1979 John Miller Portrait

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March 28, 1979
Lothair pioneer citizen John Miller's photograph was presented to Lothair UMC. Miller (1818-1904) deeded 60 acres in the town for Miller Institute and four acres were later designated to the church. Descendants (left to right): Emmett Horne, Mildred Newsome Kea, Hessie McLendon Ware, George Fowler, Donna Kea Shurling and Lauren, Ruby Miller Smith, Catherine Horne Flynn, Teresa McLendon Braddy, and Jennifer, Lillian Miller Barwick, Annie Laura Horne, Florence Horne Wooley, Nellie Fowler Wade, and Paul Fowler.

Others that week: THS Honor Roll students, majorettes, student teachers Teresa McLendon and Dianne Cooper, Eagle Scouts Tracy Willis and Mark Hutcheson, TPS kids, wreck, compressed view of Soperton.
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1974 Bubba Rogers - from Pigs to Piglets

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March 27, 1974
Bubba Rogers won the record-keeping competition with his four hogs. in 2009 he operates Piglet stores, including the one in Soperton.

Others that week: Spring football, Sheriff Johnson, Bert Lance, Cancer Society, 4-H, Janie Thompson, William Stephens.

Signs from the Sign Man 03/27/09

IT'S NEW. THE I-REPORT BY THE SIGNMAN.

THE SIGNMAN I-REPORT ON THE WEB. STORIES AND PICTURES OF TREUTLEN CO.

THE OLD PICTURE BILL RICKS. TAKEN PICTURES OF TREUTLEN CO. 0F 30 YEARS.
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TEMPORARILY CHALLENGED

DUE TO A BROKEN RIGHT ARM THE ACTIVITIES OF TYPING, PHOOGRAPHING THE SIGNS AND SCANNING THE OLD NEGATIVES HAVE BEEN SUPPRESSED. SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE. THANKS FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT.
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Signs from the Sign Man 03/10-21/09

GET YOUR COLLEGE BASKETBALL BRACKETS READY.

COME SEE THE FIREWORKS SHOW AT BREWTON PARKER 3-20-09 9 PM.

CLASS OF 79: JON WARNOCK PLACES 1ST IN MACHINE SHOP.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JON HUTCHESON. (03/13)

BOXER JERRO SHIVERS JR 1ST TOURNAMENT KINGSTON GA 3-13-09. (HE WON WITH TKO)
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1979 Darrell's Log Barn

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March 21, 1979
Darrell Holton's log barn was full of treasures, inside and outside. It stood on Carter Hill on West Main Street. There once was an older house similar to the Wommack House facing each other and on the same hill, but with Main Street, the railroad and Wommack Avenue in between.

Others that week: Football Jamboree, Jeannette Banes, TPS program, TPS kids, bustrip, top subscription sellers.
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1974 Ellingtons

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March 20, 1974
Scoutmaster John Lee's first Eagle Scout was Chuck Ellington (top right) shown with his mother Nan, brother John, and sister Beth.

Others that week: Livestock show, Butch Henry's big catfish, Girl Scouts, J.P. Leroy Gillis, St. Patrick's Parade in Dublin.
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1979 Million Pines Garden Club Officers

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March 14, 1979
The new officers of the Million Pines Garden Club: Beth Smith, Judy Gillis, Donna Shurling, and Sheila Peterson. The club hosted the quarterly Historical Society meeting, in which Georgia Secretary of State Ben Fortson was speaker.

Others that week: Lothair church, kids in school auditorium, TG&Y winners, Claton Stephens, Chicken with a Lion, Harmony Baptist pastorium groundbreaking, class of Nursing Assistants, annual livestock show and sale.
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1974 Bert Lance

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March 13, 1974
Bert Lance, former OMB director for the Carter administration, was special guest at the annual McNair Bird Supper. Among other achievements, Lance is accredited to having originated the quotation: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."
Wikipedia says:
"This expression has been popularized from the idea that any attempt to improve on a system that already works well is pointless, and may even be detrimental. Reportedly it originated in the United States in the 20th century from Bert Lance who, as a government official, was quoted in May 1977 issue of Nation's Business as saying, "If it ain't broke don't fix it." Lance's advice, according to William Safire, "has become a source of inspiration to anti-activists."

Others that week: Sandhill Lake wooden bridge and dam, spring football practice, Garden Club flowers, girls basketball (lost at state), Girl Scouts.
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Do You Remember Lash Larue?

In the 1950's in small-town Georgia, celebrities were scarce. Hollywood and rock stars were about as far as the moon. So we were impressed when any big name came to town. Word spread like wildfire when Lash Larue came to town. He was a young boy's hero in his western wear and his bullwhip. Now we can go to Wikipedia to learn that his westerns were "B movies" and that he frequently visited small theaters when his pictures were playing.

It was known in Soperton back then that Larue's wife was a local girl, so he may have come to our town more often. If that is true, does anybody remember her name and her family? He had other wives, too.

The younger movie audience likely had never seen a bullwhip used in a movie until "Indiana Jones". Guess who trained Harrison Ford to use a bullwhip. You got it.... Lash Larue.

We'd love to hear your thoughts about Lash.
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Signs from the Sign Man 03/09/09

Prom Jewelry custom made by Walden's Way Jewelry, Country Wares Antiques. Hwy 29 South.

It's a boy! 7 lb 11 oz. Reaghan Poole. Proud Parents Cayla and Brad.

Register Now for Headstart. 3 and 4 year olds.

Double-R-Signs. In memory of Buddy Rogers, a friend to many.
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1979 Livestock Prep

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March 7, 1979
Mr.Glisson and Tammy Garner prepared for the annual livestock competition.

Others that week: Science Awards, FHA district meeting, VICA winners, Oconee River at flood stage, 5th grade art students, football practice, Tammy's pond, house moved - fell apart.
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1974 Our Third Redlight

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March 6, 1974
Soperton's third redlight was installed on March 2, 1974. It took over three years of effort by Mayor and Council to get the job done. The light, at Ga. 46 and US 221, was especially necessary as the unfinished I-16 detoured traffic through town. DOT Engineer Bill Greenway (left) supervised the job.

Others that week: Basketball, Georgia Power checks, Peggy Ricks car tag, steer, hog, bottle.
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Signs from the Sign Man 03/03-05/09

Crow-Mart. Antique furniture at modern prices. Free conversation.

Double-R-Signs. Congrats Jen and Mark. It's a boy!

The Bald Headed Men's Club will meet 3-9 7 pm. Salmon patties served.

Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Darryl Johnson. Married 3-3-09. May God bless you.

No signs today. Do you miss them.
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Signs from the Sign Man 03/02/09

They did it! Chelsea - Justin. Mr. & Mrs. Poole. 2-27-09. Just Married.

PR Catering. Food done right. A div. of Signman.

Thanks for the compliments. The Sign is a Treutlen landmark.

Double-R-Signs. Visit our website. Take a kid to church.
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