The Covington news. (Covington, Ga.) 1908-current, May 27, 1920, Image 1

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SrINGFOR !N SUNDAY JUN" (In ■ ‘ iOL MEET Sunday School Associa „ PUn* for the a Complctiag Be Hold lual Itianta Convention to June 15-17. |forthc:tp 1 -‘>« t ‘ hin .# State S,m ’ l * j convention which is to he w0 l Atlanta, June L5-17, are being completed, according to infor¬ ; med from headquarters of La Sund.q School Assoeia Utenta The Ytlunta «.mmit | entertainment is being formed plans are under way for se |e the hun accommodations for K)f Suntia:- Sthooi workers who B vtlanto for the convention, fove flie entertainment of the , ti0 1ms been run on the Har „ l„ 1 This year fo rthe first time a tertainment will he run on the j an *t__each delegate taking care own entertainment Reasonable be secured from the hotels , an impossible city hut as it Will he delegates to secure hotel reser * in advance, the Atlanta com [is arranging private for lodging homes for oi the the ; tes in the the rate of $1.00 per night for lelegate. also program committee an jes that this charged year there those will who be at- no ration fee he. convent ion. The sessions are L a n w ho ( ire to attend as a del no credentials being necessary. Edition to the more than forty jnent Georgia Sunday School s who will take part on the pro tluv.follov. mg seven out-of-state lists have keen secured: Geo. H. Betts, professor of Re , Education, Northwestern Uni y; Rev. 1 l.elfoy Dakin, Charles VV. Ya„ pastor Temple Baptist h; Miss Mary K. .Yloxcey, Cincin Uhio, assistant editor of Young lie's Publications, Sunday School rtment Methodist Episcopal d); Mr. R it. Webb, Spartanburg, „ General Secretary of the South 'li/iit Sunday School Association; Lliitnheth Y\ illiams Sudlow, Rock ^d. 111., Specialist in Children’s Di in Work; IVai. E. (). Excell, Chi¬ lli., famous convention song r, who v ill have charge of the [ration anise; Mr. !). 11. Marlmry, lingliaui, Ala., Superintendent of Ii Side I >tist Sunday School. M railroads of the state have Jted a spec.al reduced rate of one one-third fare, certificate plan. t. v delegate is urged to net a cer¬ ate receipt when buying ticket to (sota, for tiu: receipt will have a 'slue ot two-thirds its face value giving the return ticket, f cording l < the program coimnit ■Ih- mo\ helpful sessions of the verition v, i>e held in. the after Bos when convention will divide separate ions for Administra Children 't «ung People’s, Adult rkers. () In last night of tl’e fivention, 17th, an elaborate P°ri< t showing the develop [ot P‘ ed of reli education will he pre i by i-„ •f the leading Sun y Schools i Atlanta, in which more two hur ‘ and fifty people will J’ticipate. -Ware of fake boll WEEVIL KILLERS in- numerous kinds of ' il remedies now being ••u-erns over this coun Ruralisi, of Atlanta, "Hawing warning: spurious boll weevil 'Gllviv Calcium Arse i,Us t he of the best I - material that we can oisoning boll weevils. '*her poison that had "ur readers may ■ "o pass the news on ■' this warning on 1x0 holl weevil '> going on the ivv claims PIC; SHOW PARTY. |irls of "uv entertained Bien 1 “mg class, and the | "iiii school faculty v „. Boor tre Wednesday Yiming the picture fo&ev 'ded to the City fcrved <a! ‘i and c;^e @|je €ouiiigto»i Quick To €oBtti0nd COVINGTON, GEORGIA, THURSDAY MA.> 2 ? 1920 FOR MISS BUSH. Mrs. Count Gibson entertained at a very unique party Wednesday morn¬ ing in honor of Miss Lucy Bush, whose wedding takes place soon. Conspicu¬ ous signs announced that “Gibson’s cafeteria served reasonable meals at all hours," son on the arrival oft he guests, the doors of the hail leading to the summer porch were opened on the scenes of a modern cafeteria. Mes dames Paul Walker, Joe Pittman, J. R. Webb, John Wood, R. B. Fowler, Lee Trammell and Mis* Eugenia Guinn, drsesed in waitress costumes, were be¬ hind the counter, and served the de¬ licious luncheon. Mrs. Evans Luns¬ ford as the cashier was a perfect cari¬ cature and presented each one with meal checks. The porch was filled with tables, seating four, and each had for its decoration a iftiniature pot of baby rambler rose* in American Beau , ty shade, this color being carried out in all details. A delicious luncheon . serve d, at the conclusion of which Master Sam Thompson Gibson, dressed as a grocery boy, entered with baskets of -groceries for Mr*. Barnes,” which were gifts for the bride-elect from each guest. Miss Bush opened them ami each contained a prophetic w’ish, the reading of which cause drnuch rner rimenf. The guests were then invited io the living room, where the meal tickets were redeemed by various “stunts” of the guests. Miss Bush wore a blue-flowered georgette crepe dress with a blue horse hair braid hat. Mrs. Gibson’s cos¬ tume was green linen, appliqued in tan fruit. She was assisted in entertain¬ ing ttie guests by her mother, Mrs. f>. P. Thompson ,and Miss Estelle Thomp¬ son. Those present were Misses Lucy Bush. Florence Wells, Annie White. Mabel Thomas, Ethel Worsham, Ruth Worsham, Eugenia Gpinn. Caroline Wotten and Florrie Harwell; Mes dames Paul Walker, W. S. Turner, J. R. Webb, I.ee Trammell, R. A. Nor¬ ris, E. E. Callaway, Lester Lee, J. W. Harwell, Harry Davis, Charles'Cand¬ ler, Thomas Swift of Elberton, James Lester, Joe Pittman, Evans Lunsford, Henry Pickett, Jack Estes of Texas, J. E. Phillips, W. R. Stillwefl, A. J. Clayton, R. R. Fowler and William Wright. HAYS-McCART. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Piper an¬ nounce the engarment of their daugh¬ ter, Cleo Piper Hays, to Mr. W. F. MeCart, Jr., May 16th, Mr. Jim Cog¬ gins officiating. Misses Pearl ami Grace Piper and Mr. Guy King, of Jackson, were present at the cere¬ mony. Mr. and Mrs. MeCart are at home to their friends in Leguin. HONORING MISS ANNIE PEEK AND HAROLD ROBERTSON Idrs. May White Lee entertained the members of the Senior Class and Mr. Rabun with a picture show party Fri¬ day afternoon in honor of two mem¬ bers of the class, Annie Peek and Har¬ old Robertson. The picture, which was the comedy success, “Fair and Warm¬ er.” was thoroughly enjoyed, after which the guests were invited to the home of Mrs. C. H. White, where de lieious refreshments were served. MR. NED THOMPSON HOST. An enjoyable affair of Thursday eve¬ ning was the prom party with which Mr. Ned Thompson complimented the Senior Class and the members of the faculty of the Covington High School, at the home of his mother in North Covington. Progressive conversation was t he feature of the evening, and punch was served from a prettily dec¬ orated bowl on the porch. Mr. ’I homp son was assisted in entertaining by his mother, Mrs. Eugenia Thompson, and sisters, Mrs. Walter Death and Misses Florence and Eugenia Thompson. De¬ licious refreshments were served at a late hour. BRIDGE CLUB MEETS. Miss' Eva Stephenson entertained h- r bridge club delightfully at her home on Emory street Thursday aft¬ ernoon. The apartments were attract¬ ively decorated in pink roses and growing plants. At the conclusion of the interesting game a delicious salad course was served. The members of the bridge club in¬ clude Miss Eva Stephenson, Mrs. Lil¬ lian S. Weaver, Mrs. W. S. Turner, Mrs. U. H. Trippe. Mrs. Ernest Calla¬ way, Mrs. J. G. Hall, Mrs. Charles Candler, Mrs. Lee Trammell, Mrs. A. J. Clayton and Mrs. F.d Fowler . Mrs. R. C. Guinn and Misses Euge¬ nia Guinn and Ruth Worsham were among those spending a day in Atlanta ■bopping this waek. EDITORIAL EDITOR PATTERSON GOES TO ATLANTA JOURNAL. Mr. Jack L. Patterson, formerly ed¬ itor of The Conyers Times, ami now editor of The Covington News, has sold The News to Mr. Ralph Meeks, of Calhoun. Mr. Meeks leaves editorial work in Calhoun to take up the editor¬ ship of The News. Mr. Meeks, before going to Calhoun, was editor of the Carrollton Free Press and is a well known newspaper n*ao of ability. We welcome him to this section of the State and predict for him much suc¬ cess in his new field. We regret to lose Mr. Patterson from country journalism and as a next door neighbor, but we wish him good iuck in his broader field of activity. He goes to Atlanta as ex¬ change editor a§d special writer on the Atlanta Journal, where he will do splendid work. He is one of the best posted men, as well as one of the ablest writers, in Georgia, apd the Journal is fortunate in securing such an able addition to its editorial staff. Again we wish him much success as he enters the place of larger opportuni¬ ties for which he is so well fitted. We congratulate the Journal.—Con¬ yers Times. While we can never hope to he en tirely worthy of the commendation and good wishes of so many kind friends, we are exceedingly appre ciative. Editor Jack L. Patterson has sold the Covington News and accepted the position of exchange editor on the At¬ lanta Journal. Editor Patterson is one of the ablest writers of the Georgia press and will be greatly missed from the ranks of weekly journalism. A host of friends will wish him unbound¬ ed success in his new field,—Wglton Tribune. None of which will be more highly appreciated than the good wishes of Editor Ernest Camp, of tire Walton Tribune, one of Georgia’s biggest, brightest and best weekly newspapers. IN HONOR OF MISS LUCY BUSH. One of the prettiest affairs given for Miss Lucy Bush, a popular bride-elect, was the Flower Tea at which Miss Florence Wells and Miss Annie White entertained at the home of Mrs. G. T. Wells on Tuesday afternoon. The low¬ er floor of the lovely home was thrown together and was a bower of roses and sweet peas, in baskets and tall vases, in shades of pink, tied with blue tulle. Misses Annie White, Florence Wells and Lucy Bush received the guests; Miss White wearing a dress of georgette and taffeta. Miss Well’s gown was blue georgette, beaded in white, while Miss Bush wore an after noon costume of flesh georgette crepe, with a pink hat trimmed in ostrich pom-poms. Each guest registered in a dainty little bride’s book, which was a charm¬ ing souvenir for Miss Bush, who re¬ ceived a shower of handkerchiefs also Little Misses Gene Lee and Sarah Callaway* in frocks of chiffon and lace, assisted Mrs. C. H. White and Mrs. G. T. Wells in serving the cock¬ tail course, and from then the guests were ushered into the dining room for the salad course, which Mrs. R. R Fowler and Mrs. Lee Trammell served from a beautifully appointed table, the • center of which was a silver basket °t Dorothy Perkins roses, the handle tied with blue tulle. In passing through the hall to the living room, where the ice cream was served, a small corsage of sweet peas and pinks was given to each guest. The table from which the ices were served was covered witli a Cluny lace cloth on which rested a huge silver basket of Dorothy Perkins roses, the handle tied with a butterfly how of blue tulle. Mrs. J. E, Phillips and Mrs. T. G. Callaway cut the cream and were assisted by Mrs. Lester Lee and Miss Annibel Robinson. The Lyric orchestra played a bright program of popular music during the receiving hour, and about guests called. Others assisting in the entertaining were Mrs. J. B. Davis, Mrs. M. P. Wright, Mrs. C. A. Franklin and Mrs. Hersehel Kilpatrick. Mrs. C. A. Franklin left Saturday for Boston, where she goes to take a lecture course in Christian Science. Miss Josephine Franklin returned from Wesleyan College "Wednesday to take her summer vacation. Not Afraid To Condemn Mr. Jack Patterson, who has for sometime past been editor of The Cov¬ ington News, is disposing of his paper, having accepted « position with the Atlanta Journal as exchange editor and paragrapJier. Jack Patterson is newspaper ruan of long standing and fine ability. He was for years one of the editorial writers on the Griffin News & Sun, where he achieved much success. Later he became editor of the Conyers Times and the Covington News, on both of which he did most excellent work. While the weekly press of the State will lose a splendid writer is gratifying to know that Mr. Patterson is not giving up newspaper work, but that he goes into a larger field of usefulness. The Atlanta Jour na j an d Mr. Patterson are both to be congratulated. He will go to Atlantr to take up his work on the Journal after the first 'of June.—Columubus Enquirer-Sun. Thanks. Will be seeing you when Miss Edna Belle Peek was pleasantly von visit the Capitol City. Editor Jayk Patterson has sold his Covington News and joined the edito¬ rial staff of the Atlanta Journal. In a personal letter to the editor of this paper Mr. Patterson states he is leav¬ ing the weekly field only- temporarily. and pointedly makes the statement that he is only quitting until help add other conditions confronting small publishers become more settled. The weekly press of Georgia regrets to give up this fearless writer, even for a short period. Jack Patterson has a way of “calling a spade a spade” that is refreshing.—Telfair Enterprise. We’ll never lose interest in the Weekly press and will be seeing you occasionally. With .Editor Jack L. Patterson on its editorial staff, the Atlanta Journal has added another star to its galaxy pf contributors.—Madison Madisonian. Coming from one of the ablest writ¬ ers in Georgia, the above compliment i shighly appreciated. RECEPTION FOR MISS BUSH. The largest event of the week was the reeption at which Mrs. R. Norris was hostess at her home, Friday, from 5 to 6, in honor of Miss Lucy Bush, a bride-elect. The house w T as beauti¬ fully decorated in American Beauty shade and * silver candlesticks placed everywhere held unshaded American Beauty candles, casting a soft glow over the assembled guests. Misses Mary Soekwetl and Inez Thomas served pnnoh, the bowl being placed in an al COV e before a long mirror hung with stn jl H x and sweet peas, under a rose floor lamp. The guests were met at the door by Mrs. Hersehel Kilpatrick, and presented to the receiving party by Mrs. T. G. Callaway and Mrs. Les¬ ter Lee. Receiving with Mrs. Norris and Miss Bush were Mrs. Jack F.stes. Misses Annie White, Florence Wells, Mabel Thomas and Annie Pauline An¬ derson. The. dining room table was covert' with a handsome lace cloth, the center motif Oeing an antique silver basket of sweet peas and snap dragons, surround¬ ed by candlesticks holding American Beauty unshaded tapers. The door¬ ways and arches were framed in sniil ax, and roses were tin mantel and Mrs w s Turner and Mrs. j Trammel served the cream. Mrs. Norris was gowned in midnight blue georgette cre,pe. headed in jet, and Miss Bush wore a beautiful toilette of flesh colored georgette crepe, with a co-sage of Ophelia roses and Parma violets. Assisting in entertaining the guests were Mrs. Evans Lunsford, Mrs. J. E. Phillips, Mrs. Paul Walker, Mrs. Ern¬ est Callaway and Mis-ses Ethel and Ruth Worsham, About one hundred and fifty guests called. Mr. Tom Adams spent Thurscfa night in Atlanta. Mrs. M. P. Godfrey, of Madison, is visiting Mr .and Mrs. P. W. Godfrey. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. R. Pennington and family and Mr. and Mrs. W. H Gaither attended the wedding of Miss Annie Lois Stowe to Mr. Julian Flem¬ ing, which took place in Newborn last Saturday, May 22. Miss Mary Sock well had as her guest last week Miss Lucy Mobley, of Social Circle. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Swann were in Atlanta Thursday. | Social News Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Jordan, of Atlanta, whose wedding was a recent social event, were w'eek-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Callaway. Mrs. H. B. Anderson was delight¬ fully entertained in Macon last week as the guest of Mrs. John Porter. Dr. and Mrs. Carlton Lee, of At¬ lanta, and Mr .and Mrs. Barrow Kel ly and little daughter, of Monticello, spent the week-end wdth Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Lee. Mr. Russell Dodson, of Richmond, Ya., spent several days here with his family at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. B .Robinson. Mrs. H. B. Anderson has sold her home on Conyers street to Mrs. Porter anti Miss Charlie Porter, who will soon take possession. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Franklin and Mr. Rufus F'ranklin motored to Indian Springs last Sunday. Mrs. Hugh Murray and young son, of Atlanta, were guests of Mrs. M. E. Parker last week. Mr. and Mrs. Boswell, of Greens¬ boro, spent several days here with their son, Mr. M. G Boswell. Mrs. W. S. Turner and Miss Flor¬ ence Turner spent Monday in At¬ lanta. Mrs. R. W. Campbell had as her guests last week Mislts Elsie Ghees ling, Stella Bagby and Dora Gihbs, of Atlanta. Mrs. W. R. Stanley left Saturday for Savannah to go by boat to New York for a mouth. Mr. and Mrs, W. Cohen left Satur¬ day for their new home in Baltimore. They have been residents of Covington for a number of years, and leave a host of warm friends who regret that Mr. Cohen’s business takes them awa^ Mr. Perrino Dearing, of Georgia Tech, was called home Monday to the bedside o fhis father, who w r as badly shaken up in an automobile accident Monday. Mrs. W. E. Rumph and little daugh¬ ter, Virginia, of Greenville, S. C-> have arrived to be with Mrs. Ida Whitehead until after the Whitehead-Chapman wedding. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Godfrey motored up from Madison Sunday and speni the day with Mr. and Mrs. P. W. God f rev. Miss Marcelle Robinson left left Fri day for Savannah, where she will he the recipient of many charming social attentions as the guest of her sister, Mrs. Shelby My rick. Miss Man Fulton has returned to her home in Johnson City, Tenn.. after spending the winter with her sister, Mrs. W. R- Stillwell. She was one of the popular public school teachers . Miss Annie May Kihg entertained the young ladies of the graduating class at a spend-the-day party at her home on Thompson avenue Monday. Rev. Charles L. King, of Richmond, Ya.,. who preached the commencement sermon here, was the guest of rela¬ tives, Mr. and Mrs. Harmon King aud Mr. and Mrs. James L. Gardner, while here. Among those attending the Cassil Jordan wedding in Atlanta June 2nd woll he Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Simmons, Miss Alleen Simmons, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Callaway and Ernest Calla¬ way, it. • An event of Wednesday afternoon will he the dish-towel shower at which Misses Carrie Beck and Maggie Davis and Mrs. Harry Davis will entertain in honor of Misses Lucy Bush and Louise Whitehead. ^Ir. and Mrs. Ernest Callaway en icrtai .. .1 the Thursday Evening Bridge Club -t their home Thursday, Besides the regular members, those present were Mr. and Mrs. James Budd, Mr*. Russell Dodson and Mr. Bernard Neal. Miss Sarah Hightower, who has been visiting Miss Fannibei Adams, return¬ ed to her home in Americus Wednes¬ day. * * Mr. Oscar W. Hollis, who has been with Thompson & Moseley dredge out¬ fit on Gum creek, this, county, has ac¬ cepted a position with the company in Anderson county, South Carolina, per¬ haps fo rseveral months. Mrs. Mary A. Hollis, of Covington, has returned home after a two months’ visit to her daughters, Mrs. F. C. Birin, of Durham, N. C., and Mrs. Ira K. Fort, of Atlanta. Mrs. James H. Porter has returned to Macon after a visit to her mother, Mrs. T. C. Swann. Mr. Leah Almanri, of South Caro¬ lina, who was with Heard & White for a number of years, was mingling with old friends here Monday. • Mr. Rufus Franklin made a busi ness trip to Atlanta Thursday,, An A<l in The M .■•*•* is Worth Four On The Fence. 41.50 Per. Year in Ad ear REDPflTH CHIP WILL OPEN HOW The Redpath Chautauqua will open in Covington on next Tuesday and will continue through the reruaiuing days of the week, giving three programs daily after Tuesday. Following is the official pro’gratn by days: First Afternoon, Introductory Exercises. Grand Concert—Olcott Light Opera Singers. Admission 50c and 5 (• tax; children, 27c and 8c tax. First Night. Concert—Olcott Light Opera Sing¬ ers. Lecture—“The Man Who Can”— William Rainey Bennett. Admission, 50c and 5c tax; children, 27c and 3c tax. t Second Morning. Children’s Hour. Second Afternoon. Entertainment—Paramount Enter¬ tainers. Admission, 50e and 5c tax; children, 27e and 3c tax. Second Night. Entertainment—Paramount Enter¬ tainers. Lecture—“The Cali of a New Era” —Dr. W. A. Colledge. Admission, 50c and 5c tax; children. •27c and 3c tax. Third Morning. Children’s Hour. Third Afternoon. Grand Concert—Bohumir Kryl and His Band. Admission, $1.00 and 10c Ux; chif dren, 50c and 5c tax. Fourth Morning. Children’s Hour. Fourth Afternoon. Prelude. Lcdtu re—'-“life’s Loose Ends”— Chester M, Sanford. Admission, 50v ami 6c tax; children, 27c and 3c tax. Fourth Night. “It Pays to Advertise”-—Delightful American Comedy—Complete Produc¬ tion by Company of Eight Peoples Admission, $1.00 and 10c tax; chil¬ dren, 50c and 5e tax. Fifth Afternoon. ■ Children’s Pageant. — “The Good Fairy Thrift.” Grand Concert — Woodland Male Quartet. Magic and Mystery—Edward Re no. Admission. 77x; and 8c tax; children, 36 and 4c tax. Mrs. M. A. Middlebrooks has return¬ ed after a visit to her daughter, Mrs. John Byrd, in Madison. Mr. Willie Tom Middlebrooks, of the University of Georgia, spent the ,week¬ end at home with his parents in Starrs ville. Mrs. Hersehel Kilpatrick and Mrs. G. A. .Andrew's spent Tuesday in At¬ lanta. Mrs. Andrew's will be at the Georgia Baptist Hospital for three weeks for a rest eh re. Mrs. Tom Swift and children, of El¬ berton, are guests of Rev. and Mrs. T. J. Christian. Mrs. Webb, of Jackson, spent sever* ai days here w itli her sister, Mrs. C. A. Harwell, last week. Mrs. Walter Death and Miss Flor¬ ence Thompson spent Tuesday in At¬ lanta shopping. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Turner enter¬ tained at a reception at their home in McDonough last week for their guests Mr. and Mrs. Paul Walker and Miss Lottie Hendrick. Miss Olga Rheburg spent Thursday in Atlanta with her sister#. Dr. A. S. Hopkins was the guest of Mr. Thomas E. Watson in his private car during the convention held in At¬ lanta. Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Nixon are in San Antonio, Texas. Mrs. Nixon is under¬ going treatment in a sanitarium ia chat city. Miss Florence Turner, of Shorter College, arrived Thursday to spend the summer vacation with her parents Miss Frances Hearing was the guest of friends in Atlanta several da's last week. i entertained as the guest of her brother m Atlanta last week.