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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1921
Page
3
The excerpt contemplates faith amid life and death with trust in divine mercy. The speaker finds strength in God whether facing pain or peril and rests by the sea awaiting safe passage, certain that love and care remain constant.
An inviting home decorated in purple and gold hosted a junior class gathering. Miss Carolyn Smith and Mrs. Harry Moore served punch as lilies and larkspur adorned the living areas. A musical program, proms, and cream and cakes followed, with several guests assisting in hosting.
A compact verse urges perseverance through hardship with lines about thorn and rose, weather, fishing, and keeping spirits high. It concludes with the idea that getting through tough times by singing can brighten outlooks.
A reflection on motherhood as the heaven surrounding us in infancy and the constant, gracious influence that remains with us through all stages. It asserts every great person has honored a mother, and no other blessing rivals this enduring presence.
A Pacific Power and Light Bulletin cartoon uses gender stereotypes to assign electricity terms to a woman’s behavior. It satirically matches emotions and actions to devices like exciter, converter, and detector, illustrating dated views on women.
Mrs. Morrison entertained sewing club members and a few guests Wednesday morning as hours shift from afternoon to morning for the summer. A salad course with tea was served. Miss Sara Louise Furlow will host the next gathering.
Miss Frances Carmichael entertained about 40 guests at her home in a lavish senior class party. Red and white decor filled the rooms with roses sweet peas and dahlias, punch by Lolie Carmichael and Elizabeth Godwin, and prom scores tied with red ribbons. Local families including the Carmichaels and relatives from Atlanta assisted in hosting.
The marriage occurred in Chattanooga Tennessee on Tuesday uniting Miss Jim Crawford daughter of the late J M Crawford with Russell Irving of Cedartown son of Judge Irving. The bride, a Jackson High School and Georgia Normal graduate, taught in Cedartown since September and will make Cedartown her future home after a career in education.
Mrs Henry Fletcher Gilmore announces daughter Henri Helen Gilmore to Roy Talmage Warren of Atlanta. They plan a June 8 ceremony at the bride’s parents home with no cards. The note also lists recent social visits and births among Jackson residents.
The wedding took place at the Methodist parsonage on Wednesday afternoon with Rev. J R Jordan officiating. Attendants were only Mr and Mrs Walter Moore. The couple will travel to Macon then spend a few days in Jackson before arriving home in Atlanta after June 1. Mrs Maddox, a Butts county native, is highly regarded. the groom, from Henry county, now resides in Atlanta as a successful businessman.
A parade of visitors and travelers fills Jackson area news. Dr. A F White of Flovilla visits Jackson. Frank and Joe Carmichael spend time in Macon. O A Pound travels to Machen. many friends tour Atlanta Conyers Griffin and beyond. Families from Juliette Adairsville and Cartersville share weekends with local hosts.
The church reports Bible school, morning and evening services led by Rev. C. C. Heard, prayer meetings, and a deacon meeting. Notes announce a Sunday School picnic plan, upcoming Men's Club push, and updates on members and visitors including Mr. Thaxton’s cancer operation outcome.
An advertisement claims mixing two lemons with Orchard White creates a lemon lotion to whiten the face neck arms and hands daily. It asserts the treatment is harmless and used by famous stage beauties to fade freckles sunburn and tan without irritation.
A World’s Work excerpt reveals President Harding’s meals with Mrs Harding’s cooking. Breakfast includes grapefruit, bacon and eggs, toast, coffee, and waffles. Lunch is substantial with meat and vegetables, while dinner is the main full meal from soup to nuts. He enjoys his meals and keeps a cheerful, social mood.
Charles Samuel Maddox and David Carmichael Leach of Jackson are among GM A graduates at College Park. Maddox earned honors and will soon depart for West Point where he has an appointment. Atlee Carmichael and Bert Kinard are also Jackson students at G M A.
The peach belt of Georgia enjoys a robust season with substantial cash flowing into circulation and prosperity spreading across all lines of business, signaling broad economic gains for the region.
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