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Newspaper

Jackson Progress Argus

Location

Jackson, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1922

Page

3

Valentine themed gatherings and society notices

The column details a Valentine party hosted by Miss Emmaly Nolen for twenty guests with a unique contest won by Miss Mary Lou Smith and a sweet course served. It also notes Evelyn Kinard and Wallace Shivar’s marriage announcement, a study group gathering hosted by Mrs. Carmichael, and a rook party fundraiser by the William McIntosh chapter of the D A R to support a Butts county scholarship.

Emmaly Nolen Margaret Nolen Valentine Mary Lou Smith T. H. Nolen Paul Nolen William McIntosh George Washington Butts County

Rook Party Brightens U D C Chapter Event

The Larkin D. Watson chapter of the U D C hosted a Valentine rook party at their club rooms, featuring red heart decor, red rose accents, and tea and sandwiches. Proceeds added to the chapter treasury while guest speaker Mrs. H S Wooten of Milledgeville spoke on Conservation of Woman's Power.

Ruth Maddox Hosts Ten Birthday Party

Miss Ruth Maddox served as hostess for a Saturday morning party celebrating her tenth birthday. The event featured valentine decorations and favors, three tables of Rook, and a delicious sweet course for twelve guests.

M. Bond Rock Katherine Tingle Harvey Bond Valentine Ruth Maddox Rook

Children of the Confederacy Meet in Club Rooms

A Saturday meeting of the Children of the Confederacy drew a large attendance. Organizer Mrs. R. W. Mays planned a valentine party after business, delayed by complicating parties. Officers elected for the year are President Miss Wy lene Thornton, Treasurer Miss Annie Lillian Jameson, Secretary Miss Ruth Smith. Meetings set for the third Wednesday each month. Valantines were distributed to members present.

Children of the Confederacy R. W. Mays

U D C Meeting and Local Society News in Jackson

The Larkin D. Watson chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy hosted a Thursday afternoon meeting with several members as hostesses. The chapter invited Confederate veterans to attend the matinee of Birth of a Nation on the 25th and announced a busy social week with Woman’s Club events and Valentine decorations. Notables visiting included Mrs. Howard Hoden of Atlanta and Rev. Merritt Bailey of Macon, while Bert Kinard from G M A College Park was noted for his Eagle emblem and weekend home visit.

Larkin D. Watson J. T. Moore L. L. O’kelley S. Re. Nichol C. J. Broom Rk. F. Welch Hattie Buttrill

Local Socials Roundup in Jenkinsburg

Miss Lucile Akin hosted a Saturday evening event for guests Ruth Turner and Lois Rogers. Ruth Middlebrooks visited Jackson. J H Mills visited relatives. Ruth Turner of Atlanta and Lois Rogers of McDonough stayed with Miss Akin. Mrs J B Childs spent the weekend in Atlanta with daughter May Childs who had a tonsil operation. Grace and LaFon Banks ton hosted a valentine party. Dwight Compton celebrated his fifth birthday with friends and cake.

Lucile Akin Ruth Turner Lois Atlanta Lois Rogers McDonough J. B. Childs Miss May Childs Grace LaFon Bankston Dwight Compton

Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Indigestion Relief

An old advertisement claims Pape's Diapepsin provides instant relief for indigestion gas and heartburn. It asserts tablets give rapid stomach relief and corrects acidity so readers can eat favorite foods again, noting a large case costs only a few cents and millions are helped annually.

Local Social Notes Highlight Worthville Visits and Guests

Worthville social roundup records visits and stays among McClure Chambers Mitchell Duke and others. News notes birth announcement for R. L. Cawthon’s son Feb 11. Tanlac ad from Carmichael Drug and Book Company ends the item.

Tanlac Carmichael Drug and Book Company

Mrs Powell and Susan Mathews visit Jackson guests

Mrs R R Powell of Monticello visits with Mr and Mrs W S Colvin and attends an Atlanta auto show with Mr Powell. Miss Susan Mathews of Athens, nutrition expert at the state college of agriculture, speaks at the farmers meeting in Jackson and stays with her sister Mrs P W Nolen.

R. R. Powell Monticello W. S. Colvin Mr. Powell Mrs. Powell Jackson Susan Mathews Athens State College of Agriculture P. W. Nolen

Local mentions include visitors and birth notice

Personal notes list business visitor Mr. S Copeland in Atlanta on Tuesday. Miss Emmaly Nolen spent last week in Jonesboro and Atlanta. Mr. and Mrs. J S Jackson announce the birth of a son on Sunday February 12. Guests included Jeff Davis of Athens, T H Nolen and Glen Landers family of Rome, Bertha McClure of Atlanta, William McClure of Macon, and Miss Bertha McClure, all visiting Mrs J W McClure.

Jene. Martin and Asa Atlanta Nora Mason W. J. White R. L. Cawthon Jim Cowans Covington J.H. Pope R. W. Lamb Copeland Emmaly Nolen Jonesboro Jeff Davis Athens T. H. Nolen Glen Landers Rome Bertha McClure William McClure Macon J. W. McClure

Beauchamp family thanks friends after mother's illness and death

The Beauchamp family and Mrs. W. A. Winn thank friends for kindness during the illness and death of their mother and for floral offerings. The notice also lists prices for cured potatoes at 75 cents and one dollar per bushel from Butts County Products Company.

Butts County Products Company

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Jordan Fancy Grocer Fleischmans Yeast Libby Blue Ridge Coffee Honduras Kinard-Shivar James M. Kinard Baxley Evelyn Wallace B. Shivar Ww. M. S Frank Carmichael The Methodist Church West Third Street D. A. R. Benefit Book Party H. S. Wooten Milledgeville Ches Wade Watkins Pitts McKibben W. E. Merck Harvey Maddox Park Newton Asa Buttrill J. L. Byron W. F Mary Newton Children OF the Confederacy Meeting Miss Wy Lene Thornton Annie Lillian Jameson Ruth Smith Valentines Gia Woman’s Club Howard Hoden W. H. Maddox M. J. Bailey Mer Ritt Bailey George Damour George J. H. Carmichael M. F. Thaxton A. B. Stallworth Mrs Malcolm Ainsworth Little Daughter Bishop Mrs. Ainsworth Walter Moore Lurline Lawson Flovilla Z. A. Cullins Wrightsville Cullins Emma Thomas Bert Kinard G. M College Park Bert Jenkinsburg Ruth Middlebrooks J. H. Mills Lord Baltimore Carmichael’s Drug Store Worthville Arthur McClure and Little Sons W. F. Stodghill Robert Chambers Ruth Griffin Raymond Mitchell Marion Duke Frances Harrison Cawthon Elgin Otis F. Hammond J. R. Hammond A. E. Turner Jessie, Ruth and Pauline Turner Hampton W. D. Turner Lizzie Mae Pritchett Carrilss Ham J. A. Turner M. E. Washington Tom Ridgeway Duffy McCoy J. T. Pritchett Verda Jones Mary Jones Ora Belle Brooks Lily Lois Jones Lillie Mae Turner H. H. Jones Paul Jones Co. O Co. T. Beauchamp W. A. Winn SOL BY AL OruUc Stores TNE Reee Brarfield Regulator CO Dept. OD Atlanta, Ga Just Norway Florida Washington Stone’s Jackson, Ga Gordon H. Thompson J. R. Pettigrew
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