The Jackson progress-argus. (Jackson, Ga.) 1915-current, August 19, 1976, Image 7

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Newspaper Page TextBloodmobile Falls Short Of Its Goal The summer visit of the Atlanta Region Bloodmobile to Butts County was Monday with ninety-nine Butts Count ians turning out to offer a pint of blood. Fourteen persons were not allowed to give because of health reasons, leaving a total of eighty-five pints for the county. This was twenty five short of the quota of 110. As usual, the Butts County 4-H Club spearheaded the drive for donors, and the Jackson Business and Pro fessional Women’s Club provided the administrative staff. SERVICE, MAJOR REPAIR FOR BUTTS COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREA ON TOYOTAS, DATSUNS, TRIUMPH, AUDI LS 100 AND FOX I am set up in Atlanta with distributor of all parts - ONE DAY SERVICE. New Guarantee on cars during warranty if your car should fail because of my negligence l’ll rent you a car at my cost. David’s VW Service LOCUST GROVE, GA. PHONE: 1-957-1241 To All Citizens Of Butts County I am taking this time and space to let you, the voters who went to the polls August 10 and voted for me, J. K. (Red) Godwin, know my heartfelt and sincere thanks to each and every one. I sincerely feel thaf your vote was not wasted for I DO CARE. I personally hope that I can get out and thank my friends who worked for me and with me so hard in this campaign. The rumor that I was an alcoholic is totally false and unjust. My family is the one that has to live with this false rumor. But my family and my friends who really know me and know what I stand for know it is not true. I have worked hard in this campaign and my friends who worked for me and with me worked hard, but the time will come when this handful of people who started this rumor will have to search their souls for the truth and answer only to one man. Again "THANK YOU" for voting your opinions, and I want to urge you again to go to the polls Augusl 31 and vote your convictions. God Bless Each and Every One of You. J. K. (Red) Godwin GORDON OFFERS HOME MANAGERS COURSE A special conference for women in the middle Georgia area will be sponsored by Gordon Junior College on Thursday, Sept. 9th. Beginning with a luncheon t $1.50) at lp.m. in the college dining hall. “Home Manage ment for the Enlightened Woman” will take an informative look at efficient and effective home manage ment. Individuals, or clubs, plan ning to attend should pre-register by calling 404- 358-1700. * * * An additional 150,000 adults also attend these Penn sylvania Department of Com merce Programs, studying for advancement in their present positions or learning new skills for different jobs. * * * Wy * * /%<# ys ** w *♦* Y at* ■ THE JACKSON PROGRESS-ARGUS, JACKSON, .GEORGIA “The Mclntosh Trail” Honors Butts Countians on Thursday PEACHTREE CITY.Ga. - A special salute to Jackson and Butts County will highlight the regular per formance of “The Mclntosh Trail", Georgia’s new out door drama, on Thursday evening August, 19. Mr. Dick O’Hara, Presi dent of the Jackson-Butts Chamber of Commerce will be master of Ceremonies during a brief program at 8:00 p.m. preceding the drama performance, in the Mclntosh Trail Amphithea tre. O’Hara will also intro duce Jackson Mayor C. B. Brown, Jr. who will read an official proclamation honor ing Jackson and Butts County residents at “The Mclntosh Trail”. “It is especially fitting that we honor Butts County with a special night since so much of the history of William Mclntosh centered around Indian Springs. I know Butts County citizens will want to join us in paying tribute to one of our most famous early citizens,” stated Robert K, Price, President of The Mclntosh Trail Arts Council, producers of the outdoor drama. Butts County is one of the 14 counties served by the arts council. Many local residents, along with other city and county officials and civic leaders, are expected to attend the August 19 perfor mance. Tickets may be purchased through the Jack son Business and Profes sional Women's Club at the Griffin Federal Savings and Loan office in Jackson or at the Mclntosh Trail ticket office the night of the performance. As Georgia’s only summer long outdoor drama, “The Mclntosh Trail” is redis covery of the story of the Creek Indians in Georgia and of their half-Scot, half-Creek Chief William Mclntosh who found himself caught be tween his Indian brothers and the Westward moving settlers. Performances are nightly, except Mondays, at 8:30P.M. through September 4. CARD OF THANKS We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our friends and relatives for all of their kindness shown us at the time of death of our loved one. We would like to thank the neighbors on Biles Road for their thoughtful ness, and also thank Dr. Howell and Staff of Sylvan Grove Hospital ■ and Dr. Brannan and the staff of Westbury Nursing Home. Thank you. --The Family of Robert L. Lawton. FHA Home loan Program May Aid Certain Veterans ATLANTA - Special vet erans’ home loans, insured by the Federal Housing Ad ministration (FHA), are a vailable to certain veterans, Reservists and members of the National Guard, accord ing to Georgia Veterans Ser vice Director Pete Wheeler. He said that all individuals who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States and who were dis charged under conditions other than dishonorable after at least 90 days of active service or active-duty for-training are eligible for the special FHA insured mortgage loans. In some respects, the benefits of the FHA loan program are similar to those of the GI home loan pro gram administered by the Veterans Administration. The FHA program, however, is available to veterans who do not otherwise qualify for a VA insured home loan. Under the provisions of the FHA program, eligible veterans may obtain a loan in any amount up to a maxi mum of $45,000. One hun dred per cent of the first $25,000 of the appraised value of a home can be fi nanced with no down pay ment. The veteran, however, must make a minimum pay ment of S2OO to cover pre paid items. If the loan is in excess of $25,000, the vet eran must pay, as a down payment, 10 per cent of the next SIO,OOO and 15 per cent of the remaining balance up to $45,000. Complete information on the FHA home loan program for veterans is available at any office of the Georgia Department of Veterans Service. THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 1976 Drowning Deaths Can Be Prevented What’s the best way to rescue someone from drown ing? Don’t jump in. Non swimming rescues are usual ly the safest, easiest and fastest technique of all, according to Roger Justice, environmental technologist for the department of Human Resources. “Experienced swimmers know that jumping in to make a heroic rescue should be the last resort. There are several things that even non-swimmers can do to save himself or someone else from drowning. If you can’t swim, never get in the water to help someone. The result may be a double drowning.” An average of 6,800 persons in the United States drown each year. Most of these accidents are caused by persons swimming or playing in the water. Others are non-swimming fatalities - persons falling in the water from docks, bridges, shores and dikes. A pole, a stick, a towel, a paddle or almost anything that can be grasped may save a life. Non-swimming rescues also include extend ing clothng or making a human chain (several people holding hands and reaching for the victim). A general safety rule is to learn how to swim. And no matter how good a swimmer you are, always be accompa nied by at least one other person. “People get pretty confi dent in their swimming ability by the end of the summer. And at the begin ning of the next spring they immediately try to take up where they left off and many drown because they are not in good shape,” Justice says. So if you’re swimming this sumer. be careful. You might save your life. •v jgHp ' ' -JJMh' ■ j| jjUJl^^p * 3jp IBIE •• For those who chose to vote for my op ponents, I feel an abiding respect. But I ask that you now carefully consider my candi dacy and what I stand for. I pledge to each and every citizen of Butts County that as your Sheriff I will always be as close to you as your telephone. I will work on a full time basis to provide the best service possible. Local Draft Board Closes Up Its Shop Three members of the Selective Service Local Board No. 18, W. Frank Miller. Edwin O’Neal and Douglas Brooks, recently had their appointments term inated by the National Director of Selective Service. Certificates of Apprecia tion. signed by President Gerald Ford and Governor George Busbee. have been presented to these three members. In the cover letter, the State Director of Select ive Service in Georgia described these men as the epitomy of patriotism for serving in the operation of one of the most vital organizations in our National Defense. They have been requested that they allow their names THANK YOU for the fine demonstration of confidence and support you exhibited in my behalf at the polls this past Tues day. It is certainly heartwarming and a deepingly moving experience for a man to know he has so many friends. I invite everyone who preferred to vote for one of my worthy opponents in Tuesday’s primary to now join our team as we work for a victory on August 31st. MAC COLLINS Candidate For County Commissioner Post 1 DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY RUN-OFF AUG. 31, 1976 BILLY LEVERETTE THANKS YOU to be placed on a local board reserve list until such time as local boards are re-establish ed. Georgia Selective Service Director Mike Hendrix stated that these men have made a significant contribu tion to your community, stqte and nation by their service without compensation. NOW OPEN CONCB>T 111 HAIR SALON For Men and Women Day and Evening Appointments Specials on Perms., Frostings, Etc. Located Off Hiway 36 East Approx. 9 Miles From Jackson on Keys Ferry Road. CALL 775-2092 I humbly but proud ly acknowledge and thank you for your vote and your confi dence, I need your support, influence, and vote again on August 31. The following men have served in the same capacity since the enactment of the Selective Service Act of 1948: Messrs. W. W. Pope. Eugene Rooks, J. Gordon Bankston, J. Duvall Patrick and J. Doyle Jones, Jr. Mr. Patrick and Mr. Jones served more than 20 years.