The Jackson progress-argus. (Jackson, Ga.) 1915-current, April 08, 1976, Image 14

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Newspaper Page Text: * • W L ' V. ' ' . " ' ■ - -'' - * BOYS STATE PARTICIPANTS: American Legion Post 102 is off and running in 1976>Jackson High School counselors, Tyler Garland (center in photo) and Roland Lee (on left), recently selected two very efficient young men to attend Boy’s State at North Georgia College in Dahlonega this June. James Smith (right), son of Mrs. La Ruth Smith, and Van Fletcher, (second from left), son of Mr. and Mrs. Lovett Fletcher, both Jackson High School students, were selected. Frank Fountain, of American Legion Post 102 (second from right) was on hand to make the announcement. Butts County Qualifies For Loan and Grant Program Wilmer D. Mizell, Assis tant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development, recently announced that Mclntosh Trail Area Plan ning and Development Com mission has been designated an Economic Development District by the Economic Development Administra tion, U. S. Department of Commerce. By this designation, the counties of Butts, Fayette, Henry, Lamar, Newton, Pike, Spalding and Upson, become eligible for Federal Assistance to help plan and carry out programs to stimulate long-range econo mic growth and to create jobs. The goal of the EDA district program is to encourage adjacent com munities to join together in a coordinated planning pro- Timely Tips For Farm And Home Owners By MILLARD DANIEL, JR. Batts County Extension Agent FLOWER PICKING Don’t be afraid to pick the flowers. If you want to enjoy the new crop of spring flowet s in your home and are afraid you might hurt the plants by harvesting the blooms, don’t worry about it. If flowers are cut with care, no damage will be done to the plants. Do not cut the flower stem down to the part that is joined to the plant. When a stem is cut, it leaves an open wound. Disease and bacteria can get into the plant from this sore spot. Leave at least one to two inches of stem. The best time to cut blooms is in the cool of the day such as early morning or evening. Flowers cut in the middle of the day when the sun is hottest are more likely to wilt. The hot temperature causes evaporation of water. Always cut the stems straight across or on a slat with a sharp knife or clippers. A nice clean cut increases water absorption. Take a half-filled bucket of water to the garden with you to put the flowers in. When you return to the house, fill the bucket to the heads of the flowers and put them in a cool place until you’re ready to use. VEGETABLE GARDEN BUGS In your home vegetable gram to overcome lagging economic growth. A district must include at least one county designated as a redevelopment area by EDA because of high unemployment or low family income. It also must include at least one growth center a community that can provide jobs and services for the unemployed and under employed. Henry and Pike counties are the redevelopment areas in the Mclntosh Trail District. The cities of Griffin, Covington and Thomaston are the EDA-designated growth centers for the district. Today’s designation makes all areas in the district eligible for EDA benefits for projects that will help create jobs for residents of the redevelopment areas. These garden this year, there will probably be a few uninvited insects. First, there are some good bugs. In other words, these do not usually damage your vegetables. Two good bugs are the praying mantis and the lady beetle. Other good bugs are the lacewings and ground beetles which also attack harmful bugs. As for the bad bugs in your vegetable garden, first try picking them off and destroy ing them, or wash them off with a strong jet of water from the hose. Look for bugs in your garden at different times of the day and night. That’s right, you’ll need to get your flashlight and look for some bugs in the garden at night. If the situation with the bad bugs get intolerable, then call your local Exten sion office about control measures. Follow all direc tions on those insecticide containers, too. HORSE OWNERS BEWARE Butts County horse owners are reminded that now is the time to vaccinate your horses and ponies for Equine Encephalomyelitis (Sleeping Sickness). As you know prevention is our only means of controlling this serious disease. There are four different viruses that cause this disease. However, ohly three occur in the United States and these are the Eastern, Western, and Venezuelan strains. The disease is transmitted mainly by mos quitoes. Both horses and man can become infected if bitten by a mosquito carrying the virus. Most cases result in paralysis or death. So don’t take a chance if you have a horse protect him and yourself by having him vaccinated for this dreadful disease. THE JACKSON PROGRESS-ARGUS, JACKSON, GEORGIA THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 1976 include: Grants and loans to help construct public facilities that are needed to stimulate industrial and commerical growth. Loans to help private enterprise expand or to locate in the district and create jobs. Planning and technical assistance to help develop resources which may stimu late growth. The redevelopment areas are eligible for bonuses of ten percent above what they would normally receive in EDA public works grants. Ed Houghtaling, Executive Director of the Mclntosh Trail APDC, encourages all governments in the district to take advantage of this opportunity to improve the economic development of their communities. IRON SPRINGS OBSERVES A WORK DAY Members of Iron Springs Sunshine Club met recently to clean up and improve yards of Iron Springs Clubhouse. The grounds were fertilized and limed, shrub bery cut and dogwood trees set out. The trees were given by the Butts County Lions Club. A bountiful spread was enjoyed at the noon hour. In the afternoon more work was done and a later date set to work on the beautiful canna lily bed in front of the building and to plant more flowers. A hen will lay 12 eggs for every four pounds of food it consumes—more than 200 eggs a year on the average. ruth at random By Ruth Bryant A RAINY DAY Why do I like a rainy day? Is it because the sky is gray And lowering clouds seem here to stay? Is it because the soft winds spray My windows where the raindrops play? Is it because the flowers gay Must bud and burst and bloom in May? Is it because God has His way And that’s the reason why I say, “I really like a rainy day”! JHS VOCA CLUB WINS TROPHIES AT REGION MEET The Jackson High VOCA Club won four trophies at the region contest held Saturday, April 3rd, in Jackson. The club won first place for their school project, “Making School A Better Place,” second place in Crafts won by Glenda Hardy, second for the club yearbook, and Charles Jenkins won third place in Arts. Glenda Hardy’s project was Macrame. She had made 12 hanging basket holders and a wall hanging. Many different Macrame knots were used and she won first place in her category and second place overall. Charles Jenkins won first place ribbon in architecture category in Arts. He had drawing of a house and built a scale model. The project won third overall in the Arts. The club also had one member elected to region office. George Cochran was elected Region Parliamen tarian and will go to the state convention this month to run for state office. Plant Sale On Square April 10th The Ladies Auxiliary of Little League will have a “plant sale” on the square Saturday, April 10th, begin ning at 10 o’clock. Tomato plants, eggplants, a variety of pepper plants and bedding plants such as petunias, marigolds, coleus, salvia, etc. will be available. Also a limited selection of hanging baskets will be for sale. Please come out and support the Ty Cobb and Little League sale as this will help provide equipment and uniforms for the boys. BCABC Group Names Scrapbook Committee Mrs. Thelma Prosser, scrapbook chairman for the Butts County Association for Beautification Through Con servation, has several help ers from communities in the county who will be assisting her this year. They include Mrs. Sam Elliott of Stark, Mrs. W. S. Weaver, Towali ga; Mrs. George Harkness, West Butts; Mrs. Flora Price, Jenkinsburg; Mrs. H. J. Greer, Iron Springs; and Mrs. Emily Burns, Flovilla. The scrapbook is a most important factor in the beautification contest and the ladies above are in charge of their indiviaul community scrapbook, which, at a later date, will be combined with the City of Jackson’s scrapbook. Meetings concerning the beautification effort are now A \§ ! ' i't ,A . 'Ji .\ THOUGHTS FOR SHARING By Eilene Milam Gelatin salads are so versatile as well as delicious. They are excellent as desserts, since they are lower in calories. The follow ing recipe is very tasty, and can be used as a desert, salad, or even a light lunch. FROSTED FRUIT SALAD 1 pkg. lemon flavored gelatin 1 pkg. orange flavored gelatin 2 cups boiling water l‘/ 2 cups cold water Juice of one lemon 1 small can crushed pine apple 2 bananas, diced 2 cups minature marshmal lows Vi cup chopped pecans Dissolve gelatin in hot water; add cold water and lemon juice. Chill until partly thickened. Drain pineapple (save juice) and add with bananas, marshmallows, and pecans. SPRING PAINT SALE DURALITE PAINT Best Grade - Inside Latex $6.95 Best Grade - Outside Latex $7.95 Best Grade - Outside Oil $10.50 Best Grade - Semi—Gloss $8.75 Best Grade - Porch & Deck Enamel $8.95 Olympic Stain and Overcoat Dealer Burlington House Carpet Chain-Link Fence Installed BARNES LUMBER CO. Barnesville Hwy. Phone 775-7888 being held in all the aforementioned areas of Butts County. However, if a particular sector has been overlooked or not yet organized, Mrs. Prosser asks that interested pesons get in touch with her so that she might help them get started. Many of Butts County’s scrapbooks will be displayed at the county’s Bicentennial Celebration, which will be held on July 10th. Mrs. Louise Powell, recent winner of the BCABC slogan contest, came up with a lovely motto for this, our nation’s birthday: Celebra tion Through Beautification. The theme will be the building point for BCABC plans throughout the year. Mrs. Prosser wishes to thank everyone for the part they played in the slogan contest. THOUGHTS FOR SHARING BY EILENE MILAM Butts County Extension Home Economist TOPPING 2 Tablespoons flour Vi cup sugar 1 egg, slightly beaten Reserved pineapple juice 2 Tablespoons butter Vi cup whipped topping or whipped cream Combine flour, sugar, egg, pineapple juice and butter. Cook over low heat until thickened. Cool. Fold in whipped topping and spread over salad. AT THE HOSPITAL Patients at Sylvan Grove Hospital during the period of March 30 - April 6 include: Ella Young, Maggie Roberts, Willie Barkley, Tommy McDowell, Ina Caw thon, Lizzie Gunn, Harold Cochran, Berta Waldrop, Trevy Strickland. Francis Appling, Donish Foster and baby girl, Evelyn Barnes, Mattie Maddox, Marvin Hightower, Prentice I. Hodges, Joanne Ball, Docia Hammond, Florence Preston, Trudie Faulkner. BAKE-OFF Butts County Girl Scouts of troops 138 and 10 competed in a bake-off last Thursday and the county was spread with cakes galore. Left to right in the photo are Girl Scouts: Lisa Long, Yvette Morris, Celestine Wynn, Cheryl Ann Loftin, Shirley Storey, Mary Lynn Palmer and Valencia Brooks. Butts Girl Scouts Have Bake-off The Association Bake-off was held last Thursday, April 1, for Butts County Girl Scouts of Troops 138 and 10. The bake-off was chaired by Gwen Juhlin and sponsored by the Home Service Com mittee of the Georgia Electrification Council. The purpose of the bake offs is to help the girls develop cooking skills, to create an interest in earning the Cook Badge of the Girl Scouts and to use these skills at home. Twenty-nine Butts County Girl Scouts took part in the bake-off including 11 fourth graders, 14 fifth graders and three sixth graders. Winners in each category were: Shirley Storey, first; Lisa Long, second and Yvette Morris, third place among the fourth graders. Mary Lynn Palmer, first; nm ~—-mm b j A JOB WELL DONE: Participating in the most recent Flovilla City Council work day were (1 to r) Councilman Sommy James, Council man Malcolm Smith and Rod Smith. The project for the day was the planting of 250 dogwood trees around the cemetery, the Bicentennial Park site, and both ends of town. Also participating but not pictured were J. D. Long, Roy Gilbert, Kenny Bankston, and Mayor Charles Huggins. Tina Greenwood, second and Valencia Brooks, third place among the fifth graders. Cheryl Ann Loftin, first; Celestine Wynn, second and Kathy Lynn Benton, third place among the sixth graders. Those that helped to organize and to make the bake-off possible include Elizabeth Watkins, Carolyn Palmer, Kay Loftin, Lillian Walker, Eileen Milam, Cora Cheves and Myrtice Moore. The first place winners will participate in the Council Bake-off in Griffin on April 10. Winners of the Council Bake-off will qualify for participation in the State Bake-off to be held May 1, in the Parthenon Room of the Holiday Inn in Athens. In the State Bake-off, electric ovens will be provided by General Electric and the competition will be conducted before an audience.