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It’s This Way
By Doyle Jones Jr.
Jest of the Week: Nothing encourages originality in a
secretary so much as her shorthand notes. Franklin P.
Jones, Quote
FLIP A COIN
A small boy had learned to tell time. Asa reward, he
was given a pocket watch.
He was very proud of his new possession —and his new
accomplishment. One day, when several relatives were
gathered at his house, he was asked what time it was. They all
smiled as he took out his watch and studied it with
considerable aplomb.
Then he announced seriously: “It’s either 30 minutes
past eight, or 30 until nine.” Harold Heifer, Family Weekly
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THIS AND THAT ABOUT THESE AND THOSE
In the horse and buggy era Jackson and Bamesville
were locations of buggy manufacturing plants with national
reputations for their products. Carmichael Buggy Cos. in
Jackson and Smith Buggy Cos. in Bamesville were as familiar
household words then as Ford and Chevrolet today. In fact,
Bamesville is planning a super celebration around the theme
“Buggy Days” beginning September 21st. Unfortunately, one
of the stars in the cast has gone the way of all flesh. The
historic old buggy factory building was destroyed Monday
afternoon, August 25th, in a spectacular blaze. We have no
idea what role the buggy building would have played in the
extravaganza. We note with much interest the building was
owned by Byron Smith, prominent Bamesville attorney and
an area golfer of note. It has been my good fortune on several
occasions to follow Byron in the Deer Trail Invitationals.
Several years ago I was following Byron and Lawson Farmer
in a practice round in which Byron hit the longest drive on
number two I have ever seen. He powered his drive straight
as an arrow over the oak tree that centers the fairway and
onto the fringe of the green, certainly no more than 75 feet
from the cup this particular day. He is a prodigious hitter and
I’m looking forward to seeing him play again on September
14th. We express sympathy to Byron in the loss of his historic
building .... The eager beavers are back in business in
their pond alongside Route 87, a couple of miles south of
Sandy Creek which is boundary between Butts and Monroe
Counties. Back last Winter the dam was broken and the pond
drained as it has often been before. But the beavers, knowing
a good site when they see it, repaired the dam and once again
are enjoying their watery domain. Quite naturally, their
home will be blasted again and they’ll rebuild again. It’s the
age old struggle of man, the supreme and greatest
against nature and its inhabitant .... In the last few
days we have heard strong sentiments from the public toward
having Southern Railway and the federal government share
the cost of installing warning lights at the Westbury crossing
in Jenkinsburg where three persons have died since May 2nd.
If the crossing is approached cautiously, a car coming to a
complete stop, dangerously close to the track, one can see
several hundred yards in both directions. But it is imperative
that the vehicle be stopped and the safety of the crossing be
ascertained. To drive onto the track, main line of the
Southern, is to invite disaster as witness the two accidents
and three fatalities thus far this year. We sincerely hope that
something can be worked out shortly. Every day the crossing
remains as it is lives are in jeopardy .... On the trip to
and from Macon last Wednesday we observed the first
blooming golden rod of the season and we have heard all our
life that this beautiful yellow flower is a harbinger of Fall.
Several stalks were in full bloom and tossing their golden
heads in the sultry breeze. Summer was late in arriving but it
came with a vengeance. Several days last week the mercury
flirted with the 100 degree mark, the heat laying like a cloying
blanket over the community. But again I’ve heard old time
weather watchers say the season always changes after camp
meeting and that cooler nights and more moderate days are
just ahead. When they come they will be most welcome
.... It seems that every time one picks up an Atlanta
paper the City of Atlanta is casting covetuous eyes at
annexing this or that town, city or area. Quite
understandably, those areas that would be annexed are
having none of it. Why in the name of all that’s holy would
Sandy Springs, Roswell, College Park, East Point, Hapeville,
ad infinitum want to be annexed? Atlanta can offer them
nothing but its own brand of headaches and heartaches and
higher taxes. Atlanta’s problems and weaknesses, as well as
its good points, are nationally known. The above mentioned
areas already have all the services afforded Atlanta residents
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BUTTS COUNTY AND
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THE JACKSON PROGRESS-ARGUS. JACKSON. GEORGIA
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By Donald E. Wildmon
KEEP COMMUNICATION OPEN AT HOME
If a marriage is to be fulfilling to both mates, one of the
requirements is that the lines of communication be kept open.
This has been proven time and again. One of the most
common statements heard by the marriage counselor is this:
“We don’t talk to each other.”
If you are to keep communication open, then don’t
critize with rejection. The last place a person needs to feel
rejected is at home. If a husband or wife is going to get
criticism with rejection at home, they will soon stop
discussing altogether important matters with their mates.
And when communication breaks down, danger lurks around
the corner. Perhaps you have heard about the man who was
busy reading his paper. The wife asked him a question.
“John, sheep are awful stupid aren’t they?” Without lifting
his head out of the paper the husband replied: “Yes, my
lamb.” They were arrested for disturbing the peace! As W.A.
“Dub” Nance has said: “Something we forget to turn off the
sound when our mind goes blank.”
It is a sad commentary when we can speak more freely
with a stranger than we can with our husband or wife. A
husband or wife should feel free to share their innermost
thoughts with their mates. And to share them without getting
a critical rejection. You know, you will accomplish far more
good by making your mate feel wanted and needed, and
important, than you ever will through a critical rejection.
Making your mate feel wanted and needed and important is a
good help in keeping communication open.
Another hint in keeping communication open at home is
to become interested in your mate’s activities. A recent
article stated that in 80 percent of the divorces that the mate
met “the other person” through their job. They shared a
common interest.
You should at least be able to carry on a decent
conversation with your mate about their business or special
interest. And if you want your mate to become interested in
some of your activities, one of the best ways to create that
interest is to become interested in their activities. Couples
need to learn to discuss things other than what they “have” to
discuss. You have to discuss some things—kids, groceries,
house, etc. Learn to discuss other things like government,
new trends, etc.
I have often wondered if television is more of a
hindrance than help. I am convinced that it is a large
influence on the breakdown of communication at home. And it
may have more bearing on the divorce rate than we realize.
Television often keeps us from talking with each other. We
can watch the one-eyed monster and never say a word to
anyone.
Time was when the family had to find most of its
entertainment in itself. Unfortunately, that is no longer true.
And perhaps the family is suffering because of it. Perhaps we
have lost some of the art of learning to enjoy each other.
Be friends with your mate. “Friendship is nourished by
communication” said Montaigne. And it is. There was a song
sometime ago which said something about “friends and
lovers.” That is what husband and wife should be.
(Visit the Holy Land and Greece with Mr. Wildmon on
his ninth trip. Departs Nov. 3. 10 days. For more info write
him at Box 1368, Tupelo, Miss. 38801)
THOUGHTS
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, BY EILENE MILAM
A Butts County Extension
Home Economist
Governor Busbee has de
clared September 15-20 Pea
nut Promotion Week-co-spon
sored by Georgia Bankers
Association Executive
Council and the Georgia
Peanut Commission.
Peanuts are so good for
you. Did you know:
1. Peanut butter is one of
the most nutritious foods
available to Americans. It is
26 percent protein, which
exceeds the protein content
in most other foods. Peanut
butter also is a good source of
niacin and other B vitamins.
2. A child can get 40
percent of his daily protein
needs from only four table
spoons of peanut butter (the
amount usually used for two
Class On
Scarves
Sept. Ilth
Mrs. Eilene Milam, Exten
sion Home Economist, cord
ially invites you to attend this
“Launch & Lean” class on
the many uses of scarves for
fall and winter fashions.
It will be held at the C&S
and are probably operating more efficiently and at less cost.
There is much merit in former Governor Carl Sanders Metro
Federation proposal made last week, but it is extremely
visionary and ahead of its time about 15-20 years. Butts is in
the Atlanta metro area and about all the good it has provided
us is the dubious honor of being a dumping ground for at least
two Atlanta murder victims. We hope otff capital city never
casts rapacious eyes at Jackson and Batts County. We are
doing well by ourselves, thank you!
sandwiches). Two peanut
butter sandwiches, a glass of
milk and a serving of fruit
can supply about one-third of
the daily nutritional needs of
a growing child.
3. While peanut butter
ranks high in nutrition, it also
ranks low in cost among all
protein foods. It delivers
more protein for the money
than any other food except
dry beans. It takes only about
six cents worth of peanut
butter to make a hearty and
nourishing sandwich.
4. In the latest statistical
year, it took 660,000,000
pounds of shelled peanuts to
satisfy the American love of
peanut butter.
Bank conference room,
12:30-1 p.m. Bring your lunch
if you wish. You can buy
beverages at the conference
room.
Scarves are the most
versatile accessories so
come learn how to tie them;
use them as head covers;
how to wear them; and how
to coordinate them with your
outfits . . . don’t forget,
Thursday, September 11th,
12:30-lp.m. at the C&S Bank.
THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 4.
Weekly
Devotional
JAMES BOHANNON,
PASTOR
FLOVILLA BAPTIST
CHURCH
WHY WORRY?
Many Christians waste a
lot of time worrying. Many of
the things we worry about
never happen. We live as if
we had no Heavenly Father
who really cares for us. The
Bible tells us to cast all our
cares upon God for he cares
for us (I Peter 5:7).
Jesus tells u 5:“.... do
not be worried about the food
and drink you need to stay
alive, or about clothes for
your body. After all, isn’t life
worth more than food? and
isn’t the body worth more
than clothes? Look at the
birds flying around: they do
not plant seeds, gather a
harvest, and put it in barns;
your Father in heaven takes
care of them! Aren’t you
worth much more than
birds? Which one of you can
live a few years more by
worrying about it?
And why worry about
clothes? Look how the wild
flowers grow: they do not
work or make clothes for
themselves. But I tell you
that not even Solomon, as
rich as he was, had clothes as
beautiful as one of these
flowers. It is God who clothes
the wild grass—grass that is
here today, gone tomorrow,
burned up in the oven. Will he
not be all the more sure to
clothe you? How little is your
faith! So do not start
worrying: ‘Where will my
food come from? or my
drink? or my clothes?’
(These are the things the
heathens are always after.)
Your Father in heaven knows
that you need all these
things. Instead, give first
place to his Kingdom and to
what he requires, and he will
provide you with all these
other things. So do not worry
about tomorrow; it will have
enough worries of its own.
There is no need to add to the
troubles each day brings.
(Matthew 6:25-34) Today’s
English Version.
Let us be sure we get what
Jesus says. The birds do
work. His point is, they do not
worry. They teach us to live
one day at a time. Worrying
will not add any length to life.
It can certainly shorten our
lives. Worry shows a serious
lack of faith in the life of a
Christian. There is a wall
motto that reads: “Why
worry when you can pray?”
Always remember your
Heavenly Father knows and
cares.
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We would like to take this
means of giving a word of
appreciation and commenda
tion to the Butts County
Police, the County Sheriff,
Sherrell’s Ambulance, The
Rescue Squad Car, and the
Jackson Volunteer Fire De
partment for their very
prompt arrival at the scene
of the terrible tragedy that
occurred in Jenkinsburg on
August 19th, when two people
were killed by the train at the
railroad crossing near West
bury Nursing Home.
We feel that when services
of this nature are rendered
and when jobs are well done,
they are deserving of our
expressions of appreciation,
and we will say that these
groups of fine men were
surely on the ball and
performed their duties well.
C. W. Haley, Mayor
Jenkinsburg Town Council
Mrs. T. H. Price, Clerk
CARD OF THANKS
The family of Mr. William
G. Preston would like to say a
special Thank You to all
those friends and neighbors
who were so kind and
considerate during the years
of declining health and at his
death. The offerings of food,
flowers, prayers, and other
services rendered were
deeply appreciated. May God
bless each and every one of
you. Mrs. Florence E.
Preston.
October 3rd Is Date Set
For City Jackson Primary
The date for the City
Primary has been set for
Friday, October 3rd, at
which time councilmen from
the First, Fourth and Fifth
Wards will be nominated.
The date for the primary
was set Friday afternoon at a
meeting of the City of
Jackson Democratic Execu
tive Committee at City Hall.
In the event a run-off
primary is necessary, it will
be held on Friday, October
17th.
Members of the City
Democratic Executive Com
mittee are Levi Ball,
chairman; Richard W. Wat
kins, Jr., secretary; Mrs.
Mary Lee Martin, assistant
secretary; Adeal V. Maddox,
PERSONAL
Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Briscoe
and Douglas Briscoe will go
over to Athens Saturday for
the 1975 opening game
between Georgia and Pitts
burgh.
Mr. and Mrs. Nevin
Whidby of Macon spent last
Wednesday with Mrs. Lois
Byrd.
Mrs. Jaynell Rutledge and
Mr. Bart Weaver of Macon
were Sunday guests of Mrs.
Lois Byrd.
Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Haley
traveled last Sunday to
Homerville to attend the
First Baptist Church special
Harp Singing.
Guests of Mrs. Onnie Mae
Minton last Tuesday were
Mrs. Mattie Lou Cox of
Thomaston, Mrs. Coynder
Bumgarner and grandchil
dren and Mrs. Jewell Barnett
of Macon.
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Lewis
vacationed last weekend in
Panama City, Fla.
SUSANNE’S
GREAT
$3.99
PANTS SHOES HALTERS
SHORTS TOPS SHIRTS
ALL $3.99
THURS. - FRI. - SAT.
SUSANNE’S
THE STORE WITH THE BIGGEST INVENTORY
OF CLOTHING FOR LADIES EAST OF
THE MISSISSIPPI.
(WELL, MAYBE NOT THE MISSISSIPPI BUT
AT LEAST NORTH OF THE TOWALIGA AND
WEST OF SANDY CREEK AND SOUTH OF
SOUTH RIVER.)
J. O. King, and Doyle Jones,
Jr.
The earliest a candidate
can qualify will be at 9 a.m.
Tuesday, August 26th, and
qualifying will be continued
until 5 p.m. on Friday,
September 12th.
Each candidate must reg
ister his name and sign a
statement of qualification
with either Mr. Watkins or
Mrs. Martin on the dates
stipulated above.
The committee set the
same qualifying fee of $85.00
for councilman as that of last
year.
Under a nefo provision of
the Georgia Election Code,
absentee ballots will be
provided for the first time.
Mr. and Mrs. Buck Lewis
and grandchildren, Richie
and Michael Lewis, camped
in the Smoky Mountains last
weekend.
ruth at random
By Ruth Bryant
ON SALE
As you are walking ’round the Square
You find that sales are everywhere!
Gifts and cosmetics you adore
Are marked down in your favorite store!
For groceries you can always see
The sale sheets from the A & P!
And back to school, your kids can start
With bargains from nearby K mart!
When prices rise, don’t weep and wail
Just look for merchandise on sale!
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according to Chairman Ball.
A request for these ballots
may be made at City Hall.
The ballots, of course, cannot
be printed until after the
qualitying deadline of Sep
tember 12th expires,. al
though a request for the
ballots can be made in
advance.
In the same primary,
members of the Democratic
Executive Committee will
also be nominated.
As customary, polls in the
City will open at 7 a.m. on
election day and will close at
7 p.m. Voting will be done at
City Hall.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Strawn spent a few days last
week in Macon with Mrs.
Melvin Strawn and Mr. and
Mrs. Bobby Strawn.
Messrs. Terry Kitchens,
Ron Wade and Frank Hearn
will be among those from
Jackson going over to Athens
for the Gieorgia-Pittsburgh
game Saturday.