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SATURDAY AFTERNOON, APRIL* 19, 1924 “ I w»&Ty : ■ I MKS CATO HONORS | MRS. HOWELL EVANS As a special courtesy to Mrs. Howell Evans of Jacksonville, Fla. who is visiting her mother, Mrs. C. P. Payne, Mrs. Eugene Cato was hostess at a beautiful bridge lun cheon at her home on Rees Park. The tables for the game were ar ranged in the drawing room which was attractively decorated With bas kets of honeysuckles, beautiful eas ier lilies and dogwood artistically arranged. Mrs. Middleton McDonald won the top-score prize, attractive bridge pencils, and the honor guest was presented with a dainty hand em •oidered guest towel. At twelve o'clock, after the con elusion of the game a delicious luncheon was served at the card tables. Invited to meet -Mrs. Evans were Mrs. Dudley Mize, Mrs. Middleton McDonald, Mrs. Cloyd Buchanan, Mrs. Roy Johnson, Mrs. B. F. East erjin, Jr., Mrs. Alton Cogdell, Mrs. Rufus, Jr., Mrs. Aitor Cogdell, Mrs. Buchanan. * * * hortense tjnsley bible CLASS MEETS MONDAY The Bible Class of the Hortense Tinsley Missionary society of the First Methodist church will meet Monday afternoon with Mrs. David Jetaiings, at her home on Brow'n street, at 3:30 o’clock. Every mem ber is urgently requested to be pres ent. WE WILL CLOSE Every Day During the Revival from 10 to 11 A. M. In order to permit all of our employees to participate in this great religious movement. Our patrons are asked to Send or Phone their orders early so that these can be delivered before the closing hour, and everybody be enabled to attend religious services in the church of their choice. EASOM & MARTIN Americus For Christ Simultaneous Evangelistic Meeting s April 20 to May 2 In Six Churches Services 10 A. M. and 7:30 P. M. Daily Except Saturday FIRST METHODIST Rev. John M. Outler FIRST BAPTIST Rev. Carl W. Minor, assisted by Rev. W. H. Sledge, Macon LEE STREET METHODIST Rev. Luther Harrell, assisted by Rev. H. T. Freeman, Macon. CENTRAL BAPTIST Rev. Milo H. Massey, assisted by Rev. C. W. Daniel, Atlanta. CHRISTIAN Rev. W. A. Joyner, assisted by Rev. Bruce Nay, Fitzgerald. PRESBYTERIAN Rev. Richard F. Simpson, assisted by Rev. Leßoy G. Henderson, Albany. “The. Basis of Modern Civilization is Christianity and Christianity is Christ/’ Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and Him only shalt thou serve. —Matt. 4:10. MISSIONARY SOCIETY TO MEET MONDAY The members of the Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist church are requested to meet Monday afternoon at the church at 3:30 o’clock. A full at tendance is urged. » * ♦ MR. AND MRS. MURRAY ENTERTAIN AT DINNER A lovely compliment to Miss Mary Merritt, and Mr. William Baumert, of New York, whose mar riage will be an interesting social event of next week, was the din ner at which Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Murray entertained Friday evening at the Sign of the Pine Tea Room at seven o’clock. The guests were seated at one, large round table, the French bas ket filled with gorgeoue yellow Salfaterre roses forming a particu larly attractive decoration for the center. This was encircled' by cry stal candlesticks holding yellow un shaded tapers.. Dainty Easter cards, further carrying out the yel low color motif, were used as place cards. Covers were laid for Miss Mary Merritt, Mr. William Baumert, Miss Jennie Boone, of Macon, Miss Leta Merritt, Mr. Lewis Merritt, Tom Lane, and Mr. and Mrs. Murray. » * * MRS JENNINGS HOSTESS TO BRIDGE CLUB FRIDAY A lovely party of Friday after noon, was Mrs. There:; Jennings, when she entertained the members of her bridge club delightfully at the home of Mrs. T. F."Gatewood on Lee street. An attractive color scheme of pur ple and white was carried out effec tively ir. the decoration of the cozy living room and dining room where the guests were entertained, quan tities of purple and white iris, dog wood, and violets filling flower jars and low bo\vls. Late in the afterr.oon, after the conclusion of the game, a tempting salad course yith an ice-was serv ed. Mrs. Jennings was assisted in entertaining by her sister, Mrs. Al ler Cogdell and Mrs. T. F. Gate wood, Jr. The members of the club arc Mrs. Cloyd Buchanan, Mrs. T. F. Gatewood, Mrs. Dick Brinson, Miss Kathleen Brinson, Mrs. Middleton McDonald, Mrs. Dudley Mize, Mrs. James Lott, Mrs. Hamilton Holt, Mrs. Eugene Cato, Mrs. Dick Wil liams, and Mrs. Dudley Gatewood. * * * SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS ENJOYS FISH SUPPER Seven boys, composing the Sun day school class taught by Asa Pittman, were guests at a fish sup per last night at the home of Asa Pittman, on Lamar street. The long table where the class gathered was filled with platters of brown fish fried to a turn, with pickles sliced ir.; long halves anc} coffee and delicious corn bread'. Those participating in the even ing of enjoyment were Mack Ans ley, Frank Buchanan, Edward Heyes, Vesta Hammorjd, Ardell Kemp, Charles Walke r and lee Atkins. * * * MISS CARRIEBEL FERGUSON AND MR. BAILES MARRY LEESBURG, April 19. Miss Carriebel Ferugsop and Mr. Charles E. Bailes were married in Leesburg, on Friday night last. The bride is the charming and accomplished daughter of Mr. R. G. Ferguson and has scores of frierjis and ad mirers in this section of Georgia. The groom is a prominent and pop ular young business man of Lees county who came here from Lexing ton, N. C., four or five years ago; has suceeded ir? the business world and has many social and business acquaintances in South Georgia. The wedding was somewhat a suprise to the many friends of this popular young couple. The cere mony was performed by Rev. J. W. Wyatt. Mr. ai d Mrs. Bailes are at their beautiful country home, Graymoss. * * * [little GIRL IS j HOSTESS AT PARTY I LESLIE, April 19.—Lois Poole i the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Poole, entertained thirty-two of her friends at her home Wednes day afternoon from 4 to 6 o’clock, the occasion being the celebration of her eighth birthday. A number of games were played by the little folks after which ice cream and ’ cake were served. THOUSANDS OF ACRES PLANTED IN CUCUMBERS ATLANTA, April 19.—Encourag ed by the sale o| cucumbers id the spring of 1923 the farmers of Cos- I fee county are planting this year 1,286 acres in cucumbers, it was stated here today. A large acreage was planted last year, it was stated, and the farmers produced as high as 400 hampers an acre and obtained on an average of $4 a hamper. The cucumber crop is regarded as highly profitable in that section oi state. Nash Market will he closed each day from 1 0 till 11 o’clock to give all employes an op portunity to attend Revival services. FARMLOANS CHEAP MONEY! EASY TERMS NO COMMISSION Through our connection with The Atlanta Joint Stock Land Bank we offer farmers 6 per cent money for 33 years on the amortization basis—NO COM MISSION —with privilege of paying all or any por tion after five years. Cheapest and best plap ever offered the farmer. QUICK SERVICE. Americus Abstract and Loan Co. R. L. Maynard, President T~i CHEAP MONEY TO LEND We always have money to lend on farm lands at lowest rates and best terms, and you will always save money by seeing us. We give the borrower the privilege of making payments on the principal at any interest period, stopping interest on such payment. We also make loans on choice city property. Write or see R. C. Ellis, President, or G. C. Webb, Vice-Presi dent, in charge of the Home Office, Americus, Georgia.— Empire Loan and Trust Company Americus, Georgia | ' THE AMERICUS TIMES-RECORDER * FIWJOOTS TO CONTEST HERE Southern Bell Men Gather At Rylander Hail Tonight in Elimination Contests Seventy-five officials and em ployes of the Southern Bell Tele phone company are in Americus to day to attend the Macon division elimination contests in first aid trials. The contests are to be con ducted in Rylander Hall, on Lamar street, beginning at 6 o’clock this -afternoon, aid will continue until 9 o’clock. Manager Paul West brook, of the Americus office, is host to the viistors, and he extends the general public a cordial invita tion to attend the contest as specta tors. ' Crews present for the contest are from Southern Bell organizations in Thomasville, Valdosta, Macon, Co lumbus, Albany and Americus. Members of the Americus team are G. H. Aiken, captain; Zach Daniel, O. M. Chestnut, J. S. Burton and George Thompson, and these local men will contest with visiting teams for the honor of attending the state contests to be held at a later date between teams from the Atlanta, Macor and Savannah districts. The winner of the contests here will rep sent the Macon district in the late contests, and judges of the contests being held tonight have been se lected from impartial sources There are fifteen problems to bet worked out in the elimination con tests, these involving every possible condition of accident and the appli cation of first aid, such as are ■likely to be encountered by tele phone construction crews. Everj truck or car owned by the South ern Bell is equipped with first aid paraphenalia and it is to train the workers in the use of this equip ment that periodical tests are con ducted at different points.. As a re sult of constant training and instruc tion given these workers frequent ly become highly skilled in the ap plication of first aid principles, thus adding to the possibility of re covery in the case of every man injured in the service of the com pany. PROF. HARVEY AGAIN UNION HIGH PRINCIPAL LESLIE, April 19.—The teach ers for Union High school for an other year have been elected. Prof. J. M. Harvey was re-elected super intendent and W. L. Lamb, princi pal and they have accepted. The names of the other teachers will be announced later. Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher W. Grif fin, of Atlanta, formerly of Amer icus, announce the birth of a aughter, April 16, Davis Fischer Sanitarium. Mrs. Griffin is pleasant ly remembere in Americus as Miss Annie Belle Capien. TEA ROOM TONIGHT Fried Chicken Supper with Strawberry Shortcake OPPOSITE WINDSOR HOTEL Harris Council arrived last night from Atlanta, to spend the week end at his home here. Miss Joe McKay has returned from a delightful stay of ten days to relatives ir? Miami, Fla. Mr. a:id Mrs. John Sheffield have returned from a visit of several days to their daughter, Mrs. Ru dolph Wright in Moultrie. Rev. John M- Outler returned Friday from a stay of several days in Nashville, Tenn. Mrs. Bob Edwards has gone to Milledgeville where she will spend Easter with Miss Virginia Perry, who is studying at G. S. C. W. 11. G. Blakeslee arrived last night from New York to spend several days with Mrs. Blakeslee and son at the home of Mrs. T. N. Hakes at her home on Church street. Lieutenant and Mrs. Keith Ta tom, of Fort Benning will spend the week-end in Americus with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joel High tower. Lewis Merritt who is with the publication division of the United States Department of Agriculture, with headquarters at Clemson col lege, Clemsop, S. C., is th e guest of his parents, Dr. and Mrs. T. M. Merritt, at their home on College street, coming down for the Mer ritt-Baumert marriage next week. Mrs. M. P. Pickett, of Hatties burg, Miss., has arrived in Ameri cus to spend several days with her brother, Ross McGarrah, in Sumter county, and to visit other relatives in Americus. She will later go to Fort Benning to visit her son, Capt, Jerome Pickett, who has bee:, at the fort during the winter months ort special duty. He wi aelllevs special duty. He will leave shortly 3n other special government serv ?e, which may take hint to foreign lands. Capt. Pickett will spend the week end in Americus with relatives, this beir g his first visit! to this sec tion n 17 years. By Request We Repeat Tonight /SI in Americus High School Auditorium “Kathleen” ■ '■ * , I mur ■■■—■ * ™ ,* [ | With Entire \ Cast i Scenery} ; ?' i Costumes By. Used IL /hMC i atthe j Rylander PRICES ISII ’ First 10 Rows ■ 75c ‘ FTBaI a n ce Sc/K* i'' "*■ "3 School Children . 1 , , n Bakony ** ' 25c - Auspices John D. Mathis Post American Legion / Direction John B. Rogers Producing Co. Sa - "< w'"s KATHLEEN Ci'' Ek |-« TONIGHT i-4 HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM By far the Best Amateur Show Ever Staged in Americus LANE THANKS MEMBERS OF ‘KATHLEEN’ CAST K . . ■ ’ * . Robert C. Lane, commander of John D. Mathis Post, American Le gion, today requested The Times Recorder to express his thanks to nil of the members of the cast of “Kathleen,” presented at the Rylan der Theatre last night, most success fully as a benefit or the post. In this request, Commander Lm e states: . “As commander of John D. Mathis Post American Legion, I wish to of ficially thank each and every person who participated irdthe production of the local talent show, “Kathleen.” Personally I am greatly indebted to a number of people who helped pro cure the cast of characters, and the co-operation given by all persons was most gratifying. "In my opinion it would be folly to try and pick the best performer, or the best dancers. They were all During the Revival services we will close from 10 to 11 o’clock and promptly at 6:45 in evenings. PIGGLY WIGGLY _ I eggs! EGGS! - EGGS! Fresh Country Eggs Per Dozen . . . 22c For Cash and Today Only Heinz Dill and Sour Pickle, 2 dozen for ..... 45c Phone 25 PAGE THREE good. Miss Eunice Rustin, Mr. Mar vin Giddings, Mr. O. B. Biggers, ar.d Mr. Gilbert Purvis, were all supeit in their roles of comedy. Mr. Henry Cook, Miss Dorothy Cass, Miss Mary Dudley, Otis physioc and Sam Hooks not only delighted to the fullest ex tent with their songs, but deserve great praise for their dramatic abil ity. All the dancing groups were excellent, and the three ipecialties, rendered by Ida Mae Tyson, Kendall Beavers, Jr. ar.d Mallon Sheffield were greatly enjoyed. “We also wish to officially thank Mrs W. C. Sullivan, Jr. for her untiring efforts as accompainist, ar.d we feel that we are indebted to ths members of the Community Orches tra for their music. “The Legion also appreciates tha wonderful manner in which Miss Constance Ellis directed and pro duced, what we consider the best local talent show ever presented in Americus.”