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Jackson Progress Argus

Location

Jackson, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1916

Page

10

Mrs Morrison Hosts Mothers Club Social Event

Mrs Willis Morrison acted as hostess for the Young Mothers club gathering on a Thursday afternoon. Roses and sweet peas adorned the living room, guests enjoyed a program, then salad and ice course were served. Miss Lucy Goodman hosted a Friday party for Annie Rosa Bond’s fourth birthday with games, a shaded lawn setting, a flower laden table, and a cake with four candles. Ice cream, cake, and punch were served by Miss Kate Linch of Flovilla and Miss Kate Ham.

Young Mothers Club Willis Morrison Lucy Goodman Annie Rosa Bond Kate Linch Flovilla Kate Ham

Philatheas Entertained and a Wedding adds to week

A week of social events includes a Philathea Class tea at Mrs. George Dozier with about seventy five guests. The Boys Debating Society hosted a party for Phi Theta girls at Prof. W. P. Martins home featuring an advertising contest and ice cream. The Martin home was decorated with sweet peas and roses, and punch and sandwiches were served. The armory and reception room hosted further gatherings with games and music, chaperoned by Prof. and Mrs. Martin. Miss Emma Harmon married Dr. H Carl Owen at the Baptist sanctuary. guests from Ocilla Atlanta Fairmount McDonough attended. Dr Owen, principal of Atlanta College of Pharmacy, will visit relatives in Fairmount.

George Dozier Mary Lena Martin Annadawn Watson Mary Willis W. P. Martin Phi Theta Society Addie Lou Stroud Lucile Hodges Emma Harmon H. Carl Owen Baptist Pastorium Robert van Deventer J. G. Harmon Milby Ocilla Durden Atlanta Weldon Owen Fairmont Dowda McDonough

Juniors Entertain Seniors at Armory Evening

The Junior class hosted the Seniors at the public schools armory on Friday evening for a delightful recreation event.

Armory

Resolutions on Warner McIntosh Memorial From DAR Chapter

A Jackson Progress-Argus item dated May 2 1916 records William McIntosh DAR chapter resolutions praising early American patriots. It honors Miss Joe Warner for the McIntosh house gift dated April 17 1916, names Miss Joe Varner as honorary member, and directs publication and minutes entries. The committee members are Mrs L L Okelley Mrs J D Jones and Miss Lucy Goodman.

Patrick Henry Jefferson Washington Bunker Hill Yorktown Cornelia Dorcas Marion Mary Martha Daughters of the American Revolution America William McIntosh Joe Warner McIntosh Varner-MacIntosh Joe Varner L. L. Okelley J. D. Jones Lucy Goodman

Social notes and visits across families and towns

The column lists numerous social visits and travel by residents. Names include Mr Will Merritt Mrs C A Butner Mrs A B Lindsey Mrs A T Buttrill Mrs E L Smith Dr Robert Van Deventer Mrs P W Nolen Margaret W others. Locations appear as Atlanta Athens Griffin Macon Wesleyan Norfolk McDonough Indian Springs and Worthville with events such as weddings and hospital stays referenced.

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Mrs. Morrison Mothers Club Philatheas Phi Theta Girls Harmon Owen Warner- McIntosh The Young America National Congress of America Jackson Progress-Argus Joyner Burroughs Jackson National Bank Butts County Will Merritt C. A. Butner Athens A. B. Lindsey W- M. Andrews A. T. Buttrill E. L. Smith E. Winters Roy Gunter Mrs Homer Bunn Worthville Ashville Southern Baptist Convention James Harmon M Soa Luttmitta Alaliana W. H. Davis Virginia Manley Fannie Belle Thompson Woodbury W. B. Roper J. H. Carmichael Macon George Damour City Hospital Lois Rogers Wesleyan College W. M. Mallet Pauline Mallet Charles Bailey U. S. Navy Norfolk, Va Rosa F. Bailey Bess Fouche Miss Webb Birdinette Manley Howard Hooten W. H. Maddox Mr. A. H. Carmichael Mrs. Carmichael Majorie Clyde MecBryant Indian Springs Street Indian Springs
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