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By Doyle Jones Jr.
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Jest of the Week: A father took his small son to see
the family’s newest arrival in the nursery of a country
hospital. The boy stood in front of the large window peering in
at the 15 tiny cribs in which there were 13 babies.
“Oh look, Daddy!” he exclaimed. “They have two
more traps set.”
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Second-grader boasting about mother’s progress in
learning to drive: “She’s getting real good at paralyze
parking.”
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Annoyed wife to husband, “Can’t you just say we’ve
been married 24 years instead of ‘almost a quarter of a
century?”
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THIS AND THAT ABOUT THESE AND THOSE
Nothing arouses an editor’s ire like the apathy and
indifference on the part of a community’s citizens. Most
editors and most newspapers strive always to help his town
and county put its best foot forward, eternally plugging for
those endeavors and projects that will help advance the
growth and progress of the area in which he lives and his
paper is published. It hurts to see the deadly apathy of
citizens who fail to respond to appeals of public service. On
Thursday night a group of about 35 dedicated persons, about
25 adults, attended a widely publicized meeting of the Butts
County Association for Beautification Through Conservation.
There should have been at least 150 present. When one
considers there were 10 persons taking part on the program,
the cold, hard facts are that less than 15 adults bestirred
themselves to attend the meeting. That was a shame! While
some few of the women professed enthusiasm it was far from
contagious. Dick O’Hara, president of the Butts County
Chamber of Commerce, Inc., and Frank Barnes, a former
Chamber president, were dismayed and chilled at the dismal
prospect of having a brave and courageous handful undertake
the broad and objective goals envisioned by BCABC. As
Messrs. Barnes and O’Hara so eloquently expressed it, “It’s
the same few who do most of the work in these projects and it
gets old in a hurry.” I cannot explain why so few people
attended, but I still have the utmost confidence that once our
people are challenged responsibly and learn what is expected
of them, they will respond with alacrity and get the job done,
no matter how hard, long and difficult the task. Our county is
150 years old this year and the event should be observed
appropriately. If anything is done about our county’s
sesqui-centennial planned now it must be planned for we are
already negligently late. It grieves me to see our citizens
shirk their civic obligations I have on too many occasions
seen the wonderful people of Butts County respond from late
starts and forge ahead to post brilliant achievements in civic
fields. We can still make 1975 a notable year but the leaders
must step forward soon. Time’s a wastin’ .... Johnny
Miller is presently the world’s greatest golfer. He has
spread-eagled the field and stands above his link compatriots
with the same supremacy enjoyed by the immortal Bobby
Jones in the late 20’s. His feats are astounding and even the
great Jack Nicklaus is hard put to keep him in sight. But
thankfully even Johnny is human and we take some comfort
that he still triple bogies a par three, hits in the water and
three putts on occasions. He is no machine but often times his
opponents would disagree .... Clocks are moved ahead
again Sunday for the reappearance of Daylight Saving Time.
Children will have to go to school in the dark, but the days are
lengthening out, so perhaps it won’t be so bad .... The
18 degree cold of two weeks ago played havoc with our
camellia blooms as well as the subsequent below freezing
temperatures. Some few are beginning to bloom again and
perhaps soon we will have some to share with friends and
shut-ins. The afternoon before the 18 degree forecast Martha
and I cut several large tubs of blooms and only got a small
portion, having to surrender the remainder to the frigid winds
that blackened and scorched them in short order. Some of our
bushes have grown so tall it would take a ladder'to reach the
blossoms at the topmost branches, so these, often the prettiest
and largest, have to be sacrificed. During the warm spell in
January the blooms were about as lovely as last year, which
was generally conceded to be the best year for camellia
blooms since 1967 ....
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OFFICIAL ORGAN
BUTTS COUNTY AND
CITY OF JACKSON
THE JACKSON PROGRESS-ARGUS, JACKSON, GEORGIA
IN ANSWER
In answer to my article
“Speak Up” in last week’s
Potpourri, Dr. Jo Ann
Manley offers the following
statement:
“Jackson High School is
the only school where there
may have been a reason for
any student to have been
without a textbook at any
time this school year. Due to
the change over to the
quarter system, we were
unable to predict with
complete accuracy the en
rollment in each class during
fall quarter. Following the
opening of school, Mr.
George Tate, principal, and I
made special arrangements
for ordering and delivery of
those textbooks we needed.
During the latter part of fall
quarter we pre-registered
students for winter quarter
and ordered textbooks based
on the pre-registration. We
are following the same
procedure for spring quarter.
I highly commend the
Jackson High School De
partment Chairmen who
have worked very closely
with me to secure the
textbooks based on exact
enrollment. This has helped
us to make this change,
without any additional mo
JH*Y ‘Whatsoever
Things’
Mjgflfej By Donald E. Wildmon
HOW TO PROVE YOUR FAITH
“For this is God’s will: He wants you to silence the
ignorant talk of foolish men by the good things you do.” I
doubt if too many people are aware of those words from First
Peter. But they are there in the New Testament. I discovered
the vital truth of those words on one of my trips to Israel.
We were touring on a bus and the group had been
together for several days. During that time several members
of the group had been sharing what their Christian faith
meant to them. Some of the group had also been quite
insistent upon berating other denominations. Being a United
Methodist, it hurt quite deeply to hear my church severely
criticized. Now I am the first to admit that parts of my church
need changing and that many people who call themselves
Methodist need to change some. But I also am aware that
there are many, many people who belong to the United
Methodist Church who deeply love their Christ and diligently
work for His cause.
During the times when my church was criticized I didn’t try
to argue the point with those making the accusations. I have
learned that the possibility of changing a prejudiced mind
with mere words, however strong and forceful, is very small.
So while the criticism continued I simply remained silent.
It is my belief that there are good Christian people in
all churches, regardless of the label they may wear. They
may not all believe as I believe, but their love for the Galilean
is nonetheless real and genuine.
The criticism continued until one day we visited a
kibbutz near Nazareth. The entire group was being given a
guided tour around the facilities. It was a thoroughly
enjoyable visit. Now in case you don’t know what a kibbutz is,
it is a group of people who join together to work and all people
share equally in the profits.
We came upon the nursery on our tour. All the little
pre-school children were playing in the yard while one lady
took care of them. There must have been about twenty
children in that yard. Obviously, it was too many children for
one worker to properly care for.
One little boy in the crowd stood out. His face was
dirty, his clothes were dirty, and he had a terrible head cold.
His nose was running very badly, and the drainage from his
nose was ugly enough to nearly cause one to get sick from just
looking at him. But, despite his appearance, he was still a
\ery lovable little three-year-old.
He walked to the fence and began looking at our
gn up. Everyone in the group noticed the toddler. Some
turned their backs to keep from seeing the ugly mess running
down his nose into his mouth. The group grew very silent.
After a few moments one member of the group borrowed a
tissue from his neighbor, walked over to the little boy, leaned
down to wipe the nose clean and kiss the little boy on the
forehead. The one who wiped the little boy’s nose was a
Methodist.
From that moment on, criticism of the United
Methodist Church ceased. Those who had been so critical
knew that any further criticism would fall on deaf ears. One
Methodist had silenced the criticism of all Methdists by the
simple act of showing love and concern for a little Jewish boy.
Yes, you can silence the talk of foolish men by “the
good things you do.”
A CORRECTION
In the obituary of Mr.
Walter E. Vaughn in the
Progress-Argus of February
13, the name of his father, the
late Mr. Homer Monroe
Vaughn, Sr. was inadvertent
ly listed as Mr. Horace
ney being budgeted for
textbooks. Avery special
word of praise is due Mr.
Tate and Mr. Howard Jancke
who have driven to Atlanta
and picked up orders in order
that we could get the books
quicker.
Parents who think their son
or daughter does not have a
textbook he needs, should
contact the student’s teacher
for an explanation. Princi
pals appreciate your contact
ing them if you have any
questions about your child’s
instructional supplies. I
request that any parent who
has any questions regarding
his child’s textbook, contact
me in my office at 181 N.
Mulberry Street or phone me
at 775-3127. However, I
believe that a phone call or a
visit to the teacher or
principal will answer paren
tal questions without it
becoming necessary to con
tact me.
In summary, there is no
reason why any student in
Butts County schools should
be without the textbooks he
needs.
Dr. Manley is Director of
Curriculum for the Butts
County schools. I commend
her for the fine and diligent
job she is doing.
Monroe Vaughn, Sr. The
name of Mr. Vaughn’s
mother was also listed
incorrectly and should have
read Mrs. Homer Monroe
Vaughn, Sr. Mrs. Vaughn, Sr.
survives her son. The
Progress-Argus is glad to
make this correction.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 197S
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As parents of children in
the Butts County School
System, we would like to
congratulate Cindy Brown on
the article she wrote about
our schools. Many parents do
not know how our schools are
being operated, or the
conditions under which our
children have to deal. We
have seen a lot of things that
need immediate attention
and have needed it for
several years. Maybe if we
all get together and let the
other parents know what our
schools need, we could get
something done. Not all
children tell their parents
what happens at school, so
the parents are unaware of
the conditions.
Have you ever tried to eat
lunch with ants trying to beat
you to it? When we pay 40
cents for a lunch for our
children and they come home
hungry because it was
covered with ants and they
couldn’t eat, we believe
something needs to be done.
Why aren’t there enough
books to go around? How can
a child learn anything by
having to share books in the
classroom, and not being
able to bring them home
when they need to study?
Why do children come
home with bruises, cuts and
black eyes? Because the only
game to play during recess is
FIGHT. No equipment and
lack of planned activities
leaves no room for anything
but pushing, shoving, name
calling and of course,
FIGHTS.
Have you ever wondered
why children get holes in
their pants? Perhaps it’s due
to the glass on the play
ground. When children fall on
glass, it tends to tear clothes
and also skin. We know of
several instances where
clothing was ruined because
of glass, luckily the children
were not hurt, AS YET.
Did you ever sit by a
broken window during 20 and
30 degree weather? We are
convinced that children have,
a hard time concentrating on
their work with cold and wet
air blowing on them ..We have
seen broken windows in
almost every classroom at
Henderson Elementary for
the last 2 years. They are
taped and covered with
paper, but why aren’t they
fixed?
One last question we have
to ask is where do our taxes
go that are labeled SCHOOL
TAXES? Our schools certain
ly do not seem any better off
than the schools in the middle
ages. The LITTLE RED
SCHOOLHOUSE was better
for our children than the
present day schools.
As parents our job is to
raise our children as best we
can, but the schools’ duty is
their education. Who is not
meeting their obligation?
Parents, get together and
voice your opinions, objec
tions, or ask questions. Go
look at our schools and ask
your children. YOU MAY BE
SURPRISED AT THE AN
SWERS YOU RECEIVE!!
Asa few we are helpless, but
as a group, we are Powerful!
Concerned Parents
Mrs. Robert Boan
Martha Cook
Mrs. Danna Spivey
Jean Rodda
Linda Trollinger
Martha King
Film Program
At Hawkes
On Feb. 26th
Mrs. Edith Norton, audio
visual librarian for the Flint
River Regional Library, will
present a film program for
chlidren, parents, and other
interested patrons at Hawkes
Library in Jackson on
February 26 from 7:00 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. This program
will also be shown in Forsyth
on February 19 at 4:00 p.m.
and Fayetteville on Februa
ry 24 at 7:00 p.m.
The following children’s
films will be shown: Snowy
Day This film, from the
book by Ezra Jack Keats,
depicts the silent wonder of a
city snow and a small boy’s
solitary delight in it. Crea-
it
National
FFA Week
Observed
Future Farmers of Ameri
ca at Jackson High School
will observe National FFA
Week by stressing the motto
for national FFA week,
“FFA A Chance for
Growth.”
The week of February
17-21, more than 19,550
Georgia FFA members are
concentrating on gaining
public recognition for future
agriculturalists. The FPA is
an organization in which
students 14 to 21 years of age
can secure practical business
experience, act as own
instructors, and enjoy good
fellowship with others who
have a common 'interest 'iq
agri-business. It is orte of. the
largest National Youth pTp
grams in the U.S. and Pperto
Rico. The FFA has rjlore
than 447,577 members in 8,176
chapters in the nation’s
public schools
The Jackson High School
chapter will observe this,
week by planning functions
al school and in- the county to
brihg attention to its chapter
and its role;
‘The purposes of the FFA
are:
1. To develop competent,
aggressive, rural, and agri
cultural leadership.
2. To create and nurture a
love of country life.
3. To strengthen the
confidence of students of
vocational agriculture in
themselves and their work.
4. To create more interest
in the intelligent choice of
agricultural occupations.
5. To encourage members
in the development of
individuals in an agricultural
career.
6. To encourage members
to improve the farm home
and its surroundings.
7. To particiapte in worthy
undertakings for . the im
provements of agriculture.
8. To develop character,
train for useful citizenship,
and foster patriotism.
9. To participate in
cooperative effort.
10. To encourage im
provement in scholarship.
11. To encourage and
practice thrift.
12. To provide and encou
rage the development of
organized rural recreational
activities.
The leaders of the Jackson
High School FFA Chapter
are: Tommy Eidson, presi
dent; Lamar Smith, vice
president; Mickey Smith,
secretary; Toney Duke,
treasurer; William Henry,
assistant treasurer; William
Yancy, reporter; Timmy
Smith, sentinel; Mike Mixon,
Chaplain; Mr. Ronnie Scott,
and Mr. Richard Ledford,
advisors. William Yancey,
Reporter.
ting A Children’s Book
“Jolly Rodger” Bradfield, a
children’s author and illu
strator is seen as he goes
about his day creating his
books. Granny Lives In
Galway A pair of or
phans, a wicked guardian,
and a suspenseful chase that
takes us from the north of
England across the channel
to Ireland make up this
exciting adventure film.
NEWS FROM
WORTHVILLE
By Mrs. W. G. Avery
Mrs. W. S. White returned
home Thursday after spend
ing several days with her
daughter, Mrs. E. M.
McCart, of Covington. Mrs.
White had as supper guests
Sunday another daughter
and her husband, Mr. and
Mrs. Grady Wilson of
Decatur.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold
Cochran had as dinner guests
Sunday their daughter and
family, Mr. and Mrs. David
Burford and Carin of
Flovilla, Misses Marty Mc-
Murray and Debbie Thomp
son of Jackson, and Mrs.
Nellie Cochran.
Mr. and Mrs. Rebon
Maddox visited Mr. and Mrs.
Lavar Elmer and Mr. and
Mrs. Lyle Elmer and baby
son of Stockbridge Sunday
afternoon. Mrs. Maddox
spends a part of each day
with her mother, Mrs.
Ermine Washington, in Hill
top Nursing Home in Monroe
County. Mrs. Washington
remains about the same but
it is hoped that she will soon
be better.
Miss Janet Washington of
Atlanta spent Saturday night
with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. S. A. Washington. Mr.
and Mrs. Washington visited
Mr. George Traer in Craw
ford W. Long Hospital in
Atlanta Sunday afternoon
and report him much
improved and expect him to
come home the first of the
week.
Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Avery
have returned home after
spending last week with their
son and his family, Mr. and
Mrs. Mike Avery, Will and
Wendy, in Coral Springs,
Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Avery
accompanied their brother
and his wife, Mr. and Mrs.
Earl Avery of Covington to
Florida. The Earl Averys
spent part of their visit in
Coral Springs and the rest of
the time in Daytona Beach.
Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Sealey
had as spend the day guests
Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Billy
Wayne Moore and children of
Stockbridge, Mr. Jimmy
Sealey and Kenneth Sealey.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold
Smith, Bonnie and Gary, had
as dinner guests Sunday Mr.
and Mrs. Curtis Clark of
Conyers.
Mrs. Minnie Lee Hodges
visited her brother and his
wife, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton
O’Neal of Alcovy Shores,
Sunday afternoon.
Mr. Larry Sealey has
returned to a hospital in
Columbus after spending the
weekend with his wife, Mrs.
Jane Sealey, and parents,
Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Sealey.
Mrs. J. H. Pope had as
spend the day guests Wed
nesday her daughters, Mrs.
John Fletcher of Tucker and
Mrs. Robert Wilson of
Decatur. Other guests during
the week were Rev. and Mrs.
Ben F. Stone of Bethlehem,
Mrs. Madge Pickett of
Jackson, and Mrs. Otis
Stephens of Jackson Lake.
Mrs. Minnie Lee Hodges,
Mrs. Nellie Cochran, and
Mrs. J. H. Pope, together
with Mrs. John Fletcher and
Mrs. Robert Wilson, visited
Mrs. Ermine Washington,
Mrs. Maggie Faulkner, Mrs.
Jane Mallet, and Mr. and
Mrs. Curtis Johnson, all in
Hilltop Nursing Home in
Monroe County, Wednesday
afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Rebon
Maddox, together with Mr.
and Mrs. Guy Howard,
attended an Eastern Star
meetiqg in Covington last
Thursday night.
Worthville friends of Mrs.
M. W. Watkins are missing
her sadly since she moved to
Lavonia several weeks ago,
but we wish her peace and
happiness in her new home.
Mrs. Nellie Cochran and
Mrs. Mildred Pecht of
Jackson spent last Tuesday
in Zebulon.
Kenneth Sealey of Jones
boro spent the weekend with
his father, Mr. Jimmy
Sealey. All the Sealey family
and a few friends gathered at
Jimmy’s home Sunday af
ternoon for a birthday party
in honor of Kenneth, whose
birthday was February 17th.
Miss Cathy Cochran has
been accepted into the U.S.
Air Force and left for Atlanta
on Monday where she spent
one night before flying to San
Antonio, Texas where she
will receive basic training.
Congratulations, Cathy, we
wish you a successful and
happy future.
VOCA Club
Enters
Region Meet
The Vocational Opportuni
ties Clubs of America
(VOCA), which is affiliated
with the CVAE program at
Jackson High, are getting
ready for regional contest
competition April sth at
Henry County High School.
Last year, the local club won
2nd place in public speaking,
2nd place in school projects,
and a 3rd place in community
projects. We hope to do
better this year.
The club will enter eight
contests:
Cathy Butler in Public
Speaking.
Rusty Barnes will enter his
drawing in the talent-arts.
Roy Gilbert, David Floyd,
and Kenneth Godwin are
working on a scale model
home to enter in the
talent-crafts.
Winford Head will sing in
the individual talents.
A group of students will do
a medley of dances starting
with the 1920’5.
Debbie Smith, Danny
Booth, Dorothy Faulk, and
Ronnie Grier will enter the
club scrapbook and school
projects.
Henry Kitchens, Arthur
Stewart, and Danny Stewart
will enter the Community
Project contest.
Thomas Walker or Cecelia
Deptula will compete in the
Job Interview. Danny
Boothe, reporter.
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of the evergreen family.
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