The Jackson progress-argus. (Jackson, Ga.) 1915-current, April 15, 1976, Image 15

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Newspaper Page Text1 1 *W*&£> FIRST PLACE WINNER Ernest Lawrence, Henderson Junior High School eighth grader, finished the 20-mile “Walk For Mankind” trek first in an amazing two hours and 20 minutes. For those that are a little slow in the math department, that’s averaging seven minutes per mile for 20 miles! “It was pretty hard but not too hard,” said Ernest. He came in first last year also. Photo by Jerry McLaurin. Weekly Devotional Rev. Don Folsom Pastor First Baptist Church “A PURPOSE IN LIFE” The first thing I read in the newspaper is the Sports Section. I suppose a great many of you do the same thing. Someone said, “The front page reports man’s failures, the sports page reports his triumps.” At any rate, I enjoy sports. Baseball Season is here again. This is my favorite sport. For many years Bobby Richardson was the allstar second baseman of the New York Yankees. He is now baseball coach at the University of South Carolina. Bobby is a committed Christian. He has a wonder ful testimony. It goes like this: “Keep your pride under in victory. Keep the rules. Keep faith with your comrades. Keep a stout heart in defeat. Keep a sound soul, a clean mind and a healthy body. There are rules to be repeated before each ball game. When I graduated from high school I had an opportunity to fulfill an ambition of many young fellows - to enter professional baseball! I signed with the New York Yankees and reported to their farm club in Norfolk. I will never forget it. This was my first time away from home in a big city. The fact that I knew no one, not even to whom I should report, was discouraging, and made me down-hearted and lonely. About this time I received a letter from a former coach in which he quoted Matthew 6:33: ‘Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.’ This renewed my faith, brought me closer to God, and things were well. The following year we were in spring training and word came that there was a boy coming down from a high classification club about whom I noticed there was much comment. I wondered why, after I got to know him, I found out. He was a dedicated Christian, had devoted his life fully to God, and some of the things he stood for were resented by the older members, perhaps because of the way they wanted to live their lives. But inwardly, they had a respect and admiration that I'm sure drew them closer to God, as I was drawn. We must have purpose in life, and that purpose should be to please God; to know Him, to love Him and to walk daily with Him. Baseball is a profession full of temptation, just as other professions, and it is a challenge to lead the Chris tian life, but a verse that has strengthened and challenged me, because I know to claim it means a completely surrendered life. It is Galatians 2:20, ‘I am crucified with Christ, never theless, I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh, I live by the faith of Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.’ I realize simply that it is God who has given me the ability, the opportunity and certainly any supposed earthly glory that might come through playing ball. I enjoy the sport I am in, but only because I feel that this is where God would nave me serve Him. Several years ago when I accepted Christ as my Saviour, I took John 3:16 at its word ‘For God so loved To The People of Flovilla At the request of several citizens in the county I agreed to place my name in consideration for the position of County Fax Assessor. I was accepted for the job and was sworn in the first day of April. The law’s of Georgia prohibit a tax assessor from holding any municipal office, consequently, I was required to resign from the Flovilla City Council. I tendered my resignation with considerable regret because I considered it a privilege to serve you and to be a member of the forward thinking, dedicated, professional city government which is working diligently to promote the best interests of our city. I will continue to actively support the present and future city government in any worthwhile endeavor it undertakes. F lovilla needs the civic-minded support of all its citizens. We should all become more concerned and convert the concern into individual and collective efforts that will correct certain conditions and situations which currently over shadow the commendable efforts of the many citizens who genuinely care about the city, and which will establish progressive improvement as a way of life in Flovilla. I am ready and anxious to donate any capability I have toward the attainment of such goals. Malcolm Smith THE JACKSON PROGRESS-ARCUS, JACKSON, GEORGIA the world, that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in Him, should not perish, but have everlasting life.’ It was a wonderful day when I made this decision, and I am thankful that He sent His Son to die on the cross for me, that I, through His grace, might have everlasting life by simply trusting in His completed work of Salvation at Calvary. ‘I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ; for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth.’ Romans 1:16. As we count up we find ‘Only one life, ‘Twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ Will last.’ It matters not our profes sion, or our field; the thing that counts for eternity is our personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.” Take . stock in/^merka. Join the Pay roll Savings Plan. Westside Christian School Announces Field Day Winners Several students and fa culty of Westside Christian School will be in attendance at the Accelerated Christian Education state Spring con vention at Rock Eagle on April 19-22. Asa preliminary to the Spring convention, Westside Christian School held field day activities at Indian Springs on April 2. Winners _____ ______ .• • vJ ) I MEMORIAL DRIVE COOKS SHOPPING CENTER GRIFFIN GA OPEN DAILY 8A M TIL MIDNIGHT SUNOAYS - NOON TIL 6P M. *\U liniTTOFAnil l SHOPPERS O * '<>l PRlttailHK 1111 K 1.1111 l I.KIls * YOt DON'T PAA FOR HIGH PRICED RENT ) ( , VOI B\G %CMHOH N G ROC E HIES * YOC DON'T PAY FOR EI.\BOHATE El\Tl RES RTTTYJJ • \Oi TtkE 101 K GROC I KIES l 101 II IMI * YOt DON'T PAN FOR EXTR A SERA ICES From All The Employees At Warehouse Grocery! Have A Happy Easter—We Will Be Closed Easter Sunday /'criscoN /SHORTENING 3 Lb. Can U 1.09, Elf Shortening PURE VEGETABLE 3 Lb. Can 99* maSnaise Qt. Jar 78* CHEFWAY PURE Vegetable Oil 48 oz. 99c SUNNYLAND 4 Lb. Box PURE LARD sl.lß Hart White Cream Style or Whole Kernel Corn 5 for 99c Flavorite Round Top Bread, Large 3 for $1 Dixie White, 150 Ct. Paper Plates sl.lß PRODUCE DEPT. Red Potatoes 10 Bag $1.09 Fresh Pole Beans Lb. 29c Fresh Yellow Squash Lb 29c Crisp Lettuce Head 29c BAKERY DEPARTMENT /SPECIAIX # FRESH % [ Easter Bunny I [ Cakes I \991/ THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 1976 were : 100-yard-dash, Jeffery Kuhn, Valerie Hester, and Carol Smith, senior division; Kevin Youngblood, Joni Kuhn, junior division; Ra chael Thurston and David Fountain, 2nd grade; Mel anie Cook; kindergarten; 220-yard-dash, Jeffery Kuhn, senior division; Kevin Youngblood, junior division; MEAT DEPT. FRESH WHOLE FRYERS 38 "■U.S.D.A. CHOICE | Sirloin Steakst $1.48 T-Bone Steaks ■ $1.68 Fully Cooked, Whole or Half Kahn's Boneless Hams lb. $1.48 Smoked Picnic (whole) lb. 68c Land O'Lakes Turkeys B L b 2 lb. 48c Fresh Frozen Pork Neck Bones lb. 38c Fresh Frozen Chitterlings 10 lb. bucket $3.98 Hot or Mild Farmland Sausage 1 lb. pkg. 88c BIG BUYS in. [,FROM FOODS , Flavorite 10 Oz. Pack Strawberries 39c Flavorite 9 Oz. Whipped Topping 53c Flavorite 6 Oz. Lemonade 5 -$1 Rachael Thurston, David Fountain, 2nd grade; Checkers, Jeffery Kuhn, senior division; Kevin Youngblood, junior division; Rachael Thurston, 2nd grade; Pace Bowl, Gary Gram mer, Jeffery Kuhn, Billy Hester, Kevin Youngblood, senior division; Susan Foun tain, Tommy Smith, Ben Starkist, 6V 2 Oz. Tuna 2 for 99c Sport Mix, 4 Lb. Bag Cat Food 89c Hunter’s Choice, 25 Lb. Bag Dog Ration $2,98 Dish Detergent, 32 Oz. Nu Sparkle 2 for 78c 26 Oz. Box Elf Salt 8c Vet’s Canned, Large 26 Oz. Can Dog Food 5 for 99c Flavorite (Twin Pack) Potato Chips 68c f i&!ea7W Sjmafo Hester, Robbie Thurston, junior division; Bible Memory, Carol Smith, senior division. Joyce Kuhn, junior division; Spelling, Teresa Gram- mer, senior division; Joyce Kuhn, junior division; Em broidery, Sharon Thurston; Sack Race, Rachael Thurs ton, David Fountain, 2nd grade; Melanie Cook, kinder garten. Farm Land How much Georgia land is farm land? Seventeen million acres in the state are used in farming. This is 46 per cent of our total land area. DAIRY DEPT. Cl^D* *, 4ft Tropicana Vi Gal. Elf Biscuits 49c Orange Juice 79c Elf Solid (1 Lb.) ® Oleo 3 for 79c Grade A Large M Eggs 3 pack $1.99 /PEPSICOLA) Atlanta Dairies 8 Oz. I 64 Oz. Large Yogurt 29c I £Q ay J Fresh Pet 2 ( c Milk gal. $1.28 PROGRAM ON EYE CARE AT AARP MEETING The Butts County Chapter No. 1283 of American Association of Retired Per sons will meet at 3 p.m. April 19th at Second Baptist Church. Mr. Rodney Standard of Jonesboro will speak to the group on eye care and on donating eyes for the benefit of others. It is a subject that should prove interesting to every member of the chapter. Do come and hear this program. Xmartha whiti\ r FLOUR 1 i, Self-Rising I 10 Lb.-* J HOLLYHOCK FLOUR Self-Rising 5 Lb. # j Bag 04C HAPPYVALE Corn Meal Mix IT 64c NESCAFE Instant Coffee 10 Oz. Jar Domino or Freshville Sugar 5 lb. bag 99c Duncan Hines Cake Mix 58c Argo No. 303 Green Beans 4 for 99c Hi-Dri, Large Roll Paper Towels 3 for $1 Coronet, 4 Roll Pack Toilet Tissue 59c Marcal, Single Roll Toilet Tissue 15c 1 Lb. Box Elf Saltines 45c