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Miss Mary Porter has returned
Columbus.
Mr. J. T. Swann, of Atlanta, was
visitor Friday,
Mrs. Crewes is out again after
attack of illness.
Miss Margaret Burge, of Monroe,
a Sunday visitor.
The illness of Mrs. Torn Heard
week is regretted.
Mr. Charles H. White, Jr., of Atlanta
was a Sunday visitor.
Mr. Louis Caldwell has returned
his school duties at Clinton, S. C.
Miss Annelle Dillard has returned
her school at Copperhill, Tennessee.
Mrs. F. M. Jackson’s illness is deeply
regretted by a wide circle of friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Otis Adams are erecting
an attractive home on Floyd street.
Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Vining and Mr.
Tedo Smith spent Friday in Atlanta.
Mr. H. I). Terrell has returned from
Oordele, and is registered at the Turner
H ouse.
The illness of Mrs. J. G. Hall has
been deeply regretted by her many
friends.
Miss Helen Smith left Sunday to re
slime teaching in the public schools of
Conyers.
Miss Irene Bloodworth has returned
to Athens, where she teaches in the
city schools.
Miss Jean Pickett and brother, Bruce,
have gone to Carrollton, where they will
reside in future.
Miss Evelyn St. John has returned
to Tucker, where she holds a position
in the high school.
Misses Beulah Barrow and Nellie
Faye Camp were in Atlanta Saturday
to see “East is West.”
Mr. and Mrs. Hines Wilson, of At¬
lanta, were guests of their various rel¬
atives during the week.
Mr. and Mrs. Gus Cannon, and Mr.
and Mrs. A. A. Harrell visited friends
at Locust Grove Sunday.
Profs. H. B. Robertson, of Ft. Lau¬
derdale, and M. G. Boswell, of Atlanta,
were in Covington Thursday.
The many friends of Mrs. C. C. Es¬
tes are glad to know that she is conva¬
lescing from a recent illness.
' Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. McGarity, of
Jersey, were the week-end guests of
Judge and Mrs. A. D. Meador.
Messrs. Robert Perry, Eugene Vining
and Tedo Smith left Monday for De¬
troit to accept positions there.
Mr. G. V. Martin, of Philadelphia,
was a guest in the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Rolfe Bloodworth recently.
Mrs. C. It. Cannon and daughter,
lienee, have returned to Conyers after
visiting Capt. and Mrs. J. O. Cooper.
Rev. and Mrs. Henry Branham en¬
joyed a reunion with the Moore fami¬
lies at Bolton, near Atlanta, Sunday.
Mrs. Paul M. Gowder arrived Sunday
from Fairburn, to join her husband in
the home of Judge and Mrs. .J. S. Peek.
Miss Annie Lois Smith, of Oxford, is
again with Mrs. J. F. Lunsford to re
some teaching in the Covington High
School.
Rev. A. W. Rees, president of Emory
Academy, preached an able sermon at
the First Methodist church Sunday
morning.
Prof. Claud Cook, after spending the
holidays with his family, has returned
to Norwood, where he is principal of
the school.
Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Steadman and
children are occupying rooms at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Childs, on
Floyd street.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Pittman and chil¬
dren and Mr. John Bob Weaver have
returned from an ertended motor trip
through Florida.
Friends are sympathizing with Mrs.
Perry un d Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Philips in
the illness of Mrs. Perry at their home
on Church street.
Miss Josephine Franklin was the re¬
cent guest of friends in Monroe and At¬
lanta, where she was the inspiration of
delightful dances.
Miss Bernice Pearce was the guest
of Miss Vera Keller in the home of Mrs.
IV- VV. Aiken. Miss Pearce was en
route to Alabama.
Mr. and Mrs. James Carr have re¬
turned to Philadelphia, after sixnding
sometime with Mrs. Carr and Dr. and
Mrs. J. A. Wright.
Mr. and Mrs. W. VV. Childs, Mr. and
Mrs. Sanford Steadman attended the fu
neral of their friend. Mrs. Wesley, at
Lithonia this week.
Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Nunn, of Rut¬
ledge and Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Nunn,
Atlanta, were guests of Mr. and Mrs.
E. S. Stevens Sunday.
Mr. A. E. Dealing, of Manchester.
Tenn., was a recent home-comer,
ing his sister. Miss Eugenia Dearing,
who has been quite ill.
Mr. W. B. Shepherd arrived from
Alabama Monday for a visit to his
mother. Mrs. Callie Shepherd. His
is detained in Atlanta on account
illness.
Miss Ruby Vining has returned to
Newnan.
Mrs. Lottie Dial is spending a few
days with homefolks.
Mrs. H. Kilpatrick has recovered
from a recent illness.
Mrs. Earl Jackson has resumed her
school work at Conyers.
Dr. Joseph Huson has returned to
the Augusta Medical College.
Mr. Mell West's friends are glad to
see him out again after a siege of ill¬
ness.
Mrs. Anderson and son. of Atlanta,
were with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Cash
last week.
Mrs. Lamar Smith, of Albany, is the
guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.
W. Campbell.
Miss Mamie Vining's friends are
glad to know that she has recovered
from a recent illness.
Mr. Homer Patrick, who was ill at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. R. W.
Campbell, has returned to Conyers.
Mrs. H. L. Hitchcock and three little
daughters have been quite indisposed,
during the past week, but are now im¬
proving.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Clements and Miss
Christine Roberts are again at their
Atlanta home after visiting Mr. and
Mrs. Raymond Roberts.
Leaving for Wesleyan College, Ma¬
con, Wednesday, were Misses Mary
Harwell, Robertine Belcher, Willie Mob¬
ley and Margaret Porter.
Mrs. A. A. Harrell, who had an ex¬
tension of her vacation, will return this
week to Greenville, N. C., where she
teaches Domestic Science.
Miss Mary Norman is being cordially
welcomed after a pleasant vacation.
She begins the New Year with high
hops and heartiest co-operation.
Mr. and Mrs. Elwyn Gary are at
home from their wedding journey. They
were guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Jor¬
dan, in Atlanta, Sunday for lunch.
Mr. and Mrs. It. L. Middlebrooks and
Miss Elizabeth Middlebrooks, of Had¬
dock, were guests in the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Clarence Cash last week.
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Callaway, Mes
darnes J. O. Cooper and E. J. Dennard
and Miss Florence Wells formed a con¬
genial party motoring to Atlanta Mon¬
day.
Mrs. C. It. Powell and Miss Nellie
Powell have moved into their home in
North Covington, after several months
spent with Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Weaver
at Porterdale.
Friends will be glad to know that
Mrs. Annie Harwell has recovered from
a severe attack of acute indigestion.
She was stricken immediately on her
return to Milledgeville.
Mr. and Mrs. Mell Knox, Miss Clara
Knox, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Mobley, Mrs.
George Funk. Miss Fannie Lee Lever
ette and Mr. Ralph Mobley, of Social
Circle, were guests of Rev. and Mrs.
Walker Combs Friday.
Mr. F. J. Adams, of Boston, Mass.,
is registered at the Hotel Delaney. Mr.
Adams was employed by the Bibb Man¬
ufacturing Co. some years ago to in¬
stall machinery, and is remembered by
many friends who will welcome his re
turn to Covington.
Mr. Ralph Shepherd has returned to
New Orleans after spending the holi¬
days with his mother, Mrs. Callie Shep¬
herd. Mr. Shepherd is attending the
Del Gardo Art School, specializing in
art, mechanical drawing and architec¬
ture. He is in government service, and
holds a responsible clerical position
WEEK OF PRAYER
PROVES INSPIRING
The series of meetings held at the
Baptist church last week were full of
interest and unusually well attended.
Each day was varied in topic and
songs. The lady leaders were versatile
in presenting their programs on foreign
missions, and the new year was given
impetus by this season of prayer and
praise.
The directors were Mesdames A. S.
Hopkins. C. C. King, Walker Combs,
C. A. Sockwell and Carl Aenchbacker
MR. AND MRS. PENNINGTON
ENTERTAIN FOR VISITORS
Mr. and Mrs. W. B. R. Pennington
entertained for their granddaughters,
Frances and Jean Campbell, during the
holidays.
Those present were Misses Frances
and Jean Campbell, Martha Ramsey
and Bessie Cook, Messrs. Charles Elli
ott. Franklin Anderson. Rayford and
Ralph Pennington.
Little Misses Ruth Campbell. Kath¬
ryn. Rebecca and Nell Pennington serv¬
ed candy, cake and cream.
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT
Born to Mr. and Mrs. D. K. Hicks, a
fine baby boy Thursday morning.
Weight T 1-2 pounas.
THE COVINGTON NEWS, COVW*—, GEORGIA
SIMMO\’S>UARY
The marriage of Miss Alleen Simmons
to Mr. Elwyn Gary took place Satur¬
day afternoon at five o’clock in the
home of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Simmons.
An artistic simplicity prevailed. The
mantel was banked with ferns, palms
and southern srnilax, with silver vases
containing fragrant Narcissi.
The couple entered together, and
were met by Rev. Walker Combs, of
the First Baptist church, who perform¬
ed the ring ceremony in a sacredly im¬
pressive manner.
The bride wore a three piece suit,
spring model, in brown broadcloth, com¬
bined with champagne crepe.
The pretty spring hat of champagne
was trimmed with a long quill feather
and draped becomingly by a golden
brown veil, enhancing the charm of the
wearer’s blond type. The bride’s corsage
was of orchids showered with valley
lilies.
Miss Simmons is endowed with unu¬
sual sweetness and possesses a sunny
disposition that has won for her a wide
circle of sincere and admiring friends.
Her music, both instrumental and vocal
has added much to the social, civic and
religious organizations of the city.
Mr. Gary is at the head of the local
Chero-Cola plant. He is a young man of
character and courage. The two have
worked together for the interests of
their church, and are eminently fitted
to assume the responsibilities of life to¬
gether.
Following the ceremony, a buffet sup¬
per was served in the prettily appointed
dining room, where white hyacinths
and crimson roses mingled their fra¬
grance. Streamers fell from the ceiling
to the four corners of the table. A large
wedding cake graced the center, and
crimson unshaded candles, in silver
stands, cast a roseate glow.
The wedding arrangements were un¬
der the artistic direction of Mrs. E. E.
Callaway, cousin of the bride.
Only the closest friends and relatives
witnessed the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs.
Gary left for a short wedding trip, amid
;i shower of rice and good wishes.
MARRIAGES OF INTEREST
TO NEWTON COUNTY
Lovvorn-Adams
The marriage of Miss Thelma Lov
vorn and Mr. Charles Adams occurred
during the holidays at the home of the
bride, at Bowden.
Mr. and Mrs. Adams are at home to
their friends in the Livingston commu¬
nity, where Mr. Adams is principal of
the school.
They have the good wishes of a wide
circle of friends throughout Georgia.
Greer-Davis
Newborn.—A pretty wedding was
that of Miss Alma Irene Davis and Mr.
Frank Hollingsworth Greer, of Still
more. Ga., formerly of Mansfield, which
was solemnized at the home of Lie
bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Da¬
vis on Saturday. December 30, with
only the relatives and a few close
friends present.
Rev. Arthur Jackson, of Barnesville,
performed the impressive ring ceremo¬
ny before an improvised altar of stately
palms, ferns and southern smilax.
Just before the ceremony Miss Fro
nita Balantyne, of Stillmore, sang “Be¬
cause”, and “I Love You Truly”, ac¬
companied by Miss Margaret Theis. of
Tennille. The bridal party entered to
the strains of Mendelssohn's wedding
march, and “To a Wild Rose” was
softly rendered during the ceremony.
Little Dorothy Davis, sister of the
bride was the ring-bearer, carrying the
ring in the heart of a white rose.
Elizabeth Harwell, niece of the bride,
was flower girl.
The groom entered with his best man
Mr. Leonard E. Moore, of Atlanta,
lowed by the bride and her only
ant, Miss Louise Duke, of Newborn..
After the ceremony the bridal party
were the guests of the sisters of
groom, Mrs. W. D. Loyd and Mrs. t
E. Roquemore, of Mansfield, at a
o’clock dinner.
Mr. and Mrs. Greer will make
home in Stillmore, where Mr. Greer
cashier of the Planters’ Bank.
MRS. COOPER ENTERTAINS
FOR MRS. CANNON
Honoring Mrs. C. R- Cannon, of
yers. Mrs. J. O. Cooper was hostess
a delightful bridge party Friday.
The decorations featured crimson
green. Mints were dispensed, and
salad course was served in conclusion.
Guests for four tables were invited
follows:
Mesdemes H. L. Hitchcock, Robert
Trippe, E. E. Callaway, A. J.
R. C. Guinn, Tandy E. Bush, of Texas.
H. Kilpatrick, R. M. Tuck. S. C. Cand¬
ler, R. M. Dodson, J. L. Callaway, W.
R. Stillwell, N. S. Turner, and
Helen Smith and Florence Wells.
STEVENS’ FAMILY DINNER
An affair of pleasing informality was
the dinner given Sunday for members
of the Stevens family, and honoring
the Nunns, of Rutledge and Atlanta.
Pretty decorations and a bountiful
feast enhanced the charms of this hap¬
py New Year reunion.
MISSIONARY SOCIETY MET
WITH MRS. FOWLER
A meeting full of inspiration for the
New Year was held Monday in the
home of Mrs. R. R. Fowler, which was
attractively decorated for the occasion.
T ie Woman's Mission Society of the
Methodist church assembled about thir¬
ty strong, and every moment of the ses¬
sion was full of enthusiasm and uplift.
Mrs. W. B. Dillard played the open¬
ing hymn, beginning ‘‘Sing to the Great
Jehovah’s Praise”. The Scripture was
found in the Gospel of St. John, anrl
was read with appropriate comment by
Mrs. Fowler.
The prayer was offered by Mrs. Dil¬
lard. Mrs. Lilia I. Smith, secretary, call¬
ed the revised roll, and received en¬
couraging response. Mrs. A. J. Clayton,
treasurer, made a fine showing for the
last quarter. Over $400 had been re¬
ceived and disbursed.
A number of plans were presented bv
the new president, Mrs. Fowler, for in¬
creasing interest and membership. Mrs.
Fowler’s admonitions were timely and
inspiring.
Delegates were elected for the North
Georgia conference, convening in Rome
January 27th. as follows: Mrs. W. C.
Wright, delegate, Mesdames A. A.
Aenchbacker and Lynda Lee Bryan, al¬
ternates.
Miss Florrie Harwell and Mrs. W. C.
Wright gave reports of the Young Peo¬
ple's and Junior Societies.
The collection of dues proved success-,
ful. Mrs. Fowler read the names of the
chairmen and the various committees
into which the society will be divided
for circle service.
Mrs. W. B. Dillard will have charge
of the mission study and publicity ac¬
tivities.
A photograph of Miss Belle Burnett
was passed around for reverent inspec¬
tion.
Mrs. Fowler read John Oxenham’s
exquisite poem, “Greatheart”, a trib¬
ute to the noble character of that great
woman.
Miss Florrie Harwell presented Mex¬
ico in a talk on "The Unique Task of
Home and Foreign Missions”.
Mrs. John B. Davis offered prayer
for the Divine protection of Miss Ella
Leverett in the foreign fields.
"Praise God from Whom all Blessings
Flow”, was sung in conclusion.
MATRONS’ CLASS
WITH MRS. KING
The monthly social of the Young Ma¬
trons’ Class of the Baptist Sundav
School is being enjoyed in the home of
Mrs. C. C. King this (Thursday) after¬
noon.
9 ANNOUNCING THE
9 REMOVALOEOIIR STORE
9 The first of next week we will move
0 and market
9 our grocery store meat to
0 the stand now occupied by Vining
9 Grocery Company, having bought the
0 stock of this firm.
9 This will be rearranged, painted
a store
9 and other improvements made before
0 in, which will give
9 we move us a
0 thorough up-to-date place. Mr. Vin¬
9 ing will remain with us for the present.
0 We Want You to Come to See Us
9 Thanking for all orders,
0 you past
9 and thanking you in advance for a
0 visit to our new location, I am
9 Yours for service,
0 WILSON M. DIGGERS
9
0
9
JAMES STEVENS CELEBRATES
BIRTH ANNIVERSARY
Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Stevens entertain¬
ed at a pretty party Thursday, Janu¬
ary 4, in celebration of the seventh
birthday of their son, James.
The home was attractive in decora¬
tions of white and pink. The same color
scheme was effective in the dainty re¬
freshments served.
A number of gifts were showered on
the young host. Thirty five guests were
invited for the occasion.
MISS HARWELL’S PARTI
Misses Mary Norman, Beulah Ear
row and Margaret Burge formed a con¬
genial group invited to a spend-the-day
party with Miss Florrie Harwell.
MEETING OF U. I). C.
Mrs. Tally U. Smith, Chairman of the
January Committee, announces the reg
ular meeting of the U. D. C. for Janu
ary ICth, at three o’clock at the Li
brary. A full attendance is requested
SUNDAY SCHOOL SOCIAL
Memehrs of Mrs. S. P. Thompson’s
Sunday School class of the Methodist
church are meeting with Mrs. H. L.
Hitchcock this (Thursday) afternoon.
ARRIVAL OF PEGGY PEEK
Covington and Mansfield friends are
rejoicing in the announcement of the
birth of a little girl to Mr. and Mrs.
Ernest L. Peek at a private sanitori
um in Atlanta Sunday, January 7th.
She has been named Margaret and
will be called “Peggy Peek”.
EPWORTH LEAGUE SOCIAL
An occasion of delightful informality
was the Epworth League social given
at the home of Dr. and Mrs. W. B. Dil¬
lard Friday evening.
A representative number of members
attended. Games and music proved in¬
teresting diversions. Hot chocolate with
wafers was served.
FOR SALE-NEW BUNGALOW
My home on Conyers street. For sale at a sacrifice if
sold at once. Has eight rooms and bath; built two years.
Strictly modern. Price $5,000. Some terms. This is the best
buy in town.
G. R. Dorman
11 Starr Building
FAMILY BIRD SI PPER
Members of a hunting party and their
families were invited by Mr. and A]
E. H. Mobley to participate in the infor¬
mal pleasures of a game supper.
The occasion was enjoyed by Mr. and
Mrs. J. R. Vining, Mr. and Mrs. p. j
Rogers, Misses Frances Preston, p uln
Rogers and Master Marvin Vining.
MEETING OF JUNIOR
MISSION A R Y S(K1 ET Y
Under the leadership of Mrs. \v. p
Wright, the Junior Mission Society hel l
an interesting meeting Sunday after¬
noon in the Methodist church.
After the devotional meeting, several
impromptu readings were given.
Officers were elected as wollows:
Miss Leonora Pace, President.
Francis Williams, Vice President.
Kathryn Smith, Secretary.
Jack Neal, Corresponding Secretary.
Caroline Lee, Supt. Social Service.
Olin Everitt, Treasurer.
Mite boxes were distributed. The col¬
lection of dues met ready response. Ths
subject of the afternoon was China.
Twenty one members were present.
