The Ellaville Sun Friday Sept. 3, 1927 DISTRICT NURSE MAKES HOME HERE Mrs. Alma Greer Carlton, district nurse for the State Health Department with supervision over eight counties, has occupied an apartment at the home of Mrs. R.E. Hill here. Mrs. Carlton, who formerly lived in Americus, supervises Schley, Marion, Sumter, Muscogee, Webster, Stewart and Taylor counties. SCHLEY SLANTS by Raymond Duncan "Cutest Pensioner" Uncle Ben Hobbs, aged negro living in the northern section of the county was Schley County's "cutest" recipient of a welfare check, Mrs. Marcus Perry declares. Uncle Ben answered the honk of the horn by coming to the door, hesitating, and then slightly edging into view---clad only in woolen winter underwear. He was reluctant to come further, a little taken aback by his intimate attire. Then he understood that his check had arrived. And he rushed out to the car, forgetting all about his near-embarrassment. He fell to his knees in order to take advantage of the running board as a desk for signing his papers. Many Happy Returns Birthday regards to Mrs. Susie Larkin of Lowe who is going to celebrate her 83rd birthday, which falls on Monday, with a big family get-together Sunday. To Marilu Evelyn Colquitt who passes another milestone Saturday. And to Mr. Fred Van Arsdale who observed a birthday Tuesday, August 31. Mrs. Elton Robinson celebrated a birthday Saturday, August 21. SCHOOL STUDIES CHURCH HISTORY Andrew Chapel Holds Session by Myrtice Strange A vacation Bible School for Juniors and Primary's was held Aug. 25-27 under the direction of Mrs. R.S. Greene. Twelve children attended each class session, each child taking active part in the work. The Juniors worked on the theme "The Land Where Jesus Lived," and "Our Church." A notebook was kept by each child in which was a reproduction of stories related to them by the leader. Stories were also illustrated by suitable pictures collected by children. The books contained favorite Bible quotations, songs and simple child-like prayers. The Primary's also made books having Bible verses and pictures. An interesting study was made by both classes of the History of Andrew Chapel Church. It was found that the present building was erected in 1872, after the burning of the old log church across the road in 1867. A bush arbor meeting was conducted and funds raised for building. Mr. C.B. Strange, Sr., gave the land and the people did the work. The first trustees were F.J. Greene, G.H. Walker, J.A.S. Baisden, A.A. Crittenden and C.B. Strange. It was largely through the help of Rev. R.F. Williamson that the church was built. Mr. J.C. Strange was church and Sunday School secretary for many years until his death. Mr. R.S. Greene is the present secretary. The history of the church with a picture of the church and the two classes was added to the note books. Mrs. Cleveland Sellars taught the Juniors and Mrs. R.S. Greene the Primaries. On the last day delicious ice cream and cake were served by the leaders, ass! isted by Miss Jeanette Strange. OUT OF THE PAST Charles F. Crisp Institute opened it 1912-13 term Monday, September 2. The Rev. R.E. Bailey, J.F. Stewart, H.J. Williams and O.L. Peacock were among those taking part on the program. Miss Julia Peacock is in charge of the music class in which many already have enrolled. Mrs. Sallie Hixon died Saturday night, August 31. Prof. J.B. Smith of Ellaville gave a talk on "Success" at the closing of Concord School. The Enterprise hopes to see Ellaville to four times its present size inside three years. A New York exchange has an article "When to marry." We do not know about the citizens of that state but down in Ellaville the young men marry when they can get the girl to say yes, and her parents to say ditto, although the latter is not absolutely essential. G.W. Chipley takes photographs here every Tuesday and Wednesday. Capt. O.L. Peacock has returned from the Cotton States convention. MATRONS BRIDGE CLUB HAS PICNIC The members of the families of the Matrons Bridge Club and a few invited guests enjoyed a picnic at Magnolia Springs, Thursday night. Invited were: Mr. and Mrs. M.C. Hill and children Jane and Bob, Dr. and Mrs. Arch Avary, Wilson and Archer Avary, Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Murray, Mr. and Mrs. A.H. Richardson, Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Williamson, Miss Emma Dozier of Augusta, Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Sullivan, Mr. and Mrs. T.H. Stevens and daughters, Helen and Ann, Mr. and Mrs. O.C. Hill, Byron Hill, Eugene Dixon, L.S. Tondee, Mr. and Mrs. S.T. Barnes, Mr. and Mrs. B.E. Pelham, Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Harden and son, Jimmy Harden, and Mr. and Mrs. D.C. Mott and daughters Clara and Marion Mott. MIRACLES BECOME COMMONPLACE WITH A QUARTER OF A CENTURY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE The night of August 30, 1912 was an historical evening for Ellaville. Her first electric light system was flashed on, making service available to about 25 customers. "Needless to say everybody was delighted" asserted a newspaper article reporting of operations. And everybody SHOULD have been enthused, but they were not. There were many who were skeptical of the practicality of local use of Thomas A. Edison's amazing invention of 33 years prior to that date. But without pretense of ceremony, a handful of men and women of faith and vision became Ellaville's first users of this seeming miracle of electricity, applying the magical power for lighting their home and business houses from 5 o'clock each afternoon until 11 o'clock at night. Theirs was to be the pioneer's satisfaction of being "first." Twenty-five years have gone on and the little gas-driven motor puttering on what is now the site of this city's lovely park has been replaced several times by more modern, economical machinery. And 220 customers are served by electricity. Seldom giving thought to the marvel which makes possible their almost unlimited enjoyment of streamlined conveniences, their daily walk of life is illuminated by lights of every conceivable description; refrigerators hum, manufacturing ice for home consumption; irons, fans cooking utensils, stoves, vacuum cleaners--al manner of old contraptions stand ready for instant service at the push of a button; cotton gins, machine shops, business establishments of a wide range operate from the once-rare power. TWENTY-FOUR HOURS IN EVERY DAY! Ellaville's water system, installed at the same time and introduced to virtually the group of progressive citizens, likewise has been expanded and made ideal with the passing of the years. A NEW ERA OF SERVICE In 1916, the power plant was moved to its present site and a steam boiler was installed. Important additions and changes were made all along. And this spring erection of a Georgia Power Company line from Americus for sale by the company to the city foreshadowed further development. A drastic clash in rates recently has been made---establishing a mark standing out in astounding contrast with the original rate of 15 cents per kilowatt. Commemoration of this anniversary forwards a justifiable surge of civic pride, causing every citizen to pay reverent tribute to those of a quarter of a century ago who, in a measure, foresaw the little city Ellaville has grown to be. And did not stop at dreaming, but transformed their aspirations into actions and began the long march of steady, well-grounded progress. Bringing rejoicing too, that Ellaville's development into one of the South's model little city is the wholesome growth of unselfish community cooperation--a genuine down-to-earth example of the "one for all and all for one" spirit. Today as then, Ellaville is ready, eager to be in the front line of every forward movement promising keener satisfaction and deeper appreciation of life for her people. CITY OF ELLAVILLE. end # 10