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Jackson Progress Argus

Location

Jackson, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1920

Page

3

As the Years Go by Poem and Bridge Luncheon

Beulah Rose Stevens notes aging with quiet strength and growing compassion. A bridge luncheon hosted by Mrs. J. M. Leach and Mrs. H. R. Thornton honors guest Mrs. G. D. Smith of Gadsden Alabama and Mrs. J. E. Lane of University Virginia, hosted by Mrs. C. W. Buchanan.

Beulah Rose Stevens J. M. Leach H. R. Thornton G. D. Smith Gadsden Ala J. E. Lane University, Va C. W. Buchanan

Flag Code of Georgia Schools

Georgia flag guidance outlines proper display and conduct showing respect at ceremonies and in decorations. It covers placement height, sunrise to sunset hoisting, half mast procedures, and spectator salutations, plus rules against misuse and improper disposal of worn flags.

Georgia Delaware Pennsylvania New Jersey Army Navy United States of America

Benefit Valentine rook party postponed by club

The Valentine rook party planned by the Woman's Club at Hotel Buchanan on Saturday has been postponed indefinitely due to the flu situation.

Valentine Rook Hotel Buchanan

Willard Memorial Meeting Promised By W C T U

The regular W C T U meeting will be held next Tuesday at 3 PM in Mrs. W O Ham's home. The Willard Memorial Meeting calls for full attendance. Subject Frances Willard's Widening Way led by Mrs Webb with a strong program committee. Bring dues and a contribution to the memorial fund.

W. O. Ham Frances Willard

Sunday School Class Entertained at Feb Afternoon Party

Miss Miriam Fletcher entertained her Sunday School class The Truthseekers with a pleasant afternoon party at her home on February 11 at 3 30 o clock. Twelve guests enjoyed the hospitality and a contest followed by a sweet course. Miss Fletcher was aided by Miss Davie Fletcher.

Miriam Fletcher Miss Fletcher Davie Fletcher

Missionary Institute At First Baptist Church Kimbell Assembly

The Womans Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church announces a March meeting in which Jackson is named to attend among about 100 women from local churches. Attendees include Mrs Wakefield of Atlanta Miss Mallory of Baltimore Mrs Prior of Greensboro and Mrs Neal president of the Georgia Missionary Union with other distinguished women.

Womans Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church Jackson Kimbell Association Wakefield Atlanta Mallory Baltimore Prior Greensboro Neal Georgia Missionary Union of Georgia

U D C Medal Contest for Essay on Old South Civilization

Georgia Division U D C offers a gold medal for the best 1000 to 1500 word essay on What Made the Civilization of the Old South. Open to white Georgia children under 18. Essays due March 1 to local committees. entries coordinated by Miss Rutherford and Mrs L D Watson in Jackson and Athens. Pamphlets available at 10 cents each. Further notices next week.

Georgia Old South Larkin D. Watson Jackson

U D C Chapter Reports Active Meeting at Hotel Buchanan

Larkin D Watson chapter of the U D C hosted a Saturday afternoon gathering. Members approved aid for Old Soldiers Home veterans including robes and comfort slippers, planned a fruit barrel, and voted to place a large flag in the school auditorium and later flags in county schools to replace three-year-old donations.

C. W. Buchanan S. P. Nichols R. P. Newton A. F. Whitney L. P. McKibben Bessie Waldrop Mary Newton Larkin D. Watson Hotel Buchanan Old Soldiers Home

Program on the Life of General Lee Noted

A program honoring General Lee was arranged by the program committee with Mrs. Clarence Compton and Mrs. Otis Ball contributing papers. Miss Helen Carmichael performed a piano solo, and attendees enjoyed a social hour with a salad course and coffee.

Robert E. Lee General Lee Clarence Compton Otis Ball Helen Carmichael

Meeting of Woman's Club in Jackson Highlights Education

The Woman's Club of Jackson met at Mrs. J. M. Leach's home with hosts Mrs. Eva Mae Smith and Mrs. Glen Carreker. Members debated educational and civic topics and formed a petition for a new school building. Lois Rogers spoke on Child Psychology from Wesleyan College, inspiring attendees.

Woman’s Club Woman’s Club of Jackson J. M. Leach Eva Mae Smith Glen Carreker Butts County Lois Rogers Wesleyan College Macon

California Syrup of Figs Ad Claims Safe Laxative for Children

An advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as the best and most harmless laxative for children. It promises a delicious fruity taste and full dosing directions on each bottle. Mothers are urged to say California to ensure authenticity.

California Caifornia Adv

Valentine gathering described with flowers and desserts

Baskets and vases of red carnations decorated the living and music rooms. A delicious salad course with coffee featured heart shaped tim bales and sandwiches echoing the valentine theme. Hostesses were assisted by Mrs. G. D. Smith of Gadsden, Ala., guest of Mrs. Leach, Mrs. H. R. Thornton, Miss Carter and Miss Tate.

Valentine G. D. Smith Gadsden Ala Leach H. R. Thornton Carter

Victors and Guests Attend Regional Events Across Georgia

Victor Carmichael attended Rexall dealers convention in Atlanta this week. Mrs. L. P. Lester and little Miss Anne Lester visit Mrs. W. S. Lawson in Macon. Professor and Mrs. Burson of McDonough were guests of Mrs. T. B. Miller. A Jackson Shriners party headed to Atlanta for Yaarab Temple ceremony, including R. H. Bowden, J. F. Ingram, T. E. Robison and D. P. Settle.

Victor Carmichael Rexall Dealers Atlanta L. P. Lester Anne Lester W. S. Lawson Macon Burson McDonough T. B. Miller Jackson Shriners Yaarab Temple Messrs R. H. Bowden J. F. Ingram T. E. Robison D. P. Settle

Local residents noted on visits and trips this week

Mrs W H Dodson spent Monday Col J T Moore spent Tuesday Joe Carmichael was down from Tech this week Col W E Watkins was a visitor in Atlanta Tuesday Mr J M Collins was a visitor in Jackson Wednesday Mrs Otis Ham and two sons are spending the week in Atlanta Mr R E Lavender of Flovilla was a visitor here Wednesday Mr T J Land is at home after several weeks in Florida Mrs Tom McMichael and Miss Mary Ruth spent Monday in Atlanta Mr W B Thompson is confined to his room with illness this week Judge J H Ham was a business visitor to Atlanta Thursday of the past week William Wright who attends Emory University spent the week end at home

Wiley Wright Forsyth Jackson Mr. T. J. Land Florida Tom McMichael Mary Ruth Atlanta J. H. Ham William Wright Emory University

Roads blamed for poor showing of candidates

Vague remarks fault bad roads for candidates not elected as roads impeded fast campaigning and travel, hindering efforts to run quickly and reach voters.

J M Collins Seeks Re election as County Surveyor

Mr J M Collins announces for re election as county surveyor after twenty four years in office. He has served three counties Butts Henry and Spalding during recent months due to vacancies and has kept up the duties to the county’s approval.

J. M. Collins Collins Butts, Henry Spalding Spalding County Henry County

Also Mentioned on This Page

Flag Code OF Georgia Schools W. C. T. U. Meeting Mrs. C. M. Kimbell J. E. Woods B. L. Harley J. C. Kinard Roselle Clark D. M. Thornton Ser the Land Studio Jackson, GA G. H. Mathewson Lindale Fred Maddox Shreveport Thaxton Oil Syndicate E. D. Allen East Point Mrs. G. W. Allen Taylor Buttrill Smith W. H. McMichael John A. Moore Emmett Moore Marjorie Griffin J. L. Watson Viola Slaughter Rachmaninoff John Duncan Quitman Laura Frances Duncan Julia Thornton Maggie Currie Mr. E. Smith Settle New York Jackson Mercantile Company College Park David Leach David Carmichael Drug & Book Co Rexall W. H. Dodson Col J. T. Moore Joe Carmichael Tech Col. W. E. Watkins Otis Ham Hwo R. E. Lavender Flovilla W. B. Thompson Ort Weber Mother Calumet the . S Hill's Cascaral Mr. Hill McKibben Buggy & Auto Co
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