The Forest Park free press and Clayton County news and farmer and the Forest Park news. (Forest Park, Ga.) 1967-1969, January 16, 1969, Image 6

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Newspaper Page Text6 Free Press-News & Farmer, Thurs., Jan. 16, 1969 All Systems "Go!" There is a proposed plan for developing the seventeen acres purchased for use of the Mor row-Lake City Recreation Association. The mortgage was officially signed last I uesday at the Bank of Forest Park, using the roughly 57,000 collected in the past ninety days by the Association in its pledge drive. The remainder of the balance will be payable monthly for the next ten years, and will cost approximately $350 per month. This plan was entered in a Communi t y I mprove ment project sponsored by the At lanta Women's Chamber of Commerce and won a prize of 5250, which will have to be relinquished if some develop ment is not shown by April However, since April is also the time when Little league base ball officially begins, the Asso ciation is valiantly trying to go ahead with development for its ow n purposes Some work has been started, such as cutting a few trees and clearing by hand But heavy equipment is needed to continue, and many more men are needed to aid in this massive protect It had been hoped to sell some ol the timber on the land for pulp wood, but the cutting of trees is such a large job that there will be little profit in n \lso most ol the trees which need clearing are red oak. good mostly for burning 1 hese can be sold lor $5 per cord il they can be cut. but once again the manpower shortage is great Ihe d e scription ol Ihe fields, such as Little league or Connie Mack refers to the size ol the field, rather than naming it lor a specific use. for they will be interchangable for girls' softball and/or other activities It is also hoped lo build a tennis court-basketball court, have picnic tables and shady relaxation spas, and in general, a lovely, useful park Below is a partial list of items or services needed to develop the "dream" Stage I Land clearing Bulldozers ami drivers, men who can handle a chain saw, ax. shovel, etc Also pickup trucks lo use tor a day ala time, posthole diggers and fence stretchers, small tractors with rake attachments, chains, ropes, picks, etc. Il you have any of these items and would be willing to loan them to the association, either with or without your own strength to put them to use, please contact Mr. Atkins or Mrs. Jensen. 366-0586 Stages 2 and 3 will consist of buying and mounting three more sets ol lights; building a concrete block clubhouse and permanent concession stand, running plumbing and septic i k - JI mlj^f B L i > 0 II ~ ^1 ■ "* ~ ii ■■■Mi I ■ iIHMHMHH Grandma had her way of saying it. We have a better way. Grandma took pride in her home And with good reason it was her world. About the only time she wasn't in front of a hot cookstove, she was steaming over a galvanized wash tub Or stooping to scrub the bleached wood floors You take the same pride in vour home. Your chores are pretty much the same But you have a lot more help than grandma did You have electricity. You have a lot less scrubbing and dusting to do Because electric heating and cooling are the cleanest you can buy. You can be den mother to your Cub Scouts all afternoon, and still have the roast done when your husband conics home Because an electric range can cook a whole meal by itself (Some electric ovens even clean themselves.) With an electric washer and dryer, you can do the laundry anytime the hamper gets full. Without waiting for the sun to shine. You can have lighting designed for every need, from putting on your lipstick in the morning to bringing in the groceries at night. Put it all together and you have a total-electric home. Sweet home. Georgia Power Company tank pipes and water for rest rooms and concession, purchas ing and erecting bleachers; paving or gravelling the access road . . . and so on. Naturally all of these things will not be attempted at once, since the most important thing is to clear the fields for immediate use this Spring. If you have not been con tacted to make your pledge for 1968 yet. and you meant to give $lO but forgot, please mail it to us! I he 1969 pledgeswill be due May 15th, and for less than one dollar a month you and your children will be gain ing a beautiful recreation facility I’ lease pledge or donate today. Morrow-Lake City Recrea tion Assn . l‘() Box 89, Mor row, (la Funeral Notices Smith Rufus Herbert. Mr. Smith died Tuesday, January 7, at his home, 732 Mam Street, l ores! Park He was an operating engineer employed by Raymon ( oncrete Pile Co. for 38 years, and had retired He was a member of Forest Park First Baptist Church where funeral services were held on I hursday Revs Hoyt I art ami R H Burcher offici ated interment. Forest Park ( emetery He is survived by his wife Pauline Daughter Janelle P Smith. Son. Herschel 11. Smith, Sister Mrs Steward Christian, Sr and two brothers, grandchildren and nephews. Staples Charles Ray Mr. Staples died Jan 6, at his home. 4233 Jonesboro Road, , Forest Park Funeral services were held Wednesday at the i Chapel, with interment at Mt /ion Baptist (emetery, Rev. J I Me Han officiating. Mr Staples is survived by his wife, Carolyn, daughters Anita and Ima, Sons, Charles and Richard. Mother, Mrs. Annie Mae Staples, and six brothers, nieces and nephews Brewer Rev Carl S Sr. Rev Brewer died at his home, 1 riday. Jan 3 He was b 4 years old Funeral services were held al Moores I emple Chapel Bap tist ( 'hurch with Revs W (lamer, Hershel Bell. Clifford I udor officiating. Interment was at Liberty Baptist ( hurch yard. Blairsville, Ga He is sur vived by his wife, tour daugh teis three sons, two sisters and six brothers, grandchildren, nieces and nephews I he poor man must walk to get meat for his stomach, the rich man to get a stomach to his meat. Benjamin Franklin MRS. JAN BANKS, fifth grade teacher, is shown outlining plan of study to parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson C. Barbour, during open house J. E. Edmonds School. J.E. Edmonds PTA 1 he regular meeting of the J E. Edmonds School Parent- Feacher Association, was held Tuesday, Nov. 26, in the school cafetoriurn, with Mrs. Rhoda Waldrip, president, pre siding. The flag ceremony was presented by Brownie Troop No. 3 I 7, under the direction of leader, Mrs Ann Rice. Our principal, Mr. Phillips, gave our inspirational. Various committee chair men reported on their activities for the month. Program chair man, Mrs. Betty Berry, intro duced guest speakers, Lt. Merrifield, of the Forest Park Police Department, and Captain Rosser, of the Forest News oi Servicemen 1 BARBARA BERTOLINA SAN ANTONIO Airman Barbara J Bertolina, daughter of Mrs R. I . Bertolina of 660 Virginia Circle, f orest Park, Ga., has received her first U. S. Air force duty assignment after completing basic training at Lackland Al B, l ex. The airman has been assigned to a unit of the Military Airlift Command at Travis AIB, Calif., for training and duty in the administrative field Air man Bertolina was graduated in 1966 from I'orest Park Senior High School and attended Sophia University in Tokyo. PVT. THOMAS I T Mct l I LLAN, ALA. (AHTNC) Army Private James 1) Thomas, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Thomas, 6714 Camp Road, Riverdale, Ga., completed nine weeks of ad vanced infantry training Dec. 17 at It. McClellan, Ala. 1 he course, which simulates Vietnam conditions, includes training m such subjects as land navigation, communications, patrolling, guerrilla and survival techniques plus qualification with infantry weapons. SEAMAN PATTILLO (50313) SAN DIEGO (I HINC) Seaman Apprentice Jerry M Pattillo, USN, son of Mr M W Pattillo of 1543 Rockcut Road, forest Park, Ga., has been graduated from nine weeks of Navy basic train ing at the Naval Training Center here In the first weeks of his naval service he studied mili tary subjects and lived and worked under conditions simi lar to those he will encounter on his first ship or at his first shore station. In making the transition from civilian life to Naval serv ice, he received instruction under veteran Navy petty offi cers. He studied seamanship, as well as survival techniques, mil itary drill and other subjects. SEAMAN BLOUNT (50355) ORLANDO, I LA (I HINO Seaman Apprentice Calvin W Blount, Jr., USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin W. Blount, Sr., of 605 Watson I erry Drive, I orest Park, Ga., was graduated from recruit training at the Navy’s new Re cruit Training Command, Or lando, Ela. During his ten weeks of training he received many hours of class instruction in addition to physical training. Courses included such subjects as military customs and tradi tions, naval history, sea power and career opportunities, and intensive training in rifle drill, Park Fire Department Lt. Merrifield spoke on the functions of the police depart ment in protecting your life and property. Captain Rosser presented a film concerning the correct measures to be taken in case of a fire in your home. An open house followed the meeting, with all parents vis iting their child’s room. Our next meeting will be January 28, 1969, in the school cafe torium. Our guest speaker will be Mr. Melvin Nall, Minister of Education, First Baptist Church His subject will be ‘‘Freedom of Religion.” Bob Berry Publicity Chairman marching and swimming. Ihe Recruit I raining Com mand. Orlando, is part of the Naval Training Center and oc cupies the former Orlando Air Base. Both Naval activities were commissioned July I 1968. SGT. SMITH I T McCLI LLAN, ALA (AHTNC) Army Sergeant Major Ralph J Smith, whose wile, Rebecca, lives at 6518 Sinclair Place, Morrow, Ga., received the Army Commenda tion Medal Dec. 3 while serving with the Noble Army Hospital at It. McClellan, Ala Sgt Smith earned the award for meritorious service as ser geant major of the hospital The Army Commendation Medal is awarded to personnel who while serving with the Army distinguish themselves by heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service. Ihe medal was estab lished by the Secretary of War on December 18, 1945. CORP. CURL (QOO 32 ) VIETNAM (IHTNC) Marine Lance Corp oral Ronnie W Curl, 21. son of Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Curl of 189 Mockingbird Trail, River dale, Ga, is serving with Marine Observation Squadron I wo, a unit of the f irst Marine Aircraft Wing in Vietnam. The wing has been awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for its combat achievements during the period of May 1965 to September I 967. Air arm of the Third Marine Amphibious Force, the wing operates several hundred air craft which includes lighter, attack, reconnaissance, heli copter and transport aircraft In addition to providing avi ation support for the l irst and Third Marine Divisions, the First Marine Aircraft Wing sup ports other American and Allied forces in the five north ernmost provinces of South Vietnam. CORP. DURAN (QOO 29 ) VIETNAM (I HTNC) Marine Lance Corp oral Ronald 1 Duran, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. II J Duran of 6982 Church St , Riverdale, Ga., is serving with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462, a unit of the l irst Marine Aircraft Wing in Vietnam. The wing has been awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for its combat achievements during the period of May 1965 to September 1967. Air arm of the Third Marine Amphibious Force, the wing operates several hundred air craft which includes fighter, attack, reconnaissance, heli copter and transport aircraft. In addition to providing avi ation support for the l irst and Third Marine Divisions, the l irst Manne Aircraft Wing sup ports other American and Allied forces in the five north ernmost pro^ices of South Vietnam. PVT. MADDOX II B I NN I NG, GA (AHTNC) David Maddox, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Maddox, 9140 Turner Road, Route I, Jonesboro, Ga., was promoted to Army private pay grade E-2 upon completion of basic combat training Dec. 6 at Ft. Benning. Ga. T he promotion was awarded two months earlier than is cus- A Proclamation WHEREAS: The United States Jaycees have set aside the week of January 20-25 as Jaycee Week in the United States, and; WHEREAS: The Forest Park Jaycees desire to set aside this week in Forest Park as Jaycee Week, and; WHERI AS This organization has greatly benefited the community of Forest Park; II IS RESOLVED: That the week of January 20-25 is hereby proclaimed as “JAYCEE WEEK IN FOREST PARK.” In honor of this organization. I HEREFORE: I, Charles W. Summerday, Mayor of the City of Forest Park, do hereby proclaim the week of January 20-25, 1969, as JAYCEE WEEK and urge all citizens of our community to give full consideration to the future services of the Jaycees. Ordered this eight day of January, 1969. Charles W. Summerday Mayor, City of Forest Park REMEMBER ^ ^^BY THE OLD TIMER ' From Irven L. Maxwell, Canton, Ohio: My grand children and my great grand children often ask me, "Grand pa, what did you do when you were a little boyT You had no radio, television, and the records we did have were an inch thick and the cylinder type; and they were tinny. I told my grandchildren that I went to school in a one-room old country school. I went with my mother to class meetings on Tuesdays and prayer meet ings on Fridays. I went to Sunday school on Sundays and stayed for church. On Sun day afternoons, mother would play the old-fashioned parlor organ. Mother didn’t know one note from another, but she could play. 1 had three broth ers. We used to gather around mom and the old parlor organ and sing on Sunday after noons. We sang hymns, folk songs and anything that was singable. Before you knew it, the afternoon was gone. I never had a commercial toy. 1 made my own sleds, tops, stilts and sometimes marbles. We used to make marbles out of clay and dry them in the oven of the kitchen stove. But those old days around the parlor organ I will never forget. tomary under an Army policy providing incentive for out standing trainees Ihe promo tion was based on his scores attained during range firing, high score on the physical com bat proficiency test, military bearing and leadership poten tial BUSINESS DIRECTORY Martin Burks COMPLETE SERVICE DEPARTMENT PAINT and BODY SHOP Automatic Transmission Repair (Any Kind) BUDGET TERMS TO 12 MONTHS Across the Street from Farmers' Market in Forest Park PHONE 366-9245 AUTO BODY REPAIR AND PAINTING All Work Done to A'our Satisfaction SPEEDY SERVICE ROY'S BODY SHOP 2641 Jonesboro Road FOREST PARK Behind Evans Motor Co 366-6464 [ 7^\^-auGful 2—T^Weddina Oak as s ’J And Birthda/ Calos FLOYD’S BAKERY 1044 Main St. FOREST PARK PHONE 361-9137 "Decorated Cakes" While You Wait FOREST PARK CAB 361-5333 Flat Rates to Airport and Atlanta Harbin PTA Will Meet Tuesday The Lake Harbin Elemen tary PTA will meet Tuesday, January 21, 1969 at 8:00 P.M. in the school cafetoriurn. The President, Mr. William Herren, will preside. Prior to the meet ing the Executive Committee will meet in the school library. Mr. Roy Mauldin, Program Chairman, will introduce the program immediately following the business session. In keeping with the theme “Let’s Get Acquainted” the parents will get acquainted with the students. The students will give a preview of the projects they are entering in the Science Fair. These projects will be entered in the County Com petition and the winner will compete on the District level and on up to a State winner. Mrs. Barbara Geistwhites’ sth grade class bade her a sad farewell January 10th. The children planned a farewell party for her and then fur nished all the refreshments. She was presented a gift from the students. Lake Harbin will miss Mrs. Geistwhite as she was one of the school’s most capa ble teachers. Mrs. Geistwhite will return to Pennsylvania to live while her husband starts a tour of duty in Vietnam. Evelyn B. Grogg, Publicity Chairman Riches bring oft harm, and ever tear, where poverty passeth without grudge or grief John Heywood RALPH’S QUALITY CLEANERS, 1006 Main Street, Forest Park, Ga. Dry Cleaning and Laundry, Al terations, Pickup and De livery Service. One Day Serv ice. Open 7:00 a.m. til 6:30 p.m., Monday through Sat urday. PHONE: 366-6286. We give S&H Green Stamps. Ash SI. Cleaners Cor. Ash and Central ONE-HOUR CLEANING THREE-HOUR SHIRT SERVICE Pick Up and Delivery No Extra Charge 3664700 Free storage for out-of season garments. Alterations - Hand Cleaning All Work Done on Premises! fFDR QUALITY CLEANING^ [ rpOAY PHONS 366-57507 I One hour monm/iG: THE MOST IN DPY CLEANING 4660 JONESBORO RD. 361-5756 Fast, Expert Cleaning and Shirt Service NO EXTRA CHARGE YOUR « 111 (BERLE lIORfTIAH COSMETICS DEALER IN FOREST PARK Jeon Berry 4893 - JONESBORO ROAD i GRANT CITY’ SOUTH < 3GI-8071 । Men use a tie clasp, rather than a tie tack with any of your ties of the satin type. Home economists with the Cooperative Extension Service at the University of Georgia point out pins often leave a hole in the tie. •• •• । Johnson I I Realty, lnc.i *■ ■ .in J I Forest Park, J I Morrow and ] I McDonough ] | NEW I I HOMES • I $16,500 up I * RESALES I I SII,OOO UP I I CALL I Harold Thomp- J son. 366-1863 J Allene Cruce * 366-5960 । 'lWnrn 1 । maids* I 5348 Jonesboro J I Rd. • 366-2112 1 Rudolph Johnson I Realtor * -»-i JEAN’S FLOWERS. 1214 Main Street, Forest Park, Ga. Flowers telegraphed anywhere at any time. Flow ers for all occasions. Floral arrangements delivered any where. Call 366-4454. For ALL GARDENING NEEDS see Swint’s Feed and Garden Supply, 132 Mill Street, Jonesboro, for lawn and garden seeds, Fertilizers, Insecticides, Purina Feeds, Baby Chicks. Glass Service FOREST PARK GLASS & MIRROR 112) Main St. • 366-6222 i We Specialize in AUTO GLASS and All Types of Glass • STORE FRONTS • SHOWER ENCLOSURE • MIRRORS • TI B ENCLOSURE • DESK TOPS • PATIO DOORS • PLATE GLASS • WINDOW GLASS Hardware Retail SMITH HARDWARE & SUPPLY CO., 1186 Main Street, Forest Park, Ga. Store hours: 8:00 a.m. til 6:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Builders Hard ware, Sporting Goods, Household Appliances, Housewares, Toys, Gifts. Call 366-3455. CHRISTIAN’S PHARMACY corner Main Street and Phil lips Drive, Forest Park, Ga Phone 366-4320. Hours 8:00 a.m. til 9:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Sundays 1:00 p.m. til 8:00 p.m. Pre scriptions, Patent Medicines, Sundries. Emergency calls’ 366-6742. Also at 1295 Main Street, Morrow 366-4040. When keeping plants in the house over winter, horticul turists with the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension , Service suggest that you reduce the frequency and rate of fertilization. Plants won’t use much during the winter. J fl. TUP . . . where the dining is superb. Before and after, visit The Very Top for cock tails. free hot hors d’oeuvres, and en tertainment . . . dancing and spirited refreshments. Valet parking after 6— TOP O’PEACHTREE atop the national bank of georgia build ing/5 points Appearing Nightly The Julie Rogers Four, till 2 Forest Park Moving & Storage 366-0406 Kawasaki CYCLE SALES ' & SERVICE, Inc. 920 Main St. Forest Park GLENN BLANTON, Mgr. 361-5585 Forest Park Office and Church Supply Co. 813 Main St. PHONE 361-8196 "From office furniture to rubber bands . .” SINGER PARTS AND NOTIONS Sewing Machines and Vacuum Cleaners Re paired. We repair all makes and models. Al) Work Guaranteed. New and Used Sewing Ma chines and Vacuum Cleaners. SEWING CENTER ’ 627 Central Ave. Hapeville 762-8888 TV REPAIR FOREST PARK SALES AND SERVICE 1235 Main St. PHONE 366-4860 Huurs: 8:30-6:30 Mon.- Sat- Electrical and Gas Appliances. TV sets, ts