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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1920
Page
12
In a quiet dawn, Easter bells ring through the city as church bells and hymns call people to rise. The hush of night gives way to hope and celebration as voices proclaim the Lord is risen and sorrow gives way to adoration.
The article lists many local residents sending congratulations to a Ferguson couple and describes an elegant dinner in McDonough on Wednesday. It also mentions visitors and guests from nearby towns including Atlanta Griffin Valdosta Hawkinsville Live Oak Tallapoosa and Jasper County among others.
Miss Margaret Nolen hosted a group of children at an Easter egg hunt on Tuesday at Mallet's Spring. The event was chaperoned by Misses Emma Nolen Lou Nolen and Grace Barnes. A pleasant picnic lunch followed.
The marriage of Mrs. Cora Goode and Mr. E. H. Cole of Flovilla was performed Saturday by Judge W. W. Preston. Friends send cordial congratulations and best wishes.
Miss Jessie Jones and Mrs. R P Lasnett invite Sunday School members to an Easter egg hunt Saturday afternoon at Mrs Annie Webb's country home. After eggs are found a picnic lunch will be served. A good time is promised for the two classes.
Sunbeams of the Baptist church enjoyed an Easter egg hunt on church lawn Tuesday afternoon led by teacher Mrs. Z. M. Leverette with helpers Mrs. Harvey Maddox and Mrs. Otis Ham. Eggs were hidden for the children to find and ice cream was served after.
The primary pupils of the Baptist church will hold an Easter egg hunt on the church lawn Friday at noon. Easter souvenirs will be given, and ice cream cones served. Teachers include Mrs S P Nichols Mrs J S Davis Mrs Walter Jones Miss Lucy Evelyn Nichols Miss Mary Sims and Miss Eileen Scarborough.
Officials of the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic railroad offer the use of their private car to delegates of the state D A R convention in Moultrie April 6 8. The car departs Atlanta Terminal at 7 15 a m Tuesday April 6 and carries delegates from Atlanta and other points. Delegates pay only regular transportation rates.
Mrs. R N Etheridge hosted a rook club gathering Saturday with invited guests. The hyacinth and peach blossom decor set a festive tone and after games a salad course was served. Members and guests included Mrs J B Carmichael, Mrs H W Copeland, Mrs F S Carmichael, Mrs George Damour, Mrs W L Etheridge, Mrs J M Currie, Mrs Smith Settle, Mrs Morrison Settle, Mrs Eva Mae Smith, Mrs G E Mallet, Mrs R J Carmichael, Mrs H O Ball, Mrs L L O Kelley, and Miss Helen Carmichael.
A wedding uniting Miss Susie Etheridge and Mr. Charlie Ferguson of McDonough took place at the bride’s brother and sister’s home in Berner around 3 p.m. Wednesday. Rev. Emory of the McDonough Methodist church officiated as a wide circle of friends attended.
Miss Kim a native Korean visiting Wesleyan college spoke on Korea at a Methodist circle gathering. She sang two solos and discussed Korean customs, religion, and history while sharing travel notes. Miss Kim plans to return to Korea after her studies as a Christian worker.
The church announces an afternoon service re called and the minister’s late return. An evening service will still be held at 8 o clock.
Mr. T. G. Willis spent Sunday at Berner. Fielder Jones spent Monday in Atlanta. Col. C. L. Redman spent Tuesday. Miss Ada Sams is at home from Rockmart. Bert Carmichael spent Wednesday in Macon. Mr. J. E. Edwards spent Wednesday in Atlanta. Judge J. H. Ham visited Atlanta Friday. Miss Bessie Waldrop spent Wednesday in Atlanta. Mrs. Bessie Thomas spent the week end at Athens. Mr. J. L. Barnes visited relatives at Doerun last week.
Miss Annie Rose Wright and Miss Clyde Smith of Wesleyan attend the Student Government Convention in Greensboro on April six. The Pittmans announce the birth of a son, Warren Augustine, on March 25. Washington resident W. H. Bond returns after attending his brother Eli Bond's funeral in Macon. Mrs. J. W. Crum returns from Atlanta with ill Miss Annie Catchings Crum. Dewey White arrives from New York to visit his parents at Stark. Margaret McKibben and Ruth Howie to visit Brenau and parents. County residents attend Eli Bond’s March 26 railroad death in Macon.
The dew of Easter morning clings to the tale of the Resurrection and refreshes souls today as it did to the faithful at the Lord’s grave. The rising sun symbolizes enduring light that makes hearts glad, a brightness that endures beyond time.
A compact display notes Waterman or Conklin fountain pens offered at Carmichael Drug Store. The ad emphasizes hand fit and availability of quality writing instruments.
Mrs. C. A. Butner and family, including Harry Bob Butner and Elizabeth Lewis, visit Macon for the weekend. Ernest Newton of Georgia Tech will stay with his parents W. A. and Mrs. Newton. Several students from UGA Emory and G N & I visit family for Easter including J. W. Hodges Joe Buchanan Joel Watkins Sara Lester and Doris Carter. Albert Linch from Athens State University also visits Flovilla.
The piece reflects on Easter as more than a date, linking death and rebirth to nature and spirit. It speaks of Easter as the start of a new year of life, hope, and the enduring message that the good and true never die.
Advertises a dress sale promising savings of fifteen to twenty dollars when using a car with forty cents gasoline and fifteen cents oil for two hours of time. Claims Reefer's More Egg Tonic will boost energy for shoppers.
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