Bulloch-Bryan-Schley County GaArchives Deed.....Wise, William - Martin, John (Rev) & Elizabeth 1795 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Bill Frazier [email protected] March 1, 2006, 11:06 am Ironmonger Creek Written: 1795 Bulloch County Georgia Superior Court Deeds-Mortgages Ironmonger Creek 1795, September 7--- This Indenture made between John Martin, Minister of the Gospel of Bryan County and Elizabeth Martin, his Wife unto William Wise of Screven County. For and in consideration of the sum of 100 pounds Sterling money, did grant, bargain, sell, deliver and convey unto the said William Wise, all that parcel or tract of land containing 350 acres lying in Bulloch County on Ironmonger Creek Waters, South side of Great Ogechee River including the improvements of the said John Martin whereon he now lives. Originally granted to him the 19th November 1794, registered in Book____ folio 170-171. Witnesses: s/ John Martin John Everett Elizabeth Martin Robert Scott Recorded 14th November 1795 188/33 Bulloch County Deed Book *A: 5 File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/bulloch/deeds/martin339gdd.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 1.5 Kb

Schley County GaArchives Photo Group.....James M. Lawhorn And Eliza Jane Hearn Lawhorn July 1, 1938 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Harris Hill http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00011.html#0002514 March 1, 2006, 5:15 am Source: The Ellaville Sun Friday, July 1, 1938 Vol. 2, No. 1 Photo can be seen at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/schley/photos/jamesmla727nph.jpg Image file size: 250.0 Kb The Ellaville Sun Friday, July 1, 1938 Vol. 2, No. 1 MRS. J.M. LAWHORN TO BE 101 TUESDAY Aged Schley Woman---"Just Tired"----Confined to Bed for Past Five Weeks; Husband, Already 101, Remarkably Alert; Both Untouched by Modern Times. Mrs. J.M. Lawhorn of Schley County, enfeebled and somewhat weary, becomes 101 years old Tuesday. Her more active husband, to whom she was married 75 years ago after a courtship which began when they were tiny children, reached his 101st birthday on February 1. Although remarkably alert until that time, the aged woman has been confined to bed for the past five weeks. She sits up in bed much of the time but complains of being "just tired." She declares a doctor has never visited her and refuses to allow one to be called now. Mrs. Lawhorn's hearing is badly impaired and consequently she finds conversation difficult. But she smiles, with bright eyes, and extends her hand to visitors when they come in, and leave. Her husband still insists upon doing chores about their farm in Concord community. And his physique and bearing belie his age. However, he has declined sharply in health during the past year and a half since this writer called for an interview shortly before his one hundredth birthday anniversary. The aged couple have never attempted to adjust their lives to a changing civilization. They belonged to another era and they can scarcely believe and are little interested in modernity. Neither has ridden on a railroad train, talked over a telephone, worn a pair of eyeglasses, owned a radio or "gotten around" to learning how to read and write. They have done almost no traveling. He has been to Columbus, 50 miles away, several times and to Americus, about 25 miles from his home, many times. She's been to Americus too, but never further away. Mr. Lawhorn is a teetotaller. "I never took a drink of likker in my life. Folks that drink Likker get killed. And I don't smoke or chew. Got my first one to tackle. All tobacco does is make you sick. And I'm too young to learn." He doesn't want any false teeth to replace the natural ones, pulled many years ago. "I eat as good as anyone. I don't want any other teeth." Mrs. Lawhorn doesn't like automobiles. "I tried it once and it made ne sorta dizzy. But I don't want to go no further than I can walk, anyway. I've seen trains pass but never rode on one or saw one stopped." Looking back over their 75 years together, she says she's cooked three meals for him practically every day and observes, "That's a heap of meals. Sure that would have fed all the Yankee and Confeds for one meal, anyway." They were sweethearts about as far back as they can remember . How many times did he propose marriage? Well, he couldn't remember. A dozen? he was asked. "I recon so", he replied. (Transcriber's notes: According to the "History of Schley County" in a biography authored by Inez Robinson Smith, James M. Lawhorn was born February 1, 1837 and he married Eliza Jane Hearn, who was born July 1, 1837. She died Oct. 25, 1938 and Mr. Hearn died Sept. 26, 1940. Mrs. Smith indicates they are both buried at Phillippi Primitive Baptist Church cemetery. Their graves it would seem are un-marked.) MRS. MURRAY LOOKS FORWARD TO MEET Mrs. Munro Murray of Ellaville, one of the oldest and most faithful members of Philippi Primitive Baptist Church, looked forward hopefully Thursday to being able to attend the Saturday session of the three-day communion meeting. Mrs. Murray, widdow of Elder Munro Murray who served for 29 years and was its pastor when he died in 1929, says she has missed very few meetings since she began attending 70 years ago. She has either carried or sent dinner to Sunday service of "July meeting" practically every year for the past 65 years. PHILIPPI BAPTISTS RETAIN OLD FAITH 102 Year-Old Church Host to Annual Three-Day Meeting, Opening Today; Principles and Customs of Historic Church Are Told in Interview with Its Pastor (Editor's Note: Here is a story of abiding faith, and we are presenting it with the reverence such a story demands. Material was obtained by an interview with Elder S.H. McCorkle of Ellaville who approved the article in its published form as authentic and sincere.) Men and women of great and small belief flock to historice Philippi Primjitive Baptist church near here today (Friday) for the opening of the traditional three-day "July communion meeting" of worshippers who hold fast to the deep faith and sincere simplicity of their forefathers who established the church 102 years ago. The major event of the church program for the year, meeting annually attracts hundreds of denomination members and interested persons from a wide area. Elder S.H. McCorkle of Ellaville, the pastor, has invited Elder M.A. Hall of Arabi, Ga., and Elder W.H. Hancock of Macon to assist in conducting the meeting. Services will begin each morning at 10 o'clock and dinner will be served on the grounds Sunday at noon. Gasoline and highways and streamlining, destroyers of countless rural churches, schools and general stores, have neither altered the simple rituals of these staunch people nor lessened their reverence for the deep convictions and lasting faith of their ancestors. Significant and striking is the Primitive Baptist minister's complete reliance upon "the help of God" for his sermons. "In my nine years as a pastor, I've preached about 1800 sermons," declared Elder Hassell McCorkle, "I never prepared an outline, or made any notes. I simply read a passage from the Bible, and take a text. To preach the gospel I rely solely on the help of God and the reading of the Bible. The light-haired, 40 year-old pastor said he did not know of a Primitve Baptist preacher who did otherwise. Constitution of the church and practice forbid use of musical instruments but congrgational singing of old-time hymns is an important part of all services. Custom dictates that the brethren sit on the right hand side of the church and the sisters on the left, but this is not a rule and sometimes is not carried out, explained Elder McCorkle. Climax in Sacredness The meeting reaches its climax in sacredness on Sunday with the profoundly moving communion supper and footwashing ceremonies. "Close communion" is strictly observed and members of other denominations are not allowed to take part. The pastor breaks the bread and pours the wine. Prayer pleading that the act may be blessed is offered. "then the brethren and sisters gird themselves with towels and begin to was each others feet," said Elder McCorkle. "Common wash basins are used and both feet are bathed." "We do this as an act of humility. We do it because we feel it right. We get a happiness and joy from it that we can't get anywhere else." Prayer appealing for Divine guidance is said. The people burst into song, joining in such time-tested hymns as Amazing Grace. Sweeping emotion marks the service. Many cry, sometimes there is shouting. Followers of other creeds, or no creed at all, witnessimg the service for the first time often are stirred by its sacredness that they cannot restrain tears. "After the service," continued the Philippi pastor, "we Strike hands as a token of love and appreciation. This time we extend an invitation to everybody who is present to take part." Acquaintanceships Renewed This service usually is held during the forenoon, and ends the annual meeting. Dinner time comes late, no sooner than 1 o'clock. Basket lunches are spread and the fellowship of the gathering takes on a note of added wholesomeness. Scores of people annually choose this day for "homecoming" in order to visit relatives and renew old acquaintances. Love of the Almighty and of a man for his neighbor does not stand alone in these throngs---the love of a boy for a girl shares interest. Down through the decades, particularly during the wagon and buggy eras, courtships have flamed. And, members recall, many have gone the long way to the altar. The weather-beaten house of worship has a history almost as old as the church itself. It was erected many years before the War between the States as a two- story compartment structure, one side being for the use of slaves. After the war, the building was reduced to its present size and negro affiliations ended. Philippi is one of the ten churches comprising the Upatoie Primitive Baptist Association File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/photos/jamesmla727nph.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 9.3 Kb

Schley County GaArchives Church Records.....Annual Mtg. description Philppi Church Copyright Date July 1, 1938 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Harris Hill http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00011.html#0002514 February 28, 2006, 1:25 pm The Ellaville Sun Friday, July 1, 1938 Vol. 2, No. 1 PHILIPPI BAPTISTS RETAIN OLD FAITH 102 Year-Old Church Host to Annual Three-Day Meeting, Opening Today; Principles and Customs of Historic Church Are Told in Interview with Its Pastor (Editor's Note: Here is a story of abiding faith, and we are presenting it with the reverence such a story demands. Material was obtained by an interview with Elder S.H. McCorkle of Ellaville who approved the article in its published form as authentic and sincere.) Men and women of great and small belief flock to historic Philippi Primitive Baptist church near here today (Friday) for the opening of the traditional three-day "July communion meeting" of worshippers who hold fast to the deep faith and sincere simplicity of their forefathers who established the church 102 years ago. The major event of the church program for the year, meeting annually attracts hundreds of denomination members and interested persons from a wide area. Elder S.H. McCorkle of Ellaville, the pastor, has invited Elder M.A. Hall of Arabi, Ga., and Elder W.H. Hancock of Macon to assist in conducting the meeting. Services will begin each morning at 10 o'clock and dinner will be served on the grounds Sunday at noon. Gasoline and highways and streamlining, destroyers of countless rural churches, schools and general stores, have neither altered the simple rituals of these staunch people nor lessened their reverence for the deep convictions and lasting faith of their ancestors. Significant and striking is the Primitive Baptist minister's complete reliance upon "the help of God" for his sermons. "In my nine years as a pastor, I've preached about 1800 sermons," declared Elder Hassell McCorkle, "I never prepared an outline, or made any notes. I simply read a passage from the Bible, and take a text. To preach the gospel I rely solely on the help of God and the reading of the Bible. The light-haired, 40 year-old pastor said he did not know of a Primitve Baptist preacher who did otherwise. Constitution of the church and practice forbid use of musical instruments but congregational singing of old-time hymns is an important part of all services. Custom dictates that the brethren sit on the right hand side of the church and the sisters on the left, but this is not a rule and sometimes is not carried out, explained Elder McCorkle. Climax in Sacredness The meeting reaches its climax in sacredness on Sunday with the profoundly moving communion supper and footwashing ceremonies. "Close communion" is strictly observed and members of other denominations are not allowed to take part. The pastor breaks the bread and pours the wine. Prayer pleading that the act may be blessed is offered. "Then the brethren and sisters gird themselves with towels and begin to wash each others feet," said Elder McCorkle. "Common wash basins are used and both feet are bathed." "We do this as an act of humility. We do it because we feel it right. We get a happiness and joy from it that we can't get anywhere else." Prayer appealing for Divine guidance is said. The people burst into song, joining in such time-tested hymns as Amazing Grace. Sweeping emotion marks the service. Many cry, sometimes there is shouting. Followers of other creeds, or no creed at all, witnessimg the service for the first time often are stirred by its sacredness that they cannot restrain tears. "After the service," continued the Philippi pastor, "we Strike hands as a token of love and appreciation. This time we extend an invitation to everybody who is present to take part." Acquaintanceships Renewed This service usually is held during the forenoon, and ends the annual meeting. Dinner time comes late, no sooner than 1 o'clock. Basket lunches are spread and the fellowship of the gathering takes on a note of added wholesomeness. Scores of people annually choose this day for "homecoming" in order to visit relatives and renew old acquaintances. Love of the Almighty and of a man for his neighbor does not stand alone in these throngs---the love of a boy for a girl shares interest. Down through the decades, particularly during the wagon and buggy eras, courtships have flamed. And, members recall, many have gone the long way to the altar. The weather-beaten house of worship has a history almost as old as the church itself. It was erected many years before the War between the States as a two- story compartment structure, one side being for the use of slaves. After the war, the building was reduced to its present size and negro affiliations ended. Philippi is one of the ten churches comprising the Upatoie Primitive Baptist Association. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/churches/annualmt76nbb.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 5.4 Kb

The Ellaville Sun Friday, June 17, 1938 No. 51 SCHLEY SLANTS by Raymond Duncan EMORY HONOR STUDENT Julian Collum of Springfield, Ga., formerly of Ellaville, was graduated last week from Emory University of Atlanta as an honor student. The following clipping from the Savannah Morning News will be of local interest. Springfield--Julian Collum, only son of Dr. and Mrs. Ein Collum, returned from Atlanta, where he attended Emory University and was one of the honor students graduating. Young Collum was a popular student and won several honors. He was a member of Phi Delta social fraternity, being secretary in the winter of 1938. He was secretary of International Relations club at Valdosta and was a member of the glee club. He was a member of the honor council, representative from the sophomore class. A member of the tennis team, winning a letter during his sophomore year. He was chairman of the scholarship committee, Emory Christian Association, Political Science Club, and was on the honor roll since spring quarter of freshman year. He was vice president of the sophomore class and took an active interest in all campus activities. Young Mr. Collum received an A.B. degree in biology. He will enter freshman medical class at Emory in September. Julian is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Ein Collum and grandson of the late J.M. Collum of Schley county, former county school superintendent and for many years president of Third District Agricultural and Mechanical college at Americus (now Georgia Southwestern college). LOCAL GIRL GRADUATED Miss Louise McNeal, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.C. McNeal of Ellaville, received her A.B. degree fro Georgia State College for Women, Milledgeville, at graduation exercises Monday. LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS Head Family Arrives Major and Mrs. Harold Head and children arrived here Thursday afternoon from the Philippine Islands to be guests of her parents, Dr. and Mrs. W.D. Sears. Major Head has been stationed at Fort McKinley in the islands for the past three years. Twenty Pay Income Tax Twenty Schley countians filed federal income tax returns for 1936, according to figures released in Washington. Compilations were of individual returns made in 1937, based on 1936 income. Former Resident Dies Funeral services were held on Wednesday at Newnan, for W. Oliver Davis, 50, former Ellaville resident, who died at an Atlanta hospital Monday night. Mr. Davis lived here during the early twenties. His widow taught a private music school during their local residence. OUT OF THE PAST 25 Years Ago--1913 Hudson Burt, star Ellaville baseball player, was struck on the left side of his head, near the temple, by a pitched ball in a game at Ideal Thursday, June 19. S.Z. Williams rushed the injured man to Ellaville by automobile. He suffered immensely and became unconscious Friday afternoon. An operation to relieve pressure on the brain became necessary Saturday morning. He remains in a serious condition. In the same ball game, marred by Burt's injury, Clements of Ellaville held Ideal to one basehit and struck out 20 men to hurl the locals to a 6-1 victory. Wood, Ideal moundsman, fanned 14 batsmen but was touched for 10 hits. Master Glenn Bridges, 13 year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Bridges was buried at Hopewell church June 14. (Bridges, Jasper Glenn 7-05-1879 6-14-1913) SOFTBALLERS END STRING OF LOSSES Ellaville Routs Coca-Cola Outfit by 23-6 Score Scoring 23 runs off 13 hits, the Ellaville softball team broke its extended losing streak Wednesday night by downing the newly organized Coca-Cola club 23 to 6. The local outfit played errorless ball for five innings, allowing the bottling representatives four runs in the opening stanza and a pair in the final frame. Coca-Cola pounded John Wall for 11 safties but committed 16 miscues as Ellaville scored in every inning. "Red" Duck, the soft drink pitcher, went the route despite the heavy bombardment. Limiting Ellaville to four safe blows, Sheffield had little trouble in winning 19 to 1 Sunday. The Georgia Power Company downed the locals, 12-6, Tuesday night. JUNE PILCHER FETED WITH PARTY ON THIRD BIRTHDAY Mrs. Elmo Pilcher entertained at a party Friday afternoon complimenting her daughter, June, on her third birthday. Mrs. Sara Wickersham and Mrs. Claude Pilcher assisted in entertaining and serving ice cream and cake. Those invited were: W.L. Lumpkin, Jr., Billy Kimble, Jimmy Sue Hart, Dan Jordan, Angeline Howard, Eugene Jordan, Mary Burnam Williamson, Madison and Collins Sullivan, Bob Hill. Martha Jane Manning, Violet Green, Larry McLeod, Ray Daniel, Tommy Rainey, Jean Stewart, Shirley Tondee, Patsy Barnes, Betty Joyce Solly, Hermina Bliss, Mary Frances McNeal, Rowland and Richard Brooks, John Lindsay, Dick Tondee, Bubber McCorkle, Billy Collins, Wilson Avary and Tom Wilson. BIRTHS Mr. and Mrs. Felton Drew announce the birth of a son at Boyette's clinic Wednesday night. He weighed 7 1/2 pounds. Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Chapman announce the birth of a son, James Chesterfield, Jr., Friday June 10, at Boyette's clinic. He weighed 6 1/2 pounds. end # 51 The Ellaville Sun Friday, June 24, 1938 No. 52 SCHLEY SLANTS by Raymond Duncan Death Closes Account Death, the great equalizer, closed out one of our most worthless accounts the other day. Scanning the obituary columns of one of the state dailies, we discovered a story of the death of a man who once lived here. We had only two childhood recollections of him, but both were very, very clear. The first one was that he left town owing us 80 cents for newspapers he had bought--about 16 years ago. We entered the business as a carrier boy for the Macon Telegraph 17 years ago this week when we were five years old and this man's debt was made about a year later. The second remembrance was that he ate breakfast at grocery stores. And his menu of vividly colored soda pop, cheese and "johnny cakes" had a mighty strong appeal for a six-year-old boy. That seems a long, long time ago, but our insistence is only stronger now than then that carrier boys should be the last persons a man should stoop to cheat. They take the rap with their chins up, all right, but they can never quite! forget that their childish trust was broken. Then, too, circulation managers don't issue credit memorandums for sob stories--the little fellows have to go down in their overalls for the cash. JUNE 17 RAINFALL COINCIDENCE ENDS Streak of Weather is Ended at 47-Year-Milestone Schley county's fantastic reputation of June 17 rainfall this week had gone the way of all coincidences. Legend claimed rain had fallen in the county on that date for the past 47 years, but the widely publicized whim of the weather failed to be extended last Friday. Occasional thunderhead clouds offered the only threat of rain. The coincidence was based on the recollections of the late Lon E. Tondee. JONES BOY RETURNED A young son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Roy Jones of Schley county was returned to his home this week after 15 months treatment at Scottish Rite hospital in Atlanta. He is the sixth child in the county to receive care at this hospital during the past few years. KING'S POND FACILITIES ARE OPEN TO PUBLIC, AVARYS ANNOUNCE Mrs. Arch Avary announced yesterday that the use of King's pond for swimming and outings is open to the public. Since the Avery's obtained control of the properties some time ago, she explained, they have had frequent inquiries asking if its facilities are open to the public. When repairs are made in the future, the properties will be private. OUT OF THE PAST 25 Years Ago--1913 A large number of Concord citizens attended a delightful picnic at Dupriest Mineral Springs on June 25. After enjoying a basket dinner, many went swimming in Murray's pond. Prof. F.M. Brown, recently elected superintendent of Charles F. Crisp Institute here, is busy making plans for the fall term. He served at Union City during the past year. Other members of the faculty will be Miss Rena Lee Stevens of Poulan, intermediate teacher; Miss Mattie Cheaves, Montezuma, primary teacher, and Miss Julia Peacock of Ellaville, music teacher. end # 52

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/ld.2ADE/171.1 Message Board Post: I have some Dinkins in Schley Co. in my research, although the names you gave are not in my stuff. I see that your message is quite some time ago and perhaps you have found your answers. If you would like to compare information, let me know and we can correspond. I, too, am searching for descendants of my Dinkins family members

Schley County GaArchives Marriages.....Arrington, Geraldine - Pixton, Jr., Marvin June 19, 1938 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Harris Hill http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00011.html#0002514 February 27, 2006, 12:41 pm The Ellaville Sun Friday, June 24, 1938 No. 52 MISS GERALDINE ARRINGTON MARRIED TO MARVIN PIXTON, JR., SUNDAY AT BEAUTIFUL HOME CEREMONY Miss Geraldine Arrington became the bride of Marvin Pixton, Jr., at a beautiful ceremony solemnized Sunday at high noon at the home of her parents, Mr.and Mrs. A.A. Arrington. A group of friends and members of the immediate family witnessed the impressive ring ceremony solemnized Sunday at high (noon by ) Rev. Richard C. Howard. The couple was unattended. A background of southern smilax spaced on either side with pedestal baskets filled with white gladioli formed an attractive setting. Seven branched candelabra illuminated the scene and were lighted by Henry Burnam Arrington, a brother of the bride. Mrs. Bessie Lou Lightner, attired in a blue lace dress, fashioned over a matching taffeta with a shoulder corsage of white gladioli, played a program of nuptial selections preceding the ceremony and the wedding music during the speaking of the vows. Miss Ruth Statham of Moultrie sang "Because" by Guy D'Hardelet and "I Love You Truly" by Carrie Jacobs Bond. Miss Statham was becomingly dressed in blue crepe and a shoulder corsage of pink gladioli completed her costume. The bride was dressed in a suit of navy blue crepe featuring a cape and vest with white trimming at the neckline. Her navy hat was a smart sailor model of straw and she wore navy accessories with white gloves and a shoulder corsage of gardenias and valley lilies. The bride's only ornament was a gold pen which her mother wore when she was married 42 yeaqrs ago.'' Mrs. Arrington, mother of the bride, wore a gown of blue lace. Her corsage was of pink rose buds and valley lilies. Mrs. Pixton, mother of the groom, wore a dress of dusty pink lace combined with crepe and a shoulder corsage of pink rose buds and valley lilies completed her costume. Mr. and Mrs. Arrington entertained at a wedding breakfast immediately after the ceremony. The home was decorated with an artistic arrangement of dahlias, hygrangias, daisies, roses and asperagus fern. Assisting in entertaining were Mesdames Julian Bonner and C.C. Williamson; Misses Gladys Arrington, sister of the bride; Ruth McNeal, Lucile Thompson, Frances Rainey and Mrs. Frank Alexander. Miss Elizabeth DeShong of Stone Mountain kept the bride's book. Miss DeShong wore a dress of navy blue mousseline d'sole with which she wore navy accessories and a corsage of valley lilies and deep rose carnations. Mrs. Pixton is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Alexander Arrington. She was graduated from Ellaville High School, received her A.B. degree from Georgia State Womans college at Valdosta, and did post-graduate work at Columbia University, New York City. For the past three years she taught in the DeKalb county schools. Mr. Pixton is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Francis Pixton of Atlanta. He was graduated from Druid Hills high school and later attended Young Harris college. He is a representative of Firestone, Inc., Cleveland, Tenn. The young couple will make their home in Cleveland Tenn., after a short wedding trip. Out of town guests attending included Misses Elizabeth and Irene DeShong of Stone Mountain, Miss Dorothy Reynolds of Siloam, Mrs. Hoyt Forrestor of Decatur, Mr. Roy Workman, Jr., Mrs. Warren Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. M.F. Pixton, Sr., Misses Dorothy and Josehine Pixton and Mrs. Clifford Statham of Moultrie, Dr. and Mrs. A.A. Arrington, Jr., Edward and Ann Arrington of Thomaston and Mrs. Julian Bonner and daughter Jane of Centerville, Ala. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/vitals/marriages/arringto157nmr.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 4.2 Kb

Judy Gresham has recently completed the 1860, 1870 and 1880 Mortality Schedules for Schley county. She did them so very nicely that we decided to post them on the Schley County page in HTML format. It's a pleasure to look at these and I think some of you will find helpful information here in a pleasant and easy to read format. It will soon be in the archives also so that the search engine will find it. In the meantime, if you would like to look these schedules over, please use this link and scroll down to the Census--Mortality lists. http://www.rootsweb.com/~gaschley/ You may find other things of interest here as well. Check it out. Thank you, Judy for your hard work and these really nice schedules. Harris

Schley County GaArchives Obituaries.....Bridges, Jasper Glenn June 1913 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Harris Hill http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00011.html#0002514 February 24, 2006, 2:13 pm The Ellaville Sun Friday, June 17, 1938 No. 51 OUT OF THE PAST 25 Years Ago--1913 Master Glenn Bridges, 13 year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Bridges at Hopewell church June 14. Additional Comments: (Bridges, Jasper Glenn 7-05-1879 6-14-1913) File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/obits/b/bridges651nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 0.8 Kb

The Ellaville Sun Friday, May 27, 1938 No. 45 SCHLEY SLANTS by Raymond Duncan Two girl graduates of Schley county high school completed their careers with perfect attendance records and a boy was absent only one day during 11 years. A story revealing Clara Bivens' achievement of the record was published in last week's Sun, and it was learned Monday that Sara Hill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J(im) H(enry) Hill of Stewart's Mill community also had earned the same distinction. Sara attended grammar school at Three Points school near Stewart's Mill and her attendance record was not available to authorities of the local school. And as she failed to report her mark to Supt. E.M. Palmer, proper recognition was delayed several days. Quinton Greene missed only one day. He was absent once while in the first grade. He's Earned It! Len S. Ellis, Ellaville blacksmith, is planning to take his first vacation. Mr. Ellis says he figures 20 years is long enough to pound an anvil without taking off a little time to see part of the world. So he expects to make a trip to Florida within two or three weeks. Asked how long he intended to stay, he replied, "I don't know--it depends on how I like it--if I like it I'll stay a month, if I don't I won't stay but a week." He became a smithy 20 years ago and says he has been on the job every working day with the exception of about six weeks of night. Mascot Steals Show Ann Roddenberry, blonde and seven, almost stole the show at the graduation exercises here Monday night. The senior class mascot, Ann, resplendent in the glory of a white cap and gown, led the processional and delivered the diplomas. Her enthusiasm in quickly presenting them captured the fancy of the audience. At the close of the presentations, she was given a box of candy by the class. She was a first grade student during the recently ended term. OUT OF THE PAST 25 Years Ago--1913 Those baptized Sunday night, May 25, at the closing service of the revival at Ellaville Baptist church were: Mesdames A.J. (Carrie) Hill and I.L. Lindsay and Masters Henry B. Arrington, James Hart and Carl Mott. Mrs. S.A. Royal, who also united with the church, will be baptized in June. Seven Schley county Confederate veterans attended the reunion at Chattanooga this week. They were P.Z. Hill, W.M. Banks, W.W. Dykes, A.M. Caskey, J.T. Stewart and Henry Renew. end # 45 The Ellaville Sun Friday, June 3, 1938 No. 49 FIVE TO BE BAPTIZED AT BAPTIST CHURCH SUNDAY EVENING The Rev. Richard C. Howard said yesterday his subject Sunday morning at Ellaville Baptist church will be "Home." A baptismal service for five candidates will be held at the evening hour. They are Mrs. Wallace Theus, Mrs. Paul Theus, Misses Anita, Hilda and Elise Cosper. OUT OF THE PAST 25 Years Ago--1913 Putnam S. Stevens, an organizer of Hopewell Methodist church, died at his home at Putnam Sunday, June 1. A veteran of the War Between the States, he was married 57 years ago. A large gathering participated in the celebration of Jefferson Davis' birthday on June 3. Barbecue was served on the courthouse grounds after traditional exercises. Only about 20 Confederate veterans were present. Ellaville's third nine defeated the Americus Juniors June 5, 5 to 4, scoring the winning run coming the last half of the ninth inning. The same afternoon the town team edged out Plains, there, 6 to 5. BIRTHS Mr. and Mrs. James Chapman announce the birth of a son at Boyette's clinic Monday afternoon. He weighed seven pounds and has been named James Compton. Mr. and Mrs. McDonald Snipes have named their son, born May 16, William McDonald. end # 49 The Ellaville Sun Friday, June 10, 1938 No. 50 COINCIDENCE? MAYBE. IT "ALWAYS" RAINS IN OUR COUNTY JUNE 17 Rainfall Next Friday Would Mark Uninterrupted Precipitation in County on That Date for 48 Years, According to Recollections of Late Lon E. Tondee. Schley county's famed weather coincidence, responsible for the claim that "it always rains on June 17," faces its 48th test next Friday. This astounding whim of the elements, which has attracted wide attention, is based upon the recollections of the late Lon E. Tondee of Ellaville. The pioneer Schley countian, then 80, told an Ellaville newspaper man in 1935 that he recalled rain had fallen in the county every June 17 for the past 45 years. A light shower fell in several parts of the county in 1936 and last year saw a cloudburst on the date and an extended drought. Mr. Tondee, who died less than two months after his weather observations brought him wide publicity, declared, "We have had some of our worst hailstorms on the 17th of June." A barn was leveled just out of town in the storm of June 17, 1918, and a hailstorm of the same date in 1902 was rated by the late pioneer as the second worst in history. When was the worst? Well, he remembered it was June 17, 1890. Several long droughts in the county have been broken by the June 17th rainfalls. U.D.C. OBSERVES BIRTHDAY OF JEFFERSON DAVIS FRIDAY The Sarah E. Hornady chapter of the U.D.C. celebrated Jefferson Davis' birthday at a meeting held Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J.H. Williams with Mrs. W.H. Oliver as joint hostess. Shasta daisies, roses, verbena and gladioli were arranged in the living room. A tall vase of regal lilies was much admired. Mrs. E.W. Strange presided at the business session. Schley county's only Confederate veteran, Mr. Frank DeVane, will be sent a birthday card on his 94th anniversary, June 15. Mrs. Fanny Dykes was named the mother of the chapter. Mrs. E.E. Collins and Mrs. T.A. Collins arranged the program, "Tribute to Jefferson Davis, the only president of the Confederacy," and Miss Milly Rutherford, Georgia historian and educator, and was as follows: "A Tribute to Jefferson Davis," Mrs. E.W. Strange. Essay on Jefferson Davis, Mary Elizabeth Oliver. Biography of Miss Milly Rutherford, by Mrs. Addie S. Munro. Piano solo, Miss Eloise Johnson Selected article, "The Blue and the Gray at Gettysburg," Mrs. T.A. Collins. Letter from Mrs. W.D. Lamar, president general of the U.D.C. by Mrs. J.R. Jordan. Current events, Mrs. S.C. Collins. Piano solo, Miss Eloise Johnson. During the social half hour the hostesses served delicious ice cream and caramel cake. The favors were miniature bouquets of red, white and blue flowers. Those present were Mesdames G.P. DeWolf, Mollie Autrey, C.R. McCrory, E.W. Strange, Addie S. Munro, W.S. Johnson, W.H. Oliver, E.E. Collins, T.A. Collins, Etta Royal, J.R. Jordan, T.H. Walker and H.J. Williams, Misses Eloise Johnson, and Mary Elizabeth Oliver. (Advertisement) ANNOUNCING LEWIS DYESS Has Assumed Management of the Standard Service Station Oglethorpe Street at Railway Depot. Your patronage of a complete line of Standard Oil Products, lubrication, car washings, tire service, etc. will be appreciated. end # 50

Hello, I am researching my ROYAL and MURRAY families. Martha 'Patsy' ROYAL b. 03 Apr 1800 d. 18 Mar 1864 Schley County,Georgia 63 years 11 months 15 days She married John Murray I am looking for a possible Probate or Will on Martha Royal Murray. Does anyone know how I would go about getting her estate information? Does anyone know who her parents were? They had issue: Nancy,Mary Ann,Daniel T., Stephen W.,Cornelius,William Isaac, Elizabeth ,Allen and Sarah Ann. Any information would be truly appriciated. Thank You, Robbie Griggs Landry

Schley-Taylor County GaArchives Marriages.....Brooks, Frances - Jarrell, Wilson W. June 2, 1938 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Harris Hill http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00011.html#0002514 February 22, 2006, 12:23 pm The Ellaville Sun Friday, June 3, 1938 No. 49 MISS FRANCES BROOKS BECOMES BRIDE OF WILSON JARRELL AT LOVELY HOME CEREMONY Unusual beauty and charming simplicity marked the marriage of Miss Frances Brooks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Brooks of near Ellaville, to Wilson W. Jarrell of Butler, which was solemnized last Thursday afternoon at 5 o'clock at the home of the bride. The Rev. Richard C. Howard of Ellaville officiated at the simple ring ceremony. An impressive altar of southern smilax and spruce pines was arranged in the spacious living room. Adjoining the altar were floor baskets of pink hydrangea and white gladioli, interspersed by two sevenbranched candelabra, which were lighted before the ceremony by Felton Brooks, brother of the bride. Miss Ouida Brewer of Butler sang, "I Love You Truly," during a musical played by MIss Emily Jarrell, the groom's sister, also of Butler. The party entered to the strains of Mendelsohn's Wedding March. The radiant bride, a pretty blonde, wore a becoming dress of blue marquisette, redingote style, trimmed in blue lace. She carried a bouquet of sweetheart roses showered with lillies of the valley. Her aunt, Miss Alma Wall of Americus, was maid of honor. She wore a lovely floor-length gown of pink net and an off-the-face pink hat. Her bouquet was of talisman roses. Blanford Jarrell, cousin of the groom was best man. The bride's only nephew, Herschel Lawhorn, entered carrying the ring in the heart of a lily. He wore a white gabardine suit. Following the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Brooks entertained at a reception. Misses Myra Brooks, a sister of the bride; Marjorie Wimbish and Margaret Greene presided at the punch bowl. Miss Winfred Greene kept the bride's book. The dining room was effectively decorated with pink roses. A lace cover overlaid the table. The couple left immediately afterward for a trip to north Georgia and Tennessee after which they will make their home in Butler. Mrs. Jarrell's going away costume was of triple-sheer navy blue with white accessories. Mrs. Jarrell is the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brooks, prominent citizens of Schley county who formerly resided in Taylor county, near Butler. She was graduated from Ellaville high school and Georgia Southwestern College at Americus. For the past three years she has taught at Crowell's school in Taylor county. Her sisters are Mrs. Sarah Lawhorn and Miss Myra Brooks. Felton Brooks is her only brother. A son of Mr. and Mrs. T.D. Jarrell of Butler, the groom was graduated from the Butler high school. He is associated with his uncle, Ernest Jarrell, in the mercantile business there. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/vitals/marriages/brooks156nmr.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 3.3 Kb

Schley County GaArchives Obituaries.....Story, Spencer May 23, 1938 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Harris Hill http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00011.html#0002514 February 22, 2006, 11:19 am The Ellaville Sun Friday, May 27, 1938 No. 45 INURY FATAL TO SPENCER STORY, 5 Funeral is Conducted Here Tuesday Morning. Funeral services for Spencer Story, five year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Story of Dumas, formerly of Schley County, were conducted from Ellaville Methodist church Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. The Rev. H.S. Brooks of Plains and the Rev. W.S. Johnson officiated and burial was in Ellaville cemetery. Spencer died at an Americus hospital Monday morning at 6 0'clock after an illness of two weeks. The illness was caused by infection which set up after he suffered a broken arm. Besides his parents, he is survived by a sister, Clarabell. Mrs. Story is the former Miss Fannie Belle Eason of Schley county. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/obits/s/story650nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.3 Kb

The Ellaville Sun Friday, May 20, 1938 No. 44 PERSONALITY SKETCHES (The Class of 1938) Editor's Note--The following personality sketches of members of the graduating class of Schley County High School were prepared for The Sun by Miss Louise Clark, English instructor at the school. FINIS ALLMON--Jolly, friendly, Finis, the class' chosen favorite. Sometimes mischievous, teasing, Finis can always be heard wherever he goes. He must be quite popular, for he can be heard often. Finis was a member of the basketball team. ULDRIC BATTLE--Lazy, care-free Uldric, with the mind of the "upper third", but he won't use it unless he takes a good notion to. He can succeed in anything he wishes hard enough to do. Someone please inspire him to wish to! WOODROW DANIEL--Witty, mischievous, well-like Cedric, as he is called. Count on Woodrow to make the brightest remark on any occasion. He's quickly grown in five years to a six footer. QUINTON GREENE--Better known as Quint. A person who is good in his studies. He is generally seen in the company of John D. and Edwin. Fun-loving and witty, as well as industrious. DIXON HOGG--Handsome, poised, popular, neat, an essential person in the Senior class. Dick took an active part in athletics and other school activities. He is a good all round boy. It has been said he'll break many a little girl's heart. JASON HURST--Jason is an original boy. He fusses a lots, but all in fun--for he is good natured, friendly boy. He has won many friends. REDMON JERNIGAN--Redmon is an army man. Students humorously nickname him "Sarj". His ambition is to be a civil engineer. He aims high and will probably reach his goal, for he is a hard worker, and one who will never give up, no matter how many difficulties stand in his way. MELVILLE JOHNSON--Vice president of the Senior class, Forward on the basketball team. Intellectual, and a person who wins friends easily. Melville ought to get that good job he wants. JUNIOR MCNEAL--President of the Senior Class, Junior also seems to be a "ladies man"---and how he does love to dance. But he is popular with all his classmates. A quiet, polite, friendly boy, six feet tall. EDWARDS MURRAY--Better known as "Eddie." He used to be quite timid and shy, but he is a changed boy now. He's becoming quite a ladies man. Seriously though, Edwards is a studious boy with a pleasing disposition. He has many friends. He is quite musically inclined. CHARLIE PILCHER--Believes "Variety is the spice of life." Charlie has many friends. He does love to sleep--but he manages somehow to keep an eye open long enough to get good marks. BOB RAWLS--Versatile Bob! He always knows something nobody else knows about. He spends most of his time thinking up queer and unusual things to ask the teacher and classmates about, but he always comes up with the right answer. Bob is a friendly boy, capable of success in life. WILSON RABON--Red-headed Wilson, pal of John D. and Edwin. Wilson has grown up to be a fine looking Senior. He is rather good in his work too. Wilson proved himself to be a fine athlete. BOBBY RIGSBY--A most likable fellow, especially popular with feminine members of the Senior class. He won his athletic reputation as forward on the basketball team. EDWIN WALL--Quiet, studious Edwin--and dependable too. One hardly knows he is around. He should succeed in whatever he chooses to do. JOHN D. WALL--Treasurer of the Senior class. A hardworking boy is John D., one who can always be counted on. Rather quiet and modest in his ways. MOZELLE ALLEN--One who possesses and congenial disposition and who is willing to forgive faults that everyone has. Mozelle didn't start with the class, but she was quickly accepted when she entered later, and now is one of the class favorites. CLARA BIVINS--Clara is like a machine that never runs down. She loves to talk, and she can converse on almost any subject mentioned. She is always in a group of happy, care-free Seniors. MARY BIVINS--Mary is a dignified reserved girl. Her ideals are high and her ambitions worthy. She is Marjorie's pal--has been for four years. Much success to Mary. FRANCES BELL--Class beauty. A brunette, perfect in size, graceful, friendly. Everyone wonders how Frances can be so perfectly groomed, so attractive, so intelligent, all at the same time. She has been declared the most poised of all high school students. We shall be hearing about great things from Frances. PAULINE COOK--possesses a sweet personality. She has had so many hardships to overcome, one wonders how she managed so well to keep up with her work and win friends. Our hats are off to Pauline for her determination and perseverance. DORIS CRIPPS--Attractive but not vain, capable and lovable is Doris. She seems to have the gift of making friends and keeping them. She makes excellent grades also. LOUISE DEVANE--Is one of the most popular students in school. She has friends "galore." We'll always remember her by that personality which attracts people like magic. Fun-loving, happy, friendly Louise! MIRIAM DUPREE--Meek and quiet, yet studious and capable. She is neat in dress and her school work.. She is unassuming in her manner, yet, always a likeable Senior. CALLIE FLETCHER--Large brown eyes, that move with a flash, dainty and attractive in appearance. Is quite good in her studies. She is always the perfect young lady. WINIFRED GREENE--Second honor graduate. Winifred doesn't want anything but the best in life. She wants to be a lawyer and aspires to have a political career. She'll get there too--unless some young man comes along and steals her heart--as he should--for, she is a fine, lovable girl. Whether Winfred has her political career of not, everyone in her class knows that she will always strive for the highest in life--and if anybody in the class can reach the highest, it will be Winifred. SARA ALMA HILL--Sarah is known as a faithful student and dependable worker. She is admired for her diligence and perseverance, qualities which so many young people lack. LILLIE MAUDE HOLLOWAY--Small of stature is Lillie Maude, yet she makes up in quality what she lacks in quantity. Clever, friendly, she will win her way wherever she goes. MILDRED HOLLOWAY--voted the cutest girl in the class, and the class favorite but what would Mildred do without Frances? Her talent for acting on the stage has just been discovered. She plays a leading role in the senior play---and she will probably play a leading role in life. CHARLOTTE JONES--Everywhere you see Charlotte, you see Doris. Charlotte has proved to be a capable girl and has (been) given many responsibilities in school. Charlotte can always be counted on! LORENA JORDAN--Lorena wants to be a director of plays. She should be a success at whatever she does. She is an industrious capable girl. The class was glad to see her when she came back to Ellaville. MOZELLE KELLY--Pretty, a contagious smile for everyone, dark brown eyes, flawless complexion, chosen the best dancer of the class. Mozelle is a friend of every boy and girl in the class. AGNES MURPHY--Agnes is a typical school girl--friendly and full of pep. She believes "All work and no Play makes Agnes a dull girl." So she mixes up her work with plenty of fun. Yet she gets her work up, too. WILMA PHELTS--Sincere and sweet. She is quiet and unassuming in her manner, yet the possessor of a personality that is attractive to everyone. Wilma and Elna are always together. MARJORIE SELLARS--Loved by those who know her best, liked by those who know her less, but admired by all. Marjorie has a happy disposition. She tries always to do the right thing. JEANETTE STRANGE--First honor graduate of the class. Jeanette knew from the first day in the eight grade she'd be valedictorian, for she already possessed a good mind. To that she added for willingness to work and a high grade. She won, too, as she will in all other things in life. But Jeanette is no "book worm." She likes a good time and she has it. She is well liked by every member of her class. A fine, capable, popular girl. The class wishes for its valedictorian all the success and happiness life has to give. ELNA WATERS--Quiet, intelligent, Elna, a pal of Wilma. Elna always strives to be the best in all she undertakes. Anyone can depend on her to do the right thing. She is a friend to all. CLARA BIVENS NEVER ABSENT NOR TARDY Good Health and an Ambition to Achieve Mark Credited as Reasons for Perfect Attendance Record. When Clara Bivens answers "present" to 11th grade roll call at Schley county high school this morning, she will have achieved an ambition to complete her career without being absent or tardy. The blonde, blue-eyed girl, second in the county school system to finish high school with a perfect attendance record, attributes her achievement to good health and an early resolve to strive for the accomplishment. "I have always liked to go to school," she explains, adding, "I could hardly wait to start--and I started on my sixth birthday." She went through grammar school at Glen Holly and high school here. Asked if sickness had ever threatened to break her record, she replied, "I've never been sick a day in my life." She is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Bivens of Glen Holly. Only other student to make a perfect attendance record here was Miss Mary Barnes, now a teacher in Preston school. Miss Barnes, also completed a four year college course with an unbroken attendance mark. SUPERLATIVE CONTEST IS CONDUCTED Dixon Hogg, Winifred Greene Top Classmates in Who's Who Vote Dixon Hogg with six places and Winifred Greene with four topped their classmates in the superlative voting of seniors of Schley county high school. Three students, Mildred Holloway, Jeanette Strange and Clara Bivens won three awards each. Dark haired, brown-eyed Frances Bell was chosen the most beautiful girl in the class and also the neatest girl. Of the leaders, Dixon Hogg was named the best all-round, neatest dancing, most popular, most handsome and the boy with most poise; Winifred Greene was selected the best all around, most versatile, most useful and most dignified. Jeanette Strange was reckoned the most likely to succeed. Complete line-up of superlatives follows: Most beautiful girl--Frances Bell Most athletic girl--Jeanette Strange Most athletic boy--Bobby Rigsby Cutest girl--Mildred Holloway Best all around girl--Winifred Greene Best all around boy--Dixon Hogg Most handsome boy--Dixon Hogg Most intelligent--Jeanette Strange Most popular girl--Mildred Holloway Most popular boy--Dixon Hogg Most likely to succeed-- Jeanette Strange Most bashful--Edwards Murray Biggest baby--Woodrow Daniel Most punctual--Elna Walters Best dancing boy--Dixon Hogg Best dancing girl--Mozelle Kelly Most versatile--Winifred Greene Wittiest boy--Woodrow Daniel Laziest--Uldric Battle Quietest--Elna Walters Most dignified--Winifred Greene Noisiest--Finis Allmon Most useful--Winifred Greene Neatest girl--Frances Bell Neatest boy--Dixon Hogg Sweetest--Callie Fletcher Jolliest--Finis Allmon Most studious--Jeanette Strange Silliest--Clara Bivins Biggest fusser--Clara Bivins Most sarcastic--Clara Bivins Most romantic--Edwards Murray Most poise--Dixon Hogg

Schley County GaArchives Photo Group.....Greene & Strange-Honor Students May 20, 1938 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Harris Hill http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00011.html#0002514 February 21, 2006, 1:33 am Source: The Ellaville Sun Friday, May 20, 1938 No. 44 Photo can be seen at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/schley/photos/greenest568nph.jpg Image file size: 133.0 Kb HONOR STUDENTS Miss Winifred Greene (left) is salutorian of the Schley County High School graduating class and her cousin, Jeenette Strange (right) is valedictorian. (Class of 1938). File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/photos/greenest568nph.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.0 Kb

Schley County GaArchives Obituaries.....Tondee, Helen May 17, 1938 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Harris Hill http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00011.html#0002514 February 20, 2006, 1:26 pm The Ellaville Sun Friday, May 20, 1938 No. 44 DRIVER HELD IN DEATH OF GIRL Helen Tondee, Nine, Third Grader at Ellaville School, Killed Instantly Tuesday When Struck by Automobile Driven by Americus Man; Manslaughter is Charged. Macon Dudley, a prominent Americus realtor, is at liberty under bond of an unfixed amount on charges of manslaughter and misdemeanor, resulting from a highway accident that took the life of nine-year-old Helen Tondee as she crossed the road from a school bus to her home Tuesday. Sheriff E.C. Rigsby said yesterday Dudley suffering from extreme schock, was still unable to appear for a hearing. Warrants were issued by troopers of the Georgia state patrol after an investigation of the tragedy which occurred about 12:10 p.m. Troopers cited a Georgia law forbidding automobiles to pass a school bus which is not in motion. Alvin Snipes, driver of the bus, and Tom Tondee, a cousin of the victim, testified Helen and two other children got off the westbound bus on the right hand side of the road. The other children started for their home which was on the right and Helen went around the back of the truck and headed across the highway toward her home. The automobile, driven by Dudley, struck her, killing her almost instantly. Her body was badly crushed. Dudley said he blew his horn to warn the children, but was surprised when Helen left the other two children to cross the road and was unable to stop his car. Funeral services for the pretty, blonde girl were conducted from Hopewell church Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. The Rev. W.S. Johnson officiated and burial was in the church cemetery. Songs were "In the Garden" and "Gathering Buds." Survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elkins Tondee; two sisters, Beryl and Carolyn; two brothers, Lawrence and Rex. Pallbearers were James Edwin Stewart, C.T. Battle, Jr., Henry Hart, Jr., and Billy Johnson, all of the seventh grade. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/obits/t/tondee649nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 2.6 Kb

Schley County GaArchives Obituaries.....Fletcher, Oscar May 16, 1938 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Harris Hill http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00011.html#0002514 February 20, 2006, 1:02 pm The Ellaville Sun Friday, May 20, 1938 No. 44 RITES HELD FOR OSCAR FLETCHER Schley County Man, 87, Dies at Home of His Son Funeral services were held from Ellaville Methodist church Tuesday afternoon for Oscar F. Fletcher, 87, pioneer Schley county citizen who died Monday at the home of his son, Clay Fletcher. A native of Schley county, Mr. Fletcher was a well-known farmer before advanced age forced his retirement. He had been ill for many months. Services were conducted by the Rev. W.S. Johnson and the Rev. L.D. Shippey, pastor of County Line church, Americus circuit. Interment was in Ellaville cemetery. Survivors include two sons, Clay and A.E. Fletcher, both of Schley County; a sister, Mrs. Betty Singleton, Marion County, and several grandchildren. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/obits/f/fletcher648nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.4 Kb

Schley County GaArchives Photo Group.....Class Of '38 May 20, 1938 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Harris Hill http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00011.html#0002514 February 20, 2006, 12:42 pm Source: The Ellaville Sun Friday, May 20, 1938 No.44 Photo can be seen at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/schley/photos/classof3551nph.jpg Image file size: 286.7 Kb SCHLEY'S LARGEST GRADUATING CLASS Here they are--the 37 boys and girls who will be awarded diplomas of graduation from Schley County High School Monday evening. Front row, reading from left to right, Agnes Murphy, Winfred Grene, Charlotte Jones and Lorena Jordan; second row, Finis Allmon, Miriam Dupree, Doris Cripps, Frances Bell, Mildred Holloway, Sara Hill, Lillie Maude Holloway, Uldric Battle. Third row, Bob Rawls, Redmon Jedrnigan, Mozelle Allen, Janette Strange, Mozelle Kelly, Elna Waters, Callie Fletcher, Edwin Wall and Edwards Murray; fourth row, Charlie Pilcher, Mary Bivins, Pauline Cook, Marjorie Sellars, Louise DeVane, Clara Bivins, Wilma Phelts and Quinton Greene; back row, Jason Hurst, Dixon Hogg, Woodrow Daniel, Charles McNeal, Jr., Melville Johnson, John D. Wall, Wilson Raybon and Bobby Rigsby. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/photos/classof3551nph.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.6 Kb

Schley-Marion County GaArchives Obituaries.....Dillard, Mrs. George May 17, 1938 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Harris Hill http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00011.html#0002514 February 20, 2006, 11:52 am The Ellaville Sun Friday, May 20, 1938 No. 44 DILLARD FUNERAL HELD WEDNESDAY Lifelong Citizen of Hopewell Succombs at 84 Funeral services for Mrs. Geo. Dillard, 84, lifelong citizen of the Hopewell community, were conducted at Tazewell Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock. Mrs. Dillard died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edgar Fouche, who lives in the edge of Marion county, Tuesday at 3 A.M. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/obits/d/dillard647nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.0 Kb

Schley-Marion County GaArchives Marriages.....Owen, Ina Grace - Theus, Wallace April 15, 1938 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Harris Hill http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00011.html#0002514 February 20, 2006, 11:41 am The Ellaville Sun Friday, April 22, 1938 No. 40 WALLACE THEUS WEDS MISS INA GRACE OWEN ON APRIL 16 Of Cordial interest is the announcement of the marriage Saturday evening, April 15, of Miss Ina Grace Owen of Draneville to Mr. Wallace Theus of Ellaville. The ceremony was performed at the courthouse by the Rev. Chas. D. Carter. The bride, an attractive blonde, wore a printed chiffon with blue taffeta bolero and matching blue accessories. She is the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Owen of Dranesville. For the past year she has been employed at the Manhattan Shirt factory in Americus. Mr. Theus is the second son of Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Theus. His brothers are Paul and Sidney Theus of Ellaville. He is connected with Brooks' garage. Mr. and Mrs. Theus will make their home with the groom's parents. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/vitals/marriages/owen155nmr.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.5 Kb

Schley County GaArchives Obituaries.....Bivens Rainey, Ethel April 15, 1938 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Harris Hill http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00011.html#0002514 February 20, 2006, 11:38 am The Ellaville Sun Friday, April 22, 1938 No.40 FORMER SCHLEY CITIZEN PASSES Mrs. Ethel Bivens Buried On Sundau at Jacksonville Mrs. Ethel Rainey Bivens, 59, former Schley county citizen, died at her home in Jacksonville, Fla., last Friday night after an illness of several months. Funeral services were conducted there Sunday afternoon. A native of Schley county, Mrs. Bivens was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Rainey, prominent and pioneer citizens of the county. She was married to Mr. Charles T. Bivens also of Schley County, on July 7, 1897. They moved to Florida many years ago. She was a member of the Baptist church. Surviving besides her husband are five daughters and one son; four brothers, J.C. Rainey and Thomas L. Rainey of Ellaville, H.W. Rainey of Decatur, and W.F. Rainey of Oregon; two sisters, Mrs. Walter Barrow of Jacksonville, Fla., and Mrs. Jack Wall of Vernonia, Oregon. Mr. Thomas L. Rainey attended the funeral. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/schley/obits/b/bivensra646nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 1.6 Kb