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The Ellaville Sun 1937
The Ellaville Sun  July 16, 1937  Vol. 1  No. 3

MRS. AMANDA ROOKS, THANKFUL FOR 94 YEARS OF LIVING, ATTRIBUTES LONGEVITY TO 
HEALTH-LORD
Reached Her 94th Milestone On Last May 8.

Ninety-four year old Mrs. Mandy Rooks, thankful and white-haired, says in a 
voice still ringing with an unmistakable enthusiasm for life that "good health 
and the help of the Lord allowed me to get this far."

Gracious Mrs. Rooks, enjoying fine health despite her advanced age, lives 
contentedly in County Line community at the home her late husband built for 
her in 1874--sixty three years ago.  Her daughter, Mrs. Dora Young, resides 
with her.

She became 94 May 8, having been born in Chambers county, Alabama, in 1843--
when John Tyler was president.

Asked if she believes she will reach 100, Mrs. Rooks just shakes her head and 
replies, "Oh, I don't know...I'm so old now."

Recalls Romance
"I feels so thankful...I do feel thankful," the aged Schley county woman 
emphasized as she recalled occurrences of her life when talking to a staff 
writer for The Sun a few days ago.

Mrs. Rooks likes to recall the early days of her married life.  She was 
married to Timothy Rooks, a veteran of the War of the States, December 10, 
1872.  A severe spell of rainey and cold weather started on their wedding day, 
and relatives insisted they remain at the home of his parents, in Shiloh 
community, Sumter County, until it ceased.  After a week they set out for his 
farm in Schley county.  They went by buggy over a road badly washed by heavy 
rainfall, and the progress was slow---but she never took a happier ride.

Mrs. Rooks' lovely blue eyes became kindled by fires of tender recollections 
as she smiled and remembered, "He was the happiest man I ever saw....He loved 
me so....I came to this hill that day and I've lived here ever since."

"We lived in a little house made of split logs, with a stick and mud chimney 
for about a year, but I was happier then than I've ever been," she reminisced.

Because "Mr. Rooks was a powerful hand to save money," there was soon another 
home.  He paid cash in gold for the material for it.

"That's been a long time ago," "Miss Mandy, for he always called her that when 
he didn't call her Mommie" she mused.

The steady click of the grandfather's clock on the mantelpiece was the only 
sound to be heard.  Then she glanced up and said, softly:  

"Mr. Rooks bought me that clock two years after we were married--and it's been 
a good one.  I wake up, sometimes in the middle of the night and hear it 
strike, and it's company for me....."

Her husband died in July, 1930, and was active in farming until the time of 
his death.

Youngest of ten children, "Miss Mandy" had as her task the milking of four 
cows a day before she was 12 years old.

Kindly Mrs. Rooks is tolerant toward the ways of the present generation.  She 
frankly admits she sees nothing so badly wrong with it, but she does 
insist "they don't know anything about hardships."

She doesn't like to talk about "the war."  Because, she explains "I was raised 
in a war generation."  Once, however, she recalled, she paid $18.00 for a pack 
of needles.

Enjoys Radio
Mrs. Rooks walks with difficulty, requiring assistance of a cane and a 
companion.  She is very fond of the radio, and "lives on daylight savings 
time" so she can keep up with the programs without trouble.  WSB of Atlanta is 
her favorite station.

"Miss Mandy" joined the joined Methodist church when she was 24, and her 
membership is at a County Line church.  Nowadays she can't attend services, 
but she deeply appreciates and enjoys the radio worship hours.  Morgan Blake, 
sports editor of the Atlanta Journal, who teaches the Agoga Bible class of the 
Baptist Tabernacle in Atlanta is her favorite.

Her parents were Elizabeth and Henry Lansford.  While she was still a child 
they moved to Sumter County, Ga., ---now part of Terrell.  Part of her "war 
days" were spent with her uncle in Middleton, Ga.  Her grandfather on her 
mother's side was a captain in the Revolutionary War and her father was a 
captain in the War of 1812.

Mrs. Rooks, whose full name is Narcissus Amanda, has five living children--
three sons and two daughters; 33 grandchildren, including a set of twins, and 
26 great grandchildren

PROGRESS OF SIX MONTHS OUTSTANDING
Schley county has staged a big march of progress during the past six months 
which makes certain that she, though one of the smallest counties in Georgia, 
will be given much consideration in The Atlanta Constitution's $7,500 
Progressive Counties Awards, to be made at the close of the year.

Thirteen awards will be made by The Constitution counties making the greatest 
advancement during the year.

C.S. Wall, chairman of the Schley county Board of Commissioners of Roads and 
Revenues, officially entered Schley in the campaign this year.

A summary of projects on the docket follows:

Preliminary work already has been started toward erection of an $11,000 
gymnasium by Schley County High School, with completion expected this fall.  
Dr. L.S. Boyette plans to build a modern clinic here within a few weeks.

County Commissioners are constructing a modern brick building which will house 
a public canning plant and an office building for agricultural and welfare 
officials.

Congregation of Ellaville Baptist Church will build an eight-room pastorium, 
which will be occupied this week.  The church previously has never had a 
pastorium.

Rural electrification has reached the county, many homes in Andrew Chapel 
community having taken part in the project.  Other power projects are being 
planned.

Both local gins are being rebuilt and equipped throughout with latest 
machinery, in preparation for the coming harvest season.

Development of the boys' and girls' 4-H club movement, begun in the spring, 
promises many benefits.

At the half-way mark, Commissioner Wall declared this week that the County 
Commissioners hope to launch several new programs during the latter half if 
the year which will be of major improvement to the county, and the same time 
help tremendously in the awards program.

HENRY HARVEY PAID TRIBUTE
Former Schley County Farmer Is Buried On Thursday

Funeral services for Mr. Henry Harvey, about 60, who died at the Americus and 
Sumter County Hospital Wednesday night at 6 o'clock, were conducted from 
Bethel Church in Taylor County Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock.

Mr. Harvey had been residing at Rupert for the past several years but for a 
long period was a well-known Schley County farmer.

He underwent a major operation about a week prior to his death.

Surviving besides his widow, are six daughters, Mrs. Will Sellars, Mrs. Frank 
Allmon and Mrs. Johnny DeVane, all of Schley county; Mrs. Bernice Simmons, of 
Thomaston and Mrs. Oliver of Rupert; one son, J.P. Harvey of Rupert.

SCHLEY SLANTS 
by Raymond Duncan

Moulton in Alabama
J.C. Moulton, longtime and well-liked editor of the Schley County News, is now 
with the Linville, Ala. Tribune.  The masthead of the Tribune--an attractive 
paper with lots of home news and features--says "Linville is located in the 
richest agricultural section of East Alabama."

Raises Fine Melons
P.H. (Plem) Johnson of Andrew Chapel community had a fine yield from his 
watermelon acreage.  And exceptional melons, too.  He brought this department 
a 41 pounder, along with his paid subscription to The Sun, Monday.

After He's Gone---
Three year old Billy Easterlin visited his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C.L. 
Battle, here several days recently, and after a few days was back for a pop 
call.  And Billy asked his aunt, Miss Mary Battle, "Who do you speak at now?

She didn't understand.

So he explained:  "Well, while I was here you said, "Billy, eat your oatmeal, 
Billy, don't talk so much, Billy, don't talk so much, Billy, don't smack, ---
and I jest wondered who you speak at now."

Hearty Greetings
Birthday remembrances and greetings will be in order today for Mrs. C.B. 
Barnes, of Ebenezer, and Jack Tondee and Miss Margaret Souter of Ellaville, 
Miss Margaret Green also has one today.

Welton Wall of Glen Holly had a birthday Tuesday, July 13, and Mrs. Felder 
McCorkle, now of Montezuma, recently of Ellaville observes hers tomorrow.  
Mrs. Harry Murray of Ellaville reaches another milestone Sunday and, for a 
coincidence, her brother-in-law Oscar Murray, an old Ellaville boy who now 
lives in Orlando, Fla., has one the same day.  And it was the same year, too.  
Sunday, too, will be a birthday for Mrs. W.H. Oliver and Mrs. E.E. Jernigan.

And they will pass out best wishes to Mrs. Alvin Snipes of Glenn Holly July 20.

Don't forget to send birthdays, anniversaries, and the like to this department.

OUT OF THE PAST
50 years ago (1887)

Mr. W.K. Pilsbury, Americus Recorder writer her to cover court for his paper, 
and also of the Griffin Light Guards, Co. B, was delighted to find upon his 
visit that a unanimous sentiment prevails among the surviving members of the 
Fifth Georgia regiment to sponsor a reunion of the organization here next 
August 25.

Judge T.F. Rainey surprised the editor with a bucket of fine China Cling 
peaches, some of them weighing 14 ounces.

The young people enjoyed a very pleasant musical entertainment at the home of 
Capt. W.D. Murray Tuesday evening.

The Ellaville "Kids" so they say, are teaching the country boys how to play 
croquet.

Mrs. Mattie Green has opened a soda water and lemonade stand in town.

25 years ago (1912)
Ellaville's ball club is planning a big day for July 19.  The club will give a 
barbecue at Burton Grove at noon and everybody is invited to come, bring a 
basket, and help make the day a success.  The Buena Vista club will be played 
in two games, the morning game at 10 o'clock and the afternoon game at 3:30 
o'clock.

The Ellaville boys beat Leslie, 7 to 5, last week.  Williamson distinguished 
himself with some heavy hitting in the game.  He drove home Hill with a three 
base hit early in the game and hit a home run later, driving in two runs ahead 
of him.
end # 3

 
 
The Ellaville Sun  Friday, July 23, 1937  No. 4

TEACHERAGE MOVED TO NEW LOCATION; GYM PARLEYS HELD
The Teacherage for Schley County High School stood on it's new location 
Thursday, after having been moved to permit erection of the gymnasium on it's 
former site. 

School officials conferred (with?) architect, Hays Arnold, of Tho(maston?) (re)
guarding plans which are being drawn.


WORK COMMENCED ON CONSTRUCTION OF BOYETTE CLINIC HERE
Modern Clinic Will be Built In Sixty Days
Workmen were busy Thursday excavating ground for the erection of Boyette's 
Clinic here.

Dr. L.S. Boyette who is building the clinic, said yesterday he expects the 
building to be completed within 60 days.

The clinic will be built of brick and will have an asbestos roof.

Five of the ten rooms will be used for patients.  Most modern medical 
equipment will be installed throughout.  Six men began full-time work on the 
project Monday.

This will be one of the several projects which have sent construction activity 
here on a boom.  Others include a canning plant, rebuilding and remodeling of 
both local gins, building a canning plant and office building, Baptist 
pastorium and a proposal to build a $11,000 gymnasium for Schley County High 
School.


ESCAPED SCHLEY CONVICTS SOUGHT
Officers throughout Georgia were on the alert Thursday for two white convicts 
who escaped from the Schley County Chain Gang Monday night.

The men, Will Jacobs, 35, and Jack Henderson, 41 fled from the stockade 
between 9 and 10 o'clock Monday night and left the county in an automobile 
which they stole at the home of Glen Lindsay about a mile from here on 
Oglethorpe highway.  The car which belonged to M.J. Arrington was found 
abandoned near Perry Tuesday, only damage inflicted being breaking of door 
lock.

Despite a widespread search no trace of the refugees had been found yesterday 
afternoon.

Jacobs, serving a one-year sentence for assault with intent to murder, was 
brought to Schley from Brantley county June 17 while Henderson, who was 
convicted of simple larceny in Meriwether county, was brought here from 
Muscogee County, two days later.  Both were obtained to aid in building the 
canning plant.  

Ruddy faced Jacobs weighs 183 pounds and is six feet three inches tall, has 
grey eyes and brown hair.  All of his upper teeth are missing and he bears a 
small scar on one of his elbows.  Henderson, who has letters "USN" tattooed on 
his left forearm, weighs 170 pounds and is five feet eight and a half inches 
tall.  He has blue eyes and brown hair.  He previously drew prison sentences 
in South Carolina, in 1920 and in Georgia in 1932.


EASON HOME IS DESTROYED
Entire Contents Of Residence Lost
Fire early Wednesday morning destroyed the house in Midway community occupied 
by Mr. W.T. Eason,  The home was owned by Mr. Will Wall.

The fire gained headway before it was discovered about 5 o'clock and efforts 
of neighbors who rushed to the rescue proved vain.

Entire contents of the house and several small nearby buildings were a total 
loss which was estimated at $1, 250.


W.T. HAMMONDS IS PAID TRIBUTE
Funeral services for Mr. W.T. Hammonds of Junction City were conducted from 
Concord Methodist Church last Thursday afternoon.  Burial took place in the 
church cemetery.  Mr. Hammonds had lived in Junction City several years, but 
for a long period was a well known Schley County farmer.


SO MUCH FUN PACKED INTO 6 DAYS
Dyxie Standridge Of Ellaville Wins First Place In Sun 4H Club Competition
(Note:  The following article won Dyxie Standridge of Ellaville a $1.00 prize, 
given by The Sun, the essay being awarded first place in competition with work 
of other 4-H club girls who made the trip to Athens.  E.M. Palmer, 
superintendent of Schley County High School, was the judge.)

BY DYXIE STANDRIDGE
When Mr. Hamil first told us about the 4-H club camp to be held at Camp 
Wilkins, July 12-26, we had no idea that so much fun could be packed into six 
days.

We left Monday on the school bus with Mr. Hamil and our chaperons, Mrs. E.C. 
Rigsby and Miss Lucile Thompson.  We had lunch in Eatonton and afterwards went 
to see Eagle Park.

Late that afternoon we arrived in Athens and went to Camp Wilkins.  After 
supper we attended the association meeting and had a good night's rest 
preparatory to an early morning reville.

On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, we Schley County girls together with the 
remaining 308 Georgia girls enjoyed swimming and interesting talks on ways to 
wear your hair, how to dress proper, craft, poultry raising, marketing, 
canning, grape growing, diet, and home making.  We learned new club friendship 
songs and made many new friends.  On stunt night Schley County won third place 
in the state.

We left Athens early Friday morning and stopped in Atlanta, there we went 
through Sears Roebuck and Company, Grant Park, and the Capitol.  While at the 
capital we enjoyed seeing the stuffed animals and sitting in the governor's 
chair.

>From Atlanta we came to Griffin and had lunch.  After riding, singing, 
laughing and talking all day we reached home a tired but happy bunch of girls.

Those enjoying this trip were:  Misses Anne Stevens, Lane Hill, Hazel Rigsby, 
Lucile Parks, Mary Frances Peny, Helen Murray, Dot Brewer, Ruth Cook, Vida 
Ruth Tondee, Julia Johnson, Virginia Murray, Elise Cosper, Hilda(?) Cosper, 
Inez Williams, Margaret McMickle, and Dyxie Standridge.


SCHLEY PINES RANK AT TOP; WORK BOOMS
More Than 150 Are Employed Here By Paper Industry
by Ross Wyrosdick
Schley County's short leaf pine ranks with the finest timber of the state in 
the production of paper pulp, according to B.E. Pelham, local representative 
of the Kraft Paper Corporation of Panama City, Fla.

The comparatively new industry has been on the boom here for the past several 
months, giving employment to about 150 persons for a weekly payroll of 
approximately $1,500 per week, Pelham said.

Kraft Corporation has absorbed the entire shipment of Schley timber, 
converting the pine into paper bags, boxes, and other paper articles.

"We accept timber from four to 13 inches in diameter and sometimes larger, if 
it is necessary too preserve and utilize all parts of the tree," the Kraft 
official asserted.

Pelham cautions farmers to safeguard against forest fires and foresees a 
bright and paying future for the industry, he declared, is uncertain at the 
present as it is resting solely in the hands of the land owners, but the 
production of suitable timber will continue to thrive if proper care and 
precaution is exercised for its preservation.


SCHLEY SLANTS
by Raymond Duncan
DOMESTIC SNAKES
Our wide awake Glen Holly correspondent, Miss Eugenia Snipes, writes an item 
about a snake killer:  "Clyde Taylor must get credit for his experiences in 
killing rattlesnakes."  One day, recently, he killed a rattlesnake under his 
bed and another on the front porch of his home.  Too, it would seem Clyde 
should get credit for something or other if he slept on the same bed the next 
night.

TO AGAIN SEE WELL
Mrs. John Wall may not have to wear her dark glasses much longer.  In Atlanta 
last week, her doctor expressed belief he would be able next week to fit a 
pair of glasses, enabling her to see well again out of the one eye which 
recently has shown so much improvement.  Several months ago grave fears were 
felt for sight of both her eyes, and for a time she barely retained sight.

BOTTLE DRINKS BANNED
If you want a bottled Coca Cola, don't try to get it at an Ellaville drug 
store.  Local druggists have placed a ban on the bottled drink because of the 
extra, cost-telling demands brought by customers.  The practice of providing a 
glass or cup, crushed ice, sometimes a cherry or an olive for the standard 
price is an expensive one, they point out, besides the bottle breakage tool.

BIRTHDAY WISHES
Birthday wishes to little Francine Middleton of Ellaville and Miss Mary Alice 
Barwick of County Line who pass milestones Saturday.  And Geida (Guida?) 
Murray celebrated her birthday yesterday, having a great time despite the 
hindrance of a broken arm.  Sammie Philmon of LaCrosse observed a birthday 
Sunday, July 18.

OUT OF THE PAST
Fifty Years Ago (1887)
Real nice watermelons and plentiful at 5 cents each.

Captain William Allen sent lemonades to the entire force of The Enterprise 
Tuesday afternoon.  When you want a cool lemonade of soda, call on Mr. Allen.

Mrs. Dukes, wife of Uncle Jerry Dukes, died at her home in this county, on 
Monday morning.

Protracted meeting will begin at the Baptist church next Saturday.

Twenty-Five Years Ago (1912)
Hon. Charles R. Crisp of Americus, third district congressman, made a surprise 
address here Friday afternoon, July 19, but despite the short notice one of 
the largest and most appreciative audiences ever assembled here heard to 
solon.  Hon. J.R. Williams introduced him.

Ellaville's baseball club blanked Leslie here July 24th.  Not a single Leslie 
runner got to third base.

Mrs. Jane Hartsfield, a prominent Schley County woman, died early in the 
morning of July 20 after a long illness.

Dynamoes and other material for the erection of a municipal electric light 
plant arrived this week.
end # 4
 
 
The Ellaville Sun  Friday, July 30, 1937  No. 5

MASONS BEGIN TO LAY BRICK AS ACTIVITY IS SPEEDED ON GYMNASIUM
Workmen began to lay brick Thursday as construction of the Schley County High 
School gymnasium (is) moving along rapidly.  All foundation work was completed 
Wednesday night and an army of brick masons began work yesterday.


AIR MAIL WEEK OBSERVANCE SET
Postmaster Hart Cites Service
Postmaster J.H. Hart stressed advantages of air mail service Thursday in 
urging Ellaville and Schley County citizens to take part in the "Air Mail 
Week" campaign which has been fixed for the week of August 9-16.

Hart pointed out that observance of the special week will enable citizens to 
take closer notice of the benefits of the service.  A record will be kept of 
all pieces of air mail dispatched from Ellaville during the week, and will be 
forwarded to postal authorities at Washington, D.C.

Governor E.D. Rivers has proclaimed the week as "Air Mail Week" throughout the 
state.


"KITTY" RIGSBY, SCHLEY'S BLIND CORONER, ADVISES "NEVER WORRY"
No need of getting the blues just because you are blind.

That's the way U.H. (Kitty) Rigsby of Ellaville, Schley County's blind coroner 
and one of her most beloved characters, accepts his loss of sight.

"There's nothing I can do about it," he explains, "so there isn't any use of 
ever worrying about it."

Instead of complaining about his ill fortune, "Kitty" goes about things in a 
different manner--"doing the best I can"--and it pays big dividends.

Mr. Rigsby says his eyes were weak for a long, long time, but he retained 
sight in one eye until six or seven years ago.  Now, he asserts, he can tell 
when the sun is shining, and can see a faint blurr for street lights at night, 
but these blurs are sufficient to help guide him about.

A person gets some recompense for being sightless in development of keener 
other faculties, "Kitty" maintains.  Ability to judge distances contributes a 
lot toward getting him by.  Not limited to the usual ability of being able to 
go about town with a cane as a companion, Mr. Rigsby knows where everybody in 
the county lives, and can guide a total stranger through out its confines.  
And always route him the shortest way.

The coroner has an uncanny faculty of remembering numbers and dates.  Several 
years ago "Kitty" represented a sewing machine company in this territory, and 
sales were good, serial numbers ran so high they equaled New Deal spending 
money figures.  He says he didn't set down the numbers, although he sometimes 
sold several during a week, but when checking up time came he could recall 
them accurately.

Dates?  Well he came here to live July 15, 1915.  And he can name dates of 
countless deaths, elections, and major events in the lives of his people.

Another date.  He has a birthday Saturday, and will be 59.  "Kitty" quotes an 
old acquaintance in saying this, age is "older than good."  He was born in 
Buena Vista and later moved to Talbotton for a number of years.

He takes an avid interest in politics, all affairs of the day.  Has a knack of 
making many friends and holding them.  Sometimes he goes fishing over to Flint 
River.  Always he is cheerful.

Mr. Rigsby is serving his third term and in his thirteenth year as coroner of 
Schley County.  He held the office four years, skipped a term, and ran a third 
time last year, being elected.

The coroner doesn't have many cases in Schley County, because almost everybody 
respects the laws prohibiting murder, and fatal accidents are few.

But "Kitty" had a Hair lifting experience several years ago.  He was called 
out to Ebenezer district to probe the death of a negro.  And somebody cut the 
telephone wire so he couldn't get through to call town.  "And me and the n-----
 had to spend the whole night alone in the house."

Mr. Rigsby remembers getting a rope, tying the feet of the slain man.  Why, 
asked a friend?  "Well in case he had "come to" I could have outrun him to the 
next house with his feet tied."

Then he went out to the wood pile, got materials and kindled a fire, found 
some eggs in the kitchen and boiled them over the fireplace, and finally 
morning came.


OUT OF THE PAST
Fifty Years Ago  (1887)
The young men of LaCross have formed a debating society, excluding girls from 
membership.

Mrs. Wiggins, widow of the late R.F. Wiggins, died at her home last Saturday 
morning.  She has left a large family of children (all grown) and many lament 
her death.

Rev. Mr. Cawood has closed a three-day meeting at the Baptist Church.

Work on the Buena Vista and Ellaville railway line from LaCross to Americus is 
progressing nicely.  Next Saturday will be payday and the hands who are taking 
the hot sun will then receive their rewards.

The colored excursion to Ellaville last Saturday was a success.

Twenty-Five Years Ago  (1912)
The Democratic Executive Committee met this week to formulate plans for 
conducting the Schley County Democratic Primary August 21.

Concord school district voted 30 to 12 in favor of levying school tax.  Hon. 
Ed McMichael of Buena Vista delivered a stirring address advocating the levy 
in an address at the school house several days before the voting.

The Womans Christian Temperance Union held its regular meeting at the 
Methodist church Monday afternoon.

Dr. J.R. Jordan sold the Lester Place, nine miles south of Ellaville on 
Americus highway, to Sam Clegg and Lee Allen of Americus.  The farm contained 
250 acres and was sold for $30 an acre, it was said.


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WILSONS AND STRANGE'S ENTERTAIN WITH  BARBECUE
Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Strange and Dr. and Mrs. T.W. Wilson entertained with an 
enjoyable barbecue Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Strange.  At the 
noon hour in the cool of the beautiful shade trees in the back yard, the 
following guests assembled to enjoy a bounteous spread of delicious food:  Dr. 
and Mrs. G.W. Fickling of Reynolds, Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Fickling and children, 
Billy and Virginia Fickling of Macon, Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Johnson and son, Tom 
Johnson of Tignall, Ga., Miss Sara Wilson of Sheffield, Ala., Mrs. W.B. 
Wilson, Misses Helen and Willie B. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Wilson and son 
Walter Wilson, Mr. Lawson Wilson of Tifton, Mr. Arthur Hill, Dr. and Mrs. T.W. 
Wilson, Tom and Suzanne Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. r.H. Strange, Misses Martha 
Strange and Juliette Strange.


YOUNGER SET ENJOYS MCMATH MILL PICNIC
The members of the younger set enjoyed a picnic at McMath's Mill on Thursday 
night.  Swimming and a bounteous spread of delicious food were enjoyed by 
Misses Sara Etta Williams, Louise McNeal, Myra Lowry, Frances Lowry, Virginia 
Rainey, Margaret Battle and Henrietta Morrison; Messrs. George Morrison of 
Washington, D.C., John Lightner, Hugh Morrison, Buddie Battle, Byron Hill, 
Paul Tondee and Joe Ellis.


FRANCINE MIDDLETON HONORED WITH PARTY
Mrs. Raymond Middleton complimented her daughter, Francine on her third 
anniversary with a lovely birthday party Friday afternoon.  The little guests 
assembled at the Kozy Kitchen and were presented favors.  Seated around the 
dining table centered with the beautiful birthday cake, the guests were served 
with ice cream and cake.  Francine received many lovely rememberances.  Those 
present were Tommie Rainey, Wilson Avary, Martha Jane Manning, Barbara Smith, 
Mary Frances McNeal, Bob Hill, Jimmie Sue Hart, Larry McLeod, Shirley Tondee, 
Richard and Rowland Brooks, Collins and Madison Sullivan, Patricia Barnes, 
Billy Kinmble and Betty Jean Groover of Miami Beach, Florida.  Mrs. E.W. 
Groover of Miami Beach, Fla. assisted Mrs. Middleton in entertaining.


HONOR VISITORS WITH SPEND THE DAY PARTY
Mrs. Addie Munro and Mrs. R.W. Edwards complimented the McCrory's house guests 
with an enjoyable spend-the-day party Saturday.  At the noon hour covers were 
laid for seventeen guests.  On Monday night Mrs. W.A. Murray entertained with 
a picnic at King's Pond.  The guest list included:  Prof. I.E. McKellar and 
Mrs. McKellar and Addie Lee McKellar of Macon, Mr. and Mrs. Harold McCrory and 
sons, Charlie Harold, Richard Lee, William Gilbert and James Robert and Mary 
Sue McCrory of Chicago, Ill., Mrs. C.R. McCrory, Mr. Clarence McCrory, Dr. and 
Mrs. T.W. Wilson, Tom and Suzanne Wilson, Roney Jordan, Carl Hobbs, Woodrow 
Daniel, Mrs. R.W. Edwards, Mrs. Addie Munro, Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Mauldin, Joanna 
Mauldin, Mrs. W.A. Murray and Edward Murray.
end # 5

 
The Ellaville Sun  Friday August 6, 1937  No. 6

G.W. JOHNSON, 89, TALKS ABOUT LIFE
Served As A Guard At Andersonville Prison in 1863 When Just A Lad of 15

"I have always tried to keep the devil behind me."

Those forceful words, sincerely and intensely spoken, stood out as Mr. George 
W. Johnson talked about life---after 89 years of living.

The background was a traditional barbecue given at the home of his son, Mr. 
Joe E. Johnson at Lowe, in honor of his 89th birthday which he had reached 
July 9.  Approximately 150 relatives and friends thronged the oak-clustered 
yard to pay him tribute.

"I'm not saying I've always done it," the aged Schley County man hastened to 
say, repeating "but I have always tried to keep the devil behind me."

Then, without being asked he answered an eternal question......"And it's not 
gonner bother me one bit to pass away."

Mr. Johnson was born in Sumter County in 1848, but as a very young man, he 
moved to Andrew Chapel community  where he has spent most of his life.

Just a stripling of 15, he was called to Confederate Army duty at 
Andersonville prison in 1863 as a prison guard.  And he contends that some of 
the wild reports of suffering and starvation were exaggerated.

Right after the war he became a farmer in Andrew Chapel community and in 1876 
he married Miss America Elizabeth Riley of Sumter County.

Mr. Johnson regrets wasted opportunities in the lives of all.  He points out 
that almost everyone could and should do more for the church and the school 
than they do, and wishes they could realize it in time.

What factors are chiefly responsible for his long life?  Well, Mr. Johnson 
doesn't have an opportunity an opinion along that line.  He is content to 
accept the years without any personal guesswork.

As a young man he united with the Methodist Church.

Reviewing his long years as a citizen, Mr. Johnson, who gained the reputation 
of being a fine farmer, believes he is entitled to receive an old age 
pension.  "But," he emphasized. "I'm not going to lie to get anything."

Mr. Johnson makes his home with his three children, a daughter, Mrs. W.T. 
Robinson, who lives in Macon County about a mile from the Schley County line; 
and two sons, P.H. (Plem) Johnson of Andrew Chapel.  He got a tremendous kick 
out of the affair last Saturday.

He has 16 grand children and one great grand child, the latter being one year 
old Marjorie Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Johnson.



SCHLEY SLANTS
by Raymond Duncan

Mrs. Emma J. Walters plucked from her lovely garden a huge sunflower.  It bore 
209 buds and blossoms.

Clyde Lawhorn of Concord grew a 6s pound watermelon, the heaviest reported 
here this season.

J.W. (Uncle Bill) McGhee displayed "tomato triplets"---a freak union of three 
tomatoes.

One of J.L. Duncan's prized Buff Orphington laid an egg last week at the 
tender age of five and a half months.  And has been repeating that performance 
each day.

"Deaf" Mule Heard-----
Big, jolly Leo Williams of LaCross, who drives a Schley County High School bus 
during the school term, was limping this week---and a bit thankful he was able 
to limp.  He and his son Herbert, were badly bruised and shaken up last week 
when a mule bolted, throwing Leo from the wagon and forcing the boy to jump.  
Reason for the accident:  A "deaf" mule heard one of the pigs Williams was 
hauling let out a squeal, and became frightened.

It Had To Get Off-----
Ross Wyrosdick wanted to mail, on the Seminole Limited, a letter which a 
friend was preparing the other night.  The train blew, rounded the curve, 
stopped and put off passengers, but the letter-bearer hadn't shown up.  Ross 
rushed up to the conductor and shouted, "Wait. there's a fellow coming who's 
got something that has got to go on this train."  "What is it," asked the 
conductor, " A corpse?"

Back On The Job----
The "court house boys" welcomed return of a recently-ill crony this week.  The 
Rev. Charles D. Carter, veteran clerk of superior court, went back to his 
office Tuesday after being sick for almost two weeks.

Annual Spraying----
Ellaville trees were getting their annual summer painting this week.  The city 
was spraying them with a whitewash solution.

Teaching The Bible----
One Ellaville citizen, who does not care to be quoted struck a vital note in 
the argument over the state's decision to furnish every school child a Bible.  
Said he:  "You  have to know how to teach the Bible, or it's better not 
taught.  And I don't believe the average teacher is capable of teaching it.  
Or are they planning to TEACH it?

Birthday Wishes-----
Birthday greetings today to Marion Mott and Thomas Livingston.  Mr. Walter 
Jones and Mrs. W.D. Barwick observed anniversaries Wednesday.  James Edwin 
Stewart has a birthday Saturday and Miss Charlotte Jones on Monday.


9 MONTH SCHOOLS WILL OPEN FALL TERM AUGUST 30
Schley County High School at Ellaville and all other county schools with nine 
month terms will open the 1937-38 session Monday, August 30.

Eight-month schools will begin work September 13 and Negro schools will open 
October 1.

Opening dates were fixed and white teachers elected at the regular monthly 
meeting of the county Board of Education Tuesday morning.  Two additional 
instructors will be elected for Schley County High.

The list follows:

Schley County High---E.M. Palmer, Supt; Carey Hatcher, Principal; W.L. 
McDonald and Miss Louise Clark, high school-Misses Geraldine Knighton, 
Elizabeth Burroughs, Patricia Robinson, Kate Jones, Willie B. Wilson, Mildred 
Lockerman and Elizabeth Tillman, grammar school.

Ebenezer---Miss Lucile Thompson and Mrs. Ruby Wells.

Glenn Holly---Misses Lydia Buchanan and Thelma Simpson.

Concord---Misses Mary Tondee and Mattie Lee Echols.

Midway---Mrs. Roy McCorkle and Miss Adele Brooks.

Fellowship---Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Cosper. 


OUT OF THE PAST
Fifty Years Ago (1887)
"Now is the time of the year when love's young dream gets jolted all out of 
shape by the fickle hearted girls at the protracted meetings," wrote Bob 
Strange in The Schley County Enterprise.

By order of President Harold, Mr. W.D. Murray went down on the new railroad 
between LaCross and Americus to estimate the damage to crops caused by the 
grading of the road.

Flint River is on a regular tear, being very much higher now than in the 
freshet of 1881.  Cook, Kelsoe and Co.'s brick yard is under between 10 and 15 
feet of water at Oglethorpe.  The loss, unestimated, will be high.  About 
85,000 brick are submerged.

Twenty-Five Years Ago (1912)
Mr. George Jordan was displaying one-pound tomatoes here this week.

Buena Vista's baseball team edged out Ellaville, 8 to 7, here August 2.  Hair 
and Reese were the batteries for the visitors while E. Berkley and Graham 
performed for Ellaville.

Plains and Ellaville struggled to a 3-3 tie in 10 innings here August 5.  
Dispute over an umpire's decision broke up the contest.

Young people of Hopewell and Ebenezer communities held a picnic at Myrtle 
Springs.

EBENEZER
Those present at the 28th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Drew were 
Mr. and Mrs. Don Walls, Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Sorrels, Mr. and Mrs. W.G. Womack, 
Mrs. Wesley Driver, Miss Rubye Johnson, Mrs. J.B. Teele, Mrs. Susie Davis and 
Mrs. Winifred Widner.
end # 6.
 
 
The Ellaville Sun  Friday, August 20, 1937  No. 8  (issue nbr. 7 is missing 
from the film)
 
FORMER ELLAVILLE YOUTH IS MARRIED
Of cordial interest to Schley County friends is the announcement of the 
marriage of Miss Betty Williams, of Ocean Park, Cal., to Mr. Wesley Pilcher of 
Los Angeles, Cal., formerly of Ellaville.
 
The marriage was solemnized at St. Johns Church in West Los Angeles, August 8.
 
Mr. Pilcher, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Pilcher of Ellaville, was 
well known in this section.  He attended Ellaville High School before leaving 
for Los Angeles more than a year ago.
 
The couple is residing at 924 West 10th Street, Los Angeles.
 
 
L.H. SNIDER IS BURIED MONDAY
Former Schley Man Dies At Madison
Funeral services were held from Hopewell Methodist Church Tuesday afternoon at 
3 o'clock for Lawson H. Snider, 71, who died Saturday at the home of his son, 
W. Irving Snider after an extended illness.
 
Mr. Snider youngest of 17 children, was born in Schley county where he spent 
practically all of his life in Hopewell community.  He married the late Mrs. 
Jo Murphy.  He operated a large farm and was manager of the Central of Georgia 
Railway pumping station for a long period, retiring several years after due to 
ill health.
 
Survivng are the following children:  W. Irving Snider of Madison, Mrs. E.E. 
Tondee of Ellaville, Mrs. G.R. Smith of Bronwood, Rea L. and Ralph Snider of 
Miami, Fla., E.R. Snider of New York, Mrs. Frank Sanders of Bronwood and Joel 
Snider of Savannah.  
 
Burial was in Hopewell Cemetery.
 
 
STRANGE FAMILY REUNION IS HELD
Irwin Robertson and Cleve Strange of Andrew Chapel entertained Sunday at a 
barbecue dinner for their families and a few friends.  At noon the delicious 
meal was served from tables at Strange Bros. Store.  The following were 
invited:  Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Robertson and children, Harriett Irwin jr., 
Dorothy, John and James of Pompano, Fla.,  Mrs. Hattie Mott and Mr. Ralph 
Mott, Mr.and Mrs. Dalton Gandy, of Pelham, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Duke of 
Moultrie, Miss Catherine Burt of Camilla, Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Burt of LaCross, 
Mr. Samuel Harrison of Fort Myers, Fla., Mr. and Mrs. W.G. Strange, Misses 
Janette, Mattie Sue, Arbie Ann, Betty and Bobby and Walter Strange, Jr., Mr. 
and Mrs. R.H. Strange, Misses Martha and Juliette Strange of Ellaville, Mr. 
and Mrs. C.B. Strange of Ellaville, Master Burt Strange, Mrs. Z.S. Childers 
and Miss Myrtice Strange.  (This from Jeanette Robertson Mills  
jmills@strato.net     The Mr. Robertson was my father, his name was George 
Ervin Robertson.  My Mother was Mary Christine Mott Robertson.  Family's 
children were Harriet, Ervin Jr. Dorothy (Dot), John, and  James (Jim). I was 
born in 1940, so I missed it.  Mrs. Hattie Mott is my grandmother, and I know 
of no Ralph Mott. I would bet it was my Uncle Rodolph.  I know all the other 
people but Samuel Harrison.  I was named after Mrs.  W G Strange. She was my 
Mothers school teacher and life long friend.)


GRANTHAM LAID TO REST SUNDAY
Last Rites Are Held At County Line
Funeral services for George W. Grantham, 41, former Schley County citizen who 
died last Thursday of a brief illness at Lake City, Fla., were conducted from 
County Line Baptist Church Sunday morning at 10 o'clock.
 
Born and reared in Schley County, he moved to Ideal, in Macon County several 
years ago.  He served overseas in the World War.
 
Surviving are his widow, the former Miss Eunice Wall; a daughter, Jeanette; a 
son, Earl; a brother, Lewis Grantham of Cordele; four sisters, Mrs. Jones and 
Mrs. White of Americus, Mrs. Campbell of LaCross and Mrs. Hodge of Cordele.
 
Pallbearers were Jesse James, Carvis Wall, Robert Wall, Jimmie Walker, Paul 
Brooks and J.T. Vinson.
 
 
WORK IS STARTED ON GAS STATION
Workmen Thursday began preliminary construction of a modern gasoline service 
station at Broad and Church streets here.  Cities Service Corporation is 
erecting the station.
 
GYM HERE IS AT HALF WAY MARK.
Work On Roof Will Begin Next Week
Construction of Schley County High School's $11,000 gymnasium was half 
completed Tuesday, according to Clark Williamson, member of the school board 
who is supervising the project.
 
Mr. Williamson said he believed the structure will be completed by October 1.
 
Giant steel girders, measuring 65 feet in length, were hauled to the site 
Wednesday.  Work on the roof is expected to begin sometime next week.
 
 
Hays Arnold of Thomaston formerly of Americus is architect.
 
 
MRS. RIGSBY BACK AT SWITCHBOARD
Mrs. U.H. Rigsby was back at her switchboard this week after taking her first 
vacation in more than four years.  During her vacation, she visited Atlanta 
and Stone Mountain along with Mr. and Mrs. T.B. Johnson and Billy Johnson.
 
 
OUT OF THE PAST
Fifty Years Ago  (1887)
The first bale of cotton was brought to town Tuesday, August 15, by Dupree 
Peacock.  The bale weighed 400 pounds and was graded middling at W.D. Murray's 
warehouse.
 
T.J. Hixon and I.N. Mott have been appointed trustees to fill the vacancies on 
the Ellaville School Board.  "Stand up to the school and do not kick out of 
harness if everything does not go exactly to suit you.  If you can't be the 
bell cow, gallop with the gang."
 
Our printer, W.T. Colquit, left us on a visit to LaCross and Claude Dixon 
received a letter from him saying he was headed for California or Arizona.  
May he have a long trip.
 
Twenty-Five Years Ago  (1912)
Ellaville's baseball team trounced Buena Vista in a double header there August 
22.  The locals beat Buena Vista, 7-4, in the morning game and after enjoying 
a big barbecue dinner attended by a large crowd, eked out their hosts, 8-7, in 
the afternoon engagement.
 
Crisp Institute opens here Monday, August 25, for the fall term.
 
 
MISS HELEN COLLINS TO WED FRANK ALEXANDER
Engagement Of Popular Local Couple Is Announced Today
Mrs. E.E. Collins, of Ellaville, announces today the engagement of her 
daughter Helen Virginia Collins to Jacob Franklin Alexander, the marriage to 
take place in September.
 
The lovely bride-elect is the daughter of the late E.E. Collins, prominent 
Ellaville business man, and Mrs. Collins.  Her maternal grandparents were the 
Rev. and Mrs. R.F. Williamson.  She is a great niece of the Benjamin H. Hill, 
distinguished Georgia statesman.
 
Miss Collins was graduated with honors from Ellaville high school.  She 
attended the University of Georgia and was graduated from Georgia Southwestern 
College at Americus.  A petite blonde, possessing a pleasing personality, she 
is admired by a wide host of friends.  Mr. Alexander, who came here three 
years ago to become associated with the Alexander Lumber Company is the son of 
Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Alexander of Waverly Hall.  He was graduated from Waverly 
Hall High School and Mars Hill College at Mars Hill, North Carolina.
 
Wedding plans will be announced later.
 
 
C.C. JORDAN FETED WITH BARBECUE ON HIS 64TH BIRTHDAY
In honor of his sixty-fourth birthday, the daughters of Mr. C.C. Jordan 
entertained Sunday with a family barbecue dinner, at his home near Ellaville.
 
At the noon hour a bountiful feast, consisting of barbecue and a picnic 
spread, was enjoyed from a table in the front yard.
 
Present were:  Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Jordan, his only aunt that is living, Mrs. 
W.D. Sears and husband, Dr. Sears, Mr. and Mrs. E.R. Jordan, Dr. and Mrs. J.R. 
Jordan, B.H. Dupree and children, Mrs. Aeolia Daniel and daughters of 
Ellaville, Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Feagin and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. E.W. James and 
grandmother, Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Jordan and family of Americus, Mrs. Vera 
Roddenberry and children of Moultrie, Mr. and Mrs. B.A. Hitchcock of 
Greenville, Mr. and Mrs. R.M. Anderson of Macon Mrs. W.S. Jordan and son of 
Albany and Mr. and Mrs. David Pyle and family of Baltimore, Maryland.
 
 
ADVERTISEMENT
Come In And See It
Visit our fountain and see the new Dispenser for 
Coca Cola which we have just installed.  Drink
Coca Cola mixed this modern way--every one alike
....every one "delicious and refreshing"....every one 
ice cold.
 
JORDAN'S DRUG STORE
DRINK COCA-COLA
Served From Our New
Dispenser
end # 8
 
 
The Ellaville Sun  Friday, August 27, 1937  No. 9

SCHLEY HIGH SCHOOL STAFF IS COMPLETED
Entire High School Staff Is Completed
The Schley High School faculty for the 1937-38 term was completed this week 
with election of Miss Carolyn Currie of Mount Vernon as a high school 
instructor, Superintendent E.M. Palmer announced.

Miss Currie, who will teach English and Health, is a graduate Limestone 
College at Gaffney, S. Carolina.

The complete staff follows:
First grade---Miss Elizabeth Tillman of Americus; Second, Miss Mildred 
Lockerman of Montezuma; Third, Miss Willie B. Wilson of Butler; Fourth, Miss 
Kate Jones of Riceboro; Fifth, Miss Geraldine Knighton of Benevolence; Sixth, 
Miss Patricia Robinson of Americus; Seventh and Librarian, Miss Elizabeth 
Burroughs of Cairo, English and Health, Miss Carolyn Currie of Mount Vernon 
High School; Mathematics, Miss Marjorie Lanier of Soperton; Science, W.R. 
McDonald of Abbeville; History and Athletic Coach, N.C. Hatcher of Albany; 
Supt. E.M. Palmer of Ellaville; Expression, Miss Christine Rahn of Rocky Ford; 
Music, Mrs. John Lindsay of Ellaville.


W.M. JORDAN GETS $3,225; MRS. SNIDER $10,000 FOR WRECK
Press dispatches from the capital Thursday said President Roosevelt had 
authorized payment of $3,225 to W.M. Jordan of Ellaville and $10,000 to Mrs. 
Cliff Snider of Smithville, formerly of Ellaville, as damages for an 
automobile collision near Andersonville early this year involving a CCC truck 
and the Snider car.  Cliff Snider died in the accident and Mrs. Snider and 
Jordan were injured.


CANNING DAYS TO BE FIXED
Schley Plant Now In Operation
Operators of Schley County's cooperative canning plant, which was opened last 
week, sought yesterday to work out a convenient canning day schedule for the 
remainder of the season.

As lateness of the season will discourage many from taking part in the 
program, all farmers have been asked to answer a questionaire stating what 
days they expect to have stuffs ready for canning.

First products were canned last Friday when Mrs. B.C. Cheek preserved 10 
quarts of tomatoes and two quarts of butterbeans.  J.B. Teele canned 32 tins 
of corn Saturday.

Costs of production to the customers is about four and a half cents per No. 2 
can and five and a half per No. 5 can.  The customers bring the products to 
the plant, furnishes labor for the canning and the tins for preserving, which 
may be bought at the plant if desired.  A supervisor is furnished by the 
factory and there is no limit on the amount which may be canned.


OUT OF THE PAST
Fifty Years Ago  (1887)
The Ellaville Reading Club met at the elegant home of Capt. Robert Burton last 
Friday evening.  The organization seeks to lend financial aid to the Ellaville 
Academy.

Schley County's Sunday School Convention was held this week at Ebenezer 
Baptist Church.

A crying baby at meeting is like a good suggestion--it should be carried out.

Our young people are indebted to Mrs. H.S. Davis for one of the best parties 
of the season.

Twenty-Five Years Ago  (1912)
Ellaville defeated Americus 7 to 3, in a hard-fought baseball game.  Bob Perry 
of Ellaville slammed a homerun with two men on base in the eighth inning.

The Rev. J.W. Stokley, pastor of Americus Presbyterian Church, will preach at 
Ellaville Baptist Church Sunday morning, Sept. 1.

Revival services at Hopewell Methodist church were concluded last week.

School opens here Monday morning, Sept. 2.

Hon. C.R. McCrory has been elected representative from Schley County.


MISS HELEN COLLINS HONORED WITH MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER
Mesdames John, Jordan Hostesses
Complimenting Miss Helen Collins charming bride-elect of September, Mrs. C.B. 
Johnson and Mrs. E.R. Jordan entertained with a miscellaneous shower Tuesday 
afternoon at Mrs. Jordan's home.

Mrs. M.C. Hill greeted the guests and ushered them to the receiving line.  
Dressed in a becoming model of lilac lace and wearing a corsage of pink roses, 
Mrs. Jordan welcomed the visitors.  The honoree was lovely in Acqua chiffon 
with a corsage of table roses and gladioli.  Mrs. Collins, the honoree's 
mother, was attractively dressed in a cream lace with a shoulder spray of 
gladioli and roses.  Mrs. A.C. Alexander of Waverly Hall wore a becoming lilac 
chiffon with roses at the shoulder.  Mrs. Nathan Bennett of Statesboro was 
dressed in yellow organdie with a shoulder spray of roses and gladioli.  Mrs. 
Clyde Sinclair of Broxton was lovely in a model of yellow satin with yellow 
and pink roses.

Mrs. Lucile Thompson who wore a yellow taffeta gown, kept the bride's book.

>From the living room the guests were ushered into the dining room by Mrs. 
Charlie Gurr, who wore a frock of blue(? smudged) and white net.

Presiding over the punch bowl were Miss Elizabeth Alexander of Waverly Hall, 
in a lovely blue lace and Miss Mary Lowe in a cherise Muselin de soir.  Among 
those serving sandwiches, mints, sand tarts and cheese biscuits were Miss 
Helen Alexander, who wore a blue chiffon; Miss Ruth McNeal, who was in powder 
blue chiffon: Miss Frances Arrington, who wore pink net and Miss Martha 
Strange, who was in black and silver.

Miss Louise McNeal, in a becoming peach and dubionnet net and Miss Virginia 
Rainey in a flowered satin, invited the guest to see the gifts.

The gifts were displayed by Mrs. Olin Deavours of Leslie, who was charming in 
an ashes of roses model.

Approximately 100 guests called between 5 and 6 o'clock.


MRS. HAYES FETES GROUP OF FRIENDS
Mrs. Bud Hayes was a charming hostess complimenting relatives at the 
picturesque log cabin on Steven's lake last Wednesday night.  Delicious 
barbecue chicken was served to:  Mr. and Mrs. B.E. Pelham, Mr. and Mrs. Paul 
Coffin, Mr. and Mrs. L.W. Hayes of Huntington, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Stevens, Jr., 
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ware, Mr. and Mrs. A.H. Richardson, Mr. and Mrs. C.T. 
Johnson, Hellen, Anne and Truxton Stevens, Mr. and Mrs. O.B. Myers and baby of 
Everlath, Minn., Mrs. Charlie Robert Cole of Jacksonville, Fla., and Mr. and 
Mrs. Bud Hayes.
end # 9.
 
 
The Ellaville Sun  Friday Sept. 3, 1937

DISTRICT NURSE MAKES HOME HERE
Mrs. Alma Greer Carlton, district nurse for the State Health Department with 
supervision over eight counties, has occupied an apartment at the home of Mrs. 
R.E. Hill here.  Mrs. Carlton, who formerly lived in Americus, supervises 
Schley, Marion, Sumter, Muscogee, Webster, Stewart and Taylor counties.


SCHLEY SLANTS 
by Raymond Duncan
"Cutest Pensioner"
Uncle Ben Hobbs, aged negro living in the northern section of the county was 
Schley County's "cutest" recipient of a welfare check, Mrs. Marcus Perry 
declares.  Uncle Ben answered the honk of the horn by coming to the door, 
hesitating, and then slightly edging into view---clad only in woolen winter 
underwear.  He was reluctant to come further, a little taken aback by his 
intimate attire.  Then he understood that his check had arrived.  And he 
rushed out to the car, forgetting all about his near-embarrassment.  He fell 
to his knees in order to take advantage of the running board as a desk for 
signing his papers.
Many Happy Returns
Birthday regards to Mrs. Susie Larkin of Lowe who is going to celebrate her 
83rd birthday, which falls on Monday, with a big family get-together Sunday.  
To Marilu Evelyn Colquitt who passes another milestone Saturday.  And to Mr. 
Fred Van Arsdale who observed a birthday Tuesday, August 31.  Mrs. Elton 
Robinson celebrated a birthday Saturday, August 21.


SCHOOL STUDIES CHURCH HISTORY
Andrew Chapel Holds Session
by Myrtice Strange
A vacation Bible School for Juniors and Primary's was held Aug. 25-27 under 
the direction of Mrs. R.S. Greene.  Twelve children attended each class 
session, each child taking active part in the work.  The Juniors worked on the 
theme "The Land Where Jesus Lived," and "Our Church."

A notebook was kept by each child in which was a reproduction of stories 
related to them by the leader.  Stories were also illustrated by suitable 
pictures collected by children.  The books contained favorite Bible 
quotations, songs and simple child-like prayers.

The Primary's also made books having Bible verses and pictures.  An 
interesting study was made by both classes of the History of Andrew Chapel 
Church.  It was found that the present building was erected in 1872, after the 
burning of the old log church across the road in 1867.  A bush arbor meeting 
was conducted and funds raised for building.  Mr. C.B. Strange, Sr., gave the 
land and the people did the work.  The first trustees were F.J. Greene, G.H. 
Walker, J.A.S. Baisden, A.A. Crittenden and C.B. Strange.  It was largely 
through the help of Rev. R.F. Williamson that the church was built.  Mr. J.C. 
Strange was church and Sunday School secretary for many years until his 
death.  Mr. R.S. Greene is the present secretary.  The history of the church 
with a picture of the church and the two classes was added to the note books.  
Mrs. Cleveland Sellars taught the Juniors and Mrs. R.S. Greene the Primaries.  
On the last day delicious ice cream and cake were served by the leaders, ass!
 isted by Miss Jeanette Strange.


OUT OF THE PAST
Charles F. Crisp Institute opened it 1912-13 term Monday, September 2.  The 
Rev. R.E. Bailey, J.F. Stewart, H.J. Williams and O.L. Peacock were among 
those taking part on the program.  Miss Julia Peacock is in charge of the 
music class in which many already have enrolled.

Mrs. Sallie Hixon died Saturday night, August 31.

Prof. J.B. Smith of Ellaville gave a talk on "Success" at the closing of 
Concord School.

The Enterprise hopes to see Ellaville to four times its present size inside 
three years.

A New York exchange has an article "When to marry."  We do not know about the 
citizens of that state but down in Ellaville the young men marry when they can 
get the girl to say yes, and her parents to say ditto, although the latter is 
not absolutely essential.

G.W. Chipley takes photographs here every Tuesday and Wednesday.

Capt. O.L. Peacock has returned from the Cotton States convention.


MATRONS BRIDGE CLUB HAS PICNIC
The members of the families of the Matrons Bridge Club and a few invited 
guests enjoyed a picnic at Magnolia Springs, Thursday night.  Invited were:  
Mr. and Mrs. M.C. Hill and children Jane and Bob, Dr. and Mrs. Arch Avary, 
Wilson and Archer Avary, Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Murray, Mr. and Mrs. A.H. 
Richardson, Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Williamson, Miss Emma Dozier of Augusta, Mr. and 
Mrs. R.E. Sullivan, Mr. and Mrs. T.H. Stevens and daughters, Helen and Ann, 
Mr. and Mrs. O.C. Hill, Byron Hill, Eugene Dixon, L.S. Tondee, Mr. and Mrs. 
S.T. Barnes, Mr. and Mrs. B.E. Pelham, Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Harden and son, Jimmy 
Harden, and Mr. and Mrs. D.C. Mott and daughters Clara and Marion Mott.


MIRACLES BECOME COMMONPLACE WITH A QUARTER OF A CENTURY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE
The night of August 30, 1912 was an historical evening for Ellaville.  Her 
first electric light system was flashed on, making service available to about 
25 customers.  "Needless to say everybody was delighted" asserted a newspaper 
article reporting of operations.  And everybody SHOULD have been enthused, but 
they were not.  There were many who were skeptical of the practicality of 
local use of Thomas A. Edison's amazing invention of 33 years prior to that 
date.

But without pretense of ceremony, a handful of men and women of faith and 
vision became Ellaville's first users of this seeming miracle of electricity, 
applying the magical power for lighting their home and business houses from 5 
o'clock each afternoon until 11 o'clock at night.

Theirs was to be the pioneer's satisfaction of being "first."

Twenty-five years have gone on and the little gas-driven motor puttering on 
what is now the site of this city's lovely park has been replaced several 
times by more modern, economical machinery.  And 220 customers are served by 
electricity.  Seldom giving thought to the marvel which makes possible their 
almost unlimited enjoyment of streamlined conveniences, their daily walk of 
life is illuminated by lights of every conceivable description; refrigerators 
hum, manufacturing ice for home consumption; irons, fans cooking utensils, 
stoves, vacuum cleaners--al manner of old contraptions stand ready for instant 
service at the push of a button; cotton gins, machine shops, business 
establishments of a wide range operate from the once-rare power.  TWENTY-FOUR 
HOURS IN EVERY DAY!

Ellaville's water system, installed at the same time and introduced to 
virtually the group of progressive citizens, likewise has been expanded and 
made ideal with the passing of the years.

A NEW ERA OF SERVICE
In 1916, the power plant was moved to its present site and a steam boiler was 
installed.  Important additions and changes were made all along.  And this 
spring erection of a Georgia Power Company line from Americus for sale by the 
company to the city foreshadowed further development.  A drastic clash in 
rates recently has been made---establishing a mark standing out in astounding 
contrast with the original rate of 15 cents per kilowatt.

Commemoration of this anniversary forwards a justifiable surge of civic pride, 
causing every citizen to pay reverent tribute to those of a quarter of a 
century ago who, in a measure, foresaw the little city Ellaville has grown to 
be.  And did not stop at dreaming, but transformed their aspirations into 
actions and began the long march of steady, well-grounded progress.

Bringing rejoicing too, that Ellaville's development into one of the South's 
model little city is the wholesome growth of unselfish community cooperation--
a genuine down-to-earth example of the "one for all and all for one" spirit.

Today as then, Ellaville is ready, eager to be in the front line of every 
forward movement promising keener satisfaction and deeper appreciation of life 
for her people.

CITY OF ELLAVILLE.
end # 10
 
 
The Ellaville Sun  Friday, Sept. 10, 1937  No. 11

GAS STATION TO REPLACE OLD COURTHOUSE
Work To Begin Within Next Two Weeks
Schley county's "old" courthouse, one of the town's landmarks for more than 
three quarters of a century, will be razed soon to clear the site for a modern 
service station, it was learned Thursday.

Work on tearing down the structure which residents recall was built before the 
War Between the States, will begin in about two weeks, it was said.

A modern service station---the last word in buildings of that type---will be 
erected on the site for the American Oil Company, authoritative sources 
disclosed.

An official announcement is expected within the next few weeks.

The court house, property of Mrs. B.L. Bridges, ceased to be the seat of 
county government when the present court house was occupied in 1900.


FIVE GENERATIONS AT FAMILY REUNION
83 Years To 18 Months Is Range Of Ages In Interesting Family Group
Presence of Five generations of one family held high interest Sunday as the 
Larkin family gathered to pay tribute to Mrs. Susie Larkin on her 83rd 
birthday.

The event was a joint celebration of the birthdays of Mrs. Larkin and Mr. E.M. 
Taylor, both of which fell on Monday and took place at the Taylor home on the 
Oglethorpe road near here.

Eighty-four persons attended the celebration on which was featured by a 
barbecue.

The five generations ranged from 83 year-old Mrs. Larkin, who remains 
remarkably active and cheerful, to an 18-month-old Wendall Larkin, blue eyed 
and fair haired.  They were Mrs. Larkin; her son, Walter Larkin; his daughter, 
Mrs. T.W. Brown; her daughter, Mrs. J.E. Larkin; and the latter's small son 
Wendall Larkin.

Mrs. Susie Larkin, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Larkin and family, Mr. and Mrs. Bob 
Robinson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Larkin and family, Mr. and Mrs. John 
Robinson and family, Mr. and Mrs. George Robinson and family, Mr. and Mrs. 
E.M. Taylor and family, Miss Willa Larkin, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Larkin and 
family, Mr and Mrs. Tom Brown and family, Mr. and Mrs. Hoke Smith and 
children, Atlanta, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Larkin, Atlanta.

Mrs. Larkin's activities and health are little effected by her years.  She 
retains a fine interest in household duties, explaining "I want to keep on 
doing so long as I can."  And she is never ill.


RETURN OF LASH IS ASKED BY WARDENS
Rapid fire developments, agitated by rising sentiment against too numerous 
chain gang escapes, Thursday had brought county warden's instructions 
to "shoot to kill" all fleeing prisoners.

Meanwhile, Governor Rivers, who declared open warfare on wardens effected by 
escapes, and the commission gave thought to the warden's request for 
restoration of the "lash" which has been forbidden since an executive order to 
former Governor Thomas Hardwick almost 14 years ago.

Governor Rivers announced he would ask the legal department for a ruling on 
the legality of restoring the whipping post for unruly convicts.

In the first eight months of 1937, officials claimed, there were more chain 
gang escapes than in the combined years of 1935 and 1936.


RITES HELD FOR MRS. R.N. WILLIS
Local Woman Dies Unexpectedly
Funeral services for Mrs. R.A. Willis, who died unexpectedly early Sunday at 
the home of her daughter, Mrs. R.C. Curlee, here, were conducted from County 
Line Church in Chattahoochee County Monday afternoon.

Mrs. Willis, who reached her sixty-sixth birthday September 3, had been ill 
only three days and her condition had not been considered critical.  She was 
well known in Ellaville, having made many friends while residing here.  She 
had been a member of the Primitive Baptist Church for the past 36 years.

Elder Hassell McCorkle and the Rev. R.C. Howard officiated at the funeral and 
burial was in the church cemetery.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. R.C. Curlee; two sisters, Mrs. O.E. Culpepper 
and Mrs. C.C. Grisson, both of Cusseta; one brother, J.T. Walker of Box 
Springs, Ga., three grandchildren, Martha Nell, Marjorie, and Bob Curlee.

Nephews acted as pall bearers.  They were:  Walter and Grady Weed, of 
Columbus; Otis and Clyde Culpepper, Billie Grisson, all of Cusseta and Archie 
Walker of Live Oak, Fla.


JERNIGAN LEASES GAS STATION HERE
J.R. Jernigan, Poplar Ridge school bus driver, has leased the Standard Service 
Station, situated at Broad streets and the old Buena Vista highway.


TEACHERS, STUDENTS SEE VACATION END
Many Instructors Already Back At Posts; Collegians To Depart Shortly
Vacation days are almost gone for Ellaville and Schley County teachers and 
college students.

The advance guard of instructors already have left for their posts and 
remaining teachers and college group are making ready for early departures.

Teachers include:  Miss Frances Arrington and Milton Carter, Lumpkin; Miss 
Geraldine Arrington, Atlanta; Mrs. E.C. Mauldin, Homerville; Miss Ruth McNeal, 
Sylvester; Miss Virginia Rainey, Naylor; Miss Frances Rainey, Ideal; Miss 
Myrtle Mott, East Palatka, Fla.; Miss Martha Strange, Central, Taylor county; 
Mrs. Raymond Middleton, Miami, Fla.; Misses Mary Tondee and Mattie Lee Echols, 
Concord, Schley County; Miss Lucile Thompson, Ebenezer, Schley County.

Georgia Southwestern College at nearby Americus continues the most popular 
college for local students, Mrs. E.R. Jordan, Ellaville is English instructor 
at the institution, leading the following group who plan to attend this fall:  
Misses Agnes Terry, Mauree Etheridge, Martha Snipes, Etna Cosper, Charles Wall 
and Felton Brooks.

Miss Elizabeth Tondee, Lena Solley and Louise McNeal will go to Georgia State 
College for Women at Milledgeville.  Mrs. Ardith Johnson, Byron Hill and 
Harris Mannin(g?) plan to attend the University of Georgia at Athens.  Truxton 
Stevens, Jr. will enter Riverside Academy of Gainesville, Ga., and Hollywood, 
Fla.

Ross Wyrosdick, voted the most valuable athlete at Ellaville High School last 
year, left Wednesday to enroll at Oglethorpe University where he will be a 
candidate for the freshman football squad.


SCHLEY SLANTS
Ring Maw's..............
"Number please"
"...........ring Maw's"
".........Thank you.......the number is 166."
All telephone users probably recall such a conversation during the last 
several days.  It is because an "ask-for-numbers" movement has been ordered by 
district headquarters of Georgia Continental Telephone Company.  Miss Mattie 
Lee Rigsby explains.  Few subscribers ever bothered to consult their directory 
for a number as they are forced to do when making calls in other places.  
Instead almost everyone announces to the operator that ".....Gimmie Jim's 
store, Daddy's office......" etc.  The telephone company urges the cooperation 
of everyone in the campaign to encourage use of the directory.

He Had A Word For It
Wilson Avary, who won't be bothered with Ned in the First Reader for a full 
two years, is getting down his chemical symbols and formulas so they won't 
seem so strange when he reaches high school.  Talking over the telephone 
Wednesday, he was asked what he was doing.  "I'm cracking 
H2O......frozen."  "What's that?"  "Water," he replied, "don't you know?"

Birthday Greetings
Mrs. Henry Robinson and Eugene Jordan celebrated birthdays Wednesday.  Next 
Wednesday, September 15, will be a birthday for Charles C. Wall.

Top Cotton Guessers
Harry Murray was the luckiest of more than 35 Ellaville fellows who took part 
Wednesday in a contest to guess the government's monthly cotton estimate.


OUT OF THE PAST
25 Years Ago (1912)
J.T. Royal sold the 50 acre Scarborough place to Harris Allmon for $60 an acre.

Tom Hodges purchased the 200 acre home place of J.E. Willis for an unannounced 
price.

Workmen wiring the H.J. Williams home found a hen egg buried between the 
sleepers.  The egg probably had been there since the War Between the States, 
and while the shell was preserved, the contents hardly were fit for custard 
pie.

50 Years Ago (1887)
The state tax levy for this year is three and seventy-five one hundredths of 
one per cent.

Since cotton has commenced coming in, Ellaville presents quite a business-like 
appearance.

"Personals" in the newspapers are good as far as they go and are read with 
interest by those who find pleasure in following up what the society column 
has to say, but if every young lass has to be called "pretty and accomplished" 
when she is without a single charm, the fatal and shoddy feature is obnoxious 
in the extreme to the average newspaper reader.
end # 11


The Ellaville Sun  Friday, September 17, 1937  No. 12
 
SCHLEY SLANTS
by Raymond Duncan
Once In 77 Years
"Uncle Babe" Gilmore at Midway reached his 77th birthday Wednesday with a 
justifiably stout boast that he has had a doctor but once in his life.
 
Many Happy Returns
Birthday greetings will be apt today for Mrs. E.J. Hart and Miss Dyxie 
Standridge.  Martha Snipes observed a birthday September 8; county agent 
Palmer Hamil had one September 11, and Marion Wall, now of Americus, passed 
another milestone, Sunday.  And Wednesday, September 15, were birthdays for 
Miss Clara Bivens and J.C. Chapman.  Mrs. Andrew Sellars had one Sunday.
 
 
BASKETBALLERS TO BE INEXPERIENCED
Graduation And Ineligibility Leave Coach Hatcher With Headache
By Ross Wyrosdick
Graduation and ineligibility will force Carey Hatcher head athletic coach of 
Schley County High School here, to produce his 1937-38 basketball squad with 
the services of only two lettermen from last year's team.  
 
The Yellow Jackets will report for drills at an early date, and the first tang 
of autumn weather has prompted cage supporters to begin discussing prospects 
for the approaching campaign.
 
Frank Bailey and Melvil Johnson, holdovers from the past season's fighting 
combination, are assured starting positions and four experienced reserves will 
be battling for varsity berths.
 
Bailey will start at forward or guard---depending upon where the need is 
greatest, while Johnson, understudy to lanky Woodrow Murphy for the past two 
seasons is a sure bet for the center position.  The latter will have a tough 
assignment, however, in filling the shoes of Murphy who last year was regarded 
as one of the outstanding pivot men in the district.
 
Remaining positions are as wide open as the proverbial lot gate with a horde 
of aspirants expected to try out for positions.  Eight hopefuls---Junior 
McNeal, Bobby Rigsby, Carl Hobbs, Jr., Dixon Hogg, Tom Rogers, Roney Jordan, 
Bubber Strange, Finis Allmon, Uldric Battle, Charles Lumpkin and a newcomer, 
Robert Dozier---will seek forward posts.
 
Guard prospects are led by John Willis Snipes, big and agile competitor who 
may reach top form this season.  Other Jackets striving for basket defense 
jobs will be:  George Raybun, Ed Wall, James McCary, William Poole and David 
McCorkle.
 
Ineligibility of Radford Price, a dependable prospect, dealt the Jackets a 
heavy loss.
 
Elimination of the center jump will add considerable speed to the game this 
season and should result in heavier scoring.  The ruling provides that after a 
basket has been made the opposite team will pass the ball in from the outside 
as after the foul shot last season.
 
 
GYMNASIUM TO BE FINISHED BY NEXT SATURDAY
September 25 Sure To See Work Done, Says F.M. Downs.  Work Is Hurried.  24 Men 
Employed In School Project In Final Stages.
Schley County High School's $11,000 gymnasium and classroom building will be 
completed by next Saturday, September 25, F.M. Downs, superintendent of 
construction, said Thursday.
 
A force of 24 workers, besides convict labor, are now employed on the project.
 
Last Strips of flooring were laid yesterday and work was rushed on erection of 
seats.  Concrete walks have been poured in front of the structure.
 
"It will be safe to say everything will be finished by next Saturday," 
declared Mr. Downs, "adding that there may be a little painting left to be 
done then, however."
 
The superintendent said work will be finished about a week earlier than had 
been expected.
 
 
J.J. HOLLIS MOVES HIS LAW PRACTICE TO SCHLEY COURT HOUSE
J.J. Hollis, young attorney who established practice here last spring, this 
week moved his offices from the Williams Building to the court house.  He is 
occupying the county commissioner's office.
 
 
NEW GAS STATION TO BE COMPLETED WITHIN TWO WEEKS
Construction of a modern, one stop service station at Broad and Church 
streets, opposite the Methodist church here, will be completed within two 
weeks, C.H. McKenzie, of Montezuma, district distributor for Cities Service 
Corporation, said here Thursday.  McKenzie said the station will introduce a 
full line of Cities Service motor products to autoists in this section and 
will offer complete washing and greasing service.  Immediately after finishing 
the local project, Cities Service plans erection of two stations in Americus 
and one in Montezuma and Oglethorpe.
 
 
FATHER OF LOCAL DOCTOR EXPIRES
Dr. Arch Avary, Sr. Dies At 90.
Dr. Arch Avary, Sr., surgeon general of the United Confederate Veterans and 
distinguished retired physician, father of Dr. Arch Avary, Jr., of Ellaville, 
was paid final tribute Monday at funeral services conducted from Peachtree 
Chapel in Atlanta.
 
Dr. Avary, who was 90, died Sunday at the Soldier's Home in Atlanta where he 
had lived for the past three years to be with his comrades of the War Between 
the States.
 
A widely known, physician, Dr. Avary retired from active practice 15 years 
ago.  Following his graduation from Southern Medical College, now a part of 
Emory University, in 1880, he studied in Germany and Austria before 
establishing practice in Atlanta.
 
He served two enlistments in the Confederate army.
 
Dr. Avary was a member of a distinguished Columbia County family.  His father 
Dr. James Corbin Avary served in the General Assembly.
 
Bishop Warren A. Candler and Dr. Edwin G. Mackey, of the First Methodist 
church of Atlanta, officiated at the funeral.  The Fulton County Medical 
Association, of which he was a life member, furnished an honorary escort.
 
Eleven surviving Confederate veterans wore uniforms at the rites and the flag 
at the Veterans Home flew at half mast throughout the day.
 
Besides an only son, Dr. Arch Avary, of Ellaville, he is survived by two 
brothers, Dr. James Corbin Avary and Robert Avary of Atlanta.
 
 
OUT OF THE PAST
50 Years Ago (1887)
Schley Superior Court convenes on next Monday week.
 
Ellaville was a busy town last Saturday.  Every merchant had his hands full.
 
Ellaville Academy opened it's fall term Monday last under favorable auspices.
 
Why not have an artesian well for Ellaville?  Who will move in this important 
matter?
 
25 Years Ago  (1912)
Mrs. Clay Fletcher, about 25, died last week.  Her husband and two children, 
all ill of typhoid fever, survive.
 
Many Ellaville and Schley students have gone away to resume their college 
studies.
 
 
MISS DOROTHY TONDEE WEDS MR. MCDONALD SNIPES AT WEDNESDAY EVE CEREMONY
Miss Dorothy Tondee was married to McDonald Snipes Wednesday night at 8 
o'clock.  The marriage was solemnized at the Methodist Parsonage in Ellaville 
with the Rev. L.T. Rogers performing the ceremony.
 
Mrs. Snipes is the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L.H. Tondee, who reside on 
the Ellaville-Columbus highway.  She was a member of the 1935 graduating class 
of Ellaville High School.  For some time she has been employed in the office 
of the Public Welfare Director.
 
Mr. Snipes is the oldest son of the late Nannie Tondee Snipes and George 
McDonald Snipes.  He is a graduate of the 1933 class of the Ellaville High 
School.  For the past three years, he has been connected with the City Market.
 
The young couple will make their home at Mrs. A.C. Murray's where they have an 
apartment.
 
 
ETHEREDGE FAMILY IS ENTERTAINED BY MRS. S.A. MANNING
The Etheredge family enjoyed a family reunion at the home of Mrs. S.A. 
Manning, Monday.
 
Those enjoying the occasion were:  Mr. and Mrs. Watts Etheredge of Penns 
Grove, N.J., Mrs. D.M. Edge of Macon, Mr. Enwood Etheredge of Macon, Mr. and 
Mrs. L.S. McCorkle and family, Mrs. Hampton Wade and Betty Williams of 
Cochran; Mr. W.S. Edge of Macon, Ga., Mr. and Mrs. S.M. Etheredge, Mrs. 
Mariwyl Lawhorne, Mrs. D.R. Murray, Mr. and Mrs. G.E. Phillips, Miss Melvina 
Murray, Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Murray, Geta, Jean and Ray Murray, Mr. and Mrs. S.A. 
Manning, Bill Manning, Harris Manning, Hilda Manning, Norman and Martha Jane 
Manning.  (Transcriber's note:  several have pointed out that the L.S. 
McCorkle that appeared in this story was probably an error and should have 
been L.S. McMickle.)
 
 
ETHEREDGES ARE HONORED WITH DINNER SUNDAY
Relatives and friends gathered at Concord church Sunday to honor Watts 
Etheredge, former Schley County citizen, now of Penns Grove, N.J., and his 
bride of September 4, who are visiting in the county.
 
Sixty-seven persons attended the event which was marked by a basket dinner and 
singing.
 
Attending were:  Mr. and Mrs. S.M. Etheredge, Adele, Estelle, Mauree and 
Enwood Etheredge, Mr. and Mrs. D.R. Murray and family, Mr. and Mrs. James Hart 
and family, Mr. and Mrs. D.M. Edge of Macon, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Zeigler of 
Bainbridge, Mr. and Mrs. John Cobb, Doris, Iuanel (Wannel?), Jack, Robert 
Cobb, all of Moultrie; Mr. and Mrs. L.S. McMickle and family, Mr. and Mrs. 
F.D. Lawhorn and family, Mr. and Mrs. S.A, Manning and family, Mr. and Mrs. 
J.R. Bridges, Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Barwick, Mrs. G.E. Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. C.A. 
Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Hearn, Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Cook and family, Mrs. 
Bubber Jones and family and W.S. Edge.
 
The couple will leave for their New Jersey home early next week.
(Transcriber's note:  I am advised by several that the Doris and Iuanel Cobb 
mentioned above were actually named Donis and Juanel.)
 
 
BIRTHS
Mr. and Mrs. T.L. Arnold of Andrew Chapel announce the birth of a son 
September 9 at Americus and Sumter County Hospital.  He has been named Thomas 
Lester Arnold, Jr.
end # 12
 
 
The issues skip from 12 to 17.

The Ellaville Sun  Friday, October 22, 1937  No. 17

RITES HELD FOR MRS. WIMBISH
Schley Woman, 79, Dies Sunday
Funeral services for Mrs. T.A. Wimbish, 79, esteemed woman of Andrew Chapel 
community, were conducted from Ellaville Methodist Church Monday afternoon at 
3 o'clock.

Mrs. Wimbish, in failing health for a long period and critically ill for a 
week following a fall in which she suffered a broken hip, died at her home 
Sunday morning at 3 o'clock.

The Rev. L.T. Rogers officiated at the funeral and burial was in Ellaville 
Cemetery.

Born and reared in Concord community, Schley County, Mrs. Wimbish was the 
daughter of Elizabeth Royal Perry and Marcus A. Perry.  She was married to Mr. 
Wimbish 56 years ago and with the exception of a year spent in Lee County they 
lived their entire married life at the home in which she died.

Cultured, refined and deeply pious, Mrs. Wimbish was a loyal member of Andrew 
Chapel Methodist Church.

Surviving are her husband, two sons, Perry Wimbish of Americus and Grady 
Wimbish of Schley County; a daughter, Mrs. T.M. Easterlin of Hagerstown, 
Maryland; six grandchildren, Miss Majorie Wimbish of Schley County; Mrs. Ralph 
Councilman of Hagerstown, Maryland; Miss Ouida Wimbish of Columbus, Ga.; 
Wimbish Jr., of Atlanta, Ralph and Bill Wimbish of Americus; one sister, Mrs. 
T.S. Tooke of Schley County and a number of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Cleve Burt, C.B. Strange, J.F. Brooks, D.L. Rainey, C.C. 
Greene and R.S. Greene.


J.S. MOTT, 39, TAKEN BY DEATH
Former Schley Man Dies In N.C.
Schley County relatives and friends were shocked this week by the tragic death 
of Sergeant J.S. Mott, 39, near Raeford, N.C., last Saturday.

An Associated Press dispatch said Mott, a Fort Bragg reservation ranger, was 
found shot to death near Raeford Saturday and Sheriff D.H. Hodgin, of Hoke 
County, expressed belief deer hunters were probably responsible.

Before joining the army, Mott made his home with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom 
Mott in Andrew Chapel Community and was a member of the Andrew Chapel 
(church?) and Sunday School.

He remained in the arm(y) after the close of the World War and was stationed 
at Fort Bragg.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mary Mott, and two children of Reaford, N.C.; 
his mother, Mrs. Hattie Mott of Schley County; two sisters, Mrs. C.A. McCrae 
of Sumter County and Mrs. Irwin Robertson of Pompano, Fla.; three brothers, Ed 
Mott of Orlando, Fla.; Jewette Mott of Augusta, Ga. and Rodolph Mott of Schley 
County.


G-MEN PRESS THEFT PROBE
Three Suspects At Cairo Released
Federal investigators yesterday continued to seek solution of the baffling 
$5,000 robbery of the Bank of Ellaville.

Principal development of the past week was the arrest at Cairo, Ga., Tuesday 
of three white men on charges of suspicion.  They were released however, when 
Mrs. Harold Ware, assistant cashier of the bank, was unable to identify either 
of the suspects.

The bank was robbed by a lone black-spectacled gunman Monday morning, October 
11.


OLD COURT HOUSE BEING TORN DOWN
Building Started In July, 1858, Cost $7,059; Slave Labor, Schley-Made brick 
Used.
Workmen speeded razing of the old Schley County Court House to clear the site 
for erection of a modern gasoline station Thursday while citizens stood by and 
recalled other years when the antiquated building was in its heyday.

The county began the job Wednesday and expected to make quick work of tearing 
down the building which was erected before the War Between the States.

Ordinary Tom Rainey delved into his records to find that the contract for 
construction of the court house was let to Jim Broadfield, July 10, 1858.

The contract stipulated fifty per cent of the sum was to be paid when the 
building was half completed and the remaining portion on January 1, 1860.

Slave labor was used.

Brick were made at the old brick yards on the O.L. Peacock place, where Dr. 
W.H. Solley now resides.

And those same brick will be dumped in the old Baldwin gully on the J.H. 
Stevens place, Oglethorpe road, after the razing.


BABY CONTEST ON HALLOWEEN CARD
Carnival Set For October 29
A Baby Popularity contest will be one of the chief features of the annual 
Halloween Carnival which will be staged Friday night, October 29, under 
sponsorship of the Parent-Teacher's Association of Schley County High School.

Eager student solicitors started their drive for votes this week, canvassing 
business and residential sections to sell votes for a penny apiece.

Here is a list of the babies sponsored by the various grades:
Fourth Grade--Johnny Lindsay; Fifth Grade---Jimmie Sue Hart; Sixth Grade---
Dickie Tondee; Seventh Grade---Shirley Tondee; Eight Grade---Richard and 
Roland Brooks; Ninth Grade---W.L. Lumpkin; Tenth Grade---Patsy Barnes; and 
Eleventh Grade---Careen Hatcher.
end # 17

 
Issues 17 and 18 were missing and No. 20 had little news of interest.

The Ellaville Sun  Friday, November 19, 1937  No. 21

FUNERAL HELD FOR T.W. REID
Schley Citizen, 55, Dies Suddenly
Funeral services for T.W. Reid, 55, well-known Schley County citizen, were 
conducted from Shiloh Baptist Church, Sumter County, yesterday afternoon at 3 
o'clock.

Mr. Reid, who has operated Reid's Tourist Camp about three miles from 
Ellaville on the Americus highway for the past several years, died 
unexpectedly while sitting before the fire at his home Wednesday morning about 
10 o'clock.  He had been in declining health for a long period.

A native of Marion county, he married the former Miss Rosa L. Owen, also of 
Marion County.  They moved to Shiloh community, Sumter County, about 27 years 
ago where Mr. Reid operated a farm until he came to Schley County.

He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church.

The Rev. Charles D. Carter and the Rev. R.C. Howard officiated at the funeral 
and burial was in Shiloh cemetery.

Surviving besides his widow are three daughters, Mrs. Edwin Chapman and Misses 
Elma and Eva Reid of Schley County; one son, T.J. Reid of Sumter County; two 
brothers, E.C. Reed of Huntington and H.W. Reid of Leslie; two grandchildren, 
Nancy Chapman of Schley County and Jimmy Reid of Sumter County.

Pallbearers were J.C. Sellars, John Brooks, Homer DuPree, C.C. Jordan, Wallace 
Cheek and Allen Battle.


BOYETTE CLINIC PLANS "OPEN HOUSE"
Public Is Invited To Inspect Modern, Handsome Structure Wednesday Evening.
The handsome Boyette Clinic will be open for public inspection next Wednesday 
evening from 8 until 10 o'clock, Dr. L.E. Boyette announced yesterday.  
Everyone is invited to call.

Finishing touches have (been) applied and the building was occupied this week.

Equipped throughout with the most modern facilities, the clinic ranks with the 
better institutions of the state and is expected to render invaluable public 
service as a medical center for this area.

Miss Sarah Walton, graduate of Middle Georgia Hospital, Macon, has joined the 
staff as nurse.

The four bed hospital has two bedrooms and a ward.

White and colored entrances and reception rooms have been arranged.

The institution has two operating rooms and a completely equipped laboratory.  
Another room houses adequate X-Ray facilities.  A Diathermy treatment machine 
has been installed in Dr. Boyette's office.

Offering the last word in heating plants, the clinic is air conditioned 
throughout.

Every effort was made to assure the structure, construction of which was 
started last July, being as nearly fireproof as possible.

Dr. Boyette already has moved his office from Wilson's Drug Store where he has 
been located since soon after coming here June 1935.


HOG KILLING TIME RETURNS TO SCHLEY
Stiff Freeze Of Thursday Morning Is Ideal For Heavy Butchering
Hog-killing time came back to Schley County yesterday.

The coldest morning of the autumn, which found the thermometer dipping to 28 
degrees and saw everywhere blanketed with a heavy frost, provided ideal 
weather for butchering and reports indicated many farmers took full advantage.

Fattened on peanuts and milk and "hardened" on corn, the hogs were ready.  And 
plenty of helpers were ready, too, for scarcity of willing negro labor is 
never felt at hog killings.  Those who previously have been "jest too busy" 
or "down in me back" are eager to volunteer their services.  They like 
hogshead cheese, and some of the liver, and the feet.  Any of the scraps.

Enviable skill is required to cut up the hog so that the meat is not wasted, 
and the hams, shoulders and sides will cure the best.  The backbone is cut 
square so that every vertebra has a little pork chop attached to 
it.  "Tenderloin" is another choice cut.

They take odd pieces, some of the fat, the proper seasoning, and make sausage.

Soon spareribs, crackin' bread and collards cooked with how jowl will be a 
popular and mighty tasty menu.

Bacon side are prepared for smoking.  Farmers sometimes vary their smokehouse 
methods but a popular formula is to use a cypress fire, with a touch of 
sassafras foot for flavor.  This fire smolders for about ten days and nights.  
And the meat is turned each day or so to assure even swoming.

Later, hams are sacked for protection and within three or four months they 
reach their peak flavor.
end # 21

 
Numbers 22, 23 & 24 are missing from the film.

The Ellaville Sun  Friday, Dec. 17, 1937  No. 25

"NOT TIRED OF EACH OTHER YET"  SAY SCHLEY PAIR AFTER 62 YEARS
Mr. and Mrs. James Chapman Observe 62nd Wedding Anniversary Thursday
Mr. and Mrs. James Asbury Chapman of near Ellaville completed 62 years of 
married life yesterday.

And eighty year old Mrs. Chapman, with bright eyes and a  tender smile said 
softly "We're not tired of each other yet."  To which her husband, 82, 
responded an enthusiastic affirmation.

Simply but vividly they recalled their courtship, marriage and long years of 
marital companionship--an epic love story from real life.

Sixty-two years ago last night--December 16, 1875--she, the former Miss Alice 
Chesterfield DeVane, blue-eyed and 18, became his bride.  He was 20.  The 
ceremony was performed by the late Rev. R.F. Williamson, Methodist minister 
from Ellaville.  

"We had a supper," said Mrs. Chapman, with a hearty chuckle, "and they served 
syllabub....but "Pa" (Mr. Chapman) wouldn't drink any....I liked it, but I 
didn't drink any because he didn't."

She rather thinks she was a shy bride.

Boy-Girl Sweethearts.
"When did you first begin to like each other?"  they were asked.

Both gave the same answer:  It was so early in life they can't say just when.  
Living in the same neighborhood, they were boy-girl playmates, and 
schoolmates.  They used to visit each other when, as children of the War 
Between the States era, Mrs. Chapman---her mate disclosed---played with dolls 
made of pine knots.

Before she reached the "sweet sixteen" age he began asking her to marry him.  
Neither was able to decide how old she must have been, but she told 
the "inside" story---to which he smilingly agreed:  "I put him off three 
times.  I told him I couldn't marry anyone as young as I was."  Then she 
laughed and told how she really felt about his proposal:  "He had made up his 
mind the last time he asked me, that I would never get a chance to turn him 
down again---and if I had known it, it would have scared me half to death!  I 
never dreamed he had anything like that packed back in his head!

She said "yes" that time, however, and there followed an engagement of about 
two years.  "In those days," recollected Mrs. Chapman. "boys didn't go to see 
girls who were mortgaged property, but they do now."

Came Through All Right
"We've had our ups and downs through the years," explained the gray-haired 
woman as she crocheted deftly, citing several sorrows which came to them, "but 
we came through them all right."  

Mrs. Chapman, born Nov. 15, 1857, was the daughter of Liza Sellars Deane and 
John T. DeVane.  She had three sisters and nine brothers.  One brother, Frank 
DeVane of Chattanooga, Tenn., is 93.

Born Sept. 18, 1855, Mr. Chapman was the son of Sara Winifred Carter Chapman 
and William Thomas Chapman.  He is the last survivor of seven children.

They had six children, five of whom are living.  They are Chesterfield, Henry 
and Compton Chapman, all of Schley County; Mrs. Lily DeVane of Albany, Ga., 
and J. Martin Chapman, of LeGrand, Cal.  They have 14 grandchildren and eight 
great-grandchildren.

With the exception of about three years spent in Albany, the couple have lived 
their entire life in Schley County near their birthplaces.

Mrs. Chapman vividly recalls being assigned "to watch for the Yankees while 
the rest of the family hid everything in the woods."  Her father and three 
brothers went to the battlefront to fight for the South and all escaped 
injury.  "I believe it was my mother's prayers that brought them back," said 
she.

Years Kind To Couple.
Advancing years have been kind to the now aged pair.  Mr. Chapman milks two 
cows daily, brings in stove wood, feeds the stock and performs other chores.  
The bitter morning of the recent snow he suggested they let him go to a nearby 
wood to cut firewood--a task which the hired hand had decided would have to 
wait until the next day.  The family had a happy laugh over his offer, for it 
showed he still had the urge to do things.  He has retained his keen eyesight, 
needing glasses only for reading, but is hard of hearing,

Mrs. Chapman, possessing fine eyesight and unimpaired hearing, likes to sit by 
the fireside and crochet.  Only recently she finished  a beautiful bedspread.  
And yesterday she was busy on another, using vari-colored thread.

Both enjoy splendid health.

"Somebody asked us the other day if 62 years wasn't a mighty long time to live 
together,".....but we're not tired of each other yet.  Nor of living.  Just as 
long as we keep our health we will be all right."

They are outspoken critics of modernity.  Declared Mr. Chapman, "I refrain 
from expressing my opinion, because of my age.  I see so many things I don't 
approve of.....but I may be wrong."

Added his wife:  "It is best to live right yourself and pass it unnoticed."

Nor do they offer any advice to the young things who are contemplating 
marriage.  It was suggested to Mr. Chapman that he should be able to provide 
several tips after all these years, but he dismissed the suggestion with a 
good-natured laugh.  Neither, however, can understand why one out of every six 
of present-day marriages end in divorce court "unless they just don't try to 
get along."

"You're the first newspaper man who ever came to see us," said Mr. Chapman in 
bidding a Sun staff writer a friendly farewell," and I hope you won't 
misrepresent things."  The writer promised.  And Mr. Chapman laughed, and said 
he was certain the story would be accurate.



RITES HELD FOR MRS. IDA MUNRO
Prominent Woman Dies Wednesday
Final tribute was paid to Mrs. Ida Munro, 82, member of a prominent and 
pioneer family of this section, at funeral services conducted from her 
residence at Putnam yesterday morning at 11 o'clock.

In declining health for years and gravely ill for the past two weeks, Mrs. 
Munro died at her home Wednesday night at 6:15 o'clock.

She was a member of Buena Vista Methodist Church.  Her pastor, the Rev. J.W. 
Lilly, conducted the funeral.  The Rev. Gaither A. Briggs of Buena Vista sang 
a solo.  Burial was in the family cemetery near her home.

Survivors include three brothers, Judge George Munro of Columbus, Horace Munro 
of San Francisco, Cal., and Dr. Henry Munro; a sister, Mrs. Robert Simpson of 
Waverly Hall, Ga.



MOTT'S RECORD LAUDED BY ARMY
Official Regret Is Expressed.
A resolution expressing "deep sorrow and regret" over the tragic death of 
Sergeant John S. Mott, former Schley County man who was killed near Raeford, 
N.C., Oct. 16, and praising his fine service was received this week by his 
mother, Mrs. Hattie Mott, of Andrew Chapel.

Sergeant Mott, a Fort Bragg, N.C., reservation ranger, was killed. evidence 
indicates, by men who were illegally hunting deer on the reservation.

The resolution follows:
HEADQUARTERS,
Fort Bragg, North Carolina
General orders:
Number 9.
1.  In the death of Sergeant John S. Mott, Ranger for the Ft. Bragg Military 
Reservation, which occurred near the boundary of the reservation, some six 
miles north of Raeford, on the morning of October 16th, is announced by the 
Commanding General with deep sorrow and regret.  Sergeant Mott was killed 
while in the execution of his duties as Ranger Non-Commissioned officer for 
this reservation.  The evidence indicates that he died while forbearing to 
kill those violating the law and in the endeavor to bring them to justice.
2.  Born in Ellaville, Georgia on October 15, 1897m he first enlisted in the 
service July 15, 1918.  He served with honor in France during the World War.  
Re-enlisting January 10, 1921, he was assigned to Battery "B", 17th Field 
Artillery, in which organization he has served continuously.  He was promoted 
to the grade of sergeant, having his warrant continued in effect for four 
successive enlistments.  He was loved by all who knew him.
3.  Sergeant Mott exercised his duties with firmness and a strong sense of 
justice tempered with kindness which was typified in the last act of his life.
4.  He died exemplifying the finest tradition of the service, going forward in 
the face of death to do his duty.

By command of Brigadier General McCloskey:  Harwood C. Bowman, Major, 4th 
Field Artillery, Adjutant.


LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS
Dear Santa Claus,
Please bring me a pair of gloves, a story book, a game of Uncle Wiggly, and 
some candy and fruit.  Please remember my parents and my teacher.
With love,
Linah Hutto

Dear Santa Claus,
I am seven years old.  I am in the second grade.  Please bring me a red coat 
with a zipper, a pair of gloves, some fruit, some candy, and Brazil nuts.  
Don't forget my mother and daddy.   Mrs. Ruby Wells, my teacher, wants a 
pretty rug.  She lives in Buena Vista.  Bring me something nice too.
Martha Kate Owens

Dear Santa Claus,
Please bring me a doll that wets its breeches, some fruit, and candy.  Don't 
forget my mother and daddy.  I wish you would come up to the school house some 
day so I can give you a big hug.
With love,
Betty Loretta Brown

Dear Santa Claus,
Please bring me an Uncle Wiggly game, Ally Oop, a story book, thermos bottle, 
a pair of gloves, some fruit and candy.
Angie Tondee

Dear Santa Claus,
I am in the second grade.  I am eight years old.  I have been a good little 
boy.  I want an air rifle, a car with lights on it, a book, and a cowboy 
suit.  Remember my brother, mother and father.
James W. Snider

Dear Santa Claus,
I am in the second grade.  I am seven years old.  Will you please bring me a 
police suit, air rifle, some shots, airplane, a basketball, some candy, Brazil 
nuts, and some fruit.  Please bring Mrs. Ruby a rug.
Gerald Johnson

Dear Santa Claus,
Please bring me a pair of gloves, a cap-buster, some fruit, candy, and nuts.
James Lawhorn

Dear Santa Claus,
I am six years old.  I am in the second grade.  I love my teacher, and I love 
you just lots.  Please bring me a cowboy suit, a cap-buster, some caps, a 
knife, fruit, nuts and candy.
Clyde Smith, Jr.

Dear Santa Claus,
Please bring me a ring, a watch, and a pocketbook.  Please bring my brother a 
ball and a horse.
Alice Singletary.

Dear Santa Claus,
I am a little boy 4 years old.  I want you to bring me a dump truck, scooter, 
fruits, candy and nuts.
Your little friend,
Bobbie Miller

Dear Santa Claus,
I am a little girl 9 years old.  I am writing you to please bring me a 
bicycle, doll and some candy, fruit nuts and anything you have to spare, ands 
don't forget my little brother.
Yours truly,
Maribel Streetman

Dear Santa,
I am a little boy 9 years old, and in the fourth grade.  I haven't got a 
daddy.  Please bring me a bicycle, harp, lots of toys and all kinds of 
candies, fruit and nuts.  Don't forget my three sisters, my teacher and my 
mother.
Your little boy,
John Guy, Jr.

Dear Santa Claus,
I am a little boy 7 years old and in the first grade.  I am sending of you I 
drawed and colored in school today.  Please bring me a tractor set, scooter, 
nuts, fruit and candy.
Your little friend,
John Miller

Dear Santa,
It gives me great pleasure to be able to write you this letter.  You have 
always been very good to me each year at Christmas time.  I have never been 
disappointed at that time.  You always brought me what I ask you to.  If you 
are as good to other boys and girls as you are to me, I know there are many 
happy children on Christmas day.  Now Santa, I want to tell you what I want 
you to  bring me this time.  Here are the things I want:  A good story book, 
tea set, a tiny pina, water colors, sewing set, and note book.  Now if you 
bring me all of these things you will be a good, good Santa Claus.  I am 
coming to town to see you, good old Santa Claus.
Your little friend,
Eunavie Tate

Dear Santa Claus,
I am a little boy.  Miss Allie Bell Brooks is my teacher.  I am in the first 
grade.  I am working harder than I ever have.  Bring me an air rifle and 
plenty of shots.  Don't forget fruit and candy.
Your boy,
Millard Usry

Dear Santa Claus,
I am a little boy in the third grade.  I try to be good.  Miss Allie Bell does 
not have my name on the Santa Claus board.  Miss Allie Bell is good.  Please 
bring a wagon, a bank and everything good to eat.
Tour little boy,
Goodbye,
L.P. Eubanks

Dear Santa Claus,
I am a little boy 2 years old.  Please bring me a little fire truck, bike, 
fruits, nuts, and candy.
Your little friend,
Richard Miller

Dear Santa Claus,
Please bring me a car, an air rifle, a cap buster, an airplane, fruit, candy 
and nuts.  Don't forget my little sister.  She is too little to write.
Kenneth Dozier
end # 25
 
 
 
The Ellaville Sun  Friday, December 24, 1937  No. 26

OLSON SWEDES DEFEAT LOCAL TEAM, 51-46
Pros Grab Early Lead and Lick Ellaville
By Sun Staff  Writer

Plains, Ga., Dec 23--Olson's Terrible Swedes outscored Ellaville's Athletic 
Club, 53 to 45, before a scant gathering here this afternoon.

The nationally-known professionals showed a definite superiority over the 
independent Ellaville's, but played listless ball.  The visitors employed a 
spirited attack all the way but were always behind.

A baffling passing game and frequent long-range field tosses by the pros 
supplied the chief crowd interest.

Clint Fraser hooped three long shots and turned in a colorful game while Tony 
Wapp, the Indian star, also was a standout.

Barney Usry topped Ellaville's pointmakers with 16 points.  Marvin DeVane 
played an exceptional game at guard.

The crowd, which failed to fulfill expectations, got its thrills from the high 
school preliminary to the feature game.  Plains Buffaloes were extended to an 
overtime period to down Anthony of Sumter County, 34 to 33.

Ellaville will swing back into action next Tuesday night, engaging the Fort 
Valley club at Ellaville.  The losers here today have already defeated Fort 
Valley twice this season.

Albany's widely publicized Blues come to Ellaville Thursday evening.
Ellaville Scoring
Manning 6
Usry 16
Snipes 13
DeVane (nothing shown)
Charner Wall 6
SUBS: Chas Wall 4, Williams, Dyess


MISS IDA MUNRO WELL KNOWN AS SCHOOL TEACHER
Miss Ida Munro, 82, widely known Putnam woman whose death was reported last 
week achieved prominence as a school teacher prior to her retirement in 1902.  
She attended school in Buena Vista and later at the exclusive LaVest Academy 
at Talbotton and George Peabody College, Nashville, Tenn.  Miss Munro taught 
in the Georgia College for Girls in Columbus, Central College for Women at 
Lexington, Mo., and Norfolk, Va.  She also studied at Columbia University and 
traveled abroad.

SCHLEY SLANTS
by Raymond Duncan
YULETIDE ANNIVERSARIES
Christmas greetings may be coupled with birthday wishes for these children of 
the Yuletide season:  Catherine Carlton, Dec. 17; Archer Avary, Jr., Dec. 18; 
Mary Burnam Arrington (?), Dec. 20; Elmo Pilcher, Dec. 21, today--Christmas 
Eve.--Mrs. Charles Wall and Mrs. John Wall.  Mary Burnam Williamson numbered 
Santa Claus as a guest for her birthday party, and Elmo Pilcher's birthday was 
marked by a surprise dinner.

Wedding anniversaries figure in the Christmas scene too.  Mr. and Mrs. C.L. 
Battle were married 35 years ago Christmas Day at a fashionable ceremony at 
LaCross.

WHEN FRIENDSHIP CEASES
The surest way to lose a friend is to sell him some gas on credit, declares an 
Ellaville service station attendant who believes he ought to know by this 
time.  "If you want to get rid of some people," adds he, "just loan them fifty 
cents."


WILLIE LUMPKIN STATION MANAGER
Willie Lumpkin, well-known Schley County man who has recently been connected 
with the county as a convict guard, has assumed the management of the 
attractive Cities Service Station at Broad and Church streets here.  He 
succeeds Munro Ellis.  Mr. Lumpkin announces washing and greasing service will 
be a specialty at his station, and invited his friends to call for his 
complete line of service.


ARCH AVARY, JR. MAY LOSE EYE
Three Injured In Mystery Blast
Atlanta doctors Thursday expressed fear for little Archer Avary, Jr., injured 
in a mysterious fireside explosion at his home here Tuesday, may lose sight of 
an eye.  Ellaville friends were advised attendants believe it will several 
weeks before it is known whether he will regain sight.  His mother, Mrs. Arch 
Avary and a smaller brother, Wilson, who sustained minor burns, also were in 
an Atlanta hospital yesterday but were reported resting well.  The mystery 
explosion occurred during the noon hour Tuesday when a wad of waste paper was 
thrown on the fire.  Doctors believe a dynamite cap, small firecracker, was in 
the bundle and that a piece of the explosive is lodged in Archer's eye.  They 
had not decided yesterday if an operation will be advisable.  Dr. Avary 
accompanied his family to Columbus, then to Atlanta immediately after the 
incident.

CONCORD SCHOOL NEWS
We are all thrilled, we can hardly wait until Saturday comes to play with the 
things Santa Claus brings.

On our sand table we have the three wise men and the little town of 
Bethlehem.  It is very pretty.

On our bulletin board we have an old Santa Claus going down the chimney, and 
old Santa Claus with a cotton mustache, two candles and a boy out of a holly 
leaf.

In the automobile contest in 3rd reading, Marilu Colquitt's car covered the 
greatest mileage.

We are planning to have a program and Christmas tree Wednesday morning.  The 
program follows:
Scripture---Millie Dunn
Prayer---
Song---Christmas Carol
Christmas Acrostics---Grades 1, 2, and 3.
Holy Night---Grades 4, 5, 6, 7
Play---Christmas Vacations in Our School---Grades 1, 2, 3.
Song---Jingle Bells
Song---Santa Claus Is Coming to town

HONOR ROLL
1st--Jean Dillard, 3rd--Mary Lou Colquitt, 4th--Vernon Dillard, 5th--Ann 
McMickle, 6th--Mary McMickle, 7th--Harold Dillard
by Ann McMickle, Fifth Grade.


SCHLEY HIGH SCHOOL
The Sixth Grade in English has been studying letter writing.  We wrote letters 
to girls and boys in other states.  Millard Walters, Warren Battle, Jack 
Tondee and Hazel Ellis have received answers.  Millard Walters received a 
folder showing different buildings of the place in which the writer lived.  
Hazel Ellis received a letter from Reginald Wzchuchahosee, an Indian boy who 
lives in Powhatan, Kansas.  This letter told of many interesting things about 
their school.  Some of the first grade wrote their names on one sheet and 
Indian designs were also included.
by Jane Carter


CHRISTMAS PLAY IS PRESENTED BY SEVENTH GRADERS
Seventh grade students of Schley County High School produced a play, Oh Come 
Ye To Bethlehem, written by a member of the class, at chapel exercises last 
Friday morning.  Miss Elizabeth Burroughs was director.  The cast included:  
Page, Mary Eddie Carter; 1st Shepherd, James Edwin Stewart; 2nd Shepherd, C.T. 
Battle; 3rd Shepherd, Henry Hart; 4th Shepherd, Horace Baker; Reuben, Billy 
Johnson; Mary, Sara Powell; Joseph, Tucker Packer; 1st Merchant, Lynward 
Holloway; 2nd Merchant, James Fulford; 1st King, Jack Brooks; 2nd King, 
Marcene Ellis; 3rd King, Hall Roddenberry; Angels of prophecy, Aileen Tye, 
Marie Carswell, Annie Kate Gloss, Clara Brown, Mattie Sue Strange, Jeanette 
Barwick, Mary Louise Walters, Lucile Parks, Beryl Tondee, Kathleen Allmon, 
Hazel Rigsby, Mary Poole.
Songs were:
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear--Choir
Joy to the World--Angels
Oh Come All Ye Faithful--Choir
Away in a Manger--Angels
We Three Kings of Orient Are--Kings
Oh Little Town of Bethlehem--Choir
Silent Night, Holy Night--All
by Lucile Parks


MISS CLAUDIA MCCORKLE IS BRIDE OF MR. E.T. SNIPES
Miss Claudia McCrokle became the bride of Mr. Eugene T. Snipes at a simple 
ceremony performed at the First Methodist parsonage in Americus Wednesday 
evening.  The Rev. Joseph S. Cook, pastor of the Americus church officiated.

Descendants of prominent and pioneer citizens of Schley County, the couple are 
well known throughout this section as citizens of unusual character and 
worth.  Both have been life-long residents of Hopewell community and have 
contributed much to the religious and social life of the community.

The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. McCorkle.  She has four brothers 
and three sisters.  Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Z.T. Snipes, Mr. Snipes is 
engaged in farming and has taken an active part in promoting advancement of 
education in Schley county, being a member of the county board of education.  
He has six brothers and three sisters.


MARY BURNAM WILLIAMSON FETED AT BIRTHDAY PARTY
As a beautiful compliment to her daughter, Mary Burnam Williamson, who 
celebrated her fifth birthday, Mrs. C.C. Williamson entertained Tuesday 
afternoon.  Throughout the entertaining rooms lovely yuletide decorations were 
used.  In the dining room the table was overlaid with lace cloth in the center 
of which was a minature white Christmas tree.  The snow white birthday cake 
with green candles carried out the color motif in the dining room.  Each guest 
was presented a favor from the lighted Christmas tree.  Ice Cream and cake 
were served the guests by Mrs. C.C. Williamson with Miss Geraldine Arrington 
assisting in entertaining.  Those invited were Jimmy Sue Hart, Francene 
Middleton, Martha Jane Manning, Hermina Bliss, June Pilcher, Shirley Tondee, 
Barbara Smith, Jane Bonner, Mary Frances McNeal, Grace Oliver, Angeline 
Howard, Careen Hatcher, Patsy Barnes, Sara and Nancy Butts, Billy Kimble, 
Collins Sullivan, Madison Sullivan, Jimmy Hogg, John Lowry, Larry McLeod, 
Tommy Rainey, Tom Wilson, Bob Hill, Bubber McCorkle, Richard and Rowland 
Brooks, Wilson and Archer Avary, Eugene Bates and John Lindsey.
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