The Jackson progress-argus. (Jackson, Ga.) 1915-current, July 01, 1976, Image 4

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Pet of The Week BY BENJIE PARRISH Jenny, a one-and-a-half year old Belgian Sheepdog, resides at the home of Van Smith near the Stark Community on the “Dam Road.” One of the few Belgian Sheepdogs in the state, Jenny was acquired after much research on the part of her master. After reading a magazine survey that voted the Belgian Sheepdog as among the top four varieties of dogs for gentleness and all-around “petability”, Van had Jenny flown to Atlanta Tournament Ends Tennis Clinic Here The finale of the Jackson- Butts County Recreation Department’s tennis clinic, held for school age children, was a class tennis tourna ment. There were approxi mately 50 participants in the EXPERIENCED RESPECTED LET’S RETURN RAY M. TUCKER TO THE GEORGIA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Post 73 - Henry & Portion of Butts IT’S TIME FOR A CHANGE ELECT E.D. BRISCOE BUTTS COUNTY COMMISSIONER POST NO. 2 DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY AUGUST 10 VAN SMITH AND JENNY from Indiana, where she was born. In addition to making good pets, Belgian Sheepdogs are known as hard working dogs, displaying fierce loyalty to their masters. As the name implies, they are used for herding sheep in parts of Europe. The breed was also widely used during World Wars I and 11, for reconnaisance work. Today, they are used as police dogs in the states of New Jersey and New York. Jenny seems to have adapted quite well to the clinic, the majority of which entered the tournament. W’inners of the tournament are as follows: Boys’singles: 10 and under - Clyde Newman 11-13 - Brad Earnhart 14 and over - Steve Bridges Girls’singles: 10 and under - Cindy McHenry 11-13 - Laurie Carter 14 and over - Connie Betts Boys’ Doubles: 10 and under - Wes Carter and Bart [ A V' T* I THE JACKSON PROGRESS-ARCUS, JACKSON, GEORGIA rural Georgia setting in which she lives. For in stance. instead of herding sheep. Jenny enjoys at tempts at herding nearby cows, much to the chagrin of the neighbors. She also spends considerable time chasing field mice and swimming in a nearby pond. As far as her eating habits are concerned, Jenny will eat almost anything placed be fore her. A mixture of commercial dog food and table scraps constitute her dailv diet. W’hite 11-13 - Brad Earnhart and Timmy Patterson 14-and over - Steve Bridges and Todd Foster Girls’ doubles: 10 and under - Cindy McHenry and Kim Presley 11-13 - Theresa Patterson and Laurie Carter ELECT MALCOLM SMITH PROBATE JUDGE He wants the job because he truly cares about the people of Butts County. He believes a public official should work '.irelessly to provide the best ser vice possible to all the people he repre sents. He has the qualifications, motivation and dedication to provide a real ser vice—he will run the office for you the way it is supposed to be run. Jenkinsburg News Bv Mrs. T. H. Price Mrs. Ruelea Parker, Max and Debbie of Palm Dale, Calif, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Mixon and family for several days. Sunday luncheon guests of Rev. and Mrs. Harry Shepherd, Jan and Mark were Mr. Mike Hazelrig of Clarkston, Mr. R. A. Allen and Mike Hollis, and Miss Joye Letson. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Lyle and Scott arrived Friday from Miami for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Otis Mangham. Mrs. Lyle and Scott will remain for several weeks while Mr. Lyle is in Philadelphia, Penn, on busi ness. Mrs. M. B. Farrar was weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Childs of McDonough. Rev. Dan Brown of Atlanta moved into the Methodist Parsonage last Thursday. Neighbors welcome him into the community. Jeff and Phillip Price of Lake Spivey, Jonesboro, are spending two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Price while their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Price, and Kim are on a trip to Europe, which is a graduation gift from high school for Kim. Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Sims, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Dean Dial of Locust Grove, attended a banquet honoring Mr. George Camp. Postmaster of Atlanta, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel Satur day night. Mr. Camp is being transferred to the Regional office at Memphis, Tenn. as Regional Director in Custo mer Services. They were presented a beautiful grand father’s clock and golf clubs. Mr. B. R. Hay remains a patient at Veterans Hospital. His family visited him Sunday and reports that he will probably return home Wednesday. We wish for him a speedy recovery. Visiting Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Hooten on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Carl Sowell, Mrs. B. H. Hooten, Mr. Harold Hooten and Mr. and Mrs. Tyre Upghurch, all of 14 and over - Connie Betts and Lillian Betts Mixed doubles: 10 and under - Karla Cavender and Glen Oxenford 11-13 - Timmy Patterson and Theresa Patterson 14 and over - Cedric Evans and Connie Betts. McDonough. Residents of Jenkinsburg appreciate Mr. Lee, Supt., Southern Railway for getting the railroad banks cut within the city limits. Miss Jennie Dennison, a senior at the University of Kentucky who is summer resort missionary at Indian Springs, presented the pro gram in testimony, reading and music at Jenkinsburg Baptist Church Sunday night. She afterwards was supper guest of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Price Friends will be sorry to know that Mrs. D. T. Ford suffered three fractured ribs in a painful fall in her home Wednesday night. We hope the pain will soon be less severe. Mrs. Mary Lynn Goggans of Jackson was hostess to her sewing club on Wednesday. Eleven members and one visitor. Mrs. Maude Free man enjoyed the good food and fellowship. Members present were Mrs. M. B. Farrar. Mrs. H. G. Harris. The Story of America THURSDAY, JULY 1, l7fi Mrs. T. H. Price, Mrs. Otis Mangham, Mrs. T. R. Sims, Miss Ruby Lane, Mrs. Olin Pettigrew, Mrs. J. 0. Beauchamp, Miss Tommie Higgins, and Mrs. Dewitt Price of Forsyth. Four members were absent. Spend the night guests on Friday of Miss Ruby Lane were Mr. and Mrs. Ronald E. Lane. Claire, Scott and Paige from Fairburn. Mrs. R. A. Allen, accom panied by her sister Mrs. Hazel Rowe of Atlanta, flew to Louisville, Ky. Friday to spend the weekend with Mrs. W’anda Shannon and family YARD SALE EACH SATURDAY AT 9 A. M. UNTIL ALL IS SOLD. J. M. KITCHENS 245 Brook wood Ave. Jackson, Ga. Washington’s inaugural ceremony took place at Fed eral Hall, New York City. are interested in safe and sound places for their families to live. If you count home ownership among the important things in life, we have some good counsel on how to finance this great step. Visit us soon and see. CBIFFIM FEDERAL |^|AyiJ^^A^-^£^_A|jociAfToTri| 348 Mulberry Sr P 0 Box 3601 Telephone 404- 775-2710 JACKSON GEORGIA 30233 and to attend the wedding on Saturday of Mr. William Patrick Shannon Jr. to Miss Karen Ann Metzler at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Caston, Mrs. Charles Barber, Mrs. Jim Brewer and Michael have returned from a tour of the western states. Of particular interest were the varous pueblos of the Southwestern Indians, the Cowboy Hall of Fame and Museum in Oklahoma City, Old Santa Fe and Lake Tahoe. Several national parks were re-visited, in cluding Yosemite, Sequois and Kings Canyon in Califor nia and Yellowstone and Grand Teton in Wyoming. GET m SHAPE W fffP W IB Hi . . s*l ggfflwj .1® BRJ pihilad a BB|r IHvr jJdccliii. . ’ r . - i .- Sea . - VU CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank all of my friends, neighbors and loved ones for their prayers, visits, cards and flowers while I was in the hospital and for the lovely fruit and food trays as well as other remembrances since I’ve returned home. May the Lord bless you is my prayer. Mrs. F. A. Holston. Elect Billy Leverette ... ii / j Sheriff Butts County Democratic Primary August 10 fC> t I EQUAI HOUSING LENDER