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THE FOREST PARK NEWS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 1966
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FORES! PARK COUPLE HONORED—Lt. Col. Jesse R, Turner, upon retiring from the U.S.
Army, was awarded th< Army Commendation Medal at Fort McPherson for "meritorious service
for materially Improving military construction Army program development.” A resident of For
es’ Park for nine years, three of them spent at Atlanta Army Depot, Col. Turner served 28
years in the service. He is shown in upper photo at left, receiving the medal from Col. R. Platt
Boyd, Jr. Mrs. (Ida K.) Turner, In lower photo, is given the "Certificate of Achievement for her
outstanding service to the Fort MacPherson Community.” The Turners’ residence Is at 1208
Sequoia Drive, Forest Park.
Conley I^rsl
Ilas liraswell
Rex liraswell, native of Hat
tiesburg, Miss., will be the
principal speaker on "Baptist
Men’s Day” Jan. 23, at First
Baptist Church of Conley.
Mr. Braswell is in the laun
dry business. He ownsone of the
most successful cleaners in the
south, located just across from
the University of Southern Mis
sissippi.
lie is an active member of
38th Ave. Baptist Church in Hat
tiesburg and Is presently serv
ing as Sunday School Super
intendent and is a deacon.
Because of his Christian wit
ness Mr. Braswell is sought,
constantly to speak in chur
ches and civic clubs, lie will
speak at the 11 a.in. worship
hour that day. Rev. Kenneth
Haag, pastor, invites the public
to attend.
Coming up I
...another big year
for the South!
RECENT YEARS have been bit/
fpoicth years for the South. In the past
six years, businessmen have invested
s2> j billion in new and expanded in
dustrial projects along Southern Rail
way’s lines alone. These developments,
totaling more than 2,000, have created
thousands of new jobs. And expanding
business has brought in its wake new
opportunities for personal development
in education, the arts and other non
commercial pursuits.
Just as surely, another bright year
lies ahead. The South's economy will
continue to expand and diversify for
the same good reasons as before . . .
dependable, productive workers . . .
abundant natural resources... booming
markets... low-cost rail transportation
. . . and many others.
Particularly in the agri-business field
will there be exciting new opportunities
for profit and growth, made possible by
Southern’s drastically reduced freight
charges for hauling grain into the
Southeast from the Midwest. Agricul
tural economists confidently predict
that the great new livestock and related
agri-business expansion stemming from
Swthern's low grain freight rates will
annually put 2 billion uem dollars into
circulation in the South, ringing cash
regi sters everywhere.
Working together, we can make 1966
the "best year yet" for the South!
PRESIDENT
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Check On
Date For
Inspection
Georgia’s Motor Vehicle In
spection program began its se
cond year of operation on Jan.
1 and all automobile and truck
owners are warned to check the
expiration date on their current
safety stickers.
The 1965 safety inspection is
good for one year from the
month listed on the back -- not
the front —of the safety sticker
now on the vehicle.
For example, if a vehicle was
inspected in January, 1965, it
must be re-inspected and re
approved before midnight on
January 31, 1966.
The new safety inspection
Strickers for 1966 are red and
white with black letters. The 12
months of the year are listed
on the front and the proper
month will be punched to Indi
cate when the 1967 inspection
is due.
The Dept, of Public Safety
has been working rapidly to
approve the Inspection stations
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THIS YEAR LET US COMMIT OURSELVES
TO CHRIST
BY REV. CHARLES GOE
Pastor Ash St. Bantist Church
As we reflect upon 1965, and
look forward to this new year
that God lias -
given us, we I
need to loot I
at a few thing. l I
and to examine I
them carefully I
We know that It
there were |
achievements I
that we hae I
never knowi I
before, as mai I
reached Intc"
outer space. We know also that
some of the great things that
took place were accomplished
in peace talks that some day
may bring about peace, but yet
we cannot help reflecting upon
some of the circumstances that
exist In our world today.
We know that our world brings
FP Businessmen See Another Big Year
BY TOM ST. JOHN
To Clayton County's business men—and women—l96s
brought a period of prosperity and successful achievement
unrivalled by previous years which seemingly could not have
been bettered.
Last January the new year looked good, very good. But
our progressive firms meant to make it better And they
did. Stronger effort was exerted, new programs of sales and
services were inaugurated, advertising was increased,
branches were opened and many new businesses cam into
being.
Here’s what the people who made 1965 a great year had
to say about it:
Tom Stanford, of Stanford's: "We had our biggest one
day's dollar volume this December 1965 as a whole was the
best in our 16 years of selling clothing and shoes, thanks to
our many friends in Clayton County and to a splendid staff,''
Lou Evans, Evans Motors: "We had a healthy, satisfying
flow of business that made Evans the largest used car deal
ers in Forest Park "
J. L. Mitchell, Whaley - Mitchell Volkswagen, <a new’-
comert: “We re certainly proud of our first months in For
est Park—a sure sign we're in the right place to grow in a
fast growing community."
Harry White, Harry White Ford in Hapeville: "Our sales
efforts and advertising in Clayton County were certainly
most rewarding. And sales of the 1966 Fords made it a ban
ner year all around.’’
Ray and Joe Benefield, Benefield Bros. Used Cars: "Very
pleased with business volume in our second year and we look
forw’ard to continued growth. ’’
Ernest “Junior” Hardman, Hardman Motors: “The best
of our four years in Forest Park. And 1966 ought to be even
better.”
Martin Burks, Martin Burks Chevrolet: “Growth of our
business in the past year has been phenominal and the pub
lic acceptance of the great new 66 models should make the
new year even better."
Chuck Wells, Citizens Bank of Clayton County: “At the
end of our first year in November 1965 we had surpassed
to us perplexity, problems and
difficulties. There are some
that would bring a pessimistic
viewpoint as far as the church
is concerned. It is high time
that we begin to take our stand
and to say to our world, the
church of which we are a part
is a vital, vibrant force ana
can help men to realize the
joys that come and the victories
that can be ours.
As we look at some of the
things that are headlining some
of the secular magazines, and
also the current dally newspap
er, writers seem to say that
Protestantism, as such, Iswan
ing. There are great diversions
and great difficulties that se
parate. Catholicism is making
concessions that bring them to
a new awareness of our world.
Even in the light of some of
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these circumstances, we must
be conscious of the fact that :
we have a task that is set
before us, a job that needs to
be done.
The tragedies that befall us
as we look at the murders .md
Immoralities, as carried by our
papers, make us realize that
the only hope for these people
and for others is a vital ex
perience with Jesus Christ. The
only fellowship that can change
them is the fellowship with
other Christians. The only
Institution that can really bring
about a permanent new life is
the institution of the church
where they find their place of
service and their joy and hap
piness.
As we look at 1966, let us
commit ourselves without re
servation to the Christ who
died that we might live, Let
us commit ourselves to the
church of which we are a part
and which can help us in this
$2.5 million in deposits Our January statement should re
flect still greater growth Thank you, Clayton Countyl”
Charles G. Duncan, Bank of Forest Park: "At the close
of 1965 close to $1 million increase in deposits was antici
pated. Opening of a new branch at Ash-Morrow Center and
a general improvement of our services contributed to make
the year a great one."
C. S. Conklin, Sr,, Bank of Jonesboro: “We exceeded ex
pectations both in deposit increase and earnings. SIOO,OOO
earnings were added to our capital base for increased lend
ing and investment. Added to our services is an automation
program for demand deposit accounting which will be avail
able in early 1966.”
_ 6. M. Kilpatrick, Clayton County Savings and Loan:
Over $286,000 earnings paid to Clayton Federal savers.
Truly a great year for this home-owned institution.”
Earl Gunn, Gunn’s Furniture and Appliances: “’65 was
better and most rewarding. 1966 looks mighty good.”
Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Saul, The Shoe Barn: “Business was
way above the year before. We’re a family running a fam
ily shoe store and 1965 means a lot to us.” (Mrs. Saul got a
shoe-fitting certificate at the Augusta Medical College last
summer).
Kenneth Race, Bass Furniture Co.: "Os our five years in
Forest Park 1965 W’as certainly the best. We look forward
with great expectations to 1966.”
Christian, Christian Pharmacies: "It was a good
^ ar u .J? 6 sales volum e growing in our Morrow branch
1966 should be even better."
W. N. Hiers, Wickes-Ross Builders Supply: "A success
ful year. We expect continual growth in 1966.”
Bruce Howell, Gordy Tire Co.: “Our first year started
well and kept moving. We think good products, friendly
service and consistent advertising did the trick. It’ll be a
hard year to beat in '66 but we know we’ll do it.”
O Ar>?\/\w T t >,or ' Georßia , ’««er Branch Store: “1965 looked
VM? bcß ' nnin ß and J ust got better and better as the
year went on Best ever in sales and service."
in hnXpr e,r ^ Pe J r ,l ™ uralue Agency: Best of our 11 years
in business. Clavton County and the Atlanta area seem to
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struggle for life. Let us com
mit ourselves also to a Christ
'an fel lowshin where we can um.
in that experience joys that
we have never dreamed pos
sible before. Paul, writing to
the church at Phllllpe, had this
to say, “Not as though I had
already attained, either were
already perfect: but I follow
after, if that I may apprehend
I that for which also I am ap
prehended for Christ Jesus.
Brethren, I count not myself
to have apprehended: but this
one thing I do, forgetting those
things which are behind, and
reaching forth unto those things
which are before, I press to
ward the mark for the prize
ot the high calling of God in
Christ Jesus.” Philllppians 3:
12-14.
This is the one goal of life
that can transform mankind,
and that can give us a joyous
year In the Lord.