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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1918
Page
5
Mrs. E. Lee Smith hosted a Friday afternoon party for her rock club and guests. Tables were arranged in the drawing and dining rooms for games. Growing plants and Barcissi decorations enhanced the scene and a salad course followed the games.
By agreement with the State Regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Mrs. H. H. McCall and the hostess Elijah Clark chapter Athens, the state conference has been moved from February 6 to April 8, just before the National Congress in Washington. The postponement was deemed advisable because of the fuel situation.
The W C T U will defer its regular meeting to Thursday January 24 with a special National Prohibition program. Meeting at Mrs Emma Mallet at 2 45 PM. Program Committee members listed include Mrs S O Ham Mrs R W Mays Mrs Jack Currie Mrs D N Carmichael Mrs A H Smith Mrs Mary Goodall and Mrs J C Adams.
Larkin D Watson chapter of the U D C met at Mrs E Lee Smith's home with thirty members despite bad weather. Mrs L D Watson presided as the meeting opened with America and the Lord's Prayer. The group discussed Red Cross work and reported a finished convalescent blanket for a camp hospital and planned a second hospital equipment project for a soldier to be completed soon. Mrs Hugh Mallet read a biographical tribute to Gen Robert E Lee and Stonewall Jackson, followed by readings and musical selections.
Local society mentions list residents and visitors in Jackson and surrounding areas. Names include Grace Thaxton O M Duke Joseph Edwards Buttrill Thornton Finley S H Thornton E Smith Settle Pound Wright Bryant and others. Several attendees travel to Atlanta Macon Cairo LaGrange Orlando and Florida motor trips noted. Major and Mrs Mallet and Miss Elmer link to musical events in Atlanta. Funeral attendances reported for Col A W Lane and Mrs C E Carter.
The pastor introduces a series starting Sunday at 11 a.m. The theme The Sonship of Jesus follows the Gospel of Mark with deeds proving his sonship. Evening session at 7 p.m. covers The Good Hand of God. Bible School at 9:30 a.m. and Young People's Union at 2 p.m. Layman's Meeting on Jan 31 gathers association men in Jackson with hot lunch and invited delegates.
Jackson Camp No. 87 W O W held an oyster supper at Conner's restaurant last Thursday night. A large turnout of members enjoyed the event and good fellowship. The camp has more than doubled its membership in the past year.
Rev W L Pierce Presiding Elder of Griffin District will preach at the Jackson Methodist Church next Sunday January 20 at 11 am and 7 pm First Quarterly Conference at 3 pm Sunday School 945 am R P Lasnett Superintendent Mission Study Class meets Monday 3 pm at the parsonage Mrs Leila B Matthews to lead Members urged to attend Mid week prayer service Wednesday 7 pm Invitation extended to all Jackson residents to hear him Let us come unto His gates with thanksgiving and unto His courts with praise
Miss Mattie Giles died Sunday in Milledgeville at age 68. The body was taken to Flovilla Tuesday for funeral services at Macedonia church, with burial in the churchyard. She is survived by sister Mrs. E A Moore nephew Mr W A Moore of Butts county and several nieces.
Jackson banks will be closed Saturday January 19 in observance of Gen. Robert E. Lee's birthday. The closure marks a local ceremonial honor and affects regular banking operations.
An error in the January 11 publication misstated the Jackson National Bank condition as of November 20 1917 instead of December 31 1917 and the mistake is acknowledged.
Mrs. Mattie Boring aged 32 died at 63 Cherry Street Atlanta after several weeks illness. She formerly resided here where Mr. Boring worked for Empir Buggy Co. Survived by husband W. H. Boring daughter Elizabeth son Jack sisters Sarah and Lillie Mullin Shelbyville Tenn. Body sent to Shelbyville for funeral and interment.
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