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Jackson Trogrsss-^rgus J. D. Jones Publisher ij *•*>!{ l.la) Doyle Jones Jr. Editor and Publisher (1955-1975) MRS. MARTHA G. JONES PUBLISHER VINCENT JONES EDITOR OFFICIAL ORGAN BUTTS COUNTY AND CITY OF JACKSON Published every Thursday at 129 South Mulberry Street, Jackson, Georgia 30233 by The Progress-Argus Printing Cos., Inc. Second Class Postage paid at Jackson, Georgia 30233. Address notice of undeliverable copies and other correspondence to The Jackson Progress-Argus. P.O. Box 249, Jackson. Georgia 30233. One Year, in Georgia $6.24 Six .Months, in Georgia $3.91 Editorials A Gap in Our Armor In life, as in battle, the enemy always seems to attack at your weakest spot. No chain of protection that would isolate us from those forces that would do us harm is any stronger than its weakest link. There presently exists gaps in our County’s efforts to provide some measure of fire protection for its citizens. The cities of Jackson, Flovilla and Jenkinsburg have fire-fighting equipment, and manpower, which appear adequate to protect the lives and properties of their citizens, barring some major disaster. Appearing particularly vulner able to fire damage are the areas of Jackson Lake and the west Butts community. Jackson’s pumper truck, or equipment from either of the other fire stations, could rarely be expected to reach the fire scene in either area before a total loss occurred. Considering the number of visitors, many of them unskilled in the building of either camp or house fires, Jackson Lake is fortunate indeed to have kept its fire losses at such a minimum figure. Especially is this true when one considers the large quantities of flammable materials in constant use at the lake front. The present Board of County Commissioners have adopted, and Jaycee Spirit At Its Best The Junior Chamber of Commerce, or Jaycees as the organization is called for purposes of brevity, consists of a group of dedicated young men whose aims are to constantly strive towards the betterment of the world we live in. They are joined in this noble endeavor by their wives, the Jaycettes, and together these young couples have put to shame the efforts of many mildewed civic clubs. Locally, the Butts County Jaycees for years sponsored the County’s celebration of Industrial Day during the time when the industrial age was just dawning on Jackson and their efforts to focus attention on the benefits, and rewards, of industrialization paid rich dividends for us all. But it is one thing to be a Jaycee when one is free and the struggle for the sweet wine of success is invigorating and life holds a bag full of work and fun and A Salute to the Finest Jackson High School, and its coaching staff, received deserved recognition recently when two of its coaches were named Coach of the Year in Region 3-A. Bill Nelson, baseball coach, whose Red Devils were the second best team in Georgia’s Class A this spring, was named the 3-A Coach of the Year, while Jackson High A Prize-Winninp; jywjiAjSfck, Newspaper fe(®)9 1977 Better Newspaper Advance Subscription Rates, Tax Included: TELEPHONE 775-3107 One Year, Out-of-State $7.28 Six Months. Out-of-State $4.16 strictly adhered to, a policy of fiscal conservatism that we feel is admirable and one which surely most of our citizenry will endorse. Governments at all levels are over whelmed with spending requests, many of which are legitimate and serve useful purposes, and it is a difficult task to segregate the essential from the nonessential programs. Should the County have access to either free or cheap fire-fighting equipment, through the Civil Defense or surplus armed forces material, then we feel the effort involved in making available such equipment to citizens in the two areas involved, would be a worthwhile contribution to the well being and security of the citizens concerned. While such minimal fire protection would probably not result in a wholesale reduction of insurance rates, it would provide some peace of mind and might possibly prevent the occurrence of a major catastrophe. Through the years, Butts County has suffered the loss by fire of many beautiful homes, as well as schools and business firms, in its unincorporated areas. Tightening the ring of fire protection armor around the County might prevent such losses in the future. There does seem to exist a gap worthy of being filled. pleasure to make the effort worthwhile. It must be another thing altogether to be a Jaycee behind bars, to be separated from society, even if for a brief period, and to read about the world grinding itself down without the benefit of your grim direction. That is why we feel the spirit and the willingness demonstrated by the Jaycee chapter at the Georgia Diagnostic and Classifica tion Center exemplifies civic consciousness at its highest level. To be incarcerated and to still be concerned about mankind, and to undertake projects aimed at bettering the lives of free citizens, is the epitome of selfless love and concern. That is why we hand today to the GD and CC Jaycee chapter our highest accolade for their inspiring work and their devotion to their fellow man which knows no bounds, or bars. Athletic Director and head football and track coach, Tommy Carmi chael, was named the Coach of the Year in Region 3-A for his track and cross country teams. Worthy honors for worthy coaches are but a prelude of many more to come for these two splendid young coaches and gentlemen. THE JACKSON PROGRESS-ARGUS. JACKSON. CEORGIA THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 8. 1977 The Last Straw BY VINCENT IONF.S Lewis Grizzard, that eru dite and very readable writer of sports for The Atlanta Constitution, has dared sally afield into the art of gastronomy and, as so often happens when you venture into the unknown, has come a cropper. In his defense, let us say first that there are more experts on barbecue and fish eateries than on all of the other eating places in the world combined. Just mention a barbecue place and someone immedi ately knows one better. The same for catfish. Man, you don't know what fish are until you taste Finny Floyd’s down on Mudcat Bayou. Lewis put down his ball and bat and began to play with barbecue. Except you don’t play with barbecue. You’re dealing with a serious subject there, man, and you’d better know your hot sauces before you go to picking winners in that hot stove league. Timidly suggesting the names of some choice purveyors of this epicurian pork dish, Lewis said that Sweat’s in Soperton, Harold’s in Atlanta, and Sprayberry’s in Newnan were all good places to shop for this delicacy. Back came the letters informing him of his errant ways with instructions as to just where to go to find the best barbecue in the state. Some of the places men tioned were Fincher’s of Macon, John Paul Jones, of Yonah Dam, Melear’s of Red Oak, Vandy Boy’s of States boro, Johnny Harris’ of Savannah, Mammy’s Kitch en of Savannah, and James Richardson’s of Iron City. Not one single, solitary letter defending what two thirds of the people ixt- Georgia, and one-half of the people in the Southeast already know to be a fact: that Fresh Air Barbecue in Jackson serves the best barbecue and Brunswick stew that ever touched the lips of mortal man or woman. Fresh Air Barbecue is the criteria by which the others measure themselves. A few years ago in Valdosta we saw an advertisement, which we saved for the amiable proprietor, Toots Caston, advertising barbecue at a local eatery as being “the best South of Jackson.” How’s that for endorse ment of your peers? That’s telling them there is nothing better unless you go 200 miles north and it is probably also an admission that even theirs was not as good as the master’s itself. About five years ago in a meeting in Orlando, we met a total stranger, who upon learning we were from Jackson, asked if we knew the management of Fresh Air Barbecue. Assuring him that we did, he immediately gave us three dollars to be returned to Toots, saying that the last time he was there, he was under charged for his meal. Wilson (Toots) Caston has been barbecuing for about 40 years. Some of the old timers remember his pit barbecues at the July Fourth celebra tions at the old Jenkinsburg schoolhouse. At the height of the depression, he opened the Fresh Air Barbecue, as much on faith as anything else, but secure in the confidence that he knew his product and could satisfy the public’s taste for quality barbecue at reasonable prices. Through the years, the quality of his product has remained unchanged. Tra veling men, and tourists, leave the expressway system and wind their way down the two-lane roads to the Fresh Air. If Lewis can take a couple of hours off for a long lunch some day, we’ll show him the best barbecue in the state, and in the South. We say this, with full deference to many barbecue places that serve wonderful food. Many of ** A Stroll Down Memory Lane L* ~ NEWS OF 10 YEARS AGO Don Montgomery, presi dent of the Butts County Javeees, announced this week that his club had voted not to have an Industrial Day celebration this year. An examination for Post master at Flovilla, Georgia, $6,113 a year, will be opened for applications until Sep tember 26th. Supt. Lee Roy O’Neal announced that enrollment at Jackson High and Elemen tary and Henderson High and Elementary was the same as last year, 2,648 students. Frank Forehand has been elected president of the Jackson Kiwanis Club to succeed Lewis Freeman. Serving with him will be Hugh Glidewell, Ist vice-pre sident; Denny O’Neal, 2nd vice-president, and Richard W. Watkins, Jr., treasurer. M. L. Hodges, owner of Hodges Hardware and Furni ture Cos., for the sixth time in the past nine years has won a trip as a champion salesman of Hotpoint appliances. He and his wife will go to San Juan, Puerto Rico later this month for a six-day all expense paid vacation. The local chapter of Future Farmers of America met this week to plan the year’s activities. Officers include Asa Mangham, president; Dennis Colwell, Ist vice-pre sident; Ray Smith, 2nd vice-president; Paul Rice, secretary; Sammy Smith, treasurer; Donnie Smith, reporter; Ronald Tingle, sentinel, and Danny Rivers, parliamentarian. Deaths during the week: Zane George Storey, 29; Mrs. J. G Childs; Warren C. Childs, 48. NEWS OF 20 YEARS AGO Butts County’s two Babe Ruth teams won first and second in the league stand ings at the end of the regular season. The Black Shirts, coached by Eugene Prosser, won the pennant, while the Red Shirts, managed by James Wise, came in second. Stock in the Butts County Development Cos. is being sold at $lO a share, with about $70,000 needed to attract a luggage manufac turer to Jackson. The championship of the Butts County Little League went to the Pepperton Baptist Church’s team, man aged by Joe Norris. Mrs. James Buchanan entertained members of the Jackson Garden Club Tues day with a delightful lunch eon at “Nanahcub”, her summer home at Jackson Lake. Mrs. J. Andy Rape, of McDonough, has been named the Fourth Congressional District’s “Homemaker of the Year” for 1957. Contesting has become a popular pasttime in Butts County. Mrs. H. H. Caldwell recently won SI,OOO for naming a song for Kraft Foods and the Vincent Jones’ family has won six national contests this year, the latest prize being a Savage “99” rifle for telling Mennen in 25 words why their product is superior. Deaths during the week: Wilson Stephen (Jack) Thompson; Marcus Richard them are good, some even superb. But Fresh Air is the best. And, although Lewis might never be able to admit it in his column, his taste buds would be the first to sing the praise of the true barbecue king. McFall, 68; James Phinazee Head, 78. NEWS OF 30 YEARS AGO During an electrical storm in the Towaliga community on Wednesday, three mules belonging to Hughie Webb were killed. S. W. Causey as president, and Jimmy Cornell and Vincent Jones will represent the Jackson Kiwanis Club as delegates to the District convention in Atlanta. T. J. Collins and Harry Ball were elected as alternates. Miss Elizabeth Hood, Butts HD agent, has appointed these leaders in every community: Iron Springs, Mrs. Howard Greer; Flo villa, Mrs. H. B. Whitaker; Towaliga, Mrs. Paul Letson; West Butts, Mrs. Kinard Thaxton; Stark, Mrs. Jim McMichael; Jackson Dam, Mrs. Bill Thaxton; Jackson, Mrs. J. W. Carter; Jenkins burg, Mrs. H. G. Harris. Mrs. Grady Brooks, of Flovilla, has been named the winner in the Butts County Kitchen Improvement Con test. J. C. Holcombe and a group of friends recently caught a 30 pound, one-ounce catfish at High Falls. Miss Leila Sams has been named principal of the Mary Lin School in Atlanta by Miss Ira Jarrell, superintendent of the Atlanta school system. Deaths during the week: George Dayton Moss, 67. NEWS OF 40 YEARS AGO The Board of Commission ers have a contract to grade .885 miles of Route 42 through Parkland. This will eliminate the dangerous curve on McDonough Road. Miss Myrtie Lee McGoo gan is being warmly wel comed as Butts County’s new Home Demonstration agent. John Huddleston, the son of Hiram Huddleston and a former resident of Jackson, is now vice consul in Dresden, Germany. J. G. Yarborough, of Atlanta, arrived in Jackson last week to become man ager of Sim’s 5 and 10 cent store. Officers to serve the Men’s Bible class at the Jackson Methodist Church include W. N. Harris, president; H. M. Moore, vice president; W. M. Redman, secretary and J. L. Lockhart, assistant; A. F. Whitney, song leader, and J. B. Harrison, assistant; Hugh Mallet and Col. C. L. Redman, joint teachers. Attending a district meet ing of welfare workers in Newnan this week are Miss Elizabeth Towles, Butts County Welfare Director; Mrs. L. M. Spencer and Miss O’Delle Moore, .staff mem bers, and Mrs. J. B. Settle, member of the local welfare board. NEWS OF 50 YEARS AGO Supt. Van. Fletcher an nounced that the following County schools will open at dates varying from Septem ber 19th to October Ist: Jenkinsburg, Towaliga, Iron Springs, Flovilla, Pepperton, Stark, Union Point, Worth ville, Fincherville, Cedar Rock and Cork. Jackson public school began its term Aug. 31st. Two tracts of land were sold Tuesday at public sale, 75 acres on the Jackson-Grif fin road going for $1,350 and 77 acres at Stark bringing $2,200. The Towaliga Consolidated school auditorium was filled Saturday night when the _ __ _ ____ ' ' ? <x ~ u ™ n,w - ~ ~ ■ c&mmm ! (.FIRST Xlurc I rma* rum* | fn>l | ‘Whatsoever Jpgr Things' By Donald E. Wildmon NO HELP WANTED The young man walked into the service station. Seeing his friend who owned the station in the rear, he yelled out: “Hi, Sam. How’s business?” From the back of the station came the reply: “As usual.” Sitting down next to the phone, the young man yelled again. “Mind if I use your phone?” “No, go ahead and help yourself,” came the reply. The young man picked up the phone directory, thumbed through its pages until he came to the correct page. Placing the directory next to the phone, he dialed the number. About that time the owner of the station walked up and sat down next to the young man. “How are you doing with that new boat and motor, Bob?” asked the owner. “Folks been telling me that they are seeing a lot of Bob Smith out at the lake hauling in the big ‘uns. Sure sounds like you are getting your money’s worth out of it,” Sam continued. Bob’s party on the other end of the line answered by that time and he held up his hand motioning Sam to be quiet. As Bob started talking, Sam noticed that he was disguising his voice to keep from being recognized. Wondering what it was all about, Sam listened closely to the conversation. “Is this Woodruff’s Store?” asked Bob in the disguised voice. From the other end came the reply, “Yes, it is.” “Could I speak to Mr. Woodruff,” Bob asked in the muffled tone. “This is Mr. Woodruff speaking,” said the party on the other end. “Mr. Woodruff, I was wondering about a possible job with you. Several months ago I saw an ad of yours in the paper where you said you needed someone to work there in your store as a salesman. I have some experience as a salesman and believe I could do you a top notch job,” said Bob as he continued to use his fake voice. “I’m sorry,” Mr. Woodruff replied, “but that job has been filled for about six months now. Fellow by the name of Bob Smith contacted us and we hired Him right away.” “Is that right?” Bob continued. “Sure hate that. Would have loved to have worked for you. Maybe this Bob Smith fellow isn’t doing too well and you could let him go and let me have that position?” Bob asked while Sam stared at him with puzzlement. “No, I’m afraid I couldn’t do that,” Mr. Woodruff replied. “Bob Smith is doing us a real fine job. Fact about the business is that he is one of the best salesmen we have ever employed.” “Well, I appreciate talking to you Mr. Woodruff and I may call you again in the future,” Bob said as he hung up the phone. Sam couldn’t wait to ask the question. “What in the world are you doing? I thought you had been working down at Woodruff’s for about six months now,” said Sam. “I have,” replied Bob. ‘ ‘Then why did you call about a job and talk in an unnatural voice?” asked Sam. “Well, Sam,” said Bob, “you might say I was just checking up on myself.” I guess that’s something we all need to do pretty often. (Join Mr. Wildmon on his 11th tour of the Holy Land. Includes Switzerland, Germany, Belgium. 11 days. Departs Nov. 8. For info, write Box 1398, Tupelo, Miss. 38801.) ruth at random By Ruth Bryant CLOUDS Are clouds like shrouds that clothe the dead? Are they like gray ghosts overhead? Or are they blankets that conceal The patch-work quilts that skies reveal? Or are they paths where storms must blow Between the sky and earth below? Our clouds are harbingers of rain That soon will water earth again, And they’re umbrellas made to shade In furrowed rows, each tiny blade Of plants that dare to live and grow Because the clouds protect them so! play, “Getting Acquainted With Madge,” was present ed. Proceeds went to the drive to keep the school open for an eight months term. T. H. Buttrill, of Buttrill Brothers, local Ford dealers, has returned from a visit to the Ford plant in Detroit and reports that the 1927 Fords will be the best ever built. F. L. Thaxton, of Sarasota, Fla. and formerly of Jack son, has announced that he will open a shoe store in Griffin on October Ist. Miss Dorothy Pope was hostess at a lovely rainbow party Saturday evening given for her visitor, Miss Bernice Washington, of At lanta. Miss Bessie Smith and Mr. Paul Burford won top prizes in several contests, while Miss Mildred Cham bers and Mr. Tom Stodghill won the booby prizes. Editor’s Quote Book Age that lessens the enjoyment of life, increases our desire for living. Oliver Goldsmith have a nice weekend... tjj, light the way