Houston times-journal. (Perry, Ga.) 1994-1999, September 04, 1996, Image 2

Houston times-journal., September 04, 1996, Page Page 2, Image 2

About Houston times-journal. (Perry, Ga.) 1994-1999 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 4, 1996)

Page of 14

Prev Issue Next Issue

Text PDF JP2 (3.7 MB) Clip/Print Image

Page of 14

Prev Issue Next Issue

Return to Top

Newspaper Page TextObituaries Page 2 Mary Harper NORTH CAROLINA Services for Mary Marshall Harper, who died Aug. 24, 1996, were held Aug. 29 at Oldfield Baptist Church w'ith burial in Rest Haven Cemetery. She was born in Houston County. Survivors include her husband, the Rev. Franklin Harper of Morton, N.C.; children. Nekkie Gary and Shirley Brooks, both of Morton, Ruby Mcllie and Benjamin Gary, both of Brentwood. Long Island, N.Y. and Alfred Gary of North Carolina; mother, Marie Morrison of Morton; sisters and brothers, Marie Jones of Bayshore, N.Y.. Betty Morton of Woodruff, S.C., Ruby Anderson, Doretha Gary, Charles Gary. Jessie Gar and, Eddie Gary, all of Perry, Julia Gary and Ethel Fitzgerald, both of Marietta, and David Morrison of Atlanta; 21 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Homer Edward Weaver Services for Homer Edward Weaver, 83, who died Aug. 31, 1996. were held Sept. 2 at Watson-Hunt Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Marcus Tripp officiating. Burial took place in the Westview Cemetery in Monticello. A native of Zebulon and for merly of Woodbury, he had resided in Perry for 58 years. A World War II Army veteran and widower of Mable Ellis Weaver, he was a retired supervisor of maintenance at Robins Air Force Base, a former Georgia State Patrolman, a Mason, a member of AARP. VFW. Perry Beautification Committee, Perry Country Club, National Blue Bird Society, and the Perry United Methodist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Dorothy W. Fleck of Blountstown, Fla.; son. Gene Weaver of Atlanta; brother. Frank Weaver of Woodbury; six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Watson-Hunt Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. Stella Waddell Pope PIEDMONT. Ala. Services for Stella Waddell Pope, 88. who died Aug. 26, 1996, were held Aug. 28 at the chapel of Lester C. Litesey Funeral Home in Cedartown with the Rev. Rick Owen and Rev. Michael Burgess officiating. Burial was in Union Grove Church Cemetery in Rock Run, Ala. She was born in Cherokee County, Ala. Survivors include sons. John B. Pope of Rock Run. Ala.. George W. Pope of Perry; daughters, Mary White of Cave Spring. Betty Woody of Rock Run. Ala.; sister, Christine Ellis of Cedartown; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Union Grove Baptist Church c/o John B. Pope, Rt. 1. Box 2088. Piedmont. Ala. 36272. Lester C. Litesey Funeral Home was in charge of arrange ments. Jane Cargal Hayes Services for Jane Cargal Hayes, 69. who died Aug. 28, 1996, were held Aug. 31 at Perry United Methodist Church with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Bom in Gadsden, Ala., she had resided in Perry for 40 years. She was a Pink Lady at Perry Hospital and was a member of Perry United k fplf 2 j?' -% ! ggjSiik DR. J. CRAIG PATTERSON FIND OUT NOW WHETHER CAREFUL PROFESSIONAL CHIROPRACTIC CARE CAN RELIEVE YOUR ACHES This examination normally costs $50.00 or more. It will include an orthopedic test, a neu rological test, a blood pressure test, a spinal alignment check, an examination for restrict ed or excessive motion of the spine, a muscle strength test, and a private consultation to discuss the results. Any further treatment shall be agreed upon in writing by both parties. PATTERSON CHIROPRACTIC CENTER % 1304 Macon Road • Perry, Georgia • 987-7555 Houston Times-Journal Wednesday, Sept. 4, 1996 Methodist Church. Survivors include her hus band. Glenn Joseph Hayes; chil dren, Micki Cain. Glenn J. Hayes Jr. and Melissa Gibbs, all of Perry, Sean P. Hayes and Mary Morgan, both of Woodstock, and Dorothy Fulgom of Montezuma; brothers and sister, Charles Cargal of Birmingham. Ala., Dan Cargal of Arab, Ala., and Mary Louise Jackson of Gadsden; 13 grandchildren; and one great grandchild. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Nancy Brown. 1110 Pineneedle Drive. Perry 31069. Watson-Hunt Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. Carrie L. Strong FORT VALLEY Services for Carrie L. Strong. 76. who died Aug. 26. 1996, were held Aug. 3! at Shiloh Baptist Church with burial in Willowlake Cemetery. She was a homemaker and was a member of Brown Chapel Church. Survivors include her chil dren, Dorothy Crusedale of Jamica. N.Y., Minnie Rumph, Eva Strong. Eddie Strong, Jimmy Strong and John Strong, all of Fort Valley, Cafrie Law of Wyndanch. N.Y., Myrtice Taylor of Warner Robins and Larry Strong of Roberta; brother, Cleve Larry of Henderson; 25 grand children; 28 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchil dren. Edwards Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. Godbee shares overview of chamber activities with Kiwanians By PAULINE LEWIS Lifestyle Editor Hayley Godbee, president and CEO of the Perry Area Chamber of Commerce, spoke to the Perry Kiwanis Club Aug. 20. She gave an overview of the many Chamber-sponsored activi ties. Leadership Perry is an ongo ing project which has graduated more than 260 people who are now Mk. >D ID IE IR N NAIIIL PHONE: 988-6067 Under New PERRY MARKET PLACE SHOPPING CENTER ManaCiement Appointments A Walk-Ins Welcome ———■ —■ :3H Come By & See Us Eyesight Associates Announces it’s fall sale on special selections of name brand frames 25%-45% OFF Luxottica L’Amy, Windsor & Ralph Lauren Frames Examinations & Lenses Not Included Eyesight Associates L 1105 Morningside Drive • Perry, Georgia 31069 (912) 987-5500 | FREE FULL SPINAL EXAMINATION No Obligation, Nothing to Pay You may have one of these 12 DANGER SIGNALS OF PINCHED NERVES: **■ Low Back Pain «*■ Painful Joints » Arm/Leg Pain Headaches « Bursitis » Muscle Spasms •a- Neck Pain » Dizziness « Numbness Arm/Leg •a- Arthritis **■ Hip Pain » Pain between Shoulder —— — i ■ > jimes-Journal Photo by Eric Zellars WORKMEN CONTINUE ASSEMBLING NEW MIDDLE GEORGIA TECHNICAL INSTITUTE CLASSROOM BUILDING New Campus Will Be Occupied After Jan. 1, According To President Billy Edenfield Work continues on new MGT campus near Ga. 96 By Jj JOHNSON Times-Journal Editor WARNER ROBINS A new campus capable of housing up to twice the number of students enrolled at Middle Georgia Technical Institute should be ready for occupancy by 1997. MGT President Billy Edenfield said this week that school officials hope to move programs to the school beginning in late December or early January. Edenfield said moving to the new, 80-plus acre campus off Georgia 96 near the Houston Lake Road intersection will take most of the winter quarter. “We’ll gain a lot of room and classroom space in the move. " Edenfield said. The present campus, located at 1113 Corder Road in Warner Robins, is filled with about 1,200 active throughout the community in churches, businesses and clubs. Jimmy Harrell was the first chairman of the program which was started in 1983. A youth leader ship program will begin next year. Other Chamber plans include the Wonderland in Lights Illumination Celebration during December; the billboard project of the Education Committee which Full Set $23. Fill In sls , Manicure $lO I * Pedicure sl7 Manicure and Pedicure $25 diploma program students, along with many other students in cer tificate programs, seminars, short courses, Quick Start training pro grams and adult literacy classes. Edenfield said the school served more than 9,000 students last year. The new campus is designed to accommodate up to 2,500 students in diploma pro grams. effectively doubling the potential enrollment. “This campus is designed to serve our needs for many years. There’s plenty of room to expand if it is needed,” Edenfield said. The campus is being paid for by a grant from the Georgia General Assembly. Edenfield praised local legislators for secur ing funding for the construction, which began almost two years ago. The new campus will provide promotes Perry and Perry schools, and the Red Carped Tour through middle Georgia in April. The Perry Kiwanis scholarship Parking • Security • Maintenance • Ticket Taker • Ticket Seller -CONCERTS ONLY~ Usher * Door Guard * Ticket Taker Apply at personnel office or call (912) 987-3247 EOE/Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter, Perry ■ 1 ■"""" I HU e■* t • Bright Life® Interior NOW JL V) Per*Gal. $17.99 Eggshell per gallon V Conner's Home Decorating 1812 Macon Road • Perry, Georgia 31089 Mon-Fri • 7:30 am - 6:00 pm (912)987-1112 WM Sat-8:00 am-2:00 pm W Idi WBBBBS. additional space for existing pro grams and classrooms for new programs. Among the areas grow ing rapidly are aircraft structural classes and medical field classes. Edenfield said programs will move from the Corder Road loca tion one at a time as equipment is moved to the new facility. Almost all existing equipment will be moved and thousands of dollars in new equipment will be installed. Edenfield said the technical school provides “an honorable alternative to college education. Diploma program graduates usu ally find good jobs, he said. Those completing aircraft structure train ing are earning more than $8 per hour to start. Middle Georgia Tech, a part of the Georgia technical school pro gram. serves Houston, Peach, Pulaski and Dooly counties with recipients from Westfield, Holly Hartley and David G. Walker, Jr. were guests. Both plan to attend the University of Georgia this fall. GEORGIA NATIONAL FAIR October 4-13, 1996 Need some good people on a part-time basis - NOWHIRING ~ Platinum® Interior NOW sl9®. $21.99 Eggshell per gallon literacy, GED and technical train ing programs year-round, HOUSTON COUNTY'S #1 HOSPITALITY EMPLOYER HOLIDAY INN - PERRY & Swy\- 28x70 3BR/2BA SUPER DELUXE w/ free fireplace $2500.00 down/ 349.87 mo. Only at Horton Homes Call Trip today 956-2499 or 1-800-854-2936 Del, set-up, heat pump, Ist years ins., skirting W.A.C./ 8% Fixed APR/360 mo. OOP’S... We Built One Too Many!!! Our Loss. Your Gain! 2130 Sq. Ft. Deluxe 4 Bedroom Triple Wide. Vinyl lap siding, deluxe cabinets & carpet, fire place. Delivery, Set-Up, Heatpump, Ist Year’s Ins. & Skirting. WAC & $2500.00 Down. Pmts.=s43s.oo Mo., 9%/360 Mo. Call Trip Today 956-2499 or 1-800-854-2936 nJORTON 1 rIOMES 4510 Watson Blvd. 2 miles past Galleria Mall Toward 1-75 956-2499 • 1-800-854-2936 Open 9am til dark Mon-Sat Great Life® Exterior NOW d*i nm JL 13 Per Gal. $17.99 Eggshell per gallon $19.99 Satin per gallon