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Karkson jJJrogrtfaa-Argus Volume 103 ■— Number 32 iM If |Bff flJßßjjf jjft ggß| flS6| * jjjjjjjHiHß ?s*!* j?“j^a ’‘f '*s!&&s 4s&?•' •;V ■yv **£g}£ •'/-' YARD OF THE WEEK tThe home of Mr. J. M. Stallings on Halls Bridge Road, framed in the beauty of massive oak trees and beautifully lanscaped, was accorded top honors by the BCABC this week in selecting attractive Butts County yards with outstanding eye appeal. Thursday Night Service Opens Indian Springs Camp Meeting The cottages are filled, the evangelists have arrived, the dining room silver has been polished and its Camp Meeting time once again in Butts County, with the opening service to be held Thursday evening at 8 p.m. Opening its 86th convoca tion this week, the Indian Springs Holiness Camp Ground will have preaching services three times daily in the tabernacle, at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Annually since 1890, the Indian Springs mid-summer meeting has attracted some of the nation’s top evange lists and this year is no exception to that infallible rule. The services attract hun dreds of visitors each year, with many Georgians and out-of-staters maintaining homes on the Camp Ground, to which they retreat each year for a period of rest, relaxation and spiritual enrichment. 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. A1 loppedge, 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 llth; 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 Pavid Aycock, Sr., Colquitt, Ga.; Rev. J. Paul Barrett, Columbus, Ga.; Giles G. Batchelor, Stone Mountain, mhWrVF ■ ~t s Raij'^ ~ 1 ■. k--i J 1 JACKSON HIGH COACHES New additions to the Jackson High School coaching staff this year include, left to right, Donnie Henderson, boy’s basketball coach and defensive coordinator for football team; Bill Nelson. B-team football and basketball coach, head baseball coach and assistant varsity football coach, and Bo Wolfe, assisant principal, assistant varsity football and track coach. Biographical sketches of the new coaches can be found elsewhere in this issue. 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, 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. BUTTS CO. CB CLUB TO MEET SATURDAY The Butts County C.B. Club will hold its regular meeting Saturday, August 7th, at 8 p.m. All members are urged to attend. Jackson, Georgia 30233, Thursday, August 5,1976 DEMAND FOR ABSENTEE BALLOTS IS GOOD ' Although there has been no overwhelming demand for absentee ballots to be voted in the August 10th primary, interest is expected to pick up as the primary time approaches,. Voters have until Wednes day. August 4th, to apply for a ballot that must be mailed 300 miles or more. If the ballot is to be mailed less than 300 miles, the applica tion must be received not. later then Ausut Bth. BUTTS COUNTY SCHOOL CALENDAR 1976-1977 Pre-Planning August 23.24,25 First Day of School August 26 Labor Day - No School September 6 In-Service September 7 First Month Ends September 24 Second Month Ends October 22 End of First Nine Weeks October 29 End of Fall Quarter November 19 Third Month Ends November 19 Thanksgiving Holidays November 25-26 Last Day Before Christmas December 17 First Day After Christmas January 3 Fourth Month Ends January 4 End of Second Nine Weeks January 18 Fifth Month Ends February 1 Winter Quarter Ends March l Sixth Month Ends March 1 In-Service March 3-4 End of Third Nine W'eeks March 24 Seventh Month Ends March 31 Easter Holidays April 8-11 Eighth Month Ends May 2 Ninth Month Ends (Last Day of School) May 30 Post-Planning May 31, June 1,2.3 Flovillans May Buy Flood Insurance Residents of the City of Flovilla have become eligible for flood insurance, accord ing to the National Flood Insurers Association(NFlA). Damage from flooding is not covered in standard insurance policies. Private insurance agents and brok ers are authorized to offer flood insurance to Flovilla owners of residential and non-residential properties. The new flood coverage is being offered in accordance with requirements establish ed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Develop ment (HUD) under the terms of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973. The government also participates in the flood program through premium equalization pay ments, so that subsidized cost will be in the range of the average insured’s pocket book. The amount of flood insurance available at subsi dized cost will be in the range of the average insured’s pocket book. The amount of flood insurance available at subsi dized rates under the government’s emergency is limited to $35,000 for single family residences. The amount on contents is limited to SIO,OOO for residential property and SIOO,OOO for non residential properties. Candidates, Voters Prepared For Next Tuesday's Primary The last sales pitches have been made, the last hurrahs have been sounded, and 29 bone-weary and heat exhausted office seekers have placed their political destiny in the hands of Butts County voters in the Tues day, August 10th general primary. With 5.794 voters qualified to cast their ballots, election officials are confident that the final tally will break all voting records and hopeful that as many as 4,000 voters will have made their choice by the 7 p.m. deadline. Polls throughout the County will be open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. With a rather long ballot to be tabulated, it will probably be midnight or later before votes are tallied on all the races, and winners, or run-off candidates, can be determined. 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 American Mills Wins Sears Award of Excellence Again American Mills, Inc. has been selected to receive the Sears Symbol of Excellence Award for its performance during 1975. Only 573 of the more than ,12,000 firms supplying Sears Roebuck & Company were singled out for this recognition. Miss Virginia Greenfield, buyer - Department 629, made the announcement and presented the awards to each plant manager in the American organization. “It is with much pleasure that we honor all the employees and management of American Mills for excellence of merchandise produced, shipping on sche dule. with few returns and service problems.” Miss Greenfield also noted that his was the ninth excellence award for Ameri can Mills in congratulating Work on Barnett's Bridge Expected to Begin Soon There was good news for residents of Jackson Lake and particularly the Bar nett's Bridge area this week with the announcement by the State Highway Depart ment that a satisfactory low bid has been accepted for construction of a modern bridge across Jackson Lake at the old Barnett’s Bridge site. In a letter to State Representative J. R. Smith announcing award of the contract. Hal Rives, assist ant state highway engineer, advised: "With reference to your conversation of last Friday, this is to advise that the Department did take bids on the Barnett Bridge in Butts County in its June 18, 1976 contract letting. “The low bidder on the project was Tidwell Con struction Company with a bid of $618,650.00. This was a satisfactory bid and the contract was awarded to Tidwell Construction Com pany at our normal award $6.24 Per Year In Advance 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 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 W’ilder is I i ptjafejdpfjjMffag § Frank Forehand, Manager of American Mills’ Jackson Plant receiving the Sears Award of Excellence from Sears Buyer. Miss Virginia Greenfield. everyone for a fine perfor mance. American Mills is a manufacturer of knit under time on June 25. 1976. The necessary contract docu ments have been submitted to Tidwell Construction Com pany and once they are returned to us they will be signed by the Commissioner and Tidwell will be instruct ed to proceed with the work. “We are most pleased that this improvement project is being implemented so as to better serve the citizens of Butts County. Your great assistance in this effort is certainly appreciated." The contract calls for construction of one bridge and approaches on Barnett's Bridge Road over Jackson Lake northeast of Jackson. A pre-construction con ference was set for Wednes day, August 4th. in Griffin to discuss various construction details of the project. Invited to the conference were representatives from the State and U S. Departments of Agriculture, Georgia Power Company, Central Georgia EMC, Southern Bell, and Tidwell Construction opposed by Hugh C. Polk, former Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff, and Billy Leverette, who 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 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. wear for children and infants with facilities in Griffin. Jackson, and Gordon, Geor gia. Company. Further details, including construction time, will be announced later but news of the project award was warmly welcomed by con cerned property owners and members of the Butts County- Commission. who have been working to obtain the contract for many months. JOE. THE HOBO. SEZ: With all the promises of honesty and efficiency, folks won't have to worry about the kind of government they will get for the next four years.