Below is the OCR text representation for this newspapers page.

SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 1918. SOCIETY THINGS OF INTEREST TO WOKEN SHEPPABD.HOLST. The wedding of Miss Mary Elza Sheppard and Lieutenant John George Holst which occured last night at the home of the bride’s parents on College street, was one of the most important social events of the spring. The house was elaborately decorated with smilax and palm s and the improvised altar was draped with a large American flag. Cathedral candles were used for lighting the rooms where the cere mony v,a sperformed and the mantels were banked with pink roses. Robert Lane actcr as best man for Lieut. Holst and Miss Minnie McMichael, bf Buena Vista, was her cousin's inaid of honor. Miss McMichael entered alone wearing a lovely gown of pale breen satin and silver lace and carry- i ing an armful of pink roses. The bride’s four small brothers were her| only other attendants. The bride en tered on the arm of her father, Mr. ■ John Elza Sheppard, who gave her, in marriage and met. the groom at the 1 altar where he stood with the best man. Her gown wa s of soft white satin and silver lace made with a court train and her long veil was worn with a crown of orange blossoms. Her flowers were white roses and valley lilies. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Robert L. Bivins, of For syth, assisted by Chaplain Moore, of Camp Wheeler. Just before the cere mony Miss Melva Clark song “O iProm ise Me," accompanied by Mrs. Emorv Rylander. Miss Clark’s gown was pink taffetta and her flowers were Russell roses. The bride’s table had for its centerpiece pink roses and lilies, surrotrided by unshaded tapers. The places were marked by cake boxes in pink and gold with fortune favors. M - I ■ l Si' ■ "' v k * ■ ■• *T& v •■ yWK.V- - - -<^ v Jef ■ / x " ’ w ®l!l- I- ' Hill j®'' P ' ’ ! rC«<«3C4 «3«3K« Cheer your soldier J with the best news | frome —your | photograph. ' wl’’JS ’■ ’ * 'l' IS —Make the :{ > appointment today. I The M’kiistrt Studio | Genuine “Hofflin Middies” Made by the Marhoi Co. We consider this the best news yet, for the girl who wears Middies. For a long while we Rave tried to get a Middy that would tub well, wear better than you expect and fit like a tailored garment. In announcing this agency, we are justly proud know you will be when you see them. 14 to 20 vears. All White and Colors. SI.OO Pinkston’s At the table, besides wedding party, were Miss Anna Boone, of Macon, Miss Maud Sherlock,, Miss Marthena Bivins,, of Forsyth, Miss Kathleen Denham, Walter Page, Lieutenant McWhorter, Major Bloodworth, Major James Fort. After the ceremony a reception was held which was attended by a large number of the society contingent Mrs. Sheppard, the bride's mother, wor e a gown of blue and gray beaded georgette and a corsage of pink roses and valley roses. Mrs. Holst, as Miss Sheppard, Las been one of Americus’ most charming and popular young women and she has a host o f friends here who will rejoice to learn that for the pres ent she will continue to make her home Lieutenant Holst is well known in Americus where he resided for several years and is a young man of splendid character. At present he is stationed at Camp Wheeler and will spend the week-ends in Americus. Lieutenant and Mrs. Holst left at ten-forty last night on a short wed ding trip. * * * GIRLS’ SCOUT CLUB. The Girls’ Scout club met yester day afternoon with Miss Pauline Broadhurst and spent two hours knit, ting and sewing for the soldiers. Deep red roses decorated the house and de licious sandwiches and tea were serv ed during the a’fternoon. Those pres ent were: "the Misses Margaret Wheat ley, Nellie Worthy. Mary Rose Brown, Mary Alice Lingo, Mary Sue Cham bliss, Orlean Ansley, Geradine Payne, Naoma Wright, Elizabeth Harris, Mar jorie Brown. * * * LIBERTY LOAN POSTER. The Liberty Loan Posters which are being used at the Strand and Alcazar theatres, are the work of thiechildren of the seventh grade in the Grammar school. The posters are really a reve lation to many people who have not seen the children’s work and reflect much credit in Miss Martha Wheatley under whose capable direction they were made. * * * DANCE AT ARMORY. The dance following Miss Joseph’s class on Friday evening was a most enjoyable one. Besides the class there were present Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Cun ningham, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. High tower, Mr. and Mrs. Franc Mangum, Mr. and Mrs. Emory Rylander, Miss Georgia Bena Dodson, Miss Annie Ivey, Miss Sara Sheffield, Miss Mary Parker. Miss Darien Pinkston, Mrs. C. O. Niles, Dr. H. B. Allen, Prof. H. T. Daven port, C. E. Swift, Dr. Sam Wise, Em met Bolton, Charles Payne. Frank Marshall, Walter Page, and others. • • * RIDES FOR SOLDIERS. An appeal is made that every per son in Americus who owns a car mav arrange to take some of the soldiers to Andersonville on Sunday afternoon or at any other convenient time. Americus affords little recreation for the soldiers and we must make an ef fort to entertain them in some way. Every one will give up a Sunday af ternoon drive in order to give the strangers in our midst a pleasure and it is urged that they so. Anderson ville is suggested as the cemetery is a beautiful spot and, a« many of the men are from the north, of especial interest to them. Please report the names of the men to Lieutenant CONDUCTED -by- Mrs. H. B. Allen Of’ce Phone 99 Res. Phone 466 THE AMERICUS TIMES RECORDER. * Swat The Kaiser! Buy a Liberty Bond. You can save enough in the purchase of your Spring Cloth- a ing, Shoes and Hats to buy Liberty Bonds and /Thrift Stamps. DRESS WELL just the same. The R. S. Co.’s plan will help you feel better, dress better and live better and that’s PATRIOTISM COME IN. RYLANDER SHOE CO. The Classy Store on the Corner I Franklin 8O that a record may be kept of those who have been carried. ♦ » ♦ MISSIONARY SOCIETY. I The Hortense Tinsley Missionary Society will meet at 3:30 o’clock on Monday afternoon at the First Metho dist church. Members are urged to attend. , • • • NAN BRITTON HOTESS TO LITTLE FRIENDS. Nan Britton entertained a number of her friends Saturday afternoon at her home on Harrold avenue. The oc casion was her fifth birthday. The young hostess was assisted by her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Britton. The house was pretty with quantities of pink roses and the little ones enjoyed games on the lawn vntil six o’clock, when ice cream and cake was served. Those present were Foster Brown, Iris Johnson, Leila Hooks, Catherine Perkins, Vivian Jones, H. 0. Jones, iLCAZAnb HTHEATReR I wrjtmgaweigii i iiiiimiiiiii— ibii— wnra || MONDAY jg Beautiful Pauline Frederick ! in || “Mrs. Dane;s Defense” Matinee, 6 and He. Sight. 11 and 17c. M TUESDAY S Ethel Clayton || in “Stolen Hours” I Matinee, 6 and lie. Night. 11 and 17c. Jr., Luqius McCleskey, Mary /Ethel McCleskey Elizabeth Poole, Tom Mar ris, Elza Sheppard, Jr., Charles Wal ker, Margaret Hooks, James Walker, Jr., Nancy Hooks, Sam Everett, Jane Wiliams, Jack Bell, Sara Shipp Ma rion Tillman. Out-of-town guests were F-orencc Glawson, Helen and Christ ine I'dion, Ha’ let Williams, Sarah) Dodson and Joel I odson, of Plains. | • * ISyEND-THE-NIGHT PARTY. Miss Mary Alice Lingo was hostess at a spend-the-night party, honoring Miss Louise Blackwell, of Columbia, Ala., who is visiting her sister, Mrs. T. E. Bolton. Those present were Miss Majorie Brown, Miss Eunice Royal, Miss Naomi Wright, Miss Eliza beth Harris, Misg Mary Sue Chambliss and Miss Mary Rose Brown. * * * Miss Hilda Johnson, who is a student at the G. N. C. at Athens, is in the city spending the week-end with her parents, Chief and Mrs. Olin Johnson, on Church street. BTRANIY Program Week April 8 MONDAY t Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne in “ The Brass Check” Mating, 6 and lie. Night. 11 and 17c. TUESDAY Olive’Tell in ‘‘Unforeseen” and “The Soft Tenderfoot” . Matinvc, G and lie. Night, 11 and 17c. y . ■.■ J ■ » I H’s Almost flood Enough Tn Fat N ltasr,»» W You’re not getting your money’s PSA XI worth of good Toilet Soap if you do not buy it. 10c per cake. MURRAY’S PHARMACY ”Tiie Beat In Drug Store Merchandise; me Finest in Drug Store Service’’ I' ' - ■■ ■ ■■■ FOR THE BENEFIT of the RED CROSS WORK ROOMS The Music Study Club will give an entertainment at the LIBRARY at 8 o’clock . Miss Wilson and Miss Sidel of Wesleyan College will be present and will also entertain, A Special Admission of 25c to Aviation Camp, Agri cultural and the High School* All other Adultssoc, Children 25c. Tickets can be secured from Mrs. H. C. Mashburn. PAGE FIVE