50 years ago: November 26, 1974

MARTIN WINS 

It took him fourteen extra days to do so, but Alderman Ed B. Martin joined Albert Franks and Dr. Joel Radney in the winners’ circle on Monday as he swept past runoff challenger Earl Hadden to retain his seat on City Council.

Martin drew 1,171votes, or 63.1 per cent, in his winning effort. Hadden failed to make a significant dent in the 2-1 bulge Martin built up in the November 4 balloting. He received 678 votes, only 67 more than on November 4.

Martin actually lost ground from November 4 when he polled 1,284, but the loss did not hurt his chances to keep the Council seat he has held 2 years.

The sparse turnout of 1,885 included about 40 residents of a local nursing home, some of whom were described by a registered nurse as incoherent.

It was later learned that the patients came from May’s Nursing Home and were attended by persons known to be employees of Community Ambulance Service, the county supported ambulance service. Leon May, operator of the ambulance service, said this morning that the attendants were not working for the ambulance service yesterday.

One of the voters from the nursing home, an elderly lady, could not answer the simple questions: What is your name?; Where are you? When asked, the nursing home attendant who had assisted the lady in voting only minutes before, admitted that the woman did not know where she was. 

Several election workers said that a number of the patients did not know their names.

May defended bringing the patients to City Hall to vote: 

“Those people are citizens. They have as much right to vote as anybody.” He went on to say that they would have voted absentee but City Clerk Lena Opie refused to release the absentee ballots.

Mrs. Opie said that she would have been willing to give the nursing home absentee ballots but that their request for the ballots from each voter, as required by law, was not received. A statement from a local doctor listing the patients who were physically unable to attend the polls was received on Thursday afternoon, which did not leave enough time for the ballots to be mailed out and returned, Mrs. Opie said.

All of the voters from the nursing home were regally registered, she noted.

City Attorney James V. Hilburn agreed that the patients were eligible to vote. He explained that a person must be declared incompetent before they are denied the right to vote.

Of the city’s 5,488 registered voters, only 33.8 percent tuned out for the runoff.

Election workers completed counting and consolidating the ballots within an hour after the polls closed.

Election managers were Mrs. Bessie Devereaux, Mrs. Jessie Jordan, and Mrs. Margaret Chappell.

Councilmen elected in this month’s elections will take office on January 6, 1975, unless the election results are upset by a federal court ruling on the election suit.

ELECTION PLAN TO BE ALTERED

City Attorney James V. Hilburn told the Dublin City Council at the meeting last night that the best course of action in dealing with Dublin’s election problems is to seek a change in the city’s election set up through the state legislature. He stated that he has discussed the matter with State Representative W.W. Larsen Jr. and that Larsen has agreed to introduce a bill in the General Assembly when it convenes in January to change the method of electing the mayor and board of aldermen. 

The attorney added that he would notify the Justice Department that the city was considering this step. He said that this action was precipitated by remarks made by Federal Judge Alexander A. Lawrence in his decision denying a request to halt the November 4 election in Dublin.

In his decision, Judge Lawrence had questioned the validity of a 1968 city ordinance which changed the election procedure for electing at-large aldermen. “The question immediately comes to mind how a municipal ordinance, in absence of specific statutory power, can be utilized to change a legislative act of the General Assembly,” the Judge wrote. 

E. DUBLIN VOTERS SHAKE UP COUNCIL

Yesterday’a election was a special election called to comply with Justice Department orders that the town hold its elections on a pure at-large basis as it had in the past.

In last year’s election, candidates designated the post they sought, and the one with a majority in each race was elected. Under the method used yesterday, the three candidates with the highest vote totals were elected. Thus, candidates who did not receive a majority of the votes could still be elected.

East Dublin voters ousted two incumbents at the polls and elected two political newcomers and a former member of the City Council.

Jack Barwick and Jimmy Davis, both making their first showing in the political arena, and Jimmy Robinson, a former councilman, led the pack of seven candidates for three at-large seats on East Dublin City Council.

Herman Luecke, seeking his third term, ran a distant seventh, and Ralph Edge, after his second term, was fifth.

Barwick, a barber in Dublin, led the balloting with 258 of the 418  votes cast for 61.7 per cent. He was the only candidate to receive a majority of the votes.

Jimmy Robinson ran second with 183 votes, or 43.7 per cent. Last year, Robinson was beaten in his bid for re-election by Luecke.

Davis, operator of the Shrimp boat in Dublin, barely slipped by Jimmy Clements for the third shot, but his 169 votes were enough for election. Clements polled 161 votes.

Edge,Tanner, and Luecke each attracted less than 35 per cent of the vote in their losing efforts.The vote count for the bottom three was 143 for Edge, 140 forTanner, and 135 for Luecke.

Robinson said this morning that he is not sure why both incumbents ran poorly, but guessed that “People were dissatisfied with the way city business was being handled and wanted a change.” He added that he “will try to do what needs to be done for the town and its citizens.”

Barwick, referring to the other candidates as his close friends said, ” I  hate to see anybody lose.  I’m glad the people had confidence in  me.  I want to do the best I can.”

The other successful candidate, Jimmy Davis, could not be reached for comment this morning.

Mrs. Evelyn Harrell, City Clerk, said that the election was one of the smoothest she has seen in many years.

Election workers were kept busy during the last three hours the polls were open. Almost as many voted in that time as in the preceding nine hours. From 4 pm. until 7 p.m., more than 185 of the 418 voters during the day came to the polls.

The turnout, 42 per cent of the registered voters, was not quite as large as in recent elections There are 979 registered voters in East Dublin.

Alton Floyd served a election superintendent with Mrs. Daisy Floyd as chief manager and Mrs. Marilyn Screws and Mrs. Marie Garnto  assisting.

Candidates elected yesterday will serve one year terms. Next year, the Mayor and five member Council will be up for election.

THANKSGIVING SERVICE HELD

The public was cordially invited to attend the annual community Thanksgiving Service on Wednesday night, November 27, at 8:00 at the First Christian Church with the Rev. Dr. Ted Griner, president of the Laurens County Ministerial Association.  presiding.

The Saxon Heights Baptist Church Youth Choir, directed by Mike C. Warren, led the Call to Worship and Rev. G.J. Stafford, Chaplain V.A. Center, gave the invocation.

 A Welcome and Recognition was led by Dr. Griner, the pastor of First United Methodist Church. The Reverend Joe M. Glisson, Area 20 Alcoholism Coordinator, read the Scripture, and the Thanksgiving Prayer was led by Rev. Joe Rossman. Minister of Henry Memorial Presbyterian Church.

The evening sermon was brought by Rev. A. Edward Sellars , Rector of Christ Episcopal Church, and the benediction was given by Rev. Raphael Toner, S.T. of the Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception.

POPPY SALES

Mrs. Miriam Holzen, Poppy Sale Chairman of the Laurens County American Legion Auxiliary, Unit No.17. thanks all who purchased poppies on November 9 and those on her committee who assisted in the sales. These were Mrs. J.E. Sammons, Mrs. Jessie Jordan, Mrs. Luther Word, Mrs. Myrtle Snyder, Mrs. Horace Hobbs, Mrs. W.F. Govreau, and Mrs. Elizabeth Sewell. Eleven volunteers from the Dublin High School Co-ed Y Club also assisted. Their sponsor was Mrs. R.C. Garrard, Jr.

The idea for the American Legion Memorial Poppy was originated by Miss Moina Michael of Athens, Georgia. She was working in New York City in 1919 in the Y.M.C A. Overseas Headquarters. A poem, “In Flanders Fields” by John McRae a young Canadian medical officer, came across her desk. The poem related the story of a soldier killed in battle in the war.

When she returned to Georgia, she interested Georgia members of the American Legion in the idea of wearing poppies on and around Armistice Day, November 11,  in memory of those veterans who have lost their lives in defense of America.

The Georgia ladies took the idea to the Legion’s National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1920, and there the poppy was adopted as the National Flower of the Legion. By 1924 the Legion had given the Auxiliary complete charge of the poppy program.

The poppies are made in 40 different states in 80 hospitals by the Veterans, which helps to augment their income and also gives them a feeling of pride in their contribution. Proceeds from the sale of the poppies are used for Veterans and their families.

LIBRARY HONORS VINSON 

While celebrating its tenth birthday on December 5, the Laurens County Library will honor Mr. Carl Vinson, former Representative from Georgia, by dedicating its auditorium to him. An appropriate plaque will be placed in the auditorium. The dedication will take place in the library at 4:30 p.m.

Mr. Vinson has long been recognized for his outstanding contributions to Georgia and to the nation while serving as Representative from Georgia. The people of Dublin are especially indebted to him, as it was he who secured the federal grant for the new library building ten years ago, as well as being responsible for the V.A. Center’s being located here.

Mr. Vinson attended Georgia Military College in Milledgeville and was graduated from Mercer University Law School in 1902. He became interested in local and state politics before going to Washington as Representative from Georgia in the Sixty-third Congress in 1914. He served continuously in that body until January 1965.

All friends of the library are invited to be present on this occasion.

DUBLIN FIREMAN CHARGED WITH ARSON

A Dublin fireman, Tommy Lee Howard, has been charged with four counts of arson in connection with fires which have destroyed four Dublin houses since September 28.

According to police sources. Howell reportedly started the fires with gasoline and then returned to the scene to help the fire department put out the flames.

One police officer said that Howell stated that he had started the fires “to give the fire department something to do.”

Also arrested and charged with arson in the same fires was Earl Durden, 17, described by Fire Chief W.T. Adams as “being raised at the fire department.”

Howell, 19, is the son of Police Chief Charles Howell of East Dublin. Durden is the son of Bloys J. Durden. Both have been released on bond  pending a commitment hearing.

Howell and Durden have also been questioned in connection with a grass fire on U.S. 80, but they were not charged with that fire, according to City Detective F.M. Burch.

Burch said that property damage in the four fires will run over $33,000.

Howell joined the fire department in July as part of the Federally funded Firemen Training Program. Before coming to the department, he was employed by the city street department.

Dublin administrative assistant Ron McLemore said this morning that Howell has been suspended from the department pending the outcome of legal proceedings. “As far as we are concerned, he just has a charge against him and we are not assuming any guilt,” McLemore stated.

Fire Chief Adams said that Howell and Durden were at each of the fires helping extinguish them. The chief said that he began to suspect arson when Howell and Durden arrived at some of the fires before the firetrucks.

Adams said that he has been saddened by the arrests. He noted that he was very close to both men. Durden spent many hours at the fire station and was well liked by the men, the chief said.  At Christmases, the firemen bought Durden gifts – one year a pair of boots and another year a bicycle.

Police who investigated the fires said information given by a passerby just before the most recent fire led to the arrests.

Burch listed the fires which the two are charged with setting, the dates they occurred, and the amount of estimated damage. They are Bessie Reese’s house on Academy Avenue, September 28, $2,000; James Brantley’s house on North Franklin Street, October 5, $11,000; W.E. Lovett’s house on North Washington Street, October 8, $8,000; and Louis Parker’s house on Parker’s Dairy Road, November 16, $2,500.

None of the homes were occupied although several of them were rental property.

The Reese home was one of the oldest homes in Dublin.

Burch said that there is no evidence to connect the two men to the fire this summer which destroyed the home of former Laurens County Sheriff Carlus Gay. Arson is also suspected in that fire, but “We have determined under investigation that these fires were not connected with Carlus Gay’s house,” he said.

The fires were investigated by the Dublin Police Department, the Laurens County Sheriff Department, the GBI, and the State Fire Marshall’s office.

FORFEIT GIVES IRISH WIN

When the Dublin Irish played Washington County on September 27th, they lost to the Sandersville eleven, 7-6, but thought they should have won when it seemed that Jeff Sims had caught a touchdown pass in the last minute, only to have the officials’ ruling going against them.

Yesterday Dublin school officials were notified by Sam Burke of the Georgia High School Association that Washington County had played an ineligible player in their first four games and therefore the Golden Hawks have had to forfeit the three games they won in this period,1-0. This means that Baldwin County, Johnson County, and Dublin have been declared winner in these games. A loss to Mary Persons in Washington County stands as played.

Dublin coach Tom Simonton told the Dublin Touchdown Club last night that he was glad for the players to hear of this decision, for the Irish record now changes from 5-3 to 6-2, and regardless of the outcome of their last two games – at Americus and Dodge County – this development gives Dublin a winning season.

In fact, the Irish have not won six games since 1967 when they lost in the South Georgia AA playoffs at Carver, 6-3. Dublin was 5-4-1 in ’68 and 5-5 in ’72, the only other two years since ’67 they have won as many as five games. Dublin was 3-7 last year.

Coach Simonton also revealed to the Touchdowners that the players who played last week, though severely handicapped by hobbling injuries – Jeff Sims, Eddie Dudley, Billy Adams and Alan Crabb – came through the Perry tilt in good shape and are returning in top condition. Barring any new setbacks, all should be ready to go against the powerful Americus Panthers Friday night.

The Irish mentor also singled out praise for the extra-point placekicking team which successfully tried two placements against Perry, one with but 52 seconds to play in the game and that point needed to gain a 14 -14 tie.

“We have had good snaps from center James Brantley and good holds by Bob Davis all year, Coach Simonton said. “And sophomore Pat Hodges shows tremendous poise in kicking the ball. Too, the other boys on this unit have done their jobs well, giving Pat time to get the kick away. Our overall kicking game with Davis and David Brack kicking off, Blan Trollinger punting, and Hodges on the extra points has been a big factor during the season.

The Irish players, coaches, manager, and cheerleaders will be guests at the Touchdown Club meeting next week.

ENGAGMENTS

Palmer – Avery

Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Lee Palmer announce the engagement of their daughter, Alice Louise Palmer, to Frederick Calhoun Avery of Baxley, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Austin Avery of Swainsboro.

Miss Palmer is a graduate of Dublin High School and of Middle Georgia College in Cochran.  She received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from West Georgia College  in Carrollton and is presently associated with the Laurens County Department of Family and Children

Services as a social worker.

Mr. Calhoun is a graduate of Swainsboro High School. He attended Middle Georgia College at Cochran and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Forest Resources from the University of Georgia at  Athens. He is presently employed as Area Forester for Allied Timber Company in Baxley.

The wedding is planned for January 18th at the First Christian Church in Dublin.

Wright – Chapman

Mrs. Annie Maude Wright of Route 1, Rentz, announces the engagement of her daughter, Sharon Wright, to Jerry Chapman, son of Mrs. Maudell Chapman and the late Judge Chapman of Dublin.

The future bride is a 1970 graduate of Mary Fleming High School and a graduate of Fort Valley State College. She is temporarily employed by the Laurens County Board of Education.

Mr. Chapman is a graduate of Oconee High School and is presently a junior at Fort Valley State College and is employed at Robins Air Force Base.

All friends and relatives are invited to attend the wedding and the reception which follows at the home of the groom’s sister at 607 South Decatur Street, Dublin.

Wilkes – Smith

Mr. and Mrs. Larry H. Wilkes, Sr. of Dublin announce the engagement of their daughter, Doyce Delaine, to Charles  Kenneth Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leahman Smith of Rockledge.

The bride-elect is a 1973 graduate of Dublin High School. Mr. Smith is a graduate of East Laurens High School and is presently employed by Dixie Farm Equipment Co.

The wedding will be on December 6 at 6:00 in the evening at the Jefferson Street Baptist Church.

Fulford – Horton

Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Fulford announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Sandra Dianne, to Jimmy Lee Horton, son of Mrs. Peggy Bailey of Milledgeville and Mr. David Horton of Macon.

Miss Fulford is a 1973 graduate of East Laurens High School. She attended Middle Georgia College in Cochran and Georgia College in Milledgeville and is presently working with the Citizens and Southern Bank of Dublin. The future bridegroom is a 1970 graduate of Jones County High School and is now working with Arnau Tire and Accessory of Dublin.

The wedding is planned for December 1 at Minter Baptist Church and all friends and relatives are invited.

Pierce – Green

Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Pierce of Montrose proudly announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Pamela Lynn, to James Warren Green, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Green of Montrose.

The bride-elect is a 1972 graduate ofWest Laurens High School and is presently employed at Jefferson Street Baptist Church in Dublin.

The groom-elect is 1972 graduate of Georgia Military College in Milledgeville and presently is employed with his father.

The wedding will take place at Walnut Creek Baptist Church on Friday, November 29th, at 2:00 p.m.

No formal invitations will be sent. All friends and relatives are extended a cordial invitation to attend.

RECREATION DEPT. FOOTBALL ENDS

The Dublin Parks and Recreation Department’s football season came to a close on Saturday at the Shamrock Bowl.

In Midget League action, the Broncos captured first place, while the Falcons were first in the Bantam League.

In Tuesday’s Midget League action, the Falcons defeated the Raiders 19-0. Roosevelt Charleston ran 11 yards for a TD. Al Warnock recovered a fumble in the end zone, and Dale Dudley ran 25 yards for a TD. Danny Holland got the extra point.

The Eagles defeated the Cowboys 13-7 in the game of the week. Anthony Stanley scored on a 20-yard pass from Charlie Davis. Davis scored on a 20-yard run and the extra point. Paul Plummer scored for the Cowboys on a 3-yard run and the extra point.

The Bulldogs defeated the Redskins 7-0 in a close ballgame. David Kellam did all the scoring for the Bulldogs on a 3-yard run and the extra point.

In Saturday’s action, the Eagles defeated the Redskins 20-7. Jim Brantley scored on a 23-yard punt return, and Charlie Davis scored twice on runs of 15 and 20 yards. Mike Prosperi got 2 extra points. Jeff Daniels got the score for the Redskins on a 3-yard run and the extra point.

The Broncos sewed up first place by defeating the Bulldogs, 18-8. Keith Hammond scored twice on end-around runs of 17 yards and 58 yards. Barry Walker scored on a 33-yard run.The Bulldogs scored on a 45-yard pass from David Kellam to Jimbo Shptaw. They also got a safety by tackling the quarterback in their own end zone.

The Cowboys defeated the Raiders, 33-13. Michael Waters stood out as he has done all year. He scored on a 70-yard run and on a 60-yard punt return. Paul Plummer scored on a 10-yard run, Mike Grubb on a 5-yard run,and Douglas Maddox on a 3-yard run.

Tim Smith caught a 5-yard pass from Waters for the final score. Jim Sculatti scored 2 extra points and Maddox 1.

Enoch Waters scored on a 40-yard run for the Raiders and Darryl McLendon ona 30-yard pass from James Hill.

In Bantam League action, the Falcons locked up first place by defeating the 49’ers 7-0. Mark Sculatti scored the only TD in the game on a 25-yard run; plus he got the extra point.

The Eagles defeated the Dolphins 62-0.

CHURCH NEWS

New Bethel

The New Bethel Baptist Women met on November 4 at the church with Mrs. Vernon Sanders presiding. Mrs. Chester Hart led in prayer for the missionaries having birthdays on that day. The Minutes of the October meeting were read, and the Treasurer’s Report was given by Mrs. E.D. Graham.

“Concern and Response for Student Ministry” was presented by Mrs. E.D. Graham, Mrs. Johnny Reese, Mrs. Curtis Tomlinson, Mrs. James Lord, and Mrs. Chester Hart. A prayer chain, led by Mrs. Lord and Mrs. Sanders, closed the program. Other members attending were Mesdames Robert Howard, Jimmy Schell, Ralph Van Norman, J.M. Roberson, and James Roberson.

Montrose

The October meeting of the Montrose W.M.S. met at the church. Mrs. Hazel Slaughter called the meeting to order, and Mrs. Jerry Butler had charge of the program.

Sixteen members were present, and a social hour was enjoyed after the meeting with Mrs. Otis Powell serving refreshments.

DUBLIN MDT SCHOOL GRADUATION

The Dublin MDT School of Practical Nursing students graduated on Friday night, November 1, at the Henry Memorial Presbyterian Church with Rev. Joe Rossman, pastor, giving the invocation and benediction.

The 14 students completed 49 weeks of training under the Manpower Training Program, which is under the Direction of the Emanuel County Board of Education and in cooperation with the Georgia State Employment Service.

Graduates were Patricia Bradham, Jean Edwrads, Cleo Gilchrist, Lisa Ludd, Verle Moore, Helen Perdue, Anna Wimberly, Margaret Thompson, Cherly Page, Eunice McRae, Jenny Hernandez, Helen Estep, Marjorie Brown, and Sharon Atkinson.

E. LAURENS BOOSTERS MEET

The regular meeting of the East Laurens Band Booster Club met on November 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the East Laurens Elementary School with R.G. Claxton presiding.

The meeting was opened with prayer by Bryant McAfee, and the Minutes of the last regular meeting were read by Mrs. Jody Faircloth .The Called Meeting of October 1 was also reported. The Treasurer’s Report was given by Mrs. Carolyn Cox. The net profit from the fish supper, which was held prior to the Homecoming Game, was reported at $300, and appreciation was expressed to all parents and students who helped to make this project a success

The Finance Chairman, Mrs. Martha Jo Maddox, reported on the projects to be done in the next few months. Among these are the Christmas Concert in December and McBuck Day at McDonald’s on January 15. The possibility of having the concession stand at some of the basketball games was also discussed.

The Band students will be participating in the Macon Christmas Parade on Thanksgiving Day, and both elementary and high school bands will be a part of the Dublin Christmas Parade on December 7 and the Mt. Vernon Christmas Parade on December 14. Both bands will also present a Christmas concert at the school, with the date announced later.

Refreshments were served to the group by Mrs. Ray Walker, Mrs. Elmo Beacham Mrs. Wesley H. Sheppard, Jr. and Mrs. Garland Kerr.

W. LAURENS HIT HARD BY GRADUATION

A batch of familiar names, Charlene Lowery, Dianne Carswell, Kenny Rozier, LIinton Godfrey, Ed Young, Jerry Hatcher,  and Coach Lester Farr among them, will be missing from the West Laurens basketball program when the Raiders and Raiderettes open the 1974-75 season.

Graduation took its toll among the players, and after many years as a coach in county schools, Coach Farr gave up the hard court for the pleasures of retirement.

The girls’ team, 11-11 last year, suffered least from graduation and under new head coach Wendell Wildes, the Raiderettes should be able to combine experience and talent for a successful year.

A different situation exists on the boys’ squad where four starters from last year’s 13-9 team are gone. The losses include leading scorers Kenny Rozier and Linton Godfrey.

Wildes looks for the 1974-75 edition of the Raiders to be quicker than last year’s group but without the height. The Raiders will try to run a lot of press defenses, will try to be quicker, and setup faster this year than last year, the coach says.

One strength will be the bench. The Raiders return seven lettermen off last year’s unit and have five other juniors who have B-team experience.

On the squad are seniors Marble Taylor, 6-2, forward; Gary Butler, 6-4, center; George McDaniel, 6-0, swing man,Steve Brown, 6-0, guard; Ernest Pryor, 5-9, guard; WillieTurner, 6-1, forward, and juniors Willie Smith, 6-0, swing man; Clayton Jones, 6-4, center; Clifton Jones, 6-3, forward; Ben Knight, 6-0, guard; Marshall Taylor, 6-3, forward; and Emory Gaillard, 6-0, forward.

In a region that may be dominated by Telfair County and Hawkinsville, the inexperienced Raiders should be a dark horse candidate for honors in the sub-region tourney at West Laurens, beginning on February 12. The region tourney will be held at East Laurens February 17-22.

On the girls’ side of the scorebook, only Charlene Lowery, 403 points, and Dianne Carswell are not returning to the starting lineup.

With an experienced core of players from ’73-’74 and a new group of promising reserves, the Raiderettes need only to solve some old ball handling woes to make the coming season a success.

Leading the returnees is forward Judy Kemp, 5-10, who scored 374 points last season. Also back are rovers Patti Coleman, 5-2 senior;Peggy Foreman 5-2 senior; Vicky Lewis 5-5, sophomore and guards Bonnie Gaeney, 5-7, senior and Angela Jones, 5-9, senior.

New faces are Sandra Edmond, senior guard, 5-6; Kathy Fountain, junior forward, 5-5; Brenda Edmond, sophomore forward, 5-6; Cantrell Turner, sophomore guard, 5-6; Shelia Murkerson, sophomore rover, 5-5; Dorothy Stuckey, sophomore forward, 5-9; Willie Pearl Hall, sophomore forward, 5-5; and Denise NeSmith, sophomore rover, 5-5. 

The Raiderettes and the Raiders will play in the Christmas Tournament at East Laurens December 19-21 against East Laurens, Dublin, and Dodge County.

JOSEY MEETS TRINITY

Josey ACademy and Trinity Christian School, Dublin’s two independent, schools will meet on the basketball court at Condor Gym on Friday night in the first game of the 1974-75 basketball season for Josey Academy.

Barney Hester, the Josey coach, today released the rosters for his teams which show that eight girls are out for the squad and 12 boys with possibly three more joining by then.

The Warrior squads will play 10 doubleheaders before the Barnesville Tournament, which starts December 20, and then Josey will finish the season with 12 more after January 1st.

Trinity’s Crusaders will be met again at Trinity on January 4 with a third time on February 7 at Josey.

Girls making up the Josey squad are Carol Graham, Tammie Watson, Harriett Yates, Elaine Brown, Melanie Williams, Pam Sawyer, Kim Kight, and Debra CoNner.

Boys working out this week and from whom the starters will be chosen are Allen Williams, Randy Murphy, Bobby Clark, Danny Brown, Keith Aaron, David Wiles, Jeff Graham, Jim Graham, Tim Graham, Mike Atkinson, Alan Crow, and Roy Yates

Hoping to join the team later are Jeff Aaron and David Williams who are out of action now because of illness and injuries.

LUNCH ROOM WORKERS HONORED

Billy Johnson, Laurens County School Superintendent, presented certificates to managers of the schools for maintaining above 79 percent participation in the school lunch room program for the year. Janice Santarone is the Laurens County Food Service Director.

Receiving the certificates were the following:

Glynce Dominy  – Green Heart E.C.E. CEnter

Sara Ware – Dudley

Larue Brazeal – East Laurens Primary

Rubertha Northcutt – Southwest Laurens, 1-4

Dallas Evans – East Laurens Elementary

Betty Garnto – Southwest Laurens, 5-7

Hazel Daniels – Dexter Lunchroom

ATTENDANCE AWARDS

Hillcrest and Johnson Street schools have started an attendance banner for the classes with the highest percentage of attendance during each school month.One reason for having this award is to encourage attendance unless the child is really sick.

Results are these:

Hillcrest, 1-3 grades:

Mrs. Foy – first grade, 99:28

Mrs. McLemore, third grade – 99:1

Mrs. Mason, first grade – 98.7

Hillcrest, 4-6 grade:

Mrs. Pullin, fourth grade- 99.27

Mrs. Richardson, sixth grade – 99:20

Mrs. Davis, sixth grade – 98:99

Johnson Street, 1-3 grades:

Mrs. Jones, first grade – 98:76

Mrs. Rogers, third grade – 98:52

Mrs. Brown, second grade – 98:41

First Month Winners:

Hillcrest :

Mrs. Foy, first grade

Mrs. Pullin, fourth grade

Johnson Street:

Mrs. Jones, first grade