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MRS. LEO MALLARD, Society Editor 4
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Miss Linda Patricia Batchelor is
Betrothed to Robert H. Gillespie, Jr.
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Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Batche
lor announce the engagement
of their daughter, Linda Pa
tricia Batchelor, to Robert Ho
ward Gillespie Jr., son of Mr.
and Mrs. R. H. Gillespie of
Chicago, Illinois. The wedding
will take place August 18, at
Calvary Baptist Church at 4
O’clock
The bride-elect is a gradu
ate of Newton County High
Schoo) of the class of 1960. She
is now attending Tift. College
at Forsyth, where she is a sen
ior. She will receive her Bache
lor of Science degree in May
and will enter the profession of
teaching.
Mr. Gillespie is a graduate of
Anderson High, Anderson, In
diana and attended Memphis
State University. He is now
employed in the IBM depart
ment of Blue Shield of Atlanta.
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Miss Martha Sue Middlebrooks and
Cary Edward Bankston Wed Saturday
The Nazareth Baptist Church
was the setting of the impres
sive candlelight ceremony Sat
urday evening, June 30, at
eight o’clock when Miss Mar
tha Sue Middlebrooks became
i the bride of Cary Edward
Bankston. The bride is the
I daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.
W Middlebrooks and the groom
is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J.
i H. Bankston.
Rev. G. A. Middlebrooks of
Griffin, Great Uncle of the
bride, performed the impres
sive double ring ceremony in
the presence of a large number
| of relatives and friends.
I Prior to the ceremony Mrs.
’ Farris Fackler presented a
I program of prenuptial music
I and accompanied Mrs. Mike
। Buffor as she sang “Whether
(Thou Goest” and the “Lords
i Prayer” as the benediction. For
i the entrance and recessional
f of the bridal party Mrs. Fack
ler played the traditional wed
i ding music.
The rostrum of the church
I was banked with emerald fern
; centered with the traditional
I wedding arch with 14 burning
tapers. Two pedestal arrange
ments of white glads, stocks
and giant mums were placed
on each side. The floor level
of the church was decorated
with seven branched candel
abra and greenery and center
ed with wrought iron prayer
bench on which the couple
knelt for the closing prayer.
John Goldman was the best
, man and the usher-groomsmen
j were, Lynwood Pressley and
Mike Bufford.
Mrs. Lynwood Pressley, sis
■ ter of the bride, was matron of
honor. She wore a light blue
j summer cotton. The bodice
j featured lace and tucks with
i cap sleeves, and a full skirt,
j She wore matching shoes and
Mr. and Mrs. B L. Johnson,
their children, Holly, Bonnie
and Bonham, Jr., and aunt,
Mrs. Elizabeth Bailey, return
ed Saturday from Jekyll Is
land, where they spent several
days vacationing last week.
THE COVINGTON NEWS
her veil was a head piece of
nylon tulle. She carried a
colonial nosegay of better time
roses and carnations.
Miss Cherry Dupree of Fort
Valley was bridesmaid. Her
dress and bouquet was identi
cal to that of the matron of
honor.
Miss Mary Ann Pilkenton
kept the brides book. Her dress
was of light blue with match
ing accessories. Her corsage
was pink carnations.
The bride approached the
alter on the arm of her father.
The brides gown was of wite
chantilly lace and silk organza.
The lace formed the fitted
bodice with a scalloped neck
line and long sleeves which
came to points over each hand.
Her veil of imported illusion
was attached to a tiara of tulle.
She carried a prayer book
covered with satin with stream
ers knotted with lily of the
valley, and a corsage centered
with a white orchid with a
yellow throat, and frenched
carnations.
Mrs. Middlebrooks chose for
her daughters wedding a blue
lace afternoon dress with white
accessories. Her corsage was of
pink cymbidium orchids.
The grooms mother. Mrs.
Bankston, chose an afternoon
dress of pink lace with match
ing accessories. Her corsage
was of pink cymbidium orchids.
After the ceremony the cou
ple, their parents, and atten
dants formed a receiving line
to greet the guest.
When the couple left for a
wedding trip to Florida, the
bride wore a two piece outfit
of mint green with which she
used bone accessories. The
white orchid from the bridal
bouquet was pinned on her
suit.
Upon their return Mr. and
Mrs. Bankston will make their
home at 726 Park Circle, Cov
ington, Georgia.
Porterdale Class
Held Meeting
Thursday Night
The Friendship Club of the
Julia A, Porter Memorial Meth
odist Church met on Thursday
night at 7:00 o'clock at the
church.
I We called the roll with 15
answering roll call and four
{ absent. We then sang some
songs. After this. Judy Childs
! led in prayer. We then had our
program.
We elected officers and they
are as follows: President, Rose
mary Few; Vice - President,
Gary Lewis: Secretary, Brenda
Kay House and Reporter, Judy
Childs.
After our benediction, we ■
went outside and played a !
game called “Ribbon”. We i
were then served refreshments
and dismissed.
Reporter, Judy Child*
Calvary Church's Women's Missionary
Union Held June Meeting at Church
The Women’s Missionary
Union of Calvary Baptist
Church met June 26th in the
church annex for their month
ly general meeting. Thirteen
members attended and wel
comed Mrs. Maxine Rogers as
a visitor.
Mrs. Mildred Pratt, president,
opened the session by leading
the group in singing the hymn
“Send The Light” after which
she led in prayer. On the call
for the committee reports, Mrs.
Stella Mae Cassidy gave the
report from the Elizabeth
Smith Circle. She reported the
activities of the circle’s last
meeting and explained its com
munity mission project for July,
reminding the ladies of their
decision to provide the New
ton County Hospital nursery
with baby clothes. She asked
that the members of the other
circles join with the Elizabeth
Smith Circle for this project.
Mrs. L. C. Johnson, Communi
ty Missions Chairman for the
Omer Alford Circle, reported
the success of the prayer band
which meets every Thursday
morning at the church and ask
ed that those who could attend
to do so. Mrs. Dwight Eaton,
Program Chairman, solicited
subscriptions to the W. M. U.
magazine. Royal Service and
asked that the ladies of the
church contact her about this.
The magazine, which may be
purchased for $1.50 per year,
contains articles of inspiration-
Miss Carolyn June Kerr and Jacob
F. Clodfelter Married in Alabama
Mr. and Mrs. Dearil Kerr of
Covington, formerly of Gads
den, Alabama, announce the
marriage of their daughter,
Carolyn June, to Jacob F.
Clodfelter, son of Mr. and Mrs.
M. L. Clodfelter of Social Cir
cle.
The marriage took place at
Dwight Baptist Church in
Gadsden, Alabama on July 1,
with the pastor, Rev. G. W.
Riddle, officiating.
Miss Valerie Nobel of Gads
den was the bride’s only atten
dant, and Cleon Dial of Cov
ington, served as the groom’s
best man. Nuptial music was
furnished by Miss Linda Bos
well, organist, and she accom
panied Miss Vicky Love, both
of Gadsden, as soloist.
Following the morning wed-
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SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION
STATEMENT OF CONDITION
JUNE 30, 1962
ASSETS
First Mortgage Loans $4,706,632.97
Laans or Savings Accounts — 89.996.71
Other Loans 1 3.777.07
Stock in Federal Home Loan Bank 77,000.00
Cash and Government Bonds 623,933.44
Office Idg. & Equipment, less Depreciation 62,224.18
Other Assets I Deferred Charges 33,292.31
$5,596,856.68
LIABILITIES
Savings Accounts — -$5,064,470.64
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank , 100,000.00
Loans in Process 88,385.37
Other Liabilities 15,485.22
Specific Reserves • 300.00
General Reserves $302,883.93
Undivided Profits 25,331.52 328.215.45
$5,596,856.68
41 07 JULY IST THROUGH
2 DECEMBER 31, 1962
Anticipated Annual Rate
(Largest Coverage Any Weekly In The State)
al value, of the activities of
the W.M.U. and the monthly
program outlines. During the
business session, it was voted
to change the quarterly exe
cutive meeting from July 2nd
to July 16th. This meeting will
be held in the home of Mrs.
Mildred Pratt at 7:30 P.M. The
President then asked for 2
nominations from each circle
to serve on the Nominating
Committee for the new church
year. Mrs. Dwight Eaton, Mrs.
, Doris Baker, Mrs. Esther Har
! ria and Mrs. Virginia Smith
were nominated to fill in that
capacity.
In closing the business ses
sion, Mrs. Pratt brought to the
■ attention of the members the
church revival which is to
start August 26th and asked
' that it be supported with pray
er.
Mrs. Dwight Eaton brought
the program “The Way of
Righteousness In Pakistan”.
■ She told of the work being
I done there and explained the
need for more missionaries to
that country. At present there
are 50 million citizens in East
Pakistan which is about the
. area of Arkansas. Only about
I half of these are Christians.
The Southern Baptist Conven
tion has only 8 missionaries
■ among this group. The program
closed with a prayer for this
work, led by Mrs. Joyce Yar
brough, and the meeting ad
journed.
ding, a luncheon was given at
the Reich Hotel for families,
wedding party and out of town
guests.
After a trip to points of in
terest in Kentucky and the
Smokies, the couple are mak
ing their home in Social Cir
cle. Mr. Clodfelter is employ
ed by Fisher Body in Atlanta
and Mrs. Clodfelter will as
sume teaching duties at New
ton County High School this
fall.
Those attending the wedding
from this area were Mrs. Dor
othy Bryant, Mr. and Mrs. Al
vin Johnson and Marilynn and
Mr. and Mrs. Cleon Dial of
Covington; Mr. and Mrs. M. L.
Clodfelter and Mr. and Mrs.
Dendy Pray of Social Circle.
Allen Memorial WSCS Had Meeting
Tuesday Evening at the Church Annex
Tuesday night, July 3, the
general meeting of the WSCS
of the Allen Memorial Metho
dist Church was held in the
fellowship hall. The president,
Mrs. Eady, called the meeting to
order, after which a w r arm wel
come to the wife of our new
pastor, Rev. Robert Gary, was
extended. Mrs. Eady read as
the opening remarks, a poem
Prayer from the devotional
'book, “The Prophet”, followed
by prayer.
Minutes of the June meeting
were read and approved. Mrs.
A. W. Jackson, treasure,, re
ported no disbursements dur
ing the month. Mrs. Marshal
Elizer stated that the new pro
gram material had arrived and
would be put into use in Sep
tember. Mrs. Pierce Cline and
Mrs. Charles Burnette, circle
chairmen, drew names for the
coming year. The change in
circle personnel to take place
in September.
Mrs. Eady thanked everyone
for their help in making the
'or their help in making the
STRAND THEATRE
COViNG TON. GEORGIA
THURSDAY, JULY 12
An Amazing Story of the Middle East!
Yul Brynner—Sal Mineo—Madilyn Rhue—James Mason in
"ESCAPE FROM ZAHRAIN"
TECHNICOLOR—PANAVISION
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, JULY 13-14
The Story of a World That Lives Exactly As It Did at
The Dawn of Time!
Michael Rennie—Jill St. John—Claude Rains in
"THE LOST WORLD"
IN CINEMASCOPE—DELUXE COLOR
MONDAY AND TUESDAY, JULY 16-17
Margaret Mitchell's Story of the Old South—Winner of
Ten Academy Awards!
Clark Gable—Vivien Leigh—Leslie Howard—
Olivia de Havilland in
"GONE WITH THE WIND"
IN TECHNICOLOR
MATINEE MONDAY BEGINS AT 2:15
Due to the length of this picture — only one complete
show each night — Begins at 7:30
Admission on This Show—Children 30c; Adults 60c
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, JULY 18-19
Its Shocking Cold Menace Lurked Behind Every Door!
Alan Ladd—Rod Steiger—Michael Callan—Dolores Dorn in
"13 WEST STREET" *
Thursday, July 12, l n ßl
Family Night supper honoring
and bidding farewell to t h e
Murphy family such a pleasant
occasion and for the cooperation
of everyone in welcoming our
new pastor and his family.
Count of circles was as fol
lows: Susie B. Stone, 3; Addie
Branham, 5 and Miss Lynn and
Emmie Stewart, 5.
The meeting was turned ov
er to Mrs. William Dickey, pro
gram chairman, for the night.
She presented a most thought
: provoking program with t h e
theme, “The Church and To
days Students”. In a most in
teresting manner the m a n v
conflicts that face the students
of today was brought to o u r
attention and some of the
things the church wants to say
to the students about the va
i rieties of life. The program was
concluded with a meditation,
' “The Greatest of These”.
Mrs. Charles Burnette dis
• missed the meeting with pray
-11 er.