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VOLUME 43 —NUMBER 12
Chain Link
Fence
Stolen
Approximately three hun
dred feet of chain-link fence
was taken from the ball
field on Reynolds Road in
Morrow sometime between
Thursday night and Friday
afternoon. This fence was
used for the Connie Mack
baseball games, and was
purchased two years ago by
money taken in at the con
cession stand operated by
the Ladies’ Auxiliary. The
value of the fence is esti
mated at S3OO, an amount
which is precious to the Mor
row-Lake City Recreation
Association.
If anyone has any infor
mation as to the where
abouts of the fence, please
contact Ron Napty, 366-8324.
State Track
Meet In New
Stadium
The senior high state
championships in track and
field will be held this week
end. May 17 and 18, in the
new County Stadium with
champions from all eight
regions of the state compet
ing in a “free for all" that
should add up to one of the
most exciting events ever
seen in Clayton County.
Indeed, this is the first
time this event has ever
been held in the county.
Titles will be decided in A,
AA and AAA on a team and
also individual basis with
the finals being held Satur
day at 2 p.m.
County athletic director
Baywerd McManus will be
in charge.
Admission will be 50 cents
for afternoon and $1 for
nights.
Action begins at 2 and 7
p.m. Friday.
The usual events such as
100-yard dash, 440-yard
dash, one and two-mile runs,
pole vault, discus, shot put,
high jump, long jump and
triple jump, mile relay, 880-
yard run, high hurdles, etc.,
are on the schedule both
days.
None of the Clayton Coun
ty teams qualified.
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Miss Renee Ice Wins
Oratorical Contest
Seated L to R are Mr. Hawkins, Assistant Princi
pal of Babb Jr. High, Mrs. Margaret Wetmore, Presi
dent of the Forest Park Jr. Woman’s Club. Dr. Paul
Fitzpatrick, representing the Forest Park Rotary
Club and Mr. Alan Johnson, President of the Forest
Park Klwanls Club. The con
testants are: John Richard
son, Burman Searcy, second
place winner, Mary Burks.
Roland Estes, Joyce Hogan.
Renee Ice, first place win
ner, Dorcus Evans, Sanorial
Gray and Patrick Coleman,
third place winner.
An oratorical contest with
the theme Fire Prevention
was held at Babb Jr. High
on May 7 with over 500 peo
ple in attendance. The con
testants and school officials
were highly commended by
Chief L. C. Cole of the For
est Park Fire Department
for the time and effort they
put forth to make this pro
gram a success.
Mr. Bob Roper of the State
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AT THE OPENING of the Tooth Program
of the Forest Park Athletic Association
Saturday, Emcee Lindsey Campbell pre
sented gold-engraved Louisville Slugger
miniature bats to Tom Stanford, right,
and Jack Troy. Mr. Stanford has been a
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FOREST PARK, GEORGIA 30050, THURSDAY, MAY 16, 1968
; Fire Marshal’s office and
also one of the judges was
quoted as saying, “I have
heard many talks on the
subject fire prevention but
these were some of the best.”
Other judges were Mr. Pen
ny Jones, District office
manager with the Atlanta
Area Boy Scouts, and Chief
Leonard Pitts of the Griffin
Fire Department. The con
testants were judged on per
sonal qualities, material or
ganization, delivery and
presentation and overall ef
fectiveness.
Two (2) twenty-five dollar
savings bonds were pre
sented to the first place wln-
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sponsor from the beginning and this year
is sponsoring three girls' teams. Mr. Troy
was thanked for the support he has given
the great program through the years.—
(Photo by Lee Hooper.)
By JACK TROY
Masons Important
In Country's History
I would not attempt to quote vebatim the fine address
Judge Charles Wofford gave to Georgia Lodge 96, F&AM.
Judge Wofford, who is to be the next Potentate of Yaarab
Speaking on modern history, Judge Wofford declared
that the United Nations isn't going to reach goals until
“God is seated at the conference table." Prayer is all-im
portant.
Judge Wofford said Americans must have faith in these
trying times, faith in God, faith in themselves.
Georgia Lodge ended Past Masters' and ladies night by
singing “God Bless America." It was a fitting ending to one
of the finest addresses it has oeen our pleasure to hear
Judge Wofford will make Yaarab Temple an outstanding
potentate. He has taken time out of a busy schedule to give
his thrilling address to Masonic bodies throughout Georgia.
It is really worth hearing. The address is so good we would
enjoy hearing it again.
Roberts Announces
For Ordinary Post
Horace W. Roberts, a well known citizen and life
long resident of Clayton County announced today his
intention to seek the Democratic nomination to the
office of Ordinary. Mr. Roberts, known as Bob by
some close friends and business associates, is the son
of Mr. and Mrs. Jewel C.
Roberts of Jonesboro.
He is associated with Al
terman Brothers Institution
al Division of the Big Apple
Food Chain, and resides at
1260 Stoneham Court with
his wife, Gloria, who is em-
Our U.S. Choice
STEAKS
Are Delicious!
Temple, has done a lot of research
into the part Masons have played in
the history of our country. It is most
impressive
A majority of Masons had a hand
in the Boston Tea Party. A majority
also took part in the Declaration of
Independence. Paul Revere who
spread the alarm "The British are
coming” was a Mason. George Wash
ington was a Mason. Thomas Jeffer
son was a Mason. Benjamin Frank
lin too.
As Judge Wofford recited early
history he thrilled the Georgia Lodge
Masons and their ladies.
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HORACE W. ROBERTS
ployed by Delta Airlines.
They have two children,
Kimberly Maureen, age 2,
and Timothy Jewel, age 7,
who attends the first grade
at West Clayton Elementary
School.
Mr. Roberts, a veteran, at
tended Jonesboro High
School and holds his masters
degree in law from John
Marshall University. Active
in civic affairs, he was nom
inated and elected Jaycee of
the month for September,
1963. He is presently a mem
ber of the Clayton County
Democratic Party, the South
College Park Klwanls, Sigma
Delta Kappa Legal Frater
nity, the West Clayton PTA
and the Forest Park Athletic
Association.
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TERRELL STARR
Terrell Starr
Candidate
Senate Post
Terrell Starr, a prominent
Clayton County business
man and civic leader, an
nounced today he will enter
the Democratic primary in
September for the Senate
post now held by Morrow
Senator Kenneth Kilpatrick.
This district includes all of
Clayton and Henry counties.
Kilpatrick has publicly
announced he will not be a
candidate for another term.
In announcing his candi
dacy Starr said, “I have a
sincere desire to serve the
people of this district in the
capacity of State Senator. I
fully realize the tremendous
responsibility of serving in
this position in a dynamic
and growing area. I trust my
business, civic and political
associations have given me
the necessary qualifications
to effectively represent the
citizens of this district.”
A lifelong resident of
Clayton County, Starr at
tended public schools in the
County and is a graduate of
Atlanta Law School. He en
tered the real estate and
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Swimming Pentathlon
Set for May 18;
FPSA Host of Meet
The Forest Park Swim
ming Association will play
host to over 250 boys and
girls from the Southeastern
states as the Pentathlon of
Swimming gets underway
May 18, at the Forest Park
Recreation Center Pool.
The swimmers will be di
vided Into 3 age groups, 10
and under boys and girls,
11-12 year boys and girls
and the 13-14 year old boys
The Grandest Guy in the
world is the father that
takes his family out to eat.
The Dwarf House
Hapeville
Joe Lane Candidate
Commission Chairman
Clayton County Ordinary Joe T. Lane today an
nounced his candidacy for the post of chairman,
Clayton County board of commissioners, in the up
coming Democratic primary in September.
Lane, 33, has held the position of Ordinary for
the past eight and a half
years.
In making his formal an
nouncement, Lane said the
county "must become more
responsive to the needs of its
citizens.
"Local government should
be our best government," he
added, “geared to respond
quickly and smoothly to the
ever-changing face of prog
ress.
"Tourism and recreational
projects go hand in hand
with the impression given to
site-seeking business and in
dustry. If Clayton County is
to become a leader rather
than a follower, government
must take the initiative—
must reach out and sharpen
its blurred image.
“Clayton County will grad-
Judge Banke
Lake City
Speaker
Judge Harold Banke of
Clayton County Superior
Court will be the guest
speaker at the Lake City
Community Club on Monday
evening, May 20th. The
meeting will be held at the
Club House on Harper Drive
at 7:30. Subject of his talk
will be "The Illegal Trian and
House on Harper Drive at
7:30. Subject of his talk will
be “The Illegal Trial and
Crucifixion of Jesus”. Judge
Banke has given this talk
before a number of audi
ences and it has been en
thusiastically received.
The public is cordially in
vited to attend.
and girls. This year makes
the second year for Forest
Park to host the meet which
Is gaining in popularity with
the younger set, as the first
place winners will receive a
gold medal with second and
third places receiving silver
and bronze medals. Meet
time 9:00 a.m. All swimming
enthusiasts are Invited, the
meet Is expected to end at
6:00 pan.
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JOE. T. LANE
uate more than 900 seniors
next month. Os these, over
40 per cent will go on to at
tend some institution of
higher learning. Past experi
ence proves that none of
these bright, highly quali
fied young people will come
back and apply for a position
in county government. We
must attract these energetic
young people in order to
build a modern, progressive
governmental body that will
make Clayton County a lead
er.”
First elected to office at
the age of 22, Lane has de
voted his entire adult life to
the public service of his na
tive Clayton County. He
holds the distinct honor of
being the only county offi
cial in Georgia to have ever
been elected to office on
three different occasions be
fore his 25th birthday.
In 1964, Lane distinguished
himself and Clayton County
when he was elected the
youngest vice-president of
the Georgia County Officers
Association in its 50-year
history. More recently he was
nominated to appear in the
latest edition of Outstanding
Young Men of America, pub
lished annually by the United
States Junior Chamber of
Commerce.
Honors
For Bob
McLendon
Bob McLendon was pre
sented a certificate for lead
ership at the annual Honors
Day program at LaGrange
College, Saturday, May 4th.
He was especially recognized
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