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S ' ' i . ••' .'S3HBBI Janie Lee Dempsey Watts To Be Bride of Mr. Spataro Mrs. Anne Dempsey Watts of Watkinsville, Georgia announces the engagement of her daughter, Miss Janie Lee Dempsey Watts, to Stephen Anthony Spataro, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Spataro of Avella, Penn sylvania. Miss Watts is also the daughter of Ray Dean Watts of Ringgold, Georgia; the sister of Dr. Emily (Mrs. Lamar) Card of Los Angeles, California, Miss Judy Watts of Cambridge, Massachu setts, and Dean Watts of Birchwood, Tennessee. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Dr. Thomas Jackson and Bertha Beatrice (Carmichael) Dempsey of Watkinsville, and the niece of Frank Happy Birthdays The Progress-Argus ex tends a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following: May 27: Ruth La Nette Thomas, Mrs. J. R. Johnson, Doyle W. Johnson, Grace Evelyn Johnson, Mrs. Lovett Fletcher, Mrs. Wilbur Rey nolds, Ed Raven, 111, Mary Jo Knowles, Laura Lee McCrary, John Roger Kim bell, Jr., Melissa Cantrell, Arnold Cheek, Mrs. Ronald Thompson, Wm. Taylor Whitesides, Keith Phillips, Mrs. Robert A. Watkins, Jenny Tharpe. May 28: A. A. Cook, Leamon Thomas, James Wesley Harris, Jack Lever ette, Sara Lou Norsworthy, Johnnie Wells, Albert Thrasher, Jr., Katherine Diane Trapnell, Bobby Batchelor, Brenda Bohannon Waldrop, Mrs. C. F. Phillips, Newton Mayfield, Mark Irby, W. W. Thomas, W. B. Cooper, Charles Barnette, John Dah lin, E. W. Gibson, Joan McMullen, James Ronald Gregory, Robert D. Merritt, Peggie Betts, Linda T. Grant. May 29: Hugh Polk, Guy Edwin McClendon, Victor Nolan, Kay Frances Kimbell, Jimmy Earnhart, Hilda Willard, R. W. Cook, Pamela Gail Grant, Bobby Cook, Kenneth Parrish, E. C. Cook, Walter Turner, Sherry Sea ley. May 30: Mrs. Herbert Moore, Julia Frances Spen cer, Autrey Bohannon, Ben nie L. Lane, Mrs. E. L. Barnes, Elizabeth Jane Smith, Forest McClendon, James Letson, Mrs. Janet Lassiter, Mrs. Homer Cald well, Ellen Fletcher, Mrs. William R. Stephens, Mrs. John Halley, J. G. Bearden, Dan Barnes, Mrs. A. W. Adams, Pamela Louise Cook, Dempsey of Watkinsville, Robert Lindsey of Athens, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Carmichael of Jackson, and Mrs. Frances Carmichael Barnwell of Atlantic Beach, Florida. Miss Watts graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, receiv ing a B.A. degree in journalism. She writes for the Redondo Beach Com munity Newspaper, and is an assistant in public relations for the Hawthorne Com munity Hospital. Mr. Spataro is a graduate of the University of Cali fornia, Berkeley, and cur rently attends law school. The couple will marry on June 18th in Redondo Beach, California. Ricky Reese, Mrs. David Elliott, Mrs. O. H. Ruff, Kim Ruff, Lucy Halbert, E. L. Cost, Mrs. Ella Mitchell, Larry Dwayne Gregory, Beverly M. Davies, Timmy Tallman. May 31: Mrs. Mertice McGee, Mrs. Albert Garr, Thompson Grant, Kenneth Perkins, Mrs. S. H. Cook, Mrs. Roxie M. Markham, Nancy Henley, Janice Lane, Tandi Walden, Fred T. White. June 1: Roy Letson, Elizabeth Jean Blessett, Kenneth Batchelor, Linda Darnell, Dorner Carmichael Tice, Evelyn Allen. June 2: Dick Pope, Charlotte Leverette, Jack Ingram, W. G. Preston, Bryan Howell, Mrs. Bryant Leverette, Talmadge Hobbs, Marilyn Maisel, Herman Waits, Barry O’Dell Collins, Jeffrey Keith Cook, Lisa Lee Maddox, J. W. Cochran, Mrs. Peggy C. Andrews, Mrs. Ethel E. Hart, Charles Polk. Carmichael insurance agency THE JACKSON PROGRESS-ARGUS, JACKSON, GEORGIA 82ND BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED BY MR. B.F. HAMLIN The family of Mr. B. F. Hamlin gathered Sunday, May 22nd, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Forest B. Cook of 1660 Pine Valley Road, Milledgeville, where Mr. Hamlin has resided with his daughter and son-in-law for the past two years due to ill health. The get-together was in celebration of Mr. Ham lin’s 82nd birthday. Present for the celebration were Messrs. Virgil and Lamar Hamlin, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Hamlin, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Hamlin and Shelly, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hamlin and Debbie, Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Hamlin, Chris and Melissa, Mr. and Mrs. Barron Hamlin, Mike and Laurie, and Miss Kathy Kersey, all of Jackson. GRADUATION OF KNIGHT’S KIDDIE COLLEGE MAY 31 Knight’s Kiddie College will hold Kindergarten gra duation on Tuesday, May 31, at 8 PM at the Jackson School Auditorium. The theme of the program is “A to Z” with each child having a speaking part. Songs will be sung by the entire class, consisting of 32 children. The public is invited. Teachers are Mrs. Kath leen Knight and Mrs. Barbara Baggerley. Mem bers of the graduating class are: Jason Rooks, Angela Bagby, Phil Partain, April Carter, Chip Barabas, Amy Williams, A1 Smith, Michael Beeland, Stacey McMullen, Alan Williams, Robert Kin ney, Jennifer Kilgo, Chance Daniel, Michael Jackson, Chris Brewer, Barrett Hoard, Allison Knight, Carla Waits, Susie Malone, Michael Dooley, Nancy Cheves, Ro bert Hasty, Joseph Lueken, Amy Saunders, Artie Potter, Steve Henderson, Tara Marsh, Jeremy Hilderbrand, Mandy Knowles, Christie Ford, Kelly Bearden, and Jamie Townsend. INDIAN SPRINGS ACADEMY TO HOLD CHICKEN-Q Indian Springs Academy will be holding a Chicken-Q Saturday, May 28 from 11:00 a.m. until dark. The plates will be sold for §2.00 each. The Chicken-Q is being sponsored as a fund-raising project for the school. t ASTON REUNION BE HELD JUNE 5 INDIAN SPRINGS Descendants of the Caston family are reminded that there will be a reunion on Sunday, June sth, at Indian Springs State Park. Since this will be the first Caston reunion to be held, according to Clyde Caston Wise, everyone is asked to make a special effort to come. ■ ? w. 1 . ' *. L 4 ' / Mr. And Mrs. J. Bailey Jones Honored on Golden Anniversary The Russell Crumbley home was the scene Sunday, May 15th, of the golden wedding anniversary cele bration of Mr. and Mrs. J. Bailey Jones, the lovely affair being given by their four children, Mrs. Russell Crumbley, Mrs. Ben Hill Dover, Mr. W. B. Jones and Mr. S. M. Jones. The home was beautifully decorated with floral ar rangements consisting of yellow roses, carnations, mums, glads, and other spring flowers. The guests, who called between two and four PERSONAL Rev. and Mrs. David Beville returned home Sun day afternoon from a delightful week’s vacation in Panama City, Florida where they visited with Rev. and Mrs. Wade Bell and family, and in Tallahassee, Florida. Mrs. Winnie Moore was admitted Tuesday, May 17th, to Coweta General Hospital, Newnan, where she was in Intensive Care until last Thursday morning when she was placed in a private room, her many friends will be interested to know. Mr. and Mrs. Lovett Fletcher, Bill and Van attended graduation exer cises of William Whitesides of Westminster on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest James will celebrate their 57th wedding anniversary on May 29th by attending church and enjoying a quiet day at home. On May 21st Miss Lemma Ingram, Mrs. Mattie Lou Grant and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fountain attended dedication ceremonies of the Pete Wheeler Building for Georgia State War Veterans Home in Milledgeville. Mr. and Mrs. T. T. Patrick attended graduation exer cises Sunday of William Whitesides of Westminster. Mrs. Robert W. Gettman and daughter of Athens spent Monday with Mrs. C. M. Compton. Miss Helen Thornton, Mrs. Edith Thurman, Mrs. J.W. Carter, Mrs. Willie Stodghill, and Miss Sue Lockhart visited briefly with Mrs. Winnie Moore, a patient at Coweta General Hospital, Sunday. SALE Electronic Printing Calculators SHARP SANYO ELECTROSAN $99.95 and up Full Warranty and Service Spratlin Printing and Office Supply 237 E. Third St. Jackson, Ga. 30233 775-2500 o’clock, were greeted by Mrs. Oma Cawthon of McDonough. Forming the receiving line were Mr. and Mrs. Jones and their family. Delicious refreshments were served by Mrs. Russ Crumbley and Mrs. Paul Collins. The highlight of the table was a four-tiered anniversary cake decorated with golden orchids and topped with bells and a golden “50”. Background music, includ ing many favorite tunes of the honorees, was rendered by Mrs. Carolyn Morgan during the afternoon. j \ New Arrivals Via I * J \ \ Wl/ i v\ i \ X rf ||— MASTER BROWN Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Harvey Brown, Jr. of Jackson announce the birth of a son, Jodi Leigh, May 14th at Coliseum Park Hospital, Macon. Mrs. Brown will be remembered as the former Cathy Evans. Grandparents are Mrs. Norma D. Evans and the late David B. Evans of Jackson, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brown, Sr. of Jackson. MASTER CROW DER Mr. and Mrs. Perry Crowder of Atlanta announce the birth of a son; Casey John, on May 17th at Northside Hospital. Grand parents are Mr. and Mrs. Julian Fletcher of Jackson and Mrs. Juanita Greer of San Antonio, Texas and Mr. Billy Greer of Jackson. Mrs. Crowder is the former Pam Greer of Jackson. GRIFFIN TECH HAS STUDENT OPENINGS Griffin Tech’s Summer Quarter will begin on July 11th and applications are now being taken. There are openings in most day and evening programs. An aptitude test is required for students applying for the day programs. The test is given each Wednesday at 9:oo a.m. and is not required for the evening programs. THURSDAY, MAY 26, 1977 STARK NEWS By Mrs. B. A. Williamson Members of the Men’s Club of Stark United Methodist Church were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Guest, Jr. on Monday night, May 16th. Eighteen men were present and enjoyed a most delicious supper of barbecue, stew and all the trimmings that accompanied it. The fellow ship of the members and the hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. Guest were enjoyed to the fullest by everyone present. Jeff Rickerson celebrated his 11th birthday by enter taining a number of friends at a party on Tuesday afternoon of last week. A number of games and the usual boy’s activities were enjoyed. The highlight of the afternoon’s fun were the hot dogs, cake and ice cream served at the close of the party. Invited guests were Wade Grant, Stan Maddox, Shan Phillips and Larkin Lee. Friends sympathize with Mr. and Mrs. Andrews Cook in the death of Mr. Cook’s brother-in-law, Mr. J. B. Montgomery. Death oc curred Friday at his home in Blackstock, S. C. Mrs. Montgomery is the former Miss Opal Cook, a native of Butts County. Gary Pearson returned to his home in Warrenton, Va. this week after having attended a law college in Atlanta for the past three months. He spent most all of his weekends with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Morgan. Little Brian Hunter of Buford visited his grandpa rents, Mr. and Mrs. Thurmon Mullis, while his parents and sister enjoyed a few days at Disney World. They returned on Tuesday and also visited with the Mullis family until Thursday. Andy Kersey, 12-year-old son of Mrs. Andrelyn Kersey, and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Andrews Cook, was admitted to Piedmont Hospi tal on Sunday. The many friends of the family hope that Andy will soon be well again. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Williamson and Mrs. Lillian Williamson went over to Griffin on Tuesday where they joined Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hill, of Griffin, and Mr. James B. Williamson of Macon, and attended the unveiling of a monument honoring sixteen veterans of the American Revolutionary War. The monument was a replica of the Washington monument and the names of four veterans were placed on each side of the base. One of the names is John William son, a several generations removed grandfather of Mrs. Hill, Mr. W. C. Williamson Notice To Lot Owners In Jackson City Cemetery On Monday, June 13th, the City will begin a clean-up campaign of the Jackson City Cemetery. City workers have been instructed to remove all dead flowers and flower containers from all grave sites, with the exception of those containers that are attached to, or a permanent part of the grave site. Those citizens having flower containers in the cemetery which they may wish to keep are advised to please remove them prior to the June 13th date to avoid their being destroyed. Citizens need not be concerned about those containers of a permanent nature, as they will not be moved. Your cooperation in this regard will be appreciated. MAYOR AND COUNCIL CITY OF JACKSON ✓ and James B. Williamson. The ceremony took place at Griffin Memorial Park, with a number of DAR dignita ries, the Mayor of Griffin and others participating. After the services the Williamson family enjoyed a delicious noonday meal with Mr. and Mrs. Hill at their home on Maple Drive. Mrs. Jeanette Cook’s friends are sorry to learn that she is a patient at Georgia Baptist Hospital and hope for her an early recovery. Mr. Thurmon Mullis spent Thursday and Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Richard Branch and family in Atlanta. On Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Hunter, Jennifer and Brian, of Buford, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Mullis and Billy. Mrs. Dewey White of Birmingham, Ala. was the guest this week of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd White. She arrived Monday and her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Gro ver White, and son Lloyd came to return her to Birmingham on Thursday. Quite a large number of the Kimbell and Pace families Russell’s Restaurant in Locusf Grove At Interchange OPEN DAILY Good Food Today and Every Day Open until 10 P. M. Daily LOOKEE HERE COMPARE THESE PRICES ANYWHERE Material For Sheers SI.OO Yd. Drapery Material 50c Yd. Casements $1.25 to $2.50 Yd. Throw Pillows -.78c Each BROWN’S “Your Complete Discount Store” Phone 775-7309 30 Mulberry St. Jackson, Ga. gathered at the Stark Community House on Sunday for the annual Kimbell-Pace reunion. Fifty-two members of the families were in attendance, several coming from out-of-state. An abun dance of food was brought and everybody ate his fill of the delicious variety of good food. Many had not seen each other since the last reunion and remembrances and kinship renewal as well as current topics of conversa tion made it a day to remember. Mrs. Harry Davis of Hiram, Ga. was the guest on Wednesday and Thursday of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hencely. Mrs. Ina Cawthon of Westbury Home and her family spent Sunday after noon at her home. The group included Mr. and Mrs. Buford Rushing and Alan of Warner Robins, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. McDaniel, Teri, Scott and Brad of Atlanta, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Cawthon and Mark of Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Cawthon, Ra chael and Matt of Jackson Lake.