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Red Devils Opened Season
Friday With A 6-6 Tie
By Frank Hearn
Jackson and Jones County
waltzed to a break even
mandate Friday down in
Gray, Ga. Six-six tie will go
in the archives. It ain’t that
bad. In football games the
results can only be one of
three. Least a tie is second
place. The old cliche about
“a tie’s like kissin your
sister” fits here. Pleased we
ain’t got beat, but frustrated
cause all that was for no
clear decision. Anyway the
fine showing of local fans
who motored down to support
the 77 edition did not get wet
although they missed a good
chance at the start of half
two.
Football games in August
usually mean “exhibitions”
anyway....“Pre” season if
you wi11....n0t supposed to
count....let the fans know
what to expect when the real
shootin starts....get all
worked up in a lather waiting
on opening night. I guess this
game was of that variety.
Did not mean that much, but
we got a good look at some
combinations of “rookies”
and lettermen and now we
can anxiously await two
weeks hence for the home
opener when the weather
gets cooler as football is
supposed to be played.
Greyhounds are supposed o
be sleek and slim and fast
starting racing dogs. Jones
County’s variety must have
been named for a particular
mode of conveyance we get
stuck behind moving up the
twisted highways. They were
big, slow, and not all that
cute in their “passion
purple” and “tarnished
brass” uniforms. One thing is
sure their line facing the
local red, white and blues
were no skinny puppies. The
folks down in Gray must put
yeast in the Gainesburgers
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AUCTION
Saturday, September 10,
10:00 A.M.
175 Acres-Jackson, Ga.
OFFERED IN 20 ACRE TRACTS OR AS A WHOLE
JACKSON, GA. From the city limits take Highway 23 and 42 north for
1.4 miles to auction sign and Old McDonough Road (Wolf Creek Road), and
follow auction arrows 2.5 miles to the property.
This Butts County land is perfectly located in an area only 42 miles south
of Atlanta, Property is only 3.9 miles from Jackson, 9 miles from McDonough,
6 miles from Locust Grove and 42 miles from Atlanta. One fine feature of this
property is the long paved road frontage of 2,400 feet on the Old McDonough
Road. The large tracts of 20 acres, will give each owner plenty space for
gardening, small livestock and operations, and privacy galore. There is a
good portion in open land that could be put into cultivation or pasture. Wolf
Creek, well known in the area, and four other smaller streams are on the
property. The property is remote, yet convenient, and offers very good
opportunities for a hunting retreat.
TERMS: 25 PERCENT DOWN SALE DAY, BALANCE OVER A 10 YEAR
PERIOD WITH MONTHLY PAYMENTS AT 8.5 PERCENT INTEREST.
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302 West 3rd Street Telephone 291-0740
Koine Georgia 30161
LICENSED BONDED INSURED
for their young football racin
dogs to blow up that big.
Outweighed 30 pounds per
man, Jackson’s offensive line
had to resort to finesse and
quick to control the line of
scrimmage.
It appeared initially Jack
son would have a cakewalk
when Reggie Henderson
scampered right between
good blocking to scoot in for
the first TD of 77 from 28
yards out. The try for the
extra point was not very
successful so we had a 6-0
lead with 6:46 left in the first
quarter.
As would be expected for
the first game of the season,
penalties were excessive and
fumbles were abundant. The
return of the kickoff was
ridiculous. A good run to
their 42, Nedd of Jones
County dropped the pig and
one of his buddies soccer
kicked it out on Jackson’s 20.
This was a local record for
longest fumble in the night
air. Avery promising Devil
defense (the 4-4 with three in
the rear) held the massive
Greyhounds at bay, forcing a
field goal to miss.
The other six points came
from them. With 1:27 left in
the half, the Gray’s scored
six with the aid of a “late hit”
infraction by a nameless
Devil. This moved it from the
42 to the 27. On a fourth down
and goal, a quick pass for 7
put the Greyhounds on the
board. Their kick for one
extra point was erratic.
Both teams could have won
it in the second half, but
chose not to. Jones County
recovered a fumble but could
not score from the 23.
Henderson intercepted a
quick pass and returned it to
Jones Cos. 44. The ball was
advanced to the 20 then a
fumble stopped the drive.
Jones Cos. could not move so
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they punted low to roll dead
at the Devil 18. Jackson could
not move it, so a 31 yard punt
to the 47 gave Jones Cos. good
field position. They gamble
for a fourth down at the Devil
39 and lose. What Jones
could not do Jackson did for
them when Willie Ward
fumbled it away on the next
play. The strong Devil
defense held again, to set up
the final desperate charge to
break the tie. They reached
the 16 at one point, but a third
down loss resulted in a fourth
down and seven field goal
attempt that was futile. It
ended later with Jackson in
possession trying to get
closer for another shot.
Open is on the schedule
next week and they show up
again later in the season.
Jackson has time this week
to work on execution and kick
coverage.
BAE Opens
School Year
With Meeting
The Butts Association of
Educators met for lunch
Tuesday, August 23rd, in the
Jackson High School cafe
teria. All teaching staff and
administrative personnel of
the Butts County Board of
Education were present.
BAE, affiliated with both
the Georgia Association of
Educators and the National
Education Association, has a
large membership with over
91 per cent of the staff joining
during the last school term.
Darrell Pippin, president of
BAE, introduced the guests
who included Board of
Education Chairman Rufus
Adams and Board Member
Max Perdue.
Mr. J.M.L. Comer, Super
intendent, welcomed the
teachers and called on each
principal to introduce new
personnel in each school. Mr.
Comer announced that the
Board of Education had
recommended a bond re
ferendum which would be
Game Analysis
Statistics Courtesy Charlie Brown
and Johnny Morris
J ACKSON 6 JONES COUNTY 6
11 FIRSTDOWNS 6
208 YARDS RUSHING 99
#
13 YARDS PASSING 14
221 TOTAL YARDS 113
7 PASS ATTEMPTS 7
2 PASS COMPLETIONS 2
0 HAD INTERCEPTED l
6 FUMBLES 3
4 FUMBLES LOST 0
70 YARDS PENALIZED 27
JACKSON 60006
JONESCOUNTY 06006
Rushing: Reggie Henderson carried 12 times for 101
yards and one TD, Terry Shivers 10-54, Willie Ward IM3,
Tim Kersey 6-2, Merrill Folsom 2-5 and Charles Stewart 2-3.
Passing: Kersey attempted 5, completed 2.
Punting: Tommy Sims punted three times for an
average of 34.3 yards. His longest punt was 38 yards.
Defense: Stan Nelson made 6 tackles with 4 assists,
Shivers 5-4, Prine 5-3, T. Smith 4-2, L. Smith 4-3 and
Henderson 3-3.
Pass Interceptions: Henderson 1.
Scott Coleman
To Exhibit At
Powers’ Fair
A Jackson resident is
among the 280 artists and
craftsmen selected as exhi
bitors for the seventh annual
Powers’ Crossroads Country
Fair and Art Festival
scheduled for Labor Day
weekend. R. Scott Coleman
will be displaying his
paintings at the festival.
The Powers’ Crossroads
Country Fair and Art
Festival was started by
Coweta County artist Tom
Powers in 1970. Since that
time, the annual event has
grown to be one of the most
prestigious fairs in the
country. The emphasis at
Powers’ Crossroads is on
quality one-of-a-kind arts and
crafts.
Exhibitors come from 17
states and many will be
demonstrating their skills for
visitors. The range of crafts
displayed is broad with
everything from sand art and
bronze sculpture to black
smithing and pottery. The
voted on soon by the
community. A citizen’s group
is evaluating the need for
additional and improved
facilities. Mr. Comer re
quested that each faculty
member be aware of the
needs of the school system
and promote the referendum
as much as possible.
GAE UniServ Repre
sentative Kay Pippin was
present and showed a film
presentation on the achieve
ments and services of GAE.
Mr. Pippin presented the
officers of BAE for this
school term. They included
Mrs. Ruth Ash, president
elect; Mrs. Linda Arthur,
secretary; and Mrs. Judy
Pettigrew, treasurer. After
the meeting, Mr. Pippin
commented, “Each local
association, including BAE,
is a primary group for
discussing policies and issues
and determining positions on
local, state, and national
issues. Each person in this
community needs to realize
that education is the best
investment in America. We
encourage parents and other
citizens to become involved
with our children’s educa
tion. A child’s welfare is the
greatest responsibility that
we each have. Teachers
care, and we want you to
know that we care.”
Businessmen
Warned Of
Solicitors
The Georgia State Patrol is
cautioning businesses
throughout the state to be
wary of publication firms
soliciting donations in the
name of the Georgia State
Patrol. Georgia Public Safe
ty Commissioner Colonel
Herman Cofer said the State
Patrol endorses no law
enforcement publication
other than the Georgia Peace
Officer’s Association Maga
zine and said he felt it was
wrong for any firm to use the
name of the Patrol in
soliciting.
“There may be many
legitimate organizations
doing police charitable work
and offering good publica
tions, but for them to raise
money using the State
Patrol’s name is unethical.
We suggest any firms being
approached by such publica
tion firms to get references
and check them with the
nearest State Patrol Post,”
he said.
Colonel Cofer said the
Patrol had gotten many
complaints about solicitation
firms around the state. “We
just want to set the record
straight,” he said.
Fares Only
Conductor: "Lady, you’ll
have to pay fare for that
child, he’s aver 12.” Pas
senger: ‘‘How can he be over
12 when I’ve only been
married ten years?” Con
ductor: ‘‘l just collect fares,
lady, not confessions ”
exhibitors will be spread out
over an 18 acre tract that
used to be part of the 18th
century Powers Plantation.
Local church and civic
groups will man the food
concessions featuring barbe
que, ham biscuits, sand
wiches, hot dogs and ham
burgers. The Bullsboro Blue
Grass Band and the Drum
and Bugle Corps from the U.
S. Marine Corps at Albany
will entertain visitors with
music while they rest.
The Powers’ Crossroads
festival will be held on
September 3, 4 and 5 from
9:00 a m. till 7:00 p.m. each
day. Admission is two dollars
for adults and a dollar for
children. A nursery will be
provided and parking is free.
Powers’ Crossroads is lo
cated about ten miles
southwest of Newnan on
Georgia highway 34.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1977
Report From
Indian
Springs
BY MRS. CLYDE HOARD
Mr. and Mrs. Dawson
Stallworth of Westminster, S.
C. are spending a few days
with Miss Blannie Stall
worth.
Mr. and Mrs. Asa Mang
ham of Columbia, S. C.
visited Mr. J. T. Bearden
Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Holloway
attended a church homecom
ing at Rogers Methodist
Church in Monroe County on
Sunday.
Miss Julia Waldrep of
Forsyth was dinner guest of
Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Williams
Thursday night.
Mrs. Belle Waldrep had as
her guests over the weekend
Mr. and Mrs. Danny Maddox
and son of Mountain View
and Mr. and Mrs. Otis Tingle,
Mr. and Mrs. Olin Martin of
Griffin.
We would like to welcome
to our community Mr. and
Mrs. Robert Mercer of
■Thomaston. They have an
apartment with Miss Blannie
Stallworth.
Brad and Paige Earnhart
spent the weekend with their
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Asa Maddox.
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Taylor
and Lisa were visitors in
Macon on Wednesday.
Mrs. Marion Hinley of
Locust Grove visited her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joel
Crane, Sunday.
Weekend and Sunday
guests of Mrs. Margaret
Greer were Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Zontek and children of
Tallahassee, Fla., Mr. and
Mrs. Bobby Kinard of
Covington, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff
McMichael of Macon, Mr.
and Mrs. Buster Duke, Lynn
and Al, Mr. and Mrs.
Kenneth Duke, and son, of
Jackson; Mr. and Mrs. Cecil
Brown of Macon, Mr. and
Mrs. Frank McMichael, Ted
and Gay of Indian Springs.
Mr. and Mrs. Randy
Stephens of Hogansville
visited last Sunday with Mr.
and Mrs. Louis Taylor.
AT THE HOSPITAL
Patients at Sylvan Grove
Hospital during the period
August 23-30 include:
Birda Grier, Annie Ruth
Vaughn, Howell McMichael,
Elmo Morgan, Delia Wat
kins, Clyde Wise.
MEET THE RED DEVILS
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STAN NELSON
6’ 1”- 1801 b.
Junior Linebacker
Stan has developed into
a good dependable defen
sive ball player. This is
his second year as a
starter at linebacker.
Stan is an aggressive
tackier and is often found
in the opposing team’s
backfield making tackles.
He also fills in on offense
as a guard when needed.
Stan was named the
outstanding defensive
player of the game
against Jones County.
PARRISH DRUG CO.
Phone 775-7424 Jackson, Ga.
PERFORM AT SOUTHLAKE— Butts County 4-H
Square Dancers helped celebrate Southlake Mall’s first
anniversary last week. Only five 4-H Square Dance Clubs
were invited to perform during the week long celebration.
The square dancers and doggers from Butts County were
featured from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 24.
Gordon Is To Offer Two Fall
Courses in Interior Decorating
The Community Services
Office at Gordon Junior
College will sponsor two
Interior Decorating courses
this fall. C. Terry Holland
of Macon who heads his own
decorating firm will teach
the classes.
On September 8, Mr.
Holland will begin the
Interior Decoration II course
for persons who have already
completed the Interior Deco
rating I course. With a
background in basic princi
ples, this course helps the
participant to develop a total
plan for the interior. Class
members will discuss cur
rent trends in color, examine
contemporary and antique
furniture styles, review the
reasons why successful
rooms are successful, deve
lop a total plan for his or her
home, and take a field trip to
Atlanta. The class which
costs S3O, will meet for six
weeks on Thursdays.
The Interior Decoration I
class, which begins on
September 26, teaches the
participant to fully under
stand the basics of interior
decoration and to apply them
to his or her home. The
course content includes
space and equipment for
Moore’s Electric & Plumbing
1099 E. Third St.
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Closed on Labor Day
CHARLES STEWART
5’ 9”- 1651 b.
Senior Halfback
Charles is a three year
letterman in football and
returns for his fourth
season. Many coaches
claim that Charles has
been playing forever at
Jackson. This is due to his
memorable perfor
mances over the past
three years. Charles is an
aggressive blocker and a
determined runner. He
has the speed to go all the
way once he breaks loose.
home activities, fundamen
tals of design and color,
working with major ele
ments, furniture selection
and arrangement, lighting,
and finishing touches with
accessories and art. This
class will meet on six
Monday nights, and the cost
is $25 per person.
More information may be
obtained from the Office of
Community Services at Gor
don Junior College (404-358-
1700).
The instructor is owner of
C. Terry Holland, Interiors,
Macon. He was previously
employed by Henry A.
Corsini, Brittain-Thompson,
and Dunwody and Company,
all architectural firms in
Macon. He earned the
Bachelor of Architecture
degree from Auburn Univer
sity. Mr. Holland is a
member of the Middle
Georgia Chapter of the
American Institute of Archi
tects and other professional
organizations.
Absent-minded?
“Jack’s getting terribly
absent-minded of late. Just
the other day he kissed
a woman by mistake.”
“Thought it was his wife,
eh?” “No that’s just it. It
was his wife.”
LEON SMITH
5’ 9“ -145 lb.
Senior End
Leon Smith is one of the
finest all-around athletes
to ever participate in
sports at Jackson.
Through hard work and
determination Leon has
earned a starting position
as a defensive halfback.
He also doubles up on
offense as an end and has
excellent speed. Leon did
an outstanding job
against Jones County and
made several key tackles
which caused fumbles.