The Jackson progress-argus. (Jackson, Ga.) 1915-current, May 14, 1970, Image 1

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Newspaper Page TextKarksuit Brogrpsa-Argits VOL. 97. —NO. 20 Clean Up Day May 16th To See Each Citizen "Walk A Mile" Every Butts citizen is being asked “would you walk a mile for Butts County?” and if there are enough affirmative answers, as anticipated, Butts County will be a much cleaner and more beauti ful place in which to live for a few days at least. The “walk a mile” bit is all part and parcel of clean-up day along the roads and highways of Butts County on Saturday, May 16th. David Black, chairman of the STAY & SEE Georgia Clean- Up and Beautification Committee, is coordinating the clean-up drive and is asking those citizens who will participate to report to the club house in their particulai area of the county at 10 o’clock Saturday morning. These meet ing places, as designated by Chairman Black, will be the club house in Jackson, North Butts, Stark, Towaliga, Jenkinsburg, Iron Springs, West Butts and Flovilla. Each person will move out from the clubhouse with a litter bag in hand and will be asked to stake out one mile of road or highway as his own. According to the plan, trash will be col lected along this mile and brought back to the clubhouse to be haul ed away by truck. Mr. Black reiterates “If you will walk a mile for Butts County, clean-up day will be a whopping success.” Also in connection with the STAY & SEE Contest, Chairman I lack has announced that a beau ty spot in the county will be se lected each month until the time the report has to be submitted in the contest, and announces that the beautiful garden and lawn at the home Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Harris of Jenkinsburg has been named as the Beauty Spot of Jenkinsburg for May. In an nouncing the contest, Mr. Black states that “if you would like to recommend a particular home for consideration, please contact the president of the following garden clubs or home extension organi zations which is nearest your home: Jackson Garden Club Council, Miss Elizabeth McMich ael; North Butts, Mrs. Sarah O’- Neal; Stark, Mrs. J. M. McMich ael; Towaliga, Mrs. Robert Smith; Jenkinsburg, Mrs. Joyce Harris; Iron Springs, Mrs. Howard Greer; West Butts, Mrs. E. P. Colwell Jr., Flovilla, any member of the City Council.” Of the Jenkinsburg nominee’s home, Mr. Black said that “the combination of tulips and azaleas bordered by white candytuft and blue creeping phlox last month, followed by roses and Iris today, make the Harris home, located just north of Westbury Nursing Home, the beauty spot of Jen kinsburg for May.” Mr. Black said that selection of lawn or garden best represent ing the beauty of Butts County "ill be made in each area of the county from May to September. Hugh L. O’Neal Is Promoted To Commander A Jackson, Ga. native has been -elected for promotion in the Na val Air Reserve. LCDR Hugh L. 1 * Neal, Administrative Personnel ( ' t ficer in Jet Fighter Squadron HEI based at Naval Air Station, Atlanta, has been selected. LCDR O’Neal entered the Navy !n 1953 at Chamblee, Ga. He en tered flight training in 1954 as a Na\al Aviation Cadet and spent -our years on active duty. He as a total of 17 years of naval -ervice and has flown the F9F ougar, FJ-4 Fury and the F-8 Crusader. LCDR O’Neal, his wife and two hiidren reside in Decatur, Ga. ’ s employed as an insurance '-•-ent for V. Fred Eve Insurance Agency, Inc. of Atlanta. He is ’ he . son of Mr. and Mrs. Asa E. r> Neal of Jackson. m , If 1 W% ■- • MmM , - jj ig if Jackson Native Honored At Retirement Ceremonies SANDIA BASE, Albuquerque, N. M.—Air Force Major General Fances W. Nye (right), Com mander of Field Command, DASA, awards the Joint Service Commendation Medal to retiring Navy Lieutenant Alon E. Caw thon in ceremonies at Sandia Base, a joint service installation. Lieutenant Cawthon, who re tires with more than 25 years of military service, was honored for meritorious service while assigned as Instructional Branch Chief, and later as Chief of Support, in the Navy Weapons Division of Field Command’s Nuclear Train ing Directorate, from September 1966 to the time of his retire ment. The citation accompanying his decoration read, in part, “As an Instructional Branch Chief he demonstrated outstanding leader ship, supervisory ability and tech nical knowledge in the setting of guidelines for important instruc tional programs contributing significantly to the effective training of nuclear weapons tech nicians. In addition, his analysis of cost surveys and implementa tion of reorganization plans re sulted in considerable savings to the Department of Defense.” A native of Jackson, Ga., he is the son of Mrs. Paul Cawthon, 512 Covington St., Jackson, and a 1942 graduate of Jackson High School. During his long military career, Lieutenant Cawthon served aboard many ships. He came to Sandia Base from duty with the Ship Repair Facility, Yokosuka, Japan. Lieutenant Cawthon is married to the former Lillian Sturgeon, daughter of Mrs. Margaret Stur geon of Lone Pine, California. They will make their home at 3429 Black Hills Road, N. E., Al buquerque. The couple has five children: Valerie, 16; Alon Jr., 14; James, 11; Doyle, 8; and Jaris, 3. AAiss Barnes Is Awarded Fellowship Miss Elizabeth Earnes has been selected to receive a Fellowship for 1970-71 in the area of Speech Pathology and Audiology under funds received from the United States Public Health Department. Announcement of the Fellow ship was made this week by Dr. J. T. Hunt, chairman, Division of Exceptional Children, University of Georgia. The grant will include tuition and a monthly stipend which will total approximately $3,000. Miss Barnes entered Graduate School at the University in June 1969 and plans to complete her work in August 1971. She is the daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth S. Barnes O’Neal and the late Mr. Harold Barnes. Kiwanis Bulletin Rates 2nd The Jackson Kiwanis Club has maintained its high standing in attendance among clubs of the state during the month of March, placing 10th among the top 15 precent-wise. Members of the Jackson club registered 96.0% for March but fell behind the three leaders, Fulton Industrial Area, Milledge ville, and Smyrna, all of whom boasted perfect attendance, or 100.0%. Next in the state stand ings came East DeKalb with 98.1 followed by Eatonton, 98.0; Barnesville, 97.5; Rockmart, 97.5; Decatur, 97.0; Calhoun, 96.5; Jackson, 96.0; Thomas County, 95.1; College Park, 95.0; Henry County, 95.0; Sylvester, 95.0; Vienna, 94.3. Additional honors came to the Jackson club when its bulletin was adjudged second best in the in the Blue Section (31 to 45 members). Commerce took first place with Buford third. Denny O’Neal is editor of the bulletin and is receiving congrat ulations from grateful Kiwanians who are proud of his dedicated work and the bulletin’s recog nized excellence. Revival At Nazarene Continues Revival services are in prog ress at the Jackson Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Wayne Mills, pastor of the East Point Church of the Nazarene, bringing the inspiring messages. Rev. and Mrs. Paul Fowler, song evangel ists, are providing musical num bers which are both inspirational and thought provoking. The public is cordially invited to attend the remaining five ser vices, Thursday, May 14, through Sunday, May 17, which begin each evening at 7 :30 o’clock. The morning worship service will be gin Sunday at ] 1 a. m. with “din ner on the ground” to follow at the noon hour. CITY DUMP IS OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK The City Dump is open seven days a week from 7:30 a. m. until 8:30 p. m. at present. The dump is located just off the Brownlee Road about one and one-half miles south of Jackson and those persons needing to use such a facility are invited to avail themselves of the City Dump. THURSDAY, MAY 14, 1970 Athletes Cited At Awards Night Banquet The Athletic Awards Banquet of Jackson High School athletes was an event of Thursday night at the Indian Springs Group Camp with Harry Gilmer, former All-American quarterback at Ala bama and former head coach of the Detroit Lions, as principal speaker. Denny O’Neal, president of the Jackson Kiwanis Club and official of the C&S Bank of Jackson, introduced Gilmer who is presently an assistant coach with the Atlanta Falcons. Coach Gilmer spoke highly of Norm Van Brocklin, Falcon coach, whom he explained as having the ability to convince players and people. Coach Gilmer told many interes ting stories as well as telling some personal anecdotes. The program was opened with the invocation by A1 Gilbert, a JHS athlete. Following the meal, prepared by Mrs. Jessie Mackey, Rev. Ray Dunahoo, pastor of the Jackson United Methodist Church, who served as master of cere monies, welcomed players, mem bers, and guests. He presented the three Jackson High coaches —Loy T. Hutcheson, Hyrum Pierce, and Wilson Bush—and cited them for their dedication and outstanding work. Presentation of awards began with the football trophies which went to the following players: Bruce Hicks, Most Valuable Offensive Back; Tommy Fletcher, Most Valuable Defensive Line man; Billy Glidewell, Most Val uable Offensive Lineman; David Lunsford, Most Valuable De fensive Back. Gold Helmet awards, made pos sible by the Cqca-Cola Company, were the outstanding player of each football game last season. The awards were as fol lows: Bruce Hicks, Pacelli; David Lunsford, Fayette County; Dale Rosser, West Point; Steve Ben nett, Stockbridge; Forrest Ros sey, Henry County; Billy Glide- Well, Monticello; Bill Nelson, Gordon; Bruce Hicks, Manches ter; Tommy Fletcher, Hogans ville; David Lunsford, Mary Per sons. David Lunsford was selec ted by his teammates as captain for the 1969 season and received the Golden Helmet award which is a large plaque with half of a full-size helmet. Basketball awards for girls were made by Coach Hutcheson and went to Andrea Holston, Most Valuable Guard, and Denise Davis, Most Valuable Forward. Coach Bush presented the boys basketball awards to Victor Da vis, Most Valuable, and Jimmy Head, Most Improved.. The baseball award was not pre sented as the team is not through with region play. Coach Bush said the winner will be announced after all play is complete. All baseball players were recognized. The Track award was presented by Coach Pierce to David Green who won first place in the Re gion Pole Vault and will com pete in the state meet. The Golf Trophy was presented to Bill Nelson by Coach Hutche son. Byrd Garland Wins Plaque At University Byrd Garland was awarded a plaque on Saturday, May 9th, at the annual banquet of the In surance Society of the University of Georgia. The award was from the American Society of Insur ance Management, Atlanta Chap ter, citing Eyrd as the outstand ing major in Risk Management at the university. Mr. Garland is past president of the Insurance Society at the university and will graduate next month. He plans to enter Mercer Law School in the Fall. JACKSON, GEORGIA 30233 New City Complex To Be Dedicated May 24th To Late Mayor W. M. Redman Little Texas Miss Wins Fame As Great Beauty ■■HIW UiiiFl v'l^M^nliffil^l'i 11 4'Pw'!' L,■!' ll’li''^i'll'' : ■'ll* ' '.■WmP^';i " !-||- ■•',, t j''! l , lll RENEE ORDENEAUX A four-year-old Texas girl, little Miss Renee Ordeneaux, is winning much fame and publicity as a beauty contestant even at her tender age. Renee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Ordeneaux of Plano, Texas, was a contestant in the 1970 Garland Our Little Miss Pageant, La Petite Division. She was one of 45 girls ranging in age from 3 to 12. The contestants were judged on poise, good grooming, social graces, talent, modeling ability and beauty. Renee is a first year modeling student and attends Sunday School at the Holy Nativity Epis copal Church of Plano. In 1968 she was second run ner up in Little Miss Dallas. In 1969 she was among the top ten in Plano Our Little Miss and ap peared on an Easter parade over national television. Renee has one sister, Chantel, age two. Her grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Jack D. Ingram, 462 South Oak Street, Jackson. Ralph Carr Jr. Elected Kiwanis Head Ralph Carr, Jr., retired Army officer and widely known Jack sonian, was elected president of the Jackson Kiwanis Club at its meeting Tuesday night. Mr. Carr will succeed Denny O’Neal in Oc tober for the 1970-71 term of office. Other officers elected include Francis Holland, first vice-presi dent; Doug Gibson, second vice president; Lou Moelehert, treas urer. Directors elected were Ken Welch, Tom O’Dell, Randy Hud gins, Freddie Dodson, David Black, Hugh Glidewell, Bailey Crockarcll. Lt. James F. d’Artenay, pres ently stationed at Fort MacPher son, gave an interesting talk on Vietnam where he served for 18 months, receiving many decora tions for bravery in action against the enemy. The lieuten ant served as a helicopter gun ship pilot and Operations Officer and told of the dangers inherent in flying the copters at low lev els over enemy territory. The speaker was introduced by Rogers F. Starr with the program serving as both a public relations vehicle and as an Armed Forces Day talk. Commissioners Ask Study of Local Offices In a letter of May Ist the Butts County Commissioners re quested the assistance of the In stitute of Government, Univer sity of Georgia, in a study of all laws pertaining to Butts County that have been passed by the Georgia General Assembly and are presently in force. In the same letter an additional request was made that the Institute of Government study, devise, and make recommendations for imple menting and improving purchas ing procedures in Butts County. The letter was signed by Al fred D. Fears, chairman, Board of Commissioners, and was en dorsed and concurred in by mem bers, Dave W. Bailey and Ham mond Barnes. In a follow-up letter dated May 2nd, Chairman Fears and Commissioners Bailey and Barnes requested that the Institute of Government “also make an an alysis of the duties of the elec tive officers of the county gov ernment and make recommenda tions as to implementation of new methods and procedures whereby the efficiency of these officers may be improved. We would ap preciate your recommendations as to the desirability of consoli dation of any of these offices.” The Butts County Commission ers have also requested the as sistance of the Mclntosh Trail Area Planning and Development Commission in securing funds to cover expenses of travel for the staff and students from the In stitute of Government in Athens. In a letter from Chairman Fears to Larry E. Gridley, ex ecutive director of the above mentioned area planning and de velopment commission, the com missioners wrote: “please study the enclosed letter and advise us if you can secure funds to cover the expenses of travel for the staff and students from the In stitute of Government in Athens. Georgia. We are requesting their help so that we may provide a more efficient operation in Butts County.” Jackson Rifles Set Reunion For June 20th The reunion of the Jackson Rifles Holding Company has been ret for Saturday, June 20th, at the Jackson Armory, beginning at 5:30 p. m. A barbecue or fish fry and refreshments will be ser ved at 6:30 p. m. to all members, including anyone who served in the Old Jackson Rifles, Company A, 12*st Infantry and Headquar ters Detachment of the 105th Q. M. Regiment. This includes any one who served from the organi zation in 1902 until September 16, 1940. The company recently elected officers for another year and set the date for their reunion. Direc tors elected J. Harry Ridgeway, president; Ralph W. Carr Jr., vice president; Dick Pope, secretary; John Hunt, treasurer; E. M. Mc- Cord, member of the board. The late A. Whit Newton will be es pecially missed at the reunion since he served as president from the time of reorganization until his death on March 14th of this year. It would be appreciated if members would notify one of the above officers if they expect to attend the reunion. $5.00 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE A tribute greatly deserved will be paid the late Mayor W. M. Redman Sr. on Sunday afternoon, May 24th, at 4:110 o’clock when the Police and Fire Complex Building on Byars Street will be dedicated to his memory and in his honor. Jackson Mayor C. B. Brown Jr., speaking for himself and Councilmen W. O. Ball, John L. Coleman, C. M. Daniel Jr., Harold Martin, and John Robert Pulliam, said that the council is proud to dedicate this complex to Mayor Redman who served as Jackson’s highest elective official from 1937 to his death in 1962. Mayor Brown pointed out that not only did he serve as mayor for this period, but also as City Judge and as City Attorney. In a resolution by the City op Mr/ Redman, which is published elsewhere in this issue, an entire paragraph is used to list some of the accomplishments during his tenure of office. These were cited as “lower rates for electric cur rent, built anew filter plant, ex tend sewer lines, pay off a bonded indebtedness of $54,000, build a gymnasium for the school, erect anew City Hall and jail, build anew Police Station, ac quire additional acreage for the cemetery, install a natural gas system, pave many streets and sidewalks, install parking meters, construct a sewer treatment plant and a lift station for sewage, with the majority of these pro gressive steps done on a pay-as you-go plan. The complex to be dedicated to Mayor Redman houses a radio room with the latest equipment. According to Mayor Brown, this not only enables the police depart ment to contact its units but to have a radio hook-up with sheriffs and the State Patrol with the patrol furnishing a state-wide radio network. The building also has a Booking and Record Room, an office for the Chief of Police and for the Chief of Fire Depart ment, an Intoximeter Room, Staqd By and Ready Room for firemen, City Court room, and parking meter adjustment and re pair room. Mayor Brown and the City Council extend a cordial invita tion to each citizen of Jackson and Butts County to attend. De tails of the program will be an nounced in a later issue. Carl Brack Honored By Commissioners The Association County Com missioners of Georgia recently signally honored L. W. Eberhardt Jr. and each of his associates in the County Extension Service of Georgia when Mr. Eberhardt was named the association’s 1970 Man of the Year. Mr. Eberhardt’s certificate was awarded at the convention in Atlanta with the county agent’s certificates to be awarded by the County Board of Commissioners or the proper county governing body. Carl Brack, County Agent of Butts County, received his award Friday, May Bth, at the Commis sioners’ Office in the Butts Coun ty Courthouse. It was presented by the three commissioners, Dan Fears, chairman, and members Dave W. Bailey and Hammond Barnes. The Man of the Year citation to Mr. Brack was signed by Hugh Logan, president, and Hill R. Healan, Executive Di rector of the Association County Commissioners of Georgia.