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THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 1949
Personal and Social Activities
Series of Lovely Social Affairs Given
For Miss Janette Hood, Bride Elect
Miss Janette Hood, youngest
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. O.
Hood of Jefferson, who will become
the bride of William Agnew Ed
wards, proprietor of the Edwards
Drug Cos., in Menlo, on Thursday,
the 31st of March, has been honored
with n -iy lovely social courtesies
preceding her marriage. Miss Hood
is the Home Economics teacher in
the Menlo School.
SHOWER AT WYATT HOME
Mi ; Janette Hood, bride-elect of
William Agnew Edwards, was hon
oree at a shower Saturday evening
given at the home of Mrs. C. A.
Wyatt in Menlo. Co-hostesses were
Miss June Wyatt, Mrs. Ralph Cham
blee and Miss Edna Perry.
In the receiving line were Mrs.
Wyatt, Miss Janette Hood, the hon
oree, Mrs. A. O. Hood, Mrs. Z. S.
Hood, Miss Elizabeth Hood and Mrs.
L ;ter Edwards.
Miss Edna Perry directed the
guests to the dining room where a
tea course was served. The dining
room table was covered with an im
ported lace cloth and was centered
with a crystal bowl filled with spring
Birthday Dining
For Mrs. R. M. Gudger
Mrs. R. M. Gudger, the guest of
her sister, Mrs. F. P. Holder, was
honored at a lovely dining by Mrs.
Holder on Saturday evening.
Covers were laid for Mrs. Gudger,
Miss Frances Smith, Mrs. Homer
Hancock, Sumner Smith, J. E. Mc-
Elhannon, Clarence Miere, Mr. and
Mrs. John N. Holder, Mrs. F. P.
Holder.
ROOSEVELT
THEATRE
JEFFERSON, GEORGIA
Thursday and Friday
TOM DRAKE AND JANET LEIGH IN
HILLS OF HOME
Saturday
, BILL BOYD IN
FALSE PARADISE
Monday
JAMES STEWART IN
Tuesday and Wednesday
Merle OBERON. Robi. RYAN, Chas. KORVIN, Paul LUKAS
BERLIN EXPRESS
COMING NEXT THURSDAY AND FRIDAY
WILLIAM POWELL AND IRENE DUNNE IN
LIFE WITH FATHER
(IN TECHNICOLOR)
JOY
THEATRE
Friday and Saturday
DOUBLE FEATURE PROGRAM
TOM KEENE IN
PAINTED TRAILS „
—AND— ~ 1 ~
CHARLIE CHAN IN
DANGEROUS MONEY
flowers.. Mrs. Ralph Chamblee pre
sided at the tea table and was as
sisted by Miss Mildred McWhorter
and Miss Helen Wyatt.
Miss June Wyatt kept the bride’s
register. Mrs. Norman Garvin di
rected the guests into the gift room.
Eighty-five guests were invited to
call between the hours of 3:30 and
7:00.
MRS. KENNEDY GIVES
LUNCHEON
Mrs. J. E. Kennedy entertained
for Miss Janette Hood, a bride-elect,
at Riegeldale Tavern at a luncheon
Saturday.
Those invited were: Mrs. A. O.
Hood, mother of the bride-elect;
Mrs. Zillman Hood, sister-in-law of
Miss Hoed; Mrs. Lester Edwards.
Mrs. Ralph Chamblee, Mrs. C. A.
Wyatt, Miss June Wyatt, Miss Edna
Perry and Miss Elizabeth Hood, sis
ter of the bride-elect.
Mrs. Lester Edwards entertained
for her son, William Edwards, and
his fiancee, Miss Janette Hood, at a
six o’clock dinner at her home Sat
urday.
Academy Baptist
Sunday School: 10:00 a. m„ Fred
Smith, superintendent.
Morning Worship: 11:00 a. m.,
Rev. Jim Harvey, pastor.
B. T. U.: 7:30 p. m., Dwight Por
ter, director.
Evening Worship: 8:00 p. m.
We extend to each and everyone
r
a cordial invitation to the above ser
vices-
The Jackson Herald, Jefferson, Georgia
Miss Eva Lester,and
Jewell C. Spencer
Wed In Athens
On Friday afternoon Miss Eva
Lester became the bride of Mr.
Jewel C. Spencer at an impressive
ceremony .taking place in the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Millard F. Fickett
on South View Drive, Athens.
An improvised altar was placed
in the living room in front of the
mantle. It was banked with green
ery and on either side were stand
ard baskets of white gladioli. The
Rev. T. R. Harvill, pastor of the
Prince Avenue Baptist church of
ficiated at the double ring cere
mony in the presence of the im
mediatae families and a few close
friends.
Mr. Earl Sanderr served as the
best man.
Miss Rheba Barrow, of Atlanta
was the maid-of-honor and the
bride’s only attendant. She wore a
powder blue suit with pink spray
orchids.
The bride chose for her wedding
a navy blue suit with Navy acces
sories, and she wore an antique
clover leaf pin with a diamond cen
ter loaned to her by Mrs. Fickett
and a strand of culture pearls, gift
of the groom. She carried a white
satin prayer book topped with a
white orchid and showered with
valley lilies.
Mrs. Reece Lester, mother of the
bride, wore a Navy blue dress and
a corsage of pink carnations.
Mrs. Spencer, mother of the
groom, chose a gray dress and her
flowers were pink carnations.
Mrs. Fickett wore a rose crepe
dress and a corsage of sweetheart
roses.
Immediately following the wed
ding Mr. and Mrs. Fickett entertain
ed the guests at a reception.
The bride’s table was covered
with a handmade lace cloth and
centered with the wedding cake
iced in white and embossed in val
ley lilies and topped with miniature
bride and groom. White candles in
silver candle sticks were placed on
either side.
Miss Lillian Benton kept the
bride’s book.
After the reception Mr. and Mrs.
Spencer left for a short wedding
TUCKER’S MEN SHOP IS BEING
ENLARGED AND REMODELED
Our haberdashery is being greatly enlarged
and renovated and will occupy double the for
mer floor space on North Broad Street in Com
merce.
The space formerly occupied by J. W. Hardy
& Son, who discontinued business March Ist,
is utilized by our store, giving us a total area of
1600 square feet. Anew and larger dressing
room has been built and new wall fixtures in
stalled, and our shoe department has been more
than doubled in size.
We are receiving new goods every day and
many new lines are being added. Men of Jack
son and surrounding counties will shop with us
for the best nationally advertised brands of hats,
shoes, suits, coats- shirts, pajamas, underwear,
socks and neckties, and accessories. We also
carry a good stock of work .and sport clothes.
An invitation is also extended to all ladies
who are interested in the selection of furnishings
for their husbands, sons, brothers, fathers, to
pay us a visit and inspect our lines.
TUCKER’S MEN SHOP
“THE BRANDS YOU KNOW”
Entrances on North Broad and State Streets
COMMERCE, GEORGIA
Ladies Thursday Club Met
With Mrs. Legg
Mrs. Carl H. Legg was hostess
Thursday afternoon to the members
of the Ladies Thursday Bridge Club,
entertaining Mrs. Hoke Gurley,
Mrs. R. J- Kelley, Mrs.. H. E. Ader
hold, Mrs. T. T. Benton, Mrs. C. D.
Cox, Mrs. H. I. Mobley, Mrs. W. T.
Bryan. High score was made by Mrs.
Aderhold.
The hostess served delicious re
freshments and the party was one oi
the most enjoyable of the season.
Ladies Friday Club Met
With Mrs. Holder
Mrs. F. P. Holder was hostess Fri
day to the Ladies Friday Bridge
Club, entertaining Mrs. H. T. Hogan,
Mrs. Claud Cattlett, Mrs. T. T. Ben
ton, Mrs. J C. Alexander, Mrs. Hom
er Hancock, Mrs. J. N. Holder, Mrs.
W. C. Smith. High scores were made
by Mrs. Alexander and Mrs. Catlett.
The hostess served delectable re
freshments.
Miss Olive Long Wins
Scholarship In Musir
In a contest in piano music held
at Wesleyan College in which a
large number of pupils competed for
a S3OO scholarship, Miss Olive Wills
Long, young daughter of Rev. and
Mrs. Nat G Long of Atlanta, and a
granddaughter of Mrs. J A. Wills
and Mrs W. T. Long of Jefferson,
made the highest score. When one
of the judges asked, “Who is your
teacher?” She replied, “My mother.”
Mrs. Long is a finished pianist and
is the daughter of Mrs- J. A. Wills.
trip. Upon their return they will
make their home at 945 Hill street,
Athens.
Mr. Spencer is a graduate of
Martin Institute. He spent four
years in the service of his country,
most of the time in France and Ger
many. He is now assistant manager
of Fickett’s Jewelry Store in Athens.
(Editor's Note) —The above wed
ding ceremony was performed by
radio. Just as the bride began to
descend the stairway, announce
ment was mode of the approaching
marriage and “Because” was sung.
Each step in the ceremony was giv
en over the radio.
Dickie Storey Celebrates
Sixth Birthday
Twenty-five of Dickie’s friends
were entertained by his grand
mother, Mrs. Clifford Storey, in cele
bration of his being six years old
on Monday, March 14, at four o -
clock.
Upon arrival of the children they
were served punch and cookies.
Musical games were enjoyed by the
group. Jane Melvin was awarded
the prize for pinning on the Don
key’s Tail.
After opening his large array of
gifts, Dickie led his friends into the
dining room where the birthday
cake was cut by Mrs. T. D. Storey.
MAKE YOUR DOLLARS GO FARTHER
WITH THESE SPECIALS
Belk-Gallant Cos.
Commerce, Georgia
GABARDINE PANTS FOR MEN—SB.OO value
for $4.95.
MEN’S DRESS SOCKS—I9c per pair or 6 pairs
for SI.OO.
MEN’S WORK SOCKS—I9c per pair or 6 pairs
for SI.OO.
MEN’S HANDKERCHIEFS—White, large size,
good quality. Dozen —$1.00.
MEN’S WHITE T-SHIRTS Each 49c
MEN’S RAINMASTER HATS Will retain
shape. Will not shrink. $2.95 value for $1.98
MEN’S WOOL HATS First Quality sl.OO
WORK SHOES—Men’s good quality work or
plow shoes. Special $2.98.
Men’s Dress Oxfords. Several styles. Only $3.98
Belk’s Jack Rabbit Overalls, 8 Oz. Denim. Triple
stitched —$2.49.
MEN’S WORK SHIRTS—S 2.49 value for $1.98
BOY’S SCHOOL PANTS —Pair SI.OO
Boys’ Gabardine Spring Pants 53.95
Boys’ Overalls and Dungarees. Only $1.49
BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ SOCKS—Pair 10c
LADIES’ SPRING SKIRTS All colors and
sizes—sl.9B.
SLlPS—Cotton and Rayon—Only $1.98
NYLON HOSE—First Quality. Only SI.OO
NYLON HOSE—lrregulars. Special- 79c
Ladies’ Cotton Hose—Only 25c
Ladies’ New Spring Handbags, From SI.OO
LADIES’ BLOUSES—White and Colors—sl.oo
BALLOON CLOTH—SI.29 Value for 79c
LADIES’ PANTIES—Lace trimmed. For 79c
BIRDSEYE DIAPERS—Ist Quality. Doz. $2.49
RAYON DRESS LENGTHS Beautiful pat
terns and materials. 3 1/z to 4 yards 52.95
RUGS —Felt Base. First quality. 9 x 12. $5.95
MEN’S DRESS SOCKS—S Pairs for .49c
HEMSTITCHED PILLOW CASES—Pair 98c
SHEETS—Slightly imperfect. 81x99. Only $2.
TABLE LAMPS with Shades. $10.95 Val. $4.95
FLOOR LAMPS with Shades—7-way. $12.95
Value for only $7.95.
Beautiful Curtains—Ruffle and tailored. SI.OO
BATH CLOTHS Each 5c
PRINTS—Fast Color. 49c value, only 29c
OIL CLOTH—First Quality Yard 49c
SHAG RUGS—New lot. White and colors —
Only SI.OO. '
Ladies’ Panties—White and pastel. Pair 29c
New Shipment of pillows. 17x24. Each SI.OO
Cotton Blankets Only SI.OO
VENETIAN BLINDS—AII Metal. Sizes 28 in.
through 36 in. 64 inches long. Special $3.95
Ladies’ Fast Color Cotton Dresses —$2.98 value
for only $1.49.
DISH SALE—Several size plates; Ijowls, cups
and saucers- sugars, creamers, platters —
25c to 50c Value—Each sc.
SIO.OO SET OF DISHES for $25.00 in purchase
receipts and $4.95.
Easter Clothes and Shoes for the Whole Family
At Lowest Market Prices!
USE OUR LAY-AWAY PLAN.
Belk-Gallant Cos.
Commerce’s Newest, Largest and Leading
Department Store.
COMMERCE. GEORGIA
UNITY CHRISTIAN
CHURCH *
All members and interested
friends of Unity Christian Church
are cordially invited to attend a
business meeting Saturday evening,
March 26, 7:30 p. m. (Supper will
not be served.)
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—lt Will Pay Good Dividends!
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INSURANCE CO.
EDMOND J. GARRISON, Agent
LIFE, ACCIDENT, HEALTH,
HOSPITALIZATION