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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1922
Page
3
Poetic social note reflecting on art and aging. It credits Rudyard Kipling and imagines a posthumous studio where artists work without money or fame, each in their own star. The outlook emphasizes creative joy over reward and timeless artistic pursuit.
Miss Annie Howell hosted Miss Annie Wright and Miss Agnes Adams of Decatur plus Miss Lucy and Carolyn Wooten of Covington, Mrs. Dean Strickland of Tallapoosa, and Miss Ira Howell. Mrs. O A Pound hosted a team compliment for Miss Elizabeth Fennell of Atlanta at her new home with flowers, salad, ices and cake. Jackson Methodist Sunday School held a picnic at Davis Lake Locust Grove with boating swimming and a large lunch organized by several committees.
Mrs Warren Orlow is praised as a June bride while T M Furlow and Miss Sara Furlow host a Friday afternoon gathering on Third Street with twelve guests. Virginia Carmichael hosts a rock party Tuesday morning honoring Bert Frank Ruth Smith and Sarah Davis attend. Mrs R N Etheridge entertains guests Mary Claire Moore Le Bert Frank Ruth Smith and Sarah Davis at a sun parlor rock party with sandwiches iced tea and daisy decor.
After the wedding rehearsal at the Baptist church on Tuesday evening, the attendants were informally entertained by Miss Annie Wright. Bright music and light refreshments including sandwiches and tea accompanied the gathering.
Miss Lois Biles hosted a handkerchief shower for Miss Margaret McKibben at her country home on Monday afternoon. Guests enjoyed rock games and a musicale with performances by Miss Furlow, Miss McKibben, Miss Bell, and Miss Adams. A delivery package revealed many handkerchief gifts as cream and cake were served, with Mrs. S. J. Biles and Mrs. White Jamerson helping entertain.
Mr Elwood Robison and Mr Albert Newton hosted a dinner at Hotel Elder Indian Springs on Monday evening. Fourteen guests attended including Miss McKibben Miss Reba Pilcher Miss Mary Lou Bell of Dothan Miss Annie Rose Wright and Miss Agnes Adams of Decatur Miss Sara Louie Furlow Miss Lucy Evelyn Nichols Thos J Whatley Jr David Settle Claude Spencer Joe Carmichael Ed Bryant and the hosts.
Hostess Miss Annie Wright entertained about a hundred guests Friday for Miss Agnes Adams of Decatur and Miss Margaret McKibben a June bride elect. Pink and white decorations featured hydrangeas, crystal candlesticks, pink candles, and a pink and white menu. A musical program by Miss Lois Biles and Miss Carolyn Smith complemented the five course luncheon.
A bright social event Wednesday featured the marriage of Miss Margaret McKibben, daughter of Mr and Mrs James Harkness McKibben, to Mr Thomas J Whatley Jr of Dothan Alabama. The service took place at First Baptist Church at 4:30 in the afternoon with Pastor Dr Robert VanDeven officiating.
Miss Sara Louise Furlow entertained Saturday morning with a breakfast for the McKibben-Whatley bridal party. Bright yellow flowers adorned small porch tables as guests, including Lois Biles Reba Pilcher Mary Lou Bell Lucy Evelyn Nichols Agnes Adams Annie Wright and Mrs Dean Strickland, enjoyed rock after breakfast.
The ceremony followed by a local reception featured bridesmaids and flower girls in pastel gowns and ribbons. Guests from Macon and Dothan attended, with Levi Hurt handling the ring and B G Farmer as best man. After the vows the couple planned a North Carolina trip and home in Dothan.
A large group of children gathered Saturday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Settle to celebrate Miss Johnsie Settle’s fourth birthday. Guests enjoyed porch and lawn games, a flower-decorated cake with four pink candles, punch, cream, and cake.
The marriage of Miss Margaret McKibben to Mr. Thomas J. Whatley Jr. of Dothan Alabama was celebrated as a brilliant social event. Her sister Mrs. L R Akin of Macon hosted a Monday morning three table heart dice party on the McKibben family veranda with hydrangea arrangements.
Mrs. C. R. Gresham advertises prompt hemstitching and picoting service at her home. The notice is dated May 26, 1941.
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