The Jackson progress-argus. (Jackson, Ga.) 1915-current, February 13, 1975, Image 12

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Newspaper Page TextA Friend of the Famous Jack Bums Fills A Unique Place in Jackson and County lMfflllij|; It IkJGK|. .Jj; ISlij&' jg|i|l|l|. 'fpillpP jlPPflf .V* > . ' By Jerry McLaurin Each and every day as we victims of a jet ag paced society frantically rush about desperately straining to meet deadlines, pleasant or inte resting aspects of our surroundings are constantly being overlooked. Even in the comparatively geared down pace here in the small town of Jackson, many of us are too busy to notice what is around us each day. And were it not for those with the innate ability to recognize these pleasantries and rela tive anomalies to our way of life, we might never notice. The case in point here is W. J. (Jack) Burns who owns and operates City Shoe Shop on N. Oak Street just across from the Butts County Sheriff's Department. Jack has been making and repairing shoes since 1929. He was recently featured on Phil Flynn’s “Georgia Ca mera" and had it not been for Phil and his crew of nostalgia seekers, many might never have had the opportunity to appreciate Jack and his somewhat rustic trade. Jack has been repairing shoes and living in Jackson for the last six years. Before moving to Jackson the Burnses lived for 25 years in Miami, Florida. There he operated three or four shops from time to time, one of which w'as situated close to the Cadillac and Fontaine A short course in saving money on longdistance. There’s more than one way to save money on long distance phone calls. You just have to know the facts. Here are 4 easy ways to make every call a bargain. Money-Saving Fact^l THE EVENING RATE After 5 P.M. Sunday through Friday, you can dial anywhere in the whole country (except Alaska and Hawaii) for 3 minutes for just 85C or less, plus tax. Money-Saving Fact # 3 THE LATE NIGHT RATE This very special rate is in effect from 11 P.M. till 8 A.M. every night of the week and is lower than the evening rate. You can dial direct anywhere in the whole country (except Alaska and Hawaii) for 3 minutes for just 75C or less, plus tax. A special feature of the Late Night Rate is the “Mighty Minute:’ -You can talk for one minute and it will never cost more than 35C plus tax. Share a smile. Dial Long Distance tonight. (2) Southern Bell bleau Hotels. Located so near to two of the largest entertainment centers of Miami, he was called on by many show business celebri ties to repair or make shoes. Jack has done shoe work for such people as Joey Bishop, Tony Martin. Esther Wil liams, Jackie Gleason and the June Taylor Dancers, just to mention a few. Jack began his career in Macon where he was born and attended school. After becoming an expert shoe maker and repairman, he traveled widely and worked in many cities throughout the southeast learning various methods and the latest scientific developments in the shoe repair business. After several years away from his hometown, Jack returned to Macon where he w’orked at H. L. Greene’s in a shoe repair concession. It was there that he met Lillian Call or See . . . Charlie Brown or C. B. Brown, Jr. For All Your Personal Insurance Needs . . . Life Insurance Mortgage Insurance Retirement Insurance Juvenile Plans Group Insurance BROWN INSURANCE AGENCY C - 3 ‘ Br ° w Charlie Brown Office 775-7544 Office 775-7544 Home 775-7178 30 Mulberry St. Hom e 775-3195 Money-Saving Fact *2 THE WEEKEND RATE The Weekend Rates are even lower than evening rates on out-of-state calls. They’re in effect from 8 A.M. till 11 P.M. on Saturday and 8 A.M. till 5 P.M. on Sunday. Money-Saving Fact # 4 DIRECT DIALING Here’s the most important fact of all. When you dial direct, you’ll always save, no matter when you call. In fact, all of these special low rates apply only if you dial your own long distance calls without an operator's assistance. (The only time low direct-dial rates do not apply is on operator-assisted calls such as coin, credit card, person-to-person, collect, hotel-guest calls or calls charged to a third number.) THE JACKSON PROGRESS-ARCUS, JACKSON, GEORGIA Wails, daughter of Dr, Waits of Flovilla and clerk in the store. Shortly after, they were married on Halloween Day, 40 years, ago. Some of you old timers might remember Sunset Carson one of the origi nal rip-roaring heroes of the cowboy westerns. While on tour visiting some children in a hospital, an over-eager child reached for his holster and loaded gun; the gun fired and wounded Sunset in the leg. After three weeks in the hospital, Sunset’s doctor, Dr. Charles Ridley, an orthope dic surgeon, recommended that he go to Jack Burns for some specially-fitted shoes. Following his doctor’s ad vice, Sunset traveled to Macon where he spent three weeks with Jack and esta blished a lasting friendship with the colorful shoemaker in addition to having the shoes made. As the time passed, Jack and Lillian found themselves in Miami where Jack entertained the entertainers as well as provided them with a first-rate shoe service. The June Taylor Dancers were his favorite. “They would buy as many as 100 pairs of shoes at a time and bring them to me for dyeing and soling. I had to work day and night to get the job done,” he said. Jack and Lillian had originally planned to retire in Miami, but after some time spent in the hospital with heart trouble, Jack was persuaded by his son to move to Jackson and rest while he served his Army tenure in Vietnam. Six years ago last Novem ber, Jack and Lillian arrived in Jackson with plans to return to Miami after their son returned from Vietnam. Their son returned safely and later presented them with a grandchild and all the while their roots here were growing deeper. “With a grandchild, a son that we are very close to and the many friends tH-t we made in Butts Business Insurance Disability Income Major Medical Hospitalization Cancer county, we couldn’t leave,” said Jack. After the final decision to remain in Jackson was made, Jack bought the shoe shop, then owned by Richard Lewis, and set up his business. During his career he hac been praised with such phrases as, “master of all of the phases of shoemaking and shoerepair; a renowned specialist in repair work badly needed in helping the crippled and an expert in making and repairing spe cial-made shoes and braces used by the crippled. He began his trade when his peers were using wooden pegs as nails, hog bristles to sew soles on and when the leather for shoes had to be hand cut and cased. Now he is obviously a little more than just disgusted with thread that comes on a spool, shoe leather that is cut with machinery and wooden pegs are practically non-existant. However, his disgust is easily overshadowed by his wit and charisma. His customers come to him to talk and joke as much as to have their shoes repaired. Ripped toes, lost heels, or flapping soles, Jack Burns is the man who can remedy the situation and for a dollar spent, a dollar’s work is received plus a priceless PERSPECTIVES- A LOOK AT DRUG PREVENTION 'Unawareness Barbiturates and tranquilizers have ''hooked'' over a million people in the United States and they are unaware of it, according to drug authorities. Most people are not aware that the ability to develop tolerance to barbiturates is so great. Many of these people get their drugs legally from their doctors, who are as unaware as their patients that the • patients have become addicted. \ i Psychologically, it is easier to get off heroin than ' - 1 barbiturates. Withdrawal from large amounts of 1 barbiturates must be done under close medical / h attention. There are 1.5 million prescriptions for tranquilizers and bartiturates written each year. Many are unnecessary and misused. Coupled with alcohol, the barbiturate-tranquilizer habit , can be deadly. o YOU NEED TO BECOME AWARE! I Article 18 Sears | | Jackson, Ga. Tomlin's Restaurant Catfish Steaks Chicken Monticello Hwy. 775-7611 Middle Georgia Livestock Sales Cos. Livestock Auction Sale Each Wednesday Jackson, Ga. STATE FARM I State Farm Insurance Cos. Luke Weaver, /\geni iNsunANct Auto-Life-Health-Fire - Byars St. 775-2626 SOU lislii!] Daniel Ford Sales, Inc. i:s27 Brook wood Ave. 775-7872 amount of conversation. Mr. Burns is a 32nd Degree Scotish Rite Mason and a member of all the bodies of York Rite. Both he and his wife belong to Eastern Star. WWW * * rrll H AlfSl FEB 15-22 Davids VW Service THIS WEEK’S SPECIAL VALVE JOB, RING JOB, AND SEAL JOB $99.95 Includes all Beetles and VWs Squarebacks and Fastbacks $129.95 New Plugs and Points included. Free Wrecker Service on all major repair Ph. 775-5174 - Hwy. 16 East of Jackson This Community Endeavor Made Possible By These Sponsors Authorized Catalog Merchant Store 775-5023 The Closer You Look, The Better We Look THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1975 Dr. and Mrs. William W. Wright, Jr., Virginia and Bill, of Macon, spent Sunday with Mrs. W. W. Wright. Friends of Mr. and Mrs. C B. Guest, Jr. of Bogart regret to learn of the unexpected death early Monday of Mr. C. B. Guest, Sr. of Athens. Mr. Guest died at his home. Rev. and Mrs. Ben Stone of Bethlehem were guests Mon day of Mr. and Mrs. Otis P. Stephens. Copyright©Community Advertising 1974 B&C Farm Supply, Inc. 118 Brookwood Ave. 775-2663 Farm Equipment Sales & Service Massey Ferguson Lawn & Garden Eqpt. Cawthon Brothers, Inc. Covington Rd., Jackson, Ga. Jackson Highway, Covington, Ga. ARCO <> , Truflame LP Gas LP Gas-Tanks-Appliances 775-3137 Parrish Drug Cos. Walgreen Agency Ph. 775-7424 Night 775-7650 Jackson City Cleaners 138 E. Second St. 775-7816 “An Aid To Smart Appearance” Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Cook and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cook recently spent a weekend touring the mountains of North Georgia. FOR SALE CORN FED STEERS Ready For The Home Freezer These steers have been on corn for six months. Free delivery to processing plant. Available in halves if desired. 2fr>.3CCper pound dressed weight. 75V Cawthon Bros., Inc. t>HONE 775-7801 JACKSON, GA. State Supply C 6. 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 Adams Briscoe eet * lyWr B "Jackson, 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 CggSk Cleveland Carpet Hundreds of Rolls in Stock Hwy. 42, Jenkinsburg, Ga. Jackson friends of Miss Lousie Thurston of Decatur regret to learn that she was recently hospitalized for almost a month. She is now recuperating at her home from recent major surgery. Her address is 2505 Columbia Drive, Country Estate Apts., Unit 4, Decatur, Ga. 30034.