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Jackson Progress-Argus
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Doyle Jones Jr. Editor
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THE PROGRESS-ARCUS*
PLATFORM
1. Modern school facilities to
serve entire county.
2. More street and sidewalk
paving.
3. Imnrovement of county’s post
roads.
4. A modern hospital.
6. Tax exemption for new in
dustries.
6. Countywide Chamber of Com
merce.
7. Concerted effort to attract
tourists.
8. Better recreational facilities.
IT’S THIS WAY
By DOYLE JONES, Jr.
In .‘lB days tin- searing heat of July
and August will be replaced by the
more temperate weather of Septem
ber when the evenings show the first
promise of fall and the practice
gridirons the country over will be
filled with young stalwarts answering
the first pigskin call.
Those are the days. The hot sum
mer is behind. Baseball is being
waved on by the old man with the
scythe with the World Series in Oc
tober as the swan song. Crops are be
ing harvested and county fairs are
pointed for by proud farmers eager
to show their premium produce. The
final fishing fling is over and
thoughts turn to flashing, purring
quail and scampering cottontails.
Guns are lovingly Unsheathed, oiled
and polished and in a twinkling fall
is here.
Fall—the loveliest of ail seasons—
descends with a poignancy and beau
ty that catches at the heart. “Octo
ber’s bright blue weather,” unrivaled
and unmatched, is a balm and inspi
ration. That master painter, Natare,
creates landscapes that put to shame
a da Vinci or Van Gogh. With his
'celestal pallet and brush, God strokes
the forests with colors and hues that
man in his finiieness can marvel at
• but never match.
Fall and football—the best season,
the best game. To me they are syn
onomous as ham and eggs and base
ball and pop. When September 1 is
peeled off the calendar my thoughts
for the next few months will be in
Athens with the very capable Bull
dogs of Wally Butt&. Very capable?
Yes, but without Charley Trippi it is
unlikely they will equal the undefeat
ed record of the ’46 Bulldogs. But
they’ll be ready to take Tech in late
November on Grant Field and that
will make the season a success for
Georgia fans.
Fall is the dreamer and the doer, j
It is a season of activity—of high
hopes and reward . . . of burgeoning
■fields ready, to be plucked ... of
fairs and fun ... of crysanthemums
on pretty girls in stadia over the
land ... of thundering booms in the
forest and rabbit stew ... of quest
ing noses and quail on toast ... of
burnished forests and the open road
... of rooming punts and spot passes
... of fireside when the day is
through ... of beauty and love and
Thanksgiving. And above all of
Thanksgiving.
The recently organized Georgia
Chamber of Commerce has outlined
a constructive 8-point program. The
agency holds possibilities for untold
good for the state and should have
hearty support.
THE LAST STRAW
By VINCENT TONES
Overhead, the “flying saucers”
continue to whirl through space at
incredible speeds, as additional eye
witnesses add their versions of the
amazing discs and it begins to ap
pear, even to a skeptic, that there is
really “something in the air.”
Sporadic figthing breaks out in
Greece and there are charges that the
Communist have inspired it, there is
unrest in the Balkans, China’s bitter
internal strife continues and the
Dutch are witnessing revolt on the
part of their far-flung empire.
On the home front, Congress
wrangles with military appropria
tions, half-in-doubt whether to lis
ten to those who forsee an imminent
war with Russia or those who see the
whole chain of restless events as a
period of transition from war to
peace.
At any rate old “John Doe” in the
United States hardly knows what to
make of it all. He threads through
his favorite newspaper to the sports
and comics and yet he can’t put it
down without reading the front page
and that front page is all about
a subject he doesn’t like to think
or read about—War.
The average GI is more confused
than the average citizen. He has
hardly shed his uniform which he db
bravely wore so short a time ago and
the moth balls have not yet given
their delicate incense to the winter
uniform that warmed him through
the snows of Belgium or the Alps
of Italy.
Is he so soon to return to that
which he swore he would never re
turn? Have stupid, blundering men
who got into that mess of 41-45 er
red again? Is the petrol going to Rus
sia someday going to speed planes to
America and blast him and all of his
dreams skyward?
Everywhere today there is this un
easiness on the part of a nation’s
youth, a kind of waiting period be
fore the storm that it seems inevita
bly—or so they believe—will break
and destroy our world and our civi
lization as we know it. It isn’t a hap
py prospect for our youth to dwell
upon as they go about their gay and
carefree paths of pleasure.
Well, how is our youth reacting to
this intangible and yet very real pres
sure of a prospective world conflic',.
About as could be expected, one
might say.
But there is little doubt, we be
lieve, even on the part of those who
are not trained to interpret the
thoughts of others, that the present
uneasy world condition and the threac
of war are playing their part in an
ever spiraling crime cycle that is ac
companied by an alarming increase
of crimes by youth.
Part of this grab-it-now psychol
ogy is probably a carry over from
the war days when the Gl’s motto
was “live for the moment,” or some
such rather short ranged ideal of
conduct.
Troubled world conditions, no
doubt, reflect in such crime waves as
we are now experiencing, for a per
son or a nation without emotional
stability or the right to expect a
reasonably happy future is not abov<-
the worst of crimes.
'There is nothing, however, in the
present state of affairs that should
make us too fearful for the future,
especially if we weigh our own mis
givings against the historical events
of our courageous past.
Take 1776, for instance. Thirteen
colonies against the whole British em
pire. The prophets of doom foresaw
every man killed, women and child
ren taken into slavery and a brilliant
dream ended. Bat they were wrong.
So wrong. Out of the struggle, \ihich
courage and prayers won, came a
free America.
Take 1865, for instance. A pros
trate South, beaten to a pulp, with
out food, clothing and money, strip
ped of all its former glories with the
exception of its courage and its
pride, would never rise again, said
the pessimistic prophets. The South
today is the answer to these false
THE JACKSON PROGRESS-ARCUS, JACKSON. GEORGIA
SPECULATIONS
AND
OBSERVATIONS
By MADAME ROAMER
In roaming around
We found out that a good many
of our friends were suffering from
the Wanderlust these days and we've
located the destination of some of
them. Estelle Watkins Austin flew
out to El Paso, Texas, for a visit
with the Ben Watkinses; Myrtie Lee
McGoogan is having the time of her
life while on a visit with Pearl Mad
dox Beatty at her lovely home at
Three Rivers, Michigan; Julia Head
and Kate Strickland got tired of can
ning blackberries and peaches and
hied off to the mountains of north
Georgia and Tennessee; the S. M.
Ridgeways are spending several
months at their cottage at Blairs
ville. . . . Led Burtz of Atlanta is
visiting Elizabeth Finley and, to
gether, they called on Sue J6nes the
other afternoon. Someone asked
Barry, the son of the house, who his
mother's visitors were and he said,
“them two Finley girls.” . . . We
hear that Joan Yarborough held her
Daily Vacation Bible School at three
different places all at the same time,
namely at her home, at her Daddy’s
store and at a local drug store.
Nothing like keeping up interest by
moving along. . . . GLIMPSED HERE
AND THERE—NeIIe Maddox Lever
erette of Athens—prettier now than
when younger—visiting the Harvey
Maddoxes. . . . Ann and Jan Raven
with their fingers crossed as a local
ambulance passed them making a
wish that the occupant, whoever he
might be, would get well quick. . . .
Jane Etheredge Weaver making a
birthday cake for her brother, Newt
Etheredge. . . . Sam Norton trimming
the hedge at the Methodist parson
age. Wise guy, not to expend that
much energy until the Conference
informed him that the hedge would
he his for another year. . . . Mildred
Weaver busy making curtains for her
pretty new home on west Third
street When you want your
mother-in-law to come over to your
house and shell peas all day in prep
aration for canning the next day
dont tell her how much is
ahead of her but just invite her with
all the graciousness at your com
mand. That’s what Mrs. Bill Sasser
did and it worked. The reason we
know? We saw the dishpan of
shelled peas. By the way, “Comer’s
Cannery” is coming along fine and
everybody speaks a good word for its
Boss, who seems to find pleasure in
lending a helping hand to the pa
trons. . . . Bob Franklin 3rd, being
lifted into the back seat of his Dad’s
car so he might lie down on the trip
to Forsyth to see his grandmother.
He is recovering from a broken leg.
Have you planned an exhibit for
the Butts county fair?
It may be that farmers will tag
194? as a Bug Year and let it go at
that.
Congress may adjourn by August
1 and members may get home in
time for camp meeting.
The new DDT spray seems to be
good for almost everything. It might
be good to use on politicians.
Big plans are being made in
south Georgia for the opening of the
tobacco season and it is expected
this year's crop will sell for record
prices. Soon the first bale of cotton
will be moving to market and the
busy season will be on in full swing.
prophets.
Take 1947, for instance. The Uni
ted States and Britain, free and in
dependent with the atom bomb on
their side, against the world. The fu
ture is not so dark. The prophets of
doom will be wrong again.
INDIAN SPRINGS THRONGED
WITH VISITORS
The annual increase in number of
vacationists, Sunday and holiday
picnickers to Indian Springs, fairly
illustrates the fact that these beauti
ful and historic grounds are becom
ing more and more Georgia’s most
popular resort. Hotel accommoda
tions, barbecue stands and other eat
ing places amply supply the needs
of those desiring such accomodations
while sports and amusement centers
furnish exercise and amusement for
persons in youth and old age. On our
recent annual visit to the Springs we
were deeply impressed with the
splendid behavior prevailing among
so vast a number of persons moving
from place to place over the grounds
with large groups of friends and
family assemblages spreading dinner
together for acres around under in
viting oaks on tables provided for the
purpose. These gatherings were com
posed from all indications of repre
sentatives of some of the best fami
lies in the state from Dade to Camden
counties. Willis B. Powell, retired
newspaperman, writer and Chamber
of Commerce executive, and resident
of Indian Springs since 1926, states
positively that this year’s crowds to
visit the Springs is the largest in its
history. He estimates the Fourth of
July crowd to have been between 12
and 15 thousand. —Butler Herald.
Looking Backward
Through The Files
News of 30 Years Ago
Joel B. Mallet was appointed by
Gov. Dorsey as captain in quarter
master’s corps.
Representative A. W. Mays intro
duced a bill providing for three
county commissioners who were
named in the bill, W. W. Wilson,
H. L. Gray, J. S. Carter.
Ja.ckson baseball team scheduled
two games with Nebraska Indians
July 17-18.
Suit of Jasper county against
Butts county, claim for a larger
share of Central Georgia Power Cos.
taxes, was dismissed by Judge
W.E.H. Searcy Jr.
Capt. G. E. Mallet was promoted
to rank of major in Georgia Nation
al Guard at Macon.
News of 20 Years Ago
Georgia’s first bale was sold in
Savannah at 65 cents a pound.
Government reports showed cot
ton acreage to be 42,000,000 acres
compared to 48,000,000 in 1926.
Dr. I. G. Walker planned revival
services at Moore’s Chapel, Mace
donia and Towaliga.
A play was scheduled for Friday
night to raise money for Camp Wil
kins trip for 4-H boys and girls.
Jackson Rifles were in camp at
St. Simons.
News of 10 Years Ago
Butts county Welfare quota for
July was $749.00 for public assis
tance program.
J. G. McDonald resigned at Jack
son post office after sendee of 35
years.
J. C. Stephens displayed nearly
grown pimiento pepper.
Mrs. J. E. Lane, touring Europe,
wrote of the crossing on the S. S.
Normandie.
Butts county Welfare office was
composed of Miss Elizabeth Towles,
director, Mrs. L. M. Spencer, assis
tant, Mrs. Vollie Mae Hudson,
stenographer.
Every precinct so far reporting
shows a scarcity of parking space.
It seems to be a national problem.
A former Greensboro citizen has
donated $140,000 to build a hos
pital in that city. That's the kind of
generosity that counts.
Sooner or later Uncle Sam will
find out that what the foreign na
tions most desire is a big loan and
then be left alone to do as they
please.
The whole state is road-conscious
and every section is pulling for its
favorite road to be paved. It is
work that needs to be done as speed
ily as possible.
2 TESTS
Of A Sound Loan
In Our Bank Are
IS ITS PURPOSE CONSTRUCTIVE?
Will it help you accomplish the worthwhile
thing you want to do?
Get into business for yourself—
Buy new machinery and equipment for plant
expansion or farm use —
Meet unusual personal expense promptly—
Repair, remodel or improve your home or busi
ness property.
Our interest in your problem is
sincere. Our service is prompt
and fully confidential.
JACKSON NATIONAL BANK
JACKSON, GEORGIA
Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
What If It Rains???
What If It Rains ? ? ?
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GIVES YOU RAIN INSURANCE
A rain check entitles you to a FREE wash
if it rains. That’s your insurance. From Monday
through Thursday we will give you a Rain Check,
so you can get your car washed again if it rains
within twelve hours after your car is washed.
THIS OFFER GOOD THROUGH AUGUST 1947
For Expert TEXACO MARFAX Lubrica
tion, Tire Repairs and Washing call us.
WE WILL PICK UP, SERVICE AND
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[R ESWNCS'
f0 ar/tozEN
It’s Wise To Be Thrifty. Now that the vegetable
and fruit season is in full swing put your lockers to
use and fill them with the products of your gardens
and orchards.
We have Quality Meat in our Market.
Delicious Ice Cream and Malted Milk from our
Ice Cream Freezer.
PHONE 5371 *
Butts County Freezer Locker Cos. Inc.
JACKSON, GEORGIA
THURSDAY, JULY 24, 194 T