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/''NATIONAL Dm Heatm Homo Journal HEWSPAPCR PAGE 2-A PERRY, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, MAY 4, 1972 Inkind Funds Included Commissioners Grant $25,0 To Perry Library Haul Armitage, Gene Smith and Malcolm Reese, chairman and members of the Perry -Houston County Perry News Briefs Clinch field Homecoming . . . Clinchfield Presbyterian Church Homecoming will be held May 7. Former members of the church and the community are invited to come and enjoy a reunion. Bring the family and a basket lunch. The service begins at 11 a m. and lunch at 1 p.m., and you can stay and visit as long as you like. Farm Hnreau Supper . . . The Houston County Farm Bureau will meet Thursday, May 4, at 8 p.m. at the County Agricultural Building in Perry. Drew Bynum, District Conservationist, Ocmulgee Soil and Water Conservation District, has charge of the program. The Elko Community supper committee will serve a fresh Houston County channel catfish supper. Bonsai Program Set . . . Bonsai, the age-old Japanese art of growing living dwarfed trees in small containers, will be demonstrated by Dr. Bill Horton for the Perry Newcomers’ Club Thursday, May 4th at 8 p.m. in the Security Federal's community room. Drug Program Here . . . Mr. Berry will be the guest speaker at the Crossroads United Methodist Church, corner of Glenwood Ave. and Main St., at 8:00 p.m., Mon day, May Bth. He will bring drug samples for observation and will speak on drugs, youth, and parents, and will entertain questions from the audience. Pilot Business Meeting . . . % The Pilot Club of Perry will hold the monthly business meeting at the Eastgate Brdnch of The Bank of Perry on May 9at 7:30 p.m. St. Patrick's (iuild . . . The Women's Guild of St Patrick’s Catholic C hurch will meet at 7:30 p.m., Monday evening, May 8 at the Parish Hall for the regular monthly meeting. Mrs. McKinley Franklin is president of the Guild. Second Memorial Revival . . . Revival services will begin at the Second Memorial Baptist Church Sunday, May 7 and continue eachevening through May 13 at7; 30 p.m. Rev. Doug Boss of Ft Valley will be guest minister for the services announced by the pastor, Rev. A. B, Barnhill. The church is located on King’s Chapel Road. White Elephant Sale Off . . . The White Elephant Sale planned by the members of Crossroads United Methodist Church has been postponed until a date in early Fall in order that a larger selection of items may be collected. The response of local people and businesses has been tremendous and very much appreciated. Items for collection may be reported to the Church office or George Jenkins at the Personal Thrift Office. Library Board, asked Houston County Com missioners for financial assistance in getting the proposed new library con structed and furnished. "A $150,000 bond issue was passed in Perry two years ago,” Judge Armitage ex plained, “but now we find that it is not enough to pay all costs. Our low bid for con struction, by Brooks-Elmore of Macon, was for $147,000, with several alternates in the bid. Alternate number four was for site work in the amount of $11,600 for sewer, water, electricity, grading and paving. “The city has already paid $22,000 for the lot, and added to it some land already owned by the city. So you see costs are exceeding the original estimate. We are asking the county for $25,000 to help, in cash, materials, and in-kind help., If the county would furnish the site work, we would eliminate $11,600 from the construction bid. Then we are asking for about $13,400 for furniture. Furnishings will actually cost between $15,000 and SIB,OOO, but we feel some funds will be raised by public subscription to help furnish the library.” Judge Armitage said that the library, which is the county library, receives $14,000 worth of books as a state allotment each year, which are distributed throughout the county to the local library, the Warner Robins library, and school libraries. He said that if the site work is eliminated from the construction bid and the county furnishes the library, the City of Perry will still have to pay $15,000 over and above the original figure for the library. Commissioners voted to grant the library board's request. Dr. R. J. Walker, Jr., District Medical Director of the North Central Georgia Health District of the Georgia Department of Public Health, of Macon, brought commissioners up to date on the health depart ment’s many programs in the district which includes Houston County. He told of the starting of a methadone treatment program for heroin addicts in Macon and of alcoholic and mental health programs in the district. Ho said the district had the first drug program in the slate using young men with long hair for assistance. Now. he said, another first has been initiated here in the hiring of a black man in the family planning department to talk to men about family planning. He said that while there have been programs informing and instructing women, no department has taken the approach from the man's angle before. Dr. Walker said that 17 heroin addicts are receiving methadone in Macon now. He said he would estimate there are between 300 and 500 users of heroin in Bibb County and couldn't attempt to guess the number in Houston County. “With the proximity of Sumner Bound Over In Controversial Case Here Clyde Kevin Sumner, 1108 Kenwood Drive in Perry, was bound over to the State Court of Houston County at the conclusion of a com mitment hearing last Saturday before Justice of the Peace Alton Rainey on a simple assault warrant obtained by a local businessman on behalf on his fifteen year old son. The juvenile testified that Sumner forced him and four companions to lie face down in a ditch with a shotgun pointed in their direction on Morningside Drive the night of March 24 following an incident in which the automobile in which they were riding allegedly ripped the name plate off Sumner’s mailbox. According to the boy’s testimony, it was an accident; (Sumner declared it to be deliberate van dalism. ) The youth said that he and the other boys were “just riding around.” first in Duncan subdivision, then in Camelot. He said the car bumped the mailbox; that it was not operating properly at the time and would only go in reverse. After hitting the mailbox, he said, the driver backed the car away down Kenwood to Morningside where Sumner subsequently found them parked, still in reverse. Under questioning by Thomas Jackson of Macon, Sumner’s attorney, the youth said that one of their number intended to “fix” the car when they reached one of their homes where there was sufficient light; that they did not make the repairs in front of Sumner’s house because they had no flashlight and didn’t know anyone in the neighborhood from whom they might borrow one. He said that after Sumner made them lie in the ditch and asked a passerby to call police, upon arrival of the police one of the boys borrowed a flashlight from a policeman and made the necessary adjustment which allowed the automobile to be driven forward to the police department. He also testified, under oath, that when one of the boys raised his head, Sumner told him to get his head down or he’d shoot. The boy had propped up his head, he said. Sumner started testimony with papers in his hands, but when asked if he intended to read a prepared statement he tore the papers in several pieces and dropped them on the table. He stated that on the night of March 24, between 9:30 and 10 p.m. he and his two year old daughter were alone in the house. He said he was lying on the living room couch in his pajamas, that he had been sick with flu for three days, and that the living room was dark except for a night light; his porch light was out, and one car was missing from the Atlanta - an hour and a half each way and the easy availability of drugs there, you can see why the number would be high." He said that probably only about ten percent of those who smoke marijuana go on to heroin. ‘ But here's something else - nearly all heroin addicts start first with marijuana. You can’t say that all marijuana smokers will become heroin addicts, but nearly all heroin addicts started with marijuana." Answering questions by commissioners. Dr. Walker said the usual heroin addicts are a little past the beginning pot-smoking age. They’re around 21-22 or up. “In New York City,” he said, “the highest death rate is in the 15 to 21 year old age bracket - from drugs.” premises. At about 9:45, he said, he heard a loud clanging noise out in front of the house and immediately dashed to the window. He said he saw a car parked well away from the curb, well away from his mailbox; saw two persons standing five or six feet away from the mailbox, white, weight about 190 to 160 pounds, and that they looked young. He said he saw a third person on the far side of the car, which had all four doors open described as an old black Chevrolet, and other heads inside the car. He said he then went to the back of the house to see if the baby was all right, and found nothing disturbed. He said he heard strange voices and scurrying sounds and looked out again and saw the two boys who had been at the mail box running across lawns toward Morningside on foot, and the car, doors still open, being backed in reverse. He said his wife and 11 year old daughter were shop ping and would soon return along that route; in concern for their safety he put on clothing, took “Protection” with him, locked his two year old daughter in the house alone and drove after the boys. He said he found them parked on Morningside and parked in front of them. He said he made them lie down on the sloped side of the road until he could get someone to Perry Seeks County Aid In Resurfacing Streets Houston County Com missioners heard a request from Ferry City Councilmen Henry Casey and D. K. Houghton for assistance in getting roads resurfaced in the city in the areas of three schools. Casey said that ap proximately 4100 feet on Morningside Drive, in the area of the hospital and Ferry Junior High School, needs to be widened and provided with turning lanes as well as resurfacing. He mentioned that with three new doctors soon to open offices across the street from ths hospital, traffic would be increased in the area, and that many complaints were already received about the narrow road. He said that 1.3 miles of resurfacing was needed around the Perry High School area, and 1.5 miles in the Tucker Elementary School area from Tolleson to U.S. Highway 341 “We’re only talking about work around schools and school bus routes,” Houghton said. He said that no more right-of-way would be needed on any road. The councilmen asked commissioners to request the State lo pave the total of 3.7 miles, possibly apart from their regular priority list. Commissioners said that they plan to visit the office of the state highway depart ment later in the week, and will submit the Perry request plus updated priority requests of the other cities in the county at that time. Commissioners also agreed to furnish county prison labor to assist the city in correcting a drainage problem in the area of Duncan, Elizabeth, and Godfrey Place. Prisoners will work under the super vision of the city engineer, and will assist city em ployees. Commissioners accepted a low bid of $5,508.60 each for three new dump trucks for the county, a total of summon the police. He stopped a woman who was passing and asked that she do so, and said that they arrived some 10-15 minutes later, at which time he turned the boys over to them. In answer to a question to his attorney, Jackson, Sumner said that, he did not threaten to shoot anybody. Sumner unwrapped the name plate from his mailbox from a towel, saying that although the post was not damaged the plate was sheared off and the only dent was on top of the mailbox. Solicitor Kemp picked up the plate, dropped it on the table, and asked Sumner if he knew whether the dent could have been caused by the name plate itself falling on the top? Sumner replied that he did not know. Kemp asked if he saw any instrument in the hands of any of the boys. Sumner’s answer was “no”. He also said the boys had made no verbal threats, but that he was “very much alarmed.” “Did you first ask the boys to get out of the car without the gun?” Kemp asked. “No,” Sumner replied. “Did any of the boys make any threatening overtures at any time 1 ?” Kemp asked. “No”, Sumner replied. “And you felt you were justified in taking a shotgun and going after these boys?” Kemp asked. Jackson ob jected to the question, was $16,525.80, fron Ijewis Truck and Tractor Company of Perry. Delivery date is expected to be some 30 days from the date of the order. They granted the request of Recreation Director Claude Lewis of Warner Robins that the Recreation Department be given one of the old dump trucks to use in the upkeep of the county recreational areas. Lewis said that if the county would donate the truck he would ask the City of Warner Robins to have it put in shape to operate. Lewis and his assistant, Rhett Milam, also asked permission of the com missioners to start taking bids on items needed to Perry Chamber Enters Stay And See Contest The Perry Area Chamber of Commerce with Joe L. Poole, President, will par ticipate in the 1972 Stay and See Georgia Program, sponsored statewide by the Travel Council of the Georgia Chamber of Com merce. The announcement was made by Clason Kyle, Travel Editor, The Columbus Ledger and Enquirer and Third District Stay and See Georgia Chairman. Stay and See Georgia is a statewide program designed to help communities promote and develop their tourist industry. Through local Stay and See Hometown Programs, citizens work together to make their communities better places to visit and in turn make their com munities better places to live. overruled by Judge Rainey. After a conference between Jackson and Sumner, Jackson stated that Sumner did not have to answer that question in a commitment hearing. At the close of the hearing Judge Rainey bound Sumner over to State Court. On Tuesday Sumner gave the following statement to the Home Journal: “We did not expect a fair hearing and were not sur prised. The unfortunate part of this matter is that it might give these misguided people new courage to pursue other acts which can only end in their utter and complete embarassment. 1 personally hold no malice towards any of these people but would like to say that I shall not be intimidated, I shall not become afraid, and 1 shall not quit working for a better life and equal justice City Warns Sunday Parkers At Post Office Church goers who have been parking in front of the Post Office during the ser vices will have to stop doing it beginning this Sunday. Perry City Council decided Tuesday night to post a policeman at the Post Office during church services to keep persons from parking in the spaces unless they are going into the post office. complete Moody Park. These would include fencing, backstops, bleachers, and playground equipment. Commissioners gave them the go ahead on taking bids. lewis’ request for county assistance in locating a contractor who would take on the small job of con structing a small storage and restroom building resulted, he stated, from finding that larger con tractors had so many large jobs ahead they wouldn’t touch a small one. Two commissioners suggested names of small contractors, and indicated a few others might be found. Lewis said he would try to obtain at least three bids on the Participants can choose their tourist activities from among the areas Stay and See outlines as pertinent to the development of Georgia’s Tourist Industry. These areas include: ‘‘Clean-up and Beautification” which makes the community as attractive as possible to visitors; ‘‘Points of Interest” which develops and promotes the com munity’s Points of Interest; “New Attractions” which develops new attractions; “Courtesy and Hospitality” which makes visitors feel truly welcome; “Ac commodations and Facilities” which makes all places to lodge, eat, and shop first class; and “Publicity” which tells the “good news” stories about the local at tractions, events and ac tivities. The Perry Chamber will work in three main Stay And See Georgia areas this year for all the people. If anyone thinks differently, they are in for a big surprise because I have definite and im mediate plans to conduct activities which will reduce intimidation in this com munity and pave the way for justice to prevail in lieu of politics, pride to replace fear, and the emergence of strong and fair people to rule in lieu of those who would not understand fair play and common justice if it hit them square between the eyes. Suffice it to say that I am still completely and totally unimpressed by these people and their shenanigans and that there is sufficient legal recourse for me that they should merely sit and wonder until such time as it is explained to them in a court of law - which may take awhile but will occur and will take full measure of their acts, legal and illegal.” Council had received a number of complaints from citizens that they could not find a parking place to get their mail on Sunday mor ning during the church services. The police officer will be at the post office for the next 4 Sundays and then after that persons violating the 5 minute parking will be given a ticket. building. He also asked that com missioners consider in creasing the recreation department’s budget next year, due to the increase in population creating greater needs. Asked how the recreation program in Ferry is coming along, Milam stated, “We’re getting together with the City of Perry and the situation looks good. We’re using the Houston High School gym, and working with Councilman (D. K.) Houghton.” WHERE WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW COMES FIRST • YOUR HOUSTON HOME JOURNAL to help develop Georgia’s Tourist Industry: “Clean-up and Beautification,” “Points of Interest” and “Ac commodations and Facilities.” The Chamber is working on a master plan for downtown improvement and beautification. Fifty thousand new color brochures are in the process of being printed and will be ready for early summer distribution. The Chamber has also produced a new Accommodations and Facilities brochure listing all of the motels, drive-ins, restaurants, overnight trailer parks, golf courses and nearby tourist at tractions. These brochures are available for tourists in all of the State Welcome Centers. Perry, ‘‘The Crossroads of Georgia cordially invites tourists to stay and see and make Perry • their regular stop over en route.