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Mae Meador Circle of Baptist W. M. S.
Held March Meeting with Mrs. Combs
The Mae Meador Circle held
its March meeting at the home
of Mrs. Walker Combs. As prayer
was the special topic for the month
it was featured in the opening de
votional. Two short poems
from The Inex, telling
Prayer Is,” were read. Some of
the things that prayer does were
discussed. A prayer for W. M. U.
members, taken from the Year
Book, was given, followed by the
song, “Sweet Hour of Prayer.”
Minutes were read and a P"
proved. Mrs. H. B. Floyd, enlist
ment chairman, reported that there
were 78 unenlisted women in the
church, many of whom might be
led to join the W. M. S., if proper
encouragement were given them.
She gave a list of names for cir
cle members to contact before the
next meeting.
Mrs. T. L McMullin, personal
service chairman, outlined
for the next month, the special
asignment being visits and atten
tion to people at the hospital. Mrs
Walter Nunn, chairman of Octa
gon coupons, spoke of the great
importance of pushing this work
for the next few months, as the
Octagon Soap people are offering
for a limited tome $8.00 per thous
and for all coupons sent in. This
money goes to furnish a baby ward
at Baptist Orphan’s Home, at
Hape' ille.
The circle has added a new de
partment this yearn that of church
and W. M. U. periodicals, with
Mrs. H. W. Durden serving as
chairman. In her report, she
stressed the great and imperative
need there was for proper church
and religious information during
the critical present-day period,
which could best be obtained
through those periodicals published
specially for this purpose.
She gave the main features of
the last Christian Indfcx, showing
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the interesting and vital material,
which is so necessary for the Bap
tist family of today. Recent cop
ies of the Index were passed.
The Treasurer's report showed
| $5-60 on hand. Collection for the
afternoon was $2.20. A message
was read from the president, Mrs.
W. D. Travis, outlining the finan
cial demands of the circle for the
quarter She said the subscriptions
for Young People’s periodicals had
already been paid, and that the
goal set for the Training School
I ( was the next obligation to be met.
j Regret was expressed that the W.
| M. S. had not as yet reached its
usual goal in its special offering
for Home Missions and asked that
| members, who were unable to be
; present at the Season of Prayer
services, send their contributions
in before the report is made.
Monthly committees were given
to chairmen and duties explained.
j Hymn for the year, “How Firm
a Foundation” was sung. Mrs.
Walker Combs gave the devotion
al. The subject was “Christ’s Min
istry to Women.” The circle is
taking the study of the “New How
and Why of W. M. U. and Mrs.
Marshall Pemck led the discus
sion of the introductory chapters
in a very interesting manner. She
used a large colored poster copied
from Mrs. W. J. Cox’s book “Fol
lowing in His Train,” in showing
the “high lights” in the history of
Woman’s Missionary Union. Ques
tionnaires on the ground covered
were passed and blanks were filled
in by the members,
After a closing prayer, a social
hour was enjoyed. Delicious re
freshments were served by the
committee in charge of the meet
ing. They were Mrs. Walker
Combs, Mrs. L D. Piitchett. Mrs.
H. W. Durden, Mrs. Hugh Harris
and Mrs. R. N Nash.
Claude Thompson Wesley Bible Class
Met Thursday with Mrs. P. W. Pratt
The Claude Thompson Wesley
Class met on Thursday afternoon,
March 14, at the home 6f Mrs. P.
W. Pratt.
Miss Vivian Bowers called the
meeting to order promptly at 3:30.
Miss Faith Stewart gave the de
votional, taking as her thought
Matthew 26th chapter, 36th verse.
She started off with a testimonial
of faith, telling of her devotion
to Christ. She told how Jesus ad
monished his disciples saying
“Watch and pray” and they slept.
Too often we sleep at our post or
like Peter, we follow afar off. She
said “We need to follow Christ
closely.” She then read a poem
“The Cross Was His Own.” One
thought in listening to her talk,
"Here, indeed, is a life full of
purpose and consecration. She fol
lows closely, not afar off.” After
speaking of the call she had re
ceived to mission fields, Miss Stew
art closed her meditation with a
prayer.
After minutes were read, Mrs.
Hull gave her report. Sponges
were distributed to the chairmen
of the committees to sell. These
are to be sold for ten cents each.
Six birthday offerings have been
received.
Mrs. Philips gave a wonderful
report for the welfare committee.
A box of supplies was sent to the
storm sufferers at Albany. Mrs.
Mrs. P. J. Garrison Elected President
Of The Lottie Hendricks Bible Class
The Lottie Hendrick Memorial
Sunday School Class of the Pres
byterian Church met at church on
March 14th, Monday afternoon at
3.30. Mrs. D. K. Hicks, president
of the class, presided, opening the
service by singing “Blest Be
Tie That Binds-” Prayer was by
I Devotional Gates. impressively
was
given by Mrs. J. O. Bradshaw.
Due to absence of the secretary,
Mrs. Wilson, annual report was
deferred till she was able to re
turn.
Mrs. Hicks gave an interesting
report on activities of the offic
ers and class as a whole.
As time had arived to send the
spring wardrobe to little Helen
| Mullinax of the Thornwell class has Orphan- clothed
age. whom
for several years, clothing was ex
hibited and was very attractive.
___ _______________-___ Methodist
Business Woman’s Circle of
Missionary Society Holds Ineeting
Miss Martha Hull
members of the Business
Circle of the Methodist
i ary Society, Monday evening at
i her home on Monticello Street.
Miss Estelle Walls was in
charge <jf the program, using as
Mrs. 6. W. Porter Named President Auxiliary
of Presbyterian Woman's
The Woman’s Auxiliary met in
| the church parlors Monday after
noon at 3:30 o’clock, with 34 mem
j bers and six visitors present, Mrs.
I C. M. Lancaster, mother Presbyter!al of Dr.
President, and
; Gates, Mrs. Byrd and Mrs. Jor
dan all of Atlanta, Mrs. Cowan
Group Chairman, of Conyers Mrs.
I Ophelia Hicks, of Bethany, and
: Mrs. Ellen Loyd, of Athens.
I Mrs. Lancaster complimented
the Covington ladies on their plans
for Presbvterial, which meets here
April 11th and 12th. Mrs. Cowan
invited all who could to attend A.
I O.'T. C. in Convers, April 19th,
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Mrs. J. S. Gardner, president ,’
I presided, and Dr. Gates led in
i prayer.
Mrs. E. G. Martin, Mrs. J. B.
Downs, Mrs. J. S. Gardner, Mrs.
S. J. Morcock, Mrs. Neal McDon
| j aid and Mrs. Ada Bradshaw First chapter hav
ing memorized the
of John’s Gospel, recited it in
j unison, which was indeed a most
j impressive devotional.
I The secretary and treasurer
gave their reports. which
approved, and a free will offering
THE COVINGTON NEWS
Philips states that she was proud
of the class, for the contents were
valued highly. The class voted
pay the freight charges. She asked
that all gifts be reported, giving
the name of the recipient.
Mrs. House gave an encouraging
report of the attendance for Feb
ruary. Miss Lizzie Hill will be in
charge of the attendance for Ap
ril.
The program committee pre
sented Miss Evelyn Estes and
some of her pupils. They enter
tained with a most excellent pro
gram of discriptive compositions.
First emphasizing the idea of
safety, little Ann Pratt gave a
musical reading “Talking to the
Driver.”
Joyce Pratt played a piano se
lection depicting the sea in all its
glory of calmness and then its
strife.
Doris Pratt gave a musical read
ing of humor and mystery “Grand
ma’s Clother.”
Ernest Edwards played a se
lection of tenderness, love and
self-expression.
Decorations and refreshments
carried out the St. Patrick's Day
theme.
Mrs. Pratt was assisted by Mrs.
S. L. Waites, Mrs. J. H. Wood,
Mrs. T. W. Force, and Miss Caro
lyn Watson.
Collection of $6.70 was taken.
On behalf of the class Mrs.
Hicks presented Mrs J. O. Black. , ,
the oldest member of the class, 3
gift, as a token of love and appre
ciation.
Dr. Gates commented on out
going officers and then new of
ficers were installed. Mrs. P. J.
Garrison as president, Mrs. Bon
ham Johnson, secretary and treas
urer.
Lovely comments were made on
Miss Lottie Hendricks for whom
the class Is named.
We feel that if she could look
! down on the class she would cast
a smile of approval as they carry
on. Her life will long be an mspi
ration to the class.
Delicious ice cream was served
by Mrs. Hicks, Mrs. Hugh King,
Mrs. J. A. Bradshaw and Miss
Ella McClendon.
“Rural Community.”
Miss Margaret Whiting brought
an devotional.
During the social hour the hos
tess was assisted by her mother,
Mrs. Reuben Hull.
was taken. The Circle chairmen
and each Cause Secretary gave
splendid reports of the year’s
work. Many cards and letters of
appreciation were read by the sec
retary, Mrs. L. A. Patrick.
Mrs. O. W. Porter announced
that u t Presbytenal . 4 . , luncheon . , Fri
on
day would be served at the Por
terdale gym, by Miss Maude King
and her efficient assistants. The
very mention of “Miss Maude” is
to say “well done” in everything
she undertakes.
Presbyterial delegates of the
Covington Auxiliary are Mrs. J.
S. Gardner, Mrs. O. W. Porter
and Mrs ‘ W. T. Bankston.
This being the last meeting of
the church year, Mrs. J. S. Gard
ner expressed her joy in serving
as president, with loyal and faith
ful co-workers behind her in ev
ery effort to advance Christ’s
kingdom here upon earth. Mem
bers gave her a rising vote of
thanks, after which Dr. Gates in
stalled the newly elected officers,
as follows: Mrs. O. W. Porter,
president; Mrs. J. S. Gardner, vice
presdient; Mrs. L. A. Patrick, sec
re ^ ar y am j Mrs. Neal McDonald,
treasurer; Mrs. S. J. Morcock,
chairman of Young Woman’s Cir
j cle, others pending, Miss Ella Mc- S.
Clendon, pastor's aid, Mrs. J.
Gardner, Spirtual Life: Mrs. W.
T. Bankston, Literature; Mrs. J.
O. Bradshaw, Religious Educa
tion; Mrs. S. J. Morcock, Home
Missions; Mrs. J. B. Downs, S.
and P. Missions, and Mrs. E. G.
Martin, Social Activities, with oth
ers yet to be named.
Mrs. O. W. Porter, as loyal and
unassuming worker in this Auxil
iary for 23 years, expressed the
friendliness and faithfulness of
each member, feeling confident
that much could be accomplished
with the opportunities that lie
ahead. She announced the Auxil
iary, instead of Circles would meet
the first Monday in April.
Mrs. Lancaster closed the meet
ing with prayer.
The Young Woman’s Circle
served delicious punch during the
social hour.
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Miss Caroline Candler , Popular
Bride-Elect , Feted at Bridge Party
Miss Caroline Candler, one of i '
the season’s most popular bride
elects whose marriage to Lowry
Hunt, of Cedartown, will be a
fashionable event on March 28th
at the Madison Methodist Church,
is being complimented with a num
ber of lovely pre-nuptial parties.
Interesting among these was the
bridge party given last Thurs
day by Mrs. R. R. Fowler, Jr.,
Mrs. N. S. Turner, Jr., and Mrs.
E. B. Rogers, at the home of the
latter on Monti cello Street.
Throughout the spacious home
spring flowers were used as dec
orations, featuring effective ar
rangements of primroses, hya
cinths, and jonquils. The bridal
idea was carried out in the re
freshments of ice cream molded
into Easter lilies and dainty frost
ed cakes. Mrs. T. C. Meadors re
ceived high score award and the
Pine Grove Woman's Club Met with
Mrs. E. F. Cooper for March Meeting
The Pine Grove Woman's Club
met at the home of Mrs. E. F.
Cooper on March 13. The meeting
was called to order by the pres
ident, Mrs. E. F. Cooper read the
scripture, Matthew 28, The Lord’s
Prayer was repeated.
Nine members responded to the
roll call with “My Biggest Prob
lem in Sewing.” Hemming bias
skirts being the most difficult.
The February minutes was read
by the secretary and approved by
the Club.
Miss Ross gave a report of the
Council meeting which held on
March 12. Project reports were
turned in to their respective
Starrsville Woman's Missionary
Society Held Meeting Recently
The Starrsville Woman’s Mis
sionary Society met Monday after
noon at the Club house with fif
i teen members present. Mrs. Har
I vey Savage and Mrs. Carl Savage
were co-hostesses.
In the absence of the president,
Mrs. B. J. Anderson, the vice
president, Mrs. J. H. Anderson,
presided.
Mrs. C. C. Epps had charge of
the program for the afternoon. The
subject for this month was the
life of Isabella Thoburn, creator
of ideals. Mrs. C. U. Skinner told
of the early life and training of
Miss Thoburn.
Mrs. W. H. Corley told of her
Septima Simmons Circle of Baptist
W. M. S. Meets With Mrs. Dan Bruce
The Septima Simmons Circle of
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March 18th, with ten members and
one visitor present. The meeting
was called to order by Mrs. Vera
I Hooten and the opening song was
! a greeting to each member.
Mrs. Wright read a poem on
prayer taken from “The Christian
Index” followed with a talk by
Mrs. Travis on why we should
subscribe for The Index.
Secretary’s report read and ap
proved.
Mrs. Tandy Bush was elected
as soap chairman,
Mrs. Leo Masten, scrapbook
chairman, gave a report on her
plans for the scrapbook. Treas
urer’s report also read and ap
proved.
The devotional was given by
Sergeant Newton Chapter D. A. R.
Met at Home of Mrs. J. C. Upshaw
The March meeting of the Sey- j
geant Newton Chapter D. A.
was held Wednesday afternoon,
March 13th, at the home of Mrs.
J. C. Upshaw on Monticello St.,
with Mesdames C. A. Sockwell
and R. P. Lester as co-hostesses.
In the absence of Mrs. L. D.
Bolton, Regent, Mrs. Leon Cohen,
First Vice Regent, presided. Re
ports were given by officers and
committees. Mrs, R. F. Harwell, of
Oxford, gave an interesting ac
count of outstanding events of the
State convention held recently in
Mansfield Garden Club Held Its March
Meeting at Home of Mrs. R. L. Jackson
The Mansfield Garden Club
held its March meeting at the
home of Mrs. R. L. Jackson cm
Thursday, March 14, with Mrs.
Addie Robertson and Mrs. Burney
McCart as co-hostess.
After the usual business was
transacted and reports given, the
club members were entertained
with a delightful program which
was given by Mrs. M. D. Bled
soe and Miss Annie C. Hays. The
subject for discussion was “Flow
ers and Flower Boxes and Win
dow Boxes." One interesting fea-
Newton County Nurses Held Meeting
With Miss Skinnr on Friday Evening
The Newton County Nurses
Club was delightfully entertained
at the home of Miss Sara Skin
ner on last Friday evening. Spring
flowers in an attractive arrange
ment were used as decorations in
the living room.
A short business session and a
round table discussion was pre
sided over by the president, Mrs.
Oxford Gives
Tea at Their Marchm
honoree was presented with a
lovely gift.
Playing were Miss Candler and
Mesdames O. C. Harper, Fleming
Touchstone, T. G. Dalton, Frank
Comer, Heywood Moore, R. O, Ar
nold, Warren Stillwell, C. D. Ram
sey, Jr., Clarence Palmer, M. L.
Bolton, L. W. Masten, R. H. Pat
terson, S. C. Candler, E. L, Ste
phenson, R. P. Campbell, Godfrey
Trammell, George Elliott, John
Preston, T. C. Meadors, M. E.
Goode, William Berry, W. B. Tra
vis, Guy Robinson, Donald Ste
phenson, Mrs. Clarence Cox and
Misses Sara White Callaway and
Dorothy Piper.
On Tuesday, March 26th, Mrs.
O. W. Porter and Mrs. Jack Por
ter will fete Miss Candler and
members of her wedding party at
a luncheon at the home of Mrs.
O. W. Porter, on Conyers Street.
Oxford Woman'* Club held the
March meeting at the Club with
the president, Mrs. W. L. Floyd,
presiding.
Pledge to the Flag was repeated
by members and the Collect was
read in unison.
During a short business ses
sion the president appointed a
nominating committee to nomi
nate officers to be elected at the
April meeting.
At this meeting the Club enter
tained at a Silver Tea in honor of
Tallulah Falls School and Student
Aid Foundation. The program
chairman of the day was Mrs. W.
City PharmI
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Wednesday
Jane Withers in
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“March of Time”
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Also—Carl Hoff’s Orchestra
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Saturday
| Bill Elliott in
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Comedy—Andy Clyde in “Mr. Cly<fe
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Chapter 14—“The Spider’s Web”
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charimen. An invitation to meet I
with Miss Della Robertson on Ap
ril 16 was extended and accepted.
Mrs. Hugh Hitchcock rendered
a very interesting program. An
article “Industrial Council,” was
read by Mrs. Rogers. A true or
false contest was enjoyed. Miss'
Elizabeth Elliott being the prize
winner.
binding A very button instructive lesson on]
holes was given
j by Miss Ross. A prize was award- ]
ed the best button hole maker.
Mrs, James Rogers was the for
tunate winner.
The St. Patrick’s motif was
carried out in the refreshmenst.
work among the women of India.
Mrs. Anderson favored us with a
solo “An Evening Prayer,” which
was very much enjoyed.
During the business session
plans were made for the society to
sponsor a supper to be held at the
club house Friday evening. March
29. Proceeds to be used for the
parsonage at Newborn. At the
close of the program Mrs. J. M,
Aiken taught a council class on
“Homeland Harvest,” with several
members taking part.
During the social hour delight
ful refreshments were served by
the hostesses.
Mrs. Hays on “Christ’s Ministry
to Womanhood,” followed with a
prayer by Mrs. Travis.
Mrs. Hooten gave a very inter
esting study on “The New Why
and How.”
Mrs. Masten, Mrs. Wright, Mrs.
Bush and Mrs. Walton will have
charge of the April meeting.
Mrs. Travis urged each circle
member to attend the monthly
business meeting of the Baptist
W. M. S. at the church the first
Monday in each month.
The meeting was closed with
prayer by Mrs. Heard. A social
hour followed, with refreshments
served by Mrs. Bush and Mrs
Bruce.
Augusta. A telegram of greetings
read from Mrs. Bolton
also a letter of thanks from the
Merchant Marine was read for
large box of books sent recently
by the Chapter,
Mrs. W. Trox Bankston, chair
man of National Defense Commit
tee, introduced Col. A. L. Loyd.
who made a splendid address
In observance of National De
fense week.
At the close of the meeting the
hostesses entertained at an inform
al tea.
ture of the program was a flower
contest, with Mrs. James Benton
winning the prize.
The prize for the best display
of pansies was given, to Mrs. Wil
liam Frederick.
During the social hour the hos
tesses served a salad course and
coffee.
The April meeting will be held
at the home of Mrs. S. R.
bell and Mrs. E. N. Reynolds and
Mrs. O. Lawrence will be co-hos
tesses.
Annie Day. Miss Skinner read a
lovely devotifcnal and appropriate
poems closing with a prayer. A
geographical contest was enjoyed,
Mrs. V. E. Bouchillon won the
prize. The hostess was assisted in
entertaining by her sister, Miss
Eliafbeth Skinner. Delicious ice
cream and cake were served at the
conclusion of the social hour.
Thursday, M a
L. Aid School Floyd. Foundatio The n Purpt and | si
was outline^ Aj
by Mesdames ;■
lard, Ficquett Floyd, ] i
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The club enjoyed ti
los by Bisbee Laite c
Emory Junior Colls
sang, ‘TU Take You”! a
Kathleen,” and “Lity
Mine,” Mrs. C. S. F OK ■
panied Hostesse him at the ^ l
were Mn ■
Jr.. Mrs. M. R. Ellin, I I
H. Howard .-,nd Mrs,
nor Dolr
served during the a ( H