Above is a recent picture of the 1949-50 Havana High School Band. Band membership this year has increased to 51 members, including a drum major, six majorettes, and a five man color guard which is not shown. The band, conducted by band director, Henry Blake, appeared last month in their first concert of the year. Since September, they have also made appearances in the Gadsden County Tobacco Festival parade, and in the local Hallowe'en Carnival parade. Added to the band this year were 15 new members and two new instruments, a bell lyre and a french horn.

Sometimes I wonder whether our readers would notice if we ran the front page blank except for a certain unsyndicated column which regularly appears on the left side of the page. Everyone who has anything important to tell the public wants it mentioned iin that particular column. A few of the subjects I have been requested to mention are:

Don't forget to pay for your Christmas Seals.

Contribute to Christmas, Inc.

Notify the Cub Scouts if you have old toys you wish to give to needy children.

Join the National Guard.

Dan's the man Monday night, go to the show.

Attend the Health Council meeting Wednesday, the Garden Club Friday night, and the Woman's Club Tuesday.

Watch for pedestrians.

Read your local newspaper carefully.

Do your Christmas shopping early.

With regard to that last bit of friendly advice, those ominous little boxes that dispaly the threat "Only 21 more shopping days 'til you know what" give me the creeps. I always keep my eyes averted from them when I read the paper. Thus I go on blissfully unaware of impending doom until a week before Christmas, when I get a glimpse of a calendar and am galvanized into action.

Santa Claus is making several pre Christmas appearances in this locality soon. What I'd like to do is give him my gift list and tell hiim to add it to HIS list. With as many gifts as he selects and delivers every year, what difference would a few more names make to him?

Here is the schedule of Santa's visits: On Dec. 3, the old boy will be in Cairo, Ga., at 2:15 p. m., and will somehow manage to get to Quincy at 3:00. Santa's local appearance will be on Dec. 17 at 3 o'clock. He will visit Chattahoochee on the same date.

My annual Christmas poem has been unpacked along with last year's tree decorations, withered holly, etc. Don't say I didn't warn you.

Christmas comes but once a year, And all to soon it will be here. July will have her fireworks popping, Before I"M through with Christmas shopping. THE OFFICE CAT.

Mr. Gurley Kemp of Dalton, Ga., son of Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Kemp of Rt. 2, Havana, is resting at the home of his parents here and recovering from injuries received in an auto accident last Wednesday as he was on his way to Havana to spend the Thanksgiving holidays.

The accident occurred about 10 a. m., at Camilla, Ga., when the car Mr. Kemp was driving was hit by one driven by Ralph Davis, Georgia Revenue Officer. The Kemp car turned over several times, witnesses said.

Mr. Kemp was taken to Mitchell County Hospital where it was disclosed that he was painfully but not seriously injured. Later Mr. Kemp developed pneumonia but is reported much improved at this time.

Mr. Davis was not injured in the accident but both cars were badly damaged.

Mr. Kemp is manager of the Lambert Motor Co., in Dalton.

Miss Orien Womack, Havana, was awarded a $200 Senatorial teacher training scholarship by the State Board of Education last week.

Miss Womack was among 40 Floridians receiving the awards.

An enthusiastic group of Cub Scouts, Cub leaders and parents participated in a pack meeting at the City Hall last Monday night.

The meeting opened with group singing of Cub songs, and the invocation was given by Mrs. W. D. Lester.

Highlight of the evening's activities was the Bobcat Ceremony which welcomed five new members into the pack. They are Max Smith, John Woodbery, Douglas Collins, Ray Maxwell and Gary Kemp.

Cubmaster Dick Gandy was in charge of the ceremony, which was conducted around an improvised campfire. The Cubs and the three den chiefs also participated.

Reports of the past month's activities were given for each of the three dens by Archibald Freeman, Richard Gandy and Bernard Lester. A committee of parents was appointed to judge the groups for the Honor Flag award, according to their reports and the games and contests which followed.

Den Two carried off honors in a relay race and also won a three legged race. Den One received credit for answering the most questions in a quiz contest.

The judges awarded the Honor Flag to Den Two at the close of the meeting.

It was announced that the Cubs are still collecting used toys to be repaired for distribution at Christmas. Anyone wishing to contribute toys may contact Dick Gandy or any Cub Scout, and the toys will be picked up as soon as possible.

Friends of the local theater manager, Dan Blackman, may express their good will for him next Monday, December 5th by attending the theater on that night. The owner of the Havana Theater, Mr. Spurgeon Dunn has set aside Monday as Testimonial Day for Mr. Blackman and all gross receipts on that day will go to Dan as a Christmas bonus.

The feature attraction is "Pitfall," starring Dick Powell and Lizabeth Scott. Patrons attending Monday night will enjoy the show besides showing their regard for the manager.

FHA members entertained their mothers with a Thanksgiving Tea at the Home Economics room November 23rd.

The officers of the local chapter stood in the receiving line, and Yvonne Carter poured tea. Julie Griner was in charge of decorations.

Tea and cofee were served, and other refreshments were ribbon sandwiches, mints and nuts.

The November FHA meeting was held at noon Friday, Nov. 18, in the Home Economics room. Plans were made for a volley ball team this summer, and Sara Helen Bruce and Mary Ann Butler were placed in charge of the formation of the team.

The December call meeting will be held at noon Friday, Dec. 2.

First Sergeant J. H. Storm, local US Army and US Air Force recruiter, announced this week that a Havana man is among eight men from Tallahassee and the surrounding area who have recently enlisted in the US Army.

The local enlistee is Lawrence H. Hawkins of Rt. 2, who selected assignment to the Quartermaster Corps. He is an Army veteran.

Sundays will be banned to hunters in Gadsden county, it was announced by Sheriff Otho Edwards last week.

This means there will be four days each week when hunting will be illegal. The state commission regulations close Mondays, Tuesday and Fridays to hunting. This will leave Wednesday, Thursdays and Saturdays open.

Sheriff Edwards said he has been instructed to rigidly enforce the Sunday ban in this county and gives fair warning that he has no other choice in the matter but to prosecute those found in violation thereof.

Of local interest is the recent announcement of the marriage of Miss Glenna Martin, daughter of Mrs. Nellie Martin of Tallahassee, to Wilton Avirett, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Avirett of Havana.

The wedding was solemnized at Pascagoula, Miss, on November 22nd.

Four representatives of the local WSCS and two other local delegates attended the annual district conference and Missionary Institute of the Methodist Church held in Tallahassee Monday and Tuesday.

The delegates were Mrs. Carl (Rosalie) Moreland, Mrs. W. V. (Sara) Smith, Mrs. J. H. (Christian) Sappinton, Miss Mary Nicholson, Kelly Goodman and Rev. J. L. Hunter.

Inspiring talks on foreign and home missions were given by the Rev. Mr. Carl Stuart, missionary to Cuba and the Rev. James W. Sells, extension secretary of the Jurisdictional Council in Atlanta.

The conference closed with an interesting message by the Rev. Clayton Calhous of Quincy.

Misses Audrey Ann BLackmon and Hazel Barineau entertained Tuesday evening at the home of the former with a going away party in honor of Perman Dickerson, Cleveland Phillips and Lewis Nelluns, who are employed by Cobb Construction Company.

The group enjoyed playing several games and later in the evening the hostesses served hot chocolate, cookies and potato chips as refreshments.

Others invited were Misses Alice Hough and Sarah Helen Bruce.

Mrs. William Underhill entertained at her home here Monday afternoon with a birthday party honoring her son, Tommy, on his fifth birthday.

The little guests were entertained with several outdoor games. Laddie Cooper was awarded the game prize.

Refreshments served were birthday cake and ice cream. Tommy's cake was colorfully decorated with a circus theme.

Plastic wagons filled with candy and chewing gum were given as favors.

Mrs. Underhill was assisted in entertaining by her sister, Mrs. A. J. Grantham of Tallahassee, and Mrs. H. W. Womack.

Those present with Tommy for the occasion were Linda Robinson, Diane Keith, Diane Bass, Suellen Grantham, Marcia Dowling, Reyn Carroll, Carlton McCall, Tony Grantham, Ralph Porter, Rufus Porter, Laddie Cooper, Ronald Gene Harrison, Stevie Broadus, Beth Truluck, Tommy Strange, Sammy Strange and Sandra Sapp.

Don McEwen celebrated his third birthday at a party given by his mother, Mrs. George (Kettie) McEwen at their home Monday afternoon.

The children present enjoyed playing with toys outdoors. They were presented with lollipops and balloons as favors.

Ice cream, cake and cookies were served by the hostess later in the afternoon. The birthday cake was attractively decorated in a pink and white color scheme with pink candles.

Don received a number of birthday remembrances from his friends.

Invited for the occasion were Ann and Jane Bert, Bill and Phil Williams, Mary Gregory, Frances and Betty Jo Smith, Charles and Tommy Tullos, Greg Goodman, Margaret and Claude Arrington, Paula Walker, Diane Keith, Craig Stephens, Betty Jo May, Fred and Jim Shelfer, and Lute McEwen.

Several of the children's mothers were also present and assisted Mrs. McEwen in serving.

Miss Mary Dale Woodbery entertained a group of friends at a spend the day party at her home Saturday. The party was given in celebration of Mary Dale's thirteenth birthday.

The guests enjoyed a treasure hunt and several outdoor games. A delicious luncheon was served at noon by Mrs. W. P. Woodbery, who assisted her daughter in entertaining.

Those present with Mary Dale for the occasion were Joyce May, Jane Gregory, Marcia Swisher, Gwynn Holman, Sylvia Sapp, Sandra Sapp, Betty Shelfer, Mary Scott, Barbara Jo Loch, Iragene Harrell and Helen Woodbery.

An interesting program was presented Monday night at a meeting of the Wesleyan Service Guild at the Methodist Church.

Miss Juanita Forbes and Miss Cook, members of the Service Guild in Tallahassee, gave an informative message on the aims, workings and the program of the Guild.

Nine members were present at the meeting, and Mrs. Bryon Broome and Miss Katherine Peabody were welcomed as new members of the group.

The next meeting of the Guild will be held Nov. 26.

Mrs. Harold R. (Jean) Bert was hostess to members of the Low Score Bridge Club at their meeting Wednesday afternoon of last week. In addition to club members, others present were Mrs. John Dolan and Mrs. Ralph Lambert.

Prizes were awarded following several progressions of bridge. Mrs. King (Dorothy) Greogry received high score award, and Mrs. Ralph Lambert was winner of low score prize.

Refreshments of ambrosia and cake were served by the hostess.

The Dorcas Clas of the Baptist Sunday School met Monday night at the home of Mrs. John Blount. Mrs. Otis Todd was co hostess at the meeting which was attended by eight members and two visitors.

Mrs. Wilson (Faye) Hall presided at the meeting in the absence of the class president. Mrs. William Underhill gave an opening prayer, and the devotional was presented by Mrs. Hugh Zeigler.

During the business session, the group voted to change the time of meeting from 8 to 7:30 p. m., until further notice. They also made plans to follow their custom of distributing Christmas boxes to two needy children.

There will be no meeting of the class during December because of the holiday on December 26, the regular meeting date.

At the close of the program and business, the class members enjoyed a social hour. The hostesses served refreshments of ambrosia, fruit cake and coffee.

The next meeting will be held January 23, 1950, at the home of Mrs. Hugh (Nonnie) Zeigler.

Editor in Chief................................Don Butler
Business Manager..................Henry Atkinson
Assistant Business Manager.......Bobby Hilton

Editorial

After years of prosperity, Americans, as people everywhere, are prone to forget the meaning of Thanksgiving or to review the origin of this occasion. Too many times we take for granted the fact that we live in the best part of the best country in the world. On Thanksgiving Day, our minds are centered on a big turkey dinner or a meal at some relative's house. Certainly, we should not forget the significance of Thanksgiving nor how the first Thanksgiving came about.

This day of long ago was set aside by our forefathers as a day of thankfulness for how abundantly God had blessed a new people in a new world by enabling the people to make good crops, find shelter, and secure clothes. These early settlers endured hardships of weather and many other difficulties in order to survive the first year in the new land, America.

The old Indian was a help to the first Pilgrims in planting food and building houses. Some Indians were hostile but many others have gone down in history as great helpers to the white man.

Though another Thanksgiving has already passed, let us not forget what it means or how the first one originated. Above all, let us continue to lift thankful hearts to God every day, the whole year through for our many blessings.

Jokes

Mary Scott arrived at her first ball game during the fifth inning. "The score is nothing to nothing," she heard someone say.

"Oh good," she cooed to Jack L. "Then we haven't missed a thing."

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Mother: "Winston, it is time you were up. The birds were all up long ago."

Winston S. (Sapp): "Well, if I had to sleep in a nest of sticks and straws I'd get up early, too!"

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"She told me," Mrs. Daniels complained to Mrs. Truluck, "that you told her the secret I told you not to tell her."

"Well," replied Mrs. Truluck, "I told her not to tell you I told her."

"Oh dear," sighed Mrs. Daniels, "Well, don't tell her I told you that she told me."

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Alex (McMillan) said, "To cease smoking is the easiest thing I ever did. I ought to know because I've done it a thousand times."

Band News

Now that the band has given its fall concert, Mr. Blake has issued several new pieces of music. He has called in most of the concert numbers to be used in the festival. The band has already received a new French horn with the help of the proceeds received from the concert.

An all state band clinic is to be held in Tampa this week-end, December 2nd and 3rd. Out of a group of several musicians recommended by Mr. Blake, those selected were Howard Gray, clarinet, Ray Gregory, baritone, and Kenneth Haskins, French horn.

Society Notes

Friday night after the concert, the band members enjoyed a dance in the band room. Refreshments of cookies, sandwiches, and coca-colas were served.

Miss Martha Swisher spent the Thanksgiving holidays in Pensacola, Florida.

Patricia and Audrie Gray spent Thanksgiving holidays in Jacksonville.

Jeannette Joiner spent Thanksgiving in Panama City.

Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Truluck, Beth, and Mr. J. J. Campbell spent Thanksgiving in Dublin, Georgia, as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Oatts and daughter, Van.

Betty Kelly and Annie Margaret Butler attended the District Christ Ambassador's Convention held in Midville, Florida, Thursday and Friday.

Grade News

Mrs. Franklin's First Grade

We are glad Mary Shelfer won a first prize on her poster for Book Week. We enjoy chapel programs every week.

Mrs. Miller 2nd Grade

We have two more new pupils, Bobby and Betty Williams who are twins. They make 39 enrolled in second grade. We enjoyed making poster for Book Week. Dianne Hall, Ed Carter, and Mary Edith Lester had their posters chosen from our room.

Fifth Grade

We drew pictures for Book Week and have been making puppets.

Mrs. Zeigler's 6th Grade

We have had our six weeks test. We have been studying about Rome. Some of the students wrote a play about Greece and are going to give it in chapel.

Seventh Grade

We have had six weeks tests. Three people entered the Book Week poster contest. They were Joyce May, Jane Gregory, and Potter Woodbery. We are making scrapbooks in Every Day Living. We are glad to have Glenn Loch back in school.

Ninth Grade

The 9th grade is still studying on algebra in General Math. In English, we're working on telephone conversations and introductions.

Eleventh Grade

The Juniors regret very much Edith Atkinson's leaving us. Soon she will be studying how to patch Willard's (Vickers) pants and how to cook a beef roast or how to budget. We all wish her luck.

Twelfth Grade

We are proud to announce that after so long a time of suspense, our rings have at last come. We are all very satisfied and proud of them.

Twixt Us

Dear Gad-A-Bout,

In case you haven't heard, the Seniors finally got their rings. What a day!

Betty Lou and "Lib" had quite an excited night last Thursday night. Could it have been because Charles, Alex, and Guy came over? By the way, where did you get those tangerines? Sarah Helen certainly was worried Sunday afternoon, wonder why?

Betty Jo K., did you ever find out who the blond was that came to your house one Saturday night? Alice H., who were you seen with in the Leaf theatre Saturday night? Mary B., you must have cast a spell on Foster. He just can't stay away.

Barbara D., how did you enjoy the square dance Saturday night? Margarite, you wouldn't have Joyce to tell a story for you or would you? Did he believe you, Joyce?

Joy, just who were you with Saturday night, Lawrence or Montey Hutto? JUne M., seems to have a fancy fro Quincy, also. She was seen with Billy Y. Peacock Saturday night. It seems as though Bobby Hilton and Ramona S., were having a good time at the square dance Saturday night also. Jimmy Dolan, who were you with Saturday night? Grady M., we heard that you and Edna had quite a time in Whigham Saturday night.

Well, so long for now,
Ben-A-Round

Who's Who

This week we are going way down to the eighth grade to get our character. And what a character!!

The walk that carried this person along is rather awkward; that is, his toes look as if they are in constant conversatin with each other. (You know, pigeon toed).

Gray eyes are hidden behind plastic rimmed glasses and sandy hair tops his head.

If you haven't heard of "cake sandwiches', just ask our victim. (In case you don't know what a cake sandwich is, it is cake between two slices of bread.)\

Well! Keep guessing until next week.

The answer to last week's Who's Who was Mr. Burns.

G-Night Approaching

On December 3rd, the Havana Bears open their game season in Attapulgus, with Attapulgus. This game is likely to mean much to the team since it will show whether or not the Bears have the same fight in them that they had last year.

Up until today, the team has had seven days practice. This sounds like a short practice period in preparation for the opening game, but Coach Strange is counting on quality instead of quantity.

The first game of the season is usually the worst one, no matter with whom it is played. No one knows how the boys will play together for the first time in several months. However, judging from the way the team, as a whole, has been responding in practice, the outlook is not too dim.

The Bears, this year will miss several players who graduated this past year but, as always, there is someone else to fill the vacancy. These who are taking the places of the players who have graduated realize that they have a big job to do.

The Baptist Fidelis Sunday School class met Monday night at the home of Mrs. T. E. Jefferson, with Mrs. Clark Plemmons as co hostess.

The class president, Mrs. T. W. Whipple, conducted the business session. The group voted to cooperate with "Christmas Incorporated" in the community wide Christmas project, and also decided to pay for food at the school lunchroom for one underprivileged child.

Mrs. Clark Plemmons presented the devotional, which was entitled "If Christ Had Not Come."

The hostesses served refreshments of sandwiches, cookies and coffee.

Mrs. Annie Mitchell is spending this week in Greensboro as the guest of Mrs. Lem Suber.

Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Whipple spent Tuesday night and Wednesday with relatives in Bonifay.

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Thompson and Mrs. Clark Plemmons spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Jacksonville.

Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Sappington and daughter, Claire, of Vero Beach, and Miss Rachel Sappington, of Tampa, were Thanksgiving guests of Mrs. J. H. Sappington. Chesley Sappington of Wellborn, visited here with his mother several days this week.

Mr. and Mrs. Matau Smith and son, Max, spent last Friday through Sunday as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jackson in Longwood.

Mrs. D. M. (Tommye) Shelfer returned home Monday after visiting in Atlanta, Ga., with her son and daughter in law, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Shelfer, and their three months old baby, Arthur, Jr. Mrs. Shelfer was accompanied to Atlanta by her sister, Mrs. W. C. Lambert of Thomasville, Ga.

Among those from Havana who attended the Lawrence Tibbett concert in Tallahassee Monday night were Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Swisher, Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Penn, Mr. and Mrs. San Lester and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dudley.

Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Patterson will leave Friday to spend the week-end in Macon, Ga., with Mr. Patterson's parents.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Edwards and children of Savannah, Ga., are now occupying an apartment at the home of Mrs. H. A. LeVar.

Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Cottrell and little daughter, and Mrs. Abernathy and daughter, all of Kingsport, Tenn., arrived last Friday for a week's visit here at the home of Mrs. Cottrell's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Watson.

Guests this week of Mr. and Mrs. George Ponder are J. T. Dye, of Forrest, La., and Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Dye and son of Little Rock, Ark.

Jack Womack arrived this week for a short visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Womack and family. Jack is employed by Carter Oil Company at Cut Bank, Montana.

Holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Darsey were their son Joseph, of Birmingham, Ala., and their daughter, Annette, who is a student at Bessie Tift College at Forsyth, Ga.

Home for the holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Miller, were Bob and Dan Miller. Bob attends Florida State University, and Dan is a student at the University of Florida.

Charlie Shelfer is visiting his son in law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Miller in St. Petersburg.

Miss Marilyn Morgan, of Panama City, was a guest last weekend of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Morgan, Jr.

Mrs. Leonard Peabody spent last Wednesday through Sunday on a visit with friends and relatives in Alamo, McRae, and Scotland, Ga. She accompanied her cousins, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Foster and family, of Bainbridge, Ga., on the trip.

Miss Lola Miller of Deland, enjoyed a holiday visit here Wednesday through Friday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Miller. Guests at the Miller home Thanksgiving Day included Miss Elise Miriam of Tallahassee, her mother, of Atlanta, Ga., and Miss Joycelyn Hill of Pensacola. Miss Hill and Miss Miriam are both directors of religious education in Presbyterian churches.

Misse Montez and Mary Zell Haskins, students at LaGrange College, LaGrange, Ga., spent the Thanksgiving holidays here with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Haskins.

Miss Edwina Whittle, who is in nurse's training at St. Luke's Hospital in Jacksonville, spent the Thanksgiving holiday here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Whittle.

Miss Nell Gray of Panama City, visited here last week-end at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Gray.

J. E. Robinson and T. E. Jefferson spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Montgomery, Ala., where they attended a Shriner's Convention.

Mrs. A. J. Worthy has returned to her home in Americus, Ga., after a visit of several weeks here with her sister, Mrs. Nellie Cliatt.

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Lambert and children spent last week-end in Madison.

Mrs. J. E. Robinson is confined to her home here with mumps.

Mr. and Mrs. E. Sahlberg, of Orlando, were guests last Thursday and Friday, of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Morgan, Jr.

Bill and Richard White, of Jacksonville, spent last weekend here with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Morgan, Sr. They returned home Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred White, who were enroute to Jacksonville after a visit in Atlanta, Ga.

Fred Williams, who is a teacher at Crawfordville school, spent the Thanksgiving week-end here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Williams, Sr. Other guests at the Williams home during the holidays were Luther Fortson, of Atlanta, Ga., Pat Pelt of Blounstown, and Miss Anne Stinson, of Greenwood.

Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Thigpen of Pelham, Ga., were guests at the J. W. Sapp home in the absence last week-end of Dr. and Mrs. Sapp, who spent the holidays in Atlanta, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. Thigpen are an uncle and aunt of Mrs. Sapp.

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Taylor of Quincy announce the birth of a son, Edward Michael, on Nove. 23. The baby weighed five pounds thirteen ounces.

Mrs. Alvin Stephens is convalescing at her home here following a recent operation. She is reported doing nicely.

Mrs. Betty Edwards, 72, of Quincy, died Nov. 26 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joe Maxwell, in Quincy.

A native of Gadsden county, Mrs. Edwards was a member of a prominent family of this section.

Funeral services were conducted Sunday from Woodland Presbyterian church, of which she was a member. Rev. E. F. Quarterman and Rev. T. I. Deane were in charge of the services. Interment followed at Edwards Family Cemetery, Butler-Morgan funeral directors.

Survivors in addition to Mrs. Maxwell include two sons, Geo. H. Edwards of Chattahoochee and Hugh F. Edwards of Greensboro; three daughters, Mrs. Bruce Burns of Quincy, Mrs. E. D. Williford of Camilla, Ga., and Mrs. George W. Johnson of Quincy; five sisters, Mrs. J. W. Edwards, Mrs. Drew D. Edwards, Mrs. Madie McAlpin, all of Quincy, Mrs. M. B. Edwards of Tallahassee, and Mrs. Lucy Bowen of Wabassa, and two brothers, G. D. and T. W. Fletcher of Quincy.

Friends here will regret to learn of the death of Mrs. J. W. Sapp's mother, Mrs. Clara Bowen, in an Atlanta hospital early yesterday morning. Mrs. Bowen had often visited her daughter in Havana and had many friends here.

Mrs. Bowen was taken to the hospital last Saturday, following a heart attack early that morning. She had been in ill health for several months previously.

Funeral services were conducted in Atlanta at 10 o'clock this morning and committment service, with Rev. J. L. Hunter in charge are arranged for 5 o'clock this afternoon in Pelham, Ga.

Survivors include, besides Mrs. Sapp, another daughter, Mrs. J. E. K. Kennedy, two sons, Charles and George Bowen, all of Atlanta, and several grandchildren.