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Newspaper Page Textllatkzwx prugr^aa-Argus Volume 101 —Number 40 Butts County Fair To Show Here October 7-12 The 1974 Butts County Agricultural Fair will open Monday, October 7th, and continue through Saturday night, October 12th. The fair, sponsored annually by the Exchange Club of Jackson, bids fair to being one of the largest and most successful held in recent years. Georgia Amusements will furnish the midway attrac tions. For several years the Jackson Exchange Club has successfully managed and operated the fair through the Exchange Club Fair Asso ciation. Officers for the fair association for ’74 include Don Montgomery, president; James C. Shaw, vice presi dent; Newt Etheredge, as sistant fair manager and treasurer; Doug Brooks, secretary; Robert L. Wil liams, Jr., fair manager; Joe Lineberger, chairman of grounds; Harold Brooks, Sr., chairman of tickets. Officers of the Jackson Exchange Club include James C. Shaw, president; John W. Browning, Jr., vice president; Doug Brooks, secretary; Newt Ether edge, treasurer. As customary, Monday is Entry Day with Monday night to be highlighted by selection of Woman of the Year, the award to be made at 7 o’clock. Also to be observed the same night will bp Kindergarten Night and Licensed Nursery. Tuesday will be occupied by general exhibit judging with a Youth Dog Show to be the focal point of the evening’s entertainment. Wednesday will be Adult Bake Day and Flower Show, while Wednesday night Western Square Dancing will be featured by the Jack’s-N- Jill’s. School Day and School Night will be observed on Thursday. Friday is an open day but Friday night a Stringed Music Festival will be the evening’s highlight. Saturday is Youth Bake OEO Audit Discloses Discrepancy The suspended executive director of the Economic Opportunity Commission in Jackson, Allen McGill, is missing and is being sought to explain a $14,992 discre pancy in poverty-fighting funds. Bill Jones, Butts County school superintendent and chairman of the board of directors of the Upper Ocmulgee office of the Economic Opportunity Commission, said Monday, “we sure do want to talk to him.” The missing executive had been granted a leave to attend an urban studies seminar at Yale University in August. However, the seminar is over and Jones said he understands that McGill had left Yale, “but we have not been able to make contact with him at all.” McGill was last reported in Brooklyn, N.Y. An investigation in the meantime turned up the financial discrepancy. Jones said the investigation, includ ing a complete audit, is continuing. “I would like to give Mr. McGill a chance to explain these audited discrepancies before making any charges,” Day and on Saturday night at 9 o’clock premiums will be awarded. Miss Eilene Findley, home economist, is chairman of the youth groups, Girls FHA and 4-H Clubs, and will be assisted by Ann L. Cham pion, home economics teach er. Miss Findley is also general chairman of the Women’s Department and Club Exhibits and will be assisted by Mrs. David Black, chairman of the Flower Show. Millard Daniel, county agent, is general chairman of the FFA and 4-H Boys and adult section and will be assisted by Joe Lineberger, James McCormick and Rich ard Ledford, all Vo-Ag teachers. M. D. Todd chairs a committee on Field and Horticultural Crops com posed of Robert Fletcher, E. H. Cook, Tom Taylor, and Tobe Davis. The Arts and Craft show is under the direction of Mrs. Albert Maddox as chairman, assisted by Mrs. Fred Hammond and Mfs. Howard Greer. J. T. Beckham is chairman of the Woman of the Year committee and on this committee are Don Mont gomery and Ernest James. Doug Brooks is chairman of the Judge Committee and is assisted by Henry Bagby, John Moore and Millard Daniel. Always a feature of the fair is the Flower Show which this year is being sponsored and conducted by the garden clubs of Butts County. To be eligible to display flowers in this show one must be a member of one of the garden clubs sponsoring the show. Mr. Williams announces that each exhibitor in the community school and youth booths having an accredita ble exhibit will receive $25. However, first place winner will receive SSO, second place $35, third place $25, with the best booth in the fair to receive an additional $25. Jones said Monday. In Atlanta, William Walk er, regional director of the OEO, said he was waiting on a “full report from the board in Jackson. We don’t want to violate any of the director’s rights.” Walker said that McGill was “fully bonded,” and that if there were discrepancies found, “the FBI or the Justice Department could be called in then.” Jones said the Upper Ocmulgee Economic Oppor tunity Commission dealt with operations in Butts, Newton, and Pike Counties. “I understand the money that is in question was a Department of Labor grant,” he said. “There were two checks —one for $14,000 and one for $992 that were endorsed over to persons who had no connection with the OEO that we can establish- We have talked with the persons who cashed the checks, but we want to talk with McGill to see if he has any explanation before we release their names or make any charges.” Jones said he understood McGill was under a $50,000 fidelity bond since he did handle large money transac tions. Jones said that “there are other facets other than the $14,992 that bear looking into —and we are going to look into them.” He said a full report to the board would be made at the ml • JBL j ""vjSw. —— LONG LIVE THE BULLDOGS! When Editor Publisher Doyle Jones, Jr. of The Jackson Progress-Argus arrived at work Monday morning, he discovered a wilted wreath from probably a sympathetic (?) Tech or Auburn fan in front of his office, bearing the caption listed below. It . at all occasioned bv Tech’s distressing loss to Pittsb g* Saturday at Grant Field, and Georgia’s humiliation that night by Mississippi State in Jackson. Not to be outdone by the crocodile tears and seeing a glorious opportunity to ham it up, Editor Jones went home, broke out his Universitas of Georgia tie, his red blazer, his red Georgia hat, a Georgia pennant and two pom-poms and let Jerry McLaurin do the rest. Mr. Jones is president of the Butts Bulldog Club, a former vice president of the University of Georgia Alumni Society, ticket broker, and staunch Bulldog supporter from the days of his youth. In a philosophical mood, Mr. Jones quipped, “I hope the death of the Doggies caption is not prophetic. We’ll know Saturday when the fired up Gamecocks come charging into Sanford Field.” * sR |& TO I l n o- JACK’S *N JILL’S TO DANCE AT BUTTS CO. FAIR The Jack’s ‘N Jill’s, western square dance club, will be featured on Wednes day night at the Butts County Fair and will display their dancing prowess before an anticipated large audience. The club holds regular dances every first and third Friday night at 8 o’clock. There are presently sixty plus members from the first two classes and the club hopes to double its member ship in the fall classes. Visitors are cordially wel come at the dances and class nights. next regular meeting in October. In the interim, the board has suspended McGill until the board can complete its investigation, although it has filed no formal charges. Jackson, Georgia 30233, Thursday, September 26, 1974 Jackson Boy Is Erskine Soccer Star DUE WEST, S.C. - Mike McMurry of Jackson, Ga., a two-year letterman at fullback for the Erskine College soccer team, is among 28 candidates for the team preparing for the 1974 season's opener September 28th against Wofford. Erskine has captured the NAIA Area Five (southeast ern) championship three straight seasons, winning a berth in the national tour nament. Last year it finished fourth in the nation among NAIA teams. McMurry, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. McMurry, Rt. l, Jackson, Ga., is a 1972 graduate of F. T. Wills High School in Smyrna, Ga. He is a junior business major at Erskine. Airport in Henry Would Cost SSOO Million Less A second Atlanta airport in Henry County would cost one-half billion dollars less than building it at a site in Paulding County, city offi cials asserted Friday. At the same time, It was learned that the city has eliminated Polk County from the recommended northwest airport site. If a second airport site is selected north of Atlanta, it would lie entirely within Paulding County, a recent city survey shows. City of Atlanta recently received two completed studies, one of the Polk- Paulding land and the other an update of a 4-year-old study of the Henry County site. Basing his remarks on the Henry County study, Mayor Maynard Jackson said Fri day that SSOO million in grading costs could be saved by building the second Byrd Garland Is Drive Chairman United Appeal Dick O’Hara, president of the United Appeal, an nounced at last week’s organizational meeting that Byrd Garland would serve as 1975 UA drive chairman. Mr. Garland, local attorn ey. has the responsibility of checking each committee s progress regularly, making certain that all are perform ing effectively. All contribu tions will be turned over to him and thence to Lou Moelchert, UA treasurer. “I realize we’ve set a big goal for ourselves,” Mr. Garland said in reference to the United Appeal antici pated sum, “but we have a good team, and I feel confident we can realize our ambitions.” Final plans were also presented by committee chairmen at last week’s meeting. The campaign begins officially October 1, lasting the entire month. Chairman of the Industry division. Hal Summers said. “We’re ready! I think we'll have corporation donations by the end of the first week. Summer Olympics Pleased Contestants and Inmates The Department of Cor rections Flash Offender Rehabilitation held its an nual Summer Olympics at the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Center Satur day with 72 inmates from six correctional institutions competing in track and field events. Georgia State Prison at Reidsville took top honors in the event, edging out Georgia Industrial Institute at Alto by two points. Inmates competed in sev eral track events including the 100 yard dash, the 220, 440, 880, 440 relay and the mile run. Other events were weight lifting, high jump, broad jump and softball throw. Team spirit and good sportsmanship was evident as inmates shouted encour agement and cheered for team members during the various events. Inmates also applauded in recognition of a good effort by competitors from other institutions. Awards were presented to the top three finishers in each event by the Olympics airport in Henry County. Mayor Jackson’s top aide, Jule Sugarman. said “the range of the savings is about SSOO million,” but neither Sugarman nor the Mayor would release the study. Sugarman disclosed the building of an airport in Paulding County would cost one-third more than on a site in Henry, with the price tag for Paulding $2 billion and for Henry $1.5 billion. The Polk-Paulding study was made by Atlanta Airport Engineers, a consulting firm under contract to the city. Sugarman confirmed Friday that the study makes a recommendation of either a site entirely in Paulding County or one that falls partially into both Paulding and Polk County. However, Sugarman refused to say what the recommendation is. An airline official Friday and individual employee donations completed by the end of the month.” The other large committee. Business, represented by Walter Carmichael, Dick O’Hara and Lou Moelchert, also seemed set for drive kick-off. The co-chairmen indicated they would use team effort this year in visiting each business. The group hopes to post final report at the end of the third week. Mrs. Margaret McCormick and George Tate, co-chair men of the School committee, said they hoped to involve the young people more this year. Majority of United Appeal monies is directed toward deserving youth groups in the county, and students like to participate in the drive. Mrs. McCormick said. Mr. O'Hara met with a group of young people from various clubs and organiza tions this past week to discuss their part in the drive. Represented were the Boy Scouts. Girl Scouts. Cubs. Brownies. Y Club. Advisory Committee com posed of Warden Walter Zant and Superintendents Dr. James Ricketts and Dave England, and the State Recreational Director Bob Martin. Individual winners of the events were: Dwight Lind sey, mile run (5:41); Joe Lingo, 440 yard dash (57.9); Johnny Jones, 100 yard dash (10.2); Kenneth Lundv. 880 yard dash (2:25'; Randy Evans, 220 yard dash (26.0); Henry Lindsey, high jump (6‘4"); James Bennett, softball throw (260 ); and Robert Tollison. broad jump < 17*2”). Weight lifting champions were Lightweight Division: Kelvin Thomas; Middle weight Champion, tie be tween Eugene Jackson and John Riley; Heavy Weight Champion. Floyd Walker. Institutions competing were the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Center at Jackson. Lee Correctional Institution at Leesburg. Georgia State Prison at Reidsville, Georgia Training and Development at Buford. $6.18 Per Year In Advance expressed skepticism about the SSOO million savings figure and did not say whether that amount, even if accurate, would be enough to reverse the airlines’ staunch opposition to the Henry County site. Mayor Jackson is in favor of the Henry County site to bring economic development to Atlanta’s south side. But the city’s nine major airlines contend that passengers will refuse to drive past the existing Hartsfield Airport to go to an airport further south. Sugarman pointed out the Henry County site is flatter than the proposed Paulding site, so grading and other development costs would be considerably less. The bond financing costs are also computed in the SSOO million figure, he added. Mayor Jackson disclosed the SSOO million savings Explorer Club, and the Pee Wee Football team from the Recreation Department. In a final move of business last week, two organizations were added to the list as recipients,of United Appeal assistance, the Jackson- Butts County Recreation Department and the Jack son-Butts County Day Care Center. These two organizations combined will eventually include more than 400 young people of this area. Mr. O'Hara indicated. The Jackson-Butts County- Day Care Center has only recently been organized by Rev. James of the Mt. Zion Church. Reports will be made on the other committees in future stories. “We are asking everyone to give a fair share," Drive Chairman Garland said. “What's given in Butts County remains in Butts County." “Contributions to charity are also tax deductable." he added with a smile, “that's a real bargain!” Burglars Hit Jackson Drug Jackson Drug Company was the scene of a robbery early Wednesday morning, September 18th, around 2:30. Patrolman Berry discov ered the break-in on his regular patrol. The thieves, who entered through the ceiling, stole approximately $275 in cash from the cash register and various other change con tainers; they also broke into the narcotics case and the jewelry showcase. However, it is believed that no drugs or watches were taken. Al though attempting to break into the safe, the robbers were unsuccessful. They did manage to tear part of the base of the safe away, though. The Jackson Police De partment is investigating Several fingerprints were obtained and it is believed that there were more than one robber involved. and Georgia Industrial Insti tute at Alto. These institu tions advance to the Summer Olympics after winning the regional finals. estimate while maintaining that he has publicly favored Henry County as an airport site since 1969. Sugarman last week quoted the updated Henry County study in asserting that construction would be cheaper south of the city, but Jackson’s statement was the first mention of a dollar amount. Both studies have been finished for more than a week, but the Jackson administration has refused to release them. Sugarman said the studies would iikely be released this weekend. The City of Atlanta must decide by October 31st whether it will pay $250,000 to renew its option in Polk- Paulding. Mayor Jackson is expected to announce his preference within a few weeks, to allow the city council enough time to act on the matter. Randy Hudgins To Head Kiwanis Club § __ | RANDY HUDGINS Randy Hudgins, plant manager of Southern Bell’s new office on College Street, will be installed as president of the Jackson Kiwanis Club for 1974-75 at the meeting Tuesday night. October Ist. He succeeds Y. C. Hudson, retiring president. Other officers to be installed at the same meeting will include Jack Little, vice president; Doug Durrett, vice president; Sandy San vidge. secretary; and Lou Moelchert. treasurer. Directors to serve for the new year include Richard Ballard. Charles Campbell. Hugh Glidewell. Hank Hild erbrand. Herman Waits. P. H. Weaver, and Tom Webb. Rev. David Black, pastor of the Jackson Presbyterian Church, is presently serving as Lieutenant Governor of the 12th Division. Mrs. Hundley To Resign OEO Position Andrew W. Fellers. Jr., Acting Executive Director of the Upper Ocmulgee Econo mic Opportunity Commis sion. Inc., announced that Mrs. Ruth Hundley will be resigning from the Agency effective October 4, 1974. Mrs. Hundley, who has had considerable experience in financial operations, has accepted a position with the federal government in Knox ville, Tennessee. Mr. Fellers stated that during the period she has been with the Agency, Mrs. Hundley has diligently per formed her duties as Fiscal Officer, and should be commended for her high standard of job performance.