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Your Full-Service BANK BANK OF FOREST PARK © Member F.D.I.C. dlagtntt County Nemo anti Jarwr anil Jorest ^ark JCefcs VOLUME 42 —NUMBER 43 LAW ENFORCEMENT officers of Clayton County were honored with a dinner by Or dinary and Mrs. Joe Lane last Monday night at GEX. Head table shows, left to right: Joe Lane, Rev. Clint Rogers, pastor, Second Baptist Church of Forest Park, By JACK TROY Worthy Recognition for Law Enforcement Officers County Ordinary Joe Lane and Mrs. Lane did a heart warming thing the week before Christmas week. They hosted three dinners and a breakfast in honor of city and to “moonlight,” or, in other words, work two jobs to have a sufficient income. And that is for the birds. Clayton County, in cities and county, have very fine law enforcement officers. They are dedicated men, and they put in a full day’s work for less than a full day’s pay. I, for one, hope, with Ordinary Lane, that cities and county officials will give serious thought to raising sala ries and to make starting salaries more attractive. The State of Georgia is again going to raise teachers’ pay, which is a laudable thing. The teachers deserve it as underpaid dedicated people. So, too, do law enforcement officials. Give them a real Christmas present and a Happy New Year. Put raises in their stockings, Santa! We are proud of the fine recognition given these men and their wives by Ordinary Joe Lane and Mrs. Lane. Done in the true spirit of Christmas. * * * A High Vote for the Communists The Supreme Court of the United States, an autocratic body if ever there was one, has gone too far in the latest ruling, striking out a law that makes the best of sense. The Supreme Court has ruled that it is OKAY for Communists to work in DEFENSE PLANTS. What, in Heaven’s name, is Chief Justice Earl Warren and the others who voted for this; what are they thinking about? It is bad enough to let Communists run wild in this country; they should be deported. But, no, the Supreme Court wants to put them in an enviable position to further work sabotage in the United States of America. Warren was the lead dog in bringing about integration. Now he smells like a Communist. At least he seems to think like one. Some people have wanted to impeach Justice War ren; they may be right. Dead right. Notables Attend S. S. Kresge Opening Alphabetical listing of people attending the S. S. Kresge ribbon cutting and buffet luncheon Decem ber 15, 1967, 11:45 a.m., S. S. Kresge Distribution Center, 5265 Old Dixie Hwy., Forest Park, Ga. S..S. Abercrombie, Mayor of Forest Park; A. R. Ab rams, A. R. Abrams, Inc.; Bernard W. Abrams, A. R. Abrams, Inc.; William Alt, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year JWrat ^ark Jims i anil county law enforcement officials and county judges and other officials, in cluding the bar association. Ordinary Lane warmly thanked the law enforcement officers, in cluding the Sheriff’s office, for all the help they had given him in men tal health and other cases during the year. Mr. Lane also expressed what so many of us believe should happen; he expressed a hope that the salaries of law enforcement officers would be raised. It is a fact that law en forcement men, in many cases, have S. S. Kresge Co., Distribution Center manager; George Alterman, Alterman Big Ap- (Continued on Page 9) who gave the invocation; Jack Troy, Mrs. Lane; James Parker, Clayton County Lieu tenant; Mrs. Parker; Mrs. Sanders and Captain Sanders. The Lanes wished all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.— (Photo by Lee Hooper.) Lutheran Candlelight Services St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church of 5241 Ash Street, Forest Park, will celebrate Its traditional Christmas Eve Candlelight Services this year on Sunday eve ning, Dec. 24th, at 7:30 and 11:00. The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be administered as a part of both services. The 7:30 hour Is particularly being stressed as a practical time when families with young chil dren might wish to worship. Special music for the 7:30 service will be provided by St. Timothy’s Junior Choir, and nursery facilities will be available. The sermon theme for both Candlelight hours is “God has Come to Man”. Friends of the congregation and members of the com munity are cordially invited to attend. Couple Killed By Car on Expressway A Flint, Mich., man and his wife were killed'when they ap parently ran into the path of an oncoming car on the South Expressway in Clayton County Wednesday night, police said. Patrolmen Frank Hughes and T. 0. Smith Jr. listed the couple as Levi White, 66, and Mrs. Mary E. White, age not deter mined, of 1021 Fairfax Ave., in Flint. Coroner Pope Dickson said the couple was believed en route to the Bradenton, Fla., area on a vacation trip. At the time of the accident, they were returning to a motel, where they registered earlier, from visits to a restaurant and a grocery store, police said. A witness told the patrolmen that Mr. and Mrs. White start ed walking back across the Ex pressway and ran into the path of a southbound car. The wit ness said she didn’t believe the driver, listed by police as Thom as Forrest King Jr., 31, of 1360 Hammock Drive, Morrow, was at fault in the mishap, police said. The accident occurred on the Expressway about one mile north of Jonesboro at Valley Hill Road at 6:20 p.m. FOREST PARK, GEORGIA 30050, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1967 Arthur Morrison Heads Bar Assoc. At a meeting of the Clayton County Bar Associa tion, held in the community room of the Bank of Jonesboro on Tuesday, December 5, 1967, the follow ing officers were elected by the Clayton County Bar Association for 1968: Arthur Morrison, presi dent; Joe Crumbley, vice president; George C. Glaze, secretary; Jimmy Harmon, treasurer. Following the election of officers, Judge Harold R. Banke, Chief Judge of the Clayton Superior Court, ad dressed the Bar Association and explained the extensive changes that had been made in the local Court rules to < A '■ ■ ** — ■ -'V' a- । ARTHUR MORRISON JUDGE BANKE'S MOTHER OKAY AFTER BAD FALL The mother of Judge Har old Banke is recovering nicely after suffering a fail in the Banke home in Forest Park. She suffered a broken hip which necessitated an operation. The courageous 83-year-old lady is, as said, recovering nicely. Home accidents rank high in the list of accidents. Judge Banke’s mother was washing the dishes, caught her foot behind a chair while turn ing, and fell and broke her hip. N. Clayton Teenagers Found Dead Tragedy struck two Col lege Park families during the week-end when the bodies of two young teen agers were found in their car at the Roosevelt Drive- In Theatre Saturday night. Michael Northcutt, 16 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Northcutt and his date, Bonnie Combs, who lived with her parents and family in the Heathwood sub-division on Riverdale Rd., were pronounced dead at the scene from carbon monoxide poisoning. The engine of the car had been allowed to run for warmth, but one window was open half way, giving a false sense of security to the young cou ple. Deepest sympathy is ex tended to both families in this dark hour of shock and loss. conform with the new Civil Practices legislation that be came effective on September 1 of this year. Judge Banke explained that Judge Kemp and he had worked out the new local Court rules and that they would be open to any suggestions as to their improvement. He told the attorneys that in his opinion there were some portions of the Civil Practice Act that apparently would need to be clarified by the Legislature or the Courts. He stated that insofar as it was possible to do so, the Court was determined to do everything possible to give the new rules an opportunity to work. $2,000 Support For School The Quarterback Club of Forest Park met at 8 p.m. Monday, December 11, in the library of the Forest Park Senior High School. Kimsey Warr presided with Lee Speir as secretary. Invocation was given by Jack King. The attendance was light but enthusiasm was high. Several points of business were discussed. Among them were official caps for the club, summer encampment for the complete football (Continued on Page 9) Assure Christmas Cheer The Forest Park Jaycees will distribute presents as usual to the homes of lesser privileged youngsters of the general area. Ordinary Joe Lane has served again as purchasing agent, and his office at the Jonesboro Courthouse is overflowing with goodies for the children who are assured by the Empty Stocking Fund of having a brighter Christmas. Mr. Lane joins all the oth er Jaycees in distributing the presents for Santa Claus. Stanley, Wallace Winners In the Lake City Council race, four candidates ran for two places. Incumbent Hugh H. Stan ley, long-time resident, won with 116 votes; M. M. Wal lace won with 77 votes. Chris Garden was a loser with 58 votes and Mr. Jarvis lost with 31 votes. The Mayor did not have to run for re-election or face any opposition this year. PUBLISHED WEEKLY FOREST PARK Rotary enjoyed the an nual ladies night dinner dance at the Of ficers Chib, Atlanta Army Depot, last Wednesday. It was strictly a fun night; no speaker. Left to right at the head table— Mrs. Paul Fitzpatrick and Dr. Fitzpatrick, Clayion County 4-H Council Oil To Good Start for 1967-1968 The first meeting of Clayton County’s 4-H Council took place December 9 at 9 a.m. in the Lee Street Elementary School. The meeting was opened by Charles Tucker, Clay ton’s county agent, and Danny Fisher and Mindy Harrison led the club in the — American and 4-H pledges. FROM right to left officers are Dorcas Evans, girls’ vice president; Wanda George, secretary-treasurer; Debbie Staiger, president; Danny Fisher, boys’ vice president; Patricia McCannon, report er. Absent from the picture is parliamentarian, Nancy McCannon. Election of the 1967-68 of ficers was next on the agenda. The officers are as follows: Debbie Staiger, president: Dorcas Evans, girls’ vice president; Danny Fisher, boys’ vice-president; Wanda George, secretary treasurer; Patricia McCan non, reporter: Nancy Mc- Cannon, parliamentarian. The club was honored to have Melvin Davis, the great Northwest District’s 4-H leader, present at the meet- | We’re Open! Come, See for Yourself, You'll Be Delighted | THE NEW | DWARF HOUSE Same Location - Hapeville who will be Rotary President next time; Mrs. Bernard H. Murphy, President Ber nard Murphy; Mrs. Art Cain and Treas urer Art Cain; Mrs. Cromer and Secretary Thomas E. Cromer.—Photo by Lee Hooper. ing. He spoke very briefly to the club after election of the officers. Afterwards, classes for the members and officers both, were held. The meeting was adjourned at 11:00. —Patricia McCannon Gary Named To Eagle Roll At Woodward Thomas Bart Gary, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arch T. Gary and Dolph C. Bosse, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry B. Bosse has received the distinction of being named to the Eagle Roll at Woodward Academy for the first quarter. The Eagle Roll is a compilation of students who have made outst and in g achievement during a given grading pe riod. Woodward, founded as Georgia Military Academy in 1900 by Colonel J. C. Woodward is a college prep aratory school located in College Park, a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia. Gary is from Riverdale, Bosse is from Morrow. If’’"' f kc/./ VDUHM<NO rCAA mhcnmsuaco by SPEIR SINGLE COPY 10 CENTS Library Lends Pictures The Clayton County Li brary, 124 Smith Street, Jonesboro, now has available for circulation a number of beautiful framed prints. Represented in the collection are various types of art— traditional, modern, por traits, landscapes, and still life. The prints may be checked out on an adult borrower’s card for a period of approxi mately six weeks. This service is provided by the Flint River Regional Li brary, with which the Clay ton Library is affiliated. *★★★★★★ Candlelight Service A Christmas Eve Candle light Service will be held in Living Word Lutheran Church on Sunday, Decem ber 24, at 7:30 p.m. The Rev. Dr. John Brokhoff, Professor of Preaching, Candler School of Theology, Emory University will be the guest preacher. ★★★★★★★