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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1937
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Covington Chapter U. D. C. Held Regular
Monthly Meeting at Library Tuesday Afternoon
The Covington Chaper, United
Daughters of the Confederacy,
held their November meeting at
the Library, Tuesday afternoon,
November 16, with Mrs. I. H.
Rainwater, president, presiding.
The meeting was opened by sing
ing “An-erka," with Mrs. M. S.
Penick at the piano, followed
with prayer led by Rev. Claude
Haynes. Salute to the Flags was
led by Miss Sadie Mae So. kwell
Minutes of last meeting were
read by the secretary, Mrs. O. C.
Harper, Jr. Reports form other
officers were given.
Mrs. Belmont Dennis, who at
tended he recent convention held
in Richmond, Va., gave a most in
teresting report. The Georgia di
vision U. D. C. won the Loving
Cup for most new members be
tween the ages of eighteen and
twenty-five.
Under the direction of Mrs. Olin
Shivers of Dublin, the C. of C.
of Ga., also won the Loving Cup
ior the most new members.
Miss Florida Campbell Prior,
member of Madison C. of C., oli
which Mrs. Kirby-Smith Ander
! son is director, was awarded the
j General prize for Historical Es
say on “Life of Admiral Raphael
Semmes, offered by Recording
Secretary General, Mrs. H, w.
Eckhart, in memory of her moth
er. The state prize, a beautiful
C. of C. pin, offered by Mrs. More
Speer of Atlanta, was given to
Miss Ann Chandler of Social Cir
j cle.
Covington Chapter is justly
proud of our own Historian, Mrs.
Ola Malone, who was awarded the
General prize for Historical work.
The General Convention voted
;• to discontinue the Southern Maga
j zine as a medium of U. D. C. news
The Claude Thompson Sunday School Class Held
November Meeting with Miss Sallie Mae Sockwell
The Claude Thompson Sunday
School class of the Methodist
;hurch held its November meeting
it the home of Miss Sallie Mae
! Sockwell Thursday afternoon,
, The guests were met at the door
iy their hostess who v^elcomed
hem into her lovely home.
5 The house was most attractive
rith bowls and vases of fall flow
rs adding beauty and charm to
i ris occasion. Mrs. Carl Smith,
: | resident, presided. She was
irdially welcomed after a shut
j period following an operation.
the was greatly missed during her
bsence. The meeting was opened
ith prayer by Mrs. Pearl
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Home of Mrs. Jamie Biggers Scene of
Fidelis Matron s Class on Thursday
The regular business and social
mee tj n g of the Baptist Fidelis
Matrons class was held at the
home of Mrs. Jamie Biggers
Thursday afternoon, November
! wjth rand attendance.
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The president, Mrs. M. L.
Wheeler, presided over the busi
nesg sess j 0n The meeting was
opened with the class song “Help
Some body Today.” Aim, motto
and sche me were repeated in uni
son.
Mrs. Robert Greene led the de
votional with thoughtful com
ment.
Reports from officers and
chairmen -were encouraging.
Minues were read and approv
ed.
Roll call was heard with eigh
teen answering.
Old and new' business was dis
cussed. Class was reminded that
and stated that at an early date,
1 the State Editor would announce
a new magazine through the of
■ D. C. column in the At
fieial U.
j lanta Constitution. photos,
Mrs. Dennis displayed
and beautifully described “Strat
f ord Hall” in Westmoreland Co.,
y a he birthplace of Robert E.
Lee!
| Mrs . j e. Hutchine reported on
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jellies to be sent the Soldiers
biome.
Mesdames M. S. Penick, Robert
Fowler, Jr., Tom Berry, Rev. and
Mrs Claude Haynes, Misse3 Mar
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ion sealy, Ann Carlon, were
! come d as visitors,
After the business session Mrs
p jj Rainwater announced the fol
lowing program: rendered
Miss Marion Sealy a
i we ]j played piano solo, followed
i by a selection by Miss Ann Carl
ton. words
In a few well chosen
Mrs. Rainwater presented Rev.
! Haynes, Pastor of the Methodist j
Church, who very fittingly spoke ■,
m reference to Armistice Day. j
His theme was “Lost Causes are
Never Lost.” i
Mrs. Rainwater gave a beauti- :
f U j poem writen by Mrs. M. S. j
penick, dedicated to our beloved ^
Mrs. Haynes. I
Mrs. Robert Fowler, Jr., In her
USU al sweet way sang “Morning,”
by oiley Speaks, and “American
Lullaby,” by Gladys Rich, accom
panied at the piano by Mrs
penick.
During the social hour delicious
refreshments were served by the
following committee: Mrs. J. L.
skinner, Mrs. J. I. Alford, Mrs.
Luke Robinson, Sr., Mrs. George
Ramsey, Mrs. I. H. Rainwater,
Mrs. H. C. Hicks, Mrs. J. F.
Stocks.
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The Junior G. A/s Held November
Meeting with Miss Sara Ann Hays
The Junior G. A.’s met Tuesday
a ft ernoorl) November 16 with
gara Ann Hays. There were
twelve members present. A very
enjoyable program was held. The
hymn was, “We Praise Thee O
God.” Those taking part on the
program were Betty Green, Haz-
Young Womans Circle of Methodist W. M. S.
Met at Home of Mrs. Clarence Meador
The Young Woman’s Circle of
the Methodist Missionary Society
met at the home of Mrs. Clarence
Meador with Mrs. Pat Campbell
! as co-hostess.
, Twenty one members and one
visitor were present. The circle
I was delighted to welcome Mrs.
Joe Heard as a new member.
A very helpful and inspiring de
votional was given by Mrs. C. D.
Ramsey, Jr.
| The lesson on Fisrt James was
taught in a most interesting man
ner by Mrs. E. C. McDowell of
Social Circle, mother of Mi s. Har
ry Davis.
beautiful rock crystal vase
j n i a j d W jth sterling was present
ed tQ Mrs c M Haynes as a
tok of the cireles love and es _
teem.
The treasurer, Mrs. Taylor, gave
a splendid report stating all bills
had been paid, and that the class
had something over $60.00 in the
bank.
Two visitors were present: Mrs. I
Boykin Robinson and Mrs. Gooch ■,
from Kentucky. Little Misses
Bettie Randal and Bettie Rabun
gave readings which were much j
enjoyed.
Delicious sadwiches and tea!
were served at the conclusion of
the meeting.
The following members were
appointed on the nominating com
mittee: Miss Jule Allen, Mrs.
Tully Smith and Mrs Will Cook.
The Mae Meador Circle of Baptist Church Met
with Mrs. W. C. Mathis on Monday Afternoon
The Mae Meador Circle of the
First Baptist Church held their
November meeting at the home of
Mrs. W. C. Mathis on Monday af
ternoon, with fifteen present.
ter a short business session the
meeting was turned over to Mrs.
W. E. Thornley, who had charge
of the lesson for the
She presented a most interesting
The October Meeting of the Business Woman’s Circle
of Baptist Church Met with Miss Margaret Longshore
The October meeting ofthe Bus
ness Women Circle was held on
Monday night at the home of Miss
Margaret Longshore, on Eomry
Street. Miss Iola Parker, the pres
ident, presided over the business
session at which time a nominat
ing committee for officers was ap
pointed, and plans were mode for
observing the Week of Prayer for j
Foreign Mission on Monday night, :
December 2, at the church. Roll
Call is answered by Bible verses I
Pine Grove Woman’s Club Held November Meeting
at Home of Mrs. E. H. Elliott on Wednesday
The Pine Grove Woman’s Club
held its regular meeting with Mrs.
E. H. Elliott on Wednesday after
noon, November 10, 1937.
In the absence of the President,
Mrs. Ola R. Malone, Mrs. L. C.
Elliott presided.
The meeting opened with the
Lord’s Prayer.
Twelve members responded to
the roll calL Minutes of the Oc
j j tober meeting were read by the
Secretary and approved by the
club.
en. The We treasurer’s were delighted report was to have giv- j
as a visitor, Mrs. C. B. Childs of
Newborn. j
We were very sorry Miss Atkin
son could not be with us on ac-1
count of sickness. We trust she
will soon be well and out again.
Business old and new was call
ed for and disposed of.
Mrs. Emmett Robertson invited
the club to meet with her on De
cember 8th, 1937.
Names were drawn for the
j Christmas tree.
THE COVINGTON NEWS, COVINGTON, GEORGIA
Birth Announcement
Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Patterson
announce the birth of a son No
vember 7 at Emory University
Miss Emar Rosser Complimented Miss Jean Pittman,
Bride Eelect, with Bridge Party, Saturday Afternoon
the Sunday before Thanksgiving
would be birthday offering day.
The meeting was next turned
over to the social chairman.
Games and songs were interest
ing features.
At the close of the social hour
delicious refreshments were serv
ed by the social committee. Mes
dames Dewey, Wilson, and Mary
Biggrs assisted by Mrs. C. A.
Sockwell.
Bright autumn flowers were
used throughout the home at
which the class always enjoys
meeting.
The December meeting will be
held in the church parlors the
second Thursday in December at
3:30 o’clock with each guest
bringing a few sandwiches and a
gift wrapped and tied. One hun
dred percent attendance is de
' sired. |
Miss Erma Rosser complimented
Miss Jean Pittman with a bridge
party on Saturday afternoon at
her home near Jackson. The liv
ing room and dining room were
decorated with early fall flowers
with yellow and white predomi
nating. At the conclusion of the
bridge game the guests were in
vited into the dining room, where
they were served a delicious salad
Mrs. A. L. Loyd Hostess to the Corrib Wright Circle
of the Methodist Church on Monday Afternoon I
The Corrie Wright Circle of the
Methodist Church met at the home
of Mrs. A. L. Loyd on Monday af
ternoon with nine members pres
ent. Earlly garden flowers were
attractively arranged throughout
the house. Mrs. Corrie Wright,
circle chairman, presided over a
short business session and led in
Miss Jean Pittman and Mr. Herbert Duke, Bride and
Groom Elect, Honor Guests at Weiner Roast
el Harris, Martha Ann King, and
Doris Nash. After the program
delicious refreshments were serv
ed by the hostess.
Several weeks ago the G. A.’s
enjoyed a wenier roast at the
home of . their .. . counselor, , Mrs.
Sealy. Everyone had a good
time.
Miss Bertha Elliott delightfully
entertained at a weiner roast in
honor of Miss Jean Pittman and
| Mr. Herbert Duke on Friday night,
! November 5, at the home of her
mother, Mrs. L. C. Elliott at Pine
| Grove near New5orn . The wein _
The Pauline Jarman Circle of First Methodist Church
Met at the Home of Miss Sallie Mae Sockwell Monday
The Pauli ne Jarman circle of
! the Methodist church held its No
vember meeting at the home of
I Miss Sallie Mae Sockwell on Mon
day afternoon. Brightly colored
! fall leaves and red Nandina
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j we „ circle chairman , presided
New officers for the year 1938
j were elected: Chairman, Mrs. H.
I S. Randall; Secretary, Mrs.
ren Stillwell; Usurer, Mrs.
I Godfrey Trammell.
j A rising vote of thanks was giv
en Mrs. A. H. David for her un
I tiring efforts in making this year
, one of the best in the history of
the circle.
The circle pledged their loyalty
and support to Mrs. W. S. Cook,
one of their members who has ac
cepted the Presidency of the W.
M. S. along with seven other mem
bers of the circle, who will serve
as officers with her.
The circle voted not to have a
December meeting.
Dainty sandwiches and tea
were served by the hostesses.
CovingtOIl # Public Library Observing
National Book Week November 14-20
New books presented to Libri
ry in commemoration of Book
Week by Mrs. M. M Asman: “Pa
per Chase Mystery, by A. Field
ing; “The Man Without Nerves,”
by E. Phillips Oppenheim; "A
Joyous Adventure,” by Baroness
Orczy; “Octagon House,” by Ger
trude Knevels; Richs "Lust For
The Brick Store Woman’s Club Held Then
Regular Monthly Meeting at Club House
Mrs. Grady Adams presented a
splendid Armistice Day program
at the November meeting of the
Brick Store Home Demonstration
Club at the club house. “Amer
ica the Beautiful” was sung fol
lowed with a prayer led by Mrs.
W. L. Gibson. Mrs. Charles Adams
read “In Flanders Field” and Mrs.
Sam Holcomb read “America’s
Answer to Flanders Field.” “Arm
istice Day” by Edgar Guest was
and inspiring lesson “Tything.”
At the close of the meeting a de
lightful social hour was enjoyed
by guests. Mrs. J. C. Upshaw and
Mrs. Bledsoe were welcomed as
visitors and Mrs. L. E. Bolton and
Mrs. E. F. Fleming were welcom
ed as new members. The next
meeting will be held at the home
j of Mrs. J. E. Hutchins.
Mrs. Ola Malone Signally Honored at
General Convention United Daughters
Mrs. Ola Malone, of Mansfield,
a member of Covington Chapter
United Daughters of the Confed
eracy, was signally honored at
the General Convention of the U.
D. C. which met in Richmond,
Virginia, during the past week.
Prizes are offered each year by
the General Organization as well
as each state. Mrs. Malone was
awarded the prize for the best
Reminiscence of he War Between
the States. In the absence of
Mrs. Malone the prize was ac
cepted by Mrs. Belmont Dennis,
3rd Vice-President of Georgia Di
vision, from Mrs. Walter D. La
mar, who presided over Histori
cal Evening.
The State of Georgia U. D. C.
was awarded a beautiful loving |
beginning with diferent letters of
the alphabet. This time the verses
began with “C.” An interesting
program on the “Syrians and Ar
menians” was presented, after
which the hostess served delicious
refreshments.
Those present were Misses Jo
Gunter, Virginia Merk, Iola Park
er, Margaret Longshore, Mes
dames Sam Hay, Luther Oliver,
Fred Kitchens, J. E. Hutchins and
Thornely.
! News items were given by Mrs.
E. F. Cooper and Mrs. L. C.
Elliott,
The old officers were reelected
for 1938. Mrs. Ola R. Malone,
President, Mrs. L. C. Elliott, Vice
President, Mrs. Hugh Hitchcock,
Secretary and Treasurer.
Miss Lizzie Elliott had charge
of the program and the following
numbers were rendered.
America—Club.
Let us Give Thanks—Miss Liz
zie Elliott.
Be Thankful — Psalms — Mrs.
Jimmie Rogers,
Be Thankful — Miss Lillian
Elliott.
Thanksgiving Day—Mrs. W. H.
Hitchcock,
The Georgia Yam—Poem—Miss
Della Robertson.
A very interesting contest was
given. Mrs. Jimmie Rogers won
the prize.
Delicious fruit salad, sandwich
es, pickles, toasted nuts, crackers,
and black coffee was served dur
ing the social hour.
The Septima Simmons Circle Held Regular Monthly
Meeting at the Home of Mrs. A. S. Hopkins
The Septima Simmons Circle
of the First Baptist Church held
its regular monthly meeting at
home of Mrs. A. S. Hopkins
Monday afternoon. The meet
was opened with prayer by
A. M. Bennett, Sr. The de
was taken from the Book
Ruth with each member taking
Mrs. Hopkins presided over
Doris Knight G. A/s Met
at the Home of Mrs. M. L. Wheeler
The Dorist Knight G. A. met
Mrs. M. L. Wheeler on Tues
afternoon, November 9, at
o’clock with nine members
The president presided over the
meeting.
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Rev. Claude M. Haynes left
Wednesday for Atlanta, where he
will attend the North Georgia
Methodist Conference.
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Mrs. Belmont Dennis returned
to her home on Sunday after
spending the past week in Rich
mond, Va., attending the General
U. D. C. Convention.
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Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Shuptrine
spent several days last week in
Columbus, Ohio.
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Mr. aud Mrs. W. G. Mealor of
Gainesville were visitors of Mr.
ui d Air: . It. R. Fowler, Sr., on
Sunday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. James Wells, of
Atlanta, were guests of Mr. and
Mrs. R. R. lowler, Sr., Sunday.
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j Mr. and Mrs. George T. Brown
1 and children of Macon \veiV the
; guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Pift
I j inan > Sunday. *j*
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Miss Nell Pennington of Atlan
ta spent the week-end with her
I parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. R.
| Pennington.
Mrs. W. E. Stone of Newborn is
spending several days with Mr.
and Mrs. W. B. R. Pennington,
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: Mr. Charles A. Candler, Jr., of
j Atlanta Parents, spent Mr. and Sunday Mrs. visiting C. A. Can- his
! dler - He wil1 return to West
| Point, January 1st to pursue his
! work there.
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Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Loyd and
Mrs. James E. Gooch of Stanford,
i ^y,. spent Sunday in Conyers as
S ues t s of Mrs. Chloe Blasin
§ ame and Miss Joe Butler.
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j Mrs. W. E. Stillwell and little
daughter, Julia, spent the week
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Mr. n W. Thomas Hay made a
business trip to Atlanta on Mon
day.
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Miss Miriam Atkinson spent
*he week-end in Demorest as the
– uest of her^ parents.
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Mr and ^ w R stm and
M r. and Mrg Jack McCollum of
Hospital, who has s been named
R. H., Jr. Mrs. Patterson was
formerly Miss Sara Clyde Hutch
ins.
course and tea. The table was
center decoration was a bowl of
overlaid with a lace cloth and the
yellow chrysanthemums, flanked
on each side with burning white
tapers. At each plate a miniature
bride held the place cards. The j
honor guest won top score and was
presented a lovely guest prize. \
The guests included friends from
Covington and Jackson.
the devotional, Miss Ethel Bel
cher led in prayer, The meeting
was then turned over to Mrs. Pearl
Taylor, who had charge of the
program for the afternoon.
presented a most interesting study
on the Book of Micah. At the close
of the program delicious wafers
and tea were served by the hostess
during the social hour.
ers were roasted in the yard, and
after supper games and contests
were enjoyed until a late hour,
The honor guests received a num
ber of useful kitchen gifts. The
guests includes close friends of
bride and groom elect.
over a short business session and
led in the devotional. The meet
ing was then turned over to Miss
Mollie Wilson, who had charge of
the program for the afternoon,
she presented a most
and inspiring study of the Book
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j served by the hostess.
| Life,” by Irving Stone. By Mr.;
| Frederic Paxon, “Thy Seek A
| Country,” by Francis Britt
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If there are others who have
a book or books they would give
to Library please bring or call
librarian who will bd glad to I
for them. i
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read by Mrs. L. A. Patrick.
The officers, who were re-el
ected for 1938 are: Mrs. Homer
Cook, president; Mrs. Sam Hol
comb, vice-president, and Miss
Polly Haralson, secretary. Good
reports were given by the project
chairmen—the officers before the
election. Mrs. Jack Gossett, Mrs.
Emmet Biggers and Mrs. Homer
Cook were hostesses and served a
sandwich plate.
cup for having listed the greatest
number of new members between
j the ages of 18 and 25.
The Children of the Confeder- j
acy of Georgia was awarded a j
loving cup for the greatest num
ber of new members.
Miss Florida Campbell Prior, a
member of Gazoway B. Knight
Chapter C. of C., Madison, Geor
gia, under the able leadership of
Mrs. Kirby-Smith Anderson, won
the beautiful gold medal offered
by Mrs. H. W. Eckhart, Record
ing Secretary General, in mem
ory of her mother, for best essay
on Raphael Semmes.
Miss Ann Chandler won a beau
tiful C of C pin recently, offered
by Mrs. Mooreland Speer, of At
lanta.
the business session and then took
charge of the program for the af
ternoon. She gave a most inter
esting and inspiring lesson on the
Book of Ruth. Mrs. Septima Sim
mons closed the meeting with
prayer. During the social hour de
licious refreshments were served
by the hostess.
After the business an interesting
program in which the topic was
“Syria” was rendered by the
members.
After the program a social hour
was enjoyed with Frances John
son in charge.
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