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Jackson Progress Argus

Location

Jackson, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1923

Page

7

Social club gatherings and missionary society events noted

Mrs. P M Coleman hosted a Tuesday salad and coffee gathering with Mrs. S B Kinard assisting. Miss Martha Watts entertained 24 guests Friday evening for Miss Margaret Lane of Macon with a four course treat. The Woman's Missionary Society Circle No 3 planned a Monday 3 pm meet at Mrs J M Currie's home. Miss Mary Newton hosted her bridge club Thursday afternoon with a salad and tea. The Young Matrons Circle enjoyed Monday's program by Mrs Walter Wilson with salad and coffee and visitors. Christmas Carol funds of 9.80 were noted by the Children of the Confederacy under Mrs R W Mays. The program featured Gen Lee life sketches, songs, and reminiscences. The January February committees arranged the event, with D A R William McIntosh chapter as guests. pink roses and ferns adorned tables. A long list of hostesses contributed to the luncheon service.

Martha Watts Margaret Lane Macon Mary Newton The Methodist Missionary Society Walter Wilson

Temperance Meeting Celebrates Eighteenth Amendment

A spirited Temperance meeting was held at the Methodist church on Wednesday evening January 17. Speakers delivered talks and a fine musical program accompanied the event celebrating the enactment of the eighteenth amendment.

Methodist Church

Mrs Pound Hosts Bridge Tea for Visiting Guests

Mrs O A Pound entertained three tables of bridge Wednesday afternoon for Mrs Howard Holden of Augusta Mrs W T Street of Dothan and Mrs Hugh Mallet Delightful tea salads and sandwiches were served in the attractive living room An invitation from the charming hostess promises a royal good time and Wednesday afternoon was no exception.

O. A. Pound Howard Holden Augusta W. T. Street Dothan Hugh Mallet

Week of Prayer Observed by Missionary Society

The Missionary Society of the Baptist church held a well attended Week of Prayer with devotional services. Members fulfilled roles, and thanks were given to visiting speakers Mrs Hugh Mallett from South America and Mrs Fowler from Arspensina for inspiring talks and helpful readings.

Missionary Society of the Baptist Church Hugh Mallet South America

Woman's Club Entertained and Charity Report Noted

The Woman's Club met Friday afternoon January 19 at 3 o'clock with hostesses listed. Charity committee reported $41 from Christmas candy sales, and ongoing donations addressed. A sweater was sent to Milledgeville Sanitarium and a similar gift from Jenkinsburg noted. The library hours and clubhouse plans were announced, and Dr. Firley Baum gave an address. Several members and guests were mentioned, including visits to Covington, Macon, and Atlanta.

Milledgeville Firley Baum Atlanta

Georgia Children’s Home Society speaker lauds home life

An executive board member highlighted the society’s work and the needs of children while stressing the importance of home life and environments. Delighted guests enjoyed refreshments served by hostesses after Dr. Baum’s talk.

Georgia Children’s Home Society

Social Notes from Jackson and Nearby Towns

A crowded social page lists visits and travels including Mrs. George Mallet in Atlanta and Hon. J. H. Mills in the county. Guests span Macon Athens Dothan and Jackson with multiple families visiting, attending meetings, or staying with relatives during holidays and weekends.

First Baptist Church News and Revival Plans

Church announces Dr. D W Key will preach at 11 a m and 7 p m on Sunday January 28 with 9 30 a m Sunday School and requests full attendance. Upcoming revival prayer meeting Wednesday 7 p m led by W J Wood. Philothea and Bible Classes report strong attendance and plan a March 25 start with Dr R W Thoit preaching and C O Miller soloing. A weekly thought urges members to be doers and boosters for church growth.

D. W. Key The Missionary Society W. J. Wood R. W. Thoit Deland, Fla C. O. Miller

Presbyterian Church to Hold Sunday Services and Ruling Elder Installation

Jackson Presbyterian church announces morning and evening services next Sunday. The community is invited to attend and witness the installation ceremony of a Ruling Elder during the services.

Jackson Presbyterian Church

Butts County Set to Become Peach Center

Butts county gains prominence as a peach center with the first shipments expected this season, signaling a new agricultural milestone for the area.

Alexius Commandery Calls Friday Knight Templar Meeting

Alexius Commandery No. 22 Knights Templar invites members to a Friday night called meeting to confer the Red Cross degree and Knight of Malta. All members are requested to attend.

Alexius Commandery No. 22 Knights Templar Red Cross Knght Malta

Also Mentioned on This Page

Srrcene Sewing Club P. M. Coleman Miss Watts Missionary Society Social Woman’s ‘Missionary Society of the Methodist Church J. M. Currie Bridge Club Matrons South Robert E. Tee America R. W. Mays Children of the Confederacy C. of C Hattie Buttrill Gen. Lee Hugh Maliet Old Virginia Thelma Newton William McIntosh R. N. Etheridge J. H. McKibben S. P. Nichols L. H. Hurt J. T. Moore L. L. O’kelley R. F. Welch C. J. Broom J. B. Mays H. M. Fletcher T. M. Furlow R. E. Carmichael J. H. Carmichael F. S. Carmichael O. B. Howell S. B. Kinard Temperance Meeting Ment Mrs.“~Pound Missionary. Society WD. C Larkin D. Watson D.C Woman’s Club W. M. Séttle George Head J. B. Harrison C. L. Redman R. A. Franklin Bessie Bryans Leila Gilbert A. R. Conner H. H. Allen Covington Georgia B Annie Lou Linkous Ruth Conner Hester Clark Henry Allen Jackson and Butts County H. D. Russell G. H. Howard J. O. Gaston Messrs W. A. Dozier W. P. Newton R. P. Lasnett J. W. O’neal J. B. Settle L. P. McKibben J. O. Cole Decatur J. R. Conner Horace Mrs Georgia Bankers Association Elizabeth Gay L. R. Powell J. H. Powell Isora Newnan Park Newton Arthur Copeland Ernest and Aris Newton Georgia Tech W. O. Ham M. M. Welch Marshall Billy Ham Tampa Dr. Baum Mrs. George Mallet J. H. Mills H. G. Wiley Athens Georgia College of Agriculture A. W. Lane McKibben Lane E. D. Tolleson Miriam E. D. Jr McDonough W. P D. C. Woodward Jenkinsburg Mrs. W. A. Newton Sara Lester R. J. Carmichael Dothan, Ala Edward Cornell and James Col Frank B. Willingham Forsyth Jackson Indian Springs S. C. Ham Cornell St. Petersburg Florida S. H. Mays Nill Jean Slade Griffin W. L. Nutt Agnes Adams I. D. Pearson J. P. Allen & Company Macon, Ga Annie Wright Union Dry Goods Moat T. H. Buttrill Carmichael Drug Co Slaton Drug CO Standard Pharmaceuticals First Baptist Church News Dially T. M. Furlova Presbyterian Church Armand Butts County H. Grady Quinn Drum Jackson, Georgia D. W. Pritchett Barnesville, GA Georgia W. E.,watkins J. R. Thurston Mfg. Co Carmichael Drug and Book Co Punk Thurman Old Reliable Hackman Jackson C. G. Jinks Transfer CO Agency For’ Sanitary Dry Cleaning Co Atlanta, Ga Leverett’s Pressing Club Jackson, GA Noble’s Gamboce Anna Sue J. M American Jersey Cattle Club Third Street
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