Schley County GaArchives News.....Ellaville Sun 1939 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Harris Hill harris@starband.net July 5, 2006, 3:53 pm Ellaville Sun 1939 The Ellaville Sun Friday, January 6, 1939 Vol. 2, No. 27 CITY EMPLOYEES ARE RETAINED All city employees were retained for 1939 at an organization meeting of city council Wednesday night at which S. W. Miles became mayor, succeeding W.T. Tondee. J.E. Harden was renamed chief of police; Charlie Pilcher night chief; Linton Tondee, day superintendent of power plant and C.B. Theus, night superintendent. SINGING SET FOR RUPERT SUNDAY The regular monthly singing will be conducted at Rupert school Sunday afternoon, W.E. Elliston of Rupert advised The Sun this week. LOCAL GIRL WINS AWARD Susanne Wilson Is Awarded Holland's Story Prize Susanne Wilson, sixth grade student at the Ellaville consolidated school and daughter of Dr. and Mrs. T.W. Wilson of Ellaville, has been awarded a cash prize by Holland's Magazine for an article, "My Bookshelf." The article follows: In the coziest corner of our home, I never fear being left alone, For there on my bookshelf waiting for me, Are friends who will always talk to me. My first books were bought when I was 17 months old. Mother purchased the Foundation Library put out by the Columbia University in two volumes, one book for me and one for mother. She says Daddy thought she was crazy but my! how I loved my "blue book." The pages are worn but I'm sure they have served their purpose for they have acquainted me with Mother Goose rhymes, hero stories, historical characters, Bible stories, scissors, art, writing, fairy stories, etc. Having found my first book so entertaining, I naturally wanted others and friends and relatives who knew of my love for books started giving them to me on Christmas and birthdays. Most of these books are recommended for the children's library by the American Library association and I have found reading them a pleasant and happy way of living. Through them I have lived many lives all over the world. I have enjoyed the rich experiences of my book friends and have had many thrilling adventures. SUSANNE WILSON. C.C. WALL HONORED WITH CHITTERLIN SUPPER Mrs. C.C. Wall complimented her husband with a chitterlin supper Wednesday night. Guests included: H.F. Dixon, Dr. T.W. Wilson, Dr. Arch Avary, R.C. Brooks, Cecil Garrett, C.T. Rainey, C.C. Williamson, H.W. Hogg and J.L. Carter. Mrs. Wall was assisted in entertaining by Mrs. J.L. Carter and Mrs. H.F. Dixon. HERE AND THERE by Charles Wall, Jr. I have assembled a confusion of old calendar cuffs and haphazard notations compiled during 1938. As a milestone of reference to the very young 1939, I am looking back over my shoulder to see what the public was doing before he came. If any of these strike the pleasant gong----well good; if not, well, don't take exception with me. This is the editor's idea. I'm just a rube trying so hard to keep pace with 1939 that I care little about digging back into 1938. Most exciting football game: Duke-Pitt game. The only way Duke could get that ball across was to block a punt. Best looking thing on wheels: Madeline Carroll on roller skates. Best jazz band: Kay Kyser and his "Let's dance" boys. Best radio comedy: Marse Fred Allen is just a nose above everybody. Most outstanding event in aviation: Doug Corrigan's wrong way crossing of the Atlantic. Best fun of all: A bonus check from the boss. (Oh, you didn't get one either? Sorry.) Prettiest gals: John Power's ad models at Park avenue. All-time high for waste motion: President Roosevelt trying to keep the South's precious sons away from Capitol Hill. Most satisfactory silence: "Old Harp" Townsend. Best news reporting: The March of Time scores again. Girl in the class most likely to succeed: Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt. (And the name is not Jones.) Still the biggest everything in a book: "Gone with the ______ ." What is the name of that book, anyway? Ranking radio bores: Pick your own. Best movie of 1938: "You Can't Take it With You." The world's greatest promise: California's $30-every-Thursday plan. All time high for scare: As Orson Wells turned loose his "Martians." Year's greatest grabber: None other than dear ole "Adolph." Limburger movie of the past 365 days: Please pick your own, my choice wouldn't carry any weight. Best football player: Little Davy O'Brien---way down yonder in Texas. Best wishes to ever-er-body. end # 27 The Ellaville Sun Friday, January 13, 1939 No. 28 SCHLEY SLANTS by Raymond Duncan THEY'RE RUNNING TOGETHER--TAG AND TAG! Coincidence should get a deep laugh at the expense of Ellaville's two practicing physicians: Dr. L.S. Boyette's automobile license tag number for 1939 is 3255-E; Dr. Arch Avary's tag number for 1939 is 3256-E! FOR THOSE WHO BELIEVE IN WEATHER SAYINGS Flying ants swarmed in Ellaville this week. To some folk this means appearance of another nuisance, but to the oldsters who rely on weather sayings it means cold weather is over. Take your choice, I think I'll sit this one out. BUTTERFLIES ALSO PROMISE SPRING Brilliantly-colored butterflies flitted this week in flower gardens made bare by recent winter weather. Some hopefuls saw this as a further promise of an early spring. TOMATO FROM VEGETABLE GARDEN IN JANUARY! Mrs. V.H. Tondee observed the start of the New Year by calling upon her garden for a vegetable that usually grows only in summer. She served a tomato from her garden. HE HAS A BIRTHDAY ON FRIDAY THE THIRTEENTH! Harry Souter should come first in the best wishes column today--for he may need them. His birthday is today, Friday the 13th. Birthday greetings also go to Thayer Causey, 10th; James Murray, 14th; Martin James, 15th; Coach Carey Hatcher, 16th (note to Schley county high school boys' basketball team: please take the Tuesday night game for him); Bill Kelly, 17th. MRS. PRICE, BABY HIT BY LIGHTNING A bolt of lighting knocked down Mrs. Leonard Price and baby at their home in Midway community last Thursday morning. Window lights were shattered at the home of M.C. Murray, William James, Ed Price and Wallace in the same community. MOVE WITH CAUTION It's Friday the 13th Again! The superstitious move with caution and the mildly skeptical with uneasiness today, for it's one of the two unluckiest days of the year--Friday the 13th! Friday will fall on this date again in October. Anxious to escape harm on the day which tradition claims is cursed, the superstitious-minded have listed the things one should do and should not do today. Among the things you should do are: (1) Wink at solid white horses; (2) tip you hat to bob-eared dogs; (3) let a wagon of loose hay pass you; (4) keep your hat on in elevators, etc. And you should not: (1) Open an umbrella in the house; (2) eat bananas with catsup; (3) pick up safety pins in the street (that might be a necessity, however); (4) stir you coffee with a knife (this, though is asking too much); (5) take a rake through the living room (note to blondes: this does not apply to asking your boy friend to come in). etc. The voluminous Library of Congress places principal blame for the superstition upon two women. There is a legend that the Goddess Freya declared Friday a festive day for everyone to concentrate his thoughts upon her. Refusal to do this was answered by a curse. Another story, says the Library of Congress, is based upon a dream by a Wilmington, Del., woman, Mrs. Isaac Harvey, who became well known in her colonial America community for the power of her dreams, warned her husband not to lay the keel for his ship on Friday because the day was unlucky. He scoffed at her suggestion and not only laid the keel on that day of the week but named the brig Friday and launched her on Friday the 13th. Mrs. Harvey had the last word: the boat sank two Fridays later, and the settlers decided the day was clouded by an evil spell. Her husband lived to hear her say, "I told you so," for he didn't sail on the ship. H.G. MCKEE DIES MONDAY Former School Superintendent of Ellaville Passes Henry Grady McKee of Portal, Ga., former superintendent of the Ellaville consolidated school who was widely known in educational circles throughout the state, died Monday night at a Savannah hospital after a critical illness of more than three weeks. He had been in ill health for many months but had continued without interruption his duties as superintendent of the Portal consolidated school until the week before classes recessed for the Christmas holidays. A native of Dekalb county, Mr. McKee was graduated from North Georgia college at Dahlonega and received his master's degree from the University of Georgia. He served overseas with distinction during the World War. After heading the mathematics department at Georgia Military academy, College Park, Mr. McKee taught at Dalton and Americus before coming here in September, 1926. Besides raising the academic level of the school during the seven years of his superintendency, Mr. McKee gained a wide reputation as a basketball coach, directing the Ellaville championship team of 1927. Mr. McKee became superintendent of Claxton high school in September, 1933, and was president of the district division of the Georgia Education Association while there. Later he moved to Portal. He was a member of the Presbyterian church. Services were held at Portal on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock and at Mount Zion Methodist church in Henry county Wednesday afternoon. Burial was in Masters cemetery there. Surviving besides his widow, the former Miss Ruth Porter of Danville, Ga., are a son, Vernon McKee, five brothers, A.L., R.O., V.H., M.H., and T.T. McKee and a sister, Miss Mamie McKee, all of Atlanta. "IN THE DAYS OF THY YOUTH" by Raymond Duncan School was closed out Monday night for H.G. McKee, who dedicated his life to helping children to prepare for theirs. Eight years of his career were spent in Ellaville as superintendent of the consolidated school here. Mr. McKee touched hundreds through his work and people in all walks of life paid him warm tribute when they heard of his passing. I was one of his students, being a member of the last class (1933) graduated under him in Ellaville. When I was told he had gone on to stand the Final Examination, I could think of only two things. I shall tell about them because I believe they testify in what measure he succeeded in life..... Chapel was a brief program attended by the student body three times a week because it was part of a routine, that offered no choice. The classes shuffled in to a march with the principal interest being who would get the song books distributed by two boys who stood in front of the stage. The assembly dragged through two or three folk songs, there were some announcements, and Mr. McKee read a passage of Scripture. His voice was magnetic and he read well, so I listened. Years before I was graduated I came to notice he seemed to read a certain passage often. Soon after the repetition occurred to me, I decided he was reading it too often. Frequently, as clearly as I can remember, he read it on successive days. I left school, and he went to another town. One night---perhaps about two years later---I happened to think of him. Somehow, I could see him standing there on the bare platform, and could hear him saying" "Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, no the years draw nigh, when thou shall say, I have no pleasure in them...... While the sun, or the light, or the moon, or the stars, be not darkened, nor the clouds return after the rain. In the day when the speakers of the house shall tremble, and the strong men shall bow themselves, and the grinders cease because they are few, and those that look out of the windows be darkened, and the doors shall be shut in the streets, when the sound of the grinding is low, and he shall rise up at the voice of the bird, and all the daughters of music shall be brought low; Also when they shall be afraid of that which is high, and fears shall be in the way, and the almond tree shall flourish, and the grasshopper shall be a burden, and desire shall fail; because man goeth to his long home and the mourners go about the streets; or ever the silver cord be loosed, or the golden bowl be broken, or the pitcher be broken at the fountain, or the wheel broken at the cistern. Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was; and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it. This is the reading of the 12th chapter of Ecclesiastes, first through the seventh verse. Let us repeat the Lord's Prayer." I understood that night for the first time why he had read it so often: he knew it had a message all of us should have heard. I felt he had known he was taking a long shot at the far target in trying to deliver that message. But that he had thought the chance of some of us one day remembering it was worth his tirelessness. Always, afterwards, when I read or heard any reference to this passage, or mention of Mr. McKee, I admired this man who gave patience to the hopeless aim of trying to teach understanding to children who were not yet wise enough to know that they knew nothing. Many times he told his algebra students they had not solved their problems. Often one would answer, "But I got the right answer." Then he would reply, "You are working to get the answer, you are working to solve the problem." Such a statement seemed ridiculous, and all of the boys and girls shared the opinion (after school was out for the day) that it sounded balmy. Years later, I remembered those classroom incidents and understood why he had told us what he did. I came to know that there were no answers in the back of the book of the problems of life. That made clear the necessity of choosing the right method, and of making no mistakes of addition or subtraction or multiplication. I shall always remember this man as urging, "Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth......." and explaining, "You are not working to get the answer, you are working to solve the problem." If when I have written my last story, someone can say as much for me---with the sincerity I have written this---I will know I have won out, for someone will remember the Infinite because He has thought of me; for someone will have understood that he himself must solve the problems of his own life, because of something I said. 25 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK E.J. Hart was re-elected mayor and all other city officials returned to office in an election void of a contest. Council members are H.J. Dyess, Rogers Williams, C.S. Wall, R.E. Hill and E.W. strange. C.L. Battle is recorder. The Rev. C.M. Dunaway ended a two weeks' revival at the Methodist church Sunday night, Jan. 11. W.T. Tondee has purchased the complete stock of Burt and Tondee, general mercantile store, and will operate the firm under his name. SPECIAL TAXES FOR THE CITY OF ELLAVILLE Ellaville, Ga., Jan 4, 1939. Be it ordained by the Mayor and City Council of Ellaville, Ga., and it is hereby ordained by said authority that a special tax be levied by the City of Ellaville on each occupation tax as follows and collected for the year 1939. Auctioneers alone or in the connection with other business, per day....$25.00 Agents taking orders for clothing....5.00 Barber Shops....5.00 Colored Barber Shops....2.50 Brick, Lime and Cement dealers....5.00 Bowling Alleys....10.00 Blacksmith Shop....2.50 Beef and Fish Market....5.00 Banker or Bankers Agency...10.00 Cotton Seed Buyers or agents buying for others....5.00 Coal Dealers or Agents for others....5.00 Clock Agents....10.00 Dancing Halls kept for rent....50.00 Dealers of Agents for Automobiles, Trucks or Tractors, new or old....15.00 Life Insurance Company...10.00 Fire Insurance Companies, each.... 10.00 Flying Jennies, per day....25.00 Fertilizer Plants or Mixer....10.00 Fruit Tree Agents....10.00 Garages....10.00 Gasoline or Oil Trucks....15.00 Gasoline Dealers, each stand....5.00 Ginneries, each....10.00 Hearse, each....5.00 Livery, Auto or otherwise....10.00 Loan Agents....5.00 Live Stock Traders, traveling, per day....5.00 Lunch Stands, serving lunches on the streets, per day....1.00 Occultists, traveling, per day....5.00 or 50.00 for 1939 Pressing Clubs....2.50 Peddlers....50.00 Piano Agents....10.00 Slot Machines....25.00 Storage Tanks, Gasoline and Kerosene....10.00 Pool Rooms....25.00 Picture Agents....50.00 Patent Medicine Agents....25.00 Planning Mills and Variety Shops that dress up to 100o feet per day....5.00 over 1,000 feet....15.00 Restaurants....5.00 Sewing Machine Agents....25.00 Stove Agents....25.00 Skating Rinks kept for pay....10.00 Sales Stables....10.00 Soft Drink Trucks....10.00 Soda Fount of cold bottle drinks....2.50 Tailor Shops....5.00 Wood Yards....5.00 Bread Trucks....5.00 Warehouses....10.00 Shows and items not mentioned above in discretion of the mayor. Which said license and special tax shall be due and collected in advance, and any person, firm or corporation doing any business that is subject to a license or a special tax shall, before engaging in same make application to the Clerk and Treasurer of the City of Ellaville for a license, and shall pay to the Clerk and Treasurer the amount of said license or special tax in advance. Any person violating provisions of the foregoing ordinances shall upon conviction, be punished as prescribed in Section 21 of the charter of Ellaville. Any ordinance conflicting with this ordinance shall be repealed and is hereby repealed. Done in regular meeting of the City Council of Ellaville, Ga., January 4, 1939. S.W. Miles, Mayor C.T. Battle, Recorder. HOSPITAL NOTES Miss Jeanette Wells of Buena Vista underwent a major operation at Boyette's clinic, Jan. 6. BIRTHS Mr. and Mrs. Paul Theus announce the birth Jan. 7 at Boyette's clinic of a son. He weighed six pounds and has been named Clarence Bentley. HERE AND THERE by Charles Wall Do we resolve to fight for peace or democracy? For a long time we have been greeting the new year with a hat full of high and mighty resolutions. Some have, fallen through the first day; others we may have kept a week and still others we have carried with us down through the years. This year there is one resolution we all need to make and keep until the end of civilization. We will not go to war again. Many of us have made this resolution before but we have let some grabber like Hitler or Mussolini come along and back us right into the dog house. Personally, I'm getting bored with the public's casual denunciation of war. Yet every year we can look our fellow man in the eye and shout "Happy New Year" without thinking or saying, "I'll be seeing you in the trenches." Why don't we take up arms now and win the war without a shot being fired? All of us are red-blooded citizens and we all know that our backbone has not caved in. We leave our fate in the hands of politicians who work in funny ways to perform their antics. At this very moment there are battles going on and we still just sit back and think, "They can't touch us." But you don't know how close they are getting to touching you. It is only human nature for a man to be removed from his anatomy and, just between you and me, it is time to be getting worried. There are certain factions in this world that are gaining ground every day and defeat seems to be something of the past if we, the people, don't rouse up and do something about it. And this is it--to have nothing to do with war, even if we have to go to jail, and do everything we can to prevent war, even to fighting our weight in congressmen and propagandists. end # 28 The Ellaville Sun Friday, January 20, 1939 No. 29 THE STORK The stork filled basinets in 126 homes in Schley county during 1938 in one of his busiest years on record. Ordinary Tom Rainey said Thursday 55 white and 71 negro babies were listed in birth certificates filed during the year. May led white births with eight and October was second with seven; 14 negroes were born in March and seven in both May and December. Deaths were much less frequent, only 67 being recorded, 21 whites and 46 negroes. SCHLEY GIRLS SEEK 15TH STRAIGHT WIN Ellaville Clubs Move to Americus Tonight Schley county high school's unbeaten girl's basketball team seeks its 15th decision of a perfect season tonight, moving to Americus for a game with the strong high school team there. The boys' teams of both schools also clash. Ellaville faces Oglethorpe in a doubleheader here Tuesday. Ellaville's maiden's registered their 14th triumph here Tuesday night by routing Buena Vista, 31 to 16. Lillian Purvis paced the offense with 16 points. Wilson scored 13 for the losers. The local girls' 13th victory---recorded in the face of the Friday the 13th jinx---came the hard way. Ellaville emerged on the top end of a 23 to 21 count after a hot duel to the finish. Christine Allmon's 11 points led the pointmakers. Grant shot 11 for Oglethorpe. The boys' club divided their games during the past week, defeating Buena Vista, 30-23, but falling before Oglethorpe, 43 to 37. Derrick went on a jamboree to hoop 27 points and lead Oglethorpe. Roney Jordan dropped in 13 and David McCorkle 12, for Ellaville. Jordan also led the attack against Buena Vista, with 12, Junior Harden accounted for 11 points. LEE'S BIRTHDAY OBSERVED HERE School Students Present Chapel Program Thursday Students of Ellaville consolidated school marked the birthday of Robet E. Lee, Confederate chieftain during the War Between the States, with a chapel program Thursday. The program, under direction of Miss Ruth Cheney, follows:: Dialogue---Ethel Johnson, Geraldine Williams; Short Talks on the Various Phases of Lee's Life---Christine Allmon; Lee's Service in the War---Wilma Adams; Lee as an Educator---Lewis DeVane; Lee's death and tributes to Lee---Mary Frances Perry; Poem, "The Sword of Lee"---C.T. Battle and Billy Johnson; Piano solo--- Hilda Manning. SCHLEY SLANTS BURIAL INSURANCE PROMOTION STUNT An Ellaville negro died here recently. Through a coincidence, the agent for the company with which she held a burial insurance policy, arrived in town just in time to hear first word of her death. The insurance man went to the bank and got 150 one-dollar bills. Then he called at her house to ask if the report of her death was true. It was and a relative produced the policy. There was the formality of a death certificate, with the beneficiary expecting to wait the usual length of time before receiving the principal. But the agent dumped $150 in banknotes on the table as full payment. The astonished negroes are still talking about the unbelievable service. Said the insurance man when he returned to town: "That will do me more good than a full page ad in an Atlanta newspaper." WITH KINDEST REGARDS Birthday wishes to Mrs. Walter Strange, Jan 19; Mrs. Etta Royal, Jan. 24, and Mrs. H.J. Williams, Jan. 25. DECEMBER MOST POPULAR FOR MARRIAGES December is still the most popular month for marriages in Schley county. Ordinary Tom Rainey announced yesterday 81 marriage licenses were sold during the year, 58 to negroes and 23 to white couples. Seventeen of these were sold in December. 25 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK A primary for nomination of Schley county officers for four-year terms was set for Feb. 13 by the county executive committee. Fire destroyed a large barn on the Lasco Harvey farm three miles east of Ellaville Thursday night, January 22. Loss of livestock and feed was heavy. Girls of Charles F. Crisp Institute gave a box supper to raise funds to buy a new basketball. Eight boxes were sold. Miss Addie Ree McCrory won the prize for the most attractive box. YOUTH IS THE SAME TODAY AND EVERY DAY by Charles Wall, Jr. We of the younger generation often here the phrase, "The young folks are going to the devil." But I would like to defend the youth of today and show the slow moving and thinking people exactly what the change is and how it came about. Times change and methods should change with them. So, alas and alack, the changing times and conditions made YOUTH, we are afraid, a wee bit conscious of material needs. The world as a whole is moving at a faster pace which makes the young people all the more reckless to keep astep. Back in the yesterdays they were doing the same things we are doing today but only at a slower pace. Many of you remember when the Mason and Dixon line was a highway. Florida was just something in the Everglades. There was complaint that the ladies' clothes were too colorful. Hawks and eagles were drifting in the sun, where today transport planes climb to flight. Every hundred people had to share nine-tenths of a telephone. These were the days of the horse and buggy, and spelling bees at the school house. Those were the days when cider and doughnuts and popcorn were good for a winter evening. Those were what you have so often heard referred to as "The good ole days." To us, they were peaceful, but they were not to those who lived in them. My father hit the nail on the head one day when he took me aside and said, "Son, I courted in one county when I was a boy, but now it is possible for you to cover the whole state." That one contrast serves to describe the conditions better than any I have ever heard. All of the problems, and all of the worries, and all of the joys of those days, we have now, only the names are different. Only moving at a faster pace which makes us try to move at the same pace. BIRTHS Mr. and Mrs. Jack Rose of near Ellaville announce the birth of a son Jan. 6. He weighed eight and a half pounds and has been named Charles Edward. LITTLE ROBERT B. STRANGE COMPLIMENTED WITH BIRTHDAY PARTY As a compliment to her small son, Burt, on his third birthday, Mrs. C.B. Strange entertained on Friday afternoon the 13th, with a party. In the living room where the guests were received, lovely white narcissi and red japonicas were used as decorations. Mrs. Strange was assisted in directing the games for the little folks by Miss Arbie Ann Strange. The dining room where the guests were invited for refreshments was lovely with pink Japonicas and paper white narcissi on the table and buffet. The table was overlaid with a lace cover and a cake iced in white with "Happy Birthday" in pink letters placed on a mirrored plateau surrounded by fern and white flowers was the centerpiece. Crystal candlesticks holding burning pink tapers flanked the centerpiece. Burt blew out the three burning candles on the cake. Delicious ice cream and angel food cake were served to the guests. Mrs. Strange was assisted in serving by Misses Lula Baisden and Mytrice Strange. Those enjoying the affair were Careene Hatcher, Ellaville; Billy Easterlin, Andersonville; Lettie Lee Williams, Aubrey and Lamar Greene, LaCross; Ann Roddenberry, Helen and Fanny Lester Arnold, Kenneth Dupree, Betty, Bobby and Arbie Ann Strange. Favors were pink and white candy hearts in cellophane bags. Mothers present were Mrs. Bill Easterlin, Andersonville; Madames Williams and Greene, LaCross and Mrs. Arnold. HOSPITAL NOTES Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Rooks of Birmingham, Ala., Misses Nan Black and Dora Young of Waterloo, Ia., Mr. and Mrs. Joe Rooks of Andersonville and Mrs. Ernest Hutchings of Albany were among the out-of-town visitors of Mrs. Dora Young, whose condition remains unchanged at Boyette's clinic. Carolyn Hart, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.A. Hart, underwent a tonsil operation at Boyette's clinic Saturday morning. REYNOLDS COUPLE MARRIED HERE Miss Annie Marlin Hicks of Reynolds became the bride of E.B. Swearingen, also of Reynolds, at a ceremony performed by the Rev. Charles D. Carter at his home here last Saturday night. The couple left immediately for a trip to Florida. LOVELY DANCE ENJOYED BY YOUNGER SET Members of the younger set enjoyed a dance at the home of Miss Dorothy Lowry Saturday night. Punch and crackers were served throughout the evening. Among those invited were Misses Lorena Jordan, Juanita Cook, Elsie Rainey, Dyxie Standridge, Clara Mott, Helen Stevens, Hilda Manning, Marion Mott, Mary Frances Perry, Hilda Cosper; Junior McNeal, Bobby Rigsby, Edwards Murray, Finis Allmon, Jimmy Harden, David McCorkle, Charles Lumpkin, Carl Hobbs, Homer Moore, Woodrow Daniel, Roney Jordan, Julian Gill and Misses Carolyn Currie and Marjorie Lanier. end # 29 Issues 30 and 31 are missing from the film. Something really important probably happened. The Ellaville Sun Friday, February 10, 1939 No. 32 THE SUN TO SPONSOR COUNTY MARBLE PROGRAM Champ To Compete In State Tourney The Sun today announces plans to sponsor and promote this spring a marbles program in Schley county schools, to be climaxed by a county-wide tournament for selection of a county champion who will be entered in the seventh annual statewide tournament held by The Atlanta Journal. E.M. Palmer, superintendent of Ellaville consolidated school, will act as county chairman, assisting in all arrangements of the program and supervising the county-wide tournament. Co-operation of all school officials and principals of all schools is assured. Each school will conduct a tournament to choose a representative in the county tournament. The date for county finals will be not later than April 22. Walter Stevens, the county's top mibster last season, will be eligible to defend his crown. Walter, who waded through all opposition as a representative of Midway school, now is a freshman at Schley county high school. A round of entertainment awaits the champion. No matter his success in the competition at Grant Park pavilion on Saturday, May 6, he can't lose. He will be taken to Atlanta the day before by a representative of the paper for two days of fun. Here is a sample of the entertainment which already has been planned: a theater party, a bus ride to various points of interest, a view of the Battle of Atlanta painting in Grant Park, a night baseball game between the Atlanta Crackers and an unannounced opponent--hot dogs and all. All expenses of the trip will be paid by The Sun, and passes to the various amusements will be given by managers of these places. There will be absolutely no expense to the boy or girl who wins. Winner of the state competition will be sent by The Journal to the national marbles tournament at Wildwood, N.J., the week of June 25. Additional details for the program will be announced in early editions of The Sun. SCHLEY SLANTS by Raymond Duncan YEAH BUT IT MAY BE RAINING TOMORROW The weather probably is the most universal topic of conversation. Folk of all ages, races and stations in life can exchange views on it without stepping out of line. This backwoods publisher doesn't care to overhear the disagreements which mark the discussions of the legion who take their weather notions seriously, but he does listen for the casual remarks made by his neighbors as they meet on the street. These remarks often reveal something of one's philosophy of life. Many, many times each week this little dialogue, in effect, is heard: "It's a pretty day, ain't it?" someone will suggest. "Yeah," will be the reluctant admission. "But it may be raining tomorrow." Perhaps you are saying this homely illustration is simple, and without meaning. It is simple--all the great truths often are simple, so simple people fail to recognize them because they are looking for something complicated. But it is not without meaning. It is a point-blank home town example of the phil! osophy of doom which this newspaper believes is responsible for the world's ills. But let's bring that gloomy phrase, "the world's ills" down to earth. No one is doing badly who is fighting for and believing there will be a brighter day which will bring him the things he wants most. On the other hand, one who spends a lovely day fretting because the sky may be clouded tomorrow, well....... Listen to the casual remarks your neighbor makes. THEY THINK NOTHING OF BUTTER AND EGGS AND MILK A city lady who like The Sun's recipe innovation of last week declared: "You can tell they are country recipes, all right-----they were given by people who think nothing of eggs and butter and milk." She pointed out numerous recipes calling for richness which would shock the house wife who buys everything at the corner grocery, and tempt the appetite of everyone who likes good food. Yes, ma'am, us rubes sho' do like good stuff to eat. WITH EARNEST CONGRATULATIONS Many happy returns of the day to Mary Frances Perry, who observes a birthday today, Feb. 10; Mrs. O.C. Hill and Miss Geraldine Knighton, Feb. 14; Carolyn Hart and Arbie Ann Strange, Feb. 15; Mrs. Cecil Garrett , Feb. 6 (16?). And to lovely ones of all ages who will be somebody's valentine Tuesday. FOY EVANS BECOMES TELEGRAPH'S ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Foy Evans of Americus, 19, who wrote his first story three years ago as a high school student there, becomes assistant sports editor of The Macon Telegraph this week-end. Foy, well-known here and who wrote much material for The Sun last fall, succeeds Ben Chatfield who moves to the sports editorship of The Macon Evening News. The vacancy was created when Sports Editor Bobby Norris resigned to become business manager of the Americus baseball club. Albert Gelders, News sports editor, succeeded Bobby. I remember Foy always talked about wanting to write a sports story, and I suggested he write one for me.....the story is that he had the goods, as the jargon of the day puts it. But so much for memory time. I still think it was a good idea, though.........letting him, write that story. SCHOOLBOY PATROLMEN Twenty State Schoolboy Patrolmen, two from each of the ten State Patrol Districts, will be given free ten day trips to the New York World's Fair at the end of the present school semester. The trips will be awarded by Wiley L. Moore in a contest to determine the "Outstanding Schoolboy Patrolmen" in each of the ten Georgia State Patrol Districts. DEBATERS FOR SCHOOL NAMED Ellaville Preparing for District Competition Debaters to represent Schley county high school in the annual inter-scholastic, competition were chosen at a preliminary contest at the school auditorium Monday night. They are Elsie Rainey and Helen Stevens, both of the 11th grade, and Mary Eddie Carter and Billy Johnson, both of the eighth grade. Mary Frances Perry and Ethel Johnson, both of the 10th grade, are alternates. Subject for debate throughout the Georgia high school association is, "Resolved, that the United States should form an alliance with Great Britain." The schedule for the district competition has not been drafted HUTTO IS ELECTED EBENEZER TRUSTEE J.B. Hutto topped J.L. Lightner by four votes in the race for trustee of Ebenezer school district last Friday afternoon. The count was 15 to 11. DUNCAN HEARD AT WAYCROSS Addresses Reserve Group of United States Army Captain Charles F. Duncan of the United States army engineer office at Savannah, addressed the Waycross organization of Organized Reserves, U.S. Army, Tuesday night, Jan. 31, according to an article appearing in the Waycross Journal-Herald. His subject was "The Attack and Defense of a River Line," subject matter being gained from a study of the famous Vicksburg campaign of the War Between the States. Capt. Duncan is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Duncan of Ellaville. REGULAR SINGING SET FOR RUPERT W.E. Elliston, chairman of the publicity committee, advised The Sun the regular monthly singing will be held at Rupert school Sunday afternoon. Choir leaders from all counties throughout this section take part in these singings which draw crowds from a wide area. The public is invited. LOCAL PUPILS GIVEN AWARDS Two Ellaville Students Air School Winners Two students of Ellaville consolidated school have advanced to the state finals of The Atlanta Journal School of the Air competition. Hall Roddenberry and Robert Hilton, both sixth grade pupils, won Columbus district awards in voice and declamation, respectively. Awards were announced at a banquet at the Hotel Ralston in Atlanta last Friday night. Besides the honored students, those attending from Ellaville included Mrs. John Lindsay and Mrs. Stanley Greene, of the school faculty and Cecil H. Garrett, district circulation representative of The Journal. A group representing Ellaville school appeared over WSB, The Journal station, Jan. 26. Roddenberry sang "Loves Old Sweet Song" and Hilton delivered an oration made by the late Charles R. Crisp, "Here's to Peace." Finals will be conducted over WSB in June. 25 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK (1914) Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Lowe announce the engagement of their daughter, Etta, to Turner Williams. The marriage will take place in June. Schley countians nominated officers for two-year terms at a Democratic primary. The winners: R.E. Battle, sheriff; M.D. Herring, clerk of court; Homer Collins, treasurer; A.S. Rainey, tax receiver; J.B. Smith tax collector; S.B. Halstead, surveyor, and Brad Teele, coroner. The Ellaville Sun Friday, February 17, 1939 No. 33 SCHLEY SLANTS by Raymond Duncan CUMBERSOME COMMENT: QUOTATIONS FROM THE STREET Asked "how is everything?" C.B. (Britt) Barnes replied, "That's a mighty big question for a little man like me." Confessed a boy to his best girl in a Valentine's Day discussion of the filming of "Gone with the Wind," "if Scarlet was living today, I would love her instead of you." Hearing the legislature was considering putting the entire state on eastern standard time, Dan Rainey snorted, "If that's all they've got to do, they ought to adjourn." Two boys, 23 and 20, were stricken from the ranks of the younger generation this week, and the change upset them. An elderly lady asked them during the course of a street conversation, " ........... what is the younger generation coming to?" One of the boys began the old, old defense that it is doing all right. "Oh, cut in the lady, " wasn't talking about you boys---I mean the young folks!" From that day on, they will count that man a friend who calls them "wild young things." Challenged E.H. Morrison, 63, on Valentine's Day: "Yes, I'm really that old, but I can outrun the young boys in the turnip patch right now. They can beat playing ball, though." Told a state patrol car had passed a local driver the night before, Charles Richard McNeal declared, "I didn't know a Ford would run that fast!" THE BETTER QUOTATIONS NEVER MAKE THE PAPER But the better quotations never make the paper. Sometimes this seems rather ironical--printing the ones with the lesser punch and culling out the real ones. But fewer reputations are damaged by this censorship and--this is important--the warm old hearts of newspapermen pump away much longer. One day I am going to publish a little book of quotations that I had to withhold from various papers (all who are interested please send $2.50 in cash immediately). I recall exclamations of a college executive as the March wind blew off his hat; more than one woman of culture as she discovered a run in her stocking; a colorful preacher trying to describe to a reporter the intensity of response at his revival; a young girl summarizing the character of one who had "beat her time"; a primer boy relating his father's before breakfast address; and so on. Funny thing is the thread of similarity running through all. But wait, and buy a copy of the book. WITH BEST BIRTHDAY WISHES Birthday greetings to Mrs. M.C. Gettys, Feb. 8; Virginia Nelson, Feb. 12; E.H. Morrison, Feb. 14. QUOTING PAUL GILL: The Ellaville Sun Ellaville, Georgia Gentlemen: I thought you would be interested in learning of the response to a four-inch advertisement which I carried in The Sun last Friday. The add announced we were giving away a bowl of goldfish with each purchase of a tube of Biten's tooth paste which we were introducing in Ellaville. Within less than a day and a half, we had sold out the gross (144 tubes) which we had stocked. People from all parts of the county still are calling for the offer. I was more than pleased with the interest which this offer attracted, for it has served to introduce the new tooth paste to the public. Naturally we feel its quality will make it a favorite with the public. While we will be unable to renew the goldfish offer any time soon, we have a fall stock of the tooth paste. Cordially, Paul Gill Jordan's Drug Store Ellaville, Georgia "POSSUM" GILL IN GEORGIA RING MEET "Possum" Gill, Ellaville's contribution to the boxing ring, took a few jabs at the punching bag Thursday, tapering off for his bid for the Georgia Golden Gloves title in the opening round of the state tournament at Atlanta Monday night. Gill punched his way to the district championship in the 126-pound class in Cordele Monday night, outpointing Kenneth Fordham of Albany. It was the eight victory of "Possum's" career. CONCORD NEWS On Tuesday of last week many friends and relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Cook, honoring the latter's father, Mr. David McMickle, whose 84th birthday occurred on this day. Each guest carried a covered dish of delicious food and the dinner was spread under the sheltering trees in the back yard. Mr. McMickle received many useful gifts. Mrs. Emmett Dillard was called to Columbus Friday on account of the illness of her daughter, Mrs. Johnny Grant, who resides there. Visitors at Mr. and Mrs. D.R. Murray's Sunday afternoon were Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Murray and family, Mr. and Mrs. James Hart and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. L.S. McMickle and family. Those spending the weekend at the S.M. Etheridge home were Mr. and Mrs. Enwood Etheridge and son, Stephen, Mrs. Blanche Coppaye, Misses Evelyn Shell and Mauree Etheridge, all of Macon. Mr. and Mrs. Elton Chapman of Oglethorpe were guests at the R.N. Chapman home Sunday. Mrs. Annie Hart of Ellaville spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Lawhorn. Friends of Miss Avoline Etheridge of Americus will regret to learn that she is ill at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S.M. Etheridge. Miss Evelyn Shell of Macon spent Saturday night with Miss Carolyn Lawhorn. Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Green and daughter spent Sunday at Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Dillard's. end # 33 Issue number 34 was missing from the film. The Ellaville Sun Friday, March 3, 1939 No. 35 REA LINE MAY BE OPENED WITHIN 45 DAYS 15 Miles Ready Soon, 25 Miles Come Later Possibility of the opening within 30 to 45 days of Schley county's first rural electrification line developed Thursday. Engineer D.L. Thomas told County Agent P.W. Hamil yesterday that if 80 percent of the 23 customers already definitely signed would wire their homes soon, current would be available "within 30 to 45 days." Thomas said this action would make the 15-mile Schley county line the first of the several-county 317 mile project to be opened. While only 23 customers have signed papers, Hamil declared the line will serve 35 to 40 homes. A 25-mile extension appears certain for later in the year. Farmers who are unable to pay the cost of wiring their homes are offered a long- term loan plan by the REA. Upon payment of 20 percent of the charges, the REA will carry the remainder on a five-year loan. The loan is payable semi- annually in equal installments at 6 per cent interest. SCHLEY SLANTS by Raymond Duncan PHOTO FINISH There is a weather legend that if March comes in like a lion, the blustery month will go out like a lamb. The above exclusive photo shows the lion and the lamb as they raced down the muddy track of the last hours of February to bring in March. The finish was so close that even the photo doesn't decide it. (transcriber's note: this not really a photo but rather a sketch of a lion and a lamb). Even weather wags disagreed. Closing days of February were "lionish" enough for anyone, but winds stilled and even the showers slackened as March came in. But since we've had so much weather lately, there is little need of arguing about the dispute between the lion and the lamb. WHAT PRICE FREEDOM? Ordinary Tom Rainey is Schley county's only bachelor who feels kindly toward a bill before the state legislature which would tax bachelors $100 a year to support old maids. Mr. Rainey has a sound reason for being so anxious to fork over this sum. He counts at least 28 elegibles in Schley county (age minimum is 30), assuring a revenue yield of $2,800. The bill provides the county ordinary shall get a 10 per cent fee for collection. Bachelor's Buttons may come to be rather costly badges! COUNTRYSIDE NIGHTMARE An Ellaville girl lifted heavy eyelids one morning this week and confessed, "I'm scared of only two things,-----slick roads and snakes. I was on slick roads in that storm last night. "With a snake," suggested someone. "Yes," she replied, "Definitely." HE KNEW, SHE DID NOT Said R.N. (Shorty) Cribb of Americus, the even tempered linotype operator who sets these lines into type: "There's all the difference in the world between a Religionist and a Christian. A Religionist might curse---a Christian would not." Declared a local girl: "I want to be a newspaper woman so it will be all right for me to say 'damn'". PERSONALITIES The federal income tax man was here last Friday to help our citizens fill out their income tax returns ............. Guess he spent a lonely day............... Charlie Wall, Jr., the paper's ad man and commentator on women, took leave this week to referee the eastern division of the third district girls' basketball tournament at Chester, which opened Tuesday and continues through Saturday night.......... Repeatedly lighting a cigarette as he worked against the clock, an Ellaville man fumbled for his fags, poked out his tongue and held a lighted match to it. BELIEVE IT OR NOT Bob Ripley, the cartoonist, was honor guest at a banquet held in Columbus last week for representatives of Nehi, Inc., guests including T.B. Johnson, promotion representative of the firm, and Mrs. Johnson, of Ellaville. Mrs. Johnson described Ripley as a "charming person who made everyone feel he was interested in meeting them." He made the rounds of the some 400 guests, shaking hands with them and autographing their programs. He failed to display the shyness attributed to him, making an entertaining talk, spiced with experiences of his many trips in search of material for his cartoon features. THEY BACKED "POSSUM" This little town, where most of the people probably think a boxing ring is a circle instead of a square, became boxing fans this week. They were rooting for "Possum" Gill, who fought his way to the finals of the southeastern Golden Gloves tournament in Atlanta. Sports writers at ringside credited the Ellaville fighter with eliminating the best opponent in his class in the semi- final round. Millard Arrington gave Gill a leather belt for the handsome buckle which he was awarded for reaching the championship bout. EIGHTY FOUR CANDLES! Mrs. Munro Murray becomes 84 years old Monday. Greetings also to Mrs. MariWyle Lawhorn, March 4; Miss Virginia Murray, March 7; Jean Dillard, March 11; Mrs. J.R. Bridges, Sr., March 12. J.T. Murray tried to slice many years off his age Wednesday, but the calendar wouldn't let him. J.T. said he was born February 29, 1902, which would allow him some nine birthdays. But 1902 wasn't a leap year, and J.T. was just plain 37. WORLD'S FAIR PREVIEW TO COME HERE TUESDAY A preview of New York's 1939 World's Fair will be shown in Ellaville next Thursday evening at 6:30 o'clock. The exhibit will be shown in front of Stevens' Warehouse company, local sponsors of the event. World's Fair preview on wheels and Southern motorcade of the Arcadian Grower is sponsored by the distributors of Arcadian Nitrate, the American soda. Officially approved by the New York World's Fair, it bears witness to the up-to- the-minute promotion methods of the Barrett company, makers of Arcadian nitrate, the American soda. The motorcade consists of a tractor, two trailers, a sound truck and an executive motorcar, which left New York shortly before the first of the year. It is touring the Southern states including Georgia, Virginia, North and South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. When assembled for view, the exhibit will present a large-scale diorama of the fair, animated with light, color and movement. It will give a dramatic and vivid impression of how the huge enterprise will appear to those who visit it. The famous theme symbols, the trylon and the perisphere; the buildings; state, national and international, will be highlighted by a background of changing colored illumination. Barrett's scientific contribution is in the form of a part of the exhibition to be known as "The South Self-Contained." The manufacture, preparation and distribution of Arcadian nitrate in the various Southern states is graphically depicted through the modern techniques of moving and lighted display. The apportionment of "The Home Folks' Dollar" among other economic data should be of particular interest to the selected audience. A lecturer accompanies the exhibit, and there are motion pictures to add to the attraction. Throughout the entire construction of the New York World's Fair the emphasis has been placed on the story of science and its basic significance in modern living, and the all-important role of competition in modern civilization. The focal exhibits at the fair will show all the elements of society so ordinarily.........(portion of article cut out)............world of tomorrow and will make clear the fundamental role science has played in the transformation of man's life and habits. It is anticipated that the show on the road will stimulate the desire of many to visit the fair, and build good will and sales for Arcadian nitrate. FIRE DESTROYS LOWE HOME Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the residence of Frank Lowe at Buena Vista last Saturday morning shortly after 9 o'clock. Virtually all home furnishings and clothing of the family were burned. The roof was in flames when neighbors came to notify Mrs. Lowe, and the home had burned within a half an hour after the discovery. The loss was partially covered by insurance. Mrs. Lowe is a sister of Mrs. E.R. Jordan of Ellaville and has other relatives in Schley. ONLY THESE A Look at Life by Raymond Duncan The papers recently published a "success" story announcing the decision of a 66 year-old big-time business executive to retire and "enjoy life." Since youth he had placed achievement of a prosperous career above all other considerations. This singleness of purpose had lifted him to the success he had sought. Now, at 66, he was ready to begin enjoying life. That was not a success story---it was tragedy. For in living out the story of his life he had withheld until the closing pages the part that should have come first. He had begun looking for happiness 50 years too late. Life offers generous satisfactions for all ages but it demands that they be enjoyed in season. There is youth with a glorious playtime of romance and laughter and safety. Maturity comes all too soon, but it compensates its responsibilities and grief by holding out the opportunity of a full life shared with loved ones and friends. The years advance and one knows his time is growing short. His greatest joys then should be memories of a well-spent life. Nothing is more pathetic than the spectacle of a man attempting to go back a half century and become a boy again. Today is the only time one has to enjoy life. Yesterday has passed, tomorrow may never come....... if it does, it may bring loneliness and heartbreak. They are wrong who say this is the philosophy of recklessness for it is one of extreme conservatism practiced with common sense. If one squanders the chances of the moment, he is failing to cultivate an appreciation of life which will add understanding to the days that stretch ahead. And that appreciation does not come like the breath-taking ecstasy of first love---it must be cultivated even as talent for any type of workaday endeavor must be developed before one can excel in his profession. A person of purpose begins groping for a definition of success almost before his cradle is stored away. His most fascinating amusement as a child is making believe that he is a man living a life of adventure. As he approaches manhood he sets out for the top. If he is thoughtful he will ask where he will be if ultimately he reaches "the top." Most college students write themes on "success." The collegiate editors really "swing into the groove" on this subject. Their chief worry is pumping enough adjectives into their typewriters, the subject matter is as easy for them as landing a job behind a glass-topped desk is going to be when they decide to introduce themselves to the expectant world. There are few people who hold financial reward in higher esteem than I. If one is going to get about and enjoy some of the beauties of the world, and one day carry a little woman across the threshold of a house out yonder on a hill, he must have what it takes to satisfy people who send him statements for all these things. But this money is important only as it contributes to one's happiness-- and that of the world. There is a glorious song that echoes through the ages. It is a song of beauty and love and truth. I believe a man's success should be--and is, Somewhere--- measured by what he adds to that echo. Some people gasp the last breaths of their cheap little lives without having heard it. Some hear it always, and clearly, and take up the song that others also may hear it. I believe only these succeed. "Some Lovely Thing" Grace Noll Crowell "The day will bring some lovely thing." I say it over each new dawn. "Some gay, adventurous thing to hold Against my heart when it is gone ." And so I rise---and go to meet The day with wings upon my feet. "I come upon it unaware--- Some sudden beauty without name; A snatch of song--a breath of pine-- A poem lit with golden flame; High tangled bird notes--keenly thinned--- Like flying color on the wind. No day has ever failed me quite; Before the gayest day is done I find some misty purple bloom, Or a late line of crimson sun. Each night I pause--remembering--- Some gay, adventurous, lovely thing. Ellaville Briefs Mesdames R.E. Hill, O.C. Hill and M.C. Hill attended the funeral of Mr. W (illiam) A. Murray in Ashburn Wednesday afternoon. (Transcriber's note: William A. Murray was the son of Anthony R. Murray and Mary Ann V. Morris Murray Hill) end # 35 Issues 36 & 37 are missing from the film. The Ellaville Sun Friday, March 24, 1939 No. 38 SCHLEY SLANTS by Raymond Duncan WHAT'S A CRASH BETWEEN GOOD BUMPERS? An Americus man parked his car in front of the post office Tuesday morning and went in to buy a stamp. While he was inside another driver parked horizontally behind him. Returning, he cranked up and without taking a look to see if the way was clear, rammed the front bumper of the auto. The sound of the crash convinced him something was wrong, so he came forward, cut his wheels sharply and applied the reverse. This time he scraped the front fender of the vehicle on his right. "Come help me get out of here," he yelled to a pedestrian. "You can't get out until the car behind you is moved," he was told. "The man will be gone in a few minutes." Asked the driver, "Oh. is there a car BEHIND me?" HE SAW A WELCOME WRITTEN THERE Sgt. Henry J. Dyess of the U.S. Army Air Corps at Fort Benning, who likes to think up clever "excuses" for his frequent visits home, pulled a new one last week. He flew low over Ellaville last Friday morning and saw his mother, Mrs. Lucy Dyess, standing in her yard. Next morning he drove up in his automobile. "I get here as soon as I could," he announced. Mrs. Dyess didn't understand. "Why," explained Jake, "when I flew over yesterday I thought you wrote 'come home' in the sand." HE THOUGHT HE SWALLOWED HIS TEETH The horror that he might have swallowed his false teeth while he slept gripped C.S. Wall one morning last week. Mr. Wall awakened his wife and asked, "Do you reckon I have swallowed my teeth?" He had searched all the places he usually puts them each night--under his pillow, on a table by his bed and on the mantel. They were missing. "The last I remember about them." Mrs. Wall quoted her husband as saying, "I dreamed they had divided in the middle but I put (portions missing--typesetting error?) I could have swallowed them if they had divided in the middle?" The dream worried Mrs. Wall, too, and she began to think he had swallowed them. So she got up--and found them under the bed! TICKETS FOR THE TATTLER Because she tattled on her husband, two guest tickets to any show next week at the Rylander theater, Americus, are being mailed Mrs. Wall today. Chief value of the SLANT is the sympathy it will stir among the ranks of the people who try to wear store-bought teeth. I've heard enough distracted folks moan about their false teeth to know that it's a safe bet to pass along to them the experiences of a fellow sufferer. For Mr. Wall's information, though, if he had swallowed those teeth, he wouldn't have been uncertain about it. As a lad, I swallowed a couple of molars, one while eating blackberries and cream, another while eating watermelon. There was a sensation that was not at all amusing as they passed through the esophagus. A mouthful of them should make one feel like he had swallowed a lawn mower. Despite the fact that this was the first week of the offer, to give passes for the best SCHLEY SLANT, much interest was shown, several people calling or mailing in items. U! nusual incidents involving people all of us know happen every day. Just tell this column about one of them, and you'll be eligible for next week's tickets. Remember, no writing is required. Just disclose the facts. Of course all suggestions can't take the prize, but any suitable item will be published. Tickets are given by this column through courtesy of J.N. Morgan, manager of the Americus playhouse. He suggests to Mrs. Wall that the classic "Jessie James," starring Tyrone Power, Henry Fonda and Nancy Kelly, is playing next Thursday and Friday. SHE WAS NOT FORGOTTEN They extend birthday greetings at the Methodist Sunday school each week. Somebody mentioned last Sunday that Miss Maude Hillsman, who was absent, would observe a birthday this week. So the congregation sang, "Happy Birthday. Miss Maude, etc." When classes assembled, the ladies' class voted to send Miss Maude a gift, and appointed a committee to buy it. Told that the song had wished her a happy birthday, Miss Maude replied, "You all remembered me in plenty of time--my birthday comes in June!" LIGHT THE CANDLES Birthday greetings to Mrs. J.A. McGill. March 16; Radford Price, March 22; Miss Mary Hazel Powel, March 25; Miss Margaret Battle, March 27. HE LIKES HER SYSTEM Olin Miller, writing in Quaint Tales From Georgia Quills, appearing on the editorial page of The Atlanta Journal, Wednesday endorsed Mrs. Munro Murray's recipe for a long life: She Bolied The Pot: "Mrs. J.M. Murray reached her 84th birthday Monday and credited her longevity to work---just straight work---and I boiled the pot. Mrs. Murray believes "boiling the pot" is essential to good health."---Editor Raymond Duncan, in The Ellaville Sun. Undoubtedly Mrs. Murray has something there, as the slanf saying goes. There are probably more vitamins and mineral salts, in forms more easily assimilable, in a pot of boiled turnip greens, for instance, than in many a package of drug sore vitamins. As Editor W.D. Horton, in the Telfair Enterprise (McRae), points out. "Grandmother didn't have a shelf load of cook books and she didn't know what a calorie was, but when it came to getting up a real meal she had the world best." SHAVING BLAZE AT LUMBER YARD Firemen extinguished a shaving pile blaze at Alexander Brothers Lumber company Monday afternoon at 1:10 o'clock. An employee of the company said no loss was sustained. ROBINSON BARN BURNS TUESDAY Loss of More Than $1,000.00 Inflicted by Flames Fire of undetermined origin destroyed a barn on the John Robinson farm in Lowe community early Tuesday morning, inflicting a reported loss of more than a thousand dollars. Mr. Robinson was painfully burned about the head, neck, hands and feet in attempting to extinguish the flames. Two mules, a calf and approximately 300 bushels of corn were burned. A third mule was badly burned. The fire was discovered shortly after 1 o'clock. BLIND CORONER HIT BY AUTO "Kitty" Rigsby is Knocked Down Crossing Street U.H. (Kitty) Rigsby, Schley county's blind coroner, was reported resting well Thursday, recovering from slight injuries and severe shock sustained Wednesday afternoon when he was knocked down by an automobile as he was crossing the street here. Edgar Fouche, who struck Mr. Rigsby as he backed from a parking space, said he did not see the blind man. The accident occurred about 1:30 o'clock. A physician said he was only slightly hurt, but added there was a possibility of internal injuries. BIRTHS Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Pixton of Johnson City, Tenn., announce the birth of a son Saturday, March 18. He weighed eight pounds, and has been named Marvin Pixton, III. Mrs. Pixton is the former Miss Geraldine Arrington of Ellaville. end # 38 Issues 39 & 40 are missing from the film. The Ellaville Sun Friday, April 14, 1939 No. 41 SLAYER GIVEN LIFE SENTENCE Superior Court Session Ended Late Tuesday Joe Lockhart, Schley county negro, was under life sentence yesterday for the slaying of Tom J. Brown, also a negro. A superior court jury deliberated only 30 minutes late Tuesday in finding Lockhart guilty and adding a recommendation for a life sentence. Court adjourned late Tuesday after a two-day session. The following cases being cleared: C.A. Smith vs. J.A. Drew and R.E. Sullivan, suit of timber, mistrial. State vs. Alvin Wiggins, driving car while drunk. Plea of guilty. Ten Month sentence or $35 fine. State vs. Rodolph Risby. Having liquor. Plea of guilty. One or two year sentence which may be served under parole upon payment of $60 fine. Sate vs. Frank Brazzil, making liquor. Plea of guilty. One or two year sentence which may be served under parole upon payment of $60 fine. State vs. Moyle Adams, making liquor. Plea of guilty. Six month sentence of $35 fine. State vs. Bud Williams, pointing weapon at another. Verdict of guilty. Six month sentence of $35 fine. Judge W.M. Harper of Americus presided. E.L. (Tic) Forrester of Leesburg was solicitor. BILL KELLY, MIDWAY, CAPTURES MIBS TITLE Short, barefooted Bill Kelly, 13 year-old seventh grade student at Midway school is Schley county's 1939 marbles champion. The dark skinned mibster overcame the handicap of a bleeding knuckle to capture a close decision over Rodolph Usry, his lanky schoolmate at Midway, in the championship match of the county tournament here last Friday afternoon. Usry took the first (of) three games, 7-6, but Billy copped the second, 7-5, and the third, 7-6. Winner of the county meet, Kelly, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Kelly, will be given a trip to Atlanta by The Sun, sponsor of the countywide event, where he will compete in the seventh annual state tournament held by The Atlanta Journal. A sixth-grade pupil, 14 year-old Usry is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Josh Usry. Advancement of Kelly, school champion, and his runner-up, Usry, to the finals assured Midway school of retaining the distinction of providing the title holder. Walter Stephens of that school won the 1938 crown. Top bracket of the meet was assigned the school champions and the lower was composed of runners-up. High scorers of the two divisions of each bracket clashed in the semi-finals. Three-game totals of the championship division were: First set, Clinton Miles of Fellowship, 11; Monroe Singletary of Ebenezer, 16; Eugene Eason of Glenn Holly, 12; second set, Jack Deriso of Ellaville, 14; Maurice Johnson of Concord, 9; Bill Kelly of Midway, 16. These results matched Kelly and Monroe Singletary in the semi-finals. Singletary won the first tilt, 7-5, but lost the second, 7-2, and the final one, 7-5. Three game totals of the runner up division were: First set, Charles Stewart of Ebenezer, 12; Richard Cook of Fellowship, 7; Joseph Eason of Ellaville, 18; second set, Rodolph Usry of Midway, 16; Charles Nelson of Concord, 16; Carlton Johnson of Glen Holley, 8. The semi-final engagement between Eason and Usry was climaxed by a thrilling finish. Usry grabbed the first game, 7-2 and Eason took the second, 7-6. With the count tied at six-all, Eason whacked the last marble near the edge of the ring but failed to knock it out. The drive gave Usry a perfect chance to thump it out, which he did. A fine crowd saw the tournament which was held on the court house grounds. Play was sponsored by The Sun and was under supervision of a county chairman, E.M. Palmer, superintendent of Ellaville consolidated school. Its success was made possible by the hearty cooperation of teachers of all schools in the system SCHLEY SLANTS by Raymond Duncan HE COULDN'T AFFORD IT FOR HIMSELF Julian (Possum) Gill of Jordan's Drug Store, checked his resources last week and decided he couldn't afford to buy a new suit for Easter. But before the week was out "Possum" was persuaded to "stand" for Chester Wall, the store's blackboy porter, to purchase one. TICKETS FOR "POSSUM" For confessing his plight over guaranteeing to pay for someone else's Easter suit although he couldn't afford one for himself, "Possum" gets a pair of guest tickets to the Rylander theater at Americus. The ducats are good for any show next week and he probably will take in "St. Louis Blues," starring Dorothy Lamour, which plays Monday and Tuesday. Tickets are given by this column through the courtesy of J.N. Morgan, manager of the Rylander. Remember, two passes are given each week for the best SLANT. WITH KINDEST REGARDS Birthday wishes to Mrs. C.C. Jordan and Tax Receiver Dan L. Rainey, April 6; Ethel Johnson, April 17; Olivia Ann Powell, April 19. Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Barnes celebrate a 39th wedding anniversary April 18. CONFESSES 50 MURDERS Floyd Bruce, Georgia bandit who with his brother Ray Bruce--captured near Ellaville recently--is awaiting trial for the machine gun murder of a postal messenger at Guthrie, Ky., reportedly has confessed the slaying of more than 50 men during his career. Press associations credited government inspectors with this statement. DUCKS CLOSE OUT SUNDAY SCHOOL Mrs. C.C. Wall gave each member of her children's Sunday school class a baby duck on Easter morning. The service had to be shortened because Mr. Wall, the superintendent, couldn't be heard above the quacks of the ducks and the excited conversation of the youngsters. (This memory from Martha Jane Manning Weaver. The story of the Easter ducklings at Ellaville Methodist Church in 1939 brought back precious memories. In 1939, I was five and 1/2 years old at Eastertime, and one of those lucky children whose baby duck quacked us right outta' church ! Miss Lila put them in real Easter baskets with lots of green cellophane grass and covered the basket with clear cellophane. She cut holes in the cellophane so the babies could get a good supply of oxygen. Unless you were there, you can not imagine the cacaphony of quacking ducks and giggling younguns' !! I don't think Mr. Charlie ever let her make that mistake again no matter how clever the idea. He just stuck with handing out sticks of gum to the younger set. I can "see" where I was sitting in the church. I also remember that it was unusually cold that day, and I had to wear a COAT over my new Easter outfit Mama made for me. We always had a short service in the sanctuary and a break between Sunday School and Church Services. Daddy took my duck to the truck for a nap while the preaching was going on. He/she lived to a ripe old age and was later joined by other biddies and ducks in a swim in the big wash basin in their pen.) MISS HORNADY FETES GRANDCHILDREN WITH EGG HUNT SUNDAY In honor of her grandchildren, Jack, Ed, Gilbert, Billy Drane and Margaret Gilchrist of Thomaston. Mrs. E(dgar) B(utt) Hornady invited a group of young people and children to an Easter egg hunt on the lawn at the Hornady home Sunday morning after Sunday school. Those enjoying this affair were the honorees, Margaret, Billy Drane, Gilbert, Ed and John Gilchrist, Misses Doris Elliston, Winifred Greene, Jeanette, Mattie Sue, Arbie Ann and Billy Strange, Walter, Bobby and Burt Strange. end # 41 The Ellaville Sun Friday, April 21, 1939 No. 42 SCHLEY SLANTS by Raymond Duncan REQUESTS TRIBUTE TO HOWARD'S WORTH The action of so many citizens in urging the Rev. Richard C. Howard to reconsider his resignation and retain the pastorate of the Ellaville Baptist church was a fine tribute to the success he has achieved since coming here. The many and sincere requests attested to the popularity which has grown from his warm friendliness to people in all walks of life and his clear, revealing sermons. His decision to remain will gladden many people and the experiences of the several days which they felt might lose him and his family should contribute toward an even greater success in his work here. NOT SO SMART IN CRASHING SMART SET Charles (Buddy) Battle, the slim assistant postmaster whose weight is so light he is considering appealing for a reduced price for tipping the penny scales which stand in all the drug stores, bought himself a bicycle last week. Bicycles are the fad in Ellaville and Buddy threw back his shoulders and puffed his chest at the thought of entering the smart set. But before he could uncrate the wheel he discovered everybody else was bicycling to reduce! Now he is figuring on swapping it off to some fat lady for a milk cow (this is a free advertisement). Asked one day this week why he wasn't wheeling down to work, Buddy explained, "I've already lost enough for this week." HOPE YOU ENJOY THE SHOW To ease Buddy's disillusionment after buying a bicycle to gain weight only to find everybody else was trying to pedal off surplus flesh, SCHLEY SLANTS is giving him a pair of passes to any show at the Rylander theater in Americus next week. Battle's confession was regarded the best SLANT suggestion for the week. Manager J.N. Morgan suggests that Buddy and his friend see "The Son of Frankenstein," with Boris Karloff and Basil Rathbone, which is playing Monday and Tuesday. Guest tickets are given by this column each week through the courtesy of Manager Morgan. All you have to do is tell the facts. No writing is necessary. HONOR AMONG THIEVES IN DREAMLAND Paul Tondee of W.T. Tondee's general merchandise store, dreamed last Thursday night that the store had a rush business on the following Saturday. Farmers' pockets were stuffed with farm program benefit payments and trading was brisk. Late Saturday night, Paul dreamed, while they were counting out the money, a lone armed bandit came in and took all the money. Reaching the door to leave, he decided to come back and gulp a soft drink. The robber paid Paul a nickel for the drink. WAITING UP FOR MAE Ross Wyrosdick, a student at Oglethorpe University, waited in the lobby of Atlanta's Henry Grady hotel until 12:30 o'clock Monday morning to see Mae West, the movie actress, who had appeared at a theater there Sunday night. She was expected at 9:30 o'clock but was tardy, presumabably waiting until the large crowd of the curious had dispersed. "Hello Miss West," said Ross. He was asked what she said in reply. "Oh," said the collegian with bright eyes and grin of triumph, "she smiled at me!" EARTHQUAKE SCARE CAME FROM SKY Houses were shaken, window panes rattled and a distant rumble was heard here about noon last Thursday. Fearing the disturbances were first vibrations of an earthquake, many people became terrorized. During the afternoon the alarm was quieted. It was learned the disturbance was caused by spectacular aerial maneuvers at nearby Fort Benning. A hundred latest type bombers took part in the mock attack. MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY Birthday regards to Mrs. Emma J. Walters, April 22, and Henry Sellars, on April 25. FIFTY--AND THEIRS--UNDERSTAND Fifty needy people and their families understand today what this newspaper has said emphatically many times--a humanitarian government cannot be operated without revenue. Fifty welfare beneficiaries were told they won't get their checks next month. This order was made necessary by refusal of the recent general assembly to provide revenue to pay the bills of Governor Rivers' humanitarian program. There is no other reason except the simple explanation that money is what makes the mare trot. These are dark hours in Georgia, and the darkness should stir its citizens to think. A general sales tax, exempting provisions and other common necessities, is the only way out. The people must realize this. SCHLEY CHILDREN APPEAR IN MOVIE Four Schley county children played in a "Local Our Gang Comedy," sound motion picture filmed in Americus and shown at the Rylander theater there Wednesday. Taking part were Warnie Phillips, Hall Roddenberry, Ann Roddenberry and Jacqueline Rigsby. FUNDS RAISED FOR PARSONAGE "Leans" Whip "Fats" While Students Lick Teachers Schley county high school's girl basketballers outpointed their teachers, 29- 26, and a club of "Leans" topped the "Fats" 60-47, in a benefit program here on Tuesday night. Mrs. Patty Collins, chairman of the parsonage committee, said receipts of the program netted $20 for the Methodist parsonage fund. High School (29) Teachers (26) F-Allmon 6 Currie 13 F-Purvis 10 Helms 1 F-Williams 2 Rainey 2 G-Price 1 Tondee 8 G-Lowry 0 Lanier 2 G-Johnson 10 Lawhorn 0 Subs: High School---Manning, Rainey PLACE IN THE SUN by Charles Wall, Jr. WAR IS DECLARED For some weeks now all of us have been expecting to pick up our newspapers or turn on the radio and find that the world has been the victim of another war. As yet this has not happened, but with the world in its present state of affairs it is quite possible. There has been a war declared but it has not reached the press. It is a small war but its growing larger every day--the war against Hitler and his staff. It all started many years ago when Hitler first took over war-stricken Germany to put it back on its feet. He promised the people so many things that at this date have not been fulfilled. To begin with, there is an economic discontentment. Nobody is allowed to get much above the bare level of living. Prices have gone up, pay has been cut, and any of this is subject to all kinds of levies. You can't buy the kind of food you would like to have for dinner, you must take what is given you. People of any country will endure starvation as long as their superiors are enduring with them. But Hitler and his men are enjoying to(o) lavish a livelihood, there is entirely too much luxury mixed into their lives and the people don't like it. The Germans didn't say much when he took food out of their mouths but still the greedy dictator was not satisfied. He went on to take the dearest thing to any man's heart, his vanity. The majority of Germans are not pleased with the way he did the Jews, many of them disapproved of the way he took over many of his prize possessions. It is not infrequent to hear on any of the streets of Germany, "It was not the German people who did this or that." There is a battle being fought in Germany today. On one side is the greatest machine that was ever built for controlling men's minds. On the other side are the Germans who are unconvinced and protesting. How many of them I don't know, but I'm willing to wager they will win in the end or the last great battle. EBENEZER NEWS Mrs. Walter Jones spent last Monday with Mrs. H.H. Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Casey Phillips and children were supper guests Saturday night of Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Phillips. Mr. and Mrs. J.A. McGill had dinner Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Allmon Powell. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Parks had dinner Sunday with Mrs. and Mrs. Walter Darden. Mr. Woodrow Murphy was the weekend guest of his parents Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Murphy. C.T. Battle visited Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Barnes a short while Sunday morning. end # 42 The Ellaville Sun Friday, April 28, 1939 No. 43 SCHLEY SLANTS by Raymond Duncan INTRODUCED TO THE "MIDDLE MAN" A Schley county farmer introduced himself to the "middle man:" last week. He sold W.T. Tondee's store an order of sausage at 20 cents a pound and went on his way. Within less than five minutes, he returned and said, "I forgot, I want to get five pounds of sausage for my mother." The clerk sold them to him for 25 cents a pound. PAUL TONDEE WINS TICKETS For telling the story of the farmer who liked his product so much that he bought back--at the other fellow's price, Paul Tondee gets the week's award of a pair of guest tickets to the Rylander theater at Americus. Manager J.N. Morgan suggests that Paul go down and see, "Midnight," a riotous comedy starring Claudette Colbert and Don Amache which plays at the Rylander Monday and Tuesday. Passes are given by this column each week through the courtesy of Manager Morgan for the best SLANT. Don't forget--your number might come up next week. YOUTH ALWAYS WILLING TO TRY Hall Roddenberry was shown through the studios of WRBL, Columbus radio station, after appearing on a program Wednesday morning. He saw an illustration of Robert L. Ripley's ........ Believe-it-or-Not one man kissed a thousand women during a year's time. Said the sixth grade singer: "I don't believe he did it- -but I'd like to try it." WITH KINDEST REGARDS Birthday greetings to Miss Nadine Johnson, April 18; Miss Carolyn Lawhorn, April 22; Miss Fannie Dykes, April 25; Mrs. C.L. Battle--today--April 28, and Mr. S.M. Etheridge, April 30. Don't forget to send along the birthday anniversaries in your family and among your friends to this column. MIDWAY CAPTURES BASEBALL OPENER The Midway Tigers opened their baseball season with a 15 to 8 victory over the Garden Valley Slabs. Radford Price had a perfect record at bat with five hits in as many chances. Leonard Price shared the honors with three out of four. The clubs meet again on the Midway diamond Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock. MISS CAROLYN ATHON WILL WED BERNARD SNIPES IN MAY A May wedding is planned by Miss Carolyn Athon and Bernard A. Snipes, whose engagement is announced today by the bride-elect's parents. Miss Athon is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.D. Athon of Macon county. Her sisters are Miss Una Athon of Macon county, Mrs. H.R. Ellis and Mrs. W.E. Lashly of Schley county. Her brothers are O.M. and E.M. Athon of Macon county. The bride-elect is a graduate of Oglethorpe high school and the Georgia College of Beauty Culture in Americus. Since August, 1936, she has been manager of the Ellaville Beauty Shoppe. Mr. Snipes is the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Snipes. Miss Susie Snipes of Gray Mount Summit, Mrs. Edward Rocker of Savannah, Mrs. Elbert Lawhorn and Mrs. Tom Poole of Schley county are his sisters. His only brother is John Willis Snipes. Mr. Snipes is a graduate of the Ellaville high school. He has been prominently connected with sports and for the past two years has served as manager of the Athletic basketball team. He has been a valued employee of Wilson Drug Store for four years. After the marriage the couple will reside at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D.L. Rainey, where they have leased an apartment. MRS. EUGENE DIXON HOSTESS TO BRIDGE PARTY Mrs. Eugene Dixon was hostess at a lovely bridge party Wednesday afternoon. Quantities of pink roses, peonies, larkspur and sweet peas formed an attractive background for the guests. Mrs. L.S. Tondee was presented a box of dusting powder as high score winner. The bingo prize, a double deck of cards was won by Mrs. O.C. Hill. Mrs. L.S. Tondee held the traveling prize, linen handkerchiefs. The hostess served sandwiches and soft drinks to Mesdames L.S. Tondee, C.C. Williamson, O.C. Hill, M.C. Hill, B.L. Bridges, R.E. Sullivan, A.H. Richardson, C.T. Johnson, T.W. Wilson, W.A. Murray, H.W. Hogg and Arch Avary. (Advertisement--Anyone know where one of these books could be had?) Gripping.......Historical ...... A Quaint Story of a Day That Is Gone Forever.... KING SOLOMON'S SON written by George B(right). Culpepper of Fort Valley, Ga. The locale of the story is Pleasant Ridge, a cultured community in Macon county, some 15 miles northwest of the present town of Oglethorpe. Many Schley county families are portrayed in this entertaining narrative. COPIES ON SALE 50 c. THE SUN end # 43 File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ga/schley/newspapers/ellavill1409gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 82.5 Kb