The Forest Park free press and Clayton County news and farmer and the Forest Park news. (Forest Park, Ga.) 1967-1969, January 23, 1969, Image 6

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Newspaper Page Text6 & Free Press-News & Farmer, Thurs., Jan. 23, 1969 DANIELLA Bradshaw, Forest Park, Atlanta March of Dimes Poster Girl 1969 with Governor Maddox proclaim ing March of Dimes kick off. March of Dimes Fund Drive Is Underway Inder Ilie banner of "A H ippier New Year" al bulb for evei> child, \tlanla area March of Dimes leaders launched their I'hi'i fund drive Wednesday, Jan 15 to run through Jan 3 I Gov I ester Maddox lor IBP Ahere the dining is superb Before ' ■ ‘ The Very Top ■ k * - hot hors d oeuvres. and en dancing and spirited TOP O’ PEACHTREE n >1 bank of peor^.i build Appearing Nightly rhe Julie Rogers Four till 2 WILLIAMS AUDIT & TAX SERVICE 722 Main St. Forest Park Phone 366-5500 If You Want Quality, IN-DEPTH INCOME TAX PREPARATION Visit Us! Here's How We'll Serve You Better: 20 years in Forest Park, with a staff of highly trained personnel, offering courteous and capable service. This staff has a combined experience of over 125 years in the tax field. Our office is open and staffed 12 months a year— NOT just during the filing |>eriod of January 1 through April 15. If you reuuire any further assist ance with a tax return, our staff will be available, and you won’t be knocking on a closed door or an abandoned office. HOURS Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 8:30 to 8:30 Wednesday Friday 8:30 to 5: Saturday 8:30 to 2:30 mally proclaimed the kick off at 4 p.m , Wednesday, with Dameilia Bradshaw, a chubby little Forest Park birth defects victim, in attendance Damelha ’ is the local 1969 Poster Child. Ihe Governor’s proclama tion notes that "the more than 100 March ot Dimes Birth De lects I reatment Centers across . our nation including centers at Grady Memorial Hospital ami I almadge Memorial Hos pital in Augusta demonstrate that mounting numbers of young birth defect victims can be returned from hospitals to then loved ones to lead useful lives. 1 his outstanding voluntary health organization, which led the war to conquer polio, places unremitting stress on pre conception.il and pre natal public education programs for the well being ot future j mothers and their infants,” the i Governor's edict declares. ! Joe 11. Gerson, Atlanta in surance executive, heads this year's campaign in the Fulton DeKalb < lay ton area, assisted by some 200 business ami in dustry leaders Donald Greffe and Sidney Feldman, both At lantans. head the Fulton and Clayton County business divis ion. while Robert Mathis II and Phil Niekro, both of Decatur, head this work in DeKalb County Marching mothers by the thousands, led by Mrs John Beavers ot Avondale Estates and Mrs Fred Sullivan of Southwest Atlanta, will extend then doorbell ringing campaign to a week long event this year, Monday. Jan 20-Saturday, Jan 25. with Saturday as the climax I LIKE NEW AGAIN . . . Mrs. Bethune M. Gibson, conservator at the Museum Os Natural History, Smith sonian Institution, Demon strates how an abrasive jet cleaning process is used to restore ancient objects. The objects are placed in a closed chamber and subject ed to gas pressure and an abrasive powder flow. Governor Maddox Defends Freedom of Press Concent ATI AMT A mpcv z:„,, ATLANTA (GPS)-Gov. Lester G. Maddox, who fre quently has been at odds with certain segments of Georgia’s news media, told the Atlanta Press Club that he strongly supports the freedom of the press concept. This is what he had to say on the subject: "All in all, 1968 was a very good year. Some of you did your job well most of the time, and most of you did your job well some of the time. All in all, your contributions to good government, to business, to human welfare, and to virtually every segment of society, have been beyond measure. "It is true that we have sometimes had differences of opinion, but 1 thank God that we all live in a country where such differences of opinion can be freely expressed. I would have it no other way. “1 sincerely believe that if the freedom of the press is ever destroyed, then all the other freedoms and rights which we are privileged to enjoy as citi zens of the United States will also die in rapid succession. You can be sure that I will sometimes oppose what you say, but I will never attempt to oppose your right to say it.” Gov. Maddox also said that when examples of inefficiency and poor business practices in government have come to his attention, he had not “hidden my head in political sand” to decide whether such things should or should not be ex posed. “You can believe me,” he declared, “when I say that there is only one special in terest group which commands the allegiance of Lester Maddox. 1 hat special interest group is the more than four million Georgia citizens who are looking to me for honest, efficient and moral leadership. “It is my intention, regard less of the political conse quences, to serve the people of this state in the only way that I know how, which is according to the principles of good busi ness, with the people of this state as my judge and jury .” After discussing in some detail a number of specific programs which he is proposing in his 1969-70 biennial budget, the governor urged members of the press to support these pro grams “in the interest of insur- Specialist Burger Home Specialist 4 Jimmy Burger, son of Mr. and Mrs Roy L. Burger of Forest Park is enjoy ing a forty-five day leave at home after completing a year’s duty in Vietnam. Jimmy, a recipient of the 1 urple Heart, is a medic and will be stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina upon the com pletion of his leave. While home, Jimmy will celebrate his twenty-first birth day and will be honored by the City ot Forest Park in a “Wel come Home Ceremony” to be held in the ( ouncil Room of the City Hall in Forest Park. I hese ceremonies are open to the public and anyone desir ing to attend, should call the City Hall for the exact time and day. Wanta second income that goes on and on and on? Pay yourself first, regularly. Put a certain amount in your savings account every month...before you do anything else. And we'll pay you earnings regularly. And earnings on your earnings. And soon those earnings will be enough to pay you a second income that goes on and on and on. Interested? See us for details. CLAYTON COUNTY FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION HOME OFFICE BRANCH OFFICE Jonesboro, Ga. Forest Park, Ga. ing that Georgia’s current rate of prosperity is not only con tinued, but accelerated.” He concluded his speech in these words: “This is a situation in which a little pre vention can save a lot of cure later on. I cannot, for the life of me, see how anybody who fully understands the situation we face can say anything but, 'the need is clear, the way is clear, so let’s get the job done.’ ” Maddox Has Praise for Peach Bowl ATLANTA (GPS) Gov. Lester G. Maddox, addressing the National Alliance Football Rules Committee’s recent meeting in Atlanta, was lavish in his praise of the first Peach Bowl and those who made it a success by attending the game at Georgia Tech’s Grant Field. Said the governor: “As Governor of Georgia, I am proud of the Lions Clubs who made this bowl a success, and I am proud of the players, but since the net proceeds of this game will go to help pre vent and cure blindness in our children, 1 want to take this opportunity to say how proud I am of the 35,545 Georgians and visitors who braved a cold rain to watch this great contest between two top-rate teams. “Either our fans like foot ball a whole lot, or they deeply love children, and we like to believe that both is true. Despite the rain, Georgia’s Peach Bowl was a great success.” Then Gov. Maddox injected this: “And our nation, just as lootball, is great because with in well-defined rules, any man or any group, is free to put as much courage, determination and intelligence as they possess into their goals and their success . . . "You who make the rules tor the great game of football know that we cannot play the game of life in this nation by both American rules and Com munist rules It has to be one or the other, ami the American Work Slatetl At Veterans State Park ATLANTA (GPS)-Major improvements continue to be made on a large scale through out Georgia’s state parks system. Latest evidence of this is seen in a joint announcement by State Parks Director John L. Gordon and State Rep. Howard H. Rainey of District 69’s Post 1 that contract has been let for the construction of a group shelter at Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park near Cordele. 1 his newest facility, to be built by Whiddon Construction Company of Waycross at a cost of nearly $15,000, is expected to be completed in time for use this summer, Gordon said. The shelter is the latest of several improvements at the park. Other new facilities in clude eight air-conditioned cottages, swimming pool, bath house and concession building, a miniature golf course and 50 modern campsites supplied with water and electricity. Ihe 1,307-acre park is lo cated along the shores of 10,000-acre Lake Blackshear, and amply accommodates enthusiasts of fishing, boating and skiing from both in and outside Georgia, the parks director pointed out. A fascinating museum dis plays relics of World War I and IE Nearby is the site of Fort Early, an outpost for pioneer Georgia settlers against Indian attacks. Situated 7 miles west of Cordele and only 67 miles from Macon and 160 miles from Atlanta byway of 1-75 South or U. S. Highway 280 and State 30, Georgia Veterans State Park beckons to recrea tion lovers the year-round. Many Georgia farm fish ponds produce poor fishing because they are overpopulated with stunted or undesirable fish, says Dave Almand, wild life specialist with the Univer sity of Georgia Extension Serv ice. people must rise up and demand that the American game will be played by Ameri can rules and no other.” 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 AH Work Done to Your Satisfaction SPEEDY SERVICE ROY'S BODYSHOP 2641 Jonesboro Road FOREST PARK Behind Evans Motor Co. 366-6464 [ A Beaut if ul j-^A'U'eddino Cakes | s And ^Birthda' Cakes I FLOYD’S BAKERY 1 1044 Main St. FOREST PARK PHONE 361-9137 "Decorated Cakes" While You Wait FOREST PARK CAB 361-5333 Flat Rates to Airport and Atlanta ATLANTA ARMY DEPOT—Mrs. Helen T. Harrington, 6228 Flamingo Way, Morrow, is presented official commenda tion by Lt. Col. John C. Ruskell, Depot Director for Sup ply and Transportation. Mrs. Harrington was awarded an outstanding rating for the maner in which she performs her duties as a clerk-typist in the Storage Division. She has been employed at the Depot three years. Her children are Wanda, a student at Forest Park Senior High School, and Larry, who attends G. P. Babb Junior High School.— (U. S. Army Photo.) SPEAKER & WINNER . . . General Bruce Palmer Jr., U.S. Army vice chief of staff, addresses the AAAA honors luncheon before presenting the "Army Aviator of the Year” award to Maj. Robin K. Miller, right, who distinguished himself as a pilot and armed helicopter platoon leader during three tours of duty in Vietnam. RALPH'S QUALITY J 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 I 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 366-4700 Free storage for out-of- I season garments. Alterations • Hand Cleaning I All Work Done on Premises! f FDR. QUALITY CLEANING^ L & SERVICEJ'O SAY / ***** 366-5750 y I One HOUR wow a...... ® THE MOST IN DRY CLEANING 4660 JONESBORO RD. 361-5756 Fast, Expert Cleaning and Shirt Service NO EXTRA CHARGE YOUR J mERLE HORmAD COSmETICS DEALER IN FOREST PARK Jean Berry 4893 - JONESBORO ROAD GRANT Cm - SOUTH 361-8071 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 1421 Main st. • 366-6222 We Specialize in AUTO GLASS and All Types of Glass • STORE FRONTS • SHOWER I N( LOSI RE • MIRRORS • TUB ENCLOSURE • DESK TOPS . • PATIO DOORS • PLATE GLASS • WINDOW (.LASS 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 I 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. Soil Conservation Activities By Tom Cole Soil Conservationist Green pastures of fescue grass and clover during January ’ look good on acres of Clayton County farms. Lawns and other areas of land as school grounds and church grounds can be seen in many locations of the county. Public and pri- ‘ vate road shoulders established to these perennial plants of fes cue and clover are attractive and serve a practical purpose. All of these prevent an unesti mated amount of valuable soil from eroding down-slope to choke-up stream channels with sediment. Sooner than we think, fertile bottom-lands are flooding due to this ever in creasing volume of soil washing from our uplands. R. E. Henderson is making plans to do something about this on his farm near Lovejoy. He has since 1951 done a good job in applying the needed and planned soil and water conser vation practices in cooperation with the Upper Ocinulgee River District. Driving south east on the Lovejoy Road look to the right and see his well developed fescue-clover pasture being grazed by beef-cattle. A three acre farm pond on a spring-fed branch. Upstream from this pond you can see a small dam used to trap sedi ment washing-in from public road ditches. Both dams are well dodded with grass and clover. Diversion ditches are located around each side of the three-acre pond, being well protected by sod. Along the east side of his ’ driveway parelled to Lovejoy Road, is a steep unprotected red bank 300 feet in length. Mr. Henderson plans to slope this bank back into his pasture, which requires moving his fence, leaving a minimum slope of less than four to one. Top soil will be stock pilled and worked into the new slope with a new sod of fescue-clover established. 1 his is a Beautification and Conservation practice which is practical. 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. All Work Guaranteed. New and Used Sewing Ma chines and Vacuum Cleaners. SFWING CENTER 627 Central Ave. Hapeville 762-8888 TV REPAIR FOREST PARK SALES AND SERVICE 1235 Main St. PHONE 366-4860 Hours: 8:30-6:30 Mon.- Sat- Electrical and Gas Appliances. TV sets, ts