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Ifarfeson "progress-Argus Volume 103 Number 43 AUTUMN LEAVES §Sjp Su Rev. von Hacke Serves Griffin Lutherans St. John Lutheran Mission in Griffin announces that it has its first fulltime minister, the Reverend Haco W. von Hacke. The Lutheran Church in America, the nation’s largest Lutheran body, has appointed Pastor von Hacke to the Griffin area to minister to the needs of the people and to officially organize St. John Mission into St. John Luthe ran Church. Pastor von Hacke was born in Alt Wartau, Silesia, Germany, and came to South Carolina with his family in 1948. He resided there throughout his years of public education. Rev. von Hacke was further educated at Spartanburg (S.C.) Metho dist College and Lenoir- Rhyne College before enter ing the Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary in Colum bia, S. C. He earned his B. A. degree in History from Lenoir-Rhyne, and the Ma ster of Divinity degree from the Seminary. Roanoke and Norfolk, Virginia, have been the sites of Pastor von Hacke’s previous ministries although he is no stranger to the southern part of the country, having served a year of internship in Huntsville, Ala. He and his wife, Michele, are residing at 1473 Gloria St., Griffin 30223, and may be reached at 227-6992. St. John Lutheran Mission holds its services at the Griffin Academy of Wilson Road, with Sunday School X' * • iy'l f R C gayfefe-~ uiteat vS 3MMP? -■ v' 3, :f- ' C’-' s ; -f ““■' _, M§o^' , ‘^'^'dw , ’-'’ J ‘ , '~r ' A^HpS^w:; : |l||. ■• iJgt . • >* | LUTHERAN MINISTER - The Rev. Haco von Hacke has been appointed the first fulltime minister of the St. John Lutheran Mission in Griffin. The Mission is holding its services at the Griffin Academy on Wilson Road. General Davis To Address Kiwanians General Ray Davis, a Congressional Medal of Honor winner, will address the Jackson Kiwanis Club at its Tuesday, October 26th meeting. In recognition of Veterans Day on October 25th, the topic of General Davis’ topic will be “Status of the National Defense.” General Davis is one of a dozen men to attain an active duty Marine Corps rank of four-star general. He is a native of Fitzgerald and a product of Atlanta public schools. His parents and a brother are long-time resi dents of Lamar County. Beginning in 1938 an illustrious and award studded 34 years in the U. S. Marine Corp. Gen. Davis served in virtually every theatre of operations around the world and earned over 25 separate citations including the Navy Cross, two disti guished Service Medals, two Silver Stars and the Purple Heart. General Davis will be introduced by Richard Bal lard, program chairman for the evening. classes for all ages beginning at 10:00 a.m. and worship services at 11:00 a.m. each Sunday. Pastor von Hacke will serve the needs of Butts County as well as the immediate Griffin area. i ? 653 Get Swine Flu Vaccine ; Shots Still Available Locally Apparently undaunted by reports that at least 35 elderly persons had died after taking the swine flu vaccine, 653 Butts Countians rolled up their sleeves Sunday as Health Depart ment staffers gave them the shots at two vaccination centers. Sponsored by the Butts County Jaycees and the Butts County Health Department, the clinics fell somewhat Local Attorney Tells Kiwanis Of Free Press Richard W. Watkins, Jr., Jackson Attorney and local Kiwanian spoke on “Free dom of the Press” at the meeting of the Jackson Kiwanis Club on October 12, 1976. His topic was chosen in connection with National Newspaper Week, October 10th through October 16th, 1976. During National News paper Week each year, the theme of Freedom of the Press traditionally is saluted. Mr. Watkins quoted Mr. William Mullen, who stated that newspapers sug gest liberty because, even in the face of sometimes severe public and governmental criticism of the press, our society has retained the basic right to speak through the printed page without govern ment interference or re straint. Asa society, we continue to reject the alternatives to this principle, he said. We reject a government bureau, for instance, to license the press and assess the truth. Perhaps even more than liberty, our newspapers reflect our faith in our fellow Americans, he continued. This faith is built on the respect for people and ideas - an all-pervasive concept which holds that out of the rough and tumble of public and private debate will flow the elusive truth which fuels our democracy. That newspapers burn un evenly at times is not reason to think we can afford energy sources which cost far more in lost liberty and broken trust. Mr. Mullen is Chief Counsel of the National Newspaper Association. Mr. Watkins quoted a number of other writers and speakers, including Les Helgeland, Executive Editor, Yankton, South Dakota Daily Press and Dakotan, and D. J. Cline, Assistant Professor, Department of Journalism, South Dakota State Univer sity. He interspersed his speech with his own observa tions on the general theme. Mr. Watkins was presented by Richard Ballard, a Vice President and Program Chairman. J. R. Carmichael was a welcome visitor. Two Key Club Members - Tim Colwell and Joey Patterson-were present. HELP JHS BAND BY SAVING HALF GAL. CARTON TOPS All band members, Booster Club members, members and friends of the Jackson High School Marching Band are asked to please support the band by saving Meadow Gold Supreme Ice Cream half-gallon carton tops. For each half-gallon carton top Meadow Gold Supreme Ice Cream will pay the band 10 cents each from October Ist through November 10th. The tops may be turned in at Red & White, Handy Andy and Jones Brothers on Stark Road. j £jkson, Georgia 30233, Thursday, October 21, 1976 1 3 short of expectations that more local citizens would avail themselves of free protection against the swine flu. For those who missed the shots Sunday, or did not feel up to braving the inclement weather, the Butts County Health Department will offer shots on Tuesday afternoon from 1:00 to 4:00p.m. and all day Friday, 9:00-11:00 and 1:00-4:00 p.m. Hwy. 16 From 1-75 to Ocmulgee River Bridge to be Resurfaced The State Department of Transportation has accepted the low bid of Shepherd Construction Cos., Inc., of Atlanta, for 14.710 miles of plant mix widening and resurfacing on the Griffin- Monticello Road. Beginning at a point near 1-75, the work will extend eastward to the Ocmulgee River bridge, with 1.27 miles in the City of Jackson excepted. Gala Harvest Festival Set For Oct. 30 Plans are rapidly shaping up for one of the most gala Harvest Festivals in the history of the County to be held Saturday, October 30th, at Indian Springs Academy. Doors to the fall carnival will open at 5 p.m. and the fun will go on until 9 p.m. or later. Proponents of the Harvest Festival claim it will be one of the most gala occasions since the old-time circuses came to town on railroad cars. There will be clowns, rides, games of chance, cakewalks and other activities designed to entertain and thrill you. There will also be served a chicken stew, described as a delectable delicacy of memorable proportions. An automatic shotgun will be given away during the festivities and all Butts Countians are invited to share in this fun-filled occasion. HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL INVOLVES ENTIRE BUTTS SCHOOL SYSTEM The Butts County PTA will have a Halloween Carnival at the National Guard Armory on Saturday, October 23rd, with the entire Butts County School System involved. The carnival will begin at 5 o’clock and extend to 9 p.m. Games and entertainment of all kinds will make for a merry evening for all age groups. To name a few will be fish pond, country store, cake walks, etc. The Jackson Primary School is making a plea for members and parents of children to share canned goods, quilt tops, and jewelry to make the country store a success. LOCAL TEACHER AIDES TAKE GORDON COURSE Teacher aides from Butts, Lamar, Pike, and Spalding Counties have been further ing their educations at Gordon Junior College this quarter in an introductory education class. Those students from Butts County who are enrolled in Gordon’s educational media class are Charlotte M. Battle, Norma D. Evans, Doris Smith Ridgeway, and Sara Ward. Local health authorities stressed the importance of the swine flu vaccination, particularly for the elderly and those with respiratory difficulties. Swine flu is a severe disease and its onset is very dangerous to both old and young who have chronic disorders of the respiratory system. The contractor is being given 50 available days in which to complete the project. Shepherd’s low bid on the widening-resurfacing job was $277,680.00. The Department of Trans portation let 23 low bids, and turned down four, at its October meeting. Total value of the contracts let was $13.8 million. Tom Webb To Head United Appeal Drive Butts County’s 1976 United Appeal drive is officially underway, with Jackson Postmaster Tom Webb as chairman. This year’s goal for the United Appeal campaign has been set at $15,000, Webb said. An organizational meeting has been held, campaign chairmen appointed and complete details of the campaign methods to be employed will be announced next week, the chairman said. HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL AT NORTH BUTTS WILL BE OCTOBER 26TH A Halloween Carnival is planned for Tuesday night. October 26th. at the North Butts Community Clubhouse with hamburgers, hot dogs, cold drinks, home-made candy, cake walk, fish pond, and country store available. In the costume contest, there will be prizes for the best costume in three age groups - pre-school, ages 6 to 12. and 13 and up. Judging of costumes will be at 7:30; however, serving of food will begin at 6:30. You are invited to come out and enjoy an evening of fun and fellowship. i: •*- ' :v:| ': H - *' IT S CHRISTMAS SEAL TIME “An American tradition since 1907. Christmas Seals are more important today than ever before." says Dick Cavett, chairman for the 1976 Christmas Seal Campaign. Kickoff date for the campaign is November 10th. Cavett is shown above with the attractive design for the 1976 Christmas Seal. Mm § mjm HOMECOMING QUEEN Terri Dodson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Freddie Dodson, reigned over Homecoming festivities at Red Devil Hill on Friday night and was presented to the crowd, with her court, at half-time. She was escorted to the center of the field by Ricky Long. Photo by Carole LawTence. Judges Look At County Nov. 4 With An Eye On Its Beauty Already a Group Winner in the 1976 Beautification Through Conservation Awards Program, Butts County will be judged Thursday, November 4th, in the process to select the state winner. Mrs. Carol Weaver, chair man of the Butts County Association for Beautifica tion Through Conservation Committee, has been in formed that a panel of judges will be in Butts County from 9:30 to 3 p.m. on the day of judging. The program, designed to encourage individual home owners, communities and counties to enhance their natural assets while protect ing the environment as well, is sponsored on a state-wide basis by the Georgia Electric Membership Corp. and the Georgia Association of Con servation District Super visors . Among the judges who will visit Butts County on November 4th are: Miss Vickie Crowley. Home Ser vice Advisor and Member Services Representative for the Cobb EMC; Mr. Cecil R. Phillips. Executive Director of the Georgia Conservancy : SOUTHEASTERN FAIR TO OPEN OCTOBER 29 The Southeastern Fair will open Friday, October 29th, for a 10 day run. closing on Sunday, November 7th. Wednesday, November 3, has been designated as Senior Citizen's day with all 60 years or older being admitted free. The regular price of admission will be $2 for adults and 50 cents for children between six and twelve. $6.24 Per Year In Advance and Mr. Frank Craven. Chief of Forestry Education for the Georgia Forestry Commis sion. Others in the visiting party will include Mr. George Lightfoot, representing the Georgia Electric Member ship Corporation, and Mr. Dennis E. Hopper. Assistant Executive Director of the Georgia State Soil and Water Conservation Committee. Members of the local beautification committee are busy putting together plans for their presentation to the judges and planning a luncheon, with a county-wide slate of invitees. Mrs Weaver pointed out that the County's success in the beautification program to date has been the result of a cooperative. coordinated effort with splendid partici pation from all individual and groups who have been asked, or volunteered, to serve. The public is cordially invited to attend a "covered dish" luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at the Central Georgia EMC auditorium. A kick-off brunch will be held at the EMC building at 9:30 for the purpose of greeting the Future Water Needs, Resources Of County Are Being Studied An extensive study of water resources in a four county middle Georgia area, including Butts County, is being conducted by the U. S. Corps of Engineers. Governor George Bus bee requested the study which will examine future water needs in Butts. Fayette and Henry Counties in the Mclntosh Trail .Area Plan ning and Development Com mission. and ir. Coweta County, which is a member of the Chattahoochee-Flint APDC. The study was recently kicked off at a meeting in the Mclntosh Trail Griffin office, attended by 30 officials interested in the study’s results. A committee was appointed to evaluate raw water sources and future demands in the four-county study area. Named to the committee were representatives from the county commissions of the four counties, the executive directors of the two APDC's involved, the direct or of the Georgia Environ mental Protection Division, study director Larry Lyons of the Corps of Engineers, and representatives of the Garden Cities Corporation, the Griffin-Spalding County League of Women Voters, the Upper Flint River Audubon Society, and the Georgia Conservancy. The committee will hold judges and other guests. Butts County finds itself in final competition with only two other counties, Crisp and Oconee, for the coveted state winner’s title. Among the City of Jackson streets to be traveled by the judges are: East and West Third, Franklin. Freeman. Co-Op, Mulberry. Covington. Second, Nelson, along with John Moore Road, McCaskill Drive. Alabama Blvd., Old McDonough Road and .Arrowhead Drive. County roads involved in the judges' tour will include High Fall Road, part of Brownlee Road (from John Moore Road to Mulberry- Street), Lee Maddox Road, Mount Vernon Road and New by pass Road (Flovilla to Hwy. 16>. State roads on the judges' intinerary include Hwy. 16 (toward Barnesville), Hwy. 42 i from Waldrop's store to intersection of Hwy. 87). Hwy. 87 to Gilbert's Store. Hwy. 16 (Monticello Raodi from By-Pass Road town, Hwy. 42 (Atlanta Hwy.) from city' limits sign. Hwy. 16 (Griffin Road' out to the Baptist Church. monthly meetings in Griffin in the grand jury room of the Spalding County courthouse. The projected completion date for the water studv is July. 1977. LOCAL CENSUS BE MADE ON EDUCATION Local representatives of the Bureau of the Census will conduct a survey on educa tion in this area during the work week of October 18-23rd, according to an announcement made today by Thomas W. McWhirter, Director of the Bureau’s Regional Office in Atlanta. Ms. Sherri R. Smith will conduct the survey locally. JOE. THE HOBO. SEZ: x vl 4 A person who doesn’t have an opinion strong enough to vote on November 2nd doesn’t have an opinion worth listening to.