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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1921
Page
7
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union observes Frances Willard Memorial Day with a program chaired by Mrs. L. L. O Kelly at Mrs. R. J. Carmichael's home on Thursday afternoon the 17th. A good attendance is desired according to the press report.
The Butts county Woman's Club hosted a Tuesday session at the school auditorium with Miss Rosa Woodberry of Atlanta leading a parliamentary law drill. Discussion focused on keeping the county demonstrator position and supporting a Red Cross Health Center with Miss Etta Colclough and Mrs. Victor M. Cluis presenting.
Mrs. Fannie Duke of Locust Grove married Mr. W. H. Bond of Washington DC Saturday. Rev. J. G. Walker of Locust Grove performed the ceremony. Both natives of Butts county with wide local connections. After a short wedding trip they will reside in Locust Grove.
A Sewing Club gathering on Wednesday evening hosted by Miss Annie Howell featured an hour of fancy needlework and idea sharing followed by a delightful salad course and tea in the living room.
Mr S H Mays hosted a sumptuous Sunday dinner at his hospitable country home with his cook Hilon serving a fine menu of chicken salads pies peaches and cake. Guests included Rev and Mrs E C Wilson of Jenkinsburg Mrs Mays Mr and Mrs C M Compton Milton and Samuel Compton.
The Woman's Club and Mrs Park Newton organize a Valentine Rook party at Mrs W B Thompsons home next Tuesday at 3 PM. Fifty cents per player proceeds fund window shades for the new public school building with decorations, score cards, and a menu to follow.
A humorous stage scenario unfolds as five spinsters form a club to find husbands. Madam Hymen collaborates with the microbe of love to inoculate the Bachelor’s Club, sparking comic chaos as bachelors fall for the first sight of love. The ending promises a bittersweet wreck of the club. Local social notices follow with multiple residents visiting, traveling, and attending events.
A column lists residents visiting Atlanta and nearby towns, including Mrs. R. W. Mays in Atlanta Tuesday, Col. C. L. Redman in Forsyth Monday, Miss Sara Smith and others in Atlanta, and local guests from Georgia Tech and Toomsboro. Also notes moves and recoveries, with friends informed of illness and visitors in town.
In a three act stage farce a rural girl Judy is sought as an heiress by Mrs. Chiggerson-Boggs who schemes to marry her to her son George. The plot twists through deception and romance as Charmian Carter, a city actress, chases George and Judy faces false theft charges. Judy is rescued, marriage and wealth are uncovered, and Mrs. Boggs ends with a piano role in a moving picture show. Admission 15 and 25 cents.
A lively "present day" comedy set in Jackson features Septimus Green a young book agent Homer Gaston Ocey Gump Frank Moore George Chiggerson and Mrs Chiggerson Boggs with Miss Julietta Bean Charmian Carter Ethel Merritt Judy Frances Carmichael and Mary Ruth McMichael in the city. The story follows Judy a cheerful clod hopper from the poor house whose father deserted her.
Hats are beautiful this season with a display at The Busy Corner. The piece highlights spring headwear and invites shoppers to browse the collection in the shop.
Sunday plans include Bible School at 9 30 a m and sermons at 11 a m and 7 p m. The Scout Organization notes a Federal charter and urges weekly pledges and mission support while reporting on recent prayer meeting strength and piano organ fund appeal. Deacon J T Goodman dies midweek and local members share updates on health and attendance.
Jackson Fire Department members held a chicken supper at Maddox's shop on Tuesday night with guests including city council members and Dr. J A Jarrell who recently made a substantial donation. The menu featured chicken soup with accompaniments and the event highlighted good fellowship and enjoyment among attendees.
Treasure Island will be shown at Jackson Theater on Thursday and Friday February 10 and 11. The screenings promise adventure and classic seafaring drama with Captain Flint and Jim Hawkins featured on the program.
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