The Jackson progress-argus. (Jackson, Ga.) 1915-current, January 22, 1976, Image 13

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Newspaper Page TextHenry County Faces ' aw Enforcement Woes Law enforcement in neigh (■ring Henry County is, to ay the least, in a turmoil. On the one hand, Henry County Commissioners have decided to remove the county police department from under the governing powers of the county sheriff causing a furor among the county’s tax payers and on the other hand the Stockbridge Police Department is currently involved in a hearing at the state capitol in Atlanta regarding a questionable law enforcement campaign. COUNTY SHERIFF VS. COUNTY POLICE CHIEF After an onslaught of letters, petitions and phone calls the - Henry County commissioners released a statement to the public in regard to their decision reinforcing the distinction between the sheriff’s depart ment and the county police department. “The action recently taken by the Henry County Commissioners does not create anew department but simply provides for the employment of a Henry County Police Chief. There will be no duplication of service; the duties of both offices are clearly defined,” a portion of the statement read. Before the change, the Henry County Sheriff acted as head of the county’s police department. The commissioners’ state ment cited the growth in work load and in the two departments’ personnel as reasons for the change. Also according to state law the board of commissioners can be held personally liable for actions of the county police department. According to the commissioners’ statement: “Under the present system where the Sheriff (an elected official himself) is acting as Police Chief, supposedly under the jurisdiction of the County Commissioners, .no resource is left to the Board of Commissioners should their policy not be adhered to and negligence be directed to them from any acts of the county police.” In the statement the commissioners cited a high rate of turnover in both the STATEMENT OF CONDITION DECEMBER 31. 1975 GRIFFIN FEDERAL [savings and loan ASSOCIATION|I ASSETS DEC. 31. 1975 DEC. 31, I‘>74 First Mortgage Loans $25,150,858.00 $21,315,121.00 Loans on Savings Accounts 214,235.00 153,162.00 Cash and Investments 1,738.709.00 1,123,802.00 Federal Home Loan Bank Stock . . 264,200.00 259,400.00 Fixed Assets, Less Depreciation 193,222.00 205,475.00 Deferred Charges and Other Assets 343,710.00 297,166.00 TOTAL ASSETS $27,904,934.00 $23,354,126.00 LIABILITIES AND NET WORTH Savings Accounts $23,050,633.00 $19,043,705.00 Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank 3.170.000.00 3.070,000.00 Uiidisbuised Loan Proceeds 377.242.00 None Deferred Income 71,812.00 53,668.00 Other Liabilities 100,047.00 124,126.00 General Reserves and Surplus 1,135,200.00 1,062,627.00 TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET WORTH 527.904.934.00 $23.354,126.00 Home Office Branth o,flce lentil At Taylor 34* S° ulh St. Griffin, Georgia )acteo "’ - mimiik - SrCOIRAL HOMS I.OAN RANK r\ riotNAi. savinoe and loan inunanc( conaonation /-> V J UNITED (TATIS (AVINR* ANO LOAN LIAOUI . V >/ OEONGIA SAVINOS AND LOAN LIAOUC \. y I (AVI NO i AND LOAN TOUNOATION I sheriff sand police depart ments and then claimed that since the Henry County Police Chief, as well as all county police and investiga tors, would fall under the Henry County Merit System that a more stable group of men would be attracted. Other things influencing the board’s decision at this time, according to the statement, were budget planning for the new fiscal year beginning in July and the qualification of candi dates for public office. “Anyone qualifying for the office of Sheriff or County Commissioner should know exactly what they are running for,” the statement read. STOCKBRIDGE POLICE DEPARTMENT In a hearing, January 9, at the state capitol, on allega tions brought against the Stockbridge Police Depart ment, testimony from a Georgia State Patrol official concluding that traffic cita tions in Stockbridge are given primarily for revenue rather than public safety was heard by Governor Bus bee, Secretary of State Ben Fortson and Attorney General Arthur Bolton. Investigators found high amounts of traffic fines, vehicles stopped and unwar ranted traffic detainments. Captain H. B. Estes recom mended at the hearing that powers of traffic enforce ment be taken away from the city of Stockbridge. Este’s counsel, Assistant Attorney General John Bal lard cited 1,200 names on a petition to Governor Busbee and stated that Stockbridge, at the very least has a public relations problem. In defense of the police department, Attorney Welch called the Georgia State Patrol investigation report exaggerated and inaccurate in many areas after question ing the legality of the hearing saying that the law reads that the board should meet less than ten days from the date of serving notice. Governor Busbee noted his question but continued his hearing. Welch continued THE JACKSON PROCRESS-ARGUS, JACKSON, GEORGIA LADS N’ lassies TREY GAVIN Trey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur B. Gavin, Jr, is four months old. ruth at random By Ruth Bryant I REMEMBER THE PINK Morning The clouds are aglow all fluffy and thin, Like strawberry ice cream with chocolate stirred in! Noon At noon-tide the storm comes thundering by, Dark gray turns to black the Sun bids “Goodbye”! Night The lowering clouds are not dark as I think, Because in my mind I remember the pink! PERSONAL Mr. and Mrs. Rogers Starr spent Sunday in Atlanta with their daughters, Misses Ellen and Patricia Starr. Mr. W. F. Miley returned to his home in Cecil and charged the report with several inconsistences. The hearing was limited to one hour by Governor Busbee who said he had legislative duties to attend to. Busbee suggested that the hearing be continued on January 24. KEITH AND JASON PHILLIPS Keith, 8, and Jason, 4, are sons of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Phillips of Jack son. Wednesday after visiting relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Loyd, Mrs. Blanche Waites and Mr. W. F. Miley of Cecil, went on a shopping spree in Griffin Sunday. Mrs. J. F. Rogers of Gainesville arrived last week for a visit with her sister, Mrs. India Bailey, and with Mr. and Mrs. Lou Moelchert. Tiae **. me/mm/moM THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 1976 Mrs. Kimbell Is Buried Here Tuesday Funeral services for Mrs. Mattie Lois Pace Kimbell, 83, were held Tuesday at three o’clock from Haisten’s Chapel with the Rev. Don Folsom officiating. Inter ment was in the Jackson City Cemetery under the direction of Haisten Funeral Home. Mrs. Kimbell died early Monday morning at the residence of her daughter in McDonough where she had made her home for the past six years. Born in Butts County August 11, 1892, of a pioneer County family, she was the daughter of the late Asbury Pace and Isadora Stewart Pace. Her late husband was J. Cliff Kimbell, Jackson groceryman and well-known religious leader. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Fidelis Sunday School Class. Mrs. Kimbell is survived by one daughter, Mrs. G. W. Owen, McDonough; two sons, Albert Kimbell, Sr., Tucker, and Marvin Kimbell of Carrollton; four sisters, Mrs. Lloyd White, Mrs. Frank Fountain and Mrs. Ruby Burford, all of Jack son; Mrs. Frank Denham of Eatonton; five grandchil dren; five great-grandchil dren ; several nieces and nephews. Active pallbearers were Don Washington, Jim Kim bell, Ron Kimbell, Bill Owen, Sam Standard and Virgil Pace. DON’T MISS IT TOYOTA-THON SALE OF A LIFETIME ! Fri., Jan. 23rd & Sat., Jan. 2 4th Open 24 Hrs. (All Nite) Friday - All Day Saturday til 12 Midnight WE’RE OVERSTOCKED AND ARE MAKING UNBELIEVABLE DEALS AT UNBELIEVABLE PRICES! EXAMPLES: JoH3Psnf* T —-y**" ■ yr w Half-Ton V Vcorolla 2-Door Sndan \ \J 4 Speed fans, bucket seats, $ 2789 ’ 76 TOYOTA Hl-LUX power front disc brakes all standard, & more $3649* 4 speed, power front disc brakes, rear step ’Plus Dealer Prep, , r~~rr' i ibibj bumper, AM radio, & more and 3% Sales Tax ft V==il|/ r '] ~ I M Get your hands on a TOYOTA V J \ \fj You’ll never let go, $4499* 1976 CELICA ST 2.2 overhead cam engine, 4 speed, power front disc brakes, AM FM radio, steel belted radials, 8000 rpm tach, electric rear window defogger and more at no extra cost TOYOTA of GRIFFIN. Inc. 1301 WEST TAYLOR ST. GRIFFIN, GA. 228-0090 Open All Night Friday and Until Midnight Saturday 11 Jenkinsburg News B.y Mrs. T. H. Price Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Haley visited Mr. and Mrs. Dillard Fowler of Marietta last Sunday and from there they attended the funeral of Mr. J. W. Foster at Woodstock. Mr. Foster was nephew of Mr. Haley. Last Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Price were Mrs. J. L. Upchurch of East Point, Mrs. A. W. Austin and Miss Allene Austin of McDonough. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. John O. Minter who celebrated their 58th wed CARD OF THANKS The family of Mr. Henry Tyus acknowledge with grateful appreciation your kind expression of sympathy during the loss of their loved one— Mrs. Mattie Lou Tyus, wife; Mrs. Mary Watts, daughter; Mr. Waymon Walter Tyus. son. AT THE HOSPITAL Patients at Sylvan Grove Hospital during the period of January 14-20 include: Erna Tillman, Jessie Usher, Lollie Corene Gordon, Tyrus Grant, Betty Thur man. Wendall McCoy, Archie Ross, Lila McClendon, B. R. Hay, Jack Nelson, Mary Harkness, Wright Watkins. Open All Night Friday and Until Midnight Saturday 1 Open All Night Friday and Until Midnight Saturday ding anniversary Friday. Mrs. Elwyn Patrick of Carrollton was spend the day guest and other friends and relatives called during the day to wish them many happy returns. Friends are hoping Mr. Minter will soon be able to be out again as he has been confined to his home for sometime now. Mr. and Mrs. Bankston Farrar, Mrs. Mary Coogler and Mr. Gregg Coogler went up Sunday to visit Mr. and Mrs. Ansley Brown and Ca thy of Marietta and to help celebrate the seventh birth day of Cathy. Mr. and Mrs. H G. Harris were luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Hoard and Lynn of Stockbridge Sunday. Friends and neighbors of Mr. Charles Brooks will be interested to know that he will be the 11 o’clock speaker at Jenkinsburg Baptist Church Sunday, the occasion being Baptist Men’s Day. Mr. and Mrs. Brooks reside in Dunwoody and have two children. Charles and wife Jean will also bring the special music. Everyone is invited to come and hear this fine layman. Sunday night speakers will be Mr. D. T. Ford and Mr. Harry Ridge way, both deacons of the church. Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Price attended a luncheon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Beam in East Point last Thursday. On the return home they visited Mr. and Mrs. A W. Miller in Perkerson Park. Rev. and Mrs. R. A. Allen were hosts at a Sunday lunch for Rev. and Mrs. Harry Shepherd at Tomlin’s Rest aurant. The Baptist Women of Jenkinsburg W.M.U. met with Mrs. T H. Price Monday afternoon. Nine members were present. The Executive Committee of Kimbell W.M.U. met with Mrs. Price Friday night with seven members present. The Spring Inspirational W.M.U. meeting was planned to be held at the First Baptist Church in Jackson on February 13th. Christian sympathy, is extended to the C. L. Ridgway families in the tragic death of little Cal Ridgway which occurred last Friday. PARKWOOD CINEMA SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS Show Times 4:00 - 6:00 - 8:00 Griffin, Ga. Open All Night Friday and Until Midnight Saturday