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ilarksn | Progress-Argxts Volume 104 Number 20 Local Walk for Man kirn Set for Saturday, May Butts County’s annual Walk for Mankind will take place Saturday, May 28th, according to Pete Malone, chairman of the Walk for Mankind committee of the Jackson Kiwanis Club, the sponsoring agency. Walkers will leave from Jackson High School between the hours of 7 and 9:30 a.m. on the 28th and walk an 18-mile route that will carry them to Indian Springs onto the Mount Vernon Road to Brownlee Road and back to the beginning point. Although teen agers are expected to dominate the walk, a liberal sprinkling of adults and elementary school students are expected to join in the fun this year. Walkers secure sponsors for their walk, based on 10 cents a mile or more, and every walker can sign up as many sponsors as desired to make their walk more productive financially. Walk for Mankind, based in San Diego, California, is a fund raising organization which provides the necessary financial support to staff and operate nearly 40 clinics and hospitals for needy people in rural America and around the world. It was initiated in 1969 as a means of getting young people more deeply involved in helping others. Sickle Cell Tests Here Yield Results The Butts County Business and Professional Women’s Club recently sponsored the Sickle Cell Foundation, Inc. from January 20th through April 15th, at the Zion Baptist Church and the Butts County Public Schools. Approxi mately 950 students and adults were tested for the disease and-or trait. Of the 950, a percentage higher than the national average was discovered. The Butts County B&PW Club would like to urge those Butts Countians who have not had the test to consult their physician as soon as possible. ®\ wistful naze--perhaps of hone, met the photographer at one of five Walk-funded medical clinics serving poor moun tain families in Appalachia. Through the Walk for Mankind, Shod medical and dental care is provided to more than 1,100 patients living in rural America each month. 03 ' ‘ ' Domestic facilities funded by the Walk for Mankind include a unique mobile dental program in Appala chia and medical clinics situated in remote mountain communities to serve the impoverished hill people Overseas operations are conducted in Hong Kong, Ethiopia, Indonesia and Guatemala. “On Saturday, May 28th, we are asking Butts Coun tians to put their hearts into either their feet or their wallets,” Chairman Malone said, “so that adequate medical care may be given to those who would otherwise be unable to obtain it.” “Last year over 600 walkers negotiated the 20- mile course in Butts County and raised over SB,OOO for the Walk for Mankind and we’ll have to put our best feet forward to beat that this year,” Malone said. Although the Jackson Ki wanis Club is the official sponsoring agency, every civic group in the County will join in the effort to make it a truly county-wide project, Malone said. Garden clubs and ladies’ organizations will help pro vide sandwiches for the walkers’ lunches and other male civic groups will assist in directing traffic, picking COURTHOUSE REPAIRS BEING COMPLETED Work will soon be complet ed on painting the courthouse tower, which is being painted a brilliant white. Missing for several days It is not necessary for those who have taken the test to be re-examined in the future for the disease or trait. The members of the club would like to thank the following individuals as well as the Administrators of the Public School System for their conscientious support and participation that added to the success of the testing program. A special thanks to Rev. Walter C. James who introduced the idea to the club and the Zion Baptist Church for the use of their facilities. up tired \ OP < t ing the is system. Checkpoints and refresh ment stands will be provided every three or four miles on the 18-mile route and walkers will have an opportunity to stop and refresh themselves several times during the day. The State Patrol, city and county law officials and members of the National Guard will assist with traffic movement and be available for any emergencies. The Jackson Kiwanis Club has fully insured all walkers and assistants against any possible kind of mishap, Malone pointed out. The walk will begin earlier this year, in order that many may complete the course before the heat becomes extreme. W'alkers may leave the course at any checkpoint and their sponsors will be responsible only for the actual miles walked. Parents of young children are advised to dress them practicably in comfortable shoes and with outer clothing suitable for the temperatures expected on walk day. Kiwanians have already distributed literature and forms to solicit sponsors to all public and private schools in the County. Both Jackson banks will have an additional supply of these forms for adults. has been the courthouse clock, which is also under going repairs, but which is expected to be back in working order shortly. STEALING FLOWERS CAN BE EXPENSIVE Jackson Mayor C. B. Brown, Jr. warns all who are possessively fascinated by the attractive hanging bas kets the City has recently installed on corner lamp posts to see their favorite florist. A stiff fine of SSOO and-or a six months sentence awaits anyone caught stealing one of the baskets, said the Mayor who also reported one of the baskets stolen Saturday night. Jackson, Georgia 30233, Thursday, May 19, 1977 v ■*>**, mebl -■ Vib '~ a sifjf WHAT TIME IS IT? Well, if you’re used to depending on the Courthouse clock to remind you if you’re on time, you might be running a little bit late and be quite surprised to see the blank clock face staring at you during one of your many gazes toward the most familiar sight in town. The clock is currently undergoing repairs and hopefully will be back in operation soon. - Photo by Carole Lawrence. Methodist Hold Aldersgate Service Sunday On Sunday. May 22, the United Methodist Church will be celebrating “Aldersgate Sunday”, the recollection of a prayer meeting in a home on Aldersgate Street in London, where John Wesley felt his heart “strangely warmed”. This sparked the Methodist movement which has influenced English speaking countries beyond Wesley’s wildest dream. Methodism began in 1729 at Oxford University, England. While at college there, John and Charles Welsey, George Whitefield. and a few other young men banded together for the purpose of intellectual and spiritual improvement. So systematic were these young men in their habits of religious duty that other students in jest called them “methodists”...and the name stuck. The Methodist Movement started not with the idea of founding a church or of reforming the world, but in an earnest desire of a few' young men to live better lives themselves. And it is noteworthy to observe that the founder of Methodism, John Wesley, remained a devout clergyman of the Anglican church up to his death. The Jackson United Metho dist Church, in observance of “Aldersgate Sunday”, will use as their Order of Worship, John Wesley’s Office of Morning Prayer which he sent to the Methodist Societies in America in 1784. Being a solemn occasion, the tradition of singing the prayers and creed will be observed in addition to other lost worship practices. The congregation will join the choir in singing hymns by Charles Wesley, and canticles set to Anglican chants. The Chancel Choir will perform Mozart's "Laudate Dominum,” and William Smith’s setting of the preces and responses The sermon by The Reverend Philip DeMore will also reflect this historic occasion. The public is invited to this eleven o’clock service which will be aired live by Radio Station WJGA. South River Marina Opens On May 21-22 J. J.'s. Marina, located on Hwy. 36 at the South River Bridge, will have its grand opening on Saturday and c mvday. May 21st and May 22nd. Opening under the new ownership of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Jenkins, the Marina’s grand opening will feature free home-made ice cream and a number of introductory specials. The restaurant at J.J.’s. Marina will serve short orders daily and an early fishermen's breakfast on Saturday and Sunday morn ing. A complete marina service will be offered fishermen and boaters. including boat launchings, gasoline, picnic supplies, fish bait, etc. South Georgia Baseball Champ Being Decided The Class A baseball championship of South Georgia is being decided in Jackson Wednesday and Thursday when the Jackson High Red Devils take on Harlem. Wednesday’s doubleheader will begin at 2:30 p.m. and, if a third game is required to decide the best two-out-of three series, it will be played Thursday afternoon in Jack son. The Harlem team, losers of only one game this season. ar,e expected to offer the Red Devils stiff competition in this championship series. Winner of the two games this week will go to the state finals and compete against the play-off winner from north Georgia for the state Class A baseball title. GOSPEL SINGING LIZZIE BERRY B APTIST CHURCH The Lizzie Berry Baptist Church is sponsoring a Fellowship Gospel Singing and an anniversary for Mrs. Lillian Buckner on Sunday, May 22nd, at 7:30 p.m. The Whitefield Ensemble of Atlanta will be special guests along with other local Gospel Groups and church choirs. Admission is free, according to Rev. Rufus Colvard, pastor. Jackson Track Team Wins Its sth Meet of Season on Thurs. - Il n jm A fs * * Vk 440 RELAY - Arthur Pye gives the baton to runner Charles McDaniel as the Jackson team of Pye, McDaniel. Randolph White and Charles Stewart came in second in the 440 relay in 44.2 seconds during the Regional Class A track meet at the Jackson track field May 12. The Hawkinsville team placed first with 43.2 seconds. Henderson Junior High Principal Ron Wade, serving as timer for the event, observes the action. - Photo by Dale W'hiten. Jackson High won its fifth track meet of the season, Thursday. May 12 when the track team scored a total of 126 points in the Regional Class tournament held at the Jackson High track field. Hawkinsville w’as the closest rival in the meet with 114 points. Other participat ing schools and their scores were Johnson County, 86, D.F. Douglas (Montezuma), 52; Cochran, 39; Lamar County, 34; Mary Persons, 25 and Pike County, 9. Derrick Alexander set a new school record in the 880 run when he placed first in the competition with 2:04.2. Another school record was set in the mile relay when the Jackson team made up of Charles McDaniel, Tony Head, Charles Stewart and Randolph White placed third in that category with 3;30.6. The state track meet will be held today, Friday and Saturday in Jefferson, Geor gia and eight Jackson athletes will be competing in field and running events. Those from Jackson in the state competition are Wally Cawthon, Charles Stewart. Randolph White. Derrick Alexander, Tony Head. .Ar thur Pye. Charles McDaniel and Leon Smith. Following are the results of Thursday’s field and running events. The first name is that of the person who finished first in the category followed by only those participants from Jackson and the position in which they placed. FIELD EVENTS. Discus: Wally Cawthon, 137’ lOV’; Tony Stodghill, 112' 7” (sth place). Notice To Subscribers The mailing list of the Progress- Argus has been corrected as of April 27, 1977 and the paper label should reflect any subscriptions paid before that date. The paper has converted to anew procedure that will reflect all new r or renewal subscriptions shortly after they are paid. Postal regulations forbid the mail ing of newspapers to delinquent sub scribers, so it is vital that all sub scriptions be kept up to date. Any subscriber having questions about the expiration date shown on their mailing label should contact the paper immediately. Shot Put: Wally Cawthon. 46' 6 1 4" ; Tony Stodghill. 43’ V’ (3rd). Pole Vault: Leon Smith. 12 feet: Cary Thaxton. 11’ 6” (3rd). Long Jump: Michael Penn (Lamar County l , 21’ BV’: Rico Evans. 19' 10V (6th). High Jump: Robert Nelson (Hawkinsville), 6 feet; Van Fletcher. 5' 5" (sth); Rico Evans, 5’ 5" (6th). Triple Jump: David Brant ley < Mary Persons), 42’ 9V’; Jimmy Akins. 42' 2V’ (3rd); Randolph White. 40' 9” (6th). RUNNING EVENTS: 880 Run: Derrick .Alexan der. 2:04.2; Tony Head. 2:05.8. 120 High Hurdle: Wannie Cason (Johnson County), 15.2 seconds; Randolph White. 15.7 (3rd). 330 Low Hurdle: Wannie Cason. 40.2 seconds; Ran dolph White. 40.5. 440 Dash: Robert Nelson (Hawkinsville), 48.5 seconds; Charles Stewart. 53.2 (sth). 100 Dash: .Alton Collins (Hawkinsville), 10. l seconds; Arthur Pye, 10.50 (sth). 220 Dash: Alton Collins. 22 seconds: .Arthur Pye, 24.2 (6th>. Mile Run: Grady Waters (Johnson County), 4.43: Ernest Lawrence. 4:54.2 (3rd); Tony Head. 5:01.6 (4th). 2-Mile Run: Grady Waters, 10:20.8; Ernest Lawrence. 10:39.7 (3rd); Dan Wright. 11:06.6 (sth). 440 Relay: Hawkinsville. first place, at 43.2 seconds; Jackson, second place at 44.2. Runners for Jackson 15c Per Copy Local Special Olympics Team Is Big Winner The Butts County Day Care and Training Center was well represented at the Fourth District Special Olympics held May 7th at Lakewood stadium in Atlanta. The five local Training Center participants brought back three first place ribbons, two second, two third, one fourth and two fifth place ribbons. The local contingent competed in the softball throw, standing long jump. 50-yard dash and 220-yard dash. Two staff members, doubling as coaches, ac companied the students to Atlanta for the athletic competition. YOUNG F ARMERS TO ORGANIZE IN COUNTY The Butts County Farm Bureau is in the process of organizing “The Young Farmers of Butts County", an organization to represent the interests and farm prac tices of the younger farmers. Any one interested in joining this group should contact the Butts County Farm Bureau. P.O. Box 58. in Jackson. were Arthur Pye. Randolph White, Charles McDaniel, and Charles Stewart. Mile Relay: Hawkinsville, 3:26; Third Place —Jackson (Charles McDaniel. Tony Head, Charles Stewart and Randolph White) 3:30.6; Fifth Place —Jackson (Ar thur Pye. Ricky Head Derrick Alexander and Mi chael Upshaw), 3:45.1. JOE. THE HOBO. SEZ: ■Jrsi ■v. V; 7 Most wives have a model husband, he's the one she gave up to marry the bloke she's stuck with.