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Mrs. Lane Elected to Head The William Mclntosh Chapter, DAR The William Mclntosh chapter DAE held its regular meeting Friday afternoon, April 24, at the club house with Mrs. Troy G. Willis, Mrs. J. I). Jones and Miss Mary Downs hostesses. The meeting was called to order by the Regent, Mrs. John E. Lane, followed by the Lord’s Prayer, led by Mrs. J. M. Leach, chaplain, and the singing of “America.” The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and the American’s Creed were recited in unison. The minutes were read by Mrs. J. T. Warthen, acting recording se cretary. Mrs. Lane gave a report of the social and business sides of the State DAR Conference held in Ma con March 23, 24 and 25. The following officers were elec ted to serve for the next two years: Regent, Mrs. John E. Lane; vice regent, Miss Ruth Middlebrooks; recording secretary, Mrs. Marlin Spencer, corresponding secretary, Mrs. E. J. Williams; treasurer, Mrs. J. T. Warthen; registrar, Mrs. T. B. Miller; Historian, Miss Mary Downs; chaplain, Mrs. J. M. Leach. In well chosen words Mrs. Jones proposed a toast to the Regent, par aphrasing the lines by Eugene Field to Charles Dana, columnist and long time editor of the New York Sun: “Here’s to our Regent, May she live a thousand years, And may we live a thousand,too — (A thousand less a day) For we shouldn’t like to be here After you had gone away.” On behalf of the chapter, Mrs. Jones also presented the Regent a lovely corsage of pink rose buds and ferns, tied with silver ribbon. At the program period Mrs. War then read a paper on the history of Bonaventure, now the beautiful cemetery in Savannah, but once the home of Colonel John Mulryne, an Englishman, whose only daughter, Mary, married Josiah Tattnall. Their large house of sturdy English brick, overlooking the Wilmington River, was then about three miles from the city. Later the house was destroyed by fire while the Tattnalls were en tertaining at a Christmas dinner. At the beginning: of the Revo lution when the patriots arrested and confined the Colonial Governor "Wright in his home, they also de manded the arrest of Colonel Mul ryne and Josiah Tattnall, both influ ential Loyalists. Colonel Mulryne escaped with Governor Wright on a British vessel lying in the harbor, and died at Nassau. Josiah Tattnall with his sons, John and Josiah, fled to England. The Colony of Georgia declared both banished forever, and confiscated Bonaventure. Young Josiah escaped to America and join ed General Greene's army on the eve of the capture of Savannah. After the Revolution his patriot ism was rewarded when the State restored to him a part of his lands including Bonaventure. Here he lived for eighteen years. Josiah Tattnall II had built a house almost on the exact spot qhosen by his grandfather Mulryne. This house, too, was destroyed by fire in 1804. When Josiah Tattnall II became Gov ernor of Georgia in 1801 it was his privilege to sign the bill recalling his father from banishment, but the old Loyalist never returned to Geor gia after leaving his country seat. He died in England and was buried there. the meeting Mrs. Jones idfejplayed some interesting relics of | long ago. Among them was a Mer j cer Cluster, published in 1835, now 107 years old, a collection of hymns, compiled by the Reverend Jesse Mercer, founder of Mercer Univer sity, and one of the great Baptist ministers of his day. The book belonged to William Crawford Dickson, the grandfather 'of Mrs. Jones, when he was a stu dent in Mercer University in 1840 when it was at Penfield, Georgia. Another relic was an interesting piece of handiwork, 109 years old, a yellowed sampler made by Caro line Palmer, in her tenth year. In delicate stitches lovingly wrought were the words: “There is beyond the sky, A heaven of joy an dlove, And holy children when they die Go to that world above.” The teacher’s name, Mrs. Con yead, was delicately traced. At the bottom were the designs of the front and back of a large two-story house, perhaps her own. Caroline Palmer was bom in Hancock County in 1823, and married William Crawford Dickson in 1843. Other pieces were a daguerreotype dating back to 1854, and an album that belonged to Emma W. Dickson when she was a student at Monroe Female College, in 1860. The beau tiful penmanship therein shows the day when chirography was an envied art. The oldest among the relics shown was the silver baby spoon given by George Washington to Midred Wash ignton Sanford whom he named for his sister, Mildred. These old relics, like a voice out of the past, have clinging to them the stories of long ago that tell of distant days and deeds of kindness that have survived time itself. The Washingtons and Sanfords owned adjoining lands in Westmoreland and Loudon coun ties, Virginia. On the tomb of Mil dred’s father, Jeremiah Sanford, in Greensboro, Ga., is the following: “Jeremiah Sanford, An Honest Man and a Friend of George Washing ton.” Jeremiah was visiting his son, Vincent, when he died. He was the great, great, great grandfather of Mrs. Jones. At the close of the meeting mem bers and guests were served fruit punch and cookies. FAY-BARNES Miss Leone Fay of Washington, D. C., anl J. Saunders Barnes, for merly of Jackson, were married March 23, 1942, at Elkton. Md., by the Rev. P. K. Lambert. They are now at home at 2514, Fourteenth street, N. W., apartment 104, Wash ington City, Mrs. Barnes is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Julian A. Fay of High land Park, 111. For the past two years she has held a position with the War Department in the Military Intelligence Division in Washington. Mr. Barnes is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Homer Barnes, esteemed residents of Butts county. Formerly employed by the city of Jackson, for the past two years he has held a position in Wash ington. D. C. 4-GARDEN CLUB FLOWER SHOW ON AT THE CLUBHOUSE THIS AFTERNOON The flower show sponsored by the four Jackson Garden Clubs—the Mi mosa, Hawthorn, Cherokee and Jack son, is scheduled for this afternoon i j from 4 to 7 o’clock at the Jackson ( clubhouse. All lovers of flowers are , especially invited to attend the show. THE JACKSON PROGRESS-ARGUS, JACKSON, GEORGIA HIGH FLIGHT Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth, And danced the skies on laughter silvered wings; Sunward I’ve climbed and joined the tumbling mirth Of sun-split clouds—and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of—wheeled and soared and swung High in the sunlit silence. there, I’ve chased the shouting wind along and flung My eager craft through footless hall of air. Up, up the long delicious, burning blue I’ve topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace, Where never lark, or even eagle flew; And while with silent, lifting mind I’ve trod The high untrespassed sanctity of space, Put out my hand, and touched the face of God. —John Magee. HAPPY BIRTHDAYS The Progress-Argus wishes a HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the follow ing: May I—Eugene Minter, David Frank Price, Mrs. Victor Williams, Ann Rich, Miss Mary Newton, Kath erine Cook, Mrs. Bill Milner, Mrs. Levi Barnes, Thomas Cooped. May 2—Elme Cawthon, Homer Spencer. May 3 —Mrs. T. W. Higgins, Mrs. Florence Gresham, Evelyn Tingle, Harold Kelton. May 4 —L. D. Singley, Lucian Singley Jr., Mrs. James Curry. May s—Mary Elizabeth Thomas, Elizabeth Brooks, Mary Sue Jack son, Gloria Moss, Elvira Boyd, Gro ver C. McLendon Sr. May 6—Mrs. Sessie Collins, Mrs. J. W. Browning, Bill Stodghill, Quin cy Boyd. May 7—L. M. Spencer, Carolyn White, Paul Maddox, James Maddox, Miriam Maddox, Mrs. J. R. Pulliam, Mrs. J. M. Kitchens. MISS CAROLYN ALLEN WEDS IN ALABAMA The interest of a wide circle of friends is manifest in the announce ment of the marriage of Miss Caro lyn Allen and Master Sergeant George Middleton, of Birmingham, Ala., and Camp Livingston, La. The ceremony was quietly solemnized at a noon ceremony on April 5 in Ash vine, Alabama. The couple will make their home in Alexandria, La. The bride, who is the daughter of Mrs. R. L. Allen, of Flovilla, Ga., has made her home in Atlanta for some time. The groom is the son of Mrs. Ann Thorpe Middleton, of Birmingham, Ala.—Sunday’s Atlan ta Journal. IRQN SPRINGS HD CLUB The Iron Springs Home Demon stration Club met Wednesday, April 22, at the home of Mrs. Wilmer White with Mrs. Forrest Washington as co-hostess. Eighteen members were present. The meeting was opened by singing America. After the minutes were read and approved the president, Mrs. Bailey Jones, gave the devotional and followed it with prayer. Miss McGoogan dem onstrated different uses of shucks which proved of interest to all pres ent. A social hour was then enjoyed the hostess serving a delicious cold plate and a Cola drink. The May meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Walter Jones and Mrs, Lewis Grant. ‘ JACKSON PTA MET APRIL 22 AT SCHOOL AUDITORIUM The Jackson PTA met Wednes day afternoon, April 22, in the school auditorium with a good nUrii ber attending. The president, Mm James Buchanan, after calling the meeting to order, discussed the sum mer round-up for pre-school age children. The members voted to conduct a a round-up here in Jack son for the pre-school children. A committee was appointed to select some plan for making money so that the project for the year might be carried out. The second grade won the atten dance banner for having the great est percentage of parents present. This grade has won it for four con secutive times. The program for the afternoon was a talk by Miss Lucile Akin, giv ing the highlights of the State PTA convention recently held in Gaines ville. The meeting then adjourned. WORTHVILLE HD CLUB The Home Demonstration club met April 24 with Mrs. Luther Washing ton. After singing several songs a business discussion was held. Mjss McGoogan informed the meeting that because of the war there would be no Farm an,d Home Week in Ath ens this year. The devotional was read by the president, Mrs. Walter White, fol lowed by prayer by Mrs. J. A. Caw thon of Atlanta. Poems and sev eral wise-cracks were read by mem bers. Miss McGoogan gave a dem onstration with shucks and their va rious uses in the household. There were 21 members and a wel come to 3 Mrs. J. A. Caw thon and Miss Bernice Washington of Atlanta and Mrs. Posey O’Neal of Stark. The May meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Lottie Martin. The hostess was assisted by Mrs. Cawthon in serving delicious re freshments. JENKINSBURG PTA The Jenkinsburg PTA held its monthly meeting on Thursday after noon, April 23. The president gave the devotional and the Lord’s Pray er was repeated in unison. “Amer ica” was the opening song. Short sketches from the Georgia Bulletin were read by different mem bers. The next meeting will be at night. At this time the male members will have charge of the program and will serve the refreshments. The new of ficers will also be installed at this meeting. At Mr. Daniel’s suggestion the time was moved up a week. At the conclusion of the program the serving committee served chick en salad and ice tea. WCTU MEETING POSTPONED UNTIL MAY 8 Mrs. J. L. Lyons, president of the Jackson WCTU, announces that the regular May meeting scheduled for Friday of this week has been post poned until Friday of next week on account of revival services in progress at the Baptist church here. The meeting will be at the home of Mrs. R. C. Mallette in Flovilla with Mrs. Mallette and Mrs. J. L. Lyons hostesses. Portions of the program will relate to Mother’s Day which is Sunday, May 10. MISSES WHITAKER AND MORGAN ENROLL FOR SERVICE IN EMORY HOSPITAL UNIT Miss Hazel Whitaker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Whitaker of Flo villa, registered nurse on private duty in Atlanta, and Miss Alberta Morgan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Morgan of Stark, registered nurse attached to Piedmont Hospi tal, have enrolled with the Emory Unit and are awaiting the call for foreign service, according to infor mation received here. PERSONAL Miss Sara Coan of Atlanta spent the weekend as the guest of Mrs. J. D. Pope. j Miss Susannah Foster, who teach !s at Lithonia. spent the weekend rith Mrs.- S. J. Foster and Miss Sara 'oster.- PERSONAL Mrs. G. B. Carreker of Atlanta was the guest Saturday of Mrs. H. R. Slaton. .. Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Jones Jr. of Athens spent the weekend with homefolks. Mrs. C. L. Thaxton was the week end guest of Mrs. J. L. Whitaker in Jenkinsburg. Mrs. J. D. Pope spent Monday in Locust Grove as the guest of Mrs. Charles Coan. Mrs. R. F. Armstrong and young son returned Sunday from the Grif fin Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Thurston an nounce the birth of a son, Bennie Akin, April 26. James Letson and his mother, Mrs. J. E. Letson, spent the weekend in Nashville, Tenn. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Carmichael of Atlanta spent the weekend with Mrs. J. R. Carmichael. Miss Annie Lou McCord spent Friday and Saturday in Macon with Mrs. C. R. McCord Sr. Miss Elizabeth Duke of Griffin spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Duke. Mr. Frank Coleman has returned to Miami after spending a week with his mother, Mrs. Hugh Coleman. * Mrs. J. C. Jones and Mrs. Lucile Patrick spent Sunday in Barnesville with Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Wilson. Mr. Hugh Y. Coleman has return ed to Corbin, Ky., after spending several days with homefolks here. Mrs. Herman Smith and little daughters, Annette, spent the week end with relatives in Chatsworth. Mrs. Leon Wilson and daughter, Danielle, of Atlanta spent Thurs day with Dr. and Mrs. H. R. Slaton. Miss Annette Tolleson of Atlanta spent the spring school holidays with her grandmother, Mrs. S. F. Duffey. Mrs. Sam Taratoot and little son, Billy, of Jersey City, N. J., are vis iting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Mote. Mrs. John Kelley and little daugh ter, Adelle, of Atlanta were guests Thursday of Mr. and Mrs. Bryant Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ashley of Val dosta visited Mrs. Ashley’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Currie, Sunday and Monday. Mrs. J. A. Padgett of Atlanta spent Wednesday with her mother, Mrs. W. L. Head, and her sister,. Mrs. D. W. Ham. Mrs. J. D. Renfroe and Mrs. R. E. Browder of Macon were guests of Mrs. R. L. Smith Sunday at the Carmichael House. Miss Myrtie Lee McGoogan and Mrs. Mary Carter Brown spent Sun day in Dallas with Miss McGoogan’s sister, Mrs. C. G. Lee, Mrs. J. M. Duke of McDonough is spending the week with her son, Jesse J. Duke, and is attending re vival meetings at the Baptist church. Friends of Mr. O. B. Knowles, one of the county’s oldest and most re spected citizens, regret to know of his continued illness at his home at Fincherville. Lovett Fletcher, Georgia Tech stu dent, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Van Fletcher and had as his guest his roommate, John Blake, of Savannah. Mrs. Frank Coleman is spending this week with her mother, Mrs. Bill Turner. Before returning to her home in Miami she will visit Mrs. Hugh Coleman. Mrs. A. F. White and Miss Vir ginia White of the Flovilla chapter UDC, and Mrs. R. L. Smith of the Sidney Lanier chapter, Macon, at tended Memorial Day exercises in Jackson and were guests of the Lar kin Watson chapter at luncheon at the clubhouse. THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 1942 Have' FAITH in # Every Product Your druggist is the middle man between you and the doc tor. You need complete con fidence in him. Our customers keep coming back because we serve them honestly. Why not step in and get acquainted? Always quality merchandise at reasonable prices. SLATON DRUG COMPANY Phone 2011 PERSONAL Mrs. S. E. Andrews of Atlanta has returned home after a visit with her sisters, Mrs. C. W. Buc hanan, Mrs. John E. Lane and Miss Beatrice Thornton. Mrs. Robert Stewart Jr. and Rob ert Stewart 3rd, of Jacksonville will arrive on Mother’s Day for a visit with Mrs. Stewart’s grandmother, Mrs. T. H. Nolen. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson Grant and little daughter, Jennie, of Lake City, S. C., are spending several days with Mrs. R. L. Grant while Mr. Grant is on vacation. Friends welcomed Linton Grant during a five days’ vacation at home. Mr. Grant, who has been at Alto for several weeks, is steadily improving, friends are glad to know. Messrs. J. Watts Maddox of Cor bin, Ky., and Arthur Maddox of Detroit, Mich., have returned home after a visit with the family of their father, Mr. M. S. Maddox. Messrs. Ennis Tolleson and Bob Wilkeining of Chicago visited Mr. and Mrs. Victor Carmichael Tuesday. They were en route home after a visit with Ennis’ mother, Mrs. E. D. Tolleson, in Orlando, Pratt Smith, member of the board of county commissioners, and C. M. Compton, clerk of the board, attend ed the annual meeting of the County Commissioners Association in Sa vannah from Sunday to Wednesday. Col. and Mrs. C. L. Redman had as their guests Sunday Captain and Mrs. C. L. Redman and Captain John E. McGonal of ort Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Thaxton, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne McLean and sons, Jimmie and Billy, of Griffin. j Mr. Vincent S. Jones left Wed nesday for Harrisburg, Pa., to take an instructor’s course for three months preparatory to entering de fense work at Wellston Air Depot at Macon. During his absence Mrs. Jones and Barrett Jones will be with her father, Mr. E. M. Pope, in Zebu lon. Mr. and Mrs. Mallory Henderson and sons, Mickey and Charles, ar rived Tuesday from Alexandria, Va., to visit their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Durham Thaxton and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Henderson. Mr. Henderson re turned home Saturday afternoon and Mrs. Henderson and sons remained for a longer visit. CIVIL SERVICE TO HOLD TESTS FOR COMMERCIAL WORKERS The local Civil Service board, of Mrs. J. G. McDonald, J. D. Patrick and F. C. Rossey, will within the im mediate future conduct examinations weekly at the Jackson high school for stenographer-typists. Those in terested may obtain complete infor- S mation at the Jackson. postoffi ce . here is an active demand for work ers of this class, it i s explained.