The Valdosta Daily Times from Valdosta, Georgia • 5

23 C.A Urges Retail Members To Oppose Wage Law Action The Valdosta and Lowndes legislation." County Chamber of Commerce "Broader coverage of the law today urged its retail members to will multiply enforcement probopposed pending legislation in the -lems and expenses." United States Congress which "Retail and service businesses would extend the provisions of are local operations and should the minimum wage law to retail not be subject to federal wagebusinesses. hour controls. Chamber officials have sent "Retail profits are too low to each retail member a letter along absorb higher wage costs not acwith a booklet which, according companied by higher producto the letter, "contains sound rea- tivity." sons for opposing this legisla- "Extension of coverage will add to existing inflationary pressure." The letter also points out that of coverage will the House labor sub-committees competitive position are now holding hearings on this matter and I the Senate a sub-com- The testimony further gives deof small business." mittee is wind its tails on the six reasons for the expected to up hearings in the near future. non-passage of the legislation. The Chamber of Commerce here The booklet titled "Congres- is urging its retail members atTestimony on Minimum tention to this legislation as "it sional Wage Legislation" contains the will affect you directly if passed." highlights of testimony present- The letter to the retail memed in behalf of the United States bers explains, "If you care to Chamber of Commerce by Eugene register a protest to this increase B.

Syndor, Richmond, in minimum wage, it is important who is president of the Southern that you convey your views NOW Department Stores, a group direct to the sub-committee. of small department stores in Letters should be sent to Rep. small towns in Virginia, North Augustine B. Kelley, Chairman, Carolina and South Carolina. House Labor Standards SubIn the testimony Sydnor points Committee, and to Sen.

John F. out six reasons why the Minimum Kennedy, Chairman, Senate LaWage Law should not be broad- bor Sub-Committee. Copies of letened to cover retail businesses. ters should be sent to Mrs. Iris The reasons are: Blitch.

Senators Richard Russell "Higher real wages come from and Herman 1 E. Talmadge, our higher productivity NOT from own representative and senators. Child Welfare Work Is Topic Of Talk At Roundtable Meet The Lowndes County Child fare department was the topic of discussion at yesterday's meeting of the Civic Roundtable. Mrs. Elmo Thrash, former director of the elinic, and Miss Jane Ledford, child welfare Aide told the Roundtablers the purpose of the department is case work with special emphasis on rehabilitation.

Mrs. Thrash explained the boarding home setup of the department, These boarding homes are places where the children are placed when it is necessary to take Burglars Get $500 At Drug Store Here A downtown drugstore burglary last night netted burglars more than $500 in cash and checks, Valdosta Police Chief Wilbur Perkerson reported today. The burglary occurred at Barnes Drug Store on South Patterson Street, where the thieves entered through a rear door. The safe was not broken into, and Lt. D.

J. Devane, who is still investigating the recent burglary and safe-cracking at the Brookwood Pharmacy on North Patterson Street, said that preliminary Indications were that the two burglaries were not related. Time to Fertilize LAWNS AND GARDENS Now. For best results Use GRO- TONE Super Plant Food It's fortified with insecticides. Your Gro-Tone dealer Parramore and Griffin Seed Company them from their parents.

After a child is taken from its mother, the welfare workers begin working with the mother so that she can regain custody of the child or children. Unwed mothers constitute one of the big problems that the child welfare workers face, and it is the workers' job to help these mothers to face their problems and think out their own solution, with the help and guidance of the welfare workers. Understanding, love and care are the most important things that the child welfare workers try to give to children that are placed in their hands something most of the children have never received before. Mrs. Thrash and Miss Ledford explained the adoption procedure and how babies that are up for adoption from the welfare department are kept under observation by doctors and welfare workers before the adoption parents can have the child.

It was pointed out that the child welfare department is trying not babies for homes." There is 8 long waiting list of parents who want to adopt a child in Lowndes County. In summing up the two workers told the Roundtablers the Lowndes County department presently has 20 children in boarding homes, with a total of 80 that come under care. CONSULT THE WANT ADS GET YOUR GRO -TONE AT FOSTER'S GARDEN SHOP Friedlander's Shopping Center East Park Avenue Open All Day Thursday -Blade Feed Your Garden as Carefully Your Family Feed Gro-Tone MORE EFFECTIVE GRO-TONE LONGER LASTING PLANT EASY TO APPLY ECONOMICAL LAWN and GARDEN There's a GRO-TONE for Every. Nasd PESTICIDES lawn and Garden Camellia-AzaleaGardenia Special Rose Special QUALITY BY WILSON TOOMER Special Formula for Southern Soil Pineview General Hospital The hospital authorities quest that visiters observe visiting hours. They are: mornings 10 to afternoons to evenings 7 to 8:30.

-0- TUESDAY ADMISSIONS: Harry Peeples Mrs. Minnie Todd Charlie Carter Mrs. Ruth Butler Mrs. T. C.

Yancey Frederick Garner Margarete Martin Jackie Gaskins Nathaniel Golden Bertha Williams Marie McDonald Nathaniel Durden Lilly Smith TUESDAY DISCHARGES Mrs. Roger Williams Mrs. Marshall McMullen Mrs. J. W.

Richardson T. G. Cranford Walter Pafford Julie Hudson John Dunnaway Rites For infant Funeral services for Michael Glen McGraw, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W.

G. McGraw, who died Sunday night in the Hahira hospital were held yesterday. The graveside rites were conducted by the Rev. W. Herndon, pastor of the Forrest Street Methodist Church in the Lake Park Cemetery.

He is survived by his parents; one sister Linda; his paternal grandmother, Mary Owens of De Witt, 'Arkansas, and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny C. Frier of Valdosta. Rustling Hog Lands Local Negro In Valdosta Jail A Valdosta Negro is in Jail today as a result of an unusual theft yesterday, police reported.

Leroy Butler rustled a hog from a yard on West Magnolia Street, Chief Wilbur Perkerson said. The charge larceny of a hog. Methodist Men Hold Meeting At Barney Last night the Methodist Men of the Valdosta sub-district held their quarterly meeting at the Methodist Church in Barney. delicious ham supper! was served by the women of the Barney church. Walter Cottingham of Valdosta led the men in singing some of the old the church.

It was an inspiration just to hear 80 many plain untrained voices raised in unison singing these grand old hymns. The officers of the Association were elected for the coming year. Jeff Hunt of Quitman wa selected president; Larry Taylor of Nashville was elected vice-president; and David Ramsey of Quitman was elected secretary and treasurer. A financial report was made by LeRoy Price of Statenville, the outgoing secretary-treasurer, who reported that the Association's finances were in excellent condition, with a nice balance in the treasury for the new administration. The highlights of the night was the main speaker.

Ray Shirley, deacon in the First Baptist Church of Valdosta, and a consecrated Christian who is cochairman of the Lowndes County Better Citizenship League, brought an interesting and inspiring talk on "The Responsibilities of A Christian." Ray based his talk on that portion of the Sermon on the Mount that likened a follower of Jesus to salt and to light. Ray said that in studying these verses he was not so much interested in what they had to say for the ages past, but what they meant to us, today, in the world in which we, as Christians had to have our influence felt. He told how it was the purpose of the Better Citizenship League to see that the people, especially the young people, were well informed about the operations of and the effect of the alcohol industry upon the people of the United States as a whole but more particularly upon the people of Lowndes County. Ray stated that he did not expect to tell any son what he must do, but to present him with the full facts 80 that he might have both sides of the question to consider, and that he could then make his own de cision. At the close of this talk, the Valdosta Sub-district gave unanimous rising vote of approval to Ray Shirley and to the aims of The Better Citizenship League.

The Sub-District was invited to meet at Sparks, next quarter on the first Tuesday in July, and while there were other invitations from other churches, it was voted that since we had never met at Sparks we woul accept their gracious invitation. PIE By Nadine Seltzes Students Visit Valdosta State College Fifteen students from Albany High School were among 321 visitors on the Valdosta State College campus Tuesday for the fifth annual Future Teachers of America Campus Assembly. Three of the 15 shown registering above are, 1 to Marjorie Bedenbaugh, Frances Weathers and Helena Mark. Seated is Pat Harden, Ashburn, a VSC senior majoring in education who registered the students for the all-day program in which 35 high schools from Columbus to Brunswick participated. Valdosta State College Is Host To Hundreds Of High Schoolers Students from 35 high schools and colleges from Columbus to Brunswick were guests of Valdosta State College yesterday for the Fifth Annual Future Teachers of America Campus Assembly.

Over 321 students and sponsors from FTA Clubs and Chapters attended the all-day program. In addition to attending regularly scheduled classes and making a tour of the campus, the students heard three speakers on various phases of the teaching profession. Henry T. Amon, executive manager of the Valdosta and Lowndes Mrs. Mullins, Mother of Valdostan Dies Mrs.

W. E. Mullins, of Biloxi, sister of Mrs. Frank D. Rose, Mrs.

John L. Stevens and Mrs. J. O. Feazell, of Valdosta, died last night in the Ochsner Foundation Clinic in New Orleans after an illness of some time, Before her marriage she was Miss Leola Akins, of Nashville.

The body is to be carried to Nashville for funeral services and burial. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday in the Nashville Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband; her mother, Mrs. Luther Akins, of Nashville and the following sisters: Mrs.

E. D. Whisonant, Emory University, Mrs. C. W.

Fitch, Willacoochee, Mrs. Rose, Mrs. Stevens and Mrs. Feazell of Valdosta, and 1 one brother, June Akins, of Nashville. Rites Are Held For Father Of Valdostan Funeral services for T.

A. Mims, who died yesterday at a Douglas hospital were to be held at 3 p.m. today at Lumber City, Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ralph Williams of Valdosta; his wife; a brother, six children, and several grandchildren. Jaycettes Air Projects At Meeting The Valdosta Jaycettes held a special meeting last night at the home of Mrs.

Vernon Dowling at 912 Ridgwood Dr. The meeting was called to order with prayer led by the president, Mrs. Jack Blanton. A report on the membership drive now in progress was given by Mrs. H.

D. Andrews who also introduced several guests. Mrs. Bob Spivey, projects chairman, presented several projects to the club for consideration. Mrs.

Blanton announced that Mrs. Jack Davis has been appointed orientation chairman to replace Mrs. Carl Vann, who will move to Albany at an early date. Mrs. Jack Evans introduced the guest speaker, Mrs.

George Zorn who gave a very interesting and informative talk concernig me mental health. After adjournment refreshments were served by the hostess. County Chamber of Commerce. told the group that the state's biggest business is education. Speaking on the subject, "Industry's Stake in Education," Amon told the future teachers that "Industry depends largely upon you." He said what was needed was teachers to teach pupils instead of subjects.

Dr. J. Ralph Thaxton, Valdosta State president, welcomed the group to the campus and reminded them that the teaching profession was a rewarding one. "You may never be among the 10 richest people in the he said, "but you will find a happiness that those people are still searching for." A graduate of Valdosta State College who is now director of field services for the Georgia Education Association, Mrs. Grace Yancey, informed the visitors that "Teaching is Fun." She related classroom experiences which are fun for both student and teacher and said that teachers could "learn something from sports, for there," she said, "the participant is motivated by the fun in the game.

In summing up the morning program, Dr. Ted Booker, head of the department of Teacher Education, reminded the Assembly that "there is no place in teaching for the inadequately prepared teacher." and until the teaching ranks are filled with "dedicated as well as prepared teachers it cannot be called a profession." He asked the visitors to ask themselves the questions: "Am I willing to study 4 years and am I really dedicated?" Miss Retha Willis, of Albany, president of the VSC FTA Chapter, presided at the morning session. The afternoon session was devoted to activities of organizations in which future teachers Boys' Club Week Now On In Valdosta This 1s National Boys' Club Week during which nearly a half million youngsters, aged 8 to 18, will join to show their parents and other grown-ups what juvenile decency means. Naturally, this nation-wide demonstration focuses attention on the Boys' Club movement in Valdosta and how it has fared down the years, James L. Dowling, president of Valdosta Boys Club said today.

"Here in Valdosta we have one Boys' Club. We do not say that we are without our occasional outbreaks of juvenile delinquency what community today is? -but since our duty is reporting the news we feel we can say with authority that, without our Boys' Club, our share of adolescent mischief and, indeed, of would be substantially greater," Mr. Dowling said. "This is because our Boys' Clubs are places in which to direct the normal high spirits of our youth into constructive channels: supervsied sports, crafts, arts and scores of other healthy interests. And it is saying nothing critical of our town to point out the demonstrable truth that without our Boys' Clubs our enforcement people and agencies would have far more ditficulty than they do in upholding the law.

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of Americus, FTA 8th District Director, presided at the afternoon session. VSC students majoring in education were guides for the visitors on the campus tours. REV. MR. FAIRCLOTH Rev.

Faircloth To Lead Local Revival Meet The Rev. William L. Fairc.ch will arrive in Valdosta on Monday, to begin a series of revival services at The Lee Street Baptist Church. services will continue through April 14 and vill be held daily at 9:30 a.m. and at 8:00 p.m.

The Rev. Mr. Faircloth is pastor of the Rosewood Baptist Church in Columbia, 8.C. where he has done an outstanding work. His ministry there has led the Sunday school from an attendance on 150 to more than 800 and other organizations of the church have grown proportionately.

He is affectionately known to his many friends at "Brother Dr. Grady Feagan, pastor of Lee Street Baptist Church, reports that his church is fortunate in securing the services the Rev. Faircloth to the revival as he is much sought after as an evangelistic preacher and as song leader for revival meetings. Roxy Theatre To Open Here On April 12 The Roxy will open here April 12, according to Bill Raulerson, Roxy manager. The theatre is located on the Moody Air Force Base Road, and WAS formerly named the Suburban.

The theatre which will be operated by Valdosta Theatres Inc. wil have as its first movie "Full of Life" starring Judy Holliday. Raulerson, who comes to Valdosta from Leesburg, explained that the Roxy would show "first run" movies only and pointed out that there is plenty of parking space at the theatre for its customers. The new manager is a native of Blackshear and has been in the theatre business for the past 10 years. Valdosta Theatres Inc.

has leased the movie house from David Shapiro who operated. the Suburban Theatre for a short while. Bob Hall is the president of the new theatre corporation and J. 0. Biddle of Jasper, 18 the secretary and treasurer.

Echols High Juniors Set Mystery Play STATENVILLE Friday night, the Junior Class of Echols County High School will present "Finders a mystery comedy in three acts. The cast includes Bobby Hale, Jackie Carter, Alene Culpepper, Ora Lee Rewis, Jimmie Ray, Bobby Westberry, Carroll Phillips, Shirley Rudd, Junior Walker, Naomi Ethridge, Evelyn Swilley, Jim Padgett, Wilma Grace Staten, and Bobby Corbett. Admission will be 25c for students and 50c for adults. The play will begin at 8:30 0 in the school auditorium. CHARACTERS Wilbur Maxwell, Bobby Hale; Hercules Nelson, Jackie Carter; Celeste Nelson, 'Aline Culpepper; Nina Quigley, Ora Lee Rewis; Frankie Nelson, Naomi Ethridge; Aunt Mary, Jimmie Ray; Uncle Bob, Bobby Westberry; $80,000 Fish Fry TATEYAMA, Japan (P) The biggest "fish try" in Japanese history today stranded more than 100 bonito boats from all parts of Japan.

A fire at a butiding of the Tateyama Fishing Assn. destroyed more than $80,000 worth of dines which were to be sold to the fishermen for bait. The fish were inside 120 huge bamboo cages, submerged in tanks. a a y. Evelyn Mr.

Quigley, Jim Dr. Brown, Carroll Phillips: Madaline, Shirley Rudd; Harry Schuster, Junior Walker; Daphne, Wilma Grace Staten; Claude, Bobby Corbett. The entire action takes: in room of the Nelson heral Home. Act An evening of the pre sent, I The next evening, Act III An hour or so later. Refreshments may be purchased between acts.

Corinth Baptists Planning Revival Members of the Corinth Baptist Church will begin their spring revival Friday night at 8 p.m., according to an announcement. The Rev. David Johnson of Decatur will be the visiting preacher, and Robert Touchton of Lake Park will be song leader. Services will be held each night through April 10, and morning worship will be held Sunday at 11 a.m. Barbers Or Serve At To You Castle Park Barber Shop THREE BIG DAYS Thursday, Friday, Saturday 88 TOY SALE VALUES TO $2.98 Games, activity books, mechanized toys, mustcal toys and many others to delight the boys and girls.

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