The Jackson progress-argus. (Jackson, Ga.) 1915-current, September 26, 1974, Image 12

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Newspaper Page Textc f WORKING GAL’S * • 0 ■ .* ; hSHmMMk? inrni- i-- Our working gal for this week is Mrs. Rebecca Duffey, clerk of the Butts County Health Department. Mrs. Duffey, who has been employed in her position for almost thirty years, has extensive responsibilities; she handles all necessary purchasing, bookwork and most all of the other office duties. Laughingly, she recalled that when she first began working in public health, the Butts County office was located on the second floor of the courthouse in two small rooms. All of the papers were filed in paste-board boxes! At that time there were only 2 people employed: Mrs. Duf fey, and the public health nurse, Mrs. Ethel Ham. The Health Department moved to its present location in 1952. Mrs. Duffey stated that many, many changes in health work had taken place through the years. For an example, when a person with TB came for help in those earlier days, he would be sent to Battey Hospital in Rome, where the cure would take around 18 months; today the patient can be cured in 6 weeks! Another change Mrs. Duffey noted is the enlarged amount of work she estimated that they do approximately 30 times as much work as they used to do. Mrs. Duffey is a very modest lady and naturally would not laud herself; therefore, I considered my self quite fortunate to receive a phone call from a lady who knew Mrs. Duffey’s work in the health field to be considered among the best in RESLfSMNGS -TOP, bargains n use^ar^ 1972 Vega, Automatic, Runs Real Good 1968 Malibu 2 Door Hardtop, Fully Equipped, Real Nice 1967 Mercury 2 Door Hardtop, Runs Real Good 1969 Ford LTD, Runs Good 1971 Maverick 2 Door Hardtop, Clean Car 1971 Dodge Super Bee, Runs Real Good 1966 Chevrolet 4 Door Hardtop, Runs Good ABW CHEVROLET C° / (HKviojiifr / RHHHESSDSSZ3BCd33^Ci3HIHH ' ' FAST THIRD ST PHONF /TS 7893 ' IACKSON. GA MRS. REBECCA DUFFEY Georgia. Mrs. Duffey’s duties are quite extensive, yet she still finds time to be very concerned with the people she comes in contact with each day. This same lady, who reported on Mrs. Duffey’s excellence, told me of one occasion several years ago, when a fellow came staggering through the department’s door. It seems he had been “hitting the bottle” pretty hard and Mrs. Duffey, knowing him to be normally a hard-working man with a large family, saw FOR SALE CORN FED STEERS Ready For The Home Freezer These steers have been on com for six months. Free delivery to processing plant. Available in halves if desired. !s££s. per pound dressed weight *to f Cawthon Bros., Inc. PHONE 775-7801 JACKSON, GA. THE JACKSON PROGRESS-ARGUS, JACKSON, GEORGIA to it that he was safely carried home. (I doubt the Jackson Police Department would arrest her now for helping him evade the law, as she committed this act out of kindness!) As Mrs. Duffey has been dealing with Butts County folks for some time, she knows most all of us. She is quite renowned for her memory of people’s names and faces. The mother of one son, Lee, Mrs. Duffey has been a member of Stark United Methodist Church all her life having been born and raised in the Stark Commun ity. She, her husband and son are quite active church members. In fact, Mrs. Duffey is Sunday School Superintendent, a member of the United Methodist Wom en’s Group, and also a choir member. She has held several offices in the UMW organization. This working gal, a graduate of Jackson High School, attended college at Georgia College at Milledge ville, for eleven months; during this time she did clerical training. Her attend ance was under the auspices of the NYA, National Youth Administration. A lady who has come a long way since her $75 per month salary days, Mrs. Duffey feels that women should receive the same pay as men for the same work. She feels, too, though, that men are better qualified in some areas. As for women in politics, Mrs. Duffey stated that “if they are qualified, I think they should hold office.” The Duffeys have recently built a beautiful new home, which evidences “Miss Re becca’s” excellent qualities as a cook and homemaker. She lists cooking and housekeeping as two of her most enjoyable things to do. Her kitchen, which is built with every convenience and her central vacuum system are two items which really help her save valuable time. Mrs. Duffey also loves flowers, pictures and the 2 “Duffey” cats. As you can see, Mrs. Rebecca Duffey is quite an active and likeable lady. Our bouquets, to you, Miss Rebecca. We thank you for your kind manner and considerate way. MRS. DUFFEY S CHOCOLATE POUND CAKE CAKE: 1 stick margarine ’ 2 cup vegetable shortening 3 cups sugar 5 large eggs *4 teaspoons salt 1 2 cup cocoa 1 teaspoon vanilla extract *4 cup sweet milk 3 cups cake flour 1 teaspoon baking powder Sift dry ingredients. Cream butter, shortening, salt and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time. Alternate small a mounts of dry ingredients and milk, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Add flavoring. Cook one hour and twenty five minutes at 300 degrees. Cool; then ice. ICING: 2 cups sugar '/4 cup cocoa */4 teaspoon salt Vz teaspoon lemon Two-thirds cup sweet milk Vz cup vegetable shortening PERSPECTIVES- A LOOK AT DRUG PREVENTION A UPPERS Amphetamines for approximately 1/4 of for drugs the United People use amphetamines to keep awake or for | a person exhausted. fMany of the "legal” drugs are used for weight reduction, with or without the supervision of a doctor. Paradoxically, stimulants are also used in the treatment of hyper-active children. "On the street," these same medicines are known as SPEED. Depression and lethargy usually W follow the discontinuation of ’ amphetamines. Psychiatric complications can last long beyond the period of drug activity. ISN'T THERE A BETTER WAY? Copyright O Community Advrnung 1974 • I Authorized ifilld Catalog Merchant Store Jackson, Ga. 775-5023 Tomlin's Restaurant Catfish Steaks Chicken Monticello Hwy. 775-7611 Middle Georgia Livestock Sales Cos. Livestock Auction Sale Each Wednesday Jackson, Ga. STATE FARM State Farm jgfc Insurance Cos. Luke Weaver, Agent insurance Auto-Life-Health-Fire Byars St. 775-2626 IBNII9STSTSI The Closer You Look, JHB llSilUl The Better We Look IfDaniel Ford Sales, Inc. 1327 Brookwood Ave. 775-7872 Legion Opposes Amnesty The plan of conditional amnesty offered by Presi dent Ford to some 28,000 Vietnam War resisters is not acceptable to The American Legion, according to State Commander R. B. Echols of Atlanta. “Our position has been, is, and will be that every draft dodger and deserter must be treated as a law breaker and be judged on an individual basis,” Echols said. “A period of alternate service in hospitals, homes for the aged or children, or in conserva tion work is a direct insult to those who gave their lives in the Vietnam War and to their families, the thousands suf fering the ravages of war in hospitals and elsewhere, and those missing in action,” he continued. “The American Legion is on record at the State and National level as opposing blanket amnesty and in urging that each deserter and evader be tried on the merits of each one’s indivi -1 teaspoon vanilla Boil fast for five minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add flavoring. Beat until creamy. This Community Endeavor Made Possible By These Sponsors THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1974 dual circumstances. If those who deserted their country in time of war are granted the conditional treatment pro posed by the President, we can forget the draft in case of future wars. The attitude will be ‘why should I go if thousands can refuse or desert and get away with a slap on the wrist,” the Commander stated. Little Gulf Service Station 206 EAST THIRD STREET TIRE SALE - Steel Belted Radials $45.09 ea. (Regular $55.50) or Set of 4 (Regular $222.00) $175.36 Free Mounting on all Tires. OTHER SPECIALS - H 78 x 14 TIRES Regular $29.95 524.72 ea. or Set of 4 - $83.88 (Reg. $119.80) SALE ON BATTERIES. FREE INSPECTION ON ANTIFREEZE B&C Farm Supply, Inc. 118 Brook wood Ave. 775-2663 Farm Equipment Sales & Service Massey Ferguson Lawn & Garden Eqpt. Cawthon Brothers, Inc. Covington Rd„ Jackson, Ga. Jackson Highway, Covington, Ga. Taiflame LP Gas J State Supply Cos. LP Gas-Tanks-Appliances 775-3137 Parrish Drug Cos. Walgreen Agency Ph. 775-7421 Night 775-7650 Jackson City Cleaners 138 E. Second St. 775-7816 "An Aid ToSmart Appearance" He continued, “We hear so much about the Vietnam War being unpopular and unjust there has never been a popular war and none of America’s twenty-odd mil lion war veterans wanted to leave theif • homes and engage in combat, but they went and many did not return, and because of them today the people in America REDUCTION ON GAS Regular 52.9 No-Nox 56*9 The Central Georgia Electric Membership Corporation Hodges Ace Home Center 922 E. Third St. 775-7501 Carter Builders Supply, Inc. 25 Carolina Ave. 775-3266 Mclntosh State Bank Your Home Owned Bank Member F.D.I.C. The Kym Cos. Jackson, Ga. Polk Tire & Service Cos., Inc. 237 South Mulberry 775-7331 Our Young People Are Our Salvation McMichael Bros., Inc. Propane Gas & Appliances Heating & Air Conditioning Indian Springs, Ga. 775-3579 T/vJo* Adams Briscoe Seed Cos. Seed Feed Fertilizer Ga. 775-7826 Coleman's Garage & Body Shop Complete Automotive Service Wrecker Service 775-3184 151 First St. Night 775-7565 Red and White Food Store 134 So. Oak St. 775-7505 Stephens Grocery Quality Food Store 112 W. Second St. 775-2595 .CggyL Cleveland Carpet Hundreds of Rolls in Stock Hwy. 42, Jenkinsburg, Ga. enjoy freedoms unknown elsewhere in the world. Thank God they didn’t run when their Nation needed them!” Commander Echols stated his personal preference would be for those who ran to stay gone. He hopes each one who returns to this country will be tried in a court of law as the criminal he is.