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Jackson Progress Argus

Location

Jackson, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1939

Page

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Large Georgia highway project bids sought for Jackson area

State Highway Board of Georgia invites sealed proposals by June 30 1939 for a Federal and State aid project in Butts County Jackson area. Works include 1.794 miles of concrete paving widening on Jackson Griffin road and connections to State Routes 16 and 42 plus extensive drainage culverts pipes headwalls and curb work. Quantities cover clearing grading excavation paving and finishing with wages per state law. Bids require licensing and surety bonds with contract to be executed within days after opening bids. Public notices list local residents and officials with community events.

State Highway Board of Georgia Capitol Square Atlanta Jackson Butta ‘County Jackson-Griffin Chneae State Highway Department State Highway Board Board of Coun Butts County Licensing Board For State of Georgia State “Highway Board OF Georgia

Out-of-town Friends Attend Funeral of Fielder Jones

Among the out-of-town attendees at the funeral of Stephen Fielder Jones were Mrs. T. J. Stroud, Mrs. A. Z. Stroud, Mrs. Alfred Bamford of Miami, Mrs. Mae Watson of Brinson, Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Myrick of Milledgeville, and Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Ellington, with other names noted.

Fielder Jones Stephen Fielder Jones T. J. Stroud A. Z. Stroud Alfred’ Bamford Miami Mae ‘Watson Brinson DP. Myrick Milledgeville Ola Stew

Local Social Notes From East Point and Nearby

East Point and surrounding area residents share visits and travel moments. Guests include Atlanta families the Torbets and Moores with children at gatherings, while Cordele resident Arthur Autry nears illness and others visit relatives in Gainesville Warm Springs Monticello and Macon. Names include Glover Long Holloway Mallette Maddox and Morgan among several locals during the past week.

Miss. Barney Jewell’ Townsend Elma Shroeder Atlanta Maggie Carr Radvey Mra Festus M. D. Bledsbe John Carl Mansfield Gale Jinks Jackson Dick Richardson Macon J. H. Pope LaDelle Pope W. M. O’neal, Jr Mary Tyler J. H. Myrtle Lydie Ruth Betty Barnes Barnes Randy White Gene Horton G. W. White W. M. O’neal

Atlanta Women Escape Injury In Route 42 Wreck

Two Atlanta women escaped serious injury Tuesday when their automobile overturned two and a half miles north of Jackson on Route 42. The crash occurred after the car ran off the pavement onto a soft shoulder on the straight stretch near Shannon's Filling Station. Damage was about 50 dollars. The occupants identified themselves as Mrs W R Son and Mrs Knowles of Atlanta.

Atlanta Jackson Shannon’s W. R. Son Knowles

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Pe “Aid A. Reap County of Butts Borrow Excr Lin Down- Gu H.B Drop “Inlets Ltd Amie Curb Nehush Georgia Department of Indus Howard Ward Hillhouse Woodrow Eddie Chapman George Lawhorn W. M. Meredith C. R. Bennett Howard Britt Stark Doyal Bennett Jim Thaxton Griffin J. L. Baylard Augusta Jess Willard R. E. Thaxton Guy Howard Marvin Bennett Pepperton Catherine Stodghill R._O. Stodghill W. J. Wood Lamar Norris J. Hi. Patrick W., M. Redman Jackson, Ga Setheridge Lene Eompany General Electric Carmichael Hardware Company Ea Pru Bob Iiddlebrooks East Point S. M. Glover W. H. Torbet Frank Moore Alice Ann W. O. Moore G. J. Long Arthur Autry Cordele Mrs. Lula Smith Mrs. Albert Smith M. T. Maddox Virginia Maddox Juanita Maddox G. D. Barnes Christine Barnes Joan Craig Warm Springs J. L. Holloway Marvin Green Emory ‘University J.C. Furtherburk R. C. Mallette George Thigpen Monticello H. C. Morgan Glover Smith L. M. Smith Mesdames Margie Lott Johnnie Harkins McDonough R. L. Allen
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