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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1920
Page
3
Mrs G M Thornton entertained about forty five guests at a Tuesday prom party on Second street in honor of her son George. The pink and orange colors decorated the living room and hall with mid summer flowers. Ice cream and cake were served by Mrs Duke with music by Miss Hale and a reading by Miss Smith.
The quote advises that responsibilities should be met and solved rather than kept constantly on the mind. It warns that carrying them mentally tires the mind and hinders clear thinking. Store them where accessible and address them in turn rather than overloading memory.
Miss Sara Louise Furlow hosted a charming garden party for Miss Rebecca Thornton on Wednesday afternoon at five o clock. Guests enjoyed a game of rook at tables arranged on the lawn.
A luncheon hosted by Miss Annie Howell at her Third Street home Thursday complemented Miss Annie Rosa Wright and the members of her house party.
Mr. and Mrs. Pitts McKibben entertained guests Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Thornton, Miss Rebecca Thornton of Tallapoosa, and Miss Pauline White of Alabama with a lovely Monday evening dinner. Covers were laid for twelve.
Mrs. W D Compton Jr hosted a Jenkinburg gathering for her sister Miss Johnnie Spier of Wadif at Davis Mill near Locust Grove. Guests enjoyed boating and swimming with a formal picnic lunch, marking a rare pleasant afternoon and evening.
The D A R Chapter expresses gratitude to Jackson Theater management for favors shown during Thursday performances. Proceeds above expenses were donated to the ladies, with thanks extended to participants and attendees for supporting the effort.
Miss Annie Leigh Wood and Leon J Wood from Portsmouth Virginia were married in City North Carolina on a Friday in July in a quiet ceremony. Wood served in the U S Navy during the war and has been stationed at several naval bases since enlisting. He aims to visit his Wood family in Jackson in August as plans for the newlyweds unfold.
Miss Alice Hale and Mr. Thomas Cooper married last Sunday at 6 30 p m the ceremony performed by Mr W E Proctor of Blount The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Hale and the groom the son of Mr and Mrs B F Cooper They plan a brief visit with relatives in South Georgia after the ceremony
Miss Gertrude Carlton of Moultrie and Mr. Robin Wood of Atlanta united in marriage in Atlanta Monday. The ceremony was performed by Dr. S. P. Wiggins. The bride belongs to Ex-Senator Carlton's family. the groom is a Liggett & Myers tobacco salesman. They are staying at Chalybeate Springs then visiting relatives in Jackson.
Mrs L R Akin hosted a Friday afternoon handkerchief shower and rock party for Miss Ruth Griffin whose July 20 wedding is planned. Guest Miss Margaret McKibben of Jackson attended. prizes included sunflower bags and handkerchiefs. Ices shaped like sunflowers and cakes were served.
The guest of Mrs. R A Franklin hosted a daisied central decoration at the dining table with sunflowers throughout the home. Miss Annie Howell and Miss Sara Louise Furlow presided at the punch table while Mrs H W Copeland and others greeted guests. About one hundred fifty guests attended the elegant event with yellow and white cream and cake coordinating the color scheme.
A Thursday garden party at Mrs. Hughten Thornton’s Second Street home drew about thirty guests who enjoyed tables on the veranda, punch from a flowerful bowl, and a top score by Miss Nettie Rae Pittman. Numerous local visitors and relatives from Tallapoosa to Macon attended this social event and related visits throughout the week featured at area homes.
Mrs Glen Carreker hosted a morning rook party on Wednesday in a setting of Shasta daisies and ferns to compliment Miss Anna Rosa Wright and her house guests. Guests included Miss Mary Rose Brown of Americus Miss Dorothy Covington of Moultrie Miss Agnes Adams of Carrolton Miss Jula Almond of Social Circle and Miss Rebecca Thornton of Tallapoosa. After games a salad course with iced tea was served at small tables.
Mrs Verna Wright and Miss Annie Wright hosted a charming afternoon tea on Tuesday for house guests Miss Mary Rose Brown of Americus Miss Dorothy Covington of Moultrie and Miss Agnes Adams of Carrollton In the receiving line were Miss Rebecca and Miss Mirturde Henslee both of Barnesville with Mrs L P MeKibber.
Guests enjoyed a spread of delicious cream and cakes in orange and white. Mints echoed the bright color scheme inspired by the flowers, adding a festive touch to the gathering.
The Woman's Club of Jackson met at five o'clock Friday to elect officers. Old officers were re-elected and Mrs. McCain spoke in support of the Agnes Scott endowment fund. Mrs. Paul Turner of McDonough joined as a guest. September meetings planned at Mrs. Copeland's.
A brief note from Cort F-16 in Atlanta Georgia references a booklet about .osrheed and Baby isco BeedGeld Regulator Co. The short item mentions local context but lacks clear details or outcomes.
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