50 Years Ago: October 22, 1974

SUIT MAY STOP ELECTION

A sudden development may threaten to stop the Dublin City Council election set for November 4.

The development, a rumored federal suit against the city, was first brought out yesterday afternoon when a person identifying himself as J.E. Granberg of Georgia Legal Services told City Manager Jack Crane that the suit was coming to contest the election as a violation of the 1965 Voting Rights Act.

Georgia Legal service, or Legal Aid, is reportedly an OEO funded agency that provides legal representation for financially disadvantaged persons. A check with Macon telephone directory assistance uncovered no listings for Georgia Legal Services or J.F Granberg, giving rise to speculation that the threatened suit could be a hoax. However, several knowledgeable sources told the Courier Herald that they knew of the suit, and one said it would be entered this week.

One source told the Courier Herald that the suit has already been filed by a Black Dublin woman, but when she was contacted this morning, the woman would not say  whether or not the report was true but did state that she could not bring the suit. Her reason for this was that she did not fit into the category of poor people and that the suit was being brought on “behalf of poor people.”

Informed sources have told the Courier Herald that the suit is scheduled to be filed in Federal District Court in Savannah this week. It was also learned that Judge Alexander Lawrence , who usually presides over Federal Court in Dublin, will not be in his Savannah office until Thursday. However, Judge Tony Alaimo, who also presides over the district, could issue an injunction.

The suit will reportedly claim that the present system for electing aldermen-at-large is a violation of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Since October 20, 1969, candidates for at-large seats have named the post they are seeking. The candidate receiving the majority of votes in each post is elected to City Council.

Before 1969, at-large races were decided by the top three vote getters in the field seeking the three posts. No posts were named.

The Voting Rights Act stipulates that any law affecting voting rights or the method for holding elections must be approved by the Civil Rights Division of the Justice Department.

If the Attorney General decides that the law would have a potentially adverse effect on minority voting rights, he can reject it. All voting laws or changes in them since 1965 –  in states the Act pertains to  – must come under this review.

Dublin’s method of selection of at-large aldermen was changed by City Council ordinance October 20, 1969. It has not been approved by the Justice Department. 

If the suit is filed and an injunction enjoining the City of Dublin from holding the election is granted, the election cannot be held until the voting method is changed to the former method used n 1965, a a lawyer advised the Courier Herald.

The 1969 action by City Council set up the present election structure in which candidates for the three at-large seats name the post they are seeking. The candidates who receive the most votes in each post is elected.

The former method called for the three candidates who received the three highest totals of votes to be elected to fill the three posts.

There are currently ten candidates seeking the three posts up for grabs in the November 4 elections. Three of those – Loutrell Fambrough, Emery C. Thomas, and Clarence Jackson – are Black.

One source who knew of the suit said the legal action was being taken to assure Black representation on the City Council. 

Memo of City Manager Jack Crane to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen concerning the possible suit: 

“I have learned that the City of Dublin will be a part to a suit filed on behalf of some Dublin citizens seeking to prevent the scheduled election on November 4. 

“The main point seems to be a change made in the selection of Aldermen at Large, which was effected by Ordinance, October 20, 1969.

Previously the three top vote getters were winners, and the change was to what we have now.

They will seek an inunction from Judge Lawrence prohibiting the holding of the election until the matter is settled. We should be served next Thursday. I have been informed that the odds are 99 to 1 that Judge Lawrence will issue the injunction. 

The City, not the individuals, will be sued for violation of Section 5 of the 1965 Civil Rights Act.

COUNTY MILLAGES AWAIT UTILITIES

The Laurens County Tax Digest has not been sent to the State Revenue Commissioner, Laurens County Tax Commissioner R.G. Neal stated today, and can’t be sent for approval until the county tax millage has been set by the County Commissioners and the county wide school tax has been set by the County School Board. And both the Commissioners’ office and the County School Superintendent say they haven’t gotten the completed digest and hence cannot set millages.

The County Commissioners are awaiting the state’s assessments on the utilities in the county before setting the county millage. According to unofficial figures available this morning, the utilities’ assessments total $8,925,806. The assessments made by the State last year were$8,206,825. The increase this year for the entire county is $718, 981, but this is subject to change because the Progressive Rural Telephone Company’s assessment is being arbitrated. The Commissioners will wait for the final figures on the utilities’ assessments before setting the millage for 1974.

This morning the Tax Commissioner said that motor vehicle valuations in the county had increased $2,104,548.35 over last year. So far this year the valuations total $10,835,481, while last year the valuations were $8,730,932.65. The taxes on motor vehicles were collected when tags were purchased and remitted to the county treasurer or cities or school boards.

Real estate valuations for the county for 1974 were reported at $100,258,995; of this real estate valuations in the City of Dublin totaled $31,514,130, with personal property assessments totaling $9,082,328, according to figures in the Tax Office. Last year the county school board levied school bond tax on $67,657,589.15 gross digest, and a school operating taxes on a net tax digest of $61,926,842.The county-wide schools should be able to levy taxes on approximately $2 million more assessments this year than last year.

Tax credits were allowed tax payers on their tax bills last year, but this year the credits will not be made available by the State; hence, tax bills will be upped by the amounts of the tax credits, even if the millages are allowed to stay where they were last year. Also, there is the possibility that the State Revenue Commissioner will order the tax digest factored upward. But the millages will be factored down in the same proportion the assessments are factored upward.

But a tax bill will look something like this year, assuming the assessment on a home and farm is $10,000. Last year the total tax was $237. Tax credits allowed by the State amounted to $45.70, which was deducted from the amount paid by the tax payers, who had to pay only $192.30. This year the full $237.00 must be paid.

This will look like more taxes this year, but in reality is only calling on tax payers to pay the full amount of their tax bills. Of course, if the millages are increased, this will also be added to the tax bills that are sent to tax payers.

RAIDERS WILL GO WITH YOUTH

West Laurens Coach Al Manning says he will go with youth in the  last three ball games of the season. The Raiders were virtually eliminated from the 3-A South sub-region picture on Friday night with a 14-6 loss to Cochran, and Manning says he will now begin thinking of 1975.

The Raiders should be favored in the next three games, but the final game of the season, against East Laurens, could be close. Nevertheless, Manning will use a bevy of young players, despite the score board.

Three new faces who will likely see plenty of action in the next three weeks and are candidates for starting positions in 1975; they are Barry Boss, left; Wayne Lord, center; and Pete Ussery.

Boss and Ussery have already played a good bit this season, and Lord played the entire second half of the Cochran game at offensive guard and inside linebacker.

Boss has been the Raiders all-purpose man this season, but he has put in the most time in the defensive secondary, where he is likely to start in ’75. A former B-team quarterback, Boss may also back up Mickey Byrne, two year letterman, who will probably start at quarterback next season.

Sophomore Wayne Lord, 160, will be counted on at inside linebacker. Friday night when Eddie Pattisaul was moved to defensive tackle, Lord came in at linebacker and did an exceptional job. He also played at offensive guard where he also could win a starting berth on the ’75 team.

Ussery is a junior who has played at offensive end most of the season, but was switched to offensive guard two weeks ago. Against Cochran, he started at that position. Ussery is big – 6-0, 160, fast, and is a real blocking power.

Of the 34 players on the Raiders’ 1974 roster, 17 are seniors. So, Manning and his assistant coach, Archie McRae, will be interested in looking at the younger boys in the next three games.

Besides Boss, Lord, and Ussery, there are a number of other underclassmen who already have starting jobs or will be fighting for them in the next year. Included in this group are Clayton and Clifton Jones, Robert Holmes, Greg Mullis, Mickey Byrne, Ulysses Edmonds, Clay Dixon, Emanuel Jones, Willie Judon,Tim Beard, and Ben Knight.

INJURED IRISH LOSE

     By Bush Perry

Peach County made fewer mistakes at the Shamrock Bowl last night and overcame the injury-plagued Dublin Irish, 16-14, in a Region 3AA game played before a sparse and chilly crowd estimated at 1,500.The  loss dropped the Irish 3AA record to 1-1, the same as Peach County, and gave the Americus Panthers the undisputed lead as the Panthers clobbered Perry, 45-0, for their second straight region victory.

The Irish did not play as good a game last night as they had a week before in stopping Jones County, but the green-clad never gave up as they scored their second touchdown with but 16 seconds to play when Pat Hodges, sophomore fullback, slammed nine yards through the Trojan forward wall into pay dirt. Hodges kicked his second extra point from placement to narrow the gap to 16-14.

Dublin tried an onside kick with 16 seconds to play, but David Brack’s kickoff was caught by Peach County’s Curtis Robinson and downed at the Peach 47. One play later the fray ended.

In losing , the Irish over-all mark sank to 4-3 while theTrojans sent their season-long record to 5-2. 

The Irish offense and defense was crippled early when Dudley left the fray because of a leg injury and hurt again when Jeff Sims was forced out in the second half.

Dudley, Dublin’s leading rusher, lost two yards each on two tries and was hurt. Sims had five rushes in the first half but did not carry the ball in the entire second half.

Hodges smacked for 30 yards on seven snaps to lead the Irish ground offense which was held to 85 yards.

Herbert Blash made 24 yards on five calls while Cochran picked up 23 yards on seven chances.

The two teams swapped pass interceptions in the first quarter, and both interceptions led to points, three by Peach County and seven by Dublin.

On the third play of the tilt, Steve Edwards attempted to connect with Blan Trollinger, but Trojan Jeff McCrary intercepted the ball and returned it 29 yards to the Dublin 11. Three carries by Ken Baldwin and Matthew Jackson got to the five from there. RonnieSanders placekicked a 21-yard field goal with 8:39 to play in the first period.

After the kickoff and a Dublin punt, Peach County tried a pass from their 35, but Dublin’s Dudley intercepted McCrary’s aerial near the Peach County 45 and ran it to the Trojan four before being stopped. Dublin was called for clipping on the play, and the ball was placed on theTrojan 27.

From here the Irish scored in nine plays with Guy Cochran going the last yard on fourth down. Hodges’ first placement made it 7-2 with to 1:52 to play in the initial canto.

In this scoring drive, Cochran ran for four at the outset, Steve Edwards for six, two and two and passed to Blan Trollinger for five. Dudley lost 

two and Sims had a nine yard jaunt.

The Irish defense forced a Trojan punt, and Dublin started from the 24, only to turn the ball over to the winners when Cochran fumbled and the Trojans recovered after the Irish fullback had smashed for six yards. He had 10 yards, but the ball was recovered at the 27.

On the first play, McCrary tried a pass into the end zone which Sims could have intercepted but the ball was dropped. Two running plays gained nothing, but Dublin drew a 15-yard penalty to the Irish 13. Another penalty moved the pigskin to the eighth from where Jackson scored five plays later. Sanders missed the extra point, but Peach County led 9-7 with 7:34 to go in the half.

Stan Couey recovered a Trojan fumble at the Peach County 34, but the Irish lost the ball on downs seven plays later at theTrojan 15.

The Irish had another chance just before half time when Sims ran back a Jackson punt 16 hards to the Trojan 24. A roughing the passer penalty put the ball to the Trojan six, but Edwards lost 14 back to the 20 trying to pass, and Davis’ 37- yard field goal try with six seconds left was short and wide.

Aided by a roughing the kicker penalty, the Irish drove from their 20 to the Trojan 26 in the third period, only to have the drive stopped when Dallas Allen, on an end-around, was thrown for a nine-yard loss on fourth down.

From here the Trojans marched 62 yards in 11 plays for what turned out to be the winning touchdown.

Larry Brown, Jackson, and Baldwin alternated until the Trojans reached the Irish 26. Brown on a cutback through Dublin’s right side, scampered the last 26 yards for the six-pointer. Sanders’ placement was good, giving the Trojans a 16-7 margin with 9:48 to play.

McCrary halted twoDublin possessions with his last two interceptions, but a stout Irish defense forced a Trojan punt from the Peach 28. Don Edwards rushed it back 23 yards.

Steve Edwards passed 12 times, completed four, to Sims for minus two; to Trollinger for five, and 17 and to Greg Rooks for 13. He was intercepted three times by McCrary.

Cochran threw twice, completing one to Trollinger for 12 yards.

Defensively, Raymond Walker, Stan Couey, Bill Larsen, Dallas Allen, Alan Crabb (playing with 3 stitches in his foot), Tony Prosperi, Cochran, and Don Edwards were outstanding.

Coach Tom Simonton summed up the tilt by saying, “We couldn’t get up for it; we must have left our enthusiasm in  Jones County. I assume the blame for not being able to get the boys ready mentally. We just didn’t have the great spirit that has carried us through the first six games. The score of the defeat doesn’t hurt so much; it’s the way we lost it. We have the better team.”

While it is natural for a head coach to take the bows when his team is victorious and also the criticism when his squad loses, Coach Simonton pointed out that he is foratunate to have two fine assistant coaches who both have had a lot of experience as head coaches themselves, in Travis Davis and Richard Johnson.

“Coach Davis and Coach Johnson have both done great jobs for us in their own way, and their good work has been big factors in our success this year,” Coach Simonton pointed out.

“Johnson, the quietest of the three coaches, on the practice field, nevertheless has gotten the job done since he came over from Oconee High where he had been head coach for several seasons, leading the Trojans to many victories.The Dublin backfield coach was one of the calmest persons connected with the team following the Dublin triumph over the Greyhounds last Friday . While the players and the fans were swarming around, offering their congratulations, Coach Johnson was going about the task of getting things in shape for the bus trip back to Dublin.”

Playing for  Dublin were Davis, S. Edwards, Brack, Prosperi, Williams, D. Adams, B. Adams, Dudley, Blash, Sims,  Trollinger, Hodges, D. Edwards, Cochran, Couey, Brantley, Walker, Pollard, Stanley, Crabb, Larsen, Stuckey, Allen, Rooks.

TRI -HI-Y MEET

At the first meeting of the East Laurens Tri-Hi-Y Club, these new officers were installed for the 1974-75 school year:

President – Susan Outlaw

Vice President – Kay Donaldson

Secretary – Phyllis Chafin

Treasurer – Dianne Hewett

Reporter – Cathy Thomas

Chaplain – Kathy Spivey

New Committee Chairman were also named and are  the following:

Scrapbook Chairman – Ava Foskey

World Service Chairman – June Foskey

School Projects Chairman – Kathy Wynn

Community Projects – Joy Watkins

JOSEY LOOKING TO HOMECOMING

Josey Academy’s Warriors are working for two big accomplishments -a victory over the visiting John Milledge eleven from Milledgeville and a successful and colorful Homecoming program. Officials are expecting the largest turnout of the year for this celebration. Also it is the last home game of the season.

The Josey student body will start things off with a huge bonfire on campus, probably lighting the match about 8:00 p.m. or immediately after the Josey “B” team gets back from Harrison where they will be playing a game against Washintgon-Johnson that afternoon.

Coach Barney Hester’s Warriors are seeking again to stop a losing streak that has been on their back since taking an opening game, 26-0, over Barnesville.

In John Milledge, the Warriors face a tough team, for the visitors are tied with Baker of Hawkinsville for the district lead and need a victory to continue. John Milledge enjoyed an open date and should be poised and ready for the Warriors.

The Warriors will go into the game minus one of their stalwarts, David Williams, who is out for the season because of a broken ankle sustained last week. Coach Hester said today that he will start Joe Sapp at offensive tackle in David’s place and on defense. Allen Williams will take defensive end with Jim Graham moving from safety to linebacker and Keith Aaron taking over safety.

The remainder of the Warriors’ offensive lineup will find 

Danny Brown – split end 

Mike Killingswworth  left tackle 

Dent Yates – center

James Sharpe – right guard

Allen Williams – right tackle

Keith Aaron – right end up front and in the backfield

Jim Graham – quarterback

Tom Graham – fullback

Roy Yates – halfback

Jeff Aaron, who is averaging 96 yards rushing per game – tailback 

Competing for Homecoming Queen are Marcia Martin and Deborah Garrett, two Josey Academy seniors. The winner will be chosen by a vote of the student body, and the lucky queen will be announced at halftime ceremonies.

Miss Martin will be escorted on the field by Sonny Spivey, while Miss Garrett will be accompanied by Randy Murphy. Grade representatives and their escort include Carol Graham by Anthony Carter, 11h grade; Tammie Watson by Bobby Clark, 10th grade; Pam Sawyer by Don Gay, 9th grade; and Linda Mobley by Stan Wilkes, 8th grade.

The student government is in charge of the Homecoming proceedings.

CHURCH NEWS

First Assembly of God

The First ASsembly of God on 511 North Franklin Street announces the appointment of Rev. Jerry Sauls as the new minister of that church.

Rev. Sauls is a native of Dothan, Alabama, and comes to Dublin after 3 1/2 years in Gastonia, North Carolina. Previous to that he ministered for 2 years in Alabama. He is a 1968 graduate of Southeastern Bible College, Lakeland, Florida.

Rev. Sauls is married to the former Linda Meadows of Dothan, Alabama, and they have one daughter, Jelynn, 11 months old. They will reside in East Dublin until plans for the parsonage are completed.

Bethlehem Baptist Church

Bethlehem Baptist Bible Study Group met with Mrs. Hall Outlaw for their October meeting with nine members present.

New officers for the year were recognized and are these:

Circle Chairman – Mrs. Callie Prescott

Assistant Chairman – Mrs. Julian Witherington

Prayer Chairman – Mrs. Doris Sheppard

Secretary and Treasurer – Mrs. Avis Harden

Card Chairman – Mrs. Frances Josey

Mission Action Committee – Mrs. Lucille Mallory and Mrs. Marie Bracewell

Mrs. Sheppard presented the program, and Mrs. Prescott conducted the business. Mrs. Ellen Graham read the Scripture and led in prayer for the missionaries having birthdays in October. Joyce Smith led in the closing prayer, after which the hostess served delicious homemade cookies and punch.

Howard Chapel Methodist Church

The Modernistic  Women’s Society will celebrate Founders Day on Sunday, October 27th, at Howard Chapel Methodist Church at  4:00 p.m.

Mrs. Angel Irvin, the co-hostess of theWMAZ-TV show, “Let’s Talk It Over,” will be our guest speaker. 

The public is invited.

East Dublin Baptist Church

The Baptist Women of the East Dublin Baptist Church met on Monday, October 14, at the home of Mrs. Eddie Sammons with Mrs. W.A. Burns presiding.

The Devotional was given by Mrs. J.F. Mullins, and Mrs. Elmo Beacham, Mission Support Chairman, read the names listed on the Prayer Calendar with Mrs. Ruby Hammock leading in prayer for them. 

The Roll was called and the Minutes of the last meeting were read by Mrs. Herschel Cochran. Plans were made for contributions to the Childrens Home in Baxley, led by Mrs. Eddie Sammons, Mission Action Chairman. Also gifts will be taken to patients in the local nursing homes.

A Hospitality Committee was appointed and consists of Mrs. Diane Shiver, Mrs. Christine Hall, and Mrs. Malcolm Alligood.

The Mission Study Chairman, Mrs. Archie McAfee, presented the program on mission work in west African countries. She was assisted by Mrs. Ben Maddox, Mrs. U. Alligood, Mrs. Beacham, Mrs. Sammons, and Mrs. Burns.

Refreshments were served to the group by the hostess. 

The next meeting will be on November 12 at the home of Mrs. Christine Hall at 7:30 p.m.

DUBLIN GOLFERS WIN

Dublin golfers Don Shradar and Tom Rhea captured a two-day golf tournament at Eastman last weekend, shooting two rounds of 67 each to finish with a 134.

Rhea contributed four birdies and Shradar three birdies and an eagle as the Dublin duo surged from four strokes back after the first 27 holes to win first place.

Starting the last nine holes, Rhea-Shradar were four strokes behind but got birdies on Nos. 10 and 12 and an eagle on No. 22 to pick up five strokes and go one ahead. They fell back into a tie when they bogied No. 13, but got a birdie on No. 17 to take the lead. A par on No. 18 cemented the win.

CHRISTMAS HOUSE INTERNATIONAL IN DUBLIN

Each holiday season brings joy  and our loved ones home. But, have you ever considered what happens o the 145,000 international students who cannot travel home to France, Japan, Cambodia, or other foreign lands? Thee students have no place to go. This is why the program known as Christmas International House was begun in 1964 in Nashville, Tennessee.

In order to bring Christmas International House to our community, three Dublin churches – Henry Memorial Presbyterian, Washington Street Presbyterian, and Christ Episcopal Church – have joined together to sponsor this project. Families throughout our area are being asked to provide Christmas hospitality and accommodations for twenty foreign students who are attending colleges and universities throughout the United States.

The churches have organized and planned many activities for these students with ample time scheduled for enjoyment of festivities with host families.

Any family who would be interested in hosting a student may contact Mrs. Rufus Bateman at 272-0517, Mrs. Hansel Baker at 272-5804, or Mrs. Ann Kibler at 272-4414 or the Henry Memorial Presbyterian Church office at 272-3271.

Christmas International House will begin on Friday, December 20, 1974, and continue through Friday, January 3, 1975.

These three churches earnestly solicit the support of our community to provide houses for these students during the holiday season.

Lest we forget as stated in Hebrews 13:2, “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.”

ENGAGEMENTS

Glover – Willis

Mr. and Mrs. L.J. Glover of Dublin announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Jackie, to Steve Willis, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Willis of Tennille.

Mr. Willis is a graduate of Johnson County High School and is currently employed with Bill Cutler Mobile Homes.

The wedding will be on October 25 at the home of Steve’s parents in Tennille.

Graham – Brown

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Montrose Graham, Jr. of Dublin announce the engagement of their daughter, Lucia Ann Graham, to Ray Nowlin Brown, son of Mr.and Mrs. Robert Jordan Brown of Lyons. 

The bride-elect is a graduate of Wayne County High School and will graduate from the University of Georgia in December with a B.S. Degree in Education. She is a member of Kappa Delta Pi Honorary Society.

The future groom is a graduate of Lyons High School and received an A.B .Degree in Political Science from the University of Georgia in 1973. He will receive a Masters degree in Public Administration in December. He is presently associated with the Institute of Government of the University of Georgia.

The wedding is planned for 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 15, at the First Baptist Church in Dublin, Georgia.

All friends and relatives are invited. 

Foskey – Kent

Mr. and Mrs. Oilis Foskey of Dublin announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage, of their daughter Teresa Lynn, to James Dennis Kent, son of Mrs. Micheline Kent of Dublin and the late Thomas Virgil Kent, Jr.

The bride elect is a senior at East Laurens High School. Mr Kent is a graduate of Johnson County High School and is employed at  Shurmont Homes in Wrightsville.

The wedding will be held on Friday, December 20th, at 7:00 p.m. at the Minter Baptist Church.

No invitations will be sent, but all friends and relatives are invited.

4-H CLUB OFFICERS

On October 2nd, the seventh grade at Northwest Laurens Elementary School elected 4-H officers for the year.

The officers elected are as follows: 

Denise Sellars – President

Sherry Adkins – Girls Vice President

Gerald Platt – Boys Vice President

Jim Holland – Secretary

Aurelia Ramage – Reporter

Lucy Jones – Girls Agent Aide 

Walter Hickerson – Boys Agent Aide.

The Club also received their manuals and membership cards and are looking forward to a good year.

SERVICE LEAGUE MEETING

The Dublin Service League held its regular meeting on Thursday, October 10, at noon with Mrs. Paul Kellam, President, presiding. She thanked the Hostess Committee for the lovely arrangement  of orange chrysanthemums that decorated the luncheon table and the red chrysanthemums that were on the president’s table.

Since the Service League sponsors the Antique Fair each year and it will be held on November 13-14, this meeting was a “kick-off”  for this.

Kindergarten age children of several Service League members, dressed in old-fashioned clothes (boys in knickers and girls in long dresses and bonnets ) paraded  around on antique toys. These were Holly Hatchett, Masi Willis, Sarah Skinner, Judy Parks, Lindsay Cordell, Jared Garner, and Leigh Brown.

Each year Service League members decorate pocketbooks to advertise the Antique Fair, and these were judged to determine the prettiest, won by Mrs. Don Vinson; the neatest, Mrs. Ben Hall, Jr.; and most original, Mrs. Dale Thompson. The committee will be presenting this show and “The Three Little Pigs” at the Brown’s Crossing Arts and Crafts Show later this month.

DUBLIN -LAURENS JAYCEE AWARDS

President Norman McCrary of the Dublin Laurens Jaycees presented the Jaycee awards for the summer months and for the quarter. These awards are based on attendance and participation in all local, region, and state functions and chairmanships of projects.

The winners of the months were Mike Daniels, September; Joe Simpson, July; Bob Price, June; and Bobby Edmunds, August, who was also named Jaycee of the Quarter.

JOSEY “B” TEAM TO PLAY

The Josey Academy “B” football team will make its first appearance of the season at 5 p.m. today at Josey Academy, meeting the Barnesville Academy “B” team. Coach Barney Hester said today that the starters will include the following:

Denny Denham – center

Tim Gay and Ted Graham – guards

Al Spivey and Mike Young – tackles

Harrison Payne and Stan Wilkes – ends

Don Gay – quarterback

Morris McLendon – fullback

Danny Allen – tailback

Ron Gay – half back

The Junior Warriors will use the Power 1 while defensively they will use the 5-2 and 6-2, Coach Hester said.

Also seeing action will be Ricky Shepherd, Stacy Hathcock, Carlos Graham, and Art Harris.

Cheerleaders for the team will be Lynn Carter, Lisa Kight, Linda Mobley, and Connie Sanders. 

The cheerleader sponsor is Mrs. Brenda Hoard.

DUBLIN GARDEN CLUB

When the Dublin Garden Club met on October 18,, 1974, at the Laurens County Library, Mrs. Clifton Wilkinson, President, opened the meeting with a short business session.The following Nominating Committee was named  to secure officers for the coming year, Mrs. James Rawls, Mrs. Howard Waldron, and Mrs. M.G. Combs.

A devotional with prayer was given by Miss Lucy Jones, and Mrs. Milo Smith, Program Chairman, presented the speaker, Mr. Gerald Smith, horticulturist and nursery man from Vidalia, who reminded the club that a beautiful spring garden begins in the fall. He discussed the correct times and ways to move, prune,and water plants.

At the conclusion of the talk, the hostesses, Mrs. M.Z. Claxton, Mrs. Wilkinson, Mrs. Robert C. Garrard, Mrs. B.C. Keen, Mrs.W.S. Reese, Mrs. James Rawls, and Mrs. D.L.Wells, delighted the group with a social  hour, 

using Halloween decorations and serving delicious refreshments.

The following ribbons were awarded:

Horticulture

Blue ribbons:

Mrs. W.H. Champion   2

Miss Helen Jones        1

Miss Louise Buchan    6

Miss Lucy Jones         1

Mrs. Bea Warren        1

Mrs. Milo Smith           1

Mrs. Carl Nelson         4

Mrs. Edna Martin        1

Mrs. Elbert Mullis        2

Red ribbons:

Mrs. W.H. Champion        1

Mrs. Elbert Mullis              3

Artistic Arrangements

Blue:

Mrs. M.Z. Claxton          1

Mrs. Douglas Wells        1 

Mrs. Clifton Wilkinson     2

Mrs. Charlotte Dykes      2

Red:

Mrs. Martin Willis            1