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Newspaper

Jackson Progress Argus

Location

Jackson, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1918

Page

11

Meet Mrs Willis Hosts Knitting Party In Florida

Mrs Joy Willis entertained thirty five guests at a Saturday morning knitting party at Live Oak Florida. Tea and sandwiches followed on the porches with an ice course in yellow and white. Guests included Mrs Carrie Dupree Smith and Mrs Turner of Atlanta.

Willis Joy Willis Oscar Willis Live Oak Florida Miss Aikin Miss Turner Aikin Carrie Dupree Smith Turner Atlanta

Marriage announced for Miss Lessie Ruth O Neal and J Powell Anderson

Much interest in Jackson centers on the marriage of Miss Lessie Ruth O Neal and Mr J Powell Anderson of Atlanta. The ceremony occurred Sunday July 7 with Rev R C Cleckler of Inman Park Methodist Church officiating. Mrs Anderson is the daughter of Mr and Mrs L S O Neal and the couple will reside in West End Atlanta where Mr Anderson is a noted business man.

Jackson Lessie Ruth O’neal J. Powell Anderson Atlanta R. C. Cleckler Inman Park Methodist Church W. D. Pope Walter Pettigrew Seaborn Maddox Camp Wheeler James Alvin Webb T. J. Webb New Orleans Navy Prat Harwell Sallie Mae Ruth and Marie Mansfield Emma Laura Allen C. T. Buchanan Memphis Tenn C. W. Buchanan Joe Buchanan Thornton Buchanan Macon Clayton Buchanan

Pleasant party hosted by Miss Nichols for guests Lanier and Amis

Miss Lucy Evelyn Nichols entertained Tuesday evening for guest Miss Clara Lanier of Dublin and Miss Carolyn Amis of McDonough, guest of Miss Margaret McKibben. Summer flowers decorated the home and lively talk highlighted the future belles and beaux. An ice course was served. Mrs. Nichols was assisted by Mrs. Walter Wilson and Mrs. J. H. McKibben.

Lucy Evelyn Nichols Clara Lanier Dublin Carolyn Amis McDonough Margaret McKibben Nichols Walter Wilson J. H. McKibben

Progressive Rock Tables Hosted by Mrs McBryant at Indian Springs

Mrs J P McBryant entertained three tables of progressive rock Friday afternoon at her Indian Springs street home for guests Miss Ellen Weems of Atlanta and Miss Catherine Danford of Augusta. The breezy porch setting featured salad and iced tea with Mrs J E Edwards assisting. Players included Emma and Laura Allen Nannie Belle and Gertrude Jinks Annie Reid Harper Jessie Jones Fredna Allen Dolly Strickland Gladys Andrews and Mrs Fannie Mae Maddox.

J. P. McBryant Indian Springs Street Ellen Weems Atlanta Catherine Danford Augusta McBryant J. E. Edwards Emma Laura Allen Nannie Belle Gertrude Jinks Annie Reid Harper Jessie Jones

Beauti ful party honors Miss Ruth Turner in Jenkinsburg

Miss Lucile Aikin hosted a yellow and white decor party at her parents home in Jenkinsburg for Atlanta guest Miss Ruth Turner. Young Carolyn Smith served punch in the hall alcove as guests enjoyed a Carpenter's Contest and progressive conversation reflecting college colors and school affiliation.

Ruth Turner Atlanta Lucile Aikin B. F. Aikin Jenkinsburg Miss Aikin Carolyn Smith

Local social notes from Jackson highlight visits and births

A long list of residents and visitors appears, detailing Monday trips to Atlanta, Sundays with relatives, visits to Macon Gainesville and Savannah, and births for Mr. and Mrs. Ridgeway and Mr. and Mrs. Moore. Names include J O Gaston Ida Brittain J T Moore Ottis Ham Willis Goodwin H D Moore and many others across Georgia and Florida.

S. M. Ridgeway Col J. T. Moore Atlanta Ida Brittain Otis Ham Pinkston Greenville Verna Wright Earl Jones Macon Willis Goodwin H. D. Moore Jessie Jones Julia Wade Carey W. W. Wright Forsyth Jackson Cgl Bert Carmichael Edgar Merck Gainesville O. A. Andrews Margaret Walker Savannah Helen Carmichael R. L Johnson Clarkesville F. M. Allen Mack Goodwin Willis Oscar Willis Live Oak Florida Troy Willis O. Lee Chesnutt Camp Wheeler Harold Griffin Griffin A. H. Smith Weems Cartersville S. M. Pope Annie Mae Wells Hattie Belle Dora Gilmore J. C. Beam Hawkinsville H. F. Gilmore J. F. Chambless Sidney Monroe County Viola Slaughter Georgia Tennessee Lula Williams Henry Winter Park Willie Sneed Annie Catchings Crum Smith Settle Ruth Blackman J. Roy Butner Powder Springs Scott Williamson C. A. Butner Hattie Bell L. L. Wells J. M. Ball Sallie Ball Mary Elizabeth Dailey McDonough

Sermon at First Baptist Church Explores God in World War

Sunday night service at 8 30 features a sermon on the topic Where is God in this World War. The pastor will preach again at 11 a m for the morning service.

Red Cross Notes Urge Ladies to Help Oakum Pad Work

Rush order of oakum pads underway and all willing women are urged to join in the weekly sessions. Workrooms operate daily except Mondays and Saturdays, and volunteers are needed to carry on the project.

Oakum

Thirteen Boys Go to Macon for Examination

Thirteen white registrants classified for limited military service were summoned to appear before the district board in Macon Tuesday for re examination. If found fit for unlimited duty they may be called to the colors on the 24. Names listed include Walter G. Barnes and Elmer P. Colwell among others.

District Met Military Board Macon Walter G. Barnes Hiram Maurice Moore Elmer P. Colwell Charlie Marks Pittman W. F. Stephens John R. Biles Willie T. Thaxton DeWitt Vaughn Ernest F. Lavender John

Mother’s Friend Promises Easier Expectant Mothering

An advertisement extols Mother’s Friend as a safe external preparation for pregnancy that aids abdominal muscles and reduces pain at birth. It claims special benefits for prenatal comfort, urges evening and morning use, and offers a free motherhood book from Bradfield Regar Co. Atlanta Georgia.

Bradfield Regar Co Lamar Bidg Atlanta Sod Vane Cartsey

Public Notice on Available ICE for Purchase

Announcement that ice is now available in any quantity as government restrictions are lifted. Orders can be placed by calling 136. Stodghill, Crawford & Co.

Stodghill, Crawford & Co

Quinine Advertising Claim from Early 20th Century Flyer

An advertisement touts LAX A BROMO QUININE as better than ordinary Quinizue, claiming tonic and laxative effects with no head nervousness or rnim head. The note references signature by BH W. GROVE.

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