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By Donald E. Wildmon
THEIR SON CAME HOME
I ran across a story in my reading once which I wish to
pass along to you. I think it has something of a moral in it.
Back during the Second World War the parents of a sailor
went for several weeks without hearing anything from their
son. Finally, they gave up on their son and considered him a
war victim. However, near the end of the war the parents,
who lived in New Jersey, received a phone call from someone
in San Diego, California. After a moment on the phone, the
parents recognized the voice as that of their son. He was
alive!
During the course of the conversation the son explained
to his parents that for the past several months he had found it
difficult to write because he had been taking care of a war
victim. He told them that the person had been wounded in the
war and had lost a leg, an arm, an eye, and part of his face.
His parents expressed concern over the poor sailor and
then bragged on their son for taking care of him during all
those months. The boy then asked his parents for permission
to bring the boy home to live with them. He explained that the
boy didn’t have another home nor anyone to care for him. His
parents expressed their concern for the wounded sailor and
also told their son that they thought it was very noble of him
to want to bring the sailor home with him. But after some
conversation, the parents expressed their desire to their son
that he not bring the boy home with him. They simply didn’t
w'ant the job of taking care of such a battle-scarred sailor.
Their son said he understood their feelings and said that he
would not bring the boy home. Expressing his love for the
parents, the sailor hung up.
You know, I guess it is hard to fulfill such a request as the
sailor son made. For most of us don’t want a disfigured
person around the house, do we? None of us like to look at
ugly things, and most of us judge a persons beauty by their
physical appearance. We appreciate the good that those who
are disfigured have done. But we would just rather not have
to be burdened with them around the house.
Many times we feel sorry for the physically
handicapped. So we give some little something that requires
no effort on our part and does little good. But I think what the
handicapped person wants more than anything else is to be
treated like a human being.
The morning after they spoke with their son, the couple
in New Jersey received a telegram from the Naval officials
stating that their son had jumped from a window to his death.
The parents couldn't understand why their son had reacted
so to their request until the body arrived and the casket was
opened. Their son had only one arm, one leg, one eye, and a
badly disfigured face.
Maybe we should try a little harder to love those who
want to be treated like a human being.
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Write Box 68. Southaven, Miss. 38671)
Debbie Varner Tells of Work
Experience With CETA Group
Debbie Varner, a recent
graduate of Jackson High
School, is a participant in the
1977 CETA Summer Work
Experience Program.
The Piedmont Area Com
munity Action Agency, Inc.,
under the authorization of the
Mclntosh Trail Area Em
ployment and Training Coun
cil. began the 1977 CETA
Summer Work Experience
Program in mid-June.
Debbie works with the
Summer Reading Program
at Jackson Primary School.
She works with a group of
pre-school children to pre
pare them for first grade
reading.
“I help the children with
what is referred to as
'beginning sounds’. I also
help them in areas such as
the alphabet, name writing,
and word pronunciation,”
said Debbie.
Debbie and three other
women work with the
pre-schoolers. These addi
tional three are Mary
Goodman. Arvis McCormick,
and Rebecca Smith. Miss
Smith is the head teacher in
this group and she prepares
the lesson plans that Debbie
follows. This is a part-time
job for Debbie in that she
works live hours each day.
"I w'ish that I could work
eight hours each day, but
there doesn’t seem to be any
more full-time CETA jobs
available." said Debbie.
"I’m saving my money for
college this fall. My goal is to
have SI,OOO in the bank for
school, and CETA is helping
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Debbie plans to attend
Spellman College in Atlanta
this fall. She does not have a
definite major, but she has
considered psychology.
”1 don’t like groups. I
prefer the one-to-one type of
situation that often occurs in
psychological counseling,”
Debbie said.
Debbie worked with the
CETA Program at Hender
son Junior High School
nearly three years ago. “I’ve
seen the CETA Program
become more organized
since I first worked with it,”
said Debbie. “It seems to be
a good experience for young
people. The jobs that are
provided through CETA give
the young people some
responsibility. It keeps them
out of trouble by giving them
worthwhile employment.”
In reference to her job,
Debbie said, “I’ve learned
that it takes a great deal of
patience and understanding
to work with children. “My
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Hwy. 16 for 16 miles to Monticello; in Monticello take
Hwy. 83 North toward Shady Dale for 7 miles to
County gravel road on right. Turn right, cross
railroad and go 1 mile; property begins on right and
left Survey flags and signs on each farm giving
price, terms, and acreage.
Cos look anytime. I will be on the property this Sunday
from 2 p m. till dark For more information call Neal
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THE JACKSON PROGRESS-ARCUS, JACKSON. GEORGIA
Flovilla
Happenings
Bv Mrs. Emily Burns
Weekend guests of Mr. and
Mrs. J. D. Long and family
and Mrs. D. T. Long were
Brenda, Sherry, and Troy
Cordeiro of Griffin and Mr.
and Mrs. Randy Long of
Chamblee.
Guests Tuesday evening of
Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Elliott
were Mr. and Mrs. James
Tolleson and Mrs. Terry of
Locust Grove and Mrs.
Bertha Thompson of Jones
boro.
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Robin
son and Jason moved this
week to Lithia Springs. They
will be missed by their
friends here.
Visiting during the week
with Mrs. D. T. Long and
family were Mr. and Mrs. J.
T. Caldwell of Macon, Mrs.
Gladys Long and Mrs. Sara
Abernathy, Mr. and Mrs.
James Long, all of Forsyth,
and Mrs. Agnes Ball of
Jackson.
Mr. Bob Woodall of
Jackson and Mr. Paul James
and granddaughter, Crissy
visited Saturday evening
with Mr. and Mrs. S. A.
Elliott.
Mrs. Emma Riley entered
the Griffin-Spalding County
Hospital on Sunday and
underwent surgery Monday
morning. We wish you a
speedy recovery, Emma.
The R. A. boys of the
Flovilla Baptist Church en
joyed a camping trip Friday
night.
Mr. Russ Smith of Atlanta
visited Sunday afternoon
with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Malcolm Smith and
Rod.
Guests during the weekend
of Mrs. Sara Duke were Mr.
Morton Duke of Americus,
Miss Jo O’Brien and Mr.
Emory Duke of Jonesboro.
Mr. and Mrs. Billy Turner
and Todd of Greenville. S. C.
were guests recently of Mrs.
Laßue Turner.
Enjoying a birthday dinner
Saturday night at Cleo’s
Restaurant in Macon in
honor of Mrs. Sara Duke
were Mr. and Mrs. C. F.
Duke, Joy and Brad of Gray,
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Duke of
Gordon, and Mr. and Mrs.
Jack Burns, Billy and Beth,
and the honoree.
The Flovilla Not-Too Club
met Thursday evening at the
Flovilla United Methodist
Church Fellowship Hall with
ten members present. The
ladies made net dusters this
month. Serving as hostesses
this month were Mrs. Rose
Powell and Mrs. Anna
Jenkins.
A youth revival at the
Flovilla Baptist Church will
begin Friday night at 7:30
job is never boring, there’s
never a dull moment.”
At the beginning of the
program, Debbie said that
conduct was a problem. She
said it was hard to get them
settled down.
Speaking of the children
themselves, Debbie said,
■“They seem to like me. I
sometimes bring them sur
prises such as toys and
snacks. 1 enjoy working with
them. Also, I listen to what
they say and this improves
my relationship with them.”
p.m. and continue thru
Sunday with Mr. Vern
Callahan being the guest
preacher.
Mr. and Mrs. John Brooks
and Darryl returned to their
Butts Commissioners’ Statement
COMMISSIONERS STATEMENT
TREASURER’S GENERAL FUND
JUNE, 1977
6-3 681 Payroll Account, Payroll $8,943.14
682 Clayton Cos. Reg. Police Academy, Sheriff 250.00
6-9 683 Ben Wright, Health & Welfare 40.00
684 Arthur B. Gavin, Jr., Health & Welfare .... 27.00
685 Kathryn Haisten, Health & Welfare 72.00
686 Amoco Oil Cos., Sheriff 53.81
687 Claude Maddox, Zoning 20.00
688 Tobe Davis, Zoning 20.00
689 Judy Kelly, Zoning 25.00
690 Atlas Products, Road • 654.19
691 George D. Barnard Cos., Pro. Judge 122.20
692 Bearden Auto Parts, Road 192.00
692 Bearden Auto Parts, Sheriff 18.84
693 Boomershine Pontiac, Sheriff 38.00
694 Butts County Dept. FACS,
Health & Welfare 433.75
695 Butts County Health Dept.
Health & Welfare 3,851.42
696 Capital Ford Truck Sales, Inc., Road 152.53
697 Carter Motor Cos., Road 1,508.01
697 Carter Motor Cos., Sheriff 282.05
698 Cawthon Brothers, Inc., Road 15.00
699 Central Ga. EMC, Pub. Bldg 53.78
700 Chevron U.S.A., Inc., Sheriff 37.21
701 City Pharmacy, Sheriff 5.37
702 David Ridgeway, Cl. Sup. Ct., Sup. Ct 275,30
703 Coleman’s Garage, Road 119.86
703 Coleman’s Garage, Sheriff 67.00
704 Custom Installation, Sheriff 34.50
705 B& C Farm Supply, Inc., Road 51.57
706 Millard Daniel & Patricia Smith
H. D. & Agri 65.00
707 Dept, of Human Resources, Gen. Govt 19.50
708 Dixie Lime & Stone Cos., Road 2,656.13
709 Frank’s Tune Up & Carb. Serv., Sheriff .... 197.80
710 Garland & Garland, Sup. Ct 75.00
711 Georgia Correctional Ind. Adm., Road 405.50
712 Georgia Power Cos., Road 4.57
713 Hugh M. Glidewell, Jr., Sup. Ct 150.00
713 Hugh M. Glidewell, Jr., Road 10.00
714 Gulf Oil Corp., Sheriff 82.71
715 Gulf Oil Products, Road 2,428.30
715 Gulf Oil Products, Sheriff 1,324.40
716 Emily E. Hamlin, Health & Welfare 10.50
717 The Harrison Cos., Sup. Ct 104.00
717 The Harrison Cos., Pro. Judge 52.00
718 Hodges Hardware & Furn., Inc., Sheriff ... 15.00
718 Hodges Hardware & Furn., Inc., Road 39.00
719 Daniel Ford Sales, Inc., Road 8.80
719 Daniel Ford Sales, Inc., Sheriff 441.31
720 Jackson Amoco Serv. Sta., Sup. Ct 14.50
721 VOID
722 Dept, of Human Resources,
Health & Welfare 100.00
723 City of Jackson, Pub. Bldg 525.29
724 City of Jackson, Fire Pro 85.77
725 Jackson Drug Cos., Sheriff 20.03
725 Jackson Drug Cos., Pub. Bldg 69
725 Jackson Drug Cos., Tax Assessors 29.45
6-9 726 Jackson Hardware Cos., Road 67.13
726 Jackson Hardware Cos., Sheriff 6.37
727 Jackson Library Assoc., Pub. Bldg 428.39
728 Jim & Joe’s Photo Center, Sheriff 49.14
729 D.J. Lewis Cos., Inc., Pub. Bldg 13.95
730 Liberty Mutual, Gen. Govt 64.00
731 MacDougald Warren, Inc., Road 2,521.26
732 Marshall & Bruce Cos., Sheriff 211.79
733 May & Carter Oil Cos., Road 58.50
734 Beckham’s, Pub. Bldg. 8.83
735 Harold Miller, Sheriff 21.49
736 Heath’s Restaurant, Sup. Ct 226.34
737 Heart of Jackson Motel, Sup. Ct 72.00
738 Motorola, Inc., Hospital 7,290.60
739 Jack Newman, M.D., Sheriff 23.00
740 Pitney Bowes, Tax Comm 37.50
741 Polk Tire & Serv. Cos., Sheriff 9.20
742 Powell & Cos., Inc., Gen. Govt 3,465.67
743 Presley Signs, Sheriff , 135.00
744 Progress Argus Printing Cos., Gen. Govt. .. 121.52
744 Progress Argus Printing Cos., Zoning 55.44
744 Progress Argus Printing Cos., Sup. Ct 61.02
745 W.C. Redman, Jr., Health & Welfare 300.00
746 Redman Seed Cos., Road 53.50
747 Rental Uniform Service, Road 148.65
748 Road Machinery, Road 1,317.71
749 T.E. Robison, Jr. Appl. Cos., Road 14.24
750 Sheriff, Butts Cos. (Board of Prisoners),
Sheriff 977.50
751 Snapping Shoals EMC, Pub. Bldg 4.50
752 Southern Bell Tel. Cos., Pub. Bldg 558.90
753 Southern Safety Supply Cos., Road 5.00
home in Miami, Fla. on
Friday after spending sever
al days with Mrs. Brooks’
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack
Burns, Sr., and other
relatives.
THURSDAY, JULY 2s, I7T
Quickest Way
The quickest way for a
man to dry his wife’s tears is
to throw in the sponge.
The first American maga
zine was The American Re
view, first published in 1741.
Silver for the first dimes minted was provided by
George Washington from his own household silverware.
753 Southern Safety Supply Cos., Sheriff 78.50
754 Southern States Printing Cos., Gen. Govt. .. 10.00
754 Southern States Printing Cos., Pro. Judge . 75.00
754 Southern States Printing Cos., Sup. Ct 85.00
754 Southern States Printing Cos., Tax Comm. 7.65
755 Spratling Printing & Office Supply,
Sup. Ct 27.72
755 Spratling Printing & Office Supply,
Gen. Govt 20.65
755 Spratling Printing & Office Supply,
Tax Comm 23.95
755 Spratling Printing & Office Supply,
Sheriff 2.80
756 Stephens Grocery, Pub. Bldg 3.07
757 Superior Cleaners, Sheriff 48.00
758 Sure Power, Road 115.50
759 Taylor Radiator Shop, Road 15.00
760 Tri State Tractor Cos., Road 12.99
761 Time Insurance Cos., Gen. Govt 2,136.55
762 Unit Fund Cos. D, Pub. Bldg 100.00
763 Welding Supply & Serv. Cos., Road 29.72
764 Xerox Corp., Sup. Ct 360.48
764 Xerox Corp., Sheriff 90.20
765 Yancey Brothers Cos., Road 1,550.33
766 MBG Office Products, Gen. Govt 9.14
767 Banner Uniforms, Sheriff 531.27
768 Athens Janitor Supply, Pub. Bldg 50.50
768 Athens Janitor Supply, Road 9.76
769 Walker, Meadors, Garrett, & Laney,
Gen. Govt 5,310.00
6-9 770 Sylvan Grove Hospital, Sheriff 74.25
771 Colonial Ins. Cos., A. &L. Ins 266.80
6-17 772 Payroll Account, Payroll 8,582.56
773 The C. &S. Bank of Jackson, Withholding . 2,112.04
774 Henry County Board of Commissioners,
Sup. Ct 1,038.78
775 VOID
776 Dept, of Human Resources,
Health & Welfare 746.67
6-30 777 Ellis Roberts, Zoning 200.00
778 U.S. Postal Service, Gen. Govt 80.00
779 Cooperative Extension Service,
H. D. & Agri 53.61
780 Payroll Account, Butts County, Payroll ... 5,125.96
781 The C. &S. Bank of Jackson, Withholding . 629.70
782 Georgia Criminal Justice Council,
Sup. Ct 652.90
783 Southern Bell Tel. Cos., Pub. Bldg 594.87
784 Lamar County Board of Commissioners,
Sup. Ct 104.90
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $75,523.74
DISBURSEMENTS BY DEPARTMENTS
Road Department $22,228.53
Sheriff’s Department 12,775.93
Superior Court 5,328.69
Probate Court 1,709.20
Health & Welfare 6,414.66
Pub. Bldg. 3,320.47
Home Demonstration & Agriculture 577.31
General Government 13,247.03
Tax Assessors 1,987.75
Tax Commissioner 2,342.43
Garbage Service 147.20
Planning & Zoning 1,100.44
Hospital 7,290.60
Fire Protection 85.77
Less Withholding Credits -3,032.27
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $75,523.74
RECEIPTS OTHER THAN AD VALOREM TAXES
Clerk Superior Court $3,238.00
Sheriff’s Miscellaneous Fees 258.00
Probate Judge
Traffic Account 4,046.06
Non-Traffic Account 350.90
State of Georgia
Fuel Oil Tax 1,538.62
Mileage Appropriation 1,500.89
Depi. of Revenue (Sales Tax) 17,256.61
Dept. of Labor < CETA) 5,573.63
Dept, of Labor (WIN) 950.71
Dept. of Human Resources (DFACS) 486.06
Planning. Zoning. & Inspection 1,622.00
Beer & Wine Tax 5,051.52
Beer & Wine Licenses 6,024.98
Miscellaneous Receipts 13,727.09
TOTAL $61,625.07