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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1939
Page
1
A statement declares candidacy for the unexpired term of Congressman E. M. Owen in Georgia's Fourth District. The author, formerly Secretary to Owen, seeks support and influence to pursue the office.
Louis C Clark announces candidacy for the expired term of Congressman Emmett Owen in Meriwether County Georgia. He highlights farm background education at Gordon Institute and Georgia Tech, twenty four years as Clerk of Superior Court, and pledge to restore farmers buying power while resisting political bosses. He requests support from the Fourth District voters.
Fragmentary OCR item notes STARK Misses Mae Duffie and Martha Waldrop of Forsyth as attractive guests of Mrs Otha Morgan at a social gathering with Sean A and others.
Carrollton resident Mr. Luck a longtime businessman and public figure who chaired the Civitan Club of Carrollton and served in the Georgia District of Civitan International. He was active in the First Baptist church Masonry Rotary and Democratic civic work. Born 1891 in Fairburn he led the Carrollton Drug Company for 22 years and supported state and national affairs. He married Jessie Hobgood and had three children Jane, Tom Jr., and Angie.
Georgia's hog industry gains emphasis in a 20 page bulletin by Extension swine specialist Charles E. Bell Jr. at Tifton detailing a swine sanitation plan and year round grazing for profitable hog production. It notes Georgia's rising rank among hog producers, stresses breeding stock, parasite control, grazing crops, and reduced crippled hogs. four million dollars lost annually to infestations. Free copies available from local county agents as Bulletin No. 458.
Griffin Ga Friday General Peter C Harris former adjutant general of the army and brother of the late visited in Washington expressing regret over Representative Owen’s death He praises Blalock as the logical heir with experience to carry on in Congress Harris was joined by his niece Mrs Hugh Arnold of Conchas Dam New Mexico who will stay several weeks in Georgia before returning West Paid Political Advertising
Athens Ga. Georgia has at least 105 medicinally valuable plants including Maypops Wild Yam and Sassafras, per R G Justice of the University of Georgia School of Pharmacy. Most are found in the North Georgia mountains with others in Central Georgia.
Mrs Mary Elizabeth Evans aged 16 died at her Jackson Griffin home after years of invalidity. Born in Monroe county she lived in Jackson before moving to Griffin. Survived by three daughters Ida Kelly Net tie Andersory Aga Grant and five sons A C EL Evans W Evans J Evans Edward Evans. Funeral at Pepperton Baptist church Thursday at 4 30 p m with Rev L L Minton officiating. Burial in Pepperton cemetery.
Hon Louisy C Clark of Greenville Green ville has qualified as candidate for Congress in the Fourth District to succeed the late Representative S M Owen His formal announcement cites his long tenure as clerk of Meriwether Superior Court and his record as a practical farmer with knowledge of farm conditions He is a prominent Meriwether county citizen expected to gain loyal support in the race to be held August 1.
Global rayon output reached nearly two billion pounds in 1938, reflecting strong growth across major producing nations. Industry observers note rising demand in textiles and allied sectors, with notable gains in Europe and North America driving the expansion.
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