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PET of the WEEK
By Dale Whiten
Whether this extremely
big, yellow-and-white cat is a
“pet” is debatable-and for
several reasons.
For one thing, he doesn’t
like to have his tail touched
and will quickly bite even the
most familiar person who
does.
And if the cat has an
owner, no one in the area of
Redman Seed Company
seems to know who it is. But
for about a month, he’s been
“coming around” the com
pany according to Mr. and
Mrs. Cliett Redman, Jr.
The Redmans call the cat
“King of the Road.” And they
believe he might be just
that-king of the road
because of all the scratches
he always seems to incur
during the time he’s away
and which may suggest he’s
quite a fighter.
JACKSON HIGH
BASKETBALL
According to basketball
coaches Donnie Henderson
and Iwana McGee, they have
been instructed by county
school superintendent J.M.L.
Comer to cancel home
basketball games.
The cancellations are the
result of having no heat in the
school gymnasium because
of the shortage of gas
supplies caused by the
prolonged and extremely
cold weather.
In addition, Henderson and
McGee said that there will be
no basketball practice in the
afternoon (after 3:30) be
cause the heat in the gym
will not be turned on at
anytime.
During the past two weeks,
the gas shortage problems
also caused the calling off of
practice which both coaches
agreed probably resulted in
their losing to Monticello,
January 25.
The Monticello teams,
which are Class B teams,
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and rinse.
If size is any factor in who
wins the possible contests,
then King of the Road has a
considerable advantage over
an average opponent.
Mrs. Redman says he
defeated the Jackson boys
53-51 and the Jackson girls
were beaten by a highly
rated Monticello team, 52-46.
The Monticello boys are also
rated in the top 10 in their
division.
Henderson said that due to
no practice for two weeks, he
thought the boys’ team
showed a lot of “spirit and
ability by staying close to one
of the best teams around.”
He cited Reggie Henderson
and Carl Moore as having
played one of their best
games.
Henderson added that the
boys’ basketball program at
Jackson High is “young and
building. The boys have
played really well this season
despite the record-we’ve lost
a lot of close games, but I’m
confident Jackson will have a
winning boys’ basketball
team in the near future.”
In playing against the
undefeated Monticello girls’
team, McGee also said her
team played well and she
repeated Henderson’s
assertion that no practice
may have cost them the
game.
McGee said that in this
game Lynn Stodghill and
Jackie Andrews were the
best rebounders, each having
six and five rebounds,
respectively.
BOYS’ SCORES
Monticello 53 Jackson 51
Reggie Henderson-16,
Charlie Robison--8, David
Jenkins-6, Carl Moore-11,
Randolph White-6, Hilliard
Ward-2, Jimmy Akins-2.
GIRLS’ SCORES
Monticello 52 Jackson 46
Sylvia Sims-9, Annie
Sirns-2, Frances Appling-6,
Jackie Andrews-13, Lynn
Stodghill—ll, Deidre Crow
der-3, Dee Storey-2.
AG ALUMNI TO
MEET IN GRIFFIN
A district meeting of the
Agricultural Alumni Associ
ation of the University of
Georgia will be held Tues
day, February 8, at the
Holiday Inn in Griffin.
Association President L.
W. Eberhardt, Jr., Athens,
said the meeting would
feature discussions on
pi ojects, activities and goals
for 1977.
JAMES SPUR STATION
Located on
Indian Springs Road, Jackson, Ga.
WE SPECIALIZE IN USED TIRES
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Open From BA. M. -10 P. M.
THE JACKSON PROGRESS-ARGUS, JACKSON, GEORGIA THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1977
comes regularly in the late
afternoons to eat-and he eats
quite a bit of the food that is
always left out for him.
Photo by Carole Lawrence
SCS News
By Harold McMichael
Soil Conservation Service
CONSERVATION ON THE
LAND
The Soil Conservation
Service celebrated its 40th
birthday in 1976. It was a
good year for celebrating for
we found that most people
are continuing their efforts to
conserve our soil and water
throughout the United States.
A few examples of visible
conservation practices
applied in the United States
in 1976 are the 36,000 ponds
developed, converted more
than 200,000 acres to wildlife
and recreation uses, an
additional 2.9 million acres of
minimum tillage was applied
bringing to nearly 40 million
the total acreage under some
form of this practice.
Another practice that is used
more in other parts of the
country than in Middle
Georgia is parallel terraces.
In 1976 more than 7,000 miles
were constructed. Other
conservation practices
applied that deserve recog
nition without supporting
figures is pasture and
hayland planting and man
agement, woodland improve
ment, drainage systems, and
irrigation systems.
Every year there seems to
be more and more demands
from our soil and water. In
fact, life depends on our soil
and water and we must
continue our efforts to
protect them from erosion
and pollution. The Soil
Conservation Service pro
vides the guidance and
technical assistance but it is
you, the landowners respon
sibility to apply it to the land
and water.
The policy of the federal
government and the depart
ment prohibits discrimina
tion in employment and
personnel practices because
of race, color, religion, sex,
or national origin.
PROFITS RISE AT
AVONDALE MILLS
Donald Comer, Jr., chair
man of the board of Avondale
Mills, announced this week
that profits for the com
pany's first quarter ending
December 19th more than
doubled over the comparable
period in 1975.
Unaudited figures showed
a profit of 71 cents for this
year against only 34 cents
last year. Sales for the period
were up only about $500,000,
hitting the $66 million figure
for both periods.
Central Georgia EMC Task
Force Begins 1977 Program
By Mrs. Harry Redman
Women's Task Force
It was a propitious begin
ning for anew year when a
joint meeting of the Women’s
Task Force and the Board of
Directors of the Central
Georgia EMC was held in the
auditorium on January 15.
The theme of the meeting
was looking back over the
year’s accomplishments with
an eye to the betterment of
the program during the
coming year.
The highlight of the
meeting was the graphic
report given by Mrs. Lynn
wood C. Wrenn of her trip to
the NRECA Member Ser
vices Conference in Septem
ber, 1976 which was held in
Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Speaking fluently, Mrs.
Wrenn noted the fantastic
changes that have occurred
in the field of electric energy.
Among these were the
changes in utility rates.
Something was learned of
how to handle consumer
complaints, although she
stressed that the word
“complaint” should be in
quiry. She reported that
there is much skepticism,
cynicism, and ignorance
concerning the conservation
of energy among the general
public. However, it has been
shown that conservation has
now developed into a
necessary science. A somber
note was struck when she
noted a well known psycho
logist, Dr. Gail Dunning,
stated that the electric bill
may soon top the mortgage
on the average home. After
Mrs. Wrenns’ interesting
resume, each member of the
Miss Leverette
Buried Sunday
At Sandy Creek
Miss Hattie Lena Lever
ette, 81. of the Living Center
of Griffin Convalescent
Home, died Friday afternoon
at the Griffin-Spalding
County Hospital. She made
her home in Atlanta for many
years and was employed by a
millinery company before
her retirement.
A native of Butts County,
Miss Leverette was born
February 2,1895, daughter of
the late Ruben D. Leverette
and the late Flora Jane Kelly
Leverette.
She is survived by two
brothers, Jeff Leverette of
Griffin and John A. Leverette
of Macon; several nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services were
conducted Sunday at three
o’clock in Haisten’s Chapel.
Elder Elzie Spier and Rev.
Lamar Cherry officiated
with interment in Sandy
Creek Cemetery. Haisten
Funeral Home of Jackson
was in charge of arrange
ments.
Pallbearers were W. A.
Smith, Malcolm Smith, Dick
Leverette, Dennis Leverette,
Gary Peeples, and Bernard
Thaxton.
Pleasant Grove
Congregational Methodist
Church
Missionary Conference
BEGINS THURSDAY, FEB. 10th,
AND EXTENDS THROUGH
SUNDAY, FEB. 13th.
Speakers for Thursday and Friday at
7P. M.: Wayne and Linda Nabors
of Mexico
Saturday at 7 P. M. - Bemie and
Glenda McLain of Africa
Sunday at 11 A.M. - Mrs. Gene Little
of Africa
Lunch Served on Sunday After Church
PUBLIC INVITED
EMC Task Force present
gave a summary of the
achievements and highlights
in her county in 1976.
The Hi-Liter won third
place at the annual meeting
of the Georgia Membership
Corporation at Savannah.
Butts County won first
place in the state based on
the excellent scrapbook
compiled by Thelma Pros
ser, depicting beautification
through conservation. Butts
County is justly proud of this
honor and acknowledges the
superior devotion to the
project evidenced by Carol
Weaver and her cohorts.
A beautiful slide presenta
tion was shown. It was
directed by Carol Weaver,
photographed by Tom
Woods, and narrated by
Randy Rivers.
Mr. T. F. Freeman and Mr.
R. F. Armstrong reported no
reserve. The price of
electricity must rise in
proportion to everything
else. People are in for a hard
time and must walk a tight
rope as long as there is an
energy crisis and they are
advised that increasing insu
lation can help to reduce the
cost of electricity.
Expressions of apprecia
tion were extended to Mrs.
Elizabeth Watkins, Member
Services Director; Mr. R. F.
Armstrong, General Man
ager, and the Board of
Directors.
Mrs. Gwen Juhlin was in
charge of the appetizing
buffet luncheon that was
served at the conclusion of
business.
HUBERT HUNTER
PARTICIPATES IN
SPECIAL TRAINING
Schwabach, Germany
(AHTNC) Jan. 14-Army Ist
Sergeant Hubert P. Hunter,
son of Charlie G. Hunter, 795
S. Mulberry St., Jackson,
Ga.. recently journeyed to
Berlin to participate in a
special training exercise.
During the training, Sgt.
Hunter learned special
tactics and techniques of
combat in a city.
He has returned to his
home station in Schwabach,
Germany, where he is first
sergeant of Troop A, Ist
Squadron, Ist Cavalry of the
Ist Armored Division.
A 1958 graduate of Hender
son High School, Jackson, he
entered the Amy in February
1959.
His Wife, Janette, is with
him in Germany.
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COLD, COLD WATER—This picture of Freeman Lake on Jackson’s south side was *
taken after a recent snow, showing the accumulation of snow on the frozen lake. Photo by
Carole Lawrence.
NEWS FROM
WORTH VILLE
BY MRS. L. C. TRIBBLE
Mrs. W. S. White has
returned home after spend
ing two weeks with her
daughter, Mrs. E. M. McCart
of Covington.
Mrs. Nellie Cochran spent
Wednesday and Friday with
Mr. and Mrs. David Burford,
Carin and April of Flovilla.
Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Ireland
had as their guest Tuesday
Mr. Forrest Ireland of
Smyrna.
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Stroud
visited Mr. and Mrs. S. J.
Ireland Sunday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Smith
and children of Jackson
visited Mrs. F. B. Mason
Sunday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Cunard of Jasper County and
Mr. Olin Cunard of Atlanta
visited Mr. and Mrs. Paul
Yancy and family Saturday
afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Webb
were supper guests Saturday
of Mr. and Mrs. J. B.
Townsend of Fincherville.
1 Mrs. J. H. Pope had as her
guest Wednesday Mrs. J. L.
Fletcher of Tucker and Mrs.
Robert Wilson of Decatur.
One Man's Family
One Man's Family
Saves to Fix-Up Their Home
There was lots to be done in this family’s home! Lucky
for them that they started saving for those home im
provement chores a while back. Now they have a tidy
interest-earning nest egg to cover all the bills. Find
out all about our many savings plans.
Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Smith
spent Sunday with Mr. and
Mrs. Curtis Clark of Conyers.
Mrs. Tom Collins of
Decatur spent Wednesday
with Mrs. Minnie Lee
Hodges.
Miss Tina Sealey had as
her weekend guest Miss
Michelle Deptula of Jackson.
Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne
Booth and Jeremey spent
Friday night and Saturday
with Mr. and Mrs. Kenney
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Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Booth
and Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne
Booth and Jeremey spent
Tuesday with Mrs. Annie
Bdoth of Columbus.
Mrs. Martha Sealey has
returned home after spend
ing several days in Griffin
with her sisters.
Rev. and Mrs. Clarage
Tucker spent Sunday after
noon and Monday with Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Williams of
Greer, S. C.
We would like to welcome
Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Town
send to our communtiy.
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really taking a chance. Free
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