The Ellaville Sun Friday, April 28, 1939 No. 43 SCHLEY SLANTS by Raymond Duncan INTRODUCED TO THE "MIDDLE MAN" A Schley county farmer introduced himself to the "middle man:" last week. He sold W.T. Tondee's store an order of sausage at 20 cents a pound and went on his way. Within less than five minutes, he returned and said, "I forgot, I want to get five pounds of sausage for my mother." The clerk sold them to him for 25 cents a pound. PAUL TONDEE WINS TICKETS For telling the story of the farmer who liked his product so much that he bought back--at the other fellow's price, Paul Tondee gets the week's award of a pair of guest tickets to the Rylander theater at Americus. Manager J.N. Morgan suggests that Paul go down and see, "Midnight," a riotous comedy starring Claudette Colbert and Don Amache which plays at the Rylander Monday and Tuesday. Passes are given by this column each week through the courtesy of Manager Morgan for the best SLANT. Don't forget--your number might come up next week. YOUTH ALWAYS WILLING TO TRY Hall Roddenberry was shown through the studios of WRBL, Columbus radio station, after appearing on a program Wednesday morning. He saw an illustration of Robert L. Ripley's ........ Believe-it-or-Not one man kissed a thousand women during a year's time. Said the sixth grade singer: "I don't believe he did it--but I'd like to try it." WITH KINDEST REGARDS Birthday greetings to Miss Nadine Johnson, April 18; Miss Carolyn Lawhorn, April 22; Miss Fannie Dykes, April 25; Mrs. C.L. Battle--today--April 28, and Mr. S.M. Etheridge, April 30. Don't forget to send along the birthday anniversaries in your family and among your friends to this column. MIDWAY CAPTURES BASEBALL OPENER The Midway Tigers opened their baseball season with a 15 to 8 victory over the Garden Valley Slabs. Radford Price had a perfect record at bat with five hits in as many chances. Leonard Price shared the honors with three out of four. The clubs meet again on the Midway diamond Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock. MISS CAROLYN ATHON WILL WED BERNARD SNIPES IN MAY A May wedding is planned by Miss Carolyn Athon and Bernard A. Snipes, whose engagement is announced today by the bride-elect's parents. Miss Athon is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.D. Athon of Macon county. Her sisters are Miss Una Athon of Macon county, Mrs. H.R. Ellis and Mrs. W.E. Lashly of Schley county. Her brothers are O.M. and E.M. Athon of Macon county. The bride-elect is a graduate of Oglethorpe high school and the Georgia College of Beauty Culture in Americus. Since August, 1936, she has been manager of the Ellaville Beauty Shoppe. Mr. Snipes is the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Snipes. Miss Susie Snipes of Gray Mount Summit, Mrs. Edward Rocker of Savannah, Mrs. Elbert Lawhorn and Mrs. Tom Poole of Schley county are his sisters. His only brother is John Willis Snipes. Mr. Snipes is a graduate of the Ellaville high school. He has been prominently connected with sports and for the past two years has served as manager of the Athletic basketball team. He has been a valued employee of Wilson Drug Store for four years. After the marriage the couple will reside at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D.L. Rainey, where they have leased an apartment. MRS. EUGENE DIXON HOSTESS TO BRIDGE PARTY Mrs. Eugene Dixon was hostess at a lovely bridge party Wednesday afternoon. Quantities of pink roses, peonies, larkspur and sweet peas formed an attractive background for the guests. Mrs. L.S. Tondee was presented a box of dusting powder as high score winner. The bingo prize, a double deck of cards was won by Mrs. O.C. Hill. Mrs. L.S. Tondee held the traveling prize, linen handkerchiefs. The hostess served sandwiches and soft drinks to Mesdames L.S. Tondee, C.C. Williamson, O.C. Hill, M.C. Hill, B.L. Bridges, R.E. Sullivan, A.H. Richardson, C.T. Johnson, T.W. Wilson, W.A. Murray, H.W. Hogg and Arch Avary. (Advertisement--Anyone know where one of these books could be had?) Gripping.......Historical ...... A Quaint Story of a Day That Is Gone Forever.... KING SOLOMON'S SON written by George B(right). Culpepper of Fort Valley, Ga. The locale of the story is Pleasant Ridge, a cultured community in Macon county, some 15 miles northwest of the present town of Oglethorpe. Many Schley county families are portrayed in this entertaining narrative. COPIES ON SALE 50 c. THE SUN end # 43