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Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-02-03
THE CHURCH SCHOOL OF
MISSIONS

! The First Baptist church is making
extensive preparations for a unique
educational venture with its entire
membership this coming week in a
"School of Missions"
The whole membership will be or
ganiZed into graded classes for the
purpose of studying missions with
books and charts to suit the needs of
each grade.
DR.. T. w. Ayers, returned medical
missionary and Miss Julia Allen, the
state young peoples leader, will be
assisted by local talent in organizing
and conducting these classes.
There W illbe afternoon and even
ing sessions to suit the convenience
of everybody. The children up to
ten years will have story hour made
attractive with object lessons, tables,
charts, etc.. and with different teach
ers in charge,
| Miss Allen will teach the junior
classes from four to five o'clock with
boys and girls. DR.. Ayers at the
same time will teach class for wom-
en- using as text book Prayer and
Missions"
There will be two evening classes
beginning at 1870 o'clock. DR.. Ayers
will teach class for men and wom-
en- using as text book 'Today's Su-
preme Challenge to America" The
young pepole will have a class with
. Miss Allen using a text book on
"South America" These classes are
open to the public. They will be pre-
sented in lectures and will be inter
esting and entertaining. Each even
ing session will open or close with a
short devotional and social feature.
/ This school m3y lest only thru
Thursday evening, so everyone is
urged to begin at the outset 50 that
nothing will be missed.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-02-03
LAsTINGER CASE TO JURY

Douglas, Feb. 3-The case of
Gaines Lastinger, charged with com
plicity in the lynching Of Dave Wright
here last August, was expected to
reach the jury today.
Taking of testimony was ended at
o'clock Wednesday, and arguments
of attorneys started short while af-
ter. There were four attorneys to
address the jury for both the de
fense and state.
Lastinger was granted separate
trial from Robert Bullard, D. B. Lott,
John Strickland and Tilden Smith,
who are yet to be tried.
Lastinger pleaded not guilty.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-02-03
ANNUAL MEETING IN
OCILIA

Two annual meetings in less than
three months is marking time rapid
ly to say the least. Yet this is the
record of the W. M. U. of the (Bap-
tist) Ben Hill-Irwin Association.
The missionary unions of all the
associations over the state have
changed their meetings to correspond
with the calendar year and to keep
step with the host of Southern Bap-
tist women.
AS planned and thoroughly adver-
tised this meeting was held in Ocilla
Baptist church, Tuesday of this week.
Every church in the organization hav-
ing a missionary organization was
represented except one. Mrs. NJ. NJ.
Stephens, the superintendent, had
been untiring in her plans for the pro-
gram and the hostess church certainly
lived up to her reputation in provid-
ing entertainment. Nearly hundred
visitors registered and a bountiful
lunch was served to all Miss Julia
Allen represented the state office and
Mrs. w. B. Owens, of Rochelle, was
one of the visiting speakers. The
urge of new beginnings permeated the
atmosphere of the days plannings SC
that everyone was fired with true
zeal in taking up this years program
of work outlined.
Miss Saleny Bussell, the associa
tional young people's>leader, resigned
because of illness. The executive
board was instructed to fill the va
cancy. Irwinville was chosen as the
next place of meeting
0Jo,,, ,.liDarton 1x,oc II,
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-02-03
ATLANTA HAS TWO FREAK
ACCIDENTS

Atlanta, Ga-A baby who swal-
lowed the mercury in the family
thermometer and photographer who
was injured by a plane propeller,
were among the freak accident vic
tins treated at Grady hospital over
the week end.
The baby, two year old Betty Bail
ey, was sent home after physicians
had prescribed for it.
The photographer, J. D. Turner, 26,
of Charlotte, n c.. was caught by
the whirring blade and rushed to
Grady for treatment Of numerous
bruises and badly lacerated leg.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-02-03
AT EbE
GRAND
FRIDAY

|
"SOUL MATES" with Aileen Prin-
gle.
Serial: "THE HOUSE WITHOUT
| A KEY"
SATURDAY
Western: THE BORDER SHERIFF
| Pathe Comedy.
Seriels: "PHANTOM POLICE" and
! STRINGS OF STEEL"
MONDAY and TUESDAY
BIGGER THAN BARNUM'S'
featuring Viola Dana and George
O'Hara. A story of circus life, the
plot dealing with an old man, his son
and an adopted daughter.
Educational Comedy and Pathe
News.
Prices: 10 and 20 Cents.
WEDNESDAY
THE DEVILS CIRCUS" with
Norma Shearer. A drama with circus
life background.
A Aesop's Fables and Spotlight
THURSDAY
"SPOOK RANCH" with Hoot Glib
son. A Western comedy melodrama.
Universal Comedy and Pathe News.
Prices: 10 and 20 Cents
asnza sayss.e ss.,yusnz,
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-02-03
WOMAN'S CLUB HEARS
MINISTERS II


The Woman's Club in its regular
meeting of February 2, had the pleas
ure of hearing three of the city's
ministers talk on the program subject
for the afternoon, "Home and Coun-
try"
After the opening prayer spirited
session of assembly singing using
America" and Georgia Land, My
Georgia Land" led by Mrs. Elmer
Waits. The following business was
then taken up.
The president announced that the
club will have a benefit picture at
the theater on February gath, the
proceeds from which to go to the
Carnegie Library, the Students Aid
Fund and to some civic needs. She
urged each club member to consider
herself as a committee of one to sell
tickets, and to the one selling the
greatest number prize will be
awarded. An especial appeal is made
to the club members and to the pub
lie to give this undertaking your
wholehearted support.
Definite steps will be taken soon
by the club to begin campaign to
stamp out illiteracy in Ben Hill coun-
ty.
The club is desirous of having Ben
Hill county represented at MADE
in Georgia" Fair to be held in Cuth
bert, February 10-12th. Mrs. R. f
Lee is chairman of the committee APP
pointed to send exhibits from thi:
county and will appreciate being mott
fled of any articles grown or manu-
featured in Ben Hill that may be
available.
The written report submitted bJ
the civic committee asked all the
Fitzgerald women to grow petunis
plants-some for beautifying theil
homes and some for resetting later in
the civic parks. They announced that
because of Mrs. John Dorminy's eff
forts some of the parks can be water
ed now, and it is hoped pipes will
be run to others soon.
Mrs. E. J. Dorminy told of the post
ponement of the Interior Decorating
Class until February 23rd and asked
more women to avail themselves Of
this splendid opportunity for learning
craft work.
Three new members, Mrs. Fred
Graham, Mrs. L. E. Martin and Mrs,
w. C. Hanken were received into
the club.
Mrs. VIM. Rawlins, program leader
for the afternoon, presented Rev. j.
F. Singleton, Rev. w. c. mccarthy,
and Rev. Bruce Nay in inspiring talks
on the subject "Home and Country" ="
Rev. Singleton spoke on Home as
Related to our Country" pointing out
that the paramount duty of homes is
to build men and women for our coun-
try by wise training of their hearts,
heads and hands.
Rev. Mccarthy spoke on "The Ma
ton as Related to the Home" point
ing out that the duty of the nation
is to safeguard homes by appropriate
legislation, adequate law enforce
ment, wise censorship, and effective
public health measures.
Rev. Nay spoke on Timely Re-
marks on Home and Country" He
pointed out the need of more home
owners, for a homecoming citizen
ship is one vitally interested in COM
munity affairs.
The club was very responsive in its
appreciation of two delightful musi-
cal numbers, a piano solo, Schwar-
venskis Polish Dance" by J. T.
Pittman, Jr., and a vocal duet, Lit
tie Gray Home in the West" by Mrs
Elmer Waits and Mrs Jack Brew
ster, accompanied by Mrs. Allen Gar
den. The singing of "The Star
Spangled Banner" by the club closed
the program following which was the
usual social hour in the tea room.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-02-03
SWINE GROWERS MEETING

On February 18th at Bainbridge,
the Georgia Swine Grows Association
will hold a meeting. On the program
will be DR.. Milton P Iarnigan, pro-
fessor Of Animal Husbandry, State
College of Agriculture, who is to
speak on the subject of why More
Hogs" and DR.. E. NJ. Nighbert Of
the Bureau of Animal Industry will
discuss the progress and results OF
the Swine Sanitation Project being
carried on by him in Colquitt County.
There may be other features added
later. but these 'wo will BE- worth
any farmers time TO attend. 1t is
an opportune tine to increase swine
production in Georgia. The hog rails
er should keep informed, and we do
not see any better way than to at
tend these eetings.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-02-03
D. A. r. WILL MEET

The Nathaniel Abney chapter will
meet on Friday afternoon at )
O'Clock with Mrs. ". d. Dorminy on
West Central avenue. This will be a
business meeting with all officers and
committee chairmen giving annual re-
ports. and with the election of Off
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-02-03
COMPLIMENT FOR MISS
BENTON

Miss Lois Malcolm will entertain
with four tables of bridge on Satur-
day morning in honor of Miss Benton,
popular bride-elect, luncheon being
served at the noon hour.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-02-03

Mrs. Jas. Paulk honored the 18th
birthday of her father, Mr.. A. A.
Graham, of McRae, with special
dinner on Monday, January 81. A
birthday cake was embossed and in
scribed in color with the dates 1849
and 1927. Covers were laid for six.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-02-03
EPISCOPAL SERVICES

Rev. r. J. Stillwell will be present
Sunday for preaching service in the
morning at 11:15 and again in the
evening at 7;30. The Sunday School
will be at 10 o'clock.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-02-03


day from a visit in Johes county wit
her relatives.
Mrs. j. C. Fussell was called t
Valdosta Monday by an accident tina
befell her mother, Mrs. Little, frac
tured hip resulting from fall. Mrs
Fussell's brother from Cordele came
to accompany her.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. E. Whitman ant
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Miller spent
! Sunday in Macon with friends and
relatives.
Mr.. Pearl Newcomer, a former
resident, is visiting his mother, Mrs
/ Ida Newcomer for a week or two. Mr.
Newcomer is the director of very
fine band at Zion City, one that is
often heard over the radio. Mr..
Newcomer is a nexcellent cornetist
and is often heard in solos.
*
Mr.. Claude ria for
mer resident, arrived Tuesday to join
his brother, Mr.. Pearl Newcomer here
on a visit to their mother who has
been in bad health all winter Mr.
Newcomer now resides in Buffalo.
Mrs. L. Keim has returned from
delightful motor trip in Florida
with her daughter, Mrs. G. c. Smith
and husband, of Douglas.
Mr.. and Mrs G. w. Turner and
daughter, Mrs. Oscar Hamilton, were
visitors in Broxton Tuesday.
Mrs. E. H. Daniels has been ac-
companied to Hot Springs, Ark, by
her granddaughter, Matte Ola Dan
iels, going in the interest of Mrs.
Daniels health.
Misses Margaret and Maud Shaw
of Adel, were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
G. E. Usher over Sunday.
The basket ball team from Adel
was entertained on Saturday night
after the game by the local players
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. e. +.
Usher.
-Messrs. Jack Massee, Jordan
Massee and Duke Massee and W. E.
Dunwoody, of Macon, were Sunday
guests of Mr.. j. ]. Dorminy.
Miss Grace Benton was the
guest of Mrs. H. NJ. Massee. Jr., in
Macon for two days thi sweek. 4
|
Miss Jewel Williams will enter
tain at the tea room Of the Woman's
Club Saturday afternon in honor of
Miss Grace Benton, bride-elect.
Charles W. Booker left Saturday
noon for Philadelphia where he will
| resume his work with Uncle Sam. He
is second class pharmacist mate and
has re-enlisted for two years longer.
|
Harvey Brown left Saturday noon
| for Norfolk, Va, after pleasant Wis
it here with Charles W. Booker, both
being on leave from their posts with
the government.
Misses Corinne Shepherd, Helen
Cannon and Sarah Doyle, Of Able
vile, were guests of Mrs. J. M.
Mosher and attendants at the show
Wednesday night.
Mrs. ]. H. borough and son, Mr..
Reginald borough, of Tampa, were
brief visitors in the city yesterday
driving over from Cordele.
Mrs. Emma Logue, of Ft. Wayne,
Ind. arrived this morning on sur
prise visit to her sister, Mrs. Frances
Beauchamp.
We print check books for the First
National and the Exchange National
Bank patrons For prompt delivery
phone 1928.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-02-03
Mr.. V. R. Anderson has spent a
few days this week in Pensacola.


Mrs. 7, H. Benton will entertain
with a trousseau tea at her home Fri
day evening for her daughter, MISS
Grace Benton, whose marriage is an
nounced for February Is.
Mrs. William Sawyer is expected
to arrive from Cuthbert at the week
end for a visit with her mother, Mrs.
F. NJ. Malcolm.
Miss Julia Allen, of Atlanta,
field secretary of the B. Y. P. u, has
been in the city this week guest OF
Mrs NJ NJ. Stephens.
Mrs. C. E. Crom is in an Atlanta
hospital attended by Mrs. Frank Mar
tin, also of this city who is a trained
nurse.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Morris ar
rived from Jacksonville Monday for
Mr.. Morris to undergo an appendix
operation at the local hospital. His
condition is reported favorable at this
time.
Dave Powers, of the Southern
Agriculturist, Of Nashville, Tenn,
spent few days in the county look
ing over the farm prospects for his
journal.
-Mesdames S. e. Pryor, Jr., and
J. j. Pryor, are entertaining this af-
ternoon with a sewing party, compli-
mentary to Miss Grace Benton.
Mrs. R. H. Mckay left Wednes-
day for Miami to spend some time
with Mrs. Rufus Smith and baby.
Mrs. Jesse Powell will be hostess
on Saturday to the Review Club, Mrs.
Chas. Coleman being leader with the
subject "What Is jazz"
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Thibadeau, of
Monticello, Fla, visited their daugh-
ter, Mrs. F. Casteel and family
Sunday.
Mrs. A. B. Peterson honored
the Goth birthday of her mother,
Mrs. Davis, with a neighborhood par
ty Saturday afternoon, the ladies
bringing tokens of the day. Miss
Louise Smith was the representative
of Sunday school class Of the Bap-
tist church who sent a lovely basket
of flowers to Mrs. Davis and also a
young entertainer in little Virginia
Walker who sang and recited the
23rd Psalm
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-02-03

Mrs. U. S. Rhorer returned
Tuesday night from Florida where
she spent a month or more with her
daughter, Miss Athleen, who is under
treatment by st. Petersberg spec
ialist and who will remain month
longer, being greatly benefited thus
far.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-02-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Walton Malcolm
will arrive Friday night from Jack
sonville for a weekend visit with
his mother, Mrs. F. NJ. Malcolm.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-02-03

Mrs. Venable Anderson is arriv-
ing today from Atlanta to be the
guest of her mother, Mrs. J. L. Nc
Carty and to enjoy the numerous pre-
nuptial affairs that are being given
for Miss Benton in honor of her ap-
preaching wedding in which Mrs. An
derson will take part as an attendant.
i =
Mrs. NJ. L. Dix is spending some
time at Plains, Ga, for medical treat
ment.
Mr.. J. M. Williams spent several
DAYS last week in Jacksonville.
Mr.. VIM. Rawlins spent Saturday
in Albany on business.
Mr.. Royce Williams arrived
Thursday from Ga. Tech in Atlanta
for visit of few days returning
Sunday.
Mr.. Frank Drew, of Georgia
Tech, enjoyed a vacation from Thurs
day of last week until Wednesday
this week due to exemptions from
examinations.
i :.
Friends of Mr. Ward Grantham,
now a student at Georgia Tech, have
been pleased to hear of his first nom
or marks made in every study this
year approximating 100 percent
throughout.
Phone us your check book orders.
Phone 1928.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-02-03

Mr.. A. W. Fowler left Wednes-
day for Albany where he has taken
temporary charge of filling sta
ton.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-02-03

Plans a'4 being made for the show
ing of colored slow-motion pictures of
surgical operations in medical col
leges.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-02-03

Mrs. Alice Bonner, of Jackson
vile, has returned to her home after
visit with her friend, Mrs. C. B.
Lee.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-02-03

Mr. Phil Halperin made busiz
ness visit to Dublin today.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-02-03

Mr.. Furman Lee, of Miami, is
visiting his father, Mr.. c. 3. Lee, for
week.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-02-03

Mr. and Mrs. T. N. Webb ar
rived in the city Wednesday and are
the guests of their daughter, Mrs.
Lloyd Meeks and family.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-02-03

Mrs. V. l. Collieg returned Sun
day from visit in Jones county with
her relatives.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-02-03

COL Odom, Of Arlington, was in
the city today in consultation with
his associate attorneys in the Oscar
Mars case.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-02-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Reeves, of
Waukeegan, ILL.,, are the guests of
their father, Mr. G. G. Reeves, in this
city.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-02-03

We print check books for the First
National and the Exchange National
Bank patrons For prompt delivery
phone 1928.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-02-03

Mrs. Emma Logue, of Ft. Wayne
Ind, arrived this morning on sur
prise visit to her sister, Mrs. Francs
Beauchamp.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-02-03

Phone us your check book orders.
Phone 1928.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-02-03

Miss Julia Allen, of Atlanta,
field secretary of the B. Y. P. o., has
been in the city this week guest OF
Mrs. M. NJ. Stephens.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-02-03

Mrs. J. H. borough and son, Mr.
Reginald borough, of Tampa, were
brief visitors in the city yesterday
driving over from Cordele.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-02-03

Mrs. C. E. Crom is in an Atlanta
hospital attended by Mrs. Frank Mar
tin, also of this city who is trained
nurse.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-02-03

Mrs. William Sawyer is expected
to arrive from Cuthbert at the week
end for a visit with her mother, Mrs.
F. NJ Malcolm.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-02-03

Mrs. J. H. Benton will entertain
with a trousseau tea at her home Fri
day evening for her daughter, MISS
Grace Benton, whose marriage is an
nounced for February Is.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-02-03

Mrs. j. c. Russell was called to
Valdosta Monday by an accident that
befell her mother, Mrs. Little, a frac-
tured hip resulting from a fall. Mrs.
FusselPs brother from Cordele came
to accompany her.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-02-03

Misses Corinne Shepherd, Helen
Cannon and Sarah Doyle, Of Able
vile, were guests of Mrs. j. NJ.
Mosher and attendants at the show
Wednesday night.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-02-03

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. E. Whitman and
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Miller spent
Sunday in Macon with friends and
relatives.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-16

BUFFET SUPPER
Mrs. James +. Manierre enter
tanned friends with a buffet supper
in honor of Mrs. II. r. Derby of
Houston Monday evening. Those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. James
Lavelle, Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Davis.
Henry A. Hansen, and Lowe Butler.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-16
MERCEDES

CLUBS FIRST MEETING. -. 49,.
The first meeting Of the Mercedes
Music club for the current year was
held a. the home Of Mrs. Carrie M.
Stuart the first Of the week. The
meeting featured q luncheon ut I
o'clock with covers placed for about
fifty. The Stuart home was dec
Grated with cosmos and ferns. giving
2 suggestion Of the approach Of
Halloween.
Following the luncheon a business
session was held with Mrs. I. S.
Chaddick presiding in the absence Of
the president.
Officers for the year include Mrs.
Albert kolbfleisch, president; Mrs.
i. S. Chadick. first vice president.
Mrs. Margaret RagIand, second vice
president: Mrs. II. I. Stotler. third
vice president: Mrs. y. w. Rouse.
secretary; and Mrs. J.. C. shaw.
treasurer.
Prof. Gorjux. conductor az the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-16

Valley club women are making
plans already to attend the thirtieth
annual convention of the Texas Fed
Grafton Of Women's clubs which will
meet in Fl Paso November Z TO u
with an deliberately planned program.
As FL Paso is a border city this pro-
gram will be a joint one from the
departments Of American Citizenship
and international Relations. The
state chairmen Of these departments,
Mrs. c. ID. Kelley and Mrs. George
Drummer Of FL Paso, are in charge
of the numbers on the special Armis-
tice Day program to be given next to
the last day Of the meeting.
At the last meeting of the Lower
Rio Grande Valley Federation Of
Women's clubs held in May at Donna,
that group agreed TO support Mrs.
w. r. Potter Of Bowie, Tex, at the
November meeting for the next pres
ident of the federation in Texas.
Tn Brownsville clubs represented at
the meeting in Donna voted for Mrs.
Potter. who has been active in club
work in her w town. She is state
president of the Texas Woman's
Press association and has served IS
second vice president Of the state
federation. Besides that she IL as
ISOLATED with the d. A. r. Eastern
Star, u. d. c., Thursday club. and
has given her help TO the PIT. A.,
City Federation Of Bowie, and the
Music club Of that place.
The other candidate for state
president of the federation is Mrs.
NJ. II. Hagaman Of R%angerville,
Tex. She is at present second vice
president of the state federation and
for the four past years has served on
the joint legislative committee of the
state. She is the present chairman
Of illiteracy in the state federation
and has been enthusiastically en-
dorsed by the six clubs Of her city
which have formed a city federation.