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aacksa j: Progress-Argus Volume 104 Number 28 Government Provides tills for "3 > 5 Drought Stricken Ga. :rs The chairman of the Georgia Agricultural Stabili zation and Conservation (ASC) Committee, Rufus Adams, requested $12.5 mil lion for drought-plagued Georgia farmers at a meeting of state agricultural agencies July 7 in Athens. However, Adams said the amount he requested may not be the same as the amount which may be allocated eventually. Adams, who is also chairman of the State Disaster Committee, and the heads of the agricultural agencies who attended the meeting also approved prac tices to provide irrigation equipment to farmers, seeds for reestablishing pastures, and materials for planting hay and pasture grass. Adams said the Drought Conservation Program, un der which the $12.5 million would be administered, pro poses to allocate the money to counties by reports on how various counties, as well as individual farms, have been affected by the drought. He said the practices approved at the July 7 meeting have been proposed to be submitted to counties with allocation of funds and at the present time only to the 136 counties declared disaster areas. The ASC has been checking farms where there is the most damage and farmers who have suffered at least a 50 percent loss of crops are being reimbursed according to Adams. In addition, Adams said the Farmers Home Administra tion (FHA) will make low-interest loans to farmers who have been hardest hit and that these loans will be handled on a case-by-case basis. He said U. S. Senator Sam **lftlfTOiT' ''mm i Jw % ij \*|* ; - v 1 EFFECTS OF DROUGHT—At this time of year the corn in this field, belonging to Bill Fletcher, should be at least seven feet tall. However, due to the drought that has plagued most of Georgia during the spring and summer months, the size of the corn stalks averages only between three and five feet and probably will not get much taller since the corn is practically mature at this point. Commissioners Find Recreation Grant Awaits Local Action At a called meeting Monday of the Butts County Board of Commissioners, the future of the joint Jackson- Butts County recreation program was discussed, together with a Department of Natural Resources grant designed to assist the local recreation projects. The Department of Natural Resources made available in March a grant of $25,000, to be matched by a like city-county contribution, in either cash or services, to light tennis courts and other athletic fields in the Avon dale Park recreation area. Bert Works, of the DNR, appeared before the Com mission and said the absence of a recreation director, or commission, would not jeo pardize the state grant Nunn has instructed the Small Business Administra tion (SBA) to give farmers who have had losses because of the drought priority in making loans which will also be made on a case-by-case basis. Adams accompanied U. S. Undersecretary of Agricul ture John White, Senators Nunn and Herman Talmadge and Governor Busbee on the tour of drought-stricken Georgia farms earlier this month and reported farms in the southwestern and east central parts of the state have been particularly hurt by the prolonged hot and dry weather. Adams said the latest estimates put damage to crops and pastures in Georgia at about $650 million. “This is damage from which some of the farmers will never recover,” he stated. He said consumers will also feel the results of crop damage because truck and vegetable crops have also been affected and that the price of fresh fruits and vegetables will probably rise because these crops are not as plentiful. Corn, the staters biggest cash crop, has been hit the hardest, and in Butts County Adams said the corn crop has been reduced by about 40 percent because of the drought. County Extension Agent Millard Daniel said some farmers in the county have been forced to plow their corn crops under and convert to soybeans or other late crops. He added that if the county gets rain soon, some of the c6rn planted in late May will probably mature properly. The southern and western funds, provided local efforts were accelerated to meet basic qualifications for the grant. Billy Sutton, clerk, said the •County Commission has written City officials to determine their interest in the continued funding of the recreation program and the naming of anew nine-person Recreation Commission. The City is to name four members, the County four and one member is to be appointed by joint action. The Board voted to not make a recommendation at the present time for appoint ment to the local Family and Children Services Board. In other action, the Board voted to draw up a resolution governing the use of garbage containers, to provide for a parts of Butts County have been hurt the most severely by the drought Daniel said. However, he noted that the Worthville and Stark areas have had a substantial amount of rain and that crops in those areas look pretty good. One of the biggest busi nesses in the county, live stock farming, has also been affected by the weather. Daniel said damage to pastures began last winter with the severely cold weather which killed a lot of the summer grass. “The grass didn’t respond to spring growth as soon as it should have because of the cold winter; fescue particu larly was hurt by the winter kill,” Daniel said. Adams estimated that cattle farms are about 50 percent short on normal grazing pasture as a result of the cold winter and the summer drought. He said the hay crop has also been reduced about 30 percent. Daniel noted the weather* has caused a considerable increase in cattle sales in the county. “Beef farmers who were caught in the pasture squeeze had to sell more of their cattle,” he said. Adams and Daniel agreed the soybean crops have come in about right. Daniel said some soybeans have had to be replanted because there was not enough moisture for the seeds to germinate and some of those which did come up did not have enough water to stay alive. Daniel said that in terms of acreage, this year’s soybean crops should be the largest ever if the projected crops are planted. He added it will be three to four weeks before damage to soybeans can be assessed. minimum fine of $250 for their illegal use, and to secure decals for all such containers. It was agreed to request the services of Ed Evans, of the Mclntosh Trail Area Planning & Development Commission, in preparing an appplication for a solid waste permit. The Board voted to purchase 30 feet of 96-inch pipe for a road behind Raymond Smith's house and to secure competitive bids on this item. The June bill for ambu lance service of $4,703.79 was approved, the payment of which shall come from federal revenue sharing funds. Mr. E. H Roberts ap peared before the Board and Jackson, Georgia 30233, Thursday, July 14,1977 August 9 Is 4-H Day At Six Flags The Butts County Exten sion Service is happy to announce that August 9th has been declared 4-H Day at Six Flags. Millard Daniel, Coun ty Extension Chairman, and Patricia Smith, County Ex tension Agent, invite all Butts County 4-H’ers to sign up to attend the fun and festivities as part of the Butts County delegation. It will be necessary for at least 25 club members to sign up in order to get a group rate on tickets. With a group of 25 or more tickets will cost only $6.15 each instead of the regular price of $7.95. Transportation costs will be SI.OO per person. Club members interested in attending must pay for their ticket by 5 p.m. on Monday. July 25th. Either bring your money by the basement of the Butts Courthouse or mail a check or money order to: Butts County Extension Office, P.O. Box 3859, Jackson, Ga. 30233. The Extension (4-H) office must know exactly how many people are planning to go so that group rate tickets can be purchased. There will be a 4-H Talent Contest held during 4-H Day at Six Flags. Prizes will be awarded in Cloverleaf. Jun ior and Senior categories with boys and girls compet ing together. Group entries will be accepted and will compete in the category of its oldest performer. Time limit for all groups or individuals is five minutes. Any 4-H Club member interested in parti cipating is requested to contact the Extension office before July 20. Assuming that at least 25 club members sign up, the group will leave from the A&P parking lot in Jackson at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 9. The group will return to the same parking lot at approximately 7:30 p.m. Three Area Men Injured In Sunday Auto Accident Two men. Frank D. Woodward of Atlanta and Kenneth McCoy of Locust Grove, were seriously in jured in an automobile accident Sunday afternoon on Old Bethel Road. A third man in the car driven by Woodward. Nor man Browning also of Locust Grove, is in fair condition with minor cuts and abra sions at Sylvan Grove Hospital according to a spokesman at the hospital. Woodward and McCoy were given emergency treat ment at Sylvan Grove Hospital and were trans ferred to Georgia Baptist Hospital in Atlanta. Both men suffered serious cuts and abrasions and a possible concussion. Sheriff Billy Leverette said the accident involved only Woodward’s car which over turned when Woodward apparently lost control of the vehicle. requested the services of an attorney in helping collect some delinquent license fees. Jackson attorney A. D. Fears was retained to assist in this matter. The Board voted to express its official thanks to the Butts County Chamber of Com merce, the Butts County Celebration Committee, the Butts County Jaycees and all of the civic clubs and groups that used the courthouse lawn during the past week and who did a remarkable job in protecting the flowers and shrubs and cleaning up the debris. First Baptist Youth Spend Active Summer Brad Smith, the summer youth minister at First Baptist Church, has begun what is expected to be one of the best summers ever for the young people of First Baptist. Last week the Vacation Bible School was held with an enrollment of 176 in the children and Junior High age. The older youth will be involved in Teen College the third week in July. Every Tuesday night the young people are involved in Bible study discussion time. They are being encouraged to attend the weekly prayer service and stay for recrea tion following the Wednesday night service. A retreat at Georgia Baptist Assembly at Toccoa is planned for the second week in July and a week at Ridgecrest Baptist Assembly is planned for the college age young people in August. Such activities as a float down the Flint River, trips to Callaway Gardens, a ban quet for senior citizens, Billy Graham movies, picnics, field day in athletics and trips to Six Flags have been planned. Along with all the fun Brad is leading not only in Bible study discussion groups but in a scheduled visitation program involving the young people. Brad is a senior at Georgia College and is president of the Baptist Student Union at that school He has worked as a Summer Youth Minister last year and has had good experiences in this line of work in which he is planning a career. He will attend a Baptist Seminary following graduation from college next year. He is a native of Barnesville. having grown up there, however, his parents are now living in Dublin, Georgia. LOCAL MATRONS ON DEAN’S LIST AT TIFT COLLEGE Forsyth. Ga.— Tift College has named students to the Dean's List for spring quarter. The Dean’s List requires that a student have a scholastic average of 3.25 for the current quarter on ten or more hours and have an all college average of 3.00 out of a possible grading scale of 4.00. On the Dean's List are: Rhonda Watkins Crumblev, Cheryl McDaniel Hilder brand, and Frances Byrd Smith, all of Jackson. Wf JACKSON HIGH BAND—The marching band from Jackson High School brought music to the hundreds of people who lined the streets for the Butts County Week parade July 9. Also marching in the parade was the Command Band and Color Guard fro., , ort McPherson. Giant Parade, Street Dance End Gala Butts County Week The week-long celebration of Butts County Week, pestered all along by 100-degree temperatures, came to a rousing close Saturday night with a downtown street dance, at which hundreds of dancers and spectators enjoyed the music, each other and slightly-moderating temper atures. The final three days of the celebration saw the senior citizens enjoying themselves on Thursday evening at a Golden Oldies Disco Party in the Recreation Department building. The dance was well attended and disc jockey Johnny Smolka spun the old familiar hit songs of 30-to-40 years ago to the delight of an appreciative audience. Friday saw a couple of Flovilla motorcyclists, Ken- - r '- v - ■ ’ft jp W 1! . Hrfi ’ - t "•> j K&f . x 4 ; ,'H' • \\ INNING FLOAT —The Butts County 4-H Club took top honors for having the most attractive float in the parade which was held last Saturday during the final day of Butts County Week. The City of Jackson float won second place and the Band Boosters Club float was voted third place. Indian Springs To Meet From The Indian Springs Holi ness Camp Ground w ill hold its 87th annual camp meeting on August 11th through 21st. according to President Frank G. Harris, of Carters ville. With the cottages, grounds and streets in tip-top condi tion. President Harris said he is confident that the 10-day spiritual retreat will enjoy one of its greatest seasons this year. An impressive array of evangelists, headed by Dr. J. Harold Loman. of Salisbury. N. C.. will lead the preaching services. Other evangelists include Maj Paul Rader, of Seoul, Korea, and Rev. John Brackinan. of Eustis. Flori da. The Rev. John Lindsey, of Hapeville, will serve as music director: the Rev Ted Holley, of Marietta, as vouth minister, and Dr. A1 Cop- ny Floyd and Tim Cook, successfully negotiate a car jump that thrilled onlookers and fortunately resulted in only minor damage to the youngsters. Friday night's Celebration Dance at the National Guard Armory brought out “Cotton wood” and a packed house of dancers and listeners. The dance was one of the best attended, and received, of any held during the four-year history of Butts County Week Saturday morning found a dozen or more civic and fraternal groups with tents and displays set up on the courthouse lawn. Despite the intense afternoon heat, their booths were well patronized and most of the proprietors were well pleased with their sales. Camp Ground August 11-21 pedge. of Boston. Mass., as youth Bible teacher. Dr Russell V. DeLong. of St. Petersburg. Florida, will conduct the morning Bible study and Greg Wilson, of Cincinnati. Ohio, will direct the youth tabernacle music. Beginning with the evening service at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 11th. preaching services will be held three times daily, at 11:00a.m .3:00p.m. and 8:00 p.m.. for the next 10 days. Founded in 1890. the Indian Springs Holiness Camp Ground has one of the longest and most successful operat ing history of any of the Georgia camp grounds. The services are non-de nominational and the general public is cordially invited to attend any. or all. of the services at the camp ground during camp meeting. 15c Per Copy Highlight of the day, as always, was the giant parade Saturday morning from the marshalling area near Jack son High School, up Third Street, and around the square. Once again, hun dreds of spectators jammed the court square to watch the bands, floats and clowns go passing by. Entertainment was provid ed during the afternoon, the many booths were liberally patronized and the week’s celebration came to a successful climax Saturday evening with a street dance. The participation and attendance were good at most events and only the intense heat kept the Week from competing with the Bicentennial celebration of last year as the most successful ever. Two Local Men Escape From Spalding Jail Two Butts County men, Jimmy McClendon and Phil lip Preston, escaped from the Spalding County Public Works Camp July 7 accord ing to Sheriff Billy Leverette. Leverette said Preston is still at large but that McClendon was apprehended the same day he escaped from the Public Works Camp where both were on a grass cutting detail. Leverette added that the two men were not together when they escaped and. in fact, fled at different times during the day. Preston was serving time for violation of parole according to Leverette. JOE. THE HOBO. SEZ: -V Somehow it seems that those w ho are so all-fire busy getting wealth seldom have the time to spend enjoying it.