50 years ago: Possum Hollow raises $16K for church

Dublin Courier Herald

The Possum Hollow country fair grossed approximately $16,300 for building a new Buckhorn Methodist Church parsonage, of which $10,000 will be net profit to go toward the construction cost, Cecil Passmore, event chairman, announced.

Passmore estimated that another $15,000-$20,000 was spent at the fair’s arts and crafts booths and with other merchants. Since many of the merchants at Possum Hollow were local, most of this money will stay in Laurens County, Passmore said.

The $16,300 raised for Buckhorn Church came from gate receipts, food, drink and booth sales.

Gate receipts were $5,886. However, money from many advanced ticket sales is still out. Considering the 50 cent fee for ages 12 to six and the number of people who were involved in the fair and paid no admission, the crowd estimate of 10,000 is very close to accurate, Passmore observed.

No decision has been made whether there will be a Possum Hollow fair next year, but Passmore remarked, “I would welcome any suggestions from people or any constructive criticism in the event we do have another Possum Hollow.”

QUALIFYING BEGINS IN CITY ELECTIONS

By Doug Hall

Mayor Robert E. Cochran and Aldermen John Reed Deamer, Louis Alexander,and Glen Harden qualified this morning to run in the November 3 city election. So did two former City Hall figures.

Lena Opie, who resigned as city clerk this March after eleven years in the post, will oppose Alexander for the Ward Four seat.

And Buddy Adams, former alderman and mayoral candidate, will challenge Deamer in the Third Ward.

Roy Banks, who currently represents Ward Two, is not expected to seek re-election.

At press time, no one had qualified against Cochran for Mayor, nor against Harden and McLendon in council races for Wards One and Two.

Under a new election structure which will control city elections this November – if approved by a federal judge and the U.S. Justice Department – ward aldermen will be elected by just the residents of their wards. The mayor’s race will be at-large. All races will be decided on a plurality basis. There will be no run-offs.

A hearing is scheduled with Federal Judge Alexander Lawrence on Tuesday afternoon to ask for a consent decree to an agreement reached between city officials and attorneys for two Dublin blacks who challenged the city election method and fourteen annexations. If the Judge ad the Justice Department approve, the election will be settled.

Cochran, a 39-year-old Dublin businessman, is seeking his second term as the city’s highest elected official. He defeated former alderman Henry Raymaker by a large margin in winning the mayor’s office two years ago. Raymaker is rumored to be considering another try for the post during this election.

Aldermen Deamer and Alexander are also looking for their second terms in office. Deamer is principal of Northwest Laurens Elementary School at Millville and lives in Green Acres. Alexander owns a printing and office supply business and lives on Knox Street.

Harden, a former city policeman and convenience food store owner, is running for his third term. He lives on Hudson Drive.

McLendon, who works with the Laurens County School Board and operates a janitorial service, is making his first appearance in city politics. He lives on Goler Street.

Mrs. Opie began working with the ity in 1956 and was selected City Clerk in 1964. Since she resigned, she has worked with a local construction company. She lives on Roberson Street.

Adams served for two years on Council and then lost to former Mayor Lester Porter in the 1971 mayor’s race. He then served two more years as an at-large alderman, but did not seek re-election last year. Adams lives in North Dublin.

Qualifying for mayor and four ward aldermanic seats will be open through October 17, 1975.

Candidates must be 25 years of age, a resident of the city for twelve months, and a registered voter.

The last date to register to vote in the November 3 election is October 20.

BANKS COLLECT TAXES

Laurens County banks, or those outside of the City of Dublin, have turned tax collectors until December 20th. And it’s all for the convenience of tax payers, according to Tax Commissioner R.G. Neal.

The Bank of Dudley, Knight State Bank, Dexter; Citizens and Southern Bank of Rentz, and Farmers State Bank, Cadwell will accept tax payments from Laurens Countians for remittances to the Tax Commissioner.

But tax payers will need their tax bill sent to them this year to pay their taxes at the banks. The original will be marked “Paid,” while the remainder will be sent to the Tax Commissioner for county records.

The deadline for paying 1975 taxes is December 20th. 

JOSEY CELEBRATES

Josey Christian Academy students celebrated their Homecoming last night when Miss Tammie Watson was crowned Homecoming Queen and the Warriors blanked the Effingham Academy Chiefs, 27-0 before one of the finest crowds in many home games.

The victory was the third against five defeats for the Warriors, coached by Barney Hester and Don McLemore, and the first time the Warriors have ever won three games in one season. The triumph also ran the Region 4-A SEAIS mark of the Warriors to 2-2.

Effingham, coached by two Dublinites, former Irish backfield star David Hobbs and John Watkins, is winless this season.

The Warriors scored on their first possession.

Playing for Josey were J. Aaron, R. Yates, T. Graham, Jim Graham, Jeff Graham, K. Aaron, Owens, Scott, D. Yates, Shepherd, Williams, Carter, Brown, Sapp, Windham, Dean.

Highlighting the Homecoming Week End was the crowning of the Homecoming Queen. Two 12th grade representatives were nominated, Miss Malehis Beacham, to be escorted by Allen Grizzard and Miss Tammie Watson, to be escorted by Bobby Clark. 

Grade representatives and their escorts to the Queen’s court were as follows:

7th grade – Pam Windham and Chris Aaron

8th grade – Lynn Carter and Kevin Beacham

9th grade – Kim Pullen and Ed Bush

10th grade – Vickie Renfroe and David Wilkes

11th grade – Harriett Yates and Larry Fulford

Deborah Garrett Thigpin, the 1974 Homecoming Queen, crowned Tammie Watson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Watson, as Homecoming Queen 1975.

FALCONS FALL IN FINAL SECOND

By Tony Johnson

In one of the most exciting and best games ever played by an East Laurens football team, the Falcons lost a last second thriller in the Region 3-A South leading Hawkinsville Red Devils, 22-20.

Leading 20-13 in the final quarter, the Falcons could not halt a nine-point splurge by the Red Devils, the winning points coming on a 25-yard field goal by Vince Huett, which sailed between the uprights as the final buzzer sounded.

Immediately, before the field goal, the officials called timeout for Huett, who was injured and left the field. But he returned without sitting out a play to kick the winning three points.

Falcon coach Jesse Dyess praised his entire squad for their efforts. “The kids played their hearts out and deserved to win,” Coach Dyess said. “I am proud of all of them. The Devils had the poise and know how in the clutch but had it not been for our two crucial fumbles we would have won.” 

It is hard to lose this type of game, for it means so much to the kids. But this is not the end of the season; we have two more games to go, and our team will get better.”

ENGAGEMENTS

Moorman – Maki

Dr. and Mrs. John Allen Bell, Jr. of Dublin, Georgia, announce the engagement of her daughter, Caroline Moorman, to John William Maki, son of Mrs. Florence Maki and the late Ero William Maki, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Miss Moorman is the daughter of Fred Moorman of Dublin.

She was graduated from the University of Georgia in the class of 1973 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Interior Design.

Mr. Maki is a gradate of Wisconsin State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration.

The marriage will take place on Saturday, November twenty-ninth, at three o’clock in the afternoon in the First United Methodist Church in Dublin.

Meeks-Howell

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Meeks of Dublin announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Paula Yvonne Meeks, to Claude M. (Bo) Howell, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Claude M. Howell of Dublin.

Miss Meeks is a graduate of Dublin High School and attended Georgia College at Milledgeville. She is presently employed with Georgia Hydroculture, Inc. Byron, Georgia.

The groom-elect is a 1970 graduate of Dublin High School and attended Middle Georgia College at Cochran and Lee’s McRae College in North Carolina. He is presently serving in the U.S. Army, stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia.

The wedding is planed for November 22

at 3:30 p.m. at the First Church of the Nazarene in Dublin.

Following the ceremony, the reception will be held at the American Legion in Dublin.

All relatives and friends are invited to attend.

Smith – Bonds

Mrs. Dorothy Smith of Cadwell announces the engagement of her daughter, Linda Gail Smith, to William Norman Bonds.

The a bride-elect is the daughter of the late Theo Smith of Cadwell. She is a graduate of Laurens High School and of the M.D.T.A. School of Practical Nurses. She is presently employed with Dr. Nelson S. Carswell,jr., M.D.

The groom-elect is the son of Mrs. Ruby Bonds and the late W.S. Bonds of Macon. He is a 1967 graduate of Willingham High School and attended Greenville College, Greenville, Illinois. He is self-employed.

The wedding will take place on December 14th at 3:00 p.m. at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, near Cadwell.

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

Poole -Hooks

Mrs. Nell Bush of Dublin announces the forthcoming marriage of her daughter, Joan Marie Poole, to Alton Hooks of Soperton.

The bride-elect is the daughter of the late Oscar Poole of Wray, Georgia. She attended East Laurens High School and is now employed with Shamrock LTD.

The groom-elect is the son of Mrs. Emmitt Hooks and the late Mr. Hooks of Soperton. He attended Treutlen High School and is now presently self-employed.

The wedding will take place on October 24, 1975, at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Murray Barwick of Vidalia. All friends and relatives are invited to attend.

Bethel – Warnock

Mr. and Mrs. Delbert W. Bethel, Sr. of Dublin wish to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Brenda Sue Bethel, to Pvt.Charles Stephen Warnock, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Warnock of Dublin.

Miss Bethel is an East Laurens High School graduate and is now attending Georgia Southern College in Statesboro.

Pvt. Warnock is a graduate of East Laurens High School and attended Georgia Southern College. He is presently stationed at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, with the U.S. Army.

The wedding will be held at Graham Memorial Church of the Nazarene on October 11, 1975, at 4:00 p.m.

A reception will follow in the church social hall. No formal invitations will be sent; all friends and relatives are invited to attend.

Pooler-Chaney

Rev. and Mrs. R.O. Pooler announce the engagement of his daughter, Mildred Ann, to Carl Chaney, son of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Chaney of Unadilla.

Miss Pooler is also the daughter of the late Mrs. Carrie Lee White Pooler.Miss Pooler is a 1970 graduate of Oconee High School and a 1974 graduate of Fort Valley State College, where she majored in Mathematics and is now employed by the Dooly County Board of Education in Unadilla.

Mr. Chaney is a 1970 graduate of Vienna High and Industrial School and a 1972 graduate of South Georgia Technical and Vocational School, where he majored in drafting. He is presently serving in the United States Air Force, stationed at Robins Air Force Base, Warner Robins, Georgia. 

The wedding will be December 27, 1975, at 2:30 p.m. at the First African Baptist Church, on the corner of Telfair and Church streets, Dublin.

Smith – Weaver

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Smith of Dublin announce the engagement of their daughter, Brenda Faye, to Jimmie Dean Weaver, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Dean Weaver, Sr. of Carnegie, Oklahoma.

The bride-elect is a graduate of Dublin High School and of Trevecca Nazarene College in Nashville, Tennessee.She is presently employed by Tennece Oil company of Atlanta.

The groom-elect is a graduate of Carnegie High School, of Southwestern State University, and of Oklahoma State University. He is employed by Haliburton Services of Duncan, Oklahoma.

The wedding will be on Friday, November 28, 1975, at 6:30 in the evening at First Church of the Nazarene.

Friends are invited to attend.

Holton – Brown

Mr. and Mrs.C.M.Bailey of Dublin poudly announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of her daughter, Charlotte Holton, to Terry W. Brown of Dublin.

The bride-elect attended Laurens High School and GAB Business School in Macon. She is presently employed at the Sears District office in Dublin.                                                                                             

The groom-elect is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ward Brown on Dublin. He currently works with an insurance company.

The wedding will take place at Blue Water Baptist Church on October 24, 1975, at 8:00 P.M.

A reception will follow in the church social hall. 

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

Haywood – Vreeland

Rev. and Mrs. Ralph Haywood of Dublin announce the engagement of their daughter, Wanda Virginia Haywood, to Kenneth Leroy Vreeland, son of Mr. and Mrs. E.V. Chandler of Ringgold.

The bride-elect is a graduate of Dublin High School and is now a senior at Georgia Southern College, majoring in Home Economics with an emphasis in Interior Design.

The groom-elect is a graduatae of Ringold High School. He is a senior at Georgia Southern College, majoring in Therapeutic Recreation.

The wedding will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, November 23, at Pine Forest United Methodist Church in Dublin.

All friends and relatives are cordially invited to attend.

FOR SEASON TICKETS

To: Association of Fine Arts Concerts,

Call: Mrs. Ann Dawson, 275-0734

Programs for 1975-1976 Season

October 18, 1975…8:00 P.M.

“An Evening of Gershwin”

January 31, 1976…8:00 P.M.

Excerpts from the opera “Fledermaus”

March 6, 1976…8:00 P.M.

“Tallahassee Woodwind Quintet”

April 24, 1976…8:00 P.M.

“Mastrogiacomo, Duo Pianists”

Tickets: Family $10.00; Individual $7.50;

Student $3.00

VA AWARDS PRESENTED

Service Pins and Special Awards were presented to the  following employees of the Dublin VA Center by Harold O. Duncan, Center Director, on September 26, 1975:

Mr. Charles L. Carswell, Building Management Service, 20-Year Service Pin – Dublin

Mr. Douglas R. Williams, Nursing Service, 20-Year Service  Pin – Dublin

Mr. Garvis E. Fordham, Medical Administration Service, 10 Year Service Pin – Dublin

Mr. Arthur Blanchett, Laboratory Service, 20-Year Service Pin – Dublin

Mr. John M. Tanzine, Rehabilitation Medicine Service, 30-Year Service Pin – Dublin

Mr. Earl J. Woodard, Pharmacy Service, 25-Year Service Pin – Rentz

Mrs. Grace W. Williamson, Dietetic Service, Superior Performance Award – Dublin

Mrs. Mildred M. Sellars, Nursing Service, 15-Year Service Pin – Dublin

Mr. Duell H. Lampp, Building Management Service, 10-Year Service Pin – Dublin

Mrs. Lemmie T. Jones, Dietetic Service, Superior Performance – Chester

Mrs. Bessie L. Jones, Building Management Service, 30-Year Service Pin – Dublin

Mrs. Miriam B. Carter, Nursing Service, 15-Year Service Pin – East Dublin

Mrs. Kate H Gore, Medical Administrative Service, 30-Year Service Pin – Dublin

Mr. James W. Brown, Nursing Service, 30-Year Service Pin – Dublin

Mr. Charles E. Harrison, Nursing Service, 30-Year Service Pin – Dublin

Mrs. Thelma A. Brown, Nursing Service, Quality Increase Award – Dublin

Mr. Cecil N. Clark, Nursing Service, Quality Increase Award – Dublin

Mr. Walter F. O’Quinn, Rehabilitation Medicine Service, Quality Increase Award – Dublin

Mrs. Bertha K. Harrington, Nursing Service, Quality Increase Award – Dublin

ATTENTION:

C&S Christmas Club Members

Your 1975 Christmas Club DEPOSITS will be accepted through Friday, October 31, 1975.

Christmas Club CHECKS will be mailed on Friday, November 7th.

New 1976 Christmas Club ACCOUNTS will begin on Monday, November 10, 1975.

Citizens and Southern Bank

Dublin, East Dublin, Rentz Offices