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Page 2 — Griffin Daily News Wednesday, August 10,1977 Pike Schools ready to open The Pike County School* System is ready for the 1977-78 term. Repairs and renovations are nearly complete and all but 2 teacher vacancies are filled. The Pike County School Board approved 5 teacher contracts Tuesday night at its regular monthly meeting. Only 2 vacancies remain and Dr. Jim Mullins, superin tendent, said the system shouldn’t have any problems filling those prior to the opening of school. The board accepted 3 teacher resignations. Dr. Mullins reported that, except for a few minor repairs, the school buildings are in good condition. Jim Crayton, assistant super- Griffin Scouts enjoy Jamboree The Boy Scout Jamboree wound up Tuesday and ac cording to Bill Scott, Jamboree correspondent, Troop 523 of Griffin participated in many activities. The Jamboree was held at Moraine State Park, north of Pittsburgh, Pa. More than 28,000 Scouts from around the world participated. There were Scouts from China, Norway and Australia. Troop 523 explored the many trails. Two of the trails explored were The Awareness Trail and The Archery Trail. The Awareness Trail was designed for the handicapped. Nudist door ordered shut MCDONOUGH, Ga. (AP) - A Henry County Superior Court judge has or dered the owner of a nudist resort to shut his doors. Judge Sam Whitmire ruled Tuesday that the resort, owned by Francis Gilmere, was a public nuisance and should be closed. But Gilmere’s attorneys, claiming they did not receive a fair hearing, said they will ask a federal court judge today to hear the case. Defense attorney Larry Thomason said he also will file complaints with the U.S. Justice Department, charging that the rights of several witnesses for the prosecution were violated. Banks County having same trouble HOMER, Ga. — A Banks County citizens group may take legal action in an attempt to stop the Dixie Sun Club from opening a weekend nudist camp in Banks County. Don Pruitt, chairman of the citizens group, said legal action was suggested by Dist. Atty. Nat Hancock of the Piedmont Judicial Circuit. He met with the citizens group Monday. Pruitt said 1,700 Banks County residents had signed petitions opposing the nudist club. Elaine Farr speaks to Auxiliary Elaine Farr, court reporter for the Griffin Judicial Circuit, was the guest speaker at the regular meeting of the Griffin Aidemore Auxiliary. Mrs. Farr spoke to the auxiliary members concerning the responsibilities of a juror. During the business session auxiliary members agreed to enter the year book into state competition. It was also an nounced the Northeast District Clinic will be held in Elberton October 2. The door prize was won by Mrs. Sue Whitaker. Poison survives A jellyfish pulled from the sea and left on the beach will shrivel and die, but its poison survives. An unsuspecting bath er who steps on the dead ani mal on the beach is likely to suffer a painful sting, says Na tional Geographic. intendent, said the bus fleet was in excellent condition and ready to roll. The fleet has undergone State Patrol inspection and given an excellent rating. “I believe we have our best bus fleet ever,” Mr. Crayton reported. Mr. Crayton has set up a 20 hour training course for new bus drivers and substitute drivers. The School Board briefly reviewed high school discipline procedures. It approved the use of the high school lunchroom and auditorium by the Cattlemen’s Association. The board approved 23 substitute teachers. This adventure made the troop aware of the limits of han dicapped people. Along the Archery Trail, the Scouts shot at targets and compared scores. Camp sites' such as the Robinson Crusoe Camp and the Mountainman Camp helped teach the Scouts how to survive in the wild. A merit badget midway was set up to help the Scouts work on badges and advance to the next rank. Scott reported that the troop had fun, learned many new areas of Scouting, became familiar with different cultures, and made many new friends. Deaths Funerals Mr. Vickers Mr. Alexander Vickers, 78, of Zebulon died this morning at the VA hospital. Mr. Vickers was a deacon of' Beulah Baptist Church and a veteran of World War I. He was a long time member of the American Legion in Zebulon. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Lizzie Howard Vickers of Zebulon; a daughter, Mrs. Corine Smith of Macon; 2 grandsons, Ron Smith of Jasper, Ala., and Mark Smith of Macon; granddaughter, Mrs. Candy Cross of Macon; a sister, Mrs. Exa Davis of Panama City, Fla.; 4 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Friends may visit the family at the residence or at Hubbard Funeral Home in Barnesville. 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Il® BOOKS || e FT S • Pad Clip W/Pencil Holder T|g rulebook I II II wL IV A SHH Limit 1 Li mit 4 VW I To provide t-shirts Touchstone of Atlanta Life Insurance Company; Mayor Raymond Head of Cleanwell Pressing Club; Robert Dickerson of Robert’s Barber Shop; William Nesbit of the Piedmont Agency; and Roger Miller of Miller’s Funeral Home. Charlie McDowell of McDowell’s United Funeral Home participated but is not pictured. Persons wishing to purchase t-shirts for donation to area youth may contact Nesbit at the Atlanta Life Insurance Office located at 116 North Eighth street or by the company’s telephone listing. ■ If hill ’.s ■ happening Lions Club Dr. Bob Andress, political science and economics teacher at Gordon Junior College, will speak to the Griffin Lions Club Thursday beginning at 7:30 p.m. He will discuss government and economics. Rotary Club James C. Berry, Jr., food broker at the Farmers Market, will be guest speaker at the regular noon meeting of the Griffin Rotary Club on Thursday at the Moose Lodge. Will city (Continued from page 1) not to have them. “I’m for getting rid of the meters. But the problem would be the working people who would use the spaces,” said Commissioner R. L. “Skeeter” Nor sworthy. The commissioners agreed with Mullins’ suggestion to vote on the matter at their next meeting on Aug. 23.
