The Magee Courier from Magee, Mississippi • 13

Timber! Make way for progress feMAG ginning to show signs of age and could have become hazardous within a few years. All is not lost, though, since Vernell Hobbs, with onlooker G. W. Chapman, put the ax to the huge hunks of wood that'll ease the energy crunch for at least two Magee families with fireplaces. Edith Polk called this tree-cutting a heart-breaker.

But to make room for construction of the new Gene Polk's Pharmacy, the trees had to go. Located on the site of the old Magee Hotel, facing what was formerly the main thoroughfare from the Coast to the Capitol, the trees were be Section Two, Page 1 The Magee Courier. Magee, March 3, 1977 Tennis South in fifth year names in February," stated Mrs. Mike McRee, director of TSI '77. The singles champion will receive $12,000 and $7,000 will go to the winning doubles team.

Tennis South Invitational '77 is an independent tournament sponsored by the Junior League of Jackson. Reserved seat tickets are on sale, and daily session tickets will be sold in March. All net profit is returned to the community through such league projects as learning disabilities, Early Education Center, historic preservation, and the publication of a brochure on architectural barriers for the handicapped. yv Ticket information, is-available from TSI Tickets, 4115 Comanche, Jackson, MS 39211. nl! fe -iSh ''3 I.

f- Tennis South Invitational, being held for the fifth consecutive year, announces that its indoor professional championship will be played April 6-9, 1977. This event traditionally held in the Mississippi Coliseum has received national recognition as a successful tournament on the tennis circuit and annually attracts top players throughout the world. For the past four years TSI has presented an exciting week with competition between such greats as Ken Rosewall, winner in '76, Raul Ramirez, Brian Gottfried, John New-combe, and the Amritraj brothers from India. "We will again have 16 top-ranked players participating in Jackson for $58,000 prize money and will begin releasing their Central Heating In Magee (SqDjvu Enterprises) For professional Central Heat A Air Conditioning service. Beginning March 6 Festival 77 features 14 specials Safes-Service-Installation LENNOX Ssl Fourteen special programs will be presented on the Mississippi Educational Television Network March 6 20 as part of Festival 77, public television's annual national awareness campaign.

On schedule March 6 through March 9 are the following: "Blithe 1 p.m. Sunday, March 6, and 7 p.m. Saturday, March 12. A novelist (Rex Harrison) finds married life to his second wife (Constance Cummings) suddenly complicated by the unexpected appearance of his first wife's ghost (Kay Hammond) during a seance led by the erratic medium, Madame Arcati (Margaret Rutherford). "The Epic That Never 9 p.m.

Sunday, March 6. Dirk Bogarde narrates the inside story of the 1937 ill-fated, never-completed Alexander Korda production of Claudius" that was to star Charles Laughton. "The Glory of Their 7 p.m. Monday, March 7. Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth and other greats are featured in this documentary about the men who played America's favorite national pastime during the first two decades of the 20th century.

"All-Star Swing 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 8. Benny Goodman, Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Lionel Hampton, Gene Krupa, Count Basie, Dizzy Gillespie, Dave Bru-beck and Doc Severinson star in this taped live performance at Lincoln Center. "The Andersonville 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 9.

Jack Cassidy, Richard Basehart, William Shatner, Buddy Ebsen and Cameron Mitchell head an all-star cast in this Emmy Award-winning drama about the trial of a Confederate officer who operated the prisoner-of-war camp in Andersonville, where 14,000 Union soldiers died. Nest time yon need central heat and air conditioning service or installation, make a note to call 849-2449 in Magee. We are on authorized LENNOX Agent. New Installations Service Work' Where you can get chain link fence, pest control, 0 insulation and awnings- Law Weekend at Ole Miss Law Weekend at Ole Miss, featuring class reunions and dedication of the restored L. Q.

C. Lamar portrait, will be held March 11-13 on campus. Scheduled events include a banquet to be addressed by Chancellor Porter L. Fortune tours of the new Law Center and the Williain Faulkner home, and sports events. Cochran sponsors tough drug bill tO TATE ECHANIC.I.

INC. (A division of Sullivan Enterprises) Jackson -l Maree Drug abuse costs the nalion up to $17 billion annually, and over 5,000 Americans die each year from the improper use of drugs. For that reason, Cong. Thad Cochran, is cosponsoring a bill which will tighten laws on illegal drug trafficking. "This has become a crucial problem in our country," said the congressman, "a problem which has found its way into our schools and is affecting many of our citizens." The bill cosponsored by Cochran provides that manufacturers, distributors, and street pushers of hard drugs convicted for a first offense face a mandatory sentence of three years.

Persons previously convicted of a major drug-related offense would receive a mandatory minimum sentence of six years Mcadowcrcft )r) leave the country with more than $5,000 must also file a report before departure. Cochran said this would be another effort to stem the flow out of the country vast sums of money made in the sale of drugs within the United States. "This is tough legislation aimed at a dangerous and cruel business," maintained Cochran. "The changes the bill will effect are radical, but they are also essential if we are to mount a serious attack on narcotics trafficking." Forecasting nowcasting Ole Miss physics professors conducting severe storms research in five states recently met with National Weather Service forecasters to discuss problems relating to the UM research, which is supported by the Office of Naval Research, National Science Foundation, and the National Severe Storms Laboratory end Yinston under the measure. Other provisions of the bill include prompt reporting of vessels, including pleasure craft to customs officials instead of within a 24-hour period now required in most cases.

"This would discourage the use of private yachts and other such craft to smuggle in narcotics and dangerous drugs which Magee schools list lunch menu Monuay Pizza, potato salad, baked beans, peach halves, bread, and milk. Tuesday Steak fingers, English peas, whole kernel corn, apple cobbler, rolls, and milk. Wednesday Fried chicken, green beans, creamed potatoes, pear halves, bread, and milk. have created major problems of the U.S. Customs Service," said Cochran.

Individuals who plan to Boat owners' registration expires soon The Mississippi Boat and Water Safety Commission reminds boat owners that motorboat registrations will expire June 30, 1977. A renewal notice will be sent to persons who currently have boats registered. Boat owners who have changed their address should notify the Boat Registration Department, co Mississippi Boat and Water Safety Commission, 720 N. President Jackson, MS 39202. Boaters are encouraged not to attempt to renew their current registration prior to receiving the renewal notice.

Crime resistance (Editor's Note: This begins series of "crime 5 pc set Yellow, white, ant. green Meadowcrtft Cnoift lounge 11 J00 How Open resistance alert" columns from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States Department of Justice. In this first segment, FBI director Clarence M. KeHey gives motorists tips on how to avoid possibly becoming victims.) An Ohio couple was kidnapped while stopped at a traffic light because their car was not locked. A Florida woman was assaulted as she returned from a shopping trip to her car which was parked in a dimly lit back street.

These, as well as many more kidnappings, robberies, rapes and other crimes, befall victims as they leave or enter their cars or are simply traveling from one place to another in their cars. Some simple crime resistance rules should be followed which could very well keep you from becoming a victim while using your car: (1) Keep your car doors locked while traveling in your car. (2) Lock your car doors while it is parked. This helps to keep intruders out of it. Look into your car before entering it (3) Do not pick up hitchhikers.

It should not seem necessary to caution on this point 'but everyday some kind motorists ignore this rule and become the victim of a violent crime perpetrated by a hitchhiker. (4) In the event you observe an individual in need of assistance on the highway, look for the police or a telephone or business establishment from which you could obtain assistance for the stranded party rather than stopping in an isolated to assist them. (5), Consider locking gas caps and hood locks, as well as auto theft alarm systems, as additional safe- guards. V- (6) Whenever possible, park in well-lighted areas 1 and avoid parking in remote or secluded streets. Install adequate lighting on' home carports and '-garages.

(7) When parking your car in public lot, leave only your ignition key. Do not leave your house key which could easily be copied. Be 'aware there is more to' bar safety than watching the other car watch yourself! Eason Cattish House in Merit Community All Catfish vou r--'y Children under 9 can eat for $3.75 Open 4 p.m. til Closed Mondays 5 free hamburger i Private dining room for groups reservations required J) I 1 i 5 piece set Take 28 to Pinola turn right at intersection, on Hwy. 43 and.turn left at Mays -Store' Other pieces available by Meadowcraft Winston "Next to Mims Mitchell Funeral Horns" 9 -fti Eason Cat2ioh House McCarle FUSNiTURS COMPANY Magee, Miss.

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