The Jackson progress-argus. (Jackson, Ga.) 1915-current, December 17, 1970, Image 13

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Newspaper Page TextTHURSDAY, DEC. 17, 1970 Series of Parties Compliment Martha Saunders, Bride-Elect A seated luncheon was given for Miss Martha Saunders on Sunday, December 13th, by Mrs. Gail Dover and Miss Brenda Mar shall at the home of Mrs. L. H. Cawthon. Those attending were some of the teachers from both the schools. Tables were placed in -the spacious den where the guests were served a three course lunch eon. A color scheme of Christmas colors, red and green, was car ried out. The guests assembled in the living room for Miss Saunders, bride-elect, to open her gifts. Bridal Shower Miss Martha Saunders, bride elect, was honored recently with a bridal shower in the tea room at Davison’s in Atlanta. Hostess was Miss Shirley Salter of De catur, roommate of Miss Saun ders the four years she attended West Georgia College. Those attending the party were friends and college mates of sur rounding areas. The bride re ceived many useful gifts. Bridesmaids Luncheon Mrs. George Saunders and Mrs. Jimmy Saunders entertained Sat urday, December 12th, at a bridesmaid’s luncheon in honor of Miss Martha Saunders, whose marriage to William B. Jones will be Saturday, December 19th. The lovely affair was at the home of Mrs. George Saunders. A Christmas arrangement of greenery and red satin balls graced the dining table. Miss Saunders chose this oc casion to present gifts to her attendants. Enjoying the hospitality of the hosts, in addition to the honoree, were Mrs. Bob Lucas of Smyrna, Mrs. Jim Crayton of Zebulon, Miss Shirley Salter of Decatur, Mrs. Bub Ridgway, Miss Janet Robison, Miss Lynn Saunders, Mrs. J. Bailey Jones, Mrs. Ray Saunders, and M*rs. T. E. Robison Jr. PROGRESS-ARGUS WANT-ADS BRING QUICK RESULTS! It could be their happiest Christmas! Hurry in, make their Christmas merry. \ SMART NEW f 1 ‘ ji 1 1 ■3 EDWARDS DEPT. STORE MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER WAS TENDERED MISS SAUNDERS, BRIDE-ELECT Miss Martha Saunders, bride elect of William B. Jones, whose marriage date is set for Decem ber 19th, was honoree at a mis cellaneous bridal shower on Thursday evening, November sth. The showe r was given by Mrs. C. L. Ridgway Jr. and Mrs. La mar Jinks at the home of Mrs. Jinks on McDonough Road. Following the entertainment for the evening, Miss Saunders opened her assortment of lovely and useful gifts. The guests then assembled for refreshments where Mrs. Ridgway presided at the punch bowl. The hostesses were assisted by Mrs. C. L. Ridgway Sr. MIMOSA GARDEN CLUB HELD DECEMBER MEETING AT HOME MRS. SCHROEDER The Mimosa Garden Club met Thursday, December 10th, with Mrs. John Schroeder at her home on East Third Street. Co-host esses were Mrs. Charlie Sibley, Miss Georgie Watkins, Miss Elea nor Moncrief, and Miss Blannie Stallworth. Mrs. Noah Powell, president, presided over the short business session. The program, “Christmas at My House,” was a member par ticipation with each one bring ing a Christmas arrangement or item that was used in their homes. Mrs. H. M. Fletcher gave a demonstration on making a Della Robbia wreath, and Mrs. Lou Moelchert demonstrated mak ing an apple tree. Delicious refreshments were served by the hostesses. CARD OF THANKS The cards, flowers, calls and other remembrances sent to me while a patient at Sylvan Grove will always be cherished and long remembered. They meant so much during my period of confinement. Special thanks to the doctors and nurses for their many kindnesses to me.—Mrs. Louise Heath. BRIDAL LUNCHEONS FOR MISS LUCIA CARR WERE GALA AFFAIRS Miss Lucia Carr, bride-elect, was honoree at a gala bridal luncheon Saturday, December 12th. The hostesses were Mrs. W. M. Johnston and Mrs. J. B. Settle, aunts of the bride, and Mrs. Da vid Maddox, he r cousin. The luncheon was held in the Paisley Room of the Swan Coach House, Atlanta, and was enjoyed by friends and relatives from both Atlanta and Jackson. Luncheon Mrs. McKibben Lane and Miss Linda Lane, of Macon, were hostesses at a luncheon Sunday, December 13th, at the Idlehour Country Club, Macon, given in honor of Miss Lucia Carr, bride elect, whose marriage to Larry Fletcher will be solemnized Sat urday, December 19th, at the Jackson United Methodist Church. MRS. W. M. REDMAN WAS HOSTESS AT COFFEES Mrs. W. M. Redman was host ess at a series of coffees on Thursday afternoon of last week. Her guests were Mesdames T. E. Robison, Jr., Marlin Spencer, W. W. Wright, Frank Barnes, 0. B. Howell, India Bailey, D. P. Set tle, J. B. Harrison, Hugh Mallet, George Head, E. D. Briscoe, A. V. Maddox, Pliny Weaver and Miss Delia Watkins. On Tuesday afternoon her guests were Mesdames Ralph Carr Jr., M. W. Carmichael, Jul ian Fletcher, Lovett Fletcher, E. B. Manley, Mike Allen, Lewis Freeman, Hal Summers, Wayne Barnes, Margaret Carmichael,. Misses Lucia Carr, Dorner and Candy Carmichael,' Mrs. J. W. O’- Neal and Miss Amelia Fletcher. CARD OF THANKS These few words are so very inadequate to express my deep appreciation for your many acts of kindness during my recent re covery in Griffin-Spalding Coun ty Hospital. The many lovely cards, flowers, visits and calls will always be remembered. May God richly bless each of you always..—Mrs. Camilla Woodall. THE JACKSON PROGRESS-ARGUS, JACKSON, GEORGIA Nazarenes Plan Live Nativity For the second consecutive year the Jackson Church of the Nazarene will enact a live Nativ ity scene with the first presenta tion on Friday, December 18th, with it extending through Christ mas Eve. The hours will be from 7:30 o’clock to 8:30 o’clock each even ing with the exception of Wed nesday night, December 23rd, when the hours will be'from 8:30 to 9:30 o’clock. The Nativity scene will be on the lawn of the Nazarene parson age on Indian Springs Street with members of the Nazarene Church participating each night. The scene will depict the birth of Je sus and will include a manger, Mary and Joseph, a wise man, shepherds, animals and Baby Je sus. All residents of Butts County and this area are invited to drive by and view this live Nativity scene. ST. JOHNS LODGE TO MEET DECEMBER 21st St. John’s Lodge No. 45 will hold its annual Communication on Monday night, December 21st. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p. m. with an oyster stew. The Lodge will open at 7:30 for the election of officers for 1971. All qualified visitors are welcome and the members of the lodge are es pecially urged to attend this im portant meeting. PERSONAL Mr. R. C. Kelly and son, Packy, attended the game in At lanta Sunday afternoon between the Falcons and Pittsburgh Stealers. Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Mighten and Janet, of Chattanooga, Tenn., visited Mr. H. M. Moore on Sun day. They came down to return Mrs. J. W. Johnson, sister of M!r. Moore, home following a visit of three weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Paris, Tammy and Sonya, are now resid ing in their newly purchased home at 527 Joy Street. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Cook, Mr. and Mrs. Max Perdue, Rev. and Mrs. Billy Ring and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Elliott were among those in attendance Friday night at the Nazarene Zone Banquet held at Russell’s Restaurant in Griffin. Beta Club Organized At Henderson The Henderson Junior High School has formed a Beta Club. This club will be in charge of the literary division of the news paper entitled Jr. High-Lighter. All students eligible to be in the Beta Club must have an 85 or above average and in the eighth grade. Seventh graders can participate during the sec ond semester. The Beta Club held their first meeting with Eugene McWhorter calling the meeting to order. Dur ing the meeting officers were elected and are as follows: Presi dent, Janet Robison, Vice Presi dent, Lamar Smith; Secretary, Denise McMichael; Treasurer, Kenny Norsworthy; Parliamen tarian, Tandy Williamson; Re porter, Patty O’Neal. Mr. McWhorter, the advisor, also urged the members to pay their initiation fee of $3.00 as soon as possible. In return for this they will receive an official Beta Club Membership Pin and information about other Beta Clubs. The Beta Clubs will meet in Mr. McWhorter’s homeroom ev ery second and fourth Tuesday, during third hour unless notified. —Patty O’Neal, Reporter. PERSONAL Master Sergeant Leonard How ell Colwell, who has been very ill at the Williford Hall Memorial Hospital in San Antonio, Texas, has retuned to his home at 143 Meadow Glen in San Antonio. His condition is very much im proved. He is the son of Mrs. L. P. Colwell and the son-in-law of Mrs. Ruth Faulkner. Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Elliott and Mrs. Jean Hart and children spent Thursday in Jonesboro and had supper with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Elliott and family. Mrs. Hart, daughter of the Elliotts, re turned to her home in Houston, Texas following a week’s visit on Saturday. FINAL NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS of Butts County TS*%**%3S*3S3S36SS*%XIS**SSI YOUR 1970 TAXES ARE NOW DUE. WE SIN CERELY URGE THAT YOU MAKE IMMEDIATE PAYMENT TO AVOID EXTRA COST AND EXPENSE. ACCORDING TO THE NEW STATE LAW, THE IN TEREST RATE ON DELINQUENT TAX IS 9% IN STEAD OF 7%. STATEMENTS HAVE BEEN MAILED SHOWING THE AMOUNT EACH TAXPAYER OWES FOR 1970. IF YOU DID NOT RECEIVE A STATEMENT THIS DOES NOT MEAN YOU ARE EXEMPT FROM THE TAX. IT IS EITHER AN OVERSIGHT OR AN ERROR. Mary Will Hearn Tax Collector, Butts County, Ga. Lauralee Hawkins Performs In "Brigadoon" Miss Lauralee Hawkins, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Haw kins of Bergenfield, N. J. and granddaughter of Mrs. W. M. Redman of Jackson, played the part of Jean McLai'en in Briga doon, Fifth Annual P&S Club Fall Musical Show, recently held in Bard Hall Lounge. In the listing of biographies in the program, it stated: “Last year Miss Hawkins titillated the audi ence with a dazzling exotic dance in the P&S Club production of “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.” Her ex perience includes film work, and a varied dance background. When she is not dancing she works as an occupational Therapist at the Neurological Institute.” PERSONAL Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Wil liamson visited Mr. and Mrs. Lon ny Lloyd and Shelly Friday night. Mrs. Jean Hart and children of Houston, Tex. and Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Elliott were dinner guests Tuesday of last week of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Elliott. Bob Prater of Warm Springs was a weekend guest of Miss Gloria Williamson and Mrs. Jessie Mackey. Friends of Mike Reeves, son of Mrs. Joe Reeves, will be inter ested to know he will enter Pied mont Hospital December 21st and have back surgery on December 22nd. His friends wish him a speedy recovery. Mrs. Jean Hart and children of Houston, Texas visited last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Elliott at Flovilla. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Elliott visited Mr. and Mrs. B. O. Wil liamson Sunday afternoon. Mrs. W. R. Watkins of Man chester and Miss Jewell Smith spent last Thursday in Griffin. Fred Thomas of Mableton and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Morgan visited recently with Mrs. R. B. Thomp son and Miss Jewel Smith. Mrs. Leland Bagwell of Canton spent Sunday with Mrs. Howard J. Jolly. Children Write To Santa Claus I’m a little girl 6 years old, and I would like for you to bring me Romper Stompers, a Baby Go Bye-Bye, a Betsy Wetsy, a play typewriter, baby Thumberlina, a guitar and some surprises, also Francie Hair Happenin’s. I’ve been a good little girl and please be sure to remember the other little boys and girls this Christmas. Love, ROBIN TAYLOR WORTHVILLE MRS. MINNIE LEE HODGES Mr. and Mrs. Lavar Elmer, Fay and Sheree of Stockbridge visited Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Wash ington Sunday afternoon. Visiting with Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Hamlin Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rozier, Mr. and Mrs. Hamie Sanders, Mr. and Mrs. Hoke Bishop of Cochran, Mr. and Mrs. Baron Hamlin and Laurie, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Hamlin and Shelly and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Hamlin and Randy of Jackson. Mr. and Mrs. Allman Washing ton visited Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Burnham Sunday afternoon in Ola Community. Visiting with Mrs. Minnie Lee Hodges last week were Mrs. Tom Collins of Decatur, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton O’Neal of Macon and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wilkerson of Jackson. Mrs. Claude Sealy spent last week in Griffin with her sister, Mrs. Essie Butler. Mrs. Ben Stone spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Stone in Morrow. Visitors during the weekend with Rev. and Mrs. Ben Stone were Mr. H. F. Brown of Stock bridge, Mr. Roy Brown of Jones boro, Mr. B. F. Shelton and Don nie of Atlanta and Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Stone and Kim of Morrow. Mrs. Philip Green, Phil and Mark, Mr. and Mrs. Grady Wil son, Nancy and Tracy of Deca tur visited Mrs. W. S. White Sun day.