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Jackson Progress Argus

Location

Jackson, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1918

Page

10

Social Realm Notes Highlight Troop Train Sentiments and Local Pair

In Macon, Vos pages share social tidings as a WWI era muster of troop trains prompts civic pride. Miss Bruce, daughter of Bibb county educator C H Bruce, and Mr Solomon, a Macon businessman, announce their engagement with April 17 marriage plans amid fond congratulations.

Miss Bruce Macon News C. H. Bruce Board of Education Bibb County Macon Solomon W G. Solomon Macon Telegraph

Home love and praise lift the struggling and new

A reflective piece highlights Christ’s homelessness and daily quiet faith, contrasting with everyday care for plants, urging readers to encourage loved ones and young workers. It emphasizes how a kind word can nurture a bud of promise in artists, preachers, workmen, students, and children alike.

Engagement of Miss Bessie Bruce and William G Solomon Jr

The announcement of the engagement of Miss Bessie Bruce and Mr. William G. Solomon Jr. was received.

Bessie Bruce William G. Solomon, Jr

D A R Chapter Postpones April Meeting

The D A R chapter postpones its regular April meeting due to services at the First Baptist church. A new date will be announced.

First Baptist Church

Mothers Club hosts Young Mothers event at Mulberry Street

Mrs. H. W. Turner welcomed members of the Young Mothers Club at her Mulberry street home on Thursday afternoon. A program planned by president Mrs. W. O. Ham unfolded successfully and refreshments were served.

H. W. Turner Young Mothers Club Mulberry Street W. O. Ham

Red Cross Membership Certificates Not Mailed

Mrs. L. L. O Kelley, secretary, announces no more Red Cross membership certificates will be mailed. Certificates can be picked up at Jackson National Bank from Mr. R. P. Lasnett. Those who joined but have not received a certificate may obtain one by visiting Mr. Sasnett.

Ladies Collect Books for Camp Libraries Campaign

A committee of ladies will tour the city this week to collect books for soldiers in the army camps. They request careful selection and ready placement of volumes to ensure easy collection and delivery. Every home will be visited to build a substantial library for the troops.

Local Social Roundup Notes Visits and Guests

Mrs W A Harris visited in Macon this week. David Settle spent Sunday with home folks. Mrs Victor Carmichael visiting in Marietta. Mrs Hugh Mallet returned from Atlanta. Sam Johnson spent the week end in Jackson. Prof and Mrs W O Perritt weekend here. Sherwood Thaxton from Atlanta Wednesday. Mrs Willis Morrison visited Atlanta this week. Mrs Leila Matthews visiting friends in Athens. J H Blackwell spent Wednesday in LaGrange on business. Mrs R P Newton and Miss Mary Newton spent Thursday in Atlanta. Mrs Robert White of Worthville visited Jackson Tuesday. Miss Janie Turner of Hampton guest of Mrs B F Moon Sunday. Friends of Mrs F C Stephens regret her illness. Mrs Judson Roberts visiting sister Mrs Castleberry at Cabaniss. Miss Lois Gilbert of Atlanta week end guest of Mrs T G Willis. Mr J Arenson of Macon was recent business visitor in Jackson. L L Tison spent part of last week in Montgomery Alabama on business. Miss Marcelle Lyon of Atlanta recent guest of Miss Miriam Sams. Miss Ora Head of Columbus recent guest of Mrs H M Fletcher. Captain and Mrs C W Woodward of Atlanta spent Sunday here with relatives. Miss Sara Smith returned from visit with Miss Estelle Peacock in Barnesville.

Missionary Day at First Baptist Church on Sunday

First Baptist Church holds Bible School at 9 30 with Missionary Day and a special offering. Bro Reese and Rowland lead the services at 11 and 730 with a 3 pm sermon to men and boys on Young Men their Opportunities and Possibilities and the Sins that Blight and Destroy Them. Hon W W Flournoy from Defuniak Springs Fla praises the address. Special music by Mr Rowland.

Reese Rowland W. W. Flournoy Defuniak Springs Fla Canada

Mrs Watson and Mrs O Kelley Hostesses for War Relief

Friday afternoon Mrs L D Watson and Mrs L L O Kelley entertained for the U D C War Relief Work. Guests knitted for soldiers and played rock. Salads and tea were served. Mr and Mrs J H Blackwell and Miss Decia Loyd spent Sunday in Social Circle.

Mrs. Watson Mrs. O’kelley

California Syrup of Figs Ad for Child Health

Old time advertisement urging mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for children's stomach and bowel issues. Claims quick relief from feverish, listless symptoms with a gentle laxative that children and adults can take. Promotes brand and manufacturer with a call to check the bottle.

California California Syrup California Fig Syrup Co Advt

Methodist Revival at Baptist Church Campaign

The Methodist Church led by Pastor S. R. England invites Sunday School at 9:45 led by superintendent R. P. Lassnett and 11 a.m. preaching. Congregations will join Baptist Church for a Sunday night revival at 7:30 p.m. Promotes town-wide work together.

R. P. Lasnett The Baptist Church

Nyal's Beef Iron and Wine Health Claim

Nyal's Beef Iron and Wine is advertised as boosting body vitality by supplying rich red blood and improving circulation, with continued use claimed to yield permanent health benefits. Carmichael Drug & Book Company contact listed as phone 62.

Nyal Carmichael Drug & Book Company

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Quincy Germaine the Vigilantes Kaiser Christ Bethany Jerusalem Ibruce Tween Ingersoll Joseph E. Edwards Jewelry Jackson, Georgia Bailey & Jones Mothers Club RED Cross W. A. Harris David Settle Mrs. Victor Carmichael Marietta Hugh Mallet Atlanta Sam Johnson Jackson Prof Mrs. W. O. Perritt Sherwood Thaxton Willis Morrison Leila Matthews Athens J. H. Blackwell LaGrange R. P. Newton Mary Newton Atlana Robert White Worthville Janie Turner Hampton B. F. Moon F. C. Stephens Reegret Mrs. Judson Roberts Mrs. Castleberry Cabaniss Lois Gilbert T. G. Willis J. Arenson L. L. Tison Montgomery, Ala Marcelle Lyon Miriam Sams Ora Head Columbus H. M. Fletcher C. W. Woodward Sara Smith Estelle Peacock Barnesville Sloan’ Ra Liniment Bible School W.E. Merck Mammal Paul No len&Co Florida New York Kingans Butter Nut Victory Paul Nolen
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