
dispensation.

   On June 29, 1922, Rhodes Commandery was constituted and a charter granted.
The names of the charter members are: R. S. Anderson, F. M. Bozeman, M. H.
Boyer, W. F. Bragg, Freeman Cabero, Nick G. Cabero, W. P. Clark, Joe Culpepper,
C. W. Daniel, R. F. DeLamar, Jr., A. T. Fountain, Eli W. Goode, H. A. Haskins,
E. J. Henry, H. F. Lawson, J. H. McCrary, H. F. Nelson, W. W. Poole, J. F.
Saunders, A. M. Thomas, A. W. Waller, S. A. Way by legal dimit from Cyrene
Commandery No. 13 at Cordele, Ga., John H. Hendrix by legal dimit from
Constantine Commandery No. 26 at Marietta, Ga., W. O. Peacock by legal dimit
from St. Omar No. 2, Macon, Ga., Robert B. Powel by legal dirnit from Olivet
Commandery No. 27, Dublin, Ga.

   The officers elected were: E. W. Goode, Eminent Commander; J. H. Hendrix,
Generalissimo; A. W. Waller, Captain General; R. F. DeLamar, Senior Warden; H.
F. Lawson, Junior Warden; R. B. Powell, Prelate; E. J. Henry, Treasurer; H. I.
Nelson, Recorder; W. P. Clark, Standard Bearer; A. T. Fountain, Sword Bearer; J.
H. McCrary, Warden; Freeman Cabero, Sentinel Past Grand Commander; Alva C.
Atkins, bearing a commission from Right Eminent Grand Commander. Thos. D. Ridley
was in command and was assisted in constituting Rhodes Commandery by the
following Sir Knights :

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   S. G. Pryor, Grand Generalissimo; W. H. McKenzie, Deputy Grand Commander;
Fred Harder, Grand Captain General; L. L. Blackman, Grand Senior Warden; R. E.
Harris, Grand Prelate; Chas. S. Wood, Grand Recorder; D. J. Sheppard, Grand
Standard Bearer; A. M. Thomas, Grand Sword Bearer; Watts Powell, Grand Warden.

   R. B. Powell (chairman), H. F. Lawson, and W. F. Bragg were appointed as the
finance committee.

   Past Grand Commander A. C. Atkins, assisted by officers of Cyrene Commandery,
conferred the Order of Knighthood upon George C. Lanier, A. T. Cochran, and John
F. Powell.

   The visitors present were Past Grand Commander A. C. Atkins of Cyrene
Commandery, No. 13, Cordele, Ga., and Past Grand Commander Frank O. Miller of
Ivanhoe, No. 10, Fort Valley, Ga.; Past Commanders Fred Harder, Watts Powell, R.
E. Harris, R. R. Harris, D. A. R. Crum, W. H. McKenzie, L. L. Blackman, of
Cyrene Commandery, No. 13, Cordele, Ga.; F. H. Williams, of St. Omar Commandery,
No. 2, Macon, Ga.; J. T. Cass, of Gethsemane, No. 20, Fitzgerald, Ga.; Eminent
Commanders B. T. Ware, of Cyrene, No. 13, Cordele, Ga.; D. L. Paulk, of
Gethsemane Commandery, No. 20, Fitzgerald, Ga.; and Chas. S. Wood, Grand
Recorder of the Grand Commandery of Georgia.

   In the year 23-24 the officers of Rhodes Commandery were as follows: R. B.
Powell, Eminent Commander; R. F. DeLamar, Generalissimo; E. J. Henry, Captain
Generalissimo (acting) ; J. H. McCrary, Senior Warden; T. A. Willis, Junior
Warden; W. D. Ogletree, Prelate; E. J. Henry, Treasurer; H. L. Nelson, Recorder;
J. F. Saunders, Standard Bearer; W. W. Poole, Sword Bearer; A. T. Fountain,
Warden; George C. Lather, Sentinel; A. T. Cochran, F. M. Bozeman and Andrew
Cabero were appointed as guards.

   Rhodes Commandery has a membership of sixty-five.

   The officers of Rhodes Commandery, No. 34, during 1924-1925 were: R. B.
Powell, Eminent Commander; R. F. DeLamar, Jr., Generalissimo; H. F. Lawson,
Captain General; J. H. McCrary, Senior Warden; T. A. Willis, Junior Warden; E.
J. Henry, Treasurer; H. L. Nelson, Recorder; W. W. Poole, Standard Bearer; J. F.
Saunders, Sword Bearer; A. T. Fountain, Warden; W. D. Ogletree, Prelate; Geo.
Lanier, Sentinel.

   Officers during 1925-1926: J. H. Hendrix, Eminent Commander; R. F. DeLamar,
Jr., Generalissimo; H. F. Lawson, Captain General; J. H. McCrary, Senior Warden;
T. A. Willis, Junior Warden; W. W. Poole, Standard Bearer; R. E. Dixon, Sword
Bearer; A. T. Fountain, Warden; E. J. Henry, Treasurer; H. L. Nelson, Recorder;
W. D. Ogletree, Prelate; Geo. Lanier, Sentinel.

   Officers during 1926-1927: J. H. Hendrix, Eminent Commander;

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R. F. DeLamar, Jr., Generalissimo; H. F. Lawson, Captain General; J. H. McCrary,
Senior Warden; T. A. Willis, Junior Warden; R. E. Dixon, Standard Bearer; C. M.
Hobart, Sword Bearer; E. J. Henry, Treasurer; H. L. Nelson, Recorder; A. T.
Fountain, Warder; W. D. Ogletree, Prelate; Geo. C. Lanier, Sentinel.

   Officers during 1927-1928: H. F. Lawson, Eminent Commander; J. H. McCrary,
Generalissimo; T. A. Willis, Captain General; O. C. Amos, Senior Warden; R. E.
Dixon Junior Warden; Abram Cook, Standard Bearer; D. E. Suddeth, Sword Bearer;
A. T. Fountain, Warder; E. J. Henry, Treasurer; H. L. Nelson, Recorder; W. D.
Ogletree, Prelate; B. F. Dorminy, Sentinel.

   Officers for 1928-1929: H. F. Lawson, Eminent Commander; J. H. McCrary,
Generalissimo; J. H. Hendrix, Captain General; O. C. Amos, Senior Warden; R. E.
Dixon, Junior Warden; Abram Cook, Standard Bearer; D. E. Sudduth, Sword Bearer;
A. T. Fountain, Warder; E. J. Henry, Treasurer; H. L. Nelson, Recorder; W. D.
Ogletree, Prelate; B. F. Dorminy, Sentinel.

   Officers for 1929-1930: J. H. McCrary, Eminent Commander; R. F. DeLamar, Jr.,
Generalissimo; A. R. Bush, Captain General; 0. C. Amos, Senior Warden; R. E.
Dixon, Junior Warden; J. J. Harvard, Standard Bearer; J. B. DeLamar, Sword
Bearer; A. T. Fountain, Warder; E. J. Henry, Treasurer; H. L. Nelson, Recorder;
G. A. Hough, Prelate; B. F. Dorminy, Sentinel.

   Officers for 1930-1931: J. H. McCrary, Eminent Commander; R. F. DeLamar, Jr.,
Generalissimo; A. R. Bush, Captain General; 0. C. Amos, Senior Warden; R. E.
Dixon, Junior Warden; J. J. Harvard, Standard Bearer; H. S. Cochran, Sword
Bearer; A. T. Fountain, Warder; E. J. Henry, Treasurer; H. L. Nelson, Recorder;
G. A. Hough, Prelate; B. F. Dorminy, Sentinel.

   Officers for 1931-1932: R. F. DeLamar, Jr., Eminent Commander; 0. C. Amos,
Generalissimo; R. E. Dixon, Captain General; J. P. Millican, Senior Warden; G.
A. Hough, Junior Warden; E. J. Henry, Treasurer; H. L. Nelson, Recorder; A. T.
Fountain, Warder; J. L. Baggott, Prelate.

   Officers for 1932-1933: G. A. Hough, Eminent Commander; J. P. Millican,
Generalissimo; D. G. Hendrix, Captain General; Need J. Goode, Senior Warden;
Geo. C. Lanier, Junior Warden; Nat. J. Goode, Treasurer; J. C. Hendrix,
Recorder; A. T. Fountain, Warder; J. L. Baggott, Prelate.

   Officers for 1933-1934: J. P. Millican, Eminent Commander; D. G. Hendrix,
Generalissimo; Need J. Goode, Captain General; H. S. Cochran, Senior Warden; G.
C. Lamar, Junior Warden; J. H. Mc-Crary, Standard Bearer; Andrew Cabero, Sword
Bearer; Abram Cook, Warder; B. F. Dorminy, Sentinel; Nat. J. Goode, Treasurer;

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T. A. Willis, Recorder; J. L. Baggott. Prelate. B. F. Dorminy, Sentinel.

   Officers for 1934-1935: J. P. Millican, Eminent Commander; D. G. Hendrix,
Generalissimo; Need J. Goode, Captain General; H. S. Cochran, Senior Warden;
Geo. C. Lanier, Junior Warden; J. H. McCrary, Standard Bearer; Andrew Cabero,
Sword Bearer; Abram Cook, Warder; Nat. J. Goode, Treasurer; T. A. Willis,
Recorder; B. F. Dorminy, Sentinel.

   Officers for 1935-1936: D. G. Hendrix, Eminent Commander; Need J. Goode,
Generalissimo; H. S. Cochran, Captain General; Geo. C. Lanier, Senior Warden;
Abram Cook, Junior Warden; J. H. McCrary, Standard Bearer; Andrew Cabero, Sword
Bearer; A. T. Fountain, Warder; Nat. Goode, Treasurer; T. A. Willis, Recorder;
J. L. Baggott, Prelate; B. F. Dorminy, Sentinel.

   Sir Knights Eli W. Goode, F. M. Bozeman, E. J. Henry, A. T. Cochran, W. F.
Bragg, A. C. Atkins, and J. H. Hendrix have passed into the land of eternal
Knighthood. The loss of these men is inestimable, but the virtues of Knighthood,
friendship, and brotherly love exemplified by them while on earth has left an
indelible impression upon their fellow knights.

   Present membership of Rhodes Commandery, No. 34, is thirty-three.

WOODMEN OF WORLD
ORGANIZED 1894

   The object of the Woodmen of the World is to combine white persons of sound
bodily health, exemplary habits and good moral character, between the ages of
sixteen and sixty years, into a secret, fraternal, beneficiary and benevolent
society; provide funds for their relief; comfort the sick and cheer the
unfortunate by attentive ministrations in times of sorrow and distress; promote
fraternal love and unity; create funds from which, on reasonable and
satisfactory proof of death of a beneficiary member who complies with all the
requirements of the Society, there shall be paid the sum named in the
certificate to his beneficiary or beneficiaries, who shall be blood relatives,
adopted children or persons dependent upon the member.

   Black Jack Camp, No. 15, W. O. W., of Hawkinsville, was first organized in
the year 1894, reaching a membership of 40. For several years interest lagged,
but the Camp still functioned.

   The fourth day of May, 1910, the camp was reorganized and a new charter was
granted, with the following officers: J. J. Harvard, consul commander; H. J.
McCorvey, advisor lieutenant; Joe Tarver, banker; Geo. D. Mashburn, clerk; E. G.
Broadwell, escort; W. T.

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Smith, watchman; J. W. Bagby, sentry; G. V. Burket, R. T. Bembry, and P. D.
Hicks, managers; and Dr. A. H. Weathers, camp physician. From this time on the
Camp increased in interest and membership until the readjustment of rates in
1919, reaching near 300 members. Then, because of dissatisfaction in the
increase of the rates and the hard times following the World War, the membership
decreased to 116 in December, 1922. It again took on new life and its membership
grew to 269.

   The National Organization is one of the greatest fraternal organizations for
the protection and independence of the American home in existence.
  


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