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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1922
Page
3
The Associated Charities urges the public to curb indiscriminate begging and donate through its central organization. It promises that funds will be carefully investigated and properly expended for charitable needs in Jackson and the surrounding community.
Mrs W O Ham, leader, entertained the Baptist church primary grades on the church lawn Wednesday afternoon. The quarter’s hand work was completed and bound into books. After games, the children went to an uptown cream parlor for refreshments.
Mr and Mrs Avon Gaston entertained several couples Saturday evening in Jenkinsburg and Shady Dale honor of Miss Carrie Lou Harper and Miss Kate Aiken. Activities included pit and rock games followed by cream and cake.
Mrs H S Downs hosted her missionary circle gathering on a sunny Monday afternoon with readings and talks on the lawn followed by sandwiches and tea served by Misses Mattie and Mary Downs. Ruth Copeland celebrated her tenth birthday at Covington Street home with games and an ice course, receiving gifts from guests including Margaret Nolen and Elizabeth Watts.
The Associated Charities sponsor a rook party at the Woman's Club rooms Thursday after noon July 20 beginning at 4 o'clock. Proceeds go to the charity treasury for worthy purposes. Admission is 25 cents. Many enthusiasts are expected to attend.
Miss Carrie Lou Harper of Jenkinsburg and Miss Kate Aiken of Shady Dale were honored guests at a Saturday morning rock party hosted by Misses Mattie and Mary Downs on Mulberry Street. Breezy porches filled with summer flowers, tables for games, and served sandwiches olives and punch accompanied the gathering with Mrs. Downs helping.
The Eliza LeSeur Hendrick chapter Children of the Confederacy received the silver cup for largest membership increase and best attendance at the state convention in Cedartown. Nineteen chapters exist in the state. Mrs. R. W. Mays and Miss Carrie Moore represented the local chapter.
Miss Mearl Tyler and Miss Mary Ruth Thurston hosted a prom party Saturday evening at the country home of Mrs. R L McMichael in honor of Miss Lucile King of Hapeville. The event reflected a genteel social gathering with local guests and coordinated festivities.
The Wednesday sewing club entertained Mrs G D Head and guests with green and yellow decor and hand painted umbrella souvenirs marking coming showers. A tea wagon of kitchen gifts arrived for Mrs Howell on College Street as part of the surprise event. Mrs Annie Webb later received a miscellaneous kitchen shower during a Methodist church auxiliary gathering.
Miss Elizabeth Williams daughter of Rev and Mrs M S Williams left Eatonton on June 22 to join a company sailing from Quebec on June 27 for Europe. The group will tour England Scotland and France during the trip.
A large gathering including Mesdames Acree Whatley Farmer Spann and many others from Winter Haven Fla celebrated with organdie and gingham favors. Personal notes list numerous visitors to Fort Valley and surrounding towns with travels to Atlanta Macon and St Simons.
Brown bread sandwiches with salad and maple ice formed the final course of the tea service. Mrs. W. G. Morrison assisted Mrs. Head in serving.
Mrs A D Whiddon and Miss Mary Willard Hall hosted a six o'clock dinner in yellow and brown eyed Susans honoring Mr and Mrs T J Whatley Jr whose June wedding in Jackson Ga was described. The guest list included Gladys Martin W E Whatley Eric Gellerstedt Charlie Farmer A Flowers J M Armor Reba Pilcher Mary Willard Hall Beatty Whiddon Joe Martin Stallings and Dr John T Ellis.
The party will visit Belgium Germany and Italy and see major cities and attractions. They will attend the Passion play at Oberammergau and return to America around mid September. Best wishes for Miss Elizabeth and all her friends for health a safe voyage and pleasure.
Mrs Gladys Martin and Misses Reba Pilcher and Mary Ella Fenn hosted a Friday afternoon Elk’s Club gathering honoring Mrs Angus Acree of Washington DC and Mrs T J Whatley Jr a bride of last month. Yellow and black decor featured baby sunflowers while games proceeded with prizes awarded to Mrs James Roddy club prize to Mrs Charlie Farmer and booby to Mrs Hugh Spann.
Members of the Missionary Society gather to honor and show appreciation for their capable leader, recognizing her guidance and efforts in sustaining the group's work and community outreach.
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