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This Side
Of Town
BY
BRENDA WILLIAMSON
Mast of you have by now
enjoyed a delicious feast of
Thanksgiving turkey, dressing
and all the trimmings and have
paused during the busy day to
give thanks to God for all your
many bountiful blessings.
Families have gathered for a
day of reunions, eating and
relaxation. After the noon
nourishment mo6t men are
settling down in their favorite
easy chair for an afternoon of
football on the “tube” while the
women steal away out of
earshot for an afternoon gab
session. Many .local hunters
are spending the day in the
woods awaiting a deer to cross
their path. A large contingent
of persons attended the Union
Thanksgiving Service at Mace
donia Baptist Church last
evening and gave thanks and
praises to God for His mercy
and abundant blessings during
the past year .... Many
persons have gotten a head
start this year on Christmas
shopping and according to
several, many sought after
items are not to be had. With
gas and fuel shortages on hand
and an expected gas rationing
program it appears many
people will be out of luck if they
are among the group which
travels to Atlanta two and
three times a month to shop.
This should be a boon to local
merchants who push a shop at
home campaign each year.
Some of the kids erf the county
must be aware of the shortages
because according to my
informant at the North Pole
three of the young tykes have
already gotten their letter off
to Santa Claus, giving itemized
Christmas lists. Just think
Christmas is only slightfy over
a month away .... The
festive Christmas lights in the
town limits of Jackson will be
turned on at dusk tonight, this
being an annual part of
Christmas. One change will be
made this year though,
according to Mayor Bobby
Mackey. The lights will be
energized for a shorter period
of time each evening in order to
conserve energy and will be on
from 7-9p.m. only. Many cities
will have shorter hours for
their lights while a number will
be completely dark in an effort
to save on utilities. Rich’s
announced last week that the
large Atlanta shopping com
plex will continue to have its
annual “Great Tree” but it will
not light up the downtown area
except during certain hours
.... A large contingent of
Butts countians, particularly
those who have been drawn for
jury duty the last two terms,
are up in arms over the
expense and time our local
court is having to spend on case
after case from the Georgia
Diagnostic & Classification
Center which most feel could
be disposed of in some manner
at the prison. More important
matters are having to be
gpplp
Our Service
yuli Attention to
W All Details
We deftly handle all
arrangements and relieve
the family of every burden.
Attention is given to the
family’s desires.
We are concerned with
your comfort. Meticulous
care is given to services,
music, transportation.
HAISTEN BROTHERS
Incorporated
Utmost Consideration at
a Time of Utmost Need
Heart Attack
Claims
Mr. Washington
Mr. Lennie Lee Washington,
85, of the Worthville Com
munity, one of Butts County’s
most prominent citizens, died
suddenly about two o’clock
Tuesday afternoon, November
13th, after apparently suffering
a heart attack while walking
near his home.
A former successful farmer
and retired school bus driver,
Mr. Washington was born
December 31, 1887 in Butts
County, the son of the late Mr.
George Lewis Washington and
Mrs. Jennie Grant Washington,
both of Monroe County.
Mr. Washington was a
member of the Worthville
Baptist Church where he
served as a deacon and Sunday
School teacher, was a member
of the Ancient York Lodge, No.
127, F&AM, in Worthville for
over 50 years and was a past
Worshipful Master. He was
also a member of the Royal
Arch Chapter, No. 122.
Funeral services were con
ducted Thursday afternoon at
two o’clock at the Worthville
Baptist Church with Rev.
Argin Floyd and Rev. Billy
Floyd, both former pastors,
officiating. Interment was in
the church cemetery with
Ancient York Lodge, No. 127, in
charge of graveside rites.
Ha is ten Funeral Home was in
charge of arrangements.
Mr. Washington is survived
by two daughters, Mrs.
Geraldine Avery of Jackson
and Mrs. Eloise Guess of
College Park; two sons, Julian
E. Washington of Morrow and
S. Almond Washington of
Jackson; ten grandchildren;
seven grea t-grandchildren;
two sisters, Mrs. Lola Wingate
of Social Circle and Mrs.
Bernice Cook of Atlanta; two
brothers, L. J. Washington of
Jackson, H. L. Washington of
Morrow; several nieces and
nephews.
pushed aside in order to
accommodate the prison and
this fact has stirred up the ire
of many concerned residents
.... Colleges, universities
and the like will soon close for
the Christmas holidays and
students from this area will
trek home for a brief vacation
from their studies. If you have
kids in college or know of some
who will be home for the
holidays we at the Progress-
Argus office would appreciate
your calling us at 775-3107 and
letting us know in order that
personals can be made for the
Christmas paper. We have
already begun calling to get
some of the names but by no
means have completed the list
and your cooperation will be
appreciated.
THE JACKSON PROGRESS-ARCUS, JACKSON, GEORGIA
Davis Duke
Died
In Atlanta
Mr. Davis Hammond Duke,
49, of Atlanta, died Thursday
morning, November 15th,
about 10:50 o’clock at the
Veteran’s Hospital in Atlanta
following a period of declining
health.
Mr. Duke was born July 22,
1924 in Butts County, the son of
the late Mr. and Mrs. R. E.
Duke, both of Butts County.
Mr. Duke was a veteran of
World War 11.
A memorial services for Mr,
Duke will be held at a later
date at Macedonia Cemetery
with Sherrell Funeral Home in
charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his wife,
Mrs. Viola Duke; three
step-sons, Bradford Nors
worthy, Ronnie Norsworthy
and Richard Norsworthy; two
brothers, Lonnie Duke of
Griffin and Hollis Duke of
Flovilla; two sisters, Mrs. Otis
Mangham of Jenkinsburg and
Mrs. W. N. Johnson of
Jackson; several nieces and
nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family
requests that contributions be
made to the Heart Fund.
PERSONAL
Jed Jinks spent the holiday
with his mother, Mrs. Eslyn
Jinks. He arrived Tuesday
from the University of Geor
gia.
Thanksgiving Day guests of
Mrs. Ira Cawthon will be her
family and will include Mr. and
Mrs. W. B. McDaniel, Teri,
Brad and Scott erf Decatur, Mr.
and Mrs. B. C. Rushing, Susan,
Bob and Alan of Warner
Robins, Mr. and Mrs. Herman
Cawthon, Mark and Wally and
Mr. and Mrs. Horace Cawthon
and Rachael, all of Jackson.
A student at Georgia
Southern College, Miss Cindy
Cook, will spend the Thanks
giving holiday with Mr. and
Mrs. Ellis P. Cook.
Mclntosh State Bank
Your Home Owned Bank
Member F.D.I.C.
Carter Builders Supply, Inc.
Alabama St. 775-8266
Jackson, Ga.
Parrish Drug Cos.
Walgreen Agency
Phone 775-7424 Night; 776-7204
776-7880
Cawthon Brothers, Inc.
Covington Road Jackson, Ga.
Jackson Highway Covington, Ga.
Collins Ready Mix Concrete
Concrete and Septic Tanks
775-3691 775-3299
Middle Ga. Livestock Sales Cos
Livestock Auction Sale
Each Wednesday
Jackson, Ga.
Polk Tire & Service Cos., Inc.
287 South Mulberry 776-7381
Our Young People Are Our Salvation
Avondale Mills,
Indian Springs Plant
Weaver Insurance Agency
6 Byars St. 776-2626
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!
PERSONAL
Mr. and Mrs. James Cargile,
Elaine and Teresa are spend
ing the Thanksgiving holidays
in Tuscaloosa, Alabama with
parents and other members of
the family.
Miss Denise Davis, student
at Georgia Southern College,
arrived during the week to
spend the holidays with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe
Davis and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Julian Wells
and Alan, arrived Wednesday
to spend the Thanksgiving
holidays with Mr. and Mrs.
Bobby Ivey and Chuck.
Miss Ann Watkins, student at
Berry College, and Miss
Rachael Watkins, attending
Reinhardt College, will be
holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Richard Watkins, Jr.
Weekend guests of Mr. and
Mrs. Elwood D. Meredith were
their grandchildren, David and
Amy Lawson, of Riverdale
while their parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Harry Lawson, spent the
weekend in Phoenix, Arizona.
Dan Fears, Jr. erf Milledge
ville spent the weekend of
November 9th with his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Fears.
Mrs. David Hodges erf
Smyrna visited Tuesday of last
week in Jenkinsburg with her
mother, Mrs. Ed Smalley, and
in Jackson with her sister, Mrs.
Clarence Whiten, and Mr.
Whiten.
Mr. and Mrs. Hank Hilder
brand and family are hosting a
family get-together and have
as their Thanksgiving Day
guests Mr. and Mrs. Henry L.
Hilderbrand, Jr. of Woodstock,
Dr. and Mrs. W. T. Edenfield
and family of Atlanta and Mrs.
H. J. Plaatje of Atlanta.
Dick O’Hara is spending
Thanksgiving in Fitzgerald
with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth
Luke.
i " 'J'he God who gave us life, gave VjL
us Liberty at the same time” ABB
Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Cowan
have as their Thanksgiving
Day guests their children and
grandchildren and these in
clude Mr. and Mrs. Phil Cowan
and family of Tucker, Mr. and
Mrs. Ralph E. King and family
of Tucker, Mr. and Mrs. Fred
G. Raney, Jr. and Glenn of
Morrow and Mr. and Mrs.
Larry Cowan and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Hank Hilder
brand motored to Athens
Saturday and attended the
Georgia-Auburn game that
afternoon at Sanford Field.
Friends of Mrs. Ed Smalley
are glad to learn she is doing
nicely at Westbury Medical
Care Home in Jenkinsburg
where she is residing. She is
the mother of Mrs. C. T.
Whiten.
Miss Mary Lou Hauser,
student at Georgia Southwes
tern in Americus, will be home
for Thanksgiving holidays.
Miss Hauser is the daughter of
Mrs. Jack Hauser.
George Howell and Mr. and
Mrs. Charlie Howell, attending
Georgia Southwestern in
Americus, will be guests of
Mrs. 0. B. Howell during the
Thanksgiving holidays.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Free
man, Jr. will be visited over
the holidays by Mr. and Mrs.
Charlie Howell, students at
Georgia Southwestern Univer
sity.
Mrs. A. H. Coleman spent
several days with her son,
Alfred Coleman, Mrs. Coleman
and family at St. Simons.
Mrs. W. N. Harris visited
recently with her daughter,
Mrs. Dorothy Pearson, in
Lithonia.
Harry Lewis will be home
over the holidays to spend this
festive season with his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Lewis.
For hundreds of years, people in many lands have held ‘Harvest
Festivals'. Our American version probably grew out of the harvest
home celebrations of England.
This country was founded by pilgrims seeking a better way of life.
They endured untold hardships to protect their new claim on life,
developed at their own great sacrifices.
The FIRST Thanksgiving was celebrated during the second winter
the Plymouth colonists spent in the New World. The first dreadful
winter in Massachusetts had killed nearly half of the members of the
colony. Governor William Bradford decreed Dec. 13, 1621 as a day of
feasting and prayer.
NOW, 352 years later, we must maintain faith in America
to keep us strong. Let's observe THANKSGIVING as \
a time to rejoice and give thanks to God for the ( vScSfeJ
abundant life we now enjoy. Vi., Jy
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THURSDAY. NOV. 22, 1973
The Central Georgia
Electric Membership Corporation
Ernie Gibson of Valdosta
spent last Weekend with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Doug
Gibson. Ernie, who manages a
men’s outlet store at the 1-75
Valdosta exit, invites Butts
County citizens who are
enroute to or from Florida to
stop and visit him in order that
he may hear from “home.”
Rev. and Mrs. Bob Prater of
Warm Springs visited Tuesday
night of last week with Mrs.
Jessie S. Mackey.
Friends of Eugene Singley
are interested to learn he is a
patient at the Griffin-Spalding
County Hospital where he
underwent surgery last Thurs
day morning.
Dr. and Mrs. Robert H.
Pinckney, Misses Kay and
Ellen Pinckney and Bobby and
Ed Pinckney are sharing
Thanksgiving with Mr. and
Mrs. Julian Weldon in Milner.
Mr.and Mrs. Hugh L. O’Neal
Lee, Alan and Bryan of
Decatur were among members
of the O’Neal family attending
a birthday celebration Novem
ber Uth in Forest Park for
their father, Asa O’Neal, of
Jackson. The Decatur O’Neals
were inadvertently omitted
from the news story last week
about the gala birthday party.
Mrs. Mary Weldon Collier of
Atlanta is spending the
Thanksgiving holidays with
Dr. and Mrs. R. H. Pinckney,
Kay, Ellen, Ed and Bobby.
Mr. and Mrs. William H.
Beck Jr. of Griffin were among
the out of town friends and
relatives attending graveside
services Wednesday aternoon,
November 14th, at Jackson
City Cemetery for Mrs. Bessie
Powell (R. P.) Newton Sr. who
died November 13th at the
Orangeburg, S. C., Regional
Hospital.
Misses Maralyn and Saralyn
Ridgeway, students at Abra
ham Baldwin Agricultural
College, arrived during the
week to spend Thanksgiving
holidays with their parents,
Mr.and Mrs. David Ridgeway,
Sr. and family.
Friends of Mrs. Vera
Edwards will regret to learn
she is convalescing from a
broken leg and has begun
residing at the Bel-Arbor, Inc.
Nursing Home in Macon. Mrs.
Edwards was making her
home with her daughter, Mrs.
W. L. Martin, in Macon prior to
her admittance to the home.
Friends may write or send
cards to Mrs. Edwards as
follows: Mrs. Vera Edwards,
Bell-Arbor, Inc., 3468 Napier
Ave., Macon, Ga. 31204
Mr. and Mrs. Charles S.
O’Kelley, Marvera and May-
Petite motored to Warner
Robins Sunday and were
among those on hand to greet
President Richard M. Nixon.
The president came to speak at
a birthday celebration in honor
of Carl Vinson.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Marchman
had as guests for Thanksgiving
their son, Jody Marchman,
student at American Christian
College in Tulsa, Oklahoma
and Miss Patrice Marchman,
student at the University of
Georgia.
Westbury Medical Care Home
776-7832
Jenkinsburg, Ga.
Tomlin's Restaurant
Monticello Hwy. 775-7611
Jackson Progress-Argus
(Always Pulling For Butts County)
Jackson, Ga.
Daniel Ford Sales, Inc.
1827 Brookwood Ave. 776-7872
Support Your Local Police
State Supply Cos.
LP Gas - Tanks - Appliances
776-3137
The Kym Cos
Jackson, Ga.
Stephens Grocery
112 West 2nd St. Ph. 776-2596
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
B&C Farm Supply, Inc.
118 Brookwood Ave. 776-2663
Farm Equipment Sales & Service
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National Life and
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