The Jackson progress-argus. (Jackson, Ga.) 1915-current, June 13, 1974, Image 15

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Newspaper Page TextThe Joel Cranes Observe 50th Wedding Anniversary f jlj § I ■ I * ' ’1 ■■■■■ The children and grand children of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Crane honored their parents with a Golden Wedding Anniversary celebration re cently at Indian Springs State Park. The gala event which attracted approximately 200 friends and relatives was held on the lake at Indian Springs which provided a lovely setting for the occa sion. Mrs. Lottie Buchanan of Griffin assisted in catering the affair. The cake was served by Mrs. Salli Hoard. Punch was served by Miss Jennifer BETROTHAL MARGARET FREEMAN, JAMES R. WILLIAMSON IS TOLD Mr. and Mrs. Morrison F. Freeman of Atlanta an nounce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Mar garet Irene Freeman, to James Robert Williamson, son of Mr. and Mrs. James B. Williamson of Macon. The wedding will be June 22 at Wieuca Road Baptist Church in Atlanta. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Mor rison F. Freeman and the late Mr. Freeman, formerly of Macon, and of Mr. and Mrs. Horace S. Miller of West Palm Beach, Fla. A graduate of the University of Georgia, she is employed by Retail Credit Cos., Atlanta. The groom-elect is the grandson of Mrs. B. A. Williamson and the late Mr. Williamson of Jackson and of the Rev. and Mrs. T. H. Wilder of Macon. He receiv ed a B. S. degree in forest resources from the Univer sity of Georgia. PERSONAL Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hencely spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hencely in Winder. Miss Jean Evans of Atlanta was a Sunday guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Evans. PLANNED USE REPORT I GENERAL REVENUE SHARING General Revenue Sharing provides federal funds directly to local and state governments. The law requires each government to publish a report of its plans for the use of these funds to inform its citizens and to encourage their participation in deciding hov\t the money ought to be spent Within the purposes listed, your government may change this spending plan. PLANNED EXPENDITURES CATEGORIES (A) CAPITAL (B) MAINTENANCE (C) 1 PUBLIC SAFETY j, $ 2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION $ $ 3 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION $ $ 4 HEALTH g g 5 RECREATION g j 6 LIBRARIES j 7 SOCIAL SERVICES _ FOR AGED OR POOR $ $ 8 FINANCIAL / 000 ADMINISTRATION $ $ V ‘ 14 OTHER (Specify) $ 15 TOTALS j Crane and the guest book was kept by Miss Robbie Crane, all grandchildren of the couple. A color scheme of gold and white was carried out with the gift table being enhanced by yellow roses presented to Mrs. Crane by her husband. Many beautiful gifts were received along with good wishes for their continued good health and happiness. The Cranes wish to express their appreciation for the many gifts received and to everyone who attended the celebration. BRITT REUNION WAS HELD JUNE 2ND AT INDIAN SPRINGS The children,- grandchil dren, and great-grandchil dren of the Britt family gathered at Indian Springs State Park June 2nd for their annual reunion. A delicious picnic lunch was served at the noon hour and a wonderful time was had by approximately 55 members who were in attendance. Present for this delightful occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Byron Britt, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Barbee, Joan Barnes, Deborah Nasworthy, Henry Collins, Johnny King, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Fincher and Cindy, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lofton, Karen and Gala James, Mr. and Mrs. Tiny Grant, Wanda Kay and Iris, Harold Grant, Mrs. Elsie Grant, Mr. Moore Mr. and Mrs. Emory Williams, Lana Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin G. Pryor, Mr. and Mrs. William Voshe, Joshua and Andy, Mrs. Mae Plunk ett, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Reed, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cash, Mrs. Beatrice Quinn, Frulen Sealey, Mr. and Mrs. Marlin Vashual, Mrs. Kate Vashual, Mrs. Myrince McGee, Mrs. Ruby Davis, Mrs. Estelle Daniel, Mr. and Mrs. Julin Neukick, Mrs. Katie Sheri dan, Mrs. Jewel Butler, Mrs. Nina Britt White, Brenda, Terry, Micheal East. THE JACKSON PROGRESS-ARGUS, JACKSON, GEORGIA Laura Summers Is Doing Mission Work Miss Laura Summers, who wishes to serve both God and country during her summer vacation period, left June sth to spend ten weeks in northern Maryland as a representative for the Home Mission Board of the South ern Baptist Convention. Laura is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hal A. Summers of Jackson and is active in the affairs of the First Baptist Church of which she is a member. Laura will be doing Vacation Bible School work, survey and visitation, youth and choir work. She will work in the Susquehanna Associa tion while in Maryland. Laura did the same type general work through the Baptist Student Union while a sophomore at West Georgia College. She will return to school there in the fall. OPEN HOUSE AT STARK PARSONAGE SUNDAY, JUNE 16 The Stark United Metho dist Church will have open house at the new Stark Parsonage on June 16th. Open house will begin at three o’clock on Sunday afternoon and extend until five o’clock. Church mem bers extend an invitation to everyone to come and see the parsonage. Also, at this time church members will be bidding farewell to the present parsonage family, Rev. and Mrs. John Huggins, and their son, Jason, who will be moving to Tallapoosa, Ga. PERSONAL Friends will be interested to learn that Miss Peggy Evans will be living in Atlanta with her sister, Miss Jean Evans and will be working at Retardation Center of Georgia on North Peachtree Road in the physical therapist depart ment. Old Fashioned Barbecue Cooked like you like it! On sale all day Saturday and Sunday at The Big Dam Store at Lloyd Shoals. The barbecue is pitf cooked and guaranteed delicious. For sale by sand wich or the pound. Price is $2.65 pound and 65 cents per sandwich. Try it this weekend. Big Dam Store THE GOVERNMENT OF J£’NKI NSE'LiRG town ANTICIPATING A GENERAL REVENUE SHARING PAY f ■ 1 : : MENT OF FOR THE FIFTH ENTITLEMENT PERIOD. JULY 1. 1974 THROUGH JUNE 30. 1975. PLANS TO SPEND THESE FUNDS FOR.THE PURPOSES SHOWN. /account no. 11 2 018 003 JtNKINS6URG TOWN NhV'OR j ENK i Nh&UHU u£ui~-:u i h 4 (D) The news media have been advised that a copy of this report has been published In a local newspaper of general circulation. I have records documenting the contents of this report and they are open tor public scrutiny at QrrtfiMm/ 2k^ Cpi f J ASSURANCES (Refer to instruction E) I assure the Secretary of the Treasury that the non-discrimina tion and other statutory requirements listed In Part E of the instructions accompanying this report will be complied with by this recipient government with respect to the entitlement .funds rc nrted hereon. Signature of Chief EflAitive Officer CV. Name 81 Title—Pleaserrint / Data )0j -Ju* MISS EMILY CARR, BRIDE-ELECT, TENDERED BRUNCH Miss Emily Carr was honoree at a brunch on Scout Island on Saturday, June Bth, prior to her wedding that afternoon. Hostesses were Mrs. M. W. Carmichael, Mrs. E. D. Briscoe, and Mrs. L. W. Moelchert. The party includ ed those in the wedding group and out of town guests. Mrs. Blackmon Settle, aunt of Miss Carr, presided at the punch bowl, and made the first toast to the prospective bride. The dining table was covered in a flower-sprigged tablecloth and a basket of summer flowers was used in the center. Small flower baskets were used at each place-setting as place cards. The hostesses presented the guest of honor wifh a brunch coat as a memento of the occasion. MR. AND MRS. HERBERT MOORE HONORED ON 43RD ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. John A. Moore of Gainesville and Mr. and Mrs. Jerald W. Webb and Tiffany of Mableton honored their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert E. Moore of Jack son, with a surprise anniver sary dinner on Sunday, June 2nd, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Webb. The occasion marked the 43rd wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Moore and also Mrs. Moore’s birthday. The birthday and anniversary fell on May 30th. The Webb home was decorated throughout with lovely fresh-cut flowers. A beautiful two-tiered anniver sary and birthday cake served as centerpiece for the dining table as it revolved on a silver musical cake plate. A delicious dinner was enjoyed by all, with the cake and homemade ice cream being the final cou se. *•"'*'’3 After dinner, Mr. and Mrs. ■ Moore spent an enjoyable evening opening gifts pre sented to them and reminisc ing 43 years of marriage and parenthood as they watched home movies of their children (John and Becky, Jere and Lydia, and grand daughter, Tiffany) from birth to the present. SPENCER FAMILY REUNION ENJOYABLE EVENT OF JUNE 9TH Among the enjoyable family reunions held at the Indian Springs State Park Sunday, June 9th, was the Spencer family reunion Attractive tables were bountifully laden with deli cious foods. Pictures were made of family groups. All families seemingly derived much pleasure in their annual get-together affair and reminisced about hap penings of the past. The children played games and went swimming. Among those present were Miss Eloise Beauchamp, Mrs. Dave Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. Emory Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Spencer and Wendell, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fincher and Cindy, Mrs. James Ethe ridge, David and Brenda Ann, of Jackson. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Swafford, Sr. of Ellenwood, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Swafford, Jr. of Conyers, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Spencer, Jackie and Frank of Clarkesville, Mr. ansi Mrs. J. C. Fish of Monticello, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Lunsford and Billy of Tucker, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Michael Stancil of Stone Mountain, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Lunsford of Avondale Estates, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Spencer of Snellville. Mr. and Mrs. James Whitaker and Jim of Jenkins burg, Mrs. Ansley Brown and Cathy Coogler of Smyrna. Unable to attend was the James Spencer family of Plymouth, N. C. Mr. Spencer is to undergo surgery on his ankle. Their daughter, Mrs. Jack White, is convalescing at a nearby hospital due to a recent illness. They were missed and everyone wishes for them a speedy recovery. THURSDAY. JUNE 13, 1974 PERSONAL Friends will be interested to learn that Scott Smith returned home Saturday from Medical Center of Central Georgia, where he has been a patient for several days. He suffered serious injuries a week ago when he was struck by an automobile on Barnesville Highway. Hello ... Remember Me? Some people call me OLD GLORY . . . . some call me the STAR SPANGLED BANNER. Whatever they call me, I am YOl?R FLAG .... the Flag of the United States of America! But. something’s been bothering me . . . . so I thought I might talk with you .... because it is about YOU and ME. I remember, some time ago. people lined up on both sides of the street to watch the parade, and naturally I was leading every parade, waving proudly in the breeze! When your Daddy saw me coming, he immediately removed his hat. and placed his hand directly over his heart .... Remember? And I remember you .... standing there straight as a soldier! You didn’t have a hat, but you were giving the right salute. Remember little sister? Not to be outdone, she was saluting the same as you .... with her right hand over her heart .... Remember? What happened? I’m still the same Old Flag! Oh, I have a few more stars since you were a boy; a lot more blood has This ad is sponsored by PREFERRED RISK INSURANCE COMPANIES Bob Riddle, Agent If you Don’t Drink, We Salute You! PERSONAL Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Kimbell and John joined other members of the family Saturday, June Bth, and attended commencement ex ercises at Clayton Junior College in Morrow. Miss Debbie Kimbell received an Associate in Art degree in criminal justice. been shed since those parades of long ago; but. NOW I don’t feel as proud as I used to ... . When I come down the street . . . . you just stand there with your hands in your pockets, and I may get a small glance and then you look away . . . . Then I see the children running around and shouting .... They don’t seem to know who I am .... I saw one man take his hat off, then look around; he didn’t see anyone else doing it, so he quickly put his back on. Is it a sin to be patriotic anymore 0 Have you forgotten what I stand for ... . and where I’ve been? .... Anzio. Guadalcanal, Korea, and now Vietnam. Take a look at the Memorial Honor Rolls some time .... the lists of those who never came back in order to keep this Republic FREE . . One Nation Under God . . . When you salute me, you are actually saluting them! Well . ... it won’t be long until I’ll be coming down your street again. So. when you see me .... STAND STRAIGHT. PLACE YOUR RIGHT HAND OVER YOUR HEART . . . . and I'll salute you by waving back .... and I’ll know that YOU REMEMBER! And Remember, too ... . Display and Salute your Flag on June 14 Flag Day! PERSONAL Col. Charles L. Redman of Washington, D. C. is a guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Patrick this week. Mr. and Mrs. George Tapley, Mark and Nikole of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Burns.