The Magee Courier from Magee, Mississippi • 4

THE MAGEE COURIER, THURSDAY, MAY 31, 1979 Stars of "Dukes of Hazard" Actors visit patients at Millcreek Millereek Treatment and Training Center buzzed with excitement Mondav afternoon with the prospect of being visited by movie and television stars Denver Pyle and Bob Aaron who ate appearing on CBS television in "The Dukes of Hazard." The two actors traveled to Magee following a fishing trip in the Mississippi Gulf to deliver an autograph and T-shirt to Kevin Day, a resident at Millereek. Aaron is a native of Magee son of L. B. Stephens and brother of Dr. Jim Stephens.

Pyle plays as Uncle Jesse on the show and had played in many other shows. Aaron also plays in the Friday night series and has played in many movies. Day wrote a letter to another actor in the new hit series, Sonny Shroyer telling him how much he enjoyed the show. Writing to actors i is one of Day's hobbies at Millcreek. Shroyer was apparently moved by the letter and reports indicate that it was one of the first he ever received.

"One day on the set, Sonny asked me if $1 knew where Magee, Mississippi was. I told him I was from there and he asked me if I knew where Millcreek was. I explained that I had helped when the facility began," Aaron said in an interview following presentation of the gifts from Sawyer. ple of the 38th District that I shall conduct the affairs of those whom I represent in a manner that will warrant pride that I was the candidate of their choice." your Senator I have been active in legislation such as: improvement of the benefits for the people under the State Retirement System; complete homestead exemption for the senior citizens; increased appropriations for the elementary and secondary schools, state universities and colleges and expecially, junior colleges; and all state institutions such as Boswell Retardation Center, Ellisville School, Schools for the Blind and Deaf, Whitfield and East Mississippi; establisment of a School of Veterinary Medicine and a School of Dentistry." A native Mississippian, Jimmy Caldwell was educated in the schools of our State, graduated from junior college, and received B.S. and M.A.

Degrees from the University of Mississippi. He was a coach and teacher for 20 years and he has served as State Director of the Young Men's Christian Association. He served in the Eighth Air Force during World War II, flying 27 missions; and he received the Air Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, and the Purple Heart. He is a member of the American Legion, V.F.W., and the 91st Bomb Group Memorial Association, Inc. He is an Elder in the First Presbyterian Church and a member of the Men of the Church.

He and his wife, Billye, have two children: Candy (Mrs. Michael Carver) and Jamie, who attended Copiah- Lincoln Junior College and is now a senior at University of Mississippi. The Caldwells have a grandson, Micah "I solicit your vote and your active support in my campaign, and, if reelected, I shall dedicate my time and my energy to further the economic and agricultural interest of this area. I assure you also that I will be as close as the phone to you." Smith (Continued from page 1) dow. "I feel that with sound fiscal management and cooperation between board members, we can get Simpson County back into the mainstream of good county government.

"Please accept this as my appeal for all of us to work together for a better Simpson County. On August 7th, go to the polls and vote for a change. Vote for Shelton Smith." Brown (Continued from page 1) son having occasion to come into: my office, whether young or old, has received the same courteous and honest service regardless of his or her walk of life. "My promise to you, the voters of District One, is the continued honest and dependable service. I feel that I am better qualified with my previous experience to better serve you this next four years.

"I hope I will be able to talk with each of you personally, but should I miss someone, this is my plea for your vote and supr Sheriffs report Jones has released the arrest report for the week ending May 22. 1 The list ineludes: speeding, public drunk, D.W.I,. D.U.I., trespassing, vehicle, unauthorized possession operation of of a motor marijuana, no drivers permit and petty larceny. Simpson County Sheriff, Lloyd Pyle said that this was his first trip to Magee and that he came to see the facility and to meet Day. Both actors talked freely about the new series.

"The Dukes of Hazard" started as a mini -series with five one-hour shows. CBS ran the series and the ratings were so high that they asked us to do 13 more shows. We did the 13 and moved into the Friday night slot. We sort of came in through the back door," Pyle said. "We now have a contract to do 26 more shows." Pyle.

who also played in another hit show "Grizzly said that the two shows are very similiar in theme. He said that the shows appealed to persons living in the rural areas of the country rather than in the metropolitian areas of New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. Pyle has appeared in many movies and television shows starring with John Wayne, Lee Marvin, Dean Martin, Gene Autry and Roy Rogers. Pyle even played on the old Wagon Train series and one show in Superman. "I have played with just about all of them.

I guess my best, in my opinion, was Bonnie and Clyde." Pyle said. Aaron has acted in many roles too, including The Ten Commandments, Main Event, Starsky and Hutch, Goldie and The Boxer, Gunsmoke Legion Lake (Continued from page 1) "All three lakes are in about the same shape," Berry Freeman of the Game and Fish Commission said referring to Legion Lake and lakes near Starkville and Meridian. "A Catagory One dam is one that if it burst would endanger life and property. The railroad and the highway below the lake is what places Legion Lake in Catagory One." Freeman said that the water level in the lake was ordered lowered in order to prevent any excess damage if the dam broke. He added that a break in the dam was highly unlikely.

In a report made of the inspection last fall, the engineers found one major leak at one of the two pipes that controls the water level in the lake. The exact cause of the leak is unknown. Another problem that is to be corrected at the lake is the seepage of water under the spillway wall. The seepage had caused a about a seven foot hole in the ground on the lake side of the spillway where the dirt has washed out. "The main problem is the leak around one of the ten-inch pipes.

The pipes control the water level and go through the dam. Water has been seeping out around the pipe. We don't know if the pipe has deteriorated and the water is leaking or if water has channeled its way out along the side of the pipe," Bridges said. "We really don't know what to expect until we get in there and see. We hope that it is only the drain pipe.

We are going to have to dig part of the dam away from the back side until we find the leak. I just can't say when the construction will begin on any of the dams. The weather has to be dry in order for us to start digging on the dam. That's what we are waiting for now," Freeman said. "4T just can't say.

I hate to beat and How The West Was Won. Before the arrival of the actors, Day sat in the lobby of the center anticipating what he would say to the actors when they arrived. Several other workers and patients would stick their heads in the door, and smile, as if they knew that this was a big day for him and the center. When the two personalities entered, Day stood up and presented his hand, shaking with anticipation and excitement. Pyle came in the door speaking in a loud voice, "Where is Kevin want to meet The exchange took place and Pyle said later that the T-shirt he had bought was a little too small for Kevin and that he would get a larger one.

That didn't matter to Kevin who proudly displayed to all around, his new found friends and gifts. The excitement died down for only a few minutes as the three posed for pictures and a brief press interview. Excitement then arose as the actors, center officials and Dr. Stephens went from room to room to meet the tients housed at the center. The stay of the two was brief in Magee, and the men will take back many memories of the patients.

Only the patients, hospital staff and people of the City of Magee can realize and appreciate the true merit of the visit. in a brief Magee tour. Obituaries George T. Nichols George T. (G.T.) Nichols, 63, of Clinton, died Thursday.

May as a result of an automobile accident in Jackson. Funeral services were held Saturday at Wright and Ferguson with burial in the Clinton cemetery. survived by his wife. Mrs. Margaret Caston Nichols.

of Clinton: one son, Eddie Nichols of Knoxville. one daughter, Laurie Nichols of Clinton; his father, Mancil L. Nichols, Sr. of Magee; one sister, Mrs. Vida Shoemaker Jackson; six brothers, Howard Nichols, of Ocean Springs.

Herman Nichols of Vicksburg. Carey Nichols of Jackson, Rev. Caley Ray Nichols of Magee. M.L. Nichols, Jr.

of Magee, and Travis Nichols of Baton Rouge. La. A native of Magee, Mr. Nichols, was vicepresident of Jackson Ready-Mix Concrete Company. Jackson and he had been a resident of Glinton for the past eighteen years.

He was a member of First Baptist Church, Clinton. Thad J. Farnham, Sr. Thad J. Farnham.

59, died Friday, May 25 at Smith County Hospital after lengthy ilIness. The Smith resident was born September 2, 1919 in Covington County. He was a retired farmer. Funeral services were held Sunday, May 27 at Shiloah Baptist Church. Burial was in Shiloah Cemetery with Upton-Mims Mitchell Funeral Home of Raleigh in charge of arrangements.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Pearl Farnham of Raleigh; four daughters, Mrs. Helen Holmes of Pelahatchie, Mrs. Joanne Anderson and Mrs. Jean Jordan both of Raleigh, and Mrs.

Judy Weatherford of Taylorsville; four sons, Thad J. Farnham and John Farnham both of Taylorsville, Roger Farnham of San Angelo, Tex. and Paul Farnham of Lufkin, 18 grandchildren; four great -grandchildren; one sister. Mrs. Rogenie Butler of Prentiss; five brothers, Pat Farnham of Magee, Mike Farnham of Hazlehurst, D.C.

Farnham of Pascagoula, Hopson Farnham of Collins and Betrow Farnham of Starkville. Yolonda Michelle McFall Yolonda Michelle McFall, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don McFall died May 23 in Jackson. Graveside services were held May 25 at 10 a.m.

at Springhill Cemetery with Rev. E. Sullivan officiating. Upton-Mims Mitchell was in charge of arrangements. Survivors are her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Don McFall of Florence; one brother, Sean McFall of Florence; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. 0.E. Cody, New Hebron and paternal grandparents, Mr.

and Mrs. M.G. McFall, Rising Star, Texas. Richmond Thomas Kennedy Richmond Thomas Kennedy, 81, died May 22 at Magee General Hospital. The Smith County resident was born February 25, 1898 in Simpson county.

He was a retired farmer and a member of Church of God. Funeral services were held May 24 at 2 p.m. at Mims Mitchell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Pate, Rev. James Easterling and Eider Poe officiating.

Burial was in Sharon Cemetery with Mims Mitchell Funeral Home of Magee in charge of atrangements. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Aby Kennedy of Magee; two sons, J.N. Kennedy and Charles Kennedy both of Magee; three daughters, Miss. Inez Kennedy, Mrs.

E.R. Tebo and Mrs. E.L. Foster all of Magee; one sister Mrs. Minnie Barret of Magee; 13 grandchildren; 15 greatgrandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews and a host of relatives and friends.

Mrs. Hattie L. Smith Mrs. Hattie L. Smith, 74, died May 26 at St.

Dominic Hospital after a lengthy illness, The Rankin County resident was born December 21, 1904 in Simpson County. She was homemaker and member of County Line Baptist Church, Funeral services were held Sunday, May 27 at. 4p.m. at County Line Baptist Church with Rev. Pace and Rev.

James Gill officiating. Burial was in County: Line: Cemetery with Upton Funeral Home in charge of Survivors are her husband, James P. Smith of Mendenhall; four daughters, Mrs. Jimmie and fan mail writer OK sign while receiving Denver Pyle and Magee show "The Dukes of visited Millcreek Rehibilitation Kevin Pyle gives some an autographed picture native Bob Aarron of the Hazard." The two movie and Center on Monday Caldwell (Continued from page 1) level." he continued. "I believe also that economy must be the watchword in the expenditure of State funds, which 1 am proud to say remained in the black over the past eight years when many other states are operating in the Caldwell said, "I pledge to the peoCard of Thanks The family of Richmond Kennedy greatfully thanks Dr.

Jack Herring and the other doctors on the staff of Magee General Hospital, the nurses and aids, and others who attended our husband, father and grandfather during the time of his illness. We also thank the staff of UptonMims Mitchell Funeral Home for their sympathetic: service during this time. The Family of Richmond Kennedy Comment (Continued from page 2) defenders for our nation already registered. The most important point to be made is that we need registration not to prepare for war, but to prevent war. We must maintain necessary strength levels in our Armed Forces and the ability for rapid mobilization through the Selective Service System.

By doing SO we can signal to the world an America of strength and resolve which, we pray to God, will never have to be tested on the field of battle. March protests Magee arrests About 30 persons marched through Mendenhall Saturday afternoon in protest of the 19 persons arrested in Magee last April and charged with misdemeaners. Seven of those arrested were also charged with assaulting a police officer. The marchers gathered on Circle Ave. to organize for the walk up Main St.

and ended with a rally at Simpson County Courthouse where Fayette Mayor Charles Evers was supposed to speak. The march began some two hours late after Evers did not arrive as expected. The marchers lined up in pairs for the mile walk, chanting and singing hymns along the way. Some of the marchers carried handprinted cardboard signs reading, "Stop Police "Bring Justice to Simpson County-Convict Bonnie Carter's Attackers," and "A Baby is Dead-How Many More?" The references to Ms. Carter stem from her arrest along with the 19.

Ms. Carter allegedly miscarried less than 24 hours after being released from the Simpson County Jail. Ms. Carter and seven other persons arrested and charged with felonies in the incident have filed a class action countersuit in Fedetal Court in Jackson against all the law enforcement officials who participated in the April raid and up. around the bush and that sounds like what I am doing.

I suspect that the work can begin in July or August but that's only tentative," Freeman added. Representative Terrell Stubbs said that he had been in contact with officials of the Game and Fish Commission and that he had received the same story about the dam and the construction progress. He said that he would continue to pursue the matter and see that the dam was repaired as soon as possible. Bridges said that the bream fishing in the lake has continued and is still good even with the lower water. He also warned that the water is at the lowest possible level without endangering the fish.

"We can't lower the water any more. Our fish are spawning and if we let any more water out, it would leave some of the eggs on dry ground. As you can see, we have more problems than just the water skiers," Bridges said. Bridges said that even if the repairs begin on the dam in mid-summer it would not be finished in time to allow the water to rise to a normal level. "I watched many of these kids grow up.

When they come to Legion Lake, I want their parents to say, "Bridges is down there. He will take care of We are doing this for their safety," Bridges said. McNair and Mrs. Bob H. Benton both of Mendenhall, Mrs.

Shirley Oglesby of Clinton, and Mrs. James Boggs; four sisters, Mrs. Gladys May, Mrs. Bessie Womack and Mrs. Bobby Sullivan all of Mendenhall, and Mrs.

Willie Tucker of Florence: three brothers. Ben Palmer. Cecil Palmer and Billy Palmer all of Mendenhall: nine grandchildren and a number Mrs. Margie Murl Puckett Mrs. Margie Murl Puckett.

69, died May 28 at Magee General Hospital after a short illness. Simpson County native was a homemaker and a member of Church of God. Funeral services were held May 30 at 1 p.m. at Mims Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. J.O.

Walker and Rev. James Withers officiating. Burial was in Sharon Cemetery with Mims Mitchell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. She is survived by one son, Jim Puckett of Mendenhall; one daughter, Mrs. Rachel Sullivan, New Orleans, three sisters, Mrs.

Effie Cockrel and Mrs. Laura Tanner both of Magee and Mrs. Lillie Kemp of Jackson; one half sister, Mrs. Kate McWilliams, Magee: 12 grandchildren; nine great -grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Arice Gentry Arice Gentry, 46, of Route 2, Mize, died Friday, May 25.

He was a poultry farmer. Survivors include his step-mother, Elvira Allen of Mize; two Mrs. Patsy Kilgore, Panama City, Fla. and Mrs. Myrtle Batton, Mendenhall; four half Herman, J.A.

and Herbert Gentry of Memphis, Tenn and Garnet Gentry of Florida; one-halfsister, Mrs. Hazle Ferrel of Memphis, Tenn. Funeral services were held Sunday, May 27, at 4 p.m. from the chapel of Colonial Funeral Home in Magee. Interment was in Calvary Presbyterian Cemetery.

Johnny Lee Ferguson Johnny Lee Ferguson, 22, of Magee died Tuesday, May 29 at University Medical Center in Jackson. The Simpson County native was a member of Church of God in Magee. He attended Magee High School. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 31 at Magee Colonial Chapel with Rev.

Aron Cooper officiating. Colonial Chapel of Magee was in charge of rangements, and burial was at Fairmont Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Sherry Ferguson of Magee, one son Steven Ferguson; one daughter, Heather Ferguson of Magee; parents Mr. and Mrs.

Pearl Ferguson of Mize, ten brothers, Samuel Ferguson of Philadephia, Garland Ferguson of Bay Springs, Glen Ferguson of Meridian, James Ferguson, Terry Ferguson, Anthony Ferguson, Delin Ferguson, Richard Ferguson, Dale Ferguson and Danny Ferguson all of Magee; two sisters, Mrs. Janet Benson of Meridan, and Miss Kathy Ferguson of Mize and a number of nieces and nephews. OR (Continued from page 2) ed technical assistance and financial aid for equipment and working capital. be, certified, as prescribed. the Trade Act of 1974, a company must demonstrate that sales or production levels are declining due to import petition and its work force has been or is threatened to be reduced.

The goal is to strengthen the company's competitive position with regard to imports. Interested Mississippi business people should contact Lamar Ellis at the Mississippi Research and Development Center in Jackson, telephone 982-6585. Police report Chief Billy Wingo of the Magee Police Department has released the ticket and arrest report listing the 34 violations for the week ending May 29. The violations are as follows: D.W.I., D.U.I., public drunk, speeding, possession of marijuana, possession of hashish, public profanity, ran stop sign, reckless driving, disturbing the peace, 2. Look right here Grover Bridges, director of Simpson Legion Lake points to a leak in the north dam wall just above the ten-inch pipes that control the water level in the Lake.

This leak, along with several others, caused officials to order the dam fixed and the water level inside the dam reduced. (Courier photo).