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R. F. l>. NO. 5
Miss Oris Massey is spending this
week vth Mi..* Mattie Lou R.co, of
near Commerce.
Mr. and Mrs. Stype Venable a. and
children, ami Mrs. Nellie Kimsey,
and Mr. Tom Check and futility, of
Homer, were Sunday guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Boyd Kesler.
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Thurmond, Jr.,
of Macon, spent a few days with
relatives here recently.
Muster Billie White of Jefferson
spent the week-end with Master Ned
Venable.
Miss Thelma Massey spent Thurs
day and Friday with Mi-s N'ita Potts.
Misses Louise and Beatrice W'ilks
and Mary Sue Brooks spent Satur
day night with Mr. and Mrs. Hub
Wilks.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Crawford
and ; on from Athens were Sunday
guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. I). Kcklos.
Misses Jannette and Voncile Ven
able were Sunday guests of Miss
Thelma Massey.
Mr. Bud Potts, of Atlanta spent
the week-end with home folks.
Mr. and Mrs. Pat Wheeler and
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Williams from
Athens ‘ner.t the week-end with Ml
T. S. Wilks.
Mrs. Julia Bone and baby spent
Saturday night with Mrs. Ernest
Potts.
Miss Emelia Mitchell was Sunday
guest of Miss Gertrude Dowdy.
Mr. and Mrs. Gent Venable spent
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Hub
Wilks.'
Miss Nell Webb spent the week
end with her sister, Mrs. Ralph Cole,
at Arcade.
Miss Clifford Kesler is spending
this week with Miss Katy Ruth
Cheek, at Homer.
The singing given at the home of
Mrs. Boyde Kesler, Sunday evening,
was enjoyed by a large crowd.
Mrs. Scales and daughter of
Banks county visited relatives here
Sunday.
Mrs. Lottie Coker of Athens was
the guest of Mrs. E. W. Hale, Sun
day. _ ,
Mr. and Mrs. R. 0. Lyle and
daughter. Miss Annie Bell, of Jeffer
son, visited relatives here Sunday.
Mrs. Campbell and children visit*
ed in Jefferson, Sunday.
Mr. Stover and family qf near
Athens visited relatives here last
week.
Mr. Clifton Barnett was in our
section one day last week.
Mr. C. E. Mauldin made a busi
ness trip to Commerce last Friday.
Mr. G. C. Campbell spent Sunday
in Atlanta.
Mr. Luscious Mauldin made a busi
ness trip to Athens last Friday.
Mr. Claud Venable made a busi
ness trip to Oconee, Monday.
POND FORK
Our Sunday school is still doing
fine, but we hope it will grow better
all the time. There is always room
for improvement.
The Bible Class met Saturday
night, with a good attendance, and a
fine lesson. We are proud of our
Bible Class, and hope its teachings
will help us all.
Several from Possum Creek visit
ed our Bible Class Saturday night,
and we are always glad to have
them.
Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt Cape spent the
week-end below Athens with Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Cape.
Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Cruce visit
*d their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R.
Yonce, of Possum Creek, Saturday
night.
Mr. Lattimer and family
visited their mother Sunday, Mrs.
Jack Williams.
Mr. Ruffus Norrell and family
spent Sunday with their mother, Mrs.
Jack Williams.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Yonce passed
through here Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Moody have
returned home, after spending a
week with her brother, Mr. Hoyt
Cape.
Mrs. James Trambel from Aur
riria, Ga., visited her brother, Mr.
J. C. Cannon, this past week.
Mr. 11. T. Cannon had as visitors
Sunday afternoon, Mr. and Mrs.
Claud Hogan from Talmo, Mr. and
Mrs. Roy Gee, Mrs. J. J. Cannon,
family.
Mr. M. J. Whitlock and Mr. An
drew Yonce called in to see Mr. H.
F. Cannon Sunday afternoon, as he
is on the sick list.
Mr. Arlie Fowler visited Mr. H. F.
Cannon Sunday morning.
Mrs. Eugene Gee visited her sister,
Mrs. Othalee Cannon, on Saturday
afternoon.
Mr. John Barber lost his barn by
fire on last Thursday. Burned a lot
of feed and tools, and a good wagon.
Mr. H. F. Cannon carried his aunt,
Mrs. James Tramble, to Gainesville,
Saturday, where she was met by her
son, Mr. Willie Tramble.
Mr. Comer and Louise Whitlock
passed through Pond Fork settle
ment Sunday, afternoon on their
way to Talmo.
Mr. Jim Gee and wife spent Sun
day with Miss Ruby Cannon.
Mr. and Mrs. Arlie Fowler visited
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Gee, Sunday af
ternoon.
The ice cream supper at Mr. and
M rs. H. F. Cannon’s was enjoyed by
a large crowd Friday night.
NICHOLSON
Rev. W. M. Davis yeas in services
iwar Maysville, Saturday night and
I Sunday morning.
Mrs. Leila Whitehead and children
were visiting with relatives in Ath
ens one day last week.
Mr. Walter Brooks was a visitor
in Center, Sunday morning, the
guest of relatives a few hours.
Mr. Otis Casper of Winder was
among the visitors here Sunday af
ternoon with friends.
Mrs. M. M. Canup of Jefferson
preached here at the Fire Baptized
Holiness church Sunday morning.
Mrs. George Smith and children
were visiting with relatives and
friends in Commerc last week.
Miss L. T. Canup and Mrs. Julia
Alexander of Jefftrion were visit
ing here with friends Sunday.
Mr. Milton Wilbanks, Mr. and Mrs.
J. D. Evans, were visiting in Madi
son county Sunday.
Mr. John O’Shields of Winder was
among, the visitors here Saturday,
the guest of friends.
Rev. J. H. Norman of Colbert will
preach at the Congregational Holi
ness church Saturday night and Sun
day. Come.
Friends are very sorry to learn of
the sickness of Mrs. E. S. Hawks,
and trust she will soon be well again.
Mr. Walter Brooks came very near
experiencing a serious accident Fri
day afternoon. He was riding a
young mule, which became frighten
ed, and threw him off. Brooks held
on to him until said mule kicked him
in the mouth, then he let go. The
kick was at close range, and failed
to hurt very bad, and Brooks is re
cuperating, to the delight of
friends.
Mr. Oliver Tolbert continues
seriously ill, at his home just south
of the city. Although friends would
like to note his recovery, there is
very little hope entertained. His
nephew, Prof. Claud Tolbert, of
Atlanta, joined other relatives at his
bedside over the week-end.
Quarterly conference of the Elber
ton District Methodist Church will
be held with the local church Fri
day, July 24. Rev. Jesse W.
Veatch, of Elberton, the presid
ing elder, will be in charge of the
meeting, which will be attended by
a large number of laymen. The
public is cordially invited to attend
upon this occasion.
Too, bear in mind that the annual
revival services will begin at the
Methodist church on Saturday even
ing of this week, continuing through
the next week. Rev. J. A. Griffies of
Comer will be here for the meeting,
and will have the assistance of Rev.
Jesse W. Veatch of Elberton. You
have the promise of some interest
ing messages during this revival, so
make your arrangments to attend
each service.
NEW HARMONY
Rev. T. C. Hardman of Com
merce delivered two interesting ser
mons Sunday at 11 and 8 o’clock.
Revival services will begin the
second Sunday in August, and con
tinue through the following week.
The annual Sunday school picnic
will be the 18th of July, third Sat
urday, at Mill. Every
body has an invitation . to attend.
Don’t forget, ladies, to bring a well
filled lunch basket. Remember the
time and place.
Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Harris and
daughter, Miss Margueritte, spent
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Nolan
Matthews at Center.
Mr. James Henry Suddeth of At
lanta is visiting Messrs. Roy and D.
C. Matthews.
Mr. and Mrs. 11. P. Matthews and
children of Nicholson spent Sunday
with Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Hawkes.
Mr. and Mrs. Alton Farmer spent
Saturday at Winterville.
Misses Lillian Fields and Francine
Wardlaw spent Sunday with Miss
Wilda Williamson.
Mr. George Farmer of Athens
spent Sunday with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. J. H. Farmer.
Mrs. Ellis Hawkes visited Mrs. A.
C. Williamson, Sunday p. m.
Messrs. Harry Barnett, Roy Mat
thews, John Hawkes, were visiting
at Neece for the week-end.
Mr. and Mrs. Otis Smith visited
Mr. and Mrs. Wilton Hopkins, Sun
day.
SPECIAL NOTICE!
The Tri-County Choir, composed
of Jackson, Banks and Madison
counties, will meet in a joint session
with the Jackson County Singing
Convention, at the Nicholson Baptist
church, July 25-26. This choir alone
is a convention, yet, combined with
the regular convention, together
with the large number of visiting
singers, will make this the banner
convention for Jackson county.
Jewett Barnett, Sec’y. Con.
CENTER GROVE
Sunday school was very well at
tended Sunday p. m., but we want to
have more present next Sunday, bo
come.
Messrs. Earl and Joe Brown spent
Sunday with Mr. and Mr-. Carlton
Perry, near Oconee.
Mr. and Mrs. W. I. White spent
Sunday with Mrs. D. R. Marlow.
Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Crook, and
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Breazeale and
daughter, spent Sunday with Mr. and
Mrs. J. T. Freeman.
Miss Francis Parks called to see
Miss Louise Savage, Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Marlow had
as their Sunday guests, Miss Mattie
Bailey and Mr. Nesby Marlow of
Jefferson, and Misses Addis Griffeth
urd Louise Bjreazeale.
Miss Mildred Kell is visiting her
grandmother, Mrs. John Griffeth.
Mrs. C. M. Crook spent Friday p.
m. with Mrs. F. L. Crook.
Mr. and Mrs. Loy Hendrix and
children of White Plains spent Sun
day with Mr. and Mrs. Olin Watkins.
Miss Lena Mae Crook spent the
week-end in Jefferson, the guest of
Miss Nelda Kell.
Mr. R. H. Griffeth is at home, af
ter attending summer school at
Clarkesville.
Master Joe Griffeth had as his
guest last week, Ceabern Hancock
of Gainesville.
Miss Addis Griffeth is spending a
few days in Jefferson with friends
and relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Porter spent the
week-end in Jefferson with Mr. and
Mrs. Will Loggins.
PENDERGRASS
Mr. Harry Smith of York, S. C.,
visited Mr. and Mrs. Glen Braselton
last week.
Mrs. David Stribling, who spent
the past week with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. W. W. Braselton, return
ed home Monday with Mr. Stribling,
who was here for the week-end.
Mrs. L. J. Lyle spent last Monday
in Atlanta.
Mr. and Mrs. John Edwin Getzen
of Birmingham, Ala., left for their
home Saturday, after spending the
week with their parents, Mr. and
Mrs. J. H. Getzen.
Miss Mantie Louise Braselton, who
is attending summer school at Geor
gia, was home for the week-end.
Mr. Hargrove of Athens visited
Miss Kate Duke, Sunday.
Miss Louise Roberts, who has been
attending summer school at G. S. C.
W., is expected home Thursday.
Rev. and Mrs. Nat Long of Oxford
visited Mr. and Mrs. J. H, Getzen
and their guests on Monday of last
week.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Head of Win
der are spending the week with
Mr. and Mrs. Will Brooks.
Miss Hazel Brooks entertained
the bridge club on Thursday, June
25; and Mr. Emmett Braselton was
host to the club on Thursday, July
9.
Misses Sara ahd Mary McDonald
of Commerce visited Mr. and Mrs. J.
H. Getzen last Tuesday.
ATTICA
Mr. and Mrs. Reed Alexander and
family of Oconee Heights visited
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Rocquemore Sun
day.
Miss Olivia Wilks of Athens spent
the week-end with Mrs. Luke Thorn
ton and Miss Catherine Hale.
Miss Opal Wallace was among
those going to the League meeting
at Toccoa last week-end.
Mr. and Mrs. John Elrod and fam
ily spent several days with their
mother, at Pendergrass, last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Whitfield
of Atlanta are spending some time
with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.
R. Lavender.
Miss Nelle Thornton visited Miss
Olivia Hale Sunday p. m.
Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Bradberry
spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.
Luke Thornton.
Miss Olivia Hale spent the week
end with Mrs. Janie Harris.
Mrs. Corbitt Williamson and son,
George Corbitt, and Miss Louise
Shackelford, have returned from a
two weeks visit to Savannah and
Augusta.
Several from here attended ser
vices at Crooked Creek, Sunday.
* WHITEHEAD *
The revival meeting of Attica
church will begin the fourth Sunday,
July 26. The preaching will be
done by Rev. E. E. Steele of Winder.
Every one invited to come.
The preaching services of Prospect
church Sunday morning and Sunday
night were enjoyed- by large crowds.
A large crowd attended B. Y. P.
U. Sunday night.
We are sorry to hear that Mr.
Stephens has had a bad spell of
cramp, caused from over-heat.
Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Thomas
were visiting her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Lavender, Sunday.
Mr. Obie Brooks from Pender
grass was visiting in this community
Sunday.
Mr. Edward Dellinger and Mr.
Watkins of Bishop were also visitors
of this community Sunday.
CAUGHT IN THE AIR
Miss Gladys Perry spent last week
end at Hull with her aunt, Mrs. Jnn
Miller. „ „ . 1
Mr. and Mrs. George Doss and
children were Sunday guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Emory Doss.
We are sorry to learn of the seri- i
ous illness of the little child of Mr. I
and Mrs. Dude Smith, who is suffer
ing with double pneumonia.
Messrs. Earl and Joe Brown were j
Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Carl
ton Perry. , „ 1
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Doss and Mr.
and Mrs. Duke of Atlanta enjoyed
firhing and a picnic supper at Hum
can Shoals on Thursday p. m.
Mrs. Bert Pettie and daughter,
Alma, were guests of Mrs. N. H. Per
ry and family Saturday p. m.
Mr. B. R. Pickrel and Mrs. Emma
Cooper of Atlanta were recent week
end visitors of Mr. and Mrs. J. T.
Boswell.
Mr. and Mrs. Claud Merk of Mays
ville were guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Hoyt Merk Sunday.
The continued improvement of Mr.
G. H. Martin, who has been on the
sick list, is very gratifying to his
many friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Julian Jackson were
recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. N. H.
Perry.
Miss Lorine Smith spent a few
days the past week with her cousins,
the Misses Sims, at Apple Valley.
Misses Irene Lankford and Billie
Martin of Gainesville were visiting
relatives and friends at Dry Pond
the past week. .
Those who went to Lexington as
delegates from Oconee B. Y. P. U.,
were: Misses Edna and Ora Wheeler,
Woode Perry and Elsie Davis, Mes
srs. Comer Mathis and Edd Trout.
They report a nice time, and some
verv helpful methods in their B. •
P. U. work.
Mrs. D. J. Wheeler, Misses Edna,
Sara and Wilda, and D. J., Jr., were
the guests of Mrs. Howard Brown, at
Maysville, a while I* riday.
A Fine Birthday Occation
Once more a large crowd of
friends and loved ones of Mr. and
Mrs J. R. Worley were allowed to
enjoy the hospitality of their home,
and on Sunday, despite the hot
weather, they wended their way to
celebrate Mrs. Worley’s birthday.
These occasions bring together a
large crowd of the very best people
of the county, all eager to attend.
Those who are forced to be absent,
regret it ever afterward. We think
each year this was the best day of
them all, but each gets better. Ev
ery one is anxious to do his or her
bit to make it pleasant. We were so
glad to see Mrs. Worley in so much
better health than last year. There
was a very interesting program in
the morning. First, a song and pray
er- then a welcome address by Mr.
Robert Griffeth; Song; Birthday
Greetings, by Martha and Ruth Ev
ans; Rec., Sarah Tolbert; Dec., John
Franklin Fleming; Song, Della Mae,
J W. and Summie Worley; Rec.,
Wilma Gee; Rec., Virginia Robbins;
Dec Cecil Vandiver; Violin Solo,
Francis Nunn; Rec., Norma Lee
Hawks; Song, Lorine and Claudine
Hutson; Rec., Edna Earl Elrod; Dec.,
Horace Gee; Rec., Adel West; Song,
Martha and Ruth Evans; Rec., Della
Mae Worley; Reading, J. W. Worley;
Rec., by three girls, Leila and Mil
dred Wilbanks and Geneva Slaton;
Quartette, by Dr. Bennett, Messrs.
Robert Griffith, Dave Jackson and
Mrs. Mae Mangrum. We had some
fine talks by Messrs. W. P. Frost,
Robert Griffith, Colquitt Sims, A. H.
Head, Brazzie Loggins, and Dr. Lee.
Then came the nice dinner, with the
delicious barbecued pork, and all the
good things that go with it. Plenty
ice tea, lemonade, and hot coffee,
something to suit all. Mr. Worley
goes to a lot of trouble and expense
to give us this fine day together, but
he is glad to do it, and he and Mrs.
Worley enjoy having their friends
with them, and this large concourse
of friends testifies to the love and
esteem felt for this good mothei in
whose honor it is given. May she be
able to celebrate many more happy
birthdays, is the wish of all.
POSSUM CREEK
Rev. C. A. Strickland of Cornelia
was the Saturday night guest of Mr.
W. J. Chapman and family.
Mr. Wesley Cruce and family of
Pond Fork spent the week-end with
their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B*
Yonce.
Mr. and Mrs. Curt Hoopaugh
visited Mr. Hoyt Marler and family
last Saturday.
The ice cream supper given at the
home of Mr. Patton, last Saturday
night, was enjoyed by a large crowd
of young people.
Some of our folks attended the
Bible Class at Pond Fork last Satur
day night.
W. J. Chapman and E. G. Loggins
attended services at Academy Sat
urday afternoon.
Mr. Jewett Barnett passed through
our section one day last week.
We are glad to report Master Scott
Lord doing nicely, at the Scottish
Rite Hospital. Hope he will be home
again soon.
Mr. G. W. Shaw and daughter,
Miss Bertie Lee, were the dinner
guests of E. G. Loggins and family
Sunday.
Several from here attended Sun
day school at Cave Springs last
Sunday afternoon.
The Bible Class was well attend
ed last Sunday night. We elected
the following delegates to the sing
ing convention: E. G. Loggins,
Comer Whitlock, Dewey Yonce and
Willie Saye Loggins.
Mrs. Belle Elrod and son, Ebrice,
were guests at the home of J. R.
Yonce Sunday afternoon.
The Bible Class meets at the
home of J. R. Yonce next Sunday
night. Come.
BEREA
Misses Vassie and Bert Suggs
spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.
Henry Suggs.
Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Williamson
visited relatives here Sunday.
Mr. R. J. Cleghorn of Athens
spent Sunday with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Claud Cleghorn.
Mr. and Mrs. John Bullock visited
at the hom<j of Mr. M. J. Dixon Sun
day.
Mr. and Mrs. Carris Edwards
spent the week-end with Mr. and
Mrs. Clint Dunson.
Mrs. Bert Pittman was the guest
of Miss Viola Pittman recently.
Mr. and Mrs. Reece Fowler visit
ed at the home of Mr. Ham Ginn
recently.
Mr. and Mrs. R. J. H. Benton,
Misses Lucile and Rose Benton,
rpent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J.
T. Nunn.
Miss Ruby Dunson spent the lat
ter part of the week in Clarkesville,
the guest of Misses Allene Anderson
and Betty Joe Hill.
Misses Grace Bolton and Jene
Chandler spent the week-end with
the Misses Bolton.
WHITE PLAINS
Next Saturday and Sunday are
preaching days. Every one invited
to come out to each service.
The song service Sunday after-
noon was good.
Everyone invited to come out next
Sunday morning at 10 o’clock. We
expect Prof. Murphy of Walnut to
be here and sing, and talk about get
ting a singing school here.
PENDERGRASS BAPTIST W. M. S.
Topic, “Around the Gulf of Mexi
co With the Gospel.”
Scripture.
Prayer, Mrs. L. J. Lyle.
Bible Study.
Watch Word In Unison, “That the
world may know.” John, 17:23.
Hymn, If Jesus Goes With Me.
Fore Thoughts, Mrs. J. B. Mar
lowe.
In Louisiana, Miss Dorthy Hig
gins.
In Mexico and Texas, Mrs. R. D.
Brooks.
Hymn.
In Panama, Mrs. C. A. McDonald.
The Choice of a Book, Mrs. W. W.
Braselton.
The Old Bell Ringer of North
Boulevard, Mrs. Gilbert.
After Thoughts, Mrs. J. H. Get
zen.
Hymn, The Way of the Cross
Leads Home.
Closing Prayer, Mrs. Appleby.
ATTICA WOMAN’S CLUB
The July meeting of the Attica
Womans Club met at the school
building July 2, Miss Whitaker, pre
siding. After the business session, a
phrase of Home Improvement was
given by Miss Whitaker. Several
members being present, with one
visitor, Mrs. Charles Whitfield.
A DETAILED WARNING
Now and then we are asked to
write notices of land posted for cus
tomers of The Star. Asa sugges
tion to those who might call in the
future, we pass along for consider
ation the following warning given by
a Missouri farmer in a notice posted
on his fence: “If any man’s or wo
man’s oxens or cojvs gets in these
oats, his or her tail will be cut off,
as the case may be.”—Elberton Star.
Pittman *Family To Hold Reunion
Atlanta. The descendants of
John Pittman, Revolutionary soldier,
and pioneer of Georgia, will hold
their annual reunion at the pavilion
in Grant park Sunday morning,
July 19, at 10.30 o’clock.
Exclusive use of the pavilion for
the day has been obtained. A busi
ness meeting and short program will
be held at 10.30 o’clock and lunch
served at noon. All branches of the
Pittman family are invited and urg
ed to come, as records and lists of
families are desired for the Pittman
register and history being prepared
for publication.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank each of our
friends for the kindness shown dur
ing the illness and death of our dear
brother, Ben Lloyd. May God’s
greatest blessings rest upon each of
you.
The Relatives.
TO CLEAN OFF BETHLEHEM
CEMETERY
All parties interested, are request
ed to meet at Bethlehem church,
near Hoschton, on the first Tuesday
in August, for the purpose of clean
ing off the cemetery.
HERE AND THERE
Miss Julia Miller from M,
bpent last week guest of M 7 i, I ,*
dred Bailey. ila *
Mr. Comer Mathis, Miss n
Wheeler, Mr. Ed Trout, Miss py*
Davis, Misses Woodie Perry
Ora Wheeler, were those that 4 ?
tended the B. Y. P. U. convention
Lexington last Tuesday f r „ m ,
Senior Union at Oconee. They j*
port a good convention.
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Duncan f roß
Royston were week-end g U( ,, ts
Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Bailey.
Messrs. G. R. Griffith, s' \v i
C. E. Shuler, R. T. Griffith, attend
ed the State Singing Convention, a -
Washington, last Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Spinks, Mr. and
Mrs. Ed Spinks, from Athens, Were
Sunday guests at the home of jj r
and Mrs. Homer Spinks.
Mrs. Luther White and all the
relatives have many friends W '-
sympathize with her in the death of
her father, Mr. W. C. Cagle, on l as;
Monday. Funeral services were held
at White Hall Baptist church, near
Lula, on Tuesday morning, R ev
Barrett officiating, and interment
was in that cemetery. He was 81
years old, and had lived a consecrat
ed Christian life.
Miss Bert Bailey is spending the
week guest of her sister, Mrs. J. B
Duncan, of Royston.
The 'prom party at the home of
Miss Rose DeLay, Saturday night,
was a delight to many of her young
friends.
Miss Elenor Pricket was a recent
visitor to relatives in Atlanta.
Mrs. Ida Ingram and Mr. G. W.
from Maysville were week-end
guests of Mrs. Leo Norris.
Miss Estell Hancock from Gain
esville was a recent visitor of Mrs.
G. R. Griffeth.
Mr. G. W. Shaw, Miss Bertie Lee
Shaw, Mr. E. G. Loggins, Miss Ruth
and two brothers, from Academy,
and Mr. and Mrs. W. E. White from
Jefferson, were among the visitors
at Cave Springs Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. R. L. McDougald and Miss
Irene are visiting Mrs. C. T. Mitchell,
at Arcade.
Mrs. H. 0. Ledford’s many friends
regret to learn she has been ill for
a few days.
Messrs. Buford Glenn, Ed Trout,
Misses Josie Jones and Woodie Per
ry, were Sunday visitors at the
home of Mr. Delo Harmon.
Mr. J. E. Elrod was guest of Mr.
Martin of Gainesville Friday night.
Those attending the birthday din
ner at Mr. John Worley’s Sunday,
report a delectable dinner, good
program, and a delightful day.
Miss Edna Earl Elrod was Sunday
evening guest of Miss Grace Evans.
Mrs. G. R. Griffith spent a few
days last week guest of her brother,
Mr. Lowe Benton, of Gainesville.
Mrs. Ide Garrison was a recent
visitor of relatives at Jefferson.
Mr. J. R. Culpepper and Miss
Edna were week-end guests of Mrs.
Herschel Smith, of White Sulphur.
ATHENS NEGRESS TO
SAIL FOR FRANCE; IS
GOLD STAR MOTHER
(From Athens Banner-Herald)
Mela Jarrel, negro servant in the
home of Miss Sarah Moss for the
last thirty-six years, will sail fr° m
New York on July 10 to visit the
grave of her adopted son, James
Morton, who died in France as a
member of the American Expedition
ary Forces in the world war.
Mela left Athens last night ari
will sail Friday with a group °
Negro Gold Star Mothers as guests
of the War Department. All expen*
ses will be paid by the government
including incidentals. She receive
a check for incidentals from the
Department, together with railroa
ticket, pulman check and other neces
sary articles incident to her tr
several days ago.
Mela’s adopted son was too youn?
to enlist as a soldier during the " a j
but' accompanied a detachment °
troops to France early in the " af
as a water carrier. He died of l |l ,al
pneumonia.
While in France Mela will be gaf
of the United States government on
a tour of the graves of America*
soldiers which will be conducted
the Gold Star Mothers of her race
She is the only' Gold Star
either white or negro, from C|
county, who has made the trip
France. She will be gone for se
al weeks.
Mela adopted James Morton "
he was a baby and reared him
her own child. She is said to e
devoted servant and exemplary u
resentative of her race.
WANTED
I want to buy a lot of co"
yearlings.—Hosea Barnett.