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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1920
Page
7
A busy week includes Larkin D. Watson chapter U D C hosting a Christmas themed afternoon with Holly red roses poinsettias and a program titled Christmas in the South. The Woman's Club then hosts Dr. VanDeventer on Red Cross nursing and Prof Aldine Pound on Vocational Education followed by a social with a salad course.
A prose item by Miss Mildred Lewis Rutherford outlines conduct for Confederate descendants. It spells courtesy, honesty in sport, respect for elders and soldiers, aiding others, truthful study of Southern history, and regular attendance at C. of C. meetings under the initials C L L D R L E N.
A list of moral guidelines appears alongside local social notes. Mentions include Mrs Emma Mallet and Miss Lucile Elder visiting Atlanta, plus several residents traveling or visiting relatives in Atlanta and updates on moves and home purchases in Carrollton, North Oak Street.
A compact moral exhortation urging reverence for elders, modest dress for women, and a call to cease evil while doing good. It reminds readers to honor predecessors and uphold virtuous conduct in daily life.
Mrs R W Mays spent Wednesday in Atlanta. Willis Goodwin attends Locust Grove school. Mrs J D Jones and J D Jr spent Wednesday in Atlanta. Miss Pauline Mallet returned Monday from Atlanta visit. Mrs A H Smith at home from Atlanta visit. Mr J B Carmichael was a business visitor to Atlanta last week. Miss Viola Slaughter in Atlanta for days and will attend Cyril Scott concert Friday with Music Study Club. Mrs J H Carmichael visiting daughter Mrs George Damour in Atlanta. Mr and Mrs J P Etheridge and children of Perry visited here. Mrs Walter Moore spent Saturday in Atlanta with Mrs W H Foster at Piedmont Sanatorium. Friends of Mr J M McCarty, Jackson Theatre manager, glad he is improving from illness. Mr J F Lane to become Butts county tax collector next year moved family from Cork to Ridgeway near Jackson. Dr H W Copeland of Jackson and Dr A F White of Flovilla attended Sixth District Medical Society meeting in Macon Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Rufus McCord of Sales City and Mr and Mrs Ralph McCord of Camilla visiting relatives here this week. They will later visit Mr and Mrs McLarty in Douglasville.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Maddox Jr. entertained at a Sunday dinner. Guests included Miss Annie Paige Miss Trillie Hartley and Mr and Mrs I M Wilson and their children of Fincherville.
The Busy Corner promotes thrift through 1921 sales of Thrift Stamps Savings Stamps and Treasury Savings Certificates. The message encourages lasting, responsible gifts that build financial independence for children and families, extending holiday generosity beyond a single season.
An Edwards Jewelry Store ad lists alarm clocks and watches priced at 1.75 and up. The Jackson Methodist Church board of stewards met Tuesday and elected Hugh Mallet as chairman, H C Ball as vice chairman, Elwood Robison as secretary, E S Settle as treasurer, and H M Moore as treasurer for the incidentals fund, with Rev J R Jordan outlining budget plans for 1921.
Santa Claus brings gifts to Jackson Sunday Schools with trees at three churches. Presbyterian hosts December 27 at 6 pm with Santa and class gifts, Methodist holds December 23 for primary and junior depart ments with songs and recitations, First Baptist schedules December 22 at 5 30 pm with gifts and carols.
Dr. Luke G. Johnson presiding elder of the Griffin district will fill the pulpit at Jackson Methodist church Sunday morning December 19. A cordial invitation is extended to the people of the community to attend the services and hear the sermon by Dr. Johnson.
Gifts that last are the kind to give. Edward's Jewelry Store offers lasting gifts while The Busy Corner advertises half price childrens hats with a large selection available.
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