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Board Discusses
Courthouse Hours
(From Front Page) remove gasoline.
Johnson.
Commissioner A. D. Walker said,
“I’m not prepared to reach a
mutual understanding today.”
Morgan asked, “Would anyone
object to opening hours say open at
8:30 a.m. and close at 5 p.m., then
you operate your internal offices as
you see fit?”
“I think we should have uniform
hours if these people agree to
them,” said Commissioner James
Hayes.
Johnson said, "We are open from
8:30 to 4. We have to close books
then take money to the bank.”
"You could close your books at 2
p.m. and put the money in your
safe, it is insured,” said Morgan.
Hayes said, “I would like to see
some mutual agreement to holidays
for employes.”
Holidays were discussed and it
was agreed that the board could
only set holidays for general county
employers while the officers must
set something for their employes.
Commissioner Nelson Allen said,
“I would like to recommend to the
Tax Commissioner that his office
stay open to 5 p. m. I’ve had more
complaints about that — and no
complaints about the other offices.
How do you feel about that?”
“I don’t know,” said Johnson.
Hardeman explained the hours of
his office and said his employes are
willing to cooperate.
“I think we are all a team and
should work together for unifor
mity,” said Walker. “I’m willing to
go the last mile to cooperate.
“The constitutional officers can do
what they want but we should do it
together/’
Johnson remained afterward to
discuss tax collections.
“We have the right to collect taxes
twice a year. Have you put any
thought on it?”, asked Com
missioner Oliver Capes.
“Not particularly,” said Johnson.
“I called Rockdale County,” said
Capes. “I understand they bill one
half of the 1975 bill in May of ’76,
due in June. After the assessors are
done, the digest approved and
millage set then the difference is
billed.
Commissioners Walker, Allen and
Capes indicated they were for this
type billing but wanted more
response from the people.
Capes was upset with the monthly
gasoline report where 8,000 gallons
was unaccounted for.
James Johnson, who makes the
report, discussed the statement with
the board and said there was no
way to measure the tank because
he wouldn’t climb on top.
Allen said, “Then these figures
aren’t worth two cents! ”
“That’s right,’’ said Johnson.
The board placed the county
firemen in control of gasoline
because they were near the tanks
24-hours-a-day. A log book will be
set up for people to sign as they
PUT DOWN MEAT?
Well, maybe not everyone. It’s
ironic, but while most of us support
and appreciate beef, there are those
who “put down’’ animal agriculture
in any form. As Dr. Charles N.
Dobbins Jr., head of our Extension
veterinary department, said
recently, “They would have us feel
guilty for the abundance (of meat)
we produce.”
Dr. Dobbins quoted one article as
exclaiming, “Hungry people see our
heavy meat diet taking a
disproportionate share of the world
food supply.” He says the statistics
used by people who are “down” on
meat “would lead you to believe
animal agriculture is wasteful and
should be on the way out in favor
of grain production.”
Thank
You
I would like to thank
my friends for their
votes and support in
my race for City Coun
cil. Happy holidays to
all.
Sincerely,
Harold Hoffman
The board instructed Morgan to
tell the hospital that the ambulance
would not be available to transport
except in emergencies. The board
also approved the juvenile officer
and his vehicle for transporting
alcoholics to Milledgeville instead
of the EMS.
Willie Wyatt presented a petition
to the commissioners for the paving
of Christian Circle off of Brown
Bridge Road. Hayes assured Wyatt
that the road was his number one
priority, money permitting, in
1976.
The board approved a zoning
change for Thurman Ellington so a
microwave tower can be built.
Ellington is the adjacent land
owner.
Clifford Capps appeal for con
sideration in work done for the
county is being studied.
School
Testing
Results
(From Front Page)
said. “These test results indicate he
is progressing here in Newton
County.”
Kent Campbell and Jimmy
Alexander, attorneys for the school
board, attended the meeting to
explain what might be done in
redistricting school districts to
comply with Justice Department
requirements. Campbell showed the
board five proposed distrcts drawn
on a county map and said this may
be the way Newton County will be
divided for both school board and
county commission purposes.
Campbell said that Bobby
Sigman, state representative, and
Don Ballard, state senator, are
working with the state legislative
council in drawing up a bill that
hopefully with meet federal ap
proval.
At present, the division of Newton
County into five districts would
appear to be the considered method
of division, Campbell said, and
would thus reduce the number of
school board members to five.
After the bill is introduced and
approved by the legislature,
Newton County voters will be
asked to approve it through a
referendum.
I ini M
Ask us about our new savings plan
that lets you defer taxes while you build your
own retirement fund.
Thanks to an act of Congress, anyone not
under another pension plan can now
start their own — and retire rich.
It’s called an Individual Retirement
Account—an I.R. A. You can contribute
15% of your annual salary to it each year,
up to $1,500 tax free. And you won’t pay
any taxes on that money until your retire
ment, when you’re in a lower tax bracket.
Ask us for details about starting an Indi
vidual Retirement Account. Start making
sure your golden years really are golden.
NEWTON FEDERAL
SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION
Wo'ra doing ■ lot for our community and wo want to do more.
3175 Highway 278 Phone 786-7088
FOURTH GRADE
\ I I I
A comparison of Grade Equivalencies of Newton County Fourth Grade Students
using results of the 1974 and 1975 Statewide Test Scores. (A Grade Equiva
lency score of 3.70 means that a fourth grade student is working at a
3rd year 7th month level)
1974 1975 Gain (in months)
Vocabulary 3.25 3.41 1.6
Reading 3.36 3.62 * 2.6
Language 3.54 3.73 1.9
Work-Study 3.59 3.75 1.6
Skills
Math 3.62 3.79* 1.7
TOTAL 3.49 3.68' 1.9
* 1975 Newton County Reading and Math scores are above the 1974 state aver-
age. 1975 state averages will not be available until late January.
EIGHTH GRADE
A comparison of Grade Equivalencies of Newton County Eighth Grade Students
using results of the 1974 and 1975 Statewide Test Scores.
1974’ 1975 Gain (in months)
Vocabulary 6.63 6.77 1.4
Reading 6.90 7.00* 1.0
Language 6.83 6.84 .1
Work-Study 6.92 6.94 .2
Skills
Math 6.97 7.10 * 1.3
TOTAL 6.88 6.95 .7
1974 State Average in Reading was 7.10; in Math, 7.10. 1975 State Averages
are not yet available.
ELEVENTH GRADE
A comparison of Standard Scores on the Test of Academic Progress of
Newton County Eleventh Grade Students using 1974 and 1975 test results.
(The TAPS does not provide a grade equivalency score.)
1974
Composition 44.12
Reading 43.55
Math 44.65
Joblessness
(From Front Page)
million in unemployment benefits
in 1972, S3O million in 1973, and
SB4 million during 1974, compared
to the $334,527,000 total as this
year nears its end.
1975 Change
44.84 + .72
44.64 +1.09
44.57 - .06
Mac's
Pit Barbecue
Hwy. 36 at Campbell Rd.
Barbecue—Stew
Short Orders
Bring The Family!
THE COVINGTON NEWS — THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1975
December Door
Buster Sale
Your Happy Shopping Store
Extra Values For The Christmas
Season - Limited Quantities on Some Items
Ladies Tops
88*
Short sleeve and sleeveless
polyester knit tops. Pastel
Colors. Ist quality and I.R.'s.
Reg. 2.47-4.88.
Ladies Sleepwear
SIBB
Gowns and pajamas - pastel
pink, blue and yellow - made
of nylon or polyester and cot
ton blend.
Ladies Dresses
S2BB
Short sleeve polyester knit
and woven dresses stripes,
checks and florals.
Girl's Dresses
S2&B
Sizes 4-6 X and 7-14 school
dresses -two tone prints,
florals or checks. Knits and
wovens.
Men's Jeans
S3BB
Famous Maker Ist Quality
I.R.'s in blue denim, green, It.
blue, brown, white. Flare and
straight leg.
Men's
Dress Shirts
$-|BB
Short sleeve pastels made of
polyester and cotton. Per
manent press.
No-Iron Muslin
Sheets
$925
Twins Mi
$975
Fulls A
$450
Queens
S9OO
Stand Case dM
$925
King Case Mi
No Iron pastel muslin sheets
in pink, green, blue and
yellow.
Place Mats
2/$-|OO
Decorative vinyl place mats.
Floral prints.
Fabric Clearance
Polyester Brands
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45" wide, no Iron and
machine washable. Group in
cludes calicos, kettlecloth
and guaze cloth.
Budget Store
Home Fashions Store
1148 monticello Street a Downtown Covington
Phone: 786-7021
Ladies Slacks
$-]BB
Pullon polyester knit slacks
— solids, plaids and checks -
Ist quality and I.R.'s.
Ladies
Pant Suits
% to
% oft
Polyester double knit pant
suits. Sizes 8-18 - All Ist
_ quality. Dark tones and
pastels.
Ladies Shoes
S2»B
One group sandals and tennis
_ shoes. Dark and light tones.
Men's & Boys Tennis Shoes
S4BB
Choose from red or navy
suede look tennis shoes. All
man made materials. Reg.
SIO.OO
Men's Sport Coats
SI9BB
Polyester double knit solids
and fancies. Navy, beige,
brown, green.
_ Bedroom Ensemble
1/2<
We are closing out 2 bed
spread and drape ensembles
from our state pride line.
Choose from gold, green or
black designs.
Christmas
Kitchen Accessories
1/3 «
Group includes place pats,
aprons, table cloth, mittens,
coasters and towels.
Towels
S2»B
Famous maker bath towels ■
pink, green, beige and
yellow. Reg. 6.00.
Polyester Knits
97*
58’'-60” wide, no iron,
■ machine washable group in
cludes crepe stitch and heat
transfers.
Sewing Notions
1/2 off
Group includes pins, ap
■ pliques, knitting needles, etc.
Pattern Cutting Board
97*
Cut with accuracy on a
40"x72" surface folds to
12"x40" for easy storage.
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