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Thursday, November 20, 1941
^SOCIETY
Miss Marjorie Cook To Become
Bride of Wesley Dennis Trim pi
Widespread and sincere interest
is centered in the announcement
made today by Mr. and Mrs.
James T. Cook, of Porterdale, of
the engagement of their daughter,
Miss Marjorie Elizabeth Cook, to
Wesley Dennis Trimpi, of South
Orange, N. J., and Atlanta. The
marriage will be solemnized Sat
uiday Dec. 27 at 4 o'clock in Por
terdale
Miss Cook is a descendant of the
Barrett, Garrard, Lan er and Ed
wards families of Georgia, North
Carolina end Virgin a, all promi
nently identified with the political
and cultural life in ihe south. She
is the maternal granddaugnier of
the late Annie Sneed Phillips and
James Oscar Harwell, her m>>thei
being the former Elizabeth Philips
Harwell of Eatonton
Her paternal grandparents are
Venetia Carter and the late James
Thomas Cook, of Covington. The
bride-elect’s brothers are Dr. i
James T. Cook Jr., of Emory Uni
versity hospital and U. S. Naval
Aviation Cadet Homer V. Cook, of
Corpus Christi, Texas.
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Shower By North Covington Club
Mrs. Henry Odum, Sr., and Mrs.
1. T. Wiley were given surprise
handkerchief shower on Monday
evening' by the North Covington
Community Club, in honor of
their birthday anniversaries.
The affair was held at the home
of Mrs” Wiley, on North Emory
street. The house was beautifully
decorat. ’ with chrysanthemus and
Pauline Jarman Circle Entertained
Monday at Home of Mrs. Pearl Taylor
The ^November meeting of the
Pauling Jarman Bible class was
held Monday afternoon at the j
home of Miss Ethel Belcher and
Mrs. Pearl Taylor.
Mrs. R. L. Hicks chairman pre
aided.
Opening prayer was read by
Mrs. .^jrady Smith. Mrs. R. R.
Fowlen, Sr. secretary, read min
Utes. A free will offering was
taken collection—1.35—amount in
treasury $9.00. Five dollars was
donated in honor of Mr. and Mrs.
Mannis baby making it a life
member.
17 members were present.
After the business session
Presbyterian " Woman's ufl H auxiliary Anri/inni
Held Meeting Monday at Church
The Woman's Auxiliary Presby
terian church held its inspirational
meeting in the church parlors on
Monday afternoon with sixteen
members and one visitor present.
Mrs. O. W. Porter president call
ed the meeting to order. The open
ing song was “What a Friend We
have in Jesus.” Mrs. Sam Burney
Hay led in prayer. i
Gratifying reports were given
by all officers and cause chairman
who were present.
Mrs. J. B. Downs, Sec. of as
sembly’s Home Missions and Mrs.
J. S. Gardner, Sec. of Spiritual
Life, reported Week of Prayer
and study of Home Mission book
“Why Stand Ye Idle?” was he.d |
at the church during week Nov.
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Covington Chapter, United Daughters of
Confederacy Meet With Mrs. Hutchins
The lovely home of Mrs. J. E.
Hutchins cn Floyd aireei was the
scene Tuesday afternoon ot the
November meeting of thz Coving
■ ton Chapter United Daughters of
; the Confederacy.
j Mrs. Lewis Caldwell, chapter
j president pres.ded at the meeting
which was opened with the group
singing, '•America," followed by
^he federate Pledge Flags, to the U. S. Miss and Con- Sal
led by
Mae Sockwell, Flag Chairman,
Chaplain, Mrs. Hugh King
(led in prayer,
Mrs. E. L. Stephenson, soloist,
was presented who sang Schubert’s
Serenade, and “God Bless Ameri
ca.” Her accompaniest was Mrs.
P. E. Findlay. Mrs. Stephenson
also led the club in group sing
ing.
Minutes of October meeting
were read by secretary, Mrs. A.
H. David and other officers made
j reports. Mrs. J. E. Hutchins re
| ported a number of cards of thanks |
ihaving be?n received during the
month.. She read i letter from
British Relief Society thanking the
Chapter for money contribution,
President stated no commit
tees had been appointed, but infor
,nalion for monthly subjects had
bee i requestel from State offici
als and when received the year :
bocks would be compiled and I
ready by the January meeting.
Mrs. C. C. King, chairman of !
Soldiers Home, requested members
The beautiful bride-elect grad
uated with honors from Covington
High school. She attended Brenau
College at Gainsville, where she
was a member of Alpha Delta Pi
social sorority and an outstanding
student in campus activities. She
continued her studies at Emory
University hospital, and for
past several months has been on
the stafi there as assistant X-ray
technician.
Mi Trimpi is the son of
ard H. Trimpi and the late
enee Newman Dennis. His mater
nal grandparents are Willie Lit
tleton Newman and the late Jo
seph Dennis. His paternal grand
parents arc Margaret Fulcher and
the late William Werner Trimpi.
The groom-elect's brothers are
Howard D. Trimpi, student in the
Emory University School of Medi
cine, and john D. Trimpi, law stu
dent at the University of Texas.
Mr. Trimpi completed his pre
paratorj education in Tech High
and later entered the University
Technology and a member of
Ch! Psi social fraternity.
[leaves in brilliant hues. The taoie
in the dinning room was overlaid
with a lace cloth and centered
with a low arrangement of chyr- ,
santhemums. A large birthday cake
;
from the dining table. Guests pre
sent were members of the club.
#«/>«*< Woman; Missionary Society
Holds Mission Study ClaSS at Chlirch
The Woman’s Missionary So
ciety of the First Baptist Church
held a missiot study class at the
church on Monday, Nov. 17. The
morning session began at ten thir
ty. After a song, Mis R. M. Rig
don led the devotional. Her theme
was in keeping with me suoject
of the book for study, “These
Things Remain.”
Mrs. J. T. McKay, taught the
first chapters of the book. The
meeting adjourned at twelve
o’clock and during the noon hour
a delightful lunch was served.
There was a short afternoon ses
sion during which Mrs. H. B.
Floyd gave the closing chapters,
study on the “Life of Christ” was
conducted by Mrs. R. R. Fowler
Sr. Mrs. Hiram Ellis and Mrs.
Pearl Taylor taking part.
Mrs. Fowler gave an interesting
account of the work done in !
Payne College, Augusta, featuring i
the resolution passed at the re- |
cent session of South C-a. confer
ence to erect a Candler Memorial
library in the campus. This Lib
rary wil memorialize the late Bis
hop Warren Canvler who through
out his life made every contribu
; tion possible to this institution.
A delicious salad course was
served by hostesses and assisted
by Mrs. R. L. Hicks.
Snapping Shoals Epworth League
To Sponsor Thanksgiving Carnival
The Snapping Shoals Epworth
league is having a Thanksgiving
Carnival Saturday nite Nov 22
at the Livingston Gym. a beau
tiful Chinille bed spread and tur
key to be given away that nite.
There will be lots of fun for every
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A generous offering was re
ceived at close of the week.
Mr; A C. VUh.g, Mrs. B. L
Johnson, and Mrs. p j. c-arrison
were appointed on a committee to
arrange for church bulletins.
Mrs. J. S Gardner, Mrs. Geo.
Stauffacher, and Mrs. C. C. Ham
ilton were named on the commit
ee 1° plan for the annual Bible
study.
Mrs. J. O, Bradshaw presented
an interesting program on Reli
gious education. She was assisted
by Mrs. J. B. Downs who gave a
talk on Bible Study in
the public schools. Another fea
ture of the program was a discus
on Sabbath observance by
Mrs. Bradshaw,
Mrs. Sam Burney Hay of Au
burn Ala. was a welcomed visitor.
Sergeant Newton Chapter, D. A. n.,
Meets at Home of Mrs. J. C. Upshaw
The lovely home of Mrs. J. C.
Upshaw was the scene for the No
vember meeting of the Sergeant
Newton Chapter D. A. R. held on
Wednesday, November 12, at 3:30
o’clock.
Chrysanthemums and roses were
used in decorations of the home
The Regent, Mrs George Coch
ran, presided over the business
meeting. The chaplain, Miss
Nelle Henry, offered the opening
prayer. This was followed by the
pledge to the flag of the United
States of America.
The Regent read “A Woman’s
Pledge,” by Elizabeth A. Poe. She
asked the Daughters to silently
join her in this pledge of loyalty
as she read minutes were read and
approved and reports of officers
and standing committees heard.
It was reported that Mesdames
Ginn and Dudney were ready to
receive gifts for Ellis Island box.
Tlte Corresponding secretary was
instructed to send note of sympa
thy to Mrs. Leon Cohen.
The Flag Chairman, Miss Sallie
Mae Sockwell, urged the chapter
to a greater appreciation of the
flag and to display the flak on his
toric days. It is interesting to
that the sale of LTmted States
Flags is greater than ever.
One Bible record was reported
bv Mrs. A. L. Loyd, chairman,
Corrie Wright Circle of Methodist
Church Holds November Meeting
The Corrie Wright Circle of the
Methodist Woman’s Society of
Christian Service held the Novem
ber meeting at the home of Mrs.
S. L. Waites.
Mrs. Waites presided in the ab
sence of chairman, Mrs. T. U.
Smith. The Circle voted to hold
December meeting during first
Lottie Hendricks Sunday School Class
Meets at Home of Mrs. Johnson
The Lottie Hendrick Sunday
School Class of the Presbyterian
Church was entertained Thursday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. B.
f. Johnson, with ten members and
three visitors present.
Mrs. P. J. Garrison, class presi
called the meeting to order
and “Bless Be the Tie That Binds"
sung as opening song. Mrs.
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Newton County Nurses' Club Met
Friday Evening With Mrs. Stauffacher
The Newton County Nurses
Club met with Mrs. George Stauf
facher Friday night, November
During the business meeting
Mr*. T. D. Meadors was elected
president for the coming year.
The other officers are as follows.
Mrs. Annie L. Day, vice-presi
dent and Mrs. Lawton Skinner
secretary-treasurer.
Mrs. T. D. Meadors gave an in-
to remember Veterans at the Yule
season with little gifts of sweets,
and asked that gifts be sent by
each individual, but reported to
the committee chairman.
Mrs. Caldwell called attention
to the annual Red Cross Roll Call
being conducted in the city and
urged members to cooperate,
Mrs. W. Trox Bankston, Nation
al Defense chairman displayed a
little "Ditty” bag which is being
made for soldiers and asked for
volunteers in making these. Mrs.
L. D. Bolton was asked to serve
on National Defense committee.
Miss Elizabeth Skinner read a
card from Mrs. Belmont Dennis
who is attending General Conven
tjon in Los Angeles, Calif.
Mrs. R. H. Patterson, program
chairman welcomed the club to
her mother’s ho.ne and read “In
Flanders Field,” and the reply to
the poem written by Miss Moina
Michael, originator of Poppy Day.
Subject for the afternoon's pro
gram was North Carolina. Rev C.
C. Hamilton, pastor of the Pres
byterian churrh, formerly of Char
lotte N. C., was introduced as
guest speaker. He gave some in
historical data about the
and the “Queen City.” |
A salad course withhot coffee !
was served by the following com
Mrs. R. H. Patterson, Mrs.
King, Mrs. J. L. Hutchins, , , .
Paul Yarbrough, Mrs. C. d.
Almand and Mrs. Lewis Caldwell.
Hopewell Presbyterian Missionary
Society Observes Week of Prayer
On Monday afternoon Nov. 10,
at 2:30 The Woman's Missionary
Society of Hopewell church held
the regular monthy meeting at the
home of Mrs. W. B. Harvey with
9 members present.
The meeting was called to order
by the President, Mrs. S. R.
Thompson. Mrs. W. B. Harvey.
“Thank Offering secretary” was
in charge of the program.
Opening Song, Psalm 116 —
Scripture—Psalm 103, followed
with prayer by Mrs. S. L. McKay,
Mrs. Harvey gave an interesting
message on “Thanksgiving.”
Those taking part on the program
Children of the Conf ederaCU Hold
ItlCCtiilff ... With Mi88 Hllffhic King
The November meeting of the
of the Confederacy was
recently at the home of the
P resldent > Miss Hugnie
K ng. at her home on Elizabeth
She was assisted in enter
he " M “'
The meeting was opened with
Mr. Lewis Caldwell Speaks at Meeting
of Methodist Young Women's Circle
A rising vote of thanks was giv
en Mrs. McKay and Mrs. Floyd
for the interesting and inspiring
way in which they handled the
subject.
During the intermission the cir
cles held short business meetings
and at the close ot the afternoon
hour names were drawn for the
three circles. The chairmans for
1942 are at follows: Septima Sim
mons Circle, Mrs. C. A. Sockwell;
Mae Meador Circle. Mrs. J. L. :
Bush: Sara Burney, Mrs. C. G.
Henderson.
A complete list of the circles
will be published next week.
Mrs. J B. Weaver and Mrs. W.
Cook, Jr., were hostesses to the
Women’s Circle of the
Church on Monday af
at the home of Mrs.
on Church street.
The meeting was epened With
Lord’s Prayer and Mrs. C. D
Jr . circle chairman, pre
,ided at the business sesson. Min
were read by Mrs. Fleming
and roll called with
members present.
committee submitted
following officers for the en
Treasurer, Mrs. A H.
one, a cakewalk —Bingo— Fish
Pond— Pop Corn— Peanuts and
plenty to eat and drink in the
Lunch Stand. Everyone is invited
to attend. This Carvinal is being
held for the benefit of building i
a new church at Snapping Shoals.
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General Research and Bible Re
cords. Mrs. Loyd also presented
a Scrap Book she had compiled
of Genealogies by Fitzhugh Lee,
which have been published in The
Covington News,
Mrs. W. D. Travis, chairman of
Marking Historic spots read a
communication from Mrs. Eva W.
Powell, former state regent of Cal
ifornia, asking that search be made
for the grave of William Gober,
a revolutionary soldier who died
in Newton county in 1836. Mrs.
Powell stated she would be glad
to make a contribution should the
grave be located and marked.
Mrs. Upshaw, program chair
man, presented John Bob Weaver,
commander of Home Defense
Guards of Newton County. Mr.
Weaver gave some interesting in
formation on the work being ac
complished by this unit.
A rising vote of thanks was ex
tended Mr. Weaver for this very
informative message.
Mrs. S. M. Hay gave several
accordion numbers which were
greatly enjoyed,
During the social half hour a
salad course and hot
was served by the hostess
assisted by her committee, Mes
dames C. A. Sockwell, Jimmie Big
gers and George T. Smith,
| week of month so as not to con
■ flict with Christmas holidays. Mrs.
A. L. Loyd conducted an interest
i ing study on the Crucifixion of
Christ, taken from mission study
(Book, “The Life of Christ.”
Refreshments were served by
the hostess at the conclusion of
the meeting
J. S. Gardner gave the devotional.
reading 103 Psalm. Mrs. O. W.
Porter led in prayer. During the
business session good reports were
submitted by officers and commit
t a es. Rev. C. C. Hamilton spoke
the group following the business
session. Sandwiches, cookies, and
coffee were served during the so
period.
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spirina oevct!oral, dt>. ussing
meaning of the Ten Command
ments.
Mr. 1 . Annie L Day gave an in
teresting talk , „ Nutrition „ , ... and ,
on
Mrs. Lav/t > Skinne • gav e an
article o:. Heiedity and its eltect
on the human tace.
The December meeting will be
held wttn Mrs. T. D. Meadors th's
being the annual Husbands’ night
meeting.
were Miss Irene Harvey, Mrs. C.
g, Chesnut, Mrs. L. O. Black and
Mfs g R Thompson. "My Thank
Cieed lead . .
Of ferln . 6 was in uni
yon.
Offering for the afternoon, $10.
09.
Roll was called and minutes
read and approved.
Reports were given by each se
cretary.
Miss Alma Chestnut lead 1st
i subject of “Week of Prayer, the
{ Theme being "Thy Will Be Done”
God and me. Thy Will be done in
my life.
. the Lord’s prayer and flag salutes.
Good reports were given by offi
«" and committees and Thanks
giving activities were discussed.
Miss Sara Moore had charge of the
program, her subject being “Gen
eral Pickens.” She was assisted
|served „„„
during the social hour,
David. Mrs. Ramsey appointed a
committee to arrange Christmas
program and Mrs. George Elliott
and Mrs. W. S. Cook, Jr., were
appointed to investigate needy
families to send Christmas boxes.
Mrs. Robert Fowler, Jr., con
ducted the devotional, the Bible
reading being taken from Philip
p’ans. Mr. Lewis Caldwell, guest
speaker, brought an inspiring and
helpful message on the last chap
ter of the mission study book,
“The Life of Christ.” The pro
gram was concluded with prayer
by Mrs. Ramsey. A social hour
v/as enjoyed after the meeting.
Mrs. Nannie Hollis Sigman Celebrates
Eighty-Seventh Birthday Anniversary
Mrs. Nannie Hollis Sigman be
j loved citizen of Newton County
celebrated her eighty seventh
birthday anniversary,at her home
on November ,, 19. , n
A large embossed birthday cake
with burning candles forrrmd the
centerpiece for the table in the
dining room. Fall flowers were
; used throughout the house for de
| corations. Her two sisters, Mrs. J.
T. Davis, and Mrs. J. W. Hollis,
Claude Thompson Wesley Bible Class
Entertained at Home of Mrs. Walton
The Claude Thompson Wesley
class of Methodit church on Thur
^ afterncon Nov. 13th at the
home of Mrs. A. J. Wismer.
Miss V j vian Bowers, president
[called the meeting to order
promptly at 3:30. The class re
peated the one hundreddth Psalm.
Mrs. Fowler led in prayer.
Recording Secretary read the
minutes of the last meeting, which
were approved as read.
Corresponding Secretary report
ed three notes written during the
month. She was asked to write to
Mrs. Meador, Mrs. Philips and
Mrs. Callaway and express the
thanks of the class to them for de
corating the church for “Roll Call
Sunday.”
Mrs. Wright the treasurer gave
a good report on the amount of
in the treasury.
Mrs. George Smith will mark
the attendance chart this next
month. Mrs. R. R. Fowler Sr., as
chairman of the nominating com
r ttee, presented Mr. J. L. Elliott,
as the teacher for the coming
year. The class elected him by
unanimous vote. Many tributes of
pfaise were spokin of the splen
did lessons presented by Mr. El
liott. The class deems itself for
tunate to have such a conscien
tious teacher.
Ths following officers were of
fered.
Mrs. Epps Named President Starrsville
Woman's Society of Christian Service
The Woman’s Society of Chris
tian Service of Starrsville met
Monda Y afternoon Nov. 17, at the
club house, with Mrs, C. C. Epps
as hostess.
Mrs. J. H. Anderson called the
meeting to order. Eleven members
were present. Mrs. Pearl Harwell,
of Atlanta was a welcome visitor.
Mrs. Harwell was one of the char
ter members and the Society is al
ways glad to have her present.
After the business session Mrs.
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|of Tifton were her guests for the
<j a y an( j others calling we to ex
j enc j w j s hes were Mrs. E. M.
Sigman. ’ Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Sig
man, Mrs. Lagree Estes, Mrs. W.
D. Partee, Mrs. Mary E. Adams,
Mr. and Mrs. Archie Adams, Mrs.
J. B. Mcbley of Social Circle, Mrs.
Royce Breedlove, of Campton,
Mrs. J. A. McClung, of Conyers,
and W. W. Allen of Atlanta.
Mrs. Hiram Ellis—President.
Miss Vivian Bowers—Vice Presi
dent.
Mrs. C. C. Estes—Recording Se
cretary.
Mrs. Charlie Wright—Treasurer.
Mrs. Otto Briscoe—Correspond
ing Secretary.
These were elected by a un
I animous vote,
Mrs. Waites spoke in praise of
Miss Bower, who has served as
president for two years. She has
accomplished much good and en
deared herself to the entire class.
Mrs. Waites suggested a rising
vote of thanks, which was prompt
ly given.
The business session ended, the
hostess committee presented an
interesting program,
Mrs. Wismer imitating a well
known radio program, asked ques
ti r ns. A shiny penny was award*
ed for the correct answer. The pro
gram was very instructive and en
! joyable.
At the conclusion, the money
j earned was added to the funds
in the class treasury,
Delicious refreshments were
served by the hostess and the com
mittee.
The committee included—Mrs.
Will Cook, Mrs. F. B. Vardeman,
Mrs. Luke Robinson Sr., Mrs. Bob
House, and Mrs. Paul Dial, and
the hostess Mrs. A. J. Wismer.
L. O. Piper presented a very in
teresting program, with different
members taking part,
The nominating committee read
the namr of the officers for 1942
President—Mrs. C. C. Epps, vice
president—Mrs. R. D. Dorsey, re
cording secretary—Mrs. J. M. Ai
ken, corresponding secretary —
Mrs. J. H. Anderson, Treasurer—
Mrs. L. H. Cook. Others will be
elected later. They will be install
ed at the December meeting.