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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1920
Page
12
The Junior class plans a large reception Friday near Mr. and Mrs. Nutt with seniors as guests of honor. Mrs. G B Carreker hosts Friday evening, entertaining the Senior class. Martha Carreker and Melba Woodward pour punch and later serve cream and cake in purple and gold, the class colors.
A long list of residents and guests frequent Jackson this week with travels to Atlanta Albany Macon Atlanta connections. Notable names include Mrs J S Pape in Flovilla Mrs W H Arnold Indian Springs Col W E Watkins back from Atk ins Ark and Dr Robert VanDeventer attending the Southern Baptist Convention in Washington.
Mrs. T. M. Bond hosted a large guest list on Saturday night with the Senior class as guests of honor. A unique contest provided entertainment while punch, cream and cake were served. Miss Moble Katherine Tingle assisted in the hosting duties.
Mr and Mrs John Thomas Fletcher request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their daughter Davie Spencer to Mr Joseph William Lee on Wednesday afternoon June second at six o clock at home Jackson Georgia
Last Thursday friends gathered at Mrs. Alton Cook’s home for an old fashioned quilting party. About thirty veteran quilters attended and eight completed projects during the event. A picnic lunch was served on the lawn at noon to the sixty guests.
The seventh grade of the public schools enjoyed a Friday evening party at Miss Elizabeth Currie’s home. After an uneven literature contest last week the losing side paid a penny to the winners, and the social fulfilled the contract. Roses and pot plants decorated porches and interiors while cream and cake were served.
A Friday afternoon piano recital by pupils of Miss Viola Slaughter will be held at her east Third street studio. Notable and new performers will appear, including Bernice Higgins, Margaret Woodward, Aubrey Patrick, Mattie Fletcher, Elizabeth Lester, Glennis Thornton, Sarah Fletcher, Ruth Pace, Eddie Edwards, Willene Thornton, Ruth Maddox, Jane Leverette, Virginia Carmichael, Marion Andrews, Myra Fletcher, Beulah May Hencely, and Carolyn Smith.
Mrs. C W Buchanan and other hostesses welcomed members at Hotel Buchanan on May 11 as Miss Mary E Creswell lectured on Home Economics. Attendees praised her practical insights and discussed a county scholarship for a summer course at the State Normal School in Athens.
Personal notes report Mrs. J. F. Ingram spending the week in Griffin. Mrs. G. Landsburg spent part of the week in Atlanta. Mrs. M. O. Faulkner visited relatives in Montécello. Judge E. J. Regan of McDonough was a visitor here Monday.
Griffin Ga May 11 One of the developments from good roads work appeared at a police court session fines totaling 405 were paid into the city treasury for the week’s infractions most from speeding arrests. Miles of paved roadways tempt motorists to speed and police officials stay busy.
A concise opinion line questions stance on school bonds, suggesting isolation or uncertainty. It frames a partisan divide, implying opponents feel left out and in the cold. The terse wording mirrors a diary or editorial subtitle.
Forsyth high school defeated Jackson 9 to 1 on the local grounds Wednesday afternoon. Errors aided Forsyth as heavy hitting secured the win, marking Jackson’s first loss of the season.
Lois Missouri May 11 delegates to the Southern Wholesale Grocers Association opened their convention with claims there is no sugar shortage. Edgar Watkins of Atlanta said refinery prices for January through April ranged from 14 to 18 cents and brokers quoted 27 to 38 cents a pound. J H McLaurin of Jacksonville, president, said prices stay high until speculators are eliminated.
Washington May 10 An amendment to the revenue act proposed by Representative Campbell Pennsylvania seeks higher exemption for dependent children under the income tax from 200 to 500 dollars.
Subscribers are reminded to watch the front page label for subscription expiration and to respond to renewal notices. The piece urges prompt payment to avoid service interruption and notes that respect for the law underpins orderly society.
Washington May 12 Existing second class mail rates will be continued until July 1 1921 under a bill ordered favorably reported today by the house post office committee.
In 1918 the birth registration area recorded 1 863 649 births with a rate of 24.4 per 1000. The region includes New England Indiana Kansas Kentucky Maryland Virginia Washington Michigan Minnesota North Carolina New York Utah Pennsylvania DC Wisconsin and Ohio with 55 813 339 people. Twins numbered 15 342 and triplets 147 while the death rate rose 4.1 per 1000.
An advertisement promotes Shivar Mineral Water as a remedy for rheumatism claiming complete washout of the ailment with a money-back guarantee. It touts pleasant taste and low cost, with delivery via Carmichael Drug & Book Co. in Jackson.
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