The Cullman Democrat from Cullman, Alabama • Page 4

ymMV Mfc V'''. fr- t. i i I 1 f. 'f iiv.V 1-: ri I '5 ri fJ'J THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15,1945 Each Thurrtay Established May 24, 1901 Telephone No. S3 Editor and Publisher J.

R. ROSSON. Entered Second Class Matter at the CullmanPofct Office, Under Act of March 5, 1879 Alabama Association; National Editorial Association; A. N. A.

Subscription Rale, per year $1.50 Advertising Rates on Application "Our policy is to comment in the public interest, by any personal political ambition." TTown Meetings--As A Community Clearing House For over a hundred years New England has fos- a civic custom that has become an invaluable aid to better local government, and- friendly community intercourse. Town meetings (public gath- s) where all citizens are invited to gather and discuss any problem or program pertinent to community life and progress are a regular institution, in the smaller New England centers. This tradition could be emulated with' great profit ere in the South. An elected moderator presides keeps order, while allowing any and all persons attending to speak up and! get "it" off his or Iier chest, before the entire public discussions of civic problems are certainly well worth while. Iii a friendly atmosphere, citizens feel free to express their views pro and! con and public sentiment is recorded for the benefit of their governing officers.

There are many people in Cullman who would welcome the opportunity to hear community ideas discussed openly, fully and freely. The Chamber of Commerce and other local organizations would do our town a distinct service to institute suchf meetings to be held at regular intervals and to which the entire citizenry be cordially invited. Chm. McCorvey Calls for Repea Of Absentee Bal ot Law Last week a Jackson County grand jury indicted 49 -election officials, including a high county officer, charging gross violation of election laws centering about the alleged fraudulent distribution of large "batches of absentee ballots. This action is the climax of a long series of incidents which has mark- fid the often questionable administration of the absentee ballot law since it's enactment by the Alabama state legislature in 1919.

In some of the counties of this state the manner i of handling absentee ballots 'has degenerated into a vicious political- racket. Lists of absentee voters to which every candidate or his manager should have free and instant access, are often held back from some candidates 1 until late for any use, and peddled out in, advance; td- favored candidates. There been othejrgshadyy'a'rtd corrupt angles in connection ballots, in many instances, which directly act to defeat a free and demoratic At the invitatiohf. tjje Interior Committee on Proedure of the Leg- idatare in Montgomery, Chairman Gessner T. Me- Carrey, of iBettiocratic Executive Committee, appeared that" body on last Friday.

Among, the that he made cept for those now in military service. In this connection Chairman McCorvey stated: "During the past six years that I have had the honor to serve as chairman of our State Democratic Executive Committee, and during the preceding eight years when I was a member of the State Democratic Executive Committee of the Party, I have had every opportunity to observe the effect of the absentee ballot law on the holding of honest election, and I wish to state to you gentlemen, in all sincerity, that I believe that at least ninety per cent of the rottenness and crookedness that has gone on in political elections Alabama has been perpetrated thorough the absentee ballot box." Some few voters who leave their voting precinct on election day, would lose their vote, as well as a group of former residents who for sentimental or political reasons have kept their voting rights in their old home, were the absentee law abolished. However this latter group could register and vote in their new places of abode, where presumably their major interests now lie. If any one could suggest a feasible and practical program of throwing adequate safeguards about absentee balloting, there would not be so much agitation for its abolition. However since apparently nobody has or can, we believe with Chairman McCorvey and a growing number of disgusted voters that this rotten spot in Alabama's election laws should be cut out by act of the legislature.

If you agree, then ask your senator and representative to vote for it's abolition in the May session 'of the legislature. FIRST METHODIST CHURCH O. K. Lamb, Pastor E. C- McCain, Supt.

Sunday School 4 9:45 a. m. Sunday School. 11:00 a. m.

Morning worship: Sermon subject: "The Need for Spiritual Power," Pastor. 5:00 p. m. Evening Vespers: Sermon by Dr. F.

K. Gamble. 6:00 p. m. Young People's Fo- rum.

2:30 p. m. Monday. The Society of Christian Service will meet at the Church for the regular program and a continuation of their Mission Study. 7:45 p.

m. Tuesday. Choir rehearsal at the Church. 7:30 p. m.

Wednesday. Prayer meeting at the Church. BAPTIST CHU J. E. Marion, D.

Pastor R. P. Johnston, S. S. Supt First Baptist Church will be open all day on Friday, Feb.

16, for any who would like tp enter and pray on this World Prayer Day. Baptist Hour Radio speaker next Sunday mottling at 7:30 will be Dr. C. Roy Angell, pastor of Miami, who will speak ort the subject: "Is It Nothing to You?" First Baptist Pastor announces Replying- to an editorial which asked why Cull-, that the regular services will be i man County has never obtained a dollar of federal conducted -in this Church next Sun- appropriations while millions are expended over day--with the Bible School meet- this Congressional District, published in last week's ing at 9:45 a. followed by the edition, Cogressman Carter Manasco has written us Worship Service at 11:00, with Dr.

a letter upon the subject which in fairness to him, Marion bringing the message. At Congressman Manasco Writes we are publishing on this page. As stated last week, we believe that Congressman Manasco's courageous stand in Congress upon several bitterly contested national issues has earned him the commendation of the majority of the people of this district. He is a hard worker, friendly and absolutely honest. But he simply follows pre- of tn most helpful services of the cedent in ignoring Cullman County's right to fed- week, and a nice congregation is eral recognition, when funds are allocated the dis- finding it so each Sunday evening, trict.

He seeks to explain why Cullman obtained Two Circles of the W. M. S. meet nothing from the recent $33,000,000 federal outlay Monday afternoon at 5:00 p. m.

the Training Union, under the direction of H. P. Brindley, will meet for business and fellowship, then in regular session at 6:15. The Sunday evening preach- service at 7:30 is always one in his district, absolving himself from any credit meeting with Mrs. H.

A. Ragland, and Mrs. B. M. Weaver as co-hostesses; Circle 2 meets with Mrs.

P. C. Sims. The A. meets Monday evening at 7:30 with Beverly and Nell Childs.

the for more equitable and democratic election laws, was one that called for absolute repeal ft pf. ballot law, ex- or discredit in it's distribution. It seems from the tenor of Carter's letter, that our being one of the best agriculture counties in Alabama, in some manner, forfeits Cullman County's right to share in federal outlays, (but does not exclude us from paying millions in taxes and war bonds into the federal treasury). Congressman Manasco has been in, or close to Congress for 2Q years. Surely he cannot be so naive as to believe that war contracts, ordnance plants, veterans hospitals, homestead projects, and other forms of huge government outlays in war or peace, are made utterly witlrout influence of members.

odfr. Congress, being in any way exerted, to place all Morning i A 11:00 a. m. Pastor Sunday Schbol, 9:45 m. Classes i v.j" they can get in their own districts, and having, a 1 J-3 4 w.

theme the Sunday mes- DEATH i i Greer, age 65, died at residency Stepp, 8:55 January 6th, 1945, of a brief; illness. Funeral services were held-Monday 3:00 p. an. January 8th, 1945, at tbe Hope- wdfl Baptist Church with interment in adjoining cemetery with Rev. M.

Hargrove officiating. Mrs. is survived by her husband, i J. S. Greer; S.sons, Hollis Greer, Greer, Greer, Birmingham, Hoy Steppville; Ralph Steppville, 4 daughters, Mrs.

Zella Johnhtoii, Gardendale, Mrs. Hazel Hartley, Bessemer, Sarah Greer, Steppville, and Mattie Greer, Birmingham, 3 brothers, W. H. 'Jackson, Steppville, Paul and John Jackson, Birmingham, 1 sister, Mrs. L.

O. Griffith, Birming- voice in the location of same this durmgtrtlfe- lienteh Season is, We have a high personal regard for Carter Ma "Studies Christ Jin Life." The nasco. But, while we are convinced'that Cullman subject, of; the first message, which County remains the stepchild of the Seventh Disis Sunday, is "Evidence Of A trict, we remain unconvinced by his reasons advanced, as to why we should continue to be content, Lenten Service Wednesday, 7:45 pvvm. The the special Lenten services is, "Vital ham, 9 grandchildren and From the Passion History." The subject for Feb. 21st with that role.

Sh ow Chape! February 20h--8 P. M. I I wling School ruary 21st--- 7:30 P. M. IN PERSON IS RHYTHM RANGERS Radio Screen fir tars from mf i i WALC, Nashvile A i grandchildr.

Pall Bearers--C. T. Burkart, W. "Shall We 1 Retaliate?" E. Green, Clint Warren, Lewis, If you do not worship elsewhere Fanning, S.

L. Bradley and L. G. we want you to worship with us. Chaney.

Drinkard directing. Everyone is welcome, ST PAUL'S LUTHER, CHURCH Henry Meyer, Pastor LAWRENCE--The infant daughter of A. H. Lawrence died at the residence of its parents, Bangor, R. 1, January 3, 1945.

Funeral services were hel dat the residence 9:45 a. m. Sunday School and at 1:00 p. m. January 4, 1945, with Bible Classes.

The lesson for the interment near Ala. She is The Lord's Supper instituted survived by her parenth, Mr. and our Lord before His Mrs. A Lawrence, four broth- an death for the redemption of ers and 3 sisters. Drinkard direct- the world.

lngr 11:0 M. Worship. On this day will observe a Day of son of Mr. and Repentance. Every nation and ev- Mrs.

S. A. Todd of Garden City, ery people andiiall people ought to died Jan. 8, 1945, at the Cull- bow humbly before the Lord God man Hospital, 3:40 a. Jan.

8, confessing their sins and resolving Funeral services and to live according to His will and ment were at the Garden City Word. "Righteousness exalteth a Cemetery. He is survived by his nation, but sin is a reproach to any parents, Mr. and Mrs. S.

A. Todd, people." Job said, "I have sinned- and three brothers. Drinkard di- wherefore I abhor myself and re' ectin Pent in dust and ashes." We invite every citizen to ob- CASON--Mr. P. G.

Cason, age 78, died at his residence, Cullman, 10:00 a. m. Jan. 12th, 1945. Funeral services were held 2:00 p.

m. Sunday, January 14th, 1945, at the Hopewell Baptist Church with interment in adjoining cemetery, with Rev. E. T. Jean officiating.

Mr. Cason is survived by 4 sons, 1 daughter, 39 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Drinkard directing. WOODS--Little Caroline Woods died at the residence of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Willie Woods, Cullman, Rt. 8, January 7, 1945. Funeral services were held January 8, 1945 the Mt. Carmel Methodist Church with interment in adjoining cemetery. She is hur- vived by her parents, Mr, and Mrs.

Willie Woods. Drinkard directing. The Louisville and Railroad's total tax amounted $64,.000,000. FOR SALE 1941 Chevrolet Sedan, Special Deluxe, radio, heater, 35,000 actual miles. Will sacrifice for cash.

Charles R. England, U. Navy. Call A. C.

England, Cull- 4 man, phone 574, before twelve o'clock noon Saturday, feb. t'Yi' i'V i A Letter From Cong. Carter Manasco ri Mr. J. R.

Rosson, Editor, The Cullman Democrat, Cullman, Alabama. Dear Bob: I have read with great interest your editorial of February 8 commenting on Federal expenditures in the State of Alabama since the start of the war. You credit me with having secured millions of dollars in Federal war expenditures for my District, but, insofar as you know, not a dollar has been allo- cated to Cullman County. Of course, the official report will probably not show the breakdown of expenditures and the name of the person or corporation holding the Government contract. If it did, you would see the part expended in Walker County was for textiles produced in the county's two textile mills, for coal, and for shell boxes produced in plants privately financed and in operation when the war came on.

You would find that the contracts were secured without any political pressure. Franklin County will be high on the list in my District. When the war came on, the Rockwood Stone Quarry had to close. The owner of that quarry secured a contract for the manufacture of 155 millimeter shells. He did this without political assistance.

I admit I did assist in the expedition of securing priority for a machine necessary in the manufacture of these shells; but I have assisted every person who has requested my assistance, whether a war contractor, merchant, farmer, or manufacturer, in having priority applications expedited. There are also cotton mills in Russellville, Haley, Winfield, Fayette, and Aliceville that are engaged in producing textiles for the war effort. These mills are owned by private capital, and a large percentage of the Government expenditures reflected in the counties in which these towns are will be shown to have been expended for textiles. i Cullman is the leading agricultural county in the State of Alabama. Your great county produced more cotton than five other counties in my District.

You produced thousands of bushels of potatoes, thousands of crates of ries, large quantities of cornj and other food products. These have- contribyted as much, toward winning: the war as coal, shells, and textiles have contributed -in the other counties. My record will show that I have 4 done everything in my power to see that the producers of food and fiber receive a fair price for their commodities. The cotton farmers know that I led 1 the right in the House to raise the commodity loan rate on cotton which resulted in an increase of $5.00 per bale. This figure will not be reflected in the allocation of Federal expenditures.

I believe I am safe in saying that, the per capita cash income for Cullman County is second only to Walker in my District, and would lead if it were not for the wartime demand for coal. Cullman is a great, progressive county. You have a live Chamber of Commerce, and have not failed to get what you go after. War plants are not placed to suit the whims of politicians. After the experts select the sites, many politicians like to claim credit for the location of the plants- If it happens to be "a plant that will be a drag on the local community or be obnoxious to the local citizens, I doubt if you see any politician claiming credit for the location.

Don't get the idea from the foregoing that I resented 1 your editorial; do want you to have the true picture. Every statement made herein can be verified. With every good wish, I am Sincerely yours, CARTER MANASCO. serve this day with us. The Junior Walther League will meet Sunday evening in the church basement at 7:30 o'clock.

Lenten services will be held Wednesday, 7:30 m. Every one is most cordially invited to attend these inspiring and faith-strengthening services. BAlB Hta I ST. JOHN'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Conrad Held, Pastor ullman County' 5 Share Contracts- $OOO Washington--Alabama's share of major defense-and-war contracts June 1. 1940, to Oct.

1, 1944. amounted to the War Production Board reports." The natural total was 205 billion dollars. The board explains that the figures are net, reflecting all decreases due to contract cancellations and other reductions. They do not include contracts of lessc than $50,000 or contracts for foodstuffs and food processing. Of the Alabama total, $1.201.373.000 was for supply contracts and $625.042,000 for facilities.

Of the supply contracts, $58,994,000 was for aircraft, $421,152,000 for ships, $453,984,000 for ordnance and $267,243,000 for all other. The facility projects were divided between $443,312,000 for in- dustriaf and $181,730,000 for military. The Alabama figures by counties: Autauga 7,943,000 Baldwin Barbour Bibb Bullock -Butler Carl Stiefelmieyer, Bible Sch. Supt Invocat: First Sunday in Lent. Bible School, 9:30 A.

M. Worship, 10:45 A. M. Sermon subject: Jesus Second Lenten Service on Wed- Feb. 21.

7:45 P. M- 'Brotherhood 19, 7:45 54,000 182,000 904,000 54,000 98,000 Calhoun 82,734,000 Chambers 41,688,000 Chilton 61,000 Clay 297,000 Coffee 3,354,000 Colbert 110,620 Conecuh 727,000 Covington 5,676,000 Bale 31,719.000 Dallas 6,527,000 DeKalb 5,003,000 Elmore 24,516,000 Etowah 86,434,000 Fayette 314,000 Franklin 16,108,000 Houston 5,189,000 Jackson 1,082,000 Jefferson 322,260,000 Lauderdale .15,057,000 Lawrence 8,766,000 Lee Macon Madison Marengo Marion Marshall West Point News A group school boys and outsiders of the communities around match their skill in a basket ball game every Friday night. Last Friday night" the school team and the Blues, whose Captain is Herman Tillery, won over the other two teams. Master Sergeant Raphel Driver left Friday for the redistribution center at Miami, Florida, after a delay en route home. Sgt.

Driver i has spent three years overseas with, the Thirteenth Air Force. A weiner roast in honor of Lee Roy Thornton, who expects to leave for the Navy soon, was enjoyed by those attending last Thursday night. It was held near, Lacon. Carl Bennett, graduate of '42, is convalescing in a hospital in Belgium after returning from the front with, frozen feet. West- Point was greatly honored 1 Friday morning by the presence of Rev.

0. K. Lamb, who addressed the student body in assembly. Alumnae of '43, Helen Self was home last week and; visited school. Helen is employed at Brookley Field, near Mobile.

Another nae, Mavie Owens, of '42 is home for a few days. Mavie is working in a Gadsden war plant. Gerald Freeman, formerly of the graduating class, has recently been discharged from the Navy. Mr. and Mrs.

J. D. Morgan recently visited their son, Ensign and Mrs. Bertas Morgan of South Carolina. One of West Point's oldest and most prominent citizens, Mr.

Henry Reid, died of pneumonia Sunday night in a Birmingham hospital. He is survived by five daughters and two sons. Funeral services are to be held at Cross -Roads Church. Jeanette King and Jane EJnap are back in school after a seige of illness; The Hamner children are proving nicely- They certainly have had the measles in a big way. hoping Marie Marlowe will fully recovered from her ton- anii to school Montgomery'.

Morgan Pickens Pike Randolph St. Clair Shelby Talladega Tallapoosa Tuscaloosa Walker Unassigned 4,177,000 268,000 359,884,000 10,873,000 17,232,000 i two boys-in the.senior class Buddy has his greeting Uncle Sam. Poor Class--. seventeen girls and one boy. school has started a cam- pdi'gn to collect scrap paper and at the same time keep the campus clean.

It is working, too. Subscribe to the Democrat. Only $1.60 per year. SEED I now have in grown in this countyV -Stoneville 2-R Cotton seed and carefullv Bared: Stoneville 2-B is the leading variety of good staple cotton grown in Cullman are dependable seed. Get your planting seed before this lot is gone.

The price is cheaper. 2-year-old (grown from Breeder seed 2 years ago) $5.00 per 100 New seed, treated and delinted, from Breeder seed $6.00 per 100 CHICKENS and EGGS We need your hens that you have to sell. i Also We pay highest cash prices. HAY SEED We norr have soy beans and lespedeza of first quality. See me for your needs.

HYATT Cullman, Ala, Phone 293 4 I 1 rtSi i .1 i IS "'4' 1 1 A A Jr Id 4 I 'f Ui I I J. I H..