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Jackson Progress Argus

Location

Jackson, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1968

Page

4

Destroyed Still Raid In West Butts. One Arrested

State Revenue Agent J C Greg ory and Butts Deputy Sheriff Lewis Weldon destroyed a wood and metal groundhog type still Friday around 10 am in West Butts. They seized a 480 gallon capacity unit with 875 gallons of mash and 42 gallons of non tax paid whiskey, plus 61 plastic and 18 glass gallon jugs, a barrel doubler, radiator condenser, gas burner with hose, 20 gallon fuel cram and four buckets. James Berry, 48, was arrested and charged with manufacturing and possessing non tax paid whiskey.

West Butts State Revenue J. C. Gregory Butts Lewis Weldon Weldon James Berry

Notable U.S. Presidents Ages At Inauguration

Discussion counters a claim about the youngest president noting John F Kennedy was 43 at inauguration and Theodore Roosevelt 42. The text shifts to a corporate motto about serving customers and valuing them as assets.

John F. Kennedy Kennedy Theodore Roosevelt

Food Habits Start at Birth Says Homemaker Column

A pediatric view links infant feeding style to later food attitudes. Feeding with comfort and relaxed care fosters good habits, while rigid schedules or tense settings can create dislikes. Later, rushed meals and inadequate sleep worsen picky eating and snack dependence.

Brother of Mrs. Tom Clark Died At Moultrie

Mr. A. A. Thompson aged 73 of Moultrie died Friday at Moultrie Hospital after a short illness. A Meriwether County native, retired railroad employee and longtime resident since 1923, he belonged to First Baptist Church and was a Mason. Survived by wife Leila Shirah Thompson, one sister Mrs. Tom Clark of Jackson, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services at First Baptist Church with Masons handling graveside rites.

A. A. Thompson Moultrie Moultrie Hospital Meriwether County Thompson First Baptist Church Leila Shirah Thompson Tom Clark Jackson

Bedtime routine builds healthy morning habits

The idea promotes going to bed early to ensure sufficient sleep, which prevents rushed breakfasts and supports a daily cycle of nutritious eating. It also offers the adage that experience comes from pursuing something beyond the obvious.

Trevecca Trio Be Heard Here Sunday Night

Trevecca College Treble-Aires sacred music trio from Nashville will perform at Jackson Church of the Nazarene Sunday at 7 15 pm. Members Dianna Holliman Kathy Page and Susan Patton with accompanist Diane Enders, guided by Asa Sparks touring the Southeast Educational Zone for the college.

Trevecca College Nashville Tennessee Jackson Church of the Nazarene Dianna Holliman Gainesville Florida Kathy Page Ft. Lauderdale Susan Patton Maryville Missouri Asa Sparks Marshall University Scarritt College

Georgia Cotton Acreage Climbs 19 Percent in Year

Georgia crop data show 400000 acres of cotton this year, up from 335000 last year per the State Crop Reporting Service. Increase reflects rising demand and favorable growing conditions across the state.

Georgia State

Coin Show in Macon August 1 4 at Dempsey Motor Hotel

The 9th Annual Coin Show sponsored by the Blue Ridge Numismatic Association runs August 1–4 daily 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Dempsey Motor Hotel in Macon with free admission. Guest speakers Dr. and Mrs. V. Clain Stefanelli of the Smithsonian will discuss The Lilly Gold Collection. Foreign coins U S gold silver and paper money will be on display with dealers from across the United States buying selling and appraising coins.

The Blue Ridge Numismatic Association Dempsey Motor Hotel Macon V. Clain Stefanelli Smithsonian Institute Washington, D. C Lilly Gold Stefanelli U. S United States

Card of Thanks for Minnie Florence Hodges

Mr and Mrs B K Hodges Sr express gratitude for kindness during illness and death of sister Minnie Florence. They thank friends for flowers cards calls and prayers and wish blessings for everyone.

Minnie Florence B. K. Hodges Sr

Citizens School Bus Service To Meet August 1st

An important meeting of the Citizens Bus Service is set for Thursday night August 1 at 7 30 p m in the court room of the Butts Courthouse. Banks Weaver president urges all parents whose children ride or plan to ride the Citizens bus to attend so plans for the new school year can be formulated. The service operates only within Jackson city limits.

Citizens Bus Service Butts Courthouse Banks Weaver Citizens School Bus Service Weaver Citizens Jackson

Thanks for kindness during hospital stay and after

Raymond Smith expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for visits gifts cards flowers and acts of kindness while in Middle Georgia Hospital and after returning home his gratitude will be remembered by his family and him.

Middle Georgia Hospital Raymond Smith

County Commission Redistricting Ordered by Judge

U S District Judge Si Smith Jr upheld a complaint by R M Greer of Henry County that five districts for county commissioners had gross disparities in population and registered voters. Qualifying dates for board members opened July 26 and August 7, in line with one man one vote principles.

Henry County U. S Si Smith Jr R. M. Greer Board of Commissioners Smith U. S. Supreme Court

Baseball players asked to turn in uniforms

Van Deventer Youth Center hosts uniform return days for boys who have not turned in their baseball uniforms. August 3 from 9 a.m. to noon and August 5 6 7 from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Youth Director William Mack Davis urges prompt submission.

van Deventer William Mack Davis

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