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Claude Thompson Wesley Bible Class
Meets at Home of Mrs. N. S. Cook
The Claude Thompson
Class of the Methodist Church
on Thursday afternoon,
12, at the home of Mrs. Will
Cook, with a large number pres
ent.
Miss Vivian Bowers, president,
balled the meeting to order at 3:30.
She welcomed Mrs. Taylor, a new
member of the class, and also Mrs.
Chapman as a visitor.
Miss Ethel Belcher gave the de
votional. Scripture reading was
from the 17th Chapter of Jeremiah
from the 5th to 11th verses. She
chose for her subject, “The Heart
Is Deceitful.” She compared sin,
in the heart, to a salted mine.
Once planted there it deceives us
all. We can’t have Christ and sin
together in our hearts. She quoted
the well known poem:
“Sin is a monster,
Of so frightful a mein
To be hated
Needs but to be seen.
‘If seen too often,
A familiar face,
We first endure
Then pity and embrace.”
Miss Belcher closed her talk
with prayer.
Minutes were read and ap
proved.
Treasurer, Mrs. Rupert Mobley,
gave her report and announced
Pine Grove Woman's Club Held Meeting
Wednesday at Home of Mrs. Hitchcock
Eleven members of the Pine ton County. The Club responded
Grove Woman’s Club met at the nicely.
home of Mrs. Hugh Hitchcock on The Project Chairman called for
September 11. The meeting was all reports to be turned in. Miss
opened with the singing of a song
and the “Lord's Prayer.” Miss Ross Elizabeth Elliott gave a report on
read the scripture. Miss Hilda her trip to Athens during Farm
Cooper was a welcomed visitor. and Home week. Mrs. James Rog
Those appointed on the Fair ers rendered an interesting pro
Committee were: Miss E. Kate gram. Mrs. L. C. Elliott read an
Cooper, Mrs. Jimmie Rogers and article on a new experiment, “Why
Mrs. Hugh Hitchcock. Each mem- Grow Old?” “How Old Is Old,”
ber was urged to cooperate with “You Are Young If You Act
the committee. Young,” by Mrs. Rogers. “Just a
Mrs. Jimmie Rogers invited the Mother,” by Mrs. L. C. Elliott.
Club to meet with her at the home Miss Ross gave an instructive
of Mrs. L. C. Elliott on October 9. lesson on Bedroom Improvement.
We were very sorry that Mrs. During the social half-hour the
Bolton was unable to be with us. hostess served a delightful plate:
However, she asks that we help ice cream with vanilla and choco
with the Red Cross quota for New- late wafers.
Salem's Woman's Club Met Thursday
At Clubhouse for Monthly Meeting
The regular meeting of the
Salem Woman’s Club met at the
club hguse Thursday, September
12th, at 3 o’clock.
The meeting was called to or
der by the president, Mrs. L. C.
Fincher, who also conducted the
devotional, choosing as her scrip
ture reading the 23rd Psalm.
Mrs. G. C. Knowles led the pray
er. The roll was called by the
secretary, Mrs. Robert Christian.
There were no minutes of last
meeting and Mrs. George Ram
sey gave a report of the style re
vue which was held at the club
house in July.
Mrs. Cowan reported that
through the generosity of Ma
jor R. J. Guinn $25 has been
added to the treasury.
Mrs George Ramsey was ap
pointed chairman of the fair
committee.
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four new birthday offerings.
Corresponding secretary report
ed three notes written.
Miss Lizzie Hill was named to
mark the attendance chart- Last
month’s attendance fell off due to
vacation time. It is hoped that the
members will all soon be back.
Mrs. Waites suggested that the
church be given a good cleaning
before the revival started. It was
voted to hire a woman to help the
janitor to do the cleaning. Com
mittees were also named to keep
flowers in the church during the
revival.
Sunday and Monday Mrs. Cook
and the committee for the month.
Monday, Miss Sallie Mae Sock
well; Tuesday, Mrs. T. U- Smith;
Wednesday, Mrs. Waites; Thurs
day, Mrs. E. E. Callaway; Friday,
Mrs. J. E. Philips and Mrs. Estes.
Following the business session
the meeting was turned over to
the hostess and her committee.
A contest in which familiar quo
tations were completed was en
joyed very much. Mrs. Rueben
Hull was prize winner.
A spelling bee furnished much
fun and excitement. Each person
on the winning side was presented
a block of chewing gum.
Sandwiches and ice cream were
served by Mrs. Cook, Mrs, Wis
mer, Mrs. H. F.’Meadors, Mrs*
Sanders.
Old and new business was
called for, and it was decided
that we meet at the club house
Sepember 24th, and quilt two
quilts.
Mrs. Fincher then gave a very
interesting report on Farm and
Home Week which she attended
in Athens.
The meeting was then turned
over to Miss Ross who gave some
very interesting and helpful in
formation on bed room improve
ment.
During the social hour two in
teresting contests were put on by
Mrs. John Hardeman, Mrs. W. L.
Cowan, Mrs. Robt. Christian and
Mrs. J. T. Ogletree winning the
prizes.
Mrs. Cowan and Mrs. Hard
wick served delicious cream and
cake.
THE COVINGTON NEWS
Sergeant Newton Chapter D. A. R.
Officers and Committees 1940-1941
Honorary Regent, Mrs. Peier j
Walton Godfrey.
Honorary Regent, Miss Charles
Porter.
Regent, Mrs. Leon Cohen.
First Vice Regent, Mrs. L. D. j
Bolton. |
Second Vice Regent, Mrs. L. C
Swann.
Chaplain, Mrs. O. W. Porter.
Recording Secretary, Mrs.
S. A. Ginn.
Corresponding Secretary, Mrs.
S. O. Ginse.
Treasurer, Mrs. J. E. Philips.
Registrar, Miss Sallie Mae
Sockwell.
Auditor, Mrs. R. F. Harwell.
Historian, Mrs. A. L. Loyd.
Curator, Mrs R. M. Mobley.
Parliamentarian, Mrs. C. A.
Sockwell.
Reporter, Miss Vivian Bowers.
Librarian, Mrs. W. D. Travis.
Standing Committees, 1940-1941
Flag Chairman, Miss Sallie Mae
Sockwell; National Defense, Mrs.
W. Tros; Bankston; Approved
Schools, Mrs. J. C. Upshaw; His
toric Days, Mrs. C. A. Sockwell;
Patriotic Songs, Mrs. S. A. Ginn,
Mrs. T.C. Swann; Plant
ing Trees and Shrubs. Mrs. A.
Belmont Dennis, chairman, Mrs.
W. C. Wright, Mrs. L. D. Bolton,
Mrs. R. C. Guinn; General Re
search and Bible Records, Mrs.
L. Loyd, chairman, Mrs. R. M.
Mobley, Mrs. J. A. Wright, Mrs.
P. J, Garrison; Marking Historic
Spots, Mrs. W. D. Travis, chair
man, Miss Sallie Mae Sockwell,
Mrs. R. M. Mobley, Mrs. J. A.
Wright; Welfare, Mrs. O. W.
Porter, chairman, Mrs. George
Stauffacher, Mrs. T. C. Swann,
Mrs. Ross Chambers, Mrs. J. E.
Phillips, Mrs. Walker Combs; Bet
ter Films, Mrs. R. F. Harwell,
chairman, Miss Florence Bowers,
James Biggers.
Entertainment Committes,
1940-1941
October—Mrs. J. C. Upshaw,
chairman, Mrs. C. A. Sockwell,
J.A. Wright, Mrs. James Big
gers.
November—Miss Florence Bow
ers, chairman, Miss Vivian Bow
ers, Mrs. R. C. Guinn.
December—Mrs. Trox Bankston,
chairman, Mrs. A L. Loyd, Mrs.
P. J. Garrison.
January—Mrs. O. W. Porter,
chairman, Mrs. George Stauffach
er, Mrs. George Cochran.
February — Mrs. T. C. Swann,
chairman, Mrs. Ross Chambers,
Mrs. W. L. Cowan.
March — Mrs. L D Bolton,
chairman, Mrs. W. D. Travis,
Mrs. R. F. Harwell.
April—Mrs. A. B. Dennis, chair
man, Mrs. Walker Combs, Mrs. W.
C. Wright.
May—Miss Sallie Mae Sockwell,
chairman, Mrs. • R. M. Mobley,
Mrs R. E. Everitt.
Program
October—History of the Nation
al Society. Organization—Pur
poses; eligibility of members;
original resolutions. Founders:
Names and biographies; founders
medals; memorial to founders.
Adoption and Use Of: Insignia,
motto, colors, markers, etc. In
corporation: ‘.Applicants for char
ter; charter members. Reference::
Handbook, N. S. D. A. R.; Na
tional Historical Magazine.
November—Story of first Con
tinental Congress: First national
officers; first reception at White
House; Children of the Ameri
can Revolution; organization;
charter; first branch; first public
meeting at White House refer
ences; national chairman C. A
R.; handbook, N. S. D. A. R.
December—Library of the Na
tional Society: Memorial collec
tions; Emily Handree park memo
rial; geneological extension
ice References: Mrs. Vinton
Juanita Moss Given Party on
Eighth Birthday
A lovely affair was the birthday
party given Friday afternoon by
Mrs. E. V. Moss, of Oxford, hon
oring her daughter, Juanjta, in
celebration of her eighth birthday
anniversary.
The home was beautifully dec
orated for the occasion with quan
tities of summer garden flowers in
mixed shades.
Mrs. Moss was assisted in enter
taining by Mrs. E. L. Ficquett and
Miss Rebecca Weldon. As a spec
ial guest for the affair was Mr.
Rufus Meador, of Oxford.
The birthday cake was lovely,
Mrs. B. C. Chapman Hostess at Bridge
Party at Her Home In
Interesting among social
of last week was the bridge
on Wednesday afternoon at which
Mrs. B. C. Chapman was
at her home in Porterdale.
Lovely arrangements of
and dahlias beautified the
tion rooms for the occasion.
I W K Lunsford won top score
Sisson, librarian general,
rial Continental hall, Washington,
D. C. Handbook N. S. D. A.
Advancement of American music:
Music of the Lost Colony (ref
erence Chamber of Commerce,
Manteo, N. C. Roanoke Island):
origin of American national airs;
folk music; Christmas carols: spir
ituals. References; program as
outlined by Mrs. Edward G. Mead,
national chairman of music, In the
April issue of National Historical
Magazine.
January — The
Son achievements in the administra
u of each President general
memorials . . 0 ... e , T a ,.__, 10 c nr .iP
ty: The Revo u ionaiy^ e ’
presidents general; miscellaneous
services of members of N. S. .
A. R. during the Spams - '
can and the World Wai. i
from the National Society to ie
United States and to European
countries- Awards to United States
naval and military academies.
Contributions to the Red Cross
from N. S. D. A. R. Reference.
Handbook N. S. D. A. R.
February — Americanism and
national defense program of Na
tional Society: Woman’s patriotic
conference; national defense com
mittee; D. A. R. program for
American citizenship, history and
meaning of national defense
through patriotic education, serv
ice to immigrants — Ellis Island,
New York; Angel Island,
Francisco — references- filing and
lending bureau, Washington;
ha jL .. 1 -NT c n A R
Ma r ch - D A R approved
schools: Kate rr ^ Duncan „ __ tJmith Smith
school, Alabama, Tennessee In
dustrial school South
Other approve scl0 ” S °
Q r . «
south: See handboo • • '
R. Campbell, References; 111 Broadway Mrs. anu ’^ es
Carroll, 111., national chairman, >
approved schools; literature rorn
schools. His
April—D. A. R moldings:
tory of Memorial
Hall; construction of administra
tion building and financing and
j J '!,'f”?onWbulTon° n to D.
buildings:
Georgia room miscellaneous
Story of Meadow
more. References: National His
torical Magazine: handbook of
S. D. A. R.
May—Publications of the
tional Society; National
cal Magazine First editor;
edition. Lineage book, flag
D. A. R. Ritual, manuel for citi
zenship and others, See
book N. S. D. A. R.
June—The United States flag:
The story of the making;
rect use. References Flag
manuel, flag code leaflets of
-S. D. A. R- Flag Day
tion, June 14. Adoption of
A. R. banner, References: hand
book of N. S. D. A. R.
and lending bureau.
In celebration of the
Jubilee the National Socitey
A. R. will complete the
projects this year: 1—Placing
portrait of Mrs. Caroline Scott
Harrison (first president
of N. S D. A. R.) in the old Har
rison mansion, now the
museum of Indianapolis.
2—Raising of funds for
room, which is located in
rial Continental Hall under
porch of the 13 columns,
3—The Penny Pine
which has been oversubscribed
many states will continue
! work throughout the year.
4—The endowment fund
consists of contributions and is
j emergency fund for the
of the properties of the N. S.
A. R. in the future.
being embossed in pink and
and having eight small pink
dles.
Many interesting games
enjoyed during the afternoon.
Those present were Susann
ner, Nell Strozier, Mary Jim
yert, Robbie Bellamy, Shelah
Billy Black, Eulalea
Virginia Brown, Allie Joe
Virginia Lynn Williams
Thomson, Juanita Moss and
Rufus Meador.
Delicious cake and ice
were served by the hostess.
ward. Tea was served at the in
dividual table.
j Playing were Mrs. R. M. Tuck,
j Mrs. F. B. Vardeman, Mrs. W. K.
\ Lunsford, Mrs. J. T. Cook, Mrs.
Will Cook, Mrs. T. L. McMullin,
Mrs. H. L- Floyd and Mrs. Harry
Davis.
(Largest Coverage Any Weekly In the State)
A DAILY PRAYER {
: A group of people in England has formed a j)
S League of Prayer and Service, their firm purpose be- J
ing to offer petitions for the peace of the world. The
following is one of their daily prayers:
O God, who has made of one blood all nations of
i men, mercifully receive the prayers that we offer for
our anxious troubled world. Send Thy light into our >
; darkness, and guide the nations as one family into the <
j ways ofways of peace. Take away all prejudice and
| hatred and fear. Strengthen in us day by day the will
to understand. And to those who by their counsels
lead the peoples of the earth, grant a right judgment,
that so through them and us Thy will be done. Give
peace for all time, 0 Lord, and fill our hearts and the
hearts of all men everywhere with the spirit of Our
Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
Mrs. Mell , State Regent , honored by
Sergeant Newton Chapter D. A. R.
The Sergeant Newton Chapter
D. A R honored Mrs Thomas
Coke Mell, newly elected State
Regent, at its first fall meeting,
held in the lovely home of Mrs
^ Wednesday) Sep _
tember n> 3:30 0 > clock .
Roses, dahlias and other fall
flowers were used in effective ar
ran g emenb throughout the home.
-p be meeting was presided over
by j^ rSi Q 0 j len> the chapter’s new
^ e g en t_ she expressed apprecia
don f or the trust placed in her
hands, anc j pledged her best ef
forts in carrying out the year’s
program,
The song “America” was fol
i owe( j by the Lord’s Prayer, re
peated in unison,
The pledge to the United States
fi ag W as led by Miss Sallie Mae
Sockwell, flag chairman,
The minutes were read and ap
proved and the treasurer’s report
given.
The Regent, Mrs. Cohen, in a
few well chosen words presented
Mrs. L D - Bolton, the retiring Re
gent, who, in her inimitable way,
presented P Mrs. Thomas Coke Mell,
*; who b ht a mos
^ ” out ff n ed work fcr
the year. Patriotic education,
which at^ this time seems more
necessary than ever was stressed.
The makin g 0 y a scra p book,
con f a i n i n g a il available informa
jtion on Georgia’s landmarks and
markers, to supplement Knight’s
Mansfield Garden Club Holds
September Meeting With Mrs. Adams
Th= Mansfield garden club held
‘hLe of Mrs"oh"tSs Thdto
day the twelfth with Mrs. Carl
Harwell and Mrs. Berta A. Brasel
ton as co-hostess.
A very large membership was
present. The out of town visitors
were Mesdames Walter Loyd of
Athens, Troy Lawrence of Florida,
George Sumner and Minnie Fin
cher of Covington who were wel
comed by the president.
After the usual business the
motion was made and carried that
the club federate.
The program committee pre
sented Miss Gladys Adams, who
gave a piano selection, Valse in
Hopewell Presbyterian Auxiliary
Holds Meeting on Tuesday Afternoon
The Woman’s Auxiliary of
Hopewell Presbyterian church met
on Tuesday, September 10, at the
home of Mrs. W. B. Harvey with
10 present.
Mrs. J. C. Black, the president,
called the meeting to order. Mrs.
Paul Stewart, Temperance Secre
tary, was leader for the afternoon.
Opening song Psalm 19, “Nature’s
Tribute to God.” Prayer by Miss
Estelle Thompson. Mrs. Stewart
gave a very interesting message
on “Temperance.”
Scripture—Joshua 1:1-9.
Misss Alma Chestnut gave a
message on “Support of Temper
ance Organizations.” Miss Estelle
Thompson gave a talk on “Voting
Virginia Brown Given Party on
Ninth Birthday Anniversary
Mrs. J. H. Brown entertained
her daughter Virginia with a love
ly birthday party last Friday af
ternoon, September 13th, honoring
her ninth birthday. She was as
sisted in entertaining by Mrs. E
L. Ficquett. Many lovely games
were played after which delicious
refreshments were served.
Pauline Jarman Circle holds September
Meeting at Home of Mrs. T. N. Smith
The Pauline Jarman Circle of
the Methodist Church met Mon
day afternoon at the home of
Mrs. T. U. Smith for the Septem
ber meeting. Ten members were
i present and the meeting was pre
sided over by Mrs. Reuben Hull,
in the absence of Mrs. S. L.
Waites, circle chairman.
A short business session was
Miss Doris Pratt Celebrates Birthday
Anniversary With Theatre Party
Miss Doris Pratt entertained
a number of close friends recent
ly at a theatre party in celebra
tion of her eleventh birthday an
niversary.
“Landmarks, Memorials and Le
gends,” was suggested as a pro
ject.
Mrs. Mell told of the reforesta
tion project carried out by the
State Chapter.
The program of the Golden Ju
bilee to be held in Washington, D.
C-, October 10 and 11 was read.
Interesting plans were discussed.
Members of the Sergeant Newton
Chapter were urged to attend.
In conclusion, Mrs. Mell re
minded the Daughters that “In
this time of world crisis, we of
America must keep the faith and
ever remember—‘In the beginning
—God’.”
The Chapter was happy to have
Mrs. A. D. Burney and Mrs. Jim
mie Biggers as visitors.
Mrs. George Stauffacher was
welcomed as a new member.
“God Bless America” was beau
tifully sung by Mrs. R. R. Fowler,
Jr., accompanied by Mrs. Martin
Goode at the piano.
Mrs. Bun Wiley, who has long
been identified in D. A. R. work
in the state and national organiza
tions, and at present time is Na
tional Committeewoman, was pre
sented by Mrs. Cohen, the Regent.
Mrs. Wiley made a brief and in
spiring talk.
An informal tea followed a love
ly ice course, with mints and
dainty sandwiches were served by
the committee, composed of Mes
dames Leon Cohen, J. E. Philips
and S. A. Ginn.
A Flat, by Johann Brahms, and
Pro. Roy A: Bowden of the Uni
versity of Ga., who gave a most
interesting and helpful talk on
the care and transplanting of
shrubs. An open forum was held
at the conclusion of his talk.
Mr, Bowden was also asked to*
judge the flower display with
Mesdames Walter Loyd and
George Sumner as assistants. Mrs.
James Benton won the ribbon for
the artistic arrangement and Mrs.
R. T. Jackson for the horticultur
al display.
During the social hour ice cream
and cake was served by the hos
tesses.
—An Important Part of Steward
ship.” Mrs. T- P. Horger gave a
message, “Evangelism as a Wea
pon Against Strong Drink.”
The roll was called, each an
swering with a Bible verse. Min
utes were read and approved.
Each secretary gave a report of
their work.
The Pastor, Rev. T. P. Horger,
taught Bible study in 1st John 3,
in a most impressive way. Rev.
Horger closed the meeting with
prayer.
Mrs. Harvey assisted by her
daughters, Misses Mary and Jan
ie Harvey, served ice tea and
cookies.
The guests included Allie Joe
Meadows, Jennie Lynn Williams,
Mary Jim Calvert, Robbie Bel
lamy, Betty Kitchens, Juanita
Moss, Mary Lou Rogers, Eulalea
Ellington Agile Thomson. Shelia
Black, Wiley Jr. Allgood, Suzanne
Gardener and Virginia Brown.
held during which time reports
from committees were given, Mrs.
A. L. Loyd had charge of the pro
gram and conducted a very in
teresting study on the book of
Esther.
Sandwiches and tea were served
by the hostess at the conclusion
i of the meeting.
Following the show the guests
assembled at a local drug store
for refreshments- Guests num
bered eleven friends of the hos
tess.
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Thursday, , Si
Corrie Wright Circle Holdslu^W 0
At Home of Mrs. sa
The Corrie Wright Circle of the
Woman’s Society of Christion Ser
vice of the Methodist Church held
its September meeting Monday,
September 16th at the home of
Mrs. Charles White. The meeting
was opened with a hymn sung by
the members. Mrs. Hiram Ellis
Fidelis Matrons Class Met Thursday Itho
Afternoon for September ]|/K
The Fidelis Matrons class of the
Baptist church held their Septem
ber meeting in the church parlor
on Thursday afternoon, Septem
ber 12th. The meeting was opened
with the class song, “My Desire.”
Mrs. Sam Hays led the devotion.
The Roll was called with 24 mem
bers present. The Minutes were
Intermediate G. A.’s of First Baptist y<
Church Holds Septemb er ir
The Intermediate G.A.’s of the
First Baptist Church met Monday
at the home of its counselor, Mrs.
C. G. Henderson. After a short
business meeting conducted by the
president, Sara Frances Hender
son, an interesting program was
presented on “The Beehive of
Palestine.” Those taking part on
the program were Martha Ellen
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joyable program. D e j ■as
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^mmittee, Wright, Mrs. composed ■
Clifford Dewev R
Ginn, Sara Anne Hays,
Hays. The meeting
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the social J
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kerchiefs. Y
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crackers, and tea were
the hostess.