The Jackson progress-argus. (Jackson, Ga.) 1915-current, February 27, 1975, Image 12

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Newspaper Page Text■M WORKING GAL’S NERIA By Cindy S. Brown hP jL * j HVSRsSSft ;■ ,11 |5 y^ l - , S’ wBeL "I jjpft*- - - <f' J| MRS. MARY RUTH KERSEY Our working gal for this week is Mrs. Mary Ruth Kersey, homemaker and “expert on little people.” Mary Ruth, who keeps children in her home, prefers not to be called a babysitter. As she so aptly put it, “I consider children little peo ple with their own personali ties and ideas and besides,” she laughed, “I don’t do too much sitting!” As Mary Ruth keeps 4 children under four years of age, I’m quite sure she doesn’t do too much sitting. Although she has worked with children on a regular basis before, this week’s gal has only been keeping “little people” in her home weekly since October of 1974. She has a delightful daily schedule which is adhered to like clockwork: the youngsters have a regular playtime, art time, naptime, story time and mealtime. Perhaps Ma ry Ruth’s success might be attributed to the fact that she does believe so firmly in organization. Commenting that the children had one favorite TV show, Sesame Street, Mary Ruth said that she tried to provide several different art activities such as water coloring and play dough work, because she didn’t believe “children should spend too much time in front of a television set.” As you can well imagine, anyone who spends her time with youngsters as much as this week’s gal does, is bound to hear and share some charming conversations. On one occasion, Mary Ruth was keeping a little miss who was feeling quite sorry for herself. She wouldn’t play with the other children and for several days would stand ABANDONED VEHICLES To Be Sold At Auction on March 14, 1975 at 10 A. M. 66 FORD LTD 4 Dr. Ser. # 6D6OZ-142992 66 MUSTANG Ser. # 6FO7C-163372 62 FORD GAL. 500 4 DR. Ser. # 2U62X-127050 64 DODGE 4 DR. Ser. # 6142162968 Daniel Ford Sales, Inc. JACKSON, GA. PH. 775-7872 by herself saying, “Nobody loves me, nobody.” Mary Ruth would hug her and try to console her, saying, “Don’t say that; Mary Ruth loves you.” The young lady persisted and the expe rienced “people keeper” decided to try something. She (Mary Ruth) stood in the middle of the nursery, hung her head and stated, “nobody loves me, nobody.” The sad little lady rushed over to Mary Ruth, patted her and said, “Don’t cry, Mary Ruth; Albert loves you.” (Albert is the Kerseys’ dog!) Mary Ruth Kersey has kept my crew of three on many occasions, both in daytime hours and at night; I can therefore state from first-hand experience that this week’s gal is a miracle worker when it comes to dealing with children. Her recipe for success “just plain old love and understanding”, is kept in force at all times. She is the type of person with whom I can fully trust my own little people for any length of time, day or night, sunshine or rain, sleet or snow. She’s sort of like the mailman! The Kersey family, consis ting of father Gerald. Tim, age 14, Joe, age 12, and Lisa, age 10, give Mother a helping hand whenever it’s needed. The entire family are sports lovers and are very interes ted and active in their community and church. Mary Ruth participates in the children’s activities, as she is a member of the Junior High Booster Club along with husband Gerald. Let me just say in closing that if you are in need of a really good expert on youngs ters, I could recommend no THE JACKSON PROGRESS-ARGUS, JACKSON, GEORGIA MRS. PROSSER NAMED PRESIDENT OF RETIRED TEACHERS The newly organized Butts County Unit of the Georgia Retired Teachers Associa tion met Friday, February 21, for a luncheon at Tomlin’s Restaurant. Twenty-two lo cal retired teachers and three guests were welcomed by the president. Following the luncheon, a short business session was held with the president, Mrs. Thelma Prosser, presiding. The slate of officers for the unit consists of Mrs. Prosser as president; Mrs. Polly Garr, vice president; Mrs. Louise Powell, secretary; Mrs. Jane Weaver, treasu rer. Several committees were appointed and future plans for the unit were discussed. The next meeting will be in June. The program began with an inspirational by Mrs. Ruth Bryant, who read several appropriate poems from her one better than Mrs. Mary Ruth Kersey, B.S.U.P. (The B.S.U.P. stands for Bachelor of Science in Understanding and Patience.) MARY RUTH’S PLAY DOUGH RECIPE 2 Cups Flour 1 Cup Salt 2 Tablespoons Oil Water and Food Coloring or Tempera Paint Work enough of the water and coloring into the above as in making biscuits until the texture of the dough is right. Mrs. Kersey also added that flour and water make an excellent paste for making c.ollages etc. Mix 1 cup cold water with one cup flour until creamy. Boil y 2 cup water and gradually stir into mixture. Cook over low heat about 5 minutes. Store in covered container in re frigerator. WATER COLORS Whip soap flakes and small amount of water until the consistency is meringue-like. Divide into small bowls and add food coloring. Add paper and brushes for a lot of fun. NEWS from your PMHMOST by Danny Hoard Did you ever hear of a doctor giving a patient a “cocktail”? The “Atomic Cocktail” is used in goiter cases. Radioiodine is admi nistered in a glass of water. The result is that the radio-isotope destroys the excess tissue in the thyroid gland, thus eliminating the goiter. This is just one of the few medications in the new field of atomic medicine. Who knows, some day the atom may come up with a cure for the common cold. Until they come up with a cure for the common cold —we will continue supplying you with medica tions to relieve the symptoms —and make you feel better, anyway. PHONE 775-7424 PARRISH DRUG CO. JACKSON, GA. HINT FOR THE HOME: If your table tops have white water spots or marks on them, try rubbing with a little mayonnaise. Let it stand about an hour, then wipe clean with a soft cloth. recently published books, “Red Leaves” and “Dia monds for Velvet”. Mrs. Ruth Aultman of Macon, Sixth District director of the Georgia Retired Teachers Association, spoke briefly of her interest in the new unit, which she helped to organize and offered her services and cooperation in the future. The main speaker for the occasion was Mr. Kankakee Anderson of Rockmart, who is the national representative of Retired Teachers in Georgia. Mr. Anderson sum marized the growth of the Georgia Retirement System, emphasizing the importance of having a strong state and national organization. He discussed the Senate and House Bills that have been introduced in the General Assembly pertaining to re tired teachers and urged teachers to contact their representatives concerning these bills. Mrs. Anderson accompanied her husband to the meeting. All retired teachers in Butts County are invited to join the Butts County Unit. Anyone desiring to get information concerning membership may call Miss Ruby Lane in Jenkinsburg, or Mrs. Roy Prosser. Want Ads Get Results PERSPECTIVES- A LOOK AT DRUG PREVENTION ABU/ER/ BARBITURATE/ ||gßßj A few years sedatives were drugs abuse for >. adults. Today, they are being consumed by teenagers and pre-teenagers. This change in the patterns of iU abuse is an example of the dangers of which adults **^~*^^. MUST become aware. £ tranquilizer over involvement. Without proper \ tk supervision, the possibilities of increased dosages I | > and dependency on sedatives and tranquilizers Anxiety and i H barbiturates Accidental deaths clue to jijj taking a larger number than intended ', v ~ , dosage is not uncommon, and barbiturates are a common method of suicide. You read about it in the papers every day /GrW DON'T BECOME A STATISTIC' j/ 9 Article 19 Copyright © Community Advertising 1974 I 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. i STATE FARM INSURANCE FORD Daniel Ford Sales, Inc. 1327 Brookwood Ave. 775-7872 and \Jufa PRE-REGISTRATION FOR BELLY DANCING IS BEING HELD The Jackson-Butts County Recreation Department is continuing pre-registration for Beginners and Interme diate Belly Dancing classes. Director Manolis advises ladies who have already taken the beginners class to continue into the intermedi ate course. For information, you may call the Recreation Office at 775-3404. 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 State Farm Insurance Cos. Luke Weaver, Agent Auto-Life-Health-Fire 6 Byars St. 775-2626 The Closer You Look, The Better We Look THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1975 HOSPITAL REPORT Patients at Sylvan Grove Hospital during the period of February 19th through Feb ruary 25th were as follows: Lois Bailey, Calvin Gaston, Mattie Collier, Rosa Smith, Sarah Hamlin, Ouida Taft and baby girl, Harold Cochran, Irene Tanner, Alice Williamson, Betty Bishop, Tenella McMichael, Robert Reed, and Helen Foster. 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" GENIENE LEWIS IS CORRECTION OFFICER Geniene H. Lewis, an officer at Georgia Diagnostic Center, completed basic correctional officers training in Athens and received a certificate as outstanding trainee for this term of school. These steers have been on corn for six months. Free delivery to processing plant. Available in halves if desired. pound dressed weight. Cawthon Bros., Inc. PHONE 775-7801 JACKSON, GA. State Supply Cos. FOR SALE CORN FED STEERS Ready For The Home Freezer 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. Polk Tire & Service Cos., Inc. 237 South Mulberry 775-7331 Our Y oung People Are Our Salvation McMichael Bros., Inc. Propane Gas & Appliances Heating & Air Conditioning Indian Springs, Ga. 775-3579 Klams Briscoe Seed Cos. kson, 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 Programs taught were Correctional Justice Pro cess, Communications Skills, Drug Abuse, and Mental Retarded Offenders. She is a correctional officer employed by the Department of Corrections and is as signed to the Diagnostic Center. She is a resident of Butts County. The Kym Cos. Jackson, Ga. Cleveland Carpet Hundreds of Rolls in Stock Hwy. 42, Jenkinsburg, Ga.