Schley County GaArchives News.....News - The Ellaville Sun 1938 (Jan-Jun) 1938 ************************************************ 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 http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00011.html#0002514 March 7, 2006, 9:48 am The Ellaville Sun 1938 (Jan-Jun) 1938 The Ellaville Sun Friday, January 28, 1938 No. 31 DOZIER'S MILL PROPERTY BOUGHT Owners Reduced Five to Three Owners of the Dozier's Mill properties near Ellaville were reduced from five to three this week when two stockholders purchased shares of two other holders. H. Willis Hogg bought the one-fifth share owned by Arthur and Grady Murray and Dr. L.G. Stewart purchased the one-fifth share owned by the H.J. Williams estate. Both already owned one-fifth shares. S.A. Manning is the other stockholder. The owners announce plans to improve the properties, including repairs on the mill house, miller's home and damn. The property includes 202 1/2 acres. Court house records show the stock company bought the mill properties from the heirs of Mrs. W.W. Lumpkin. WILSON AVARY'S EYE IS REMOVED Older Brother Is Also Blinded Five year old Wilson Avary was reported resting well at an Atlanta hospital Thursday following an operation for the removal of his left eye Wednesday afternoon. Wilson was injured in December by a "mystery explosion" at his home which already has left his seven year old brother, Archer, sightless in his left eye also. It was not known until Thursday that Wilson was seriously injured. X-ray pictures made in Atlanta Saturday, revealed infection in his eye and Dr. and Mrs. Avary were called there Tuesday. Archer is definitely blinded in his left eye, it is said, but it is not known if removal of the ball will become necessary. AMOCO STATION TO BE OPEN BY FEB. 1 J.C. Chapman, veteran Ellaville service station operator, announces today the new AMOCO Service Station, of which he will be manager, will be open for business by Feb. 1. Equipped throughout with the most modern facilities, the handsome station, situated at Oglethorpe and Broad streets on the site formerly occupied by the old courthouse, will offer a complete line of service, washing, greasing, lubrication, tire repairing, road service, and will carry a full line of AMOCO products. PAUL JONES TO MANAGE STATION Paul Jones who has been assistant manager of the Sinclair Service Station here for a long period, today announced he will assume management of the establishment January 31. Mr. Jones states the station will continue to afford a complete line of Sinclair products and quality service, and invites the patronage of all his friends. OUT OF THE PAST 25 Years Ago--1913 Mr. R.E. Eason is erecting a handsome residence on Church street between the homes of J.H. Cheney and A.S. Rainey. The Eason's expect to occupy their new home about April 1. R.E.L. Walters is building an attractive six-room on Buena Vista road near here. City court convenes Monday. A light docket has been set and officials expect to clear it quickly. The Rev. C.A. Jackson preached a fine sermon at the quarterly conference Tuesday. HOSPITAL NOTES Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bazemore of Butler, announce the birth of a son Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 25, at Boyette Clinic. He weighs 7 1/2 pounds and has been named William Eugene. Both mother and son were reported doing well. Mrs. Carie Hill, ill at Boyette Clinic, is improving. end # 31 The Ellaville Sun Friday, February 4, 1938 No. 32 PEPPER TO BE SCHLEY CASH CROP 21 Sign To Produce 175 Acres Twenty-one Schley County farmers made plans to begin growing a new cash crop--- pimento peppers. This group Wednesday signed contracts with the Allen Packing Company, Inc., of Montezuma to produce pepper for $30 per ton. Pepper is the only local crop which farmers may grow for a price guaranteed before planting. Schley County will have approximately 175 acres. The crop yields from one to three tons per acre. Planters may sow seed in beds between February 15 and 20 and transplant about April 15, or they may sow them in the fields the later part of March. Harvest time begins in July and continues until after first frost. Generally there are from 15 to 20 pickings. OFFICES OF DR. AVARY BEING REMODELED Work Expected To Be Completed Within A Few Days; X-Ray Equipment Installed Workmen yesterday neared completion of the remodeling and expansion of the offices of Dr. Arch Avary, Ellaville physician. Ceiling the large white exception room has been lowered and a hardwood floor has been laid. Antique furnishings add distinction to the room. Dr. Avary's private office has been relocated, white and colored examining rooms are being created in addition to a colored reception room. New equipment to be added includes an X-ray machine. Dr. Avary already has a Diathermy machine. Work is expected to be finished within the next few days. TONDEE INSTALLS A NEW REFRIGERATOR W.T. Tondee has installed an electric refrigerator, the last word in modern marketing equipment, at his store here an announces adding a complete line of meats and Western steaks. end # 32 The Ellaville Sun Friday, February 11, 1938 No. 33 SCHLEY SLANTS by Raymond Duncan WHEN TREES WERE "ADOPTED" Recent Felling of two old oak trees on the old court house site to clear the way for the new AMOCO service station led Mrs. C.C. McCrory to recall the thoughtful watering project which saved the young trees 50 years ago. A severe drought threatened to kill the young trees, but Mrs. McCrory's late husband and Dr. J.N. Cheney "adopted them. each assuming responsibility for watering one tree. They carried the water from the city well situated on the site of the present park. Mrs. McCrory said it is believed the trees were about 60 years old when cut down. COLLECTOR OF NEWSPAPERS Ellaville Hobby-Ridders will have to apply the spurs to rival Mrs. McCrory's chief hobby--collecting newspapers and magazines. She has pursued this diversion for many years and has a rare and abundant collection. Her son, C.C. McCrory, editor of the Twiggs County New Era at Jeffersonville, edited the Schley County News here for many years and she has a file of those periods, besides numerous editions of other years. Too, her husband served as local correspondent for several state dailies and she has preserved practically all of his writings. An ardent worker in local United Daughters of the Confederacy activities, she has extensive and valuable files of The Confederate Veteran, official U.D.C. publication, which is no longer published. Also, there are numerous magazines and other papers which "I have put away to read again," she explains. SULLIVAN'S OCCUPY RENOVATED HOME The R.E. Sullivans this week occupied their thoroughly remolded and enlarged handsome residence on Broad Street. An upper story of three rooms was added to the lively home in the complete renovation. The residence was partially burned last June. COURT HOUSE CLOCK IS AGAIN IN ORDER Ellaville's court house clock began ticking again Monday after a silence of more than two months--the first major breakdown of its 38 years of operation. BRIDGE WILL BE OPEN NEXT WEEK Buck Creek Bridge Collapses Monday as Truck Crosses Workmen Thursday began construction of a new bridge over Buck Creek, Concord road, replacing the structure which collapsed Tuesday while a log truck was crossing. S.M. Etheredge of the county board of commissioners, said he believed traffic could be routed over the new bridge Monday or Tuesday of next week. The negro driver, Wallace Black, escaped injury when the bridge gave way, plunging the trailer into the water. The truck was on the edge which did not collapse. The accident occurred about 10:30 o'clock Tuesday morning. A three-span bridge, it is the first of the three bridges en route to Concord. Authorities already had decided to replace the structure which was built seven years ago. OUT OF THE PAST 25 Years Ago--1913 Mr. E.L. Callier of Thomaston, 72, former Schley county citizen, died at his home Feb. 13. He was a veteran of the War Between the States. Colonel J.H. Cheney was accidentally shot in the left eye while hunting Feb. 17. He was rushed to Dr. B.L. Bridges office for treatment of the painful, but, it is believed, not serious wound. end # 33 The Ellaville Sun Friday, February 18, 1938 No. 34 HORNADY BUILT FIRST RURAL PHONE LINE Ellaville-Americus Line, Erected Forty-Three Years Ago, First Rural Project In State; Early Incidents Recalled Georgia's first rural telephone line was built in Schley County 43 years ago by Ed Hornady, widely known local business man who now lives in retirement at Oakdale Farm in Andrew Chapel community. Desiring to place Ellaville in direct communication with distant points, Mr. Hornady in 1895 launched an effort to erect a line to Americus via LaCross. He recalls the movement received strong support from Ellaville and Americus business men and met early success. The line was completed within ten days, being attached to telegraph poles. The marvel of the transmitted word captivated the public immediately, and many persons actually found it difficult to believe, Mr. Hornady remembers. He mentions the amusing remarks made by "Uncle Hamp" Mayo, one of the county's most colorful negro characters of that day, after being persuaded to talk to Americus. Shouted the amazed darky into the phone: "Fo God, is you in dat thing sho' nuff." Only phones in Ellaville during the early months of service were at Mr. Hornady's residence, now owned and occupied by Dr. and Mrs. J.R. Jordan, and his store situated at the present Murray's Pressing Club. Colonel Henry Singletary was the LaCross subscriber. Early in its service the telephone system helped solve a sensational robbery at LaCross. Mr. R.S. Greene, prominent Andrew Chapel farmer, then clerk at Colonel Singletary's store, called to Ellaville one summer night spreading an alarm that the firm had been robbed, he was locked in the building and the bandits were threatening to burn it. Colonel Singletary, learning of the looting, overtook the robbers and was shot by one of the pair. A general alarm was broadcast and next day the bandits were discovered between Leesburg and Smithville. One was slain and his partner gravely wounded. The latter recovered and later was given a 20-year prison sentence. Colonel Singletary recovered. Mr. Hornady discloses merchants paid $25 per year, private subscribers $10, and the LaCross subscriber $75. He sold the exchange to B.L. Bridges, now superintendent of Sumter County Schools, about 1900. TONDEE'S STORE WITH BLUE FRONT W.T. Tondee's this week became "the store with the blue front" as he continued his program of refinishing his store and adding stock. He calls attention to his ad appearing on page four of today's Sun. BRIDGE MAY BE OPENED TODAY A temporary bridge over Buck Creek, Concord, replacing the one which collapsed February 7 while a log truck was crossing, was to be opened to traffic today. A survey is expected to be begun next week to determine the advisability of eliminating the sharp curve on the present road crossing the creek. OUT OF THE PAST 25 Years Ago---1913 The Ellaville baseball team already has begun work on preparation of the diamond for the approaching season. A new site, situated between Dr. Jones' house and the American Oil Company's gin, has been secured at a great deal of expense. Practice will begin soon, and many interesting games are promised. Mr. T.J. Murphy, 79, one of Schley County's pioneer citizens, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. H.A. Mathews of Fort Valley, Wednesday morning, February 26. The W.C.T.U. held its regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. Addie Munro February 24. CONCORD NEWS Mr. David McMickle Given Surprise Birthday Party Mr. David McMickle, who resides with his daughter, Mrs. W.S. Johnson, was feted with a surprise birthday party last Monday, Feb. 7. The unexpected guests arrived at the noon hour with well filled baskets of lunch. A table was placed in the yard and was soon laden with good eats. The party joined in pleasant conversation for a while and soon departed wishing "Uncle Dave" many more happy birthdays. CONCORD SCHOOL STAGES PROGRAM Georgia Day was observed at Concord school Friday afternoon. The following was rendered: History of Georgia--Mary McMickle Reading, "Georgia"--Marion Colquitt Information about Georgia--James Wilkes A Toast to Georgia--Vernon Dillard, Deane Nelson, Nanelle Wilson, Mannie Lee Hobbs Song, "Georgia Land" by the school "Where Georgia Leads,"--Virginia Nelson "State Flower"--Ann McMickle Georgia's Natural Wonders bu Christine Grimsley Song, "Sweetest Little Fellow," by the school end # 34 The Ellaville Sun Friday, March 18, 1938 No. 35 WALL RECALLS EXPERIENCES OF 27 YEARS ON RFD ROUTE Widely Known Postal Leader Became Regular Carrier Before He was 20. Charles C. Wall, widely known leader in Georgia postal circles, looked back Thursday upon almost 27 years of service as a rural letter carrier with the Ellaville postoffice and declared".............in it all, there has never yet been a day of regret." A substitute for several months, Wall became a full-time carrier before his 20th birthday. He singles out his first day as a substitute as affording him "the most hazardous experience" of his career. Called upon to supply for Carrier E.H. Morrison, ill with influenza, on Jan. 2, 1911, he faced a real nor'wester accompanied by rain mixed with sleet. And he knew few patrons on the route. Loved To "Thaw Out." "I made the trip very well so long as I had my back to the north, but when I turned north down in the edge of Schley county at the Duckworth farm my horse had a hard time pulling a top buggy against the wind, and the rain was freezing as fast as it fell. I had to go into several houses along the route to thaw out before returning to the office. After substituting occasionally during the spring, Wall was assigned to Route Three on June 8 to allow Zed Causey to take a vacation. Before the 15-day period had been completed, Mr. Homer Threlkeld, Route 4 carrier, became ill, and Wall supplied for him until his death July 18, 1911. He was appointed temporary carrier, later topped 14 applicants in a competitive examination and drew the permanent assignment, the appointment becoming effective Oct. 1, 1911. He was assigned to what was then known as Route Four. Wall carried this route for 23 years and when on June 1, 1934, it was consolidated with Route One, he was transferred to Route Three which he now serves. Travels 225,000 Miles During his 27 years of service he has traveled more than 225,000 miles, delivered and collected more than 1,500,000 pieces of mail and written applications for more than 16,000 money orders. "I sometimes feel the letter carrier is as near his people as the doctor," Wall said. "We come to know all their joys and sorrows, ailments---everything that makes life." And he has learned not to be surprised at almost any request for service. "During my years of service I have been called upon to do all kinds of services not within the scope of my duties as a rural carrier. I have long since learned how to match certain cloth and threads, buy ladies hats, dresses, deliver messages. Even prescribe for a sick person, mule, cow or hog." Early years found him driving horses and mules, either to a buggy or a "Little Beauty Mail Wagon," as the conveyances were known at that time. He still has the bills of sale for the first little wagon, buggy and automobile he purchased for the route. Little Mare Kicked During the time he drove a horse, Wall had a little bay Texas mare that he did not dare drive without a kicking strap. And sometimes she balked. Only once did the little mare demonstrate the effectiveness of her kicking---but that once was sufficient for a lifetime. It was Feb. 25, 1914, and a snow storm was in progress---the worst in many years, the like of which the section has not seen since. Carriers went their rounds that day, but did not attempt to go out the following day. The snow blanketed the ground for more than a week, and upon reaching one of his boxes one day Mr. Wall found a small snow man, souvenir of the kids. He lifted him inside the little mail wagon and sat him on the shield in front of the wagon in view of his horse. Driving down the road the horse kept eyeing the snow man, relates Mr. Wall, "and it wasn't long until that Texas pony let out kicking and when the kicking had subsided she was completely out of the shafts and the front end of the mail wagon with what mail remained undelivered scattered all over the roadside. After borrowing a pair of shafts and patching things up we set out to finish the route. About two miles from town we were overtaken by Mr. Cull Rainey, the carrier on Route One, and there is where the fun began. Mr. Rainey alighted and proceeded to have a hearty haw-haw at the sight he beheld. I didn't see nothing to laugh at for the air around my face was still warm where that Texas pony's hoofs had been, Cull said, "I'm not laughing at the hard luck you had, but if you could just see how much you look like a frog sitting under a toad-stool back in that mail wagon with the whole front end out, you couldn't help but laugh yourself. Auto Experience Trying Wall bought his first automobile for use on the route in 1914, but his early experiences with a car were more trying than those encountered with the Texas pony. Good roads were unknown in that era and bogging down in the mud several times a day was not an uncommon experience. He recalls one year during the spring rains both he and Zed Causey were marooned across Buck creek because both bridges were washed out, and were forced to return via Oglethorpe. He has served under four postmasters: Mrs. Fannie F(oster) Cheney, Miss Dollie Allen, M.C. Gettys and James H. Hart. He has served with the following carriers: E.H. Morrison, Z.K. Causey, Felder McCorkle, C.T. Rainey and D.C. Mott, the latter two still being in service. The Ellaville man pays a fine tribute to his patrons. "I have been privileged to serve patrons who were always kind and considerate, as well as showing their appreciation for such courtesies as I have been allowed to render from time to time." Wall has been secretary of the Georgia Rural Letter Carriers' Association for the past five years and has been editor of the associations' news columns in The Atlanta Journal for that period. He is the author of a personal column, "Rural Letter Carriers' News," for this feature. He was president of the state association for three years and national secretary for two years. E.M. PALMER IS RE-NAMED SCHOOL PREXY Superintendent, Completing a Fourth Term Here, Chosen For 1938-39 Term. E.M. Palmer has been re-elected superintendent of Schley county high school for the 1938-39 term, it was learned yesterday. Palmer, who came here from Coolidge, Ga., where he headed the public schools, is completing his fourth year as superintendent at Ellaville. The remainder of the faculty will be chosen at an early date, if the usual schedule of naming the teachers is retained. FINE ATTENDANCE AT PHILLIPI MEET Fine attendance marked the Monday service at Philipi Primitive Baptist church which Elder Morgan Williams at Warm Springs preached. Dinner was served on the church grounds at noon. A baptismal service for Mrs. Rufus Johnson, who recently united with the church, was held in the afternoon with the pastor Elder Hassell McCorkle, officiating. NEWSPAPER CLUB NAMES FRED RAINEY Fred Rainey of Ellaville, a sophomore at Georgia Southwestern College, has been selected a member of The By-Line Club, a newspaper organization at the college. The group assigns members to various papers. Rainey was assigned to The Sun. COUNTY SCHOOLS TO ENTER MEET Ebenezer Is In County-Wide Mibs Tourney; Others Are Likely To Join Mibsters on a broadening front shot marbles this week in preparation for the forthcoming Schley county tournament which will select a county champion to compete in The Atlanta Journal's statewide tourney. Date of the county tournament will be announced soon. Miss Lucile Thompson, principal of Ebenezer school, announced her school would conduct an elimination tournament and would send the winner to the county meet. She reports unusual enthusiasm among the aspirants. Other schools are expected to take part in the meet along with Schley county high of Ellaville and Ebenezer. The tourney was discussed at the March meeting of the county teachers' association Monday night. Winner of the state tourney in Atlanta, which will be held May 6-7, will be sent to the national tournament at Wildwood, N.J. The Ellaville Athletic Association is sponsoring the Schley county champion. BANK INSTALLING TEAR GAS SYSTEM 24-Hour Safeguard Against Robberies Afforded by Tear Gas Guns The Bank of Ellaville expected to be ready today to answer holdup threats with tear gas blasts. Two expert workmen yesterday neared completion of installing an ultra modern tear gas system that will afford the bank a 24-hour safeguard against roberies. They hoped to finish today. The office-hour system consists of seven gas guns, with five nozzles as outlets. The nozzles are spread across the entire front of the cashier's cage. Foot control enables the hold up victim to spurt terrific gas blasts in the face of the bandit within two-fifths of a second. The entire lobby will be filled with gas within three seconds. A wiring system causes hidden locks to spring if the vault is cracked. Three tear gas guns are also fired. R.C. Wineland of Cleveland, Ohio, of the Lake Erie Chemical Company of that city is in charge and H.B. Flaugh is assisting him. The local bank was robbed in a dramatic one-man stick-up October 11. OUT OF THE PAST 25 Years Ago--1913 Terrified screams of a negro prisoner awakened citizens about 2:30 o'clock Sunday morning, (March 15) in time to release him from the burning city guard house. He almost suffocated. A newspaper writer wrote, "He was lodged in jail because of too much of the fluid which comes from Jacksonville." end # 35 The Ellaville Sun Friday March 25, 1938 No. 36 SCHOOL GIRL 7, STRUCK BY CAR AFTER LEAVING BUS, SERIOUSLY HURT Majorie Hambrick, Second Grade at Ellaville School, Suffers Broken Leg When Knocked Down By Car Driven By Negro Methodist Minister Here. Seven year old Majorie Hambrick, second grade honor student at Schley county public schools, who was seriously injured Tuesday afternoon when struck by an automobile as she crossed the road after alighting from the school bus at her home on the Americus highway, was reported :resting better" Thursday. The girl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Abner Hambrick, suffered a fracture of the lower right leg. The automobile which struck her was driven by the Rev. W.A. Wright, negro Methodist minister here. The driver is at liberty pending outcome of the girl's injuries, Sheriff E.C. Rigsby said yesterday. C.H. Greene, driver of the southbound Lewis school bus, said he stopped the machine at the Hambrick home about four miles from Ellaville to allow Marjorie and her three brothers and sisters to get off. The first child to cross the road, Majorie was knocked down by the car, he reported. She was rushed to Boyette's clinic for examination and treatment. Georgia law requires a driver to come to a complete stop and wait until all alighting children have crossed the road, and the bus has driven away. Two cars from state patrol headquarters at Americus rushed to the scene of the accident for an investigation. FOUR SCHOOLS IN MARBLES TOURNEY Four schools---Schley County High of Ellaville, Ebenezer, Concord and Glen Holly---were entered Thursday in the county marbles tournament to select a champion who will compete in the state meet at Atlanta in May. Supt. E.M. Palmer, in charge of the tourney, said date of the tournament will be announced soon. OUT OF THE PAST 25 Years Ago Emmett Milliner walked a mile to borrow a gun March 24. He returned and pumped a barrel of shot into the left leg of his brother, Charlie. Dr. B.L. Bridges was forced to amputate the leg. The shooting settled and argument between the pair who resided on M.D. Herring's farm near here. LaCross and County Line schools close their five-month term March 28. Miss Naomi Tondee is teacher at LaCross and Miss Lois Wall is teacher at County Line. end # 36 The Ellaville Sun Friday, April 1, 1938 No. 37 SEARS' TO OBSERVE 56TH ANNIVERSARY Dr. and Mrs. W.D. Sears Explain They Have Enjoyed "Blessed: Marital Happiness Because "Both Pulled On The Same End Of The Rope" Dr. and Mrs. W.D. Sears of Ellaville complete 56 years of "blessed" marital life Saturday because they "pulled on the same end of the rope." Only a month out of medical college, the retired local physician, who was 24, married Miss Emma Battle, 19, on April 2, 1882, the Rev. Washington Tharpe performing the ceremony. Dr. Sears confesses he was a victim of love at first sight. He explains he was working in his father's general merchandise store one afternoon when a strange young girl entered and made a purchase. "I looked at her and then walked to the door with her," he recalls. "And all the time I was thinking, this is the girl for me and I'm going to captivate her or know why. I decided to make her say yes or no." She said yes, but they postponed their marriage until he completed his medical education, which was about a year after they met. "I got back from school with fifteen cents," declares Dr. Sears. He received several calls during the month before their marriage, how ever his first call was to Mr. Ernest Dixon, who had a toothache. And his first night call was to see Mrs. Tom Harper, mother of Mrs. C.W. Tondee and Mrs. C.B. Barnes of Ebenezer, of which he has a fond memory because "Tom paid me five dollars that very night>" "We dedicated our home to God with family prayer the first night of our marriage," Mrs. Sears says, "and we have had prayer every night since." Their life together has been a success because "both of us pulled on the same end of the rope," she believes. Both express deep appreciation for their happiness, attributing it to the favor of God and do not believe any couple has received greater blessings. Baptist church activities have been their principal outside interests. His father, Dr. W.J. Sears, is credited with founding the local church. The aged couple have watched membership of the church grow from five to more than 175. During the early years of their married life there were only two Baptist children in town to attend Sunday school. Dr. Sears was superintendent of the Sunday school 25 years and also taught a church school class for many years. The "Mite" Society, a woman's organization, was formed at Mrs. Sears' home in 1885 and it was continued under that name until 1913 when it became known as the Woman's Missionary Society. She too, taught a Sunday school class for many years. Both remain remarkably active. Dr. Sears, now in his 81st year, was building doorsteps when he paused to recall the days of his courtship. And only the other day he climbed a ladder to repair the roof of his home. MRS. MCGOWAN TO LIVE IN ATLANTA Mrs. Aldine (Peacock) McGowan, who has operated the Peacock hotel here for many years, has moved to Atlanta where she will operate a boarding house on Penn avenue. Her sister, Mrs. Grace (Peacock) Cheney is now owner and operator of the local hotel. CONCORD NEWS Surprise Party One of the most pleasant events of the week was that of the party given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hearn, better known as "I Jolly," celebrating his birthday. He was unaware of this planned surprise for him though as usual he was his same--jolly self. A large table placed in the yard was overladen with good food of every kind. The guests included nearly ever family in the community and those from off were: Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Edge and son of Macon, Mr. Ed Swearingen and Mrs. Bell Swearingen of Reynolds, Mr. and Mrs. Bland Cartwright and son, Mrs. Angie Cartwright of Opelika, Ala., Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Etheridge and son of Macon, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Chapman and children of Albany, Mr. and Mrs. James Hart and daughter of Ellaville. The guests departed wishing "I Jolly" many, many more happy birthdays. end # 37 The Ellaville Sun Friday, May 20, 1938 No. 44 PERSONALITY SKETCHES (The Class of 1938) Editor's Note--The following personality sketches of members of the graduating class of Schley County High School were prepared for The Sun by Miss Louise Clark, English instructor at the school. FINIS ALLMON--Jolly, friendly, Finis, the class' chosen favorite. Sometimes mischievous, teasing, Finis can always be heard wherever he goes. He must be quite popular, for he can be heard often. Finis was a member of the basketball team. ULDRIC BATTLE--Lazy, care-free Uldric, with the mind of the "upper third", but he won't use it unless he takes a good notion to. He can succeed in anything he wishes hard enough to do. Someone please inspire him to wish to! WOODROW DANIEL--Witty, mischievous, well-like Cedric, as he is called. Count on Woodrow to make the brightest remark on any occasion. He's quickly grown in five years to a six footer. QUINTON GREENE--Better known as Quint. A person who is good in his studies. He is generally seen in the company of John D. and Edwin. Fun-loving and witty, as well as industrious. DIXON HOGG--Handsome, poised, popular, neat, an essential person in the Senior class. Dick took an active part in athletics and other school activities. He is a good all round boy. It has been said he'll break many a little girl's heart. JASON HURST--Jason is an original boy. He fusses a lots, but all in fun--for he is good natured, friendly boy. He has won many friends. REDMON JERNIGAN--Redmon is an army man. Students humorously nickname him "Sarj". His ambition is to be a civil engineer. He aims high and will probably reach his goal, for he is a hard worker, and one who will never give up, no matter how many difficulties stand in his way. MELVILLE JOHNSON--Vice president of the Senior class, Forward on the basketball team. Intellectual, and a person who wins friends easily. Melville ought to get that good job he wants. JUNIOR MCNEAL--President of the Senior Class, Junior also seems to be a "ladies man"---and how he does love to dance. But he is popular with all his classmates. A quiet, polite, friendly boy, six feet tall. EDWARDS MURRAY--Better known as "Eddie." He used to be quite timid and shy, but he is a changed boy now. He's becoming quite a ladies man. Seriously though, Edwards is a studious boy with a pleasing disposition. He has many friends. He is quite musically inclined. CHARLIE PILCHER--Believes "Variety is the spice of life." Charlie has many friends. He does love to sleep--but he manages somehow to keep an eye open long enough to get good marks. BOB RAWLS--Versatile Bob! He always knows something nobody else knows about. He spends most of his time thinking up queer and unusual things to ask the teacher and classmates about, but he always comes up with the right answer. Bob is a friendly boy, capable of success in life. WILSON RABON--Red-headed Wilson, pal of John D. and Edwin. Wilson has grown up to be a fine looking Senior. He is rather good in his work too. Wilson proved himself to be a fine athlete. BOBBY RIGSBY--A most likable fellow, especially popular with feminine members of the Senior class. He won his athletic reputation as forward on the basketball team. EDWIN WALL--Quiet, studious Edwin--and dependable too. One hardly knows he is around. He should succeed in whatever he chooses to do. JOHN D. WALL--Treasurer of the Senior class. A hardworking boy is John D., one who can always be counted on. Rather quiet and modest in his ways. MOZELLE ALLEN--One who possesses and congenial disposition and who is willing to forgive faults that everyone has. Mozelle didn't start with the class, but she was quickly accepted when she entered later, and now is one of the class favorites. CLARA BIVINS--Clara is like a machine that never runs down. She loves to talk, and she can converse on almost any subject mentioned. She is always in a group of happy, care-free Seniors. MARY BIVINS--Mary is a dignified reserved girl. Her ideals are high and her ambitions worthy. She is Marjorie's pal--has been for four years. Much success to Mary. FRANCES BELL--Class beauty. A brunette, perfect in size, graceful, friendly. Everyone wonders how Frances can be so perfectly groomed, so attractive, so intelligent, all at the same time. She has been declared the most poised of all high school students. We shall be hearing about great things from Frances. PAULINE COOK--possesses a sweet personality. She has had so many hardships to overcome, one wonders how she managed so well to keep up with her work and win friends. Our hats are off to Pauline for her determination and perseverance. DORIS CRIPPS--Attractive but not vain, capable and lovable is Doris. She seems to have the gift of making friends and keeping them. She makes excellent grades also. LOUISE DEVANE--Is one of the most popular students in school. She has friends "galore." We'll always remember her by that personality which attracts people like magic. Fun-loving, happy, friendly Louise! MIRIAM DUPREE--Meek and quiet, yet studious and capable. She is neat in dress and her school work.. She is unassuming in her manner, yet, always a likeable Senior. CALLIE FLETCHER--Large brown eyes, that move with a flash, dainty and attractive in appearance. Is quite good in her studies. She is always the perfect young lady. WINIFRED GREENE--Second honor graduate. Winifred doesn't want anything but the best in life. She wants to be a lawyer and aspires to have a political career. She'll get there too--unless some young man comes along and steals her heart--as he should--for, she is a fine, lovable girl. Whether Winfred has her political career of not, everyone in her class knows that she will always strive for the highest in life--and if anybody in the class can reach the highest, it will be Winifred. SARA ALMA HILL--Sarah is known as a faithful student and dependable worker. She is admired for her diligence and perseverance, qualities which so many young people lack. LILLIE MAUDE HOLLOWAY--Small of stature is Lillie Maude, yet she makes up in quality what she lacks in quantity. Clever, friendly, she will win her way wherever she goes. MILDRED HOLLOWAY--voted the cutest girl in the class, and the class favorite but what would Mildred do without Frances? Her talent for acting on the stage has just been discovered. She plays a leading role in the senior play---and she will probably play a leading role in life. CHARLOTTE JONES--Everywhere you see Charlotte, you see Doris. Charlotte has proved to be a capable girl and has (been) given many responsibilities in school. Charlotte can always be counted on! LORENA JORDAN--Lorena wants to be a director of plays. She should be a success at whatever she does. She is an industrious capable girl. The class was glad to see her when she came back to Ellaville. MOZELLE KELLY--Pretty, a contagious smile for everyone, dark brown eyes, flawless complexion, chosen the best dancer of the class. Mozelle is a friend of every boy and girl in the class. AGNES MURPHY--Agnes is a typical school girl--friendly and full of pep. She believes "All work and no Play makes Agnes a dull girl." So she mixes up her work with plenty of fun. Yet she gets her work up, too. WILMA PHELTS--Sincere and sweet. She is quiet and unassuming in her manner, yet the possessor of a personality that is attractive to everyone. Wilma and Elna are always together. MARJORIE SELLARS--Loved by those who know her best, liked by those who know her less, but admired by all. Marjorie has a happy disposition. She tries always to do the right thing. JEANETTE STRANGE--First honor graduate of the class. Jeanette knew from the first day in the eight grade she'd be valedictorian, for she already possessed a good mind. To that she added for willingness to work and a high grade. She won, too, as she will in all other things in life. But Jeanette is no "book worm." She likes a good time and she has it. She is well liked by every member of her class. A fine, capable, popular girl. The class wishes for its valedictorian all the success and happiness life has to give. ELNA WATERS--Quiet, intelligent, Elna, a pal of Wilma. Elna always strives to be the best in all she undertakes. Anyone can depend on her to do the right thing. She is a friend to all. CLARA BIVENS NEVER ABSENT NOR TARDY Good Health and an Ambition to Achieve Mark Credited as Reasons for Perfect Attendance Record. When Clara Bivens answers "present" to 11th grade roll call at Schley county high school this morning, she will have achieved an ambition to complete her career without being absent or tardy. The blonde, blue-eyed girl, second in the county school system to finish high school with a perfect attendance record, attributes her achievement to good health and an early resolve to strive for the accomplishment. "I have always liked to go to school," she explains, adding, "I could hardly wait to start--and I started on my sixth birthday." She went through grammar school at Glen Holly and high school here. Asked if sickness had ever threatened to break her record, she replied, "I've never been sick a day in my life." She is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Bivens of Glen Holly. Only other student to make a perfect attendance record here was Miss Mary Barnes, now a teacher in Preston school. Miss Barnes, also completed a four year college course with an unbroken attendance mark. SUPERLATIVE CONTEST IS CONDUCTED Dixon Hogg, Winifred Greene Top Classmates in Who's Who Vote Dixon Hogg with six places and Winifred Greene with four topped their classmates in the superlative voting of seniors of Schley county high school. Three students, Mildred Holloway, Jeanette Strange and Clara Bivens won three awards each. Dark haired, brown-eyed Frances Bell was chosen the most beautiful girl in the class and also the neatest girl. Of the leaders, Dixon Hogg was named the best all-round, neatest dancing, most popular, most handsome and the boy with most poise; Winifred Greene was selected the best all around, most versatile, most useful and most dignified. Jeanette Strange was reckoned the most likely to succeed. Complete line-up of superlatives follows: Most beautiful girl--Frances Bell Most athletic girl--Jeanette Strange Most athletic boy--Bobby Rigsby Cutest girl--Mildred Holloway Best all around girl--Winifred Greene Best all around boy--Dixon Hogg Most handsome boy--Dixon Hogg Most intelligent--Jeanette Strange Most popular girl--Mildred Holloway Most popular boy--Dixon Hogg Most likely to succeed-- Jeanette Strange Most bashful--Edwards Murray Biggest baby--Woodrow Daniel Most punctual--Elna Walters Best dancing boy--Dixon Hogg Best dancing girl--Mozelle Kelly Most versatile--Winifred Greene Wittiest boy--Woodrow Daniel Laziest--Uldric Battle Quietest--Elna Walters Most dignified--Winifred Greene Noisiest--Finis Allmon Most useful--Winifred Greene Neatest girl--Frances Bell Neatest boy--Dixon Hogg Sweetest--Callie Fletcher Jolliest--Finis Allmon Most studious--Jeanette Strange Silliest--Clara Bivins Biggest fusser--Clara Bivins Most sarcastic--Clara Bivins Most romantic--Edwards Murray Most poise--Dixon Hogg The Ellaville Sun Friday, May 27, 1938 No. 45 SCHLEY SLANTS by Raymond Duncan Two girl graduates of Schley county high school completed their careers with perfect attendance records and a boy was absent only one day during 11 years. A story revealing Clara Bivens' achievement of the record was published in last week's Sun, and it was learned Monday that Sara Hill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J (im) H(enry) Hill of Stewart's Mill community also had earned the same distinction. Sara attended grammar school at Three Points school near Stewart's Mill and her attendance record was not available to authorities of the local school. And as she failed to report her mark to Supt. E.M. Palmer, proper recognition was delayed several days. Quinton Greene missed only one day. He was absent once while in the first grade. He's Earned It! Len S. Ellis, Ellaville blacksmith, is planning to take his first vacation. Mr. Ellis says he figures 20 years is long enough to pound an anvil without taking off a little time to see part of the world. So he expects to make a trip to Florida within two or three weeks. Asked how long he intended to stay, he replied, "I don't know--it depends on how I like it--if I like it I'll stay a month, if I don't I won't stay but a week." He became a smithy 20 years ago and says he has been on the job every working day with the exception of about six weeks of night. Mascot Steals Show Ann Roddenberry, blonde and seven, almost stole the show at the graduation exercises here Monday night. The senior class mascot, Ann, resplendent in the glory of a white cap and gown, led the processional and delivered the diplomas. Her enthusiasm in quickly presenting them captured the fancy of the audience. At the close of the presentations, she was given a box of candy by the class. She was a first grade student during the recently ended term. OUT OF THE PAST 25 Years Ago--1913 Those baptized Sunday night, May 25, at the closing service of the revival at Ellaville Baptist church were: Mesdames A.J. (Carrie) Hill and I.L. Lindsay and Masters Henry B. Arrington, James Hart and Carl Mott. Mrs. S.A. Royal, who also united with the church, will be baptized in June. Seven Schley county Confederate veterans attended the reunion at Chattanooga this week. They were P.Z. Hill, W.M. Banks, W.W. Dykes, A.M. Caskey, J.T. Stewart and Henry Renew. end # 45 The Ellaville Sun Friday, June 3, 1938 No. 49 FIVE TO BE BAPTIZED AT BAPTIST CHURCH SUNDAY EVENING The Rev. Richard C. Howard said yesterday his subject Sunday morning at Ellaville Baptist church will be "Home." A baptismal service for five candidates will be held at the evening hour. They are Mrs. Wallace Theus, Mrs. Paul Theus, Misses Anita, Hilda and Elise Cosper. OUT OF THE PAST 25 Years Ago--1913 Putnam S. Stevens, an organizer of Hopewell Methodist church, died at his home at Putnam Sunday, June 1. A veteran of the War Between the States, he was married 57 years ago. A large gathering participated in the celebration of Jefferson Davis' birthday on June 3. Barbecue was served on the courthouse grounds after traditional exercises. Only about 20 Confederate veterans were present. Ellaville's third nine defeated the Americus Juniors June 5, 5 to 4, scoring the winning run coming the last half of the ninth inning. The same afternoon the town team edged out Plains, there, 6 to 5. BIRTHS Mr. and Mrs. James Chapman announce the birth of a son at Boyette's clinic Monday afternoon. He weighed seven pounds and has been named James Compton. Mr. and Mrs. McDonald Snipes have named their son, born May 16, William McDonald. end # 49 The Ellaville Sun Friday, June 10, 1938 No. 50 COINCIDENCE? MAYBE. IT "ALWAYS" RAINS IN OUR COUNTY JUNE 17 Rainfall Next Friday Would Mark Uninterrupted Precipitation in County on That Date for 48 Years, According to Recollections of Late Lon E. Tondee. Schley county's famed weather coincidence, responsible for the claim that "it always rains on June 17," faces its 48th test next Friday. This astounding whim of the elements, which has attracted wide attention, is based upon the recollections of the late Lon E. Tondee of Ellaville. The pioneer Schley countian, then 80, told an Ellaville newspaper man in 1935 that he recalled rain had fallen in the county every June 17 for the past 45 years. A light shower fell in several parts of the county in 1936 and last year saw a cloudburst on the date and an extended drought. Mr. Tondee, who died less than two months after his weather observations brought him wide publicity, declared, "We have had some of our worst hailstorms on the 17th of June." A barn was leveled just out of town in the storm of June 17, 1918, and a hailstorm of the same date in 1902 was rated by the late pioneer as the second worst in history. When was the worst? Well, he remembered it was June 17, 1890. Several long droughts in the county have been broken by the June 17th rainfalls. U.D.C. OBSERVES BIRTHDAY OF JEFFERSON DAVIS FRIDAY The Sarah E. Hornady chapter of the U.D.C. celebrated Jefferson Davis' birthday at a meeting held Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J.H. Williams with Mrs. W.H. Oliver as joint hostess. Shasta daisies, roses, verbena and gladioli were arranged in the living room. A tall vase of regal lilies was much admired. Mrs. E.W. Strange presided at the business session. Schley county's only Confederate veteran, Mr. Frank DeVane, will be sent a birthday card on his 94th anniversary, June 15. Mrs. Fanny Dykes was named the mother of the chapter. Mrs. E.E. Collins and Mrs. T.A. Collins arranged the program, "Tribute to Jefferson Davis, the only president of the Confederacy," and Miss Milly Rutherford, Georgia historian and educator, and was as follows: "A Tribute to Jefferson Davis," Mrs. E.W. Strange. Essay on Jefferson Davis, Mary Elizabeth Oliver. Biography of Miss Milly Rutherford, by Mrs. Addie S. Munro. Piano solo, Miss Eloise Johnson Selected article, "The Blue and the Gray at Gettysburg," Mrs. T.A. Collins. Letter from Mrs. W.D. Lamar, president general of the U.D.C. by Mrs. J.R. Jordan. Current events, Mrs. S.C. Collins. Piano solo, Miss Eloise Johnson. During the social half hour the hostesses served delicious ice cream and caramel cake. The favors were miniature bouquets of red, white and blue flowers. Those present were Mesdames G.P. DeWolf, Mollie Autrey, C.R. McCrory, E.W. Strange, Addie S. Munro, W.S. Johnson, W.H. Oliver, E.E. Collins, T.A. Collins, Etta Royal, J.R. Jordan, T.H. Walker and H.J. Williams, Misses Eloise Johnson, and Mary Elizabeth Oliver. (Advertisement) ANNOUNCING LEWIS DYESS Has Assumed Management of the Standard Service Station Oglethorpe Street at Railway Depot. Your patronage of a complete line of Standard Oil Products, lubrication, car washings, tire service, etc. will be appreciated. end # 50 The Ellaville Sun Friday, June 17, 1938 No. 51 SCHLEY SLANTS by Raymond Duncan EMORY HONOR STUDENT Julian Collum of Springfield, Ga., formerly of Ellaville, was graduated last week from Emory University of Atlanta as an honor student. The following clipping from the Savannah Morning News will be of local interest. Springfield--Julian Collum, only son of Dr. and Mrs. Ein Collum, returned from Atlanta, where he attended Emory University and was one of the honor students graduating. Young Collum was a popular student and won several honors. He was a member of Phi Delta social fraternity, being secretary in the winter of 1938. He was secretary of International Relations club at Valdosta and was a member of the glee club. He was a member of the honor council, representative from the sophomore class. A member of the tennis team, winning a letter during his sophomore year. He was chairman of the scholarship committee, Emory Christian Association, Political Science Club, and was on the honor roll since spring quarter of freshman year. He was vice president of the sophomore class and took an active interest in all campus activities. Young Mr. Collum received an A.B. degree in biology. He will enter freshman medical class at Emory in September. Julian is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Ein Collum and grandson of the late J.M. Collum of Schley county, former county school superintendent and for many years president of Third District Agricultural and Mechanical college at Americus (now Georgia Southwestern college). LOCAL GIRL GRADUATED Miss Louise McNeal, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.C. McNeal of Ellaville, received her A.B. degree fro Georgia State College for Women, Milledgeville, at graduation exercises Monday. LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS Head Family Arrives Major and Mrs. Harold Head and children arrived here Thursday afternoon from the Philippine Islands to be guests of her parents, Dr. and Mrs. W.D. Sears. Major Head has been stationed at Fort McKinley in the islands for the past three years. Twenty Pay Income Tax Twenty Schley countians filed federal income tax returns for 1936, according to figures released in Washington. Compilations were of individual returns made in 1937, based on 1936 income. Former Resident Dies Funeral services were held on Wednesday at Newnan, for W. Oliver Davis, 50, former Ellaville resident, who died at an Atlanta hospital Monday night. Mr. Davis lived here during the early twenties. His widow taught a private music school during their local residence. OUT OF THE PAST 25 Years Ago--1913 Hudson Burt, star Ellaville baseball player, was struck on the left side of his head, near the temple, by a pitched ball in a game at Ideal Thursday, June 19. S.Z. Williams rushed the injured man to Ellaville by automobile. He suffered immensely and became unconscious Friday afternoon. An operation to relieve pressure on the brain became necessary Saturday morning. He remains in a serious condition. In the same ball game, marred by Burt's injury, Clements of Ellaville held Ideal to one basehit and struck out 20 men to hurl the locals to a 6-1 victory. Wood, Ideal moundsman, fanned 14 batsmen but was touched for 10 hits. Master Glenn Bridges, 13 year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Bridges was buried at Hopewell church June 14. (Bridges, Jasper Glenn 7-05-1879 6-14-1913) SOFTBALLERS END STRING OF LOSSES Ellaville Routs Coca-Cola Outfit by 23-6 Score Scoring 23 runs off 13 hits, the Ellaville softball team broke its extended losing streak Wednesday night by downing the newly organized Coca-Cola club 23 to 6. The local outfit played errorless ball for five innings, allowing the bottling representatives four runs in the opening stanza and a pair in the final frame. Coca-Cola pounded John Wall for 11 safties but committed 16 miscues as Ellaville scored in every inning. "Red" Duck, the soft drink pitcher, went the route despite the heavy bombardment. Limiting Ellaville to four safe blows, Sheffield had little trouble in winning 19 to 1 Sunday. The Georgia Power Company downed the locals, 12-6, Tuesday night. JUNE PILCHER FETED WITH PARTY ON THIRD BIRTHDAY Mrs. Elmo Pilcher entertained at a party Friday afternoon complimenting her daughter, June, on her third birthday. Mrs. Sara Wickersham and Mrs. Claude Pilcher assisted in entertaining and serving ice cream and cake. Those invited were: W.L. Lumpkin, Jr., Billy Kimble, Jimmy Sue Hart, Dan Jordan, Angeline Howard, Eugene Jordan, Mary Burnam Williamson, Madison and Collins Sullivan, Bob Hill. Martha Jane Manning, Violet Green, Larry McLeod, Ray Daniel, Tommy Rainey, Jean Stewart, Shirley Tondee, Patsy Barnes, Betty Joyce Solly, Hermina Bliss, Mary Frances McNeal, Rowland and Richard Brooks, John Lindsay, Dick Tondee, Bubber McCorkle, Billy Collins, Wilson Avary and Tom Wilson. BIRTHS Mr. and Mrs. Felton Drew announce the birth of a son at Boyette's clinic Wednesday night. He weighed 7 1/2 pounds. Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Chapman announce the birth of a son, James Chesterfield, Jr., Friday June 10, at Boyette's clinic. He weighed 6 1/2 pounds. end # 51 The Ellaville Sun Friday, June 24, 1938 No. 52 SCHLEY SLANTS by Raymond Duncan Death Closes Account Death, the great equalizer, closed out one of our most worthless accounts the other day. Scanning the obituary columns of one of the state dailies, we discovered a story of the death of a man who once lived here. We had only two childhood recollections of him, but both were very, very clear. The first one was that he left town owing us 80 cents for newspapers he had bought--about 16 years ago. We entered the business as a carrier boy for the Macon Telegraph 17 years ago this week when we were five years old and this man's debt was made about a year later. The second remembrance was that he ate breakfast at grocery stores. And his menu of vividly colored soda pop, cheese and "johnny cakes" had a mighty strong appeal for a six-year-old boy. That seems a long, long time ago, but our insistence is only stronger now than then that carrier boys should be the last persons a man should stoop to cheat. They take the rap with their chins up, all right, but they can never quite! forget that their childish trust was broken. Then, too, circulation managers don't issue credit memorandums for sob stories--the little fellows have to go down in their overalls for the cash. JUNE 17 RAINFALL COINCIDENCE ENDS Streak of Weather is Ended at 47-Year-Milestone Schley county's fantastic reputation of June 17 rainfall this week had gone the way of all coincidences. Legend claimed rain had fallen in the county on that date for the past 47 years, but the widely publicized whim of the weather failed to be extended last Friday. Occasional thunderhead clouds offered the only threat of rain. The coincidence was based on the recollections of the late Lon E. Tondee. JONES BOY RETURNED A young son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Roy Jones of Schley county was returned to his home this week after 15 months treatment at Scottish Rite hospital in Atlanta. He is the sixth child in the county to receive care at this hospital during the past few years. KING'S POND FACILITIES ARE OPEN TO PUBLIC, AVARYS ANNOUNCE Mrs. Arch Avary announced yesterday that the use of King's pond for swimming and outings is open to the public. Since the Avery's obtained control of the properties some time ago, she explained, they have had frequent inquiries asking if its facilities are open to the public. When repairs are made in the future, the properties will be private. OUT OF THE PAST 25 Years Ago--1913 A large number of Concord citizens attended a delightful picnic at Dupriest Mineral Springs on June 25. After enjoying a basket dinner, many went swimming in Murray's pond. Prof. F.M. Brown, recently elected superintendent of Charles F. Crisp Institute here, is busy making plans for the fall term. He served at Union City during the past year. Other members of the faculty will be Miss Rena Lee Stevens of Poulan, intermediate teacher; Miss Mattie Cheaves, Montezuma, primary teacher, and Miss Julia Peacock of Ellaville, music teacher. end # 52 File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ga/schley/newspapers/newsthee1167gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 55.7 Kb