The Ellaville Sun Friday, August 25, 1939 No. 8 MRS. PEACOCK PASSES AWAY Funeral services were held at Ideal Thursday afternoon for Mrs. Harry Peacock who died there Wednesday night after an illness of 16 months. Burial was in Ellaville cemetery. SCHLEY SLANTS by Raymond Duncan YES, SONNY THAT'S THE HITCH TO IT Seeing the bride and groom enter the room for the wedding, a little Schley county boy turned to his mother and exclaimed, "Mother, is the preacher going to marry both of them?" AND LUCILE GOES TO THE RYLANDER And a pair of guest tickets to any show at the Rylander Theatre, Americus are today being mailed Miss Lucille Park who sent in the above item. Manager I.T. Taylor has so many A-1 attractions coming up soon that he didn't know what picture to suggest that she be certain to see. He is playing "Man About Town," with Jack Benny, Dorothy Lamour and Edward Arnold, on Monday and Tuesday. And Clark Gable and Jeanette MacDonald will be seen in a return performance of "San Francisco" on Wednesday. Remember a couple of passes are given each week to the person submitting the best SLANT. THEN SHE KNEW HE MEANT IT All of us wanted everybody to have a grand time at the homecoming last Friday, and we hoped all our visitors would know we meant it. One lady found out about Schley county hospitality. Tired after a long ride and hours of standing, she entered the courthouse hall and asked Schley county's blind coroner, "Kitty" Rigsby, if she might borrow a chair. He said yes, and offered to carry it out for her. "No," said the lady. "I notice you don't see well--I can manage all right." But he carried the chair down the steps for her. Thanking him, she declared, "Now I know you folks really want all of us to have a good time." WITH KINDEST REGARDS Birthday greetings to Carlton Johnson, 23rd; Mrs. J.L. Carter, 26th; Miss Helen Murray, 28th; Calvert Beckwith, 29th; Richard Malcom Miller of Putnam, 31st. WAR HORSE PULLS CITY DUMP CART The horse that pulls Ellaville's city dump wagon had a military record this week. During a brief stopover here last week, a man who said he lived at Cordele, recognized the horse as one he worked during the world war. Describing perfectly the brand on the horse's shoulder before he examined it, the man further substantiated his story by attracting a series of hearty neighs when he called to him as "Jack." BREAKFAST TABLE PRAYER Mrs. J.L. Cosper likes hot biscuit with butter for breakfast, and she tries to persuade the family to be ready for the meal on time so she can have them. One morning last week, she had an unusually difficult time gathering the family. Her calls of "hurry before the biscuit(s) get cold " failed, and she decided to eat before her husband came to the table. Gracing the table, her calls to her husband and her prayer became mixed and this is what she said: "Lord, help us to be thankful for these blessings while the biscuit are hot." PATSY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT TO THINK Patsy Barnes, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S.T. Barnes, didn't know what to think when she saw her first palm trees while on a recent trip to Jacksonville Beach. Asked Patsy: "Mother, what are those trees with the feathers?" AMONG THE VISITORS Below is a partial list of out-of-county persons attending last Friday's Homecoming dinner here: Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Rocker, Savannah; Mrs. Irene Eason, Atlanta; Mr. and Mrs. P.M. Wimbish, Americus; Miss Lula Baisden, Atlanta; Mrs. Hattie Dickson, Atlanta; Mrs. Mattie Walker, Mrs. Estelle Heath and Mrs. M.T. King, Americus; Mrs. O.A. McElvey and daughter, Olga Nan, Pelham; Mrs. Fannie Mathis McKissick, Bronwood; T.E. Carter and Miss Ruth Carter, Richland; Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Lovelace, Macon; Mrs. Stella T(ison) Slappey, Americus; Mr. and Mrs. H.I. Poole, R.L. and Iverson Poole, Sylvester; Mrs. W.T. Jordan and Billy Jordan, Leslie; Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Woods, Dawson; Mrs. Bill Easterlin, Andersonville; Mrs. J.C. Bynum, Mrs. W.M. Jones and Mrs. J.C. Logan, Americus; Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Peavy, Byron; C.J. Greene, Shellman; Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Webb, C.D. Arrington, W.P. Bridges, Americus; Miss Frances Hambrick, Savannah; J.E. Lightner, Ideal; Mr. and Mrs. Marion Wall, Bob and Marion Wall, Americus; R.E. Reid and son, Atlanta; Mrs. J.H. Allen and two children, Dawson; Mrs. T.J. Wall! is, Mr. and Mrs. W.T. McMath, Sim Garrett, Americus; Mr. and Mrs. G.H. Richardson and Bill and Florence Richardson, Atlanta; J.M. Varner, Tifton; Mr. and Mrs. J.A.L Wilson, Clyde Wilson, Fort Valley; Sam Williamson, Mrs. J.G. Feagin, Americus; Miss Sara Harden, Atlanta; Mrs. B.T. Rainey and Mrs. B.T. Rainey, Jr., Buena Vista; R.J. Sears, Lake Wales, Fla.; Haynes Collins, Atlanta; Mrs. W.R. Rooks and William R. Rooks, Americus; Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Dillard, Hawkinsville; Bill Foreman and Dean Crouch, Brookhaven; Mrs. R.W. Stevens, Dorothy Hambrick, Savannah; G.A. Allmon, Americus; Mr. and Mrs. R.D. Williamson, Betty and Jane Williamson, Eugenia McCrary, Charlotte, N.C.; Mr. and Mrs. T.M. Dinkens, Gladys, Fannie Mae, Virginia, Johnnie, Nathan and Miss Cattie Dinkens, Buena Vista; Charles E. Benns, Jr., Butler; Henry J. Dyess, Fort Benning; M.O. King, Decatur; Mrs. Irene Story, Oglethorpe; Miss Callie Slappey and Miss Lizzie Slappey, Nrs. R.B. Strickland, Mrs. Roy Johnson, Beverl! y Jean and Gloria Strickland, Americus; Mrs. Geo. Lowe, Buena Vista; M rs. Myrtle Herring, Mrs. Kathryn Middleton and Fancience Middleton, Miami, Fla.; Mrs. D.J. Stevens and Dick Statham, Americus; Bill Elliston, Miami, Fla.; Miss Mary Lightner, Ideal; Mrs. W.D. Murray, Fort Valley; Mr. and Mrs. L.V. Smith, P.Y. Harrell, Americus; J.R. Pilcher and W.J. Smith, Leslie; Ken Malone, Albany; Mr. and Mrs. Lovelace Eve, Americus. HOMECOMING SUCCESS INSPIRES BROAD-SCALE EVENT FOR 1940 Hundreds Attend Fete Despite Bad Weather A week-long "homecoming" celebration next July, rivaling any event ever attempted in Schley county, was the goal this week of hundreds of citizens who attended a gala homecoming day dinner here last Friday. Cheered by clearing skies which followed a week of rain, the large gathering heard a brief program and formed an organization to promote the broad-scale celebration in 1940. Hugh Howell, Atlanta attorney, in a short address reviewed the county's history and called upon his hearers to revere its traditions. Spicing his remarks with frequent witticisms, Howell traced the development of the county and mentioned many of its better known families. Charles C, Wall, general chairman, presided. The crowd was welcomed by Senator Clark C. Williamson. Date for the 1940 celebration will be fixed during the winter. The early designation of the date is to allow former residents throughout the country to arrange their vacations to suit this week. Officers elected to head the homecoming association were: Charles C. Wall, president; Daniel L. Rainey, vice-president; Miss Marjorie Wimbish, secretary; and Harry F. Dixon, treasurer. The fine attendance surpassed expectations as the inclement weather was known to have discouraged many celebrants. A public address system, loaned by Hugh Howell, provided music throughout the day. A basket dinner was spread on the courthouse square at noon, each family having brought lunch for its guests. Barbecue and Brunswick stew supplied by a group of Ellaville citizens supplemented the food. The barbecue was not provided by public subscription, but was furnished by a number of persons who found themselves unable to send or bring a basket lunch. Opening his talk, Howell said: "This morning, out on my farm in DeKalb county, my wife asked me where I was going and if I was making another speech. When I told her I was coming down here, she said: "You made 151 speeches last year, and what good did it get you?" "I am most happy to be here and have the opportunity and honor to speak at this your homecoming day. I feel friendly to you and this county because it was here I closed my campaign for governor last year. I am glad to know and see men and women who want to come back and walk with you and with their fathers and grandfathers. I know you who have come back will visit the old church and the graveyard. I am glad you are back to visit the old home and the old hometown, for be it ever so humble, there's no place like home, the poem says. As long as people have this sort of love and ambition, this state and this nation is safe from all the 'isms' except the 'isms' your fathers and grandfathers fought for in all the wars, in which you and your sons have had a part." Then the Atlanta attorney began a detailed account of Schley county history from the time practically all the land in this section was purchased from the Indians by Reuben Rainey in 1812. He mentioned numerous family names. "We may bury your fathers and mothers and loved ones, but they are still with us. They walk hand in hand with us today. My father and mother have been dead for many, many years, but they walk with me here today. I wish I could ask those who have gone on before us what message they would give us, if they were to speak today. I am sure the first thing they would say would be, Never leave the side of the great living God. Your ancestors fought the indians and the elements and carved out of the forest this county. There was a village, Pond Town, formed in 1812, not far from where we are now. In 1857, they wanted a county and it was carved out of parts of Sumter and Marion, and they named it for a great man, General Schley--William Schley--a judge and governor of the state. And you know, the first thing they built after home were churches and then schools for themselves and those who came after them. In times of war this county always furnished its full quota of soldiers. It did that in the War of the Revolution and the war of 1812, and when battle clouds swept over the South in 1860, this county gave, not a few men, but many. There were the Schley Guards, with Robert Burton as captain; The Schley Volunteers, with R.L. Fence (Hiram L. French) as captain, and a third company commanded by Captain Gerry Lasseter (Co. D, 29th Ga. Cav. "Schley Cavalry"). Hundreds went. Some did not come back. Those who remained at home raised corn and food for the army and your women sewed and knitted for the soldiers. There is a Confederate monument over there to their memory." Mr. Wall this week issued the following statement thanking all who cooperated in the event: Dear Friends, I wish to take this opportunity of expressing my thanks to every one who in any way contributed to the success of the Homecoming last week. Everyone did his part beautifully and I think a good time was had by all who were privileged to be there. Since we are planning on another next year, let's get an early start and make it one of the greatest events ever held in Schley county. Sincerely, Charles C. Wall, chairman. R.E. SULLIVAN IS COMPLIMENTED WITH BARBECUE ON BIRTHDAY Mrs. R.E. Sullivan complimented her husband on his birthday anniversary with a barbecue at Flintside Thursday night. Among those attending were Mr. and Mrs. M.C. Hill, Mr. and Mrs. P.W. Hamil, Miss Sara Harden, Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Harden, Mr. and Mrs. A.H. Richardson, Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Williamson, Mr. and Mrs. L.S. Tondee, Mr. and Mrs. Bud Hayes, Mr. and Mrs. Heyward Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Hogg, Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Rigsby, Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Peavy and Mr. George Sullivan. CLASSIFIED For Sale--Fenced in 109 acres including 55 acres for cultivation with balance in pasture and timber. Located seven miles east of Ellaville. Owner wants to dispose of same. See or write A.L. Causey, 102 Ponce DeLeon Ave., Macon, Ga. Button Holes--with machine attachment. Reasonable. Mrs. J.H. Hart. Lost--1934 University of Georgia class ring at homecoming dinner. Please notify P.W. Hamil. HOSPITAL NOTES (More tonsils) Miss Helen Stevens was removed to her home Wednesday after a tonsil operation at Boyette's Clinic. end # 8