The battle of the band instrument providers continued tis week as the Rome Board of Education announced that, in a private meeting, they had voted to continue to support the Band Advisory Committee's recommendation that they use only the Music Room to conduct its band recruitment programs and offer instrument sales and/or rental to band students. Ken Stanton objected to the decision, saying that if the system wasn't open to all music stores, then none should be allow to participate. The board replied that "parents should feel free to look at instruments of any company and then make their own decisions where to purchase or rent," but that only the Music Room would be allowed to visit the schools, administer the recruitment program, and offer sales and rentals to students at those recruitment programs.
West Rome took on North Georgia powerhouse Marietta on Friday, October 17th, in the second confrontation between the two teams (the first, in 1968, resulted in a 24-0 Marietta victory). West Rome went into the game without two key players, as both Frank Felker and Edward Sellers were still on the injured list. Unfortunately, Marietta posted its second victory in a row as they defeated West Rome 27-7; West Rome's only touchdown came from a one-yard run by quarterback Randy Hatch, followed by Mark Brewer's extra point. Other than that, the game was dominated by Marietta from beginning to end. West Rome racked up a total of 107 yards rushing, of which 100 yards came from John Sapp.
Vicki Duffey was crowned Homecoming Queen at West Rome. The other members of the homecoming court included Sharon Avery, Kay Cormany, Ellen Jackson, and Debbie Shelnutt,
The West Rome Library Club volunteered to help the staff at the Boys Club Library, which was open from 4 until 6 pm every Tuesday and Thursday. Library Club members included Gail Ballew, Pat Branton, Debbie Engle, Debbie Holder, Debbie Johnson, Julia Jones, Virginia Lemming, and Sharon Moore.
Bringing a junior college to the Rome/Floyd County area turned out to be more expensive than anticipated. Bids for construction of the facility came in almost 50% higher than anticipated; then low bid of $3.732,415.00 was significantly higher than the $2.5 million that the University System had originally budgeted. According to Chancellor George Simpson, the bids were the highest per square foot of any college ever built in Georgia.
A non-profit group, Housing Incorporation, announced plans to build several subdivisions for low and moderate income families in Floyd County. The total cost of the program was estimated at $2.1 million, Rome municipal and business leaders headed up the program, which was designed to make it easier for lower-income families to afford their own homes.
A major early morning fire nearly destroyed Keith's Walgreen Drug Store at 435 Broad Street, leaving little more than a charred shell of a building. Nearby businesses, including Esserman's Town Finance, Tee's Barber Shop, Wilkerson Real Estate & Insurance, and Coosa Valley Book Shop were affected by the heavy smoke, but suffered no lasting damage.
Piggly Wiggly had pork ribs for 59¢ a pound, apples for 12¢ a pound, and Castlebery chili for 49¢ a can. Kroger had T-bone steak for $1.29 a pound, sweet potatoes for a dime a pound, and a 48-ounce bottle of Gatorade for 49¢. Big Apple had pork roast for 59¢ a pound, Irvindale ice milk for 39¢ a half-gallon, and Jeno's pizzas for 63¢ each. A&P had ocean perch for 95¢ a pound, cabbage for a dime a pound, and RC Cola or Diet Rite for 30¢ a carton plus deposit. Couch's had ground beef for 59¢ a pound, Bama jelly for 27¢ a jar, and Duncan Hines cake mix for 33¢ a box.
The cinematic week began with Castle Keep (starring Burt Lancaster) at the DeSoto Theatre, The Rain People (starring James Caan) at the First Avenue, A Place for Lovers (starring Faye Dunaway) at the Village, and True Grit (starring John Wayne) at the West Rome Drive-In. The weekend switchout brought Run Wild, Run Free (starring John Mills) to the DeSoto, Ace High (starring Eli Wallach) to the First Avenue, Alice's Restaurant (starring Pat Quinn) to the Village, and The Italian Job (starring Michael Caine) to the West Rome Drive-In.
The number one song this week in 1969 was "I Can't Get Next To You" by the Temptations. Other top ten hits included "Hot Fun in the Summertime" by Sly & the Family Stone (#2); "Sugar, Sugar" by the Archies (#3); "Jean" by Oliver (#4); "Suspicious Minds" by Elvis Presley (#5); "Little Woman" by Bobby Sherman (#6); "Wedding Bell Blues" by the 5th Dimension (#7); "Baby, It's You" by the Smiths (#8); "Tracy" by the Cuff Links (#9); and "I'm Gonna Make You Mine" by Lou Christie (#10).
It was an amazing week for great albums as well. Creedence Clearwater Revival took first place with their album Green River, followed by Johnny Cash at San Quentin (#2); Through the Past, Darkly (Big Hits Volume 2) by the Rolling Stones (#3); Abbey Road by the Beatles (#4); the eponymous Blind Faith (#5); In-A-Gadda-da-Vida by Iron Butterfly (#6); the eponymous Blood, Sweat, & Tears (#7); Hot Buttered Soul by Isaac Hayes (#8); Best of Cream (#9); and Santana, the group's first album (#10). This was also the week that John Denver made his national musical debut with the release of his first album, Rhymes & Reasons (he had previously released an album on a small regional label).
The Jackson 5 made their television premiere this week in 1969 on The Hollywood Palace, an ABC music-variety program.
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