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Newspaper

Jackson Progress Argus

Location

Jackson, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1921

Page

3

Watchman of the Night Doctor Knight Addresses Georgia Daughters

Dr. Lucian Lamar Knight spoke to the Georgia Daughters of the Revolution in Dalton on a crisis for the state. He urged lifting illiteracy, supporting education, and home rule while praising Martha Berry and Mary Ann Lipscomb and urging a national resolve with the slogan Get Busy.

Lucian Lamar Knight Georgia Daughters of the American Revolution Dalton Daughters of the Revolution Jeremiah Jerusalem Nehemiah Union Appalachians Martha Berry Mary Ann Lipscomb United States America Knight Southland France Gehenna Europe Dr. Knight

Program Concluded With Strawberries and Cake Served

Readable fragment notes strawberries and cake served after the program concluded, indicating a small reception or closing moment.

Cherokee Rose Called Flower of Georgia by Macon News

The Cherokee rose, pink with five petals and a blush, grows along Georgia walls and trellises. It is hardy and self-sufficient, with a white Cherokee variety. Once popular as hedges, roadsides, and landscape, it symbolizes nature's aid to beauty and moral renewal, urged by Georgia women to beautify roadsides.

Georgia America Macon South Georgia Macon News

John Fossett Moves From Albuquerque to Denver for Summer

John Fossett has been in Albuquerque New Mexico for some time and is now in Denver Colorado where he will spend the summer months.

John Fossett Albuquerque N. M Denver Col

Social visitors and weekend trips around Atlanta area

A list of residents and relatives visiting or spending weekends in nearby towns. Names include Col. J. T. Moore and Mrs. Merck in Atlanta, the McCarty and McMichael couples in Barnesville and Atlanta, Miss Lena White at Worthville, and others visiting relatives in Monticello Athens Juliette Macon and Wesleyan College.

Lena White Worthville

Local Woman's Club Enjoys Operatic Program in New Rooms

Members hosted by Mrs. J. B. Settle and others, the Woman's Club met in redesigned rooms with pink roses. Eva Mae Smith led the program on opera, Lois Biles spoke on Verdi, and W. E. Watkins read Rigoletto. District meeting plans for Jackson on May 18 were announced.

Woman’s Club J. B. Settle Morrison Settle Willis Morrison George Head C. M. Compton J. B. Harrison O. N. Brownlee L. D. Watson Waas Eva Mae Smith Lois , Biles Verdi W. E. Watkins Jackson First Baptist Church

Sewing Club Tea Delights Members in Spring Setting

Mrs F S Carmichael hosted a sewing club gathering Friday afternoon in bright spring blossom surroundings. A salad course was served to guests.

Hammond Buxton Engagement Set for April Home Ceremony

Mr and Mrs W M Hammond of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter Nannie B to Samuel H Buxton of Byromville. The marriage will be solemnized at home on April 17. The bride to be is from a prominent county family and the announcement will interest many friends.

W. M. Hammond Jackson Nannie B Samuel H. Buxton Byromville Atlanta Constitution

D A R Convention Ends in Dalton with Next Meet in Valdosta

The twenty third annual DAR convention closed a three day session in Dalton Georgia. The next gathering will be in Valdosta. Resolutions urged better moving picture films Georgia history in high schools naturalization for women before voting Smith Towne educational bill Legion markers on bridges for World War heroes a state Revolutionary soldier roll in archives raise the age of consent to eighteen memorials for Jamestown mothers and mothers of Yamacraw Bluff Georgia.

The Daughters of the American Revolution Dalton Valdosta Georgia Econgress Smith-Towne American Legion Jamestown Yammacraw Bluff

Local Social Roster and Court Visit Note Weekend Gatherings

Canton Georgia residents visited relatives in town over the weekend including Eugene McMichael and families. Local attendees heard William's case in Covington. Cornelius McClure remains seriously ill at his daughter’s home as members from Methodist and Baptist Sunday Schools attended the Cedar Rock convention with a good dinner.

Eugene McMichael Canton J. A. Bonner van Jones Lucile Reeves Cedar Rock Willie Cook Askew Elliott Lennie Ingram Jenkinsberg Teresa Neal Scott Cook Jusie Son Atlanta Methodist Baptist Butts County

Revival and Service Notes From First Baptist Church

The First Baptist Church outlines Sunday April 17 activities including Bible School at 9 30 AM and a sermon at 11 AM by the pastor. A revival meets nightly at 7 30 PM with various prayer and mission events. Cal laway and Bell join April 24 for ongoing revival at Western Heights with 50 potential singers desired.

Missionary Society Jackson Callaway Bell Western Heights

Local Social Notes From Pa Tillio and Surrounding Towns

Mr and Mrs C F Weldon of Patillo visited their parents Mr and Mrs W H Hammond Sunday. Misses Salliemae Turner and Ella Aiken spent Saturday with Miss Ethel Carter. Emmett Gunnels of Iron Springs and family were week end guests of their parents. Mrs J D Akin and Miss Ella Akin were guests Thursday of Mrs J L Washington near Jackson. Raymond Mangham and Myrtle Mangham of Beulah were week end guests of Miss Mary Lizzie Washington. J D Brovanlee were guests of A F Pritchett family Saturday afternoon. W D Turner and Misses Jessie and Salliemae Turner spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Paul. Olin Greer and baby of Iron Springs visited H F Washington Sunday. Lois Jones spent Saturday night with Lily Pritchett. Dr and Mrs R L Hammond and baby of Jackson were week end guests of J R Hammond and family. P V Couch of Griffin was a visitor here for several days. Miss Fanniesu Pritchett spent Sunday with relatives in Griffin. Friends of M E Washington are pleased to report he is improving from illness.

C. F. Weldon Patillo W. H. Hammond Salliemae Turner Ella Aiken Ethel Carter Emmett Gunnels Iron Springs H. H. Jones J. D. Akin Ella Akin J. L. Washington Jackson Raymond Mangham Myrtle Mangham Beulah Mary Lizzie Jones J. Q. Washington J. D. Brovanlee A. F. Pritchett W. D. Turner Jessie and Fanniesu Pritchett Griffin M. E. Washington Ana

Doan's Kidney Pills Help Jackson Man

H R Hooks of Oak Street Jackson reports relief from back pain and rheumatic hip pains after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He says the remedy rid him of kidney symptoms and kept his kidneys in good condition. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY manufactures.

Jackson Dean H. R. Hooks Oak St Doan

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mea Lucian Knight J. T. Moore W. E. Merck Annie Curry R. W. Mays J. M. McCarty Barnesville Tom McMichael Z. M. Leverette Devereaux Mr. J. Watts Maddox J. D. Jones Master Doyle Jones Frank Jenkins S. E. Jones W. F. Maher J. M. Leach Mrs. J. L. Barnes Mrs. Askew Mack Lewis J. W. McCord Mildred Wilson Belle Redman Lois Biles H. L. Daughtry Athens Mrs. Duncan Burnett Howard Holden Harold Rogers City L. J. Black Charlie Brittenham Maddox Amanda McDaniel Eloise Beauchamp Sara Beauchamp Wesleyan College B. H. Pound and Son Edgar Sparta G. M. Thornton Theodore McCord Lawrence McCord Messrs P. P. Johnson Cleveland Smith Alabama J. O. Gaston W. E. Foster J. M. Gaston J. D. Loner Alabama City J. P. McBryant Wayne Johnson Marietta Journal M. C. Johnson Jeannette Totten Chautauqua Emmie Durden Greenville Katherine Terrell Willingham Tift H. M. Fletcher Henry Merritt Fletcher, Jr Gertrude Jinks Emily Jinks George F. Etheridge United States Court A. F. White Eclectic Medical Association of Georgia Florida del Monte Sewing Club Hammond Buxton Paul Nolen & Company Jackson, Ga Warta Ano Rece Banoriz O Reculator Co Dery Atlabta, Ga Stark Allen R. F. Ross First Baptist Church News Our State Baptist W. O. Ham Virginia Carmichael Elgin Anothe Jackson
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