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The Augusta News-Review - November 15, 1973 - | Police Report | Michael!hurmond SHOPLIFTER HIT BY CAR On November 8 Willie Stone, 31, of 3145 Tuxton Rd. was arrested by police and chargd with theft by taking, after he allegedly stole a leather coat from Sears Roebuck & Co., 1499 Walton Way. Stone was caught by two Sears employees after a foot chase during which he was struck by a car. Stone received minor injuries; in his possession was a leather coat valued at $75.00. MAN WOUNDED BY SHOTGUN BLAST FOR NO APPARENT REASON Willie Joe Walker of 155316 Maple St. was shot by unknown person or persons in the upper right arm while standing in front of 1551 Maple. Investigation by police officials revealed no apparent motive for the shooting, no identification of the assailant/s could be made by witnesses. Walker was treated and admitted at University Hospital. CAR STOLEN ARC PARKING LOT Carl E. Noble reported that on November 11 someone stole his car from Richmond Academy Parking Lot. The car was a black and beige Buick LaSabra 1966 model. ARMED ROBBERY Police report that an unknown burglar entered the home of Leila Cash, of 948 Businessmen To Be Honored At League Banquet The CSRA Business League urges all members to be present at the upcoming banquet. They may receive an award. “This is a very critical time of the year for the selection Committee to determine the recipients of the Service awards and Businessman of the Year award,” according to the League’s Executive Director Harvey Johnson. “So many persons have been faithful to the League and'have exerted unlimited energies CHARLES LEE’S DR TIRE Don't Have It. sOi broad street Try California Dr. Tire Re-Treads Regular Black $9.00 Wide 70 & 78 Series $ 10.00 Mud & Snow $ 11.00 Used Tires $ 4.00 High Treads $6.00 O t Take Off's $ 8.00 Wide Ovals $ 10.00 v Plus Tax & Retreadable Tires \ 1 RADIO CALL IN \ U/V« 11/l‘C'- PHONE 722-0491 724-5444 NO 287 ' —J When Susan got her new home, electric energy was there. Will it be there for you? Susan’s only one of many Georgians of all ages who built or bought new homes last year. And added to the growing resi dential use of electricity. Most homes depend on electricity in some way. For lighting. Cooling and heating. Refrigerating and cooking food. Operating the work-saving appliances you rely on. As the standard —more than SSOO million this year, living improves, people Over ninety percent of that money use more energy. Since must come through borrowing and 1950, personal in- the sale of stocks and bonds. A come in the state has fair increase in the price of elec- increased about t r i C itv will enable us to raise 170 percent. And t p ie monev needed To keep our residential construction going. And customers re- w r.7,' <k BL,- keep power flowing tour unre.... much ■ jtaggF » H,v,ru„r electricity as then That sw hy more X. Jo wtthout ,C power is needed. Georgia Power Company A citizen wherever we serve* Spruce St. and took SBO.OO in cash money by using a butcher knife threatening her to be quite or he would kill her and bum the house down. BURGLARY & RAPE Unknown burglar entered the house of Barbara Williams of 1215 Perry Ave. on November 11 and sexually assaulted her. She told police that during the assault the assailant kept saying, “If you do not resist I will not hurt you”. The young male made his escape in a blue & white late model Ford. ASSUALT WITH INTENT TO MURDER Levi Protee, of 321 Telfair Street told police that he and his wife Sarah Protee were having an argument on the afternoon of November 10. She allegedly took an Oiuterio knife and cut him four times about the head and neck. Protee was taken to University Hospital where he was treated and admitted. OTHER REPORTS Allen Jordon reported that someone broke into his car parked at the 900 block of Miller St. and stole a .12guage shotgun and some medicine valued at $150.00. Martha Rice of Apartment 1 Monte Sano reported that someone stole her 1966 Volkswagen from the rear of her apartment on November 13. toward our progress. “There has also been noticeable improvement in the operation of several businesses. All these factors make it appreciably difficult to determine the recipients. “We think that it is important that the businessmen of our community be aware of the fact that we are in the process of finalizing our list and that they should be it the banquet in case they are selected,” Johnson said. For you and your family. Right now. It’s our job to supply that power. But our present facilities won’t meet the growing demands. If people are to continue building new homes and finding jobs in Georgia, they must have the power from plants being built today. This new construction will take a lot of 2 * * *-*-*-* * » » * • • • A*»*M*a*«*« ••••••••••••••»•••••••••• J WIN And AOIC | Join Hands | Because of the large number of unemployed, underemployed and untrained persons in the CSRA, the Win Program and the Augusta Opportunities Industralization Center have joined hands in providing a three week World of Work (Jobology) Orientation Program for trainees in both programs. The Orientation Program, which started October 29, 1973, will place emphasis on how to apply for work, what to expect during a job interview, what to expect when given instructions and orders, how to complete a task efficiently and correctly, and how to develop good work habits and attitudes. To ensure a cross section of expertise in the area of jobology, Scouts Plan Work In Oglethorpe Park On Saturday Scouts from Troops 162 and 47 of Boy Scouts of America, Council 93, will meet in Oglethorpe Park Saturday morning, November 17, to begin the planting of 3500 spring bulbs. The bulbs will be planted within the park itself, on the river side of the levee. A gift of Columbia Nitrogen Corporation, the crocuses and onemones were ordered from Holland especially for the park. Last year Columbia Nitrogen donated bulbs for the 7th Street entry path. Other bulbs have been donated by Dr. James B. Kay and also by individual scouts. Hot chocolate and coffee will be provided for the workers by American Legion Post 205, according to Commander John Arena. While the bulbs are being planted, senior scouts and fathers of scouts in Troup 162 will continue their work of cleaning out debris and logs along the river’s edge. The fathers are members of the Fort Gordon Scuba Diving Team, and worked with senior scouts two weeks ago in the Noonday Film Program THE MAIN LIBRARY AND ALL BRANCHES WILL BE CLOSED ON THANKS GIVING DAY. BOOK RETURNS BOXES AT ALL LOCATIONS WILL BE LOCKED. LIBRARY STORY HOURS Weekly Story Hours for children are conducted by the Augusta Library. The program, which includes a story, a film, and talks about books for various ages and interests, will be held at 4 p.m. on Tuesday at the Main Library and at the Maxwell Branch on Wednesday such persons as Mr. James A. Stewart, The Augusta News-Review; Mr. Larry Pridemore, Georgia Railroad Bank & Trust Company; Mr. Sannus, Kimberly Clark Company; Mr. Francis C. Miles, Adult Basic Education Program; Mr. S.W. Walker, Pilgrim Health & Life Insurance Company; Mr. Don Neal, Georgia Railroad Bank & Trust Company; Mr. Ronald Loftlin, Metropolian Life Insurance Company; Mrs. Carrie J. Mays, City Councilwoman; Mrs. Joyce Cherry, Paine College; Mr. Isaac W. McKinney, and Mrs. Ella Wiggins, AOIC staff members, were asked to address the trainees on a realistic approach to the job market of today, and a look at the future. boat dock area. Sgt. John Sherwood is the scuba diving team supervisor. Boats have been made available by Boy Scout Council 93. The Saturday project will start at 10 a.m. It is one of a series of continuing park operations by volunteers, according to Mrs. Frank Anderson, volunteer coordinator. She stated this week that the Seabees have made additional progress on the observation tower, and that Mrs. W.H. Menning had donated a number of trees and plants to the park. Although the park is being maintained by the Richmond County Recreation Deparment, volunteers are still needed, she said. “The Recreation Department certainly helped all of us when the park was in the hands of volunteers, and now it’s our turn to help them.” Anyone interested in working on future weekends may call Mrs. Anderson at 733-1158 or the Recreation Department office ajt 722-5548. at 4 p.m. PROGRAMS FOR PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN Programs are planned for pre-school children who are old enough to enjoy books. The “Picture Book Half Hour” at the Main Library, at 902 Greene Street, will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. A “Pre-School Story Hour” will be held at the Appleby Branch, 2260 Walton Way, on Wednesday at 3 p.m. At the Wallace Branch, 1237 Gwinnett Street, seven weekly “Pre-School Story Hours” will be held at 10 a.m. and at 11 a.m. on Monday, and Wednesday, and at 11 a.m. on Thursday. NOONDAY FILM PROGRAM On Tuesday, November 20, the films “Discovering American Folk Music” and “Norman Rockwell: An American Dream” will be shown at the Augusta Library’s weekly series of film programs “The World in Films” in the Auditorium at 12:10 p.m. “Discovering American Folk Music” traces the history of folk music in America and shows how musical traditions from Africa and the British Isles have influenced todays musical patterns. Shows how one ballad moves from its original British version, emerges in the American West as a cowboy song and later reappears in a Negro blues version. The film “Norman Rockwell: An American Dream” is a sensitive and beautiful glimpse into the life and work of one of America’s best known artist-illustrators. Nostalgia and poignant in its treatment of the man who recreated both images and imagery from the whimsical to the profound; from wistful to sagacious. The Able-Disabled will meet Tuesday. Nov. 20th at 7:30 p.m. At the Georgia Railroad Bank at the Daniel Village Shopping Center. For more information call 279-0979. Links Sponsor Art Showcase The Augusta Chapter of Links, Inc. will sponsor “Showcase ‘73 (A Salute to Youth in Creative Arts)” on Sunday, at 6 p.m., St. Mary’s Parish House, 1117 Pine Street. This annual arts and crafts showing is a major project of the local chapter. “Showcase ‘73” will include exhibits of outstanding art work and crafts by high school and college students as well as guest artists in the CSRA. Musical selections and original works of creative writing will also be featured. The purpose of the annual arts and crafts show is to provide opportunities for talented young people to Tutt School Organizes Future Homemakers At Tutt Junior High School a Future Homemaker Chapter has been organized. The 1973-74 officers were installed at the October meeting. The officers are as follows: President - Becky Rogers, Vice-President - Sharon Floyd, Secretary - Lisa Perry, Treasurer - Brenda Brigham, Parlimentarian - Tami Trapp, Public Relations Chairman - Anne Jenkins, Degree Chairman - Nancy Fenicin, Scrap Book Chairman - Lauren Beattie, Projects Chairman - Michele Martin, and Music and Recreation Chairman - Beverly Tyler. The advisor for the club is Miss Mae Mays. Plans for the year include a school project to improve the appearance of the school lunchroom, programs on nutrition and ecology, a ~j.. eC^ne •• • Unbend your back ■L without bending your ■I ar » budget. Tufted back, W sturdy styling I K ill j fl 111 I Tgi BROWN $7 ft®® ||A/xi, /'I BLACK / V j GREEN J j ’ I . I j— j j vyy ■ r fWi wi I I I JI ' sKJ J na H ® i Jr Lj J I I f m -i, *L, ~ CONSOLE S 6B BB LIGHTED OPEN CURIO ■ ANTIQUE GOLD H S 7B BB nj | 111 ■ 1 f A BBL C. 4. 1 / 1 Pc. Suite Swivel Rocker & Sofa 88 » Choice of 4 colors Q in heavy vinyl EMPIRE FURNITURE 1201 BROAD ST. — J receive recognition, motivate participation in the arts by young people, and to promote awareness, interest, and support in the fine arts by the community. In March 1973 the Augusta Chapter was awarded the “Project of the Year” award at the Southern Area meeting of Links, Inc. for their presentation of “Showcase ‘72”. It was in March 1971 that Augusta was host for the Southern Area meeting of Links. The public is invited to come and share with the Augusta chapter in this salute to our youth in their artistic endeavors. Alumni Chapter Plans Christmas Fiesta The CSRA Alumni Chapter of the Fort Valley State College is planning a Fiesta for the students of the CSRA that attended Fort Valley State College. The affair is planned for December 28, at the Omega House. Fort Valley State has approximately 100 alumni working in the Augusta metropolitan area and an undetermined amount in the CSRA. Henry Jordan is president and Harvey L. Johnson is publicity chairman. Mother-Daughter lea, and aim for an Honor Roll chapter, and attend the FHA State Convention in May. Saturday, October 27, 1973, several of the club members attended a District FHA meeting in Swainsboro, Georgia. At this meeting the members received new club ideas for the year. Widener Paintings On Display At Library Paintings by Lynell Widener of Evans, Georgia, will be on exhibition through January 2 in the auditorium of the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library, 902 Greene Street. The artist began her studies with Hilde Spiers, of the Augusta YWCA, who exhibited earlier this season in the library. During the past eight years Mrs. Widener has spent time daily in the studio in her home, studying various painting techniques, and her teachers have included Mrs. Duncan McDonnell of the Rose Hill Art Center in Aiken, Charles Alexander Johnson of the Gertude Herbert Institute of Art, and Louise Mooneyham, who is known throughout the Midwest for her impasto painting. Lynell Widener has exhibited widely and her work hangs in private collections throughout Georgia and the Carolinas. Locally she has shown at Augusta College and Gertude Herbert Institute of Community Action Committee To Meet Monday Night The Community Action Committee, advisory group for the CSRA Economic Opportunity Authority, will meet at 8 p.m. Monday, November 19, at 2390 Walden Drive. Henri Freeman, CAC chairman, urges all members to be present. Being a very enthusiatic painter, she loves to encourage others to expres themselves on canvas and she is a frequent speaker to art groups and other organizations. The wife of David Widener and the mother of three children, the artist is a member of the Augusta Arts Association and the Aiken Artists Guild. Her interests, however, are varied and she is active in many civic groups, including the Guild of Doctors Hospital, where she serves as Chairman of Volunteer Services; Pine Needle Garden Club; Belair School PTA, of which she is treasurer; and the Evans Homemakers Club She is a member of Evans Baptist Church. This show, which features about fifty paintings in oil and acrylic in various techniques with a wide selection of subject matter, is open free to the public during regular library hours. ANNOUNCEMENT Want to Adopt a Black Child ? Call the NAACP Adoption Project. Ask For Miss Joyce Tutt 722-5951 or visit Tabernacle Baptist Church 1224 Gwinnett Street Augusta, Georgia «