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Hackai i progress-Argua co 5 , Volume 104 Number 26 Hillcrest Cinema-Jacnsuris New Theafre Opens Friday fifgp, - - -w# * vmmm- I ‘ ~ : '. ■*' 1 E, ®W ™ ®"* *®“ (89 _ £ 1 .- ''uSv 1 ?! ' ffWWSf- 1 jg^p.., ■>> . - * HILLCREST CINEMA -- Tomorrow is the opening day for Jackson’s newest business and place of entertainment, the Hillcrest Cinema, located about two miles north of Jackson on the Atlanta Highway. When this picture was taken, the theatre was undergoing the final stages of construction, such as the paving of the parking lot and “just a general cleaning,” said owner Neal Baker. - Photo by Dale Whiten. On July 1 Jacksonians will witness the opening of the first walk-in movie theatre in the city since the Town Theatre closed in the early 1960’5. This announcement comes from Neal Baker and Bobby Whitaker, owners of the modern 300-seat Hillcrest Cinema located on the Atlanta Highway about two miles north of Jackson. Friday’s premier movie will be “Smokey and the Bandit” with Burt Reynolds and Sally Field. The movie is rated PG. The first show will run from 7:30 —9:30 p.m. and there will also be a second show. Admission will be $2.50 for adults and SI.OO for children. Baker said “Smokey and the Bandit” will run a week as will most of the movies at the Hillcrest Cinema. In addition to the evening shows, there will also be a Saturday matinee beginning July 2 at 2:00 p.r.i. The first matinee will feature “Smokey and the Bandit,” but Baker said plans are to start children’s movies in about two weeks. “Generally, we’re plan ning for family movies-those rated G and PG,” Baker said. However, he noted the second movie--“ The Final Chapter of Walking Tall”-is rated R. “We more or less had to get that movie; it’s such a big one nationwide,” Baker stated. He said he’s planning to bring “the best and biggest movies available and as close to release date as possible. “Some of them we won’t be able to get at the time of release, but we hope to get them in the next spread following their release in Atlanta,” Baker stated. He said he’s received a lot inquiries about his theatre from people in the surround ing counties and that he’s hoping to pull in customers from the Monticello, Griffin and Barnesville areas. DRUMS ACROSS AMERICA TO ECHO IN ATLANTA Over 1,000 young mu sicians, comprising eight precision drum and bugle corps, will compete in the Drums Across America competition on Saturday, July 2nd, at 7:30 p.m. in Atlanta stadium. The event will star Doc Setferinsen, the Now Generation Brass and the exciting young singing group, Today’s Children. Tickets for the Drums Across America competition are priced at only $5.00 for all reserved seats, and are available at Rich’s and all Braves’ outlets including Atlanta stadium. Butts County Girl Hit By Automobile June 24 A 7-year-old Butts County girl, Cynthia Gail Fincher, is in Georgia Baptist Hospital in Atlanta with a broken leg after she was struck by an automobile June 24 on Highway 42 just south of the Jackson city limits according to Sheriff Deputy Russell Crumbley. Also investigating the accident was State Highway Patrol officer Hal Ellerbee who said the girl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Fincher of Route 2, Jackson, was crossing the road to get on a school bus when she was hit by the car driven by Thomas N. Tippins of 403 Dora Street, Griffin. Ellerbee said that accord ing to the driver of the bus, Morris Shannon, 381 McKib ben Street, the school bus was stopped and the stop sign on the bus was out. Ellerbee stated that Tip pins said the first thing he saw were the blinking lights on the bus and the stop sign going out. He added that Tippins, who had been about 150 feet behind a tractor trailer truck which made it through the bus stop sign, said he saw the girl standing by the side of the road and by the time he had slammed on his brakes she started to run across the road. According to Ellerbee, Tippins was “carried as being at fault for failing to stop for a school bus.” Ellerbee also reported an automobile accident which occurred June 24 at the intersection of Georgia 16 and the High Falls Road involving Kim O’Neal Harri son, 850 King Road, Jonesbo ro and Mr. and Mrs. George L. Ivey, Route 1, Forsyth. Ellerbee said the Harrison vehicle was traveling west on Highway 16 when it was hit broadside by the Ivey vehicle when Ivey “failed to grant right-of-way to the Harrison vehicle.” However, Ellerbee noted that the stop sign on the High Falls Road was down at, the time of the accident. Deputy Crumbley assisted Ellerbee in investigating the accident and reported that Ivey was taken to Sylvan Grove Hospital where he was treated for cuts and scratch es and released. Crumbley said Mrs. Ivey was also taken to Sylvan Grove Hospital and later transferred to Monroe County Hospital. Harrison was also treated at Sylvan Grove Hospital and released. According to Crumbley, damage to both cars was estimated at about $3,500.00. Offices And Industries To Close For July 4th Holiday The Post Office, all federal, state, county and city offices will be closed Monday in observance of the July 4 holiday. In addition, most businesses in the city and county will be closed. Following is a listing of the closing dates of several of the industries in Jackson: Avondale Mills —Close at 10:00 p.m. Saturday, July 2; reopen at 6:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 5. LOCAL FISHING LISTED AS FAIR Jackson Lake will be normal and clear during the week of June 26th and fishing prospects are only fair, according to Ben Gunn of the State Department of Natural Resources. A few largemouth bass are biting plastic worms at the 15-foot level, a few bream and striped bass are being caught, but fishing is poor for crappie, Gunn said. He listed the Ocmulgee River con ditions as low, with fishing fair for all species. JACKSON KIWANIS SENDS TWO TO DALLAS President-elect Ricky Bal lard, of the Jackson Kiwanis Club, and Director Harry Lewis left Sunday morning for the Kiwanis Interna tional’s annual convention in Dallas, Texas. They are expected to return on Thursday, June 30th. 4-H HONOR WINNERS - Butts County had five 4-H’ers to win honors in the District Project Achievement competition at Rock Eagle. Pictured above are, left to right, Roger McDaniel, second in Electric Project; Millard Daniel, Butts County Extension Chairman; Duncan Hansford, third in Dairy Project; Ricky Long, District winner in Public Speaking, and Jeff Hurst, third in Forestry Project. Not pictured was Nicky Norsworthy, second in Electronics Project. Jackson, Georgia 30233, Thursday, June 30, 1977 Jackson High Graduates Wins Textile Awards Two Jackson High gra duates of the class of 1977 have been awarded scholar ships to Georgia Tech by the Textile Education Founda tion. The scholarships, which are renewable yearly, have an annual value of $750, or $250 per quarter. Timothy John Colwell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Colwell, and Esca Howard Pace, son of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Pace, have received the scholarships to begin with the fall term. The awarding of the scholarships is based on academic achievement, Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores, extra-curricu lar involvement and leader ship. The scholarships are made available through the Georgia Textile Manufac turers to any student majoring in textile engineer ing, textile chemistry or textiles at Georgia Tech. American Mills—Will be closed July 3-9; reopen at 6:45 a.m., July 11. Fashion Pillows—Closed July 3-9; reopen 7:00 a.m. July 11. Kym Company— Closed July 4 and 5; reopen July 6 at 7:30 a.m. Fabral Corporation— Closed July 4; reopen usual time July 5. Delta Tank—Closed July 4; reopen usual time July 5. PEARL HARBOR SURVIVORS SOUGHT The Pearl Harbor Sur vivors Association is looking for members of the armed forces who were at Pearl Harbor or on the island of Oahu on Dec. 7, 1941. A commemorative dinner and ceremony is being planned in Atlanta on December 7th. Contacts may be made with Bob Kerr, 2634 Bonnybrook Dr., S. W., Atlanta, 30311. SOCIAL SECURITY REP. HERE THURSDAY A representative from the Griffin Social Security Office is in Jackson every Thursday between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. in a downstairs office of the courthouse. Much SS business can be transacted over the tele phone and interested parties can call collect the Griffin office at 227-0183. County's Fourth Gala Is Ready To Explode That time of year has about arrived again in Butts County when the entire populace lets down its hair and for an entire week goes about the serious business of seeing just who can boast of having the most enjoyable time. The program this year for the fourth celebration of Butts County week shows an admixture of both the old and the new, with many of the proven crowd pleasing events having their popularity challenged by some new wrinkles that have been added. Chairman Dick O’Hara, perennial promoter of the event, and his corps of dedicated workers have worked tirelessly to see that the celebration this year will have something for everyone. Butts County Week will begin Sunday, July 3rd, with Church Day and will close at midnight on Saturday, July 9th, when the street dance on Jackson’s square comes to an end. The general theme of the celebration will be Community Spirit. The complete schedule of events, as released by Chairman O’Hara, is as follows: July 3 CHURCH DAY July 4 RECREATION DAY at Jackson-Butts County Recreation Park 10:30 a.m. Sand Pile Dig 6 years old and under 525.00 in coins 11:30 a.m. Almost Anything Goes Children and Adults 1:00 p .m. Bicycle Rodeo for Children and Adults (Bring Own Bike.) 1:30 p.m. Mother-Daughter Softball Game 2:00 p.m. Horseshoe Pitchin’ Contest 2:00 p.m. “Co-Rec” Softball 3:00 p.m. Father-son Softball Game 3:00 p.m. Arm Wrestling Contest 3:30 p.m. “Sac-Softball” 4:00 p.m. Beauty Contest - Three Categories. “Little Miss Butts County” 3-7 yrs.; “Jr. Miss Butts County” 8-12 yrs; “Miss Butts County” 13 yrs. up. Winners will participate at all events during Butts County Week 4:30 p.m. Watermelon Eating Contest 5:00 p.m. Greased Pig Chase 5:00 p.m. “A’s” vs. White Builders 6:00 p.m. American Legion vs. Men’s Team 8:30 p.m. Performance by Order of the Arrow Indian Dance Team High School Ball Field 9:30 p.m. Fireworks High School Ball Field 10:30 p.m. Rock Dance Featuring “Free Spirit”. Admission $2.00 At Two-Bits Game Room (Old Carter Building Supply Bldg.) Additional Highlights of the Day will Be: Sky Divers from the Greene County Sports Parachute Center of Jenkinsburg jumping Into the Main Ball Field Between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Jaycee’s Dunkin’ Machine Troop 89 Boy Scouts of America “Open House Encampment” July 5 WATER SAFETY DAY 1:00 p.m. Boating Safety Demonstration at Avondale Pond on Hwy. 16 by Georgia Game & Fish Department 2to 6:00p.m. Fishing Derby At Avondale Pond Sponsored by Hodges Hardware for 4-h. July 6 MERCHANTS DAY 12:00 p.m. Sidewalk Sale, on the Square in Jackson by All Participating Merchants 1:00 p.m. 4-H Bicycle Rodeo in C&S Parking Lot Sponsored by the C&S Bank of Jackson. 2:00 p.m. Concert by U. S. Marine Corps Band from Albany July 7 SENIOR CITIZENS DAY 8:00 p.m. Golden Oldies Disco Party in the Recreation Dept. Bldg. (Old Pepperton Church). Prizes and Free Refreshments. Free Admission to All Over 50; All Others SI.OO. Johnny Smolka to be D. J. Spinning Records Popular in the 1920’s to 1940’5. July 8 YOUNG AND YOUNG-AT-HEART DAY 8:00 p.m. Celebration Dance Featuring “Cottonwood" at the National Guard Armory. Admission $3.00. Three Hours of Rock and One Hour of 50 & 60’s Medley. Special Outside Event ln Flovilla, Across From the City Dump There Will Bea Motorcycle Demonstration Featuring a Car Jump Attempt By Floyd and Anderson at 2:00 p.m. Admission Free. July 9 SPIRIT DAY On the Square in Jackson 9:00 am. Flag Raising With Music by Jackson High School Band 9:00 a.m. Arts and Crafts. Local Clubs Will Be Set Up and Ready for Business: Order of the Eastern Star, Jenkinsburg Garden Club, Iron Springs Sunshine Club, Butts County Band Boosters Club, Butts County Chapter of the A.A.R.P., Butts County Jaycees, Brownie Troop No. 290, Westbury Medical Care Home, N.A.A.C.P., C. B. Club, and the William Mclntosh Chapter of the D.A.R. with a Display at Their Clubhouse on Mulberry Street. Individuals With Exhibits Include: Patricia Parrish Hooten, Livia O’Hara, Mary Lynn Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Weaver— Macrame; James Miller-Copper; Doug Bennett—Leather Craft; Candy Carmichael— Craft Works; Hugh Patrick—Woodwork; Scott Coleman, Gail Parnell, Eloise Dorsey—Art. 11:00 a.m. Parade Featuring Command Band and Color Guard from Fort McPherson, Griffin Shrine Club and Over 50 Local Units and Bands with Gloria Lane from WSB-TV and Ed Spivia from the Department of Industry’ and Trade. 12:00 p.m. Bar-B-Que Chicken by Butts County Jaycees 1:00 p.m. Kathy Borges Folk Music and Guitar 2:00 p.m. Jackson High School Band 3:00 p.m. Shadow Box Players Skits and Monologue 4:00 p.m. Mighty Engineers 9-Piece Band 8:30-to-12:00 p.m. Street Dance, Featuring Dennis Dykes and The Country Gentlemen. James Head Is Law Graduate At University .. * ■ 4 \ • . James W. Head, son of Mrs. Myrtle F. Head of Jackson, recently received a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Georgia School of Law. In commencement exercises held Friday, June 10. in Athens. James was one of 210 students who received degrees for completion of the three-year law program. A graduate of Jackson High School in 1970. James received his BA. degree in Political Science in 1974. He then entered law school at the University of Miami, where after one year he transferred to the University of Georgia Law School to complete the last two years. While in college and law school. activities and honors included: Georgia Basketball Junior Varsity 1970-72. Dean’s List - Winter-Spring 1973, Spring 1974. active member of Georgia Chapter of Campus Crusade for Christ 1970-74, S B A. Student Government Senator for the first year class at University of Miami; chairperson of Law Students' Civil Rights Research Coun cil, University of Georgia; Research Council summer intern and scholarship win ner in 1975; treasurer of Black American Law Stu dents Ass n., UGA; member of Board of Directors of Athens Chapter of Oppor tunity Industrial Commun ity, Athens. In August. James will take a position as a staff attorney with the Columbus, Georgia office of Georgia Legal Services, Inc. 15c Per Copy Local Sales Tax Receipts Show Increase Retail sales in Butts County spurted in April when the County realized $17,256.61 from its one-cent local sales tax The April total was the highest of any month save one in the 13-month history’ of the local option sales tax in Butts County. The only month surpassing April’s receipts was December, 1976 when the County received $17,689.53 from this source. Banking $175,384.15 in the first-full year since the tax was levied in April, 1976. County officials are expected to pass this on to the taxpayers in reduced property taxes for 1977. Warmer weather in May sent the beer drinkers hustling for a cold one and the County took in $5,051.52 from the sale of beer and wine for the month, accord ing to Treasurer Billy Sutton. The issuance of new licenses, plus renewals, to beer and wine dealers brought in $3,424.98 recently, Sutton said. Most beer and wme licenses have a July Ist renewal date in the County. Butts County now has licensed five wholesale and 14 retail firms to handle the sale of beer and wine. Sutton added JOE. THE HOBO. SEZ: -*—SC # It is only the wise politician who can tell the difference between notoriety and popu larity.