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September 19 , 1940
,
'off hanks
[gctoi aie of Newton
P' atef '|. ■ my
ply neighbors f Newton
heir support
fsincerity and for your plat
of my
ulate our new Repre
nd ha ve the kindliest
who did not vote
those they appreciate
hope the desire
actuated by
knowing the many
t me- satisfaction of
e happy and the
clean race
a w onderful exper
as defeated, in the
t ho won
votes cast. I have
those friend
r . much to
ilways mean
you all most heartily,
Sincerely Wismer.
hryn Harwell
0 f Thanks
express my deepest
d appreciation to my
lughout Newton Cour,
rked so diligently in
nd cas t their vote for
ember 11th. I will do
«merit this confidence
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san sank behind the
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little city nestled on
of the Yellow River,
..beacon light to
le wheels of industry,
mmmodities that were
: places in many cities,
he world. Beauty
streets and neat little
ve passed since that
ation, and with the
ars have grown and
my friendships. These
tried and true, have
as beautiful as the
roduced by the
chinery. .
utiful churches, the
schools and gymna
out as a silent sentinel
[welfare of those who
in. Although some of
of this thriving little
lassed on, their works
ie to live as long as
if Porter and Porter
m our minds to mo
housness, we wish to
you courtesy, and
don? with service at
io the reach of every
,
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St. Covington
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Mrs. R. H. Greene Entertains Bridge Club
At Home on Tuesday Afternoon
A Iovel y party on Tuesday af
j ternoon was the bridge-tea giv
en by Mrs. R. H. Greene in hon
or of mrmbers of her bridge
club.
Lovely arrangements’ of roses
and marigolds were used in the
floral dscorations throughtout
the house. Mrs. W. K. Lunsford
Miss Mary Henderson and Felix Wright, Jr.
Are Married at Quiet Ceremony
Social interest throughout the
State is centered in the announce
ment made by Mr. and Mrs' A.
Henderson of the Marriage of
their daughter, Mary to Felix H.
Wright, Jr., which was solemnized
August 26, by the Rev. Pittman,
at his home in Porterdale.
Mrs. Wright is the oldest
Double Wedding Ceremony In Monroe
Saturday , September 14th, of Interest
At a double ceremony on Satur
day September 14th . in Monroe,
Miss Clare Mae Walton became
the bride of James Glenn Ellis and
Miss Melba Louise Crowe was
married to Thomas Dial. Judge
G. A. Garrett officiated in the
presence of a few friends of the
two couples.
The brides chose for the occas
ion identical dresses of soldier
blue crepe with which they wore
black accessories. Their only
Bridal Shower on Tuesday Evening
Compliments Mrs. Dewey Hicks, Jr.
An unique and attractive af
fair honoring Mrs. Dewey Hicks,
j r _ a recent bride, was the sur
brid£d s h 0 wer given Tues
evening by her business as
»da.e 5 of the Shin Piant. The
affair >vas held at the home of
Mrs. D. K. Hicks, Sr., on Usher
street.
Throughout the house colorful
fall flowers were used in the
decorations. A jumbled word
contest, comprising articles a
September Meeting of the Methodist
Young Women's Circle Held Monday |
The September meeting of the
Young Women’s Circle of the
Methodist church was held Mon
day afternoon at the home of Mrs.
J. B. Weaver on Church street,
with Mrs. Stocks as co-ohstess.
Mrs- C. D. Ramsey Jr., called
the meeting to order and presided
in the absence of Mrs. O. C. Harp
er. Reports from officers and
standing committees were given.
^ ^ church Organizes Woman's
Society of C hriStlOU Sei'VlCe j
Organization of the Woman’s
Society of Christian Service of
Newborn church on Thursday.
September 5th. A group of wo
men rn et at the Methodist church
to organize the Woman’s Society
of Christian Service. Rev. O. L.
Vickery called to order and stated
the purpose of the meeting. He
gave a very helpful and instruc
tive talk on the reorganization of
the missionary work, its new
name and enlargement of service.
He prayed earnestly for special
blessings upon the womanhood of
our church, that we might have the
spirit of love, wisdom and un
derstanding, in this great woi'k of
service for Him. Twenty-five (25)
Epworth League Organized by ) oung
People at Love joy Church in County
An Epworth League was organ
ized at Lovejoy church Sunday
night, September 8th.
Officers elected were: President
Clifford Malcolm; vice-president,
James Tuggle; secretary-treasur
er > Betty Edwards; reporter, Hilda
Malcolm; First Group Leaders,
Barnard Loyd, Emma Corine
Johnson. '
, Second Group Leaders, Charles
received the prize The hostess
served tea at the card tables.
Playing were Mrs. W. K. Luns
ford, Mrs. W. G. Hays, Mrs. R.
A. Norris, Mrs. R. W. Campbell, |
Mrs. T. A. Rape, Mrs. H. B. Floyd
Mrs. J. B. Weaver and Mrs. J. T.
McKay. Mrs. A. A. Webb came
in for tea.
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wright
of Mansfield She received her
education at the Mansfield High
School.
Mr. Wright is the son of Mr.
and Mrs. F. H. Wright, Sr-, of
Covington and is attending Geor
gia Tech where he is a senior.
ornaments were pearl necklaces.
Following a trip to the mountains
of North Georgia, both couples
are residing in Oxford.
Mrs. Ellis is the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Walton and
Mr. Ellis is the son of Mr. and
Mrs. Clifford Ellis of Oxford.
Mrs. Dial is the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Jewel W. Crowe
and Mr. Dial is the son of Mr.
and Mrs. Jesse Dial of Oxford. i
bride needs to equip her kitchen, j
was won by Mrs. Hicks and she
received a pair of crockery vases '
While the guests were deeply ab
sorbed in another contest, “My j
Ship Comes In,” Miss Nina
Hodges drew in a minature
green and white ship filled with
shower gifts for the honoree.
Ice cream and cookies were 1
served by the hostess assisted by |
her daughters Charlotte and
Frances.
Mrs. Joseph Heard brought the
devotional, using as her theme, 1
“Peace.” Mrs. Spence Ramsey
presented the program, which was ;
an interesting study of the Book;
of Isaiah. The meeting closed;
with prayer by Mrs .1. H. Rain- j
water.
Refreshments were served by
the hostesses during the social j
hour.
enrolled as charter members for
the year 1940 and ’41.
Officers elected for the new so
ciety are: president, Mrs. Grady
Smith; vice president, Mrs. W. A.
Porter; treasurer, Mrs.. Charlie
Robertson; corresponding and re
cording secretary, Mrs. D. H.
Smith; children’s work secretary,
Mrs. Binford and Mrs. Polk; lit
erature secretary, Mrs. H. E. Car
son; Supplies secretary, Mrs. D.
W. Loyd; missionary education ;
secretary, Mrs. H. C. Adams; spi
ritual life chairman, Mrs. Fred
Williams; membership chairman,
Mrs. J. E. Gay; publicity an d
printing chairman, Mrs. J. T. Pitts.
Johns. t , _ Twen
Piper, Minerva .
five members were received
The second meeting of the Lea
gue was held at Austin Chape,
Sunday night, September 15th.
Emma Corine Johnson and Bar
nard Loyd presented a very in
teresting program. Those takir ^;
part were: Corine Johnson, Bible
reading; Minerva Johnson, the ex
planation of the Lord s Prayei, j
Hilda Malcolm, a poem, Barnar
Loyd, thoughts foi tie ay, 10 e
Loyd, a short reading.
The League will meet at Love
joy next Sunday evening at 7:30
All members urged ’
o’clock. 0 are
to be present. . ;
The monthly service will be |
held Sunday mornjng at 11:00 j
o’clock. Everyone is invited. j
Miss Billie Bert Wismer left studies on | 1
Wednesday to resume her
at Brenau College, Gainesville,
Miss Wismer will enter the Soph
omore Class and will be college society j !
editor of the Alchemist, the
paper for the coming year.
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THE COVINGTON NEWS
SEPTEMBER NEWS
Covington Chapter
United Daughters
of the
Confederacy
The Covington Chapter United
Daughters of the Confederacy is
happy to announce the organiza
tion of a camp of Son’s of the
Confederate Veterans in Coving
ton.
Officers of the newly organized
Oswell R. Eve Camp of Sons of
Confederate Veterans who will
attend the Annual con vention
of the Sons of Confederacy
at Milledgeville this
week are:: Commander J. C. Up
shaw; 1st Lieutenant Commander,
John Bob Weaver; 2nd Lieutenant
Commander, Charles C. King, Jr.;
Adjutant, Belmont Dennis; Chap
lain Dr. Walker Combs; Color Ser
geant, Thomas Hay; Surgeon, Dr.
S. L. Waites; Judge Advocate, Pat
Campbell; Treasurer, George
Stauffacher; Historian, Walter
Stephenson; Quartermaster, Thos
Callaway. Others who are invited
to attend the reunion and conven
tion, members of this camp whose
papers have already been accept
ed are Lewis Caldwell, William
Dennis and J. E. Hutchins.
Belmont Dennis is serving as
“£ £* 2S
roughs, jr„ s. c. v„ and the ia
dies of the state going on his staff
are: Mrs. J. Lawrence McCord, 1st
vice president, Georgia Division,
U. D. C., and Mrs. Joseph Vason,
2nd vice president as chaperon and
matron of honor; Miss Lillian
Henderson, state director of Con
federate Records Department is
sponsor and Miss Carolyn Moore,
Miss Edith Lee and Miss Nell Tur
ner are maids of honor.
On the staff of Commander J.
C. Upshaw, of Oswell R. Eve
Camp S. C. V-, are Mrs. Charles
King, matron of honor; Mrs. L.
D. Bolton chaperon; Mrs. J. C.
Upshaw, sponsor; Misses Elizabeth
Skinner, Adelaide Stillwell and
Martha Patterson, maids of hon
or.
On the staff of the Commander
j n _ Chie f 0 f the state. Col. Oliver
Burroughs are: Mrs. Oliver Bur- !
rou g bS) matron of honor; Mrs.
Belmont Dennis, chaperon; Mrs.
Charles T. Tillman, sponsor, and
Miss Sarah Hall, maid of honor.
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The September meeting of the
U. D. C. will be held at the home
of Mrs. J. C- Upshaw on the 4th
Tuesday in this month, the change
having been made in order that
all Daughters desiring to attend j
ble annua l reunion of the Confed
erate Veterans at Milledgeville,
which falls on the third Tuesday,
may do so
Every officer of Covington;
bring Chapter, to the U. D. C., is urged to |
Chapter meeting on
the 4th Tuesday a written report
of her work for the year to be
turned over to the secretary.
There will be a very short pro- i
gram in order that each officer
might be able to give her full re
P° rt -
Newly elected officers will be
installed by Mrs. W. Trox Bank
ston .past president of Georgia
Division U. D. C., and past pres
ident of the chapter.
Each member is urged to bring
on a slip of paper a list of the
number of visits to widows and
veterans _ # _ how many trays sent,
flowers sent, rides given widows
Qr veterans> cards Qr j etters writ .
ten tb em, and aR j ov i n g deeds.
These slips do not have to be
signedi but p ] ease bear in mind
that the pres i den t cannot make a
complete report to the state if she
dogs not have your fu]1 co _ opera _
tjon _ Hqw m£my ^
vjsited this year _ _ _ and how
mucb cgsh gj ven for educational
f unds or scholarships?
The nresident President calls calls attention attention to to
a " invitation received this week
from the Longstreet Memorial As
inviting her
and her friends, and members of
the Covington Chapter to visit the
Longstreet Memorial exhibit in
tribute to the fame of General
James Longstreet balle hero of
two wars second in command of
the Confederate States Aimv o
Northern Virginia, the first south
ern soldier after Appomattox to
accept these United States as our
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Your president also calls atten
tion to the state convention at Val
dosta on October 22nd, and urges
that you make reservations at
Daniel Ashley Hotel at once
Your attention is called to the Na
tional convention of U D C. at
Montgomery . . . Jefferson Davis
Hotel headquarters. Greystone
Hotel is nearby and information
has come that there are no more
rooms available at Jefferson Da
vis.
Mrs. W. Trox Bankston and Mrs.
Belmont Dennis have been named
matrons of honor on the staff of
State Commander Griggs, of U.
D. C.
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Mrs. Jim Patrick has returned
from a two months visit with her
daughter, Mrs. Fred R. Lincoln
in Warwick, Mass.
Mrs. Ralph Gore of Unatila,
Fla., is visiting her sister, Mrs.
H. L. Abercrombie at her home in
Porterdale.
Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Wimberly
of Charlotte, N. C., visited Mr.
and Mrs. G. W. Caldwell Friday
Mrs. L. J. Pritchard and daugh
ter, Nancy have returned to their
home in Little Rock, Ark., follow
ing a visit with Mr. and Mrs. R.
A. Norris, on Floyd Street.
Mrs. L. H. Smith and Bill Heard
Smith of Americus spent the
week-end with Mrs. W. T. Thorn
as.
Mr. and Mrs- Horace Anderson
are leaving this week to make
their home in Atlanta.
Miss Miriam Hawkins left
Wednesday for Rome to resume
her studies at Shorter College.
Mr, and Mrs. George Blau, Sr.,
of Columbus and Mr. and Mrs.
George Blau, Jr., of Atlanta were
the week-end guests of Mr. and
Mrs. F. B. Vardeman.
Students entering G. S C. W.
this fall are Misses Betty Patrick
Evely Patrick, Thelma Hill, Betty
Jordan, Mary Hays and Ann Up
shaw, Louise Wynn, Letricia Hol
lingsworth, Doris Hicks and Helen
yy ' mand
Dr and Mrg . R p Walker of
Waynesville, N. C., arrived
Wednesday for a visit with Mrs.
J. B. Downs. Dr. Walker is a
former pastor of the Covington
Presbyterian church. I
jy[ rs b M. Tuck, Mrs. Walker
Combs and Mrs. R. M. Sealey
spen t Tuesday in Atlanta,
Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Patrick had
as their guests Sunday, Mrs. J. B.
Sowell, Misses Hazel and Barbara
Ann Sowell, of Asheville, N. C-,
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MEETINGS
The Knitting Circle meets today
(Thursday) at the home of Mrs.
! R. H. Patterson on Floyd street
at 3:30. Anyone desiring infor
mation call Mrs. J. E. Hutchins
or Mrs. L. D. Bolton.
The Covington Chapter U.D.C.
meets Tuesday afternoon, Septem
ber 24th at the home of Mrs. J.
C Upshaw at 3:30. Members are
asked to respond to roll call with
some historic spot visited during
the summer. Officers and chair
men of standing committees are
urged to bring a written report
of all work for the year.
Mrs- I. K. Hay returned Sun
day to Charlotte, N. C., after a
week’s visit with relatives.
Misses Mildred and Edith Lee
leave Sunday for Athens where
they have enrolled at the Univer
sity of Georgia.
The many friends of Edwin
Hill will be glad to know that he
is recovering nicely at his home
from a recent operation at Emory
University Hospital.
Miss Alice Fields of Monroe
spent the week-end with Mrs.
Donald Stephenson.
Mrs. W. C. Wright, Sara and
Mitchell Wright spent Saturday
in Atlanta.
Jack Gober left Sunday to re
sum e his studies at North Georgia
Mrs. H. C. Patrick, James, Ann
and Kathryn Patrick, of Mans
field.
Mr. and Mrs. Nesbit Harvey, of
Greenville, S- C., were
guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Hen
derson.
Miss Annibel Robinson left
week for Athens, where she is
house director of one of the Soror
ity houses.
The many friends of Mr. J. C.
Nixon are glad to learn he con
tinues to improve at his home on
Emory Street.
Dr. W. C. Wright spent several
days last week in Eatonton with
his mother, Mrs. W. C. Wright, Sr.
Jim Combs, of Atlanta, spent the
week-end with Mr. and Mrs.
Walker Combs.
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Rainey and
Miss Marilyn Weather, of Walters
boro, S. C., were guests Monday
of Dr. and Mrs. R. H. Greene
Mr. and Mrs. I. B. Sammons and
family, of Watkinsville, were ov
ernight guests Saturday of Mr. and
Mrs. C. G. Henderson.
Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Thompson
of East Point and Mr. and Mrs. J
G Nixon, of Senoia, visited Mr.
and Mrs. G. W. Caldwell last
Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Nixon,
who are 89 and 90, respectively,
are lifelong friends of Mrs. Cald
well, she having resided with them
while .she was teaching in the Se
no j a scb ools, and Mrs. Thompson
was a former pupil of Mrs. Cald
well.
Mrs. Edward Reddy, of Avon
dale Estates is visiting Mrs. R. A.
Norris.
Mr. N. S. Kitchens, Mrs. Glass,
of Birmingham, Ala., Mrs. Irene
Chastain, Mrs. Nellie Mae Nichols
of Atlanta, and Walter Nichols, of
Cartersville, were recent visitors
of Mrs. R. H. Greene.
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Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary Met
Monday Afternoon In Church Parlori
The Womans Auxiliary met in
the church parlors Monday after
noon at 3:30 with 25 members and
4 visitors present. Luping with
sleet was attractively arranged for
the occasion.
Mrs. Brooks Greer gave the de
votional, using as her topic,
“Stewardship of Witnessing.’’ Htr
timely remarks were closed with
prayer and song, “I Love To Tell
The Story.”
Mrs. E. L. Stephenson, in her
charming manner sang, 'O Love
That Will Not Let Me Go.”
Sirs. H. B. McDonald had
charge of the program. She in
troduced Dr. Gates, who spoke
Palmer-Stone Parent Teacher 4
Association Holds First Fall Meeting
The Parent-Teacher group of
the Palmer-Stone school met in
a call meeting Monday, Septem
ber 2, immediately following the
school opening exercises, with
Mrs. Harvey Jones 1st vise presi
dent presiding, Mrs. Aubra Sheer
wood was elected president and
| plans for the year discussed.
The first regular meeting for
this school year of the group was
held Tuesday September 10th,
with the new president Mrs.
Sheerwood presiding. This meet
ing consisted chiefly in the ap
po.nting of committee chairmen,
they are as follows::
Ways and Means committee,
Mrs. E. A. Edwards; Membership,
- E- L. Fiquette, Mrs. R. L. Giles,
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Regular Meeting of Mansfield Woman's
Missionary Society at Mrs. Campbell's
The regular meeting of the
Mansfield W. M. U. was held Mon
day afternoon in the home of Mrs.
A. M. Campbell, with a good at
tendance. Mrs. Spears, president,
had charge of the business session.
Plans were made for the tveek
prayer program for State missions.
It was decided that the-W. M. U.
would subscribe for the mediator
to be sent to some Jewish family,
as part of our mission work. Mrs.
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specifically on “Loyalty To Horn*
Missions.” His remarks wer*
closed with prayer for same.
Mrs. McDonald conducted a
“quiz” clinching the information
brought Mrs. O. out W. by Dr. Porter, Gates. president, i
session. Mrs. L. A. Patrick, sec
apprvod. She also stated 3 cards
retary read minutes which stood
mailed to sick members. Min
utes of executive board meeting
which convened at 2:30 the same
afternoon were read at this
time. Circle chairmen and cause
secretaries gave splendid reports
of their work.
Program, Miss Mary L. Brown,
Grade Mother, Mrs. H. C. Ste
phens, all committees to be sup
plimented later,
A committee was appointed to
investigate cause of delayed! ship
ment of books ordered last spring
for grammar school library.
Prof. E. A. Edwards, vocational
teacher and Supt. H. E. Butler
gave interesting talks concerning
the new vocational building which
we hope to begin right away.
The meeting closed with prayer
by Professor Edwards.
A feception for the teachers
followed during which delicious
refreshments were served. As a
group we extend a most cordial
welcome to the four new teachers
all those who have served so
faithfully here before.
J. A. Kitchens had charge of the
program which was a study of
work among the Jews. Those tak
ing part on the program wer*
Mesdames Earnest Meek, T. S.
Smith, O. H. Spears and C. E. Ro
quemore.
At the conclusion of the pro
gram the hostess served delicious
cream and cake assisted by hei
daughter, Mrs. Earnest Merck.