The Jackson progress-argus. (Jackson, Ga.) 1915-current, March 22, 1973, Image 15

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Newspaper Page TextManager of Veterinary Services Norden Laboratories With Easter just around the corner, many parents are thinking of buying baby chicks or ducklings as pets for their children. These pets can bring much joy into the home at Easter time because of the delight they give small children. However, I would like to offer a few words of caution about these pets and salmonella. Salmonella infection comes from the family of bacteria that causes food poisoning and gastrointestinal upset in ani mals and man. There are over 1,200 types of salmonella bacteria, one of which causes typhoid fever. Public health authorities have indicated that baby chicks, duckling and turtles are notorious carriers of salmonella as well as vehicles of infections. According to these officials, ducks and chicks “are recog nized as one of the largest reservoirs of salmonella’’ and can predict with certainty, a marked increase of salmonella infections in children in the weeks following Easter. In young birds, signs of salmonella include drowsiness, weakness and diarrhea. Duck lings become dehydrated, begin trembling and gasp for air. Symptoms of the salmonella infection in man include fever, stomach cramps, vomiting and bloody diarrhea. ' Often this infection can result in extended hospitalization. Generally, salmonella is not a fatal disease for humans. However, the infection can be quite dangerous for infants and elderly adults. Children, who often spend more time playing with baby chicks and ducklings, are more susceptible to the disease. Salmonella is a communi cable type disease that can be spread to other members of the family and friends. Children ranging in age from three months to six years usually have personal hygiene habits that contribute to the spread of contamination and infections. Kissing a pet, a popular habit of children, should never be allowed. Both children and adults who are chronic fingernail biters, have become seriously ill with the salmonella infection after handling or close association with ducklings and baby chicks. Parents and teachers should always insist that children who handle these pets wash their hands after each contact. Also, any person responsible for the care of the pet should learn how to properly wash and sanitize their hands, clean the pet’s food bowl and other equipment, to avoid contam inating the household environ ment. There is no easy test for salmonella and pet stores that sell baby chicks and ducklings during the Easter season are required to guarantee the pets are free from the disease. However, if the baby chick or duckling you have purchased begins to show any of the signs of salmonella, check with your family veterinarian immedi ately to guard against the spread of this disease in your household. PERSONAL Mrs. Larue Turner returned Wednesday night of last week from a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Billy Turner and‘son, Todd, in Greenville, S. C. She spent several days there helping to care for little Todd who was hospitalized. Friends will be glad to know Todd has returned home and is doing much better. By Raymond A. Minor, D. V. M. Tag Deadline Not To Be Extended Governor Jimmy Carter said this week that he will not extend the April Ist deadline for the purchase of 1973 motor vehicle license tag validation decals. “I don’t feel that it is fair”, said the Governor, “to allow those who ha ve waited until the last minute to get by without paying a fine when most citizens planned ahead and purchased their decals within the well-known time limit. If I extend the limit by one day this year, next year I will have to extend it by two days, and soon the time limit will be meaningless. The Governor urged all vehicle owners to make their tag renewal purchase as soon as possible to avoid the long lines on the last few days and to avoid the monetary penalties of a late purchase. Revenue Commissioner John Blackmon added that since the deadline falls on a Sunday this year, all vehicle owners eligible to purchase by mail must have orders postmarked not later than midnight of the Ist. Others should check to determine if their local tax office will be open during that final week-end. NOTICE ALL CITY BUSINESS LICENSE ARE DUE. A 20% PENALTY WILL BE CHARGED AFTER MARCH 31st. Mayor and Council City of Jackson This is neither an offer to buy nor a solicitation of an offer to buy these securities. The offer is made only by the offering circular. $500,000.00 First Baptist Church JACKSON, GEORGIA Interest 7 to 8V2% First Mortgage Bonds DATED APRIL 1, 1973 MATURING 6 MONTHS TO 10 YEARS OFFERING CIRCULAR AVAILABLE FROM FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH P. O. BOX 134 JACKSON, GEORGIA NAME- - - - CITY . ZIP PHONE _ i MAIL TO: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH P. O. BOX 134 JACKSON, GEORGIA 30233 PHONE: 775-3102 THE JACKSON PROCRESS-ARGUS, JACKSON, Joye Letson Is "Employee Of Month " Jenkinsburg’s Westbury Medical Care Home, Inc. has chosen Miss Joye Letson as “Employee of the Month.” While employed in the business office since September of 1971, she has shown conscientious ness and efficiency in her work. Joye is involved in many activities at Jackson High School where she is a junior. In addition to achieving an A average, she has been a Home Ec assistant for two years, is an active officer in Future Homemakers of America and is a member of the Coed Y Club. Joye is a candidate for Girls State and has been a participant in the Independent Study Program, was a semi finalist in the Governor’s Honors Program last year and attended the National FHA Convention in California dur ing the summer of 1972. She is also active in her church, Jenkinsburg Baptist Church, where she serves as pianist for the Young People’s Choir and is a teacher in the nursery department. Her hob bies include music, reading and sewing. Joye is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Letson of Jenkinsburg. Butts Man Arrested On Drug Charge Griffin Police last Tuesday, March 13th, arrested a Griffin man and two men from Jackson in a chase late that day. Griffin Police had set up a road block near Jaco Mills but the car turned off on a road by the mill before it reached the roadblock. Police gave chase and stopped the car. Arrested and identified by the police were Maurice Rasbury, 25, of 1334 Ruth Street, Griffin; John E. Kinney, 28, of Route 3, Jackson, and . William R. Greer, 21, of Route 2, Jackson. All were white. Griffin Police gave this account of the incident: John Arthur, an off-duty Griffin Policeman, was return ing to Griffin from Orchard Hill. He had been there to work with training some horses. The black policeman, dress ed in civilian clothes, was driving a private car. He said the three men riding together in a vehicle caught his attention and motioned for him to stop. Arthur did and noticed the barrel of a gun sticking out of a car window. He did not get out of his car nor did the three men get out of theirs. Arthur hit the gas and sped toward Griffin. He said that he heard a noise that sounded like a shot. When he reached a short order food place on Memorial Drive at Harlow, he whipped his car in and asked operators at the food establishment to call police. The car chasing Arthur headed up Harlow. When police got the call for help they converged on that area of the community. After the auto with the three men in it skirted the roadblock, police overtook them in a few moments. GEORGIA 4-H School For Dogs Scheduled Butts County 4-H’ers will once again have the oppor tunity to participate in the 4-H Dog Care and Training School. The school will be held at the University of Georgia Coli seum in Athens, Georgia, on July 8-13. The program features basic obedience training, demonstra tions, movies and lectures by professional trainers, veteri narians, Extension Service specialists and dog breed association representatives. The school is limited to 130 4-H Club members throughout the state. Those 4-H’ers interested are requested to pick up an application at the Butts County Extension Office. Those selected to attend will be provided a full scholarship which will take care of meals, lodging and instructional ma terials. The school will be sponsored by the Jim Dandy Company in cooperation with the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Ser vice. Qreota-car! at Daniel Ford Sales Jackson, Ga. Phone 775-7872 Jg AT*. [AMHEFMZAhr mm UNIROYAL THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 1973 ECONOMICS CLASS TAKEB FIELD TRIPS TO ATHENS The Jackson High School Home Economics 111 Class went on a field trip to the University of Georgia’s Child Day Care Center last week. Mrs. Diane Kohl was our guide on the tour of the Center. We observed several rooms erf the Center in which the children are kept during the day and viewed much of the equipment the children use each day. Students who attended were Johnson’s American Service Station 347 W. THIRD STREET JACKSON, GA. PHONE 775-7411 first introduced The rain tire & TIGER •?. • '‘ •• . -1 it*?- _ Kiddie Korner Final Close Out Sale!! Must Vacate By April 1, 1973 Everything At Savings Below Wholesale Cost!! Save Now !! PIUNIROYALI Pj Glass Belted m FASTRAK BJ Alinlin* ft [~ Unroyl Pse:qer Tire Lifetime warranty * mourning Of -VI- netv.vxJed NA or Ne w Art; • • v * •••is.-'' •’ .io .v - 'era-'auie puncture * • ■*vi*e i <>> *n -r- ie oi.'c"<as* of a oew tire Balancing ■ JO . c*wad i-** due t*' v*- • •'*• ** * epiace *J on aNo Available =J Bobbie Goodman, Patricia McDowell, Bessie Myrick, Deloise Watts, Maizzie Appl ing, Mary Glidewell, Sharon ELECTROLUX SALES AND SERVICE F. Weeter PHONE 775-3644 CASH & CARRY SALE A7B-13 $19.98 v C7B-13 $19.98 *i* C7B-14 $19.98 E 78-14 $22.98 ’ 2 “ F7B-14 $23.98 G 78-14 $24.98 H7B-14 $25.98 ’2” G7B-15 $25.98 H7B-15 $26.98 <3* J 78-15 $27.98 3- L7B-15 $28.98 ’3” Bankston, Lou Ann Smith and Miss Hopkins, Home Eco nomics 111 teacher. - Bobbie Goodman.