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* I r js£ Jp9^B Miss Robison's Engagement To Mr. Donald McKibben Announced Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Elwood Robison, Jr. of Jackson announce the en gagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Janet, to Mr. Donald Colwell McKibben, son of Mr. and Mrs. Grover Cleveland Mc- Kibben, also of Jackson. The bride-elect is a 1975 graduate of Jackson High School and is presently PITTMAN FAMILY ANNUAL REUNION BE HELD JULY 17 The Pittman family re union will be held at the air-conditioned Veterans Club in Commerce on July 17th. The club house will open at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is asked to please bring a picnic lunch and drinks to be enjoyed at 1:00 p.m. Ice, tableware and napkins will be provided. Sixteen persons attended last year for the first time. Brief summaries of branches of the Pittman Family since 1726 will be presented. Please plan to share your own family’s record. Group pic tures will be taken and new officers elected, according to Mrs. Lona Mcßee Elrod, corresponding secretary, and Mrs. Eugene Murray, secretary-treasurer. PERSONAL Mr. and Mrs. George Black of Aiken, S. C. visited a couple of days last week with Mrs. J. E. Bond, mother of Mrs. Black. Butts County VFW Post 5374 Regular Meeting Nights THIRD FRIDAY in each month. Youth Center 7:00 JOSEPH R. CRANE Catering Service Weddinngs, Socidl Events or Club meetings - Let us plan your rehearsal supper or receptions. Small or Large Groups Reference Furnished For Information Call: 775-4170 or 775-2030 attending Mercer University. The groom-elect was grad uated from Jackson High School in 1973 and received the Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1977. He is employed by Southern Rail way Systems. The wedding is planned for August 6th at the Jackson United Methodist Church. CLASS OF 1952 CELEBRATED 25TH ANNIVERSARY The Jackson High School Class of 1952 held its twenty-fifth anniversary re union Sunday, June 29th. Twenty-two members, along with their families, met at Indian Springs State Park where a delicious picnic lunch was enjoyed, followed by a period of fun and fellowship. Teachers present were Mrs. Beth Hearn of Jackson and Miss Ruby Rumsey of Athens. Members attending were: Martha Barnes Colwell, Stanley Bedsole, Helen Ben nett Cook and Ellis “Pete” Cook, Russell Blankenship, Barbara Byars Duke, Angie Caston Jones, Nancy Duffey Third, Olin Fuqua, Jerome Hardy, Joyce Holston Rose, Joyce Lunsford Snook, Char lotte McCrary Peloquin, Lee Curtis Roebuck McMichael and Frank McMichael, Hugh Lee O’Neal, Winfred Perdue, Elsie Powers Grant, Winona Rawls Cook, Ray Thaxton, Marquita Thomason Gil christ, and JoAnne Waits Gable. PERSONAL Master Patrick Ronald Horton, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Ronald Horton of Atlanta, returned home Sun day after spending several weeks in Jackson with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Head, Sr. THE JACKSON PROGRESS-ARGUS, JACKSON, GEORGIA Happy Birthdays The Progress-Argus ex tends a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the following: July 15: N. B. Pettigrew, Jr., A. F. Hammond, Ruth Cook, Mrs. E. R. Harper, Mrs. John Lewis Weldon, Betty Jane Smith, Nancy James, Mrs. Luther Davis, Martha S. Jones, Dr. J. W. Watkins, Jr., Mary Ruth Watson, Mrs. Eddie Bond, E. D. Briscoe, Jr., Mrs. Oscar Cook, Steve Jeffery Jones, Mrs. R. W. Grier, Teri Lynn Thompson, Roger W. Den nington, Chester Evans, Marie Michelle Morgan, C. E. Tucker, Billy A. Glover, R. G. Richmond, Cherece Nutt, Kaye Loftin, R. E. Whigham, Christopher Bry an Jones. July 16: Betty Jane Childs, Ross Rainer, Mrs. Ezra Reeves, Billy Childs, Mrs. Maude Watkins, Mrs. Harold Smith, Peggie Pulliam, John Long, Mrs. Jane Prine, Mrs. Mary Whitlatch, Wayne Nelson, Mrs. Kathleen Wal drop. July 17: W. C. Williamson, Larry Franklin Cawthon, Mrs. Franklin Bohannon, J. M. Maddox, Carolyn Jane Faulkner, William Harris, Bobby Rogers, Mrs. Robert E. McCrary, Jr., Mrs. Virginia Wyatt, William Nicky Norsworthy, Lisa Elizabeth Whitesides, Carol Bond Ridgeway, Mrs. Charles McLendon, Tina Marie Glover, Richard Rich mond, Mrs. W. P. Goodwin, Ronnie Phillip Preston. July 18: Mrs. John Hunt, Bill Stewart, Jan Elaine Henderson, Mrs. A. D, Rogers, Charles Douglas Cook, Brenda Lou White, E. B. Perdue, Mrs. Alton P. Long, James C. Lynch, Balarie Martin, Mrs. E. F. Bledsoe, Pamela Walker, Renee Babcock, Christi Law ton, Melanie Stodghill, David Beville, Jackie Whiten. July 19: Lee McLendon, Carolyn Clark, H. L. Moss, Mrs. B. E. Chambers, Roy Thrasher, Grace Parker, Herman Richardson, Joe McClelland, Mrs. Clyde Herbert, Gail Carter Mc- Laurin, Mrs. C. P. Freeman, Nancy Lehmann, Sue Ker sey, Denise Strickland, Car roll Harper, Donnie Gay, Jr. July 20: Robert Franklin, 111, Joe Giles, Mrs. W. J. Saunders, Eugene Briggs, Barry Lynn Hardy, Ruth Bohannon, Bob Watkins, Mrs. Jimmy Long, Lance Austin Williamson, Rev. Bill Thomas, Jim Bevis, Scott Fletcher, Michelle Barabas, Mrs. Laura F. Harper. July 21: Lynn Thaxton, Hiram Franklin, Nellie Pa trick, Mrs. Callie Patrick, Mrs. Walter Norsworthy, Mrs. Alice Osborne, Carolyn Jarrell, Juanita Cardin, Mrs. Billy Cook, Pamela Jo English, Lonzie Woods, Lew is Jefferson Colwell, Mrs. Kathy T. Leo, Ann Ethe ridge, James Brown, Ed ward F. Cardell, Belinda Gail White. U.S. ATTORNEY GENERAL TO APPEAR ON ETV U. S. Attorney General Griffin Bell will appear with U. S. Senator Sam Nunn on this month’s “A Dialogue With Sam Nunn,” a half hour television interview on the Georgia ETV network. Bell is the first Georgian to serve as the nations’s top law enforcement official. The “Dialogue” program will be aired at 6:30 p.m., Friday, July 22nd, on the ETV network. PERSONAL Mrs. Betty Lawrence of Columbia, S. C. is visiting her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Hurt, Sr. JULY MEETING OF AARP CANCELLED There will be no meeting of AARP for July. Meetings will be resumed on schedule in August All contributions to the bake sale and lemonade stand for the celebration on Saturday were most wel comed. Several new members were welcomed to the club this summer. These include: Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Bland of High Falls, Mr. and Mrs. Lem Watkins of Jackson and Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Schwemberger, also of Jack son. BILES REUNION ASSEMBLED 150 SUNDAY, JULY 3 The reunion of the descend ants of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Biles assembled about 150 people including children, grandchildren, great - grandchildren and friends, on Sunday, July 3. The Biles homestead, now owned and occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Horace (Pete) Stewart, was the scene for the gathering. All families brought an abundance of food and at the noon hour tables were placed in the shade of the pecan trees in the back yard. Just about any item of food the appetite desired was available on the heavily laden tables. Mr. and Mrs. Biles were the parents of twelve children, six of whom survive. They are Raymond Biles of Atlanta, Frank Biles of Stockbridge, C. B. Biles and Luther (Pete) Biles of Butts County, Mrs. Bessie Duke of Jackson and Mrs. Sara Stewart, all of whom were present. Mr. Raymond Biles was the oldest person attending; the youngest was the baby of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Biles. The afternoon was filled with conversation concern ing everything from “politics to weather,” memories of by-gone and childhood days, as well as current events. The children enjoyed play while their elders talked. The reunion is held annually on the first Sunday in July at the home place (Mr. and Mrs. Stewart), and it is eagerly anticipated, each year, by both young and old. When time came to leave everyone promised to be back next year to enjoy the family love, fellowship and the good food. DAUGHTER OF BILLY GRAHAM GRIFFIN SPEAKER Billy Graham’s daughter, Anne Lotz, will be the speaker at the July luncheon meeting of the Fellowship of Christian Women in Griffin July 15th from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Griffin Moose Club. Soloist for the occasion will be talented Nancy Seeger of Forest Park. Tickets are $3.00 and may be purchased before Thurs day, July 14, at the Christian Book Center in Griffin’s College Hills Shopping Plaza. Women of all denomina tions are welcome to attend. There will be a free nursery at Calvary Assembly of God, located a short distance from the Moose Club on Zebulon Road. Reservations for the nursery must be made in advance by calling Ann Ponder at 227-0577. Bring your Bible! PERSONAL Mrs. Betty Lawrence and Mrs. Cecil Adams drove to Fort Myers, Fla. to attend the wedding of their cousin, Miss Becky Whatley, to Mr. Michael Bartos. The grand mother of the bride, Mrs. Margaret Perry, returned with Mrs. Lawrence and Mrs. Adams to visit her sister, Mrs. L. H. Hurt, Sr., for several weeks. Mrs. Charlene Reynolds of Frankfort, Ky. returned home Tuesday of last week via plane following a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Weaver. Miss Willene Weaver returned home with her for a visit. THURSDAY, JULY 14, 1977, New Arrivals Via * - •j I \ LITTLE MISS ATKINSON Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Atkinson of Jackson an nounce the birth of a daughter, Farra Lynn, July 6th, at Griffin-Spalding Coun ty Hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Singley of Jackson and Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Atkinson of Jonesboro. MASTER SINGLEY Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Singley of Jackson announce the birth of a son, Matthew Oliver, July 4th, in Coliseum Park Hospital, Macon. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Singley of Jackson and Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Norsworthy, also of Jackson. PERSONAL Mrs. Asa E. O’Neal was guest of honor at a birthday dinner last evening at her home. Thirteen members of her family joined in wishing her “Happy Birthday” and many more. Mrs. M. E. Wade attended Mr. Ray’s Hair Revival Caravan in Atlanta last Thursday and appeared as a model, afterwards having lunch with him. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Jones and Mr. Joey Collum of Conyers, Mrs. Mattie Lou Grant of Jackson spent ten days touring Florida and visiting Mr. and Mrs. Gene Grant and family for two days. WEIGHT WATCHERS 10th Anniversary in Georgia / - V V iUHHHk £si|Efg§nßHHro iiiy vmKjSa 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 . j 16 thru Saturday May 28th. We welcome you all to attend our classes without obligation, (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 SIO.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 1-800-282-4565 "WEIGHT WATCHERS" ANCARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF WEIGHT WATCHERS INTERNATIONAL. IHC , MANHASSF M v ——— / f G|T WATCHERS INTERNATIONAL, W 1 M Hr " ?v<. GOLDEN OLDIES DISCO—Mrs. Dorothy Redman and Raymond Waites share the limelight at the Golden Oldies Disco Party July 7 which featured recordings from the 1920s to the 19605. The disco party was held in conjunction with Butts County Week and was hosted by Johnny Smolka. Mrs. Helms Is Buried On July Fourth Funeral services for Mrs. Lee Ann Helms, of Atlanta, were conducted Monday, July 4th, at 11 o’clock from McDonald Chapel in Griffin. The Rev. Everett Moore and the Rev. Roy Vaughn officiated and burial was in Liberty Baptist Church ce metery. Mrs. Helms had lived in Spalding County all of her life add was a member of the Orchard Hill Baptist Church. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Helms, of Jackson; two sisters, Miss Elecia Helms, of Jackson, and Miss Loretta Helms of Atlanta; a brother, Richard Helms, of Jackson; a son, Edgar Shane Helms, of Atlanta. CARD OF THANKS I would like to express my sincere thanks to all who remembered me with cards, flowers, visits and many other kindnesses while I was at Ga. Baptist Hospital as well as since returning home. Every remembrance was appreciated more than words can express.—Tenella C. Maddox. * PERSONALS * Mr. and Mrs. Donald Shelby, along with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Davis of Fairburn, have just returned from a week’s vacation at Nassau, Bahamas. Little Jamin Shel by, 8-month-old son of Don and Nancy Shelby, stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Stewart and family while his parents were on vacation. Mr. and Mrs. W. Howard O’Neal of St. Petersburg, Florida returned home Tues day of last week following a visit with J. W. (Bird) WALTON INSULATION CO. “Let Us Save You Money On Heating” Alcovy Road, Jersey, Ga. Phone 464-3617 LOOKING FOR LOCKS? Sold, Serviced and Installed by Cook's Machine & Lock Service 124 W. 2nd St. 775-424 U O’Neal, brother of Mr. Howard O’Neal. Trey Davis of Jackson is attending Camp Chimney Rock, Chimney Rock, N. C. for the 1977 season. He is participating in activities which include horseback, sailing, etc. Speaker of the House ‘‘Few women have any knowledge of parliamentary law.” ‘‘You don’t know my wife. She’s been speaker of the house for 25 years. ’ ’