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Your Full-Service Bank bank of FOREST PARK Member F.D.I.C. Bank _ e" IHorest f ark iber FDI.C. anil I 4599 Jonesbi Clayton bounty Nms anb Jarmer anil forest ^ark VOLUME 44 —NUMBER 52 POINT OF VIEW By JACK TROY A Remarkable Job By WSB Radio WSB Radio did such a remarkable job in spearheading a drive to make a circus possible for Central State Hospital, that three more years of circuses are now guaranteed with- Atlanta's WSB Radio launched a drive February 6 to raise the necessary $2,200. Target date for collecting the funds was February 14 -St. Valentine's Day. Less than four days after the campaign was begun, the goal had been reached . . . and surpassed. By St. Valentine’s Day, hospital officials reported to WSB Radio they had col lected nearly $7,000. Enough to bring the circus back for at least three years. Contributions had come from WSB Radio listeners throughout Georgia and the nation and from all walks of life. One of the first donations came about as Mrs. Ernest Vandiver, wife of the former Georgia Governor, departed from her prepared speech to a North Georgia civic club to ask members to send in their checks The former first lady of Georgia had heard the appeal on her car radio en route to the meeting. An economy-minded Georgia General Assembly proved magnanimous by passing the hat to collect nearly S3OO for the circus fund . . . and a resolution commending WSB Radio for its efforts. Throughout the circus fund drive WSB Radio aired ap peals on a round-the-clock basis and reported on fund col lection progress. Air Personality John Doolittle, dubbed the WSBarker and scheduled for Atlanta civic club fund-rais ing appearances, after learning that the goal had been reached, turned the tables to thank businessmen for their contributions . . . and received pledges of even more sup port for a permanent circus fund. WSB Radio undertook the project in response to an m gent appeal from hospital officials. Dr. James B. Craig, Su perintendent of Central State, wrote Elmo Ellis, WSB Radio General Manager, that local contributions had brought the Hoxie Brothers Circus to the giant hospital last year and asked for the station's help in making an April return en gagement possible. A permanent circus fund has been established by Cen tral State Hospital officials to provide for future perform ances. Three more years are now assured. Mtn. View Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast What and why: Winter griddlecake breakfast of the Kiwanis Chib of Mountain View as a fund raising festival for the purpose of aiding youth. Date and time: This Saturday, March I, 6 a.m. to 12 noon. Place: Youth Center meet ing hall, one short block north of and diagonally behind the f irst Baptist Church of Moun tain View. rickets: Adult serving, $1.00; child, 50 cents. A bright fire will be iliumin- P. K. Dixon Realtor As Dixon Realty P. K. DixQn has re-entered the real estate field under the style of “Dixon Realty.” His office is located at 6670 South Expressway (intersection of In dustrial Boulevard and South Expressway). He will be glad to co operate with you in either pur chasing or selling real estate. Courteous and conscien tious service is guaranteed. Office Phone 478-5544 Home Phone 478-6855 IF YOU LIKE PIZZA TRY US out any need for more fund raising. It was a remarkable job. and WSB accomplished it in whirlwind time. The radio station with a heart had named St. Valentine’s Day as the target date for raising the funds, but by that day nearly $7,000 of the nec essary $2,200 had been collected. We are running it as a job well done— Everybody loves a circus. And none more so than the patients at Central State Hospital in Milledgeville, Ga. When it looked as if funds wouldn't be available to bring the circus to the state mental hospital this year, ating the huge hearth if the morning proves chilly. This is to be an important event in that its yield will be used to give support and val uable experience to a group of worthy boys and girls who are aspiring to careers in music. Burnleys Hold Open House on Anniversary I riday, Feb. 25, is the 25th wedding anniversary of the E. I). Burnleys and they will celebrate by holding open house in the afternoon and have invited all their friends to stop by and enjoy fish and cake and punch with them about 5 or 5:30. Their home is at 4205 Mango Court, Forest Park. Mr. Burnley and his son iContinued on Page 4> The Future Homemakers of America held their annual Sweetheart Dance Saturday night, February 8. The theme was “Love Is Blue.” The queen, Nan Tribble, was chosen Dr. Noah Langdale Speaker Annual STAR Banquet, March 10 Dr. Noah Langdale, Jr. President of Georgia State College, will be the guest speaker at the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce's annual SI AR Banquet on Monday, March 10, 1969, at 7 p.m. at the Officers Club of the Atlanta Army Depot. This marks the eleventh year that the Chamber has sponsored the SIAR program honoring STAR Students and Teachers of the Clayton County School System. Dr. Langdale, a native of Valdosta, received the Out standing Student Award in 1941 and was a member of the championship University of Alabama football teams. He has been widely acclaimed for his contribution to the field of education and is a most pop ular speaker. Ihe highlight of the SIAR Banquet will be the announce ment of the systemwide S I AR Student and the Star Teacher. This year’s honorees are: Miss Nancy Jean Jacobs, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Jacobs, and her teacher is Miss Mable O. Norton, head of the English Department at North Clayton High where she taught Nancy Jean English; Scott H. Phillips, lorest Park Senior High, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold E. Phillips, and his STAR Teach er, Mrs. M. E. Kirkland, math teacher at I'orest Park Sr. High; and Larry Douglas Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Brown, representing Jonesboro Sr. High School, and his Star teacher, Mr. Condle McKenzie, his science teacher. The system SIAR Student and Teacher will represent Clayton County al the Sixth District in Griffin. The Board of Directors of the Chamber voted to open this meeting to the public so that all who are interested in joining with the Chamber membership to honor these SIAR Students and Teachers may attend. Reservations may be made by calling the Chamber at 478-6549. HARBIN'S DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT (Georgia and Old Dixie Hwy.) FOREST PARK, GEORGIA 30050, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1969 FHA Has Sweetheart Dance »» ■ - ■ ^^l Ik Mr ^^^2* »» NANCY JACOBS g A SCOTT PHILLIPS from the senior members of the court. She was crowne* 1 hy the 1968 queen, Susanne Hobbs. "The Sermon" entertained and the dance was a big success. NOAH LANGDALE ft LARRY BROWN SERVING COUNTRY FRESH VEGETABLES 7 DAYS A WEEK HEADQUARTERS, Third United States Army, Fort McPherson—The Bronze Star Medal and other awards are presented to Mrs. Cheryl Weaver, widow of Cpl. Philip Sgt. Goza Completes Course Sgt. Gary W. Goza. son of Mr. and Mrs. V N. Goza of Conley, has successfully com pleted the Drill Sergeant's Course at Et. Polk Academy, Et. Polk, La. Upon graduation, Sgt. Goza assumed duties of Platoon Sergeant of the first platoon, “Delta’’ Company, 4th Bn., Ist Ing. Bde. A 1965 graduate of I'orest Park Senior High School, Sgt. Goza returned from Vietnam last November, where he served with the “Wolfhounds” of the 25th Div. for one year. While in Vietnam he was awarded the Bronze Star and Combat Infan tryman’s Badge. Sgt. Goza’s two year obliga tion terminates June 7 of this year. He is married to the former Sharon Ragan of l orest Park. The Atlanta Falcons vs. "Clayton Profes sors” tonight at the Forest Park High gym. Game time is 8 p.m. Admission: Children, ^Looking for Something S DIFFERENT? * ZBI t J The Dwarf House Hapeville, Georgia W. Weaver, of College Park, by Maj. Edna M. Steinbach, Army Survivor Assistance Officer.—(U. S. Army Photo.> Bronze Star Medal Posthumous Award HQ. THIRD U.S. ARMY, I l McPherson. Ga . I cb. 19 The Bronze Star Medal and other decorations have been awarded posthumously to Corporal Philip W Weaver of College Park, Ga Ihcse awards were pre sented recently to his widow, Mrs. Cheryl Weaver, at her home in College Park by Majoi Edna M. Steinbach, Army Sur vivor Assistance Officer. In addition to Ihe Bronze Star Medal, other decorations included the Purple Heart: Good Conduct Medal. National Defense Service Medal, Viet nam Service Medal: Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon with attached device. I 960: and the Combat Infantryman Badge. Cpl Weaver was cited for his meritorious service in con nection with ground operations against a hostile force in the 50c; adults, SI.OO. Sponsored by the Quar terback Club of Forest Park. It's a basket ball game. Speir Insurance Agency, Inc. 1599 Jonesboro Rd. 366-5115 SINGLE COPY 10 CENTS Republic of Vietnam during the period May 6. 1968 to August 26. 1968. He died on August 26, 1968, as a result ol wounds received in combat following graduation from North Clayton High School in College Paik in 1967, Cpl Weaver was employed at Union Camp Corporation in lorest Park, Ga. He entered the Army in November 1967 and re ceived his basic training at Port Benning. Ga. On completion ol advanced training al I t. Polk. ।Continued on Page 4 >