50 Years Ago: July 9, 1974

E. DUBLIN STUDIES LOAN
The East Dublin City Council yesterday in a called meeting agreed to proceed with the application for an additional $511,000 loan from the Farmers Home Administration. The loan would make it possible, the council was told, to complete the sewer project for the entire city of East Dublin.
No action was taken on the proposed application other than a consensus to proceed with the application through the engineers for the sewer project, Bahr, Wilson, and Associates, Inc. The original project was estimated to cost $1470,000, but increased costs in materials and labor forced the derailment of some of the outlying areas from the sewer system. The additional loan would be used to complete the entire project, the Council was told.
If the loan is granted for the completion of the sewer project for the entire city, the engineers estimated that it will take from $129,000 to $130,000 a year to operate the system and provide for the debt service.
If the loan is approved and the system completed, rate revisions will have to be made, the engineers said. In May of this year, the total billing for water was $4066.08, the engineers said, for the present 704 customers. The present sewage fees added to the water revenues would not suffice to service the present debt and the additional loan, the engineers said.
They are proposing that, in the event the loan is granted to complete the system, a new rate schedule for water and sewer customers be authorized.
Since no action was taken on the loan itself and only the preliminary application for the loan approved, no vote was taken on the proposed rate changes.
The next regular meeting of the Council will be held on Monday, July 15.
In addition to the engineers and contractors, with Mayor Wood presiding, were Councilmen Wadis Bracewell, John Shepherd, Herman Luecke, and Ralph
Edge.

DUBLIN CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. CELEBRATES
THEIR 29th ANNIVERSARY
In 1945 Dublin Construction Company opened its doors for the first time. Over these past twenty-nine years it has been our pleasure to have played a part in the growth of Dublin and Laurens County.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank our faithful customers and our loyal employees for making this 29th year possible.
B.H. Hall, Sr. B.H. Hall, Jr.
Our employees:
B.R. Fountain 28 years
J.R. Smith 27 years
E.J. Jones 27 years
Lee Sasser 25 years
Charles Holder 24 years
J.T. Dudley 23 years
Coleman Smith 21 years
Vennie Hayward 19 years
Prentice Hill 19 years
Herbert Renfroe 18 years
Henry Smith 17 years
Charlie Reed 17 years
Jimmie Lee Taylor 16 years
Britt Johnson 16 years
Robert Kemp 12 years
Hershel King 12 years
W.A. Wells 12 years
Morris Knight 12 years
Betty Johnson 11 years
Charles Strickland 9 years
Robert Lee Blue 8 years
Joel Smith 7 years
Arthur Lee Patterson 7 years
Robert Williams 7 years
Henry Harden 7 years
Franklin Peacock 7 years
Jay Franks 7 years
Elie Stewart 7 years
W.O. Minton, Jr. 6 years
Thomas Maddox 6 years
Paul E. Brown 5 years
Earnest Outlaw 4 years
W.J. Horn 3 years
Willie Beard 3 years
Gerald Scarborough 2 years
Jimmy B. Love 2 years
Frankie Bracewell 2 years
Robert Lee Wright 2 years
Albert McClendon 2 years
Glynn Boatwright 2 years
Billy Graham 2 years
Emory Hopkins 2 years
James W. Dixon 2 years
Charles E. Brantley2 years
Robert F. Purser, Jr. 2 years
Willie Gordon 2 years
Frankie Lee Walker 2 years
Sylvester Sheppard 2 years
D.E. McEachern III 2 years
Curtis Isaac 1 year
Wesley Isaac Brown 1 year
Jane Soloman 1 year
Larry Wilkes 1 year
Rollin Loyd 1 year
James Montgomery 1 year
Joe B. Price 1 year
Bryant T. Butler 1 year
Raymond H. Davis 1 year
Ashley Crosby, Jr. 1 year
Billy Watford 1 year

HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT WON’T CHANGE
Curtis A. Beall, Chairman of the Laurens County Hospital Authority, announced today that negotiations with the Hospital Corporation of America have been ended without reaching a contract for management of the Laurens Memorial Hospital.
Here is Mr. Beall’s statement:
“As previously stated in the news media in Laurens County, the Hospital Authority entered into negotiations with the Hospital Corporation of America concerning a management contract for the Laurens Memorial Hospital.
“After lengthy and detailed negotiations, it was the unanimous opinion of the Authority that the proposed management contract would not be to the best interest of the Citizens of our County; therefore, the negotiations have been terminated.
“The Hospital will continue under the present type management.”

COACH RESIGNS
The long-time coach of the West Laurens Raiderettes and athletic director of West Laurens High School, Lester Farr has retired, according to Billy Johnson, Laurens County School Superintendent.
Coach Farr’s retirement application has been accepted by the County Board of Education, Johnson said.
Coach Farr has been a familiar face in basketball arenas on the region and state championship levels for many years, as well as coaching baseball and track teams.
No announcement has been made concerning Coach Farr’s replacement.

ENGAGEMENTS
Osburn – Loyd
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Osburn of Dublin, Georgia, announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Teresa Osburn, to Brad Lincoln Loyd, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln Loyd of Dublin, Georgia.
Miss Osburn is presently attending Dublin High School and working at Piggly Wiggly in Dublin.
The future groom is a 1971 graduate of East Laurens High School and a graduate of Middle Georgia College in Cochran. He is presently employed at J.P Stevens Co., Inc. in Dublin, but will attend Georgia College in Milledgeville in the fall.
The wedding is planned for Sunday, August 18, 1974, at 3:00 p.m. in the Dublin Church of God on Telfair Street. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall.
No formal invitations will be sent, but all friends and relatives are invited to attend.
Queen – Williamson
Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Queen of Brewton, Georgia, announce the engagement of their daughter, Elaine Queen, to Warren Williamson, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Williamson of Wrightsville, Georgia.
The bride-elect attended East Laurens High School and is now enrolled with American School of Atlanta.
The groom-elect is a 1971 graduate of Johnson County High School and is presently employed with Laurens Park Mill.
The wedding is planned for July 20 at 3:00 p.m. at the Brewton Baptist Church. A small reception will follow.
No formal invitations will be sent, but all friends and relatives are cordially invited to attend.
Bryan – Weathersbee
Mr. and Mrs. David J. Bryan, Jr. of Dexter announce the engagement of their daughter, Marcia Ann, to George Crawford Weathersbee, son of Mrs. Wilson W. Weathersbee, Sr. and the late Mr. Wilson W. Weathersbee, Sr. of Chester.
Miss Bryan is a graduate of Dexter High School and is employed with Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company in Dublin.
The future bridegroom is a graduate of Dodge County High School and is self-employed.
The wedding will be held on Sunday, August 4, at 3:00 p.m. at the Chester Baptist Church. A reception will follow in the social hall of the church.
All friends and relatives are invited to attend.
White – English
Mr. Isaac White of Dudley announces the engagement and coming marriage of his daughter, Linenell Delois, to Ira D. English, son of Mr. and Mrs. David English of Montrose. Miss White is the daughter of the late Mrs. Mazzie Lee White.
The bride-elect is a graduate of West Laurens High School and is presently employed at Uniroyal in Dublin.
The bridegroom is a 1970 graduate of Millville High School. He is now stationed at Fort Story, Virginia.
A double wedding with Delores Watkins and Willie Earl Ford is set for July 20th at 4:00 p. m. at Byrd Hill Baptist Church. The reception will be held at Old Millville Auditorium in Dudley.
No formal invitations will be given, but all relatives and friends are invited.
Watkins – Bailey
Mr. T. Wesley Watkins of Dudley announces the engagement and forthcoming marriage of his daughter Delores, to Willie Earl Ford, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Bailey of Route 4, Dublin.
The bride-to-be is the daughter of the late Lizzie Mae Watkins. She is a graduate of West Laurens High School and is presently employed with Dublin Garment Co.
The future bridegroom is a 1973 graduate of West Laurens High School and is employed at Laurens Park Mill.
A double wedding, with Miss Linenell Delois White and Ira D. English is set for July 20th at 4:00 p.m. at Byrd Hill Baptist Church. A reception will follow at the “Old Millville Auditorium ” in Dudley.
No formal invitations will be given but all relatives and friends are invited.

HOMECOMING AT MT. ZION
Homecoming Day, with dinner on the grounds under the shed, will be the event of the day, Sunday, July 28, at the Mt Zion Baptist Church.
Dr. Clifton A. Forrester of Macon is the guest speaker at eleven o’clock.
Revival services for the week will begin on Sunday evening at 7:30 with Dr. Forrester preaching.
Joseph Allen of Danville will lead the music each evening, Sunday though Friday.
Morning services, Monday through Friday, will be at eleven o’clock. Everyone is cordially invited.
Rev. Cary C. Wood is the interim pastor.

DUBLIN 1954 CLASS HAS REUNION
Twenty-four of the fifty-seven members of the Dublin High School Class of 1954, with their wives and husbands enjoyed a delightful occasion on Saturday evening of last week when they came together at the Dublin Elks Lodge for a class reunion.
Recalling events of high school days and recounting things that have happened during the twenty years since then were highlights of the reunion, and music of the early fifties playing throughout the evening was thoroughly enjoyed.
Special guests were Mr.Seaborn R. Lawrence, who was principal when they were seniors, and Mrs. Hansley Horne, class sponsor. Other faculty members present were Mr. Tom Stewart, who was coach then, and Mrs. W.H. Champion, the choral director. Mr. Horne, Mrs. Stewart, and Mr. Champion also attended.
Mayor Bobby Cochran was master of ceremonies, and serving on the local committee for arrangements were Mrs. Cochran, who was Marlyn Mullis- also a member of the class; Mrs. Beverly Arnau Amis, Mrs. Sue Buchan Long, Mrs. Willene Talley Mullis, Mrs. Paula Duke Raymer, and Mrs. Ann Brantley Edwards.
The class member traveling the longest distance was Jimmy Wilkes, who, with his wife, came from San Antonio, Texas, over 1100 miles.
Besides those already mentioned, others present were Johnnie Fay Bracewell Hutchinson and her husband from Athens, Georgia; Jack and Mrs. Brantley, Dublin; Bruce Donnigan, Griffin; Owen Farmer and Dixie Keene Farmer from Milledgeville; Janet Govreau Wilkinson and her husband from Milledgeville; Nona Jo Hogan Fennell and her husband from Greensboro, North Carolina; and Martha Jones Harrington and her husband, who live in Dublin.
Others were Jerry Martin, now living in Bedford, Indiana; Raymond McMillan and his wife, Dublin; Tommy Nelson and his wife, Dublin; Jo Nell Perry Smith and her husband from Valdosta, Gerogia; Sally Prescott Nobles and her husband, Macon; Shirley Randle Brown and her husband, Tampa, Florida; Grable Ricks and his wife from Andalusia, Alabama, and Diane Wright Davis and her husband from Norcross, Georgia.

LARGE TREES COMING DOWN
Large trees considered to be sight obstructions, some which have caused traffic accidents, are being cut down by the city along Highland Avenue.
Several along the street have already fallen before the tree surgeon’s chain saw, and others are marked for removal, City Manager Jack Crane told the Courier Herald today.
Crane said that the decision to remove the trees was reached reluctantly after studies by the police and engineering departments showed them to be hazards. He quickly added that the city is not haphazardly cutting down the large elms and oaks, but has given each case thorough consideration.
“We think it’s a shame that some of these grand old trees have to come down,” Crane said, “but that’s a problem when oaks are placed close to the roadway.”
Several property owners along Highland will be asked to trim smaller trees or to cut back shrubs which block the view at intersections
Bush’s Tree Surgeons are removing the trees.

BLUE SPRINGS NEWS
The Hester Reunion was held on Sunday, July 7th, at Jay Bird Springs.
Celebrating birthdays were Mrs. Grady Hester on her 84th birthday; Mrs. Doris H. Murray, July 7; Mrs. Carroll Tanner, July 8; and Richard Bostick, July 14.
Those attending the reunion with Mrs. Hester were Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Hester, Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Bush, Mr. and Mrs.Emory Burgamy of Eastman; Mrs. Mary Pournelle, Soperton; Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Spivey, Rt.1, Dublin; Mr. and Mrs. Mike Borum, Unadilla and daughter Mishelle; Mr. and Mrs. David Bostick, Belina and Davie of Columbia, South Carolina; Rickey Bostick, Route 1, Dublin; Mr. and Mrs. Johnie Wilson and children, Terecia, Sheila, and Dana; Victor Hester and Chuck Hester of Jacksonville, Florida,
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Johns, Dublin; Mr. and Mrs. Keith Alligood, Rt. 6, Dublin; Mrs. Clifton Herald and sons, Chad and Blake, Eastman; Terry Shepherd and Miss Charles Tanner, Mrs. Edna Higgs and Terevcia of Dublin; Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Tanner and Mike, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Tanner of Dublin; Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Herald of Dublin; Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Bush and children, Mitchel and Marshela of Coca Beach, Florida; and Miss Ruth Henderson of Dublin.

AMBULANCE SERVICE GREAT
James L. Ingram of the Georgia Emergency Health Unit called the county-financed ambulance service “great” following an inspection at Community Ambulance Service yesterday. Mr. Ingram was in Dublin to inspect ambulance services in the 9 county South Central Health District at the request of the local health department.
Ambulances are checked for compliance with regulations for training ambulance attendants and ambulance drivers, the design of the ambulance, and the required equipment and supplies.
Ingram found only one small item, a foam rubber neck brace, missing. He told owner Leon May, “You have a good service here.”
The county commissioners support the ambulance service with a monthly contribution of $3,000. The county-contracted ambulance service has three van type ambulances (one of which is a combination rescue unit-ambulance) and two station wagon convalescent ambulances.
A complete written report of the finding of the inspection is forthcoming.

PROTECTION DEVICES AT CROSSINGS
The Georgia Department of Transportation informed the city today that modern automatic protection devices will be installed at railroad crossings on Monroe and South Jefferson streets.
The warning apparatus will include an automatic gate on each approach on Monroe and South Jefferson and cantilever masts with flashing lights over the roadway at each approach.
Work is to be done by Southern Railroad and Seaboard Coast Line.

MISSIONARY CIRCLE MEETING
The July meeting of the Woman’s Morning Missionary Society of First Baptist Church was held at the church on Tuesday with a combined business session and the regular monthly program, which was opened with a hymn by the group with Mrs. Cecil Walters, pianist.
Missionary Support Chairman Mrs. J.A. Durden gave the Call to Prayer and read Luke 1:26-33 for the inspirational thought. She followed this with the reading of the names and locations of missionaries having birthdays on that day and led in prayer for them. She also prayed for the sick of the community.
The President, Mrs. Carl Nelson, was assisted with the business by Mrs. O.T. Tarpley, Secretary. A note of appreciation was read from Anne Cochran Kolb for a gift from the Society. Mrs. Kolb and her husband, Dr. Raymond Kolb, are missionaries in Brazil.
Mrs. W.H. Champion, Mission Study Chairman, gave a preview of the program and presented Mrs. Edward Claxton, Jr., who gave the program, “Mission to Leisure.” Mrs. Claxton observed that over a million Americans on an average summer day are on vacation, which is an investment in family unity, a time to share experiences in the wonder of nature, and an atmosphere for relaxing and finding solutions to problems. She told of a new Home Mission Board program, “Campers on Mission,” which is a fellowship of Christian campers who want to share their faith and which provides opportunities for personal witnessing.
The Current Missions Group won the attendance pin.
Mrs. Nelson closed the meeting with prayer.

MALL TOURNAMENT TROPHIES
A trophy presentation for the first and second place winners of the recent Dublin Mall Merchants Association tennis tournament will be held tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. at the Dublin Mall.Pete Shumway, winner of the Super Singles, will receive the big trophy as the Super Singles was open to all ages and both sexes.
Shumway defeated Tina Price for the title.
Other winners by divisions are as follows:
Women’s Singles
19-29 – Becky Hamilton, Mcrae
Donna Lampkin, Ailey
30-40 – Pam Shumway, Dublin
Charlotte Henderson, Dublin
Mixed Doubles
16-25 – Sue Ann Phillips-Johnny Payne ,Dublin
Gwen Williams – Carl Wells, Cochran
26-35 – Pam Shumway-Pete Shumway, Dublin
Ralph Perser, Jr – Joyce Brown, Cochran
36 and Over
Tom Colquitt – Pat Cochran, Dublin
Daphne Roberts – Bill Roberts, Dublin
Men’s Singles
16-18 – Tony Prosperi, Dublin
Randy Dorsey, Soperton
19-29 – Pete Shumway, Dublin
Lee Christian, Macon
30-40
Billy Sasser, Swainsboro
Jeff McCord, Eastman
40 – Over
Tom Colquitt, Dublin
Nelson Carswell, Dublin
Men’s Doubles
16-18 – Dan Hall-Johnny Lord, Danville
Keane Kirz-Keith McLendon, Dublin
19-29 – Pete Shumway – Ed Sellars, Dublin
Billy Sasser, Swainsboro – Keith Faulkner, Adrian
30-40
Hodges Rowland- Jimmy Cook, Wrightsville
Corbett O’Neal- Don McLemore, Dublin
40 and Over – Tom Colquitt – Tunk Carswell, Dublin
Bill Roberts- Nelson Carswell, Dublin

DUBLIN HS BAND PRACTICES
Dublin High School Bnd practices will be held on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. for grades 8 through 12, according to information from Band Director James Hall.
Band members who cannot attend the practices are asked to call the director at 272-2929.
The director will be in the Band Room from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday for individual instruction, he said.

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