The Jackson progress-argus. (Jackson, Ga.) 1915-current, October 31, 1968, Image 15

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Newspaper Page TextTHURSDAY, OCT. 31, 1968 Grandpa, A Doctor, Used Psychology on Aunt Nancy by PEGGY EDWARDS >i y dad and I were reminiscing the other day about my grand father, T. J. Collins, who was a doctor. Grandpa was a small man with twinkling blue eyes and a beard. He had been in the Civil War at teh age of thirteen. I suppose he did a lot of growing up with all the suffering and death he encountered at such a tender age, because he came home from the war with a desire to become a doctor. He had seen so much suf fering he wanted to do what he could to alleviate some of the pain he saw all around him. He finished his schooling; then went on to the Georgia Electic Medical College and received his degree. Now, after years of study, he was a doctor. In those days, the doctor who lived a good distance from town was called a “Country Doctor.” So grandpa was a country doc tor, with his office in his home and a small room that served as a pharmacy where he mixed the medicines himself with a mortar and pestle. My uncle, Joe Collins, who is a pharmacist, has Grand pa’s old mortar and pestle, and keeps it in his drugstore. Grandpa traveled around by horse and buggy While treating his patients. Some of them were unable to pay him in cash and many times his services would be paid for with food, some of which was still “alive”—like the pigs one man settled his debt with! Daddy was telling me about accompanying Grandpa on some of his calls. He laughingly re called one occasion on which he went with Grandpa to a home where the patient, an elderly lady whom Grandpa called “Aunt Nancy” was in bed. Grandpa ex amined her and finding her in good health, suggested that she get out of bed. “Aunt Nancy” began complaining about how sick she was and said she didn’t know what her husband would do when she died, (apparently be lieving she was at death’s door.) She told Grandpa where she wanted to be buried. Grandpa listened to her little speech and then he said, “Well, I’ll tell you something, Aunt Nancy. When I die, I don’t care what they do with me. They can take me and hang me up by my shirt-tail be hind the door—it won’t matter a bit—l won’t know a thing about it.” Aunt Nancy was absolutely livid. She screamed out “Doggone you, Tom Collins, you get out of here” and forthwith leaped from the bed and tried to chase Grand pa out of the house. Psychology? Perhaps. I think that besides a knowledge about all sorts of illnesses and diseases, those old country doctors had to learn how to use a little psychol ogy now and then, too. Anyway, it certainly got Aunt Nancy out of bed! Daddy also recalls that Grand pa was a bit of a philosopher. He had some peach trees to plant and asked daddy to come and help plant them. Daddy, being like other teenagers, didn’t want to waste time planting trees. He complained to Grandpa and said “I don’t know why you want to Plant these old peach trees. You won’t be here to enjoy them.” Drandpa replied, “Maybe I won’t hve to enjoy these trees, son, but oy planting them, they will be here in the future for SOMEONE to enjoy.” Yes, Grandpa was quite a 1 .aracter. He wasn’t afraid of yone or anything. He built the touse in which he and my grand other reared a large family. Be sides being a doctor, he was quite the equestrian, rode, raised •'•nd trained horses. Grandpa was a little man, but he walked BIG! three fire ant mounds found in THE COUNTY Three cases of fire ants have en found in Butts County dur ing the past week. The fire ant ' as thought to be under control nee the last aerial application * bait was applied. Anyone with re ants on their property may ; ck up fire ant bait at no "arge at the County Extension Office. Sgt. Evans Is Cited For Viet Nam Heroism Sgt. Jerry R. Evans, son of Lt. Cdr. (Ret.) and Mrs. J. M. Evans of Glen Dale, Md., recently was presented The Airman’s Medal for heroism involving vol untary risk of life in a jungle area northwest of Saigon, Repub lic of Vietnam, on October 4, 1967. The citation states that Sgt. Evans volunteered to proceed with a secondary rescue aircraft to the scene of a reported mid air collision. Upon reaching the site of the burning wreckage, Sgt. Evans volunteered to be lowered into the densely forested area on a rescue hoist to search the wreckage for survivors. With in 25 yards of the wreckage a hostile tunnel opening was spot ted. With complete diregard for his own life, Sgt. Evans contin ued searching the wreckage until he ascertained that there were no survivors. The citation closes with the comment that “the exemplary courage and heroism displayed by Sgt. Evans reflects great credit upon him and the United State Air Force. Sgt. Evans is the grandson of Mrs. Paul Evans and the late Mr. Evans of Jackson. He is presently stationed at Mac Dill Air Force Base, Tampa, Fla. Homemaker's Corner BY YVONNE SCOTT County Extension Home Economist waisted lo > as* per feet pos ture is a must. Remember, per fect posture is neither slumped nor ramrod-straight. Good posture begins with the shoulders. Hold your shoulders low and slightly back—not up high. Highly held shoulders make clothes fall poorly. Hold your head queenly high. A drooping head accentuates a long nose and puffiness under the eyes. Check this position by look ing straight into your eyes in a mirror. Your upper arms should be carried away from your torso. Pressing your arms tightly against your body causes the up per arm to look heavy. Keep your ankles and knees close together and distribute your weight evenly. This helps dis guise full thighs. Beef Month Tip October is “Beef Month” and here is a tip for Butts County homemakers looking for anew way to prepare a tasty pot-roast. rot-Roast- a-la Dill! A gen erous golden-brown pot-roast on the dinner table is as typical of October as pumpkins and squash. For anew flavor treat add dill seed while cooking the beef. Here is how to do it. For a three to four pound pot-roast, combine one-third cup of flour, two teaspoons salt and two tea spoons paprica. Dredge pot-roast with this seasoned flour. Then brown the meat in three table spoons of lard or drippings. When brown pour off the drip pings and add one-half cup of water and one-half teaspoon of dill seed. Cover the meat closely and simmer three to three and one-half hours or until meat is tender. Use remaining seasoned flour for thickening the cooking liquid for that excellent gravy to serve with the meat. It’* A Fact! Troubles come through the things we let slip through our lips rather than those we let slip through our fingers. THE JACKSON PROGRESS-ARGUS. JACKSON. GEORGIA Little Devils Clobber Newton County 60-7 The Bth grade Jackson “Little Devils,” undefeated after five games, clobbered Newton County 60-7 in Jackson Saturday night, burying the visitors under an avalanche of touchdowns, five being scored by one player, Jerry Greer, who Coach Jimmy Hardy terms “one of the most improved players on the team.” The carnage began early and continued until late in the game with Tommy Stewart scoring on a 50 yard run with an intercep ted pass with two seconds to play. Greer’s five touchdowns included two on runs of 45 yards, two on runs of 35 yards, and one on a 55 yard pass and run from Dar rell Kitchens. Darrell Kitchens tallied once on a 55 yard run; James Brown twice on runs of 20 and 15 yards; Joe Goodrum once on a 65 yard pass and run from Kitchens; and Stewart on his aforementioned pass interception. Coaches Hardy and Harold Smith cited Mark Maddox, James Dupree, Don McKibben and New ton Maddox for their devastating blocking which aided many of the Jackson backs to score on their long runs. Coach Hardy ci ted Larry Fears and Howard Ros sey for recovering Newton Cos. fumbles. Speaking of the defense, the Jackson coaches lauded about the entire team including Darrell Mc- Dowell, James Dupree, Don Mc- Kibben, Auze Dover, Jerry Greer, James Brown, Tommy Stewart, Jimmy Fogg, Darrell Kitchens, Newton Maddox, Kenny Smith and Wally Jenkins. Coach Hardy also praised quarterback Mark Maddox for calling a good game., In five games to date, the strong “Little Devils” defense has yielded only three touch downs while the offense has com piled 158 points. Bargain Prices Are Offered At Ga. State Parks ATLANTA,—-(GPS) Most of j the 6,775,000 visitors to Geor gia’s state parks during the past I year undoubtedly would testify 1 that recreation at these parks is a bargain by any standard. But with the peak summer season over, even better bargains are of fered during the fall and winter I seasons. | State Parks Director John L. Gordon announced that overnight | facilities in all the parks may be had at 30 per cent discount. The reduced rates are in effect from , N'ovember 1 to March 15, 1969. Here is the rental schedule | contrasting the regular and dis count rates: Newest cottages—Regular rate: 2 persons sl2 a day, and four persons, sl6. Discount rate: 2 persons $8.40; four persons sll.- 20. Older cottages—Regular rate: 2 persons $8 a day, and four per sons $lO. Discount rate: 2 per sons $5.60, and four persons $7. Mobile homes—Regular rate: 2 persons $lO a day, and four persons sl2. Discount rate: 2 persons $7 a day, and four per sons $8.40. Fireplaces and automatic heat are available in the newest cot tages, both north and south lo cations. The new cottages are lo cated at there parks: Amicalola Falls, Black Rock Mountain, Cloudland Canyon, Crooked River, Fort Mountain, Magnolia Springs, Seminole, Stephen C. Foster, Tugaloo and Vogel State Park. “We hope more and more Geor gians and out-of-state visitors will take advantage of this special of fer and enjoy outdoor recreation at our parks in the off season, just as so many do in the peak vacation season,” Gordan said. “There is nothing like outdoor recreation, regardless of the cal endar.” STARS AND STRIPES: Aerialist Mary Sanderson and her pet zebra Zoola and among the hundreds of attractions with the Ringling Bros, and Barnum & Bailey Circus. “THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH” COMES TO MACON, AT I’HE MACON COI.ISEUM FRI., NOV. 15th Through Sun., NOV. '7th Performances twice daily & 3 on Saturday. Progress-Argus Honor Roll New and Renewal Subscriptions Of The Past Few Days Jack Long, Tupelo, Mississippi Mrs. C. B. Hamlin, Griffin H. M. Hooten, Jenkinsburg Ray Mitchell, Atlanta Mrs. R. T. Bennett, Jackson Mrs. Charles R. Bennett, Law ton, Okla. Asa Smith, Flovilla Hyrum Pierce, Jackson Mrs. C. J. Maddox, Forsyth B. B. Campbell, Jackson A. V. Maddox, Jackson William P. Couch, Jackson ROASTING BEEF Beet is usually roasted in a slow oven at 325 degrees Fahren heit. However, Extension Service home economists at the Univer sity of Georgia recommend a 350-degree temperature for the rib eye roast due to its compara tively smaller diameter. Buy U.S.Savings Bonds i REGULARLY Ask where you WORK Ask where you BANK C ~X0&C: (WHEN MAIUN&X /BE S°RE TO USE \ iJvnilß \ flL. (complete ADDRESS) LJOLIDAV ) ■ YOUfy 1 \ Insurance jj /AGENT J vov f **•- O 4. Fmt Of For Your Insurance Needs Call 775-3129 * FIRE * AUTOMOBILE * LIABILITY Carmichael Insurance Agency JACKSON. GEORGIA PERSONAL Mr. and Mrs. Dan Blake of Macon visited briefly with Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Jones Jr. Thurs day morning while enroute to At lanta on a business trip. y [ml SR JH ' ■ m MISS MARTHA SAUNDERS PLEDGES PHI SIGMA DELTA Friends of Miss Martha Saun ders, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Saunders and a senior at West Georgia College, will be in terested to know she has pledged Phi Sigma Delta sorority. Phi Sigma Delta was the first women’s sorority to be estab lished on the West Georgia Cam pus. It is a social club which stands for scholarship, for guard ing of good health, for the main tenance of fine social standards, and for the serving of the college community. Throughout the year, many activities are carried on by Phi Sigma Delta. Requireents for membership are to have a 2.0 academic record and to have certain moral, scho lastic, and personal ideals. Under New Management The Country Store on the Monticello High way is now under the management of Jimmy Hardy. Mr. Hardy announces that The Country Store will offer choice beef with steaks cut to your order, fresh country produce, fresh local eggs. Mr. Hardy invites his friends and the public in general to visit him at his new location with the knowledge that a portion of your business will be genuinely appreciated. THE COUNTRY STORE MONTICELLO HIGHWAY JIMMY HARDY, OPERATOR SPECIALS QUALITY DIAMONDS ’A K to 1 K.. . . 33'/3% off List Broaches, Pendants and Delta Pearls . . . at WHOLESALE PRICES Pierced Ear Rings 25% to 50% Off List Men’s Cuff Links and Tie Tack Sets HALF PRICE 17 J, Watches 515.00 and Up Bulova, Vantage, Hamilton, Croton, Benrus and Elgin Cochran Jewelry Barnett Bridge Road Open Tuesday thru Friday 9 till 6 Saturday 9 till 9 Sunday 12:30 till 6 Phone 775-3601 \|TS A / / / \ Feeling-\ S' To 6i\fe •iLOOD Sign 0p... feH BE. A , n••• AVONDALE MILLS (INDIAN SPRINGS PLANT) PERSONAL Lt. Billy Turner, U. S. Army, returned recently via plane to his station in Berlin, Germany, after spending about ten days here and in Macon with his mother, Mrs. Laßue Turner, who is recovering from a critical illness and surg ery. Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Childress will be interested to know that they reecntly moved from Arlington, Mass, to 14 Man or Street, Boston, Mass. Mrs. Childress will be remembered as the former Miss Guynell Bearden of Jackson. Mrs. W. T. Feely returned home recently from Omena, Michigan, where she spent several months at her summer home.