The Jackson progress-argus. (Jackson, Ga.) 1915-current, April 19, 1973, Image 2

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Newspaper Page Textruth at random By Ruth Bryant DOGWOOD IN APRIL Like stars along the milky way That light a path across the sky, Like windows in cathedral’s tall That brighten vaulted arches high, Like fluffy flakes of whirling snow That turn pale pink when day is done, Like portraits of mere mortal men With trembling hands and hoary hair, As bending low on twisted knees They raise their skaky arms in prayer, Like sentinels of elegance That guard the landscape all around, Like bits of beauty sent from heaven Are dogwood trees in Jackson town! Youth Center Has Been Remodeled The Van Deventer Founda tion has recently remodeled the Van Deventer Foundation Building on College Street which is more familiarly known as the Youth Center. William Mack Davis, pro gram chairman for the Van Deventer Memorial Scout Foundation,said this week that the major renovation included remodeling of two offices, the main meeting or assembly room, bathrooms, kitchen and the addition of a storage room for the storage of recreation equipment. Mr. Davis pointed out that the building was donated to the Van Deventer Foundation by VFW Post 5374 and American Legion Post 102. He said that the facility is still used by both of these organizations for monthly meetings and for auxiliary meetings of both organizations. Mr . Davis said that improve ments were also made to the exterior of the building including vinyl covering for the entire building and covering of the foundation. PERSONAL Mr.and Mrs. John Chiappet ta and family will motor to Macon Easter Sunday for a visit with their families, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Hancock and Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Reeves. While there they will join other members of the family for Easter egg hunts. Officers of the Student Council at Jackson High School for the upcoming term spent Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Rock Eagle attending a Student Council Convention. Students attending included Mary Glidewell, Connie Brown, Ronnie Jones, Mark Cawthon, Bobby Browning, Wendy Goodman, Jeanette Watts and Mary Goodman. They were accompanied by their advisor, Mr. Roland Lee. RESLfSOTINGS [j^^ARGAiN^MjSEPCARSj 1971 Ford Torino 4 Door, Real Nice 1968 Caprice 4 Door, Runs Good 1967 Ford 2 Dr. Hardtop, V*B, Straight Shift, Real Nice 1968 Impala 2 Dr. Hardtop, Extra Nice 1968 (Four) Impala 4 Dr., Real Clean ABW CHEVROLET C 9 , /anyROLET / ' ~ J EAST THIRD ST PHONE 775-7893 JACKSON, GA J. N. Greer Buried At Texas Rites Mr. James N. Greer, 71, erf 3833 sth Street, Port Arthur, Texas, died last week in St. Mary’s Hospital following a short illness. He was a native of Flovilla, Ga. and had lived in Port Arthur since 1921. He retired from Texaco in West End Pump House in 1965; was a member of Local OCAW 423; and was a member of the Methodist Church. Mr. Greer is survived by his wife, Mrs. Violet Nectoux Greer, Port Arthur; three brothers, Ollin Greer, Flovilla; Alvin Greer, Atlanta; Howard Greer, Jackson; and one sister, Mrs. Forest Washington, Jack son. Funeral services were held last Friday at 10 a.m. at the Clay ton-Thompson Funeral Home Chapel in Port Arthur, with Rev. C. Lewis McNeil, pastor of First Southern Methodist Church, officiating. Interment was in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers were C. W. Nectoux, H. J. Nectoux, George Nectoux, William Nec toux, James Monsur and Carl Cupit. Miss Elaine Todd, student at North Georgia College, will spend the Easter holidays in Butts County with her parents, Mr.and Mrs. Marion D. Todd, and family. Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Colwell, Jr. were guests of honor at a dinner party Friday night in celebration of their 27th wedding anniversary. Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Colwell and Jamie and Sam, Susan and Marlin Colwell. Dr. and Mrs. C. F. Sessions of Conyers were guests Friday of their sisters, Miss Jessie Sessions and Miss Mary Sessions. THE JACKSON PROGRESS-ARGUS, JACKSON, GEORGIA Deaths in Patrol Area Up 10 Over Same 72 Period The Griffin Post of the Georgia State Patrol recorded its 12th traffic fatality of the year Saturday with the death of an Ellenwood man in a wreck three miles north of Stock bridge on the East Atlanta Road. Troopers said Robert E. Davison, 22, of Stagecoach Road, Ellenwood, died of a broken neck and head injuries when his compact car left the road, overturned several times and crashed into a tree. Troopers at the Griffin Patrol Post report they made 1,118 arrests and issued 345 warnings to traffic violators during the first three months of this year. The Griffin Post includes Spalding, Henry and Butts Counties. During the three months they investigated 340 traffic accidents with 11 fatalities. Two of those killed were in Spalding County while the other nine were in Henry County. During the same period in 1972 there were two fatalities recorded. Post Commander Sgt. A. W. Murphy said that figures do not represent a true picture of the accidents as most of the wrecks in Henry and Butts County are investigated by lawmen and not the State Patrol. Troopers recorded 83 wrecks in Spalding, 42 in Henry and 22 in Butts County. They investi gated one wreck in Monroe County. There were 64 cases made against drunk drivers. PERSONAL Mrs. C. M. Braswell of Moultrie spent several days lastweekwithherson, Michael Braswell, Mrs. Braswell and fa mily. Mr.and Mrs. George Tucker of Valdosta were recent weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Tucker. Miss Elizabeth Finley will spend the Easter holiday weekend in Atlanta as guest of Mr. and Mrs. James Pittard. Mr. and Mrs. Otho Morgan, Mrs. Malissa Speir and Mrs. Elsma Smith spent Sunday of last week at Callaway Gardens and were joined there by Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Norris of La Grange. Butts County Commissioner D. W. (Dave) Bailey repre sented Butts County April 14-17 in Savannah at the County Commissioner’s Convention at the DeSota Hilton Hotel. Mr. Bailey was accompanied by Kib White of the Iron Springs Community. Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Bell and children, Darren, Cynthia and Michelle of Lithia Springs were weekend guests of her parents,Mr. and Mrs. Naamon York. BUTTS LADIES ENJOY SPRING FLING - Five of the 13 ladies whoattended a “Spring Fling” Workshop in McDonough are pictured above and include, left to right, Mrs. Margarett Etheredge, Mrs. Sarah Mangham, Miss Rachel Torrance, Miss Willene Weaver and Mrs. Myra Smith. The Program was sponsored by the Henry County Extension Service and the local ladies had a wonderful time learning about terrariums, hanging baskets, hcuseplants, orchids and table arrangements. Others attending were Mesdames Gladys Patrick, Flora Price, Ann Allen, Virginia Kelly, Rebecca Coleman and Mildred Weaver, and Miss Ruby Lane. Mrs. Allen’s sister also accompanied the group. PERSONAL Friends of Jerry East, 16, of Route 2, Jackson, regret to learn that he was seriously injured Friday night in a two car collision in Butts County. He was treated at Sylvan Grove Hospital, taken to the Griffin-Spalding County Hos pital and later transferred to Piedmont Hospital where he was admitted with head, facial and internal injuries. Weaver Insurance Agency Complete INSURANCE Service LIFE FIRE AUTOMOBILE P. H. WEAVER Phone 775-2626 Job Opportunities Available at McDonough Power Equipment, Inc. Manufacturer of quality Snapper Lawn Products has opportunities available for quality-minded individuals. You earn $104.00 per week starting pay without ex perience. You may progress to: ASSEMBLERS, PRESS OPERATORS, MACHINE TOOL OPERATORS, PRODUCTION WELDER, OR MAINTENANCE. Our skilled Toolmakers earn up to $177.- 00 per week without overtime. The Com pany will help finance Employee Tech nical Training to improve skill and earn ings. Overtime is often available to all employees. The Company pays for 7 y 2 holidays, up to three weeks vacation, health and insurance program, and a fine retire ment program. We are a growing company with excellent opportunities for advance ment. Our employees have earned increases of over 7 percent in annual compensation for many years. EMPLOYMENT OFFICE OPEN FROM 9:00 A. M. TO 12 NOON ON SATURDAY. McDonough Power Equipment, Inc . McDonough, Georgia An Equal Opportunity Employer Mr.and Mrs. Jimmie Walker had as their guests last weekend Miss Dee Dee Carter and Miss Helen Pierce erf Orlando, Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Sams Harrison of Montgomery, Alabama are expected to visit his mother, Mrs. J. B. Harrison, during the Easter weekend. THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 1973 TATE GSTAOU Sue? PfZOHUSIITOO*& )M f" rtjrill i~iggp Invitation To Bid TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: YOU ARE INVITED TO SUBMIT A BID FOR THE FOLLOWING PIECE OF EQUIPMENT FOR USE BY BUTTS COUNTY. 1973 Model Tractor with Loader and Backhoe (equiv alent to a Massey Ferguson No. 50 A) ENGINE: 60 H. P. Diesel 4 Cylinder 12 Volt Electrical System 32 Amp, Alternator 2 60 Amp. Batteries INSTRUMENT PANEL: All Gauges (NO LIGHTS) TRANSMISSION: Manual Shuttle 6 Speeds Forward 6 Speeds Reverse BRAKES: Multiple Disc with at least 344 Sq. In. Braking Area. Individual Turning Brake with locking latch and Parking Brake CLUTCH: 12 Inch Disc Industrial Type DIFFERENTIAL LOCK: Standard STEERING: Independent Hydrostatic WHEELS & TIRES: Rear: 16.9 x 24 - 6 Ply Industrial Front: 8:00 xl6 -10 Ply Laborer REAR AXLE: Heavy Duty Industrial 12,000 Lb. Dynamic Capacity 36,000 Lb. Static Capacity FRONT AXLE: Solid Cast Steel 11,000 Lb. Dynamic Capacity 36,000 Lb. Static Capacity HYDRAULIC SYSTEM: LOADER: 1 Cu. Yd. Bucket with Teeth 4,500 Lb. Lift Capacity at full Height. liy 2 Ft. Lift Height 7,300 Lb. Break Out Force 9 Inch Digging Depth below ground level 28 Gal. per minute Hydraulic Pump with Oil Cooler. Boom Cylinder: 3 Inch Bore 2 y 2 Inch Rod 34 Inch Stroke Bucket Cylinder: 3 Inch Bore iy 2 Inch Rod 21i/ 2 Inch Stroke BACKHOE: 24 Inch High Capacity - 8 Cu. Ft. Capacity Bucket with Teeth. 14.6 Foot digging depth 20’9” Reach from Rear Axle 10’4” Stabilizer Spread 850 Lb. Digging force on Bucket Cylinder BACKHOE: Boom Cylinder: 4 y 2 Inch Bore 2y 8 Inch Rod 32 Inch Stroke Dipper Cylinder: 4 Inch Bore 2 Inch Rod 32 Inch Stroke Bucket Cylinder: 3 y 2 Inch Bore 2y 2 Inch Rod 27i/ 2 Inch Stroke Stabilizer Cylinder: 3 y 2 Inch Bore 1% Inch Rod 22 Inch Stroke ALL CYLINDERS DOUBLE ACTING Roll over protective structure to meet or exceed gov ernment requirements including O.S.H.A. Counter weight on front of tractor. The Board of Commissioners reserves the right to re ject any and all bids. Bids must be sealed and marked “Tractor Loader- Backhoe” on the envelope. Bids must be received by 8:00 a. m. April 23, 1973. This the 11th day of April 1973 Board of Commissioners Butts County, Georgia TRADE: IN 1966 Model HD 7 G Allis Chalmers 4 Cylinder Diesel Track Type Front End Loader as is. Be AT &OAUB IN A KOWIN6 jjgggl Iggjjg The first pneumatic tires were used on horse-drawn carriages.