PAG 4B HOGANSV-m HOME NEWS - MARCH 22, 2001
Scouts Honor First Area Eagle Scout 60 Years
In a unique and emotional ceremo-
ny at theirst United Methodist Church
in Hogansville this past Sunday, Tommy
Thrower, 75, George Spradlin, 73, and
the late Carl Walburn were presented
their Eagle Scout Award, announced
Yellow Jacket District Senior District
Executive Terry S. Herrod.
Each of the men completed their
requirements for the Eagle rank before
enlisting in the war effort in 1943, thus
never having a ceremony to officially
commemorate their accomplishment.
"After an exhausted search of our
records, we found that Tommy
Thrower, George Spradlin and the late
Carl Walburn were indeed Eagle Scouts
and the first Scouts in the Hogansville
community to earn the Eagle rank,"
said Herrod.
The process initiated in November
of 2000, as the result of a discussion on
Scouting between Tommy Thrower and
a former longtime Troop 32
Scoutmaster Rance Sprayberry, an
Eagle Scout himself. "After that con-
HONORED - The Hogansville United Methodist Church presented three peo-
pie wth "A Long Awaited and Overdue Presentation of Eagle Scout Awards."
Tommy Thrower (R), George Spradlin (C), and Mrs. Carl Walbum, wife of
the late Carl Walbum, received the awards.
versation I had with Rance I decided informed me that we should contact
to call the National Office to determine our local Boy Scout representative to
if our records were still on file. To my determine if a ceremony would be
surprise, they were still on file. The appropriate. I called Terry Herrod and
National Eagle Scout Coordinator he handled the rest," said Mr. Thrower.
"My initial reaction was wow! I have
so much respect for the World War II
4eneration. Not only did they keep the
cutry together during the great
depre,sion, defeat dictatorship and fas-
cism during World War II, they creat-
ed the peace and prosperity we enjoy
today. We owe them so much. It was
only fitting that we recognize these gen-
tlemen for their sacrifices and accom-
plishments," said Herrod.
As youths each of the men were
members of Boy Scout Troop 32, spon-
sored by the United States Rubber
Company (today the Troop is sponsored
by Hogansville first UMC). "The troop
met in the Hogansville Community
Building. There were 30 boys in the
troop. Our scoutmaster was Mr. Ira
Drake, principal, Hogansville School.
We attended summer camp at Camp
Clifford Smith in LaGrange. I remem-
ber during camp one summer our assis-
tant scoutmaster Billy Dottson placed
a snake in Tommy's tent. It scared the
living daylights out of Tommy," said
George Spradlin.
Carl Walburn also has fond
of the times. "I met Carl during
Scout days. I was a member of
Scout Troop. We would attend
and skating parties together.
became sweethearts and after the
we dated. When Carl finished
Georgia, we married and he
work for Southern Bell for 39
before retiring. Carl developed a
love and skill for knot tying. He wo, u
always talk about how he learned to
this or that know in Scouting. I felt
proud to accept his Eagle Badge. I
cherish this moment for the rest of
life," said Mrs. Walburn. :
During the war, each of the m
served in the U.S. Navy. Thrower
a radio operator. 'he Morse code me
badge I earned in Scouting was in
mental in determining my military
cialty," said Thrower. Spradlin was A.
postman and Walburn was
gunner.
NIGHT - Large crowds filled the Jim Hamill Hall and enjoyed a weekend of good gospel music
the Hoofer's Gospel Bam last Friday and Saturday night. Tony Gore and Majesty, the Diplomats,
the McDaniel Family, Kevin Spencer and Fnends, Randy Miller, the Dixie Melody Boys, the Followers
and the Singing Echos among others were on hand. Pictured with Lynn Epperson, (C) of the Singing
Echos are Sara Purgason (L) of Corinth and Frances Lawhom of Mountville.
|Hogansville Policeman
|Takes Advanced Training
Officer Thomas L. Hatcher ver's and vehicle licensing
with the Hogansville Police requirements; statewide vehicle
iDepartment has completed a safety inspection regulations and
Icourse in Advanced Traffic Law emission standards in appropri-
Iconducted by the Georgia Police ate counties; and factors con-
iAcademy Division of the Georgia tributing to accidents and seri-
iPublic Safety Training Center in ous offenses that result in signif-
IForsyth. icant property damage, injury or
I This course is required by the loss of life.
Georgia Peace Officers Emphasis in the course is
Standards and Training Council placed on Georgia statutes that
for Advanced Certification. govern the operation of motor
The course provides public vehicles and case law pertaining
safety officers an overview of the to specific offenses.
laws in the Georgia Traffic Code
that pertain to moving vehicle FUNDING for this program
violations and includes updates has been provided by the State of
on rules of the road which gov- Georgia Governor's Office of
ern how a vehicle shall be oper- Highway Safety.
ated safely on Georgia roads. The Georgia Public Safety
Rules of the road not only Training Center provides train-
encompass laws governing traf- ing programs for local and state
fic but also include common driv- certified public safety officers at
ing practices, no cost to tile local community
Additional topics include dri- for tuition, meals or lodging.
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!! Mountville United Methodist Women met March 12 at the home
1 of Thomas and Alma Wood.
I The program was presented by Nancy Newsome on "Rahab, A
! Woman of Faith." Newsome emphasized that the importance of
]i Rahab's legacy shows not only what she was, but what she was able
to become.
President Helen Thrash welcomed the womeh's society and pre-
sented the devotion on "What kind of legacy do you want to leave
behind?'.'
UMW members participating in the program included: Clara
Andrews, Wanda Cosfley, Nancy Newsome, Leslie Pike, Helen Thrash,
Mae Towns and Alma Wood.
Plans were made for Easter lilies to be placed in the sanctuary
in honor or in memory of loved ones. Wanda Costley and Gayla Jones
will coordinate this project.
Reports were given on food, flowers and gifts delivered to the
shut-ins of the church community. Clara Andrews, chairman of
Membership Nurture and Outreach, requested she be advised of any
special needs in the "church family."
Leslie Pike, chairman of the Newcomers Outreach Committee,
reported a gift basket has been delivered to newcomers: Ralph and
Kay Duraski, and children, Stephen, Tad and Hannah Rose.
Jean Mote, of the Food Closet Advisory Board, sent report of
'i Mountville UMW's totat food, cash donations and hours of volunteer
work for Interfaith Food Closet in 2001.
The President reported Mountville UMW volunteers to work in
March 2001 include: 3/20 and 39: Clara and George Andrews; 3122
Leslie Pike and Jean Mote; and 3/27 Alma Wood and Helen Thraslx
Thrash announced the next UMW meeting will be held April 9th
at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Richard Chambers. Angela,,Chambers
will present a program on 'Women of the Old Testament.
The Rev. Dane Wagner, pastor of the Mountvflle and Big S_vtgs
UMC, announced everyone is invited to Holy Week Services as fol-
lows: 4111-7 p.m. Big Springs and 4/12-7 p.m. Mountville, Maundy
Thursday, 'Passion Week' Video, 'Gospel .According to Matthew'; 43-
7 p.m. Big Springs, 'Good Friday' Service; 4/15 Easter Sunday: Big
Springs, Sunrise Service; 9 a.m. MounWille, Eaer Sunday Worship;
10 a.m. Church School; 10 a.m. Big Springs, Church School; 11 a.m.
Easter Sunday Worship.
Regional Board To
Hogansville residents can give some input.
The Chattahoochee-Flint Regional
Development Center Board of Directors will
meet Thursday, March 29, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
The meeting will be at the Regional
Development Center in Franklin.
The Agenda will include regular
items.
Meetings are open to the public.
PLEASE CALL Kathy at 706-675-672L!
101 to obtain additional information.
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