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I||r ..„.v FEBRUARY 21. -935
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H"'”' " levin and Col. Wolf of
in the city Saturday.
■ spent a few days
Ijfieek in Augusta.
B [CTkihTp. Holder of Augus
the week-end in Jefferson.
| Mrs. J. M. Storey and
■ iim Jr., of Athens, visited rela
fcA last Sunday.
. u' T Bryan of Athens spent
■ S y a,- the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Br\an, Jr.
I J*T"~\lary Alexander spent last
■jfdfy with Miss Nell Wilhite at
K>Tan.
Brv ind Mrs. J. A. Gray, Mrs.
■ , s Mobley and Mrs. J. A. Wills
■JJ visitors in Atlanta last week.
I iiTand"Mrs. J. C. Smith, Misses
and Mary Smith were visitors
\tlantrv the past week-end.
B vfis Gussie Ferguson of Jefferson,
Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Nunn on
Er.day.-M-inder News.
I vr< Luther Potts was in the city
E-day. the guest of her sister,
Kr A. H. Moore.
B Mr Stoy Bailey is at home this
E,;V confined to the bed with an
K, k of Gu.
I foster Wilhite spent the
Eeek-er.d with her daughter, Mrs. J.
E Fambrough, in Oconee county.
I Mr and Mrs. Harold Duke were
E;,: the past week-end of Mr. and
K .’ "p. I', Hosea, Mrs. Duke’s par-
B yp s Ann Levin, who had been
Epending several days in Jefferson,
Return V. her home in Atlanta Sat-
Hirday.
■ j; r . Stabler and Mrs. Coleman of
Hfjfhelson. and Mrs. Mattie Hood,
K rre g'jefi' recently of Mrs. A. 0.
I Wood.
B Hon. Thomas M. Bell and Mr.
fcrice Ward of Gainesville, and Mr.
Hf. H. Braselton of of Braselton,
Brere visitors in Jefferson Friday.
I Mr. and Mrs. James Willie Har
well were guests Sunday of Mrs. J.
■L. Harwell at her home on Sycamore
Street.
I Mrs. J. A. Wills and Dr. E. M. Mc
■Donald were called to Atlanta Mon-
| day. on account of the illnesfe of
their sister, Mrs. R. D. Me-dlock, who
is the former Miss Selma McDonald.
Mrs. Eugene Wilson and little
daughter of Walhalla, S. C., are
guests of her parents, Rev. and
Mrs. T. D. Johnston, at the ' Manse,
or, Washington street.
Mrs. M. M. Bryan, Mrs. T. T. Ben
ton and Miss Nixon Mobley were in
Athens Monday afternoon to view
the exhibit of hand knit dresses at
the home of Mrs. Rogers.
Miss Mary Dyarman, who was
called to Payne, Ohio, on account of
the death of her brother, Mr. Walter
0. Dyarman, has returned to Jef
ferson.
Miss Sarah Frances McDonald of
Agnes Scott College spent the week
end at home, and had as her guests
Miss Helen Richardson and Lewis
Richardson, Jr., of Atlanta, and Miss
Rowe of Griffin.
Mr. A. A. Frost and little son,
Herbert Royce, and Mr. Mack Price,
of Wilkes county, visited Mr. and
Mr? W. P. Frost and Mr. and Mrs.
M. C. Frost, Sunday.
Mrs. F. P. Holder, Mrs. James S.
Holder, Miss Marjorie Sue Holder
and Dr. Franklin P. Holder were in
Milledgeville Sunday, guests of Miss
Virginia Ann Holder, a student at
G. S. C. W.
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Jarrard of
Chicopee, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Jar
card of Cornelia, and Mr. and Mrs.
Russell Hosch of Hoschton, attended
Sunday school memorial services
w Mr. H. A. Jarrard Sunday.—
Cleveland Courier.
Rev. W. M. Coile, who once served
jhe Jefferson Baptist church, recent
ly celebrated his eighty-first birth
. !’• He lives in 'Winterville, and
£ Pustoi of the Baptist church. He
y'so chairman of the county board
edu< ation, and leads an active
We.
‘"erson will extend a hearty
srr in K to the Tri-County Choir,
" meets at the court house on
y rda y afternoon at 1 o’clock.
0 /y, rs ' Short and Fleming, officers
srv.,, . c 'Roir, are planning for a
cvi?. occasion, and a large
0 j y- is expected from all sections
Cr 'untie CoUn ty’ anc * from adjoining
. an, | Mrs. J. S. Holder were in
M- 'j H ‘ P as t week-end, visiting
St , Mrs - F - p - Holder. They
Wv c ° n< ay for LaGrange, where
for few days making plans
Holm - Hshing their residence. Dr.
ftedi-H j" ho is a graduate of the
rersit? ande P artme nt of Emory Uni
ttas hah ® n .“ who since graduation,
Jervico 'V,, ex Perience is hospital
Grange T 1 ‘ °P e n his office in La
* anout the first of March.
LOCALS
Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Purcell and
children spent Sunday in Maysville.
Mrs. W. A. Fulcher visited Mrs.
John Booth of Athens Monday.
Mr. Y. D. Maddox made a busi
ness trip to Buford Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Carter of Ath
ens were visiting in the city Friday.
Mrs. Pearl Davison spent the
week-end with her brother at Toc
coa.
Frary Elrod of the Georgia Uni
versity spent the week-end at home
with his parent^
Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Avant of
Athens were guests Sunday of Pro
fessor and Mrs. H. J. W. Kizer.
Mrs. W. A. Fulcher and niece,
Miss Booth, made a trip to Allen’s
Hospital on Saturday.
Henry Mobley of Emory Univer
sity spent the week-end here with
home folks.
Mr;. J. R. Duke has returned
home, after a month’s visit with Mr.
and Mrs. Lewis Duke in Roxboro, N.
C.
Mr. and Mrs. 0. R. Moseley and
children, Carrie Dent and Reid, Jr.,
of Rome, spent the week-end with
Mr. and Mi's. Y. D. Maddox.
Storey Ellington and Jack Storey
visited Miss Frances Ellington at
Chiplev last Sunday. They also
visited Warm Springs and Newnan.
Messrs. Cortes and Lester Rankin
of Anderson, S. C., visited their par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Rankin, last
Sunday.
Miss Ruth Smith spent the week
end with her mother at Carnesville.
She was accompanied by her cousin,
Miss Cathrine Hood.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wall and
children were guests Sunday of Mr.
and Mrs. R. H. Wall at their home
in the country.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bryson, Mr.
and Mrs. Donald Bryson and Mr. and
Mrs. George Ellis of were
guests Sunday of Judge and Mrs. C.
L. Bryson.
Mrs. G. W. C. Holliday spent Mon
day in Athens, guest at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Toney and
daughters.
Mr. and Mrs. Luther Elrod and
daughter, Martha Jean, spent last
Sunday in Atlanta, guests of Mr.
and Mrs. A. Q. Turner.
Rev. and Mrs. L. E. Roberts of
College Park, and Mr. H. S. McCow
an of Atlanta, were visitors at the
home of Mrs. W. C. Roberts on Mon
day.
Mrs. P. A. Carter, Mrs. Cecil Car
ter and baby, of Washington, Ga.,
were visitors at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. J. E. Wills and Mr. V. A. Nib
lack this week.
Miss Leota Duke, who has been
associated with a hospital in Atlan
ta, has resigried and accepted a po
sition as secretary to Mr. Bouthil
lette, manager of an advertising
agency, and at present is located at
Miami, Fla.
Mr. and Mrs. John N. Holder were
in Athens Wednesday evening to at
tend a dinner given by the State
University in honor of the noted
writer, Dorothy Dix. Following the
dinner, the honor guest delivered an
address.
Mrs. Clara W. McDonald, who ac
companied Mrs. A. G. Maxwell on a
pleasant visit to friends and rela
tives in Young Harris and Cleveland,
has returned to her home here.
While away she visited in Atlanta
also, and purchased a selection of
new spring millinery.
The Brotherhood of the Methodist
church will meet this evening, Wed
nesday, at the church. An oyster
supper will be served by the mem
bers of Circle No. 2, and Presiding
Elder John F. Yarbrough will be the
guest speaker. A full attendance of
the members of the Brotherhood is
anticipated.
Mr. George D. Appleby has ac
cepted a position with the North
eastern Banking Cos., at Commerce,
and will leave this week to assume
his duties with this institution, which
is one of Jackson county’s oldest £ftid
most reliable financial establish
ments. Mr. Appleby at one time
was cashier of The First National
Bank of Jefferson, resigning the
same to become postmaster of this
city, which position he held for
several years. For the past year he
has been connected with the FERA
office in Jefferson. Mr. Appleby is
a man of sterling character, and has
the reputation of giving eminent
satisfaction in every position he oc
cupies.
FOR SALE
Will sell, at the R. J- w hite place,
on next Saturday, February 23, at
10 a. m. 3
Adm. R. J. White Estate.
THE JACKSON HERALD, JEFFERSON, GEORGIA
MISS MARTHA MOBLEY WEDS
MR. NAT HANCOCK
Miss Martha Mae Mobley, daugh
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman T. Mob
ley, was married to Mr. Nat Hancock,
son of Mrs. Ethel Hancock and the
late Mr. Hancock, Friday evening at
6 o’clock at the Methodist parsonage
in Winder, Rev. Thomas H. Shackel
ford, a former pastor of the Jeffer
son Methodist church, performing
the ceremony.
The bride, who is a most attrac
tive young lady, was lovely in a
traveling costume of brown, with all
accessories to match.
Mr. and Mrs. Hancock left im
mediately on a motor trip to Florida.
They will return to Jefferson this
week, and then go to Dahlonega,
where Mr. Hancock is -connected
with the CCC organization.
The bride is a graduate of Martin
Institute, attended Wesleyan through
the junior year, and graduated from
the State University. Mr. Hancock
is also n graduate of Martin Insti
tute, attended Davidson College, and
has an A. B. and a law degree from
the State University
Mr. and Mrs. Hancock are two of
Jefferson’s most popular young peo
ple, and their marriage is the culmi
nation of a romance that began dur
ing their high school years.
U. D. C. MEETING
The Jefferson Chapter, U. D. C.,
enjoyed an interesting historical
program on last Friday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. J. D. Escoe. The
opening number was the singing of
the “Georgia Song” adopted by U.
D. C. Chapters. General Robert E.
Lee was the character studied for
tne afternoop. Miss Irene Rankin
gave the life of General Lee, and
Miss Beth Bailey gave a character
sketch of this great man of the
South. Mrs. J. H. Getzen read the
poem entitled, “The Sword of Lee.”
The closing number was the story
of “The Silver Room,” by Mrs. Es
coe, an amusing, as well as touching,
little incident of the War Between
the States.
During the business session the
Ritual was led by Mrs. Escoe, follow
ed by the reading of the minutes by
che secretary, which were approved.
Mrs. Getzen, historian, reported a
splendid program given in the Pen
dergrass school on the occasion of
the presentation of the handsome
Georgia flag. These flags were pur
chased by the -Chapter for the three
schools represented, Martin Institute,
Talmo, and Pendergrass.
A contribution of one dollar was
sent to the Helen Plane Memorial
Fund, from the sale of the small
Georgia flags.
The following were appointed as
membership committee: M.ir-3 Beth
Bailey, Miss Irene Rankin, Miss Ven
nie Barnett, Mrs. J. B. Marlow, and
Mrs. Jack Murphy.
The requirements for a Star Chap
ter were read and checked. It is
found that with a bit of extra effort
the Jefferson Chapter can easily be
come a Star Chapter.
The amount of one dollar was
sent to the Norman V. Randolph Re
lief Fund, and also the same to the
Winnie Davis Memorial Hall at Ath
ens.
The secretary was instructed to
order a bobk of Southern songs for
use in the programs.
Following adjournment, the hos
tesses served a delicious course of
refreshments. Mrs. C. E. Rankin,
Mrs. T. T. Benton and Miss Irene
Rankin were joint hostesses on this
delightful occasion.
The following were present: Mes
dames J. C, Benntt, John Hardy, J.
H. Hogan, Geo. Bailey, Guy Strick
land, T. T. Benton, McCollum, J. D.
Escoe, W. D. Holliday, Misses Beth
Bailey and Irene Rankin, all of Jef
ferson; Mesdames J. H. Getzen, J.
B. Marlow, Anderson McDonald, of
Pendergrass; Mrs. Jack Murphy* of
Talmo.
KERLIN —HOSEA
Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Hosea, of
Toccoa, announce the marriage of
their daughter, Evelyn Vera Hosea,
of Atlanta, to Mr. Forest E. Kerlin,
also of Atlanta. Mrs. Kerlin is the
sister of Mrs. Harold Duke of Jef
f<"~son.
PLAIN VIEW GIRLS CLUB
MEETS
The Plain View girls '4-H club
met February 11, at 1 p. m. Miss
Bates gave an interesting talk on
Clothing. Then she helped some of
the girls get their year’s sewing
started. 100 per cent of the mem
bers were present, and they were
very glad to welcome eight new
members. We want them all to be
back every meeting, so we can have
the best club year we have ever
had.
Reporter.
CHAPTER 9—“ THE SECRET OF
THE MINE”
“The Mystery Squadron” goes on
its thrilling way at the Roosevelt
Theatre. Tuesday and Wednesday.
Fred is picked out of the wreck of
his car which has plunged over an
embankment, by Bill Gray and Dav
is. Dorothy, at the tavern, discov
ers the secret panel containing the
radio and overhears Martin tell Flint
that the mine belongs to him. The
two men fight, and Flint shoots Mar
tin, whose body falls dow nthe secret
passageway. Fred hears the shot,
rushes up and captures the doctor.
Gray accuses Flint of being the
Black Ace, but Flint proves the ra
dio is only a receiving set. Flint
goes into the Ace’s room and is kill
ed in cold blood, the Ace escaping.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOLD
MEETING
The Jefferson Chamber of Com
meree met at the Harrison Hotel
Thursday night, Mr. M. M. Bryan,
president, in charge of meeting.
OP?™* fu raycr by Rcv - J - A. Gray.
Alter the usual luncheon was
served, the business part of meetTng
was disposed of, then the program
by civics committee.
Mr. H. J. W. Kizer, chairman of
the civics committee, had a very in
teresting program. The following
made short talks: Rev. R. M. Rigdon
Mr. JC ’J urner * Rev. T. D. John
ston, Mr. C. E. Robinson and Mr. T.
T. Benton.
Mj> W. Hill Hosch introduced Mr.
A. F. Sullivan of Gallatin, Tenn., a
grower of Korean Lespedeza, who
made a very interesting talk on
Lespedeza.
Mr. W. Hill Hosch gave an inter
esting talk on Soil Erosion.
Closing prayer was offered by
Rev. T. D. Johnston.
The following were present: Rev.
R. M. Rigdon, W. H. Smith, J. C.
Turner, T. T. Benton, M. M. Bryan,
A. F. Sullivan, W. H. Hosch, Rev. J.
A. Gray, Rcv. T. D. Johnston, J. F.
Eckles, C. E. Robinson, H. E. Ad
crhold, H. W. Davis, Guy Strickland,
H. J. W. Kizer, J. E. Randolph, 0.
L. Singletary, Joe DeFoor, H. T.
Mobley.
BRIDGE CLUB MEETS
The Thur lay Bridge Club was
entertained very delightfully Thurs
day afternoon by Mrs. W. T. Bryan !
at her home on Lawrenceville street.
Her guest wo:'p Mesdames H. E.
Aderhold, T. T. Benton, M. M. .Bry
an, C. D. Cox, H. J. W. Kizer, Carl
11. Legg, Dudley Moore, Misses Nixon
Mobley and Helen Cowell.
MRS, BRYAN ENTERTAINS AT
BRIDGE
Mrs. M. M. Bryan war. hostess Fri
day afternoon at a most enjoyable
bridge party, honoring her guest,
Miss Helen Cowell, of Ashburnham,
Mass. Her guests were Mesdames
H. E. Aderhold, C. I). Cox, Carl H.
Legg, H. J. W. Kizer, Misses Annie
Hawkins, Sarah Wills, and Helen
Cowell.
M. I. BASKET BALL TEAM
DEFEATS JASPER
Saturday night, February 16, M.
I. defeated Jasner on the local court,
35 to 9. M. lT was playing without
two of her first team players, but
the substitutes showed up well in
this game. The M. I. offense was
led by Culberson, who collected 11
points, closely followed by Caldwell,
who had 10 points to his credit. For
the losers, Wheeler was best, with 4
points. Culberson also stood out in
defense work for the M. I. team. A
large crowd of local fans witnessed
this, game, with M. I. leading all the
way. The line up:
Jefferson (35) Jasper (9)
F—Chastine (2) -.1- Moseley (3)
F—Davidson (4) Wheeler (4)
C—Caldwell (10) Mullinax
G —Duke (6) Prather (2)
G—Culberson (11) Meeks
F —Bryan Massey
G—Storey (2>).
Col. Robert Troutman and Col.
Ray Williams of the Atlanta law
firm, Colquitt, Parker, Troutman and
Arkwright, pnd Colonels Smythe,
Gambrell and Col. Doddery cf At
lanta, and Col. Abit Nix of Athens,
are registered at the Harrison Hotel
this week. All five are employed in
the Smith-Levy damage case.
o CAUGHT IN THE AIR o
00000000000
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Walton of
Commerce were the week-end guests
of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Walton.
Mrs. J. T. Holland, Jr., is spend
ing the week with relatives near
Winder.
Miss Elsie Boswell spent Satur
day night with Miss Hilda Boswell,
at Commerce.
Mrs. W. N. Lamaster, after two
weeks visit to her daughter, Mrs. C.
W. Doss, returned to Mr. and Mrs.
C. E. Spears, Sunday.
We are sorry to learn Master Cecil
Vandiver is right sick with mumps,
but hope he will soon be well.
Mr. Tom Holland is suffering with
a severe cold.
Mrs. H. D. Thomas and little
daughter of Juliette, Ga., are visit
ing her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. A.
Boswell.
Several from Dry Pond attended
the singing at Wilson’s, Sunday, and
enjoyed it.
Mrs. F. C. Fleming happened to a
very painful accident one day the
past week. We understand the door
steps broke and she fell, and came
near breaking her limbs, and is hav
ing to use crutches. We hope she
will soon get relief and be all right
again.
Misses Elsie and Hilda Boswell
were the guests of Mrs. J. T. Boswell
a while Sunday p. m.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith of
Commerce were the guests of Mr.
and Mrs. W. J. Hendrix, Sunday.
We hear of twins, triplets, and
even quituplets in families; hut Dry
Pond can boast triplets and in three
families. Mrs. Sara Elrod, Mrs. Lee
Whitmire and Mr. J. C. Head all
have the same birthday, and are the
same age, and all live near each oth
er. Can you beat it?
BABY CHICKS FOR SALE
HUSKY BARRED ROCKS, REDS,
White Rocks, White Leghorns; 100,
$7.95 Prepaid; live delivery, prompt
shipments each Wednesday.—Geor
gia State Hatchery, Athens, Georgia.
CIRCLE NO. 2.
Circle Number 2 of the Methodist
missionary society met Monday af
ternoon at the home of Mrs. A. S.
Johnson, with Mrs. Lewis Mobley in
charge of program. A dialogue,
“The Wells Our Fathers Digged,”
was given, with all members taking
part.
The collection for the afternoon
was $6.41< After the business meet
ing, a social half hour was enjoyed.
Those present were Mesdames Lew
is Mobley, Hugh Storey, A. S. John
son, H. J. W. Kizer. Fred Culber
son, Billy Wall, J. E. Randolph, W.
C. Smith, J. A. Gray.
UNION MEETING AT
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
On Monday afternoon, February
25th, at three-thirty, in the Presby
terian church, the ladies of the vari
ous churches of the town will meet
for a season of prayer and special
thought for the young people of Jef
ferson who are in school and for
the various institutions of learning
in which they are enrolled.
Mrs. T. D. Johnston, Secretary of
Religious Education in the Presby
terian Auxiliary, will preside, and
lead the devotional.
Mrs. J. A. Gray and Mrs. R. M.
Rigdon will assist with the program.
If you have a son or daughter in
school, you can not afford to miss
this meeting; and if you haven’t,
your neighbor has children in whom
you are interested.
A full attendance is desired.
PRESBYTERIAN WOMAN’S
AUXILIARY MEETS
The inspirational meeting of the
Womans Auxiliary of the Presby
terian church was held Monday af
ternoon, February 18, at the home
of Mrs. C. G. Barnett. An interest
ing program was led by Mrs. C. E.
Barnett, subject, Retrospect and
Prospect in Africa.
Song, What a Friend We Have in
Jesus.
Devotional, Mrs. Hal Moore.
Song, To The Work.
Prayer, Mrs. Moore.
Quiz on African Missions, conduct
ed by Leader.
Work Among the Women, Mrs. S.
Kinningham.
Woman’s Place in the Village Life,
Mrs. C. H. Legg.
Medical Missions in the Congo,
Mrs. J. C. Turner.
Mizpah.
At the close of the program, de
licious refreshments were served,
and a social half hour enjoyed.
MASSEY CIRCLE MEETS
The Milo Massey Circle of Baptist
church held their regular monthly
meeting Monday p. m., Feb. 18th,
at the home of Mrs. Stiles Daxlisman,
with five members and two visitors.
Meeting opened by singing, I’ll Go
Where You Want Me To Go, follow
ed with prayer by Mrs. Ramsey.
MinutCs of last meeting read and
approved. Roll call, and collection
taken; received $3.50.
Mrs. Wilhite gave a very interest
ing personal service report. Mrs.
Roberts, ways and means chairman,
suggested that each member try sell
ing parched peanuts or home-made
candy for this month.
Mrs. B. E. McCollum \fcas asked to
serve as enlistment chairman. Mrs.
Maddox is to be mission study chair
man. / . .
We discussed our general activi
ties, ar.d planned to visit the Coun
ty Home and put on a short program
on Monday p. m., February 25.
No other business, Mrs. Aderhold
was asked to read th p 20th Psalm
and comment on it, as our watch for
the year was taken from this Psalm.
She spoke very beautifully of hold
ing up the banner of Christ. She
also stressed the necessity of each
member of the W. M. U. studying
Year Book. She has given each cir
cle a Year Book.
Meeting closed with prayer by
Mrs. Aderhold. Those present were
Mesdames T. 0. Roberts, B. E. Mc-
Collum, F. D. Wilhite, C. B. Lord,
H. E. Aderhold, Stiles Dadisman.
and Soney Ramsey.
DICKSON CIRCLE MEETS
On last Monday afternoon the
members of the Dickson Circle of
the Baptist church enjoyed a Bible
study of the book of Second Samu
el. The various chapters were dis
cussed by different members, and it
proved to be a very interesting pro
gram. Six of the members were up
to date with their Bible reading.
These were: Mrs. J. C. Bennett. Mrs.
J. H. Hogan, Mrs. J. C. Hanson,
Mrs. Fannie Turner, and Miss Irene
Rankin. The leader asks that al!
read the book of First Kings, which
will be the next study. The meet
ing was begun with the reading of
the 112th Psalm, and prayer by Mrs.
J. C. Bennett, leader.
The minutes of the January meet
ing were read by the secretary, with
out any corrections. The roll was
called, and the offering amounted to
$2.60. Much personal service work
has been done, and a report of that
was given. Mrs. J. C. Hanson was
appointed membership chairman for
the circle.
The March meeting will be held
at the home of Mrs. R. M. Culber
son. „ ,
At the conclusion of the program,
delightful refreshments were served,
and the social half hour was very
pleasant.
The following were present, Mes
dames J. C. Bennett, Fannie Turner,
J. C. Hanson, C. E. Rankin, R. M.
Culberson, J. H. Hogan, Toby Han
son, Misses Miriam Bennett, Irene
Rankin, and Frances Roberts.
PAGE FIVE
METHODIST CIRCLE NUMBER
ONE
Mrs. J. N. Holder was hostess to
Circle No. 1 of the Mcthcdsit mis
sionary society on Monday after
noon.
“God’s Frontiers—Abraham,” was
the subject of the devotional lesson
which was conducted by Mrs. H. I.
Mobley, and the theme of the pro
gram, presented by Mrs. Guy Strick
land, was “The Wells Our Fathers
Digged.”
The business meeting was presid
ed over by the leader of the circle,
Mrs. Stanley Kesler. $13.40 was
reported as amount received from
Brotherhood supper, and 75 cents
was collected on pledge. Four mem
bers of the circle are subscribers to
the World OutlooTc.
Attention was called to the Col
lege Student Union Prayer Service,
to be held at the Presbyterian church
next Monday afternoon.
After adjournment, a social half
hour was enjoyed, the hostess serv
ing refreshments. Those present
were Mrs. J. N. Holder, Mrs. Stanley
Kesler, Mrs. H. I. Mobley, Mrs. Guy
Strickland, Mrs. J. E. Wills, Misa
Ethel Moore.
MRS. T. C. WALL PASSES
Mrs. Margaret Perkins Wall, wi
-dow of the late T. C. Wall, died at
her home in Statham Thursday night.
Mrs. Wall was 82 years of age, and
was a member of a prominent fami
ly of that section of the state. She
lived a long, useful life, and had
wide circle of friends. She is sur
! vived by eight children. Funeral
services were held Friday afternoon.
ASSOCIATION OF ROUTE 15 TO
MEET FEBRUARY 27
Mr. J. H. Griffeth, PrcH.knt of
Association Route 15,. has called an
annual meeting of the Association
at the court house at Greensboro,
Georgia, on Wednesday, February
27th, at twejve o’clock Eastern
Standard time. At this time officers
for the ensuing year will be elected.
After the meeting a barbecue will be
served on the court house grounds
or near by at one o’clock, p. m., at
50c per plate.
"THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN
DROOD”
Universal’s mystery drama, “The
Mystery of Edwin Drood,” is com
ing to the Roosevelt Theatre next
Thursday, with Claude Rains in the
starring roll. He will be supported
by Douglas Montgomery, Heather
Angel, David Manners, Valerie Hob
son and other well known artists.
The picture was directed by Stuart
Walker, assisted by Madame Hilda
Grenier, the most noted authority
on everything English during the
Victorian era now in Hollywood.
She was technical supervisor on
"The Mystery of Edwin Drood,”
which assured its success. See it
when it comes to the Roosevelt.
Mr. and Mrs. R. H. W’all, Mr. and
Mrs. Harold Wall and Mr. and Mrs.
Crawford Wall were called to Stat
ham Friday on account of the death
of Mr. R. H. Wall’s mother.
Mrs. Frank Allgood and little
daughter, Jean, of Athens, were
guests of Jefferson relatives Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Jet Robert’s son,
Guy, left last week for Maryville,
Tenn., where he is employed with
the Boelke-Nelson Studios.
For rent, a 4-room house, garden,
and pasture for cows. One acre of
land. $4.00 per month. See E. H.
Shields.
BRIEF NEWS ITEMS
Three Men Sentenced In Winder
Robbery
Savannah, Ga.—Three men who
had been indicted by a federal grand
jury for theft of goods from inter
state commerce, pleaded guilty in
United States district court today
and were sentenced by Judge Bar
rett. The three were charged with
having stolen a quantity of blue
denim and underwear from the sta
tion at Winder, Ga.
Ernest Miller was sentenced to
pay a fine and serve two years in the
penitentiary. Dave Fox and Louis
Cchiappi were each sentenced to
serve two years in the penitentiary.
Harvey, Smith Are Indicted In
Fulton
Atlanta. lndictments charging
Leland Harvey and Aubrey Smith,
freed from long prison terms by
Governor Eugene Talmadge’s par
don, with holding up a grocery and
a cigar store manager have been re
turned by the Fulton county grand
jury.
Smith arfd a man listed as J.
Randall are charged in one indict
ment with holding up T. B. Red
mond, grocery store manager and
robbing him of $49.12.
Harvey and Smith are charged
with robbing E. O. Guthrie a cigar
store manager of $23.48.
Paste a layer of blotting paper on
the bottom of rough vases. They
will not then scratch your fruniture.