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Darkson progress-Argus Volume 103 Number 31 YARD OF THE WEEK Catching the eyes of the judges for the Butts County Association of Beautification Through Conservation Committee was the home of Mr. and Mrs. Otis Stephens on the Jackson Lake Inn road. The neat, well-manicured yard and shrubs resulted in it winning this week’s top award from the BCABC committee. Photo by Ben Parrish. 86th Annual Session Camp Meeting To Open Aug . sth Frank G. Harris, of Cartersville, president of the Indian Springs Holiness Camp Ground, reports that preparations are nearly complete for the opening August 5 of the 86th annual Camp Meeting. The 1976 preaching sche dule calls for the opening service on Thursday, August sth, at 8 p.m., with services continuing daily through the evening service on Sunday, August 15th. In announcing the 1976 schedule, Harris pointed out that “since 1890 Indian Springs Holiness Camp Ground has held before the world the high claims of God in Jesus Christ. Standing firmly upon the doctrine of holiness in heart and life, she has sounded the call each August for eighty-six years. To her altars have come both young and old, rich and poor, learned and unlearned, to drink freely of the fountain of life.” Heading the list of evange lists for this year’s meeting will be Dr. Dennis Kinlaw, evangelist, of Wilmore, Ky.; Rev. Billy Key, evangelist, of Tifton, Ga. and Lt. Col. Andy Miller, Salvation Army, Chicago, Illinois. The Bible Study every morning at 8:45 a.m. will be led by Dr. Charles Boleyn, pastor, Oak Grove Methodist Church, of Decatur. Rev. John Lindsey, of Hapeville, will be Music Director; Rev. Ted Holley, of Marietta, Youth Minister; Rev. A! Coppedge, of Cambridge, England, Youth Bible Teacher, and Greg Wilson, of Cincinnati, Ohio, Director of Youth Taber nacle Music. Dr. John R. Church, evangelist, of Winston- Salem, N.C. and one of the most beloved leaders of Camp Ground history, was scheduled to be on the program this year but illness will prevent his attendance and participation. Special observances at this year’s session will include a Healing Service on Monday, August 9th, at 9:30 a.m.; a Thanksgiving Day service on Wednesday, August 11th; a Missionary Program for the Oriental Missionary Society or World Gospel Mission, Thursday, August 12th, at 3 p.m. and Butts County Recognition Day on Thurs day, August 12th, at 8 p.m. The Daily Schedule of services is as follows: 7:00 a.m. - Prayer Service in Tabernacle; 8:00 a.m. Breakfast; 8:45-9:25 a.m. - Bible Study in Tabernacle; 9:00-10:30 a.m. - Pre-Teens’ Meeting in Glenn Taber nacle; 9:30-10:30 a.m. - People’s Meeting in Taber nacle; Young People’s Study in Youth Tabernacle. 11:00 a.m. - Preaching in Tabernacle; Children’s Meeting in Glenn Taber nacle; 12:30 p.m. - Lunch; 3:00 p.m. - Preaching in Tabernacle; 5:00 p.m. - Dinner; 6:30 p.m. - Veranda Prayer Meeting; 6:30 p.m. - Young People’s Vespers in Youth Tabernacle; 8:00 p.m. - Preaching in Tabernacle. Trustees of the Indian Springs Holiness Camp Ground include Rev. J David Aycock, Sr., Colquitt, Ga.; Rev. J. Paul Barrett, Columbus, Ga.; Giles G. Batchelor, Stone Mountain, Permits To Carry Pistols Rise Dramatically in Butts Registration of firearms under the 1976 law passed by the Georgia General Assem bly is proceeding at a brisk pace in Butts County. According to records at the Butts County Probate Judge’s office, 36 applica tions to carry firearms are pending since the effective date of the legislation on July 1, 1976. A spokesman for the office said this represents a dramatic increase over the requests for the “pistol toter ” licenses granted under the old law. In order to obtain a license to carry a concealed weapon, the applicant must complete an application at the Probate Judge’s office and submit it to the Sheriff’s office for clearance. The applicant is finger printed and records checked to reveal any past criminal activities. Upon completing the clearance from the Sheriff’s office, the application is returned to the Probate Judge’s office where, upon payment of sls, a license valid for three years is issued. The license to carry a concealed weapon does not imply freedom to carry the weapon as one may wish. The law clearly states that “such pistol, revolver, or firearm may only be carried in a shoulder or waist belt holster, hipgrip or any other similar device, handbag, purse, attache case, brief case or other closed contain er.” Strictly forbidden under the new code section is the carrying of any deadly weapon at public gatherings. Public gatherings “include, but are not limited to, athletic or sporting events, schools or school functions, churches or church func tions, political rallies or functions, publicly owned or operated buildings, or estab lishments at which alcoholic beverages are sold for consumption on the pre mises.” Penalties for carrying a Ga.; Rev. Emory R. Brack man, Calhoun, Ga.; David Crouse, Wilmore, Ky.; Hoyed Davis, Albany, Ga. Rev. R. O. Edenfield, Brunswick, Ga.; Rev. J O. Fuller, Faceville, Ga.; Frank G. Harris, Carters ville, Ga.; Fredric A. Harris, Cartersville, Ga.; Dr. Hiram Johnson, Tuscaloosa, Ala.; Dr. J. C. Jester, Atlanta, Ga.; Rev. John A. Lindsey, Hapeville, Ga. Joseoh P. Luce, Ft. Valley, EMC Manager Sets Tone For Annual Meet Robert F. Armstrong, manager of the Central Georgia Electric Member ship Corp., issued the following statement on the Co-Op’s 39th annual meeting at Indian Springs State Park on Wednesday, August 4th: “This year as America joyfully celebrates her 200th birthday, your cooperative will be proudly convening its 39th Annual Meeting. The date is August 4 at 10:00 a.m. The place is Indian Springs State Park I hope you will be there to take part in the business meeting and hear our guest speaker, Jimmy Polhill, talk to yo>’ about the rural electrification pro gram, and then just enjoy the festivities of the day. Since our country has been reflecting on her history, I have glanced back a little myself for a look at the co-op’s history, which I would like to share with you. The Central Georgia EMC was chartered July 11,1937 just one year and one month after President Roosevelt created the REA Act by Executive Order, and in the pistol without a license are, for the first offense, upon conviction, “imprisonment for not more than 12 months and may be fined in an amount not to exceed $1,000; “For the second offense, and for any subsequent offense, he shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be imprisoned for not less than one year nor more than five years.” The 1976 firearms act was advocated by Lt.-Gov. Zell Miller as a method of taking guns away from criminals and providing strict penalties of those violating the firearms ahd dangerous weapon act. Jackson, Georgia 30233, Thursday, July 29, 1976 Ga.; J. Norris McKinsey, Ft. Valley, Ga.; Roy L. Sims, Orlando, Fla.; Rev. Orman P. Sloat, Savannah, Ga.; Albert G. Smart, Gainesville, Ga.; Ralph R. Smith, Cartersville, Ga. and Rev. W. Glen Smith, Jr., Punta Gorda, Fla. Emeritus Trustees include T. W. Mobley, Girard, Ga.; Dr. Z. T. Johnson, Wilmore, Ky.; R. F. Lee, Social Circle. Ga. and Walton Peabody, Sr., St.-Simons, Ga. two and one-half months after the Electric Member ship Act was approved by the General Assembly and Governor of the State of Georgia. The purpose of this cooperative was to furnish electric energy to people in rural areas at a low cost in the following counties: Spalding, Lamar, Monroe, Jasper, Morgan, Jones, Butts, Putnam, and Henry. The organization was formed in Jackson, Butts County, Georgia where the office was established and it has remained the permanent headquarters. The first contract was let on August 25, 1937 for the building of 207 miles of line. In January 1938, the first annual meeting was held in the old Post Office building in Jackson, and directors and officers were elected as follows: F. C. Newton, Morgan County, President; O. D. Price, Jasper County. Vice-President; M. O. Mc- Cord, Butts County, Secre tary-Treasurer; T. F. Free man, Monroe County, Direc tor; and G. W. Patrick. Spalding County, Director. In March 1938, the first section of line (169 miles) was completed which served 329 consumers with a total revenue of $358.22 per month. The power cost the CGEMC $91.15. The first year’s annual operating report shows 573 members, 261'4 miles of line, with monthly billing of $1,610.10. The average monthly bill per member at that time was $2.81, and the average monthly kilowatt hour con sumption was 48.7 per member. The first lines were built to handle at least 75 kilowatt hours per month per member. Manager R F. Armstrong urges everyone to attend this 39th Annual Meeting and to compare the progress record through the Annual Report to that first report published 39 years ago.” Mrs. Huggins Wins Coveted National Honor Mrs. Tommie Huggins, manager of the Jackson branch of Griffin Federal Savings and Loan Associa tion, has been named one of the Outstanding Young Women of America. The Outstanding Young Women of America program is designed to honor and encourage exceptional young women between the ages of 21 and 36 who have distinguished themselves in their homes, in their profes sions and in their commun ities. Leading women’s organi zations, college alumni as sociations and public offi cials serve on the nominating committe to select deserving young women to participate in the program. Mrs. Huggins, along with approximately 7,000 fellow’ Outstanding Young Women of America from across the United States, will be presented in the prestigious annual awards volume. In addition, she is being considered for one of the fifty-one state awards to be presented to those women who have made the most noteworthy contributions in their individual states. From these fifty-one winners, the ten Outstanding Young women of America will be chosen and honored at the annual awards luncheon to be held this fall in Washing ton. D. C. Mrs. Huggins resides in Flo\ urn >m ' her husband. Charles. Mayoi >f Flovilla, and family. HONEST JOHN SMOLKA RETURNS WSB CHECK Johnny Smolka. of the Deer Trail Golf Course and a local raconteur of note, shared his sense of humor with W’SB radio and was paid $2.00 for a joke submitted. So overjoyed was the Station at John's sense of humor that they sent two checks for $2.00 each. Johnny promptly returned the overpayment and now his friends are calling him Honest John. J 9 FLAG RAISING Dave Bailey, left, chairman of the Butts County Commission, and David Ridgeway. Butts County Clerk of Superior Court, are shown hoisting a flag donated to the County by Sixth District Congressman John J Flynt, Jr. The flag has a historic significance, having flow n over the Nation's capitol. Photo by Ben Parrish Politics and Weather Warm Up As Long Race Nears End Butts County politics warmed up this week with the weather as 29 candidates trudged through the swelter ing heat in search of votes from the 5,794 voters quali fied to cast ballots in the August 10th general primary. The multiplicity of candi dates seemed to assure run-off races in most of the 12 offices to be filled. Run-offs will be set three weeks from the general primary date, on Tuesday. August 31st. Running for Post No. 1 on the Butts County Commis sion are Mrs. Roxilu Bohrer. Mac Collins. Roy H. Hender son and Bailey Woodward. Woodward has been a County- Commissioner. a State Sena tor and a member of the Georgia House of Represen tatives; Collins sought a County Commission seat to fill an unexpired term and both Henderson and Mrs. Bohrer are political new comers. Post No. 2 will pit incumbent D. W. Bailey against E. D. Briscoe and J. K Godwin. Bailey has 16 years experience on the Jackson s First Baptists To Celebrate August 1 Members of Jackson's First Baptist Church will have many reasons to celebrate on Sunday. August Ist. according to Rev. Don Folsom, pastor. “First of all we will celebrate the 200th birthday of our nation and then many people do not realize it but our church is 125 years old this year, having been constituted in 1851. so we will celebrate this anniversary." Rev. Folsom went on to say “the congregation will cele brate its first anniversary in the new building, having held the first service here the last Sunday in July, 1975.” Another cause for celebra tion is the recently-installed pipe organ which Folsom said will be dedicated to the $6.24 Per Year In Advance Commission. Briscoe has sought a Commission seat previously, and Godwin is making his introduction to politics. In post No. 3, all four candidates, Joe Harris. Van Kersey, George N. Martin, Jr. and Dr. William C. Mitchell. Jr. are making their first political race. The Tax Commissioner’s contest has Mrs. Walter J. Bennett, who did not offer for re-election to a County Commission seat she was elected to this Spring, facing political neophyte Ricky Beauchamp and long-term incumbent. Mary Will Hearn. The Sheriff’s race is filled with experienced candidates. Incumbent Barney Wilder is opposed by Hugh C. Polk, former Sheriff and Deputy- Sheriff. and Billy Leverette, w ho has served as Deputy to two former sheriffs. School Supt W. B. Jones is not offering for that post but is running for the District 78 seat in the Georgia House. Lee Roy O'Neal, a former Butts County school superin tendent. J. M. L. Comer, a glory of God in a dedicatory concert to be presented in the afternoon. The complete schedule of activities at the church for Sunday, August Ist. in cludes : Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Morning worship service with Dr. Louie D, Newton as the speaker. Lunch in the fellowship hall. Organ dedication and reci tal with Dr. James Davidson, former professor at Tift College, now minister of music at the First Baptist Church on Macon, at 2:30 p.m. Dr. Newton needs no introduction to Butts Countians. He served as pastor of the Druid Hills Baptist Church in Atlanta for 39 years. A former editor of The Christian Index, he has authored several books and is still extremely active, speaking frequently at Bap tist churches in Georgia and throughout the nation. Last year he received Mercer University's Distinguished Alumnus award. The public is cordially invited to hear both Dr. Newton and Dr. Davidson. HughGlidewell Opens Jackson Law Office Hugh M. Glidewell. Jr . Jackson attorney formerly associated with law firm of Alfred D. Fears, has opened his own law office located at 229 East Third Street, Jackson, Georgia. Mr Glidewell, a graduate of the University of Alabama School of Law, received his Juris Doctor degree in May of 1975. He is a native son of Butts County and a graduate of Jackson High School. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Auburn Univer sity in 1971 Mr. Glidewell is married to the former Ann Dorsey of Montgomery. Alabama, who is currently employed by the Butts County Department of Family and Children Ser vices. veteran school teacher and principal, and Jo Ann Manley, political newcomer but a veteran educator, are all contesting for the office. Candidates for Judge of the Probate Court include Gene Blue. J. Dawson Bryant, John H. Moore and Malcolm R. Smith. Bryant is a member of the Jackson City- Council and Smith is a member of the Butts County Board of Assessors, an appointive position. Moore has run for a Justice of Peace post and Blue is a political newcomer. Incumbents who are un opposed are John A. Sherrell. Coroner, Terry Kitchens. Justice of Peace: Billy Sutton. Treasurer: Thomas A. Carmichael, Jr., County Surveyor; David P. Ridge way. Sr.. Clerk of Superior Court. A Sample Ballot is printed in this week's edition of the Progress-Argus. as a guide to voters who will be faced with a rather large ballot on August 10th. Jackson Star Student Gets Gordon Award Robert D. Merritt, the 1976 STAR student at Jackson High School, has been awarded a STAR Student Scholarship to Gordon Junior College. The one-year tuition scho larship is sponsored by the Gordon Foundation and recognizes the outstanding academic achievements of local STAR students. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Merritt, Robert plans to enter Gordon in the fall as a biophysics major. Asa student at Jackson, Robert was a member of the Honor Society for four years, the Math Club for two years and served as president, the Cross Country Team for one year, the Wrestling Team for two years, and the Band for two years. .Asa junior he attended Boys' State, was named to the Honor Guard, and was a Governor's Honors' Semi-Finalist. JACKSON STUDENT IS JOB CORPS GRAD William Crowder, Jr., of Route 3. Jackson, took part in the 205th graduation exercise of the Singer Breckinbridge Job Corps Center in Morgan field, Ky. Crowder successfully com pleted studies in the building trades and plans a career in the field of masonry. JOE. THE HOBO. SEZ: It seems as how the President and that Reagan fellow much rather run against each other than against that Governor peanut farmer in November.