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-fw -Hip UlntluHcu^ The Progress-Argus ex tends a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following: March 18: E. P. Colwell, Audrey Maddox, Mrs. W. E. Maddox, Patricia Ann Car penter, Marie Pope, Mrs. David Ridgeway, Mrs. E. I. Rooks, Traci Dawn Smith, Mrs. W. C. Bradley, Jr., Pam Landrum, Mrs. Ronnie Reeves, Kelley Wilkes, Mrs. Jere Brownlow. March 19: Jerome Hardy, Miss Sarah Bond, Mrs. O. E. Leverette, Thos. Smith, Mrs. W. A. White, Forest Mason, Mrs. Harold Brooks, Peggy L. Malcolm, Mrs. Maude Darnell, Jose Deraney, Mrs. Elsie Grant, Ricky James, Leßoy Young. March 20: Thomas Brooks, Mrs. A. J. Hearn, Mrs. W. O. Knowles, Mrs. Everette Proctor, Charles E. Howell, Tommie Meredith, Dr. F. M. Holston, Janet M. Tucker, Welsey DeWayne Reese. March 21: Mrs. Harold Lifsey and Mrs. Tommie Spencer (twins), K. A. Singley, Wm. E. McCarty, Jr., James Thos. Jinks, Jr., Mrs. Bailey Woodward, Tony King, Jeffery C. Barnes, Janice Grimes, John Shields, Amy Danielle Wilkes, Debbie Sheffield, Dara Durrett, Deborah Swann. March 22: Mrs. T. E. Clark, Mrs. L. C. Pope, Orville Rooks, Marie P. Campbell, Albert Schwam lein, Jr., Wm. J. Maddox, John Byrd Garland, Palmer Jolly, Emily D. Burns, Dorothy Gray, Roy Elbert Rogers, Mildred Diane Kim bell, Ronald Matthew Vaughn, Alisa Anderson, W. R. Henry, Lori Franklin, Eddie Anderson, Mrs. Anne G. Biles. March 23. Carolyn Lum mus, Clarice Swint, William Brooks, Mildred Faulkner, Thomas Duke, Walter Price, Mildred Washington, Mrs. W. C. McMichael, Mrs. Douglas Mitchell, Fredrick Anthony, R. F. Armstrong, Lucy Jane McMichael, Sylvia Cawthon Fleming, Steven Charles Baker, J. F. Trimble, Freddie Dodson, Paul Col lins, Mrs. Robert Fincher, Mary Jo Boothe, Harold Burdette, Leah Nix, Tina Gay Wilson, Charles Bevard, Rozelle Clark, Mrs. D. J. Lewis, Mrs. W. H. Pippin. March 24: James Edw. Singley, Ray Saunders, Tru man Hardy, Mrs. L. F. Plank, Lee Redman, Ronelle Crocker, Ralph Goodwin, Jr., Mrs. R. L. Hogue, Jack Tyrus Ball, Jr., Steve Bowden, Mrs. Bobby Ste phens, Danny Jenkins, Fred Cavender, Janet Freeman Parker, Johnny Porter, David Shultes, Cliff Howell. PER/OnALf Mrs. Fred (Virgie) Raney underwent open heart sur gery Monday of last week at Emory University Hospital. She returned home Monday, friends are delighted to learn. Rev. and Mrs. Ralph Goodwin of Warm Springs visited friends in Jackson last Friday, coming to Jackson for funeral services for Mrs. Willie Polk. Mrs. John Robert Pulliam returned home on Monday of last week from Griffin- Spalding County Hospital where she underwent sur gery, her many friends will be interested to know. Mr. and Mrs. Tommie L. Spencer and Jackie of Clarksville are spending a. while here at their home in the West Butts Community. TOWALIGA CLCB MET AT HOME OF MRS. FRANK MOORE The regular monthly meet ing of the Towaliga Com munity Club met Wednesday afternoon, March 9th, at 2:30 o’clock at the home of Mrs. Carolyn Moore with Mrs. Thelma Smith wick and Mrs. Mary Washington as co hostesses. The beautiful home was decorated throughout with spring flowers. Mrs. Mary Parrish, presi dent, opened the meeting and welcomed 14 members and three visitors. Mrs. Anne Cochran gave an inspiring devotional taken from Malachi 6:1-8. After wards Mr. Thomas J. Woods and Mrs. Carol Weaver were welcomed. They showed slides on the Butts County Beautification program. Everyone learned much from the county’s efforts and should be proud of so much accomplished. Mrs. Parrish read a poem on “Friendship” and com mittees were appointed to remember shut-ins for the coming Easter season. Sev eral get-well cards were sent to those on the “Flu” list. Mrs. Myra Smith led the group in several contests and games. During the social hour delicious chicken salad sandwiches, cookies, mints, nuts and coffee were served by the hostesses. The April meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Gladys Patrick. HAWTHORNE CLUB MET AT HOME OF MRS. GLADYS WILSON The Hawthorne Garden Club meeting for March was held at the home of Mrs. Gladys Wilson. Hostesses were Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Hannah Cook, and Mrs. Dora Maddox, Fifteen members were present. The devotional was given by Mrs. Bailey Jones. Mrs. Ruth Greer brought a most informative program on “Violets.” Following the business meeting, presided over by Mrs. Florence Harris, presi dent, the hostesses served delicious refreshments. The April meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Lois Coleman. New Arrivals Via mil ft/ I M MASTER NAIL Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Nail of Jackson announce the birth of a son, Russell Alton, on March 4th at the Griffin-Spalding County Hos pital. Mrs. Nail is the former Jane Gilbert. MASTER BEARDEN Mr. and Mrs. John C. Bearden of Jackson an nounce the birth of a son, John Graham Bearden, March 4th, at Coliseum Park Hospital, Macon. Grand parents are Mr. and Mrs. Guy Bearden of Jackson and Mrs. L. It. Dempsey of Con vers. THE JACKSON PROGRESS-ARGUS, JACKSON, GEORGIA MARCH MEETING DAR TO BE AT HOME OF MRS. G.N. ETHEREDGE The William Mclntosh Chapter, DAR, will meet on Saturday, March 19th, at 3:00 o'clock in the afternoon at the home of Mrs. G. N. Etheredge on the Atlanta highway. REGENT & MEMBER ATTEND STATE DAR CONVENTION Mrs. Robert C. Edwards, Regent, and Mrs. Beth T. Hearn who represented the William Mclntosh Chapter, attended the annual State Convention in Augusta, March 8-10, and report a most delightful time and a most instructive time. Every Chapter in the state was represented with the Regents present giving a report. Mrs. Joseph Bahin, State Regent, presided at the convention at which three out-of-state Regents and some of the national officers were present. Presently there are 101 chapters in the state. AARP WILL HEAR REP. BILL JONES The AARP Club meeting will be held at the Second Baptist Church Monday, March 21, at 3 p.m. An interesting program has been planned and will feature Representative Bill Jones who will bring highlights of the recent legislative as sembly. SUSAN LUCKIE GETS DEGREE AT WEST GEORGIA Dr. Maurice Townsend, West Georgia College presi dent, awarded degrees to 411 students in graduation exer cises at the college on March 13th in the Health and Physical Education Building. Dr. Manning Pattillo, Jr., president of Oglethorpe Uni versity in Atlanta, delivered the commencement address to 214 baccalaureate re cipients, 192 graduate degree recipients and five recipients of the Associate of Science degree. Susan L. Luckie of Jackson was among those receiving degrees, hers being the M. Ed. in Elementary Educa tion. PERSONAL Miss Carole Lawrence spent the weekend in Atlanta with Miss Nancy Settle, student at Emory University Law School. Miss Settle’s sister. Mrs. Janie Smith of Alabama, was also visiting during the weekend. Mrs. Celeste Lawrence visited her mother, Mrs. W. M. Faust, in Athens last Sunday. Whites has it! AN OPPORTUNITY FOR GEORGIANS! Want to be your own boss? Own your own business! Each dot on the map indicates a city where WHITES is seeking a franchise to open and operate another WHITES AUTOSTORE. Over 100 Georgia towns to choose from, plus other prime locations in neighboring states. Could you be the one we're looking for? WHITES is a complete home and automotive \./ center with 650 modern \ c # e stores in 17 states, \ jV including Georgia, and \ e*e * plans rapid expansion in \ • • t> \ the Southeast. I** V* e * V. 1 *• e• \ We'll put you on the l * road to success and life- Vi* e* * * \ time security. Whites does l • •e\ not charge franchise fees \" •, * \ or overrides on sales. I . * Investment of $30,000 and f . # m • eJL up is required, depending / e # */ on the size store you V • % f select. I * # * \ \ \ * ./ Have money to invest? Call \ # • • e (J our nearest sales office. *- * You will receive straight J facts without pressure w and without obligation. CALLOR WRITE: James Lankford, Jr. P. O. Box 2217 WTEMSS I l Ph. AC 912/781 1810 ON THE MOVE IN GEORGIA AND OTHER SOUTHERN STATES! Miss Watkins Given Life Membership In Garden Clubs of Georgia, Inc. A highlight of the March meeting of the Mimosa Garden Club was the honoring of Miss Georgie Watkins with a life member ship of The Garden Clubs of Georgia, Inc. Mrs. Vincent Jones gave the presentation in the form of “This is your Life.” She told of the many projects Miss Watkins had initiated in the club, among them being the Flower Show in connection with the Butts County Fair. Miss Watkins was instru mental in having the Mimosa Club federated with the Garden Clubs of Georgia, a requirement being high standards of excellence. She also set up workshops on numerous occasions with professionals who came to Jackson and gave instruction to the membership. Miss Watkins and her sister, the late Mrs. S. L. Austin, attended many professional classes by well known artists in Atlanta. Facilities at Miss Watkins’ home were made available to club members; plant ma terials and flowers, Which other club members did not have access to, were also furnished by her. In other words, she inspired the club to a degree of excellence that STARK NEWS! By Mrs. B. A. Williamson jj Mr. and Mrs. Jim O’Neal, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Martin of Norwood, drove over to Jackson, Mississippi and attended the wedding of Miss Claire Ragan and Mr. Don Hare, which was solemnized at a Baptist church in Jackson on Saturday, March 12th, at 2:00 o’clock. The bride is the niece of Mrs. O’Neal and Mrs. Martin. . . Mrs. Martele Owens of McDonough and Mrs. Jimmy White were spend the day guests Wednesday of Mrs. W. L. White. Miss Lunette Kitchens of Atlanta spent the weekend with her sister, Mrs. Madge Holifield. Miss Kitchens, Mrs. Holifield and Mr. and Mrs. Orville Kitchens at tended the wedding of a nephew, Bert Kitchens, Jr. The wedding took place Saturday at 4:00 p.m. at The Rock Church in Clayton County. The Young Married Couples Class of Stark United Methodist Church formed a congenial group for dinner at The Bonanza Restaurant in Covington, Saturday night. Guests of honor were Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Thaxton. Those present included Mr. and Mrs. Horace Cawthon, Mr. and Mrs. Harold McMichael, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Maddox, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Cawthon, Mr. and they would not have ac complished alone. It is believed that this is the only life membership in The Garden Clubs of Georgia, Inc. that has been granted in Butts County. Miss Watkins will be presented at a luncheon in April when the State Conven tion convenes at Callaway Gardens when life members are formally recognized. Many feel that this honor is well merited and long overdue. The meeting was held at the home of Mrs. J. J. Harris with Mrs. Marlin Spencer, Mrs. John Schroeder, Mrs. Vincent Jones, and Mrs. Martha Feely serving as hostesses. The outgoing president, Mrs. H. M. Fletcher, pre sented Mrs. Luke Weaver, incoming president, with the president’s pin. New committees for the year were anounced. Year books, attractively done by Mrs. Cecil Scarbrough, were given to each member. Mrs. W. J. Hart was welcomed as anew member. Mrs. Lou Moelchert was presented a gift for perfect attendance and Mrs. Fletcher received a gift as a thank you for serving as president for the past two years. Mrs. Cheeves, Mrs. Bonnie Risher, and Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Thaxton. Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Nash had as guests Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Nash, Ray, Teresa and Timmie of Stone Mountain. A lovely dinner was enjoyed in celebration of the birthday of Mrs. Aubrey Griffin Merchants’ SPRING FESTIVAL o< VALUES 3 BIG DAYS-MARCH 17-18-19 THE FIRST CITY-WIDE SALES EVENT OF ’77 AND THIS YEAR IT’S EVEN BIGGER AND BETTER . . . EVERY STORE IS A CENTER POINT FOR EXCEPTIONAL SAVINGS. Shop All 3 Days—The More You Shop—The More You Save Firms Participating in Promotion: Cartledge Furniture Cos. Buy-Rite Smith Roberts Cos. Morrow Powell Cos. Goode-Nichols Furniture Cos. Sutton’s Collins Men & Boys’ Wear Southern States Printing Cos. Friedman’s Jewelers Rhodes Furniture Eleanor Shops, Inc. Cain’s Toyota of Griffin Cole’s Drugs Kinney Shoes Maxwell Home Furnishings K-Mart Hill’s Tire Store Merle Norman Cosmetics Shoe World Discount Store Randall & Blakely, Inc. "Give Griffin A Try And You’ll Buy” THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 1977 Nash. Mrs. Bob Hardy spent last week as a patient at Sylvan Grove Hospital. She was dismissed Friday and is convalescing at her home. Rev. and Mrs. R. W. Jenkins were honor guests at a delightful dinner party on Friday night at the Village Inn in Porterdale. Rev. and Mrs. Jenkins will be moving to Moultrie in about two weeks and the dinner was a “sort of” going away party. Included in the group were Mr. and Mrs. Herman Harris, Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Nash, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hencely, Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Burress, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Jacobs, Mr. Harold Stan dard. Mr. J. L. Hathcock, Mr. Sam Elliott and Rev. and Mrs. Jenkins. Mr. and Mrs. Emerson McMichael and Mr. and Mrs. Perry O’Neal spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George O’Neal in Decatur. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hencely attended church services Sunday at Custer Avenue Baptist Church in Atlanta. They had lunch with the family of their nephew, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hencely of Decatur and were joined by Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Hencely of Tucker. Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Brady of Macon spent Sunday with the family of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Morgan and attended worship services at Mace donia Church. Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Reese and Stacy of Conley visited Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reese on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Bailey Jones and grandchildren, Mitzi and Bryan Jones, visited in Hawkinsville Sunday after noon and attended the horse races. They returned home by way of Warner Robins for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Henderson. Mrs. T. L. Suddeth was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jones on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Bradley spent last Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Eulis Sosby in Atlanta. Mr. Bradley visited Mr. Mercer Hodges in Purser Furniture Cos. Jones-Harrison Furniture Cos. Hensley’s Office Equipment Cos. Jim Pridgen Hardware Akins Feed & Seed Store Whitmire Jewelers Carpets of Griffin Cronic Chevrolet, Inc. Griffin Hardware Cos. Coates Foreign Car Sales RBM Motors Catfish Cabin Beaty Auto Parts, Inc. The Diana Shop Jester’s Car Sales Tonkin Casuals The Plant Emporium Artistic Flowers & Gifts McGuffey-Cooper Motors Jesse’s Pharmacy Berry’s Sporting Goods Crouch’s Bazaar Boutique CHINA GROVE TO OBSERVE ANNIVERSARY OF REV. JAMES The China Grove Baptist Church will observe the sixth anniversary Sunday, March 20th, of its pastor, the Rev. Walter C. James, with a musical followed by an anniversary sermon by Rev. Jacob Parker of Macon. The program will begin at 5:00 p.m. All choirs and churches are invited to attend. Jackson Wednesday after noon. Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Hoard and Debbie of Lawrenceville spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hoard and Wayne. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Paris and two daughters of Panama City, Fla. spent the weekend here with Mrs. Evelyn Price. Rev. and Mrs. R. W. Jenkins drove down to Norman Park Sunday after noon for a special service at the Baptist Assembly at Norman Park on Sunday night. Friends sympathize with the family of Mrs. Willie Polk, whose death occurred early last Thursday morning. Don’t forget the chicken stew at the Stark Community House on Friday, March 18th. Serving will begin at 5:00 o’clock. There will be pies and cakes on the menu. CLOCK STOPPING SUPER SHOPPING TIME p Toyoto of Griffin, Inc Toyota’s Biggest Sales Event Ever! Ends Midnight Saturday. 1301 W. Taylor St.-8:30 ’til-228-0090 Wyne’s Jewelers Griffin Office Supplies Carden Furniture Cos. Mayfield Motors The Bonnie Shop The Furniture Shop Easterwood’s Shoes Byron’s California Concept Bishop’s Clothing Firms Cooperating in Promotion : First Federal Savings & Loan Assn. Griffin Federal Savings & Loan Assn. WGRI WHIE WKEU AM & FM Stereo Griffin Daily News The Bank of Griffin Commercial Bank & Trust Cos. First National Bank of Griffin I HOSPITAL nOfES I Patients at Sylvan Grove Hospital during the period March 8-15 include: Mary Frances Bedsole, Lillie Mae Davis, Evelyn Barnes, Linda Watts, Phoebe Harris, Elizabeth Smith, Lorene Hardy, Fannie Mae Maddox, Anna J. Maddox. Elizabeth Nasworthy, Edna Hobbs, Ila Smith, Betty Faye Singley, Columbus Johnson, Delia Watkins, Truman Hardy. PARCHMENTS OF 17TH CENTURY HOMES PRESENTED TO DAR Mrs. W. M. Redman, member of the William Mclntosh Chapter, NSDAR, has presented the DAR with 17th Century Parchments of Homes to be used in the Von Steuben Restoration. These parchments were sent by Mrs. Frank Hawkins, daughter of Mrs. Redman, of Bergenfield, New Jersey, and Mrs. Joan Thoms of Ridgewood, New Jersey. Mrs. Thoms is chairman of the Restoration Committee. GOSPEL SINGING SATURDAY NIGHT LIBERTY BAPTIST A Gospel Singing is scheduled for Saturday night, March 19th, at Liberty Baptist Church beginning at 7:30 o’clock. The Gospel Echoes from Barnesville will be featured..