Houston home journal. (Perry, Houston County, Ga.) 1924-1994, May 11, 1972, Page 8-B, Image 20

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jl «gjßTEA(jfc. , * '-S- 4m W, .■^■^^■BaßHE S JB aO>'4BLi *■» jl jfcgfiiicT tw^V? fme j|H JP**Bt wiv—Ai .ft (■.pl * M m i Members of the United Daughters of the Confederacy decorate graves of all Confederate soldiers with Confederate flags at Evergreen Cemetery in Perry each year on Southern Memorial Day. This grave, against a background of wrought iron and trees draped with Spanish Moss, is representative of more than 125 Confederate graves decorated. Confederate Memorial Day Held Memorial Day was ob served April 26th at West field School. The invocation was given by Miss Sandy Hudson, homecoming queen of Westfield. Mrs. Tom Cater led the salute in the United States * ‘s Hf * ' Ai. Rev. James Teresi told students, faculty and guests at a U.D.C. program at Westfield School that the Memorial Day should be “not for Nor therners nor for Southerners, but for Americans.” He said it was necessary for people in all parts of our country to work together, to become united. //3PF^\ *>o, -- - A A . < y»i»jsor Keep your cool with air conditioning. RENT A NEW FORD FROM US! All Rent-A-Cars Are Equipped With Air-Conditioning Just call your local Ford Rent-A-Car Dealer. He's close to home. And in a Jiffy he’ll rent you a new ltd Mustang, Torino or Pinto for a day, week or month. Low rates ... insurance included. FORD RENT-A-CAR SYSTEM Q RENT-A-CAR Ford Comer 987-2411 Perry, Ga. MOODY MOTOR CO. Flag and salute to the Confederate Flag. The Westfield Trio sang several selections. Mr. J. E. Worrell, head master of Westfield, in troduced the speaker, Rev. James M. Teresi. Rev. Teresi gave a most inspiring talk in which he emphasized the fact that we are all Americans whether we come from the south, north, east, or west. Also that we should each be proud of our heritage. Following the talk Mrs. W. E. Pace presented a check to Perry's U.D.C. Chapter Selects New Officers The Sgt. Clinton C. Duncan Chapter U.D.C. met May 3rd at the Eastgate branch of the Bank of Perry with Mrs. Clyde (lurr and Mrs. Hollis Kezar as hostesses. Mrs. Kezar, president, presided over the business meeting. The nominating com mittee presented the following slate of officers for the year 1972-73. Mrs A. L, Downs, president; Mrs, Ted Smith, vice president; Mrs. Tom Cater, 2nd vice president; Mrs. Clyde Gurr, 3rd vice president; Mrs. Lewis Smyth, recording secretary; Mrs. W. 1. the library of Westfield. Mrs A. L. Downs presented a framed picture of President Jefferson Davis. Both gifts were from the U.D. C. Chapter. The audience joined in singing Dixie and America. hollowing the exercises a delightful luncheon was held at the New Perry Hotel. Wreaths were placed on the Confederate Monuments and Confederate Flags were placed on the graves of all Confederate Veterans in the Evergreen Cemetery. Snyder, treasurer; Mrs. Norine Jones, historian; Mis. Hollis Kezar, recorder of crosses; Mrs. Ben Newberry Sr. registrar. Mrs. Ben Newberry gave an interesting program on little known facts about the life of General Stonewall Jackson. Delicious refreshments were served by the hostesses preceding the meeting. Perry Store Back On Food Stamp Program Williamson Grocery, a Perry. Ga.. food store owned by John Williamson, has been reinstated in the Houston County food stamp program, according to the US. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service. Begional officials said USDA granted a stay of their administrative action disqualifying the store from participation in the program pending administrative review of the disquali fication. The USDA order which was effective April 15, 1972, it was noted, called for a six months’ disqualification of the store on the grounds that thsstore sold ineligible items for USDA food coupons and failed to give food stamp customers proper change College Capers Mrs. Linda M. Bell of Perry will complete her student teaching assignment at the end of this semester Mrs. Bell, a senior at Wesleyan College, Macon, was assigned to the biology department at the Perry- High School. GKT OUT ON A BRANCH each week with bobby BRANCH IN THE HOME JOURNAL. Houston AA Group Marks First Year The Houston Lake Alcoholics Anonymous group recently held its first an niversary meeting at the lake behind the Houston County Correctional In stitution. Barbecued chicken and catfish were served, along with dishes brought in by some of the outside AA members. Registration began at 2:30 p.m., with the meeting called to order at 3 p.m. by Hugh A. Attending were 22 prison t \ l\yi *26 CARROLi k! n*i ■ d I =4 jvV- L PROTEIN 21/ PEMY ' ceoRGiA J>l a J jl HAIR SPRAY /mON-SAT 9to 6 WED 91 M • I*l Daily Discount I* 9 y' 108 S 'N I a SECRET A K,NGSIZE it *ip MLj'-r-peg:- LISTERINE 10z ", K u Am'smjc I 159 SPRAY ip| 1 1401 gg c Hi 4R ( I PUBT Daily M 7L Daily Discount 1 08 W%# Umit2 "tO \ Bismol! Discountß7o TOOTHPASTE / \ DailV E W 30z. I fc ot ' \ /o 69c” n ' 30 38«. 690 Discount 530 W *-* Ltmi . 2 | \ \> ST - JOSEPH nniA/Mv I Q \ \ \SI. JOSEPH 1 CHILDREN'S DOWNY \ aspirin FOR CH,LDRtN 1 ASPIRIN _ PI *°V V 4^ V\ 36 s 2jB C W SOFTENER I j ___ tegrin I 13.76 Oi\' Cr BffiwCVaH C d I A l»\ v' & -OL < Kai MEDiCATED |Jg I IVARELINA 1 ° D '" OUn,l!3 > QT| PS I I PETROLEUM 37501 A * Vwgi I \-jz —" : X))wSrtr| MILK WAVE \ lOQ*! home / XVt/f! 0 A I tljy I PERMANENT pßt I I| B m\ \\ JERGENSI Lilt "J"* 1 I rffj*i «™, J\%/AABB* V® a- Oft'\AbVA T B»S O \l .. . >A TOOTHPASTE I "38 Daily Discount 60C inmate members, their families, and outside AA members making a total of approximately 65 people. Kathah M. was the ALA TEEN speaker. LellioO. was the ALA NON speaker. Chad C. and Ronnie H. were also guest speakers. Music was provided by Doyle R., Buddy F. and Jim R. Buddy F. read the 12 Steps and Doyle R. the Thought For Today. Monte T. read the 12 Traditions. Buddy F PERRY, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, MAY 11, 1972 PAGE 8-B received his 1 year chip. Members and their families expressed their appreciation to Warden Allen Stone and Deputy Warden Ray Wheelus. “Without their co operation, this wonderful anniversary meeting would not have been possible,” Jim R. said. Humpty Oumpty | House iinrollment > !; Now taking registrations for Fall !| 1972 K * n( lergarten enrollment. For «| I* information contact Mrs. Wilson '! jl Moody, 1106 Cater Ave., or call 987- jl ;■ (National Weekly Reader Teacher J« Ji Consultant) |J