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nie rtugusui iNews-tteview - oecember 6, 1973 - From The Block To The Hill By HL. Otar GET WELL SOON To the Rev. Jessie Colton. To Mrs. Bennie Ruth Jackson who was injured in an accident over the weekend. Both of ya’ll get well soon. WELCOME NEW READERS Welcome aboard to some of our latest News-Review readers: Rebecca Houston, Gladys Peterson of North Augusta, S.C., Henry Lee Cook, Arlene Holliman, Pearl Bums, Nancy Bush and Josephine Cooper. NEW SANDWICH Sgt. Tommy Gulley (Ret.) introduced yours truly to a new sandwich. It’s a toasted, spun honey, beef sausage monstrosity. By the way, it’s eaten with a fork. HI! TO THE GANG AT RICHARD’S Hey ya’ll down at Richard’s, here it is. Hi! to Henry Gilchrist, Sgt. Tabb, Nancy Johnson, Mary Lou and the other Joe Jones. I had a good time with ya’ll 1 think Yuk! Yuk! Yuk!. MR. TELEPHONE 1973 A new title has been unanimously awarded to friend Walter Davis, “Mr. Telephone”. BETHLEHEM CENTER GETS PROTECTION This corner learned recently that a conference between Chief Beck of A.P.D. and officials of the Bethlehem Center, has resulted in more police protection for the Conklin Ave. structure. Hello Joe Thomas, at Bethlehem. PRICE PATROL Folk have been asking this corner who is the attractive Black sister on T.V.’s Price Patrol. Well she’s Mrs. Willie (Emma) Wade, and mother of 15 year old J.C. Ivan Calhoun. OID SGT.’s REUNION Nope it wasn’t planned but it happened, nostalgia and all, at Shoestrings. Sgt. Major Hughlon Johnson (Ret.) bumped into Sgt. George Thomas (Ret.) whom he saw last in 1951. While they were stretching stories of yesterday-year, in walks Sgt. Gulley and Gavin. To make a long story short, yours truly left before the flow. IN TOWN BRIEFLY Johnny Jones, Augusta’s answer to Sam Cooke, and the new G.M. of Mutual Black BLACK ORIENTED CHRISTMAS CARDS FREE New Subscribers to The News-Review, from Now through Christmas will receive a box of Black oriented Christmas cards absolutely Free.. See our samples through The News-Review distributors. Call 722-4555, ask for James Stewart. Subscriptions must be for at least one year in order to qualify for the free cards. Creators of tke .Hearts Desire Diamond 816 BROAD ST. <712 BROAD ST. DANIEL VILLAGE SOUTHGATE PLAZA N. AUGUSTA PLAZA 127 LAURENS, AIKEN -rue • TWO BEDROOM TOWN HOUSES IMt • Baths • Immediate Occupancy I oacCIAI •Total Electric • Air Conditioned I BrEUIMI- •Wall To Wall Carpet •Swimming Pool ■ APPFAL • Kitchen Appliances • Playground • Convenient to schools, shopping, churches, Gordon Hwy OF 24 Hour Security Guard Service I ft All I ■PES V>n«»9«l ifeiWWHg 1-- vl* I 430 E. BOUNDARY Clift ftft the 51251 a P artment I I Coll 724-1616 I IVeVV f ° r * he money | News Ralph Stone and the new station manager of James Brown’s WJBF station in Knoxville, were in town briefly last weekend. WANNA BET Hey, hey, Sophronia, I’ll take Army next year. Yuk! yuk, she got clobbered by Navy last week. HELLO UP THERE ON THE HILL Here are some yule tide cheers to all of my friends up there on the hill.Checkthislist out ya’ll, find your name: Josie, Chevelle, Tammie and Bruce (Thanks for the ride to campus), Pop and Sug, Joshalum, Lewis, and Mamie Young, Jimmy and Bull, Bea and Mama Lucci, Mrs. Annie Mae Dunn, Ethel Bridges and hubby Bridges, Bunch and Bro’ Dunn. Perry Dunn, Marion and Johnny, Bernice and Poochie, Mother Davenport, Rev. Robert Davenport, Rev. Nathaniel Irving, all the gang at Gene’s Barber Shop, Nick and Jesse Davenport. Marvin Ware, John T. Lockhart, George and Mrs. Bussey, Horace and Mrs. Bussey, Mose Eddie Morton, “Poor Boy” Patterson, Richard and Agnes Ridley, James and Elizabeth and Shirley Williams, Loula Mae Gibson, Sgt. Edward Brooks, James and Georgia Stallings and family, Corpenter, Joe Eugene, Mary and all of the Elams, Deacon and Mrs. Alford Walker and Mrs. Joseph Hunter. OVERTON DONE GOT OVER That’s right Barbara Overton has gotten over, employment wise that is. She is the latest employee of the Richmond County Merit System TRIAL DATE SET Those two lads accused of the armed robbery of the former Kitten’s Komer will stand trial December 11th. FILLING IN I met Mrs. Margie Hamp of Springfield Baptist Church. She is filling in for the surgery recovering of Flo Parrish of the Senior Aides Project. GOTTA GO Hate to leave ya, but 1 have to put you down for a while. Final exams are around the corner and that means lots of study, Heeelllppp!!! Page 2 SAFKASFKJASKLF YOUTH SHOT IN HEAD DIES IN LOCAL HOSPITAL A twenty-year-old youth died in a local hospital of gunshot wounds suffered Friday. The youth, Erskine Mitchell, was found lying on his back in the 1400 block of Tutt Ave. early Friday. He had been shot in the head. Officials at a local hospital reported Mitchell died at 6:02 p.m., Nov. 30th. Witnesses at the scene told police that a man pulled a gun from his belt, shot Mitchell, and fled the scene in an automobile. A suspect is being sought in the case, according to James G. Beck, police chief. Mitchell was recently released from the hospital where he was treated for a previous gunshot wound. WOMAN INJURED IN HIP AS PISTOL FIRES ACCIDENTLY Thirty-year-old Bennie Ruth Jackson, of 517 Ponte Verda Dr., was shot in the hip with a .22 caliber pistol over the past weekend. According to Richmond County deputies, Mrs. Jackson dropped the weapon as she was about to clean it, and it discharged, hitting her in the hip. She was treated and released from a local hospital. MAN SHOT IN ARM - 2 ARRESTED Two men have been arrested in Richmond County in connection with the shooting of Harold Young, 37, of 2516 Reese Dr,, who was shot in his left arm. Arrested were John W. Anderson, 35, and David Lee Anderson, 25. Both Andersons have been charged. John for aggravated assault with intent to murder, and David Lee as an accessory. MAN SURRENDERS IN SHOOTING The Augusta police reported the surrender of George Anderson, of 1053 Daniel St., in connection with a Friday night shooting. Anderson, charged with aggravated assault with intent to murder in connection with the shooting of Lee Turner of 1413 Maple St., surrendered early Sunday morning. WOMAN ARRESTED IN THEFT A youthful woman, 18-year old Hermana Lewis of 146 Oak Village Apts, was arrested and charged with theft-by-taking from two Broad St. stores. She was charged in connection with the theft of a NEWMAN’S Discount Music Name Brand String k Band Instrument - Musical Instruments Repaired ». Buy Used Instruments 1159 BROAD ST. Phone 724 9773 ROY L. HOLLIMON ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR dPA RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL LICENSE FOR - “"**’**' CI TY & COU NTY JjggsjGr Day or Night 1408 12 th st. HOME 722 8360 OFFICE 722-4227 Next Door to W & H Bookkeeping & I ncome Tax Services $lO nightgown from one store, and an assortment of jumpsuits, slacks and pants worth $22.59 from another. SEVEN BURGLARIES LISTED OVER THE WEEKEND IN CITY Seven burglaries were reported over the weekend in Augusta including The Martha Lester School where a television monitor and set valued at $343 was taken. Rodney Fredrick of 2430 Madrid Dr. reported that the Ebony Club at 1480 Linden St. was broken into and some $490.72 allegedly taken. Two-hundred-seventy-five dollars was reported taken from Ronnie Narvickie at a local motel. Narvickie told police someonetook his wallet from his room containing the money. A black and white television was reportedly taken from the home of Alverine Coleman, of 1208 Carrie St. Burglars took a safe from a Broad St., furniture store. It was reported that $l2O in nickels, dimes, quarters, half dollars, and S2OO in cash was taken. The safe was later found destroyed on Tobacco Rd. Someone entered the home of Odessa Green of 10-A Sunset Villa Apts, and removed a .25 caliber pistol valued at SSO and a s2l watch. MAN KNOCKED DOWN AND ROBBED $175 AND CREDIT CARDS TAKEN Two men attacked Laurie F. Bryant, Sr., knocking him to the ground Saturday. Bryant reported the men took his wallet containing $175, and credit cards for Bank America, Gulf Oil Co., Sears and J.C. Penny’s. Deadline Extended Congress has extended the deadline for military retirees to sign up under the Survivor Benefit Plan. The cost-sharing plan is designed to provide income to survivors of retired military members. Provision is made for a survivor annuity of up to 55 percent of retired pay. ' The new deadline for sign-ups is March 20, 1974. The orginal deadline was last September 20, however, Congress extended the deadline in November to give more retirees a chance to make an election. Former military members who retired prior to September 21, 1972, and who reside in the Augusta-area should contact the Military Personnel Branch at Fort Gordon, telephone 791-3136. |a V MUSIC JAY cemter <P B »*7 HOAD ST RINTAU-REPAIRS-LISSOME SHUT MUSIC 722-7989 Don’t overpay-Trade with Ja]L J. LESTER FURMAN JEWELER 214 Bth Street Authorized BULOVA Dealer Sales and Service on Ladies' & Mens Accutrons Phone: 722-2932 We Doae But Never Cleoo 24-Hour Service Jack Dempsey rrOWIMOMH Office Phone 724-1204 118 Ninth St. | Planned Parenthood ® “I notice you don’t have many children. I have too many. Could you help me?” This plea from a poor, expectant mother with four small children was voiced to a woman operating a milk station in Augusta in the depth of the depression. It led, many years later, to the formation of what is now Planned Parenthood of East Central Georgia, 1862 Central Avenue. The organization, which is run by a board of volunteers whose president is Dr. Edwin S. Bronstein of the Medical College of Georgia, is staffed by an executive director, Mr. Mike Sanders, and a secretary-bookkeeper. Planned Parenthood cares. It offers a number of services to the people of Augusta. Every Wednesday from 5 to 9 p.m. the Women’s Health Center is open at 1862 Central Avenue by appointment. Here a woman can have a physical examination which includes a Pap smear (cancer test), urine check, breast and pelvic examinations, hemoglobin check and veneral disease tests. If she wishes she can also be tested for pregnancy and receive counseling and devices for birth control. Counseling and referral for problems relating to infertility, genetics, abortion or voluntary - ■ 6 7 // 15lasKaHhlSa ■ I DETROIT--The Honorable Geraldine B. Ford, Recorder’s Court Judge and a member of the Board of Directors of Detroit Urban League, Inc., is shown above presenting a plaque to Jack Musick, president of Hiram Walker Incorporated, during the 1973 annual Equal Opportunity Day awards ceremony. The award honors Hiram Walker for outstanding contributions to the economic welfare of Detroit as a pioneer for equal opportunity in employment. The 13th annual Awards Luncheon, attended by civic and government officials and prominent Detroit business leaders, was held in the Grand Ballroom of Cobo Hall on Thursday, November 15. The Detroit Urban League was established in 1916. REING IN UP SOME I RED \\Gl® SSgp' IrHMR / 1 \ ' —'T jfed ■ ■ ■ ■■■■■■■■■■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 4 ■ Santa Savings now earn 4%% interest! Come in and sign up today. ■ 1 Please sign me up for Santa Savings: I() $1 a week—ss2 Club; ()$5 a week—s26o Club; ■ ( )$2 a week—slo4 Club; ( ) $lO a week—ss2o Club; 1 () $3 a week—sls6 Club; ( ) S2O a week-$1,040 Club. I ( ) Enclosed is my check for $R I( )I am already checking at Georgia Railroad Bank. Please transfer $ ■ automatically from my checking account * on the ( ) sth, ( ) 15th, ( ) 25th of each month. Minimum $5 ■ Name || Add ress 1 | City State Zip | - Social Security * m ■ Signature Send to: Georgia Railroad Bank, 699 Broad St., Augusta, Ga. 30902 | Georgia Railroad Bank g Member F.D.I.C. sterilization are also available. The low fees are based on each person’s ability to pay. Appointments may be made by calling 736-1161. Caring for people and reaching out is Planned Parenthood’s work. Women have been trained to go into all neighborhoods, offering counseling and referral to the proper clinics to women interested in family planning. They often provide the transportation for these women. Included at the Planned Parenthood office is a library and file of family planning materials which may be found in the offices of nurses, physicians and clinics in the Augusta area. The topics covered include marriage counseling, birth control, genetic counseling infertility, venereal disease as well as others. This file may be used in planning a program or study course, preparing a • talk or writing a paper. Planned Parenthood cares about the people in Richmond County by providing family planning services, counseling in difficult situations and providing information when needed. Planned Parenthood cares. If we can help you, call 736-1161. | I\ I * 1 ; By MR. & MRS. FARIES W. THOMPSON 50th Wedding Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Faries W. Thompson recently celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary with a reception at their home hosted by their daughter Ms. Mary E. Thompson. Also hosting the occasion were the Thompson’s other children, Mr. Forrest Thompson, Mrs. Ida Williams, Mr. Willie H. Thompson of Hampton, Virginia, Mr. Maurice Washington of Seattle, Washington. Daughters-in-law Mrs. Doretha Thompson and Mrs. Noonday Film Program On Tuesday, December 4, the films “Yosemite: End of the Rainbow” and “Macrame” will be shown at the Augusta Library’s weekly series of film programs “The World in Films” in the Auditorium at 12:10p.m. “Yosemite: End of the Rainbow” presents scenes of the many waterfalls, stupendous rock formations, regions of the Big Trees and a multitude of birds and animals. Berry's Date Room & Supper Club 1832 Old Savannah Rd. at Molly Pond rd. STARRING JOHNNY SOUL WITH A BIG SURPRISE EVERY THURSDAY - A FREE RECORD HOP ONE NIGHT A WEEK. A CLUB WITH A FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE AND WILL ASSURE SAFETY FOR YOU AND YOUR DATE. W.H. Thompson of Hampton, Virginia. Son-in-law Mr. Landis Williams. Out of town guests included Mrs. Thompson’s mother, Mrs. Wealthly Brannan of Philadelphia Pa., Mr. Thompson’s sister, Mrs. Katie L. Jones of Philadelphia, Pa., Elder and Mrs. Abe Hart of Washington, D.C. and Mr. and Mrs. Brice Shropshire of Charlotte, North Carolina. Mr. and Mrs. Faries W. Thompson -were married December 2,1923. The second film, “Macrame” is a color demonstration of the basic knots of macrame. EXHIBITS Art Exhibition - Paintings by Lynell Widener of Evans, Ga. through January 2 at the Main Library Auditorium. Glass Display Cases - Candles made by Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wittke of Augusta on the 2nd Floor Lobby in the Main Library from Nov. 30 to Jan. 2.