1979 State Runner-Up

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April 25, 1979
Our Senior Majorettes won second in state competition in Atlanta. Over 500 twirlers competed.

Others that week: Baseball, Gene Brooks at Sweat's, Sportsmen Fish Fry, state science fair, Strawder's Dishes sign, women's softball, Jerry Walker scholarship, cancer proclamation.

1974 Wide Load

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April 24, 1974
The ultra-wide picture is of the legislature which created Treutlen County. The owner, a gentleman from Laurens County, said that his father had been a member of that body.

Others that week: Science Fair, FFA, Track, youngsters at Indian Mounds, hospital, block laying, best spellers, a bottle, 2nd Forestry Pageant.
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Signs from the Sign Man 04/18-24/09

BOXING TOURNAMENT JERRO SHIVERS JR. 4 25-26 ATLANTA, GA

LOTHAIR HORSESHOE CLUB BENEFIT FOR BABE SELLERS SATURDAY - BBQ PLATES

ON-LINE NOW TREUTLEN E-NEWS REVISED MON 3 PM

SISN MAN LAWN SERVICE

TOWN HALLFOR HOPE FREE EVENT LIVE NATIONWIDE APRIL 23 8 PM FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

SAMMIES AUTO PARTS WIDE SELECTION LAWN MOWER BLADES SUPPLIES
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1979 Sunrise Service

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April 18, 1979
After Easter Sunrise Service, worshippers file in at the M. L. Calhoun clubhouse for a hearty, country breakfast.

Others that week: Baseball, TPS program, Baptist Sunday School Men's Fish Fry, egg hunt, FHA, rattlesnake, Booster officers, kindergarten classes, YMCA Youth Assembly, Barron and Lee Gillis tennis.
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1974 Glory Days

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April 17, 1974
Superman? The track and field stars of the early 70's could jump high distances in a single bound. In all of the sports history of Treutlen County there was never a time or team that excelled at state level for several straight years except in the days of Holliday and Berry. Treutlen's loss was Winder-Barrow's gain. Oh, what might have been?

Others that week: TPS programs, Training Center Egg Hunt, Easter coloring winners, Mrs. Raley's 20 ounce bream.
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Signs from the Sign Man 04/12-17/09

SAMMIES AUTO PARTS. WIDE SELECTION LAWN MOWER BLADES SUPPLIES.

THE SODFATHER TURNS 50 TODAY.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROYCE FOWLER. LOVE, MEL/CHILDREN/GRANDCHILDREN.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NIKKI SLATER 4-12-09.

HE IS RISEN!
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1979 Canadian Visitor

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April 11, 1974
The common loon is uncommon in our area, but this one was discovered by Lonzie Parks and Jimmy McDougal at Mr. W. W. Kea's pond.

Others that week: Baseball, FHA banquet, Easter Coloring winners, Claudia Sammons house, Clayton Burke Deacon, Bob Hawkins honored.
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1974 Goodbye Old Tank

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April 10, 1974
The old Soperton water tank was being dismantled. The newer tank (left) carried lettering "30457" for a number of years until the city adopted the current logo.

Others that week: Baseball, horse show at the Treutlen County Riding Arena, Easter coloring winners, steer show, Jerry Hester, Jim Ellington, 4-H.
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Signs from the Sign Man 04/10/09

DURING THIS WEEK OF SPRING HOLIDAYS THE SOPERTON SIGN MAN HAS BEEN BABY-SITTING, WORKING HIS REGULAR JOB, EXPANDING HIS LAWN MOWING, AND ESTABLISHING TREUTLEN E-NEWS. CHECK IT OUT BY CLICKING MY LINK TO THE SITE.

LOOK FOR NEW SIGNS THIS WEEKEND.

Bonus Shot: Class of 1979 in1974

Mrs. Eva Little's homeroom raised the most money in the United Givers Fund. The seventh graders (including the Soperton Sign Man) graduated from THS in 1979.
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Atomic Veterans Update

TECHNICALLY I'M NOT AN ATOMIC VETERAN, BUT IN A LARGER SENSE I AM. THE MAIN BODY OF ATOMIC VETERANS WERE EXPOSED AT THE NEVADA TEST SITE OR ON NAVAL VESSELS, ALL DURING THE ATMOSPHERIC TESTING WHICH ENDED IN 1963. OTHER VETERANS, LIKE ME, WERE EXPOSED TO RADIOACTIVE ORDINANCE STORED, SHPPED OR USED BY THE ARMED FORCES, OR BY EXPOSURE DURING THE UNDERGROUND TESTING AFTER 1963. I WAS ASSIGNED TO THE NEVADA TEST SITE IN 1967-68 FOR THREE MONTHS WHERE I WORKED IN PHOTOGRAPHY IN THE TUNNELS WHERE THE NUCLEAR TESTING WAS DONE. THE GROUND WAS RADIOACTIVE AT VARIOUS DEGREES AND WILL CONTINUE TO BE THAT WAY FOR YEARS TO COME.

I SUPPORT THE AGED ORIGINAL ATOMIC VETERANS IN THEIR QUEST FOR RECOGNITION OF THEIR SERVICE, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THEIR ILLNESSES AND MEDALS AND COMPENSATION FOR THEIR WIDOWS AND FAMILIES.

PLEASE CLICK MY LINK TO THE ATOMIC VETERANS ORG. AND LEARN OF THEIR SIMPLE REQUESTS WHICH ARE BEING IGNORED BY THE MAJORITY OF SENATORS AND CONGRESSMEN.

FLOOD WARNING!

THE OCONEE RIVER IS AT FLOOD STAGE AND RISING AT LEAST UNTIL WEDNESDAY.
CHECK TODAY'S TREUTLEN E-NEWS (CLICK OUR LINK) FOR DETAILS.

1979 John H. Love Farm Family

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April 4, 1979
Gene Bowers discussed conservation plans with John H. Love and sons. Love became a cooperator in 1966.

Others that week: TG&Y events, THS cheerleaders, baseball action, Sarah Brantley.
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1974 Pinevista Honors Mr. Mac

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April 4, 1974
The Pinevista yearbook dedication: "Because of his interest in the education of all youth and because of his 33 years of faithful and dedicated service in our school system, we, the 1973-74 annual staff, dedicate this yearbook to Mr. Augustus McArthur."

Others that week: Voting machines demonstrated, Mary Ida Phillips' music students, TES pageant, UCWC scholarships, Eli Branch Day, super sellers, Senior piano students.
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Signs from the Sign Man 04/01-03/09

IT'S A GIRL! 7 LB 11 0Z. MARLEY HERNANDEZ. CONDRATS TO NELSON PATRICIA CAMRON.

SOPERTON ICE PLANT. ANTIQUES - TOOLS - GLASS - USED FURNITURE. 2 BLX AHEAD. WED - FRI 10 - 5. SAT 10 - 4. SUN - TUE BY CHANCE.

HAPPY 3RD BIRTHDAY JUSTIN "JUGHEAD". APRIL 4 09. LOVE, NANNY, MAM, JOHN.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MEKAYA WADLEY. APRIL 2, O9. LOVE, MOM AND NOOT.
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CHECK OUT TREUTLEN E-NEWS

THERE'S A NEW INTERNET SITE ON THE LOCAL SCENE. IT'S AN ENTERPRISE OF THE SOPERTON SIGN MAN.

ANNOUNCING TREUTLEN E-NEWS

YOU CAN FIND IT BY CLICKING MY LINK TO THE SITE

THE URL IS: http://treutlenenews.blogspot.com

IT'S TOO NEW TO CONVENIENTLY GOOGLE, UNLESS YOU WANT TO WADE THROUGH OVER 5,000 POSSIBILITIES.

PLEASE LET YOUR FRIENDS KNOW ABOUT THE SIGN MAN'S NEW VENTURE. IT'S EASY TO FORWARD THIS POST TO THEM.

Signs from the Sign Man 03/31/09

LAND OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE

I-REPORT HEADLINES:
1-STEVE AND HIS BUGGY
2-51 YEAR OLD HORSE
3-A CHURCH'S JOURNEY

SOPERTON GARDEN CLUB SPONSORS JAMES HOLLAND, THE ALTAMAHA RIVER KEEPER, TUES 3:30 PM, FBC SOCIAL HALL

KENNY B SIGHTED IN TREUTLEN CO
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