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Jackson Progress Argus

Location

Jackson, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1921

Page

7

Senior Class Hosts Formal Prom and Reception Highlights

Social notes recount a junior and senior class reception at the Moore home, a yearly pre commencement gathering. The previous week the Senior Class held a prom at Miss Lois McClure’s Forsyth Road home with about 30 guests, with spring flowers and cream and cakes, officiated by Rev. C Wilson. After visitations in Savannah the couple will reside in Jackson.

Walter Moore Lois McClure Forsyth Road

U D C Enjoys Afternoon Meeting and Officer Election

The Larkin D. Watson chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy was entertained at their club rooms Thursday at four o'clock by hostesses Mrs. C. W. Buchanan Mrs. Pitts McKibben Mrs. Park Newton Mrs. Roy Mc Michael Miss Mary Newton and Miss Bessie Waldrop Sweet peas Dorothy Perkins roses and ferns decorated the scene with pink and white accents A officers election was the afternoon's feature and a full list will be published in the paper.

Larkin D. Watson C. W. Buchanan Pitts McKibben Park Newton Roy McMichael Mary Newton Bessie Waldrop Dorothy Perkins

Woman's Club appreciation for Sixth District Convention efforts

The president and every member of the Woman's Club of Jackson express sincere appreciation to the men and all who worked faithfully to make the Sixth District Convention with barbecue and general entertainment a genuine success despite the weather.

Woman’s Club of Jackson

Prom Party for Seniors at McClure Home

Friday evening featured a senior class prom hosted by Miss Lois McClure with a few guests. Arches full of pink roses and spring flowers framed the event. Japanese lanterns added color. A powder puff served as the prize.

Lois McClure Willie McClure

Quiet Elopement for Miss Farrar and Mr Barnes

Miss Mary Lou Farrar of Jenkinsburg and Mr T J Barnes Jr of Jackson wed at the Farrar home Sunday afternoon at 5 30 with Rev E. blessing. The ceremony was intimate with immediate family present.

Mary Lou Farrar Jenkinsburg T. J. Barnes, Jr Jackson C. H. Farrar

Marriage of Miss Jane Stodghill and Mr Boyce Cawthon

The marriage of Miss Jane Stodghill and Mr Boyce Cawthon of Fincherville took place on May 11 at Locust Grove with Rev I G Walker officiating. Both are from prominent county families and enjoy wide friend circles. After a brief Atlanta visit they reside at Fincherville and welcome friends.

Jane Stodghill Boyce Cawthon Fincherville Locust Grove I. G. Walker Atlanta Cawthon

Marriage of M C John son and Della Gittens

The couple wed Saturday at the bride's home in a ceremony by Rev. J P Colwell witnessed by close family and friends. Mrs. Johnson, daughter of C P Little of Fairburn, is described as an attractive young woman. Mr. Johnson works at Pepperton Cotton Mills in Jackson and is active socially and in church circles.

M. C. Johnson Della Gittens East Point J. P. Colwell Austell

Jackson social notes include many Atlanta visits and local visits

Judge J. H. Ham and Miss Mary Newton spent Tuesday in Atlanta amid a string of visits by residents to Atlanta McDonough Jeffersonville Macon and nearby towns. The report lists numerous family and friend gatherings along with church and fraternal events in Jackson and surrounding areas.

J. H. Ham Atlanta Mary Newton

Local residents note health, visits, and travel plans

The week includes details of several residents from Jackson and nearby towns visiting Atlanta and Macon. Notable names appear with illnesses, hospital stays, and family visits, including Mrs. J E McNair, Mrs. M J Carson, Prof. Alfred Akerman, and Judge A W Stephens.

Local Notices Highlight Illness Absence and Naval Assignment

Miss Nettie Rae Pittman of Judge S. J. Foster's office is absent due to illness. Rev. G. W. Gardner of Greenville D C recovers from pneumonia and is remembered as Jackson Baptist pastor in 1894 95. Mrs. R. J. Carmichael hosted a tea for club officers honoring Mrs. J. E. Hayes Georgia Federation president during the Sixth District Convention. Charles Lewis of Hampton Roads plans visits to Macon and his grandmother here while stationed on the battleship North Dakota awaiting a two year world cruise.

Nettie Rae Pittman S. J. Foster G. W. Gardner Greenville D. C Gardner Jackson Baptist Church R. J. Carmichael J. E. Hayes Montezuma The Georgia Federation Charles Lewis Hampton Roads J. S&s. Lewis Macon J. W. McCord North Dakota

First Baptist Church News and Upcoming Pastor's Vacation

Sunday services include Bible School at 9 30 and preaching at 11 with the Benediction topic. A 7 30 p m service is planned. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30. Pastor C W Buchanan in charge. pastor to depart May 28 for Virginia North Carolina then New York to sail for Europe June 7. New members welcomed.

Robert VanDeventer Virginia Europe New York Joe Buchanan C. W. Buchanan North Carolina

Creston visitors stay two weeks with Griffin and Alabama ties

Mrs W K Brown and Master R H Spiker of Creston British Columbia visit Mr and Mrs N R McCord for two weeks. They have spent months visiting relatives in Alabama and Griffin. Mrs McCord is a cousin of Mrs Brown who was Miss Sni der of Griffin.

W. K. Brown R. H. Spiker Creston British Columbia N. R. McCord Alabama Griffin Mrs. McCord

Freckle Lotion Made From Lemon Juice Promises Clear Skin

Advertisement claims lemon juice mixed with Orchard White yields a cheap freckle lotion. The reader is told to shake two lemons and three ounces of Orchard White to make a quarter pint product to apply daily on face neck arms and hands with the promise of bleached freckles and a whiter, smoother complexion.

Stark News Roundup from Stark and Nearby Areas

Miss Mary Anne Reeves returns home from wintering in Barnesville. Stark residents attended the Henry County Centennial in McDonough, enjoying pleasant weather. Barnesville A and M School graduation included Miss Virginia Biles. Stark school closes Friday with an Indian Springs picnic. Lilla Lummus visited Elgin friend Mrs. J. T. McClure last week.

Mary Anne Reeves Barnesville Stark MccDonolssh Henry County Bessie Biles Marylu Stewart Albert Duke Bryant Leverette A. and M. School Virginia Biles Stark School Indian Springs Lilla Lummus J. T. McClure Elgin

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Bemnku Nel Ran Ezererererel Woman’s Club Farrar-Barnes Stodghill Gittens-Johnson B. F. Watkins Lavonia Clark McDonough Mrs. Fieder Jones Jeffersonville Carolyn Smith O. S. Wood Flippen Robert White Worthville Mary Ruth McMichael David Leach Vinas Miss Eunice Redding Here Carrie McIntyre W. L. Nutt Mr. Oswall Faulkner Ashville, N. C Mrs. M. O. Faulkner Luther Joiner Cedartown J. R. Carmichael A. H. Pope Cork Helen Barnes J. O. Maddox Luella Gertrude Jinks Alabama City C. A. Pittman Pittman’s Ferry Essie Gilmore Nell Forsyth Willie Woodward McCune McMichael R. P. Newton Hardware Dealers R. P Albert W. Newton Southeastern Hardware C. C. Heard First Baptist Church Lamar Etheridge Sara Louise Furrow Messrs van Fretwell L. H. Hurt Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias Augusta Sam A Morris McComb, Miss Hattie May T. R. Lane Sixth District Federation Lula Duke Joe Kelley Pepperton Kelley County S. P. Nichols James Harkness Nichols J. H. McKibben H. M. Fletcher C. M. Compton H. M. Moore G. E. Mailer J. B. Hopkins J. D. Jones Joseph Doyle Jones Knights Templar Dorothy Dalton Paramount Artcraft Genuine Durham Tobacco Dr. R. A. Franklin South Georgia J. E. McNair M. J. Carson Margaret McKibben Mr. J. S. Davis Gulf Refining Co W. Y. Andrews Forsyth J. H. Kimbell H. L. Allen William Wright and Taylor Buttrill Smith Emory University Mrs. O. A. Pound Mrs. Graves Mrs Howard Holden Ada Sharp Myrtice Williamson S. J. Smith Miss Zipporah Pope Alfred Akerman Young Harris Col Mrs.c. L. Redman W. M. Andrews Marion Andrews Ruth Conner A. B. Lindsey W. T. Street Conyers Louie Thompson Wofford College A. W. Stephens Eloise Slaton H. R. Slaton Fleischman’'S Yeast Merita Paul Nolen Jackson, GO JSON Teel Carmichael’s Drug Store Woodcraft Downton St. _Telephone Ivy First Baptist Church News L. L. O’kelley Woman’s Missionary Society and Aid Society Opal Conner Guthrie James Harkness T. M. Furlow Sara Louise Furlow J. H. Carmichael Team Brarfield Regulator CO Atlanta, Ga
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