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Vincent Jones iteturns In March
To Edit Jacks'! 1 Progress-Argus
Local interest centers in
the announcement made
today by Mrs. Martha G.
Jones, owner of the Jackson
Progress-Argus, that effec
tive March 1, 1976, Vincent
Jones will become editor of
the 103-year-old Jackson
weekly newspaper.
The new editor will
succeed his brother, James
Doyle Jones, Jr., who died
December 10, 1975 after
editing the paper for over 30
years.
Since 1908 when the late J.
Doyle Jones, Sr. came to
Jackson to edit the Butts
County Progress, members
of the Jones family have been
prominently identified with
the newspaper life of the
community.
The present Progress-
Harks an Progress-Argus
Volume 102 Number 8
Van Deventer Foundation Honors
Memoty of Late Editor With Gift
In memory of the late
James Doyle Jones, Jr., the
Van Deventer Foundation
has presented a memorial
gift of SI,OOO to the Sylvan
Grove Hospital Auxiliary.
Mac Davis, executive
director of the youth-oriented
Foundation, presented a
check Thursday to Mrs.
Georgia Schroeder, presi
dent of the Sylvan Grove
Hosnital Anviliarv
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DONATION TO JAMES DOYLE JONES, JR. FUND Mac Davis, (second from left) is shown above presenting a check
for SI,OOO to Mrs. Georgia Schroeder, president of the Sylvan Grove Hospital Auxiliary, as James Shaw, hospital administrator
and Miss Georgie Watkins, vice-president of the Sylvan Grove Hospital Auxiliary (right) look on. Photo by Jerry McLaurin.
Reporting Fires Outside The City
Until Butts County receives new
equipment, it will no longer be possible for the city
fire department to respond to fires in the county.
The Flovilla Fire Department has agreed to
answer all the fire calls that it possibly can in the
county, until Jackson gets new equipment. To
report a fire outside of the Jackson City Limits
call: Mr. Burford at 775-2759, Mr. Parker at
775-5576, Mr. Smith at 775-2172 or Mr. Haynes at
775-5284.
Argus came into being in 1915
when J. Doyle Jones, Sr.,
having acquired in 1913 the
Butts County Progress, pur
chased The Jackson Argus
from R. L. Carter and
combined the paper’s names
into the one that has been in
use for 61 years.
Forerunner of the present
weekly was the Indian
Springs Echo, which began
publication in April of 1873 at
Indian Springs with Harmon
Edge as editor.
The recently-named editor
will return to a field that is
not foreign to him. From
December, 1945 to March,
1955, he served as associate
editor of the paper and from
March, 1955 to January, 1959,
he served as publisher of the
Jackson Progress-Argus.
The gift will be unrestrict
ed but will be used primarily
to further the causes of the
Auxiliary, which concerns
itself chiefly with the care,
comfort and convenience of
patients at the Jackson
hospital.
The late Jackson editor
worked tirelessly in support
ing the Sylvan Grove
Hospital, first in promoting
the hond issue that made the
From January, 1959 until
mid-year 1967, he was deputy
director of the Georgia
Department of Industry and
Trade in Atlanta.
In mid-1967 he went to
Huntsville, Alabama as
director of the technical
assistance program for the
regional office of the U. S.
Department of Commerce’s
Economic. Development Ad
ministration.
Leaving Huntsville for
Atlanta in early 1971, he was
named deputy director of the
Treasury Department’s
Savings Bonds Division, a
position he has resigned to
accept the new assignment.
Active in the post-war
effort to attract new industry
to Butts County, he was the
first president of the reorga
hospital a reality, and later
for many years serving as
secretary and treasurer of
the Hospital Authority and as
a board member of the
Authority from its inception.
He shared with Hampton
Daughtry, founder of the Van
Deventer Foundation, a
great love for the youth of
Butts County and a compell
ing desire that they, and
Mr. Burford may be reached at the National
Guard Armory during working hours at 775-5511.
Calling the Jackson Fire Department will only
delay response to the fire if you live outside of the
Jackson City Limits.
In case of a forest fire call 775-2530 for the
Henry County Forestry Unit.
Fires inside of the Jackson City Limits may
be reported to the Jackson Fire Department as
before. Cotton Vaughn. Jackson City Fire Chief.
nized Butts County Chamber
of Commerce, Inc. and
served two terms as its
leader.
A former president of the
Jackson Kiwanis Club, he
has also been long identified
with the programs of the
Jackson Presbyterian
Church, having served in the
offices of both deacon and
elder, as well as Sunday
School superintendent and
Bible teacher.
A graduate of the Univer
sity of Georgia’s journalism
school, he held membership
as an undergraduate in
Sigma Delta Chi, profes
sional journalism fraternity,
Demosthenian Literary
Society—of which his father
was a former president—,
Sigma Nu social fraternity
Jackson, Georgia 30233, Thursday, February 19, 1976
others, be provided the finest
recreational and health care
which had been denied to the
older generation.
The gift is representative,
although the most generous,
of many an appreciative
community has made to
religious, educational, pro
fessional and eleemosynary
institutions in memory of the
Jackson editor.
and the Panhellenic Council.
Serving in the Army Air
Force in World War 11, he has
been for 30 years a member
of the Finley-Gray Post No.
102, The American Legion.
Offering only once for
public office, he was elected
in 1950 by the voters of Butts
County to the Georgia State
Senate for a two-year term.
This senatorial district, com
prising Butts, Lamar and
Monroe counties, was later
realigned to cover a more
populous area.
Married to the former
Susan Pope, of Zebulon. the
editor’s family consists of
two sons, Alan of Atlanta,
and Barry of Tiger, Georgia.
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STAR STUDENT
Robert Merritt
Community leaders, club
members, relatives, and
friends assembled February
17 at the Jackson High School
lunchroom to honor the
STAR Student of the year as
well as the STAR Teacher.
Young Educator of the Year,
Young Farmer of the Year,
and the top academic seniors
of the Class of ‘76.
Held annually, the banquet
is sponsored by the Jackson
Jaycees. Mr. Donald Thax
ton, president of the club,
welcomed the many guests.
Robert Merritt, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Robert Lee Merritt,
was awarded the plaque as
STAR Student. To be STAR
Students, one must be
currently enrolled as a senior
in an accredited high school
and have achieved the
highest score on the Novem
ber or December college
board examination.
Robert is a member of the
Honor Society and the Math
Club and has won numerous
academic awards. His in
terests are many and include
numismatics, fishing, and
motorcycle riding. Robert
plans to attend Gordon
Junior College in the fall
before transferring to a full
university to complete
studies in the field of
biophysics.
Robert announced Howard
S. Janke as his STAR
Teacher. Mr. Janke is
chairman of the Science
Department of Jackson High
School. A member of the JHS
faculty for three years, Mr.
Janke holds his Master's
degree in biology. In an
nouncing his choice, Robert
said. “Mr. Janke has not only
inspired me in the area of
science, he has also been a
friend and advisor. I appre
ciate all he has done to help
me.”
Jaycee award for Young
Educator of the Year went to
Mrs. Rebecca W. Waters. A
popular young educator,
Mrs. Waters, (Becky), is on
Award Winners
Named At
Annual Banquet
the staff of Henderson
Elementary School. She
works in the area of reading
and is active in many
professional organizations.
Mrs. Waters is a member of
First Baptist Church.
In addition to Robert, nine
other seniors were honored
for academic achievement as
reflected by their college
board scores. Five of the nine
seniors were awarded
trophies, signifying a score
above 1000. The following
were included in this group.
Anne Barnes, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. J. Frank
Barnes, has maintained an
"A" average throughout her
high school career. Active in
extra-curricular organiza
tions. she has served as vice
president of Tri-Sigma-Chi
and president of Co-Ed-Y.
She is a member of FBLA
and won the Gregg typing
award in 1974 and 1975.
Listed in Who’s Who among
American High School Stu
dents, Anne was also honored
with a Certificate of Merit
from University of Georgia
as well as the DAR Good
Citizenship award. She
enters UGA in the fall to
study interior design.
Virgia Mangham, daugh
ter of Mr. and Mrs. V?. M.
Mangham, is a member of
FBLA, Co-Ed-Y, Honor
Society, and Drama Club.
Awarded the UGA Certifi
cate of Merit, Virgia has
twice represented Jackson at
literary meets. She holds the
title role in the senior
musical. "Annie Get Your
Gun" this year. Her tuture
plans call for college,
although she has not decided
which one.
Beth Patterson, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Joe D.
Patterson, entered Jackson
during her sophomore year.
She has been active in the
FBLA. serving as club
treasurer this year. Winner
of a Certificate of Merit. Beth
is also the recipient of two
typing awards. She has
maintained an "A" average
throughout her high school
years. She plans to attend a
junior college or secretarial
school She wishes to be a
medical secretary.
VINCENT JONES
$6.18 Per Year In Advance
Son of Mr. and Mrs.
Willard Patterson, Jeff Pat
terson has been active in
sports as well as academics
during his high school
career. He has played for
three years on the varsity
football team, four years on
the tennis team, and two
years on the track team.
President of the Key Gub,
Jeff is also a member of the
Math Club. Co-Ed-Y, Honor
Society. Listed in WTio's Wo
AHSS. he was also awarded
UGA's Certificate of Merit.
Future plans for Jeff include
enrollment at Georgia Col
lege.
Julia Ann Ridgeway,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
David P. Ridgeway, Sr., has
been extremely active at
Jackson High. President of
the Honor Society, Julia is
also editor of the ‘76
yearbook. Member of the
Co-Ed-Y and student council,
she has earned many honors:
Who's W r ho AHSS, Certificate
of Merit. WSB’s Great Young
American, State 4-H Health
Winner. Georgia Tech Dis
tinguished Science Award.
Key Club Sweetheart. DAR
Good Citizen Award, Senate
Youth Program District
finalist, and Bausch and
Lomb Science Award. Julia
Ann has won academic
letters for two years; she
also has one of the main parts
in the senior class play. She
plans to attend Mercer
University in the fall.
Four seniors were honored
with Jaycee Distinguished
Senior Certificates. These
students scored 900-999 on the
college board exam. The
following were included.
Mark Cawthon. son of Mr.
and Mrs. Herman Cawthon,
has been outstanding in all
areas of sports, especially
football, track, and wrest
ling, during his high school
years. He was given the
distinct honor of being
selected not only for the
Metro Atlanta All-Star Foot
ball Team but also the
All-State Football Team. A
member of the Key Club and
Co-Ed-Y, Mark was also
awarded the Certificate of
Merit. His immediate future
plans call for study at
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STAR TEACHER
Howard Janke
Georgia Tech in the field of
textile chemistry-.
Linda Pulliam is the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
James W. Pulliam. She is a
member of the FBLA as well
as the Co-Ed-Y. Linda has
also received numerous
awards while at Jackson,
among them the Gregg
typing award and the junior
and senior achievement
award in typing. She is also
listed in the current Who’s
Who AHSS. Linda plans to
attend nursing school next
year; she has not yet
determined which one.
Ronnie Smith is the son of
Mr. and Mrs. Walter A.
Smith. He is an active
member of the VICA club in
which he holds the office of
reporter. Involved success
fully in the school’s DCT
program. Ronnie has worked
throughout his high school
education. He enjoys motor
cycle riding and swimming.
Next year Ronnie would like
to attend Gordon Junior
College and study criminal
justice.
James Anthony Trimble is
the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F.
Trimble. Tony, as he is
known to his fellow-students
at Jackson, has been active
in the 4-H club for eight
years. His hobbies are many
and include dog training,
drawing, camping, reading,
and hiking. Tony plans to
attend Abraham Baldwin in
September to study wildlife
technology. He hopes for a
career as a national park
ranger.
Speaker for the event was
Mr. Newt Gingrich, insturc
tor at West Georgia College.
Mr. Gingrich delievered an
address of challenge and
inspiration to the students
and the many guests.
The Jaycee award banquet
was catered by the Food
Service class of Jackson
High School under the
direction of Mrs. Stewart.