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ROSE PARK— Jackson’s Forrest Ave. once was a quiet dirt street, with no homes and a secluded nook known as Rose Park. This photograph, made in the 1900’s, was submitted by Mrs. Mattie D. Maddox. Gordon Proves Its Academic Excellence on Regents'Tests BARNESVILLE Gordon Junior College set a record in the University System of Georgia in the number of students who passed the Regents’ Test Spring Quar ter, 1977. Of Gordon’s 76 students who took the examination, an unprece dented 85.53 percent passed the test. The System average was 63.97 percent, and no other college in the Univer sity System’s thirty-three institutions scored above 80 percent. The Regents’ Test is required of all students before completion of their sophomore year of college. In order to pass the examina tion, a student must demon strate competency in the areas of reading and writing. A junior college student cannot graduate without demonstrating this profi ciency. Dr. Susan Ellzey, chair man of the Humanities Department of Gordon Junior College, was “ex tremely pleased with our students’ performance on the Regents’ Test.” She also stated, “These scores reflect the commitment that all of us have to the writing program. We not only use the traditional approaches to teaching writing, but we also use literature, film, and simulation games to create contexts for composition. We also attempt to make composition as relevant as possible, by encouraging students to write in their areas of interest.” The other institutions of the University System in order of the percentage of compe tence on the Regents’ Test are Kennesaw Junior College, 79.17; Macon Junior College, 77.69; Georgia Sou thern College, 75.34; Univer sity of Georgia, 75.03; Augusta College, 72.03; Bain bridge Junior College, 72.00; Valdosta State College, 71.84; Floyd Junior College, 71.19. Georgia Institute of Tech nology, 69.86; Medical Col lege of Georgia, 68.35; Emanual Junior College, 66.67; Middle Georgia Col lege, 66.39; Clayton Junior College, 66.16; Brunswick Junior College, 65.52; Gainesville Junior College, 65.18; Georgia Southwestern College, 63.64. Abraham Baldwin Junior College, 62.72; Armstrong State College, 61.71; Georgia State University, 61.55; Al bany Junior College, 60.68; Waycross Junior College, 60.00; South Georgia College, PANTS - TOPS SHOES JEWELRY EVERYTHING 10 to 50% Off AT Susanne’s sth Anniversary SALE 56.52; North Georgia College. 56.47; Dalton Junior College, 55.38; Georgia College, 55.23; Fort Valley State College, 51.06; Southern Tech, 50.00; Columbus College, 48.32; Atlanta Junior College, 48.31; West Georgia College, 45.53; Albany State College, 42.50; and Savannah State College, 40.68. Dean James F. Strickland remarked: “Our outstanding performance on the Regents’ Test is a credit to our students, faculty, and total college community. The test results are another tangible indicator of the excellence of our writing program at Gordon, as well as the superior quality of our total academic program. We have a highly qualified, dedicated faculty working with a conscientious student body at Gordon and are thus creating the kind of environment which fosters excellence in all areas of the college.” Historically, Gordon has ranked first or near the top each quarter since partici pating in the Regents’ Test in 1973. This is Gordon’s second year in having over 80 percent of its students successfully pass the exami nation. President Jerry William son commented, “I am immensely pleased with this phenomenal score on the Regents’ Test. This achieve ment reflects the excellent academic preparation that our students are receiving in our English program. Gor don is the only school in the University System which The Butts County Farm Bureau Is Now Organizing The Young Farmers of Butts County An organization of young farmers, male and female, who are dedicated to and actively engaged in farming, on either a full or part-time basis. If you are interested in becoming a member of an organization that will have a decided impact on farming in Butts County, please complete the blank below: Name e .. Address Please mail to: BUTTS COUNTY FARM BUREAU P. O. BOX 58 JACKSON, GEORGIA 30233 THE JACKSON PROGRESS-ARGUS, JACKSON, GEORGIA requires three quarters in English composition, and certainly our exceptionally high score on the Regents’ Test every quarter demon strates the wisdom in this English requirement.” The South American country of Brazil derives its name from the reddish tree the Spanish and Portugese call brasil, and which we call Brazilwood. ruth at random By Ruth Bryant SEVENTY-SIX I am not lame, or deaf, or blind, The beautiful, I love to see; I like to use my active mind And basque in life’s reality! So, come what may from day to day Some poetry, I’m bound to fix, I’m hoping that my friends will say “There goes Ruth Bryant at seventy-six!” Patricia’s Pondering* By Patricia Smith, Butts County Home Economist SUN PRECAUTIONS The hot days of Summer are almost here and caution is the key word when you are involved in outside activities. The sun’s rays are tricky. Don’t be fooled by cloudy days or cool, windy ones. Whether you are relaxing or working outside, over ex posure to the sun can be harmful. The sunning danger zone is between 10:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M.; rays are the most direct and burning is the quickest. Be sure to use a sunscreen lotion if you burn easily. Prolonged exposure to the sun also leads to dehydration, so drink plenty of water or cooling fruit juices to replace body fluids. Have a happy and fun-filled Summer without discomfort by following sun precautions. CARE OF KNITS Knit fabric and dryers are “go-togethers” that have spoiled many of us, but there are some tricks on handling this duo. The secret, don’t overdry knit garments. Here are some “how-to’s” on caring for knits. -Some dryers have knit setting to protect against THURSDAY, MAY 19, 1977 Rv fabric damage. If this special cycle isn’t available, use a setting that will not completely dry your knits. -Cotton knits stretch and shrink very easily. Remove them from the dryer while still damp, smooth out the wrinkles then lay flat to finish drying. -Polyester and nylon knits should be dried at a low temperature for a short time. This will avoid shrinkage, piling and static electricity. -Another knit idea - always dry your knits in loads of similar weight fabrics. Dunwoody Is School Spirit Champion Dunwoody Elementary School has been declared the winner of the 1977 WSB Radio School Spirit competion. The 750 students and 35 staff members at the school demonstrated what the judges consider the most outstanding activities carry ing out this year’s School Spirit theme, “Operation Environment.” Also joining forces with the students and school staff were 100 parents, three area civic groups and two Scout groups. At a special awards ceremony on April 28, the Dunwoody students will receive the WSB Radio School Spirit Trophy and a SSOO cash award from WSB Radio and Peachtree Bank, co-sponsors of the annual competition. Competing for the title were 65 elementary and high schools from the 15-county Metropolitan Atlanta area. WEIGHT WATCHERS 10th Anniversary in Georgia : CELEBRATE *' September, 1977, will mark Weight Watchers 10th successful year in Georgia Birthdays mean gifts and this birthday will be no exception. We are planning a number oj surprises. Not for us —but for you! First, there will be a series of Open Meetings for two weeks, starting Monday, M . i> 16 thru Saturday May 28th. We welcome you all to attend our classes without obligation. C ome and meet our lecturers and learn all about the exciting new Weight Watchers Program everyone is talking about. Second, you may join Weight Watchers for an initial fee of just $7.00 (a savings of $3.00 to you), during these two weeks of Open Meetings only. Third, a book of coupons valued at $lO.OO (which you may use toward regular meeting fees) will be distributed free to all regular members of Weight Watchers, in class, during the week of May 30th. As we begin our second decade, we renew our commitment to continue to bring to you the most scientifically advanced weight control program in the world. One which extends dignity to every person who enters our classrooms. One which not only teaches how to lose weight successfully on a nutritionally balanced food program, but one which also bridges the span to maintenance. We promise you that Weight Watchers will always stand for 'Progress you can depend on.’ Sincerely, classes meet: Anne & Harry Friedman JACKSON Co-Directors Jackson-Butts County Recreation Center Tuesday evenings 6:30 PM For More Information Dial FREE 1-8-282-4565 • WEIGHT WATCHERS" AND® ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF WEIGHT WATCHERS INTERNATIONAL, INC . MANHASSET, N Y • WEIGHT WATCHERS INTERNATIONAL 1977 mill: lv jr' ? * ■■■&>■ If DAIRY JUDGES— These 4-H Club members recently participated in Dairy Day Judging event at the Univesity of Georgia. Pictured are (L to R) Janet English, Duncan Hansford, Anthony Benton, James Thurston, Roger McDaniel, Karla Cavender, and Laura Thaxton. The group is proudly displaying the plaques and trophies won by the team composed of Duncan, Anthony and Roger. SilffiflS LAUNDERING Make a clean sweep of energy-wasting habits during laundry time. Experts at the Edison Electric Institute offer these suggestions: 1. Follow detergent in structions carefully. Over sudsing actually hampers ef fective washing action and may require more energy in the form of extra rinses. 2. Set the wash tempera ture selector to cold or warm as often as possible. Not all fabrics require ex tremely hot water for wash ing. Asa matter of fact, some tests indicate that with the new “cold-water” soaps, almost all fabrics can be thoroughly cleaned in warm or cold water with considerable savings on the energy required for water heating. 3. It takes almost as much energy to run a lightly loaded washer as it does to cycle a fully loaded ma chine. Sort laundry and schedule washes so that a complete job can be done with a few cycles of the machine carrying its full capacity rather than a greater number of cycles with light loads. 4. With some machines, the choice of a “gentle” or slow-speed wash cycle is automatically accompanied by a slower-speed spin for water extraction. Less dry ing energy will be needed if, after completing a gentle wash, the machine is reset by hand for an extra spin on high speed. 5. Avoid overdrying. This not only represents a waste of energy but harms fabrics as well. 6. Clean lint filter thoroughly after each com plete drying cycle. WM EtSlv SET THE WASH TEMPER ATURE selector to cold or warm as often as possible. 7. Ease ironing chores and conserve energy also by removing clothes from drum as soon as the dryer stops and before wrinkles have time to set. Clothes that are promptly folded or placed on hangers often need little or no ironing. 8. To save energy, try not WALTON INSULATION CO. “Let Us Save You Money On Heating” Alcovy Road, Jersey, Ga. Phone 464-3617 to run the electric dryer unless it is carrying its rated poundage of clothes. Don’t overload, however, since this would cause excessive wrinkling and, perhaps, re quire an added amount of ironing. 9. Locate dryer in a place which is ventilated with fresh dry air. Circulating humid air through the ma chine increases drying time and the energy needed to run it. Save Space Avoid wasting precious freezer space by cluttering shelves with too many ice cube trays or foods which can be purchased inexpen sively throughout the year. Save space for a variety of often-needed foods. f CHIRO INFORMER Whiplash, to most people, is a painful neck injury, resulting most often from auto accidents. However, it can involve ANY portion of the moveable spine, as a result of sudden severe fiexion of the body in any direction. Thus, it can be due to almost any kind of accident. Frequently, muscles are separated, with swelling, nerve damage, and much pain. Ligaments are stressed and torn. There can be general miserable upset feeling, and emotional in stability. The patient is SICK! Prompt treatment follow ing injury is MOST im portant. The average case under Chiropractic care may respond quite rapidly without the use of traction or drugs. Body braces or collars are seldom needed. New gentle methods of treatment enable patient care and correction without forceful movements. Call Dr. R. J. Cartwright at 540 West Third Street, 775-7193, after 1 PM daily except Wednesday.