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Presentments Of Grand Jury For February Court We, the Grand .Jury of Butts Su perior Court, empaneled for Febru ary, 1952, term make the following presentments: We wish to thank Hon. Frank B. Willingham for his charge, Solicitor Ben Garland for his assistance and counsel, Grand Jury Foreman G. F. Etheredge for his leadership, Bailiff C. W. Tomlin, and other court offi cials for their cooperation. Committees have been appointed for the investigation of offices, records and property of the county. Then reports are attached herewith. The County Department of Public Welfare and Butts County Health Department submitted written re ports. These reports are published below along with other reports of the body. We appreciate the cooperation of these departments and commend them for their good work. We recommend Mr. Franklin Mad dox be appointed member of the Butts County Board of Education to succeed himself. We recommend Mr. Harry W. Ball be appointed a mem ber of the Butts County Board of Education to succeed L. J. Ball. We respectfully request that we be recessed until April 14, 1952, un less convened earlier by proper au- We' recommend that these present ments be published in the county pa per and that they be paid the usual fee for same. GEO F. ETHEREDGE, Foreman, .1. H. SETTLE, Clerk. The foregoing General Present ments, being read and presented i open court, arc received and approv ed. and ordered filet! of record and published as recommended. February 6, 1952. FRANK B. WILLINGHAM, Judge S. C. F. C. We vour committee appointed to investigate the office of Tax Collec tor as to its books and records, we find that same are neatly and so fa as we are able to ascertain correctly kept. F. W. Childs, Rufus Adams, J. C. Kimbell. , . We your committee appointed to investigate the office and records o Clerk Superior Court, Butts County, wish to make the following report: We find recordes neatly kept in loose leaf form and so far as can be ascer tained from our brief investigation all records are correctly kept avoid ing to law. We also wish to commend Clerk and his assistant for courteous manner in which the office >s opera ted. J. W. O’Neal, J. E. Bond, B. B. Campbell. . , , , . We the committee abpointed to in spect the Ordinary’s office find the books kept neatly and corect as far as we had time to do same. J. M. L. Comer, E. A, Godsey, A. C. freeman. We the committee appointed to in spect the general Property conditions of the courthouse find it to K ood condition and no repairs or im provements were found to be r ® co ™‘ mended. In ,our inspection of the county jail we find the fob low 'JJ needed: New window lights and screen for center window upstairs J™ west side. Repair roof to prevent weather damage which now ****? ,n cells upstairs. That some extermma ting service he secured to eradicate roach damage whichareveryprev alent. We find the jil well^ ept and other conditions satisfactory as far as we were able to determine. Ru fus Adams, L. B. Dodson. J. C. Kim the undersigned have inspect ed the books of the County School Superintendent’s office and have found them to be neatly and correct lv kept so far as we can determine. J E. Bond, W. M. Gallman, B. B. Campbell. . Your committee appointed to in vestigate the office of 1 ax Receivei of Butts county beg to report that we find the records neatly kept and so far as we know are correctly kept. L. B. Dodson. W. 0. Ball. B. J. Smith. We, the undersigned committee ap pointed to investigate the books and records of the office of Treasurer of the county, beg to repoit that aft investigation of the same we find them to be neatly and so far as w are able to ascertain correct. J. vv. Carter, H. G. Harris, J. A. Lane. We your committee appointed to examine the books and records of the Countv Commissioners have this day examined same and find them to be kept in order and according to law A. C. Freeman, W, C. Garr, W. 0. Knowles. We the committee appointed to in spect the repair shop and equipment of Butts county find them in fair shape in so far as this committee is able to ascertain. W. O. Ball, J. W. Carter, H. G. Harris. We the undersigned committee find the books of the Sheriff’s office neatlv and correctly kept. W. C. Garr, W. 0. Knowles, D. T. Long. TAX COLLECTOR’S REPORT Below I give you report of dis bursements of the office of Tax Col lector since my last report to you in November, 1981. 1951 County Taxes. Corporations Paid to W. M. Redman, Treas. 3951 School Taxes, Corporations Paid F. C. Hearn. CSS 22,678.13 1951 School bond taxes. Corporations 1951 County advalorem taxes Paid W. M. Redman, Treas. 1951 School advalorem taxes Paid F. C. Hearn, CSS.__ 21.199.31 3951 advalorem school bond taxes Paid F. C. Hearn, CSS __ 7,069.41 Georgia. Butts County. I. H. W. Barnes, Tax Collector, do certify that the above and foregoing Is a true and correct statement of disbursements of this office so far as I am able to ascertain. February 4. 1952. H. W. BARNES. Tax Collector Butts County, Georgia TREASURER’S REPORT Below I submit a report of receipts and disbursements of the office of Treasurer since last report of August term, 1951. Intereit and Sinking Fund Bal. last report $11,574.46 DISBURSEMENTS Coupons |iaid 5 137.50 Balance 11,436.96 11,574.46 Gasoline Fund Bal. last report $ 4,251.18 Rec’d G. B. Hamilton 18,424.50 22,675.68 DISBURSEMENTS Warrants paid $17,922.75 Bal. on hand 4,752.93 22,675.68 State Aid Fund Bal. last report $ 4,251.18 Rec’d Highway Dept 21,913.52 26,164.70 DISBURSEMENTS Warrants paid $21,808.68 Bal. on hand 4,356.02 26,164.70 1951 County Receipts Public bridges $17,111.16 Forestry funds 2,444.73 County. Com. fund 1,222.31 County Police fund 3,422.11 Public Welfare fund 3,911.16 Lawful Charges, H. W. Barnes and State Board of Health 13,028.58 Lunacy fund 305.58 Public Buildings 8,554.91 Public Roads 9,970.15 Sheriff, Other officers 7,944.42 Superior Court, H. W. Barnes, Paul Maddox, clerk 3,115.88 Pauper fund 305.58 Total receipts— $71,336.67 Bal. col. HW Barnes, TC. 10,026.06 81,362.63 1951 Disbursements Paid bridges - $15,116.70 Paid forestry 3,229.68 Paid Cos. Com 950.00 Paid County Police 3,421.34 Paid Welfare Dept 4,170.70 Paid Lawful Charges 13,296.54 Paid lunacy 266.00 Paid Pauper 449.35 Paid Pub. Buildings 7,292.71 Paid Public Roads 10,046.20 Paid Sheriff, other of 8,631.09 Paid Superior Court 2,494.65 Paid jury scripts 2,301.00 Paid 1950 warrants 65.80 Paid interest 1,682.75 Balance t— 7,948.12 Georgia, Butts County. I. W. M. Redman, do certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct statement of the receipts and disbursements of this office so far as I am able to ascertain. This February 4, 1952. W. M. REDMAN, Treasurer, Butts County. HEALTH DEPARTMENT Again we are glad to give you a report of the major activities of the Butts County Health Department which covers the period from July 1, through December 31, 1951. The main ohjects of a good Public Health program is prevention of dis eases whenever possible and promo tion of health. These are being car ried out by having improved sanita tion, immunizations and health edu cation. In the six months 568 children were immunized against whooping cough, diphtheria and tetanus. 341 people were protected against ty phoid. We hove a standing schedule in the office every Friday afternoon to give shots. This service is for everybody and is free. There is no excuse for any one to suffer from typhoid, smallpox, diphtheria or whooping cough since these can be prevented. There were 3,826 people tested in the multiple survey, which included tests for anemia, diabetes, cancer and dust diseases of the lungs, tubercu losis and syphilis. All that were found to, have diabetes were referred to their family physicians for treat ment. Three people who were in need of treatment and unable. to pay for it were referred to Vocational Rehab ilitation. This division gave a few days of hospitalization until diets and treatment were thoroughly under stood. Others who did not need hos pitalization were taught to give in sulin and to test urine. 15 new cases of tuberculosis were found. Five were advised to file application to Pattev. They were admitted and are improving there. We have a total of 50 known cases of tuberculosis in the county. Nine of these are at Bat tey State Hospital. Rome, Ga. The Venereal Disease Center in Alto. Ga.. has solved many of our problems. All patients who have syphilis can be treated there without cost to the county or patient, loz patients were sent to this center during this six months period. Most of these were old patients sent there for re-checks and spinal tests. The state and county pays.a doctor to hold weekly clinics to examine children and expectant mothers. This clinic is held each Tuesday morning. 231 visits were made by expectant mothers and 335 visits were made by children to the clinic during this six months period. Those desiring mid wife service for deliveries are re ouired to have at least three months clinic supervision. This prevents mid wives attending abnormal cases, therefore the maternal and infant deaths, as well as premature births has been greatly reduced. The three midwives in the county are required to attend monthly classes. They are reouired to meet state and county regulations and are issued certifi cates each year. The schools were visited for . in spections, and health education, however, most of the school work consisted of completing and giving booster immunizations and giyin°' certificates as every child is reouired to be protected against typhoid, smallpox, diphtheria and whooping cough. A mother bahv clas= was taught to a groun of mothers. They showed a marked interest in the class and community health. A class is sc’ned- THE JACKSON PROGRESS-ARGUS, JACKSON, GEORGIA uled to teach midwives during Janu ary and plans are being made to teach other classes. The following services were ren dered by the sanitarian during July and *art of August, as that was the only time the county had a sanitarian during this period. A total of 256 inspections were made as follows: 12 eating establishments, 50 private premises, 5 public and industrial premises. 13 public water supplies, 7 rest rooms (not including rest rooms in eating establishments), 2 swimming pools, 1 water impound ment, 2 inidvidual water supply re stored to approved type. 1 approved individual water supply installed, 5 approved connections to public water supplies. 4 new septic tanks installed at homes. 7 approved connections to public sewer. All food handlers working in cafes, school lunch rooms and other eating places were tested for tuberculosis, typhoid carriers and syphilis. They are reqiured to have a physical ex amination and a card with his signa ture stating that they are free of communicable diseases. These cards are kept in the Health Department and a regular food handlers card is placed in the eating establishments. This is done to safeguard the people who eat at these places. The State Department of Health holds clinics to examine and treat people who have cancer and are un able to pay for examinations and treatment. We have 33 children who are un dec Crippled Children’s Service. These services are rendered for cer tain crippling conditions of children under 21 years cf age. The following laboratory tests were made: Water examined 22 Gonnorrhea tests 57 Intestinal parasites 41 Blood test ; 3915 Tuberculosis 291 Typhoid carriers " Hemoglobins " Urine tests 277 The county did not have a sani tarian during the last four months of 1951. The total cost to the county for Public Health Nurse, Clerk, San itarian (for two months) and a doc tor to hold weekly maternal clinics, and travel for the nurse and sanitar ian amounted to only $1,220.32. Ihe county provided $300.00 for office supplies, stamps, laundry, telephone service and equipment to meet stand ards for state participations of which they pay 65% of all salaries. We are indebted to the Commis sioners, Board of Health, Doctors, and to all of our Butts county citi zens for-their wonderful cooperation in helping to make Butts county a healthier place to live. We shall be glad to appear before you in person to answer any ques tions regarding our work, and shall appreciate any suggestions or criti cism you have to offer to improve the Public Health Service. Respectfully submitted: (Mrs.) Ethel H Ham, Butts Cos PHN (Mrs.) Rebecca R. Duffey, Clerk Members of the Butts County Board of Health: Dr. R. L. Hammond Mr. A. A. White Mr. F. C. Hearn Mr W. M. Redman WELFARE DEPARTMENT We appreciate this opportunity to give the semi-annual re P° rt f^ Butts County Department of jPublic Welfare. This report covers the per iod from July 1. 1951 through De cember 31, 1951. The administration of the Public Assistance Program: namely, Ola Age Assistance, Aid to Needy Buna, and Aid to Dependent Children, is the main work of the Welfare De partment. Initial eligibility and con tinuing eligibility must be established for all applicants and recipients. This is done by complete investigation at The time of application and a review of circumstances at least once a yeai in accordance with rules and regu lations of the State Department of Public Welfare. The rules and laws are subject to change at any time by state officials and the legislature There has been a change in law No. 297, Recovery from Estate of Deceased Recipients. The law No. 444, Responsibility of Children to Support their Parents, has not chan ced except as to the amount childien SVciptants of Old Age Aos,stance may earn before they are liab le for a contribution to their parents. These two laws were passed by 1951 Legis lature and went into effect in this department in July 1951. During the last six months of 1951 the public assistance recipients in Butts county received a total of $49,- 794.50. By the month this averaged $7,450.50 received by an average of 306 old age assistance recipients, $196.67 received by 9 aid to blind recipients, and $651.92 received by 14 families (39 children) in aid to dependent children. In December 1951 the monthly average old age assistance grant per person was $27.- 61, aid to blind $26.40, and aid to dependent children $17.42 per child. All these average grants increased dujjng these six months. The two major factors behind the increases were: (1) The including of a $3.00 monthly incidental allowance in the budgets for OAA and Aid to Blind recipients, and $1.50 per month for each child in the budgets for ADC. and (2) consideration of 100 percent of recipients’ needs rather than 85 percent which had been the policy. Thesf* changes went into effect in October. Of the total amount received by assistance recipients, the county paid 4%, or $1,991.78, and the other 96% or $47,802.72, was paid from federal and state funds. The administrative cost is also shared by federal, state and county. During the six months the county ppaid 5%, or $561.00, on salaries and travel expenses. The oth er 95%, or was paid by federal and state funds. Also, the federal government paid $50.39 on the cost of office supplies, postage service. The remaind er of the cost of these items was paid from the accumulated fund from the federal reimbursement. On July 1, 1951, there were four applications for Old Age Assistance and two applications for Aid to De pendent Children on which the in vestigation had not been completed. During the six months thirty-two new appplications for OAA, two for Aid to Blind and five for ADC were re ceived. All except five of these ap plications had been investigated be fore December 31. Thirty applicants were found to meet the eligibility re quirements for assistance and their names were added to the rolls. Ten were found to be ineligible because of resources, lack of verification of age, or the applications were with drawn. There were seven OAA cases, one ADC case, and one Aid to Blind added to the rolls by transfer from other counties. During these six months 40 active assistance cases were closed. Six of these were transferred to other coun ties, and 13 were closed because of death of recipient. Ten recipients of OAA requested their cases be closed rather than have their children con tacted according to State Law No. 444. In 8 cases the children whose incomes were above the salary scale agreed to assume the support of their parents and the cases were closed. Two cases were closed be cause of increase in income earned or other resources. One recipient re ceived an allotment from a son in the Army and this allotment met bud geted needs. At the end of this re porting period there were 311 per sons receiving Old Age Assistance, ten receiving Aid to Blind, and 14 families (44 children) receiving Aid to Dependent Children. General Assistance is the one as sistance program financed entirely from county funds. At present, this is the only financial help for the needy persons who are not eligible for OAA, Aid to Blind, and ADC. The county gives this department $40.00 a month to be used for these persons. The only other fund is a small emergency fund accumulated from part of the federal reimburse ment on Other Administrative Ex penses which has been allotted by county for this purpose. There was $240.00 from the county and $191.31 in the emergency fund to be used during the six months. Of this, $341.- 49 was used for food and clothing. On December 31 there was a balance of $89.82 in reserve for emergen cies. Through the Other Service Pro gram a number of requests are hand led by this Department. Through this program there is not any financial assistance given, only a report made Or the person referred to another agency as a source of help. During this six months period there were 22 investigations made for other agen cies, 15 persons certified for State Aid Cancer treatment, two persons certified for Medical State Aid, two persons referred to Vocational Re habilitation, and other requests as Service Only or unclassified services. May we take this opportunity to express appreciation for the coop eration and interest of the people of the county in the work of this department. The support of all is needed to effectively administer the welfare program. We solicit your cooperation, interest and any recom mendation which will increase the service this Department can render to people of our county. All reports and administrative rec ords are open for vour inspection. We shall be glad to appear before you in person to answer questions or to make explanations, if you so de sire. Respectfully submitted (tyrs.) JANE B. POWELL, Dir. 'Board of Public Welfare Mr. N. F. Land, chairman. Mr. P. H. Weaver, vice chairman. Mrs. Van Fletcher. Mr. T. W. Moore. Office Personnel Mrs. Jane B. Powell, Director Mrs. Helen S. Spencer, Welfare Worker, (half-time). Miss Mary Ann Norsworthy, Ste nographer. j\ ! \ <*&•-* < rfmm , Ij \ / IVk -NATURE.LIFT" be GLAMOROUS V I < j | j j\ \ .t/j Doiores has the secret —the only bras / / \ sier with patented, "Nature Liff* sup / j / \ port. Lifts not only from below—but / also from the sides. g v : x Due to a special arrangement with it \ the manufacturer we offer one / \ Dolores cotton brassiere absolutely | * ree to the first six ladies making a j J PUrC^3Se * n ° ur store on Feb. § Style #2Ol beautifully tailored In fine broadcloth. White, size 32-40, \ V f Style *2Ol beautifully tailored in * t exquisite nylon. White, size 32-401 ABC cups, $2,501 Jackson Style Shoppe Phone 5291 0. E. Ingram Dies In Miami Feb. 8 Jackson friends of Mr. Oswald E. Ingram of West Palm Beach were sorry to learn of his death Friday, February 8, at Mercy Hospital in Miami. Mr. Ingram underwent an operation for a brain tumor and never rallied. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. B. Ingram of Jackson but had lived in West Palm Beach for a number of years. He was cable fore man for the Bell Telephone Cos. in West Palm Beach. Funeral services were held Mon day afternoon at Ferguson Chapel with Dr. Ryan L. Wood, pastor of the Memorial Presbyterian church officiating. Harmonia Lodge of Ma sons had charge of the service at the grave. Interment was in Hill Crest cemetery, West Palm Beach. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lmogene S. Ingram; one daughter, Carol Ann; one son, O. E. Ingram Jr.; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. B. Ingram of Jackson; one sister, Capt. Lemma Ingram, Ft. McPher son; four brothers, George E. and Jack B. of Jackson, Quinton C. of Miami and Charles E. Ingram of For est Park. SS DEPUTY WILL VISIT JACKSON FEBRUARY 18 A representative of the Macon social security office will be at the office of the Welfare Department at the courthouse in Jackson Monday, February 18, at 1:30 p. m. to give information about the old age and survivors insurance program. '••'I MB " -llx- Let's make those plans real You’d like to fix the barn. And you’d like to add anew storage bin. You’ve a flock of wonderful plans, but where to get the cash? Call on us today and let us help you with a friendly loan. JACKSON NATIONAL BANK JACKSON, GEORGIA THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, i 9sj Morris Redman Enters Campaign * For Treasurer For the office of Treasurer, a he has held for several terms, M or . 1 ris Redman makes announcement ] this week for another term. Mr. Red. J man is one of the veteran officials of 1 the county and has been re-elected j each four years, and it is not believed 1 he will have oppposition at this time. 1 Veteran of World War I and ac- I tive in the American Legion and Vet- I erans of Foreign Wars, Mr. Redman J is a widely known attorney and pub lie official. He has served several 1 terms as mayor of Jackson and in 1 other positions of trust. He is eon- 1 ceded to be one of the county’s most J obliging public men and renders ser- 1 vice in a number and variety of ac- | tivities, always with a high degree of | ability. The office of treasurer pays an an- ? nual salary of SI,OOO, and not as 1 lucrative as some of the other of- j fices, Mr. Redman finds in the posit- I ion the means of rendering faithful ] service to the public. Popular and well liked, as his rec- i ord attests, Mr. Redman will have the support of loyal friends in the : present campaign. BOYS IN SERVICE Jackie W. Mangham, US Navy, of j Norfolk, spent the weekend with ) homefolks here.