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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1920
Page
8
In a social item, Charles I. Junkin recognizes quilting skill and a “Four Points Community Club” forms with officers Mrs. Albert Finley, Mrs. Joe Gaston, Mrs. Annie Webb, and Mrs. Tassie McMichael. A quilting session ends with refreshments as May plans are announced.
A reflective quotation urges daily effort to defend the weak and aid the people against powerful interests. It encourages fearlessness toward criticism, embracing both progressive science and prudent tradition, and staying steadfast in public service.
A short reflective piece presents three daily maxims. Gather a little knowledge each day, practice self denial, and cultivate perseverance and cheerfulness. Over ten years these habits build a strong foundation in all walks of life.
Miss Eileen Scarbrough acted as hostess at a Saturday evening party for the Public School Senior class. Spring flowers such as dogwood and azaleas decorated the home while a punch bowl nestled among blooms. Guests enjoyed cream and cake during the event.
Mrs Otis Ball entertained her club and invited guests with an afternoon rock party at four o clock. The rooms were decorated with dogwood and narcissus, tables set for games and score cards painted with spring blossoms. A salad course followed, with assistance from Mrs Bluma Carmichael Mrs H W Copeland and Miss Marian Carmichael.
Memorial Day activities drew veterans from two wars and others to a Lar kin D. Watson chapter UD C event. Colonel McKibben Lane of Macon delivered an eloquent address honoring Confederate veterans and their descendants.
About thirty neighborhood women gathered Thursday afternoon April 22 at Mrs. Asbury Godsey's home to quilt. Two quilts were set in frames and preparations completed. Mrs. Lizzie Butner served as guest of honor and demonstrated quilting skills.
Miss Jewel Warwick of Flovilla entertained the Music Lovers club Saturday. After the business session the program followed by a social hour and delicious refreshments were served.
Announcement of the marriage between Miss Eloise Heath of Butt and Mr J W Gilbert of McDonough. The bride is the second daughter of Mr and Mrs W D Heath and described as charming while Mr Gilbert is a prominent young man of Henry county. Friends extend best wishes for their happiness.
The sixth district convention will be held in Round Oak on May 4 with Mrs. R. H. Hankinson presiding. All clubs and district chairmen should attend with reports. Speakers include Mrs. James E. Hays, Miss Charlotte Templeton of the Georgia library commission, and Miss Rhoda Kauffman of the commission for feeble minded children. Mrs. Charles Haden will represent the Ella F. White Endowment.
Judge and Mrs N C Collier of 5563 Clemens avenue announce the engagement of their daughter Vivienne to Edward A Downey son of Mrs E A Downey of 7118 Pershing avenue Miss Collier a Bradley Polytechnic Institute graduate Downey a St Louis University and MIT electrical engineering graduate No wedding date set The Star notes her visits to Indian Springs with relatives and links to the Collier family reputation
Mrs. Lamar Etheridge hosted a lively rock party on Third Street in honor of Miss Janie Hearn of Eatonton who was weekend guest of Mrs. Eva Mae Smith. The event featured Spring blossoms, dogwood decorations, baskets of azaleas, and a luncheon after games with twenty guests.
Mrs George Maynard Minor of Waterford Connecticut was unanimously elected president general of the Daughters of the American Revolution at the Twenty ninth Continental congress. All executive officers on Minor's ticket were elected with no opposition and twelve candidates vied for seven posts. The group installed the new officers on Saturday and adopted universal military training with only a scatter ing vote against the resolution. Vice presidents general named include Mrs Cassius C Cottle Mrs Edward L Harris Mrs James T Morris Mrs Charles S Whitman Mrs Henry McCleary Mrs Anthony W Cooke and Mrs Edward P Schoenteen.
A Sunday gathering at Mr Jack Taylor’s home on April 25 marked his sixty first birthday. Twenty six children and grandchildren plus seventeen friends totaling forty three attended the outdoor meal. The lawn table overflowed with a bountiful spread as guests arrived eager to celebrate.
Relieved of its burden and the gpen ing came from other sources. In the early afernoon the friends departed leaving the family to pass the rest of the day together. I wish for Mr. Taylor many returns of his birthdaay MAR UU Ys.
A stream of short notices lists residents and guests visiting from Atlanta Washington Gadsden Columbus Forsyth Eatonton Jenkinsburg Macon Sum merville Abbeville Zebulon and University Virginia. Several local residents recoveries and illness updates are reported with family and hospital notes.
Miss Margaret McKibben of Brenau returns home with her parents J H McKibben and L H Hurt. She and Brenau students will attend grand opera in Atlanta this week with attendees including Mrs. Lamar Etheridge Mrs. Smith Settle Mrs. Park Newton Miss Mary Newton Miss Viola Slaughter Miss Lois Biles Mrs. J B Settle Mrs. R W Mays Mr and Mrs A T Buttrill Mr O N Brownlee Mrs Imogene Pearson Miss Elizabeth Roland Mrs S O Ham.
The city of Jackson Georgia opens registration of qualified voters from April 9 to May 25 1920 at 4 pm at the clerk’s office. Voters will participate in the May 10 1920 election for school bonds, per the mayor and council notice dated April 5 1920 signed by Mayor W E Watkins and Clerk J A McMichael.
A fragment from the Times Union mentions Arabella de la Furt as a young, sweet, debonair figure. It notes her varied poses, seated on a chair or on her foot, in light verse.
The speaker urges readers to rely on their own practical judgment rather than wait for commissions or government inquiries. Emphasizes self sufficiency to cope with current high living costs and navigate economic pressures.
Readers hear a consolation on sugar costs with calls for broader self-denial. The message suggests people can manage with less sugar and practice restraint, linking frugality to communal steadiness.
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