From Days Gone By June 16, 1932

 June 16, 1932.

    Mr. James L. Keen, Jr., Laurens County Commissioner Secretary, has received deeds for right of ways of state route 15, connecting Dublin and Wrightsville, from Brewton Creek to the Johnson County line. The new right of way will follow the present highway closely and will not touch any towns. That brings to an end a question which has been debated for sometime, there being some contention for the road to follow what is known as the "old Wrightsville road" from Brewton Creek into Wrightsville. It was not known which route would be used until recepit of the deeds. Grading is about complete between Dublin and the Brewton Creek. The road is one of the most important in this section.

    The Union Singing Convention at Idylwild was enjoyed by possibly 2,000 people coming and going. For next year Rev. G. F. Sumner was re-elected president and Mr. C. D. Roundtree, Secretary. The Masons of Johnson County have been invited to join observance of the Festival of St. John, the Baptist to be held at Hephzibah June 24th.

    The Honorable John N. Holder of Jefferson County is making a run for the governorship of Georgia. The first candidate for Governor of Georgia, Honorable Peter S. Twitty, made his appearance in Wrightsville today, coming over from Dublin, his former home. He is the third candidate for a state office to visit Wrightsville.

    The local American Legion elected its 1933 officers. They are H. B. Bray, Commander; T. E. Jenkins, First Vice-Commander; H. G. Keel, Second Vice-Commander; R. E. Fulford, Adjutant and Finance officer; B. B. Hayes, Service Officer; Lotus McAfee, Chaplain; E. G. Blackwell, Sargent at Arms; A. P. Taylor, Historian; Jacob Kaplan, Color Bearer.

    The theft of meat continues. There has been more stolen in the last 6 months than has been utilized by a house full of people the same length of time. The latest victim was Mr. L. E. Vanlandingham who was robbed of 6 large hams and an unknown amount of middling and other pieces from his smoke house.

    Prof. Luther Lillard lost two good prized milk cows on his plantation. The cattle ate some green food from the field which is said to have caused their death. Mr. Frank Price reports plenty of cotton blooms on his farm near town.

    Alton L. Caneega has just been awarded a certificate in nursing in the Alexian Brothers hospital unit at the 114th annual commencement of St. Louis University. Miss Mildred Pauline Riner, college daughter of Hon. & Mrs. Morris Riner of Meeks, has a high record in her collegiate course at Middle Georgia College at Cochran. She is President of the Home Economic Club, President of the Dramatic Club and Secretary of the Freshman class. Miss Nora Lee Daniel, daughter of Mr. Frank Daniel of Macon, who once lived in Scott, has made high marks in her studies in textile industry in Macon and was a graduate in the Number One Girl Reserve Troop. She is the first girl in Georgia to complete the textile course in night school.

    Mr. George W. Gordy, popular tobacco salesman was home here making his rounds to the stores. Mr. & Mrs. Grady H. Brantley, Jr., announced an 8 pound daughter on June 6th named Zonnie Rosalyn.

    There is nothing magic about 4-H club work. It has been developed from the premise that farm and home tasks have educative values, which, if properly directed, are certain to develop not only more capable young people, but also a more satisfying rural life and happier community relationships. There are 84 of Johnson County boys who have joined one or more of these projects. This is an increase of 12 over last year.

    Mr. Lorenzie Powell of Kite was laid to rest at Powell's Chapel on June 8th. He had been sick at home about 4 months. He was a native of Johnson and was 77. His wife is living, his brothers and sisters are deceased. Two children survive him, Mrs. W. T. Mixon and Mr. Tom J. Powell. He was a Mason of the Kite Lodge.