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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1939
Page
2
A public funds principle is urged, stating every official handling funds must publish regular accounting showing each dollar's destination and use. The call emphasizes transparency as a fundamental democratic standard.
The piece notes Georgia optimism after Independence Day with mentions of cows hogs peaches and watermelons while criticizing payrolls and school funding. It highlights WPA workers versus teachers political maneuvering in Emanuel County and mentions upcoming tobacco season and REA electrification projects. It also references Georgia political figures and local campaign activity for 1940.
J D Jones reports a wage hour hearing in Atlanta where textile wage advocates including CIO representatives face criticism for using foreign sounding names. The piece argues against wage hikes, cites cost of living, praises Farm Security Administration programs, and lauds Jenkinsburg 4th of July celebrations plus local civic duty to newspapers.
July 4 remarks recall the founding ideals and urge renewed dedication. The piece argues for deporting foreign-born agitators to protect jobs and criticizes Georgia’s school system for overspending, suggesting simplification, consolidation, and stronger training to prepare graduates for life.
In Atlanta a small group proposed eliminating one hundred Georgia counties to redistribute activity. The plan would not save money but ruin property value, force longer drives for legal business, and boost a few cities. A skeptic asked what the wool hat boys think about the plan.
The Dawson News quotes a character asking who can remember and notes the saying that the people least governed are the people best governed.
The author suggests a general holiday from May 1 to September 1 for banks, state and federal workers to catch up on visiting and fishing. They note over five million dollars owed to teachers and warn that failure to fund this debt could repudiate obligations. If attending summer school, the author would instead go fishing.
The Glayton County News argues county consolidation is political publicity from large counties and that each county must settle the issue by a two thirds vote. Small counties may gain by merging, but most will resist abolishment, and Georgia counties will likely continue to function without consolidation.
The Monroe Advertiser laments a world short on statesmanship and overrun by political misfits, urging clearer leadership and accountability in public life.
Fragmented list presents ten marks of an educated mind. It outlines open mindedness, listening to experts,慎 cross examining day dreams, recognizing strong points, valuing good habits, and forming them. The text shows stray punctuation and garbled words but conveys a reflective guide to thinking.
News of 20 years ago notes L. W. Scoville sold the Wigwam Hotel at Indian Springs to E. G. Jacobs and T. W. Hooks of Macon effective July 1 for about $50,000. Butts County tax digest rose by $154,763 to total property value of $2,399,482. Cotton crop condition around 70 percent of normal with 33,960,000 acres planted and an estimated yield of 10,968,000 bales. Governor Hugh M. Dorsey begins a second term and a bill to move the state capital from Atlanta is introduced in the Legislature.
An enjoyable chautauqua was held at Flovilla Thursday, Friday and Saturday featuring a series of cultural programs and community talks that drew local residents to the event over the three-day period.
The Jackson Club Corporation completes a new clubhouse on south Mulberry street with a formal opening planned for Friday. Major Joel B. Mallet spoke at Jenkinsburg's July 4 celebration. A $100,000,000 road bond bill was introduced as Dr. L. G. Hardman began his second term as governor. Judge J. H. Ham of Butts county was ill and missed court for the first time in 29 years. The Butts county Jersey Cattle Club planned a meeting at O. L. Weaver's home with G. W. Cunningham as speaker. The county peach crop was among the smallest on record. Jackson Club's June and July teams planned a silver tea at the club house July 12. Jackson Rifles to entrain July 7 for maneuvers at Camp Foster.
A reader laments the heat and modern life driving them to seek relief. They recall sleepless nights with colicky children and weigh colic against courtship troubles. The family refused a fourth of July barbecue invitation and debated medicine versus no medicine as children play outside.
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