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ifatksan Progress-Argus Volume 103 Number 28 , JSem . n ~iriiL. r ,, &S ' '"*’ • - * ■‘ 1 ‘ \& ’ YARD OF THE WEEK The attractive and beautifully-kept yard and grounds of the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy White on the Jackson Dam road at Stark led to its being chosen Yard of the Week by the BCABC Committee. Photo by Jerry McLaurin. Griffin Man Drowns At High Falk Larry Smith, 20, of 705 English Street, Griffin, drowned at High Falls State Park Monday afternoon about 2:40 p .m., according to S. L. (Shorty) Letson, Park Superintendent. The Griffin Negro was in swimming with two friends, Terry Ware, of Atlanta, and Robin Miller, of Griffin, when he failed to surface following a dive into deep Jackson High Grid Schedule Announced For 1976 Season At challenging schedule of 10 varsity games and seven B-team games for Jackson High’s Red Devils in 1976 has just been announced by Tommy Carmichael, Jack son High athletic director and head football coach. With a revamped coaching staff and a squad short of game experience, the young Jackson coach is looking more towards a rebuilding season in 1976 than a regional or state championship. The Red Devils will open their 1976 season here against Jones County on August 27th. Other home games include Morgan County, Lamar County, Har ris County and Mary Per sons. Sporting white jerseys for all home games this fall, the Red Devils will wear their traditional red on the road, unless their opponents re quest another color. The varsity and B-team schedules are as follows: DATE OPPONENTS LOCATION TIME Aug. 27 Jones Cos. Jackson 8:00p.m Sept. 3 Open Date Sept. 10 Hogansville Hogansville 8:00p.m Sept. 17 Monticello Monticello 8:00p.m Sept. 24 Henry Cos. McDonough 8:00p.m Oct. 1 Morgan Cos. Jackson 8:00p.m Oct. 8 Manchester Manchester 8:00p.m Oct. 15 LamarCo. Jackson 8:00p.m Oct. 22 HarrisCo. Jackson 8:00p.m Oct. 29 Pike Cos. Zebulon 8:00p.m Nov. 5 Open Date Nov. 12 Mary Persons Jackson 8:00p.m Nov. 19 Region 8:00p.m Championship — B-Team DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME Babb of Forest SeP l 2 Park 9th Grade Jackson 7:30 Sep* -9 Open Date Sept. (Sat.) 18 LamarCo. Barnesville 7:30 Sept. 23 Henry Cos. Jackson 4:30 Oct. (Sat.) 2 LamarCo. Jackson 7:30 Oct. 7 Morgan Cos. Madison 4:30 Oct. 14 Monticello Jackson 4:30 Oct. 21 Henry Cos. McDonough 4:30 water. Letson said the youth’s body was recovered in about eight-to-ten minutes by life guards Scott Manley of Griffin and Van Thompson and Terry Newman of Jackson, but all efforts at resuscitation failed. Letson said this was the first drowning of the season at High Falls and that the park escaped the 1975 season without any drownings. Evidently a victim of inclement weather, High Falls had only a normal week-end crowd over the Fourth, Letson reported. LITTLE KNOWN FACTS ABOUT BUTTS COUNTY The home of the late W’alter Moore on Hwy, 42 near Jenkinsburg was re portedly used as headquar ters by General William T. Sherman for about a month on his march to the sea in 1865. There is still in the Moore family a table said to be used by the general as a desk. It is believed that General Sher man spared the house when he learned that Mr. Moore was a Mason. ATLANTA LEGION GROUP IN PARADE The Forty and Eight train group from Atlanta, always a big hit in any parade, will be in Jackson on Saturday, July 10th to participate in the 11 a.m. parade here. Appearance of the group is sponsored by the VFW Auxiliary each year. Post Office Was Busy On July Fourth That was not the California gold rush, or the Oklahoma land grab going on Sunday noon at the Jackson post office, but from the size of the crowd it could have been either. * It was just Butts Countians waiting in line in the rain to get cards, letters, currency and other memorabilia stamped with the July 4, 1976 cancellation date. TPA Turns Down 1975 Tax Settlement The Board of Directors of the Butts County Taxpayers Protective Association have voted to turn down a settlement of the 1975 tax cases as proposed by the Butts County Board of Assessors and the Butts County Commission. In a letter to members of the Taxpayers Protective Association, E. D. Briscoe, chairman, notified the mem bership of the directors’ decision and informed them that counsel had been directed “to proceed with the previous settlement agree ment, begin the arbitrations, and try our lawsuit as soon as possible, and get these tax matters laid to rest.” The settlement proposed by the Assessors and Commissioners would have lowered assessed valuations for 1975 on properties owned by TPA members by mathe matical formula applied across the board. The proposed settlement, in addition to giving some tax relief to members of the TPA. also provided that “a proportionate adjust ment invaluation of real property will apply to all tax payers in the County whether they are members of the Taxpayers Protective Asso ciation or not.” This action by the TPA Board of Directors in rejecting the proposed settle ment will put the 1975 tax assessments of the 200-odd TPA members into arbitra tion, or into court. Jackson, Georgia 30233, Thursday, July 8,1976 Postmaster Tom Webb said his office was swamped with customers from 12 to about 3:30 p.m. when they were finally able to shut the windows. The Jackson post office, like others across the nation, was open for the three hours on a limited basis, selling and cancelling stamps bearing the historic postmark. Webb cautioned all who have cancelled items with the July Fourth postmark to keep them as collector’s items, as their value should increase with the passing time. LOCAL STUDENTS ON TIFT DEAN’S LIST Two students at Tift College in Forsyth from Jackson have been named to the Dean’s List for the Spring quarter. Phyllis Martin Davis and Cheryl McDaniel Hildebrand Butts Farm Bureau Requests State Aid in Fire Ant War Directors of the Butts County Farm Bureau, res ponding to recent reports of fire ant infestations in the County, have drawn a petition requesting the Geor gia Commissioner of Agricul ture to provide immediate assistance in the eradication of this dangerous insect. Farmers and land owners whose properties have be come infested or endangered are asked to contact Miss Helen Thornton, secretary of the Butts County Farm Bureau, at her office and sign the petition calling for state assistance. The petition reads as follows: WHEREAS, the fire ant problem in Butts County continues to increase, and WHEREAS the damage wrought by this pest has become critical to livestock and human beings and WHEREAS all efforts to combat this destructive problem has failed; THERE FORE, be it resolved that the program now underway by the State and Federal Government include Butts County and further be it RESOLVED THAT an all out effort be made to eliminate this destructive pest from our County and State. The undersigned whole heartedly support efforts in eradication of fire ants and sincerely urge that Butts County be included this year in the effort. Some central Georgia counties are receiving aerial applications of the pesticide Mirex, which experience has proven to be the most effective method of combat ting fire ant infestations. John Moore Is New President Exchange Club John Moore was installed as president of the Exchange Club of Jackson on Tuesday, June 29, in ceremonies at the quarterly Ladies Night meet ing held at the Central Georgia EMC auditorium. Other officers installed for the ensuing year were Charles Rooks, Jr., vice president; Larry Morgan, secretary: and G. N. (Newt) Etheredge, treasurer. Members of the Board of Directors installed at the same time are Gervin Lewis, John Sherrell, David Bur ford. and H. P. (Pat) Hall. Georgia District Secretary Roger Peitso of the Hapeville Club was installing official. He was accompanied to Jackson by Mrs. Peitso and Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Thomp son of College Park. Mr. Thompson is the new’ly elected director of Division Eleven of the Georgia District Exchange Club which includes clubs in Jackson. Griffin. Jonesboro. Riverdale, and College Park. Mr Peitso commended the club for the outstanding year just completed and challeng ed the members to greater achievements in the future. Mr. Thompson met briefly with the new officers and outlined his goals for the coming year. Bill Browning. Jr. is the outgoing president. As im mediate past president, he will also serve on the Board of Directors. have been recognized for their scholastic excellence. To make the Dean's List a student myst have an average of 3.25 for ten or more hours work and have an all-college average of 3.00 out of a possible grading scale of 4 on WEAVER INSURANCE EXPANDS FACILITIES Weaver Insurance Agency, one of Jackson's oldest insurors, is enlarging its office located on Byars Street. P. H. Weaver, president, said the three rooms being added will just about double the size of the present facilities. Mi *<•: " ■> V- '' •** . •*4*4f%**- - . * * ..3%. ■ > • - f** 1 , W ' : -apt ■ a- ® a WINNING OLD TIMERS Pictured are members of the Jenkinsburg Old Timers baseball club who took a close 6-5 decision from the Jackson Old Timers at Avondale Park Monday afternoon. From left to right are Ray Thaxton, Bubber Jones, Glen Whitaker, Bennie Fletcher, Charlie Stewart. Harry Fletcher, Drake Jones, Harry Ridoewav and Joe Harris. Photo by Ben Parrish. County Hails Fourth With Fireworks, Many Fun Events Nancy Shaw Finalist In Beauty Pageant 11H| ■ Miss Nancy Shaw\ 17, daughter of Mr. and Mrs James C. Shaw of Jackson, has been selected as a finalist in the 1976 Miss Georgia World Pageant. She will be entering in the Miss Georgia World Pageant as the 1976 Miss Jackson World. The pageant will be held at Stouffer's Atlanta Inn July 15 through 18. The pageant will be held on July 17th at 7 p.m. Contestants will be judged on leadership, poise, persona lity. swim suit, state cos tume. evening gown, and an interview with the judges. Nancy’s state costume will be a Georgia Peach. Sponsoring Miss Shaw will be Jackson Automotive Sup ply. Dr. William Mitchell. Mclntosh State Bank. Ki wanis Club of Jackson. Jackson Flower Shop. Goffs Gifts. Deraney’s Department Store. Dee Ford and the Mighty Joe Young Band. JACKSON SOLDIER IS NOW MARINE Marine Private Ernest G. McDowell. 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Otis McDowell of 168 King St., Ja;kson, has completed recruit training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot. Parris Island. S. C. A former student of Jackson High School, he joined the Marine Corps in February, 1976. $6.24 Per Year In Advance Their holiday spirits un daunted by inclement weather. Butts Countians turned out en masse for the Fourth of July celebration and fireworks display Sun day evening at the Jackson High School athletic field. The festivities began with a 15-minute bell ringing at the noon hour. The Freedom Rally scheduled for the court square for 3 p.m. w r as moved to the Assembly of God Church and a large crowd participated in the gospel singing and listened to a stirring patriotic address. Threatening weather forced a cancellation of the sky diving exhibition planned for late Sunday afternoon but the fireworks display that evening thrilled the mam moth crowd that overflowed the athletic field. Monday was devoted to all-day competition at Avon dale Park in many categories under the direction of Hollis Griggs, director, Jackson- Butts County Recreation Commission, with over 2.000 spectators in attendance. A complete list of the winners in all categories will be carried in next week’s July 7 - Membership Golf Tournament - Deer Trail Golf Club - First Hole-in-One on No. 3 wins a car donated by ABW Chevrolet and Carmichael Insurance Agency. Sidewalk Sale starting 12:00 noon and sponsored ty the Butts County Chamber of Commerce and participating merchants of Butts County. Bi-Centennial Play - Second Night - Starts At 9 p.m. Julv 8 - Golden Oldies Disco Party Johnny Smolka to join Disc’s from the 40's and 50's FREE to all 50 years of age or over. All under “50” - Admission Si.so. Prizes to be awarded to the Oldest Man and Woman, the Oldest Married Couple, the Couple married longest, the Most Recent Married Couple. Starts at 7:30 and goes until 10:00 at Recreation Building in Pepperton. July 9 - Roek-N-Roll Dance at The Armory - 8:30 till 12:00. Admission $1.50 for all ages. July 10 - All Day Events on the Square in Jackson, Ga. 9:30 - The Groups participating will be set up and ready for the public. Flag Raising Ceremony - By the Butts County Boy Scouts. 11 a.m. - Mile Long Parade 12:00 noon - Chicken Que - Sponsored by the Butts County Jaycees. 2:00 p.m. Watermelon Eating Contest 2:30 - Seed Spitting Contest Both events sponsored by Hodges Hardware & Furniture of Jackson. Ga. 3:30 - Drawings and Give-A-Ways Presentation of Awards 6:00 - Square Dance Demonstration 8:00 - Street Dance For all Featuring “Cottonwood” Many Local Groups with things to sell and things to do. Out of Town Group with Arts and Crafts Prizes to the Largest Group Participation for Beards, Best Man, Woman, and Child's Costume. Youngest Baby, Oldest Person. Beautv Contest. Progress-Argus. Wednesday’s feature of Butts County Week was to be the golf tournament held for members of Deer Trail Golf Club and a sidewalk sale at 12:00 noon sponsored by the Butts County Chamber of Commerce and participating merchants of Butts County. The Second night of a Bi-Centennial play entitled “1775-A Family Chooses Sides,’’ presented by the Shadowbox Players of The Jackson Theater Guild, will be presented at either the High School aduitorium or the Van Deventer Youth Center, depending upon the weather The rest of the schedule of events for Butts County Week is as outlined below, although President Dick O’Hear says there will be an exciting arts and crafts exhibit on the court square on Saturday. Featured will be potters, candle makers, artists, portrait painters, copper and brass jewelry craftsmen, porcelain paint ers. ceramics, potted plants and other displays on sale and being demonstrated.