Minutes of the American Turpentine Farmers Association held Apr. 16, 1940 in Valdosta, Georgia

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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
AMERICAN TURPENTINE FARMERS ASSOCIATION COOPERATIV.

APR 16 1940

Pursuant to notice sent out a regulgr meeting of the Board of Directors
of the American Turpentine Farmers Association Cooperative was held in the
officeSof the Association, in the City of Valdosta, Georgia at l:00 o'clock
P.M., on Tuesday April 16, 190, the following named meiexs being present:

H. Lengdale ea
R, M. Newton
J. B. Yavis

J. Tt. Miller
R, M. Reynolds
We H. Leonard
Troy C.Brannan
W. Le. Rhodes.

The meeting was called toorder by President Langdale, and the proceedings
recorded by lr. Spiers, Secretarye The minutes of the previous meeting
held on December 26, 1939 were not read as said meeting was solely for the
purpose of approving application for Loan for 190.

Mr. De Ee Porter of Saint Augustine, Florida a member of the Association
being present for the purpose of submitting to the Board a Resolution con-
cerning the handling of the 190 production. The Resolution was read and
thereupon Mr. Brannan moved that Resolution presented by Mr. Porter be ac-
cepted for consideration, seconded by Mr. Miller and there being no further
discussion the motion was carried.

After discussion by the Board it was moved by lir. Newton thet this As-
sociation ask Commodity Credit Corporation to amend, or cause to be amended,
theDistribution Agreements now in operaticn so as to provide as follows:

1. That sales as hetween signatories shall not participate
in Government stocks of either turpentine or rosine

2, That the signatories, at their election, be permitted to take
either 1939 or 1938 Government rosin stocks, and that the
commission on 1938 stocks of rosin in wood barrels only
be increased to 30 per 280 pounds.

3. That efter July 1, 1910 the 190 Loan program shall permit
asieligible rosin,only that in metal drums.

he That the Government participate in sales of turpentine by
the signatories to the extent of only 20% of such sales.

This motion was duly seconded and carried.

After discussion of several matters in general, motion was made by Mr.
Newton, seconded by Mr. Leonard that it be ---"RESOLVED: That Council

for the Association be isstructed to make a study of the Association's
charter, by-laws and general corporate setup, and recommend to this Board
chenges as, in their opinion, will best enable the Association legally to

accomplish it's purpose. The motion was unanimously adopted.

The annual audit report was submitted and read in detail, discussed
and upon motion by Mr.Brannan, seconded by Mr. Davis was accepted
as submitted.

Other matters having been discussed in a general way and it being
decided that there was no further business to come before this meeting
it was moved and seconded that meeting be adjourned to reconvene at
8:30 A.M. Wednesday, April 17th.

RECONVENED MEETING APR 17 1949

Tuesday, April 17th, 8:30 A.M. the Board met in recessed session and
several matters were discussed at length but no action necessary of
record was taken and owing to the opening of the Annual Meeting at
9:30 the meeting adjourned and all directors proceeded to the Ritz
Theatre for the holding of the Annual Meeting of Members ,gyith the
understanding that this body would hold a session after the Annual
Meeting and complete matters periding before kmaxRaardxx them,

"RECONVENED MEETING"
April 17, 19,0 :g0 Pele

The Board met at :00 Pol. the following members being present:

H. Langdale
Robert M. Newton
JoEe Dyal

Re M,. Reynolds
Jele Miller

We. He Leonard
Troy C.Branngn

Members absent:

W. Le Rhodes
Je 8B, Davis

by Mr. Newton that Langdale, Sith and Tillman be paid a fee of $3,000.00
for services rendered in Social Security cases, same to cover all costs
to date and all other legal work incident thereto in connection with the
final determination and settlement of the cases now pending. The motion
was duly seconded. and carried.

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The first business bfore the Board was motion by Mr. Leonard, seconded

It appearing that there being no further matters pending which the old
Board of Directors should consider, the meeting was by unaminous vote
adjournede

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Secretary & Treasurer

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APR 17 1940

FIRST GEES, MEETING OF NEWLY ELECTED BOARD OF DIRECTORS
HELD AT 5:30 P.M. APRIL 17, 19,0 IN THE OFFICES OF
THE ASSOCIATION IN VALDOSTA, GEORGIA.

The Annual Meeting of members of the Association having been duly
hgld and the Board of Directors elected, the newly elected directors
met in regular session in the offices of the Association in the city
of Valdosta, Georgia at 5:30 P.M. Wednesday, April 17th.

Mr. Newton was appointed as Chairman and the names of the newly elected
Directors was submitted and read, they being as followse

H Langdale
R. M. Newton
W. L. Rhodes
Je E, Dyal
J. B. Davis
Je I. Miller
W. H. Leonard
R. M, Reynolds
M. C. Stallworth

all of whome were present except Mr. ites, aie Mr. Davis and Mr.
Stallworth.

members :
In additiontto the newly elected dxxaukurs present, Mr. T. C. Brannan
retiring Director whose term does not expire until May 1, 190 or until
newly elected member has qualified, attended this meeting.

Motion was made by Mr. Newton, seconded by Mr. Dyal that Mr. H. Langdale

be elected as President-Manager at a salary of $600.00 per month and
motion by Mr. Brannan, seconded by Mr. Leonard that Re Me Newton be elected
Vice-President and Mr. W, E, Spiers, Secretary and Treasurer. Both

motions were unaminously adopted.

The matter of any increas@iin salaries for employees was discussed and
upon motion by Mr. Reynolds, seconded by Mr. Leonard it was moved that
salary increases be limited to the following:

EB. M. Oliver increased to $200.00 per month

Ora. 5, Hemingway to 125.00 per month

He. G. Powell to 150.00 per month

and that all other salaries remain the same as heretofore. The motion
unaminously carried.

NEW MOTION: Motion by Mr. Reynolds, seconded by Mr. Dyal that the
following @ pointments be made as members of the Research Committee:

Mr. He M. Wilson to fill the vacancy of Mr.
SeH. Armistead, deceased

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Mr. V. G. Phillips in the stedd of
Mr. Jf. Miller, redigned.

Motion was unaminously adopted.

MOTION by Mr. Reynolds,sseconded by Mr. Newton that the same advertising

Committee as appointed for 1949 be reappointed for the ensuing year.
Motion unaminously adopted.

Discussion by Directors in session,of the election of Mr. M.C Stallworth,
as a Director and the status of dues accounts; both for Research Subscrip-
tionSand Production Dues resulted in the Boardrequest that the President
take the matter up with Mr. Stallworth and make demand upon him for payment
of dues for 1939 and the unpaid balance on Research Subscriptions. The ,.

concensus of the Board being that Mr. Stallworth should be required tol up
in full.

There being no further business to come before the Board, it was moved,
seconded and unanimously voted to adjourn subject to the call of the

President.
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Secretary and Treasurer

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BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the American
Turpentine Farmers Association in annual session convened, on thts
the 17th day of April, 1940; that

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The appreciation of the Directors, of this Association
and of all turpentine producers be conveyed to the publishers of
Life Magazine for its interest in this Association and in the
gum turpentine industry, as manifested by the presence of Miss
Hansel Mieth, Editorial Associate of the magazine, to photograph
the activities of the 1940 meeting of this Association and other
aspects of life in the turpentine belt; that

2.

The Secretary of this Association be and he is hereby
instructed to send a copy of this resolution to the publishers
of Life Magazine; that

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The Secretary of this Association be and he is hereby
instructed to send copies of this resolution to Mr. C. D. Jackson,
Mr. Andrew Heiskell, and Miss Hansel Mieth, of the staff of Life

Magazine.

Certified a true copy this 17th day of April, 1940.

Secretary, American Turpentine
Farmers Association.

April 22, 19)0.

Ur. He Langdale,
Ambassador Hotel, ~~
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Dear Mr. Lengiates

ions as adopted by the membf
Board of Directors in

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At the 1940 annuel meeting of the Board of Directors
of the American Turpentine Farmers Association held in Valdosta,

Georgia, on April 17, 1940, there was offered, duly seconded,
and passed by the said Board the following resolution:

"That this Association ask Commodity Credit Corporatim

to amend, or cause to be amended, the Distribution Agreement

now in operation so as to provide as follows:

"l. That sales as between signatories shall not

participate in Government stocks of either turpentine or rosin,
"2, That the signatories, at their election, be per-

mitted to take elther 1939 or 1938 Government rosin stocks,

and that the commission on 1938 stocks of rosin in wood barrels
only be increased to 30 per 280 pounds,

"3. That after July 1, 1940, the 1940 loan program

shall permit as eligible rosin, only that in metal drums.
"4, That the Government participate in sales of turp-

entine by the signatories to the extent of only 20% of such
sales,"

And I so certify. This 22nd day of April, 1940.

Secretary, pina SivpenShine
Farmers Asgoclation=

Gooperative.

At the annual meeting of the members of the American
Turpentine Farners Association held in Valdosta, Georgia, on
April 17, 1940, the following resolution was offered:

WHEREAS the Commodity Credit Corporation has with
drawn from the world market all gum spirits turpentine now
held by said serporation, and

"WHEREAS this action by the C. C. C0. was designed to
raise the market price of gum spirits turpentine, and

"WHEREAS such action will undoubtedly fulfill tte
designation, and

"QHEREAS 1t 1a desirous that the C. 0. C. be memorial-
ised for taking this step for the advancement of the naval
stores industry, and

"WHEREAS it 1s the unqualified opinion of the producers
of gum spirita turpentine that the replacing of the surplus
turpentine held by said corporation would precipitate a reour-
rence of the low market price prevalling at this time,

"BE IT RESOLVED by the American Turpentine Farmers
Association in annual convention duly assembled:

"First That the C. 6. 0. is requested to continue
to withhold from the market their present surplus turpentine
until the world market price shall have reached not less than
forty-five (45) cents per gallon;

"Second That a copy of this resolution shall be
presented to Mr. Milton 8, Briggs, Secretary and Adminiatrative
Assiatant of the Commodity Credit Corporation."

There was after offered and accepted an amendment that

paragraph of said resolution designated "First" be so altered as

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2 to state the price mentioned therein at thirty-five (35) cents
/ per anshen rather than forty-five (45) cents per gallon. :
ae fhe resolution as amended was thereupon put ee a vote
wy and adopted by the members.
And I so certify. this g2nd day of April, 1940.
Secretary, rican ot om ntine Ze .
Farmers Ase lation | De guphieueess ==

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AMERIGAN TURPENTINE FARMERS

THE VOICE OF THE GUM TURPENTINE FARMERS

OF THE NAT

DIRECTORS
LANGDALE, Valdosta, Ga..
M. NEWTON, Wiggins, Miss.
L. RHODES, Estill, S. CG.
E. DYAL, Baxley, Ga.
DAVIS, Camilla, Ga.
MILLER, Palatka, Fla.
LEONARD, Blountstown, Fla.
REYNOLDS, Bainbridge, Ga.
STALLWORTH, Mobile, Ala.

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201-204 STRICKLAND BUILDING

ASSOCIATION COOPERATIVE

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OFFICERS
H. LANGDALE,
President

M. NEWTON,
Vice-President

W. E. SPIERS,
Secretary and Treasurer

R.
EORGIA

May 30, 1940

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/ Mobile, Alabama.

Dear Wr. Stallworth:

We have not as
Subser iptions

RESEARCH,~ To August 31, 1930,

Stallworth Naval Stores Company,
Stallworth Turpentine Company,

Stallworth Pine Company,

Total,

PRODUCTION

DUES+1939, For the year's operation at

per Unit:

Stallworth Naval Stores Company,
Stallworth Turpentine Company,
Stallwtth Pine Company,

Total,

We, at this time will &reatly apprec
and should there be any question as

figures contained in
have you point out any differences.

Anticipating your most favorable res
we are

above statement, we

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yet received from you final payment on,Research
and Production Dues for
appreciate your checks in payment ther

the year 1939, and will
for as follows:

at 10/ per Units

$ 15010
153050
168450

% 476.10

a50

$1,215.50
1,070.00

1,225.50
$3,511.00

iate your check in payment
to the correctness of the
Shall be very glad to

ponse and with kind regerds,

Yours very truly,

We
_ WES/s Se

E. Spiers
etary and Treasurer _

MINUTES OF CALLED MEETING OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS oF
THE AMERICAN TURPENTINE say ASSOCIATION COOP.

AUG 27 19

In a meeting of the Hoard of Directors called by Pres.
Langdale for August 27, 1940 to be held in the offices of
the Association at 10:00 A.M., the following members were

present:

H. Langdale

J, 2, Ayal :

W. H. Leonard '

Jf, 2 Miller

J, B. Davis

R. M. Reynolds
M. C. Stallworth |
W. L. Rhodes |
R. M. Newton |

The meeting was called to order in the regular manner by
President Langdale and first business to be taken up was
with reference to Amendment of the Charter of the Associ-
ation. Mr Oy Lundy Smith, of Langdale, Smith and lillman
was Heard in the matterof such Amendment to the Cherter and
it was agreed that no changes be made at this time in the
corporate setup of the Association and that the voting
system now in vogue be retained.

Mr. Tillman of Surrency, Georgia was introduced by
Mr. Dyal with a view to having the Association finance
a float to be used in the Legion Parade at Boston. After
considerable discussion it wes moved by Mr. Leonard and
seconded by Mr. Miller that this matter be left at the
discretion of Mr. Langdale. Motion carried.

The Board heard a request from Mr. Rives relative to
the employment of Mr. J.E. Lockwood to make a thorough
report of the Pinola Company's wood preservative product
and that the cost thereof in the sum of $250.00 be paid
by the Association. This matter was discussed generally

and upon motion by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Miller, this

matter was referred back to the Research Committee for such
action as they deem advisable. Motion carried.

After some discussion relative to salaries, motion was
made by Mr. Reynolds, seconded by Mr. Miller that M. E. Cole-
man be paid $25.00 more per month. Motion was carried.

President Langdale discussed with the Board the advis-
ability of employing a special man as editor and manager of
the AT-FA Journal as he felt reasonably sure that he can get
the right man for this work. After some discussion, motion
was made by Mr. Davis, and seconded by Mr. Reynolds that the
President be empowered to employ an editor and maneger, at
a salary to be decided upon, Motion was duly adopted.

Next up for discussion was relative to status of Mr.

Stallworth as a Director and after discussing this matter

with Mr. Stellworth present, he was asked to retire while

the other members of the Board discussed the situation. The

matter of dues owing the Association by Mr. Stallworth; sian,
the question as to whether he was entitled to be seated as

a Director was throughly discussed and upon motion by Mr.
Davis, seconded by Mr. Leonerd "thet if Mr. Stallworth

makes satisfactory arrangements with the Association as to
full payment of past dues to August 1, 1940, that he be
seated as a Director". There was some further discussion

on this, a vote was taken and the motion was adopted. Di-
rectly after the adoption of this motion Mr. *tallworth was
invited back into the meeting and the action of the Boa#td
was made known to him, and it was stated by him that he would
sive the matter consideration and would, within the next few
days submit a proposition for the Board's acceptance. Mr.
Stallworth had previously stated in the meeting that he was

perfectly willing to pay 6z per unit on his production, but

that he dia not feel that he was jastified in paying 6e

for reagearch and the S71L per unit for advertising as he
had not benefited through these undertakings of the As-
Sociation. It was further understood that Mr. Stallworth
would continue functioning 2s a Director until th Board
should receive his decision ag to payment of his dues.
Other matters were discussed in a general way but
nothing requiring a motion developed. Therefore, the

_meeting was adjourned.

Secretary,

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE

MERICAN TURPENTINE FARMERS ASSOCIATION COOPERATIVE.
HELD IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA SEPTEMBER 19, 1940 at

Oe ee ee ce ee ee ee ene me ee oe ees

A special meeting of the Board of Directors was called
by President Langdale which was held in the Roof Garden of
the Mayflower Hotel, Jacksonville, Florida on September 1G,
1940, at 2:30 P.M. the following being present:

x. Langdale
W. L. Shodes
E. Dyal

I. Miller
. H. Leonard.

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The meeting was called to order by President Langdale
and the first business to be taken up was that of the re-
port to be prepared by d. E. Lockwood in the matter of Pinpla
Products Corporation's wood preservative and Mr. Geo. T. Rives
being present, the matter was fully discussed. Thereupon
it was moved by Mr. Rhodes ana seconded by Mr. Leonard that
the Association pay for said report by Mr. Lockwood, as re-
commended by Mr. Rives, the sum being $250.00. Motion was
carried.

The Board entered into discussion as to the specifica-
tions of the new type rosin barrel as submitted by Commodity
Credit Corporation which is to ge into effect on October ist,
and a motion by Mr. Dyal, seconded by Nr. Rhodes that the
Association request the Commodity Credit Corporation not to
require this regulation to become effective until November-ist,

\ 1940. The motion was duly carried.
\ The President was directed to make the above request of
Commodity. There being no further business the meeting was

adjourned.

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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
GF THE
AMERICAN TURPENTINE FARMERS ASM CIATION COOPERATIVE
HELD IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, DECEMBER 6, 1940

AT 2 O'CLOCK P. M. AT THE ROOSEVELT HOTEL

A special meeting of the Board of Directors was
called by President Langdale and held in the Roosevelt Hotel
in Jacksonville, Florida, on December 6th, 1940, at two o'clock
P. M., the following being present:

H. Langdale
R. M. Newton
We L. Rhodes
J. T. Miller
J. B. Davis
J. BE. Dyal
W. He. Leonard

Absent:

Re. M. Reynolds
M. C. Stallworth

The meeting was called to order by President Langdale
and he announced as the purpose of the meeting the discussion
of marketing plans to become effective under the new Loan Pro-
gran, and the matter of inspection of rosin by United States
Inspectors with special reference to the Suvdee to be made :
therefor.

In & general discussion, it was agreed that an in-

- spection fee of 5 per drum would be burdensome in view of
binds "stands borne by the producers and the Association. It
was the sense of the Board that the President should make an
effort to have this figure reduced to any extent possible.

te The Secretary read a letter from Mir. George Warren,
addressed to Messrs. Langdale, Smith & Tillman, wherein Mr.
Warren enclosed a bill for legal services rendered by him in
connection with the South Carolina Unemployment Compensation
litigation, which bill was in the amount of $3,500.00. In
a general discussion, it was the sense of the: Board that the

_ fee was excessive and the letter was handed to lir. Rhodes with

the request that he confer with Mr. Warren and make an effort.

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to arrive at a figure satisfactory to both the Association
and lir. Warren. :

A motion was made by Mr. Miller and seconded by
Mr. Davis, that the retainer paid Messrs. Langdale, Smith &
Tillman be increased to $100.00 per month. The motion was
duly carried. :

iT Oliver was requested to makea report on his
recent investigation of canned turpentine being offered for
sale in Eastern markets with special reference to the ques-
tion of short weight packages distributed by Elroy Naval
Stores Company. Mr. Oliver made a verbal report wherein
he stated that purchasers from Elroy Naval Stores Company
had indicated to him that all complaints with reference to
short we ieet had been satisfactorily adjusted. Mr. Oliver
further stated eae cuere weights were quite general in
packages canned by others as well as those canned by Elroy

Naval Stores Company. Upon motion da ly seconded the Board

voted to take no action against Elrpy Naval Stores Company and

thet the license of that Company be continued in effect.
The Secretary was instructed to notify Elroy Naval Stores
Company of this action. ,

The question of sizes and types of drums under the
1941 Loan Program was also discussed generally. lt was the
consensus of the Board that .the Loan Program should include
drums of both the bilge and straight side types. |

The Chair then received a motion by Mr. Davis, duly
seconded by Mr. Miller, that Mr. Stallworth be expelled from
membership on the Board unless his dues owed the Association
were paid immediately; and that the President so notify him.
The motion was duly put and carried.

rhen ensued a general discussion of the question
of Federal inspection of 1941 loan stocks, and it appeared

_ to be the sense of the Board that such inspection by Federal

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journed subject to

oe SPECIAL [EETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
\ , AMERICAN TURPENTINE tenes the pon COOPERATIVE
HELD IN THE OFFICES OF THE ASSOCIATION IN VALDOSTA, GEORGIA
AT TEN THIRTY A. M.
A special meeting of oe Board of Directors was
called by Fresident Langdale which meeting was held in the
offices of the Association in Valdosta, Georgia, on De-
cember 26th, 1940, at ten thirty o'clock A. M- The follow-
ing were present: |
Ae Langdale
R. M. Newton
W. L. Rhodes
J. B. Dyal \
R. M.Reynolds
Absent: :
M. C. Stallworth
W. H. Leonard
J Ty Midler
An appropriate Resolution upon the death of Mr. J.
B. Davis, a member of the Board of Directors, was offered,
and a motion for its adoption was made and asdeeced and -

adopted by vote of the Board.

fo It was thereupon moved by Mr. Newton and seconded

py Mr. Dyal that the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. Davis.

be filled by the eletion of Mr. James L, Gillis, Jr. The
motion was put and carried. (#)

There ensued a general discussion of the question
of fees to be charged and collected for Federal inspection
of 1941 loan stocks. It was the sense of the Board that
oe such inspection should be had with as little additional
| cost above initial storage charges as possible. The Presi-
dent was requested to take the matter up with Warehousemen

and handle the matter to the best conclusion possible.

The Board then considered the question of dues owed.

(*) The text of this resolution is set out in full following
the Minutes of th Minuts ef Executive Session.

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cheapest and most feasable method of providing representation

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a monthly salary of $300.00. The motion was duly seconded, __

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by Mr. Stallworth, a member of the Board, and the Secretary

was directed to write Mr. Stallworth in the name of the Board

and urge that he relieve the Board's embarrassment either by

paying his dues in full for the years 1959 and 1940, or by \

sendingin his resignation as a member of the Board. :
There being no further business to come before the

general session, the Board adjourned and entered immediate~

ly upon executive session.

MINUTES OF EXECUTIVE SESSION.

A general discussion was held regarding the proposed
changes in the marketing system whereunder producers parti-
cipating in the 1941 Loan Program would be required to offer eo
bieir turpentine and rosin for sale over the Savannah So 7

In this connection, a motion was offered by Mr. Newton and

seconded by Mr. Rhodes, that the President investigate the. Se .

for members of the Association in offering their products on
the Savannah Market. The motion was put and carried.

: The President thereupon informed the Board that Mr.
We E. Spiers had tendered his resignation as Secretary and
Treasurer of the Association with the request that the same
become effective January end, 1941. A motion was then of=

fered that Mr. Spiers! resignation be accepted and that his

compensation, at the then present rate, be continued for two

months thereafter. The motion was duly seconded, put and

A motion was then offered that Mr. E. R. Sherman ae
be elected Secretary and Treasurer of the Association, vice

Mr. W. Ee Spiers resigned, effective January end, 1941 at

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put and carried.

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A motion was thereupon offered that Mrs. Ora B.
hemmingway be elected Assistant Secretary and Treasurer
of the Association. This motion was duly seconded, put
and carried.

There being no further business to come before
the Board in executive session, the same thereupon stood

ADJOURNED.

CTING SECRETARY TO THE BOAR
IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.

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BAINBRIDGE, GA.

DONALSONVILLE, GA.

IRON CITY, GA.
FOWLSTOWN, GA.

a Mi. REYNOLDS

gee ee ae OPERATOR RESIDENCE PHONE 147-w
OFFICE PHONE - - 201
DEALER IN
GENERAL MERCHANDISE DS Roa

BAINBRIDGE, GA.,

December 31st 1940

Mr, EH, Langdale, President

American Turpentine Farmers Assn,,

Valdosta, Georgia

Dear Judge Langdale:

I Reree to the acceptance

of Mir. W. E. Spiers resignation as the Secretary-

Treasurer of the American Turpentine Farmers Age

sociation, and his resignation be recorded in the
minutes of our meeting of the 28th since the mate

ter was thoroughly discussed and agreed upon at

that time.

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With the Season's Greetings,

Sincerely yours

Miley was. :

R. M. Reynol

RUR/tb
AMERICAN TURPENTINE FARMERS ASSOCIATION COOPERATIVE

THE VOICE OF THE GUM TURPENTINE FARMERS
OF THE NATION

DIRECTORS 201-204 STRICKLAND BUILDING OFFICERS
H. LANGDALE, Valdosta, Ga. ie
R. M. NEWTON, Wiggins, Miss. H. other er
W. L. RHODES, Estill, S. C.
J. E. DYAL, Baxley, Ga. R. M. NEWTON,
J. B. DAVIS, Camilla, Ga. Vice-President
_ J. T. MILLER, Palatka, Fla. VALDOSTA, GEORGIA Be eal

W. H. LEONARD, Blountstown, Fla.
R. M. REYNOLDS, Bainbridge, Ga.
M. C. STALLWORTH, Mobile, Ala.

Secretary and Treasurer

December 28, 190.

The Board of Directors,

/ American Turpentine Fermers
Association Cooperative,
Valdosta, Georgia.

Gentlemen:

I hereby tender my resignation as Secretary
and Treasurer of the Association, and request that it
become effective January 2, 191,

In severing this connection, I wish to express
to each Director my appreciation their many courtesies
and assure them that it has been/a pleasure to serve in
capacity as Secretary and Treasurers

submitted,

t

W. E. Spiers

Ve find it omedion to have an Aegiat
ant Soemotary wend Trecgurey of the
Aegociatione Toe Sherman and I have ~
i cig thot Moae Hooingwmy should have

Sition end, if agresable you,
i. a like go @leet$ her a5 of the
lant ugeoting wo had in Valdosta, -

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Singerely yours,

see cS LAROOAIS
PROSTD: Et

LETTER TO:

Re Me REYNOLDS
Re M. NEWTON
J. Ee. DYAL

J. E. DYAL

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P. O. BOX 113

PHONE 101
BAXLEY, GEORGIA

Jan. 26, 1941

Amorican Turpentine Farmers Association,
Valdosta, Georgia,

Gentlemen:

Replying to your letter of January 24th re=
garding Mrs. Hemmingway as Assistant Secretary and
Treasure?.

I approve of Mrs, Hemmingway's appointment

and believe that she will fill the office to the com
plete satisfaction of the Association,

Yours very ly, ee

Je E. Dyal
CAROLINA LAND COMPANY

INCORPORATED

Naval Stores, Lumber, Cross Ties, Piling

ESTILL, SOUTH GAROLINA

January 27, 1941,

Judge Harley Langdale, President,
American Turpentine Farmers Association,
Valdosta, Ga,

Dear Judge:

i am in receipt of yours of the
24th,

1 think you made a good selection
in Mrs, Hemmingway for Assistant Secretary and
Treasurer and will say this is perfectly agree=
able to me,

x Sincerely yours,

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W. L. Rhodes

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AMERICAN TURPENTINE FARMERS ASSOCIATION COOPERATIVE

VALDOSTA, GEORGIA
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January 24th, 1041.

Mre Re Me Newton,
Wiggins, Miss.

Dear Birdy

We find it expedient to have en Assis t-
ant Secretary and Treasurer of the
Aapeociations Wi. Sherman and I have
agreed thet Mres Hemingway should have
this position and, if agreeable to you,
i would like to eleet her es of the
iaet meeting we had in Valdosta.

Please advise me if you have any objfee-

sions to this. With my best wishes,
I am j

Simeerely yours,

HARLEY LARGDA Wer on Re

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Dear Judge:

I am glad to abide by your judgement in
this. It is agreeable with me to make Mrs.Hemmingway

Asst Secty-Treas.

Robt. i. Newton
Jan.27,1941.

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BAINBRIDGE, GA.,

January 25th 19 4 i

Mr. H, Langdale, President
American Turpentine Farmers Assn.,
Vaidosta, Georgia
Dear Mr. Langdale:

Replying to yours of January 24th,

I agree with you and Mr, Snerman on
Mrs. Hemmingway for Assistant Secretary and Treasurer
of the Association, and am quite agreeable that her
election be as of date of our last meeting in Valdosta
(December 24th 1940), and if necessary or desirable, re=

corded in the minutes of the meeting of that date.

With best wishes, I am

Yours very truly,

R. M, Reynold. 4?

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R. F.C. Form L-2
(Revised 8-12-32)

EXHIBIT B
RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF

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(Name of applicant)

AUTHORIZING APPLICATIONS FOR LOAN OR LOANS

elected or appointed successors in office, be and they are hereby authorized and empowered in
the namecand,en behalf of this; corporation and under its corporate seal, to execute and deliver
to the Reconstruction: Finance Corporation, in the form required by such Corporation, the

following documents: (

a) application fo

principal amount $-02,.0
at such rate or rates as

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may be prescrib

r a loan or loans, the total thereof not to exceed in
, maturing upon such date or dates and bearing interest
ed by the Board of Directors of the Reconstruction 6 ommnodit;

Finance Corporation; (6) applications for any renewals or extensions of all or any part of such

loan or loans and of any other loans, hitherto or hereafter made by the said Reconstruction Commodity

Finance Corporation to this corporation; (c) the promissory note or notes of this corporation
evidencing such loan or loans or any renewals or extensions thereof; and (d) any other instru-

ments or agreements of this corporation which may be required by the said Reconstruction 6 ommod ity
i+ Fimance Corporation in connection with such loans, renewals and extensions.

Said officers

in their discretion may accept any such loan or loans in installments and give one or more
notes of this corporation therefor, and may receive and indorse in, the name of this corporation
any checks or drafts representing such installments;

(2) FurTHER RESOLVED, that the aforesaid officers and

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or any one of them, or their duly elected or appointed successors in office, be and they are hereby
authorized and empowered to do any acts, including but not limited to the pledge or hypotheca-

tion from time to time with the said Reconstr

tition Kinance Corporation of any assets of this

corporation to secure such loans, renewals and extensions, and to execute any instruments or

agreements, in the name and on behalf of this.
wise, deemed necessary or proper by the Ree

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the collateral securing any indebtedness of this corporation;

(3) Furruer resouvep, that any indebtedness heretofore contracted and any contracts

poration and under its corporate seal or other-
onstruction Finance Corporation in respect of

or agreements heretofore made with the Reconstruction Finance Corporation on behalf of this
corporation, and all acts of officers or agents of this corporation in connection with said indebt-
edness or said contracts or agreements, are hereby ratified and confirmed.

I HEREBY cERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct

CERTIFICATION

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presented and adopted by the Board of Directors of -_ Association !

at a meeting duly called and held at Vel.dasta, Georgia

day of. Februsty 2 8

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copy of a resolution regularly

(Name of applicant)

such resolution is duly recorded in the minute book of this corporation.

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ek RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. OF =
AMERICAN TURPENTINE FARMERS ASSOCIATION COOPERATIVE

, WEEREAS, Joseph B. paving 0, ot Camilla, Georgia, who
died. on December 20th, 1940, was a beloved and respected member
a this Board and had been since the organization of this
Association; and 7

WHEREAS he had been, for many years, engaged in the
Prentice bin inesn ane throughout his connection with it had
exercised an able an intelligent leadership in all matters of
concern to the industry;. and

WHEREAS it is the sense of this Board that his. death
brings to every member of the Board, of this Association and
to the industry at large a. deep sense of personal loss, and
that the sadness of indie bereaved fem iy is shared in large

measure by usd ails

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED i the Board of Direo-
tors of American Tupperbine Farmers Association Cooperative
in special session gasembved on this the 26th day of December,
1940, that there be extended to the family of Mr. Davis the
deepest sympathy of the entire Association;. that this reac.
lution, as an ae cs of the personal FEO of every |
member of this Board, be spread upon its minutes; and that,
as a small token of our appreciation of him and our sympathy
.for his family, a copy hereof be delivered to Mrs. Davis.

Done at Valdosta, this 28th day of December, 1940. re

H. LANGDALE -
President and Ex. officio
_ Chairman of the Board
ATTEST:; _

J. LUNDIE SMITH, JR. | oe
Secretary (Acting)