85 years ago: May 17, 1940

Dublin Courier Herald, Dispatch, and Press

HAVE YOU BEEN COUNTED?

William A. Burns, Census Supervisor for the Sixth Congressional District, today in a communication to the Courier Herald, asked that all persons in the city and county who have not been counted in the 1940 census assist in rendering a true and accurate count of population and farms.

In order to make it easier for those who have not been counted, Mr. Burns enclosed a blank to be filled out by those who have been missed and mail to him at 206 Federal Building, Macon Georgia.

Mr. Burns said that despite all the care and diligence given to conducting the tremendous task of taking the census, it is quite possible that a few persons have been unintentionally missed.

Those who have been missed should fill in the following blank and mail to Mr. Burns in Macon.

“On April 1, 1940, I was living at address given below, but to the best of my knowledge, I have not been enumerated, either there or anywhere else.”

Name ——-

Address ——-

Militia District Name —

City ———

County ——-

AREA EMPLOYMENT INCREASES

Private placements in the seven counties covered by the Dublin office of the Georgia State Employment Service almost doubled in the past year, records for the first four months of this year, as compared with the same period of 1939 revealed today.

Aubrin U. Hogan, manager of the Dublin office, announced that private placements made at the local office during the first four months of this year totaled 416 as compared with 296 in the same period of 1939.

B.H. LORD HEADS COUNCIL

B.H. Lord, Dublin railroad executive, today headed the newly organized Tri-county Boy Scout Council, composed of Laurens, Johnson, and Treutlen counties.

Mr. Lord, along with other officers of the Council and various county leaders, was elected at an enthusiastic meeting of representatives from the three counties last night in the Citizens and Southern Bank building.

Tentative plans for extension in the Council were discusseud.

Other officers elected follow:

Vice Chairman: George T. Morris of Dublin

Commissioners: William Estroff of Soperton, Chairman; E.G. Blackwell, Wrightsville; and Clarence Devereaux, Dublin

Public Relations: W.H. Champion, Dublin      

Finance: W.H. Lovett, General Chairman; L.D. Woods, Dublin, Chairman; Rev. H.R. Mitchell of Wrightsville and M.J.Deal of Soperton

Health and Safety: Dr. J.A. Bell, Jr, Chairman; Dublin; Dr. J.S. Brantley, Wrightsville; Dr. L.I. Lanier of Soperton

Advancement: Stanley A Reese, Dublin, Chairman; C.S. Claxton, Wrightsville, and Rev. Frank Nalls of Soperton

Camping Activities: Judge J. Eugene Cook, Wrightsville, Chairman; E.S. Baldwin,Jr., Dublin, and Rev. J.J. Winburn, Soperton

Leadership Training: A.J. Hargrove, Dublin; J.L. Hillis, Wrightsville and A.C. Dickey, Jr., Soperton

Organization and Extension: J.W. Claxton, Wrightsville; N.J. Reese, Jr., Soperton; and D.Z. Lindsey, Dublin

Members at large on the District Committee: 

Johnson County: H.T. Johnson, James Parker, C.D. 

Rountree, and Jacob Kaplan

Laurens County: C.U. Smith, Cliff Prince, Brawner Smoot, A.T. Coleman, jr., Blakley Parrott, Harry E. Ross, Jr.

Treutlen County: R.M. Sparks, Hugh Gillis, O.E. Evans,and Ralph Smith

DHS SENIOR CLASS PLAY

“New Fires,” a modern three-act comedy filled with true Amerian idealism and one that is wonderfully in tune with present day families, was presented by talented 1940 Dublin High School seniors as the annual Senior Class Play to a large audience of parents and friends on Friday evening in the Senior High School Auditorium.

Given excellent opportuity for acting, the members of the cast – some of them adept at play acting and others who had never appeared on a stage before – seemed inspired to measure up to this opportunity with the result that the play seemed to do something to them and they in turn gave a finished performance.

Each one seemed to live and to enjoy the role he played.

The wholesome plot of the play is laid around Stephens Santry, author and idealist, and his capable and charming wife Anne, played by James Green and Jean Brigham, who gave superb performances in the two heaviest roles.

Members of their modern family, the housekeeper, and her assistant in the Santry’s newly acquired rural home, their neighbors, and the young doctor of the community make up the rest of the cast, and action moves swiftly as they adjust themselves to a new mode of living.

Olive, the eldest daughter, was played by Mae Daley, who gave a splendid characterization of the character role, while Dick, the elder son, and his bride were impersonated by Edwin Morrison and Regina Grantham, who lent charm and a romantic angle to the play.

Phillis and Billy, the younger daughter and son of the family, were played by Mary Wiggins and Hymie Stinson and were regular young moderns. They frolicked through their parts in so realistic manner that one forgot they were just acting.

Moffett Kendrik as Doctor Lynn Gray, sustained a high quality of impersonation in this professional role of an understanding young doctor who had a comfortable philosophy he could pass on to others.

Mary Marshall and her mother, Mrs. Marshall, were excellent as played by Willene Wyatt and Marjorie Ethridge – wholesome and lovable rural characters of the highest type.

Billy Keith and Elbert Brunson, jr., in comedy roles as Sid Sperry, a  farm hand, and son, Jerry, added zest to the swift moving action of the play with their laugh-provoking antics and brought their roles into prominence.

Lucinda Andrews, a widow and the housekeeper of the Santry domain, was played by Mattilou Fountain, and Susanne Toler, a spinster and domestic, who brought several enlivened scenes as they ably enacted their roles.

Into this production went ability in casting and soundness of direction. High praise is due Miss Frances Fordham, the director, and much credit to Chandler Beasley, stage manager.

Honors go to the entire cast.

DHS JUNIOR PLAY

“Anne of Green Gables,” one of fiction’s most lovable characters, will be portrayed by talented Martha Jane Grossman, when the modern dramatization of F.E. Montgomery’s popular novel is presented by eighth grade students of Dublin Junior High School on Tuesday night, May 21st, in the Senior High Auditorium. 

The play centers around youth, is very modern in spirit and abounding in wit, warmth, and refreshing incidents that will delight both young and old as the interesting story centering around the young orphan girl unfolds. 

The cast also includes Piccola Porter, Rose Waldron, Jane Keen, Ouida Webb, Mae Hightower, Carolyn Brown, Millie Roche, Bob Hicks, Frank Prior,  and Joe Scarborough.

Miss Mary Sumner is directing the play, and Bluford Page, Jr. is general manager and announcer.

The publiC is invited to attend the play, which is a feature of the Eighth Grade Commencement program. Admision is ten and twenty-five cents, and the play is at 8:30. 

MRS. ADAMS HONORED

A meeting of the Thomas McCall Chapter, United Daughters of 1812 honoring Mrs. John S. Aams, who organized the Chapter and who is now visiting in the city, was held in the home of President Katherine Chappell.

All of the resident members of the chapter were present, with the exception of two who were away from the city.

After the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, Mrs. M.A. Shewmake presented Mrs. Adams, who is now Vice President General of Colonial Dames of the Seventeenth Century and Curator National of USD 1812. A gifted speaker of charming style, Mrs. Adams delighted members with a report of the national 1812 conference recently held in Washington, D.C.

Two new members were welcomed at the meeting, Mrs. J.M. Couric and Mrs. Wilbur Jones.

At the completion of the meeing, Miss Chappell served refreshing ices and cakes to the guests.

OLIVET NEWS

By Gladys Scarborough

Mrs. Dewey Faulk and son, Ronnie, and Mrs. W.A. Garnto of Augusta spent the weekend with friends in this community.

Charles Bass was the guest of Weymon Bracewell on Sunday.

Prayer services were held on Saturday night in the home of Mr. and Mrs. H.K. Lindsey. The next service will be on this Saturday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Cooke. Everyone is invited to attend.

Mrs. J.L. Coleman had as her Sunday guests Mr. and Mrs. Billie Brown of Dublin and H.D. Coleman.

Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Bracewell had as their guests on Sunday Mr.and Mrs. Harrell McMullan, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fuqua, Mrs. Leona Fuqua, Mrs. Dewey Faulk, and Ronnie Faulk.

Herbert and Howard Swinson have returned to their home in the White Springs community after spending the past week with their aunt, Mrs. J.L.Coleman.

Claude Howell was the Sunday guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Melton.

Mrs. Mollie Orr has returned home after visiting her sister who was ill in Vienna, Georgia. 

Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Howell attended Home Coming Day at New Bethel on Sunday.

DEXTER NEWS

     By Mrs. C.A. English

Mr. and Mrs. Loomis Taylor motored to Gainesville on Sunday for the day to see their young daughter, Miss Claudia, who will spend the summer months here.

James Dobson of Atlanta, Miss Evelyn Scott, and Dick Daniels of Griffin were Sunday guests of Miss Marietta Waites.

Mr. and Mrs. J.O. English and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Faircloth and baby visited in Dublin on Sunday.

Mrs. Vance Elkins, Mrs. H.W. Daniels, Mrs. Aubrin  U. Hogan, Mrs. J.O. English and Miss Elsie Daniels spent Saturday in Macon.

Misses Myrtle Mullis, Avis Williams, Otis Kilgore, Benny Kilgore, and Fred Mullis attended the singing convention at Jay Bird Springs last Sunday.

Mrs. J.L. Phillips and Miss Melba Barron visited Miss Mevis Barron in Macon on Monday.

Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Lord visited in Montrose and Dudley last Sunday.                                                             

Miss Sammy Hogan is spending the summer months here with her parents.

Mr. and Mrs. D.W. Knight were visitors in Dudley last Sunday, calling on Mr. Knight’s mother

Mrs. O.K. Jolly and Mrs. T.L. Graham visited in the Bethsaida community last Sunday.

Mrs. J.T. Haskins of Dudley is spending the week here with her daughter, Mrs. D.W. Knight.

B.H. Green motored to Forsyth on Monday.

Miss Flora Mae Coody has returned home after spending several days in McRae.

James Dawkins spent the weekend with his father, J.L. Dawkins, in Wrightsville.

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Harden and Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Johnson and daughter of Macon were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. Daniels.

CHURCH NEWS

Presbyterian  Auxiliary

Celebrating the organization of the Woman’s Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church, members of the Auxiliary of Henry Memorial Presbyterian  Church entertained with a supper on Monday evening for members of the local church.

A delightful program in the main auditorium of the church preceded the delicious supper served in the Recreation Room.

President of the Auxiliary, Mrs. C.C. Crockett, presided  over the meeting and welcomed everyone. Later she sang beautifully a solo, accompanied by Mrs. Morton C. Mason.

Mrs. R.O. Moss, Jr. brought an inspirational devotional. Miss Rose Crockett displayed an interesting poster portrayng Vacation Bible School projects at Montreat, North Carolina, and an offering was taken to support this work.

A birthday cake, artistically embossed in pink and green icing and having tiny lighted candles centered the long, flower-adorned speakers’ table; smaller tables were centered with colorful flowers. A delicious repast was served by the ladies of the Auxiliary.

C.C. Crockett asked the a blessing and later brought a short message regarding the founding and worthy projects of the auxiliary.

Mrs. Crockett thanked Mrs. J.A. Middleton, General Chairman of the Supper, and Mrs. H.G. Stevens as well as other members for planning and completing details of the enjoyable affair.

Nazarene Church

Rev. Raleigh Johnson, Pastor

Services for Sunday: Sunday School meets at 10:15 A.M. We want a large number present.

Preaching services on Sunday evening at 8:00. Rev. T.P. Siebermann will deliver the message.

You will always find a welcome at our church.

First Methodist WMS

The literary meeting of First Methodist WMS will be held on Monday afternoon at four o’clock. Members are urged to attend. Mrs. M.M. Harpe will have charge of the program.

First Baptist Church

A Home Missions program was presented by members of Circle Four of the First Baptist Woman’s Missionary Society at a meeting held in the church, directed by Mrs. Howard Waldron.

Mrs. J.Tom White offered prayer; Mrs. B.F. Cochran gave the devotional; Mrs. A.J. Hargrove spoke on “Israel’s Hungry Souls,” and Mrs. E.R. Orr’s talk was on “Challenge of Mountain Youth to Baptists.”

Musical numbers enjoyed were a piano solo by Miss Rose Waldron and a vocal solo by Mrs. M.Z. Claxton

Mrs. Milo Smith, President, held a business session with Mrs. W.H. Holland, Secretary, assisting. 

GAY FAMILY REUNION

The annual reunion of members of the Gay family was held on Sunday at the home of Mrs. E. Gay. This beautiful custom of visiting Mrs. Gay, who is now 87 years of age, has been observed by the family on the second Sunday in May for many years.

At noon, Reverend Freeland of Nashville blessed the long table that was filled with delicious food to eat and served with iced tea. 

Among those present for the day were Mr. and Mrs. C.M. Gay, Mr. and Mrs. S.A. Bracewell, Mr. and Mrs. L.C. Grinstead and Miss Wilma Jean Grinstead, Mr. and Mrs . L.L. Howell, Mr. and Mrs. Estin Grinstead, Delmas Grinstead, Mr. and Mrs. Eulas Browning; Mr. and Mrs. J.E. McGlohorn, Mrs. L.C. Gay, Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Gay, Mr.  and Mrs. J.S. Holliday, Orro Grinstead, Joe Shannon, Corine Tomlinson, Alfred Shannon, Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Browning, Mr. and Mrs. Clive Curry, Miss Gussie Gay, B.H. Williams, Mrs. Felton Colton, Ira and Cecil Browning, W.L. Currie, Mr. and Mrs.James Hall, Rev. and Mrs. W.A. Page, Ernest Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Doy Joiner, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Howell, Mr. and Mrs. Bartow Gay and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ivey Amerson, E.V. Davidson and family, D. Shivers and daughter, Shirley, Mr. and Mrs. Clive Currie, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Shannon, Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Roache, Mr. and Mrs. L.L. Howell, Hugh Howell, Mr. and Mrs. H.R. Lowery, Mrs. H.M. Purvis, Mr. and Mrs. G.L. Browning, and others. 

MISS MOORE TO HAVE RECITAL

Saxon Heights and Johnson Street School pupils of Miss Annie Moore will present a program of readings and piano and vocal numbers with the rhythm band and orchestra members at Saxon Heights School Auditorium on Thursday night at 8:30 p.m. 

Johnson Street School students will ptesent a play, “Please Shut the Door.” 

Characters in the play are played by the following:

Caroline McDaniel

Kitty Green

Bernie Lord

Pearl Garner

Ruby Mimbs

Betty Kight 

Wylene Minter

Patricia Allen

Dwight Daniel

Billy Harden

Louis Parker

Jack McDaniel

Delmus Sutton

Wesley Mobley

Pupils from Saxon Heights who will be in their play, “The Fairy Party,” will be these:

Peggy Sutton

Patsy Sutton

Mary Grace Hicks

Peggy Hitson

Eleanor Proctor

Peggy Woodard

Shirley Kalin

Jacqueline Hatcher

Gwendolyn Dominy

Carolyn Gilder

Dorothy Wilkes

Jimmy Walters

Emory Bates

Bobby O’Brian

Gene Moxley

W.R Lee

Marion Russell