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Jackson Progress Argus

Location

Jackson, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1921

Page

6

Local Notices of Residents and Visitors

STARK Mr Elmo Andrews of Atlanta visits for brother J W Andrews illness. Mr and Mrs Tom Cawthon of Atlanta stay with Mrs Cawthon's parents Mr and Mrs W F Duke. Ernest Pace of Eatonton visited Sunday. Dr Waits of Flovilla attended Macedonia Sunday School. Paul Holifield of Greenville S C visited last Monday. Misses Willie and Lois McClure of Elgin visited Sunday night. Anniemae Saunders home from Brenau College for summer. The family of Mr Si J Smith shares community sympathy on his death. he was a Macedonia church member with many local friends.

Tom Cawthon Atlanta Anniemae Saunders Brenau College Gainesville Si J. Smith Smith Macedonia Church

Death claims J. W. Andrews prominent Butts county citizen

After a several day illness including a kidney condition, J Walter Andrews died at his Stark home at 67. A native of Butts county, he belonged to a longstanding local family and was survived by his wife Eliza McMichael, three brothers A O W M Andrews and S F E Andrews, nieces and nephews. Funeral was held at Macedonia church with interment in the church yard.

J. Walter Andrews Stark Mr. Andrews Butts County John Andrews Nelson Macedonia Church Eliza McMichael Messrs A. O W. M. Andrews S. FE. Andrews Atlanta Argus

Social Visits and Upcoming Wedding in Georgia

Cork residents Mr and Mrs D S Driskell and son Dan Jr of Juliette hosted guests. Fort Valley visitors Emmett Torbet Ridley Torbet Joe Moore Noah Powell spent the weekend with relatives. Forsyth and Atlanta guests called on local families. Elizabeth Towles heads to Locust Grove for social events and to attend the Heard Wilson wedding on June 1.

D. S. Driskell Dan, Jr Juliette C. A. Towles Messrs Emmett Ridley Torbet Joe Moore Noah Powell Fort Valley A. H. Pope J. G. Moore J. B. Moore Forsyth Jack Thaxton Bolingbroke T. R. Moore Marie Atlanta Frank Ogletree R. B. Torbet Elizabeth Towles Locust Grove

Jackson and Covington Battle in 10-Inning Win

Jackson edged Covington 10 to 9 after ten tense innings as Maddox and Combs combined for 18 Jackson hits off Covington pitching. The two teams were slated to meet again on the home diamond Thursday afternoon.

Newton County Maddox Combs Jackson Covington

Card of Thanks for S J Smith Family

The Smith family expresses gratitude to friends for kindness during illness and death of their husband and father. They thank readers for floral offerings and wish God’s blessings on all who showed support.

S. J. Smith

Auto Lavatory Fixed to Running Board

Automobiles gain home comforts as the June Popular Mechanics article describes an auto lavatory with water reservoir basin faucet towel holder and soap dish. It is mounted on the car’s running board and folds against the reservoir when not in use, lockable for safety.

Popular Mechanics

Only Temporarily Sane at State Asylum Address

A speaker invited to address inmates at a state asylum had his recital interrupted when a listener yelled that the speech was rotten. The superintendent urged him to continue, noting the heckler has only one lucid interval every seven years.

June maid teased into marriage in Cartoons Magazine

Cartoon verse notes a June-month maid who is praised and teased by boys and family, leading to confusion about engagement. The piece mocks flirtation and social pressure surrounding marriage expectations in a light magazine cartoon style.

Cartoons Magazine

Georgia Hosts Over Thousand Blind Residents Increases

Georgia accounts for 1 701 of the 57 272 blind people in the United States per the southern headquarters of the committee for lighthouse for the blind. Of Georgia's blind 806 are white and 895 negro. 797 whites are native born and nine foreign born.

Georgia United States Committee For Lighthouses For the Blind Committee For Warren G. Harding New York Winifred Holt Miss Holt Italy France America

Best years of a woman’s life joke from Car toons Magazine

A cartoon caption quotes Jack asking which years are best for a woman and Mac replying that the first five after she turns eighteen are the best, reflecting a dated humorous tone from Car toons Magazine.

Jack Mac Cartoons Magazine

Jenkinsburg Students Earn College Honors

Odelle Moore and Lucile Akin returned from Shorter College with high distinctions. Moore recorded a ninety percent average over three years with no failures, while Akin achieved ninety-five percent for the term. Claud and Nellie Guest of Atlanta visited their mother Mrs. Sarah Guest. Mrs. F A Williams returned to Lyerly after visiting sister Mrs. R A Woodward. Mr. J H Mills was seen mingling with friends Sunday.

Odelle Moore Lucile Akin Shorter College Miss Moore Miss Akin Claud and Nellie Guest Atlanta Sarah Guest F. A. Williams Lyerly R. A. Woodward J. H. Mills

Georgia Gas Rate Cut In Atlanta 25 Percent

The state railroad commission announced a 25 percent reduction in the gas rate of the Georgia Railway & Power Co. in Atlanta after the company had been allowed to raise rates to $1.90. The move drew protests previously but met with public approval. An exchange notes that legislative action may follow soon.

State Railroad Commission The Georgia Railway & Power Co Atlanta

Howard Malone Elder Acrostic Poem

A memorial poem by Mae Johnson dated May 26, 1921 honors Howard Malone Elder. It expresses profound grief for a cherished child with lines about memory and heavenly guidance.

Mae Johnson

Services at Worthville Baptist Church June 5

Preaching by Rev. E. C. Wilson will be held at Worthville Baptist Church Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock instead of the Methodist church because the floor is not dry. Everyone is invited.

E. C. Wilson Worthville Baptist Church

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DR. Dove Macon, Ga Elmo Andrews J. W. Andrews DelMonte Brand California Delmonte Jackson, Georgia Cork Capital City Tlanta Jenkinsburg Railroad Commission Howard Malone Elder Worthville Baptist Just Geo.h. Kimbell
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