The Jackson progress-argus. (Jackson, Ga.) 1915-current, January 14, 1971, Image 7
THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 1971 . WffL pt '■ *yp* _ "'■j .j”-,-;‘^|3SBs^Bßßhmßß^ 'St va?Sft£ftjfepr (^®*AjsT i ^^^|V|H| ■ V \ Macedonia Baptist Church Was Scene Of Martha Saunders, Bill Jones Nuptials The Macedonia Baptist Church of Jackson was the setting for the marriage of Willie Martha Saunders, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Saunders, to William Bailey Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Bailey Jones, on Saturday, De cember 19, 1970 at eight o’clock in the evening. The double ring ceremony was performed in an impressive can dlelight ceremony by Rev. Ed Welch of Stockbridge, former pastor of the bride and groom. The church was banked with emerald ferns, using rainbow can delabras and tree candelabras with white tapers. The flowers were a number of potted red poinsettias; also white tapers were burning in all the windows. Given in marriage by her fa ther, the bride was lovely in a floor length sheath wedding gown of Chantilly lace over silk or ganza with the skirt ending in a chapel train. The bodice of her gown was embroidered with seed pearls. Her veil was a crown of seed pearls with shoulder length illusion. The wedding gown was that worn by her older sister, Mary Saunders Lucas. The bride carried a bouquet of white roses. Mrs. Robert Lucas, sister of the bride, was Matron of Honor. Bridesmaids were Mrs. Bub Ridg way, Miss Brenda Marshall, Miss Janet Robison, cousin of the bride, of Jackson, Miss Shirley Salter of Decatur and Mrs. Jim Crayton of Zebulon. Serving as junior bridesmaid was Miss Lynn Saunders, niece of the bride. For her attendants Miss Saun ders chose avocado green floor length gowns of silk shantung with empire waist and long chif fon sleeves. They carried cas cade bouquets of red tulips with red velvet ribbon. Mr. Steve Jones and Mr. Billy Sanders lighted the candles. Mr. Mike Howell of Chattanooga, Tennessee served as the groom s best man. Groomsmen were Mr. Steve Jones, brother of the groom, Mr. Luke Weaver, Mr. Hugh Bond, of Jackson, and Mr. Billy Saunders of Atlanta, broth er of the bride. The ring bearer was Jeff Jones, nephew of the groom. A program of nuptial music was rendered by Mr. Paul Stock hammer of Jackson at the organ preceding and during the cere mony. Miss Nancy Long of Newnan sarrg “Whither Thou Goest ’ and “The Wedding Prayer.” Mrs. Saunders chose for her daughter’s wedding a sky blue satin street length coat and dress ensemble with a stand up jewel collar. Her outfit was completed with matching accessories and a large white orchid. Mrs. Jones, mother of the groom, wore a light blue silk and lace street length coat and dress ensemble with matching accesso ries. A large white orchid com pleted her outfit. Following the ceremony the bride and groom were honored at a reception given by the bride’s parents in the church social hall. Mrs. George Saunders, sister of the bride, kept the bride’s book. Assisting in serving re freshments were Miss Debbie Do ver, Miss Brenda Marshall, of Jackson; Miss La Gail Cosper of Manchester, and Mrs. Don Shel by of Macon. For traveling the bride chose a navy and white wool dress with navy accessories. A white orchid completed her attire. Following a wedding trip to Mi ami, Florida, Mr. and Mrs. Jones are making their home near Jack son. NEW ARRIVALS VIA LITTLE MISS FAULKNER Mr. and Mrs. Don Faulkner of Griffin announce the birth of a daughter, Elizabeth, at the Grif fin-Spalding County Hospital on Monday, January 11th. Grand parents are Mrs. Ruth Faulkner of Jackson and Mr. and Mrs. Em ory Brown Sr. of Smyrna. PERSONAL Mr. and Mrs. Bob Newton of Atlanta visited their aunt, Mrs. David Settle, and Mr. Settle Sun day. They remained for Sunday night supper. Dan Simmons, stationed at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in North Carolina, was a week end guest of Miss Dixie Elliott and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Elliott, and girls at Flo villa. Saturday night he and Miss Elliott had supper with Mr. and Mrs. Buster Mosteller in the Tow aliga community. CHEROKEE GARDEN CLUB TO MEET AT HOME OF MRS. WEBB THURSDAY The program for the Cherokee Garden Club will be given by County Agent Milliard Daniel on Thurday night, January 14th, at the home of Mrs. L. C. Webb. Co-hostesses will be Mrs. M. L. Powell and Mrs. Millard Daniel with the meeting to begin at 7:30 o’clock. AT THE HOSPITAL Patients at Sylvan Grove Hos pital during the week of January 6-13 include Bobby Westbrook, Ralph Smith, Rupert Eades, Zodie Cash, Wil liam Patton, Marcia Biles and baby boy, O. A. Thomas, Margie Webb, Ruby Pope, George Math ewson, Eugene Kyre, Tommy Ba ker. H. M. Fletcher, Virgie Nors worthy, Frank Rosser, N. F. Land, Augustus Cook, Ola Mae Law ton, James Etheridge, Delia Wat kins, Arvilla Lewis, Ottie Evans. Prentice Goodrum, Emma Crock ett, Flossie Griffin, Doris Evans, Eugene Henderson, Will Wright. PERSONAL Mrs. Miriam Fletcher, Mrs. Julia Hay and Mr. Marvin Davis attended the Governor’s inaugural reception at the Governor’s Man sion and then attended the Inaug ural Ball at the Marriott on Tues day. Mr. and Mrs. James T. O’Neal and Patty were recent visitors at Florida’s Silver Springs. Mrs. Walter Matthews, who has made her home in Jackson for several years, left this week to take up residence at her home on Jekyll Island. Her legion of friends in Jackson regret to lose this charming young matron but wish her much success and hap piness in her new surroundings. Friends of Ralph Carr Jr., pres ident of the Jackson Kiwanis Club, regret to learn that he is a patient at Macon Hospital where he has been undergoing tests for about a week. It is expected that he will be able to return home today o r Friday. Mr. and Mrs. John Sherrell were among those in attendance at the Governor’s Mansion Tues day afternoon as guests at the reception in honor of the inaug uration of Gov. Jimmy Carter and at the inaugural ball that evening at the Sheraton-Biltmore Hotel in Atlanta. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Sapp and children of Warner Robins, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Miller and chil dren of McDonough and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Smith and Tammy were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Smith and Lou Ann. Mrs. Hillery Wise spent the weekend with her husband who is working with Clairmont Farm Barbecue in Cordele. Mr. and Mrs. J. Harry Ridge way and Martin had as their din ner guests on Sunday, January 3rd, 48 members of the families of four generations of the Mrs. Gray Smith family. The two spe cial guests of the enjoyable gathering were 14 month old Bet sy Carmichael from West End, N. J. and her 81 year old great grandmother, Mrs. Gray Smith, from Barnesville. Rev. and Mrs. Ben Wright will have as their guests Saturday night for a birthday dinner in honor of their mother, Mrs. Clyde Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wright, John, Jeff and Janis and Mr. and Mrs. Danny Duncan of Atlanta. CARD OF THANKS I do not know of words to ex press my sincere and deepest ap preciation to my friends and loved ones for their sincere pray ers offered up for me during my serious illness; also for the num bers of get well cards, the fruit, gifts, flowers, and the 15 pints of blood that I used and which was donated for me in this com munity and out of this communi ty. May God richly bless each and every one is my earnest prayer. Again, a big Thank You.—W. J. Saunders. THE JACKSON PROGRESS-ARGUS, JACKSON, GEORGIA Men s Club Is Organized At Stark Church The men of Stark United Meth odist Church organized a “Men’s Club” under the direction of Rev. Francis Ford, pastor, at a meeting on January 6th. Officials elected were Harold Brooks, president; Malvin Red man, vice-president; Herman Cawthon, secretary and treasurer, and Cliett Redman, Jr., program chairman. The newly formed men’s club will meet on Monday nights after the third Sunday with men of the Stark United Methodist Church and the community as well in vited to attend. JACK AND SALLY JENKINS TO APPEAR AT TIFT FORSYTH, Ga.—Jack and Sal ly Jenkins will perform at Tift College in the Roberts Memorial Auditorium on January 19 at 7:30 p. m. The performance is a presentation of the Lyceum Se ries of Tift College. Jack and Sally are singers who presented a program of popular and semi-classical music by an in strumental trio. Selections from musical comedy will be featured. The public is invited to attend. PERSONAL Mrs. Steve Kelly of Greenville, South Carolina arrived during the weekend for an extended visit with her cousin, Mrs. A. Whit Newton. Mr. R. Lee Glaze was admit ted to Griffin-Spalding County Hospital last week, his many friends regret to learn. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Grant, Lin da, Brenda and Wanda of Tampa, Florida, Mrs. Mattie Lou Grant, Mrs. Rose Colltim of Decatur were guests New Years Day of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bedsole. Mr. and Mrs. Alton Colwell, Chris and A1 spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Stewart and Buster in Douglasville. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Weaver and George Weaver spent Sunday with Dr. and Mrs. Wayne Mad dox, Joel and Lamar in Macon. Noal Powell continues to im prove but is confined to his home. His friends hope he will soon be out and about town again. PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE AT NEW SOUTHERN BELL BUILDING Friday, January 15th Hours: 5 to 7 P.M. REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED The public is cordially invited to attend this open house at which guided tours of the new installation will be given at stated intervals. Please come and see how Southern Bell has spent well over one million dollars in Jackson to give you im proved telephone service. (2) Southern Bell Visitors Tour Lloyd Shoals Plant Approximately 225 visitors toured the Georgia Power Com pany’s Lloyd Shoals hydroelectric plant during 1970, according to Plant Superintendent J. A. Nutt. Mr. Nutt said the total in cluded groups of school children, Scouts, 4-H and FHA members and tourists as well as many civic organizations. The Lloyd Shoals hydroelectric generating station, located at Jackson, is one of 26 Georgia Power Company generating plants providing power for Georgia’s in dustrial, commercial, agricultural and residential requirements. These 26 generating stations were hosts to some 10,500 visitors in 1970. While supplying power needs for this area, Lloyd Shoals is linked via a statewide transmis sion system with the company’s 25 other power plants. In addi tion, through an extensive inter change system with power sup pliers in adjoining states, con umers in this area could, in case of emergency, receive power from areas as far away as Min nesota. Tours of Lloyd Shoals can be arranged by contacting Superin tendent Nutt. PERSONAL The many friends of Mike Reeves, son of Mrs. Joe Reeves, who recently underwent back surgery at Piedmont Hospital, will be interested to learn that he has returned home after be ing hospitalized three weeks. He will be in a brace for four months and will be confined at his home. Mike and his mother are grateful for the many prayers and remem brances during his period of hos pitalization and confinement at home. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cawthon of Atlanta visited relatives and friends in Butts County Monday. Mrs. F. C. Hearn, Sr. returned Friday from a visit with Mrs. F. C. Hearn, Jr., Betsy and Cindy in Columbus. Mrs. Hearn, Sr. had been ill and had a rest leave from teaching. Her friends will be glad to learn of her return. Mrs. Hearn, Jr. and children ! spent the weekend with her ! mother, Mrs. J. 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