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AMA Health Tips WHOOPING COUGH Whooping cough is an acute infectious disease which involves the respira tory tract. The characteristic cough accompanied by a whooping sound is almost diagnostic. There isn’t much whooping cough around any longer, but even the few cases need not happen. There is a good vaccine that prevents whoop ing cough. The American Medical Association points out that whooping cough was de scribed in medical reports as early as 1578 and occurred in epidemic form in England in the 17th century. The organism responsible is a red-shaped bacterium known as Haemophilus per tussis. It is found in the discharge coughed from the respiratory passages by a victim of the disease. The organism does not survive long outside the body and is quickly destroyed by drying and exposure to heat and sunlight. The disease may occur at any season but is most common in late winter, spring and summer. Most cases appear at ages under 5 years. One attack usually produces immunity. Vaccination against whooping cough is effective. Many school districts require vaccination against whoop ing cough and several other childhood diseases before children may enroll in school. Symptoms include inflam mation of the respiratory tract and such secretion of mucus, which becomes quite thick and sticky as the disease progresses. Cough ing may be prolonged and violent and accompanied by a whooping sound. Some times the child may vomit after a coughing spell. Convalescence usually be gins after four weeks. Very young children are most seriously affected. Medical care, isolation and good nursing care are essential. But. most important, make News from your Pharmacist Hoard Children often run alarm ingly high temperatures with certain childhood illnesses. You should have a ther mometer handy to take readings and your family physician should be consult ed if your child is running a high fever. But, what can you do to reduce the fever if a doctor is not immediately available? The first step would be to give the child aspirin. There are various brands of children’s aspirin on the market and the proper dosage is prescribed on the container. Aspirin usually brings the fever down, but if a high temperature persists, then try sponging the child with a mixture of alcohol and warm water. The two should be mixed in equal parts. All of the ingredients mentioned above for the home testing and treatment thermometer, alcohol and aspirin-are available at our pharmacy. These are but a few of the housands of pharmaceutical items that line our shelves. Visit us today. PHONE 775-7424 PARRISH DRUG CO. JACKSON, ga. Mrs. Wallace, Of Covington, Died Sept. 6 Funeral services for Mrs. John Thomas Wallace, 73, of Route 2, Covington, were held Wednesday, September 7th, at two o’clock from Shiloh United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bob Willis and the Rev. Curtis Rivers officiating. Interment was in Almon Cemetery in Covington. Mrs. Wallace died September 6th in a private hospital. The former Martiel Letson, daughter of the late Henry and Annie Eliza Massey Letson, she was a native of Butts County, where she attended school. She had resided in Newton County for a number of years. Mrs. Wallace was a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church. Survivors include a daugh ter, Mrs. Herman (Minetta) Nelms of Covington; three sisters, Mrs. Bessie Hunt and Mrs. Myrtice Lee Rawlins, both of Covington; Mrs. Maggie Grogan of Conyers; two grandsons. Pallbearers were Messrs. Alvin Vaughn, Billy Letson, Earl Stallworth, Denny Dobbs, Skip Wallace and Larry Whidby. Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home of Covington was in charge of arrangements. An ACT Tip HOW TO GET A HOME SECURITY CHECK Do you want to know where your home security is strong and weak? You can probably find out for free by calling your local law enforcement agency or regional office of the GBI. Most police and sheriff’s offices offer free security checks by trained and experienced personnel. If your local law enforcement agency does not offer this service, contact your region al office of the GBI. This tip is provided by ACT Against Crime Together, statewide crime prevention program of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. certain the small children of your family are protected by vaccination against whoop ing cough. The doctor most often gives the whooping cough (pertussis) vaccine along with two others—diphtheria and tetanus. The serum is known as DPT—diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus. GRIFFIN AREA TECH Serving Butts County with quality Vocational Technical programs. Just minutes away from the school that cares about you. Choose from one of the exciting programs Day and Evening Classes. Accounting Auto Body Repair Auto Mechanics Brick Masonry Carpentry Cosmetology Data Processing Drafting Electrical Construction and Maintenance Fall Quarter Begins October 4, 1977 All Programs are approved for veteran benefits. Contact: P. O. Box 131, Griffin, Ga. 30223 Phone 227-1322 THE JACKSON PROGRESS-ARCUS, JACKSON. GEORGIA THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER IS. 1977 Creative Cookery £ By Eilene F. Milam Cornish hens are a wel come change from baked chicken. They are tender and flavorful, especially if basted often while they bake. The basting sauce is this week’s recipe. This can also be used for baked chicken. Sauce: >2 cup butter, melted 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon soy sauce Juice of one lemon Baste Cornish hens at least 6 to 7 times while they bake. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 45 minutes. They go well with this baked rice recipe, since both can bake at the same time. BAKED RICE 1 can beef consomme (Campbell’s soup) 1 can beef bouillon (Camp bell’s soup) 1 can rice (use soup can to measure) This is uncooked long grain rice Sliced fresh mushrooms Place soups, rice and mushroms in a casserole dish, stir and cover. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour until done. "Ike's" Peak November 18, 1953 The 50,000.000 th U. S. telephone was installed on the desk of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. profit rjr RAISING EARTHWORMS Can You Answer “YES” to These Questions 7 1 Do you like raising livestock'* 2. Do you want a business ol your own* 3Do you need retirement or extra income* nrn| Tnnffil 4 Do you have a back yard or other lancf* 1 *’ RQ PERHAPS YOU CAN BECOME A WORM GROWER!' IF ACCEPTED AS A PRODUCER. WE OFFER * Professional Guidance * Marketing Service * Exchange Membership ♦ Complete Supplies ACT TODAY! SEND FOR YOUR FREE BROCHURE! Send name, address, phone, description ol facilities to: —NHTONN. WORM GROWERS EXCHANGE. INC TtKlinf Fite Indull'v 1S "A" STREET • SMYRNA. TENNESSEE 37167 • (615) 254-7327 Electronic Technology Clerical Heat and Air Conditioning Machine Shop Marketing and Sales Practical Nursing Radio and TV Secretarial Welding Women Should Use Caution When Alone Rape is the most serious crime affecting a woman. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Crime Pre vention Squad advises wo men to practice common sense and always be alert in all situations. Here are some precautionary measures that every woman should prac tice. When you are at home, make sure that doors and windows are kept locked. Know who’s at your door before you open it and require an ID from all service people. If someone comes to your door asking for help, let them wait outside while you telephone for them. Leave lights on if you will return after dark and have door key in your hand when approaching the door. In struct children not to answer the door. List only first initial on a mailbox and in the phone directory. Report suspicious or obscene phone calls and do not give personal informa tion over the telephone. If you are walking, stay in well-lighted areas away from bushes, buildings, and en trances to garages or alleys. Plan your route and know where to go for help. Vary your route from time to time. Always be aware. If someone follows you. cross the street. If a car is following you, turn quickly, and walk in the opposite direction, heading for safety. Never walk alone if you are upset, have been drinking, or are taking any drug. If you are in danger, RUN toward people and SCREAM. When driving, make sure that all doors are locked and windows are up. Park in well-lighted areas and have keys in hand. Check the inside of the car before getting in. If you have car trouble, signal for help with a white cloth or raised hood. Marine Corps Facts and Figures Anyone who joins the U.S. Marine Corps now can par ticipate in anew Veterans Educational Assistance Pro gram in which he contributes between SSO and $75 each month to a fund for his future education and the government contributes two times as much. * * * Except in certain emergen cies, a member who decides to participate in this new pro gram contributes in 12 month increments. Assistance will Stay in the car with doors locked and window partly open. If someone stops, ask them to phone the police or a garage. If you are being followed, do not go home. Drive to the nearest police station and report the incident. Do not pick up hitchhikers. ruth at random By Ruth Bryant WEDNESDAY What a wonderful day to write this poem For Jackson Progress-Argus. Each Monday I teach classes in poetry and art At the Christian Union Mission. Each Tuesday and Thursday I teach these subjects At the Forest Hills Christian High School. Wednesday is my day, and I’m writing this to say That I love Jackson. Ga. in a very special way. It’s the town where my home-place pleases me. It’s the town where my friends all like to be. It’s the town where Martha carries on The fine work of Doyle, in his friendly tone! TtfSE crazy crc/ tradin'davs OF SIMMER at Dodge ITS SUMMERTIME AND THE DODGE DEAIS ARE EASY. DODGE CHARGER SE. Summer is here! And your Dodge Dealer's really dealin' on all the great Dodge cars and trucks in stock. Dodges like the sleek Charger SE . .. the one with a look that was shaped for nighttime excitement. And a long list of standard features that make driving Charger SE an experience you won’t soon forget. Including: be provided for the same number of months as the member contributed, up to a maximum of 36 months. * * * A member who decides not to use his benefits after con tributing will receive his share of the money back at the end of enlistment or, if he has already been released, within 60 days of notifying the Veterans’ Administration. For further information call 800-423-2600, toll free. The toll free number in California is 800-252-0241. "A 'no' averts seventy troubles." Indian Proverb CarfeiMofarCa 137 West Third St. from HISTORY'S SCRAPBOOK DATES AND EVENTS FROM YESTERYEARS September 16, 1810 —Independence Day in Mexico, marking the date of the Mexican Revolution against Spanish rule. September 17, 1939—Russia invades Poland in World War 11. September 18, 1793 —President George Washington lays the cornerstone of the Capitol building of the United States in Washington, D.C. September 19, 1955—President Juan Peron of Argen tina is ousted from office following army and navy revolts lasting three days. September 20, 1519 —The Portuguese navigator Fer dinand Magellan, with five vessels and some 270 men. begins his global voyage to find a western passage to the In dies. September 21, 1955—Rocky Marciano defends his heavyweight boxing title for the sixth time when he knocks out Archie Moore in the ninth round at Yankee Stadium. New York. September 22. 1789—Congress authorizes the creation of the office of postmaster general of the United States. LOOKING FOR LOCKS? Sold, Serviced and Installed by Cook s Machine & Lock Service 121 W. 2nd St. 11 .1—12 Jo Service Station FOR SALE DOING AVERAGE BUSINESS OWNER HAS OTHER INTERESTS PHONE 775-4184 TorqueFlite automatic transmission Electronic Ignition Power steering Power front disc/rear drum Torsion-bar front suspension Dodge Front bucket seats Color-keyed shag carpeting. - A PROOUCT OF CMRVS4.ER CORPORATION JACKSON GA