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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1920
Page
12
Poem honoring the D A R and Elizabeth Duncan Lanier in Dublin Georgia. It marks the state song adoption in 1919 and urges members to uphold loyalty to country liberty and the flag. Dedicated to the daughters of the American Revolution in Georgia.
Miss Mary Downs hosted a Valentine party at her parents home with a party contest and a sweet course served by Margaret Nolen. At the public school auditorium juniors and seniors enjoyed two contests and musical numbers by Miriam Fletcher and Carter with cream and heart shaped cake served.
A fragment from Frank L. Stanton presents a reflective verse about endurance and faith. The speaker embraces daily living despite sorrow, praising sun and seasons while acknowledging mortality and gratitude for God’s creation. The tone remains hopeful and devotional throughout.
Mrs L H Hurt entertained the Philathea class Wednesday afternoon at her West Third street home. The George Washington colors and idea were used. After discussion, refreshments were served with cream colored red and white. Each guest received two cherries tied with red white and blue ribbon. A large number of guests attended. Mrs Hurt was assisted by Mrs W H Dodson, Mrs S P Nichols and Mrs J H McKibben.
The Young People’s Missionary Society Circle No. 2 of the Methodist church entertained last Friday at Mrs. John Lyons home. A contest with society members’ names was enjoyed by all. Heart themed decorations and refreshments included cream and cake.
The Larkin D. Watson chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy will award a medal this year for the best essay on What Made the Civilization of the Old South. The prize is in addition to the state medal announced last week. All white children under 18 may enter and should contact chapter officers to join the contest.
The W C T U held its first year meeting Tuesday at Mrs. W O Ham program led by Mrs. Webb honored Frances E Willard. Resolutions on the Union’s beloved member Mrs. E L Smith were adopted. Next meeting at Mrs. W L Etheridge’s home.
D A R chapter celebrated Georgia Day February 12 at Mrs. Troy Willis's Mulberry street home with a program including "Life of Oglethorpe" and "Georgia Today" plus vocal solos. The event featured a valentine luncheon and games, with Mrs. Lamar Etheridge and Mrs. J. W. Crum elected alternates to the state conference in Moultrie.
In a personified fable flowers gain voices to express nature’s envy of humans. Each bloom selects an instrument to convey thoughts to heaven, transforming colors and scents into music. The poem links petals to tones, naming specific flowers with corresponding instruments and moods.
Col. C. L. Redman spent Sunday in Atlanta. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Fletcher and family are confined to their home with influenza this week. Mr. R. E. Wilson of Hawkinsville visits his niece Mrs. B. F. Watkins. Mrs. W. H. Maddox has returned from Atlanta. Major Joel B. Mallet of Atlanta attended court. Mr. G. T. Fossett visits from Toomsboro. Miss Viola Slaughter spent part of the week in Atlanta. Mrs. W. B. Thompson is improving from illness. Mrs. R. N. Etheridge returned last week from Lakeland, Fla.
Mr and Mrs Wright Watkins of Indian Springs announce the birth of a son. Mrs Watkins formerly Miss Davie Bryans. Friends of Ben Strickland, a student at an Atlanta dental college, regret his serious pneumonia illness. Mrs Emma Mallet and Miss Lucille Elder leave Tuesday for a month in Orlando joining Mrs L M Crawford and Miss Pauline Mallet. Mrs T O Calloway and a little son Tom visit with Mr and Mrs N R McCord. S H Mays spent Tuesday in Atlanta to confer with Governor Dorsey about the Georgia Cotton Bank and Trust Corporation. Friends of Philip Head of Atlanta are glad their daughter Helen convalesces from pneumonia. Friends of Mrs John Duncan of Quitman regret her serious illness at the Valdosta Sanitarium. Mrs Duncan is remembered as Miss Julia Thornton.
Mrs Julius Greer of Monticello formerly Miss Bessie White of Flovilla died Tuesday night after a brief illness following an appendectomy. She was survived by her husband two children her parents Dr and Mrs A F White of Flovilla two sisters Mrs Persons of Monticello and Miss Virginia White three brothers Herbert Will and A F White Jr. Funeral and interment were in Monticello Thursday at 11 o clock.
Carmichael Drug and Book Co promotes Colorite or Elkays to rejuvenate worn straw hats. The ad emphasizes restoring color and finish for a refreshed look.
A humorous tale contrasts life after death for two characters, Rastus and Sam. Sam reports labor in heaven that involves gathering stairs hauling the moon and hanging the sun, while Rastus jokes about light duties and coal. The punchline notes a shortage of help in the afterlife.
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