50 Years Ago: June 25, 1974

KNIGHT STATE BANK OPEN HOUSE
The Knight State Bank held Open House on Thursday from two to six p.m. to present to the banking public their new facilities at the corner of Omega and Main Streets, across the street from the previous bank site, in Dexter. Officials report that maybe 1,000 people visited the bank during the grand opening.
Founder of the bank, the late D.W. Knight,Sr. was honored in memorial remarks, and Cecil Passmore, Jr., bank president, spoke briefly of the progress being made by the bank, which has been in continuous operation since 1904. Rev. Buford Raffield made a short address, remembering the founder/former president, which bears his name and to whom the new building is dedicated.
On hand to welcome visitors were the Board of Directors, D.W Knight, Jr., chairman and vice-president; H.L. Stripling, M.E.Knight; J.E. Lord, D.W. Knight, III, and Cecil Passmore. Also on hand to give souvenirs and prizes as well as help with refreshments were Mrs. Ruby Howard, cashier, and Sandra Knight and Sharon Wright, assistant cashiers.
Mrs. Kay Holland, wife of Dexter Mayor Roy Holland, was made “Millionaire for a Day,” winning $246.57, the interest on a million dollars for a day, in the drawing conducted by Rev. Johnny Dees, pastor of the Dexter Methodist Church, and Minton Lord, local businessman.

J.P.STEVENS HONORS EMPLOYEES
Long-time employees of the Dublin and Nathaniel Plants of J.P. Stevens & Co., Inc. were honored recently as the company saluted personnel having five or more years of continuous service.
Company wide – more than 5,000 employees were presented diamond jewelry emblematic of 25 years of service with the company, and 3300 of these had more than 30 years
Each employee with more than 30 years of service was presented with an engraved watch while those with 35 or more years received an additional gift of their choice.
The Dublin Plant had 62 employees with 25 or more years of company service, and the Nathaniel Plant had 27. These employees were presented emblems with five diamonds.
Other employees totaling 657 with service from 5 through 24 years were presented jewelry denoting their service.
These 746 employees represented thousands of years of association with our company here, J. Foster Blue and E.L. Head, plant managers, said.
The female employee with the longest length of service in the Dublin Plant is Mrs. Ouida P. Bush and in the Nathaniel Plant is Mrs. Myrtle H. Page.
Mrs.Bush works in the burling and mending department and began work with the company on January 14, 1948.
The male employee with the longest length of service in the Dublin Plant is J. Foster Blue, plant manager, and in the Nathaniel Plant, E.L. Head, plant manager. Blue began work with the company on March 10, 1947, and Head on July 27, 1947.
Representing the Woolen and Womens Wear Division were Mr. Donald C. Johnson, Executive Vice President; Mr. H.C. Walker, Vice President for the Division; and Mr. E.L. Head, Plant Manager. Mr. Ed Neigbors is Superntendent. Service awards went to the following employees at Nathaniel Plant:
Mrs. Edna W. Mimbs, Mrs. Willie Mae Windham, Mrs. Valla Wilkinson, Mrs. Myrtle Page, Mrs. Lois Andrews, Mrs. Lena Stevens, Mr. O.B. Williams, Mr. Brandon Southern, Mr. Joseph C. Pullen, Jr., Mr. Quinton Jefferson, Mr. James Currie, Mr. W.E. Dean, Mr. C.M. Lee, Mr. E.W. Purvis, Mr. Herbert Haywood, Mr. Carl Carter, Mr. Herbert Johnson, Mr. Marvin Madden, Mr. C.B Chafin, Mr. Robert Hester, Mr. Jernigan Stanley, Mr. Raymond Purvis, Mr. James Palmer, Mr. Lartie Kea, and Mr. Felton Harden.
Twenty-five years service awards were presented to these employees at the Dublin Plant:
Mr. Murray T. Thompson, Mrs. Kate Carter, Mrs. Dorothy Morris, Mrs. Vivian Bush, Mrs. Cleo Fulford, Mrs. Mozell W. Hall, Mr. George Brown, Mr. Lloyd Rogers, Mr. W.J. Wilson, Mr. Bence Hall, Mr. Elton Alligood, Mr. Reuben Smith, Mr. W.L. Strickland, Mr. Atys Bowles, Mr. Maurice Hogan, Mr. Ray Bailey, Mr. Foy Williamson, Mr. Offie Couey, Mr. Jake Clark, and Mr. M.D. Canady.
Mrs. Minnie C. Register, Mrs. Mary Helen Forth, Mrs. Levenia E. McLeod, Mrs. Hattie W.Hudson, Mr. Emmett Lake, Mr. T.L. Mimbs, Mrs. Ouida Bush, Mrs. Eunice Kyzer, Mrs. Iris Wilson, Mrs. Vera Garner, Mrs. Mildred Scoggins, Mrs. Daisy Smith, Mrs. Eloise Morris, Mrs. Velma Warren, Mrs. Edna Williamson, Mrs. Rosella McLendon, Mrs. Tochie Hammock, Mrs. Mary Wilkes, Miss Dollie Beasley, Mr. Foy Williamson, and Mr. Melvin Hester.
Foy Williamson, Roscoe Peacock, Samuel Moore, James J.Wyatt, Paul Jackson, Roscoe Palmer, Emmette Leveette, Oscar Wilkinson, Leo Scoggins, Weyman Graham, Troy E. Smith

CERTIFIED LAB GRADS
Recent graduates of the Certified Laboratory Assistant School at the Dublin VA Center each received a Certificate of Training, showing that they are qualified to work in laboratories of clinics and hospitals. The presentation was made by Harold O. Duncan, Director of the Hospital.
Those receiving the certificates were Bennie Franks of Laurens County; Ernestine Foreman of Laurens County; Donna Hollway of Cochran (Bleckley County); Judy Dempsey of Cochran; Carolyn Coleman of Laurens County; Debbie Ware of Soperton (Treutlen County); and Derrel West of Laurens County.
Participating in the ceremony were Dr. E.L. Maddry, Chief of Staff at the VA Center, Dr. S.P. Chung, Chief, Laboratory Service, and Harold O. Duncan, Director, VA Center.

CHURCH PLACES CORNERSTONE
A cornerstone was placed on the first building of the Pine Forest United Methodist Church on the sixteenth anniversary of the founding of the church.
The church had its beginning at Moore Street School and the National Guard Armory before moving into its first building in 1960. The present sanctuary was added in 1970. A time capsule containing the history of Pine Forest and items from the church was placed behind the cornerstone.
Rev. Jim Rush, Pastor of Pine Forest, and Rev. Edward Carruth, Methodist District Superintendent, were on hand to observe the placing of the cornerstone.

RESERVIST OF THE MONTH
East Dublin:
SP4 Ted A. Calhoun of Dublin, a member of the 988th Supply Company (Repair Part,GS), U.S. Army Reserve in East Dublin, has been selected as the unit’s first “Reservist of the Month,” according to Captain Eugene Carr, Company Commander.
SP4 Calhoun’s selection as Reservist of the Month was based upon the citizen-soldier’s general attitude, military dress, military courtesy, job proficiency, and attendance at the unit’s weekend drill assemblies.
A member of each platoon in the unit is selected to represent that platoon in the competition, and the final selection is made by the Company Commander.
SP4 Calhoun received a weekend pass for Saturday afternoon and Sunday for being selected as Reservist of the Month. The 25-year old member of the Reserve works as a Repair Parts Specialist with the local Army reserve Unit.
He and his wife, Barbara, live in Dublin.

ENGAGEMENTS
Hardy – Edmond
Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Hardy, Sr. of Route 1, Rentz announce the engagement and wedding plans of their daughter, Shirley Loraine, to Mr. Willie Lee Edmond, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sammy Lee Edmond, Sr. of Route 1, Dublin.
Miss Hardy is a graduate of West Laurens High School and is presently employed at Pic’N-Pay shoe store in Dublin.
Mr. Edmond attended West Laurens High School and is now employed by Woods & Son, Inc. of Detroit, Michigan, where they plan to make their home.
The wedding and reception will take place on July 14, 1974, at 5:00 p.m. at the home of the bride. All friends and relatives are cordially invited.
Logue – Dickens
Mr. and Mrs. Jake Logue of East Dublin announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Mary Ann, to Gary Lee Dickens, son of Mr. Benjamin L. Dickens of Adrian and the late Mrs. June Dickens.
Miss Logue is a graduate of East Laurens High School and is employed by Charles N . Riley D.D.S. in Dublin.
Mr. Dickens attended Adrian High School and is employed by Rick’s Glass Company of Adrian.
The wedding will take place on August 10 at 3:00 p.m. in the Union Grove Holiness Baptist Church near Lovett. No formal invitations will be sent, but all relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Walker – Holton
Mr. and Mrs. James M. Walker of Dudley announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Cathy Camille, to William C. (Bill) Holton, Jr. of Atlanta, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Holton, Sr. of Dublin.
Miss Walker is a graduate of West Laurens High School and is employed by the Laurens County Board of Education.
Mr. Holton is a graduate of Dublin High School and attended Middle Georgia College for two years. He is presently employed as a Georgia State Trooper assigned to the Governor’s Staff at the Governor’s Mansion in Atlanta. The wedding will be held on August 11 at 3:30 p.m. in the Dudley Baptist Church. Friends and relatives are invited to attend the wedding and the reception to follow.
Rogers- Singletary
Ms. Charlie M. Rogers of East Dublin announces the engagement and forthcoming marriage of her daughter, Latan Rogers, to George Brooks Singletary, son of Mr. and Mrs. E.D. Singletary
The bride-elect is a 1969 graduate of East Laurens High School and is employed with Warehouse Home Furnishings Distributors, Inc.
The future bridegroom attended Twiggs County High School and is presently employed at Silver Edge Manufacturing Company.
The wedding is set for August 4th at 3:00 p.m. at the East Dublin Assembly of God Church. All friends and relatives are invited. There will be a reception at the Church social room immediately following the ceremony.
Heath – Spires
Mr. and Mrs. James L. Heath of Dublin announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Kathy-Lynn, to Deryl Rhett Spires, son of Mr. and Mrs. R.G. Spires of Danville.
Miss Heath is a 1974 graduate of Twiggs Academy.
Mr. Spires is a 1974 graduate of Twiggs Academy and is in business with his father.
The wedding will be on June 30 at three o’clock at Poplar Springs North Baptist Church. No formal invitations will be sent, but all friends and relatives are invited.

POWELL WINS IN CHEVROLET
Saturday night at 441 Speedway in Dublin, M.E. Powell captured the Street Class Feature in a Chevrolet. Second went to Arthur Campbell, third to Ronny Wiscup, fourth to James Williams, and fifth to Billy Frank Curry.
The Hobby Feature was captured by Junior Faulk and second went to Glen Kicklighter. Third went to Bowen Rachels, fourth to Royce Dismuke, and fifth to Paul Register.
The first Hobby Heath Race was captured by Walt Lumley of Dublin in a Chevrolet. Second went to Sammy Keyto of Wrightsvillle in a Chevelle and third to Larry Clark in a Chevrolet.
The second Hobby Heath Race was captured by Jr. Faulk in a Plymouth. Second went to Randell Meeks of Soperton in a Chevy, and third went to Kenneth Sweat of Wrightsville in a Chevelle.
The Sportsman Feature was captured by Joe Bishop. Second went to Greg Newsome, third to Ray Miller; fourth went to Tommy Spence and fifth to George Marshall.
The First Sportsman Heath Race was captured by Sammy Fountain wheeling a Camaro. Second place went to Freddie Dorsey and third to Tommy Spence.
The Second Sportsman Heath Race was captured by Joe Bishop. Second went to Greg Newsome and third to Ray Miller.
Sammy Fountain, Ronny Sweat,and Tommy Snell were forced out of Sportsman competition due to mechanical difficulties.
Randell Meeks and Kenneth Sweat were forced out of Hobby Competition due to mechanical difficulties.
The Go-Cart Race was won by Deron Cooper.
Owner Bennie Jones says that the biggest race of the year will be at 441 Speedway this Saturday night at 8:30.

COMMISSION STUDYING DISTRICTING
By Terri Smith
A proposal to establish a historic district in Dublin will be considered by the Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission during its regular meeting at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, in the City Council chambers.
The proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance would officially establish a historic district encompassing an area between Bellevue and Stonewall from Lancaster to Church streets and between Academy and Bellevue from Church Street to their intersection at the Carnegie Library.
Under the proposal, a historic district review board would be set up to approve alterations to significant structures in the district and to act as an information source on historic preservation.
Another amendment for the commission’s approval involves the removal of the R-P (residential-professional) zone and reclassification of all existing R-P properties. R-P zoning in Dublin is located primarily in the Laurens Memorial Hospital and Erin Park area.
Planning and Zoning Commission will also consider the following business during the meeting:
Roche Manufacturing Co.:
Request to rezone a lot at 703 East Gaines Street from R-3 (multi-family residential) to M-1 (light industry) for construction of a repair shop
M.E. Cochran:
Request to rezone approximately 65 acres off Parker’s Dairy Road between Dudley’s Cemetery and the City Water Plant from R-1 (single family residential) to R-3 (multi-family residential) to build an apartment complex
John E. Hadden:
Seeking approval of apartment development plan on Claxton Dairy Road
James Henderson:
Seeking approval of phased development of Springdale subdivision.

VACATION CHURCH SCHOOL
Washington Street Presbyterian Church held its annal Vacation Church School June 10 though June 14. The theme, “Today’s Problems,” was highlighted through discussions of social problems involving young people.
Special contributors to the program were speakers from the Dublin Police Department – Lieutenant Wayne Fuqua; Alcohol and Drugs – Mr. Randall Gibbs; and Mental Health – Mr. Rick Towson and Ms. Peggy Grier.
A total of 71 students were enrolled in the classes, from preschool though grade 12. A culminating activity was held at the Ocmulgee State Park where the enrollees enjoyed a box lunch, swimming, and games.
The sixteen workers for the week were Mr. Edward Copenny, Mr. and Mrs. Shellie Stroman, Mr. and Mrs. Hansel Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Coleman, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Manning, Mrs. Pearl Burton, Mrs. Celia Jones, Mrs. Eula Jackson, Mrs. Bonnese Brower, Miss Patti Copenny, Mr. Edwin Bates, and Mr. Hosie Simpson.
Mr. I.G. Dawson directed the school.

BOYS AT BOYS’ STATE
These three outstanding young men of Laurens County were chosen from their respective schools, Dublin, East Laurens, and West Laurens, to attend the 1974 American Legion Georgia Boys State at Woodard Acaemy in College Park, Georgia: Pat Roche of Dublin, Mike Sheppard of East Laurens, and Steve Brown of West Laurens.
The boys who attend are chosen from the standpoint of leadership, character, and scholarship. Boys State is a national program of the American Legion involving young men in a course of instruction and practical application of the fundamental principles and procedures of city, county, and state government under the American system.
Willis P. Denny is Past Commander of the Dublin Post 17 of the American Legion.
The banks of Dublin helped to provide scholarships for the recent course: Walter Woodard, Jr, Morris State Bank; Julius Lynn, Citizens & Southern Bank; and Allen Thomas, Farmers and Merchants Bank.

REC. DEPT BASEBALL
By Reese Stanley
The Dublin Parks and Recreation Department has begun another very good program for the summer of 1974. Under the direction of Roy Hammond, Parks and Recreation Director; George Frederick, and Earl Farmer, there are some 486 players participating in the four leagues organized by the department.
These leagues are set up for the enjoyment and learning the knowledge of the game for those participating. With the help of the volunteer coaches and the department staff, this can be a very successful program for the young men who play and the whole city of Dublin.
Coaches:
Braves Wayne Fuqua
Giants Joe Chafin
Red Sox Ray Peavy
Twins Ray Watson
Astros Keane Kirz
Phillies John Chappell
Orioles Henry Bozeman
Leagues:
Bantam Ages 9 & 10
Midget Ages 11 & 12
Junior Ages 13 & 14

OUR MEN IN SERVICE
For Campbell, Kentucky: Army Private William C. Phillips, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Phillips, 712 Linwood Avenue, Dublin, Georgia, is serving with the 101st Airborne Division of Ft. Campbell, Kentucky.
Pvt. Phillips is a rifleman in Company A, 1st Battalion of the Division’s 502D Infantry.

Ft. Eustis, Virginia: Herbert Reese, Jr., son of Mrs. Lonnie S. Poole, 409 Tennessee Street, Dublin, Georgia, was promoted to Army Sergeant First Class while serving at the U.S. Army Transportation Center, Ft. Eustis, Virginia.
Sgt. Reese is assigned to the 2nd Staff and Faculty Company at the Center.

Cherry Point, North Carolina:
Marine Lance Corporal Theodius C. Stanley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bennett Stanley of Route 1, Dudley, Georgia, was promoted to his present rank while serving with the 2d Marine Aircraft Wing at the Marine Corps Air Station here.

Navy Seaman Recruit Billy Allen, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Newsome of 905 Henderson Avenue, Dublin, Georgia, graduated from recruit training at the Naval Training Center, Orlando, Florida.

Navy Seaman Russell L. Baker, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell L. Baker, Sr. of 101 Maple Drive, Dublin, Georgia, graduated from recruit training at the Naval Training Center, Orlando, Florida.

Ft.Riley, Kansas: Army Private Dennis D. Christian, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Christian, 206 Garner Street, Dublin, Georgia, is assigned to the 1st Aviation Battalion at Ft. Riley, Kansas.
Pvt. Christian is a Petroleum Storage Specialist with the battalion.

Ft. Lee, Virginia: WAC Private Sandra E. Wall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Wall, Route 1, Cadwell, Georgia, completed a laundry and dry cleaning course at the Army Quartermaster School, Ft. Lee, Virginia.

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