The Jackson progress-argus. (Jackson, Ga.) 1915-current, May 29, 1975, Image 5

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Newspaper Page TextAARP REPRESENTATIVE SPOKE TO LOCAL CHAPTER MAY 19TH Miss Thena Hathorn, State Representative for the American Association of Retired Persons, visited with the Butts County Chapter on Monday, May 19th, and spoke to the members. Miss Hathorn emphasized that AARP objectives are to serve and not to be served and outlined the various national programs available to benefit communities as a whole as well as AARP members. Also, she assisted in compiling the Triennial Review Report which is required after the chapter is three years old. The Butts County Chapter was organ ized in March 1972 by Reverend Sidney Odom. Mrs. Flora Price served as president for two years, following Rev. Odom. Mrs. Eva O’Neal is currently serving as president and the membership is seventy one. Many benefits accrue to the members including trips, helpful programs, health, life, and automobile insur ance. Through the courtesy of the First Baptist Church the chapter has been meeting in the recreation hall of that church. The Second Baptist Church has invited the chapter to meet in their church for a period of six months and the chapter is very grateful for this help in providing a place to meet. National dues are $2.00 for which members receive a magazine and a bulletin periodically with items of interest to senior citizens. Membership is available to retired persons fifty-five years old and older. Eligible persons are invited to join the chapter and if you are interested call Mrs. Eva O’Neal, 775-2255. j | New Arrivals ; Via \ ! WRVWr ■ J l \ LITTLE MISS MOORE Mr. and Mrs. Randy H. Moore of Route 5 Jackson announce the birth of a daughter, Angela Dea, on May 20 at the Griffin- Spalding Hospital. Mrs. Moore is the former Miss Sarilda Ruff. MASTER LEO Mr. and Mrs. John Leo of Doraville announce the birth of a son, Vincent Marks, at Georgia Baptist Hospital on Thursday, May 22nd. Mrs. Leo is the former Kathy Towles, daughter of Mrs. William M. Towles, Sr. and the late Mr. Towles of Jackson. Paternal grand parents are Mrs. Alphonse Leo of Edison, New Jersey and the late Mr. Leo. THOMAS REUNION SCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY, JUNE BTH The J. B. and Sara Lummus Thomas family reunion will be held at Indian Springs State Park on Sunday, June Bth. This is an annual affair that has been held for many years and it is hoped that many of those who have been so loyal in the past will urge others who have been absent for several years to come and rededicate their loyalty to their ancestors who reared 14 children, all of whom have passed away except two daughters, Mrs. Mary Millians and Mrs. Bessie Kate Johnson. WOMEN’S FRIENDSHIP CLUB AT STARK HEARD MR. LEDFORD The regular monthly meet ing of the Stark Women’s Friendship Club was held at the Community House on Tuesday, May 20th, at 2:30 o’clock. The president, Mrs. Sara O’Neal, presided and welcomed the twenty-one members who were present. Several were absent on account of sickness or other reasons. Mrs. Martha Pat terson was welcomed back after having spent the winter months in Florida. Minutes were read, roll called and reports given. Several items of business were discussed. The de votional was given by Mrs. Lilliam Williamson, using passages from Proverbs and the subject “Women,” read ing an article “A Woman’s Work Day.” Mr. Richard Ledford, teacher of horticulture in the school, was the invited guest for the meeting. He demon strated the art of making hanging baskets, giving the five steps in the creation of a basket, soil ingredients, fertilizer, etc. He brought, to display, four or five beautiful growing plants in baskets. His demonstration was in teresting and was enjoyed by everyone present. Hostesses for the month were Mrs. E. R. Nash, Mrs. C. L. Bradley, Mrs. Lucille Cook and Mrs. Marie Keen, who served sandwiches, cookies, salted nuts and iced drinks, which were delicious. MASTER CARDELL HAS GALA PARTY ON FIRST BIRTHDAY James Mathey Cardell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Cardell, celebrated his first birthday on Sunday at his home on Keys Ferry Road. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. James Cardell, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Cardell and Chris, Mr. and Mrs. John Sherrell, Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Rawls and Mary, Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Rooks, Jason and Amanda, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Rooks and Beth, Mr. and Mrs. Stacey McCart and Toni, Mrs. Nita Lunsford and Derik, Mrs. Bonnie Richardson, Toni and John ny, Chuck McCrackin, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph F. Cook and Jeff. You Don’t Want To Miss These Summer Messages at First Baptist Church Four Great Sundays in June Theme for the Month Top Secrets for Successful Living June 1 - 11:00 a. m. PERSEVERANCE . . . “Living in a Way That Nothing Can Keep You Down.” 7:30 p. m. PEACE ... “The Path to an Untroubled Mind.” June 8 - 11 a. itl COURAGE . . . “The Quality that Conquers Fear.” 7:30 p. m. Royal Ambassador Recog nition. Gene Wilson, State R.A. Director, Speaker June 15 - FATHER’S DAY. . . “Grief of A Successful Father.” 7:30 p.m. FORGIVENESS ... “To Forgive is to Live.” June 22 - 11:00 a. m. HOPE ... “Where There is Hope There is Life.” 7:30 p.m. PARENT’S NIGHT Vacation Bible School. THE JACKSON PROGRESS-ARGUS, JACKSON, GEORGIA COOK REUNION HELD IRON SPRINGS COMMUNITY HOUSE The families of the late E. W. Cook held their annual reunion on Sunday, May 25th, at the Iron Springs Commun ity Club House with all the children being present. Enjoying this most delight ful get-together were Mr. A. A. Cook and family, Mr. A. G. Cook and family, Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Cook and family, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Cook, Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Elliott and family, Mrs. Opal Montgom ery and son, Mr. and Mrs. Don Montgomery, and sever al grandchildren. Visitors were Rev. A. L. Price, Rev. R. W. Jenkins, Rev. and Mrs. James Bohannon and Nona, Rev. and Mrs. Whitlatch and children, Mr. and Mrs. Vest of Anchorage, Alaska. Approximately 100 were present to enjoy the fellow ship and delicious food. PERSONAL Douglas Moore, Jr. and parents, Mr. and Mrs. James D. Moore, Sr. of Madison, arrived home after a ten day stay at The Henrietta Egleston Hospital for Chil dren in Atlanta. Douglas,Jr., born May 9, 1975, has had an infection but is now doing fine. Mrs. Moore is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Julius A. Spoon of Indian Springs. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hencely and children of Decatur and Mr. and Mrs. John Ford of Atlanta visited Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hencely Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Watkins and children, Don na, Barbara, Carolyn, Bobby, Hugh Wright, and Andrea, of Marietta, spent Sunday with Misses Delia and Georgie Watkins and also visited Mr. and Mrs. Wright Watkins. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Potts attended the Delta Life Insurance Convention at Savannah Inn and Country Club Thursday through Sun day, May 15-18. Mrs. Carter Moore is a patient at Griffin-Spalding County Hospital for observa tion and tests. Friends and relatives wish her a speedy and complete recovery. Tift To Host Baton And Flag Camp One of the most exciting training programs for Cheer leaders for 1975 has been scheduled at Tift College for June 22-26. Classes will be held for cheerleaders, song leaders, pep squads, and pom-pon corps. The schedule will include cheer routines, new yells, tumbling, skits, sports manship, uniform ideas, leadership, pyramids, and pom-pon routines. The 1975 staff will include college and professional cheerleaders from several major colleges and universi ties. The camp will be headed by Gymnastic Champion Cindy Gamble, who is a professional cheerleader for the Birmingham Americans. Housing will be in the college dorm under the supervision of adult counsel ors with meals being served in the school cafeteria. Applications to attend the summer camp at Tift College on June 22-26 should be made by writing directly to: Heart of Dixie Half Time Camp, Post Office Box 66, Wetump ka, Alabama 36092. The telephone number if 567-7315, Wetumpka, Alabama. PERSONAL Mr. and Mrs. W. Marks Towles and children, Lydia and Elizabeth, of Lawrence ville, spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. William M. Towles, Sr. Pred^ jpOTj Chuck Roast • 89c BONE IN ENGUSH CUT ROAST 99c SHOULDER ROAST b $lO9 CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRIES 38c Cabbage j 12c FROZEN FRENCH FRIES 5 Lb. Bag 89c THURSDAY. MAY 29. 1978 81 Vf M Rmr RbIBR 1 jp - "f ■ft '' *** ****•*#* * / i !PPL“ ; SCIENCE FAIR WINNERS - Winners of the recent Social Studies class Science Fair of Robert Carroll are, left to right, Melissa Gaye, Karen Cavender, Janice Watkins, Nancy Holder, Richard Cook, Hillard Ward, Danny Patterson and Robert Mitchell. Winners in the Two Dimensional Category PERSONAL Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Jones of Jackson and Mrs. J. B. Weaver of Covington visited Sunday with their children, Mr. and Mrs. Barry Jones, in Rabun County. Mrs. Jones was the former Miss Ellen Weaver of Covington, daughter of Mrs. Weaver and the late Mr. Weaver. WEBB’S RED DOT Intersection Hwys. 16, STORES “ OPEN 8 A. M. TO 9 P. M. 7 DAYS Miss Georgie Watkins returned home on Saturday, May 17th, from a three week business trip to El Paso, Texas. Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Reeves of Savannah are to be guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Avery Cook. RATH ALL MEAT Wieners 12 Oz. Pkg 79c MILK GAL. $1.39 KRAFT MAYONNAISE * 89c Limit 1 with $lO order ov more I IRRY’S FRUIT COCKTAIL PEAR HALVES 3- SI.OO FROZEN Pot Pies 5 - SI,OO TEXAS CANTALOUPES 288 c were Karen Cavender, Ist; Danny Patterson, 2nd; Hillard Ward, 3rd; Marsha Stewart, 4th. Three dimensional winners were Kenneth Bankston, Ist; Jerry East, 2nd; Robert Mitchell, 3rd; and Richard Cook, 4th. The projects ranged from a typically cooked African meal to a model of an atomic blast. Friends of J. W. O’Neal Sr. are sorry to learn he suffered a severe laceration to his forehead in a fall at his home at 128 East College Drive Saturday afternoon. He was admitted to Sylvan Grove Hospital and early in the week was reported resting as comfortably as could be expected. Miss Melinda Andrews of Columbus was the weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Cook and Don. BREAD 4 rr 1.00 SHURFINE Sugar 5 > $1.39 Limit 1 with $lO order or more KRAFT SALAD DRESSINGS FRENCH OR THOUSAND ISLAND 2 F ° r 89c KRAFT BAR-B-QUE SAUCE Plain, Hot, Hickory Smoke With Onion Bits 49c MINUTE MAID ORANGE JUICE 12 Oz. Can 59c Misses Sylvia Loyd, Dan ielle Loyd, Diane Waites and Messrs. Tony Parker and Larry Norsworthy spent the weekend in Panama City, Florida, going down Friday night and returning Sunday afternoon. Miss Dorner Carmichael, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Carmichael, came home for the weekend. Miss Carmichael is attending Augusta Medical College. Pred^l [DOT]