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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1939
Page
3
A collection of clipped notes praising Georgia agriculture including cotton, berry crops and peach growers, with references to governors and possible 1930s political shifts. Mentions Dr. E. V. Sanford as a potential governor candidate and calls for organization and civic club revival to support state development.
Farmers across Georgia save crimson clover seed for future plantings and sale, boosting soil improvement and grazing value. Hart and Butts counties showcase strong programs with festivals and breeding efforts, while Jackson hosts cattle sales promoting pedigreed stock and foundation herds. Rehabilitation families in Butts and Henry counties participate in farming and livestock programs, signaling future stability. The William McIntosh Chapter D A R celebrates 26 years of county service.
With the Yankees a cinch for the American League bunting and the Cincinnati Reds heading for the senior loop flag, why not let them play the World Series now. Butts county citizens are proud of Bob Watkins at Gordon Junior College Barnesville. Bob graduated Gordon High School with second honors entitling him to deliver the salutatory address. Friends from Jackson and Indian Springs attended.
Numerous baseball enthusiasts suggest organizing a Jackson team this season with minimal travel. If feasible, a nine could play nearby towns to arrange schedules, with plans for a central Georgia league next spring including Jackson Griffin Monticello Forsyth Covington Barnesville and others. A mass meeting of interested fans is proposed to start the effort.
A call to wage active warfare against the boll weevil this summer. The pest is already at work on cotton crops, and prompt measures to poison the insect are urged to protect production and livelihoods.
The county progresses with plans to safeguard forest resources, improve soil, and implement a balanced hunting stock program. Officials report most counties are adopting extended strategies, signaling broad progress in land and resource management.
The piece argues for a sales tax to fund schools and essentials amid a financial crisis. It urges Georgians to vote on June 6, noting more than thirty constitutional amendments on the ballot. It promotes tourism by highlighting Georgia’s coast mountains mineral springs lakes and resort centers and calls for better advertising to attract visitors and retain local youth.
Sumter county voters over 18 backed slow Central standard time in a straw ballot to fix the courthouse clock while Americas city council has daylight saving time in effect. The Georgia legislature faces the futility of enforcing a uniform state time as interstate commerce rules stay the clock.
A regional notice warns residents about toxic plants in public and private gardens. Authorities urge caution around unidentified species and advise avoiding contact with potentially harmful plants until verified.
A Georgia health note advises quick thorough washing after handling poisonous plants. Use alkaline soap and water or alcohol with sodium hydroxide, followed by rinsing. Alcohol dissolves the poison, and common baking soda solutions help but are less effective. For best results wash promptly to prevent spread.
A letter urges government support for the elderly education for children and church funding, while praising self help and criticizing mandates. It notes personal traditions of donor support and references neighbors Mr and Mrs Nearly Bustin and their visitors.
A short fragment notes Susie Stuckey in a casual closing line about individual preferences and departed goodbyes. The readable text mentions no dates places or organizations.
This issue summarizes proposed amendments to the Georgia Constitution to be voted on at the June 6 special elections. The editorial urges voters to read and understand the changes to vote intelligently, upholding the newspaper's pledge to inform the public about government actions and public expenditures.
State Welfare Director Braswell-Deen reports a drop of 17,093 in welfare claimants from April to May. The total numbers for old-age pensions, dependent children and the needy blind fell as funds paused disbursements to those less able to endure suspensions.
R. O. Arnold, coauthor, writes on the heads state conference session. EBS at the convention.
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