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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1921
Page
3
The article notes a group of ladies and smaller children invited to a local outing. It contrasts poetic lines by John G. Neihardt and comments on the value of a good teacher, suggesting promotions among classes depend on the teacher as well.
The Rev. Alex W Bealer writes a reflective poem of heaven and rest near the celestial shore. He envisions sunlit fields, rivers, flowers, and children singing under divine guidance as the soul seeks peace. The piece is followed by local personal notes and social visits.
Mrs. J. B. Settle calls the Executive Committee of the Woman's Club of Jackson to gather at her home on Friday afternoon at 4 30 to discuss club business with the officers and chairmen of the various committees.
Mrs R W Mays led her Sunday School class to a picnic at Davis Lake near Locust Grove Tuesday. The group drove to the lake around ten and enjoyed boating and swimming for several hours. A plentiful lunch featuring fried chicken sandwiches pies cakes and lemonade followed. The girls of Mrs Mays class participated fully.
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Carmichael and daughter travel to Cedartown to visit Mr and Mrs Luther Joyner. Florida trip planned by J W Carter John H Smith B F Watkins Jr and W N Treadwell. Mrs C E McDonald and Mrs Minnie Cook guests of local families at Indian Springs. Dr and Mrs J B Hopkins host nieces Martha Clart Hopkins and Edith Hopkins with Edith recently earning an AB degree from the University of Georgia as an early graduate from the State University.
The church holds morning and evening worship with a minister delivering sermons on "The faith once delivered to the Saints." The next Sunday evening topic will be "The Decrees of God."
Miss Mary Man tied the knot with Mr. Jenkinsburg Manning Colwell in a private ceremony. The couple celebrated with family and friends at the home of the bride's parents, with vows exchanged in a traditional setting followed by a reception.
Mr and Mrs Arthur E Bearden and Mrs Nannie McMichael of Atlanta visited Mr A F Pritchett and family Sunday afternoon Mr and Mrs M E Washington are visiting Mr and Mrs F W Jordan in Atlanta Miss Marilee Flynt was guest last week of Miss Ora Bell Brooks near Jackson Miss Jessie Turner is at home from a two weeks visit with relatives Mrs Sarah Parham of Forsyth is spending time with her brother Mrs Verda Jones and Mr Alfred
Dr O B Howell will be absent from the city from July 10 to 25. The notice notes dates and the physician's temporary absence details.
The Young People's Missionary Conference will be held August 8 to 11 at the Indian Springs Camp Ground just before the Camp Meeting. Attendees are urged to arrive a few days early to enjoy the conference and its Mission Courses. The Jackson society will lead the first evening program and promise something interesting.
Gray Georgia the County Board of Education voted to shorten the county school term from nine months to seven due to a tax base decline nearly a million dollars lower than last year. The public term starts October 21 giving two months before Christmas and five after. Patrons may be asked to make up the two months if any school runs the full nine months, though many oppose losing accreditation.
See Constance Talmadge in a Temperamental Wife at Jackson Theatre Thursday and Friday July 21 and 22. The noted performer headlines the comedy in a two night engagement.
An old time ad notes Liggett’s Orange Opeka Tea served iced with lime. It lists limes at ten cents a dozen and tea at fifty one cents a pound. Carmichael Drug Store is the seller.
The church advertises 9:30 a.m. Bible School with J H Carmichael as superintendent and classes for all ages. Services at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. feature Dr. Montague with a midweek prayer meeting on Wednesday at 7:30. Dr Van Deventer and Joe Buchanan report good health and a Venice trip, sailing home August 6.
L. D. Watson, Superintendent of Schools, asks for families to board seven or eight teachers in the coming school year. He requests names of willing households and offered rates.
The author announces relocation of a shoe and harness repair business to the old Conner & Crawford market stand next to the Southeastern Express Co. office. Service will resume after August 1. Gratitude is extended for past patronage and a request for continued support. Signed 7-22-2 to J. S. Johnson.
The Macon News lauds Rep William Ernest Watkins of Butts County as a influential and respected member of the General Assembly. It notes his prior service as Jackson mayor and his standing as a leading attorney in his region.
Claimant touts guaranteed scalp treatments for dandruff and eczema on scalp and face. Cites cured cases around Jackson and advertises Ross Barbershop upstairs over Allen's Printing Office dated 7 22 2te.
The City of Jackson Georgia has completed the 1921 property assessment and property owners have fifteen days from publication to protest. The assessment book is available in the office of the city clerk, J A McMichael, City Clerk.
Cuba's pineapple crop for this year is estimated at 9,090,000 crates valued at 4.500,000 by port officials. The figures are based on recorded shipments from Havana.
A lemon based lotion mix uses two lemons and Orchard White to make a quarter pint freckle remover. The ad claims daily facial use will bleach freckles and blemishes for a clear rosy complexion.
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