The Jackson progress-argus. (Jackson, Ga.) 1915-current, September 06, 1973, Image 11
Two Teenagers Have Been Missing For Three Weeks Two Jenkinsburg area teen agers have been missing for three weeks and their where abouts is a complete mystery to their anxious parents and law officers of Butts County. The two boys, James E. (Boney) Ross, 16, and Joe Ricky Whitaker, 16, were last seen on Wednesday, August 15th, as they left for work. Ross is the son of Mrs. Charlotte R. Green of Jenkinsburg and J.E. Ross of Forsyth. Whitaker is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Whitaker. In an appeal to the Progress-Argus for assistance in publicizing the disappear ance, Mrs. Green said that her son was last seen going to work at the Upper Ocmulgee EOC. She said he left home with a lunch and was at that time wearing a white shirt with a painted butterfly on the front, a pair of blue jeans and tan suede shoes. Whitaker disappeared the same day and was to report to work at Preston’s Grocery Store in Jenkinsburg. Mrs. Green said Whitaker had recently purchased a car, paying $350 for it on the Saturday night before his disappearance the following Wednesday. She said that the car was found in a wooded area on Friday after their disap pearance. It was discovered behind Whitaker’s home in a soybean field. Mrs. Green emphasized the fact that the boys did not carry any clothes with them and that they were real close and good friends. Upon his disappearance, Whitaker was wearing a wine colored shirt with blue jeans and blue tennis shoes. Butts County Sheriff Barney L. Wilder said that a state-wide alert for the two youths was sent out soon after their disappearance was reported to his office. Sheriff Wilder said Monday that he is without any leads in the case and that he has found a reluctance among teenagers to discuss the missing boys with him. Sheriff Wilder did concede, however, that he had heard some talk that the boys might have left home voluntarily and that one informant said that they had saved their money for such a venture. Sheriff Wilder asked that any one having information on the missing teenagers to please contact him at his office in Jackson at the earliest possible moment. Mrs. Green asked that anyone possessing information might call her at the home of her sister at 775-2344 or Mr. and Mrs. Whitaker at their home at 775-2166. It's time to make tracks JSa to the home of those new \\ high interest rates like the * tW\ 6.75% <fi |J we're paying on 30 month Certificates | | GRIFFIN FEDERAL \ SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION i West Taylor St. at Tenth Phone: 228-2786 mßßsr 's IjlL jgaflj RICKY JOE WHITAKER JAMES (BONEY) ROSS Donkey Ball Coming Sept. 10th Fun-loving sports fans are promised a field day of hilarious entertainment when the Ralph Godfrey Donkeys from Crescent, Oklahoma, come to town on September 10th. A big program has been arranged and in addition to the main event, “Donkey Ball”, a series of tricks and stunts by a trick mule will be presented as a preliminary act. Also, races on donkeys will add to the bill of fare to round out a full evening of fun for old and young. Sponsors for the show are the Butts County Jaycees and the Athletic Association. The first event will begin 7:30 p.m. at the Little League Ball Field at Jackson High School. Admission prices will be $1.25 for adults and $.75 for children. Advance tickets are now on sate at 1.00 for adults and $.50 for children under twelve. For more information on advance tickets call 775-3289 or 775-2048 after 5 p.m. Starting line-ups for the Butts County Jaycees will be: Larry Pickett, Mike Hosey, Keith Biles, Wayne Phillips, Ricky Rosser, Tony Thurston, Robbie Swearingen, Keith Rogers, Larry Perry, Freddie Cook, David Parker, Russ Crumßley and Ronnie Hoard. Starting line-ups for the Athletic Association will be Ron Wade, Robert Carroll, Frank Hearn, Perry Ridge way, Bub Ridgeway, Denny O’Neal, A1 Jackson, Robin James, Byrd Garland, Charlie Brown and Tommy Raney. DAR WORKSHOP WAS HELD AT MGC In the write-up last week on the DAR District Workshop, the paper was furnished the information that the workshop was held on West Georgia College Campus; however, the workshop was held on Middle Georgia College campus in Cochran. THE JACKSON PROGRESS-ARGUS, JACKSON, GEORGIA •sip Ini :$ RANDY KNOTT HAS MS DEGREE IN ENGINEERING Randy Knott, son of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Knott, of Rt. 1, Jenkinsburg, received a Mast er of Science Degree in Civil Engineering at Mississippi State University on August 18, 1973. Randy’s wife is the former Susan Thaxton, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Thaxton of Jackson. Randy, Susan, and son, Chad, live in Vicksburg, Mississippi. PERSONAL Friends of Euel Wade are delighted to learn he returned last week from Emory Univer sity Hospital where he under went recent surgery. Mr. Wade is recuperating nicely at his Brookwood Avenue home but is not allowed to do any activities for 30 days. Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Floyd have moved into their attractive and spacious new home in Flovilla just off of Highway 87. Friends will be interested to learn they will hold open house today (Thurs day) and Friday between the hours of 12 and 8 p.m. Everyone is invited to drop by and visit them. Mclntosh State Bank Your Home Owned Bank Member F.D.I.C. Carter Builders Supply, Inc. Alabama St. 776-8266 Jackson, Ga. Parrish Drug Cos. Walgreen Agency Phone 776-7424 Night: 775-7204 776-7880 Cawthon Brothers, Inc. Covington Road Jackson, Ga. Jackson Highway Covington, Ga. Collins Ready Mix Concrete Concrete and Septic Tanks 776-3501 775-3290 Middle Ga. Livestock Sales Cos Livestock Auction Sale Each Wednesday Jackson, Ga. Polk Tire & Service Cos., Inc. 237 South Mulberry 775-7881 Our Young People Are Our Salvation Avondale Mills, Indian Springs Plant Weaver Insurance Agency 6 Byars St. 775-2628 We Are Interested In Our Youth Jackson City Cleaners 138 E. Second St 775-7816 “An Aid To Smart Appearance” THIS SERIES IS MADE POSSIBLE BY THESE FIRMS & MEN WHO BELIEVE OUR NATION WORTH SAVING! Jenkinsburg News By Mrs. T. H. Price Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Cook and Jeff of Lanett, Ala were weekend guets of his mother, Mrs. W. M. Gallman. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Cook, also of Lanett, Ala. came on Sunday and other members of the family joined them at Indian Springs for an enjoyable lunch. Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Harris visited Miss Martha Guinn in LaGrange last Wednesday. They all then enjoyed an outing to Callaway Gardens. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Price were Miss Ruby Lane, Mrs. Annadawn Edwards and Mrs. Winnie Moore of Jackson. Over the Labor Day weekend visitors of Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Harris were Miss Susan Harris and Mr. John Harris of Decatur, Mr. and Mrs. Leon ard Hoard and Lynn of Stockbridge, and Mrs. Sarah Ruth Peek of Macon. Mrs. Ann Ross of Atlanta was the spend the day guest on Monday. Mrs. Ruth Ball and Mrs. Hazel Rowe of Atlanta were spend the day guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Allen on Friday. Spending several days with Mr. and Mrs. Leßoy Cooper were Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Rutledge of Matawan, N. J. and Mrs. Syl Kinghorn of Charlotte, N.C. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Larsen entertained members of his SS Class with a weiner roast and water melon cutting Saturday night. In addition to the host and hostess present were Lynn, Cathy, Steve, Richie and Roger Larsen, Mickey and Beth Mixon, Mary Phillips, Leslie Power, Faith Letson, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Letson, Miss Joye Letson and Mr. Joel Kuhn. Enjoying a family get-to- “ ’J’he God who gave us life, gave us Liberty at die same time" Thomas jcfferx* They gave him the High Chair Treatment as a warning O A J, The Green Mountain Boys were soldiers from Vermont who Jh fought for the American Colonies in the Revolutionary War Th6y Cikp,ured Crown Point and helped take Fort Ticonderoga. iSSBI /■S3' Organized by ETHAN ALLEN years before the Revolutionary 'SCjt War, they raided New York settlements in protest against the claims of New York to the territory of Vermont, which had been under the control of New Hampshire. The Green Mountain Boys declared Vermont an independent republic. Their demands for statehood were granted in 1791. It was the Ist state to be added to the original 13 states of the COPYRIGHT 1973 1 *****★*★★**★★ HONOR AMERICA **T***^V Bearden Auto Parts, Inc. 124 W. Second 775-788 C Jackson, Ga. THURSDAY, SEPT. 6, 1973 gether on Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. B. 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Friends who will long be remembered for their many thoughtful kindnesses to me; leaving the hospital where I have spent so many working hours, many of them happy ones as I saw our patients regain their health and leave for their homes, leaving the organization where I have made such worthwhile con tacts, I will be leaving, yes, but the memory of all of you will linger for years to come. I thank each of you for your* friendship and for the coopera-s tion you have given me. *1 Westbury Medical Care Home 775-7882 Jenkinsburg, Ga. Tomlin's Restaurant Montieello Hwy. 775-7611 Jackson Progress-Argus (Always Pulling For Butts County) Jackson, Ga. Daniel Ford Sales, Inc. 1327 Brookwood Ave. 775-7872 Support Your Local Police State Supply Cos. LP Gas • Tanks - Appliances 775-8187 The Kym Cos. Jackson, Ga. Stephens Grocery 18 Second St. 775-2505 On The Square Griffin Federal Savings & Loan Association W. Taylor at 10th St, Griffin, Ga. Telephone 404-228-2786 Coleman's Garage 151 First St 775-3184 Complete Automotive Service Superior Cleaners One Day Service 02 Byars 776-5361 I am going to miss you. When I come back to Jackson to visit, hope to see you again. I leave you my best wishes for the successful future of this lovely community and its fine people. Sincerely, Anne Grant, R.N., Director of Nurses, Sylvan Grove Hospital. KIWANIS CLUB IS BACK IN TOP TEN The Jackson Kiwanis Club has moved back into the state’s top ten in attendance, placing seventh for May with standings of 95.5 percent. Morrow and Six Flags were tied for Ist with perfect attendance, Executive Park was 3rd with 99.0; St. Marys, 4th, 96.6; Thomasville, sth, 96.5; Covington, 6th, 96.0; Jackson, 7th, 95.5; and New nan, Bth, 94.8.