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Newspaper

Jackson Progress Argus

Location

Jackson, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1921

Page

3

Mayflower Memorabilia and Colonial Sketches

Nancy Earle recounts William Bradford and Dorothy Mayflower lineage including Alice Southsmith Bradford and their voyage hardships. The piece moves to Revolutionary figure Hugh Montgomery of Salisbury and Lieut Samuel Myrick, detailing families and descendants before noting Mrs Clarence Compton hosting a Sunday School watermelon party on Third Street with neighbors and helpers present.

William Bradford Dorothy May Alice Dorothy Edward Southsmith William Promised Land Mosey Province Town America Amn Bradford Alice Southsmith Bradford Plymouth Plantation Hugh Montgomery Salisbury N. C Committee of Safety Rowan Co Provincial Congress Elizabeth Steward Nancy Ingram Anthony Newman Jane Montgomery Hugh John Newman Hugh Blake Samuel Myrick

Party for Little Folks Celebrates Miss Louise Beckham

Miss Frances McKibben entertained twelve little girls Wednesday afternoon with a rock party on the porch in compliment to Miss Louise Beckham of Atlanta and Miss Mollie Irene Murph of Marshallville. Watermelon was served after games.

Frances McKibben Louise Beckham Atlanta Mollie Irene Murph Marshallville

Birthday Dinner Honors Col Redman Fifty

Mrs. C L Redman hosted a birthday dinner on the 30th honoring Col Redman’s fiftieth birthday. Attendees presented a gold watch and chain to him, with gifts from Hon R G Strickland A T Buttill J B Mays J T Moore J R Strickland W Mortis Redman and H M Fletcher.

C. L. Redman Col. Redman R G. Strickland A. T. Buttill J. B. Mays J. T. Moore J. R. Strickland W. Mortis Redman H. M. Fletcher

Miss McKibben Elected Brenau Piano Teacher

Miss Margeret McKibben is elected as piano teacher in Brenau College Conservatory of Music after graduating from the institution. She will return August 10 for a short vacation before assuming duties.

Margaret McKibben Brenau College Conservatory of Music Miss McKibben

Rock party for charity at Mrs. Carmichael home

The Associated Charities announce a Friday social event at Mrs. R. J. Carmichael on Third Street. The 4 PM and 8 PM sessions invite gentlemen while ladies are invited through the press. Refreshments will be served and proceeds fund worthy charities.

Associated Charities R. J. Carmichael Third Street

Watermelon cutting party for Miss Carolyn Smith near Jackson

On Friday at 4 o clock Miss Carolyn Smith hosted a gathering of several girl friends at her McDonough Road home near Jackson. Guests enjoyed Rook and other games. A contest awarded a large melon to Miss Edna Copeland with Mrs. Walter Moore and Misses Grace Bankston and Doris Carter helping hostesses.

Clarence Compton The Presbyterian Church Third Street S. H. Mays Thompson Fannie Gibson Carolyn Smith Jackson McDonough Road Rook Edna Copeland Walter Moore Grace Bankston Doris Carter Miss Smith

Weenie roast at Stewart's mill attendees praised by Perritt

Mrs. W. O. Perritt hosted a camp fire gathering near Stewart's mill for her sister Miss Emily Daughtry of Jackson. The group enjoyed roasting wieners and marshmallows while sharing jokes and herd tales. Chaperones included Mrs. J. H. Clarke, Mrs. N. C. Napier, and Dr. and Mrs. R. C. Goolsby Jr.

W. O. Perritt Emily Daughtry Jackson Stewart’s Mill

Brownlee hosts brown eyed Susans rock party for Monticello guests

Mrs. O N Brownlee entertained Friday afternoon with Misses Persons and Irene Alexander of Monticello at Forsyth Road home. Living and dining rooms were decorated with brown eyed Susans and ferns, gold and brown color theme echoed in chocolate cream cantaloupe desserts and cakes. Nettie Rae Pittman presided at the punch bowl on the porch while Mrs. Lawrence Crawford and Mrs. Imogene Pearson assisted.

O. N. Brownlee Misses Persons Irene Alexander Monticello Forsyth Road Nettie” Rae Pittman

Local residents and visitors circulate in Atlanta and Macon

Judge J. H. Ham spent Tuesday in Atlanta. Mr. Cook McCord has been quite sick this week. Mrs. J. B. Sethe spent part of the week in Atlara. Mr. A. M. Pace was a business visitor to Atlanta Friday. Stuart Lee Maddox is recovering from illness. Mr. B. A. Wright was up from Indian Springs Monday. Col. T. J. Dempsey of Atlanta was a visitor here Monday. Miss Mary Kate Merck and Mrs. Merck spent Tuesday in Macon. Mr. Bradley Gilbert of Jonesboro is the guest of Atlee Carmichael.

Mr. Cook McCord J. B. Sethe Atlara A. M. Pace Atlanta Col T. J. Dempsey Mary Kate Merck Mrs. Merck Macon Bradley Gilbert Jonesboro Atlee Carmichael H. R. Siaton J. T. Harris J. H. Carmichael O. B. Howell Joe Carmichael George Damour Jane Hearn Pauline Mallet Eatonton H. W. Copeland J. B. Carmichael Marion Carmichael

Local residents noted in travel and visits around Jackson

Albert Newton left Wednesday for ten days at Daytona Beach Florida. Numerous visitors were recorded including J M Ball of Dawson to see Mr and Mrs J Stillwell Ball Seaborn W Maddox spent Thursday in Atlanta. J E Hale Jr of Barnesville visited Jackson last week. Various families planned stays near Griffin Byron Marshallville and Elgin with relatives. A birth announced for Porter Ham and Mrs Ham in Atlanta adding a son August 1.

Albert Newton Daytona Beach Fla Mr. Seaborn W. Maddox Atlanta Mrs. Porter Ham

Local Social Roundup From McDonough and Nearby Towns

Mrs. A. J. Copeland and Mr. Otis Ball hosts mark a weekend gathering in McDonough. Numerous families including the McCarty Carmichael Edwards and Slaton circle travel to Atlanta Forsyth Gainesville Washington Oxford and Tallapoosa for visits and events.

J. M. Leach W. F. Maher Slaton Carmichael David Leach Hughten Thornton Tallapoosa

Local Weddings and Visits Highlight Georgia Community

Miss Frances Hardison and Mr Jesse J Benford wed at Byron on Wednesday evening August third. An Atlanta motor party led by Fred Jacobs Lowe Reynolds P D Starling and J C Glore stopped in Jackson en route to Indian Springs. Nannie Belle Jinks earned a University of Georgia Summer School diploma this summer. B H Greer of Eastland Texas visiting relatives including brother J M Greer. Colonel E J Williams of Washington spent days here after the death of his niece Evelyn Pickett in Tifton.

A. H. McCarty J. M. McCarty Frances Hardison Jesse J. Benford Byron Indian Springs Jackson Messrs Fred Jacobs Lowe Reynolds P. D. Starling J. C. Glore Nannie Belle Jinks University of Georgia Shore B. H. Greer Eastland Texas J. M. Greer Mr. Greer Butts County E. J. Williams Washington Tifton Evelyn Pickett Frank B. Pickett

Lemon Juice Skin Bleach Promises Rosy White Complexion

Squeeze juice of two lemons into three ounces of Orchard White sold at drug stores for a few cents. Shake to make a quarter pint lemon bleach. Massage daily on face neck arms and hands to whiten skin. Ad claims stage beauties use the lotion for freckle sunburn and tan bleaching without irritation.

Whitney to Buy Fall and Winter Merchandise in New York

Mr. A. F. Whitney left for New York and other eastern markets to purchase fall and winter merchandise for the firm Car michael-Mallet Company. He will visit leading market centers and upon returning will have an important message for the buying public of this section.

A. F. Whitney New York Carmichael-Mallet Company Whitney

First Baptist Church News Highlights

The First Baptist Church previews a 9:30 a.m. Bible School and services at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. with Dr. D. W. Key of Atlanta delivering sermons Epaphras and Like Leaven. Mid-week prayer at 7:30 p.m. Also notes Dr. Montague's farewell, credited with helpful sermons and warm relations.

D. W. Key Atlanta Montague

Revival Meetings at Macedonia Church Start August 7

Revival services begin Sunday night August 7 at Macedonia church with Rev J A Bonner of College Park as preacher. Bonner has many local friends, and strong singing will highlight all sessions. Meetings run one week to ten days, with services at 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. daily. public invited.

Ings Macedonia Church J. A. Bonner College Park Bonner

Sandwiches for Sundays Supper

A vintage decorative list of sandwich recipes including Peanut Sandwiches Raisin and Peanut Butter Sandwiches Favorite Tea Room Sandwiches Brown Bread Sandwiches Date and Ginger Sandwiches Delicious Chicken Sandwiches Egg and Olive Sandwiches Russian Sandwiches Lobster Sandwiches Sardine Sandwiches. Each entry describes ingredients and method for making flavorful variations.

Tea Room

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nancy Earle Massachusetts Jonathan Myrick Abagail Brown Myrick Martha Brewer Jonathan Brewer Frances Buckmaster Samuel Martha Myrick Caroline Harriett Martha Charlotte Susan Marshal S Adeline Mary Ann Julia Lawson B. Myrick Mrs. Compton Brenau Miss Daughtry J. H. Ham Stuart Lee Maddox B. A. Wright Mr. J. M. Ball Dawson Mrs. J. Stillwell Ball B. C. Ward C. A. Towle J. E. Hale, Jr Barnesville Mrs Homer Bunn Griffin A. A. Howell Mrs. Hull and Baby J. B. Guthrie W. L. Nutt Decatur Crutchfield Flutie Weaver Alabama Sara Louise Furlow Mrs. Mac Potts Winder Ruth Norsworthy Elgin John Cook Mattisa Hamm Lois Biles G. E. Rice J. K. Litton T. K. Slaughter Alice and T. K Oxford, Fla I. J. Slaughter G. W. Humphrey Southern Railway System Finney Ethel Persons Mary McCandless McRae Mr. Arnold Miss Arnold Mrs. Ernest Cole Baby Jasper County Mrs. Burney R. A. Franklin Robert Hiram J. B. Settle A. H. Smith Philip Head Miss Mildred Nunnallys and Norris Colgate Landreth Liggetts Opera Liggetts Coffee Carmichael’s Drug. Store Paul Nolen & Co Klim Wotan Coffee Sole Agents Fleischmans Yeast Paul Nolen Jackson, Ga Camp Ground A. J. Copeland McDonough Otis Ball H. L. Allen Forsyth Laurence Edwards W. J. Weaver J. B. Banks J. H. Norsworthy Covington Oxford Naomi I. G. Wiliams J. H. McKibben Levi Hurt Gainesville Here Fletcher Athens State Normal School Mildred Baird Miriam Lamy Columbus J. C. Paschal Willig Scott Charlotte, N. C A. M. Watkins Sallie Watkins Emmaline Hale Jane Davis David Settle Tate John Duncan Quitman L. P. McKibben Freee Bradfield Regulator CO First Baptist — Church News Macedonia Lee Swann
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