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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1920
Page
12
A social column reflects on womanhood and the idea that life offers only imperfect choices. It suggests making the best of available “fathers” or ingredients, like baking a shared cake, and warns against grabbing others' troubles without understanding them.
SERRE EOD Easter decorations completed the festive scene with sixteen in attendance. Notables included Mrs. R E Carmichael, Mrs Newtons mother, and Mrs M J Carson the aunt of Mr Newton, along with Mr and Mrs William Street of Richland Ernest Newton of Georgia Tech and other Newton family members.
Members of the William McIntosh chapter D A R will meet next Wednesday afternoon at 4 oclock with Mrs A T Buttrill. They expect to hear a regent report from Mrs J B Harrison who is at the state conference in Moultrie this week.
Regular services are scheduled for Sunday morning and evening. The notice outlines two worship times for the day, inviting participation from the community.
Miss Reba Johnson of Decatur and Mr John Benne Bassett of Washington announce their marriage. The couple will reside in Washington after April 4. Miss Johnson previously taught in Decatur public schools.
The Methodist Primary Sunday school teachers moved the Easter egg hunt from Mrs Webb’s country home to Mrs F L Lyons' house due to rain. About fifty children attended with indoor games and lunch. The Junior Missionary society led by Mrs Lyons opened their mite box during the event.
Mr and Mrs John Fletcher of Jackson Georgia announce the engagement of their daughter Davie Spencer to Joseph William Lee of Grantville The wedding is planned for early June at the bride home The couple are from prominent families with Spencer a teacher and Lee also a teacher The wedding date will be announced later Also notes a Lyceum attraction by the Columbia Sextette on Thursday April 15 at 8 30 pm at the Auditorium urged attendance by the Woman's Club
An Easter gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Newton marked the 67th birthday of Mr. Newton. The centerpiece featured a snowy white cake with 67 candles as family and friends joined in the festive dinner.
The Woman's club of Jackson meets at Miss Mary Newton's home on Tuesday April 13 at 3 30 PM. Miss Viola Slaughter organizes the program featuring Miss Madeline Keipp from Atlanta, official lecturer of the Atlanta Music Club, discussing Il Trovatore with musical selections. Members are urged to arrive on time as the meeting hour has been moved up from 4 o'clock.
Mrs. Verna Wright and Mrs. J. L. Lyons hosted a business and social Wo man’s Christian Temperance Union meeting last Friday at Mrs. Wright’s home. Annie Webb reported a hundred dollar pledge paid in full for the expansion drive. The event featured an Information Month program on literature led by Mrs. R. P. Lansett and an Art Gallery display with newspaper cartoons and leaflets for distribution.
Dr J E Woods spent Friday in Atlanta. Wade Watkins spent Saturday in Mr J C Kinard spent Wednesday in Atlanta. Miss Emma Lou Nolen spent Fri Col J T Moore was a visitor to Atlanta Tuesday. David Leach was at home from G M A Sunday. Mr G E Rice spent the weekend with his family here. Mrs R P Newton and Park Jr spent Friday in Atlanta. Judge A H Ogletree was a visitor in Jackson Wednesday. Mrs J T McClure is visiting relatives in South Georgia this week. Mr and Mrs J L Watson are able to be out after a recent illness. Mrs W F Maher of Atlanta spent the weekend with Mrs J M Leach. Clyde McBryant will visit relatives in Alabama City and Gadsden next week. Mis Margaret McKibben of Bre Nau College spent the Easter holidays at home. Mrs Mary Wood Davis will arrive Saturday to visit Mrs T M Insets and Miss Sarah Louize Fur ow.
Mrs H J Davis of Quincy Fila visited the Furlow family this week. Mrs Jack Price of Atlanta guests Mr D B Moore in Jenkinsburg. Mrs L B Hopkins and children visit Mr and Mrs E L Phillips of Griffin. W F Huddleston attended the board of education meeting. Robert C Edwards returns to Jackson after McCormick Medical College. J P Anderson and Mrs W M Sheats of Atlanta guests of L S O Neal. Don Woods visits from Atlanta for Easter. Mrs L P McKibben to Tallapoosa to visit her parents. W B Willis and daughter Pennington attend funeral for O B Willis. Noble Greer recovering from operation in Atlanta. J G McDonald and Paul Nolen in Atlanta for U S court. Miss Mary Newton returns from Cairo and Richland visits. Frank Ogletree elected to board of education. in town for April meeting. Dr J R Hopkins visits his mother on her eighty first birthday in Norcross.
Bodies of William Marks and M Clyde Kelley, Jasper county farmers, were found pinned under an automobile in a creek near Monticello after flood weakened a cement abutment on an iron bridge. The men, both married, were returning from a business trip.
The article lists residents and relatives traveling or visiting across Georgia and Florida. Mr W F Thomas went to Atlanta for an operation accompanied by Mrs Thom s and Mrs E M Boone of Tooms ore. Several others return to colleges after Easter, visit family in Milledgeville and Atlanta, or join weekend gatherings in Richland and Conyers.
A local shop promotes a full service auto solution from repair to painting. The advertisement emphasizes convenience by handling all steps in-house and invites customers to bring their vehicles for complete care.
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