50 Years Ago: June 18, 1974

DUBLIN ALDERMEN STUDY GARBAGE PICKUP
A proposal for curbside garbage in a 37-block area of Dublin was presented to Dublin aldermen at a special meeting on Monday night. The proposal calls for six days a week garbage pickup in a three block wide area from Oak street to the Oconee River, the area generally regarded as the central business district.
Presented to the councilmen by City Manager Jack Crane, Administrative Assistant Ronald McLemore, and Sanitation Superintendent Larry Mullis, the plan would eliminate the use of nearly 70 large trash containers in the downtown area.
Under the proposal, persons in the area would be asked to bag or box refuse for collection each day, except Sunday, between the hours of 6 and 8 p.m.
“We are asking the downtown to do the same thing with their garbage at their business as a they do with their household garbage at home,” Crane said of the plan.
Bio-degradable waste, such as discarded foodstuff, would be required to be placed in plastic bags and put by the street for daily collection. Other trash could be collected in disposable containers, such as paper boxes or bags. Large boxes must be tied together.
All garbage will be placed at curbside for collection.
The new plan is restricted to the central business district due to the highly concentrated number of buildings and businesses in the area.
Some of the benefits of the plan which were brought out last night are cheaper cost, better operation and maintenance, more aesthetic appeal, and reduction of the rodent and insect problem in downtown. The Laurens County Health Department has endorsed the proposal.
Approval by the Board of Directors of the Downtown Merchants Association has also been received. Speaking on behalf of the Downtown Merchc ants Directors, Alderman Louis Alexander said that merchants were most concerned with improving the aesthetics of downtown. He cited building renovations and new construction, planters and sidewalk benches as efforts by downtown merchant to enhance the eye appeal of the area.
McLemore suggested that some merchants who are paying as much as $1200 a year in fees for garbage collection may reduce their expenditure to only several hundred dollars yearly if the new method is implemented.
Alderman Ed Martin said that he would like to know the feelings of many of the individual merchants and residents in the area before continuing with the plan. He suggested that the city’s presentation of the plan be made available for interested persons.
Similar garbage pickup is being used in many larger cities, including Columbus and Atlanta, McLemore remarked.
The affected area is bound by South Drive, Tucker Street, West Gaines and East Gaines on the north and the Seaboard Coast Railroad line on the south. The western boundary of the area s along North Calhoun, Oak Street, and Saxon Street. The Oconee forms the eastern limit.

EAST DUBLIN COUNCIL DISCUSSES SEWER PROBLEMS
The East Dublin City Council last night discussed the problems of the sewer oxidation pond constructed as a part of the new sewer system of the city and voted to ask the engineers back to the city to work out what can be done. A new estimate of the work completed on the system has been made, but Federal funds have not been delivered for the project, and the city may have to resort to getting a loan to pay the estimate.
A lengthy discussion was held on what to do about the fire department of the city, and on motion of Councilman Ira Warnock and seconded by Ralph Edge, the Council voted to employ two firemen, and Warnock and Edge were named to work out details and seek suitable persons to be named as the city’s firemen. They will be sent to the fire training school slated in July here. The Council agreed to meet Thursday night to go over the details for the fire department.
The Planning and Zoning Board asked for more cooperation from the city officials and discussed at length some of the problems facing the board. They are anxious that all persons in East Dublin who plan construction, either new or additions to present buildings, present plans to get a permit as required by law.

LAURENS Jr. HIGH HONOR ROLL
The Honor Roll for the 4th marking period at West Laurens Junior High School is as follows:
8th Grade:
Alfred Daniel, Karen Davis, Jeanna Floyd, Karen Knight, Leigh Ann Gilder, Wayne Graham, Brian Green, Rhonda Harrington, Nancy Harrison, Brenda Harvill, Johannah Hickerson, Tim Horne, Alma Payne, Debra Payne, Mary Sabine,
Kathy Savedge, Kenneth Livery, Jimmy Lowery, Len McCook, Greg Lowery, Nancy Lowery, Robin Jones, Margaret Warren, Bruce Weatherly, Jeff White, Gloria Williams, Cecelia Willis, Tish Clark, Debra Bryan, Greg Browning, Shirley Scott, Randy Simmons, Ken Smith,Cathy Snyder, Clay Stuckey, Penny Thaggard, Patricia Ussery, and Judy Veal
9th Grade:
David Snyder, Gwen Alford, Helen Allen, Betty Barron, Tim Becker, Debra Bell, Roy Burch, Michaele Chappell, Tammie Clifton, Alan Fordham, Patricia Holland, Annette Hinley, Nancy Howard, Hilton Knight, Tammie Maxie, Tammie Manley, Hal Monroe, Henry Purvis, Lisa Reinhardt, Renee Woodard, Gwendolyn Jones, and Beverly Waites

VA AWARDS PRESENTED
These service Pins and Awards were presented to employees of the Dublin VA CEnter by Harold O. Duncan, Center Director, on Friday, May 31, 1974:
Gladys H. Malone, office of the Chief of Staff, Superior Performance; Shirley B. Bush, Nursing Service, Superior Performance; Gladys H. McDonald, Nursing Service, Quality Increase; Woodrow Echols, Building Management Service, Superior Performance; Charles O. Butler, Building Management Service, Superior Performance; Jacqueln L.King, Social Work Service, Quality Increase; Mae R.Davis, Building Management Service, Superior Performance;
Barbara M. Brown, Supply Service, Superior Performance; James F. Thomas, Dietetic Service, Superior Performance; Shirley W. Smith, Supply Service, Superior Performance; John L. Coleman, Engineering Service, 10-Year Service Pin; Lora Johnson, Nursing Service, 25-Year Service Pin and Award; Erna B. Deal, Nursing Service, 25-Year Service Pin and Award; Henry L. Pooler, Medical Administration Service, Quality Increase; Danny Allen, Nursing Service, Quality Increase;
James L. Heath, Nursing Service, Superior Performance; Daniel F.Thompson, Nursing Service, Quality Increase; Julius Loyd, Nursing Service, Superior Performance Based on Outstanding Rating; Emmett A.Ehlers, Chaplain Service, 15-Year Service Pin; John Hester, Building Management Service, Superior Performance; Farris Braswell, Nursing Service, Quality Increase; Donald James D. Fountain, Nursing Service, Superior Performance;
James G. Cone, jr., Rehabilitation Medicine Service, 15-Year Service Pin; John W. Pooler, Building Management Service, 20-Year Service Pin; William D. Sapp, Dietetic Service, 20-year Service Pin; Elton Baggett, Engineering Service, 30-year Service Pin and Award; Charles A. Tennant, Jr., Engineering Service, 35-Year Service pin and Award; Hazel B. Barrett, Medical Administration Service, Quality Increase; Raymond Kates, Nursing Service, Quality Increase; Marjorie Kellam, Nursing Service, Quality Increase; Elzie B. Smith, Nursing Service, Director’s Commendation.

AREA INCUMBENTS UNOPPOSED
When the qualifying deadline came yesterday at noon for entry in the races for House of Representatives seats in this area, only one incumbent had opposition. Ben Jessup, who represents the new 117 District, will be opposed by Ralph Sutton.
The old 102 District that had three Representatives in the House has been broken down into three districts.
The 119th District that includes Laurens County north of Turkey Creek has one candidate for the post – W.W. Larsen, the incumbent, who will seek his third term in the House.
Laurens County South of Turkey Creek is a part of 118th District now, and incumbent Terry Coleman, seeking his second term, is unopposed.
The third segment of the old 102nd district is represented by Ben Jessup, the lone incumbent, who is being challenged in the August 13th Democratic Primary.
The new 120th District with Pete Phillips of Soperton as the incumbent will have Phillips alone seeking the post.
The 20th Senatorial District, represented by Hugh Gillis of Soperton, will have the incumbent alone seeking this post.
The only party opposition that developed was in the 19th Senatorial District as Pete McDuffie will be challenged in the General Election by Republican challenger Carl Muipers.

TRINITY SCHOOL HONOR ROLL
The Trinity Christian School announces its 1973-74 Honor Roll Students:
10th Grade:
Janet Butler, Regina Cauley, Janet Miller, Dian Riley, Betty Ann Shaluta, and Joan Warnock
9th Grade:
Cathy Colter, Tom Green, and Denise NeSmith
8th Grade:
Mike Coleman, Beth Hodges, Jim Moran, Dari NeSmith, Patti Smith, Cheryl Taylor, Lee Ann Vaughn, Dree Weaver, and Rhonda Wood
7th Grade:
Dana Fultz
6th Grade:
Diana Butler, Melissa Cox, Damon Riggs, Teresa Riley, Allyson Watson and Kay Williams
5th Grade:
Glynis Brown, Rick Green, Steve Long, and Brad lord
4th Grade:
Guynelle Brown, Robert Coleman, Julie Holland, and Alan Lord

MOTORISTS MAY LOSE LICENSES
A good many motorists may be driving without driving licenses, according to information from State Court Judge W.M. Towson, who said that there were approximately 75 cases in the Laurens State Court where motorists have been given temporary driving licenses when they have been charged with various traffic violations and the date of the temporary license has expired.
This morning a number of cases on the State Court Docket were called, and no one answered. When the temporary licenses have expired and the motorists have not cleared up the cases against them in the State Court, their licenses are sent to the Department of Public Safety in Atlanta and they are then revoked, according to information this morning.
The temporary licenses are good for 45 days only and are surrendered by a motorist in order not to have to go to the county seat of the county where the violation occurred to make bond.
Judge Towson said that the Laurens State Court is in session every second Thursday, and the cases are returnable at that session of the court, unless the offense was committed within a 10-day period of the second Thursday. In that event, the case is returnable at the next term on the second Thursday of the succeeding months. This makes it possible, he said, for motorists to clear up the charges within the 45 days period of the temporary license.

DAY LILY SHOW IS BIG SUCCESS
“Happiness Is” was the theme for Dublin’s first day lily show, which was held in the Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church. Both horticulture and artistic designs were staged against a black background.
More than 200 visitors were attracted to the event. They registered from Dublin, Dexter, Rentz, Cadwell, Eastman, Cochran, Hawkinsville, Macon, Warner Robins, Milledgeville, Soperton, McRae, Forsyth, Millen, East Point, Atlanta, Tucker, Statesboro, Savannah, Brunswick, Valdosta, Tennille, Oconee, McIntyre, Swainsboro, and Mt.Vernon.
From some 317 entries of scape, the Best in Show Silver Award went to Ernest Yearwood of Milledgeville for his entry of “Candy Crunch,” which also received the American Hemerocallis Society Award for the best introduced miniature.
Elmer Brown of Dublin received the sweepstakes award for the most blue ribbons received for entries on scapes.
Other silver award winners included:
Class A – Yellow – Elmer Brown of Dublin
Class B – Orange – Ed Paul of Savannah
Class C – Pink – Mrs. Murray Thompson of Dublin
Class D – Red – Elmer Brown of Dublin
Class E – Purple – E.R. Joiner of Savannah
Class F – Melon – Mrs. Murray Thompson of Dublin
Class G – Light Polychromes – E. R. Joiner of Savannah
Class H – Dark Polychrones – Ed Paul of Savannah
Class I – Spider-Shaped – Mrs. Steve Dominey of Milledgeville
Class J – Bi-colors – Mrs. G.W. Wall of Dublin
Class K – Eyed-banded varieties – Ed Paul of Savannah
Class L – Doubles – The Louise J. Mercer Award for doubles to Mrs. Steve
Mercer
Class M – Tetraploids – Clark Yancey of Brunswick
“Family Party” – four functional tables suitable for a patio supper for four: Mrs. U.S. Wynn, blue ribbon; Mrs. Barbara Lewis and Mrs. Mary Hendrik, red ribbon; Mrs. Clifton Wilkinson, yellow; and Mrs. Katherine Porter and Patsy Mercer, white ribbon
The flower show was presented by the Dublin Hemerocallis Society in association with the American Hemerocallis Society and with the cooperation of he Dublin Federated Garden Club Council. Mrs. Steve Mercer served as show chairman with Mrs. Ernest Josey as co-chairman. Elmer Brown is President of the Dublin Hemerocallis Society, and Miss Martha Hooks is President of the Dublin Federated Garden CLub Council.

FLAG DAY CEREMONY
On Thursday, June 14, Flag Day, ceremonies were held on the grounds of the Dublin Elks Lodge at 6:00 a.m. with the raising of the flag by Boy Scout Troop 68, sponsored by Americanism Committee of the Elks Lodge, Marvin Madden, Chairman, and Douglas Veal, Exalted Ruler.
Rev. Edward Sellars, Rector of Christ Episcopal Church spoke of Americanism and patriotism.
Others participating in the program were Joey Wilson, Kelly Canady, John Kisalus, Jack Head, Joe Wilson, Reese Thomas, Lex Williams, Van Horton, David Kellam, Billy Frost, John Kibler, Michael Horton, Edwin Edwards, Jeff Kisalus, Gary Braddy, Frank Hobbs, Clarence Reynolds, Robert Brantley, Mark Tarpley, Minton Hester, Jeff Kibler, Greg Thomas, Kimsey Fowler, Billy Thomas,and John Taylor.

PROGRESSIVE CLUB MEETING HELD
The Progressive Club met on the sixth of June at the home of Mrs. W.S. Reese with Mrs. K.D. Maddox as co-hostess. A beautiful flower arrangement made of lilies and gardenias under water was much admired by the members as they arrived.
Mrs. Eugene Maddox gave the Devotional, and Mrs. Reese led the group in singing the Club Song. Mrs. Hightower Talley had charge of the business session, and Mrs. James Rawls gave a report on sewing at the Veterans Administration Center.
Mrs. L.H. Harville reported that the club’s quilt had been completed and sold.
Plans were made for he club’s ice cream supper on August first at the country lodge of Mrs. M.Z. Claxton.
Mrs. Curtis Beall presented Mrs. Reese and Mrs. Maddox who talked on flower arrangement with different types of hardware.
Mrs. Annie Hardaway and Mrs. Osee Wicker won the door prizes after which refreshments were served and Mrs. Reese took the members on a tour of her gardens.

CHILDREN’S MONTH OBSERVED
The month of June is observed as Children’s Month at the Wabash Street Church of God as a part of the special Sunday School campaign to enroll more pupils in Sunday School. The National theme is “Together We Can Reach More in ’74.”
Activities sponsored by and for the children and youth this month include a picnic at Stubbs Park on Saturday; Children Choir performing during Sunday Worship and Wednesday night, directed by Cadet Teachers; Perfect Attendance pins awarded to those present for twelve consecutive Sundays (one quarter). Those receiving pins were these:
Kindergarten:
Keith Smith, Stephanie Isaac, Teresa Isaac, Henry Brown, and Frances Brown
Middlers:
Melody Smith, Britt Ellington, Bryan McRae, Derrick Chatman, and Terrance Chatman
Juniors:
Jeffrey Hollimon, Ronald Hollimon, Vicki Hollimon, Alexander Smith, and Duane Smith
Youth II:
Jacquelyn Isaac and Joseph Isaac
Adult:
James Isaac and Ida Bell Hollimon

JEFFERSON STREET CHOIR CONCERTS
Next Sunday and Monday a special music program will be given at the Jefferson Street Baptist Church at 7:15 p.m. The Chapel Choir, ages 14-18, will perform the musical “Celebrate Life,” a pulpit drama of the life of Christ.
“Celebrate Life” is narrated by four disciples, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Playing these parts are Chuck Hall, Eddie Hatcher, Allen James, and Al Haywood. Soloists for he parts of Mary and the “woman at the well” are Pattie Barbee, Robbie Woodard, and Katrina Roper.
The Chapel Choir is a 38 member group under the direction of Dick Wall, Minister of Music at the church. It has just completed its annual tour, giving concerts in First Baptist Church, McDonough; Stonewall Jackson Training Center, Concord, North Carolina; Cosby Memorial Baptist Church, Richmond, Virginia; and Amelia Street Baptist Church, Orangeburg, South Carolina.
Everyone in the Dublin area is cordially invited to attend these performances.

ENGAGEMENTS
Walker – Boston
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Walker of Route 1, Cadwell, announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Gladys Walker of Atlanta, Georgia, to James Boston, son of Mrs. Arnie c. Boston of Robert Street, Dublin.
The bride elect is a student at Atlanta Area Tech, and the groom-elect is an employee at Fort McPherson in Atlanta.
The wedding is scheduled to take place on June 22, 1974, at 7:00 p.m. at the home of the bride’s parents in Cadwell. No invitations will be sent out. All fiends and relatives are invited.
Soles – Graham
Mrs. Arthur Dixon and the late Mr. Arthur Dixon announce the engagement of their daughter, Bessie Ann, to Mr. Charles David Graham, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Donald Graham of Glenwood.
Miss Soles will be a 1975 graduate of West Laurens High School, and Mr. Graham is a 1974 graduate of West Laurens High School. He is employed by J.P. Stevens Co., Inc.
The wedding will take place at Centerville Baptist Church on Saturday, August 10th, at 3:30 p.m. No formal invitations will be sent, but all friends and relatives are invited to attend.