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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1921
Page
3
A poem by Hattie McKibben Lane from Macon Georgia March 10 envisions springtime in Georgia. The speaker longs to drift above southern fields to witness pink peach blossoms and the landscape of long leaf pines, gray terrain, and grain fields as blackbirds pass by. The verse ends with a wish to be raised to Georgia’s heart in a fairy dell.
The Georgia state conference of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet in Dalton April 5 to 7 with the Governor Milledge Chapter hosting. Sessions at First Presbyterian Church feature welcome addresses and a memorial service on April 6 chaired by Mrs. Herbert M. Franklin, plus various luncheons and entertainments for delegates.
Leonard Dreyfus argues in Poster Magazine that the world endures, business must continue, and progress comes from cheer not gloom. He urges readiness to buckle down and outwork rivals to survive hardships.
Mr and Mrs J M Barnes of Flovilla announce the marriage of their daughter Annice to Mr Robert Graves of Toccoa. The wedding took place Saturday afternoon March 5 at the North Avenue Presbyterian Church in Atlanta with Rev C M Chumley of Toccoa officiating.
Amon Lindsey celebrated his sixth birthday with a party Tuesday afternoon at the home of grandparents Mr and Mrs W M Andrews. Many games were played on the lawn and indoors as guests enjoyed pink and white decorations and a dining room ice course. Woodrow Wilson cut the cake and drew a marble set. Nannie Belle Jinks Ruth Conner and Marion Andrews helped entertain the children.
Thursday afternoon gathering of U D C members at Mrs. Franklin’s Indian Springs Street residence featured flower arrangements of yellow jasmine smilax jonquils and narcissi. President Mrs. L D Watson led discussions inviting Col. J Q Nolan of Atlanta for Memorial Day address with a basket dinner for veterans and wives. The Children of the Confederacy were planned to use the up-town club room.
Judge Ham spent Tuesday in Atlanta. Warren Furlow was in Atlanta Sunday. Mr A A Hovsell in Zebulon Tuesday. Hon J H Mills visited Jackson Saturday. Mrs L B Hopkins recovering from illness. Dr Robert VanDeventer in Atlanta Thursday. R E Stanfield of Atlanta weekend in the city. Miss Jessie Jones guest of Miss Julia Wade at Cochran. Dr B F Akin visited Jackson Wednesday from Jenkinsburg. Mrs Otis Ham and Master Billy Ham at home after visit. Mr and Mrs R N Etheridge spent several days in South Georgia. Mrs F S Etheridge of Atlanta weekend guest of Mrs T M Farlow. Mrs A H Weems of Atlanta spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs J P McBryant. Miss Mary Kate Bethel of Thomaston weekend with Mrs J F Ingram. Mrs E L Phillips of Griffin spending the week with Dr and Mrs L B Hopkins.
Mr and Mrs Jenkins occupy the N H Greer home on Benton street. Several Jackson residents visit Atlanta and Orlando while others recover from illness or undergo procedures. Notables include Rev W R Branham of Oxford and Lieut Pittman Mills funeral attendees at Locust Grove.
Rev J A Bonner dined with Mr and Mrs Hope McClure Sunday as Mrs Hudson of Bolingbroke Ga visits sister Mrs Bob James. Miss Mary Lou Stewart hosted a rock party March 12 with ice course served. A large crowd attended Bonner sermons titled The Great Day and Four Fools. The Sunday 7 30 program features the B Y P U presentation Trial of Robbers with a spiritual lesson for church members.
A vintage advert warns mothers to insist on California Syrup of Figs for babies and children. It emphasizes the product’s genuine taste and laxative action, urging buyers to avoid imitation syrups and follow directions on each bottle.
Miss Eda Lee Leverette returns from Macon after an extended visit. Mrs. R A Woodward guests of Mrs. McCune Mc Michael. Mr S H Thurston is quite ill. Mrs Pat Argo of Macon visiting her father Jim Leverette. Miss Mary Manning spent weekend in Atlanta. Mrs J H Mills of Atlanta visiting Mr and Mrs Valverd Mills.
The Busy Corner advertises an express shipment of the season's prettiest hats with reasonable prices. A brief note indicates hats are in stock for eager customers.
The funeral of Lieut. Pittman Mills who died in an accident at McAllen Texas on March 6 was held Friday at Locust Grove. Services were from the home in Atlanta and an escort from Souther Field Americus and Kelley Texas accompanied the body. The young aviator was described as educated with bright promise and many friends attended.
An advertisement claims Danderine stops dandruff and hair falling immediately after use. It asserts hair becomes twice as abundant, thick, glossy, and radiant. The copy promotes a 35 cent bottle and emphasizes long, heavy, beautiful hair.
Judge J H Ham in Atlanta with Pension Commissioner John W Lindsey notes no immediate pension payments for Confederate soldiers and widows due to state funds shortages. No date set for mailing pension checks. Ham will inform pensioners as soon as definite information is available.
A called meeting of the Jackson board of education will be held next Tuesday at 5 p.m. to elect the superintendent of the Jackson public schools. Other teachers will be elected later in the season.
Rhodes Seed Co of Forsyth Ga urges farmers in Butts County to buy Bank Account and North Carolina grown Simpkin's Ideal cotton seed at deflated prices. They offer 2 bushel bags for 3 15, 50 to 50 bushels at 1 15 per bushel, 50 to 100 at 1 00 per bushel with a ten day sale window ending March 14 1921.
Sunday events include Bible School at 9 30 and sermon at 11 by the pastor on The Alabaster Cruise. At 7 30 p m a musical program features Dr Van Deventer, various solos and anthems. Revival meetings are noted with Bro T F Callaway and Bro Rad Bell. States Baptist Sunday School Convention meets April 5 6 7 in Atlanta.
Hon J H Mills is appointed general superintendent of the Georgia state fair to be held in Macon this fall. He served in the same post last year and is state president of the Farmers' Union, showing strong agricultural interests.
A cooperative creamery or milk depot could benefit Butts County as milk from a few cows would help many families harvest a crop this year.
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