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The Prattville Progress VOLUME XLVII. PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA, THURSDAY October 15th, 1931. NUMBER 6. A Challenge To Autauga Citizens You, every citizen of Autauga County, have a challenge in the of two of your boys hanpersons dicapped by deafness and blindness so that they cannot partake of the educational advantages which your own children can have at home. Our state has furnished a splendid free institution so that these soundless and sightless children may have their lives brightened some bit and so that they may not grow up in ignorance and helplessness.

Yet with this institution within one hundred miles of us we have two children denied its privileges because of lack of rail road fare and warm winter clothing. It is only necessary, I am confident, to let you kno wof these children for you to take up your happy responsibility for providing these things. The smallest of either money or clothing (size 14 or 17) will help us in our purpose to get these boys off before the week is out. They are already one month late so haste is necessary. Any donations you may make may be taken to my office at the house or my residence, 301 Chestnut street.

Do not fail to give even as little as a dime. Many small contributions make large ones and best of all, they show the heart of a people not indifferent to the sufferings of others and not blinded by selfishness to the responsibility placed upon every man for those less fortunate than he. We cannot be as blind and deaf spiritually as these boys are physically. Take up the challenge! Thomassine Hendricks, Child Welfare Supt. Autauga County.

Quarterly W. M. U. Meeting at Marbury The quarterly meeting of Unity W. M.

U. will meet at Marbury Baptist Church Oct. 21, beginning at ten o'clock. Theme "Stewardship." 10:00 a. -W.

M. U. Hymn Watchword and Prayer. Devotional Stewardship of Opportunity, Influence and Money, Superintendent. Session.

music, Marbury address on Stewardship of Opportunity--Rev. A. S. Bentley, Billingsley. Through Every Member Canvas -Mrs.

S. J. Ezell. Through four months' Tithing Campaign- -by associational H. Dickinson.

table discussion on What Our Association Can Do to Promote Both these Great Plans Afternoon Session 1:20 p. Zion, Haste. Thou Me." by young people's leader- G. C. Traywick.

on Stewardship of Opportunity1. Through Coupon Campaigns, White Cross Chairman Mrs. J. C. Hughes.

2. Youth Roll Call-Personal Service Chairman Mrs. Dewey Eubanks. 2:30 Business session. Election of officers.

Report of committees. -Closing hym a and prayer. BARBECUE THIS EVENING A big barbecue entertainment under the auspices of the Legion Auxiliary will open in the store formerly occupied by the Nettles Grocery Company this, Thursday evening, at 6:30 o'clock. Plates will be 50 cents each, and from reports of advance sale of tickets, there will be a splendid crowd present to enjoy the occasion. Funds derived from this event will go toward the benefit work of the Auxiliary.

y. W. Goolsby Passes Away END ONES AT HIS HOME WEDNIODAY AFTERNOON Mr. W. W.

2, Isby, one of Autauga's best known citizens, died at his home here at 1:40 o'clock yesterday afternoon after a lingering illness of a year. For several years he has operated a store and filling station on the Montgomery Birmingham Highway just northeast of Prattville. William Watson Goolsby was born October 7th, 1872, at Deatsville. He was the son of Charles F. and Louise Goolsby.

The deceased was married October 3rd, 1893, to Miss Eugia Tatum. The children by this marriage are Mrs. T. H. Faulk, Elmore; T.

W. Goolsby, Prattville, and R. F. Goolsby, Montgomery. He was united in marriage the second time to Miss Mary Escoe, on August 30th, 1905.

To this union there survive Z. A. B. Clifford, Charlie, Merrion, Hester, Riley, Dover, Curtis and Miss Ruby Goolsby. Two sisters, Mrs.

P. M. Tatum and Mrs. J. M.

Esco, also survive the deceased. The funeral services will be held from the residence at one o'clock dnterment will be at Pine Flat Church cemetery near Deatsville with Griffin in charge. The deceased leaves many friends to mourn his death. Judge Wiggins Dies Suddenly Judge Mat D. Wiggins, probate judge of Morgan County, died suddenly in Decatur Tuesday morning.

Judge Wiggins had just gone to the grand jury room to carry some bonds of officers when he was seen to slump forward in his chair and was dead in a minute. Judge Wiggins once operated a saw mill in this section and was long editor of the Hartselle paper where he lived up to the time of his death. Judge Wigging and the Progress editor were long most loyal friends and no one outside of his immediate family feels more keenly his death. We shall carry with us through life tender memories of our long and loyal friendship. We loved him in life and now mourn him in death.

Two of our closest personal friends have died in the probate office of Morgan County--Judge Troupe and Judge Wiggins. RED HILL Mrs. Sallie Herrod, of Arkansas left last Tuesday after spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. W.

L. Herrod. Miss Lena Caver is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Morris near Concord.

Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Browning visited Mr.

and Mrs. J. Rawlinso1, of Clanton Saturday. Mr. and Mrs.

W. L. Herrod and family attended church at Jones Sunday. Mrs. E.

N. Roy, Mrs. Mattie Morton, Mr. and Mrs. Morris and Mrs.

Weldon were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Caver Sunday. Mr. Richard and Miss Velma Apperson were the dinner guests of Mrs.

Will Browning Saturday evening. Mrs. J. H. Herrod spent Thursday night with her sister, Mrs.

J. M. Browning. Messrs Henry and Boyd Browning made a business trip to Vine Hill Saturday. Junior Woman's Club Meets Monday The Junior Woman's Club will meet next Monday afternoon at 3:80 with Mrs.

Joe Narramore. All members are requested to bring their plan for year book. Merrill Baldwin Granted Bon1 The preliminary hearing in the case of Merrill Baldwin, charged with the killing of Marvin Bazzell at his home in Stony Point In Saturday night, October 3rd, was held Tuesday morning at the court house before Judge John A. Dickinson with Solicitor Guy Rice representing the State and Douglass Booth representing the defendant. 1 06 Testimony taken in the case showed that Baldwin and Bazzle were close friends, that Baldwin was visiting in the Bazzle home on the night of the killing; and that the pistol was fired while the; were "pranking" with it.

The bullet struck young Bazzle just above the right eye and imbedded itself in his brain killing him instantly. Judge Dickinson's verdict was to the effect that the killing accidental and the charge of manslaughter was preferred against Baldwin. He was held to the next Grand Jury under a bond of $750. Presbyterian Church Notes On next Sunday morning regular services may be expected. Sunday School at 9:45.

Dr. Graham will make the address to the Men's Bible Class. The sermon subject for Sunday morning service at eleven o'clock will be "He Went to His Kind." The idea developed will be that every man when left free to do as he may like will gravitate to his kind. Civilization keeps many people from making wrecks of their lives. Sin keeps many a person from being with the kind of people with whom he would be least happy.

Everyone is most cordially invited to be present at these services. Christian Endeavor will meet at 6:30. This is a most important meeting; the subject will be "How to Answer Wet Arguments," and the leader, Homer Rhodes. The Scripture lesson will be Tim. A playlet on the Ministers Annuity Fund will also be given: The union service will be at the Baptist Church at 7:30 o'clock.

The Sanctuary Service on Wednesday evening is being well attended. The subject for Wednesday evening will be "What Am I Worth to Others." VINE HILL Miss Anna Urmi, of Birming- ham, spent last Saturday night and Sunday with her mother, Mrs. A. Urmi. Rev.

and Mrs. F. E. Bagby, Mr. and Mrs.

Norman Bagby and baby I of Waynesboro, were org at the home of Mr. A. O. Vinzant last Friday afternoon. Messrs Wilton and Eugene Keener, of Selma, were visitors in this community last Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Franklin and children, of Marion, spent Sunday at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. H. H. Moore. Miss Mildred Weaver, of Selma spent Sunday at the home of her father, Mr.

Albert Weaver. Mr. Leon Russell was the guest of James Franklin last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs.

S. M. Keener, of Birmingham, spent Saturday night at Mr. S. A.

Keener's. Mr. A. 0. Vinzant spent last Tuesday night and Wednesday in Selma.

REV. M. L. HARRIS CONDUCTING SERVICES IN AUTAUGAVILLE THIS WEEK Rev. M.

L. Harris is conducting a series of religious meetings in Autaugaville this week. He is assisted by Rev. F. M.

Barnes. Progress Job Work Goes As Far As Colon, Panama The Progress last Monday shipped a large order of job work to Colon, Panama. The Progress feels a peculiar pride in having such large orders a great distance from home. It will require several days for this work to go to New Orleans and from there by ship to Colon. proves the reputation of the Progress has gone abroad for good job work.

This is also to remind everyone who has any job work to first call the Progress Printing Company and we feel sure you will be pleased. Cold and Sleep Halt All Night Depression Prayers Johnson City, Oct. 10-The Johnson City prayer marathon ended Saturday at 3 a. four hours earlier than scheduled, when cold weather and a desire for sleep drove ministers and laymen to abandon their plan to pray from dusk to dawn for relief from the depression. "Prayer is our only salvation; the meeting was a big success-even if we did quit early," declared the Rev.

G. T. Kinney, Washington Ave. Baptist church pastor who called the congregation into session. Kinney and about 150 others, including miners who had not worked for months, business men, farmers, and five visiting ministers from other towns gathered in the little church at dusk Friday.

"We are here to pray for termination of the business depression," declared the solemn-faced, grayhaired minister. A total of 98 prayers were offered before the meeting adjourned at the end, 30 persons still femaining in the church, determined to pray until dawn, despite the fact they were cold and weary. At 2:30 a. the praying had not stopped, but not all those still in the church could keep their heads up. Several who went to sleep were awakened from time to time.

It was Kenney himself who suggested abandoning the plan to pray until dawn. "We have done all the good we can," he declared. "It is not right for us to stay here when you are cold and tired. Go home now, but continue to pray. It is all that is left to us.

The only way to end the depression is to go down on our knees as we have done here tonight Most of the praying was voluntary. Somebody would suggest a song. Every body would sing. Then somebody would start to pray. If no one started immediately, the Rev.

Kinney arose and called out a name. The person designated took up the plea. Several times during the night Daisy Kenny, wife of the pastor, led the choir and congregation in song. She opened the service with "Onward Christian Soldiers" and called later for" Rock of Ages." Rev. Kinney told the United Press he was confident of success.

"Prayer is all we have left," he said. "These people are poor, miserable and out of work thru no fault of their own. Their is desperate." P. T. A.

Takes Over School Lunch Rooms The Parent-Teacher Association of Prattville has taken over the operation of the lunch rooms in the schools of Prattville, which will continue operation as before, except under the supervision and cooperation of the P. T. A. This Association will serve dinner to the teachers attending the Institute in Prattville Friday at the Prattville Grammar School at 25 cents a plate. Tent Meetings Are Closed MORE THAN 130 PROFESS NEW LIFE Crowds Grow Larger Toward Close and Our Town Witnesses Old Time Shouting and Old Time Religion.

-0 The crowds at the tent meeting in Prattville grew larger toward the close of the meeting Saturday evening. It would have taken a tent twice as large to have held the large crowds that were in and around the tent the last two evenings, Friday and Saturday. Our people witnessed for the first time in many years the old time shouting and apparently the old time religion when everybody was as told about by the old timers in the long ago. There were around 130 conversions during the meeting. Many of our young men who have never taken a part in religious affairs are now holding prayer meetings.

May we give them a hand and words of encouragement for 3 better life. Rev. Glen V. Tingly, the well known evangelist, of Birmingham, was here Saturday evening and preached to an unusually large crowd. Prattville People Attend Revival In Montgomery Between 250 and 300 peopie from Prattville attended the opening of the Tingly revival at the Hollifield tabernacle on Wilkerson street in Montgomery Sunday evening.

Two trucks alone carried 64 people from Prattville. The seats reserved for the Prattville people were filled 30 minutes before the time of opening the services. Mr. G. P.

Rockwell, a very fine singer and expert leader, kept the large congregation in a good humor in making all sing. Judge J. F. Posey and H. S.

Do3ter made short talks in the opening and told the Montgomery people of the successful revival in Prattville and the good it has done in the uplift of the people and the salvation of souls. Rev. G. V. Tingly preached an inspiring se.mon and many responded to his invitation for a better life.

The Tabernacle was filled with many standing on the outside. The crowd Sunday evening was mated at from 700 to 1,000. This revival will continue for two weeks. Meetings Here Friday and Saturday Evenings At the earnest request of many Rev. Clifford Hollifield will preach in the tent in Prattville next Friday and Saturday evening with Mrs.

Hollifield in charge of the music. The meeting will begin. at 7:30 o'clock and large crowds are expected to be present. PRAYER MEETING OF 110 Held as Result of Recent Tent Meeting On last Tuesday evening the young men who were converted at the recent tent meeting decided to hold a prayer meeting at the home of Miss Annie Riley on Kingston street. So many attended the meeting that it had to be held in the yard.

There were in all 110 present. The meeting was presided over by Mr. Harry Potts, one of the recent converts. Those who attended the meeting stated it was one of the best and happiest they had ever attended. The Progress is glad to note these and urges Christians to give their hearty cooperation, support and encouragement to these people who desire a higher life.

If we had enjoyed in our town more of the old time religion we might have had fewer ban? failures and less financial distress, and have been a better and happier people. Next Prayer Meeting In Tent Monday Evening The young men request The Three Governors Now In Louisiana The State of Louisiana has now within its borders three men who claim to be Governor, though Huey Long has the advantage of his opponents in being entrenched in the Governor's mansion. Squads of state highway policeman have been on duty during the past several days and nights around the mansion and Capitol with orders to resist any attempt to take over the duties of Governor. Lieutenant Governor Paul N. Cyr Tuesday took the oath of office as governor of Louisiana, stating that the office was vacated when Long was elected United States Senator.

Afterward Long placed a special guard in the office of secretary of state with orders to throw Cyr out if he came in. Cyr has stated his intentions of filing proceedings to oust Long from the Governor's office. Wednesday, Walter L. Aldrich, Shreveport attorney, went before a Notary Public and took the oath as governor, similar to the oath taken yesterday by Dr. Cyr.

He claims that the office is abandoned property. He stated that within the next few days he would gite instructions to the state departments. Late Wednesday Senator Alvin 0. King, president pro tempore of the Senate and third in line for the governorship according to the Constitution, took oath as Lieutenant Governor at the State Capitol on the claim that Cyr vacated the office when he declared himself Governor after taking the Governor's oath in Shreveport. THOMAS H.

MOLTON DEAD AT BIRMINGHAM Birmingham, Oct. 14- Thomas H. Molton, 78, former State legislator and pioneer Bir. mingham real estate man, died following a brief illness. Mr.

Molton was builder of the Molton and Hillman hotels here and was identified with a number of business organizations. He served in the legislature in 1911 and was chairman of the House committee on banking. In 1921 Mr. Molton retired from business and maintained his residence at Fairhope, Ala. INSPECTOR OF STATE EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT VISITS HIGH SCHOOL Mr.

I. T. Riddle, of the state department of education, made a tour of inspection of the Autauga County High School yesterday. The educational department exercises supervision over the county high schools of the state and the visit yesterday was the regular annual inspection. MR.

LESTER H. FRENCH LOSES CHEVROLET SEDAN A Chevrolet sedan, the property of Mr. L. H. French, of Prattville was stolen in Augusta, last week.

The car had been driven to Augusta by Lt. Dick French, of Maxwell Field, and was stolen from in front of a home where Lt. French was visiting. BIRD STORY TO APPEAR IN NEXT WEEK'S PROGRESS The next story from the pen "Bird Lover" will appear in next week's issue of The Progress. We want every school child in Autauga County to read these stories.

and the older readers will enjoy them too. Progress to state that they will hold their next prayer meeting services in the tent on lot at corner of Main and Chestnut streets, beginning at 7:30 o'clock Monday evening. These meetings become too large to hold in the private homes..