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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1939
Page
2
Officials urged regular public accounting of funds, stating it a fundamental Democratic principle. The University of Georgia graduated its largest class, Central Georgia receives highway work due, and commentary ponders kingly whispers about wartime debt. Georgia events touch presidents, royalty, and local markets.
A fragmented report notes Georgia growers pushing to move peach crops to market while battling boll weevil damage. Farmers advocate spraying reductions for cotton and emphasize profitability of livestock. The piece mixes political and social commentary on liberty, humor, and government aircraft used to combat moonshine.
An Indiana man leads a Ku Klux Klan section while Georgia road projects advance. The highway board plans completing route 16 between Jackson Griffin Monticello Eatonton and Newnan with contracts soon. Kiwanis and civic clubs, livestock boosting, and calls for farm stock growth are urged. Politics seen meddling with highway funds. motorists pay taxes for road improvement.
The article contrasts strong US UK ties and shared heritage with Europe’s militarism. It notes Canada US border peace with no fortifications or ships and laments Europe’s armament. Bibb County worries about the Jackson Short Route highway as it fails to secure more road contracts and releases convicts due to funding gaps.
Georgia completes harvest with reports of robust grain yields proving soil can produce grain on par with leading states. The article notes strong results across regions, highlighting favorable growing conditions and promising prospects for next season.
Bibb County recent disposal of its convict camp creates a new and expensive problem for the state as counties struggle to secure highway contracts.
Charles N Elliott, longtime State Park director under the River administration, has been moved to the Wildlife division. Georgia's park system remains young yet shows growing value and performance.
The ratification election drew fewer than 35 000 voters with each ballot costing several dollars. Three counties declined to participate, invalidating portions of the vote and leaving the constitutional amendments in doubt.
A brief report notes Georgia tops the country in moonshine seizures as authorities crack down on illegal liquor. The crackdown highlights state efforts to curb bootlegging and restore order amid ongoing enforcement actions.
A reader’s clipping recalls old department store rules from 1854 and comments on 1937 workplace conduct and church giving. It also notes Georgia voters and Congress spending, highlighting 287 ayes, 95 noes, and about $700,000 yearly cost.
Former Governor Slaton spoke on taxes before a Smvie club here, delivering remarks on fiscal policy and urging residents to engage in local dialogue. The event drew community leaders and residents interested in state taxation questions.
The Philadelphia Evening Public Ledger notes a vast government payroll with 3,800,000 employed nationwide. It estimates about one in nine workers hold government jobs, sparking discussion that young people seek government employment as a preferred path for opportunity.
News of 30 Years Ago reports Dr. Quigg Fletcher joining the hospital staff. J. Matt McMichael and S. H. Mays prepare to attend the Georgia general assembly sessions in Atlanta. Mrs. G. P. Saunders dies at her Stark area home Tuesday. Adelle Nutt hosts a Progressive AnAgram party for bride-elect Bessie Ham. County O rondaries meet at Indian Springs on June 23. Dr. B. F. Akin J F Tingle and others seek a charter for Jenkinsburg Telephone Co.
Displayed samples of the new small currency to be issued July 10 in Jackson banks. A carload of calcium arsenate for Butts county farmers was to be distributed under County Agent H G Wiley. T J Collins spoke on education highways and farm relief at the Kiwanis club. Dr Fr Strickland Harold Henderson and Robert Mays attended the ROTC camp at Camp McClellan Alabama. Sixth District rural letter carriers funded three cement benches at Indian Springs reserve. Market quotes: Eggs 35c butter 40c hens 25c fryers 35c sweet potatoes 2 75 a bushel. A pageant The Spirit of 4 H Club Work by Butts county 4 H clubs under Ruth Eberhardt featured at the monthly Butts County Cattle Club meeting at the Eideridge home Saturday afternoon.
A fragmented item mentions Tifton and Gaietta in a stylistic query about exchanges and personal style, with unclear context and names. The readable bits point to a feature noting fashion or social exchanges involving Tifton and Gaietta.
A fragmented OCR item mentions King George with unclear wording about a photo. Readable bits indicate a connection to an image caption or archival note but lack full context or provenance. No clear event, date, or attribution can be confirmed from the readable text.
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