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SATURDAY, AUGUST 30 1924 Society MISS ELIZABETH BROWN , ] ENTERTAINS 42 CLUB One of the loveliest parties that have neen given this week was Miss Elizabeth Brown’s Friday af ternoon, when she entertained the members of her Forty-Two club and a few additional friends delightfully at the home of her sister, Mrs. Fred Smith, on Horne street. Throughout the attractive living room and dining room, an artistic arrangement of bright mid-summer blossoms formed the decorations, lavender and rose-colored phlox ef fectively combined with zinnias and asters being used in living room, and in the dining room a yellow color note was carried out with golden .glow, marigolds and brown eyed Susans filling French bas kets. 1 ate in the afternoon, after the conclusion of the game, a delic ious salad course with iced punch was served. The hostess was assisted in enter taining by her mother, Mrs. W. E. Brown, Mrs. T. F. Furlow and Miss Mary Hinton, of Macon, and Mrs. Fred Smith. The invitation list included Mrs. John Hodges, Miss Lallie Carter, Miss Brownie Qarter, Miss Louise Walters, Mrs. Lorin K'odges, Mrs. Carl Hawkins, Mrs. C. C. Carnes, Mrs. James Williams, of Washing ton, D. C.; Mrs. R. S. Broadhurst, Mrs. Paul Wootten, Mrs. Hamilton Holt, Mrs. F. Harold Boyd, Mrs. Jack Holst, Mrs. Charlie Poole, Mrs. A. J. Bell, Mrs. Rufus Lane, Mrs. Watts Markett, Mrs. A. R. Royal, Miss Evelyn Crew, Mrs. Frank Lanien Mrs. David Jennings, Mrs. Grey Tillman and Mrs. George Holston. ♦ * DANCE AT RYLANDER HALL WEDNESDAY. The last of a series of lovely dances that have been given during the summer months will take place Wednesday evening September 3rd, at Rylander Hall. These dances This is the last week. Community Swimming Pool closes Saturday night. THIRD DISTRICT STATE AGRICULTURAL SCHOOL A standard school of vocational agriculture and home eeoncmcs, beginning with the ninth year and completing the thirteenth. Courses of study leading to Normal Diploma or Junior College Diploma. Offers standard courses in science, language, mathe matics, sociology, agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry, farm engineering, home economics, psychology and teacher training. All work fully accredited. U. S. Government supervision. Tuition free. Rooms, fuel, light and table board sl4 per month. Fall Semester Begins September Bth If interested, write J. M. PRANCE, Principal Americus, Georgia. :-.-o■-A'.' z s.-axg.iag'JEEi.-’ iMWgaßßtf’ ■'tfK’Mi WALKER’S “The Store of Quality and Service.’’ MONDAY SPECIALS Number 555 Soft Finish Long Cloth; extra good value; 10 yards to a customer — New Fall Suitings, Tan and Blue, Tan and Green, Tan and Black— -35c Yard New Striped English Broadcloth; best made; worth $1.50 yard— 98c Yard New lot of Blue Bell Cheviots; fast colors; value 25c Monday 15c Yard Only Deal Brand 72x90 Bleached Sheets; Special Value 98c Each Our new Fall Goods are coming in daily. New Silks, new ith Woolens, new Suitings; in fact a complete stock in every iZ’> line. Come in and let us show them. We are ready. t Dick’s I H. S. WALKERI& CO. ' s PHONE 44 tiy thine about n wa l - - - -- Tennis. Champ Congratulated ! laSHF- imiiiiiwnrn—l T~T r-«—p-b-ti-miimi—i ■ have been given weekly while the college set was spending their vaca tion at home, and their presnee to gether with a number of lovely visi tors out of town have added greatly to the pleasure of these affairs. Dancing will begin at 9:30 and continue until 1:30 o’clock. Music will be furnished by Dan Davis 7 Georgians who will render a Splendid program of the latest dance music. A number of out-of-town guests are expected to attend. » * » MRS. M’CLESKY HONORS "LOVELY GRIFFIN VISITOR. Honoring her niece, Miss Eliza beth Norman, of Griffin, who is her attractive house-guest, Mrs. Lucius McCleskey was a charming hostess al bridge this afternoon at her home on Harrold avenue. An artistic profusion of lovely summer flowers carrying out an at tractive rose and lavender color motif, decorated the rooms where Helen Wills, winner of the na tional tennis title for the second time in the tournament at Forest Hills, N. Y., received the con gratulations of George Wright man, president of the U. S. Lawn Tennis association. the tables were placed. Asters, digi talis and zinnias defectively inter mingled with graceful sprays of corai vine, filled attractive flower jars and baskets. The high score prize, and guest prize, were dainty handkerchiefs with colored borders. Invited to meet Miss Norman were Miss Chloe Davenport, Miss Margery Cargiil, Miss Charlotte Turner, Miss Anne Walker, Miss Harriet Rylan der, Miss Deanie Walker, Alice Harrold, Miss Lillian Denham, Miss Mary Harris, Miss Frances Shiver, Miss Ruth McMath, Miss Elizabeth Joyner, Miss Christin e Lawson, and Mss Katherine Harris, Miss Anne Clay, Miss Betsy Smith, Miss Eliza beth Council and guest, Miss Mary Gtevenson. » MRS. RYLANDER HOSTESS AT LOVELY PARTY FRIDAY. Mrs. Arthur Rylander was hostes; at a lovely party Friday afternoon at her home on Taylor street, hav ing as her guests the members of her Forty-Two Club and few addi tional friends to fill vacancies. In the spacious drawing room where the tables were arranged for the game, an attractive yellow coin note was carried out with quantities of golden glow-, marigolds, and browneyed Susans artistically ar ranged in baskets and low bowls. After the conclusion of the in teresting game, a delicious frozen salad course with iced tea was ser ved. Assisting Mrs. Rylander in enter taining were Mrs. Arthur Rylander, Jr., and Miss Harriet Rylander. The guest list included Mrs. Eni- ’ THE AMERICUS’TIMES-RECORDER met Bolton, Mrs. R. L. McMath, Mrs. T. G. Hudson, Mrs. C. C. Hawkins. Mirs. C. M. Williams, ’ Mrs. G. E. Buchanan, Mrs. \V. M. Humber, and Mrs. James Davenport. * * * MRS. FERGUSON HOSTESS TO AUXILIARY MONDAY Mrs. James Ferguson will be hostess to the members of the Woman’s Auxiliary of the Presbyte rian church Monday afternoon at 4 o’clock at the home of Mrs. Mattie M. Eldridge on Lee street. The usual interesting program and discussions will take place, and a full attendance is urged. ♦ » * W. M. S. MEETS MONDAY AFTERNOON. The Woman’s Missionary Society of the First Methodist church will meet Monday afternoon in the church building at 4:30 o’clock. A full attendance is urged to be present. -* * * BIBLE CLASS TO HOLD REGULAR MEETING The Bible Stufly class of the Hor tense Tinsley Missionary society of the First Methodist church will meet Monday afternoon at 4 o’clock with Mrs. A. J. Bell at her home on College street. The usual program will be given and a full attendance is urged. i, t'-!,itw ,rrm .» jwrrTTti Mrs. C. W. Clark motored to Atlanta with friends Friday and will be the guest of relatives there until next week. Mrs. F. R. Comer and little son, Frank, Jr., who are now making their home in Gatun, C. Z., Pana ma, arrived in Americus last night, where they will spend several months with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Chapman, at their home on Forrest srteet. Miss Dora Riley will return to day from Tennille, where she has been the attractive guest of her cousin, Miss Sara Riley, for several weeks. She was accompanied home by Mr. and Mrs. George Riley and Miss Riley, who will be week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Will Riley at their home on Brown street. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Haskell and little son, Edward, of Jacksonville, Fla., will arrive tomorrow to spend several days with Mrs. J. J. Walters, en route to North Carolina. John Newman, of Dawson, was a business visitor in Americus to day. Mrs. Dan Flynn and Miss Ruth Flynn, of Dawson, were among the out-of-town shoppers in Americus Friday. Mrs. Carr Glover left this after noon for Macon, where she will join Mrs. Jack Massey, leaving tonight for a delightful stay of ten days in New York. Miss Louise Rodgers and Miss Katherine Buchanan, have returned from a delightful visit to Dr. and Mrs. Mallory in Concord, and to Mr. and Mrs. Furlow Rodgers in Macon. They were accompanied hofne by Mi's. Rodgers and little daughter, who will spend some time with Mrs. L. F. Rodgers, at her home on South Lee street. Mhs. James Davenport and daugh ter, Dorothy, have returned from orlando, Fla., where they spent sev eral weeks pleasantly with Mr. and Mrs. Emory Rylander. . Mrs. W- B. Pickett has returned where she spent he nibntn as guest of her mother, Mrs. -■l. E. Williams. J. A. Summer, of Burkburnette, lexas, is the guest of his sister, Mrs. K. E. Brown at her home here, ar riving Thursday. COTTON NOW MOVING IN HANCOCK COUNTY SPARTA, Aug. 30. (Special) The harvesting of Hancock coun ty’s cotton crop is now gettin under way and although the yield has been cut by the drought of seven weeks, it will be larger than it has, been during the past three years. Farmers this year poisoned indus triously and indications point to a rich harvest thig fall. If dry weather continues only a short while will be required to pick out tile crop, as it will all be open. Chicken Supper Tonight With Hot Rolls. 6 to 8 - TEA ROOM .. $5,000 TO LOAN On Americus Residence Property Phone 830 LEWIS ELLIS 666 is a prescription for Malaria, Chills and Fever, Dengue or Bil ious Fever. It kills the germs, NEW INDUSTRY FOR SOUTHEAST STATED To Manufacture 100,000 Square Feet Daily of Firepoor Wall Board PLAESTERCO, Va., Aug. 30. Recent opening of the Sheetrock wail board mill of the United states Gypsum Company here means tlu launching of a new industry for th.- Southeast. The plant will manu facture 100,000 square feet a day < f fireproof gypsum wallboard and will be the only one in the Southeast producing this building material. “This plant was built to enable Georgians to obtain better walls and ceiiing-s at moderate cost,’’ says :,n official of the comyany. “Before A DRESS SALE • " • ’ .■! ’iiiii-i mi ir-.«nu i n i—m ■ i.i ni ■ . Monday, Sept. 1, Only (W' * ' We have eight Georgette and Canton u ) Crepe DRESSES, in light shades, va- lious styles, on sale Monday morning. ‘ 'fk Positively these are wonderful values, jMCkA since the original prices ranged from $27.50 to as high as $55.00. / ■> Your Choice Monday Morning For— | "Now On I $ 19.75 W TjOQLjOffl The Fashion Shop Fm IkZ J. E Hightower, Proprietor Jackson Street Americua ' Q KHEi ■■■■ HMKHHHH HMB BH HOKi ■ffltWl saSfSa r@)i ’I SALE OF ' ~ ®l iDUROC HOGS | Now is the time to buy you a bred sow or young boar; hogs ■ ) are scarce an< T nreat is going to be high next year. We ha y e a select lot of bred sows and young boars that we are /Tn | 1 (oh B°i n ß to offer for sale— | SJi Thursday, Sept. 4th I’M This will be’one oFthe best offerings we have ever had; ((V) they are all bred and raised on our farm; the herd has been ■ culled close; every one will go out and make good, if //Tpl g* Ven °°°d a ttention. pM® I Our herd is considered the best that was ever in the state, I (Qj We have kept it up to a high standard and have taken first I prizes at all the fairs, and also at the International Live uT})a Stock Show at Chicago, 111. O Come Out and Be With Us lo Next Thursday Bl Sale will be at our hog barn, four miles northwest of XvZi Americus, Ga., on the Ellaville-Buena Vista and Colum- bus road. W . ' . . . Sale will commence at I o clock. Lunch will be served at 12 o'clock. : ... Wz| Ig C. C. HAWKINS & SONJ MMB OMNI SHMN «L -WMH MMB BBHW I ÜBCTS u'ygas IBIIJ 11/jM ■HMljlirn MWI . .F - mKiTC. -Z«iaicU - now they have had to pay high freight rates on wallboards made in the North. But the Plasterco mill has easy access to the Atlantic Coast Line, the Southern and L. & N. railroads, and through them, to the A. B. & A., the Central of Georgia and others serving Georgia. That insures rapid, low-cost deliv eries to small cities as well as the larger centers; and it means that lumber and building supply dealers can get wall plasters, wallboard, lime and other products of the Un.- ted States Gypsum Company in mixed-car lots at carload freight rates. '‘Sheetrock consists of gypsum rock mined at Plasterco and convert ed into sheets three eights inch thick and of siz.es convenient to fit the studding of any room. These rigid, easily handled units, which can he sawed and nailed like wood, are used as substitutes for ship-lap and other inferior finishes, thus making PAGE THREE porsiSte a higher standard o£ homq building. “Because these large ara quick and easy to apply, and fire-i proof, 75,000 feet, of Sheettock being used for all the guest and public rooms of the new Valdes Hotel at Valdosta, Georgia. One of the facts that determindd the own ers to select his material is that, uniike pulp of fibre wallboards, it can be painted, calcimined or paper eu. Uncle Sam is another South eastern user of Sheetrock. More than 300,000 feet of it is being in stalled in the permanent barracks of the U. S. Marine Corps at Quantico, Virginia. People who say nothing is impos sible have never tried having a good time broke. Twenty miles of sewing cottort may be used in the making of a fur coat.
